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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-02-23
f,6Frc Of ths Baton Rouge. and Clinton
Plank k0M Cosspdmy

Baron RouGE, Jan. 22nd 1854.
PROPOSALS will be received: at thi.
/ office until Saturday the 2Jth day q
'.b,uary next, 1854, to Plank ten miles 90
lc Baton Rouge and Clinton Plank Real
. accordance with the specifications T.
% seen at this Office BY order Of the Board
an. 90. ALFFRD SHIPPERS.
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! RG1ULAk COAST pACKET--eOf
f1EA Port Adams, Ned River Landing
. WIllismspsrt, Mor4ansa, r. Cos
Notice 10 Contractors.

PROPOSALS will be received a. The
[ flNIre Of tn Baton Rouge aud Cliniou
Flank Road Company, until Saturday thu
18th February 1854 for the construction,
Of C0LvKETs required on the Ord and 4th
>ec,ions OF this road The work to be ps14
formed, and materials furnished. ACCORDING
. plans and specifications on file at this
flee. BY order OF the Board
feb.4 A. SHOPPERS, Sec'y.
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Lafayette Street Cigar store,

This establishment, situated in the south
end Of the LATE residence Of Chas. Tester
has been fitted IN in the very best manner
AMI contains larger and more varied stock
OF Havana cigars than have ever before
been offered for sale in this city. The
proprietor is determined TO keep the very
best stock, and take the lead in this line Of
business. feb-9-y
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Mann Il Converse.

w Ill extend their practice to the Par
w ISL Of West Feliciana. Orders lef'
At II p. Vihbert & Co., Drug store. Bayou
sara will meet with prompt attention.
They refer to:
p. NJ. Finders, NJ. D.. r. j. Burlington NJ D..
Baton Rouge. Ia. Whitman Wilcox n, d,
n. B vihbert 4 Co. Bayou Sara, La.
nov 25Iy.
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HAT. Cap. Il Shoe ,s....

Hat. CNp, q Shoe SaeSAc.
fTNIiE ull lersigneI take Pleasure in IT.
i forming 'her friends and the public
generally that they haze Just ,eplinishe''
their stock with the most fashionable style
ofartic'es in their line. which they will sci
as low as can I've purchased elsewhere 70,
cash. silk. Moleskjn. Beaver. Casino
and Maiilod Hats. Navy. Army. Mohai,
Silk plush. Cotton and silk glazed Caps
for men and boys. Hunting. Calf. Kip arr
Laced boots. Ladies'. Misses and boys Gal
tiers and Brogsns. Also negro hats and
shoes A. N, BOOTH
Nov. lS.ly. J. w. QUiGGINS
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-02-23

TrHE VERY BEST.-Perscns desiring
j any Of the celebrated medicins cal
led Brandy, can get some ofthe pure aud
undulsrated Pinet, Castillon & Co.'S at the
Drug Store Of WV. BOGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-02-23
Mournin9 Goods.

TsHE subscriber has just received from
New York. another assortment
handsome Mourning Goods. Consisting o.
upin's best black VI de Lanes, Boula
zines Alapacas. Mounting Grapes, Mo.i,o.
Gip.hams. also 1910 ard, of the best black
English prints. all small fgnress.
nov lily I'D pu''''rs
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CLOTHING, SC.
W d. PHILLIPS, :

CRY EMPORIUM or
FANCY a. STAPLE DRY GOODS.
HAvlNti just returned from New York
IL AMI Ptiladelphia;wil opeI. in few
days very large End varied assortment Of
Fancy Dry Goods Of the latest and most
fashionable patterns The ladies will be
notified in due time, when the Goods are
in st3re and ready foI customers. Sep. 2 "
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-02-23

I brands in store and for sale by
feb Jcsnra B1A1.
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r Members Of the Legislature
THf. regular Baton Rouge and New
l. Orleans Packet. Gypsy. James II
IRE. mater. will leave FIR New Orleans.
every Monday at II NJ and thursday at
6P w. arriving at Baton Rouge on the
same day Jan ".
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ii, 4. KAUFMAN.

