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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-08-26

gE" He (editor Of Comet has not
had to shift bis opinions to catch the
popular wind eurrents.-Cone sta.3
What are the opinions which you
have not shifted IT,.
r Our religious and political
opinions alc open to Inspection
Comet. ....
Are they? That is news. just
show us the door, that We may 60 in
and take an inventory. As they are
"open, do show us the precious one,
your opinion of the religious test in
the X. N. platform-also what you
think politically Of those Political
personages, Messrs. VAIL and PIKE,
who are said to be the Know Nothing
nominees for the Legislature I'D
vocate Of Saturday.
Of the former, we think him a clev-
er fellow, rather heavy for fast run,
unless the distance is short. Had we
been looking round for a candidate
should have selected a leaaer mana
more Cassius like-some one not
above the weight Of our neighbor in
Church street. Of the latter we think
him very indiferently honest; else
he would not be SO very anxious to
come into the spoils. The fact Of his
printing paper, which is continually
blowing against popular opinion, and
fashionable principles, is an evidence
that he is fool, Et
"Wbo must have liberty to blow on whom he
please, for so fools have;
And they who get most tickled with his folly,
most may laugh. "
1t is very evident to the shallowest
mHisd that he is not politician. If
he were, he would not speak bis hon
est, and not asked opinion, about any
thing. He would rather hold back
and advance only, as the road is made
clear and never express himself, un-
less he could see, when and where he
should be rewarded for his opinion
Pike would be knave, had he half
as much sense as some of his neigh
bors as it is, he must content him
self with playing fool. The FOOLS part
is very hard to sustain in the drama
of life, but we believe that time, pa
tience and perseverance, will accom-
plish all things. ..f
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MetIlOtlisJll.

and practice. Ii what gentleman
says. is 50, who signs himself A. B.
Longstreet to four columns of unlead-
ed long primmer in Monday evenings
edition of the Dem. Advocate then
have a number of good people-who
pinned their faith to the southern sec
tion of the Church-bnere singularly
deluded with their eyes open, and led
astray. Mr.. Longstrees dedicatcs bis
article to "the Know Nothing Preach
ers Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
south "-calls it Number one :" Of a
series, and seems to be Invested with
the authority and privilege of address
ing the craft, with the traternal and
afectionate appellation Of "Brethren.'
We scarcely know in what light to
look on this precious document
Who is Mr.. Longstreet, where was
the "Number one" article written !;
and does it appear for the first time
as original, in the columns Of the Ad-
vocate These are unanswered ques-
tons by the article itself. The writer
furnishes the following piece Of in
formation to the world at large, and
anticipates from it, an immense sensa-
tion. 4 5.l
Il stand where | have always
stood since [ joined the Church, upon
the platform of Wesley. You
stand with one foot upon that platform,
and the other upon rickety struc-
ture, first reared by criminal, if re-
port be true. and miserably patched
by unchristian hands. | would have
YOU withdraw the truant limb from
this dangerous platform, to its original
position. "
If what Mr.. Longstreet says, is SO ;
then shall we Get a longer and sitter
pen-pointed with sarcasm and in
stead Of vinegar to dilute our ink,
we'll put aque 1ortis. Our voice
shall be for war; war without any
mercy Of words on Nc had, or any
other religious ism, that shall go with
its ministers, in phalanx to fight the
battles Of Know Nothing, or any other
political ism.
The sincerity Of Mr.. Longstreet
may very reasonably be called in
question. Of his egotism, there can
be no doubt as is fully evidenced by
the following paragraph
:" But why not quietly enjoy our
own opinions, and live in peace ?" |
answer, because your lodges will not
allow me to enjoy my opinions in
peace, but upon pain Of surrendering
the freeman's right Of speech and
because, with my notions of the moral
character and aims Of your order, we
never can live in peace, while you re-
main in if, and | remain in the Meth
odist Church.
eff" as before said, the Methodist
church is according to Longstreet, to
do battle for Know Nothingism, then
it wi1l--we make no doubt meet its
most bitter enemies in the order it.,
self.
The American feeling-fully en-
bodied in the spirit of the age, is adsl
verse to the interference Of all prgets
and preachers in political Matters
They have quite enough, to do, in
looking after the spiritual comfort Of
their focks: and if each one will
look after his own s. so2ai q first, and make
that safe, it will be good starting
point from whence they may start
out to look after the comfort of others.
After saying what we have, in ref
erence to Mr.. Longstreet, and look
again at this-his closing paragraph,
we cannot but think that the writer
doas !, AZ .,,,aar, I'll - L " asx.e.- -. J IL
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-08-26

