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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-18
The KNOW. NOthings..

| The usual quiet Of The Capit0 a
this season has been broken in upol
by the bold assertion in the streets
that there is q powerful organization
: Of the Know Nothings hereabouts
and there is great deal Of specula
ton as to the object and intent Of a
branch Of this mystic association, in
the very midst Of US. There isno use
Of our asking SO early "what is it, and
where is it ," Because our reporters
all shake their heads at the questions
and say nothing. For once therefore
must we give up, and acknowledge
our inability to satisfy the curiosity Of
our readers-for once we must confess
that there is no crack or key-hole to
creep through to pry into the affairs
of this great secret political organiza-
ton. All we have to say on the SUBJ
ject therefore, at present is, that if
every body goes into it-if people in
the towns meet people in the cities on
the broad ground Of fellowship and
fraternity, there must be something
good to come out of a convention
Of such heterogeneous materials
Because why!' Simply because
voz deo, voz deblio is the true prin-
ciple, and if the people do anything
wrong, why the people suffer for it,
which is right This is the day and
the hour, for cliques and clans-it is
essentially a moving period, in which
r man may look N vain for a recur-
renee Of the same thing, twice in the
panorama. We may see a great
many things going wrong, but what
is the use of one mans cracking his
voice by singing out breakers ahead"
when the whole ships crew, are will
ling to dash forward without any re-
gard for the consequences. Therefore
we say let the ''Know NothiDgs" 60
IN and do as they may, if society is
INJURED by them they are involved
With others in the common ruin.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-18

u ~ u n NOoaee.
/ ThE Memtsu n De6oto Ledge $4,000.
=. 4 30 q esasy esfusstly rsquss. 81 g
tsd e.Attsnd e1agulat Meeting, On ( ~
Ihaseesy sssning, April 70; q 1yssss
Dusuess g. inlyNeanse viii b brought before the
Lodge >. Q. CHARLOTTE, N, q.
4. 9. Hs1caa1s, 0ecsetssy.
Uay0Eo1av.
kers viii give = ounces 81 81 ed "a Ia cents.
the ensuing week. lap,1Sl ]. =. DUIROCQ Mayor.
Pg1x de ID faflne 6lans y q Il h.,a-,es
IL boulaDges donneront - oneeG = rain. Il -
maine conrante pour 10 sous.
avis. ]. +. DUDn0on. MATS
A T A MEETING Of the sfcckholdsrs
n called in accordance with the 1lfh
section Of the act Of incorporation u the
Baton Rouge, Crosse Tets and Opoloueas
Plank Road. Mr.. Isaac irwin was cal1ed
to the chair, and C. A Slack appointed
Secretary. There not being majority Of
stock represented, on motion Of s. NJ. Hart,
the meeting edjou1ned to meet on Monday
the Oath inst.
ISAAC ERWIN, President.
CHAS. A. SLACK, Secretary.
West Baton Rouge, April 10th lS54.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-18

"A New MARKETING look upon il
as settled fact, that our thriving little
city is now to have new market com
porting with its present importance as
a place. At the last meeting Of the
Council, a committee Of four energetic
and public spirited members -Messrs.
Dufrocq, Guedry, Hiriart and Tomlin-
son, were appointed, and the long de-
sired object will now be accomplished.
We presume there is not single in
dividual interested in the prosperity
Of the place, who will offer an obsta-
Gle in the way to the accomplishment
Of a work SO imperitively demanded
as a new market; for we may look
in vain for any improvement in the
quality or quantity Of merchandise
vended, until a better mart for trade
is offered. The present establishment
is altogether inadequate to the wants
Of the community-is a blemish to
the otherwise fair street in which it
stands; and pedling market articles
about the streets will never be at an
end, whilst it stands.
There are many citizens who think
the town sufficiently large to require
a market house in each ward; but
this could hardly be done just now,
and it were far better to have one,
large commodious and well appointed
to answer the present
demand, than to have two narrow con-
structed affairs, that would have to be
taken down in few years.
The only matter about which there
IAN be a difference Of opinion, is the
ocation for the new market; which
rom the character CT the committee
'ppointed, we feel satisfied, will not
'e cause for quarrel.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-18

HAY!- 200 bales prime Timothy Hay,
IL at the fst boat landing and for sale BY
aprll-1s. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-18