Cowx .HDnae iygwaye Garner Of
America ma n Ferdimamd Sts.
HOUSE, sreS , - csSz di II rAlsrKs,
III ard pager hAngoe.-Woutd respectfully oali
the attsntion, Ut the Gitolsns u Baton RanSc and
q ~ salassss lsrisAsa th.s hs !. nov prepared
him, ard plsdgss Alnssf = give general sAaslss-
tion 70 those Who viii favor him. He has new .
hand beautiful assortment Of paper hanging ann
will continue - receive AL Of the usost beautiful
and latest fashion patterns ~ bic shop. -.
lIe has engABsd competent workman and VIII Ne
ready vt al times to attend 70 orders In his line.
~ Also Training, ulAsipg and Gliding; inits-
ton Of wood and marble executed 10 the very best
style. snlt.y.
Books and Music.
MOWER "A IONS on common things !;
" Fern Leaves. by Fanny Fern; Bur-
rtt's Geography 81 The heavens. and Al.
las; Wel,sters 4th Dictionary Sophoc!e's
,eries OF Greek books Hannah Moose's
,sivate devotions; Pictorial Brother John
than; rnc!e Tom IN French; Confessions
,, al Eaton Boy; Bleak House. by Dich-
.1s the Harmonial Man. by Davis Len,
.eoli /; Head Of the family sGentleman
! eek ants great variety Of Toys am
,lher booka suitable for presents, and a
large collection of Piano Music Just re.
'.,ved from New York and Boston, and To-
,Ie by
Jan al-y. GEO. N. HERoMAN
MALL PAPER 1000 rolls Pap q
w Han.inss. Just received from Bos
on and for sale nv
ian ai.v GEO " uERnNAN
TOR sALE.---A delightful cottage" residence
with su't,bie out buildings, and two arpenfs
Of land attached, eliEaby situated on Church
street for sale---tcrms favorable.
Until sold, the above property will be rented ut
q moderate price per month. Apply to
dec 23tf r. NJ. HART 4 co,
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| r OUDES'S FAMILY REN1DIEs. superior to an,
| IL others; received aud TO- sale -
jan Dolly A. GOLDMAN, Agent,
Drnqrr=t Past or o.
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Books and Music.
GEO. NJ. HEROMAN

MALL PAPER 1000 rolls Pap,
w Hsn.inss. Just received from Be-
on and for sale nv
ian 2l-v. GEO " HER0NAN
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Third street Excha,,gs.

TYR. HORENsACK's vermifase Syrup
IL and Liver pills Received and for
sale by A. GOLDMAN. Apothecary,
tfeb.4 Post Office corner.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-02-23

NfORTlM RES Bitter Cordial. for
Ivl restoring the body to new health and
vigour. Received an for sale BY.
A. GOLDMAN, Apothecary,
feb Post Office corner.
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ALBERT p. CONVERT.
SURGEON And MECHANICAL DENTIST,
ONce Nth Dr.. Mann. Lafayette St, B. Rouge.
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Parish Tax Notice.

WGlHDU UWAsNVV1OCs
'TNHE undersigned having been appointed
L collector d Parish taxes IN and for the
Parish OF East Bston Rouge give notice
TO all persons Indebted for Taxes for the
vear 1859. to come forward and make i'm.
mediate PAY nent OF the same, at bis efiice
at the store Of Hacket 4 Brooks. on
church street in the city Of Baton Rouge,
O. HACKET,
ian "a. Collector Of Parish 1axes.<
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-02-23

LEANp PoRTER,-A large supply
Il Of Barclay, Perkins < Cos Lo,'slcn
Porter ard Tennent Scotch Ale. warranted
genuine inst received and fcI sale BY
ian 24ly WIN. BOGEL. Diuggest
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sr. AGNES rEMAs.E AGA 5EW.,
Memphis, Tenn.
TERMS PER SESStON--PAYAHLEIt HALF SESSlO
IN ADVANCE.

For Board and Tuition In any or all Of the TO-.
lowing branches :--seading, Writing, Ariihmet G,
h ,gish Grammcr, Geography, History, Eaetc. &C,
Composition, Criticism, Principles OF Natural Poi.
I,.opby. Chemistry and Botany, Mental and Moral
Philosophy, Plain Sewing Mar ing. &c.--'5'. 3d.,
AGS. according to the age or class Of the pupil
FOR Day Scholars, Tuition, rs, S2t, vs.. accor-
ding to mge and class ms above. -
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Notice.

