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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-27
Il. A. KAUFMAN,

h. A. KAUFMAN,
Court House Square Corner D
America and st Ferdinand SITS,
Baton Rouge, La.
TT0UCE. SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAINTER,
IL and paper hanger.-Would respectfully call
the attention Of the citizens d Baton Rougs and
Of the adjacent parishes that he ID nov prepared
to do al kinds Of work y may be entrust1l to
him, and pledges himnnl1f6 give general sAtisfac.
hand beautiful assortmJ4 i Of paper hanging and
win continue to receive ali Of the most beautiful
and latest fashion atterns at'hfs shop.
He has engaged competent workman and win be
ready atsall times to attend to orders in his line
~ Also Granting, Chasing and Gliding imita-
ton Of wood and marble executed in the very best
style. an17-y.s
NEW SPRING MILLINERY.
MRS @. HUcsroN most respectfully informs
MI the Ladies, that she has just returned from
the City, With splendid assortment Of rich
Spring Goods, consigting in part Of:
SILKS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
BARRACKS, BONNETS, RIBBONS,
EMBROIDERIEs OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
FLOWERS, WREATHS, .LACES,
CORsETS, PARASOLS, GLOVES,
LACE MANTILLAS, Black and White,
BRACELETS, DRESS TRIMMINGS,
HAIR, CACTUS6 GRASS SKIRTS.
Together with . 6ne display of Fancy Dry Goods,
DRAPER'S PATENT AIR TIGHT
IL 1NKST/ p.-The advantage q
this inkstand d any heretofore offered
to TIE public, consists in cutting Of the
communication between the dipping cup
a I'd reservoir, by the end OF the dipping cup
pressing upon the bottom and thus pre-
vents the ink from evaporation,s and be-
coming thick by exposure to the air from
the constant rising and falling Of the ink in
the dipping cup by changeof temperature
Just received and for sale BY
feb.24- GEO. M. HEROMAN. q.
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NOR SPRING MEDlC1NEs.--Th