A Crying EvIL.-It affords us
anything but pleasure to have to say,
that there are boys who 60 to the new
building, now in course Of erection for
the mutes and the blind, and 60
through the establishment to do it all
the damage they can. On Saturday
last, a party of them went to the top
ofthe building and thew down pieces
Of iron casting for the cornice-doiug
great damage. If they do not desist
We have the promise Of their names
to parade before the public, to their
shame.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-08-26

% Madame Anna Bishop is at
present in California. Bochsa, the
composer, who travels with her, is
represented as being in a very precar-
ious state of health.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-08-26

Of the second municipality, came up
yesterday, the case af the Corporation
as. Lafon, for trespass on the law in
reference to the Fire limits, by putting
up a frame building in the very face
of the ordinance. j. W. Seymour
Atty. for the city. judge J. Burk,
for defcndent. The trial was on an
exception to the form of action. The
exception was overruled and defen-
dent ordered to anSser on the mer-
its.
The violation of the ordinance in
reference to Fire limits, is so frequent
as to render the law a dead letter,
and we are in favor of its being abol-
ished. Because, the law and order
abiding portion|of the community
observe it, and others violate it. with
impergnity. IF the city charter does
not square with the laws of the State
If the City Council do have not
power to enforce their Ordinances,
then had the one better be torn up,
and the other abolished.
In one instance we knew of, where
the fire ordinance was being violated
citizen stepped forward, and with a
bonus, bought !, off, the party
There Is no encouragement for cltl-
zens to put up substantial brick build
ings in the business part of town,
when others violate the city ordinan-
ces, and tell the corporate authorities
to prevent them if they can. If the
city of Baton Rouge has not the poec-
er to inforce its simple and plan acts,
for the good of the people and the
prosperity of the place; then it is
high time that it should have.
Miss O'neil, the compeer Of Mrs.
Siddons, and once the cynosure Of all
eyes, paid visit to the English House
of Lords, recently. She is now sixty
and six yearsaof age, although appg-
emily not more than fifty, and is the
widow of Sir Wrixon Becher, with
she long lived as happily in domes-
tic retirement as she had previously
lived brilliantly in the eyes of the pub
lie. Miss O'neil was looked upon, in
her day and generation, as the only
Juliet, ever seen by any but the
minds eye outside the page Of Shaks-
peare.
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RENENGE FOR THE FRIENDS OF

RENENGE FOR THE FRIENDS OF
UGo BAss1.-Thc Martyrdom Of Ugo
Bassi, at Bologna in 40 for his repub-
lican and christian feelings, is too
fresh in thSs memory Of his country
men, to need another word on the
horrid details. The idea that any
man, in any parLof this mundane
sphere in this the ninteenth centuary'
should be fayed alive for opinion
sake-and this too at the command of
"My Lord Gatano Bedini, Extraordin-
ary Legate Of the Pope" is revolving
to think Of In reference to the Ital-
ian Revolution now gathering head,
a New York correspondent says:
The Crusader, which speaks for the
Roman Revolutionists here is out in a
statement labeled " highly important :"
to the effect that formidable insur-
rection is about to spring up in the
whole of Southern Italy, under au-
spices which give every promise of
success. Sardinia, at the North. we
are told, will march against Austria.
Garribaldi, Gavazzi, Manin, Gen.
Pepe, and other eminent Italians have
been notified to be ready at the first
blast of the trumpet A large num-
of Italian exiles, who have been so.
.ourning here for some time past,
have returned to Europe recently to
act their part, in the demonstration.
Further more, we are assured this is
not the work of So, but the under
standing of all the friends of Italian
redemption, who intend to fight this
time, not for special form of govern
ment, but for the independence and
nationality of their fatherland.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-08-26

