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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-04

A CosTLY FLOWER. The New
York Mirror says /: "a Fifth avenue
young lady we'll know in fashionable so-
ciety was the recipient, on New Years
day, Of the most elegant aower-gift We
have ever seen in this or any other
country. 1t was made in the shape of
an #elaborately wrought table, with an
octagonal base, enclosing a canary
bird suspended under. the central bas-
ket in beautiful cage. The flowers
were Of the riches and rarest---natiye
exotic-.-and VIC are told THAT the cost
Of this peice, Of supreme folly, was near
" 5000.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-04

U Gov. Gardner, Of Massachusetts,
has practically commenced his admin
istration BY puttii g into force a por-
ton Of the know -nothing platform, up
on which Iii. was elected. In COM
pliance With lis Recommendation, sew
en- military companies composed Of for
eigncrs, have been disbanaed, viz !:
four III Boston. one ii Lowell, one ii
Lawrence, and one IN Worcester.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-04

ACES OF ENGLISH AUTHoRs.-
Macaulay was born in 1900; Bulwer
in 1903: Ainsworth in 1901; DIsraeh
in1805; Dickens and Ibackeray in
1911. ~.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-04

The election in Parkcrburg. Virginia
for councilmen, resulted in the entire
success of the Know Noshing ticket by
a majority of 1l3 to II. at nj
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-04

HAVANA LorrEEY.---The principal prizes
in the Havana lottery, drawn on the 23d
inst, were taken as follows: 100000 by
$3.50; 100000 by 23.7s3; $4,000 by 90 :
5ll !; $1,000 by 6,626; $4,000 each by T.
2dS and 12,2o4 $1,000 each by 4,755 g.
37o, 1924, 1l.o1d, 1880, 1868, 14,o17,
1878 and 22,925
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-04

The auger in the artesian we'll
Charleston has reached d depth Of
1926. l225. feet, and the Courier states that
the quality Of the water which is now
discharged atthe rate Of Us or so gal
Ions per minute, is improving.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-04
but that which is right nor do they
whish to bo impugned with anything
that is wrong. "a .el.

Socialists Camei1g to 7eras.-A
recent letter fro m, Strasburg, is
published in the National Gazette
Of Switzerland, the Socialist party in
Alsace is about 10 elnigrate en- masse
to Texas, where one Of their elliefs, the
well known Victor Considerant, has
purchased a large quantity of land
The first departure ofemlgrants is to
take place during the ensuing spring,
end there is more than room enough
in Texas for all. -ia@55
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-04

E In Providence (R. l } the other
day Miss Mary +. Clark obtained a
Judgment ofs5,o00 against Thomas
n. Brown for breach of promise in
r1arri1 p.,
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-04

H.
a recent meeting Of the Board Of
Councilmen had been set apart for
tho third readings Of the bills A mo-
tion being made "that the board do
now proceed to the third reading of
bills, = ons Of the new members, an
lrishman, rose hastily and protested
against any such proceedings. He
said that this third reading Of bills
was ALA hu,nbng. As for himself,
he could understand the meaning of y
bill after it had been read twice -
and he thought it was a useless waste
Of tilno to read il third time This
exhibition Of parliamentary lore crea-
ted the most uproarious laughter and
and quite discomftted the
new 9guardian Of the city's laws
". 7. Journal Of Commerce.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-04

u By late arrival from Califor-
MA, we learn that Sacramento city
has been declared the Capital Of the
State. si
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-04


E4s~ I. PRESpERGAsT u Go. arc
constantly in receipt Of fresh supplies
Of Western Produee-Staple and Fan
cy Groceries, all of which are offered
at the lowest cash prices Or on time
for good paper See advertisement
to-day. e..ss.s.3 I'll
BEAUTIFUL BRTTANIA WARE
Douglas Montan, on Church St has
just opened, and exposed for sale,s
very large assortment Of Brtianla and
Tin Ware; Which embraces every ar
tiele Of household ware. Special at
tention is directed thereto. sss. II saa
- 80. -
70 Capt. +. Elfert Of the Coast
Packet Gem, will receive cur thanks
for continued favors. sa "A. ssssett
10 The attention ofCitizens gen.
erall is called to the advertisement Of
Prof: Moss. He has organised his
Glass in vocal music and now is the
time fer those desiring to have full
course Of institution to enter. Prof:
Moss plan Of instution, is one general
ly recommended as the best.
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a~S--~~4~9 1-As---@+
ArKy We are under obligations to
our cotomporary Of the Crescent, Z
for copy in pamphlet form, Of The
proceedings Of The "Southcrn Com
morcial Convention = embracing all
The resolutions speeches and general
transactions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28
Lator from Europe.

