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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-23
u. GOULDEN.

ORN A MENTAL PAINTER.
HAVING established his shop in Baton
Ill Rouge, takes this opportunity of IN
forming the citizens of Baton Rouge, and
it's vicinity that I am now prepared to do
all kinds of work in my line of business:
House, Sign, and Ornamental Painting,
Flag and Banner Painting, Gliding Grain
ing, Glazing, Marbeling and Wall Colorius.
On reasonable terms, and on short notice
BY strict attention to business, hope
to gain liberal share of patronage. Shop
on Third street opposite Holt's Stable.
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NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS!!
SPLENDID ANIMALS,
And Gift Books for 1854.

REDUCED pRrcEs--The Benson fol
II 1854; the Gift of Flowers for 1854 !;
Friendships Offering for 1854; also Mil
ler's hymns; Queens of England; Aiken's
minstrel, Watson's poetical Quotations !;
Layard's Ninevah; Stephens Egypt; Alb
bots Hero; Georgey's Hungary Smiths
poems; Fern Leaves, by Fanny Fern, with
a great variety of cheap Publications, all OF
which will be sold cheaper than by any
other house in Baton Rouge
oct-6-ly. GEO. M HERoMAN.
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Bi.Sulphite Of Lime.

THE undersigned is manufacturing this
L important article on large scale.
The planters and sugar manufacturers gen.
orally, may depend upon getting the very
agent, wanted, to increase the quantity Of
sugar and to obtain it whittier and purer.
Directions how to use it, will be delivered
gratis, or sent by mail free Of postage.
H. BoNNABEI, Manufacturing Chemist,
35 n 81 Tchoupitoulas Street, corner OF
Natchez, New Orleans. .a.-.
The most satisfactory certificates Of the
value OF this preparation of Lime can be
had, from large Sugar planters in the State
who use it. Address letters post paid to
HENRY BoNABEL, New ORLEANS.
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Come up to the Scratch,
And Face the Music.

EORGE NJ. HEROMAN. late from
VI the North. begs leave to announce
to the Musical World generally, that he is
in receipt OF an extensive and varied assort-
nent of Bass Volts, Drums, Guitars, from
bones. French Horns, VioIins, Flageolets,
Flutes, Flies, and Clarionets, together with
bows. strings and reeds; and large and
valuable stock OF new music. All of which
can be had on reasonable terms. oct-19
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DELAYS are DANGEROUS-Why

DELAYS are DANGEROUS-Why
II suffer witha cough, cold Or any disease
Of the Throat, Breast and Lungs when a
certain cure is so easily effected by using
"WIsTERs HoUEnorNo CANDY"
This Medicine is a judicious combination
of the best expectorants liz the Materia Med
lea. The most stubborn Coughs and Colds
yield to it readily, and it is found TO give re-
lief even in confirmed cases Of Consumption.
tits not merely palliative,a as many articles Of
its nature, but possesses great curative quail
tiles For sale by WM. BOGEL Agent.
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PATENT MEDICINES, &C.
q. :. wADDrLL. RH. pAY
WADDILL Il DAY.
n< Chrroh oud Tsh;rI o%~>>$.

WADDlLL N DIAl
Corner of Church and Third Streets.
OFFERS for sale, vcry large and COM
" plete assortment Of DRUGS, MEDICINES,
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, CUPP1NG-GLAs-
sEs, Ou.s, SOAPS; ToorH & WHIrE-W WASH,
HAIR, ToorH, FLESH, Nail, SHAVING,
PAINT and SHOE brushes; together with
all the most popular patent medicines Of
the day. Up EMS, INK and P "A
PER. Esh-hooks, Lines, Floats, and 6ask
cts, Low 70. CASH.
PATENT MEDICINES.
This class of remedies, Improperly called
Patent, are simply secret remedies, found
by Practical Physicians, after long expert
ence, to be admirably adapted to the cure
of certain diseases; put up and offered for
sale for the benefit of Mankind.
Many persons here will tell you, that,
Smiths Tonic, Rowan's Tonic, Speeds
Tonic, Indian Colagogue, Champions Pills
Jaynes', Louden's, Sapington's HulPs or
the Glaffenbourg Pills, will cure you of any
case of Chills and Fever, or Ague and ,Fe-
yer that may occur, and that too, at cost
of from IS cents to ST. so; whereas it
would ordinarily cost you SIS OO-They
would further inform you, that these reme-
dies, warranted genuine, are for sale by
augl7-y. WADDILL. 4, DAY.
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Nillinary and Fancy Dry Gsods.
THE undersigned having purchased Of
l. Mrs. Blanchard, her Millinary Store
adjoining the Grocery, corner Third and
Convention Streets, has added thereto
choice assortment of Fancy Dry Goods
The Milinary department being in charge
of competent hands, Ladies may rest assur-
ed of having all work in that particular
business done strictly in accordance with
the prevailing styles, trial being respect
fully solicited. T. B. OCONOR.
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THE DAILY COMET.
published Daily Mondays Excepted.)
q. A. PIKE, Editor f. Proprietor.
Office on Third Street.

