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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-07-26

The street preachers at Williams.
burg, opposite New York. were likely
to have time of it, on the Sunday
succeeding the 14th, on which day the
New York correspondent Of the Phila-
delphia Pennsylvania says:
There is an excellent prospect Of a
grand row on Sunday. between
the Know.Notbings and the Roman
Catholics, at Williamsburg. One Of
the street preachers announces that
he will hold forth in certain locality,
respecting the "corruptions and ras-
calities Of Romauism," while, as an
Offset, the Roman Catholics are going
to have preacher. too, to show up
Professionalism, on the corner directly
opposite.
It is understood that the congrega.
tons these gentlemen are to have will
be. in the main. importations from
New York. The Mayor Of Williams
burg, however, had adopted every pre-
caution in order to avoid q collision.
it's said that the parsons party had
an ef6gy Of the Pope to be exhibited
on the occasion.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-07-26

The MOVEMENTS OF "PRrmE MN
1srER NEssELRoDE.-Tho Picayune Of
Sunday morning contains some very
rich letters, in reference to the dis
tinguished nobleman who, SO lately did
us the honor to stop here and partake
of the hospitalities of the political
capital
The first letter is from our friend
Hatch" and is dated Executive
office, July the H." and addressed to
Col. James of the New Orleans police.
1t is a lengthy letter, and gives
"brief" running account Of the Counts
movements, whilst exciting the admit
ration Of this community. In the
Gazette Of yesterday, the whole cor
respondence may be seen. The Count
will not return this way as soon as he
anticipated; meeting with the Baron
Shenck Of Germany-an old acquaint.
ance, that nobleman prevailed upon
tour accomplished young friend to
20 with him to Savannah to attend his
marriage. The Count found that his
letters from the State Superintendent
(who should know a thing or two)
we're very serviceable along the coast.
It would seem that in these per-
verse days, that they who know most,
turn out it the least profitable account:
for this reason we say there is a virtue
in knowing Nothing"
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-07-26

EOR SALE.-The house and lot latelv
L. occupied by Philip Burg situated On
Third street. Apply to
may-16.tf. THOS. .PRENDAGAST
bacon SHOULDERS, Barrel and Keg LARD.
wHISKEY and BRAN, inst received and Tor ale
" July ~ JOSHUA BEAL.
IN HAND AND FOR SALE
- fresh supply Of FLOUR, CORN, OATS and
uAY-also, CAP LINE.
july2l-y. CHARLOTTE HOFFMAN,.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-07-26
Mem A0pertisem ents.

FOR SALE.
A NEGRO MAN. Creole Of the coun-
n Try, about % year: old, a good plan
tation hand. Apply at his Office for par
ticulars. july 26 "a.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-07-26

Have yost sesx Cody Jar Asssst'
We put this question to orr fsmi-
nine friends md acquaintance. II
ifyou have not seen Cooley, it is your
own fault; the small figure Of - win
lay his book fresh before you with the
steam Of the press upon j. ! dozen
times year. A small strip ofribbon
or lace for frill, to conform to the
fashion for Q few brief hours, costs more
money. Certainly curtailiug the length
of skirt 90 ~ to make the dress COM
Portable to walk in, would save more
than enough to obtain Cooley for
a season, and there is no tenable Ok
cuse. You young gents, who are at
a loss to find . suitable present for
your dwlci,,i, let us say to you that
there is nothing more appropriate
than Cooley" He win call your
name to mind at least once a month,
and connect with it the flavor Of fresh
print-late fashions, appropriate moral
tales-in, fact all that interests the
mind Of the fair daughter Of Eve, be-
fore matrimony. - =.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-07-26

The British Foreign Bible Society
caused a translation of the Bible to be
made in the language Of the Mongo-
Ian Tartars; but the Emperor Of
Russia had decreed that not one copy
should be circulated, and the whole
edition consequently remained on the
shelves of the Society in London.
The powder mill in the town Of
Snencer< Mass blew m on the 18th.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-07-26