Inc steamship Canada arrived at Halifax on
the END, bringing Liverpool dates to the 10Th
Instant The excitement in relation to a war
win Inc States had proved as eyanescent as 1t
was sudden and unexpected. 1t had already suit
sided, and given place to free expression OF cha
grin IN all Intelligent quarters that it had been al
lowed to exist. How the London Times, whose
causeless buster had given birth to the excite
ment, will escape from the embarrassing conse-
quences OF its folly remains to be seen. but Its
usual astnteness will probably enable 1t to direct
public attention in some other channel until the
results of its folly are forgotten
There is nothing new or interesting from the
seat OF war. desultory cannonade, which de-
monstrated the ability of the Russians to reaeh
all portions OF the city, continued al Sevastopol.-
In the other portions of the Crimea affairs OF out
posts had occurred, but nothing important or de-
clsve. Nlcoalef was rapidly becoming second
Sevasopul under the snperintendence OF Zen. To-
dleben. doubtful rumur prevailed that the al
lies had landed at Perekop, and that the Russians
were Fastening to oppose them. Diplomacy was
again bestirring itself. Russia is reporled 10 have
made movements through Prussia and Austria Tor
the renewal OF negotiations, and the Emperor OF
France is said TO regard the efiurt with lavor.
There are several minor points OF interest IN
the news, the chief being report ofunlriendly re-
atons between Spain and England, growing out
OF injustice to British subject residing in Cuba.
The misunderstanding between Sardinia and Ius-
cany wears threatening aspect, and IN Sicily
revolutionary movement was afooi. Russia accepts
the office of mediation between the United States
and Denmark upon the Sound Dues question.
The commercial news is satisfactory Bread
stuffs were higher with an active demand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28
C.nntx Agricultural Fair.

We have intended for some iins past TO sug-
gest to the farmers Of Augusta the proprie!y of
holding an Annual Agriculture Exhibition. We
are satisfied that such an Exhibition, at Siaunton,
at some suitable period Of tho year, would not
only attract largs crowd Of interested visitors,
but result in permanent and iucalculable adranta-
ges to the farming community. Old Augusta
could doubtless make quite as croditaoie an eXhi-
billion. if no. more extensive and entertaining
show than any ether County in the State. Her
contributions TO the State Fairs have constituted
no ,considerable portion OF their attractions, and
we may infer from those specimens that an exhi-
btion in our midst, where all cur farmers could
have an opportunity TO compete for the prizes,
would prove entirely successful, and surpass the
State Fairs in interest to the people of this and
the surrounding counties. Those engaged in Ag
ricrltural pursuits would be stimulated to far
greater exertions when an opportunity is afford
ed at their own doors, for the exhibition of their
stock, farm products, &c., and where the results
of their labors and experiments would be properly
appreciated and meet witt a just reward.
In many other counties of the State the expert
ment has been made with most benehcal and
satisfactory results. Without undertaking The
value Of the State Fairs to the Agricultural inter-
ests OF the State, we cannot express too strongly
our confidence in the superior advantages of such
local Exhibitions, and earnestly commend the
matter to the attention of the Farmers Of Augusta.
Having made the suggestion, we look to those
more Immediately interested and more familiar
with the machinery Of such organizations, for the
development of some plan by which the desired,
and certainly most desirable, practical result may
DO reached Those farmers to whom we have
mentioned the matter concur with US in the views
expressed above, aud express their willingness to
contribute literally Of their MEANS and cooperate
heartily in an effort to organize County Agri-
cultural Society,"" with view to an "Annual
Agricultural Exhibition and Cattle Show" in Au-
yusta.
Let the Farmers take hold of the matter, then,
with energy and determination to succeed, APP
point day for general meeting, organize and
70 to work This is all that is necessary to ac-
,omplsh the desired object.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28
rh. Next Dem oorat.o Convention.

