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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-09-03

clever and ohliging fellow, Mr.. Prime
the soul moving 'revelle.' not for
the soldiers to rise and the sentinels to
forlear chalenging-but for the gal
lant aud chiva|ric Young gents, to
boldly take trembling han1,' and
march to the scene Of pleasant warfare
At the spring house. The line Of bat
tie was formed, andeyith the light
from sentinal fires, merry company
prncaednd to a cool retreat shut mp in
hills and shaded with Magnolias.-
Where was the music 2 This 1ues-
ton asked. sent numbers ont to see.
They found that the first fiddle, was
dazzled with the light. Of sparkling
eyes, and was looking mp pair Of
pants, to appear in keeping costume.
The beautiful ladies came pouring in
rich flowers of midsummer, and no
quets Of pearls and rubies. Spring
blossoms, fair and frail, in classic pro
petitions, were those in lilly white
The a'lmiring eye could not discover
which to single out. So rich in grace
and elegance Of person, were they all
There were roses in red, and iaisns in
blue. sweet violets with modest heads
that needed not the tr'npery Of orna
ment Ye gods and little fishes
What an hour, what place. aud what
a combination Of pleasant circumstance
TO make us all forget. that the s',n
burns at mid day. and The clouds low
er, and rain rours down, to drown the
souls aspiring
Ye croaking sycgrhants. ye hypo-
critics and muddy nodded knaves, to
tell us that there is harm in pleasure,
which is all the profit the world can
give as recornpense for virtue We
mistake The nature Of man. in ieno
rance ofbls souls proportions, or would
play hypocrito.
Let the young be gay. and let the
old be gay, for gayety unlocks the
hearts generosity aud nobleness, which
is nat"yalIy prone to goosi, not evil.
Fresh arrivals from town gave vigor
TO the hilarity Of taa pleasant coca
slon.-Anl the young gentlemen who
came ont in The "onnlbus,' had the
good tente and foresight, to bring a
reinforcement for the music, The arri
val Of Tom Walters and Mr.. Nicholas,
gave new impulse, and our jolly good
natured friend the MAJOR whose cup
Of plaeesure had been filed to the
br'm, let his jovaI! spirits overflow the
bowl The gay and joyous company
The sweet smile Of pleasure tho
general hilarlty of the occasion, was
contagioous-a all imbbed freely. This
is the healtlful influence Of the waters
Of life, and forces us to exclaln Gu
reka !"
When the clock had settled off with
the old day, and turned its hands
TO work upon the new, the generous
"Captain Of the Host" announced
a repast at head quarters, to which
the company rcpatrea. Thus ended
the entertainment.
If we did break down in the mud
next day coming homeland dtd
have to get out n twain or so over
ankle deep in the soil of Louisiana,
and if we d,d have to hum the snatch,
then pull off y'r coat and roll up yr
sleeves, for .Jordon am u hard road to
travel,' still there were such pleasu-
rable remembrances culled from the
trip, rs we shall stow away in meDso-
ria for winters tedious nights.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-09-03

ANCIENT RELIGIOUS STATUTES.
In 1888, a great majority of the peo-
pie of Virginia belonged to the estab-
lished church, and the tpreaching of
dissenters was prohibited Quakers
were banisbcd, and if they returned
were punished by heavy fines In
Massachusetts, also, Jcsllis and Cath
Ole priests were banished, and the iln-
portation Of that cursed sect -
Quakors, was strictly forbidden.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-09-03

The Charleston IS. c. Artesan
well has reached the depth of TIT
feet, 300 of which have been dug
through solid rock. The Courier says
that the auger was stopped, a few days
since, by rock for the fifty eighth time.
The well, when completed, will be
one of the most valuable, as we'll as
gigantic work in the country. Only
think of drilling rock at the depth Of
nearly 100 feet
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-09-03

~"Dates Of the oath, state that
the Ohio is still falling with Is in
ches water in the channel.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-09-03

