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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

Pennsylvania proposes to sell her
public works, as they bsye been losing
concern. The have been in operation
twenty-threc years, and cost originally
S32, 924,267 and the expenses and
Interest on loans since makes the enor
nous sum of $87, 646, 176. The reve-
nue. fths same period has been only
$25,342,O2O, showing a balance, aga
inst the improvements Of S62 .2O4,155.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

PURCHASE OF A STEAMBoAT.-A
letter t1om Vera Cruzto ia Cron:ess.,
of New York, says that Santa ~snna
has bought the steamer Ben ,N,anklin
and the bark Catharine 7Snguita, for
$4SO,0O0-to receive Y'lem on the
Mexican Pacific cGs.. Santa Anna
wants them to blockade Acapulco.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27
Time sets all things right.


1t squares accounts, and makes
out final balance sheets-it settles
personal differences andiis the suprem,
est court Of all for final judgements
it puts an end to all injuries resulting
from mans injustice-it heals all
wounds, and is a better remedy for
consumption, then Ayers cherry
PICTORIAL, or the Pumonie waters.
We feel now the beneficial effects
of times all healing balsom. ourself
or we would not puff this venerable
gentleman, who has ever been at war
with the best interests of society,"
Now, we feel considerably elevated
for he has set us right on a very impor-
taDt matter.
Some years or so ago, new Jail
was ordered for this Parish, and we
concelvedslt not only our right, but
our duty to go down and look at the
architecture. We did so; and IN one
or two articles, spoke in condem, and
damnatory terms Of the barberous
dungeons on the first floor into which
the onl y access is through trap door
and any one, to see the darkness
thereof, has to be let down with a
rope. We wanted to know, how, in
case man condemned to be hupqed,
should refuse to come out, that he
could be put in the hands of justice
an unanswered question to this day,
The vengsnce of the Parish Police
came down on us for this and some
anonymous scribbler abused us in
round and we'll measured terms in the
Gazette. Still Salamander like, we
stood the fire, and did not melt away,
as was anticipated {; satisfied as we
then were, that time would set lis
right in the premises.
Each Grand Jury since then has
condemned, the barbarous arrange
ment, and now we find our friend, the
President Of the Jury-undor whose
administration the new jail was built
aco'g as president of the Grand
Jury, recommending the very altera
tions proposed by Us, before the build
inc was half finished Verify time, is
a great rectifier Of mistakes, and heal
er Of wrongs and this should be con-
ISOLATION for the trembling christian in
his progress.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

10 Mr.. Barnum will have to re-
write his autobiography-or at least
open it to add another chapter or so p
Yesterday evenings Picayune has
case of Grim CON in it; wherein Bar
mum appears as the principle actor
How Barnum could do such things as
it appears he has done, and this too
whilst using his moral influence in ia
vor Of temperance. passes our compre-
bension. Perhaps it is nothing more
than trick gotten up by himself, as
the prelude for another popular show
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

Mr. FoRREsT's HEArrre-Tt seems
that the rumor of Mr.. Forrest having
been stricken with apoplexy was based
upon mistake. At last dates he was
not and had not been sick, and on the
evening of 18th inst, was at the
Broadway theatre, looking quite as
well as usual.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

