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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-07

NTEW YORK AND ALABAMA STEAMSHIP COMA.
~ ny.r:I nsbils. tipping - asy.aA-Ths steamship
BLACK WARRIOR Capt J. d Bullock viii sail for ths
above psrs Saturday Feb. H. Il O'Clock precisely
street. Norm river Passag6 Freight
Mobile, VIM be forw Ardsd frs: - sonnssisn Company6
printed Of freight ADA bills of lading be had
application The ofoe No hrssht taken HavAas bnt
specie freight receivsd on sailing days Shippers win
Ing PREVIOUS the day Of sailing Parcels received Me
sos only for Havana must passports
before leaving porH
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-07

TO PSsssSGkRs ROR CUBA.-rHD RnvbRs aoUsl
shc largest most airy, ssmmodous sos .dv. ntass
susJ spssed hess In Havana In the immediate vicinity
he Csp~ia Snsrsi Aad inssaaensss pal.ee she Uashs
sd 2as, 90 Sek fsv miDutss' walk OF drive ros
Alsmsss Fsssp, sno Tsoen Theatre. EnEi,h, epSpir
fronoh sra 6oruan s,-rk vshs ssear ora y
sstess sad.as q and sssssss Mrs. 1Ar
9NEc cst DfHs--nf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-07

WORK FAMILY HOTEL NEW BADGE STREET LUD.
gate hill Londop-1hs above house 10 os1srsiy sisass
ed bs an exceens ooree roop To- twelve private sitting
rmohne room warm cold ard baths always ready
night porte IN sttsudAnes fixed charge servants ia,
New Ytrf Estald 10 FLED. TH0S QOAkTExMAIkE Gals,
proprietor Of the Crown ana scsptrs Tavern
grste'ul thanks ~ his
he has 90 long enjoyed their hands, and soic their
con inutd patronage and sMs n,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-07

THE OLD DR. HUNTER HInsRLr THE PHYsICIAN
i who established ths Hmkrian Dispenssry, No Dvi
siop street New York city 1855 consuited n
usual from A. ~ LAP. n. Sundas excettss, n hs ~
onee
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COPARTNERsBIr NOTICES.

no LhNYkk5.-A kka1ka or the PROFIsSIOw
some years stan ding Adnit,sd under the old o. nsm
" All tLe oesrse IN the Of this
In the nvftisation VI titles 10 we'll - N m
olher department. Lev d. its practice
(hsvpt been bort tine retired th.r,from Ia
~. enc awy er IN tbs city Win f-ir Of 1snss
IRE abor or portion OF -hich would
stoy terms dovove upon Perfectly com pss NJ q
pertrm H. and who would sderabIy " norsAso
ne .ubireso the toe Tho sAtsso
VIZ FURNISHED and interview had With the
On inquiry 1t the cs ~ D. Staples Rsq
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MIsCELLANEOUO.

hASNAAAAN AOOUs
RTIsTs' ENTHUSIASTICALLY EhaLIsH OIL
squares curves. snso pas.s saa every srtels used or
painting ana craving, for sale By w. sCHAUs ss Broad
pARGAiNs IN STATIONERY AT NO. 81 LIBERTY
letter paper siI do do pla do 81 Is 9er Tesm; lead
''h'n' p''''n'nn''s' ''' p'" sxcRGs " SIMMONS.
,CHlAP IRON BBDs7 EAps- BEDDING AND SPRING
s. ss w.
A:h 40 n are sn I: VI. Ss ss d
and ..,nin., - SIS Brssdwsy. ss.T Psin,s :srs..
fyuRl OF oonNs-BY MADAME BERNARD, NO @
ssvssy east side between srosns and DELANEY streets
i.sss Ter PRICE order 70 .ab. on. be res fro.
s.I. a.i f.sis .onnd.n. IN Drcnns .ha' .hs VIM
u, :.: pal. q Person. :.
nEsks. OFFICE TABLES. AND OFFICE rUKsl.