I ARD OlL.-1O barrels recently re.
IL ceived and Tor sale BY
april IA. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-18

WHITE BEANs.-1o barrels in store
w and for sale by
april ID. JOSHUA BEiL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-18

ELOUR.-5O barrels fancy st. Louis
L just received and for sale by
april IA. JOSHUA BEAL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-25

tho power Of giving valid title to the ter.
risory. Until that intention Is executed, and
Sitka actually taken. the Gear has q clear Right
TO cell, and we to buy the tract menaced. IT.
therefore we choose to buy, and the Gear
places us in possession Of the territory, the
British feet win be bound to respect our yar-
chase, under the obvious penalty Of hosailties
with US. This we take to be the true view OF
the law on the point Should Sitka have fallen
before our purchase is completed, the case
would be different, as there could be no delivery
from Russia to the United States, and con-
sequently no sale whence we could derive any
valid right to the land. This consideration
ought to stimulate our government TO prompt
measures. If the territory is to be bought, it
must lie bought at once. Delay will preclude
the possibility Of our acquiring it, and will in
all probability have the effect of aiding Great
Britain in its promised conquest, and adding
further strength to rival whose power is
already but too formidable on this continent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-25

CoNoREss-WBAT's To BE DoSE!-After hav-
ing congratulated the country upon the adpp-
ton OF a resolution by both Houses OF Congress
liking the day of the final adjournment Of this
wasteful and protgate session, at the 4th ofAu-
gust, we are sorry to be advised that IL Is the
intention Of certain members in both Houses to
reconsider this resolution, and to extend the
session for some time longer. The prospect.
therefore, is that before the adjournment not a
dollar Of Guthric's original surplus OF thirty
millions will be left in the Treasury, but that
one OF the first acts Of the next session will have
to be bill for raising money by loan. The
imaginary necessity of revenues to meet the
economy of the administration thus vanishes
away. What blessing is peace with such
economy as this-what monstrous humbug Is
democracy with such an administration at it
headl Let them have rope-let the spo.lsmen
20 on. lhe sooner the Treasury Ia exhausted,
be sooasr, perhaps, VIC shall get rid Q; them
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| if he chooses to belle his own principles, and
call 10 his aid the revolutionary elements that

if he chooses to belle his own principles, and
cali to his aid the revolutionary elements that
lie srnoulderipg beneath the tottering super
structure OF her III constructed power, be
win sosn render her : source q en-
bsrrassueut and difficulty instead CT an
element Of strength to the coalition.
With such chances in his hands, Ii il
not likely that any present reyerses that
his arms may experience viii indGce Nicholas
10 listen to the terms that it is intended 10 i'm
pose upon him 1t is by the protraction Of the
war alone, whether under present favorable
conditions or otherwise, that be can hope to
dissolve the powerful combination that il
leaeued against him, and to avenge himself
upon the members of it individually, and he is
not a man to be arrested in his designs by any
scruples Of conscience or Of humanity. The
present difficulties of Europe may, therefore, be
said to be only in the first stage of their de-
velopement. The period of their settlement no
man living can predict.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-25

NATIONAL THRATRE-FRsr MIGHT OF TIE sEAsoN.-Tlie
National theatre, Chatham street, under the manage
ment of Mr.. A. H. Purdy was opened for the regular
season last evening Daring the brief recess the theatre
has been thoroughly cleaned and it presents light
airy and comfortable appearance The weather last even
ing was not favorable for promenaders but nevertheless
there was full house-the pit presentinga formidable
array of the youthful patrons of the drama who re-
ce,ed their favortes with the usual enthusiastic demon
STATIONS of approval The upper part Of the house
also well attended, and there brilliant array OF
female beauty in the boxes. The plays selected for
the opening night were "Pizarro," and the
melo- drama known the "French Spy.'' Mr.
II. A. Perry played Rolla in bold, manly, dashine
STYLE but We of opinion that the Peruvian Warrior
was not white man. that he did not indulge in the lux.
ury Of moustache sport spanged dresses Mr. Perry
is an acceptable actor in light comedy parts being gifted
with good figure, expressive face and good voice
His present engagement for ak nights only The other
parts in Pzzaro' respectfully sustained albeit
there seemed to be general disposition to rant from
which the ladies even were not altogether free.
The company remains almost the same as last season
Mr.. Howard lately of the Broadway Mr.. DAILY from Bar
NUNS and Mrs Nichols, the additions and we miss
Mr.. and Mrs. Prior and Mr.. N. B. Clarke.
We understand that Mr. Purdy has several new dramas
in preparation and that he intends carry the winter
campaign with vigor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-25
New Yssh, Tuesday, July 25, 1854.
To the Public.

