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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-29

Fotgather's d,,airetxuv IT Sa,,
Francisco. Some kind friend ii
this "Alladius city Of the Wonderful
Lump" sends us occ sionully, h batch
If pipers. Tor which we would thank
him for his just appreciation" aud
make the proper mention of Bis
name, did we know II. From the
"1imes'' Of 23d inst, we make a
few extracts of tuasts delivered Oh
that orcssion
The Pilgrim Mothers--lfit com.
paniuus Ut the Pilgrim Fathers. The
influence eserted by them IN the
settlements Of the infaut eplony at
Plymouth, will ever continue To he
felt. We will shuw our apprecia.
tian Of the mothers of TINT day be
our attentions to the daughters of The
present.
Muslc.
The 4th regular toast was respond.
cd g BY Lieut.. Rogers.
Geo. +. Nnyes. Esq, responded
to 9th toast, and facetiously alluaing
to the unfortunate bachelors who fol-
lowed forlorn IL the procession Of
ladies' aud gentlemen to the saloon.
gasr the following:
The l1achclors---ospeeially those
Win have lady Appropriateness.
This called out Boston, the editor.
of the San Dirgo Herald, who con-
sidcrcd himself ALLUDED ID. and after 4
few numerous remarks, offered the
following:
The Women DC San Francisco
While laboring to humauizo aud
Christianise the masculine members
It this community, may they hot be
OF The fact that he young
men Of San Diego county are fast
merging into barbarism
The remarks of Rev. Mr.. GRAY |
n responding to the sixth toast were
raly eloquent. Ills allusion to the |
treat fire Of 1851. and tie hard
hips Of the Landing at plymouth
we're happily blended. In conola.
''"n 10 gave an appropriate toast.
1.-THE Board Of Assistant Alder.
nan for New Orleans, have passed a
'csoIu ION 70 erect d monument over
he late Judah Toaro; aud the Delta
'agsests that the sum of 500. 900 be
'dded to the $4,000. bcqucathed for
hat purpose by alr. Touro, to build
IN Anus House, TO BE- called the Touro
Asylum.
1--we notice the arrival. in town
4 the Ray. j. II. Johnson
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-29

trg-F MeMullsn E4qr,, a repre-.
sentative IL Congress from Virginia
has been bound over to keep peace,
for. assaul'ins the barkeeper Of Browns
Hotel Washington.
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Plank Road Notices.
OEr Of III Ratou torgs ind Clinton
pIapk Rn1H f'g,,,uauu

-. Piant Rand fooyany I
NOTICE is hereby given tn Tie sinrk-
l ' holders IF this conn any that an in
s'aiiineat ri ten per cent ON The atrount
OF stick ~ 80 per shafsl will be due and
ravade on the first day Of February next,
tls5fl BY order oi 'fr Beard
dee J. ALfRrn S4srrERs, seet'y.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-29

t-Le National published at The
English Turn, gives an account If a
number of sad effects resulting from
the late heavy thunder storm, In That
Parish. The Court House was struck
BY lightning, aud 4 negro.woman
instantly killed.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-29

ttvA On Tuesday the Oath Inst.
Miss Curdelia Nash, an enterestine
mite young lady, FROM the Parish Of
st. Mary, arrived and entered the
Institution, for Nlutes and the Blind
mt this place.
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o#ee g',se By,ea ,1so,ag ata rijatgv ,

7 NFFT1 TfUFf'T UWUVNW. I !
NOTICE 's Hereby given TO Tie Stbrtio'aers N
the Company that an Inaialrneht If Ten per
cent m The a'nn'rt Of stock subscribed t42 81 Ier
@Htfl triil he lite and payable The first day of
April Ue5t1 BY order Of The Bratd
jar. ~ ALFRED SUEppERa
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-29

IVA venerable Old French gentle
man, cs.me into our front office, yes.
terdas nnrning with mn ronjos
S,eHtis written All over bis features,
but who gave no evidence In words
whilst with MS Of what Ii the fact -
He talked ef Wisdom. aud told us his
benevolent i1tent, in well measured
paragraphs, III says the present
learned body, assembled al The CAPT
tol-.-witl' malice aforeihoughi, design
robbing The State, aud at,er--to make
the deed complete to cut its throat.
He docs not want to look on the deed,
he therefore offers his immense estate.
(he does nor say where lecatcd) to stay
the dreadful calamity, and desires to
give public notice. that he will make
partition ofitto this effect. We dir.
eeted him to our neighhor on Church
street who either Is Or should BE-, more
Interested in the matter, than we arr.
Though as an ACT Of charity---for char.
ity sake ool,v, we will publish the Old
gentlaman's "ne,ice to the puhlic,a
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-29

