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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-06-11

country denounced him in The foulest
and most abusive terms chat could be
coined. YOU will SEQ now that what
was deemed 50 vile and wicked an
abuse Of power Though in strict ae-
cordance with his duty in the teI,ig
president. will be iauded to the skies
as an act of the iairest and noblest
patriotism in Mr.. Pierce the Demo
cratic president. Such shameless in
consistances as this in both the old
parties, is just exactly what has caus-
ed such combinations among indepen-
dent high minded men Of all parties,
as those which lately in different
places north and south, have upset the
calculations Of trading politicians by
electing to office men who were not
known as candidates until the votes
were counted. | have seen q paper
lately which [ was assured was gen
tine. upon which subscriptions were
already placed by responsible parties,
to the amount Of about seven hun
dred thousand dollars, as n fund de-
voted to the freedom Of Cuba. As
it is always the money that makes
the mare GO you can judge how
long it will be before sufficient will
have been secured to make this
Cutan mare 50.
The city continues healthy with
the exception Of some considerable
scarlet fever which prevails still
among the children in various parts
Of the town. Preliminary measures
are being taken by parties here, to
have line Of steamers in readiness
to run in connection with the 0pe-
lousas Rail Road from Berwicks Bay
to Galveston, the moment the road
reaches the Atchafalaya. reducing the
time between ". Orleans and Texas
10 some ten or twelve hours. G.
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Gbt 'lfttklq Cullltt
Thursday Morning, June g, 1864.


The RAttRoAb--This morning is
the time fixed for taking tie sense
Of the property holders Of this city,
in reference 10 the railroad ques-
ton. We do not know that any
thing more remains to be said for
the enterprise, for the matter has
been fully and fairly canvassed by
the daily press, and every single ar
gument Of inexpediency has been
met, with dozen more cogent and
conclusive, for the enterprise.
The questions to be answered by
the issue to-day, are, shall Baton
Rouge continue to be the Capital Of
the State /! Shall our population in
crease, shall business improve, and
real estate be enhanced III value
shah the present generation be
stigmatizel by the one to come at
ter it, with the charge Of timi1ity
and Indifference to the vital interest
Of our lovely little city' Shall we
who are the mere lessee of this fair
domain stand still, and let the car
Of progress leave us century be-
hind the times9 It is to be hoped
not. The golden moment has ar
rived fellow citizens, The tide is up in
the history of our affairs that should
be taken, and fortune must flow
with it. Every man should march
up to The polls this morning and
express his willingness to aid this
enterprise. before which all other
questions are Of secondary impor-
lance.
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TIE CosT or from Par
|lamentary returns it appears that the
expenditure Of England during the
war, from 1903 to 1915, inclusive,
amounted to 81 ,159, 729, 256, or close
upon Gve Mousama right humd,ca
mikllon 9dollars In the last year
Of that war the expenditure runs thus;
e103,321 ,538 in the year 1872;
e12O,952,657 in 1913; Gig, 843,789
in 1914, and G1lG:491 ,O51 in 1916,
in which last year the campaign com
menced in April and finished at Wa
terFoo, in June. This is the mere mon
ey cost for maintaing armies. What
it has cost the nation may be seen in
the overlooking taxes and the amount
Of comfort which the people are de-
prived Of in consequence, and the pos,
tive misery and lestitution existing
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Baton Rouge June It'll 1854,

Diessrs u. Lanoae, " 4. Tim
mart, n Y Babin, Isudore LAy-
gUjer, X. Z. AicUatto4, ttamue1
Fanihner and A. Bra9totd, Cou-
miftee.
GENrLEMEa.--l am this morHing
in receipt of the following eolnrnuni-
cation from Col. W. S. CAMPBELL Civil
Engineer. accompanied by a map Of a
Typographical survey Of the New Or
leans and Baton Rouge Railroad
The map may be seen at my office and
the public are invited to examine it,
Very Respectfully,
Your ON Snrv't
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| have been dedueed from careful con

The above essimate IS ample, and
The work car probably be executed At
ten per cent discount. | furnish you
this statement il haste, but will 60
more into particulars on another oeca-
sion. Yours very respectfully,
W. s. CAMPBELL,
Civil Engineer.
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our obi Serv't,
@ W. s. PIKE.
New ORLEANS. June 9th 81.

