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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-23
Mineral w ater.


sOnA BAGS prime White corn; 100
@OSIk b, prime st. Louis Oats; 50
bags coarse and fine salt; 2.5 boxes star cam
dies; go barrels best extra S. L. flour, just
sreceived at feed, produce, and grocery store
of ]feb PSI JosHrA BEAL.
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TIC Planters and Others
aaais;ns Nackeral Iii liquors. &C.

y AIsINS, 10 whole, and 10 quarter box
n es new: Mackeral, 10 kits, and 6
quarter barrels No. Herrings, 10 boxes
extra fne Goldfish, 10 so pound boxes ;
Old Whiskey. 10 half barrels Mongahala !;
Vapor Whiskey, - barrels Fletcher's, Just
received per Gipsy and for sale for the casa
by dec16y. JOSH IL A BEAL.
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ASBURY REGER,
Gouse, 6isu, an6 ORNAMENTAL.
PAIN

Shop on Third st. ncrt door to Lafon's Bakery
A NY orders given me for House, Sign,o or
n Ornamental Painting, Paper Hanging,
and Glazing, will meet with prompt atten-
tion. As am permanently yJocated in Ba
ton Rouge, and as it to my interest to give
general satisfaction, shall constantly
study TO 10 It.
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To Planters,

A lKlN'S Corn and Cotton Cultivator
II This traly 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 a saving
of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. It's new
invention, Patented March 20, 1916.
Planters are invited to call and examine it
A sdpply on hal1 and for sale by
'f'F wv. F. TUNNARD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-23
j. GOULDEN.

j. GOULDEN,
ORN AMENTAL PAINTER.
HAVING established his shop in Baton
IL Rouge, takes this opportunity of IN
forming the citizens of Baton Rouge, and
its vicinity that 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, Marketing and Wall Coloring.
On reasonable terms, ard on short notice
by strict attention to business, | hope
to gain liberal share of patronage Shop
on Third street opposite Holt's Stable.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-23
LIVERY STABLE,

Third Street, Baton Roage, La.
HAVE always on hand and in good order,
IL Carriages Cabs, Bnggies, and saddle
horses, with which the public can be ac-
commodated on the mostreasonab!e terms
Horses and Vehicles can be had at an,
hour Of night or day at the old Stand off
Holt d r., G. HUTCHINSON.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-23

LADIES DRESS GOODS.
JNHE attention Of the Reblic 10 called Il
l~ the beautiful assortment OF Dress Goods
which | am now opesks direct from New
York and Philadelphia, Consisting OF the fol-.
lowing.
Rich figured Plaid, striped and Chene Silks
do Plaid, plain. and figured Black g
Plaid silk Poplins, Turk satins and Scotch
Plais; Plaid n,, ard figured DeLaines and and
article for mourning; Black Alpacas Bonn
baznes and black DeLaines; English and
American Prints, large assortment small
figures for children; French Prints all in
dress patterns no two alike; Plain figured
and dotted French Swiss .Musins Jacknet
Cambria, Nd,!sook and Cross bar Muslins.
Also beautiful assortment Of evening dress
Goods. very rich aid entirely new.
octs-y. W. d. PHILIPS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-23
Wore Light for Mankind.

sTUSTs RECElNED-,0 bbls. Winter
j Strained oil. A prime article By the
',arrei or at retail by
oct-s'7. GEO. II HFRcNAN.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-23
w. r. TUNNARD. .a
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN

CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c.....-
THE SUBSCRIBERS stock Of Ra.gies,
Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, &c. has
been selected by himself, and comprises
every variety. 10 his already complete
assortment, he is daily making additions
Persons will find it to their advantage, to
cal, and examine his stock.
" r. TITNN.9PD.
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Free E'erriase.

4 IL persons hiring Horse, on Horse am.
II Buggy, win be entitled to cross on
lthe Steam Ferry at Baton Rouge, without
charge for Buggy and Horse.
. mar 3tf RC. HUTCHINSON. et'
u Persons, will please proeure tickets
at the stable
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-23
SPLENDID ANIMALS,
AMt; Gift Books for Esle.

A I REDUCED PR1cEs-.Thc Benson for
IN 1854: the Gift Of Flowers for 1854
friendships Offering for 1851; also Mil
ler's hymns Queens of England; Aiken's
minstrel Watson's poetical Quotations;
Layard's Ninevah; Stephens Egypt Abb
bots Hero; Georscy's Hungary; Smiths
poems; Fem Leaves, by Fanny Fern, with
great variety of cheap Publications, all of
which will be sold cheaper than by any
other house N Baton Rouge
oct-G-ly Gro M. HEgomaN.
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J. McCoRMICK. SD ~ .t1 p. nj. HArcn.
MCCORMICK e. Co.. q,
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONER:S.