WTermS.-THE subscription is fixed at the
ate of as 90 per snnum, payable in advance, or
si 90 at the expira ton of six months. The Week.
" is published at q so per snnum, invariably in
tivance Both will be punctnally delivered with
n the limits Of the City by the carrier.
wAdveFtising.-O Dollar per square
for the first insertion, and half that amount for
yer subsequent insertion-ten lines or less, con.
stitute square.
Yearly Advertising.-Merch Ira.
1ers, and others, will be contracted with on the
most reasonable terms.
wJOb.WOrk.-OuR facilities for doing
Job Work with neatnsss and despatch--n all va
rieties Of colors, cannot be surpassed by any es-
adjustment in the City-such as:
LAWYERS BRrEFs-BAIL TICkErs-POsrERs-B;IL
TEADs-BILL OF LADTSGs-PRoGRAMMEs-
TIcKETs-DRUGGIsrs' -CrRcCLvxs-
and VISITING CARDS. For farther particulars, we
invite you to call and see our specimens.
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Carriages, Harness, Whips, &C

THE Subscribers assortment of Carria-
L ses, Harness, whips, &c. is now COM
pIete, and h, in 5ites an examination ii
hi. stock before purchasing in New o.
leans, as ne guarantees his prices as low as
as any in the South.
Wareroom corner of Third and Florida
Streets. Manufacturing and repairing in
superior style at the old established stand
corner of Main and Church Streets.
TUNNARD & HEDENBURG.
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To Planters.

10 EIH10erSs
A lKIN'S Corr and Cotton Cultivator
II This truly useful agricultural improv-
ment, has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who afterful
trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation
of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is saving
of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. It's new
invention, Patented March 20, 1915.
Planters are invited to call and examine it.
A supply on hand and for sale by
TUNNARD Il HEDENBURG.
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ASBURY REGER,

6ouse, Sign, an6 Ornamental.
PAIN TER.
Shop on Third ST. mert door to Lafm's Bakery.
4 NY orders given me for House, Sign,or
N Ornamental Painting, Paper Hanging,
and Glazing, will meet with prompt atten-
ton. AS am permanently located in Ba-
ton Rouge, and as it is to my interest to give
general satisfaction, l shall constantly
study TO 10 It,
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DRAPER'S PATENT AIR TIGHT
IL INKSTAND.-The ADVANTAGE OF

II IN ND 4 NJ He dUVdHCdEt UI
this inkstand over any heretofore offered
to the public, consists in cutting of the
communication between the dipping cup
a I'd reservoir, by the end OF thedipping cup
pressing upon the bottom !; and thus pre-
vents the ink from evaporation, and be-
coming thick by exposure to the air from
the constant rising and falling of the ink in
the dipping cup by change of temperature.
Just received and for sale by
feb.24- GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.
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MOUNT EAGLETRIPOLT.-This
A'A is fhe best article known for clean
ing and furnishing gold. silver, copper, steel,
tin and all other metals, also for windows,
mirrors and glassware. For safe by.
july24 WEI. BoGEL, Druggist
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Toilet SOAP.

IVFfTE iSVNaIs
TNaylOr's andJ ules Haule's chrystalline
l. soap balls brown and white Winsor
soap, Monster and Palm soap, Omnibus,
Pencine. Transparent Floating, Jenny Lind
Guimauve, Amandde, Erasive and other
varieties OF soap can be had at the Drug
Store of WM. BoGEL.
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E. McKITRICK,

E. MCKITEklCK,
Arch it Q c. g. nj lder.
rs now prepared to take all contracts IN
L his line of business. and will execute
with neatness and despatch.
NJ B. All kinds of Job Work attended
to. Plans and specifications given gratis
when required.
Shop on Main St, between Florida and
Convention Streets.
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II. A. KAUFMAN.
Court House Square-cor. Of America
and St. Ferdinand Streets,

HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAINTER.
Ill and paper hanger.-Would respectfully call
the attention of the citizens of Baton Rouge and
of the adjacent parishes, that he is now prepared
to do all kinds Of work that may be entrusted to
him, and pledges himself to give general satisfac-
ton to those wIe will favor him. He has now on
hand a beautiful assortment OF paper hanging and
will continue to receive all Of the most beautiful
and latest fashion patterns at his shop.
He has engaged competent workman and will be
ready at all times to attend to orders in his line.
eSrAlso Granng, Glazing and Gliding; imita.
ton Of wood and marble executed in the very best
style. an17-y.
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nR. R. H. DAY. residence at the cor
IL ner Of Main and Laurel streets--Ofice with
J. NJ. McCutchen, Laurel st. feb2S-y.
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Notice to Delinquents.