New ORLEANS, June 9th 81.
w. S. PIKE, ESQ My dear sir
| have the honor to send you a map
of the Survey Of the New Orleans and
Baton Rouge Rai|road The survey
has been carefully made by Mr.. B
II Green, acting under my instruc-
tions The map embraces u range d
townships, commencing on the Missis.
sippi river at Baton Rouge, and cx-
tends east to township seven, range
nine, East. [ will only give you at
this time general results, roserving for
another occasion, report in detail.
Divorgiug westward from the New
Orleans, jackson and Great Northern
Railroad, near the forty sixth milo
fromNow Orleans, the.line of the Bat
on Rouge Railroad passes little
North of Springfield and Van Buren,,
to the Amite River At this point
by slight DETECTION to the West, the
line surveyed enters Baton Rouge
nearly through Market street. BY
what street the Railroad shall enter
the town, will be question to be de-
termlncd hereafter. The favorable
opinion | have frequently expressed
rs to the facility OF constructing n
branch Railroad from the Northern
Railroad to Baton Rouge, has been
fully sustained by the survey. While
the quality of the country is greatly su-
perior for agricultural purposes to
what had been anticipated, more than
half of the line passes through high
breaks, or fertile table lands, covered
with oak, bench and magnolia The
remalndsr through level pine forrest
Astounding with valuable timber and
earth, remarkably well adapted to
bicks. A number of streams
are crossed. but all except the Amite,
above navigation. The vallies are not
wide nor deep, and may be crossed
with safety and little expense
The Baton Rouge Railroad will be
forty five miles long, which, added to
forty six miles OF the Great Northern
Railroad, will be ninety-one miles to
New Orleans; the time Of travelling
from one city to the other, will be
from two and a half to three hours.
| give you the following estimate
Of the cost Of construction, which,
though presented in round numbers,
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IL The editor Of the Natehitoehes
Chronicle is about to issue new
sleet-to be called the Semi Week
ly News In political matters it is
to he entirely disconnected from
either party
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT,

II is with pleasure, that the Man
ayers of the Female Orphan Associa-
ton Of Baton Rouge, acknowledge the
reception Of several bounties, during
tho last month
A noble minded planter from West
Baton Rouge, has, as is his annual
custom. sent to our Orphans barrel
Of syrup, and one Of sugar And two
gentlemen from our own parish, have
sent each barrel Of syrup.
Could The planters Of our vicinity,
realize the benefit thus offered many
would follow the example Of our lib
eral friends, and enjoy the luxury Of
doing good.
But our gifts were not confined
wholly to the sweets One of our
own citizens, whose heart ever re-
spends TO the cry Of the distressed,
has generously donated to our Asy-
lum the sum Of Fire HnH1red -D0k,
lars.
lie will please receive the united
thanks of the Ladies' and the orphans
under our charge
T., M nuut.tps
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The late Rev. Sidney Smith Oh
served that railway whistle seemed
to him to be something like the scream
an attorney would give when first the
devil caught hold of him.
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H. Mrs. Robinson on trial Mt Troy
New York for murder, in poisoning
two persons has been found guilty.
The Troy Wing says that Mrs Rob
inson's maiden name was Wood that
her family was one Of wealth, stand.
ing and responsibility, md residing
some where near Quebec, that while
here she moved in the best social cir.
clos OF our city, as did three sisters,
who also attended the seminary at diff
ferent times and she subsequently
married an army officer in Canada,
who died that she then married a
surgeon in the army, in the Provinces,
from whom she separated.
When the verdict Of The jury was
brought into court she received the
verdict with great boldness and ex-
claimed, Shame on you, Judge. You
are prejpdiced againt me 70 She also
charged the jury with being bribed,
Sentence was deferred.
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" The Hong Kong Register says
that over 5000 emigrants lately left
that port for California within seve ii
weeks, and that COCO werc waiting for
cOnY9Iance.
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10 We know not what to attri
butte the frequency Of fires in New
Orleans to. at this particular season Of
the year, unless it be incendiaryisn
Scarce day passes without two or
three. Sunday morning last, a fire
broke out at the corner of Commerce
and Lafayette streets, attending which
was serious accident, that will prob
ably result in the death Of two more
gallant french Whilst working Oh
tho interior Of the building an alarm
was given that the roof was about to
fall in, and before they could reach
the street, it did fall with terrible
crash, carrying with it the second sto-
ry floor and several thousand gunny
bags. Henry Fisk, the housekeeper
Of No. Is; John O'Rourk, Of No. 13 );
and young man belonging to No
10, were buried beneath the ruins and
gunny bags
L was nearly an hour before Fisk
could be found, though his cries were
heard during the time, and when ta-
ken from the ruins was with difficulty
restored TO consciousness. But little
hope is entertained of his recovery.
----s-e-s----
10 The Rules and regulations Of
the Young mems moral American
associations" will appear. 1t is a
good society-has broad principles to
stand On fundamental principals. =
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-06-11