A Runaway MAreH AND A Suoor-
ING AFFArR--A few days ago a
young man ran away from Paoli
Ind, with Miss Williams for the pur-
pose Of getting married The farther
IF the girl pursued them and shot the
young man, the ball passing through
the tleshy part Of the thigh The
wound was not considered dangerous.
Williams was arrested.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-09-03

anu SDOJ MN.
The State Times advises all desiring
to settle in middle Texas, to come
now when products and lands arc
cheap: and while the impressed emi-
grafton will ensure u tolerable market
for the first few crops. Such may be
assured that common necessity will
cause the construction Of railroads
within a few years. Middle Texas the
Times says, Is quite rs well adapted to
sugar as Upper Louisiana.
MoRg BANKS FAnrne.--Thc Gin.
cinnati Gazette Of the 18th says:
A rnmor gained currency on Third
street, that the Bank Of ncnselear,
and the State Stock Bank Of Indiana,
Peru both Indiana Free Banks-laJ
failed, and in the afternoon these
notes were thrown ont by nearly all
the Bankers. We did not learn anv
particulars. Mr. Ellis, President Of
the Madison, indianapolis and Peru
Railroad, whose failure We have al
ready noticed, was President Of the
Bank Of Peru. The public will bear
IN mind that the notes Of the Indiana
Free Banks are secured by Stock de-
posts, and should not therefore Be
shaved very deeply, even ii case Of a
failure.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-09-03

AGAINST THE RAlLRoAp.--Tho
people Of Copiah county, Miss, by a
vote 326 to III, have refused to
mako a county subscription to the
New Orleans and jackson Railroad.
j. Blanchard, 81 Nassau street
has now in course of publication the
"Posittrc Phdlosophy' of Augustus
Comtc, translated by Harriet Marti-
neau, in one volume, large type which
will be of great Importance to any one
who wishes to investigate the materi-
alistic side Of the Spiritual question.
Aside from this. however, NJ. Comtc
is acknowledged to be the Lord Ba-
con of the nineteenth century, by
those who have studied his works.
We hope the time has come when
an error Of logic whether it come
from the heart or the head will not
prevent others going over the same
field of culture. Now, NJ. Comte has
done a great work for MateriaIstic
Philosophy, and, if any one can des-
troy in1mortality and Spirit life he
seems to be the Que
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
G D N q R Il SSIONAL.

WASHINGTON May 13. 1854.
The HOUSE has now been in session six and
thirty hours.
The Southern Wings, including the Hon. I. G..
Hunt, OF Louisiana, myieldng in their oppo-
sltlon to the Nebraska bill.
ne House presents an amusing appearance. :
Members may be eating. drinking and sleep
ing. while several are Enthusiastically excited
The opponents OF the bill are fighting desperate
~, but it is believed the measure will ultimately
be trlnmphantly carried.
There has been an exciting difference between
Messrs. Edmondson and Campbell, and it was
with some difficulty that blows were prevented
MIR. Douglas was in the midst of the fracas.
WASHINGTON. Nav H.
The HOUSE has now been in session two davs
and nights calling the yeas and nays on the mo-
ton to adjourn, &C. for the purpose of staving off
the Nebraska bill, which was under consideration
until Tuesday next, when the Pacific Railroad
bill would have taken It's place They ADJOURN
ed from y O'Clock last night to II clock to-day.
Finally, they have this afternoon, without taking
a vote, adjourned until Monday.
NEW YORK, May | B.
The Ne6raska Question in Nc,c York-The New
York National Democrats about issuing an
address, explaining the grounds Of their opposi-
ton to the Nebraska bill
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
The Washington Monument.

The Washington Globe learns that the work
men engaged in the erection of this noble struc-
ture commenced laying the first course of stone
OF the season only few days ago, the unusual in
clemency OF the weather having prevented opera
tions sooner. The height Of the columns is at
present about hundred and Gfty-two feet
Owing to the smallness OF the force emploved-
there being but thirty men, including masons and
stone cutters-and the want of funds, the work
does not progress so rapidly as it ought. Last
year but twenty six feet was added to the height
of the monument and this year there will be ad-
dcd probably not more than thirty or thirty-iive
feet. At such rate, ten years at least will be
required 10 complete its erection.
The height of the obelisk, when finished, will
be five hundred feet; and it will be tity-fve feet
square at the base, and thirty three feet square at
the top. The wall is of the most substantial char
acter. being fifteen feet in thickness at the base
and gradually decreasing to thickness of four feet
at the summit. At the present elevation the thick
ness of the wall is about twelve feet three inches
The monument will be lighted by gas from
pipes attached to the winding iron staircase that
will ascend to the top. 1t is not as yet known
what will be the crowning piece, but it will pro-
badly be a huge mass Of glass, bearing upon it
some patriotic device.
The number of stones contributed by the differ
ent States associations, &c. up to the present time
is about one hundred und ninety. of which there
are seventy in the obelisk. These are arranged
in a conspicuous and systematic manner and will
be visible to the visiter, who, as he ascends the
staircase, can examine them at his leisure. All
of the States, we believe, have now contributed
blocks.
The stones, mortar, &c, are raised TO their
place by means of an engine below, and derricks
above the latter having attached TO them bells
which serve as signals to apprize the engineer of
the safe arrival from terra tiyhaa of some import
L / I II
As an instance of the facility with which dif-
erent articles are hoisted, we would mention that
the Massachusetts, block, weighing four tons was
lifted to height of one hundred and four feet,
swung round, and set in its place in five minutes
from the time it left the ground.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

