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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

SECRET SoclErlEs.-The Evapgel.
ical Lutheran Synod Of Ohio and ad
jacent States has passeda resolution
not to admit to chnrch membership
any persons belonging to secret socie-
cites.
We have no doubt that this move,
viii put an end to them.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

Judson's Hotel, in Broadway, New
York, was destroyed by fire on the
morning of the Goth. The 10 of the
building furniture, etc, cstimatep at
100000 The loss sustained by the
boarders is about $40, 900.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

On the night of the 18th, the legis-
latiye assemble of Canada voted $1O0,-
600 to the widows and orphans of the
soldiers who have already fallen in
the ranks of the allied armies, or who
may fall during the continuance Of
the present war.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

Charles Lamb hit the bydropathists
when he said, "Water was as old %
the deluge, only that tho first great ap-
p''cation happened to l'll more than
it cured"
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

SnARr pRAcrIcE.-Whilc q Mr..
Bntlor was arguing case before the
New York Supreme Cou's last week,
some sharp thief stole his overcoat,
which had been laid on chair very
near where he was standing.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

EE- The Annual Communication
of Washington Il. A. Chapter, No.
will be held at the Lodge Room in this
city on Monday night tho 4Ill Docem-
Der. See Sccretal VS. notice.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

The Cologne Gazette notices ru-
NOR current at Brussels, according to
which Prince Napoleon, the heir pre-
sumptivc % the French throne, is
about to espouse 'he daughter Of King
Leopold, grandchild Of Louis Phil
ippe.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

\ college been established near
Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands.
The Hawaiian government has given
the institution the land, and the
American Board has already expended
between $4,000 and $50, 900 in tho
erection Of The buildings
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InaliamabEe Rights.

well as political, secured by God tc
man, that no mere human system
should ever be permitted to interfere
with. Rights that cannot be infringed
as long as there exists system Of
public education, unbiased by any
form of sectararism. The first, and
earliest National Assemblies, of this
Great Republic, were fully imbued
with the Importance of This feature, in
our Declaration of Independence, and
the constitution formed upon it. The
vast domain has been, 50 far, disposed
of with an eye, directed solely to the
education Of the masses, and fitting
every man, for q liberal and enlight-
ed christian. willing to tolerate any re-
ligious belief that docs not strike al
these sacred principles. 1t has been
proclaimed, that the earth upon which
we tread shall produce nothing but
Republicans; that the land (Which is
common property shall be disposed
Ct, to individuals and the proceeds
thereof. devoted to public education.
There is nothing to fear, as long as
education is not confined, restl icted
and cramped by the dominant relig-
ious sect, SO as to carry out their ulti-
mate grasp after temporal power ; and
whilst Eve hear of Protestant Free
schools on one hand, and "Catholic, y
on the other. we feel that it is the duty
Of every Republican to say in unmis-
taxable language, there shall be nei-
ther in this land Public education
must and shall be unbiased by relig-
ious dogmas, conceived in iniquity to
enslaye the masses, and make man
subsor, liant to man We are willing
to admit that there is q class Of relig-
ious restrictionists in the land native
and to the manor born" who in their
hostility (Which is well groupded) to
a foreign sect, avorsc in its tendency
to rcpublicanism; rush headlong into
an opposite extreme, and this has
caused the mobs and disgracefnl
church burnipgs we read of; but on
the other hand, there is another class
owning no allegiance to any country
but at war with the republican idea"
every where; class imported or
rather exported to build up religious
hierarchy that must ever be the ter
ror to the world-a class that lays
hold of what is improperly denomina-
ted "education," to inculcato tie doc
'line Of blending religion with politics;
who seek to render American citi
cons, in some degree subordinate
through religious control, to a foreign
lespot, and to array frecmen Oh the
side Of despotism and against this
class, we hold it no persecution to
wage war Of reason, whilst reason is
vt Liberty to spoa1S.
TnE TRIUMPH or RUSSIA ~ Ac-
eoRDANcE Writ PRoruGcv. - A
canned Hewbrew has just published
l book to prove that the fall of The
Frencl and Ottoman empires, the &C.
'upation Of Ee ypt and The Holy
Land by the British, and the forma-
ion of q Russian Latino Greek Con
ederacy, by which Egypt, Pale stinc
md .Jei usalem VIII be invaded and
are clearly laid down in
in the events which arc to
'recede the long expected deliverance
# the Jews by the Messiah, his subju-
cation Of the world through their
igcncy, and the consequent establish
nent Of The kingdom of Israel.
lrThe General Land Office done
lir husineSs during the nnst fiscal
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AMERICAN OsrHrcu.-Two spcci-
mems Of tho American ostrich, male
and female, were recently killed near
Fort ncsmoines, Iowa. They are
described as four and a half feet long
and five feet in height, with bills six
inches long, straight, aud very sharp.
They resemble in most points the os-
trich Of Africa. One thousand dollars
had been offered for them.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