Es- 4 susceptibility to delicate at
tentions, n fine sense Of the the name
tess and exquisite tenderness Of man
ner and thought constitute in the
minds Of its possessors the deepest but
unseen and indispensable richness Of
affection. 1t is rarely fouod in the
characters Of men, but it outweighs,
when it is, all grosser qualities. There
are many who waste and loose aftee-
tlons by careless and, often, unconcious
neglect. II is not plant to grow
INTENDED the breath of Indifference,
or rude touch, may destroy forever its
delicate texture. There is daily
attention to the slight courtesies Of
life, which can alone preserve the first
freshness of passion. The easy surpri-
ses Of pleasure. earnest ebeerfulacss Of
assent to slight wishes, the habitual
respect to opinions, the polite abstin-
ence from personal topics in the com
pany OF others, nnWavering attention
to his and her comfort, both abroad
and at home; and above all, the care
ful preservation Of properties Of con
versation aud manner, which are sa-
cred when before the world, are some
Of the secrets Of that rare happiness
which age and habit alike fail to i'm
pair or diminish.
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The BoDY OF MISS Bowen REcoy.
ERED.-The body of Miss Bowen about
whose sad and mysterious disappear
ance there was 50 much feeling and cx-
citement in Memphis a few weeks
since, has been found Her body was
found some two or three hundred
miles below Memphis, and was brought
to that city a few days since for inter
mems. At the time she was drowned
she was laboring under insanity, brou't
on by the use Of qu5niue.-- HoIzq,
Springs { Missy TUNER.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-06-11

To- The Gasette notices the fact
chat the Advocate has 'new head :"
We hope the latter will now turn
over a new leaf. and do better. A
new head il better than an old one.
There is a venerable adage which says
that two heads are better than one, if
one is fools head We hope our
contemporaries will put their heads
together. We look "anticipatori'y"
to this event, and shall expect ii to
take place when the great national
policy Of the administration, the Tariff
and other questions are settled. Then
shall the Lion and the lamb lay down
together.
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BENEvuLENcE.-We call attention
to the communication in another
column, from the secretary of the Fe-
male Orphan association of this city.
Tue Indies who manage the associa-
ton frequently find themselves indept-
ed to citizens for charitable donations,
and they feel that some public acknowl-
edgment is due themselves and The
community. There is a natural dele
cacy manifested in their thanks, and
no names are mentioned.
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A man who lived much society, SAID
that his acquaintance would fill .
cathedral, but that the pulpit woug
hold his friends.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-06-11

A Panther measuring seven and a half
feet from the tip Of the tail to the nose,
was killed in Robertson county, Tenn,
a few days ago.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

E,URNIsH HE'D ROOMS TO LET-ON THE EUROPEAN
plan, at 76 broadway suitable for families gentle
men who wish TO live we'll and where the comfort OF the
inmates attended to; altogether the
hrst class and wel sdapted for those who wish TO
the comforts of home without the trouble Of housekep
PIes se apply from 10 A. VI. till p. M.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

DPRFoRp A co IS CALIFORNIA AND SOUTH AyE-
rs lean evpress-O1r shipment will onward June
tth via Psnsms the new and unriyslled steamships
shrment will 10 through In twertyOne days. shippers
r please SEM their goods the day before selling
- BERFORD CO, ~ Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

JrNAMELIED FURNITURE-BUYERs OF IHIs
IL sbionahle ryls Of furniture solicIted to
the stock at the salesrooom and factory Of =. VAR
WICK No. g. white street, three west OF Broadway
N. P.-Tie trade and shippcts supflitfss srL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

SELECT BOARD STATEN IsJAND--oNE OR TWO
rsspsetaee young gentlemen can have board Tor shs
gentlemen who at board for comfort sqd
rsstahihy Adtgsss Beard, HERALD cfIes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

E,NAMEILED COTTAGE FURNITURE.
II STACY, 5A and SD Broadway. received Arst cisss
medals from the Crystal Palace and American Instate
for tho best suites OF enAneled chamber furniture and IL
wife the public to examine their extsnve stock snits
with hsr mattresses straw paisss pillows and blister,
from $40
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02
STOLEN GOODS.