Arms ron 4 STAruE.-Esef,b body
has seen or heard Of the Venus Of Milo
that wonderful creation which ofit-
selfis worth a whole museum. twill
be remembered the statue ID destitute
Of arms, and academicians, antiquaries,
and sculptors have long been 10 dis
pute upon their true position and
movement. while every artist has de-
plored their loes. It seems that these
arms have been recently found mot
the veritable originals belonging to
this particular statue. but . copy With
the arms in their right place, which
has Just been exhumed from the
trenches Of Rome. The Venus Of the
Louvre is nearly seven feet high
The copy just found is ofreduced size.
being from four and a half to Eve feet
only. The Venus, It seems, has tri-
umphed over her rivals, Minerva and
Juno. with whom she. has disputed for
the prize. One Of her arms, the left.
is elevated in the air. where she holds
the apple which Paris has just given
her. Tue right is inclined downwards,
and adjusting her raiment.
Thus has the problem been solved, but
where is the artist who dares chisel out
the arms of the Venus of Milo?
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-07-26

A gentleman having occasion to call
upon a physician in Cincinnati the
other day, stopped at the door and
rung the bell. The Summons was
answered bya Dutch servant girl of
whom he inquired, if the doctor was
in? mo" Was his lady in !?
Yes" Was she engsged3 The
girl looked at him for q moment, while
a curious expression settled on her
features, - she replied. why she
is already married. The gentleman
Left" ~
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-07-26
omelal JslF1al u tt elly.
OLE Daily Gnu1rt.
j. A. PIKE, Editor 4 Prop1i eto1
BATON ROUGE, :::::::::::::JULY 90, "a.

E,,H We noticed posters sticking
about town yesterday, informing the
citizens generally" that there will
be young American discussion Of
The License Question q IL old Pres
byterian sohuss ss-seriew night
A crowded homtsf cossse m.y = ~
pected. Tonight = - regular
night for To meeting q TIA Lyssam.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27

ScHooL JoURNAL.-The prospectus of a schoo,
journal. to be published in Wilmington, has
been sent as. This is very important step,
and if the publishers accomplish what they de-
sign, they will have completed task, which
will be of an unbounded benefit to the State
Our system of education might be greatly I'M
proved, and we hope the Journal may be the
great instrument in producing this change
The first number will be published early in
October. Subscription price--Sl.00 per year,
in advance.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27
The HRau0rfer,U

Csgan Of the Rum party, came out last Friday
with some pretty severe structures upon the
Times. This is not to be wondered at--for
what more could be expected from his heated
and added brains He never saw anything but
from his own pen, or one with similar notions,
which was, to him, worth noticing. Egotism
il stamped upon every line. Judge Harring-
ton, whose opinion we gave in confederation of
ours, Chief Justice fancy. and host of others
Of equal ability, aud of the same opinion, are
Lilliputians in intellect, in comparison with this
Titan, Hs has put qGietus to the subject in
pelsware!--in his opinion, we might as well
agiye it up!" Whew what conceit we
assure you sir, that if any man takes the pains to
examine that lengthy document, he will not be
reeempensed for his trouble. for the whole was
an eutrenchment behind your first fort, which
is, the use of liquor as tonic! Now, Mr..
Editor. did we not acknowledge that it was all
nnfailing "tonic! :" And yet you say it was
"nonssnse,"-thus acknowledging your owl
arguments to be nonsensical! We think the
Editor must have had the "fever" on him wheI
he penned the editorial alluded to, for we can
not think be would Intentionally have calleC
himself fool. We cannot, for the life of us
imagine why he should lind fault with us 70
asserting to his argument! He said liquo
brought money into the treasury; we agree,
10 this, too, and he calls our acquiescenc
strash" We, however. found two gate
where be found only one. We do not profes
70 have mere acute vision than he, but W
think his laboring under high " fever" at tn
time, was the reason why he did not make III
discovery. The gate he missed, was the large:
too; for, Agreeable to the observations made b
us. there is more money passed through tn
gate, from the treasury, than enters by way
his great stream of revenue-RUM!
The Editor saw that the FACTS which "
presented were more than he could shoulde
and took the most easy method of "backin
out." The gist of the article and the who
substance of his arguments % may be SUNNI,
up in one word-APPETITE.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27

PROHIBITION IN MAISE.-The result of the
recent election in Maine has completely extin-
guished all opposition to the principles of Pro-
hlbition, and reduced it to contemplate mi
nority. Not single State Senator and only
one Representative in favor ofrepeal, has been
elected; both of the Congressman were killed
of, who voted against the whiskey reform in
the navy, and the Pine Tree State, from Quad
dy Head to kittery Point, has been swept clea
of the influences of distillers and liquor sellers
This is indeed, triumph to be proud of!-Er
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27