T,Hr Institution for Mutes and Blind, on
l. 81. Ferdinand street, is open for The
reception Of visitors, each day. from 10 to
70 o'clock, a. NJ; Saturdays and Snnd, -
excepted. Jan ls-u
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-02-23

rHAMpAfGNE! CHAMPAGNE -
~ The undersigned has just received q
supply Of the genuine pirer keidsick
champagne in baskets Of pints, Of quarts
for sale by any quantity also some Of the
celebrated champagne Of nesboIdes file
Jan "a y. IN. BocrL, Druggist,
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At RETAIL.-Tamilies in want
IA ola very pure and beautiful article
Of LAID OIL, cannot do better than send to
store Of JOSHUA bEAL.
10 barrels gust received. aug. L..
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nITTSBuRG COAL-ATTHE BATON
/ ROUGE FOUNDERY-The sub
scribers offer for sale pittsburs coal, at New
' IAN. Is init 4 HENDERSON.
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nuTTER AND SODA BISCUIT
ID Butter end Soda Bischit. fresh and
fine for sale in boxes, barrels, half barrels
and at retail, JosHrA Bal.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
The Financial Fraud in California

In the summary of California news received by telegraph, the astounding forgeres of Henry Meiggs, in San Francisco, were briefly reported The mail of yesterday brought our San Fran. cisco papers, i'll which we find full accounts ol the stupendous fraud from which we make the following extracts:
 On Friday afternoon a rumor circulated among business men that Henry Meiggs, an old resident and well known business man of our city, had failed, with liabilities to the amount of about $8OO,OOO, and on Saturday morning several of the morning papers announced the failure During Saturday forenoon it became generally known that Mr. Meiggs, with his fa- mily and his brother, John G. Meiggs, (eected city comptroller at the September election, were not to be found; and about noon it was found that they had sailed on Wednesday night out of the harbor in the bark American, which had been cleared at the custom house for "ports on the Pacific"
 The announcement caused asuspicion among parties who had loaned large sums of money to Meiggs, on deposits of fcomptroller's warrants, as securities, that the warrants were not genu- inc
 Messrs. Adams & Go. published an adver- tisement in the Evening Journal, warning all persons against purchasing comptrollers war rants until 1t was aScertained that the suspicion that MT. Meiggs had forged large amounts of warrants was correct. The Evening News, of the same day, contained a notice from William Nicely Thompson, that the note above referred to was forgery. These notices created great excitement in the city. The first forged war rant was presented at the comptroller's office at 7 P. M- on Saturday, and at half past four, when the office closed, $25O,OOO had been brought in. During the afternoon and even ing it was discovered that the forgeries of comp 4roller's warrants amounted to about S1,OOO,- GOO; stock of the California Lumber Company, of which H. Meiggs was president, had been forged to the amount of $3OO,OO0; and his debts incurred in regular business transactions, amount te about $8OO,OOO. It is said that county scrip has been forged by Meiggs, but the amount is not known.
 The manner in which the forger managed to raise money, with the least risk to himself was to borrow money, pledging double the amount of warrants as security. In some cases he pledged even larger proportion of warrants. Many of these hypothecations were made as long as three months since, and care was taken to give them to the heavy banking houses, or persons who were not likely to take the war rants out into the market. It appears that a counterfeit plate or plates had been engaged for the purpose of striking off the blanks. The boldest portion of his forgery was the forgery of the notes in the name of Wm. Nicely Thompson & Co.,, amounting, itis said, to $4O,- GOO.
 The signatures of Mayor Garrison and comp troller Harris are so we'll counterfeited that those officers could not distinguish the false from the true warrants by the signatures.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13