~, s. TERRrroRY.-The Richmond
Dispatch, in fear of the postponmcnt
Of the acquisition of Cuba, consoles it.
self with the fact that, from the CAPT
toll of Maine to the city of New Or
leans, it is two hundred miles futher
than from London to ConstantinopIc.
This country possessing every variety
of climate, soil and production, and
capable OF supporting population II
two hundred millions, should content
us for thefresent, even if our posses
ion of Cuba should be for period
deferred. O
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NApsHsVksf INV fSSs ISDD
y DAGGERs Po1NTs.-It is refreshing
Gas summer shower, to have now and
then spasm Of excitement about-it
matters not wb2t. In beautiful
piece of mechanism, like human socie-
ty is; where vices and virtues hang
together like q blessed string of beads
it is important that they should rub
togesler now and then, aud thus
bring out beauties of character. As
some one has very truly remarked-a
lapidary we believe, "the beauties OF
the diamond are not known until it is
ground down and polished up with
considerable rubbing" which observ-
alton and experience proves fact
War has been formally declared by
the East against West Baton Rouge.
The American Sentinel lever on the
watch-tower Of liberty, has through
its local editor here, called out "who-
ever does the fighting for the " Wis, y
to meet him at the "Oaks, Z" to settle
difficulty growing up in this wise
The Sentinel had an article last week,
in which some profile views Of the
corpse editorial were given under the
appropriate head Of "Putfs, PutFers
and Putting
I'll. said in that, that Jo,r as a teacher,
Looks much more like hard shell baptist
preacher,
Than lawyer, or an editor.
The "Vise's" laeonic answer, is
that I'VE are right glad that cur
friend Gag make something Of lis. 1t
is more than any one has been able to
do for him. :"
rs not this equivalent to a thumb
biting, (which is considered a declar-
ton Of war in evefy Christian Comlnu-
nifty? Cannot East Baton Rouge enlist
her sympathies on our side; that the
quarrel may take national form ?
This side of the river is the best-our
men are the best-we have tho purest
moonlight and the best Sunshine, the
honests knaves. and the most liberal
fools. To maintain the position, we
stand at the back of the Sentinel
hope West Baton Rouge will put
gafts on the Wis, and push him into
the ring Our syspathies are with
this side indeed, since the Bruley
people burnt the Comet in effigy and
posted frightful profile of the Presi-
dent of the Port Hudson club" in Five
Nations Coffee house, at the place; we
have felt rancoring malice-smoth-
cred until now only because, we
have been waiting to get on the strong
side. Now that we are, our voice is
cut-roaring through the forest trees
like the north wind, for attle.-
Let our men be rallied to the mar
tial Ginsic Of tromboncs, bazoons and
other soul stirring instruments-in-
centives to valor's glorious deeds
march them to the margin Of the
and we will fight West
Baton Rouge across the stream. 1t is
time enough to talk of a peace treaty;
when we have won the battle. Then
We cahS ,alk more reasonably
IL It is said that WAsH1NGroN
IRVING, is Millerite. 1t is his opin-
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FFICrAt1

REroRT OF THE GRAND JuRY.-To
our obliging friend Don MANUEL Mo
RENO, are we indebted for the follow
ing report of the Grand Jury:
State Of Louisiana, Sixth judicial
Dis rict, Parish of Ea>t Baton Rouge.
At n session of the District Court
Of the Sixth Judicial District of the
State of Louisiana, began and held in
and for the Parish Of East Baton
Rouge, at the Court House in said
Parish, on Monday the 2lst day May
1QSs
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

10 It is said that WASHINGTON.
IRVING, is Millerite, 1t is his opin-
ion that the world will come to its
end, in 1867. i
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

E WILLIAM w. STORY, EsoR.,
son Of the late Judge Story, has ex-
ecuted a statue Of his father, designed
for the monument at Mount Auburn.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27
The Grand Jury Report.

That in complyance with the charge
of the Judge Of said Court, they have
visited the Parish Jail ando examined
all the different departments and find
the same in good order and condition
In regard to- the Basement Story or,
cells to which there has been much
complaint by the former Grand Jury,
as being Lark and damp, and that the
entrance were only trap Dogs. the
Tailor had no steps or ladder for the
Jury to descend into these cells, and
we therefore cannot say whether the
SAID cells are damp or not, it was the
intention Of the Police Jury to occu-
py these rooms or cells only in cases
when criminals were under sentence
of death or cndeavoripg to escape
The Grand Jury recommend an en-
trance door on the South side of said
Jail on the basement Story with a
strong iron door to prevent the escape
of prisoners The Grand Jury had
also examined the Clerks and Re-
corder's Office and think they are en-
tireIy too small for the amount of bu-
siness to be transacted in ther1, and
they would therefore recommend that
the Police Jury, wous raise the pre-
sent building l22,set higher and make
good airy andoire proof Rooms for the
deposit Of all the Parish archives 50
hat the basement or present story
maybe occupied as COON for writing
,nd transacting the business. And
also. that they have examined the Re-
port and accounts aud vouchers of the
Parish Treasurer and that they find
here has beep no misappIication of
he Public School fund,
(Signed JNo. B. KLErNpE1ER,
Filed May ss23rd. 1855 Foreman.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

The Hume Ezpedihom---We learn.
from the Washington Union that the
bark belonging to this expedition has
been christianed the Release" and
the propeller ship, the Arctic" and
that the expedition will sail from New
York on or before the first Of June.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

