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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
Splendid AssOrImG Of New Goods
MRS. c. HUESTON, respectfully in

RS. e. HUESTON, respectfully IN
UA forms the Ladies' and public In general, that
she has just returned from New Orleans, with .
splendid assortment Of New Goods, consisting In
part Of Ladies' Talmas, Cloth and Satin, Black and
White silk BODncts; Straw Bonnets Of every dss.
cripton; dress Patterns; Chilirens Hats; Rigo.
let's Trimmings Of all kinds and great many ar.
ticles too numerous TO mention. oct2B.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

IXTH JUDICIAL Dlolnly
rt-Parish of E. B. Rouge ,
uccessiOn of No, 45O,
THEREAS. Mrs. MARY LAUR1
said parish, widow Of EDWIN M
late Of said parish, deceased. has
Ito said Court to be appointed ADD
trix CT tie estate of her said decey
and.
OTfC:: is hereby given to all per
ested to show cause within ten d
the nrst publication of this mo-
the SAID application should neoy
ted. NJ. MORENO, Gle i
! s. april s. lis
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

inch Screws, Cabinet Clamps, Spear
Is JAG ksons Saws Plains of all kinds
AIS and Anger Bits, Brace and Brace
n Hatchctts, Hammers, Carvers Tools.
G'e!s and Ccopers Bits, Cooper's Riv-
ere. ID. {. MoNrAN. Church ST.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

Manifestations will continue the
l. ,inet Furniture Undertaking II
Houstrnishing business, under the firm
OF J. Err Il Co.
A assortment of all articles in our
line ,be kept constantly on hand, to
whice attention OF purchasers is invi-
ted, ne old stand on Church st., oppo-
site Advocate Office.
J. PIPER
lr2S W. +. TUNNARD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

GAUGES! Tomato; Walnut; Essence
) Anchovies cavice; Reading WAGES
ashire and carry powders. For sale at
amlIy srocerj feb. 0 }. BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
GIlEENWELL SPRINGS.

(NHE PROPRIETORS of this de
HRhtfnl summer resort, on the banks Of the
liver Amitc, beg leave to call Public attention
" the fact, that the springs are now open, for
he rcscoption of visitors. Convcyances may be
ad at BeaPs Livery State on Third Street, and
he ride to the springs is over a road not surpas-
ed in beauty Of scenery by any In the State.
Anril cd IsSh In
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01
Fall and Winter Clothing.

w T. are now opening orr stock OF
W Fall and Winter Clothing, comprising gen.
eral assortment Of such az Is kept in u first class
Gcntlcmen's Clothing Store. The public are re-
qncsted to call and examine our stock Cost moth
ing to show goods. (sep26] WADDILL 4 PHILLIPS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-05-01

REACH'S Ferruginous Tonic, for tho
- cue OF fever and ague &c. &c. fc
sale by may-241 J. l.. VALET.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

We have already chronic]ed the fact that a
large shipment of New England rum was made
from Boston within few months past, for the
Crlmea. We have heard of another Yankee
speculation, of rathera novel kind. ACCORDING
to the Boston Times, ship is about to sail,
under the command of thorough bred yankee
which will afford comfort to the living soldiers
in the Crmea, and melancholy satisfaction to
their friends when they (the soldiers) shall
have bitten the mud The vessel is to be
freighted chiefly with metallic collins, hermet
cally sealed, and containing all sorts of deli
cacles for the wounded and the weary. So
after administering to bodily wants and enjoy
ments, these agreeable evidences of the ineyi-
table fate of man can be turned to their epiti
mate account, and carry home for decent in
terment the Wondering bodies of the victims
of a state of war.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21
Several of the more prominent democratic

| Several of the more prominent democratic
southern senators and members of the house
have decided upon plan of operation, essen
TALLY sectional in its purposes, for holding po-
tlcal convention in July. and have selected
Virginia as the State to hold it in. An adj
dress, already written, to the south, will be
issued in the early part of March. It is deter
mined upon that no southerner shall be pre-
sented for the office of president Or vice pres
ldent, and that the convention will insist upon
Daniel S. Dickinson, of New York, for the
first of those offices; and in the bestowal of their
sutfrages for the vice presidency they stand
ready to support the nominee of the Baltimore
convention, providing that he is not south
ern man, and is known to be friend of the
south and supporter of Nebraska. So writes
the Washington correspondent of the New York
Herald.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

