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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-05
STATE OF LOUISIANA-Pavish
of East Baton Rouge.

" 6USt DULOW AOWSCs
N Election will be held on Monday
n the 9Th day of May next, a. D.. 1854
<being the second Monday of said month"; at
the Ward Precincts, and presided by the
Commissioners Of said Ward, 70, the pur-
p,se Of electing members to the Police
Jury, to represent the following wards, for
two years-to wit:
Ward No. 5, presided by Messrs. s. w.
Newport. Thomas Lilly and Joshua Alex
ander, jr.
Ward No. 6, presided by Messrs. VIM.
Thomas, George David, and Jefferson
Thomas.
Ward No. Q, presided by Messrs. A..
Duplantier, w. B. Walker and Meuf Rou-
Fan.
Ward No. 10, presided by Messrs An
drew C. Finley. Barnett Williams, and
Daniel Morgan.
Ward No ii presided by Messs. Josiah
Tucker, Joseph Pulliam and John Den
ham.
Ward No. / :, presided by Messrs. George
Kleinpeter, David Penny and William
King.
Said election to be conducted and returns
thereof made by said commissioners &C.
cording to law, in such case-made and
provided.
By order of Thomas Devall. President
OF the Police Jury, .
apl. 2sth-td. II. .BAB1N, Sheriff:
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A. GOLDM ANN.
GRADUATE OF THE MED CAL FACULTY or Lou1srAxA.)
Druggist, Apothikary 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 ma1e his profession the study of
his life, and being able to show the most
ample and satisfactory certificates of his
qualifications, he feelscon6dent of meriting
the confidence and patronage Of the public.
Country orders promptly filled. Physi-
clans prescriptions carefully prepared at
all hours.
jan ls-ly A. GOLDMANN..
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NOR SPRING MEDICINES.--The
4 time for taking medicine for pury-
flying the blood, has come. Those wishing
to enjoy health and vigor during the hot
Summer days. are advised 10 use Morti-
mer's Bitter Cordial, the best Medicine for
that purpose. I offer at the same time a
large stock Of popular Sarsaparillas and
Alternatives. For sale by.
march, A, GOLDMAN,
Apothecary, Post Office corner
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Lumber.

MIR. FREDERICK ARBOUR takes
1M this opportunity Of returning his
thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore
received at the hands Of his old customers
and the public generally, and .solicits con-
tinuance Of the same. He is now prepared
to fill oil orders for lumber that may be
entrusted to him. Terms CASH and CASH
only. lapril III F. ARBOUR.
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Runaway.

WRAPPERS PATENT AIR TIGHT
IL INKSTAND.-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 thedipping cup
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 dipping cup by change of temperature.
Just received and for sale BY
feb. "a GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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Notice
TO Nil WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

TO NIL WHOM IT My CONCERN.
TIME Undersigned very respectfully re-
i quests those indebted to him. to come
forward and PAY UP. Some of his friends
are rather too slow. They don't reflect
that he Is now engaged in building one of
the biggest houses in Baton Rouge
How can such great enterprises be car
ried on without money You sht as well
think of travelling to The moon without a
railroad.
Come forward then, and settle your bills.
Let Heroman build his house, and show
you the finest and most varied assortment
Of goods ever seen in Baton Rouge.
mar. 81 GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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Books and Music.

CONVERSATIONS on common th;nos .
~ Fern Leaves. by Fanny Fern; Bur.
retts Geography OF the Heavens, and At
las; Webster's 4th Dictionary Sophocle's
series Of Greek books Hannah Moore's
private devotions; Pictorial Brother John
athan; Uncle Tom in French; Confessions
of an Eaton Boy; Bleak House, by Dick
ems; the Harmonial Man, by Davis; Leni
Leoti Head Of the family; Gentleman
Jack and great variety Of TOYS and
other books, suitable for presents. and a
large collection Of Piano Music. Just re-.
ceived from New York and Boston. and for
saleb by
Jan ely. GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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OWDEN,S family Med;c;ne. -. =

OWDEN'S family Medicines, viz: Al
IL terative India Expectorant. Oriental
Hair Tonic, India Sanative Pills, Fever and
Ague Pills, Carminative Balssm, Tonic
vermifuge, Female Elixir, All Healing
Salve: Cherokee Liniment, ect, received
to day for sale ut wholesale or retail bv
march.7 A. GOLDMAN.
Apothecary, Post Office corner
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RrITERS will keep the stomach in
- health. Don't you be afraid of chol :
era while your stomach is in good order.
Use Goldmann's stomach Elixir and that
important functionary of your body will
always be as desired. For sale bv
A. GOLDMAN.
april Apothecary Postoffice corner.
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Music Card.