Qt,Ac1ERY AND ADVERTISING -
number OF persons who desire to puH
either themselves or their wares.
sometimes quack medicines = are in
the habit Of getting up prizes for mer.
i, in the production Of these articles
The prizes are generally books, pic.
lures pitcher, piece Of plate. u
something Of the sort. They then pro.
cure certain persons AS committee
who award them the prize. They
"t'crward g. before The public and
claim the reward Of their vir.ue---the
reward oftheir--geaius i'm a flaming
advertisement Of the affair, 10 induce
the people to buy ofthem alone. Pit.
cheers and putting done 70 oraee-
nothing 49,
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Gbtlflrrkla Cnlllet
rriaay Morning ii .s Jan. ~, 1864.

nvThe Hon. John Perkins has our
thanks for valuable Congressional doe
uments; alsu, the Han John sldel
for a report Oh Arts and Manufactures
from the Patent Office, aud other high
y ptised pape~.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-29

zy Mr. Charles Armitage, has been
elected to the Legislature from Lafour-
che to fiji the vacancy occasioned by
the death Of Michael Thibolaus.
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Notice
TNHF institution for Mn.es and Blind, on
i 81. Ferdinand street, is open for the
reception ofvisitors, each day, from 10 to
II o'clock, A. NJ; Saturdays and Sundays
excepted. jan l2.a.
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To Cariiot Posey Of Wilkinson
County MI, has been elected Grand
master of the Grand Lodge of Masons
IN the State Of Mississippi The Lee
gislature Of that State has passed al
act to incorporate the vicksburg Gas
light Company.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-29

DWe notice the arrival in town
u tho Rev. J. 7. johnson.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-29

Eg- Will the street committee
please take cognisance of the eondit-
ion Of the cutters at the corner Of
Third and Laurel streets. Il has been
long day since any work was done
II that locality, and d little now Is IN
dispensitle.
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Vente de kv,errssiOs,,

Ddns faHdtye ne IN Snressim ne REBreeA
RsasnfsRs epopse at,sdfe ne JAoos zHe
No. 2 10 t'our des Preuves In Sixiems
District Observation-Disclosures d'Est Baton
Rouge, ouisiahe.
I'm VERTU dune comm seicn lancee
- dans Ia succession ci-aessns h moi
adres'ee par PllohoFahle Corr du sixsms
District lpdieaite t'bns ct pour II Parolsss
d Est Baton Rouge. Fiat tie Louisiana.
J'expnsetai On tente tnbliqre dams Ia difs
Pafnisse ! Ia porte de In tnason do Cour
dane Ia vile de Eaton Rouge,
L"ndi, 80 Jaurier pvocha1n, 1854,
d midi, la rroprie i.srtas designees ri
decriles. appar'enant la succsssni re Mrs.
Rebecca Brashears spouse de Jacob Itg,
reinforcement de cette paroisse det< de-
savoif
UN negro ho,nme i'm ou JAMES. as6
40 ans Gondltionde Ia Vente-- CoMp tAnT
sur de'ivrance.
a.6c2s. Gls. Fl v PAFTN. Sheriff
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GRAND JopeE or THE STARE or
LOUISIANA, |. o. q. F.--1bis ~
spectacle and honorable body com.
meneed it's annual sessions il Odd Eel.
lows Hall last evening, GRIND Master
JAMES q. DUNLAP. presiding. We
understand the Attendance was largo
and that this noble Ordtr il in n hivh.
" Furnishing condition throughout the
State.
The following gentlemen were elected
officers:
u. SrErsoS. Grand Master.
Tnos. n BLsme. y q Master.
BeRsARp CoueN. G Warden.
Thomas !. SHIELDS. g. Secretary
Harry WILLIAMS. q. Treasurer.
HEsnY BEN. q. Representative 70 G.
l.. U. $.
7. g " n. y. OeprN and p. q.
Thomas MURRAY were elected Direc-
tors Of Odd Fellows Hall As.ocia.
ton, and JAMES FrRNEAux Delegate
to Odd Fellows Rest. - Bulletins
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-29

The proposition to extend the pat
ent OF Colts pistols meets wi h seri-
ons opposition. The estimated value
ct the patent extensions now before
the country exceeds S70.A00,000.
The friends Of one of these scheme
Colts pistols --are very confident Of
passing their bill. There are at least
ftty lobby members engaged in patent
extensions. The antic pated prot, on
the pistol patent is over $4,000, 900.
1t has already been monopoly for
nearly quarter Of a century, and ex-
pires, unless now renewed, il 1857.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-01
A RRIN A l.
OF
THE WASHINGTON.