Notice to Delinquents.
HEREBY give notice to those who are
l. indebted to me to come forward imme-
diately and settle, or their accounts will
be placed in proper hands for collection.
april III y F. ARBOUR.
Lumber. ' -'
MIR. FREDERICK ARBOUR takes
lN this opportunity of returning his
thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore
received at the hands of his old customers
ard the public generally, and solicits con-
tinuance of the same. He is now prepared
to fill all orders for lumber that may be
entrusted to him. Terms CASH and CASH
only. lapril III F. ARBOUR.
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JOHN L. WOLFE.

JOHN l.. WOLFE,
FURNITURE WAREROOMS,
Corner of Church & Penitentiary SITS.
HAS now on hand large and variedM
LII stock Of Furniture, consisting in N
part of-BUREAUs, SIDEBoARDs, AR-H
MoRs, various patterns TABLES, CHAIRS, &c.
BEBsrEADs, CRIES, CRADLES, CoUcHEs and
Willow WAGONS, all of which are of the
latest fashions. All kinds of manufacturing
and repairing at the shortest notice.
All the business of an undertaken attended
to, and in the best style
~Cofins made at the shortest notice,
and also nerse furnished. Sept20-y.
I 1000 IBIS. Pork. For sale by
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-23

Raisins Mackeral Liquors, &c.
p AISINS, 10 whole, and 10 quarter box
IL es new; Mackeral, 10 kits, and s
quarter barrels 10. l Herripgs, IL boxes
extra fine; Goldfish, 10 so pound boxes !;
Old Whiskey, 10 half barrels Mongahala !;
Vapor Whiskey, 12 barrels Fletcher's, just
received per Gypsy and for sale for the cas's
by decl6y. JOSHUA BEAL.
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DR. S. p. WARD, Office On Third st.,
IL opposite DR.. b. F. Harney. june3-y.
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INSURANCE cos. &C.
UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE.
ANNUITY and TRUST
Company Of Philadelphia.
Nooh Nonitol mold nm &0k0 nm
Cash Capital paid up $250,000.

C. G. INLAY, Sec, SR CRAWFORD Prest.
Branch Office at N. o., AS Camp st.
BENZ. FLORANCE, Agent.
~Agency at Baton Rouge, La, w. S.
PIKE, Agent feb17-y
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J. A. TRUSDALE,
Surgeon Dentist-BntOm Rouge.


Surgeon ton Rouge.
y ES ECTFULLY offers his Professional Services
~ to the Gentlemen and Ladies of East and
West Baton Rouge, and surrounding country.
All operations such as Plugging, Cleansing,
Extracting and Inserting Teeth on pivot and from
one to an entire set on Plate, performed in the
most durable, scientific and skillful manner, and
according to the most approved plan. Office, the
rooms recently occupied by Dr. Mann, over Qulg-
gins. Shoe Store.
~ We have seen and had dental operations
performed by DR.. J. A. TRoUsDALE, and from the
faithfulness Of his work and the Satisfactory man
ner in which he operates, we cheerfuly recon-
mend him to all who may need his services.
DR.. r, II. Day, DR.. G. II. Mann.
DR.. II. J. Saunders. John Muggah.
DIR. Ethan Allen. G. M. Carpantier.
WE. F. Haiaegh. David Robbins.
Hon. r. B. Brashier Jas. NJ. Muggah.
Hon P. G. Bathel. J. N. WaRord.
VIM. J. Nash. L. NJ, Richardson.
Hon. d. D. Richardson. J. Y. Sanders.
Hon. Octave Cornay. Antoine Como.
[july.4yl Parish OF st: Mary, June 18th 1854.
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G. r 0 CERIES

