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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-05-21
The Neutrality x.axys.

W htht tHiAiI w tiiS +'N+''itAf
Laws" it is just now, standing sub
iect for "heavy leaders" and il is time
that we had had, our say So, about
them. We have not the books to
refer TO, and cannot therefore speak
very learnedlr about the Neutrality
laws. or The Laws oi Nations This
,nurh we do know, that they are very
loosly written and have been 50 often
patched and meu1nd by 50 many bung
ling authors. ihat it u difficult ia find
anything left of the Original supersiruo-
turc. What are neutrality laws -
Are they not such details Of minor
commercial transactions between ma
tions, as are calculated to be proluc-
tive Of equal adyantages' And do
not the treaties all hold good until one
or the other Of tie two find il advan-
tagous. to violate them and are they
hot then settled BY The only satlstac-
tory exponent of right and the vindi-
Gator ef wrong that all powerful
moderator the cannon 5 mouth, whose
eloquent appeals, all are ready to ad
nit /! Is not this settlement gener-
ally satisfsctory--s'ctcry always being
on the sidtcf the~tfongest party =
This il 50. Therefore we say that
new treaties .houllte ,naae; new neu-
'rality laws stould " written, and new
commentariee made upon them, every
now and theh, to suit the nuctuqtions
Of the times. Was it not to vinli-
cate the claws Of nations" that Eng
land sent down some of "her best
men, few years ago, to murder the
Celestials because they wouldn't do,
as they would like to be done unto 4"
Are there not many similar acts on
the records ofthe past, where neutral
ity laws and the laws of nations have
been nobly vindicated, according to
the notions of what S called "Christian
principles.
Messrs, Sliiel, Beujamin, Butler
and others III the United States Sen
ate, have apprlzed Congress in well
made speeches Of the supposed de-
signs of England, France and Spain, in
reference to the Island of Cuba. and
recommended that the President be
invested with authority to blockade
the Island, in case the authorities
there, do not behave themselves du-
ring the recess of Congress.
This may be well. II may only be
intended to vindicate the honor of the
Star Spanked Banner in case Of
emergency, but very transparent to
this people, is the design There is a
band of spectators in our Union
leagued together for pecuniary benefit
and general philanthropy. and it is to
this faction that Congress is indebted
for the information furnished by Mr.
Slidell and others.
As we expect TO live about hund-
red years, we threiore make a proph-
ecv, Cuba will never be acquired
by conquest
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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-05-21

II = ~ ,'iis FCt'Otir No1li IL 10 q
difficult matter for the editor to get up
m interesting paper, with all his do
mestio retinue, saporters, sub editors,
ect.. there is singular fact noticeable.
A newspaper has an inside and an
out side, right side and a wrong sile,
! which, in a business season. are all
allowed few items of news to attract
attention But when the spring time
comes and summer follows--when the
thermometer goes up to 80 and the
thoughts become dull-when the el-
tor finds it difficult to keep his eyes
open, to write leader on the last
Eastern war move, with all its thrilling
narrative of deaths, and the prospect
of more Of the same kind fires and
tamines. then it is that he parades on
the outside Of his paper all manner of
borrowed extracts, prefaced with the
usual editorial phrases that make them
his own thoughts, because he adopts
and endorses them.
In the business season when there
really is something to talk about, it is
placed on the inside. and when in the
summer there is nothiug, it is placed
on the outside. It is to be hoped that
Mr.. Tuprer will take hint from this,
and get something into his proverbial
Philosophy about it. It is well at
tested fact, that the fewer the goods
on the inside Of a shop, the greater the
display on the outside to attract Gus
toners.
FArAL AcclpENr-Y esterday morn
ing, whilst some hands were working
On the new wharf at the foot Of Flori.
da street, the spile driver with which
heavy piece Of timber was being
raised, gaye,,way below, and was thrown
over.
Mr.. +. Ii. Rurk, who was supesin-
tending the work was thrown into the
river and seriously injured, a negro
man belonging to Mrs. Mary Stuart.
was also thrown into the river from
tho top Of the pile driver and instant
ly drowned His body was soon after
recovered. but from injuries received
during the fall, it was thought useless
to attempt to resuscltate him
1t is not often that the accident of
drowning, occurs here, but it seems to
us to be often enough, to warrant some
Of our physicians, in an outlay for such
resuscitating appliances, as are well
known to be eHectual where the sub
jeet has been drowned by strangula-
ton and has received no bodily injury.
a room prepared expressly for this
purpose, with every thing needful--
not to forget powerful galyapic bat
terry might now and then restore life,
to some uufortunate fellow. given over
by his friends to an eternal sleep. A
man is not dead, because his eyes are
closed, his breathing suspeRded aud his
heart at rest. AS long as there il d
siugle degree of heat left. there is II
possibility Of resusctation
u a fellow by the name Of Ben
nett-James Bennett, is advertised in
the Western papers as coming south
for his health, who has a wife in near
ly every town in that section of the
country. He is engaged i'll the phil
anthropic business of marrying all the
young girls, and younger widows that
he can iud. His first wife furnished
him with $4,000, which he put in his
pocket and left l2r at Lexington Ky.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-05-21

