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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27
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liberal deduction will be made to those who ad-
vertse by the year.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
POST PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

KINDNEss.-Life is made up, not Of great
sacrifices or dusies, but of li.le things, in
which smiles and kindness, and small obli-
cations, given habi'ually are what win and
preserve the heart, and secure comfort
Sir. IL. Daru.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

s.Mr. Schoolmas.er, do you know alge-
bra?'' "Algebra? No, bu, | know his
father, Colonel Bray, and The girls oo."-
This Is cousin to the man who didn',
know mathematics, bu! knew Jim Matics
like book. -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

"Love your neighbor as YOURSELF" said
parson 10 member Of his flock. "The
Lord help him, .hen," replied .he latter,
.'for hate myself like pizen ever siuce
lc, Righteous SkinAinl cheat me out Of the
bobiail MARE"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

EDUCATION. - Give children a sound
moral and literary education-useful learn
ing for sails, and integrity for bailas.-se,
Them shoat on the sea of life, and their
voyage will be prosperous in the best sense
of the word
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

A farmer in tho northern part ofSco!land
some fifty years ago, when turnip culture
was beginning to creep into the country,
sowed hedge ridge for the use of the
public, and pu. up label with this inscrip-
ton: "You are requested to steal ou. Of
this spot."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

tory we learn the evil that attends the cul-
tivation Of one set of faculties, 10 the neg
lect of other powers and feelings of the i'm
mortal soul.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

PoErIcAL EDIToR-The editor of the
Fall River .Ne,cs has taken TO writing poet
ry, as the following will show it Contains
as much truth as poetry
"Bres,hes there man with soul so dead
who never TO himself has saId-l will
my county paper lake-bo'h for my own
and family's sake? If such there be let
him repen.-and have the paper to him sent
and if he'd pass happy win.er-he in
advance, would pay the printer"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

Each hair composing the human beard is
furnished with distinct gland, eaborately
and beautifully complete. Underneath are
nerves, Immediately connected
with the organs Of the senses, ramifying in
every direction, and performing imporan,
functions. This hair, when in full growth
forms natural protection to the nerves, and
also, holds, as it were, in suspension, a
quantity of warm air, through which the
cold air in breathing passes, and then be-
comes rsrefed and at,empered, and Fl! to
come in contact with the nerves.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

1t is stated that bees greatly improve the
iructiica,ion Of fruit trees. Orchards in
which several hives are kept, always pro-
duce more fruit than others in which there
are none. 10 the provinces on the. Rhine
the fruits are more abundant and finer than
in any other par. Of Germany, and there i. is
the custom to keep large quantities OF bees.
Plants, too, which bees visit, thrive better
in the neighhorhood Of hives.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27

When Haddx's wife kicked him out Of
bed, says he See here meow! you'd better
no, do .ha, again! If you do, i. nigh.
cause GOODNESS"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27
"Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom fly"

Another attempt to rise up was preven-
ted, and she threw herself on her knees be-
side her brother, and gave him such mourn
full, en,reatlng look, with plain.ive "Save
me, my brother! save your sister' that
scarcely, a passenger could refrain from
weeping. We say scarcely for there was one
man was he a man ;? who called on the con-
ductor to "put her ou. of The carr He receiv-
ed the open scorn of the company. His insen-
sbilitv to such scene of distress almost de-
ies belief; and yet this is, in every particu-
lar, an sn'er true tale.' Should he ever
read these lines, may his marble heart be
sof.ened by the recollection of his bru.al-
y!
Again the poor benighted beauty raised
her bewitching voice 10 one Of the most SOL
emn, sacred airs -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27
ooh, where shall rest be found,
Rest for the weary soul !"

And continued her melancholy chant un-
til we reached The steamer Mount Vernon,
on board of " whch we descended The 5esuli-
full James River, the unhappy brother and
sister occupying the ladies' cabin. HIS
was a sorrow too profound for ordinary
consolation and no one dared intrude so
far upon his grief as 10 satisfy his curiosi-
ly.
We were standing on the promenade
deck, admirng the beautiful scenery Of the
river, when at one of the landings, the small
boat pulled away for the shore with the un-
happy pair, enrou.e for the Asy lum at Viii.
liamsburg. She was standing up erect in
the stern Of the boat, her head still uncover
ed, and her white dress and raven tresses
fultering in the breeze. The boat returned,
and the steamer moved on for Norfolk
They were gone! tha. brother with his bro
ken heart, that 81 Ter with her melancholy
union Of beauty and madness.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-04-27
From the Charleston Courier.
THE BEAUTIFUL MANIAC,
A TRUE TALE.