Baton Rouge, La.
SCHOOL BOOKS, STANDARD LITE
rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books,
Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma
gaines and Periodicals constantly on hand
Also--AMERICAN an d FOREIGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes,
Copying Presses, Drawing Papers, Bristol
Beads, Monohromatie Boards e. VII.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-23
f.. McKITRICK

Arch hitsot T. Bull der
rs now prepared tQ take all contracts in
L his line of business. and Will execute
with neatncss and despatch.
n. B. All kinds Of job Work attended
TO. Plans and specifications given gratis
when required. al
Shop on Main st., between Florida ard
Convention Streets.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-23

IT ard Oil.-l0 Barrels for sale BY
EA THOS. PRENDAGAST.
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{ No. | s
] s. MAIL, &c.
J NAIL STAG T.
From Baton y Oulse to Clinton

r FAVE Baton Rouge every Sunday,
~ Tuesday. and Friday at 5 A. NJ. and
arrives at Clinfnn at 3 r. NJ same day.
Leaves Clinton Monday, "Wednesday and
Saturday A. M.,and arrives at Baton Rouge
same day at PsM. Fare to Jackson ss2,
Clinton 50 IL. Having engaged an expe-
rienced driver Of sober habits, we hops BY
strict attention tc the business to meet the
patronage Of the Public 79a
aug a-y., ~ X. c. HUTCHIsON.
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. =. GETSSET. ~
FASHI ABLE LDE

HAS lust received full stcck oftiue goods
III for gentlemen wear. His stock has
been selected with care, and contains the
most fashionable goods tor fall and wnter
garments As al experienced cntfrr. Hr
0rsFI has not superior H. thss city how'd
just Received.
= HID. BACON HOULDFR. For
- sale by S. NJ HART. {. q
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27
,ELHcr CLASSICAL and Mathematical

CELECT CLASSiCAL ana matnemaIicb
- SoHoor.-The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, Il will continue TO preserve the char
scter OF strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 12th Of September, and
close on the last Of June.
Terms: sl2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
At small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineraogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
special care and superintendence Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boarder will not exceed $3.50
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal.
Refers 10 the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col. j. L. Edwards Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
tom. ESQ; L. ID. Gale, M. d., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, ESQ, of the Land Office and Pro
fessor G. c. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27
UNIVERSITY OF vIRGINIA.-Th,

" next session Of this institution will COM
mence the LIST of October, and end the 18th OF
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
/. Ancient Languages; q Modern Languages; (;
3. Mathematics; 4. Natural Philosophy, Mine
ralogy and Geology; 5. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
6. Principles and Practice Of Medicine, Obstet-
rcs and Medical Jurisprudence; Z. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi;
losophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; g. Law. Also, lectureshp OF Special
Anatomy, Materia Medica and Therapeutics; and
a Demonstratorship Of Anatomy
The three first named schools have each an as
sistant instructor; and in the school of law there
are two professors.
The expenses exclusive Of clothing books and
pocket money! are as follows:
Tuition fees, say for three schools, S25
each ......s....'......'' @fo w
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and servants attendance, payable in
three installments in advance
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupying a room, So each. ........ 8 90
Matriculation fee and use OF Library
and public buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, $40. ....... 25 90
Washing, say SO; fuel and lights, say$20 80 90
s25s 90
Students Of medicine charged with four
tickets at S25 each, and dissectng fee Of 5.
The fee in the intermediate class Of Law is
$50 in the Senior class, S75
8. MAUPIN,
Aug 3l--eod2w Chairman Of the Faculty.
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MisfelIankoMs.
NO ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS TO COL


II lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given NJ June
cosrt 18th June. i intend to devote my attention
entirely TO my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pie, and faithful discharge of my duties heretofore,
! am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
leciions from those who intend TO place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent. will
take claims any persons in my county for any
amounts, and fjustfed, will attend 10 the collec-
tions of claims in the adjoining countless
If any reference is wanting, would refer 70 the
here. All communications must be post paid.
Claims out Of the State should be fully authenti-
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
lect, in my official capacity or agent, as may be
requested; if, as an officer, charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always 10 pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
paw me ten per cent, if collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at TO secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sent l2-lm
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H
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES


