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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-17

HALF BARRELS FLOUR.-1OO half
Id barrels fancy St. Louis Flour just
received per Henry Chouteau and for sale
to the trade or families.
apl-20. JOSHUA BEAL.
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A. GOLDM ANN.
GRADUATE or TIE MEDICAL FACULTY or lou,stAxA.)
Druggist, Apothieary and Chemist,
Corner Of Laurel and Third Streets,
Baton Rouge, La.
THE subscriber has opened the fine new
i brick store, corner Laurel and Third
streets; adjoining the post office and will
keep constantly on hand, large and well
selected stock of Drugs and Medicines,
which he offers at New Orleans prices
Having made his profession the study Of
his life, and being able to show the most
ample and satisfactory certificates Of his
qualifications, he feelsconfdent Of meriting
the confidence and patronage Of the public.
Country orders promptly filled. Physi-
clans prescriptions carefully prepared at
all hours.
ian la-ly A. GOLDMAN.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-17

baton Rouge, La. 4 7-g12s 5 N
HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL RAINTEa
IL and paper hanser.--Would respsclGsl5v cai2
the attention Of the sitissns Of naton House ~
81 the edjscsnt parishes, that he h now pveS6fe6
70 do I'll kinds 81 work that may Be entrnsicd =,
him. and pledges himsslf to give general setisae.
tion TO those who viii favor him. He has nm an
hand beautiful assortment 81 paper hanrlpr ana
vii! continue % receive I'll " The most Seeutifni
and latest fashion patterns at hls shop h - III
he has engaged coinpstent workman ana I'm h.
ready q all tnes TO attend 70 orders h "a iine
;. - Also 0fainink, Chasing ana 0fjdins : imit..
style. .mHH 49,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-17

Notice to Delinquents.
T HEREBY give notice to those who are
i indebted to me to come forward imme-
diately and settle, or their accounts will
be placed in proper hands for collection.
april IL F. ARBOUR.
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GROCERIES

WHOLESALE D. RETAIL.)
At rHs OLD STAND or q, '. BLANCHARD,
Corner Of IHiyd q. Convention SIS.
Datom Rowgs, La.
TrHE Undersigned respectfully informs
i the inhabitants Of Baton Rouge and
vicinity, that having bought out Mr. Blan.
chard, he will keep constantly on hand
large and we'll assorted stock Of the best
- - Atpresent he would
3kQcEkt Is 1calI particular atten-
ton to the following
Duffield Hams; Canvassed Hams;
Plain do. Cheese Flour; Tea;
Coffee; Chocolate; Sugar; Candies
Jellies; Preserved Fruits; Fresh
Salmon; Sardines; Pickles:
Mustard; Yeast Powder; Star
Candles; Sperm do. Soap;
French Liquors; do Wines;
Brandies; Whiskey;
# Gin; Rum Scotch Ale;
London Porter; Havana Segara1 Chewing
and Smoking Tobacco &c. Also, Soda
Crackers, done up in tin cases for ia
mily use, and in boxes or barrels.
OF these and other things there is large
and varied assortment, which will be sold
at the lowest rates, and therefore hopes
that by.integrity and strict attention to bu-
siness he will merit a continuance Of that
support which the establishment has here
toiore so literally received.
may2-y. 1. b. OCONOR.
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BOGAN & LEGENDRE.

WRAPPERS PATENT AIR TIGHT
~ 1NKSTAND.-The advantage of
this inkstand over any heretofore offered
to the public, consists in cutting of the
communication between the dipping cup
I'd reservoir, by the end OF the dipping Gun
pressing upon the bottom and thus pre-
vents the ink from evaporation, and be.
coming thick by exposure to the air from
the constant rising and falling of the ink in
the dippiCg cup by change of tempe nature.
Just received and for sale BY
feb a. GEO. NJ. HEROMAN
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-17

EAu DE Seilitz and Eau de Seltz (Seid-
IL letz water prepared ard for sale by
may lily A. GOLDMANN.
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7 OUDENy FAMILY REMlDlES, superior to any
II others received and for sale 1t
Jan. 20ly A. GOLDMAN, Agent,
-ss.. Druggist, Post O1ate Cor,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-03-02