A sUPHRB SCARLET CAMELs HAIR SCARF WAS
IA stolen from tho house Of the adver User time since
10 takon by servant aud supposed 70
pawned scd. On account Of its peculiarly
tho could identify II any one for
there mother like Il in the country handsome re-
ward will be given for its and reward will ALEC be
for the detention OF the thief Apply 10 Mr. NAT
SILL, Chief OF Police.
OFFICE OF TnR CHIEF OF POLICE, NEW YORK
W MAY sc, 1854 -ownersare wanted 81 this once ior
lot aud dirk knives dirks and porte monnaes
four silk sha H. supposed 70 be stolen Apd ons silver
watch found. GkO w. MATtELL, Chief OF Police.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

DoARD IN BRoOELYN "A FEv GENTLEMEN
D can 10 .ccomnodassd 18th pleasant rooms. With
boa I'd. Mt n 10 6Sande street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02
FURNITURE,

$JU .UUU ten thousand dollars worth Of new aud
second hand furniture feather beds carpets Ac also
Watches swelry guns pistols and Instruments Of every
description Tor which the highest cash price will be paid
sIecnsd articles II wanted. Apply at our n.w auction
PRAY WALTERS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

GENTLEMEN WISHING TO LIVE IN GOOD STYLE
VI may he mmodsted with elegant suites II rooms,
with without board in first class house, delightfully."-
situated In the vicinity Of Firth Madison
s9 Brcsdway Foreigners visiting the city will find this
pleasant summer house.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

CUISINES MEN TAKE NOTICE-FOR SALE, WITH
or hout the soci one ef the best business stands
in broadway above Canal street, the present bu ness
and profitable and can be incrcased to any
tire time to it, or IL would be sold low il Those
In search Of paying business good location will ind
TO their advantage to call Inquire st. address Bust
ness, Post Once
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

CTRAw GOODS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRIcRs.--
- The subscriber having made exsensiv Of
the above goods fully thirty Per cent below the cost Of
and hafrg reduced his and varied
ftoct 10 corresponding rates prepared 10 oer
heard Of purctatr The attention Of lAdiee
particularly rected 70 lot OF $50 emo nglish dunsta
tles which may be feeeed from At half the usual
price. gro, BpLPIs. Psris hsnsila md straw Rnpo-
Ttpu, sfl Dtsaevsy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

(lOAL YARD FOR SALE-WRLL ESTABLISHED AND
in good location with long lease. horses carts and
everything necessary to the bu Everything
satisfactory will be made known any oarty wishing
purchase, iy applying the premises n TO IL M
4S6 Sixth avenue door 81 Twenty. straet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

A FURNISHED ROOM WITHOUT BoARD-To Lrr
to single gentleman, with of par.or IL desired
location East Broadway, Pike street. Family
AND pri, ate Terms reasonable Address for days
l. O., Herald office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET-TO SINGLE GENT Z.
men, without board. Those wishing a up town r
dense will do we'll TO apply. The location cannot he
passed for health aud being In West Thir
eighth street. second house east of the Eighth
which Eve minutes also stages to every part Of
the city Family genteel private, and child Terms
reasonable Apply at 10 West Thirty eighth sire
r. They would be rented to two three young lad
wi board.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

L,ISH NETS-THE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND
lot OF seine and other nets, which had
enable terms Apply at the Hercules Fish Net Factory
No 100 East Thirty drst street, Third avenue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

A LADY IN FOURTH AVENUE NEAR TWENTY
"A fifth street having than she requires will
let very Handsomely furnished to gentleman With
tut boa rd dollars week parlor and
at ten dollars Gas, bath &C. Address NJ. L. D.. Union
sqSare Poet Ofiee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02

billiard TABLES FOR SALE THERE CAN Ar
ID be found article at the Old stand 90
Ann street We invite gentlemen TO eau and sec before
purchasing, and sRtsf- The We have also trim
mings Of every description, constantly hard which
will sell cheaper than other Embellishments ia the city
GRIFFITH ECKER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-11-05