la several of the Southern States the Democrats
have been considering the question upon what
terms they shall go into the National Convention
of the party, which meets in Cincinnati in May
nsxt. South Carolina politicians have not yet de
cded whether they will be represented there at
much interest. Mr.. Orr is on the stump advo
eating the propriety Of the State taking part in
the proceedings Of the convention, while Messrs.
Boyce and Keiit zealously oppose it. The Demo
Gratis Of Georgia, however, have decided upon send
ing delegates. and declare their determination 10
support the nominees upon certain cnnditions.-
In their State Convention on the 9Th inst. they
laid down their platform, which they insist that
the National Convention shall unequivocally ap-
prove. They require first, the recognition and "a
doption of the principles established in the Kan
sas Nebraska act secondly, that no anti-Slavery
restriction shall hereafter be extended over any
territory of the United States and thirdly, that
the fugitive slave law shall be faithfully eXecu-
ted, and its permanent continuance on the stat
ute book guaranteed IL these propositions shall
rot in substance be incorporated in the platform a
dopted by the National Convention the delegates
from Georgia are instructed to withdraw and take
no part in the nominations or other proceedings
1t is idle to suppose that the National Conven-
ton will adopt any such platform. The body
will be largely composed Of Northern members,
who are anti-Nebraska in sentiment, if not thor
oughly hostile to slavery, and to drive these of
would be fatal to the success of the par
ty. The Washington Union announces. in
deed, that delegates ayowing their adherence
to the Buffalo platform Of lS4S will not be admit
ted but that portion ofthe Democracy will be rep
resented and while they may not euow their free
soism they will hardly consent to a platform d.
recsly opposed to all the principles which they
cherish. All parties, however, will probably be
!econced by the adoption of a string OF resolu-
tons full of vague generalitss, which may be con-
strued any way to suit the views of different SEC
tions Of the country. Or possibly the Convention
will content itself by simply re-afirming the old
party platforms, Notwithstanding the new questions
which have arisen, and Notwithstanding also these
platforms have been violated in every particular
BY Congress composed Of good and true Demo
Gratis But the great object is to secure the spolls,
and to that end ingenuity will be taxed and every
expedient resorted to. 1t will be well if in the
struggle the interests Of the country arc not saeri
| feed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28
aramn of Serusaleu,.

DR.. Barclay, formerly of this place. has been
engaged since his return from Jerusalem, in su-
perintending The painting of u Panorama Of the
"Ho!y City," whichis now completed and on
Exhibition. Bayard Taylor, most competent
julie, thus sp,aks TIE work
1t has been painted under the direction o. Dr..
Barclay, the American missionary at Jerusalem,
from Drawings and Photographs taken on the
spot by himself and his sons and its accuracy may
consequently be relied upon. Wherever it has
been exhibited it has been received with the
most decisive marks of favor. Mr. John Barclay,
whose talent and perfect knowledge of the Arabic
language and character weare able to v0uch for,
explains the picture as it moves. His lecture
will undoubtedly add much to the interest Of the
exhibition. We hope that none in this town who
are interested in the Holy Land will fail to visit
Templar Hail while the Panorama remains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28
Mammoth CymIin9.

Mr.. John P. Wilson, of Stuart's Draft, in this
county, raised upon his farm last season, Nam
moth Cymling, weighing &c pounds. He gave
i. in charge of friend to bring to Staunton in
his buggy, but after few miles it was thought
best for the safety of all concerned, to discharge
freight. Suce that time it has been found i'm
practicable to forward it to its destination. there
being no Railroad or Steamboat navigation through
that region and the ordinary means of transporta
ton being deemed insufficient to accomplish the
object.
The seed, we learn, came from Japan, be ing
received uader the late treaty Of amity with that
nation. Commodore Perry deserves the thanks
Of the farmers generally, and the Augusta farm
ers particularly, for his services in introducing a
vegetable Of so much value into our country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28
Tho Auditors Ropert.