PHRENoLoGloAL.--A house in New
York advertises, Lusts gnd casts from
thc heads Of the most distinguished
men that ever lived also skulls, hu-
man and animal, from all quarters of
the g'obe--inoluding Egyptian Mum
mics. Pirates, Robbers, Thieves and
Politicians, editors, authors, printers,
prophets, etc, with paintings and
drawings Of celebrated individuals
dead as well as living.
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ole 4Drrkly Golllrt

10 The attention Of owners Of
real estate in this city is called to the
notice Of MlcnAr1 GlLr, in to-days
paper. This gentleman proposes to
eurvey and mako plan of the town,
70 be neatly Autographed in map fash
'on.' We have seen bis plan of Plaque
mine and pronounce it a very excel
lent piece Of work
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pays
---->>>---
RI" The Cleaveland Herald con
tains, cutting structure upon Baby
Shows" Of which Cleveland has been
the theatre Of several exhibitions. TO
say the very least of such entertain
ments for the delight Of the million,
they are little less than beastly and
'sgas'ing If babies are to be val
ued, according to Their weight, and
women are to be found so entirely
lost to feme'e delecacy as to patrohize
such entertainments we think virtue
should sigh for the moral days Of old
Po,npe'' and Dcrclrraneum; whose
gods Of bras and stone, may be seen
at Naples.
" children are TO /, measured by
weight, and fauenod on pay for ex-
hibition, why not measure men by the
same exalted standard. Then, rs wo
approach the vegetable world, and
must need TEX of craps Of babies, as
Of crops Of turnips, should not the
woman who raises tho largest crop, be
as much entitled to premium as the
one who raises the latest :? The Au-
thors Of Baby Shows, should give tbs
question patient consideration.
DlsTREss,va AcCiDENT.-We are
panied indeed to learn that the wife of
Mr.. Fredei ick Banker Of this Parish
was burnt TO death few days ago by
accidentally falling into the fire. She
was STOPPING over a kettle Of boiling
lard, when her clothes took fire and
she was so badly burnt before assist
ance could be rendered that she died
few hours afterwards. Il has not
been long, since, that a lady on
Church street, met with similar &C.
cident and was SO seriously burned,
that her life was dcspaired Of. It
should prove warning to others.
Tue BALh.-The young gentlemen
engaged in getting up the Ball for
next week, have fixed upon Thursday
night the 7th inst, for that event,
which is 10 come off at tho Harney
House Saloon. The Tickets of inyi.
talon will be out on Monday, and We
hope to sec an array Of the beauty Of
East and West Baton Rouge, called
together at that time to remind us Of
other days.
ne We are pleased TO notice tho
return Of Capt. r. G. HJrcn,soN to
town. Having disposed Of his interest
in steam, and other boats, he is now
on shore ready TO make himself use
fuI to the community at large, in any
thing that may turn up.
H Mr.. Johnson, wealthy plan
ter Of Wilkinson county, Miss, and a
brother Of Henry Johnson, late Cover
Or Of this State, fell overheard from
The Magnolia and was droW ned, on
Wednesday morning about o'clock.
90 .xAl. -
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

A Brief Conydb-CoIonol, what
do YOU think Of the Wing party now !?
Colonel. ~ Think ? I'll tel you
what /! If | had a demand against it
for $40, | would make afliln t that
it was about to leave the State
L.Wel NcUs.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