DROF. DEC OENIEL begs leave to in.
II form the citizens d Baton Roues
and its vacinity, that he has come to re-
side permanently, and is now at liberty to
meet the engagements Of private individ.
uals, schools and Seminaries-.to give
practical and classical instructions on the
Harp, Piano Forte Guitar. Organ and
Singing ito advanced Pupils, finishing les.
sons.) also Choirs taught trained and or.
ganized.-Hopes by his assiduity for the
improvement Of those placed under his
tuition, to merit the appreciation and sup.
port Of discriminating Public.
Terms known by applying to Prof De-
North street. .s's
10 Pianos and Barp. tuned and strung.
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II. A. KAUFMAN.

Court House S9naye-Covnev of
America and 81 Ferdfmamd sfS.
Baton Rouge, La.
HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL pAnSTnn
~ and paper hanger.-Wouid respectfully caii
the attention Of the citizens Of Baton Rouge nnd
Of the adjacent parishes, that he IL now prepared
70 DO all kinds Of work that may be entrusted 10
him, and pledges himself to give general satisfae
ton to those who will favor him. He has now 81,
hand beautiful assortment Of paper hanging ana
VIII continue to receive all Of the most besutifsl
and latest fashion patterns at his shop
He has engaged competent workman and vi,, h.
ready at all times to attend to orders in his line
~ Also Draining, Glazing and Gliding: imita
ton Of wood and marble executed in the vsry best
style. sni7.v
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" E w d K UG S TO r E.
THIRD STREET, BATON R0uGL, LA.
One door South Of Nanchard's GROCERY,
NEAR THE MARKET
HAVING opened Drug Store in Baton Rouge at
Ill the above mentioned place, the subscriber begs
leave respectfully to call the attention of his old
friends and acquaintance to the same.
His stock is selected with care, and with strict
reference to the wants Of the people. Fresh sup
plies are constantly being received, which will en-.
able him to keep full, well selected and varied
assortment.
A long practical experience warrants him in
promising to give entire satisfaction.
Country orders promptly filled.
Physicians can rely ON having their prescriptions
carefully prepared at all hours. feb-9-y-w&d.
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Sundries.
100 Boxes Palm Soap.
i w so do. Star Candles.
10 barrels Creole Rice,
2 tierces Carolina do.
1000 pounds plain s. C. Hams.
so barrels superior S. L. Flour.
1000 bags Bran, Oats & Corn.
Received within the past week and for
sale at the lowest current market rates for
the cash by JOSHUA BEAL.
mar-2s-tf Opposite the Harvey House
Notice.
A Ii persons indebted for Corporation
II Taxes are hereby notified to call at
the Mayors Office and settle, on or before
the 18th day Of May 1854, in default Of
which l shall proceed to collect said
Taxes according to law.
april-14-1S54. H. L. WOLFE.
Collector Of Corp, Taxes.
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TAKEN up on the Goth inst, by Mr..
i Sylvester Davis living on Monticello
bayou about 7 miles from this city, sorrel
pony about twelve years old. Said pony
is marked with both saddle and gear, and
bears Spanish brand.
april-2l-1s54. N. G. BRYAN,
Ranger.
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PEL1EF from Coughs ia ten minutes BY
~ taking Noman's Pulmonic Balsam Of
Fir Paste. A fresh supply just received
and for sale by GEO. NJ. HERomAN.
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.CAPE LlME.-2oo bbls. Cape Lime
~ just received, and for sale BY
april-12-tf. S. NJ. HART& co.
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WOODEN SPOONS AND BOWLS,
w 6 dozen assorted sizes, received this
day from Boston. and for sale by
feb-24ly GEO. NJ. HrRoMAv.
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THE American Almanac and Re- pository
L of Useful Knowledge, for the year
1854 just received and for sale by
feb-24le. GEO. NJ. HERoMAN.
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MOSS.-Wanted good clean picked, and common
vi Moss put up in good order, for shipment, for
which the highest market price viii be paid BY
April 18th 8. NJ HART 1 co.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-18
THE SIEGE OF sEBAsTopoL.


