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Greenwich Springs.

W HE lovers OF sport and manly ex-
u elcise, a rare chance is offered for the
qualification of their propensties. At the
above named pleasant resort the following
sports and amusements, will take place on
Friday and Saturday next.
On Friday the Followers of the chase,
from the veteran huntsman down to the
juvenile amateur, will be delighted with
the music of the ''pack in full cry" which,
mlngiins with the winding of the mellow
horh,' is of all melodies the most melodi-
Gus. Saturday will be devoted 10 those
WHO strive TO excel in the skilful use of
the firearms, and will doubtless prove
great pleasure to such as are already marks
men, and useful lesson to any who NAV
wish to become SO, The shooting match
viii he of the old French Creole style,
termed the 'Patgot," or in other words.
Wooden Rooster, is elevated on a pole
and shot at until it is fused up,' or brought
down, prize is awarded to each of those
who shoot off the head, wings or the tail,
and finally to him who brings down the
body. None but smooth, bore guns Of
callbre not exceeding one ounce are adj
mitted, and each must furnish his own gun
anu ammunition. aug l5-td.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18
PERUsrNG OLD PApERs-How de-

PERUsrNG OLD PApERs--How de-
pressing is the overlooking old papers
long locked up, and fled away, written
many years ago, when the world was
brighter aud friends were more numer-
Gus than now, before misfortune had
dimmed the one, or death had snatched
away the other! Nor are ones spirits
made more cheerful, when some old
document or letter transports us back
ward to season Of bereavment or sad
mischance. The sunshine of the pres
ent is cIouded by these "reminiscences
which produce in all their gloom the
shadows of a former day But when
it happens, as is most commonly the
fact, that a day of darkness and storm
is selected for this melancholy review
of.post scenes, the sombre skies above
u, mingle their weeping with the tears
of revived affections, and then pail
of darkest hue settles upon the mind.
Beware OF this let no one unlock the
trunk Of old papers, especially such as
concern the heart, except in cloud
less day, with the sun shining i'll mer-
idian splendor,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

CANADIAN PoLIrIcs.-Politics in
the United States are good deal of a
puzzle, but are usually as clear as
mud compared to political names and
qualifications over the Lake. The
last Quebec Gazette has election re-
turns for members Of Parliament in
the several counties, and the hopora-
bles are styled "Copeculator." AMT
Corruptionists," "Corruptionists' Mon
ton,' "Corruptionists," and 7"Genteel
Chissclor."
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18
The Cur OFF-We FORGOT IN n,

The Cur DRIVE forgot to men.
ton III our las issue that the Hon
Griffin b. Miller, Swamp Land com.
missioner for this District, closed the
contracts for the Lafourche Outlet on
Monday the 3lst ult. The excavat.
ing was taken for for,y-fve cents per
cubic yard. A dredging and snag
boat to remove the Instructions be-
tween the foot Of navigation and the
outlet, will commence operation SO
soon as one can be obtained - IHibo-
de0u1 Minerva.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18
MORE THAN ONE WAY TO XIII,

MORE THAN ONE WAY TO KILL A
CAT.--Elder Richards, one of the lead
ing Mormon apostles, lately fell in love
with two fair daughters of a widow
lady, in the Salt Lake city. The
mother who was on the shady side of
sixty. objected to being separated
from them. As the elder was deter
mined to make bargain, he took the
whole lot.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

A NORTH CAROLINA EDrroR.-
The Milton Chronicle sums up the oc.
cupations of his neighbor of the Spec
tator as follows:
'He is an officiating minister of the
gospel; a licensed attorney; Il news
paper editor agent for nearly all the
Insurance and assurance companies
north Of the Potomac; commissioner
for thirty States, and an applicant for
the same when Kansas and Nebraska
shall have come in; bank director :;
Chairman Of he Board Of .Superin-
tendents Of Common School: temper
ance orator agent and counsel for
Wake Forest College President and
Secretary of all the Boards of the
Baptist Church, &C.; and in addition,
he owns more town property, has the
neatest farm, the best fruits and the
finest cattle of any man in the coun-
ty'
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18
VALUABLE HoMpoPATHIc MEp1.