The CONVENTION BETWEEN ENGLAND AND
FRANcE-The convention between the French
and English Governments, which was signed a
lew days ago in London. has already been ratified.
Ihe object of this close alliance of the two pow
erS Is stated to be the re-estabshment of peace
between Russia and Turkey on permanent basis,
AID the preservation of Europe from the dangers
Which have disturbed the general peace. For
This purpose, and in order to rescue the domlnlons
Of the Sultan from foreign invasion, the English
dno French Governments agree to combine their
naval and military forces in manner sufficient
u, 10 accomplish the result they have in view
toey bind themselves not to accept any PROPOSE
uon Tor the cessation of hostilities against Russia
without having communicated to each other the
nature OF such overtures. They distinctly dlsclam
oil exclusive advantage to themselves from the
vents which may arise, and they invite the rest OF
Europe Incorporate with them in an alliance des-
uned solely TO protect the public interests Of Eu
IVpe This important convention seems to sup
py the necessary basis to the operations in which
'ue English and French forces are now engaged.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

Mr. SoULE AND THE BLACK WARRIOR AFF,rR.
The Washington correspondent of the Charleston
Standard in his letter CT the 9th inst, says:
have private Information from Madrid fully
confirming the statement OF the correspondent. OF
the London Times. that tbe Spanish Government
has refused to accede TO the energetic demand
made by Mr. Soue, under instructions from his
Government relative to the Black Warrior a fair
Mr.. Soue has advised our Government of this
result by dispatches received this morning bv
the steamer Africa. / do not learn that Mr.
Souie has taken any special steps in view of this
refusal: nor do believe he will demand his mass
ports at once His great object is to secure the
acquisition OF Cuba By purchase; and ne will hone
that circumstances arising out of the Black War
rlor case may develop the opportunity for bring.
ing about the cousummation of his wishes.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
Position of the German Powers.

Prospect of General Var acith Europe
The Paris correspondent of the National Intel
rgencer has strong doubts of Austria and Prussia
pning the Western Powers; indeed he is inclined
to tue opinion that when they abandon their neu-
trality they will make common cause with Rus
sa. In his letter of April 18th, he writes as fol-
bWs:
The German Powers are not yet committed to
policy that may compel them to declare war
upon Russia They are all arming; and will soon,
it is asserted, have on foot army Of halt mil
Ian of men, prepared to make their neutrality
respected now and to act efficiently when the
march OF events shall compel them to act. The
INVASION of the province of SeTVIa. though not yet
accomplished by Austria, as has been lately as
serted, may be considered as an event OF very pro-
5a5e and near occurrence. But 1t will not at first
have the character OF an occupation in favor of
Russia. nor Of one in favor of Turkey. 1t will be
dictated purely by motives of seli-protector. and
reservation The signs of successful Russian in
Hsue to excite rebellion in Serva are already
visible. When the rebellion actually breaks out
ne Austrian troops now quartered on the lett
bank Of the Danube, in Slavonia and the Bauat
will cross the river to queIl it, lest the rebellion
tef should cross the river and arouse against the
Ingarans.
Upon the occupation of Servia and Bosnia by
he Austrian troops, whether with or without the
consent of Turkey, the crisis compelling Austria
10 declare for Russia will soon arrive-the war
will become general, and events will take place
in the west of Europe which will rival, if not sur
pass in interest and importance those which are
now attracting the worlds anxious attention in
the East The Austrian army of Hungary, under
tbe command of the Archduke Albert has lust
been placed upon a complete war footing. The
rest of the military forces of the empire exclusive
Of those on the Croatian frontier and coast, COM
manded by the Ban Jelachich are divided into
three armies, one of which, under Marshal Rad
ezky, keeps Lombardy in subsection; the second
under Prince Schwarzenberg, occupies Galcia
and the Bukowine toward the north; and the third
under Gen. Schliek is stationed in the provinces
tNoravia, Bohemia, Styria, &c, composing Aus
rla proper.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