In the morning train from Petersburg,
there was lady closel y veIled in the Same
car with ourselves. She was dressed in
the pures, white, wore gold bracelets, and
evidently belonged to the higher circle Of
society. Her figure was delicate, bu, we'll
developed, and exquis'ely Symmetrical !;
and when she occasionally drew aside her
richly embroidered veil, The glmps of the
features which the beholder obtained, salts
fed him Of her extreme loveiness Beside
her ss. gentleman in deep mourning, who
watched over her, with unusual solicilude,
and several times when she attempted to
rise, he excited the curiosity of ell the
passengers by detaining her in her seat.
Outside the cars all was confusion, look
ing to baggage, por,ers running, cabmen
cursing and all the usual hurry and bus,le
attending the departure Of train. One
shril warning whistle from The huge engine,
and we moved slowly away.
At The first motion of the car, the lady
in white started TO her feet, and with one
heart-rending scream, and her bonnet fall
ing off, disclosed the m ost lovely features
we ever contemplated. Her raven resses
fell over her shoulders in graceful disorder,
and clasping her hands in prayer, she turn
cd her dark eyes 10 heaven! What agony
was in that look! What beauty, TOO, wha,
heavenly beauty, had not so much of mise
ry been stamped upon it. Alas that one
glance told melancholy tale.
"---She was changed
AS by the sickness of her soul; her mind
Had wandered from its dwelling, and her eyes
They had not their own lustre, but the look
Which is not of the earth she was become
The queen of fantastic realm her thoughts
Were combinations Of dsjointed things;
And forms, impapable and unperceived
Of others sight, familiar were to her."
Her broAer, the gentleman in black, was
unremi,ling in his efforts TO soo,he her spir-
it. He led her back to her seat !; but her
hoir W k.-s;il. unbound, and her beauty un-
veled. The cars rat.led on, and the passen-
gers in groups resumed the conversaIion.-
Suddenly wild melody arose it was q
beautiful manisc's voice, rich, full, and in
imi:abe. Her hands was crossed on her
bosom, and she waved her body as she sung
with touching palhos-
"She is far from the land where her young hero
sleeps
And lovers around her are signing,
ssShe sings the wild songs of her dear native
plains,
Every note which he loved awaking-
All little they think, who delight in her strains,
How the heart of the minstrel is breaking.''
Her brother was unnamed, and he wep,
as only man can weep. The air changed
and she continued
ssHas sorrow thy young days shaded
As clouds DER the morning fleet!
Too fast have these young days faded,
That even in sorrow were sweet!
If thus the unkind world wither
Each feeling that once was dear:
Come child Of misfortune! come hither,
III weep with thee, tear for tear.''
She then sung fragment Of the beautiful
hymn-
ssJesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom fly"
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23
Arrivals mt tho Harvey House.
For the week ending Saturday 2cd /

For the week ending Saturday 2ed inst.
=. r. Howes and Lady, Cincinnati G. u. Peck
Ouchita s. Bartlett, La W W. bartlett, Boston
Il. w. McRae, pt. Coupee: DR.. straus, L. N. Tor
ry, J, q. Slack, J. HoGner, G. Gttschalk, J. NJ.
Boyarly, New Orleans; VIM. Croker, G. A. Slack,
Thee johnson, Q. A. Slack, Crosse Tete /, Capt. G.
q, johnson, Il. r. Chinn, James W. Pipes, N. W.
Pope, j. V. Durable, s. r. Greyes, J. Gardner, r.
Furguson, w. D. Rouge Il. G. Jackson Mobile
Jno d. Packer, Natchitoches, j. s. Gordon, Clarks-
Wills, j. b, Levtre, Montreal, J. ?. Tenet, s. War
den, Plaquemine DR.. J. L. sutterfeid. Attakapas
A. d. Warson, Memphis J. Henette, Natchez !;
Maj McIlhenny, J. N. Ives, d. NJ. Keith, N. D.
Brady, New Orleans, J. b. Hardgraye, Il. Felic-
ma Danl Brown, Mrs L. J. Nolan, G. II. Beatty,
l.. Duvermann, 8. r. Weilman, New Orleans; DR..
waters, Rapides &c. p Brison W. II. Barrow,
Jackson, Miss Miss salser, 3. A. selscr, j. M. Sell
ser, Monroe, Miss; w. J. Beckworth, Ala Col.
n w. Alien, W. b. Rouge IS. Goldman, P. siegci,
L. Bloom, Port Husdon; 0. 7. Alden, New York
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23