The London Times of the 31st ultimo supple,
the following resume and review of the latest intel
igence received up to that date from the camp Of
the Allies before Sebastopol
'iThe latest telegraphc intelligence which has been
received by the French and English Governments is
dated from the Crmea the Goth instant AT that time
the siege going on favoraby The bombardment from
the trenches Of the besegng armies had been resumed
on the 10Th with effect but the enemy is not reported to
have sustained the loss Of any essential part Of the
ress From the moment that ii clearly ascertaned
that Sebastopo could be reduced from the south
side and by land, without the operations Of regular
SIEGE there is to feel surprise at the length
these proceedings.
1t perfectly true that we had been led in common
with all the chief military authorities, to anticipate an
easier termination OF this great enterprise when once the
place shoud be invested the south The hills above
the town supposed to command the most important
positions, and the accounts Of the recent
as well the careful surveys undertaken BY officers Of
our feet had failed discover ell the resources
which the Russians had prepared for resistance Every
fortified town has its weak points well as its strong
but in the present instance tho jealous and secret
policy Of the Russian Government had to great extent
succeeded In Withholding from Generals full know
ledge Of the place they about TO attack. For in
stance II has been found that the deep and broad ravnes
which extend down to the harbor and the dockysrd in
front Of the British lines not only increase the difficulty
Of driving approaches and parallels within short
range Of the wallis but also present serious obstacles
assault in that quarter. Hence the principal reliance
OF the right attack lies in the facility haye acquired
for shelling the town with heavy guns while the
tack on the garrison and the forts is brought nearly
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seventy guns in EACH to be ready in the spring for Cron-
stadt. The French have agreed to send large force
The excitement in the market has somewhat sub.
sided The general impression s however, that the ad-
which has been established has been warranted by
circumstances and that there is probability Of any
material reaction The French papers also state that the
rise In France seems to have reached its limit
Although the melancholy tidings brought by DR.. RAE
leaves doubt the public mind of tho appalling fate
Of Sir JoHS FRANKLIN and his gallant companions yet
there many discrepancies in the accounts given by
the Esquimaux that considerable difference Of opinion
exists the how the where and the when the gallant
party terminated their sufferings.
There is foreign continental France supplies
nothing except in relation to the In Spain frank
and explanation has taken place between Generals
EsPARTERo and 0'DosHELL- Their political views are
said to be in complete conformity They both de-
termined to respect the national will manifested by
the Cortes The vintage in Portugal has proved very
favorable One writer from Oporto states his conviction
that there not above 900 pipes of port made this
year within the factory district, and adds that the pro-
duce of the vineyards bordering that district scarcely
amounts to any thing. These statements from in
terested parties but there is doubt their
correctness and they confirmed in great degree by
instances furnished Of the comparative produce Of
ous estates several vineyards having yielded only from
fifteen to twenty-five per cent. Of their ordinary quantity
One locality is mentioned in which the usual amount has
been 900 pipes and where it is this year under fifty
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-18

AssYRIAS DIsoovERIEs.-From an account Of Assys7.n
researches and discoveries in the last report M
Royal Asatic Society," made By Colonel Rawlinson -
learn that the most recent well the
discovery in an historical and geographical point Of ve
is that Of obesk in the southeast Of the s
mound Of Nimrod, and erected by Shamasphu the sen
Of Shaambara The date Of the obesk is about the hs
ginning of the eighth century, B. c. The chronology or
Assyra has received valuable accession by the iscov,
ry Of record Of Of the early kings whose name =
read Peser, like that Of the late King Of Assy
known to the Hebrews. Tigath- Pleser is shown 10
have fourshed 4l8 years before the reign Of Sennac
rib From letters more recently received learn t
Colonel Rawlnson has read the name Of Semiramis sn
the statue Of the god Nebo dug up from the ruins Of s
palace Of Nimrod. Semiramis appears in legend upm
the statue to have been really the wife Of Pal King II
Assyra, the same is mentioned in the Book of Kay.
the contemporary Of Menahem, King OF Israel Tkis
would place Semiramis $50 years before Nebnchedhex
which will curiously confirm the tradition recorded ~
Herodotus that this Queen preceded Ntocrs the wfsf
Nebuchadnezzar, by five generations, equal to 150 ye
further very curious discovery made by Colonel Raw
nson, is that the employment Of the Babyonan cuze-
form writing continued down least late a. ts
time Of the Macedonian dominion In Asia the comenn
mens Of the third century before Christ Unisns
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-18