ET Somebody who has the assur-
rance to be honest in opinion, has
written communication to the Delta,
recommending as a good and harm
less medicine :" Ginger Brandy. 'eThe
wrte3 signs himself the head of
family, which gives him authority to
speak out like man. The writer
says:
A very little spirituous liquor will
make me drunk, but although I had
drank good sized wine-glass full, /
experienced no symptoms of intoxica
ton. Since then / have kept Ginger
Brandy continually in my house, and
although not inclined to encourage
traffic in spirituons liquor, | must re-
commend it to families as an excel
lont article for domestic use, believing
it to be my duty as the head ola fam
ily.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

PROFESSOR HALE.-This gentleman
= having finished his course of interest
ing lectures and, experiments to the
Public will open his private class, on
Monday evening 5 o'clock at the State
House.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

u The Savannah Georgian is in
formed that Mr.. Toombs has in prepre-
alton, and will soon publish letter
giving his views on the Kr,ew Nothing
organization. 1t it said that they
nearly coincide with those of Mr.. Ste
phens. Q
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

The LYcEvm.-Tbis interesting
institution, is not, and cannot be dead
as long as we have two or three pub
lie spirited gentlemen like our friend
in =" Laurel, - to recessitate ito
gether its strength, its light and life,
now and then, and make still another
effort to throw light, on some other
question, upon which the world is in
darkness. The Lyceum will meet
this evening at the usual slime and
place, to descide defnately, the ques- =
ton. Have the Crusades commenc-
ed by Peter, been productive of good
or evil to the world"
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27
n q The Convention of Me Protes-

tant Episcopal Church of the Diocess
of Louisiana, closed its session on Mon
day last, and is to meet again in New
Orleans in May. The memorial
of certain Presbyters seems to have
been the chief things to engage the
the attention of the convention. The
ReysDr. Cotton of Trinity Church,
Ne~O Orleans, offered preamble and
resolutions in reference to the memor-
ial; an extract from which the follow
ing will strike the reader as a liberal
an enlightened, sentiment. The Rev.
gentleman says:
What cannot clearly belong to
doctrine, must be referred to disci-
pine; and therefore, by common
consent and authority, may be altered,
abriged, enlarged, amended, or other
wise disposed of, as may seem most
convenient for the edification of the
people. according to the various ext
gencies Of times and occasions. -
In other words, the substopce of re-
ligion should not be lost in mere ex-
ternal forms. In other words. man is
judged by his own acts; and mere
fah, in particular dogmas of religion
will profit him nothing.
u A great bargain may be had
in small stock of Books, Stationary
and Fancy aricles,o suitable for
country store, or shop in the Subur-
BIS of town by immediate application
at The Comet office. Shelves. show
cases and counters will be given in, so
as to make it an inducement.
fyIhere is not a newspaper edi-
tor or publisher in the world Ssho will
not fully and trutbfully endorse the
correctness of the following scrap,
which we find floating the rounds Of
the press
You may insert a thousand excel
lent things in a newspaper, and never
hear a word of appreciation or remark
from the readers but Just let para
graph slip in 10y accident or indiGer-
ence, of one or two lines that is not
in good taste, and yor may be sure of
hearing about that to your hearts
content.
Gas F1xruREs.-Tbe gas arrange
ments of Musselman, are now com
plete. and fresh Soda and Mead, cool
and sparkling fram the fountain head |
may now be had at any hour. Such |
persons as are in the Soda water b,l-
siness at Bayou Sarao jackson and |
can nowoab furnished with
fountains at less cost than they can pro-
cure the article from Ne~ Orleans,
and much sooner. ...-=
, icE CREAM Observation-Disclosures.
Began Il Legender and John, Tilano,
are prepared with ali the materials to
make freez' RS, of any size to-order.
Iucatan Indians continue to be in
reduced into Cuba with the consent
IF the Mexican authorities. Nearly
200 were landed at Havana or the
10th inst, and sold under a contract
made previous to their arrival. 1t is
aid they are brought away by force.
u The Savannah Georgian is in
ormed that Mr. Toombs has in prepre-
ltion, and will soon publish letter
living his views on the Krew- Nothing
1t it said that they
Yearly coincide with those of Mr. Ste
,henS. Q
Mr. FoRREsT's HEALrrc-Tt seems
hat the rumor of Mr.. Forrest having |
'een stricken with apoplexy was based
pon mistake. As last dates he was y
ot and had not been sick, and on the !.
vening of 18th inst, was at the
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

Yucatan Indians continue to be in
troduced into Cuba with the consent
of the Mexican authorities. Nearly
200 were landed at Havana or the
10th inst, and sold under a contract
made previous to their arrival. 1t is
said they are brought away by force.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