From tho Ironton Rnrisisr

TAxATIoN.--That our State taxes are
burdensomc is not to be denied also Il
Is fact that this is the result of the mis-.
rule OF Locefoco (not Democratic) lead.
ers. although sustained BY the Democrat.
ic party. We donot ask any one to take
our say so on this point, but will intro.
duce Democratic witness, The Cincin.
matt Enquirer may take the stand.
there is throughout the commu.
nifty a universal groan of disapprobation
OF such a system of taxation a solemn
protest that such oppression shall not be
borne. and firm determination that right
and justice shall prevail, even if party fe.
atty must give way to obtain IT,"
We have heard numbers of our most
substantial citizens Democrats of con.
sistent lives and stern attachment-ex.
press themselves convinced that the state
OF affairs could proceed from no other in.
fluence than preaigacg cr'rapagance and
m 'sDldHdgemeai
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WEEKS LATER FROM CALIFONpA.
ARRIVAL OF THE
NORTHERN LIGHT.
NNw York, Thursday. Feb. 23.

NNw York, Thursday. Feb. 20.
The steamer Northern Light, with
dates from San Francisco to lSt inst, has
arrived from San Juan, making the shor-
test trip on record. She connected at the
lSthmuS with the steamer Brother Jona-
than going into San Francisco on the first
She met the steamer Sierra Nevada
bound up. off Cape ST. Lucas.
The Northern Light brings 400 passn.
gers and $80,600 Among the passen.
gers are The Hon. Winslow Pierce, Col
N. Johnson Fam and Judge Tracy.
The steamer Golden Gate was strained
at the entrance Of San Diego harbor on
the 18th Jan. having previously broken
her shalt, when ten days out from Pana.
ma. The mail and passengers were
saved, ard 400 of the latter took passage
on board the Soulherner and Goliall. the
latter arriving up on the 22d, and SOC
still remained at San Diego.
The steamer Columbia was at San
Diego, and twas thought she would sue
ceed in getting the Golden Gate off.
Advices at San Francisco from Wal.
kers expedition, state that the bark Caro-,
line had been captured in the gulf by 9
Mexican cutter.
The market at San Francisco had beer
stagnaDt during thetwo weeks, and pri
ces lower than for months previously
while a large number Of arrivals increas
ed the stocks Of all the leading articles
Al the close flour was selling at $9OI2
clear pork SIT; choice butter 234c; Rc
coffee retailing 130l5c; whisky, a.
kinds Of liquors and tobacco were con
siderab!y lower.
The latest accounts from San Diego say
the steamer Golden Gate had got off, bn
little injured
The remainder of the passengers hat
proceeded up.
The winter was unusually severe il
California. In Grass Valley and on olhel
plains the snow was two feet deep,
The latest adviceS from Lower Califor
MIA say matters were going on prosper
ously.
Walker had issued decree diydins
the republic into two States, calling on,
Lower California and the other Sonora.
The slooP of war Portsmouth and tn,
government mail steamer were about sail
ing from San Francisco 10 Sonora, IL
look after Walker and his party.
Heavy rains in The neighborhood o
Stockton had done much damage, bu
ultimately benefited the miners
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-03-02
A Word about Ourselves.

Three more Nos will conclude the present Vol. Of
the STANDARD" With the commencement OF Vol.
8, we design making many and important improve
mens III the appearance Of OurpOPer. We shall en-
deavor to give larger amount reading matter The
merchant the capitalist the farmer the mechanic the
iron men, ALL shall receive proper attention. 1t is
our intention to make our terms SO that we shall be
enabled to "lve and let live" ONE DOLLAR IN AD-
VANCE, and ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS, other
wise All new subscribers and those whose time ex-
pircs and wish to renew their subscriptions, will all
be subjected to these rules Transcient advertise
ments and Job work will be considered cash trans
actions. We have been to great expense in getting
new material, with which to place the STANDARD
basis equaltO any other country paper in the State
Our Job Office is now complete and we are prepared
to execute all orders equal to any other establishment
in the State.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-03-02

"HIeH BALL-Low BALL Friend Harper Of
the "Ga!lpois Journal strives very hard to make ii
known that he occasionally steps aboard Of Steam.
boat and has the honor of mixing in "HIcH' life
The fellow goes 60 far as to wish US to accompany
him on one Of these visits If it werC notfor thou
sand and one objections, we might possibly, CRAFTY
this whim Of HIS provided there no one else Oh
board for we should be shOckingly ashamed to BE-
seen in his company, for we have not doubt but h,
would, in our presence, be boring some "gentlemaul
Clerk" Tor "ac paper," at the same time promising
him puff Or use his influence to provide him witt
an invitation to a certain Circular Fox "Chaise -
What an idea, French editor mingling in high-lif
on board Of Steamboat LA, ha, la.
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New York Market,
New YoRK. Monday Feh