EOR SPRING MEDICINES The
e time for taking medicine for pury-
flying the blood. has come. Those wishing
to enjoy health and yigor during the hot
Summer days, are A(lvised 10 use Morti-
imer's Bitter Cordial, the best Medicine for
that purpose. I0fer at the same time a
large stock Of popular Sarsaparillss and
Alternatives For sale by.
march-7 "A, GOLDMAN,
Apothecary, Post Office corner.
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YNHE American Almanac and Re pository
L. Of Useful knowledge, for the year
1854 just received and for sale by -
feb-24le. GEO. NJ. HERoMAN. -
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A. GOLDM AN
GRADUATE o. THE MEDICAL FACULTY o. IlglaAsA.)
Dfuggisr, Apothieary and Chemist,
Corner Of Laurel and Third Streefs,
BATON Rouge, La.
TINE subscriber has opened the fine new
i brick store, corner Laurel and Third
streets; adjoining the post Office; and will
keep constantly on hand, large and well
selected St. Of Drugs and Medicines,
which he ofs at New Orleans prices
Having made his profession the study 81
his life, and being able to show the post
ample and satisfactory certificates Of his
qualifications, he feelsconfident Of meriting
The confidence and patronage of the public.
Country orders promptly filed Physi-
clans prescriptions carefully prepared 1t
all hours. 49,. 81
iaDfS-l9 A. GOLDMAN.
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Of Baton Rouge, to the New Or
leans and Baton Rouge Rail Road
Company.
Be u ordained 1y Ne Mayor and Bcord ef
tNlec1mea, cfkhe CttY 0f BgtON Rouge IN Common
CbuncV conesssd, That II shall be the duty Of the
Mayor Of the city Of nAton Rouge, within ten days
on behalf Of the Aforesaid city, for One Thousand
Shares, Of Ono Hundred dollars each, Of the Stock
Of tie New Orleans and Baton Rouge S1ailrosd
Company said subscription amounting, inseAe
aggregate TO the sum Of One Hundred Thousead
Be NJwrGssr ordained, fhat for the payment Of
the subscription, hereinaAoye authorised, II shall
be the duty Of the Mayor, e Issue Coupon Bonds
in the name Of the city 81 Baton Rouge, 70 the
order Of the New Orleans ana baton aSase hsh
sigued BY the Treasurer Of the said city, payabe
20 years after the date thereof, and bearing In.
terest, Ut the rate Of six per cent per annum,
payable semi-annually; the said bonds, shah Be
10 the following form;
$1,000. U. 9. America No.
State Of Louisiana.
KNOW all men by these presents that the city
Of Baton Rouge, State Of Louisiana, acknowled-
ges to be indebted, 70 theNew Orie ans and Baton
Rouge R1 Road Ss Z ,a ss s9 Fl ons
Rouge, promises to pay, incurrent money Of the
United States, to the order Of the President Of
the said Company, in Twenty year. from the date
hereof; and also to pay an interest 1t the rate Of
six per cent. per annum. payable ssmi-annually
at the ONCE Of the Treasurer Of the said city, in
Baton Rouge, ON the hrst day of--and first
day Of -A-- in every year upon the delivery Of
he interest warrants, In the margin hereof until
he payment Of said principal sum: transferable
by endorsement.
In testimony whereof the Mayor Of the city Of
Baton Rouge has signed these presents, and the
Treasurer Of the said city has countersgned the
same, the seal Of Baton Rouge being thereto
affixed.
Done ut Baton Rouge, this day Of in
the year Of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hun
bred and Fifty Four
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GTTOODEN SPOONS AND BOWLS
w 6dozen assorted sizes, received this
day from Boston, and for sale by
feb-24ly ass GEO. M. HERoMAN. q
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MINERS Canadian yermifuge--the best in use.
w For sale by [jan 29] A.GOLDkANN.
DORT, MADEIRA, Malaga and Rheinish Wines-a
1 few dozen for sale ct (ian29l A. GOLDMAN.
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] OUDEN's FAMILY REMIbIES, superior TO- IN
Il others received and for sale at
jan. 20ly A. GOLDMAN, Agent,
s-.i,5 Druggist, Post Ofhte Coz
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Ix1ALL pApER.-2ooo rolls Paper
w Hangings, just received from Bos-
ton and for sale by
jan. 21-y. GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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DECEIVED per columbus" 500
N sacks prime sound Corn so Ibis Mess
Pork. For sale by l5.o Aiea@H
may Ate. 5. NJ. HAkT y TO. g
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ERMAM silver and Porelean Powder
NJ Boxes with great variety of pow
ders for sale by A. GOLDMAN.
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COAP formed as peaches, oranges, eggs
- figs, grapes, etc., together with,a full
assortment Of shaving and washing soaps
for sale by A. GOLDMANN. !
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liquors.
A SMALL lot Of old Rye and Bourbon Whiskey,
n Brandy and Wine. Also few boxes assort-
ed Syrups For sale to close consignment.
May-1-6t s. NJ. HART & co.
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CHOICE EXTRA st. LOUIS FLOUR.
~ The best in the south for sale bv l..
mar-28-tf. JOSHUA BEAL. 4
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-17
THE EMPIRE COUNTY ARGUS.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING.
Written for the Argus.
LINES TO MARY