| To- The Capitolian SAWS, ha'
changed hands. Winfree takes leave
in card to the mdulgent public, from
which document the following para
graph is a truthful extract:
With these parting words, tt
friends and foes and an expression Of
my wish, that they may live until they
are tired of it, / now abandon q trust
foreveD profession, which however
honorable, is not appreciated and the
rewards Of which are more kicks than
dollars
"Nay, stay old fellow" as the up
palle1 and petrilied Hcmlot exclaim-
ed, when the ghost Of lis Dad first
made its appearances on the platform
this business is not whit less protita-
bic than honorable; and you must
not abuse it, thus. Does not the true
philosopher proclaim the world "mine
oyster = Is there any greater felici-
ty on earth, than to set down day by
day, before half ream Of virgin cap
paper, and give to "aiiy nothing, To-
cal habitation q Is there any felicity
more exquisite, than that enjoyed in
abusing the world according to Lind
" Murry, and in choking down oppo-
sition to your air castles, with Dill
worth and johnson? No Sir, It is
like skating on the ice--dasIing bith-
err and thither at the will and cutting
beautiful and graceful figures for the
sun to wash out. This is what Writing
for fame and fortune, in muddy
looking 4 by 6 newspaper is.
Did you never Phillip, "my boy"
enjoy the felicity Of being abused and
slandered, when you were in the right,
and had taxed your brain to write an
article, for virtuous appreciation ?
II you never did, you have never
experienced the most delightful SEN
sation to which the human-bosom
is susceptible. The pratt Of the
editor, in this way cannot be set down
in figures. There is something about
abuse; particularly when it comes
from a political opponent, that makes
1t pa'itablc. You know that the au
thor is in carnest-there is sincerity
about it, that praise (which is nothing
but flattcry) has not. Come, Phillip,
take back what you have said in refer
ence to the proftobh as well as honor
able (but not honost) calling, of max
ing newspapers /; we shall never will
ingly consent to sec the "Vis" pass
out your hands, Until you do.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

The Episcopal Mission buildings
in Jerusalem arc placed close to the
sepulchre Of David, where tho brow Of
Mount Zion slopes dewn to the Valley
of IIinnam, It is as yet repletc
with the most sacred and tender ASST
Citations.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

H Mr.. Johnson, a wealthy plan
ter Of Wilkinson county, Miss, and a
brother Of Henry Johnson, late Cover
or Of this State, fell overheard from
the Magnolia and was droW ned, on
Wednesday morning about 2 o'clock.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

A Novel ACCOMPANIMENT TO Tue
VloLlN.-A Memphis paper Of late
date, describing a concert given there
bv Mr.. Brown, who is announced as
"late vtolipist at the Jenny Lind con-
certs,' says that Mr.. 3. is without
doubt most excellent and finished
performer, and his performances were
received with marked Appreciation
Altogether, saving the annoyance
caused by one or two rowdyish young
gentlemen, who persisted in singing
an accompaniment to Mr.. BIS favorite
piece, the Russian National Hymn,
upon cow-bell, the exhibition was
most pleasant and entertaining.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

UGentlemen wishing tickets to
the Ban next week, can procure hem
on application to The manager.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

Ws Cobi"et.--The Washington
Star says there is not a word of truth
IN the New York Herald's st tcmcnt
that the President has determined to
reconstruct his Cabinet and to recall
the majority Of the present foreign
Minister'S.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

When people tolk about the heavy
expenditures of the British and French
Governments in the war against Rus
sia, it may be well for them to inquire
who foots the bills. Thus far Ameri-
can gold has evidently done it. The
balance of trade in favor of France and
England, in their commercial inter-
course with the United States, has
drawn nearly all the gold product of
California, and this is now pairing for
the war. 1t therefore becomes q Sc
rious question how many such wars
we can afford to carry on without
minding the expense.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

Barnum has sued Mr.. Harris in
New York, and obtained an injunc-
ton to restrain him from publishing
q new work announced under the Il
tie of petite Bunkum, the Great
Yankee Snowman Harris has no.
tilted the public that he will issue the
book despite Baruum's injunction.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

TThe Alabama river continues
very low, but there continues to be an
occasional frlival at Mobile. The
Octa, ia Arrived on Monday from
Montgomery with 22G cabin passen-
gers, $50 dcckers, and 1,176 brlacs
of cotton.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

ne We are pleased TO notice tho
return Of Capt. r. G. HI rcmsor to
town. Having disposed Of his interest
in steam, and other boats, he is now
ON shore ready TO make himself use
ful to the community at large, in any
thing that may turn up.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

CoUNrERFElT QUARTER EAGLES
have been taken at the New York
Post Office. This base coin is made
from a genuine New Orleans mint die,
stolen some years since, and bears the
80" under the talons of the eagle
The coin is made of a casing of pure
gold, filed with silver, and probably
platina, to increase tho weight. The
weight IS 60 $40 grains, which is on
" four grains light, and the easing of
gold weighs 80 Ito grains. 1t is
therefore, worth SLIT in gold, and s
cents silver, or S1.25 in raw material,
beside the labor Of making,
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03