ANOTHER NUMBER OF Cooley. An
other number of Cooley, only equal to
Cooley himself. Certainly, his book
has the lead in flowers, fashions, fancy
embroidery--in short all that interests
the ladies'; not to forget his standard
articles, written by the best pens in
the country. II there is any lady in
Baton Rouge, without Cooley, let her
look at the tlowery May number just
out, and subscribe to it at once.
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The GAR NicnoLAs.-The Gar
Of Russia md his concomitants are
thus described
Ellis costume is invariable, being
always that Of nm officer. Nothing
distinguishes him from the officers Of
his army, unless it Is his tall figure and
handsome manly face He does not
allow any of his officers to dress in
plain clothes, and only assumes them
himself when abroad. The Emperor
Nicholas has inherited the antipathy
and hatred of his ancestors for boards
and long hair. Except his coachman,
whom he chooses from among the
most black beard individuals in his
Empire, all persons connected with
the civil administration are obliged to
shave off every particle of hair on
their faces. The army alone wears
the moustache and imperial. The
nobility and free citizens may wear
whiskers, but only as far as the bot
tom of the ear. The Gar himself
personally watches over, besides caus.
ing other TO do the same, the scrupul-
Gus observance Of these regulations.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23

To MEDICAL SrUpENTs.--How are
the sinews of war connected with the
bone of contention, and in what man
ner do they act upon the musclc-man.
London Diogeaes.
Far fetched. The bone of conten-
ton, is the leg of the Turkey and
what would it be worth in the jaws Of
the "Bear," without the muscles and
sinews attached to its
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THE LycEuM. On Friday night
last. quite large number Of old and
young gentlemen assembled at the
Presbyterian church, where prelimi-
nary steps were taken to organize a
Lyceum and debating club. We
we're pleased to see SO large an atten.
dance on the part Of the young men Of
tho city, who seem to be fully awaken.
ed to tho Importance of such q society
for their own improvement and pass
time. james M. Elan Esqr., was
elected President Of the society for
the ensuing six months, and q commit
tee was appointed to draft rules for its
government. A question was given
out for debate at the next meeting
which will be on Wednesday next at
the same place.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23

l1yon the 9th inst, there will be
a Railroad meeting in this city, to
which the citizens of w Baton Rouge
and lberville are invited to be present.
The object Of the meeting is to take
into consideration the subject Of con.
Meeting Tie Capital with The Com
mercial Emporium All persons in
tere7ted in the matter are invited TO
be present
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23

IT, Il will be seen BY reference to
advertisement, that an adjourned
meeting Of the Baton Nouge, Crosse
Tete and Opelousas Plankroad Com
pany will take place on Monday the
9th inst. A full meeting Of the
Stock holders Is desired, as important
business Is to come before tho meet.
ing. The question Of converting the
road into railroad, is being freely
discussed, and ii is to be hoped that a
sufficient additional amount of stock
may be raised for this purpose.
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CORRE cPONDENCE..
Nrw ORLEANS, April 18Th, 1875