To the Public.
- NV YoRz HERALD has now the largest circulation
- sny daily Journal in Europe or America.
M Daily HERALD crculates nearly sirsy GtoisGnd
nAssts per day.
NJ Weekly editons--pubHshed Saturday and sun
Ay-reaeh circulation Of nearly serery thousand sheets
- week.
me- aggregate Issue Of the HERALD establishment
sSout Jow HUNDRED hossand sheets per week, over
ss9sty msLions OF sheets per annum.
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Notice to our Subscribers.

n 10 stated to us that OF our uptown carriers
shAsge more than two cents copy for the New YoRg
HxnD. Two CENTS 10 the price any part Of this
aAns and suburbs and any carrier charging moro,
Sse being left at this Office win be dismissed from our
0nlcy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-25

expedition Of his IL entirely private. For al
that we know, he may be charged with lmpor-
tant confidential diplomatic functions, at Lon
don, Paris, MADRID, and Rome, to say nothing
Of Constansinople and st. Petersburg. In this
view our readers cannot fail to sympathize in
the anxiety which we feel concerning the up.
shot Of this hostile application by Mr.. Sckles
TO the Prince upon his arrival out at Liverpool.
We desire that the Prince should have the
privilege Of finishing his European tour be-
cause in iis results it may be eminently useful
in putting our European diplomacy upon the
most favorable footing, and because we look to
his return as the only medium for the reunion
of the distracted, divided, and otherwise ire
concileable New York democracy. We shall
await the arrival of the next European steamer
impatiently, partly in reference to the pro-
jected bombardment of Cronstadt but more in
regard to the warlke aspect Of affairs between
Daniel E. Sickles and John Van Buren,. We
live in perilous times.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-25

10 tier and also into an alleged alteration 81 the re-
hlatisn regarding the pay Of lie clerks. Tee blii
mixing appropriations FOR foflil3ations vas passed
"A syuoNsis OF IL proyisloas - given.
Cur srecla1 dispatches are interesting. Captain
Gibson, who, il viii be remembered, waa confined
long period * time in prison al Batavia and whose
case has ted considerable attention, "a nov a. teo
hague prosecuting his claim Oh the Netherlands
government for indemnity. His presence has caused
Quite a Juror al tue Dutch capital, ana an intma-
ton lad been given him THAT his absence Wonid 2"
far more agreeable than his company. The politl-
| clans out there have split upon the Gibson case.
The ministry desire sunlDari'y TO eject The captain
from the territory while the opposition are delight
"a az Ire perpleXag state into which the officials
! have beer thrown. Meantime, the Captain and our
! Charge d'Afaires are working vigorously for O
! settlement
| The Senate in executive session yesterday had
the Canadian reciprocity treaty under considera
ton. An effort viii be made day TO take tes'
| vote on its ratification.
4 COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS.
The foreign news produced no effect on bread
stufIs, owing to reduced stocks and light supplies
inferior TO good State brands Of flour advanced ~
cents per barrel. Prime white wheat was Asc
scarce and firm yesterday. Corn in prime shipping
order was also firm, and in one case sold one cent
higher per bnshel than on Saturday Rye was also
scarce and held at 123 125 cents. The cotton
market, without any decline in quotations, was dull
after the receipt OF the steamers news. Owing Il
the late news from England talow advanced about
one cent per pound. Twenty-Five thousand pound.
| were sold at l2a cents per 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-25