RAILROAD AccIDHsr.-The express train which In
Dunkirk en- Saturday morning O'Clock ran on a.
ABOUT Tour miles from Port Jsrvis Tho engine ana
tender were smashed and considerable damage yss a.
70 the baggage car. Tive cars filed with passenrrs.
were not seriously damaged and no one on the train -.
injured with the exception Of the engineer who had
casonsd by the track having been partly washed away -
the rain. 8e 2
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British Naval Forces n West indies and " AmerSSe

Brttash NdUdt Forces ln Vest indies and N Anic57r
The Boscawen, TO- Capt. Ganville, came home exr3y
from the Baltic proceed Halifax She is there x
has the AdmiraPs flag Another ne-ofbattle ship, fAs
Colossus, 81 is to proceed to the West Indies un
Rear-Admiral Fanshawe's command. A screw -frizS4e
the Termagant is already her passage there tsk
the Commodores broad pennant at Jamaica and it ID
ported that additional line battle ship and thsre
frigates, 1.-THE Hannibal, 81, screw, Commodore r. "
Grey and Curacao, 81, screw, Capt. Ii. F. Hastings
amongst the number, &c. will reinforce the West India
squadron II these vessels should be added the fnrre
already there and route shall have the foloving n
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-18

LraHTsISG AND CossUMPrios.-People are ruled ma
guided by sensations than they by reason Hr
example about seventy persons perhaps are yearly kf
in the United States by lightning, while those who per-
by consumption are reckoned by hundreds Of thous.pr
This disease often evidently induced BY cold and -
how few alarmed at cod which so freouentlv -
tustes in DEATH On the other hand thousands Of .yv
people are frightened by thunder shower so big viS
blessings, so generally harmless. This foolish tmiEa-
the consequence Of the vicious example or
ren in their presence exciting alarm where there s -
cause Tor fear and thus producing mental weakness 80
suffering which children properly brought up never sxp
ence AN exhibition OF the celestial rhenomens of eiso
ricity Is to them source Of keen and eYc;,;nr s.;
nent instead Of cowardly terror Nerark Dailr Sd.r
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-18

The papers announce the death at New York On ~
dsJ last, OF Mr.. CHARLES g. BuRKx one OF the -
comedians Of the day, trained by the jefferson fs.sa
and quite fnyorite With the public.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-18

GREAT BRITAIN.
Genforcemcnts the number Of 1000 we're to be sent
from England within week October 30th) make up
for the casualties of the campaign This will bring up the
British Contingent to the strength originally out
namely 10000 infantry with the usual proportion Of
cavalry and artillery Without" says the London OBJ
server being too much disposed to take gloomy view
Of the subject it is impossible to deny that great
ates must have taken place in army Of little moro
than 30000 from and pestilence to require be
recruited by 1000 l up the deficiencies caused
in the ranks. SO 1t is however"
The regiments lately arrived from Canada muster no
more than nve or six hundred and be recruited
during the winter, so rs to be ready by spring. The
bounty enlistment is s6 sterling for cavalry SOL
diers and 81 l5s sterling for infantry and the standard
Of size is reduced one inch
Lord JoHs RusssLL had been entertained at banquet
by the city Of Bristol In his afterdnner speech he
gave detail Of the various steps that have been taken in
the war, and concluded by saying II is no use pre-
sent, to speak Of peace until in the course OF war;
have the means Of peace which will be safe and lasting
Among the nurses who 20 out with Miss NIGHTINGALE
to the hospital at Scutari the Hon. Miss ERsKss and
other ladies Of high social position.
The grand concert in the Sydenhsm Crystal Palace in
aid OF the fund for the wounded had passed off with
eclat Napoleon ILLS favorite band OF the regiment Of
Guides was the main attraction Of the programme
Admiral ARTHUR is dead aged rs. He entered the
navy In 1888 as captains sexvant.
During the performance Of worship ia the South
Parish Chapel Cork) recently cry that the gal
lery was falling. rush was made for the door, and
twenty eight persons Esrs badly injured by being tram
pied upon.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-18