Years, long have pass their weary rounds away
Since first gazcd upon thy Low d and memried form
And life youths life fast hast ming to decay
Has left me battling with its threatning storm
Tho thought to thee mayhaps has been untrue
And have rov'd to sip the op'nng flower
That in beauty or in my pathway grew
My heart 5 rctun'd to thee, to its natur' bower
And bathed itself with joy in its honicd dcwy shower
Far distant from the holy of youth,
Where mingled memories blcst with pleasure dwell
We lose the feelings of that tme its bcaming truth
No longer seems the heart with joyous thoughts SWELL
But cast like some lost reed upon the deep
With powcress try the mighty strife
Till sterncr, stranger, darker feelings sweep
Them from our souls as we advance in life
And usurp the place where happiness rife
Yet memory leaves place where hovcrs fond regret
One spot round which the spirit fondly clings,
The hearts best home: that heart no'er forget
In after life the only whence pleasure springs,
And now while am gazing on the Virgin page,
Der which thy fingers thy pure thoughts have traced,
And in sweet prayer for unworthy dd'st engage,
feel the weary steps of manhoods life retraccd,
And hold again the glowing scenes of youth embraced
And then, sweet Mary, thou art the being fair,
Who send such soft cnchantmcnt to the view,
I see thee often with thy waving, raven hair
Thine eye soft, yet of such brilliant hue
Yes trace thy form, thy bounding joyous tread,
And catch the thoughts that ocr thy features steal,
And watch each soft expression that there SPREAD
As each emotion thou woulds thus reveal,
AS pure and holy as was c'er my youths ideal.
Since then when have wandered FORTH flower
To glad my weary vson-n its gentle grace,
Its light and airy form--o'er which the golden glows
Of even sat-thy lovely form I'd trace,
And f,ol ,n f,i tn pnvhp
Thine image came to soothc my troubled mind,
And as I've culld that flower, and it apart
Upon my bosom placed, it seemed with it cntwincd,
And tho It's gone yet still its fragrance leaves behind
I've hoatcd ocr the decp-and some soft star has hone
From the clear heaven above me, and then I've felt,
As its soft ray fell on me, was not all alone
For in past years my spirit once more dwct-
As its soft rays dancing o'cc the
In one long path of soft and mellow light,
That path has secm'd to lead my SOIL to thee,
Which fain would riot in the best delight,
Aad when obscured yet still it boamd as bright.
All Nature, pale Dian and her glttering throng,
All bring to mind sweet memories long since gone,
And often as look to read the written song,
Aucents found scyibed on the cthcrial dome,
Or if pcrchance breeze awakcs its paintive note,
And murmurs softly my st'ning car,'
In sounds that gently soothing ocr to float
Thy voice in its slightest whisper do hear,
And ling ring with soft melody dost to nc appear
GEoRGEr0WN MINER.
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-17

Of March and October, is three dollars-the same
as last year but after October, and until March
following, it has been reduced from five to four dol
lars. In regard to the collection Of the five dollar
poll tax an crep into the law of last year,
person being required to pay whose tax had not
been demanded previous to September. This, in
the mining counties especially, operated badly as
1t is not possible to demand the tax of ALL previous
to September or October. and the Assessor was pro-
hibited from collecting three dollar polls after that
time This difficulty has been remedied, and the
per centago Of Assessors increased so as to warrant
a more faithful collection, and it is to be hoped
that greatly augmented revenue from that source
will be the result. This tax will be paid the more
checrfully, when it is known that ono fourth or
fifteen cents out of sixty which is paid into the
State Treasury, goes to the Common School fund
to be distributed as other School monies This
should be matter of rejoicing to the friends of ed
ucaton, and the parents Of children, in cur State.
Persons over fifty years of age not required TO
pay poll tax
Thus, we have presented some Of the features Of
the new Revenue law, which afford. we think good
cause of congratulation to our citizens. Much has
been said of the last Legislature, but the more we
observe what they have done, the moro we are con-
vinccd that they have exhibited an earnest desire
to meet the just complaints of the people and to
uphold the government of the State We have on
ly to regret, that a tactous opposition. and the
union of Il portion 0four own party with the Wings
prevented the passage of number Of other good
laws that have been maturcd by the working men,
bers of the Legislature after diligcnt inquiry as
to the wishes Of the people
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-17