u The Clinton State Paper, pays
high compliment, well meritcd, to
our friend Mr.. Willis Moore of jack
son, Just in bis majority and elected a
member of the police Jury of East
Feliciana. Every one acquainted
with Mr.. Moore viii fully endorse the
good opinion Of the State Paper. lie
is destined to be one Of the most
prominent and useful citizens Of East
F.licisua.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-05-21

day morning last ne were pleased to
receive from some fair lpcog a very
pretty little epistle il neat round
hand, sigped Doll y" designed for the
especial castigation, Of "N'r Box No.
81, Post Office" intended no doubt
| for the benefit Of vi other timia gen
tlenen who, like other lnortals, are
susceptible to the tender impeach-
lnetlts." but have not the moral cour-
are to stand mp in person, and "face
| the music 1t is a common thing
this Of abusing tie ladies, their Gus
toms, aud fashions They are (tbis is
our private opinion) entitled to some
consideration at the hand of nasculines
their rights are clearly defined, and
Should never be intringed upon
Very glad are we indeed, that at least
one, in the person Of Miss Dolly, is
found, who will aid u ii defence Of
the fair sex. And now gentlemen (9
one ard all we challenge YOU to the
combat, do the worst you can? II
has become altogether too fashionable
to speak disparagingly of the fair sex,
to make all manner Of comments, about
their manners and customs. and to
talk loosly Of their fashions.
From whom pray, do such growl
ings proceed ? l. it not to miserable
old bachelor editors--fellows who
know not what they have been crea-
ted for that all this unkindness can
be traced What right have they to
say that such and such articles of fash
ionable wear, are not pretty Who
can better judge what is becoming
to the ladies, than The ladies' them
selves Certainly not Cynical old
bachelors, who 90 into barren room
eight by ten, and growl like the tub
loving Diogenese, at the happiness Of
others. The young gentleman of box
56, should be ferretted out; some
amiable young lady should commence
filtration with him, and after getting
possession of his tender sensibilities,
command him to stand on his head in
Laurel street. as public example, and
terror to other young gents, who dare
insult the the sex by Offering to pur-
chace wife by advertisement
Stand firm Miss Dol, in your sweet
taeoy fire away at the eficminate
masculines, and let them know that
Red Stick contains one at least who
has courage to meet the enemy.
Ls- At this particular period, the
Bakers, are united in solid phalanx
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-05-21

~ Offered Journal Of The Pu''sh Of East
Rafon Rouge Also Of thr Gyosse TIE and
Rt,ton Rouge, und of ne Baton Rouge ami
CLINTON Plank Road Companies, ,=E50
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-05-21
Ly- At this particular rerjod. Il


Ls- At this particular period, the
Bakers, are united in solid phalanx
against the corporate authorities, to
resist the arbitray power assumed by
the latter "on precedent to force them
to give so much bread, for SO much
money the consequence Of this per-
seeutiop, is, the perfect union of bak-
ers, aud war on the community. in
which the bakers must come off vic
torious if they continue the siege, and
feed lis on half rations. When the
Board Of Selectmen concludes to strike
out this ancient feature of arbitrary
power, then competition the only
great regulator after all, will bring up
the standard weight and measure, to
a just and equitable rule. and not be-
fore.
u The Point Coupee Echo says
that an attempt was made on Satur-
day night last to murder Mr.. Basso
of that parish. AS he was going home
a little before sunset, he was fired at
by man behind tree On the road
who had evidently been there waiting
for him.
a German, but short time in the
parish, is accused o.. this diabolical
crime, ard is now in the parish prison
Various rumors arc atloat as to what
could have induced him to attempt
the assassination of Mr. Basso, with
whom, VIC are informed, he had no
personal intercourse.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-05-21