The know nothings, who have taken CHARGE
OF the national Washington monument, pur-
pose to raise the means for its completion, bv
contributions of 81 from each member Of The
organisation. s1'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

OCEAN MAIL STEAMER B1LL-The mail
steamship appropriation bill was vetoed by the
president principally on the ground that con-
gress' though not giving the notice which the
Postmaster-general recommended, ought, in
the OPINION OF president Pierce, reserve to itself
the right to do so if it thought proper The
senate, as soon as the veto message was re-
celved, tackled the mail steamship appropria-
ton to the naval appropriation bill, with which
the house concurred. So the Collins steamers,
VIII continue their fast trips; but the company
IS not bound to launch the fourth ship; which
they agreed to do, if not disturbed by the notice
from the government.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

) R1o1.-We learn says the last Natchitoches
Chronicle, that on Sunday night last riot oc
Cured at Campte, among the dutch laborers
employed by Messrs. glastonbury & Sims, upon
the levee in process of construction in that
neIghborhood. 1t seems that some feud arose
among them, which after repeated indulgence
IN lagerbeer gave expression and significance
by general row in which big sticks and clubs
were freely used to the serious damage of fat
faces and thick heads. 1t is said that blood
flew very freely but the phethoric sons of Hol
land having superabundance of it, were not
seriously injured by the phlebotomy. The riot
continued nearly all night.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

The New York Courier and ENQUIRER saws
IL mas been discovered that a keeper of large
beer cellar IN the Bowery, for the purpose Of
evadlng the law requiring him to close his
place on Sunday, has been in the habit of hold
ing pretended religious service therein, oficia-
ting himself as the leader of ceremonies. He
takes a bible, reads chapter or two, serves
each OF his hearers with glass of beer, and
takes up Tcollection As the constitution
probably did not contemplate so much liberty
OF conscience, the arrangement will be interfer-
ed with by the police
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

COMPLIMENTARY W Washington oorrespon-
dents 91e occasionally tell some very rich gossip
we have Tor some time been trying to find out
In what respect the brigadier had most distin-
gushed his administration, and Washington
correspondent, giving an account of what trans
pred at dinner table in Washington short
time since, explains the whole matter. He
says:
"A senator of the United States, at dinner
party, well said, in reply to an expression of
contempt for the president, from democratic
brother 81 senator: Gentlemen / tell you Mr.
Pierce has done what no person present could
have done-he has almost made the admins
tration Of John Tyler respectable BY the CON
trast of his own
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

HH Those Of our town subscribers who do
not receive their papers regularly, vii please
send word to the Office
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

The late attacks of the press upon the arts.
tocratic element of the British government as
the cause of the present defects in the military
system is seconded by Douglass Jerrold, who
calls it the "aristocratic dry rot,o and saws the
whole fabric is a structure of a century and
more Of the most shameful injustice, the viest
jobbing, and the most selfish ignorance. He
congratulates the country on its fall with the
ministry, and says: ,--.
''Henceforth, we must have generals and
officers from the great mass of the people, and
not from few coteries. Genius and wounds
and service must henceforth purchase military
rank, and not cash. Scars may buy promotion
but not bank checks. And the time is fast com
lng--present events hurry it onward when the
people of England will no longer be the property
OF two or three houses-coronetedN Noodles and
Doodles, imbecilities that came in with the
and will go out with the coming of
the conquering mass-but will supply their own
statesmen, Brains will rule aow and not han
bles. =-.sH ~"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