United States, &C.
TNHIS important work is now in press, the first
volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn Of 1854.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared to furnish copies promptly
in every part the Union.
That the author may have ample time 10 prepare
his work according 10 his views of completeness
thatthe publishers may be enabled TO issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest Of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that Il will prove acceptable TO all, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume before any
more are published.
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with.
out interruption, TO the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published from one to four, will be taken in part
pay il not injured at their full cost TO subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindful OF the
earnest desire of many speedily 70 possess the
work The necessity Of accommodating the su
thor, whose labors are incessant, will appear OBJ
| vious TO all without particular explanation.
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, So Washington st., Boston.
Mar 1S-tfN
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. cENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-To

n Claimants,-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring Of
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress Of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
vices, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, Of soldiers sailors and marines; as well those
against the State Of Virginia. the United States
an claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed. any business before Congress orthe public Of
fces which may require the aid of an agent or attor
new. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr. F A. Dickins is known 10 most Those who
have BEEN in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-lyd (m)
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n w. RRWNING, Merchant Tailor,


under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him to offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pu
chasers, and in view of increasing his business
he has purchased an unusual large stock OF goods
such as will defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you vii
save your money by so doing. suit of othss
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various STYLES, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order.
NIB. Sole agent for Scotts report of Fashions
or the District
Oct. 15-6m. (m)
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c,CoTTys wEEKIY PAPER.--The pub-

Il ~
- Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year 1854 combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of origi-
nal romances by George Lppard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century All who have read Mr.. Lip
pards celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
luton" published for fffy-six, consecutive weeks
in the SATURDAY. Courier " will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilancy Of his previous produc-
tions. The first Of series Of original noveettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about to- g
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, etc, is also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthingtop and her Grandmother, etc.,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. G. Watson an
| illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
| these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clarvile Lille Lilberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood and other distinguished writers the news
Of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
/ travellers at home and abroad etc, etc.
Terms-One copy one year 81 two copies one
year So four copies one year S5; nine copies one
year, and one TO the getter up Of the club, $40
| twenty copies one year and one TO the gstter up
ofthe club, $40.
Add-ess A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
1IXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TC

- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Mich-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
lion with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York To
the Mississippi river Niagara, Captain Miller; (;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt
Richards Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. D. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
TUESDAYS and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays. 49,
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock at 8
O'Clock, p. m, every day, except SundaysO and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing IN
II hours, where the Lightning Express Tram VIII
be in waiting TO take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours and arriving next evening alter leaV-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York TO Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure STEAMBOATS, all places north OF Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale, and there connect with ILL
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting al Rock Island with reg
ular line Of steamers for all points above and be-
low making the cheapest and most direct route TO
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf-
falo and Dunkrk connect with this line at Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line Of
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Valley
OF the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, &c
hours; TO ST. Louis, 56 hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at q
glance that no other line can enter the lists as com
| petitors. 80 :, =,
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure either by the
| New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
| York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line of Steamboats,
| Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
| Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, OF
| freight, apply at the Companys Office, No. l9s
| Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, to
JOHN r. PORTER, General Agent, or
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
YrNHIS REAJJTIFUL BURIAL PLACl

u of the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose IS now
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends Of the dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves.
The plan of the incorporators is one Of equality
n regard to the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, (although they usually bring
premium,J making the early selections of lots the
most desirable.
Until Office is established in the city OF wash
ington applications will be punctually attended to
at the present Office, in the east wing of the build
ing on entering the Cemetery. :,
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
WIN. 8. HUMPHREYS.
N.B Glenwood is situated a short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug 27--3m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27
sal Miscellaneous.

rTyO SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF
i the House of Representatives-A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as a
parliamentary, legal aud general reporter, both in
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes TO devote them TO the service
Of any gentleman having writing TO do, either Tor
The press or of any other description Desiring
some mode of employing those hours until the ad-
journment of the present session of Congress, ne
is perfectly Indifferent as to the character of the
writing he may be required to perform and viii
perform il upon the most reasonable terms Com
munications addressed to p. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References OF the highest
order Feb I'll
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MAGAZINE for September i

HARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
III magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHILLINGToN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep
tember is one of the best that has been issued
Leslies Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September.
Godey's Ladys Book, Graham's Magazine, ane
Putnam's Magazine, all tor September, received
and for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27

TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
il others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes,
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers,
Window Glass, Girondoles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, &c, &c.
Goods sent to any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well TO call.
o. 8. WHIT LESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden 81 Withers's Bank.
Mar l6 (Star)