b KUC EKlEN
(WHOLESALE d RETAIL.)
AT THE OLD STAND OF 9, =. BLANCHARD,
Corner Of Third 4. Convention StS.
Baton ROugs, La.
TNHE undersigned respectfully informs
i the inhabitants of Baton Rouge and
vicinity, that having bought out Mr.. Blan-
chard, he will keep constantly ou hand a
large and well assorted stock of the best
1N - Atpresent he would
xSXCERIES0 0csll particular atten-
ton to the following:
Duf1ield Hams; Canvassed Hams;
Plain do. Cheese; Flour; Tea;
Coffee; Chocolate; Sugar; Candies
Jellies; Preserved Fruits; Fresh
Salmon; Sardines; Pickles:
Mustard; Yeast Powder; Star
Candles; Sperm do. Soap;
French Liquors; do Wines;
Brandies; Whiskey;
Gin; Rum, Scotch Ale;
London Porter; Havana Segars Chewing
and Smoking Tobacco &c. Also, Soda
Crackers, done up in tin cases for ia
mily use, and in boxes or barrels.
Of these and other things there is large
and varied assortment, which will be sold
at the lowest rates, and therefore hopes
that by. integrity and strict attention to bu-
siness he will merit continuance of that
support which the establishment has here
tofore so literally received. q LII.
may2-y. IT, B. O'CONoR.
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lanes NJ. ELAN & JAS. f. ELAN,
q JIM. J. E. Elan, Attorneys and Counseors
at Law, Baton Rouge. aug27-y.
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II G. DAVIDSON, R. E. McHAT-
l. TON, David L Mediation, Attorneys at Law.
office on Laurel st., Baton Eouge.
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NUMBER lJl 90.
GROCERIES & PROVISIONS.
CHARLOTTE & HOFFMAN,
DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF
GROCERIES and PROVISIONS,
--tsr-FEEp, &c. ,:&c- 9f
Cor. st. Ferdinand and Africa Streets,
Opposite Y. Heude's Dry Good Store,
BATON ROUGE, LII.

THE undersigned having purchased the GancxRY
L and Provision SToaE Formerly owned by A.
B. Hodges) would respectfully cab the Attention
Of the citizens Of Baton Rouge and Vicinity 70 their
STOCK Of GROCERIES and PROVISIONS, FEED,
&C., which We propose to sell at very low figure
for CASH Our object is to sell At small profits and
make fast sales. Planters and others may rest
our line Of business. Our stock II made up Of the
usual variety found at Wholesale and Retsii e.
tablishments generally, In this City. All the me-
cessares, we'll - many cf the Injuries Of life,
we intend keeping constantly on hand, which are
to call and examine the stock. We are disposed
to do business on the principle Of "Live and let
Live" and in order for us to do this and sustain
good business reputation, We will sell goods only
for cash. and for one price and "no deviation"
public patronage. JOS. O. CRARROTTE,
July 16-1S6. X. HOFFMAN,.
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THE NJ q T U AL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF NEW YORK.
Net AccumMIated Cash Fund,
2,OlS, 775,
All the profits divided among the Insured
FRED. s. WINSTON, Prest.
ISAAC ABBOTT, Sec'y.
CHAS. GILL, A'tuary.
~GEoReE A. PIKE, duly authorized
Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. 10y.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

R. G. w. DEAR1NG, offers his pro-
~ fessional services to the public. Office on
church st-opposte Waddill L Days Drug Store.
Residence on st. Hypolite st, between church
and north streets. may7-y.
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G S. HALL, Attorney at Law, Laurel
w street, Baton Rouge. La. jan17-y.
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D. STUART, Attorney and Coun-
e. sellor at La S-Laurel street. may26-y.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21
ne tben Al length reviewed the ordinance ~

He then at length reviewed the ordinance Of
'S7, and cited various judicial decisions in several
States, to show that il had been every where de-
cided 10 be in full force and power.
b He thought The passage of this bill would for
ever remove the slavery question from Congress.
II would be the removal of bar placed npon the
south. The balance Of power between the two
sections had been destroyed forever. Now was
the time for the north TO be just if not generous
He referred 10 speech delivered in the House
by Mr.. MACE, and replied 10 some positions taken
in il.
While denying the justice of slavery in the alb
stact, he argued al length 10 show that the negro
in slavery was in far better position, SO far as
health, longevity, comfort, and protection were
concerned, than if free, and in the degraded con-
dtion OF negroes in the free States.
Mr.. CASS briefly replied TO that portion Of the
senator's speech referring personally TO him.
Mr.. SUMNER got the floor, and on his motion
The Senate adjourned
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21
Accident on the Albany and Boston Rail-