NEW YORK, Monday, Feb. 81.
Coffee, Sugar and Molasses are un.
changed in price, and only a limited bust
ness doing owing to stormy weather.
Sales of go hhds Ky tobacco at 81@9c,
Flour is dull, and declined during the
day l2c, to 25c, f3 brl. The sales com.
prise 7, 500 brls., at $8.0Oto 8.25 for COM
mon to straight State, and 8.I2@8.37 for
common to good Ohio. Southern is con.
siderably depressed sales of 400 brls
straight Baltimore at 8.l2@8.25.
Sales of $500 bush. Southern White
Wheat at $l.9l to 1876, and 25, 900 bush.
Corn at 89G92c.
Sales of 275 barrels Mess Pork, at 1918.
3l(dl5.37 for prime and mess. The mar.
ket closed rather firmer.
Beef is firm at l4.O0 for re e-packed Chi.
cago Mess. ...
Lard is firm with sales of 700 brls, at
l04c.
Sales of 10000 gals. Linseed Oil at
78c.
Iron firm.
Stocks arc shade lower. Money easy
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-03-02
Amend the Constitution.

The Portsmouth Enquirer ioins the
Cincinnati Enquirer. Dayton Empire &c
in IFS demand upon the Legislature tc
propose amendments to the new Consti,u.
ton, so that the people may escape the
terrible taxation that is now erindinp
them 10 powder. We copy the following
from the apreal of our PorlSmou h Dem.
ocralic friend:
"ll has been the glory of the Demo
cratic party that when convinced of the
wrong OF any oil its positions, it ever has.
tended 10 make the nee cessary correction
This frank and honorable course has con.
trlbuted in agreat measure TO its success
in times past. 10 iorsake That course
now in matter that calls so loudly for
correction as the present system Of taxa.
ton, would be its inevitable defeat. The
people OF this State. who are groaninp
under the fearful weight of taxes imposed
upon them, will not tolerate the present
system any longer, and r Democrats do
not comply with their demands they win
elect wings. No delay must be had-no
pulling backwards-no lingering. The
only thing that will relain the wavS ]
cootideno Of Il epeople in The democias
Is immediate action by them towards
amending the Constitution so as 10 make
ii harmonlze with justice in the matter oil
taxation"
We think we can assure the Eaguirey
that no amendment will be proposed by
The Legislature. The Enquirer has been
one OF the papers which has stouily de.
ended the taxlaw when applied to Banks.
But now that th1 Supreme Court has said
hat the rest of mankind must stand upon
'he same platform with these rascally
noneyed corporations, it turns a short
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-03-02
The Press.-Libel suits..Juries.

As one Of the "PREss," we are in duty bound to
support the cause Of its FREEDOM. This great and
powerful machine-the guardian Of Honesty, and
safeguard 10 Liberty, and Independence, vigi.
liant sentinel on the watch tower, warning the public
against the piratical depredations Of robbers swnd-
le and murderers, has been bcseiged, mulcted, and
gambled away The Juries Of our Courts have had
spread before them, the arstocratic and despotc laws
Of England, and are strictly charged by Judges, that
"the greater the truth, the greater the libel' How
can any American citizen cOolly stand by with arms
folded and in silence witness the enactment Of such
laws upon free born citizen, laws that our forefath
ersfought against aud suppressed Could the Father Of
his -WAsmNGToN-com into our midst
aud witness the Flag Of Freedom tiampled in the
dust and the Gag" placed in the mouth Of the de.
scendants Of those old braves, who fought bled and
died in the cause Of Liberty, would shed tears Of
blood over our future destiny.
For example, we would sight our readers to the late
Libel Suit in Cincinnati Warden v. Starbuck.-
Without any evidence or speech for the defence this
case goes to jury, who were sworn TO GIVE A YER.
DICT ACCORDING TO Law AND EVIDENCE. Now
what Is the result and what are tho facts that led toa
verdict Of $2.29l, for the plaintiff. This sum was
fixed aud has been ascctamed, by sort of gambling
process, by which is called marking each Juror
privately marking sum npon strip Of paper and
placing it in hat then adding up the amounts and
dividing the aggregate by twelve, the quotent by a.
greemSn; is to be the verdict In this case the mar
king was as follows by the Jurors
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-03-02
W A r RTED,