II am sure We can afford it as well as the Nor
gans, and Millers, and Thorns-we do not wish
to appear mean"
Georges cheek crimsoned.
"Meanl am not meanl' he cried angrily
"Then we do not wish to appear so, said the
wife. "TO complete this room and make il look
like other peoples, we want piano and an astral
lamp"
"We want-we mantl' muttered the husband
"there's no satisfying woman's wants DO what you
may" and he abruptly left the room.
Hcw many husbands are in a similar dilemmst
How many houses and husbands are rendered un-
comfortable by the constant Dissatisfaction of
wife with present comforts and present provisoass
How many bright prospects for business have
ended in bankruptcy and ruin, in order 10 satisfy
this secret handkering after fashionable nee ssa-
rieso Could the real cause of many fixtures be
known, it would be found to result from useless
expenditure at homa-expenses to answer the de-
mands of fashion, AID ''what will people think"
/ "3iy vie has made my fortune" said gentle
man Of great possessions, "by her thrift and Pru-
dence and cheerful ness, when was just begR-
ming
I "And mine has lost my fortune,' answered his
companion, 'by useless extravaganza and repin-
ing when was doing we'll"
( What world does this open t. the influence
which wife possesses over the future prosperity
of her family, Let the wife know her influence
and try to use it wisely and well.
Be satisfied to commence on a small scale. IL
is too common for young housekeePers to begin
where their mothers ended. Buy all that IS ne
eessary to work skilIfully with; adoru your house
with all that will render it comfortable Do not
look at richer homes, and covet their costly furn-
ture If secret dissatisfaction is ready to spring
up, 90 a step further and visit the homes Of the
poor snd suffering behold dark, cheerless, apart
ments, insufficient clothing, and absence Ofall the
comforts and refnements of social life, and then
return to your own with joyful spirit. You VIII
then be prepared to meet your husband with
grateful heart and be ready to appreciate the toll
and self-denial which he has endured in the busi-
ness world to surround you with the delights Of
home; and you will be ready to cooperate cheer
fully with him in SO arranging your expenses,
that his mind will not be constantly harrsssed
with fears lest his family expenditures may en-
croach upon public payments.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-11-05
Serious Thoughts for Ministers.

The grand score of the Christian ministry, is to
bring men home to Christ r. Hall.
see that spirituality of mind is the main quail
ifcation for the work of the ministry Urquhart.
Your work is to save souls Gems for Chris
tian Ministers
The readiest way of finding access to Mans
heart, is to go into his house. Chalmers.
In preaching, study not to draw applauses, but
groans from the hearers jerome.
A minister who is "a man peaser" is soul de-
stroyer.-TGems for Christian Ministers.
Let every minister, while he is preaching, re-
member that God is one OF his hearers World.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-11-05
The Pleasure of Learning.

A child has number of faculties. Does he come
into the world with dissemination to use them.--
No: he delights TO use them; and every time he
uses them, he feels more inclination TO do So The
mind is ready to work, only let the work be suited
to its capacity. Lay open the avenues to knOwl-
edge, make your steps sure, and labor will then be
its own reward
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VOL. XIV.
UNION AND AMERICAN.
oFFICE-Nos. Q aud II, Deaderick Street.

TBG WEEKLY UNION AND AMERICAN Isfurnisbed
subscribers the following rates Single copies
advance. 80 80; within the year So OO al the end
li the year "a co. CLUBs-0f five and upwards-$2 90
copy for year Clubs of subscribers will be re-
eived ior six months at the foregoing rates.
sfRI-EEEKLY is published every Tuesday Thursday
ad Saturday, at IS per in advance if paia
tGyance So.
TIE DAILY is published at Eight Dollars.
4 TIE MONEY Il ALL CASES TO ACCOMPANY
SUBSCRIPTIONS. 81
Htanees of subscriptions be risde by mali at our
'iai. Esst.
-oTaI snied with the cash. -
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The Discontinued Wife.

Il am sure We can afford it as well as the Nor
gans, and Millers, and Thorns-we do not wish
to appear mean"