0g a New York publisher adj
vertises book in press, which must
have a good run, if there is anything
in the title. Il is entitled "a New
way to live" and proposes to teach
The full powers cehtripital IS well as
Centrifugal Of The mind SO as to ena,
lie man to get along without lift
g his hand to anything. This must
e valuable acquisition to the stand
ard literature Of the lay-a book long
needed. A few dozen copies would
command ready sale in this city. where
there are 50 few that understand the
accomplished art," and yet affect to
now it.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-30
oAARKsRURe, WRDNRsnAY, AUGUST aoth, 1854,

the living pledges of their leve, the sean=
dal and IAfamy eftFafae ia female ehaFmsi
and, fAally, purchased the possession Of
the yeAal beauty by the discharge of his
nephew's embellishments. They were
privately married ia IeaaeA, and Sir
William FASTENED back TO Naples with his
prize, leaving his uRieA uAdeelaFed. Her
beauty dazzled Italy as it had previously
fascinated England. But the knowledge
of her aveeatieA as a medel, which eeald
net be concealed, and Fumer Of the
shameless bargain between the uncle and
nephew, preceded her to Naples: The
ambassador, To stiae these reports, and
re: e:establish his idel, vas compelled to the
ceremony Of a public marriage. Scandal
disappeared before the rank and resist
less charms Of the young ambassadress.
She was presented at Court, and at the
irst glance won the admiration and eA=
thusiastie attachment Of the Queen,
To say the least, 1t is generous to be-
love that Nelson did not know the char.
ming Enma's anteeedeRts, His spenta-
neoUs love arose for Lady Hamilton, to
all appearance as distinct a being as could
be conceived from the ragged waNderer
Of London streets, or the woman who sat
as model Of Ciree or a BaeehaHte,-
This enchantress exercised stern iRfiu,
enee over the conduct Of NelsoA-so
stera, that it loft deep and everlasting
shadows on tho splendid fame Of the he;
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FeA FRIRNh,

Hew hard it is to fiAd friend,
In when we always can depend
Sometimes we think this friend is get,
fill trial proves We have him net:
Many, to serve sems selfish ends,
Declare and vew they are yeuF friends
But seen as serving self is e'eF,
Behold, they are yeaF friends ne mare.
Others will act a part mere base,
Always be friendly to ye4F face
Yeu turn yeuF haek=theA they {euF name
Bxpese to eblieuE and shame.
Apparent friendship etheFs shew,
To find all cut that yen may knew;
YeuE secrets thus are all pumped cut,
AAd then are handled all abeut,
These whe Of etheFs tell yeu much,
My counsel is, beware of such /
Something te tell Of they knew
As freely they will speak efyeu,
A faithful friend highly prize,
A treaeh'Feus enc do desPiss,
All In suspense, ask around,
Where can real true friend be found
Whsne'er disposed FREUD to trust,
BE always sure to preve him aFsti
Aud when he's tried then treat him kind
A faithful friend Is hard to find,
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Wuo1n 40 lAy.

ylgsieA heatlHg aFanAa heF with lis peln-
MiHeus fields lie g fese eelefea elaud.=
She crossed the ARAeE ena ef lhe slage
with a benHai lighliHE lie bird an
She very IA eli her lille feai bnl hefefe
aAe. thaleht heF fairly settled she Was eli
again and new came eiFellng down the
stage like snaW flake safily NAlrliAg on
Che air The orchestral Accompaniment
sank iHka q Whisper, As II Eeafing ta bfeak
the sRell ef She dancer, The audience
gaEea with saspendea hfealh. fRYelans
faFlly leaned ferEaTas She haa stepped
in fFsRt ct She ieesiightsl and kAeeilag eA
eRe kHeet her head thFaWa se
baek, her aFEas. sEgyiag AROUND hgfi she
steEiY sabsldea ihta resi-: e vas llke sac
dying ssaaa ct Q hsFH aeFess evening Wa
teFs;
Che hash was pfsleaged fer q Hiemeatf
aaa then, iike Q crash ef thunder eaHle
the applause: Fhe gentleman reese elii
MAST. ghe ladies waved their haaakeFs
chiefs. Bsaaaets Faiaed en- The slage.
Fhe heass .Feekea rem Rafaaetse 81
esiliRg with She elappiRg OF bAHasi t4e'
shouts and Che q e,seeres.n Fer AR Ia
slant there #as 8 lgil, Ash this time the
dancer still kRels. But new her head
was. Bowed, and her aFms. crossed ever
her breast as if In meek depreeati atieR ct
this bemage. Hhe sight reused the ems
thHsiasm 6f the spectators g a higher
pitch than ever, and APPLAUSE burst feTtt
agaiH new absolutely leafeRiHg! Oh
o was the gFa4dest sight In the Hefldj
Maggie: ttsiFlg shed tears,
When Che excitement had subsidized 8
a iLHe, I turned te Gertrude again. and
enee mere caught Mr. BlaaehRfd's eyes
fixed earnestly On me, felI my eeleF
rise to my temples under Tie gaze, lie
seemed embarrassed OF being detVetedl
aRd began Immediately 70 whisper WIN
Leuise, But q minute RteFWRFd, when
[ theughtlessly leeked again, he Wes
watching nae anew, shall never recall
That leef Without thinking he Is iHheeeHt9
And eh Maggie what ift haps eeRdpms
ned him uOjastly, Yours,
ApAF
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Expedition of the clipper ship arapes
shot,