tries; which alliance is think, great triumph Of
civilization, striking proof Of the progress Of correct
principles and feelings and Of the important
events Of the period
We have little to say about the in which France
and England now, for the FIRST time for several
turies, acting allies Tho great point of interest is
Sebasopol the siege Of which commenced on the 17th
when the French feet bombardsd the great fort Of the
Quarantine and Fort Alexander, and the British chips
attacked Fort Constantine and the Telegraph Fort Later
news states that all these forts have been sienced
The land batteries had also made breach the Allied
armies were waiting for second breach to commence
she assault The Russians confess to 500 killed includ
ing Admiral Kcrniof, during the rst days attack The
Allies said to have lost 90 killed and 500 wounded on
that day. The Ere from the feet had been discontinued
because there not any thing within reach 10 Are at
The Cans sons, the Grand Dukes MlcuAnI and Nrcu.
os have arrived at Odessa take active service in
the army under GoRrscHAKoFF. Their presence IL ar
pected exercise great influence the energy OF the
troops in the next campaign When the Of the VIC
tory at Alma rsashed Sir CHAxLxs NArrHn he ordered
the feet to send up topgaant mss and to hoist at the
main the English and French cnsgns side by sde and to
Hy the Turkish ensign at the FORE salute Of twenty
one guns fred by each ship in the feet The fol-
lowing morning the Russian ships in the harbor Of Reve
were fully rugged and decorated with Aags and royal
salute fred in honor Of the further which had at
tended the Russian army in the East The War Office
has ordered one hundred and twenty gunboats, with
zo heavy guns In ssoh and forty floating batteries with
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RIVER rnrPORTs.

LOUISvlLLE.--Per Dapid White.-B. F.
Pierce 1873 bbls of pork, 254 do grease; j. H.
Stout & Co., 100 tierces OF hams; Crangle q Co.,
s77 bbls of lard. fierce; Cowgirl & McSwords
so boxes ofmlddles; Dorsy. Howard & Knox, $50
boxes of candles; Anderson " Lang 1 cask; b..
& o. r. R. Co., S boxes ofdomestics; S. g Bak-
CT & Co., 10 hoses of candles, boxes oil, bills
hominey Q chars; Il. Sweeney 6. Son 10 bbls of
sand; Forsyth & Hopkins 100 boxes soap; Cor
don, Clarke & Co., 2 hhds tobacco, McAfee
Brothers bags of grass.
AhoOn0.- s. S. Doane & Co, $50 ibis Whis-
Ky, box mdz. III tgts''
PoRTsMoUTH:--Per Htmburgh.--Dors
Howard & Knox 0S bbls -four; Tallant & Delap-
lain 400 do do; A. S. Doane & Co.. 964 do, 275
do. 200 do viii ky, 100 do lard, do meal, do
lard, key butter, do honey.
'CINCINNATI.-Pe Ne,o York-A S Doane
& c" 100 bbls pork, II tierces hams, 1872 boxes
meat l03 bales cotton; Dorsey. Howard & Knox
IL ferklns butter, 80 bbls clover seed; S G Rob-
inson, II kegs white lead. s bbls oil; Oliver Pry-
or, bbls do; SW Anderson. 25 kegs white lead,
hhls oil; Wheat & Chapline, boxes; VIM
Rhialdaffer, lot furniture; WIN NJ Berryhill, lot
do; Wilde 81 Brother, box books.
Castle Garden.-A Doane s. Co, $50 bbls
pork. 81 tierces HAMS SIS bbls -four bales hair;
Pryor Clark & Co, boxes mise; b Pearce,
20 bbls grease; McAfee Brothers, 81 bbls lard,
IS hhls bacon; Cowgirl & McSworIs, SO boxes
wine; d, rsey Howard & Knox, 1856 bbs flour: SO
hbls clover seed, 500 Kegs lard; Forsyths & Hop
kins. 200 bbis lard. ,sst
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TmAr "BRAcE'' OF Bo.rs.-We should like the
editor of the Pittsburgh Journal, and some other
papers who have been thoughtless enough to re-
peat his aIsehcods in regard to the meagerness aud
unsufhcency OF our port, 10 look at our manifests
published yesterday and to-day; to look at the
effects of boats advertised for such ports Lou
isvile, Cincinnati, Nashville. Portsmouth, Zanes-
Vile &c. and not TO go Pittsburgh; to look at
the fact of another Pittsburgh packet leaving $50
tons of its freight wharf, and then say wheth
er ''Jruee'' of boats represents our commerce!
Stick pin there, will you,