PATRICK McFADGIN found himself indicted in
the Circuit Court Of Pickens County for indulging
in sundry llibernan pasmes, whereby his super
fux Of animal and ardent spirits exercised them
selves and his shilaly the annoyance of the good
and peaceaLle citizens and Burghers of the village
Of Pickensyille, at to wit, in said county.
One Squire Furkisson witness against the
aforesaid Patrick, and, upon his evidence chiefly,
the said AlcFadgn convicted on three several
indictments for testing the strength OF his shillaly
the craniums Of as many citizens albeit, Pat
rick yehemcnty protested that he was only in fun,
and atthcr running a rig on the boys for amuse-
ment, on sportive occasion of being married to
female woman-his prisint wife,
\ more serious case was now coming up against
Pat, having its origin in his drawing and attempt
ing to fire pistol. loaded with powder and three
leaden bullets which pistol the said Patrick in his
right hand then and there held, with intent one
Bodley then and there to kill and murder contrary
to the form of the statute Git being highly penal to
murder man in Alabama contrary to the form of
the statute)
TO this indictment Patrick pleaded "Not guilty.'
and the jury being in the box, the States Solicitor
proceeded to call Mr. FurkisSOn Il witness. With
the utmost innocence, Patrick turned his face to
the Court and said, 'Do | understand yer Honor
that Miother Furkisson is TO be witness torment
me agn :" The judge said dryly. it seems
We'll, thin, yer Honor, plade guilty sure, an eff
yer Honor phase, not because guilty, for I'm as
innocent as yer Ionors sucking babe ut the brist-
but jst on the account Of saving Misther Furkis-
sons SclcL."
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-17

SURKULAR.


SUMMITvILIE June Q, 1854.
sURKULAR.
Deer SU,l tax my pen to inform yu that I'm
precedent Of the Srry and Summet Boreing and
Mining Tunnel Kumpany, and as were proiickng
gratc things prehaps you'd like for to jinc.
Our ohjeck is to afford capitalers chance to make
permanent Investments, and us Tunnelin is all the
go since Fhly lyblusterin is Walkerd out, we've got
up somehin in the mines to interest the public
peoples, and to give em n chance to invest tharc
mummy permanently in, and that is jint stuck
consarn that will devil-ope the sources of kuntry
and make Callytornia sprod her wings like the
EECLE.
We've got up kumpny to explore bore and mine
out the back bone of the Old Srry himself. and in
tend to 90 clean thru and shant stop till git to
the Humbot--Capta phive million of dCllars- nine
hundred dollars share, phvc dollars paid in hand,
to me- I'm treasurer too--that is I'm the man what
the mummy is to be paid too-thc balance is to be
paid by ass-cs-mens the work prccedes to be paid
to me when Law the ass-cs-men--I'm the wun to
receive the mummy. The peticlar advantage wee
hcy over all b0rcng and PhillybustcrinS kumpny-
is this-if thar are emmy gould in the way we II
strike it-if thar ant any we shant loose nothn
for we'll sell cut the tunnil to the Government Of
United S-for them to run the Specific Ralcroad
thru besides brngin in bill fur picks and shovils
and biastin powder stole by the lngiues Nec can
cit cnnv sich things ALOUD by egislatur by takin il
in Surveyor Gincras drafts. or Palmer. Cooks and
Kumpnyi dcpositcs in M York good yu no with
Jno Wigcrs backin up. Wee shall make a CRATE
Prophet on the wurk, and the peoples up this way
are very anxious to get stuck in our kumpny, but
my plan is to let the people in the capital who is
capitalcrs get some stuck, SO that wee can make
some on en- d;rccturs because they Git SO much
stuck in some big consarn or anuther they no how
to bore to advantage
If yu wish to get stuck in this CRATE magnificent
and nashional affair. yu can do rs hav stuck my
self indyidyoualy, and am always willing to di-
vide and if yu will take too shccrs yu can pay me
ten dollars and will make discount on the bal
lance of Is per cent on the last payment.
We have commensed 25 milds below the summit.
hey bored in three mlds and the length Of the au-
Ger acru, ana as gould is found in the gravel wee
cxpcc to scratch gravel after the forth assesmin is
maid.
Should w order box or tuo of stuck and really
line (yu pay the mummy to mee--rm the man opay
The munny too--noboddy cls.) will let yu no how
VIC git along and how the prospcc are.
Yours respectively,
TLS.1 SANUEL HARD
Precedent of Sirry and Summit Borein Mining and
Tunnel Kumpny.
n. B-We haint got no rcglar secl yit--but cx-
Pee wan by the Suckin Line.
p. S--lf yu rite, please pay the Post Offs as
chonrn IS sl-ocn -Srr Tai0D.
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-17