The true reason for the shipment Of
Gee, Laws muskets by The aFRgeshek
and the cause Of her long detention In the
Gulf OF Mexlee are thus given by the
New York Journal Of Commerce
The aFst movement, as we understand
the ease, came from several AeHleRRB iH
this city, who represented that they had
9 contract With the Mexican government
for the supply Of certain quantity OF
muskets Of ne each, and wished 10 pprt
chase the lot held by Mr., Law, since the
sale OF them BY the United States at pubs
lilo auction EstLeFs aelaFmaleFy oe'thIs
statement were exhibited, and tie owner
Of tlIe muskets, we believe, was Rt lHst la,
dueed 10 deliver them 70 the eentaeiePs
upon their representations, not % they des
sired, but 10 purchase vessel and send
them out, 70 bs delivered upon saLlItaeto,
ry payment.
Mr. Beach, Of GhlS city, whose DEATH
after o sudden Illness, We have alFeRdy
announced, was entrusted with the pro,
pOrLy, and the vessel sailed without hays
Ing cleared from our port, with various
FumorS as 10 her destination, Whom she
reached the Gulf, Mr., Beach found out tho
letters and documents exhibited 10 induce
the sale Of tho muRkets were forgeTloE,
and that bis principal had just eseapud
being SEindlsd ont OF his property
Whether the tlsAign Of the applicants
TO get possession Of the arms 10 aid
tho revolution In Mexico, or 10 facilitate
the invasion Of Cuba. does not fully ap,
pear but We bellows thai Nj. BeRsh, mp,
on discovering tbe imposition, ~ once
commenced negotiations with Santa Anna,
for the sale Of the property, and WO have
some reason 70 suppose that hO bad sue.
ceedcd In this purpose, when he was sol.
Eod With The Illness which terminated 50
fatally. tis probable that the arrange
mOntS commenced BY bin, will still be
perfected, and the waFllke cargo bo trans
ierred, RG least 70 Mexican soil.
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hunting me UP: Fortunately t had FeseF=
ved nay fire AaIl the rife had almest
touched him, for the peWdeF aRd smeke
had nearly bliAded hia, and had spelled
his acute peweF eft scent. Te nay joy, T
heard the FgstliRg Of the grass grew faiAt=
eF again, I heard ii at a still greater dis
taAee at length, il was gene.N
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-30
New Yonx, May 18th.

%NS" SSRAg 10Y
l fsel Maggie, as though l should die
il sssid here, Nothing but home can re.
store me. II you hear OF any Of our friends
in c. who will be in New York soon,
for few days, tell them shall be glad Of
an escort. I dare not write papa to come
for me, for fear of alarming my mother
and himself.
Ny friends notice my increasing pale.
ness. Uncle says am so thoroughly =
country girl, that he fears the city air
does not agree with me the rest insist
ON it that il is because I take so little
amusement and Louise adds triumphant
", that l can see now 10 what q lady
would come, in New Yolk, If she sat mo-
ping at home, like second Dorcas, as
do,
Gertrude and George particularly arc
very kind. Yesterday at dinner the lat.
ter said he had taken seats at the theatre,
and that We must all go, but especially
myself, as celebrated dansenss was e
appear. whom ! had never seem I tried
az first 10 excuse myself for indeed
Maggie, l do not fell ike going ont bu