VALUABLE HoMpoPATHlc MEDI.
CINE.-Take one of the leanest chick.
ems that can be found in the market
dress'it neatly, and hang it up by lis
neck il a kitchen window, in such a
manner that its shadow may fall upon
copper kettle hanging over the ire,
containing four quarts Of water Let
the water boil slowly with the shadow
falling upon it, unit! it is reduced to
one quart. Then strain it carefully
and bottle it tight for week. 1t will
them be fir for use. Dose, three drops
IN a tambler of water once a day, just
before dinner. This medicine is
sovereign remedy for most chronic
diseases, and has the advantage of
mot others not homeopathic, of being
attended with little inconvenience in
the taking, and no possible harm in
and case. 1t is par excellence the
perfection of the great Hahnemannic
art.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

The LATEST CASE OF RApPING -
One +. Ueiive was arrested on Wed.
nesday night, in Laurel street, Fourt.
District. for playing the spiritual me-
dium to the family IF Mrs. Louisa
Garrerz Mrs. G. it appears, has
been for some time somewhat ANNOYED
and alarmed by hearing every night
under her huuse-whch stands ND
from the ground several ieet-myste
rions noises and rappipgs. This fact
coming to the ears Of Capt. Steik, he
repaired thi'her and stationed himself
so as to detect the movements of Mr..
Medium, who made his appearance at
the usual hour OF ten o'clock at night
hear the hour wherein ghosts do
move about--and laid unanointed
hands on bis mraiumship and wake d
him of 10 The police Office We COM
mend this ease to the ''Spirituai Tele-
graph. Bulletin.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18
Ho all that live to eat. and eat to feel.

Ho all that live to eat, and eat TO feel,
Pass not the notice by, of J. BAEL-Church st.
1t will be seen that Beal is clearing
out the Summer stock, for his heavy
fall business. If any man is indebted
to Beal for his life, during the past
season, the very least thing he can do,
I. is to walk up to the counter and wipe
out the obligation.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

v IcE.-A gentleman of this city,
very we'll known for rapidity and fac
cility of speech, was standing at a
shady corner the other day, in CONVEX
sa6on with another gentleman, when
his boy came up with dimes worth
Of Ice, on string. The gentleman
stopped conversation to give some di-
rection about the Ice, and after he got
through, he looked down for the cool
ing morsal, and Lo Twas gone
"vanished-vanished into the air, thin
air" We do wonder that the gentle
man exclaimed in rage: "You rogue! :
where's the Ice" This is a serious
reflection upon the Ice merchant.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

SPRING ARRANGEMENrs.--At Green
we'll to-day, the advertised competi
:ion will come off between the "cracl
Shots" who have repaired to that 10
cality to enjoy the sport of the occa
sion, and take a chance at the wood
en- cock"
Braggingis one Of the chief features
in the phisiognamy Of the sportsman
indeed, it is said by antiquarian "Pick-
wickians," that the very edifying game
of"brag,' was actually invented by a
party of sportsmen, who were at loss
to make their Dragging at one other,
effective. To be able to hit the mark,
aimed at, is very important matter,
in every grade of life, and station in
society. The eye, in many instances,
is mainly at fault, and by some optical
illusion (perhaps a defect in the eye
itself we generally aim too high, and
overshoot the mark. This defect can
only be remedied by constant practice;
and our amiable host of the "Harney"
and "Greenwell," has opened las will
be seen by advertisement a field for
practice-broad enough to admit all.
"Greenwell" at present, is occupied
to its full sleeping capacity, but over
a beautiful road it opens a flower
garden to the city, to which our citi-
zens may repair to enjoy the uncom-
taminated, (could we fine longer
word we would use it, atmosphere, of
the always beautiful country. To the
amusements of "Old Sir Isaac" and
the sport of the chase, others will be
added, as soon as the thermometer
stands at a more temperate season.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

SOAPS! SOAPS!!-Taylor's Tran
~ sparent Wash Balls, Poncine Soap, Floating
or Bathing Soap, Military Old Windsor, 'Erasive,
Tor removing grease spots, Palm, Compound or
baTber's Soap, Shaving Cream, etc. All Of Bazin's
mandatory. For sale at til e Drug Store of
augl7-y. WApDuL 4 DAY
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18
Ice Cream.