~ tue-A iIrse ,ssortnent oonsssr Wy on hand Also.
order a. he .horess nssics BY Nm L. ssAHGn. No
Broadway second aoor belo~U S. bonded wsrshous&
GOLD LEAF AND DENTISTS GnLD FoM-FIasT
aa,ay s-e 81, esss prices. Cold 81 SO per .Ysse ~
REJEcTKD ADAPTATIONS Ac.-ras UspsR
prepared pay special Atte aton 70 the prosecutor 70
II g. ~. M sod pra
scent rejected cases receiving no compensation unss.,h
vbster tere the ULhed States Commandment or ths Cir
81 o. ss9sss
p.n. y lli.n .lli:. fq as,n:ry u.
sncs 70 patented odsls drawings records sssnmen
tOls a. ,he Patent ooo moderate terms Per
sons .ishrs tor % siyies relative psten
sssss .i'he, personally :. his moe or by letter To ho
be arranged BY iss.e,
ns y'l as p.'z f:ss 1s s
.s IA D Ss ss, ss S us:d s.s
sore,sn Patents Peoples Patent Once 50 Nassau street.
TIE CHESHIRE GLASS COMPANY ARE NOW Pre-
PARED to execute sdl. fer rgnsh plate Of sseerGr
pish Arch, sI, s S IN: are saa.'.s
% M n sis;ns :as, Agent
" printed instructions In twelve dfsrsnt Sranohes ~
which s, e. realise from {: q ss sa
il.chsshsD Square Post ofaos. "
HORSES, CARRIAGES, &C.
I,LUB STABLE "a FOURTH srsEEr WASHINGTON
;.,. hi, . I.
.' a. s ;s'f ls s..Rs' care Terms 'd'
E,oR sALE-A MORGAN AND BLACK HAWK HORSE
ss,'s ..s;y =. .s
cole, sorr. as .as assy purchase IN sasda By ger
css:sssS % , sS:' roe, Aal pR asu.s
Fog SAL. IA PA, pA,a OF sur..Ios aIAyY DRArl
did single horse With bvssy and heavy spring
and e cd cart bsyncsp Apply bHE RID aOi
LlsrsR, finth street Bridge south Brcoklyn.
Ii oRsE AND RoCKAwAY wA0Os FOR SALE WITH
Ii harness and tcsF saddle This owner who has
the will them 81 baresin Ar
ply At II Chatham street. in the stationery store.
ITO HACKhEk FOR sALk. A LIGHT SECOND HAND
y ooseh In good order Apply 70 AAJoR THOMPSON
90, II woes,tr street,
WAN1ED-A STYLISH H1RaE, OF BOLD FIGURE
w and action Just be youps, gentle and perfectly
kochawsy carriage tciced In font prsfsred) spring
boz and sulky Parties having either
dispose Of cheap address line 20 ro, South street.
stating wi ere 10 be seen, price, and particulars
MILLINERY AND DREssMAKIN0.
~~~s~~~N~
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DEsKs, OFFICE TABLES. AND OFFICE FUKNI.
~ ture.A lErse assortment oonstar lily hand Also
every variety o. house
order ~ the shortest nstics BY WM l. BRAECH No -
Broadway, second eoor bslow U s. bonded Warehouse.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-07

tLUB STABLE, ~ FOURTH sTBEEr WASHINGTON
square 10 room At this One, healthy stable
several ore horses As there other TIL
private very win be the object Of this
ate Apply 10 Q ACE ~ IN. sts.Ie
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

By a law on pensions, passed on
the last night of the session, if widow
of a soldier marries, she looses her
claim, but if that husband di,-, she
again becomes entitled to her pension
as formerly. The amount of the new
act is, that whenever the lady is a
y.dow, the government holds itself
bound to protect her. One Notary
public is now empowered to take an
acknowledgement as we'll as two JUS
tees of the Peace. Hereafter, the
testimony taken before a Notary Pub
lie is of the same legality as if taken
before commissioner. The necessity
for special commissioner, therefore, no
longer exists.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

The HEIGHT OF MEANNEss.-The
Knickerbocker tells of man who stole
a five dollar bill out in Indiana His
sounsel tried to prove that the note
was not worth five dollars, it being at a
discount. The prosecutor said he
knew that the theft was the meanest
man in the State, but he did not think
be was so alfred mean as not to be
willing to steal Indiana money at
pr.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19
Menu A0pertisements.