The RUSSIAN DECLARATIoN.-A supplement to
the st. Petersburg Gazette, of the 18th April
contains declaration TO the following effect:
That after the summons by which England and
France have left their system of disguised hostil-
Ity toward Russia. and in presence of the preten-
sion by which they demand the evacuation OF the
Danubian province without exacting anything
from the other beligerant power, silence was the
only reply compatible with the dignity of the
Emperor and that it only remains for him to ac-
cept the situation that has been made him. aud to
defend himself with energy and determination.
The Imperial Government deems it. moreover,
superduous to renew discussion relative to the
motives alleged before Parliament by the English
Government to justify their taking up arms. 1t
refers to its recent memorandum of the 18th of
February, which suffices to demonstrate that the
initiative of tie provocations belongs to the two
powers.
The declaration concludes by stating that the
real motive of the is 10 destroy the influence
of Russia and that the responsibility OF the evils
that may result theretorm must fall upon those
who declare war and not upon him who was com
PEELED to accept it.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
From "he Mountains" .Rrk.. I
May, A. ID. 1851.

The TARIFF.-The Washington correspondent
of the Charleston Standard says he is satisfied
there Will be no modification OF the Taril al the
present session of Congress He adds
There are variety OF causes which will COM
bine 10 prevent it. The high tart Il uen oi course
Will oppose it, and any determined opposition will
prevent the passage OF a new measure originating
so lrte in the sesspn. In addition to this. the
moderate free trade men are rather doubtful oi
the policy of reducing revenue at this time,
in yiew OF the contemplated payment Of ten mil
lions 10 Mexico-ihe expected increase Of our
army and navy-he necessary increase il the
pay of the army-.nd the POSSIBLE contingency oi
the purchase OF Cula. or Of our becoming ~ some
way iut olved in the threatened European war.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
IFor the Teiegraph.l
MY MAR d ! n ID 8

Dcdinated 10 Hiss a. r. r., Of Washington, -7Tks
Two little canares were sent unto me.
(By friendl from an isle in the FAR sounding sea-
And they were the sweetest and iIcest o. things,
With tiny bright eyes and with soft downy wings.
You ought TO have seen theml So bright and so
J free'
SO playful and gcntlci SO loving TO mel
They'd chirp and they'd twitter blithe and so
CAV.
That they'd drive from my bosom all sadness
away!
And nerer iras lonely. for all the day long,
They would sit by my window and cheer me
with song
Or they'd hang on the cage, and they'd lutter and
play,
And pick from my hand sweet morsel away
( Oh they were the loveest of things meath the
skies!-
Those little canaries with tiny bright eyes!
They'd warble all day long, and when the
great sun.
Across the blue heavens in glory lad run;
And calmly was sinking il Ocean's blue wave,
/ Like great bloody warrior into his grave,
! MY little canaries would warble lay
And sing them TO sleep with the close Of the day,
And each rosy morn, when the stars went TO
sleep,
All wearied above they would hutter and peep
i"tii thelT nice ulile WINDOWS. ana Ndipe d -ie'-
And hearty good morning" to Matte" airi
oh ,cere they not r,uil, the srcciest of things!
Those little canaIies with bright sunny wings!
But, oh it reperts me. and srieves me 10 tell,
The cruel-sad fate. that my warblers befe
one cold chilly night, when the rude wntry blast
! Was waillng without and tie rain falling fast,
ieit my canaries-it tls me with pdIn,-
| Exposed 10 the blast aud The cold and the riini
! Ana Oh! when at morning. usual. with pride
Away to my dtrlinss with rapture hied,
10 list to their uatins and feed them with bread.
Their room was all silentl-my warblrFs were
deadl
Oh 1t grieved me SO much. and so filled me with
pain,
That | thought | should never be happy againl
Now we'v made them coffin all tiny and neat.
And dug out the turi in quiet retreat,
And there they sleeping all lonely and still.
In neat little grave by the brink of the Ei!-
There sumber my darlings!-In quietness rest
Oh kno'r the cold Goods will descend on your
breast.
And the rude wntry blast with its fury and dread,
VIII scatter the scar leaves all over your bedl
But IN the still chambers where oft you have sung.
And out IN the Porch where your little cage hung.
Wiii fond recoIlections OF thee round breathe
As pure as the songs you Were wonted to weave.
And many a tale by the bright winter ire,
VIII be told OF the warblels whose fate was so
direl
But step gentle sir, must tell You in time.
That the tale is anothers-mine only the rhyme,
J.. w. q.
From ''hhe Moun,ainst' .1rk.,
May, A. ID. 1854.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
The end of the Gardener Case.