Tie steamer Washington from Bremen and
Southampton arrived at this port at i21 O'Clock
yesterday, bringing 240 passengers, large cargo
Of merchaDdise, and flies Of European journals :"
Aug. III. From these and from the letters OF oar
correspondents we lay the following interesting
intelligence before our readers:
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-01

..,.-,,v from, our d, rations on the Danube, they
rust suffer s,ii more, well az al nei,rai otNos
fr,rn tie situation brulhi about by tns mar''''ne '
or,tations Of France aa England IN the buAne, '"o
No,,h Sss erd the Bs'r.
1.-THE Austrian GOV rpment, then, after giving
', ,turs ,nsiderutoB L. the-e posnfs give VS. an
rlrustion upon the sutect OF the gaarsn'es ol
vti :, can give 10 us. and the Emperor IRON Iei.s-
&c IN ,be wishes and interests OF Geruisny "il DO
oisposed to enter into uogoiisiion as % u', Sre
r.uod FOX tie evacuation. Toe Cabinet oi ,whns
nav beforehand rest persuaded tha' ms nYeev
- viii n the desir, 60 put sn end speedily a.
,.o,sib,e to the crisis which wel-hs A th's moment
uror every European position. Our august III s,se
st'l wishes, as be has always WISHED Tor pece. ns
lss no desie-we have repeated i., and We repeat Il
once uore-either 10 pr0long indefinitely the occapa-
tiou of the Prneipat,s, or 10 establish nise mere
ir q r,rmarent manner or To incorporHe mon ~ith
his demnions, and s' more 70 SversofC~ Sny 's v''o
soree,rr 10 the three % lncples laid down IN the pro-
toeol OF the 9Th OF Ay,,l.
ISrEGRIsY or ruEzEE.
This mint Is conl,, mahle with all that We have
b;,l.,,, declared aBd viii not he mensecd by us
lor as shall be respected by the powers who at this
,,,s,t o,cuny the waters and The territory Of the
Sultan. -
We are ready to undertake this, under proper Sc
CONSOLIDATION oF TIE RIGHTS OF rhs CHRISTIANS
~ TURSEY.
Setting out with the idea that the cvh rhts Ia be
obtained by all the Christian subjects Of the Porte are
ius,nsrabe from religious rights as the protocol. stpa-
lues and would become valueless TO our corohyion-
i.ts Il the latter on obtaining new PRIVILEGES dd noa
retain Old ones have already declared that thus
v,r, 81 The demands which the Emperor has made to
TIE Porte would be fulfilled the motive for differences
would be done away with, snd his Majesty wedid be
rsdv to concur in the European guarantee OF those
privileges such beiug the disposition OF the Empe-
rOr as TO the leading points OF the protocol appears
10 me. my Prince thai IL there be real desire for
peace. without any siterthooght which would render
il impossible it would Lot be difficult to srrive Mt
upon this triple basis Or at least 10 prepare lhe neso-
t.atfon of il by means of an armistice.
This is the hope VI ch yonr EScelency VII have
the goodness 20 express 10 the Austrian Cabinet ~
communicating this dispatch. Receive, Sc,
NEssELkoDE.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-01

us pre2srstipr goiny on to carry out such Pl,i
wiihour area, istar nee; il 10 10 oe palace
revolution, ia which the people Wi base 20 P.''
TO act. A. p. c.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-01
ANSWER OF RUSSIA TO THE AUSTRIAN
SUMMONS

The Mnisur publishes the note Of Couai Nessel.
rodeto Prince GorobakoG, At Vonna replying b. the
Austrian summons 90 eyacaate The Pr.naptIif.es ard
also the p, ,oirdsr that by the French Mister
ior Foreign Affairs Tho great interest n these docu
meme induces NJ 10 give them ~ length
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-16

The FINE ARTs.-A few days since, we
were fortunate enough to get peep into the
Studio of our esteemed friend, Robt. E. Ogil-
by, Esq, on Main Street, Grass. Valley, and to
tell the truth, were not only pleased, but sur
prised to see the perfection and beauty that
is made manifest at the touch of his expe-
rienced pencil. Mr.. Ogilhy has many fine
paintings, both of scenery and of flowers pc
culiar to California besides these, he has Sc
veral portraits, some of which are finished
all of which show that the Artist is a man
who understands his business.
Those wishing correct and we'll finished
portrait, landscape scene in California, or
any thing belonging to the art, would do
well to call on Mr.. Ogilby. His rooms are
in the building belonging to Sylvester & Co.,
on Main Street.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-16
For the Grass Valley Telegraph.