FLOUR AND BREAD.-Flour has declined a
dollar so the papers say, but the loaves of bread
are as small as ever. Perhaps, as the Tribune
suggests, it has only declined to the speculator
and not to the consumer! At present prices
IN Liverpool, flour cannot be exported why
should i: maintain its present price here! The
corn crop is materially shortened, but with
good economy and by the old corn in store, the
year will be gone through without much trou.
BILE, and that cannot keep up the price of -four
Potatoes are likely TO be light crop in all the
Atlantic States, but will bear shipment from
Wisconsin at the present rates. Besides, tn,
the late rains have made great many lat,
fields start afresh, and we may hope for mucl
better yields than were expected during tn
dfouth.-Phila. Sun.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27
Sensible Language.

The New York Times talks thus sensiblv
upon the extravaganza of the day, particularly
as developed in social life in New York. Il
says;
1t money is to continue the measure of res
probability, money will be had in all sorts of
ways and used IN all degrees OF folly. There
is no help for it; and hence it is absurd for lis
to be declaiming so vahemently against frauds
and bankruptcies, while we are patronizinq the
very principles that necessarily produce these
effects. Talk of tue moral, ties of false issue of
stock and the host OF other fraudulent transac-
tons! Talk OF the Railroad manias and the
many reckless persuts of specializing life -
The evil Is not IN them, 1t is not in Wall
street. 1t ls not in Banks and Brokers. Look
10 your splendid aVenues-your palaces named
Hotels-your Five Thousand Dollar PARTIES
your silks and wlnes-your whole system OF
modern American show. There you have the
roots OF this consuming cancer--there, and there
only, the flesh and blood that feeds its spread.
| ing poison. What is the use of wasting word,
on our system of buslness-on excessive credit
on fictitious negotiations, so long as vain anC
silly wives are urging OH their vainer and silliel
husbands to this all devouring ruin. The cure
Is needed at home; and, until our domestic vi
ces are reformed, we are whlstling down tn.
wind In every effort to rectIfy the monstrou
error A great part of this tremendous evil i,
due to our women. 1t is hard to think it-har,l
tr 10 write it--but, nevertheless, it is the plan
honest truth. They are the money mselstrom
they aud their silks, wines, carpets, hanr
Ings and equipages--and in them are swallow
! ed the millions that are reported in our finan
cial disasters.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27
i" Who stole my horse away!"

GIVE ChEDIT.-The Dover Reporter, some
time since, copied, yer batim, two articles from
our paper, without giving a word of credit
which was strictly of local character. The
substance of other articles have also been taken
in the same manner. This breach we should
have said nothing about, if the editor had not
unjustly accused US Of doing the like. We
copied two articles of local character in our
last issue, from the Dover sheet, and if the
editor will be so kind as to put on his spec.
tacles and l. ok, he can see the word Reporter
either prefxed or affixed to them. 1.-The accuse.
us of taking the Rum Party Nominations from
his columns, we will just say, that we hearC
them from gentleman of Murderkill hundred
three days in advance of his paper. Why mo-
attack theWilmington papers for every articl,
which appeared in the Times, as genera
news, appears in each of them word for word
No, sir, we wish to rob you of none of you
q" thunder
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27

NOVEL SoESE.--The ex-postmaster of Boston
ia in Germany. He sends home an account OF
dinner railway to Congress, at which loco.
motive appeared upon the table, to which was
attacheda trainloaded with dishes of the
choicest and most solid food. The succulenl
train advanced slowly in imitation OF the pas
senger train upon all German roads. Alter
having made the tour ofthe table without stop
ping, in order to give view Of the of the good
thing with which the train was freighted, tho
| train again started, making a station in from
OF each guest, and permitting him to fill hi
plate according to his APPETITE and fancy. The
trains followed each in succession for two o.
three hours, departing each time well Loaded
with edibles. and always returning empty {,
the depot. This is just the thing for an Amer
lean eating table, where the fashion is, accord
ing to English authority, to gulp everything
with railroad speed. 49,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27