4 COMMON DRUNKARD DETINED.-A case involv-
ing the question of what constitutes common
drunkard, came before the common pleas court,
Judge Bishop presiding at Worcester Mass, last
week. The case was that of man who had ap-
pcalcd from the judgment Of Il magistrate, by whom
he was convicted and sentenced as IL common drunk
ard Judge Bishop ruled in the case that common
drunkard is whose 0ppettes are sodepraved that
he habtualy yields to the common temptations to
drunkenness and that, although man may have
been drunk three times in six months, or even live
times in six months it would nos be sufficient to
constitute him common drunkard, but it would be
simply question of fact for the jury. Upon this
ruling, the defendant was acquitted
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-17

THE LAWYER AND WITNESS. s.-There is point
beyond which human forbearance cannot go, and
the most even tempers will sometimes become ruff
fed At the Assizes held during the past year at
Lincoln. England, both Judge and counsel had much
difficulty to nuke the timid witness speak sufficient
" loud to be heard by the jury, and it is possible
that the temper of the counsel may thereby have
been turned aside from the even tenor of its way
After this gentleman had gone through the vari-
Gus stages of barpleading there was called to the
box a young ostlor, who appeared to be simplicity
personfed.
Now, sir" said the counsel, 81 hope we shall
have no difficulty in making you speak up"
IL hope not, zur," was shouted, or rather below
ed out by the Witness in tones that almost shook
the building, and would certainly have alarmed any
timid or nervous lady.
How dare you speak in that way, sir 2" said the
counsel.
Please, zur, can't speak any louder" said the
astonshed witness, attempting to speak louder than
before, evidently thinking the fault to be in speak
ing too softly.
Pray, have you been drinking this morning !"
shouted the counsellor, who lost the remnant OF his
temper
"Ycs zur," was the reply.
"And what have you been drinking"
Coffee, zur'
And what did you have in your coffee, sir ~
said the exasperaed lawyer.
"A Spuae. zur,n innocently shouted the witnesss
in his highest key. amidst the roars of the whols
court, except the counsellor, who flung down his
brief and rushed from the court.
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-17

my rude couch and my wife was bathing my head
with cold water, and my children were gazing anx-
iously at me. My wife told me that as soon as
fell she Immediately shut the door and barred it,
for she knew that was pursued, but by whom or
what she knew not and that as soon as had fal-
len and the door closed, fearful spring was made
upon 1t but the door was strong and we'll barred,
and withstood the spring of the beast
"As soon as fully recovered knelt down and
offered the most fervent prayer to the Almighty
that ever passed my lips, or ever will again nv
fln.ly and myself shortly retired but no sleep Wis.
tied me that night In the morning, when my lit
tie son, six years Old told that he saw the eyes
OF the colt in the window in the night, knew the
eatamount had been watching to gain admttance
bat our windows, you will perceive arc not largo
enough to permit catamount to enter
when looked in the glass the next morning,
was horror-struck at my altered appearance My
hair which was the day before, dark as midnight,
was changed to the snowy whiteness which you
now see; and although have enjoyed very good
health snce shall never recover from the effects
OF the fright experienced on being chased by q
catamCUnt."
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-17