The Auditor of public accounts at Richmond,
has made his annual report of the financial opera
tons and condition of mis- Department at the close
Of the fiscal year, ending the 30th of September
last. It appears that the receipts with which the
Treasurer is charged amount to S. 1925 Us ;
bu, of this sum $4,000 were borrowed from the
Banks 50 that the actual receipts from the various
sources of revenue were only ST ,746,9 50 O3.
The ANNA communication made to the Gene
raj Assembly, in l843 estimated the probable re-
cep,s during the last fiscal year at PAT 246 o.,
so that the receipts are $500 S7 "a less than the es
Inmates This great difference between the es-
Inmates and receipts is accounted for chiefly by a
deficit in the earnings of the Internal Improve
ment fund and in the taxes derived from from Lii
censes. The falling off ia the latter amounts to
s54, O2949, which the Auditor thinks is caused
by the County Courts in many instances refusing
to grant license to sell ardent spirits.
The warrants drawn upon the Treasury during
the year amount TO S2,le2,S6S 10. Adding the
balance in the Treasury on the 10Th day October,
1854, viz: $50, S9l co. to the actual receipts, as a.
cove, we have sl,797 ,849 IL; which deducted
from the warrants paid shows deficit of 1885,
OlS % in the current expenses Of the last year.-
The Banks, however, having lent the State $780,
600, there was balance 10 the Treasury to the
credit of the Commonwealth on the Is Of October
of sl5,0lS SO. Another loan Of 5000 900, we
learn, is contemplated. The State has $500, 900
invested in Bank stocks.
The Richmond Enquirer publishes statement
showing that the State will be able to pay the
January interest upon her bonds. The amount Of
revenue. i, says, derived fro. taxes payable d.
ring the months of December and January. will
be more than 81 900 900; the amount to be de-
rived from Bank dividends and tax upon dividends
payable in January, 100000; from other sour
ces of revenue, $50, 000; total. 81 100000. The
January interest upon the whole State debt will
be less than s758, 600, SO that, according to this
statement, after paying the Janaaryi interest there
sill be considerable balance in the treasury.
The Second Auditor reports the total debt Of
n. State as s24 .705 .479 g.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28
INDIAN TRoupL.s.-There is DO doubt Of tn.

INDIAN TRoUpLK,-There is no DOUBT Of the
fact that intense activity and excitement prevail
among all the western and north western tribes.
both this side of the Rocky Mountains and on the
Pacific slope. We see by the 81. Peters (AlIu.)
Courier, that even fears have been entertained
that the Sioux Indians on the Upper mississippi
would become troublesome. Dissatisfaction as to
an order issued from Washington, as TO paymen.
ofannuities existed and the tribe vowed vengeance
but messenger had OPPORTUNITY arrived from
St. Paul, from Gov. Gorham who quieted the In
dams. The Courier says:
II is an nndenlable fact that runners from tho
Missouri Sioux have been with our upper bands
this season, endeavUring to excite them TO ac;s of
violence. Since Harney's fight with them. how
ever.we will have nothing to fear from OF. bands,
at least for some time to cume.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28
Thu "unIon Repnbliean."

Mr.. Maupin has disposed of this establishment
to Messrs Gilmer and Mauzy. of the "True
merican." We learn that Mr.. Maupin, and his able
assistant in the management ofthe Republican,
Maj. Charles II. Lewis, will remove shortly TO
Richmond and take charge of the National A
merican." Both these gentlemen have our best
wishes for their success in their new sphere of
,bors. and we trust that snder their management
the american" may enjoy tho largest measure
Of prosperity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28

No,aos SrArisric..-An official statement
has been published at Salt Lake city, in tAe Des
ere. News. 5y George A. Smith tho church hIslo,
risn. showing the latest facts ofin!ersSt connected
with the progress of Mogmonism. According to
i, the church has about nnetyiig missionaries IN
Europe. and an equal number in Asia, Africa and
,he Pacific Isles. besides large numbers OF native
elders in the various fields Of absr, and consd-
arabic number scattered throughout the United
States and British America. OF newspapers and
periodicals. the church has, of the former. one in
Salt Lake City. issuing 1000 copies weekly ons
in liverpool. issuing $4,000 weekly; one in
SWANSEA. South Males enc in Copenhagen, in
the Danish language; Ona in Australia; aud one in
Iadia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28