MARRTED'-ln West Union, Adams county, ohio
on the 22d February, 1854, by the Rev. James Hu,
ton, JESSE A. OSBORN, of Jackson, and HARnur
youngest daughter Of VIM. KILN, ESQ. of West
Union =
with the above notice came the printers usual fee
portion OF most delicious cake, for which We retun
our thanks to the bride and groom. LII
All ha, friend Jcss.. we rather guess
You're fairly caught this time
And with open heart will now confess,
That married lifeh is indeed sublime.
may your bridal path be Strewn with flowers.
Aud your lives be passed in sweetest ioys.
And if adversely upon your happiness lowers.
MHyyou beconsOled by your GIRLS and soYs
on the s5d inst, by W. S. Schcllenger, Esq, Mr..
MIcAAEL MURPHY and Miss EMILY HARMON, all Of
Jefferson township, jackson county, Ohio.
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Union of the HillsborOugh nnd MARI
etta IRai II roads.

The Daily Metropolis, of Chillcothe,
thus speaks of the terms of union between
these two companies, which have lately
been consolidated. 1t says:
The various articles Of the consolida-
ton are wisely framed for the protection
of the interests of both and each compa-
ny. With so sound basis, vigorous an
impulse, and SO laudable and profitable
ad object in view, this double company
will, we are we'll assured, allow no time to
be lost in linking our State with the East
ern seaboard by the finest road yet in ex,
istence this side the Atlantic. Before
eighteen months roll round we anticipate
the pleasure of riding at the rate of forty
miles an hour TO Marietta over another OIL
those primeval forests locked in eternal
slumber by the adamantine fetters of the
compound rail.
| The MetropoIis is certainly bold inde.
pendent paper, to talk SO in the midst of a
community where they are SO hostile to
consolidation
How soon, Mr. Metropolis, shall ,op ride
over the Hillsborough road to Marietta,
under the contract Of union p HiHSboro'
Gaz.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-03-02

CLorHINo!-N Goldberg g. Co., Wholesale and
Retail Dealers in Ready Nude Clothing Portsmouth
advertise in to-dnys paper This house challenges
any other clothing establishment out Of Cincinnati to
compare Stocks and prices. They are just opening
very large and extensive lOt of Spring Goods. we'll
made und Of the latest style. Mr. Goldberg, the
business man of the establishment, has been in our
town for few days past and has made many and
warm friends, and a host Of good customers Call
and sec him when you go down. aud our word for it
you will not regret IT,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-03-02

SIGNS AT WAsHNeToN.--GRusDr. the
"X" correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun.
in letter of the 10Th inst, talks as fol-
lows OF the Nebraska scheme: s'
"Ihe support of the bill in the North.
ern States IS not so general the softs re-
naming soft and the free soilers remain.
ing obstinate opponents of the bill. The
South having unit, it will fortunately a.
quire but few Northern votes to carry the
bill in the House. The opinion is . gain.
ing ground that the administration will
not make the support of the bill as it now
stands, casus beiH with the refractory
members" =
ltis cunning'trick of DOUGLAS to de-
nonnce all the opposers of his bill as abo.
litonists, free soilers, &C., and the serv-
lies who follow him have generally copied
his example. Here we have the sight Of
all the South uniting in a scheme to pros
trate a law which keeps slavery out of A
vast and fertile territory, and the North.
which ought to be true to itself, permits
itself to be divided, simply because this is
supposed to be an administration meas
ure ! Who believes that the South do NOT
expect to gain much by the success of the
the bill?
1t may perhaps ease the coqscienees of
some to learn that opposition to the meas.
ure will not be considered declaration of
war against the democratic party. We
commend this latent decision to the States.
man and the DemOcrat.--O. S. Jour.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-03-02
NRWS ITEMS.

OF UNION RAILROAD MEETING YES
TERDAY,-A joint meeting of the Direc-
tors of the HIllsboro and Marietta Rail-
road Companies took place yesterday af-
ternoon at the Burnet House, to meet by
invitation Committees of Stockholders
from Meigs, Jackson and Pike counties,
with references to the contract of union
recently entered into between those rail
road companies. Weare greatly in hopes
that this valuable enterprise will soon be
completed, and our city thus put in con.
nection with the productive coal and iron
fields of Jackson county, and the fertile
valleys of the Scioto Myer.-Cin. Gaz
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-03-02
Cincinnati Market.