I'HE Undersigned has Just received fine
l. assortment Of Flavoring extracts,
such as Vari'la, Lemon, Pineapple, Orange
Almond. Burgamot, Cinnaman. Cloves.
ect. Also choice article of Vanilla Beans.
for sale by any quantity.
June 3 VIM BOGEL.
MORN DOINGSEPlain. fine and snner
- fine Bottled Neal, Small Homony.
Chops. feed for stock. Bran and Chicken
feed always on hand and for sale fresh from
the mill of the undersigned.
JOSHUA BEAL.
Fme-24. Opposite Harvey House.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

Dean Swift held this doctrine, that
there we're three places where a man
should be allowed to speak without
contradiction, namely the bench, the
pulpit, and the gallows.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

TWe notice the valedictory of
BENZ. G. McNIEcE in the Visa US,
that paper will now be conducted by
our friend Phil. W1NFREE, Jr. 1t is
a shifting world, this--we wish Nc
NIECE the very incest time Of it where
ever he may 60, which a jolly whole
souled fellow as he is, is most certain
to meet with. To our friend Phillip
we acknowledge allegiance. and well
coYe him again, to the chair of State.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

CORRECT VIEWS OF LrFE.-The
best cure for misanthropy is practical
philanthropy. The best way to guard
against narrowness is to do liberal
deeds. The best way to make money
source ofpersonal peace is to share
it as generously as you can with others,
to invest it where it will pay interest
in the smiles of the relieved or the
affection of the benefited Somehow,
as a general rule, the most di~interest-
ed people are the most cheerful. We
knew thoroughly unselish person
once person who seemed ever think
ing of those connected with and around
her, who bore serepely, for years and
years, cares and troubles enough to
have made life tragical indeed; and
yet stranger would have thought her
exempt from anxiety and sorrow.-Ex-
change.
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MELANCHOLY ACCIDENTAL friend

! MELANCHOLY ACCIDENTAL friend
in As Imption furnishes us with the
following particulars of a most melan-
choly accident, which took place in
that parish during the past week.
Mr.. d. Lewis, carpenter and engin-
eer engaged on the Teyana farm of
Col. W. w. Pugh, while employed in
saving lumber with a circular saw,
stopped down for the purpose ofascer.
tanning whether the saw was heating.
which generally occurs when saving
heavy timber While in this attitude,
it so happened that the teeth of the
saw caught the rim of his hat and
Jerked his head side ways in contact
with the saw, severing piece of the
skull bone two and half inches in
depth by about three and a half in
length, tearing away at the same time
part Of the brain. Most singular to
relate that in this situation he lived
for nearly thiriy-six hours, and most
the time in his perfect senses. The
deceased bore the reputation Of So
Der, upright and exemplary man; and
his melancholy end is deeply deplcred
by his employer, his fellow mechanics
and numerous friends.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

IN BOXES assorted French Cordials,
" 20 " Clairet Wine.
10 doz. London Porter.
10 " Scotch Ale.
10 barrels Whiskey.
20 half " do. Just received and
tor sale by tmay-27.l 7. B. O'CONOR.
Baton Rouge Ia
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

The isRAELITE.-This is The name
OF new paper Ju-t COMMENCED in Gin
clnu,ti, devoted to tie interest of the
Jewish community, to the discussion
OF Questions conncc I'd with their hi,.
tory, p 'etry, literature. religion. po.it-
ical a'd social position aud to the as-
fairs Of their schools, congregations,
and other institutions.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

Lysander Thompson, the celebrated
actor Of the Yorkshire characters, died
last week in New York.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

There was terrible and Obstructive
storm in the vicinity of Paramount,
Va, on the I'd inst. Several build.
ings were unroofed, trees were thrown
across the railroad track, the crops
completely Frustrated, and an immense
amount of damage done.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18
HONORs TO AN AMERICAN ARTIST

HONoRs TO AN AMERICAN ARTIST
Some time ago it was announced
that Crawford, the American Soup
tor. had been elected member of the
Imperial Academy ofSt. Petersburg.
Late German papers contain 1ntelli-
gence of the same artist having been
made, on motion Of the King of Bava-
varia, member Of the Royal Acade-
my of Fine Arts, at Munich, at the
same time with Fogleberg, the Sweed-
ish sculptor, who has resided the last
forty years in Rome. 1t is said that
Mr.. Crawford is the first American
artist on whom these distinctions have
been conferred r. Delta.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

Gustavus Adolphus, King of Swe-
den, hearing that two officers We're to
fight duel, directed that it should he
fought in his presence. They met at
the appointed time. and saw to tLeir
establishment. gallows erected on the
spot. The king told them to COM
mence their fight as soon as they
pleased; but, pointing to the gallows,
added,'I am resolved that the con =
queror shall be hanged by the neck
and his opponent by the heels Dis
mayed at this, they retired in silence
and shortly afterwards commenced Al,
intimate and abiding friendship.
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Office Of the Baton Rouge and Clin,on)