Valuable Real Estate at Auction
by
L. E, Powers l. Co Auctioneers.

THE undersigned, CONSTANCE TER
L xoR, wishing to leave Baton Rouge will offer
| for sale at Public Auction, at the Court House
door, in the City Of Baton Rouge. on MONDA p
THE 18TH DAY or GEPzXMRER NEX7:
1s54) at II O'Clock, A. H., al her property situa-
ted in the Parish Of East Baton Rouge, as follows
LIST. A CERTAIN PLANTATION or TRACT Of
Land, about IL miles East Of the City Of BATON
Rouge, on the road leading to the Amite River
containing in all 20 acres; Of which 100 or 200
acres are cleared, and the balance Of the land well
iimbered This tract presents unsurpassed ad.
vsnt.ges .or raising all kind Of stock.
End. A PLANTATION within three miles Of the
City Of Baton Rouge, containing S15 arpents, Of
which 1920 are cleared, and under fence with
good Dwelling, Negro Cabins Kitchen, o.
tation houses. The uncIeared land on the, Hlk
tract Is well timbered. II Is bounded north BY
Genl Joseph Eernard. east by Lewis Pyburn. south
~ Mrs. I. Dav and west by lands Of y. : II.
Perkins; This place contains al the secessary
Cane Wagons, Carts, Horses, Mules
together with 1900 barrels Of Corn, Hay, ~
Sweet Potatoes, Fodder, &C., L., and
Nine Slaves, rs follows:
HARRY. JEAN, JACK, CHARLOTTE, GEORGE.
BARRON, ALFRED, ALFRED, and JAMES.
Rorye, at the corner Of north Boulevard. and 8d
streets (south side)
9Th. 19 LOTS or GROUND in the City of Baton
Rouge. in Eeauregard towns plan Of which will
be exhibited on the day OF sale.
W-COND1TIONS.-The plantation living IN ~
miles Of this place $500 cash--ba lance /. yrs
credit; mortgsged retained notes well secured
THE Plantation lying miles of Baton Rouge.
$1,000 CAsH-balance in /, and years credit
mortgage retained and notes well secured, bear
ing per interest from date till maturty-and 8
per cent after due until paid.
The SLAVE One third cash-N Is. Mar
49, * first March 1856.
The House and Lot and the 70 lots Of ground.
= Cash-H FIRST Of March 1865 first Of
March i s.
The Wagons, Carts. Oxen, Mules, Horses, Hay,
Corn. Hogs, and all the movab'es 90 DAYS credit.
with NOES well secured. Acts of sale at the ex-
peDse OF purchasers. aug19-sv.1t.1w.d. Ms
. ~ Baton Rouge Gazette, vis-a-vis, Bayou
Sara Ledger, Plaquemine Sentinel, State Pape,.
Clinton, please copy twice and send bill to George
A. Pike, for collection.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

| SCENE IN CouRT.-IMMENoE Elk
crEMENr-On Monday evening, al
amusing, though rather pointed pass
age at arms took place between Re
corder Summers aud Counselor Field
when the case Of fair but frail Jennie
Gleeson was on the tapiS, and when
the case was closed, and the Recorder
simply fined the accused, the counsel
or simply protested afiainst the act =
an outrage on public justice. Having
slept over the matter, the Recorder
took his seat on the following morning
yesterday and the counselo' took
spiritual consolation. Eventually the
counselor took it into his head to 90
to the Recorder, and when there, he
asked permission to make a motion.
leave being granted, lie launched into
running commentary on what be
was pleased to consider the Recorders
illegal act on the previous evening"
whereupon The Recorder told him to
'bold on" And so the counselor did
hold. in a sense different, however,
from that intended by Recorder. This
brought the blood to the Recorders
face, and the ire to his bile, and bring
ing his knuckles down hard on the
desk before him, he ordered the coun-
cellor to be committed to prison for
contempt Of Court!