or Our correspondent, NED" writing from
Daleville, says:
Politics are at a discount--at least in the
neighborheod Of this place---for the only politi-
cal question we have heard asked in long
time was, WHO will be the candidates for
Governors" An incorrigible wag of our ac-
quaintance answered, with Characteristic breyi-
ty, Buck aad Burton.r Aside from the agita-
ton Of the Know Nothing question, this is all
we have to impart concerning politics! We don't
know anything about the Know Nothings, and
can't find any one wha does. We are ANXIOUS
to acquire some information concerning this
strange and mysterious order. Shall we ever
be grati6ed?
| If the Know Nothings are really opposed to
foreign rule and to political Jesuitsm, or papacy,
then we say, in all sincerity, God speed them
in the noble cause! Foreigners should be con-
tent to learn of Americans--not to teach them
The independents misnomer, undoubtedly
we beg leave to propose the substitution of the
word dependency Rum party of Kent county
seems to be "alive and kicking" Their infde
orators are trying to do wonders-that is, t.
convince men that they have perfect right t
get drunk whenever they choose. Now, W
have heard men argue in favor of moderat
drinking, but these are the first orators to advc
cate drunkenness we know Of These vile slar
dcrers of everything good are unworthy of nj
tice. Neither Religion nor Temperance wi
suffer much from the opposition Of sucn detra'
;, tors as the leaders of the Rum party of Kel
county.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27
y / L D,

In New Hope, Caroline county, Nd, on the
4th instant, Mr.. Elisha Corkrin, Jr., aged about
20 years.
How true 1t is that, I" in the midst of life we
are IN death! How sudden and mysterious
are the DEGREES OF OmnIpotence! Only few
short weeks since, the deceased, and the writer
OF this brief tribute Of respect to the memory
OF his much lamented friend and associate. met
together at camp-meeting. He was then in
the bloom OF health. Little did he dream then
that we should meet no more on earth-that our
next reunion would be before the tribunal ot
the Great Judge Of all. But, alas! il il even
SO. Death-the common lot of all---has laid
him low. That once animated and vigorous
form OF his, now lies Wondering in the cold and
silent tomb! Naught can awake or disturb
the quietness OF his repose, for he sleeps the
sleep that knows no waking.
Afond father, and numerous circle of rela-
tiVes and acquaintance, sincerely mourn his
I early departure TO the sprit-land; but they
mourn not as those without hope--the happy
consolation is theirs, that, in his last moments
nc expressed an entire Willingness 20 depart
and be with Christ. Blessed are the dead
| who die in the Lord
] Farewell, departed brother! Though thou art
gone from Us, 10 r1turn no more, vet will tky
memory still live in cur hearts; and we fondlv
nope TO meet thee IN that happy land where
friends are never separated. H.
Departed this life, near Smyrna, Rev. Robert
Hanna, Local Deacon oil the NJ. L. Church,
aged about 90 years, formerly of Wheeling,
Va.
We learn that he left his home and came &c
thls state Tor the purpose of securing his right
TO farm an APPOINTMENTS hundred. AT the
time OF his death he was engaged in palntlnp
| portraits.
The deceased professed to have knowledgs
OF hIs sins being forgiven. When told thai hi,
end was drawing to close, he calmly renlied
l"yes, shall soon be home, ito friend stand'
ing BY his bedside. be remarked, III ann oone !,
as he, another of Gods servants. fell ss1een h
the arms of Jesus. II lis believed he died ~ nj.
post---with his armour on. He leaves heh;ad
several children 10 mourn the loss Of Nm g.
Tomato father "their loss Is his in6n;,a cal Z
II 80 = M.
fWhaaI m w. y -
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27
AMERICAN PoprArr GALLERY.-Mr. 10

AMERICAN PoRTATT GALLERY.-Mr. John
Livingston has sent us copy OF the above
work, which is neat book of sixty pages, con-
tanning the biographies Of eight gentlemen dis
tinguished in private and public life, with por-
traits of each upon steel, in the finest style Of
the art. This truly national work is credit to
Mr.. Livingston, in collecting and preparing
for the public the history of those men who
have been an honor to the country and an ex.
ample for the rising generation. Four large
octave volumes, comprising about two hundred
and forty portraits. have already been publish
ed. Price---50 cts. per number.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27

MISS LEsLIE's RECEIPT BooK-We have
received from the publisher, Mr.. T. D. Peter.
son. of Philadelphia, this valuable book, for
every household, which is the last and an entire.
ly new edition. This is truly very desirable
work--it contains directions for plain and fancy
cooking. preserving, and picklng-commenc
ing with soups and going through the whole
culinary process. ending with jellies and con.
fcctioneries for the dessert. We know of q,
work more useful to families.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27