appearance of the survivors was death-like, as their limbs were chilled, their eyes sunken, and were in many instances entirely unable to stand alone. It was truly affecting to behold such mournful scenes, and we are pleased to know that the strongest sympathy was felt for them and their condition by the people Ill that vicini- ty, and we are assured nothing was feft undone by the New Jersey ladies that was calculated to render oblivious the dreadful events Ill which they had borne conspicuous part During the afternoon large majority Of those saved were conveyed to Red Bank in farm wagons, cm route for the city.
 A PYovade'ts@ Escape Con Monday last, one ol the passengers, who, after being washed overDoard, was so fortunate as to reach the shore alive, was Mrs. Louisa Heer, native of Pre- ussenmlnden, Prussia. She was the only lady washed overheard who was saved, and the only lady saved on Monday at all. One ofthe heavy seas caused her to lose her hold on the rigging, and suddenly she found herself engulfed in the mad element. After alternately sinking and, rising several times, she was conscious of being violently struck by some hard substance. She grasped it firmly, and found in piece of spar support with which in a few moments she was dashed upon the beach, fortunately unin- jured. She was on her way tp Wisconsin, where her husband or lover Gin our reporters imperfect knowledge of the Teutonic, through which medium he obtained the information, he is uncertain which, resides. His name is Harl Heinrich Hoelter. Mrs. Heier has his post-of- flee address in her trunk on the wreck, which it is hardly possible she will be able to recover, but unfortunately cannot reccoilecl 1t herself. If the German newspapers of the country would copy this paragraph, they might facilitate the bndlng out the residence of Mir. Hoelter
 Charity of the Fagnaers.-During the after noon of Tuesday, several wagons arrived at Mr. Aliens house, filled with warm clothing of every description for the comfort of the forlorn sui ferers who lost their all The garments were freely divided among the men, women and children by the charitable wives of the farmers and others who came a long distance to lend a helping hand in this hour of lamentabIe distress and suffering. The recipients of the articles ap- peared overjoyed and felt grateful towards the humane persons who so nobly afforded the friendless and homeless every assistance in ther power to alleviate their suferings.
 Romantic hqcident-Two of the survivors, Phillip Kopp, fine appearing young German and Miss Theresa Woelfe, were engaged to be married in Germany. Both were fortunately rescued from the wreck, and from prospective death, have decided to enter relation, which they think will give them certain happiness. They were to be married immediately on ar. irving in this city.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13

AYERS CHERRY PEcToRAL.-Amongst the many nostrums that are daily heralded forth to the public as panaceas for nearly all the ills which afflict humanity, there are, no doubt many entirely worthless, and others that pos sess all the merit which is claimed for them. Among this latter class stands foremost the in- valuable family medicine, the name of which heads this paragraph. This is no idle puff We speak knowingly, having tested its efficacy on several occasions within the last year, in our own family. At this season. when colds and influenza are so prevalent, we confidently re- commend the free use of this preparation. It will be found equally efficacious in diseases of the throat and in all pulmonary affections Nrginia Recorder, Buchanan "a.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13

ARREST OF J. G. NIcHoLAs.-This individu- al, of Martha Washington notoriety, has been at length arrested. The particulars of his capture, in brief, are these: On Wednesday week, man arrived at Londonville in this State, and went to the hotel with carpet-bag and an overcoat, which he left there. Almost immediately af- terward he left, and, it appears, went to farm CT, whose name is Drake, and offered him fifty dollars to drive him to Medina. The offer was accepted; but as he was getting into the wagon the farmer heard him mutter, "I won't be taken alive" In the meantime, not returning to the hotel in Londonville, the landlord examined the contents of the bag which was unlocked, and found that it contained three loaded revol- vers and some letters addressed to J. G. Nich- olson- He did not, however, suspect who his customer, was but imagined he had stolen the property. He unpartsd his suspicion to Mr. Ba- ker of Walnut-street in this city, and who hap pened to be in Londonville Mir. B., however, suspected, from the superscrption of the letters, the truth, and upon catching a glance of the individual, which he did on Wednesday, when he went for his baggage he had him arrested, and telegraphed to the authorities here yester- day to know what he should do
 Yesterday evening two of our police officers started up to take charge of him, and bring him to this city.-Cn. Enquirer
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
Friday, Dec. 9th

On motion of MT. Brown, the vote taken on Mir. Redmonds amendment to the bill for the incorporation of the Crawford institute. was reconsidered and the amendment laid on the table.
 Mir. Cannon offered resolution to suspend the acton of the swamp land commissioners further than to receive and pay for the work already contracted for, which was adopted.
 Mir. Tuley introduced bill to provide for the assignment of certificates of purchase of seminary lands, which was passed
 MT. Noteworthy called up House bill for the relief of James Clark, and on motion the bill was read third time and passed.
 The House then took recess until II o. clock for the preparing of the Hall for the Se- nate to go into an election of Auditor. At II o'clock the two Houses convened, when the bolloting resulted in the election of Dr. A. $. Huey. Cor full proceedings, see Senate re- port for Friday Rep.)
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13
The Wreck of the New Era