FoR TIE COMET.
LINES TO .---.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-05-21

rT The saying that there is more
pleasure in giving than receiving is
supposed to apply chiefly to kicks,
medicine and advice,
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-05-21
Gbt lprrklg Guutt
GEORGE A. PIKE,

EDITOR AND fToR.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-10-28
AGRICULTURAL.
Early Corn seed.

Farmers are TOO negligent in selecting
corn fgrfthe next Planiihg. The usual
way isto wait until ,liescrop is gathered
and then while huskings 10 select some'of
the best lookingpars for seed; but tits not
The best way. My worthy friend Farmer
d., is'somewhal noted as the posss ssor Of
a superior variety Of corn and on account
Of its being three aeecks earlier than tbrS
usual varieties, his neighbors consider
themselves fortunate, if,hey cangettheir
seed of him, and he-is sometimes annoy
ed by the;repeated drafts on his choice Sc
lected ears, Now what is the secret ,of
this superiority! Let me tell you and then
let me say, .Go thou and DO likewise. p
Farmer o. has always plantedthe common
kind ofcorn, The same, shis neighbors
but for years he has madeit a practice,to
pass through the tieldevsry few days after
the corn begins 10 turn, and selects the
ears that first ripens,sand carefully husk
and hang them up. Each lot be keers
By itself, sosthat heican tell which came
off first, which second &C., and when h.
plants inlhe spring, he USES first that
which he effstseleeted. 5Mios
BY continuing this course Of practice
he now has the satisfaction Of having bis
crops about three weeks earlier than his
neighbors, besides being superior quality.
The same princirle wiilappiy to all Ind
ofseed. IL you wish early peas, beans,
potatoes, &c.,just take the same pains 70
selrc, the earliesttripe; and look out for
them next spring when planting fine
comes. From much observation ! am col
WINGED that more depends upon the selee-
lion and proper care of seed, than upou
early planting. Have your seetapdground
ready, and doinot be in o hurry TO rpIar!
until the ground is well warmed. a very
old man has told me that il was time to
plant corn when Tie bobolinks make their
appearance, and not before. Just bar
thisi mind in connection With tie seltc-
Ilion Of your ssed.-Paritaa Recorder.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-10-28
Aid to sabbath.Schouls.

A coiporleur in Illinois who reports
the formation of four Sabbath-schools,
says, al gave some tracts to one ofthese
schools, which created such an interest
that the teacher took up u collection n.
mong the scholars, and obtained one
dollar and ninety cents, with which hc
bought books for premiums to the best
and most diligent scholars. A Univer-
salist, the father of some of the chill
dren, said TO me, "Your books have
done great deal of good in the Sun.
day.school. Why,' said he, "my boy
would hardly take any interest in the
school until they gave books as premi'
ums, and now he cannot be kept at
home.9 A girl fifteen years of age
committed 400 verses of Sculpture to
memory; boy Of eleven, in his spare
time, learned GSs verses, and girl of
twelve learned 255, in three Sundays.
These children not long since took no
interest in Sunday.schools. Is not the
fact that nearly two hundred children
who once spent the Sabbath in play,
now attend the Sabbath. school to learn
the word of God, and be instructed in
the way that leads TO eternal life, well
worth the self.denial and toll of the COL
portenr, if nothing moro was cifectedl
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-10-28

Crazy PEorLE.-Miss Dix the phi
lanthropist states, that among The hun
fdreds Of crazy people with whom her
missions of love have brought her into
compauiorship, she has not found ono
individual, however fierce and turbulent
that could not bc calmed by Scripture
and prayer, uttered in low and gentle
tones. The power of religious senti-
ment over those shattered souls is mar
vellous. The worship of quiet, low
ing heart, affects them like a voice from
heaven. Tearing and rending, yelping
and stamping, singing and grooming
gradually subside into silence, and they
fall on their knees, or gazo upwards
with clasped hands, as if they saw thrO'
tho opening darkness golden CLEAN
from their Fathers throne Of love.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-10-28
POETRY.
INSANITY.