The Counselor here observed that
since the present Recorder had been
presiding, the court had generally
been considered legitimate object Of
contempt !; and then, shaking his fin
ger at the Recorder he said, while
clothed in your little brief authority
you may play after this fashion yonr
fantastic tricks, but the time will come
when l shall meet you on equal terms.
and then shall have my revenge, for
consider you to be nothing but a
damned jackass."
At this juncture the Recorder alb
ruptly adjourned the court, and
springing from his magisteral tripod. !
determined to visit the port
y Counselor with a touch of the Lez
TaIionis.
The Counselor, observing the rapid
said, Il am ready, but if
you dare to lay hand upon me, III
sill you as dead as h-!' drawing at
he same time from under his vest, as
pretty "buIl-dog' as ever drove a
'iece Of cold lead through fellows
,read basket.
The police here interposed; the
Recorder returned to his seat, and the
Counselor was conveyed to prison to
purge himself of his contempt. Thus
vags the world.-DeIta 18Th.
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ST, JAMES LODGE, No. 47.-The
brethercn Of this fraternity, will meet
at their Lodge room. foot of Church
street, this evening at the usual hour.

LEEcHEs.-A few Of the fresh Hun
garians, may now be had of Waddill
q Day, Church street. We hope that
the past incidents at the Capital, will
not prejudice virtuous minds, against
the application Of these distinguished
foreign blood-suckers, to their extrem-
tiles. We feel no hesitency in recon-
meDding them to the favorable consid-
Grafton of Red-Stickers.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

Docs.-Iu the unequal warfare now
waged agasnst dogs; we beg for that
family Of creation, christian buriel
If they must be killed, for the securi-
ty Of ships, and to prevent hydropho-
bia, let us bespeak for them, the last
rites not denied the common enemy.
Let not their bones whiten the plain
whilst the vultures feed upon their
flesh, in the suburbs, where they are
thrown, by force Of law.
If the Corporation is unable to ap-
propriate a few dollars from its sur
plus revenue to dig a common pit, we
invite the attention Of some Of our
Yankee neighbors to the fact; and at
some future time, will endeavour to
show them the advantages this place
offers, for a goat skin glove manu-
factory.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

10 The examination at St. Peter
and Paul's College came off on Thurs.
day, and very large number Of Ia
dies and gentlemen were present. all
of whom, without a dissenting voice
were delighted with the entertain
nent. The young gentlemen all ac-
quilted themselves creditably, the
prizes we're distributed, and after the
audience dispersed the young gentle
men paraded some Of the principal
streets headed by the ameteur band Of
the College.
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Great Riot at st. Louis.

mob which took place in that city the
day previous. 1t was as usual, ar
. election occasion. In one Of the
wards (the Filthy an Irishman went
up to vote and his vote was challenged
which gave rise to the first disturb
ance, out of which the others followed
causing much blood-shed. The Re-
publican says that when the mans
vote was challenged he was put upon
oath to swear to his citizenship, the
oath was scarce administered ere the
mob seized him and dragged him off.
The Police interfered and a general
melee ensued. How many were kill
ed at this prescinct the Republican of
the 9Th had not learned; but shortly
after this, a row commenced at the
Fifth ward Polls. The Republican
says:
We were not able to learn the
cause, but it resulted in another Irish
man being stabbed two or three times
in the back with bowie knife. Sew
eral Of the police interfered to take
the man from the crowd. but they did
not succeed. After he fell he re-
NAMED in the hands of the crowd who
carried him to considerable distance
from the polls. The police were ef-
fectually driven of, and some of them
came to the police Office for reinforce
ments.
A man by the name of Branon was
stabbed to the heart A Frenchman,
a canal boat hand, was killed and car
ried to the police Office. Two wound
ed men were taken to the Hospital. |
DR.. Port was wounded and a boy
stabbed. The Citing then became
general, and we look to see a still
more horrid account of this disgrace
full affair, when the reports are full
Three military companies were order
ed out by the Mayor before peace was
restored. Certainly if it is to become
one of the institutions" Of the coun-
try-this beastly and disgraceful riot
ing at the election polls, peaceablc cit
zens will shun them, and give the
country up to the hands gifts enemies.