SHORT WoMEN.--This should
meyer be an objection, with the youth
of the nation, when casting about for
a companion for life. Just now it is
said that short women are in demand
at Paris, from whence all good fashions
eminate. The Parisians say, that a
short women. cannot wear as many
yards of lace as long one can, and
Of a necessity, short women are the
most economical. s
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-08-26

REFREsHlEe.-Under this head the
editor Of the Gazette says: That he
will go to camp scdgwick any how
that he will dance there if the Ball be
opened and be gives us to understand
that although rather advanced in age,
still he is youny in spirit and does not
account himself entirely out of the
pale Of grace will-thcreforc listen to
proposals. Agood resolve. All We
have to say in. the premises, is, that a
man can g tie world no good, and
can make no good impression on So
ciety without the aid and comfort of
woman.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-08-26

TIE LOUISVILLE R1oT.-The bloody
work of the riots at Louisville, being
now over, and the bodies of the killed
and wounded disposed Of; the war has
been transferred to the newspaper
columns Of the press Of that city, and
the gall and wormwood begin to flow.
The New Orleans Bulletin says
1.-THE Democrat, Courier and Times
persist in charging the guilt of the
bloody deeds upon the American
party, and particularly upon the edi-
tor of the Louisville Journal, whom
the Times denounces in terms the most
malignant and vindictive which we
have ever seen in the columns of a
newspaper. The Journal, on the 9th
er hand, reiterates its original state
ment that, in every instence Of vio-
lence and bloodshed, foreigners were
the aggressors. It declares it to be
useless to deny this fact-that it can
and will be proved, beyond all dis
pute.
The Journal replies to the allega-
tions of the Democrat and Courier,
but treats the Times with silent con-
tempt. Both parties, it appears, are
preparing elaborate and particular
statements of the whole bloody drama,
which will in due time be given to the
public -
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-08-26

To CoRREsPoNDENTs.-The wea-
ther is exceedingly warm, and it is
unreasonable to expect people to read,
more than a half column, on any one
subject. Our correspondents, and COM
municants must bear this, always in
mind. IF more than a half column is
necessissarys for a man to express
himself, in the daily paper, then the
writer should at once resort to book
form.
A TRAGEDY AT PENsAcoLA.-The
New Orleans Crescent Of the Goth
inst, has communication from Pen
sacola, relative to an affair just trans
pired there, which has cast a shade of
gloom over every heart. The initials
of the parties are only given. Two
friends-bosom friends, in a moment
enemies, deadly enenies-the crimi-
nality of wife the cause and the
etfect-death. 0Death under such cir
cumstances, as palliates, if it does
not stifDnurder in the eye of man,
and makes it less crime than the
killing of dog. No attempt has
been made to arrest H." for whom
death alone can now have attraction.
10 A Mrs. Richardson, Of James
City, Va, has had her sight restored
twas entirely destroyed by stroke Of
paralasis) by a flash Of lightning. This
leads to the belief that shock from
an electric battery, would be benef-
cial in such cases.
20 Madame Anna Bishop is at
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-08-26