MONDAY EVENING, Feb q.
The River has fallen eighteen inche,
since Saturday.
ELoUR--lhe market was unsettled TO
day, and generally dull. Ghe only sale,
heard of were 1870 brls from canal at S..
10, and 800 do from store at Sc 20
There were buyers for round lois at S..
90. but this figure is below the views Of
holders. Received during the last forty.
eight hours, 9, AGO brls.
CHEESE E-Sales of 50 boxes choice at
&c., and $50 do. good shipping at 8Jc.-
The demand is limited.
SEEDs-Sales of 101 brls. Clover at
$500, and IS do, do, at 1856. The de-
mand is fair and prices appear steady. "
TALLow--A sale of 100 brls. at IO4e.
SuGAR-Sales of I5O hhds. at Al to
sic. The demand is good at full prices.
CoFFEE-A sale Of 40 bags good Rio at
12Ic.
MoLAssEs-A sale of 200 half brls, at
25@264c. 10 II
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Amtl.NebraSlIa Movement,s ,s-Time foR
the state Convention Fixed on 116
March,

AT meeting of the members of the
Legislature and citizens of Columbus, last
evening, it was, after mature considera.
ton, determined to call Mass Conyen.
ton of the people of Ohio, without dis.
tinction of party, who are opposed to the
enactment by Congress of Senator DouG-
LAS bill. The Convention will be held
in the city of Columbus, on
Wednesday, the eed March, next.
The call will be prepared and issued
probably in our next, and sent to all parts
OF the State. County Conventions in eve.
ry county are recommended previous 10
that time to embody public sentiment, and
to make arrangements for sending as ma
ny delegates as possible to the State Con.
Vention' We trust the opponents of slave
ry extension will act with vigor and in
concert and see toit that every county in
the State is fully represented on that oc.
casion. Let us forget that we are wings.
free soilers, and democrats, and on this
great question at least, act like citizens OF
Ohio Let us meet this new agitation 40
suddenly sprung upon us, as becomes
treemen OF a free State.--O. s. Jour.
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CONGR EsSTONAI,

|
SENArE-Numerous petitions sgains
the repeal OF the Missouri Compromise
were presented.
Mr. Chase presented petitions from N
York and Ohio for the repeal of the Fugi
tive Slave Law, the abolition of slavery in
the District of Columbia. and the repeal
Of all laws for taking slaves for debts due
the U. s. All of them were laid on the
table.
The bill granting land to Louisiana ior
a Railway from Shreveportlo 10 the Mississ
ippi river, passed.
The bill granting land 10 Wisconsin for
Railway IRON Madison TO the Mississi-
ppi passed.
The bills granting lands to Louisana
and Mississippi for certain railways, and
also to Iowa, Alabama and California,
passed.
HoUsE-Mr. Davis moved to proceed
to the election OF public printer, in place
of Robt. Armstrong, deceased.
Mr.. Dean moved to 60 into On election
next Wednesday. which was agreed to.
An effort was made to take up the Sen.
ate bill, aPpropriatipg three million dol.
lars for building six steam vessels oil war
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John w. Ellis & Co.,

Wholesale Dealers iu Dry Goods, 90 Pearl Street
Cincinnati. These gentlemen have had long expert.
ence in the business, and possess ample facilities fol
conducting It in the very best manner. Always keep
ing on hand stock rs full and well assorted as i.
to be found East or West. Having a resident part.
ner in the Fast, who forwards goods Of the newest
and choicest styles they arrive from the manuiac
tories in this country or abroad. We would advise
our merchants to call and see them when in the city
See Card in another column.
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INCREASE OF TAxATIoN.-The total in.
crease of taxes in Ohio, levied in 1854
over those levied in 1858, as admitted by
the Auditor, is 1WO Millions One Hun,
dred and Fifty. Nine Thousand -Four hun.
dred and Seueny-FOw Dollars. The
enormous increase of taxation cannot be
gainsayed. Figures won lie. What do
the citizens of Ohio think of Locofoco
rule? ? Has it been change for the bet
ter? We rather guess not--SandHShy
Register.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-03-02

DEGRADED GrRLs.-The Cincinnati En-
quirer of the 10Th says: "Last night at
9 clock, the female department of the
watch-house was nearly filed with girls,
arrested by the Police on Fifth ST., for
congregatlng on the corners and using pro-
fame language. Most Of them were quite
young girls, and nearly all of them were
intoxicated. The foul and blasphemous
language used by them in the watch
house was shocking to listen to-"