Rev. Mr. Grcgg,-ot Cheshire, England, VIC
tbink,-author of the beautiful hymn written on
LIST Timothy iii: l6, "sccn of Angels" con'.
mcncing, "BCyond the glittering starry skies
&C., had an insane brother, who lived with him,
and spent his time wandering about the yard and
garden, sometimes finding his way into his bro
ther's study, but never seeming to take much In
tcrcst in tile things about him. Mr.. Gregg, there
fore, used no precautions in reference to his man.
uscriras, generally allowing them 10 remain eS.
pos.d on hs desk, especially while in course oil
comnlction. On this occasion, he had written
thc HYMN, with the exception of the two last
lines, and being unable to get suitable climax,
walked out to refresh himself with pure air, and
contemplate his subject. After hclcit tho room
the lunatic brother walked to the desk, and read
ing the manuscript, took a pen and wroie,-
"Clappcd their triumphant wiags, and cried,
The glorious work is donc!" ...
AS the hymn is in avery few books, VIC will
quote it: t
Beyond the glittcring starry skies, fa5
Far as tho eternal hills, --.. a.
Yon heaven Of heavens with living light
Our great Rcdccmer fills. t.,ii "a.
Lcgions Of angels, strong and fair,
In countless armies shine,
And swell Ills praise with golden harps
y Attuned TO songs divine. Ia u.sa
"Hall, Princo!" they cry, "forcvcr hail!
20 J Whose uncxampled love
Moved thee to quit those glorious realms
g And royalties above" F1e
While he did condcsccnd on Garth,
To suffer grief and pain, IT,,
They cast their honors at his feet,
And waited in his train.
Tarougl, all his travels here below,
They did his stcps u,.cndi
on wondering how undw at last
The mystic scene would end. ..,
They saw his heart, transfxod with wounds,
With love and grief run o'cf;
They saw him break the bars of death,
Which none Ger break before
They brought his chariot from above,
NJ L.. lin IN bis thrnnn
Clipped tlloir triumphant wings, and cried
"Thc glorious work is dOnc!"
This is but single instance of the sublime
thoughts and aspirations which so often play oyc'
the insane mind.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-10-28

The landlord, who having been busy
in his bar, had heard none ofthe obnox-
ious sentiments ofhis favorite candidate,
was thundcrstruck to see him flying
through tho house, followed by tile yell
ing crowd, and not knowing how 10
gain knowledge sooner spread himself
between the pursuers aud the pursued,
crying =" Lilber Himmel, was I" Tho
crowd had no time to answer, but the
burly figurYHf mine host obstIuctcd
them sufficiently to give Davis time to
mount his horse, u fleet little animal
that could not easily be oyertaken.
A pursuit was attempted, but the
crowd finding it in vain, sulkily dispers-
ed without going back to tho scene of
the difficulty, but swearing eternal ha.
tired TO Brown and all his kith and kin
forever.
This ill.used individual rode up to the
town about two hours after this fatal
blow had been struck at his fortune, but
finding the irn closed concluded that the
meeting had adjourned in despair of
seeing him that night, aud so he quietly
turned his horse and logged on home
ward. ,ar
At the election he was surprised TO
find that Grundle Town, rock of De-
mocracy in former times, had gone
deadly against him, with the exception
of the landlord, who never could rightly
understand the matter. Davis kept his
own counsel, and held his place in Con.
gress for ,hreeyears. ltis not reported
that he ever volunteered speech for
any one since.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-10-28
How 10 Judge Cat..ic.

WIn all domestic animals, tie skin or
hide forms one ofthe best meansby wlhch
to estimate their iattening properties IN
the handle OF oxen ilthe hide be solt5atit
silky, It affords proof Of TENDENCY toaakc
meat. Al beast hasihgaa perfect tSSsh
swillshaye aihick sloose3skin, Iaoatings sslt
were on layer ofsoft fat, yielding tc.,ht
slightest pressure, and sprinsing back TO-
wards The finger like piece of solt lcathg-
er. Such a skin will usually be coyereds
with an abundance of soft glossyhaiFfss
ing like bed ofmoss, andhence.itis eser
termed mossy skin. Buta thick st,
short hair, always handles hard aud indi-
Gates hard FEEDER" beF
There is a deal Of valrable information
embracedi dinthe aboveshott extract. The
handling ofianimals, we have always con-
considered most important poins n,
a good feeder, and it is 10 much neglected.
Nothing but practice will enable one 10
understand The difference in this partieu-
lar. We have heard capital Judges say
they would prefer 10 buy an animal with
their eyes shut they were allowed 10
handling The animal rather than judge by
appearance only without handing:-Pa.
Fafa, Journal.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-10-28