T The Boston Times says that
Mr.. Ten Brock, of Louisiana, who al
ways means what be says, has offered,
in the city Of New York, to bet $50
900 that Gen. Pierce will obtain
twenty States, and $4,000 more that
he will be elected President ,,at the
next election, if nominated by the De-
mocracy. Mr.. Ten Brock, is very
successful better on races" and is no
doubt good judge Of fine nerve and
muscle in horse flesh, but it does not
follow that hisjudgement is alike good
on the capacity Of bi.peds to run. As
there is not a shadow ofpossibility that
the Democrats will name Mr.. Pierce :;
the only thing proven by the banter
of Mr.. Ten Brock, is that he is also
good at the game called Brag."
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-08-26

Hts rT- F7
10 The effective force of the Rus
sian, army. is said at this time, to be
65O,OOO. Ofthis force, it is ascertain
led that there are 10000 in the
Crimea, aud that already Gen. Luders
and and Gen. Grabbe,-the former
with 6o,ooo-are advancing to the re-
liefof the garrison Of seyastopol BY
forced marches. r s
u A valuable Country News
papes off %, is offered for sale to-day
Attention is called to the advertise
ment.
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% The Litchfield Enquirer says
the proprietor Of an iron furnace on
the line of the Housatonic Railroad,
who was compelled last spring to stop
bis works for several months, has pro-
vided for his workmen during the sum-
mer by giving them the free use Of a
fine farm Of fifty acres, near the fur.
mace, and providing them with seed
and the necessary teams for carrying
on the work. The enterprise has pro-
we'd highly successful. No such pota-
toes and corn are to be seen between
Lichfield and New York,
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-08-26

Mrs. LIE VERT.-This talented ladv
is now sojourEiDg in the French Me-
tropolis. In writing home, she deals
in severe criticism on the modes, now
prevalent. Stiff petticoats, an old
fashion mode made new, comes in for
share Of her sarcasm. Low omin-
potent is fashion How it reconciles
utter mosstrosities and undoubted
beauties. How you would laugh to
see the vast circumference Of the petit
coats now worn. They are formed Of
caroline, or horse hair, with a quill
ing Of it round the bottom to keep the
hugh circle aistended. They resem-
BILE half inflated balloons, just rising
from the ground, and the wearers are
obliged to push the skirts along. The
courtesy new in fashion is most ex-
tiaordlnary. Indeed it is laughable
in the extreme. The women can no,
longer move back step and incline
forward, without knocking over some
short legged gentleman in their neigh
horhood 80 instead Of bending forward
they give sudden" duck down.
presciselY as Chloe and Medora used
to do when saying, How do ee do,
Miss :" as poor aunt Charlotte taught
'sthem. But fashion is very catching
all prevailing; and I fancy you viii
find ME making the same ungracoful
movement when | get back. Ishall
learn it just to show you"
U= The effective force Of the Rus
sian, army. is said at this time, to be
$4,000. Ofthis force, it is ascertain.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-08-26

70 a cemenpnd plaster manu-
factory has been established in New
Orleans BY ys1essrs. Lemons on the
corner ef5tarandset and St. Joseph
StreetG The vaious articles for ar
cs;tssS2tuaal purposss:, urns Sr ceme-
tsries, fountains statues, vases, garden
ornaments &c, are got up with the
greatest artistic skill and what is of
great Importance, are warranted to
stand the climate as efectually as gran
lite or marble.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-10
Spring and Summer Clothing.
AT JOHN J0RDAN's
IOWA CLOTHING STORE.