The New York papers of the 18th and 16th publish voluminus details of his dreadful ca- lamity The whole number of bodies recover ed at last accounts was ffty-fve, not more than one-fourth of those who perished. The pas- sengers were all of the better class of Germans, and all had money sufficient to defray their ex- penses to the far west, whither they were bound. Most of the men had gold and GdQfr stitched up in their clothes, and thiX "a weight doubtless proved the destructioA ma ny who were washed into the surf. W00aake some extracts from the Times:
 The probable cause of the disaster Is sub ject which is engaging the conversation of all who have visited the beach. It Is attributed by many to official neglect of duty. First, 1t IS stated among the passengers that neither the captain nor the mate were upon the deck at the time the vessel struck; that the captain was in his cabin asleep, it being the mates watch, and that the latter had forsaken his post and been be- low for some time.
 Appearance ofthe suferers at tue residence Cf Mr. Abner Azen-The most heart rending scenes were witnessed at the dwelling of Mr.. Abner Allen, situated nearly opposite the wreck. The suffering emigrants who perched upon the rigging of the New Era the entire night at the mercy of the waves, and were speedily rescued on Tuesday morning by the surf-boats, were immediately conveyed to the residence of Mir. Allen, who had thrown open his doors for the shelter of the almost tamished survivors. Some of the sufferers were disabled by broken limbs Others were completely exhausted with over- exertions and painful exposure. Many of the poor women were left with scarcely garment upon them Several men, however, had saved their clothes, though nearly stifened with the cold sea water that steadily drenched them all for some twenty-four hours in succession. The house not being large enough to accommodate the entire number of those saved, several, who were least injured, took refuge on the sunny side of a bank near by, and others sheltered themselves in the barn aid other out buildings of Mir. Aliens farm. On the first floor of the house, three large rooms, adjoining each other, were occupied by female passengers and ln- fants. Some of them were able to sit up, and the balance were so weak they could not avoid lying down on the beds furnished them by the kind and benevolent lady of MT. Allen, who ex- ted herself to the utmost ln behalf ot the al most broken heartad mothers, husbands daugh- ters and sons, whose hair-breadth escapes could not fail to enlist the warmest sympathies of all.
 Among the females were five or six who re- ouired immediate medical aid, and they were promptly attended by Dr., Kimball, of Eaton town and Drs. Petit, and Scrivins, of Long Branch, who were unremitting in their efforts to alleviate the suffering of the afflicted. The
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13

merous friends, who have stood by him with unwavering confidence. The State may well be proud of its representatives in the councils of the nation
 It is generally conceded that Clark is elect. ed Governor of New York, but the Union o1 yesterday says that from reliable information Tn spite of all the efforts to defeat him, Horatio Seymour will be declared Governor of New York for another term.
 As you are perhaps long since aware, Gen A. G; Mayors has been appointed agent to the Pueblo Indians in New Mexico. A iudicious appointment and d deserved compliment to a true democrat, and should he accept his many warm friends in the State will regret his depar- ture' and the democracy lose an able and fear less champion.
 Yours etc..
 ARKANSAS.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13

ternal improvement commissioner of Johnson county, which was referred to the committee on internal improvements.
 MT. Desha from the judiciary made sundrv reports
 MT. Montgomery introduced bill to incor. ry. Read third time and passed
 MT. Redmond introduced a bill to increase the pay of the judge and associate justices of the county court of Monroe county. Read.
 House bill for the relief of Wm. P. Harris, deceased. passed.
 House bill to incorporate Waterwitch fire company of Helena was passed.
 MT. Jones of Conway introduced bill to call In the scrip of Conway county. Read
 House bill to change the name of Louisa Brlnkmire to Louisa Cornelia Hunt. was passed
 A message was received from the Governor Informing the House of the resignation of the Hon. G. C. Watkins which was received.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-13

TERRIBLE WARN1Na.-A short time since, a young man, residing few miles from Syracuse, came to that city, imbibed quantity of whis- key, and under its influence went home, and into his fathes barrel factory, where he insisted on putting block through the machine. In doing so he got both wrists under the blade which severed his hands from his arms, so that they bareley hung by the skin. Too much be- sotted to know what had happened, he went to the brook to wash off the blood, when he dis covered his terrible condition-for attempting to use his hands, they dropped from his arms Thus mutiliated he met his mother in the door, who swooned at the fearful sight.