Tie Acorn Crop.-The Illinois papers
mention the fact that though the drought
has cut OF the lae crops. thereSis mos.
astonishing mast. The same eStFaoteinary
yield ofacorns is 10 be seen in the Valley
Of Virginia, and prevails also in this quar-
ter off The State as far as our information ez.
tends. Trees are loaded downswi[h this
fruit. and for the purpose ofiattei,ins hogs
they are equal to corn; particularly'is it
the case with the acorns from the white
oak. Whilstriastfed pork is otpsteens
ed No inequality, yet bytaklng porkers
from the woodslfor ateWweeks prior 10;
slanshtering ndfeeding corn, The fat and
meat is soIidiied rendering il difficult ~
tell anydilference from athoroughly cora
fed porker.-Ftcd. Herald,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-10-28

-Four Grand Arguments for tho truth
of,he Biole; the miracles itrecords, the
prophecies, the goodness of'he doctrine
and the moral character ofthe penmen'
The Bible must be the invention either
ofgood men or angels, bad men or dey'
lis, or revelation from God. 1t could
not bo the invention ofgood mon or an,
gels; for they neither would nor could
make q book, and tell lies all the time
they were writing it saying, 73H' 'aiA
he Lord, whenit was their own inven'
ton. 1t could not be invented Of bad
men or devils; for they would not make
book which commands oil duty, forbids
MI sin, and condemns their souls to hell
to all eternity. Itmusthave been given
by divine inspiration.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-10-28

4 Kansas Newspaper and q Kansas
City.-The "Kansas Weekly Herald' is
the title of a newspaper received among
our exchanges on Saturday, all The way
from the "disputed territory" 1t is a
neatly printed sheet, Published at Leayen.
worth, by Osborn & Adams. II is the
first paper established in that territory.
The "City of Leavenwor,h," where the
Herald is published, is situated about a
mile and a half below Fort Leavenworth
is "laid out" into streets, squares, &c, and
is growing with true Western rapidly and
thrift. 1t is destined TO become large
and important place Of, business. 1t is
not far fom the new city Of Kickapoo |!
The following notices appear editorial
ly:
A large number of hands are engaged in
exiting 'oEt the5tSeets ft1dsc'syi
The population Of this city is nearly as
follows: SO men woman, 0 babies. To.
tai 100. Truly a hourishins aud promi-
sing town.
Leavenworth was already talked ofas
the future capital of Kansas. We trust it
will have something TO fill school-house
with before the capital is built.
Ofthe SO male inhabitants of the city,
10 advertise themselves as "Attorneys and
Counsellors at Law!" There is one ply
sician, hotel, steam saving mill, sever.
al dry goods stores, a book store, drug store,
and other trading establishments.--Balt.
S2u.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-10-28

Tho clergyman was censuriug young
lady for tight lacing. Why replied
the miss, ''you would not surely recon,
mend loo'e habits to your parishiUners."
Tho Clergyman smiled,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-10-28

Destiny gf Rassia.-slhe autioraafi
I" Tho Coming Struggle" has PUBLISH
the summary of events III Rbssia's mis-
sion and destiny, as deduced9 from tlte
prophecy, is the following, II. He
wrests a portion Of the AssyriosMacede-
.nian territory from Turkey, and he
comes "kiug Of the nortli.p ~. IEe
uyerlhrows the Turkish puwet, tabai
possession of Constan,inople, aud 10
comes the dragon" 8. R-'conquet'
tho continental uatibns, and become
Cog Of Magog;" but che aIteml
the conquest If Syria and India, andSi
destroyed with all his hosts, in tie "a 7
ley Of Jehosepliat, uear .fetusslem
the personal coriingof Christ"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-10-28

The London Times devotes column 10
uKuow No,hingisn" in lht United States
and is very severe upon the order and lis
organization. ~