DEAR CoMBr. -4"Man delights me-
not. bor woman neither Phancy Ham
lies Ph,ljnks, when from his amblng
tongue. lie pushed TINT sentence-jast
before that, said he, "What a piece Of
work is man T. aud pretty piece Of
work he made Of bin before he had
ffetted out his brief hour on the stage
-"quintessenee Of DUST nowadays
he's gold dust, weighed measured and
calculated by averdupois-let him be
ever 50 alleged and he passes, SO long
as the test pronounces him good
plaecr, which by digging into we may
get q mine, strike 'leadn or ressurect
nugget" AS for woman, shower
about me We heavenly guards"---they
are nown-days neither gold nor silver,
bell metal OF brass they arc the rag.
money Of the country some "red
backs some "blue baehs,' some with
"specie basis" md some with no,
basis ut all, but the beautiful ginger
bread character, TINT look so proinis-
ing il ths sun lgbf--,oost Of them
have their dates rubbed ont. and YOU
can't tell when they were filed TIP
MAN delights not me. nor woman
neither The foregoing is IN admir-
able test, if only lad the time TO d.
late upon it, we're / to consider it al
MI, | should divide il thus
First, Man considered il the ab.
as an animal Old and
young.
Secondly, Woman ditto, ditto.
Thirdly, Men and Woman both to-
gether--the auticipatory resulfs--and
Lastly, Men, women and children,
their uses, abuses and excuses.
What glorious field Depreciation,
figures Of Rhetoric, and
flowers Of poetry. Take it up Mr..
Comet, and pitch into it. with your
usual acumen, grace. elegance and
profnndiiy.
In these days Of reform, (God save
the mark , all kinds Of abuses aro
being easIigated awfully--bjgl,-toned
patriotism is once more on the tapis
and High. Eurnia lies pros
rate on felA vcrl. It Is awful | the 4
winter Of the Disconnected "First
Distrjc.;ers," is made tall summer, Nv
he bate election. and I'll the clouds
lat lowefed over tie Whi9 partr--in
ho deep bosom Of The Know Moth.
ngs' buried, including the Til Ward.
Rampant riot, bowie knives md self
;oekers slung shot md sword canes,
hose are the arguments Of the Rtfor-
ncrs, and mighty good dobate they
IRE. Their "Ipsc lisit,' is the fiat Of
Fate, md The ukase Of the First Dis.
gict has determined forever the hopes
# Erin.
Letters from 'li'tlo PnddIngton,"
Contain graphic accounts Of several
improvements tl,at are under way there
Among them notice al addition to
jlIly HIowpipe's Livery S3tabIe--town
NJ atlng and resolution TO add three
tails more to the Market House. An
rider from tie Council to employ
'ap'iste to bail ont the froe-pond.
Should ] conclude so spend day
n 50 Mt Little Pud, will call and geo
lot the "man il The moon,' but his
ousin. the "man Of The Comet"
Yours at intervals.
SOL.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23

fr5-A very brilliant field for science
and philosopfy--for tie exercise Of
Chemical knowledge, les open yet, for
investigation and discovery. The
question still remains unanswered, "can
heat be produced without combus.
ton ~ That it il not impossible.
every one acquainted with the Gle,
ments Of philosophy will admit and
a most valuable discovery would it be-,
to have the problem solved. To say
nothing Of the immence value to me.
chanlcs, that such a discovery would
be, we have only to reflect that in pop
ulous northern localities, fuel costs
more labor, than all other necessaries Of
life; so We see its immcnce importance
to the ciyilised world. Heat exists
in everyihing-nothing could exist
without it and yet-so far, it has
not been obtained for practical uses,
without the waste Of combustion.
>-oP->-
rA new Tragedy entitled Ouch
ess Elenor,' has just been produced at
Haymarket Theatre 10 London. Miss
Charlotte Cushman is performing the
principal character. The play is
spoken cfas possessing rare merits.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23

GRtENwEbL SrRtNes.--Our popu-
lnr host Of the Harvey House, Capt.
VIM. Markham, will, we learn, at a
very early day open a public house at
the springs, where he will be prepared
to accommodate visitors in the best
manner. The proprietors, will at once
erect a number Of cottage dwellings,
and that delightful spot will soon be-
come a fashionable summer resort.
There is every natural attraction Of
scenery at Greenwich, to make it the
chief watering place in the southern
country.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23

DR.. Wood, Of Cincinnati, has re-
moved the greater portion of a patients
under jaw. The patient was alive the
next day, and the operation was said
to be successful. If he continues to
live his case will be ono OF the most
remarkable in the books.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23

Is "eried down. to the very lowest
fraction. Woul1 IL moi be az well to
put up the offices Of State and sell
them to The lowest bidder Or when
the city IS to be phystchea or needs
leeM advice, to ask proposals for the
workg
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23