The Washington Union, of the I'd inst. says:
YESTERDAY being the day fixed for the trial OF
John Charles Gardiner for perjury, charged to
have been committed by him as witness in the
first trial OF his brother, the late George A. Gar
diner. the defendant was called: but did not appear:
bis recognizance was therefore forfeited. The
recognizance in the case of the Indictment ior
false swearing, charged to have been committed
in his affidavit presented to the Boart. OF Com
missoners i'll support of his brothers claim. wa
also forfeited. Under the practice of the court
il the defendant should appear before the close OF
the term, and ask for trial these loreitures NAV
be stricken out.
Dr. Thomas Miller was the surety in the sum
Of eight thousand dollars for the appearance OF
Gardner TO answer the charge of perjury, and
Hudson Taylor and James McClery were his sure
ties in the of four thousand dollars TO appear
to answer the charge of false swearing. We are
pleased TO learn from reliable source that Messrs
Miller, Taylor. and Yerby will suffer no loss be-
ing amply Unidentified.
This is probably the end OF One of the most re-
markabie cases to be found in the criminal annals
OF the country. The facts are familiar to our
readers, and indeed. TO nearly the entire people of
the United States An enormous fraud. supported
by perjury. was practiced upon the Government.
and an amount exceeding four hundred thousand
dollars was drawn from the treasury. The prin-
clpal in this uelarious transaction was convicted
and one hour after the verdict of the jury was
rendered, he committed suicide by taking poison.
His brother, yesterday, forfeited his recognizance,
and it is reported, and believed, that he left the
city two weeks since for some place beyond the
United States.
The two GARDENERS Were prosecuted by Phillip
Richard Fendal Esq. late District Attorney OF
The United States, and by the Hon. Henry MAY,
OF The House of Representatives. with the ability.
zeal, and iirmness Tor which they are distinguish
ed. About $4,000 OF the money improperly OBJ
tanned from ihe treasury by George A. Gardiner
was some time since attached in the hands of
Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs and will, in due time,
be returned to the treasury. The probability is
that the history OF the Gardiner claim, and a re-
port OF the trial which resulted in his conviction
will. at no very distant day be published and it
will oe found to be the most imposing and remark
able case to be found in the criminal authorities of
this any other country.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
PUBLIC NOTICE.
GENERAL LAND rFFiCE.

GENERAL LAND OFFICE
April y. fS1I
ttJ HEREAS by an act oi Congress approved
W March ~ 1854, entitled ran act for the re-
liei Of settlers lands reserved inr railroad pur-
poses every settler on public lands -vhirh have
been or may be withdrawn from market in con-
sequence of proposed railroads. ami ,rio had sied
thereon prior 10 snA iritidycsrei shall be entitled
pre-eniPtIon ai he oriHcry minimum to the lands
settled on and cultivated by them: Prouided. they
shall prove up their rights according to such rules
and regulations as may be prescribed by the Sec.
retary OF the Interior. and pay for the sane be-
fore the day that may be fixed by the Presidents
proclamation for the restoration OF said lands to
market; public notice j. hereby given. By direc-
ton ol the Secretary Of the Interior. that all such
settlers will be entitled to the right Of pre-emp-
ton given BY the said act upon furnishing PEooF,
satisfactory 10 the district otice that the settle
meat on which the claim il predcated. j. Of
character To entile the settler I'd a richt III pre-
emPilnn under the provisions Of the act "a Ith
September ISL and was made by such settler.
Prior 70 the withdrawal ol tile ald for the pur-
pose stated declaration ol course, being ne
eeSsary under the circumstances: Proridci, pay
ment be made for the same. -beioIe the day that
may be fixed by the presidents proclamation ior
the restoration of said Lands to market"
JOHN WILSON,
Nay 10, 1851. 19-6w. Commissioner.