Mr.. Editor -
Noticing a small collection of people on the
brow of the hill which overlooks the beauti-
full village of Grass Valley. curiosity attract
ed thither, where we beheld motley group
assembled together to pay the last tribute of
respect to the dead. 1t was the burial of a
Chinese Female, one of the celestials, a stran-
ger in a strange country, far away from home
and friends, who had taken her departure to
the spirit land.
As we silently gazed on the melancholy
scene which presented itself to our view, and
witnessed the singular though to us, interest
ing manner of interment, we were forcibly
reminded of the extreme contrast of the rite
and ceremony existing between the christian
and heather nations, some of the peculiari-
ties connected with the customs of the latter
as it came under our observation, we propose
briefly to notice. The coffin deposited with
the deceased was complete change of raj
ment, together with two pairs of shoes and
sundry other small articles. A can of rice
was placed in the grave, and the whole buried
scarcely two feet in depth in the meantime,
the remainder of the wearing apparel, con
sisting of various kinds of clothing, jewelry
etc. belonging to the deceased, were brought
forward and consigned to the flames, followed
by curling smoke and glare OF light pre-
senting sublime though singular aspect to
the solemnity of the occasion. On the sur
face and near the foot of the grave, variety
of food was arranged in order, among which,
we noticed boiled eggs, rice, meats, and also,
several small china cups filled with brandy
near these, fine tissue paper with variegated
characters designed and placed with precise
care, which in due course of time were also
burned The female attendants then walked
slowly around the grave and placed upright
candles and tapers at the head of the grave.
part of which were lighted up; this done. a
Chinaman strewed quantity of rice on and
around the grave, at the same time, pronoun-
cling formal ceremony, which of course was
not understood by us we presume benedic-
tion, after which, all dispersed and retraced
their steps to their respective homes. AL
though funeral ceremony like the above
which we have endeavored in a summary
manner to describe may seem absurd and ri
diculous to the enlightened, yet who will
doubt the sincerity of their intentions. or that
they were actuated by motives other than
simply to perform last sad duty in accord
ance with the light and knowledge which they
possess towards departed friend.
BADGER.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-16

EXPRESS NoTICEs.-To Adams & Co., the
indefatigable friends of the press, we are in
debted for favors too numerous to mention.
This week they have laid on our table, as
usual, papers from all parts of California,
Oregon and the Atlantic States.
Wells, Fargo & Co. will please accept our
thanks for the following favors in the way of
exchanges: Honolulu Era, Oregon States
man, our city exchanges, Stockton papers,
Sonora Herald, Columbia Gazette, Butte Re-
cord, Placer Herald, and sundry other papers,
all Of which contain good readable matter,
together with much news that is of interest
and Importance. From the unabating ener-
gy which this company continues to display,
we doubt not Of their efficiency and success,
and among the most enterprising of their
agents, we know Of none more deserving of
patronage and success than is our fellow-citi-
zen, Old Block
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-16

PART OF THE NAIL DETAINED.-The Times
and Transcript says: Much enquiry and no
little disappointment was occasioned among
commercial circles by the non-receipt of let
ters from England, France and one or more
points in the Atlantic States, on the arrival
of the California. We learn from the Post
master, that the missing dispatches came to
hand by the Oregon in twelve bags, which
failed to accompany the rest of the mail per
California. There were also two bags of
San Diego mail matter brought through to
San Francisco.
N. B. Just before going to press, we re-
oeived polite note of explanation in refer
ence to the detention of the mails last week,
and we are happy to say that it is per-
fectly satisfactory. Col. Henley assures the
up river folks that the mails will always be
sent with the utmost dispatch
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-16

SoUIBoB1ANA.-The San Joaquin Repu6li-
can has been informed that Squibob was mar
ried last week to a lady as remarkable for
her personal attractions as she is for her rare
intellectual endowments.
Squibob is regular correspondent of the
Mariposa Chronicle. His witticisms are as
quaint as ever.
He recommends the ladies to paste the fol
lowing elegant extract, descriptive of the
weather at San Francisco, in their scrap
books:
"The weather with us, for the past few
days has been bland and beautiful as the sun
ny smiles of maiden of sweet sixteen The
skies are bright, and the air is balmy-the
rays of the sun come down as ardently as
lovers impassioned kiss, and the breeze as
wayward and toying as the airs of coquette
carrying on Irritation.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-16