The Board Of Health met with closed doors yesterday
afternoon and had long debate the subject Of the
removal Of dead animals &c. which resulted in direct
ing the City Inspector to do just what HIS duty requires
Of him. to have the dead horses removed from the
duty the payment of which service the laws Of the
State provide. Nothing is said Of other ANIMALS, or Of
the blood, oal &C., and the whole Of this most offensive
matter must be allowed to float around the city In tho
river, until 1t shall become decayed ss to no longer
float
When the Commits sioners Of Health called upon N.
Flagg, to get him to Mr. Reynolds that LIE would
continue, the Comptroller is reported to have said in
reply, "Come war, pestilence famine will not re-
cede in other words win not pay for the work done
whatever may be the consequences to the people, W.
tAak it impossible for Mr. Ilagg to make any such
answer to the COMMISSIONER request he very likely
said he would not pay the bills.
Should the cholera increase the loss to the cty in
trade must in short time amount to a sum greatly az
ceeding all that Mr. Flagg may in refusing to nav
Mr.. Reynolds. This disease in 1s49 at abe
the same this year. and rapidly progy ar
that 1t reached TIA in the week correponnr tn las
week The principal r..r.aty was in the upper wards
whore the bone boilers &C. in full blast and which
have been mostly stopped in consequence o. the
want Of material and the exertons Of tho health
thorities win they not resume their business nows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-25

-CoxrJMESTARY B xSnrs.-How COMMITTEES ARE MADE.
We have received the following note from Judge DAILY,
relative to the unauthorized Of his Of
committee to make arrangements for mplimentary
benefit to Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams
CrY HALL, July "A, 1854.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD.
In theatrical advertisement in the public papers /
find my self named Of committee OF agement
for complimentary benefit to Mr.. and Mrs. Barney
Williams. This is the second third occasion in which
my has been similarly used without my consent or
knowledge, and feel myself reluctantly called upon &C.
take notice of it, not Wishing to be understood inv
ting the public to join in testimonial TO persons with
whom have no acquaintance whatever.
Respectfully, CHAS. r. DAILY.
At this time take occasion to say that upon the list
Of committee we find the names Of several gentle
who have noparticular interest in knowledge Of
theatrical matters This practice Of using the Of
public men without authority has become quite com
mon among actors, and it has grown 10 be great
nuisance Actors would do better to forego publishing
list Of Names rather than to that Of any person
without express permission.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-25

Great Excitement at Lfverpocs-pxogrect OF
Duel Between Da,siel E. sackAes and john
Van Buren,
The following letter, received from reliable
correspondent at Liverpool, viii be apt TO Gre
ate sensation in Tammany Hall We pubiish
it for the special Information of the Sachems,
the General Committee, and the Young Mems
Democratic Club of the old wigwam. Here II
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-25
AxUsExEsrs THIS EVENING.

DOWENY THEATRE. Bowesy-HI6Br RopF- CAThAtbi.I
AYR Prraucto-aLL rHAr GLITfERs Is SoT 90
vrorios-WDog'sV ToTIM 4rH Acr OF DAMON AND ~
rEuAs- Sra Aor RICHARD III.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-24
THE OFFAL CONTRACT.

The offal contractor Mr.. VIM. b. Reynolds, on Ssur
day resigned his contract and refuses any longer to re-
oa unless the City pays over the money which he
claims his due. The following is copy of his letter
NEw.YoRx. Saturday, July %, 1854
THos. X. DowSINS CITY ISsPECToR-SU: l hereby
notify You that in conseq of the Cltys continual re-
fussl to make any pay for the last fifteen months on
my contract for the removal Of dead ANIMAL Sc, from
the City, am compelled to suspend work under the con-
tract; my well those of my partners fully
exhausted. We have been obliged 10 mortgage cur
property pay such discounts to obtain the necessary
funds 10 proceed in the execution Of the work, that
impossible for proceed further without compliance
on the Ctys part therefore suspend work from this
date and shah hold the Corporation responsible for all
damsses that may sustain by SO suspending
Yours respectfully, W. K. REYNOLDS, 90 Wsrren.st.
n B-I sin willing to proceed in the execution of my
contract forthwith provided the City complies with the
terms of the contract viz by paying what now due
X.
The Civ Inspector would state TO the public that every
sxerton will be made TO promptly remove all nuisanees,
dead horses &C. of which early notification should be
given but with the officially of rendering that service IN
view OF the inadequate means at his command me Ciy
INSPECTOR feels he ask the indulgence Of our citizens
until such time as proper shall be provided for the
performance Of the same. , -,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-24