Brass BANDs.-The Thibodeaux
Minerva says: that Prof. Clement, is
organizing brass band in that place,
and this calls to mind again the fact,
that short time since, the Capital
could boast of a proficient corps of
amateurs in this line. What has be-
come of them? 1t is strange indeed,
that in harmonious place like this.
where brotherly love prevails to such
an alarming extent, that half dozen
young men cannot be found to unite
themselves, and be united in the bands
of harmony Cannot the band be re-
organized, to enliven the moonshine
of tedious midsummer nights with
melody What says Tom. Walter.
about this matter?
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

70 The week has closed on, us
and the editors table is positively
= bending on is legs with unpublish-
ed essays, poetry, criticisms, reviews,
and correspondence foreign and domes-
tic. Authors must be patient-they
will all be consumeAn due time.
TPlaquemine is, at present, most
literally supplied with fleas, musque-
toes, and WORKOUT politicians.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27
u The Minerva saws: A new

% The Minerva says: A new
military company is organizing in
Thiobodeaux called the Continental
Cannoneers.' Twenty seven young
men Of Thibodeaux, have entered up
their names on the muster roll Nav
we not now, hang up our arms, for
brus'd monuments 2" May not, grim
visag'd war, be made to smooth his
wrinkled front? May we not look
to see the Continent, securely cannon
AIDED "against any foe y We think
so; and as no danger can now be
feared, from the Eastern B" or any
other question !, we dismiss it altogeth-
er from our columns as subject only
worth the attention of such fiat head
ed people as seek the bubbereputation
at the lannon's mouth, and are blown
into it, by the force of villianous salt
peter. In our minds eye, the mari
who goes too shoot at, and be shot; ig
not entitled, to immortal glory, until
he proves his worth, by measuring the
length Of bis shadow, on the earth !:
and then what good does it, unless
pension papers are secured the dis
hessea family of the defunct individu-
al. ?
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-05-27

r Ice CREAM Observation-Disclosures.
Began II Legender and John. Tilano,
are prepared with ali the materials to
make freezt RS, of any size to-order.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-12-01
ar NJ. wEBsTERs LIVERY STABLES.

RH NJ. wEBSTERS LIVERY STABLES.
lEH. Beretania street, adjoining the Commercial
Hotel The above establishment is provided with
superior Saddle and Carriage Horses, TO be let by the
hour. day or week Horses taken on Livery, and the
best of grooming, food and attention furnished The
services of competant Veterinarian FaTrier, are en
gagged and the proprietor invites thUse who are fond
OF equestrian exercises to try his Horses and judge
forthemseves. Ladies and Gentleman wishing their
horses sent to their residences will please notify the
hour and equipment. either at the above establish
ment or at the Commercial Hotel.
&c NJ NJ. WEBSTER.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-12-01

m FOX, BAKER AND GROCER, Nuuanu ST.,
eB between Hotel and Chaplain sts., Honolulu,
respectfully informs his friends aud the public gen.
eraly, that he constantly has hands well Sc
ected stock of Groceries, best Flour in barrels and
IA bags. best Fresh Butter, Cheese, Ham Rice,
Preserves IN tins, etc. etc., all Of which he offers
for sale cheap.
n B. Best Fresh Bread, IL Loaves for One
Dollar.
Hot Mince. Cranberry, Goosebery. Apple and
Banana Pies, dsilY, Sim.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-12-01
WAIALUA FALLS---KAUAI.

7 HE UNDERSIGNED begs TO inform his friends
| and the public that he is ready TO accom-
modate eight ten boarders ct his Mansion on the
WAILUA FAILS EsTATE, in such msnner cannot
fail 70 prove agreeable and satisfactory. The air and
surrounding scenery unsurpassed in any part o.
tie Islands. The Wailua Falls within few hun
dred yards OF tie house, have always been justly
garded as great attraction 10 strangers.
The Mansion itself IS spacious and airy, command
ing most extensive view of the surrounding sccHs
~. ImIpediately adjoining is garden Of flowers.
vegetables, SC, comprising every variety the coun-
try affords. Fruits ere also abundant in the proper
season. But few places. it is believed can combine
many circumstances to please the eye, grstify ths
taste promote the comfort and nyigorate the health
OF the stranger.
The Walua Falls Mansion Is situated sbout four
miles from the port Of Nswiiwii, and Is easily sc
cessibe.
Board and lodgiRg at moderate rates.
Fer more particular description Of the Wailus
Falls Estate the undersigned Is permitted to reie-
10 fion d. !. Gregg. L. ). Commissioner, Capt. J
s. SterTeu, L. :. y, COL II. Prendergast, Cyrus
W. Jones < Co Fiorens StaPenhorst. Esq, Capt.
ID. T. PenhaIiow, and Eliard Ho4schlaegsr, Esq.
3-tf DUNCAN MCBRIDE.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-12-01