A LARGE and varied assortment ofMenss and
cABoys, Ready made Clothing, embrac.
ing all the difereatand approved Styles and made by
good workmen out ofthe best material. ~ :
Fine, mediun and common, Union, Beaver Felt
Pilot, pesersham and Flushing, Eangups, sacksand
Paletot Overeoats, Cloth, Dress and Frock Coats oi
various colers and qualities. Cloth Cashmere, Sati-
net, Velvet and Tweed Pan.aloons. Silk, Satin Va
ientia, ,Swansdown, Velvet, Plush Cloth, Cashmere
Satinet, Double and Single breasted Vests. MONKEY
Jackets, Drawers Undershirts, Hosiery, Suspenders
Gloves, crsvats, Shirt Stocks
fes, Scarfs Winchester and Scott's approved Patent
Shoulder Shirts Umbrellas Jail article susual
y kept in gentleman's furnishing stores, including
Robes.sde Chambre and Revere Vests and Oyercoats.
Also, splendid assortment of uncat Cloths Cassi-
meres and Vestings- of which will be made up 10
ordern the bestmanner, with promptness, ut accom-
modating prices, and by competent workmen. This
establishment isin the monthly receipt ofthe latest
Fashions so thatorders nrusted TO them may be re-
lied upon as being in the lateststyle by those no de-
sircit All ilmanner Of plain work ,and work OF gen
teel medium, promptly attended to AS heretofore.
HATS ofa new style together with all ofthe COM
m on kinds nstnntly on hand.
Grateful for past patronage the su
iy hopes TO merit ACC ntnuance ofthe same .,.sa
JOHN JORDAN.
MerchantTalor and Clother, on Front tstreet, oppo-
site the Steam Mills,
& Davenport. July I'd, 1855 -W%d-tf.
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Clothing made to Order.

'NHo'S. s. GILBERT, late from New Haven Conn.
L respectfully informs the citizens of Davenport
that he mistaken, room opposite lie Claire block
over Wiieys store Second Street; where he would be
happy to wait upon gentlemen who desire anything
in his limo Of business. Having been employed for
East, he datters shall be able 10 give the
most complete and perfectsstisfaction perfect q,
always warranted.
N. B. Garments for the rs to m st sho ort
notice and reasonable rates.
Mch II, ,55-d-f
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-10
FRANCIS JACOBY, Jas,
qrw pRue AND PRESCRIPTION STORE.

VSHE subscriber invites the attention OF
l the citizens OF avenportand surrounding country
20 his DR. ag and Chemical Store Brady between Sec
md and Third SITS.
From his kno Wedge Experience In the business.
e can assure those who may favor him. that they Will
ba with Medicines Ofthe best quality pre-
uared with the strctest and at moderate prices
Personal attention will be given 10 the compound
ing OF sil Prescriptions.
He also keeps gqodassortment OF German, French
"a, ol,sh and American Esylss,ery, Tooth and Hair
Brnshes, combs, and General assortment Of Fancy
Articles.
p.veDpsr, Oct tsth, IsAdts
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-10
GREAT BARGAINS!
NEW YORK CLOTHING EsTAHLIsHMENT.
Whnlaaaia nd RaAail

aoleBale ana 6eCAu.
ME have just received the largest and best as
w sortment of FALL AND WINTER CLOTH
ING that ever was broughtto this western countr,
consisting in part of the following articles:
American, English, French and German Broadcloth
Goats. ofdinerent styl and qualities.
Dyercoss, Beaver, blanket Petersham, Pilot 10th
Uniea Cloth, Lions Skin, Mohair.
Double Goats of the same materials.
Fall Goats of Satinets, Tweed, Cashmere, Doe
Ska, Cashnarette and Jeans, OF every style.
FURNISHING GOODS
Consisting OF a fine assortment OF silk Cravats,
Stocks, Neck Handkerchief, Pock et Handkerchiefs,
Drawers. undershrts Hats. Caps, Buckskin Gloye es.
INDIA rubber coats ami pants, Trunks Vaiices and
Carpet bags. Fine White and Fancy bosom Shirts,
Shirt Collars. Aisna fine lot of
BOYS CLOTHING
and piece goods Persons will fna il to theirnter-
est TO give us call before pu rchasng lse where
store on Front Street, opposite Ferry Landing in
Dr.. Hall'snew building.
BERLIzHEIMER & FLBIsCHMAN.
Davenport, Sept 18th. 1854.
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coppERsMIrH AND PLUMBER.