grandson of the present Governor of Virginia,
q child of some four or five summers. was on visit
to his maternal grandfather, who is wealthy land
holder in Ohio. One day after making his first
visit to a sabbath-school and being duly impressed
with the religious lessons taught there, he took his
grandfather down on the farm to show and gather
the fruit of large walnut tree, which was ripe and
ready for the harvest. On the way, the little fell
low, with philosophy which reads sermons in stones
said
Grandpa, who does all these woods and fields
belong to 2
why, said the matter of fact gentleman, to me.
Sir emphaticay responded the child, they be-
long to God.
The grandfather said nothing till they reached
the rIchly-laden tree, when he said -
well, my boy, whom does this tree belong to 2
This was poser, and for moment the boy hes
itated but casting longing look upon the nuts he
replied
We'll, grandfather, the tree belongs 70 God, but
the wanuts arc ours
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-17


Go IT, BoB-TA1L.--A specimen of the genus
'Hoosicr, was found by Captain--, of the steam
er in the engine room of his boat, while ly-
ing at Louisville one fine morning in June. The
captain inquired what he doing there.
''llave you seen Capt. Perry q was the interrog
ative response.
Don't know him and can't tell what that has
to do with your being in my engine room,' replied
the Captain, angrily.
Hold on, that's Just what was getting at You
see Captain Perry asked me to take drink and so
i did. know that he wanted to drink, or l
shouldn't have been very dry. So Captain Per-
ry and myself went to the ball-Captain Perry was
putting in some extras on toe. | sung out, Go it,
Captain Perry, if you bust your biler' With that
u man steps up, sails he, You must leave this
Says |, What must leave for 2! Says he, You're
making too much noise Says T, 1--we been in big
ger crowds than this, and made more noise than
this' and didn't leave nuther'-With this he took
inc by the nap OF the neck and the seat of tho
breecies-and | left"
AS was shoven down the street, met lady
knew she was lady by remark she made.
Says she, Young man. reckon you'll go home with
We. Politeness would not let me refuse and so
went. I'd been in the house but minute when |
heard considerable of knocking at the door. /
knowd the chap wanted to get in whoever he was,
or he wouldn't have kept up such tremendous
racket BY and by, says voice. Ef you don't open,
I'll bust in the door And so he did; | put on a
bold face, and says l. stranger does this woman be-
long to you! Says he, she does Then says l,
she's a lady, think from all have of her.
'With that he came up to me with pistol in
one hand, and bowie knife in the other and being
pressed for room, jumped through the window,
leaving the greater portion Of my coat tail. AS
was streaking it down town with the fragments
futtcrring to the breeze. met friend; | knew it
was friend by remark he made Says he, Go
it, bob tail. he's gainin YOU, and that's the way
7 al in rnoAc
mcr captain, but do me. if you please, from
taking the water L9uiSUWe Journal.
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-17

GEMS OF ELoQUENcE.-The following are repor-
ted amongst the aftcr-dinner toasts at late Irish
festival. The humor of them may be we'll relished,
without localizing them.--1 The Ladies: May the
rosy dreams of sweet hope always embrace them
with the bland breeze of virtuous sleep, and may
their candid slumbers never cease to proptate the
gifts of II favorable heaven. Heavens to the man
who owned the land that raised the corn that fed
the goose, that bore the quill that made the pen,
that wrote the Declaration of Independence. Ire
land: Would that all her oppressors had but one
reservoir of blood-th0t might perforate the re-.
ceptace with single dagger, and let the vile blood
wash over and ferazc my native land.
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-17

DEBT IN EuRopE.--To continue with statistics
the funded debt of all the European States is about
So.50 000000, or $40 for each inhabitant. Here
is pretty batch of borrowers, in the face of mmi-
ncnt war