BUnGtAhtEs. Almost every night
some Two or tbrco burglarios are com.
United in this rlace. On Thursday
night the drug store of Dr. j. l..
Vlalet, on Third street, was forcibIy
entered from the front door, and his
cash drawer broken open, and robbed.
The thief obtained in money, fifty
cents, and several packageso Of conosive
sublimate, strychnipc, and other pois-
ons, placed under lock for security
sbke. The burglar could not do soci-
city better service than to take the
physic.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23

GovEnsMENr CLsnks. There are
employed in the different executive
departments in Washington 1871 clerks,
who are divided into four classes; the
first class receiving 5000, the second
class 81, 200; the third class $500,
aud the fourth class $1,000 per an
NUN.
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sunday Morning. +: April 90. 1854.

IT, There will be service this
morning at the usual hours at st.
Joseph's (Catholic) church, the
Methodist, tho Presbyterian, and at
St. James (EpiscopaD church
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23

To- We had the pleasure yesterday
to take by the hand our fellow. citizen
DR.. j. w. p. McGi,npsey The Doct.,
has Just returned from the Grcat
Southern Convention, at Charleston /,
to which he was delegate from Lou
isiana. The Doctor informs us that
the Convention adjourned to meet
the next time in the city Of Now Or
leans.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-04-23

Preliminary Haiiraad NEE ting.

] At meeting Of the citizens Of Ba
ton Rouge held this day at The Mayors
office to devise the preliminary ar
engagements for Tie Railroad meeting
to be held ii this city on The 9Th
inst, on motion, y. y. Avery Esd.
was called to the Chair and John K
Dufrocg was appointed Secretary
The object of The meeting having been
stated by the Chair.
On motion Of Geo. 8 Lacey, Esq
a committee was appointed by the
Chair. to present Resolutions express
sive of the objects Of the meeting.
The Chair appointed the following
gentleman Mess Geo. s. Lacey, ESD,
q. W. Ward and w. II. Crenshaw.
Said Committee retired and after a
short time reported the following
Resolutions which were "adopted.'
Hesoirsa, That this meeting has
received with the liviest satisfaction
the suggestion to bold in the City Of
Baton Rouge, Railroad meeting
with the view to adopt such measures,
as will insure u full, efficient and cor
cooperation on Tie part Of The city Of
Baton Rouge, adjoining Parishes in
forming a Railroad communication
between the Capital and the city Of
New Orleans.
Resolrnd. That the proposed enterprise
meets with one hearty approval aud Il al
we will Use all ptoper eseftions to sustain
projsct practicable in itself. and 50 eminent
~ calculated to advance the varied inter
ests Of our fellow citizens.
Resoired That committee of Invitation
be appointed by The chair 10 invite such
persons as may feel an interest in the en-
terprise. to be present, and to address their
follow citizens al the contemplated meet
ing. That committee be appointed to
make suitable arrangements
ResMced That The meeting hefpnafove
tetetted 10, he held at The State House in
The city Of Baton Rouge, on Thursday the
9th day Of April 1864, at ~ o'clock NJ.
Pursuant to the above 'Resolutons
the chair appointed the following
Committees
COMMITTEE ON lNvlrATGou.
John Il. Dufroeq, r. u. Conrad,
T, &. Burlington, Jas A. Mediation,
$. NJ. Hart, 7. b, X Hatch, A Mat |
ia, A. s. Heron, DR. Il. II Day, +
Arbour Sr. g 9. McWborler, II r. |
Waddill, s. r. Marks, J. NJ. Elam.
COMMITTEES OF ARRANGEMENTS.
y. D. Avery, W. +. Tunnard, w.
IT. Crepshaw, A NJ. Dunn, II. La
Noue, II. Tomilson Geo. G.. Lacey, !
j. N. Carrigan, Il. W. Ward, NJ
q. Bryan, A. W. Bell, and George A.
Pike.
On motion Of DR.. Il. II. Day.
Resolred, That the editors of the
papers of this Town be requested to
publish the proceedings, and also TO
use their exertions in favor of it's OBJ
jec's. y. u. AVERY, President.
JONI H. DGrnotQ, Secretary.