rrHE subscribe isnow prepared TO do all Kinds oi
i Copper work Plumbing, Roofing, &C, alse a gen,
eral Iob6ing business of every description
withth rin Copper nd Sheet iron business Stove
PIPE. Sheet Zine, Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead, sheettop.
per, Bathing Tubs. Pums, etc. etc, Iofn.shea ~ "a a
iimes the most reasonable terms ana " sho''""
tce. -. an
House Gutter and sporting made TO order. a.,
work WARRANTED Old Iron, Cerperana Lead Wahteo
and taken in exchange for work. :, ,,,r
davenport, Apl7, ie55-dly J. II. huMoNi,
Perry 81. between ed h Sd.
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Cheap! Cheap Cheap!!!
BOOTS AND SHOES.
mia J.JoRDAS would announce to the citizens
bEV Davenport and the public, that he has sened
Ladies and Genilelen's boot and shoe store ati-
oining Burrows d prettsman's store, one door above
the Clothing stores where he is prepared TO msnI
ufnclu re boots and shoes OF all descriptions.
LADIES BRANCH.
Fine silk lasting Gaiters, fancy and plain
Kossulh Boots; Enameled Patent Paris
Boots. Ties, Bronze Parde; Ark.
Jenny Linds; Jenny Liuds;
Buskins Polka Boots
Alarre assortment of Ladies' and Misses Children 8
Shoes, too numerous to mention.
Also large assortment for Gents wear
Eastern hne French Boots; Congress
Caters. Monterey; Jersey Ties;
Plain walking Shoes,
Morocco;
And all kin ls Of heavy work. suitable for country,
as wei city cstom; all who want neat ft and easy
boot would do well to callat the Davenport Boot
Shoe Store Call and sec. June y, ls5s-34u
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IMPORTANT ARRIVAL!

IMPORTANT ARRIVAL!
MOT at the lie Claire House, but right opposite to Il,
IN atthe Store OF the well known Mere at Tailor,
l.. w. STElNBERG, % STREET,
ola wellassorted stock Of IL eady Mad G Clio h !.
ing, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Carpet Bags, Shirts, Cra-
watts, &c. DC. f.s sa4zI
The undersigned is a beginner and promises those
who will favor him with their calls honestand ~
right dealing.
prices and quality ofgoodsI am able to compete
with any establishment In this City. 4
Please call and examine my goods b .fere you GO
elsewhere. A. MIEDKE, Agent.
Davenport,MRy --wtrw.y
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-. B. KIMBAII,
CIVIL ENGINEER,
SURVEYOR AND
GEN ERAI LAND AGENT

L1ni and Engineering Saryeys, Maps. ft'ns M, NJ
ptefcatiens made 10 ariar ani all business III 'ne
is of his profession promptly attended to.
hNihs hal exp iriance of over eght Neafs u" tn'
ibte works in ths Stats of New YORK, the nhaeI
/. anpiay.rs and wntiI ,icit share Of public PAL
,aag' oR'e wiki s ads Il stewart, Le Claire Block
''thppt Iowa. REfHaEkrE:
Bn,yrnx, C. t., davenport, an
Octave BL.se, G. E., Watertown, MY. 10 s'
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: ss 80 $ =
l)ro(,5siolal Caros.

r. y. BATES,
,, a go;,n.ciiOr at LAW,
,,hl;. and Insurance Agent for East
era stock Companies
=, -, 4 garrist store. Brady ST.,
I1S2T isj5 -
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Agency for the Sale of intoxicating Liquors
II T., STEVENSON has been appointed an Agent
81 for Sc county, 10 sell liquors medishai, me-
chamscal and sacramental purposes, in arcoraah' .
with tAe provisions of the 'Prohibiters Liquor law
vi tue Drug Store of SIEvESsoA q IARNAHss, ID INV
cit, OF Davenport. W. btnhta.
July 4-dw3w 20. yuuse'