Accident on the Albany and Boston Rail
road-niraculous Escape Of Life.-The early
tram going east on this road, Thursday morning.
met with very singular accident when about
three miles west Of Chatham Four Corners. The
.ra a was proceeding along near High bridge,
when, IN consequence of the breaking Of a rail,
me whole train came very near being precipitated
on the track. The engine. baggage, and mai, car
remained on the track. while the two passenger
cars were thrown off as follows Ii appears that The
forward truck of the hind car was thrown of.
which drew off the hind truck Of the forward car
also, and then threw the hind car down the en-
bankment, some twenty feet. with the forward end
running over the track, but striking right side
up This caused the next car to swerve around
at right angles across the track thus preventing
any tram to pass until its removal The other car
was standing al an elevation Of forty five degrees
not passenger was injured, but many were con-
slderaby frightened.
The passengers were taken 10 Chatham -Four
corners, where cars were procured from Albany
as soon MS possible, when the train proceeded on
ITS course again at about half past one
ABany Argus, 1StA-
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

The CaIoric bteamer Ericsson made a trial.
trip from New Sbrk on Friday. The intention
was for her TO remain out three or four days, but
she returned in the evening, il being found that
the cylinders ard not air tight. The Journal Of
Commerce says tBat, Notwithstanding this defect,
which il appears Is difficult 10 overcome, the per-
iormance Of the ship was satisfactory 10 those on
board, the wheels making 81 turns under very
low pressure. A fuller trial is 10 be made when
the leakage has been overcome.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

Eiihu Burritt, the learned blacksmith. is now
on VISIT to this city, on business connected with
the reduction ofocean postage Governor Med,
OF Ohio, is likewise in Washington.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

Pocket Robbed.-Mr. Charles Stewart had
his porte-monnaie cut from his pocket at the Ma
iional theatre, on Saturday night II contained
one hundred and thirty-seven and half dollars in
gold Another warning not TO fake portable valu
ables in mixed crowd
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

hutter.-trom six 10 seven thousand pounds
OF butter Were sold at the Georgetown market.
Yesterday, from wagons, at twenty dollars The
hundred pounds.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

The Freemason's Polka,-We have received
from Hibus Y Hitz, Pennsylvania avenue, near
Tenth street, the Freemason's Polka, piece of
music worthy Of the name and adapted to the
pano-forte.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

The Rev. Henry Slicer, who was Injured
several weeks ago by fall in Philadelphia, has
SO far recovered as 10 resume his duties as chan
lain TO Congress.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

Novel Case.-The New York l1edicoi Ga-e,te
for February, gives extracts from the Unpublished
letters OF young physician in Paris, 10 his father
medical practitlonerin New York Among other
items, tins gentleman mentions the following
" M. 49, has lately been before the court for re-
iusing 10 answer questions propounded to him re-
iative 10 patient, young lady who, finding the
doctor IN trouble, gave him full permission 10 an
swer. But he still refused, saying he could not
violate his oath as a doctor. He was fined one
1,i fancs. He appealed to higher court.
Inc sentence was annulled. and he was honorably
acqullled, the Judge remarking that physician
mas not the right, in any case, or under any pre-
text TO dlvulge the secret of his PATIENT
-
Equipment of the Atlantic Road between
Portland and Island P0nd.-The following lie,
shows the amount of equipment now in use for
the grand trunk railway. between Portland and
Island Pond, for the ordinary working of the line
70 locomotive engines 10 passenger cars. G bpo.
gage cars, 254 box freight cars $50 platform cars
Between Island Pond and Montreal 26 locomo-
tives are now in use, including the four new ones
recently added The other equipment is about
the same as at this end.--State Of Maine
ngnar Death.-A singular death trapspired
IN this village on Tuesday last, the particulars Of
which, as near as we could ascertain ,hem are ne
follows: 'Ae'"' a'o 40
!, MISS Euzabeth Hawyer, who was employed in
inc cotton mill Of Nathan Wild, while al work on
ruay, me 2!th ultimo, took in her mouth MS she
nad been IN the habit of doing the yarn which she
wa, about placing in the shuttle for the loom.
MISS q. had at the time, a small cold sore on her
up, which, shortly after having the yarn in her
mouth, began 10 pain her severely, and continued
o increase in pain and To swell, until she was
ophged TO leave her work and go home, where she
'emained in suffering state until Tuesday morn
ng last, when her spirit took its flight II was
he opinion ofthe attending physician, DIR. ID. p
Van Week. that the yarn which she placed in her
mouth contained verdigris, which, coming in con-
act with the flesh sore on her lip, poisoned her
Miss II. was about IS years Of age.
Valafio (Col Co, ~ ~ Times.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-21

A6- A bill is before the Ohio legislature to
prevent the adulteration of alcoholic drin ks.
and another to sell the public works of the
State. alf