SUIcIDE.-On Monday afternoon last. news
came to Smyrna that JosEPH Stern, clothier
in Dover, formerly residing in this place with
his BROTHER, Morris Stern, who also follows the
same business, had committed suicide nv hang
ing himself to the rafters in the second story
of his shop. The coroner held an inquest ON
Monday evening, over the body of the deceased,
when, the Reporter Gays, the following facts
were ELECTED from the witnesses: JOSEPH
STERN was of simple, melancholy disposi-
ton. had complained for weeks about hard
times, thathe had great deal of money to pay,
and was not doing sufficient business to meet
his expenses He was last seen on Saturday
night at about eleven O'clock locked up imme-
diately after the departure of his visitors and
customers; was known to have a pocket book
with number of bank notes. His store re.
naming closed on Monday until dinner time
gave rise to inquiries and surnises as to hi
whereabouts; ladder was procured, and hi
bed room entered by means of the window be,
and room vacant; the door OF the room adioin
ing was opened and the missing man was see
} hanging by the neck, dead, tbs weight of hi
body partially reclining on the stair-steps leat
ing from the second story to the garnet. N
marks of violence appeared upon his person.
= After these facts were testified to, the jury cau
: ed dilligeht search to be inede for the peck,
J. book. After much seaching this was found
u an account book in the drawer of the counte
: and had in it over $50. The jury then render,
It verdict that the deceased came to his death
hanging himself, sometime between the hou
IL o'clock, P. NJ, of the 23d inst, and
le o'clock, p. M. of the 25th inst. The broth
of the suicide then took possession of his p,
son and goods and this morning, accompani
the corpse, by the steamboat St. Nicholas,
Philadelphia for interment. The deceased W
C. by birth a German and has but few relatives
of this country.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27
Omc Hundred and Five Acres

and Fitty-Seven Square Pcrches u Land, be
saa~ the same more Ices. Much st th
exsS Tract is covered with WOOD, and meI-
- It's the attention OF Wood Dealers AID
: others
1t is bounded and described BY reccst survey
as follows ;-BcSinnIng ut Il stake on the Ealt
side OF the State road leading from Blackhrd
to Smyrna, being corner tor Land of James
] Nowland, and land nOw Of George DAVIS, Esq,
and running from thence with land Ut said
Davis, south, sixteen and ;hrcc-quartcr degrees
west, cighiy-sx and fourteenth pcrches, 10 a
stake in old field, where black GA L is cali
ed ior--a Corner for said Davis thence with
land of sand Davis, north, iorty-seven and a
haltdcgrces ives. zone hunu rcd md slKly perchts.
to an old maple stake near u sssrairaS aplnr
| III Il swamp--a corner for said Davis; thence.
with land said To DC vacant, north, orty-fve ~ a
"a quarter degrees west, tvs enty- seven percser,
to white oak stake-a corner for land nov, ut
Dr. W liiam Daniel thence north, thirty.
seven and half degrees west, ten aud seven
TENTH pcIches, to Il stake supposed 10 be q cor
ner, 1T, in The line, Of the h.irs of William
Reynolds thence with land Of said heirs, north
i0rty-hve degrees rast, enc hundred aid TWEEN.
ty-tour and hre-tenth perches, TO stake os n
west OF the road AFORESAID thence down he
SAID road towards Smyrna, amd binding there
: with. about nnc hundred and sixty -four pcrches
!, to the place Of beginning.
W TERMS The purchaser will be re
quired to pay Ten Per Cent. of the amount a
, the purchase money OH the day Of sale; ana
] the residuA, on the delivery Of a good and suG
cient deed. The said deed to be delivered 4,
! said purchaser without expense to hinl on O
Il beture taG tenth day OF December next.
C Sept. 90, 1854.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27

PoLrrrcs.-After a long calmncss, unexam-
pied IN our history, the political feeling has
afoused-euch party having their candidates in
the field. Last Saturday, the Democrats and
Know Nothingsmade out their respective tickets
'er Inspector and Assessor; and, on Monday
Glowing, the Wings made theirs The Know
Ncthings, after keeping the old parties in the
dark, concerning their proceedings, asionish
them still the more to come out in opposition
as they say, to their creed, by making public
their nominations. Some are unwilling to be.
lieve that the ticket named by them is composed
Of bona fde candidates, but are put forward tc
gull y the old parties. We will see what VIC
shall see.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27

Putnam's Monthly, the truly national maya
zine is before us. Its motto 10 Progress---fo
each number becomes more valuable and at
tractiye. We could not well get along with
oat Putnam. t @