ODlce q NE Baton Rouge and Clinton
Plank Road Company
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock
~ holders of the Company that an In
s'alment of Ten per cent on the amount OF
stock subscribed (S2 so per share) will b.
due and payable on Monday the 18th day
of September next, us54) BY order Of
the Board. ALFRED SHOPPERS.
Juiy-i4-loo4. Sec'ry>
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NOTICE.
Ii T. WADDILL returns his thanks

to generous public who have heretofore
so literally patronized him, and would tfnD
~ solicit continuance and increase of their fav.
ors for the NEW FIRM Of WADDELL A. DAV.
VINO have formed co-partnership to carry on the
DRUG and AP0THEcARY BUSINESS onA
a more extended scale. VA
WE hope by extreme care, and constant ~
exertons to give entire satisfaction to all who
may faver US with their custom Aware of the
delicate and important responsibilities connected
with the ART OF DISPENSING MEDICINES. DR.
DAY VIII give his personal attention to the BUSH
ness, and Physicians and the public NAV alw.v,
confidently rely upon having their prescriptions
ana orders accurately filed and furnished with
articles only that are pure and genuine
aug17-y. WADDILI q nav
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

pERFUMERY Cologne in ! Gal
L lens, Quarts Pints, and half pints, Bay Wa
ter, Florida Water, Patchouy. verbena, Tube
reuse, Jockey Club Magnolia, Violet, Bong Veto.
ria, Musk, Upper Ten, Oil OF, or Otto Of Roses.
For sale at the Drug Store Of
augl7-y. WADDILL & DAY. church a.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

THE MARY FoLEY.-This A, / wa
ter craft, moored at our model landing,
Wednesday, Capt, HUTCHINSON on the
hurricane deck. The Foley is now
the property of TRuDEAu, HUrcHIsoN
d Co., and they design her to run re-
gularly from their Steam Brick Facto-
ry, on the northern limit of this city to
New Orleans. They have made large
contracts for bricks, in New Orleans,
and are most certain to do land office
business.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

EUR THE HA1R!-Macassor OH.
4 Antique Oil, Bears Oil, Pomade Philocone.
Moelie de Boeuf, Pomatum in Sticks, Clerehuph's
Tricopherous, Barry's Tricopherous, Lyons Kath.
alron Phalons Hair Tonic or Invigorator, Jaynes'
Hair Tom Louden's Hair Tonic, American Hair
kestorer and Jenny Lind Hair Gloss. For sale nj
the Drug store Of WADDIII nav
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

The correspondent, "Ontario," OF
the New York Journal of commerce,
in writing to that paper from San
Francisco, under date of the 18th OF
July, says;
81 am happy to inform your readers
that the Rev. w. A. Scott, d. D., OF
New Orleans, has this day accepted
an invitation to become the pastor of
a Presbyterian church in this city.
He will leave here August lst. for
New Orleans, for the purpose of re-
moving his family to this country, re-
turning about December LIST, when
the church is to be completed. The
Society is to be organized Oh Monday
evening next.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

RECEIVED THIS DAY.-5O bbls
~ St. Louis FLOUR. From new wheat. Fo.
sale by [aug17-y1 MoyTAS 4 Rpo
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

HAVING FORMED A CO-PART-
"A nership with R. H. DAY, N. D., the business
OF the firm will hereafter be conducted under the
name and style Of WADDILL DAY.
ang17-y. H.. T. WADDIrI
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

RECEIVED THROUGH THE Post
=. ~ Office-a handsome two year old DOLL BABY
lie donor will be treated to Ice Cream, upon
calling round
Aug IL 1t. ONION Laurel street
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-18

RAGING Il ROPE.-5OOO Yards
~ INDIA BAGGING; 100 COILS ROPE. For
sale by laugls.1 THos. PnrNpEPGAsr
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Nem a 0pertisem ents.
CLOSING UP FOR THE SEASON

- Being desious of closing up for the season.
in order to be ter prepare for the approaching fall
trade, would respec fully notify those intebted
to me that settlement of their various bills will be
expected with the termination of the present
noun. would also mention that all sales sub
seCren to last OF this month will be strictly FOR
CASH.
of he present stock on hand .he greater Dor
ton will be sold for COST or LESS
aug1S-y. JOSHUA BEAL. church At
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-07