Some few committals to the Peniten.
tiaries for perjury at the polls, and
hanging Of demagogues, for fabricatmg
papers in the hot houses
IF political iniquity, would put stop
70 this thing; but we fear that there is
not virtue enough in the ranks of the
;wo magnanimous parties of this ma
ion, to uphold the law in dealing out
is we'll merited vengence. Look at {
he disgraceful riots all over the land,
md let us not forget the stigma upon !
'ur own fair name, that grew out of {
he very recent riots in New Orleans,
n adding up the sum Of this iniquity. :
4 general reformation is required, and t
n the breaking up Of the rotten plat
orms Of the past, we do hope that none
# the old material will be used, in :
he formation of new parties. Is it |
lot common remark-and well es- q
abllshcd fact that even in our own Z
crescent city, that good men and true, !
annot be found to represent, that t
'reat Emporium in the Legislative $
? Is it not known, that
he politicians in that city-ay, even h
he head and front of the Democracy n
self (tbe Wings are dead) come in c
D the arena with their purse strings d
,osened, to elect such men as will q
ledge themselves to unconditional r
ervitude? Tis even SO. The evil is
cen and felt, and it is high time that Il
ne virtuous Indignation of the people o
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Ice Cream.

THE undersigned has Just received a fine
l. assortment of Flavoring extracts.
such as Vanilla, Lemon, Pineapple, Orange
Almond, Burrgamot, Cinnaman, Cloves,
ect Also choice article of Vanilla Beans,
for sale by any quantity.
June 3. WIZ. BOGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

SAMUEL FoorE.--Shakespeare makes
Falstaff not only witty, but the cause
Of wit in others and Goldsmith said
that no man could be in Calab White
ford's company without catching the
itch for punning. The English Arts
tophans, as Footte was called, was one
Of these; and no greater proof can be
given of his comic powers than in the
following anecdote, related by DR..
Johnson: "Thc first time," said be, Il
was in company with Foote, was at
Fitzherbert's. Having no good opin-
ion of the fellow, was resolved not
to be pleased; and it is very difficult
to please man against his will. l
went on eating my dinner very sui
lenly, affecting not to mind him; but
the dog became so irresistably comic,
that was obliged to lay down my
knife and fork, throw myself back in
my chair, and fairly laugh it out. Sir,
b. ia. irre,..ah'A"
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

GENIUS, CLEvERNEss AND TALENT.
Genius rushes like a whirlwind-
Talent marches like a cavalcade Of
horses-Cleverness skins like a swal.
low in summer evening, with a sharp
shrill note, and sudden turning
The man Of genius dewells with men
and with nature ; the man Of talent
in his study but the clever man dances
here, there and everywhere, like
butterfly in a hurricane, striking every
thing and enjoying nothing, but too
light to be dashed to pieces. The
man of talent will attack theories, the
clever man will assail the individual,
and SANDER private character. But
the man Of genius despises both he
needs none, he fears none, he lives on
himself, shrouded in the conscious of
his own strength be interferes with
none, and walks forth an example the
"eagles Hy alone--they are but sheep
that herd together" It is true, that
should a poisonous worm cross his path,
he may tread it under bis foot; should
q cur snarl at him, he may chastise it,
but he will not, cannot attack the pri-
vacy of another. Clever men write
verses, men of talent write prose, but
the man of genius writes poetry.
[HazIitt
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

STEAMBOAT RAcrSG.-The steam.
boats Glpsy and Laurel Hill, coast
boats, that went out last evening, start
ed on race, or something looked very
much like it, and before they got as
far up as the head of Jackson street.
came in collision. The larboard side
of the Gypsy was considerably damag-
ed, and the spectators on shore thought
she would certainly have to return and
repair but she did not. Some blame
the Laurel Hill and some the Gipsy.
Suppose the collision had been more
serious and lives had been lost,
would not the officers of these boats
have been justly responsible for the
results Steamboats, racing has pro-
duced APPALLING disasters, and it ought
to be frowned down with inexorabIe
sternness.-BuIIetlu.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

IN BOXES assorted French Cordia,s.
~ 90 Clairet Wine.
10 doz. London Porter.
10 " Scotch Ale.
10 barrels Whiskey.
20 half 6 do. Just received and
for sale by may-27.l 7. B. O'CONOR.