A few days ago the Lynchburg Virginian ca
CURED what had become of MIR. Wise. our Gov
ernor elect, no letter from him having appeared
in the papers for at less! two weeks Since then
another letter dated "Only, near Onancock," has
come to hand. 1t is addressed 10 the Mercantile
Library Association of Boston, and is in response
TO an invitation 10 lecture in that city. Wise de-
clines the invitation, but says: ~ sincerely re-
greet this, the more, because have nerer yet sci
my .foot on the beloved soil of that portion Of my
country called New England"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28
WHAT DOES 1T MEAN ?-The Warrento

WHAT DOES 1T MrAN?-The Warrenton
Flag, Democratic paper, says: "a correspon-
dent of the Lynchburg Republican over the sigma.
sure Of Southern Virginia. advocates the cleo
zion of John B. Floyd, TO the u. s. Senate, from
Virginia, in place Of the Hon. James M. Mason,
whom he thinks should not be re elected. Cause,
treason of Mr. Mason's friends with the fact that
no Senator has ever been elesed from West Of
the Allegheny Mountains. We know nothing of
the charge of treason preferred by South Virgin
la but hope and mo U. S. Senator ever will
be chosen from West of the Allrghanies, unless a
more suitable person than Jno. B. Floyd, be pre-
ferred." Why is not Gov. Floyd Suitable
person ?n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28
AB.rAp LEAGUE has been formed at F

A BREAD LEAGUE has been formed at Phila-
delphia for the purpose of obtaining flour at a
cheaper rate than the market price. According
to the plan proposed, eight or ten individuals will
be Incorporated, securing charter for ten years.
The amount of their capital is $4,000. The
number of the shares of stock is two thousand five
hundred. To become member each person must
pay the sum of SIS on share, and the remainder
Of the value of a share in regular instalments-
The subscribers 10 the stock will receive the
quantity of flour they desire at only five per cent
advance on the original cost. The operations of
this society are al present confined to flour, but,
if successful, they will be extended to other ar
,clss necessary for the support Of The household.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28
Poor Richard FOR 1850,

Being an Almanac for the whole United States,
and containing twenty Engravings illustrating the
Inaxims and sayings of PooriRchard, Or. Frank
lin us very pretty and neatly printed little
book or pictures just issued from the Brother Jon
athan Office, New York Mr.. b. II. Day. the
publisher, offers to givs il array to anybody who
asks for copy. Send 8 cent stamp to MIR. Day
to prepay postage, and you will get copy by re.
turn mail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28

WALKER AND HIS MgN-We have seen a
private letter from member of Walkers illbus-
tering force in Nicaragua, bearing the latest date
from quarter, wherein the writer says that though
victory has crowned their arms, they find it the
hardest job conceivable to obtain the wherewlthal
to satisfy their stomachs For some days betUre
the letter in question was written. they had heen
reduced To the necessity of living wholly on plan
tains, which are anything but food suited to keep
up in the systems of trnnps, the peculiar view ol
fllibusiering Americans. The writer seemed to
be of impression that planians. and nothing but
plan,ans, would sum reduce them so in flesh and
spirits, as that Il live Yankee would not be more
than half match for an ordinary native; as the
latter can stand the vegetable diet through habit
- JFa.,ingion Sldr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-28

Ist,I "P.rs.ors" ExcoMNUNlcArED.- -
Naniolis IRE ia circulation calling meeting
,ni.esratas 1t Liberty Hail. Canal street, OF the
"f.;.dan,S IT Newark" who believe that "lre
llui', opp ftooitT has arrived. tor the purpose OF
f,,oinr ao &c niyraat Aid S1ciety." 1t is hint
81 IN sra. circles that this Society IS intended to
fe,n branch of an Aid Society in New York.
said to be organized with view to the torcise re-
do,np,ion of ireland from British rule. We learn
that the meeting contemplated this evening to-
sether with lis projectors, was warmly denounced
Yesterday from The pulpit OF ST. Patrick's Cashe-
irsl. hy ,hersctnr, VINO characterized tho move
rnsnt as ridiculous and senselsss-at once opposed
n, the laws ofthe country, as Nell as to those OF
she church. which commanded obedience to the
State. It's secrecy was spoken of as one of its
nos. objectinnable and dangerous feature,-is
members. If Catholics. on that account, being de.
u,i,ed Of the rites Of the church, and also Of
.christian burial. "-.NetOsrk Daily, l9h.