BERRYon Sunday morning Juy q Lsrins VIE q the Hs'
The nes., will take place this Monday afternoon NH mat
OeOca from her lat, reside No "A South sh ~ "uAns
burgh. =. -
DONAoHUE-Iu bi. City the Isl INST. Mrs May NJ. vito
OF Robert DoDashue
The friend. 81 the family and Of her hss Nj Hash Giso
invited attend her o residence
Wet Seventeenth st % 0 NJ Her ress'ns
will be ,aten March pesh Cemetery for nierment
FARLEsS-Iu this Cry Sunday July 3, after Illness Of
one william Henry third Of Benjamin and Aieline FER
formerly salem Mas aged Is months and IS day.
The family requested attend his funeral
the re-drnce ahe No l East Twenty third this sfses
o'clock without further invitston The remains
will be inferred az Greenwood
boston Traveller ard Salem Mars papers please copy
CiFFNG-On Sunday mornps sd inst shs thisy fourth birth
aay aitar sho lines Nj James GfaS sou OF CHRISTOPHER
The friends Of tho family respectfully invited to attend hs
funeral n, M h father, No. % secOndss tas a.
tern con a O'Clock without further invitation
JNuncey ia nj. h while bathing the residence Of -
lsothsr-nlsw Chss seymour
Notice OF bic tuners IN 1nesosy paper.
RFDIN-At Indsnspo Indians the lTh Inst Csthsrns
f. wife n Redn Kingston aud daughter hags
PECK formerly Of New York the 18th sro her age Mrs
len health Thur>isy last 10 visa
-nds Indiana but stricken down before reaching her
tended destination The intelligence OF her death falls mournuy
those allied her BY the tender ties Of resonsh
upon circle telds whom she had endesred rsu
B, the sniabe disposition and life full OF Kindness and n
patty.
Death lies on he LIKE an untEely frost,
Up0n the sweetest flower OF all the held"
TUOMSON-On Saturday I'D nst Claude Holland. infant
Of aud Gorilla c. c Thomson aged mouths
The N.ves and friends Of the family respectfully invited 10
- Lsmsrine place Tw nnth
Eighth snd this Mondsy sornsoa a. ociocA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-24
MARINE AFFAIRS.
THE STEAMSHIP FRANKLIN.

TsE LATEsT.-Ths vessel has been abandoned
To the underwriters the idea Of saving her hav-
ing beeR given up. She is heeling off shore
every tide, is badly hogged, and her ends are
working out The cabin furniture has all been saved.
That portion OF the cargo landed the beach is stated to
be in good condition. We regret to hear that Captain
Bovine an energetic agent Of the underwriters met with
severe accident Friday, by having his leg broke by
the tackle while landing goods from the vessel
Loss OF rHK STEAMER ISAAC c. LEA.
Enwood Walter ESQ., Secretary of the Board of Under
writer's received letter Saturday stating that the
iron steamer Isaac c. Lea bound from Charleston via
Havana where she touched for cosb, for Nicaragua
fcundered at sea on the 10th inst when two days out from
Havana She was built believe at Wilmington, Del,
add was intended to ply on the Nicaragua lake. The
crew were all saved.
DEPARTURE OF BALTIC:
The Collins steamship Baltic Capt. Comstock sailed
at her usual hour on Saturday for Liverpool with lsl
pas.encers and 1857 os3 in specie. Gen Webb editor
OF The CoH,ier and Enquirer, YVES passenger.
The new steam tug Mercury, Capt Richard Yates VIII
Leave pier Nc. "a n r., Monday morning on A tri,l
t1p 10 The NJ built expressly Cor towing $50
tuns burden and 300 horse power. Her agent is Mr.
s. Depey ster of No. l57 South.st.
THE BRITISH LINE eF BAynE STEAMERS
The London TIMES Of the 18th inst says The General Screw
Steamship Companys Indiana Captain Lambert,
so leave Southampton for Havre 10 load at that
port New York and will embark passengers at South
dnlptOn on tnc lpU Is
partures from Southampton for the United States which
are TO take place at stated intervals under arrangement
for the service between the General Screw Steamship
Company and hessrs Croskey & Co., the American
agenis The magnificent accommodations for passengers
provided board these noble ships and the reputation
they have achieved the successful screw steam
shps which have yet been produced are we understand
attracting considerable attention from travellers TO the
Western World and will doubtless eventually the
success of this enterprise The date of the departure
of the next ship il not yet fixed 1t rs intended
10 place the Prince Of 200 tuns register the berth to
succeed the Indiana but owing to the exgences of
Government who required this vessel THE largest Of the
feet for the conveyance Of troops the East
ths had ~ be abandoned and the company
viii have TO await the further arrival Of of their