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, PHIL ApELpH
BEFORE IuhUn Xana a Cha mhnra

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, PHILADELPHIA.
- Before Judge Kane, at Chambers
MAY 2-sannders q al rs Brilish Brig victoria- IN
ACCOMPLISHMENTS N. Neal, Esq, for hbelants
BENJAMIN Rush. Esq solicitor for the British Consulate
for respondents also G. b. Mathew Esq British Consul
Libel for wages the ground Of alleged deviation
the voyage Before proceeding to the merits Of the case
respondents proctor entered plea to the jurisdiction
the controversy being between British subjects belong
ing to British vessel arising out Of contract enterec
into in British port to be terminated in British port
and in point Of fact not vet terminated Plea overruled
Respondents proctor then cited Lynch Crowder be-
fore Judge Bets October 1872 u Law Rep. 1885, and
Patch vs. Marshall before Judge Curtis October 1853
Curtis s52 and asked leave behalf of the British Con
sui TO enter the written dissent Of the latter to the
ceedrg observing that while the Consul the
highest respect for this tribunal of the United s.ates ha
was nevertheless responsible to his sovereign and hes
government Tor proper attention to any matter
ring between British subjects Il regard to which his OH
eiai duty required him to intervene He would feel
therefore that he was drect 10 his duty TO state
The reasons which eovcrncc his conduct in this instance.
abe Court having granted leave Mr. Rush then read the
GLOWING PAPER, signed BY Mr.. Mathew
10 he Honorable John n. Rone Judge Of The District
Cont 81 me tnied States ia aud for ns Els.an Dis
Saunders Ct rs. 7hs B,;fsh brig vieoria In Admi-
daf in the above suit instituted In this honorabe
ovit by three OF the crew OF British vessel against
aid vessel and her ter claim for wages the un-
ertigned Her Bransic Najcstys Consul for Pcnnsyl-
ana ,esidng At Philadelphia, legs leave respectfully 20
enter this bis dissent 20 the being permitted to sue
In couTs OF the United States. First because the bril-
Victoria, on board OF which the ibellants ani
faltd British vessel and the respondent her com
nsnder British subject Second Because an invest
CATION q the cause Of suit would call in question ON ,is
acts and conduct OF British functionary in regard tc
British subjects, which the undersigned has already d
posed q 70 he best Of his Judgment respecting which he
Is iespchsble only to his government and with re
gard y men, master sailors all residents at Nassau
wIerc there vs. as in all British Colonies, adequate
Court 81 APPEAL (signcd)
Nay lst, 1854. GEORGE d. MATTHEW, Consul
whorcurcn the Court CONQUERED with Her britannica
Naitsys Consul in the views expressed by him; audi
thefcuron made the following order
~ May 1s54--It appearing to the Court that the
sci British vessel and the scamcn British subjects,
and that she is now about sail 10 British port where
redress may had by the beants, II entitled thereto
II H. upcn the dissent Of the British Consul to further
proceedings being had in this Court said dissent being
fled, ordered that vhis libel be dismissed. Libel
disuliss ed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-07
More Consular Troubles for the Cabinet.


An important correspondence has been Published
by Hollier Griffiths ESQ, announcing hi temporary
rc-appointment az United States commercial agent
vice g. NJ. Farnum, ESQ. The latter gentleman
howoser declaring that he has not received the let
ter from the American government, (of which Mr.
Griitiis publishes copy,) suspending him from his
functions has refused to hand the duties of the
Office snd continues to act notwithstanding the in.
junction to the contrary contained in Mr.. Secretary
OF State Marcy's letter TO III. Grffths, Esq. This
dispute IS OF considerable importance, and win, we
trust, in the interest Of the American mercantile
marine, he speedily terminated.
We take over from a contemporary the following
etseIvatie1s on this subject -
One Of our contemporaries lately stated that Mr. Far
Man, Consa for the United States OF America was super
seized We can state upon good authority that this Ia
incorrect anil that the government of this colony
niss no other agent consul for America except Mr.
Fanum.
Al those wb have had transactions with the American
consel will he CAD 10 her this and with all due respect
TO thu high requirements of the former American consul
We mag assert vah all confidence that Mr. Farnurn
discharged the u les OF his Office with credit himself
and advantage 10 his country, and with ABILITY and
courtesy 10 all whs have had dealings with him. and be
= remenssercd, under difficulties OF ordinary krd