Baton Rouge La
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19
RECEIVED THIS DAY,-5O bis
IL st. Louis FLOUR From new wheat. For
sale by faug17-y1 MoxrAy DDo.

SOAPS! SOAPS!!-Taylor's Tran
~ sparent Wash Balls Poncine Soap, Floating
or Bathing Soap, Military, Old Windsor, 'Erasiye,'
for removing grease spots, Palm, Compound or
BARRIERS Soap Shaving Cream, etc. All Of Bazin's
manniactory. For sale at the Drug Store Of
augl7-y. WAppILL DAY
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

When the Hindoo priest is about
to baprize an infant, he utters the fall
lowing beautiful sentiment :-"L,ttle
babe, thou enterest the world weeping
while all around thee smile contrive
50 10 live that you may depart in
smiles. while all around you weep.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

FOR THE HAIR.-Macassor Oil,
L Antique Oil, Bears Oil, Pomade Philocome,
Moelle de BGuf, Pomatum in Sticks, Clerehugh's
Tricopherous, Barry's Tricopherous, Lyons Kath.
airon Phaon's Hair Tonic or Jnvigorator, Jaynes'
Hair Tonic, Louden's Hair Tonic, American Hair
Restorer, and Jenny Lind Hair Gloss. For sale AT
the Drug Store Of WADDILL DAY
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19
NOTICE.
II L. WADDILL returns his thanks

pERFUMERY Cologne in J Gal
L Ions, Quarts, Pints, and half Pints, Bay Wa
ter, Florida Water, Patchouy. verbena, Tube
reuse, Jockey Club, Magnolia, Violet, Bong ycto.
ria, Musk, Upper Ten, Oil Of, or Otto Of Roses
For sale at the Drug Store Of
augl7-y. WADDILL 4 DAY. church st
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

Mock MoDEsTy-The young lady
who let down the widow curtain to
keep the man in the moon from seeing
her in her night clothes, has been
at church with hole in her stocking.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19
Office Of the Baton Rouge and Clinton }

OUHe y Ie Du1OH N0Hgf ana Cln7On
Plank Road Company.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock
~ holders of the Company that an In.
stalment Of Ten per cent on the amount OF
stock subscribed (s2 so per share) will be
due and payable on Monday the 18th day
of September next, (ls54) BY order Ct
the Board. ALFRED SHOPPERS
july-l4-1s54. Sec'rv
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

Ex-Governor Kent, of Maine, and
1000 others have issued call for an
anti-Nebraska Convention to be held
nj Bangor.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

PREPARATIONS FOR THE SKIN.
"Freckle Wash, Meen Fun, Pearl Powder
or Lilly White, Magnolia Tablets, Chalk Balls and
Rouge Fin. For sale at the Drug Store of
augl7-y. WADDr1L & DAY. church AZ.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-19

GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON
DIxoS.-Some days since, we noticed
the arrest of this distinguished indi-
vidual, under rather suspicious cir
cumstances, being charged with hav-
ing stolen drayload of hams from the
store No. 2O2 Magazine street, the day
after the great fire. Yesterday, the
General was brought before Acting
Recorder Bloomfield for examination
There was sufficient evidence to sub
stantiate the fact that the hams
were taken from the store and con-
veyed to- the Generals head quarters
but he, in reply, assured the Record
er that he was acting with the very
best of Notwithstanding to save
the property of a fellow-citizen, and
that the hams had already been re-
turned to their owners, Messrs Sbultz,
Hadden and Latting. 1t seems that
on the day of the fire, the General
somehow or other, got possession OF the
keys, and said the store belonged to
him, and had the hams removed by a
dray. In consideration of the fact
that the General bears an excellent
character for honesty, and his having
done the State some service during
the yellow fever campaign Of the past
summer, and of the evidence of Mr..
Briggs, who testified that, at the time
of the Camp street fire, the General
had saved his books in the same man
ner he now saved the hams,-the Re-
corder discharged him from custody
and again does he proudly walk the
streets, breathe the pure air of liberty,
and enjoy his new title of "Commissa-
nv" General.-DeLtn..