The RoBINsoNs-We gave notice in our
last weeks issue that this interesting family
would appear regularly at the Alta in Grass
Valley, on every Saturday evening. The
Robinsons have secured the aid of Mr.. An
drew Compton, young gentleman. who,
judging from his first appearance upon the
stage on last Saturday evening, gives great
promise of becoming an excellent Comedian.
This family, professionally, have steadily
been growing in the favor of our citizens, and
as to their success, we no longer entertain any
doubt.
On last Saturday evening, the comedy of
Box and Cox was played with good effect.
Mr.. Compton, as Cox, sustained his part ad-
mirably, and of course Mr.. Robinson, as Box,
was equal to his task. The antipathy and
hatred that grew up between them upon their
constant meeting, was demonstrated to the
letter, and the part that the good old lady
Mrs. Bounce. displayed, was in keeping down
suspicious was, as is usual with Mrs Robin
son. we'll sustained, but it wouldn't 60, they
did meet to the utter CONSERVATION of the old
Landlady and to the convulsive roars Of the
/ large audience present. Sweet Little Sqtsaas
came out accompanied by her brother viii
liam in several Of tlfeir fancy dances. These
children are proiigies and gaerer fail 70 elicit
I the interest and applause Of the house H.
Robinson family appear again on next Saturs
day evening.
n. 3. Mr.. Robinson assures us that the
repetition of tbe Dunbar farce in the farce
OF XIII OF Cure viii not pe repeated, as he
thinks the public already sufficiently gratifed
with Mr.. Dunbars performances, to dispose of
them for the future
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-02-16
For the Telegraph.
Mr.. Editor -
The incorporation Question again.
n again.

Mr.. Editor =
The incorporation Question again.
Wise men learn by the experience of others
while fools learn by their own, is the essence
of trite, and as learned proverb that has
been entertained by the accumulated and ac-
cumulating attainments of the human family
from time immemorial. 1t is easy for an in
dividual, community, a town, or a citv bv
unwise and indiscreet counsels to plunoe into
a difficulty, but like crawling up a nrecinico
from which one, perchance, has tumbled the
difficulties of ascent, are proportioAed to the
facility of descent.
reason confirms the proposition that of
Orass valley, Tor comparatively insignif-
cant sum could throw about herself the use-
tul and happy powers of town-corporation.
then, any one who has the slightest know1-
edge of municipal affairs, would readily see
the advantages of bringing Grass Valley un-
der corporate powers, and give favor to the
wise project at once.
But, if incorporation under the Statute is
destined to become burden to our citizens
if it's to become afruitful source Of taxation
to people already outraged By The unprece-
dented eTies Of anidle, iniudicious and reck-
less State Government if it is to become an
aeye-sore 10 me peopse 30 produce lisss asI5'
tion aud grunbling, instead Of gratitude a9ld
graduation among usas recipients Of its be-
nefciai results, then, the less we have 70 dc
with incorporation, under the guise Of pro-
s.eoS, tne better. This is lhetronressiye nra-
gress, and can never do us any good.
Nevada City is about getting her munich
pal machinery to work but, if it costs as
much to work it, as the doings of their au-
thorities at their last session indicate. it will
have to do good business, it occurs to us: if
it quits the cost of fuel.
The way she has commenced, her government
cannot cost her less than 7 or 5000 dollars,
and it would not be surprising if it reached
as high as $4,000 per annum.
Unless enormous advantages are to result
from municipal regulations in small town.
the incorporation of Grass Valley would
seem to favor the adoption of the maxim,
''the world is governed too much"
Why, seven thousand dollars will school
every child in Grass Valley, under the most
capable and expensive tuition from the first
day of January, to the last day of December!
The evils of municipal anarchy must be grie-
vous indeed, if. It will pay our citizens to
contribute 81 900 to have them removed.
The simple vesture of authority in few
sensible men in town like this to do when
required, what is absolutely necessary to save
ourselves from troublesome and threatening
evils; is all we want,''all we desire, and more,
will prove annoying and burthensome.
If we can carry out the statutory provis-
ions in regard to the incorporation of towns
in this simple, inexpensive, practical unos-
tentatious way-then let us be incorporated as
soon as possible ; if not, it viii be judgment
to remain as we are. II. D.