ROBINSON & RHODES,
IMPORTERS and WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Hines, Spirits and Cigars,
EE AVE on hand a large and well selected stock,
b which they are enabled TO offer to private fam
lies and the Trade generally, on very favorable
terms
Martelps Pale BraRdy, in hhds.
Do Dark do do
Otard, Dupuy Co, in bbls.
Hollands Tin, in doz cases.
Duff Gordon Sherry, very tine, do
Topaz do, straw color, DO
Golden do do 90
Madeira, do
Champagne, Heidsick and other brands, do.
LATTE Claret, do.
St Julien Claret do.
Old Port Wine do
Cherry Brandy, genuine.
Cherry Bounce.
Sauterne,
Scotch Whisky, (Campbeii's.y
Monongahela,
Brandy
Marzetti's Ale and Porter.
BRYANT & Davis Ale
Barclays London Stout
Baird's Ale. All in cases of doz each.
Ten-gaIlon kegs of Brandy, Rum and Whisky, in
bond, for ships stores. l4-u.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-12-01
LIVERY STABLE.

YWyHE subscriber would respectfully inform his
friends and the public that he still continues
the business at the old stand in Mauna Kea ST.,
opposite the residence of the late Capt. Maughn,
where the best of saddle horses for ladies gentle
men can be procured
1- Horses to let by the month, week or day
Tbsnkinp the public for the liberal patronage
heretofore bestowed upon this establishment, and
assuring them that no exertions his part shall De
shared continuance of their favors is respectfully
90 FRANK P MANINI.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-12-01
MUSLINS SILKS LAWNS, 6

MUSLINS SILKS LAWNS, &c.
T1OR SALE by the Agent OF the Hudson's Bay
I Company, the following choice assortment OF
Fancy Goods, viz, Null Muslin, Book Muslin,
Swiss Book Muslin, Jaceonet, Victoria Lawns, Mus
lin Dresses Lawn Handkerchiefs. Muslin Sleeves.
Guipure Sleeves, Limerick sleeves, Honiton
Sleeves, Lace Capes, Shot Silk, Check and Figured
Silk. Tortoise Shell Combs, Real Thread Lace
Honolulu, July, 1866. ll-u
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1855-12-01
aUNaBAR FOR sALE.

TENHE UNDER IGNED having reeived, per late
4 arrivals, fresh stock Of Lumber, offers the
same for sale, low for cash, viz:
in planed, tongued and grOoved and beveled All
Pine Boards, tor Cottage Uniform length,
In. planed Pine Boards different qualities.
IN. do do clear,
Ia I-2. l 81, 2 in, ID and l-2 IN elea-
Pine Dimensions; Plank,
SIS in planed Boards for Sheathing.
lila, and 3-s hard pine Boards for Heading,
/ Ia in. pIaned. tongued and grOovfa hard Pine
Floor Boards,
in. Baltic Boards,
2 and IN. Oregon Plank,
2x3, 3x3, 3x4, Sx5, 3xs, 4x4. ix5. 4xs, Sxs Jolst
2x3 Joist in long lengths suitable for fence Rails,
Spruce ClspboaTdss
Am. Cedar shaved Shingles,
California red wood do
3, I-2 and 4x6 in. hard pine Plank, fer Ships Wa
terways and Rails.
PICKETS-spracs and clear pine Piclets,
SASH-Sxl0. SKIP. 9xl3, 10x12, loxl4.
l0xl4, with fastenings.
DOORS-6 # 6x2 # s, l is in ;-6xs-2xS, IL in
thick. fl x3 #, 5-4 in; # 10 bT 10,
in do.
Glass, IIxI7. IoxIs, l0xl7.
". B.-The above lumber viii be sold at lowest
market rates, and in lots to suit purchasers.
CHAs. BREWER ID
Honolulu, April a, ls55.-5l-tf
) u. SALE chsaT. D =. a. ANTHON, Merchant
/ St hest OF custcm Inaae French CaIfskin Shoes,
To- do Lasting Caters, Co. do. White shirts, linsn