VOLCANIC REPEATING P1sToL.-We have
seen and fired pistol, recently invented and
patented, which bids fair to excel everything
in that line that has yet been offered to the
public attention. 1t seems to combine all that
could be desired in such weapon Colts
pistol compared with it seems like distortion
or clumsy, uncouth and ridiculous affair for
a fire-arm. The volcanic pistol carries Min
ME or conical ball, in rifle barrel, and will
put it through three inch plank at distance
of ninety rods. The receiving tube can hold
ten ball cartridges, which may be deposited in
two seconds of time. The pistol may be dis
charged thirty times in fifty seconds. 1t is so
contrived that it is not liable to accidental dis
charge. There is no printing, no caps, and
therefore no danger to the eyes from any igni-
ton near the breach. Neither is there any re-
coil, so as to jar the arm or disturb sure aim
The whole construction is so simple as not to
get out of order even from long use. The
powder and ball are enclosed in the same
metallic cover, SO that person could swim
across river with one of these in his belt,
without in the slightest degree injuring the pow
der. In short, the weapon is in all RESPECTS
one of the most perfect things in the shooting
Inc that we ever took into our hands.
New Haven Pal
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

The know nothing convention of Kentucky
nominated judge V. Loving, Of Warren coun-
ty, for governor. He is whig. Col. James
U. Hardy, democrat of Barren county, was
nominated for lieutenant governor.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21


Mr. Pafrey of St. Mary, in the senate, YES
terday opposed bill appropriating four thou.
sand dollars to aid seminary of learning, sit.
uated IN Mansfield, parish of Desoto, on the
ground that st. Mary pays over four thousand
dollars as school tax, and receives but little
over three thousand dollars from the school
fund; yet Desoto which pays but little over
three thousand dollars, receives over four thou
sand dollars Mr. Hodge replied that the
school fund was in proportion to the wealth of
the parish, and the apportionment was in pro-
portion to the numberof children. Mr.. Hodpe
thought that the gentleman's statement reflect
ed little honor upon his parish, as producing
parish; the parish of DeSoto was an inncreasipe
and 1t was no fault of that parish if St. Marvy
was peculiarly blessed with .'single blessed
ness. Mr. Palfrey replied that, taking him
sell as an example, his parish would fayorably
compare with any other parish in point Of her
I, of children. The bill was laid upon
the table. RI AZ
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

OLD Mason DEAD.--"o1d Pap Ehrick the
tyler of all the lodges of Louisville, XIV, and
the pet OF the fraternity in that city, died on the
18th ult. His wife, with whom he had lived in
peace and happiness more than sixty wears
died about year ago, and it was then expect-
ed that he would not long survive her Ma
sonry was all in all to him, and it took good
care Of him. 1t was his greatest desire in life
that whenever he died he should be buried on
Sunday, and have large funeral His wish
was faithfully obeyed, and bis remains inferred
with great ceremony
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

Quite an excitement prevailed in town. for
some days, IN the early part of the week,
arising out ofcharges of serious nature prefer
red against three young men. On Saturday
night last they forced their way into house
about mile and half from town, while the
gentlemen were absent, and behaved them
selves rudely towards the ladies. One of the
number finding their mistake, as is alleged
forced the others from the house, and offered
protection to the ladies'
The trial consumed two days at the close of
which two of the parties were ordered to Jail
IN default OF $1,000 bail each, while the third
was held in the sum of $500 to appear at court
as witness
We think the parties exceedingly fortunate;
Tor to force mans door and go to the bedside
OF ms wife, at ten O'Clock at nj ht, whether he
De absent Or at home, is an act which ninety
n'he times out OF one hundred would cost a
man his life. The mistake would be fatal
"- Marshall Mard;.,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

The New Workers, now that the Panama
railroad is completed, are about to run steam
snip to Asplnwall, carrying freight only Its
intended by this means to enable shippers to
California to place their goods in San Francisco
in thirty days.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

One of the members Of the Michigan legisla
ture, (house of representatives, named Ash
man, lisa half-breed Indian. Thenext advance
to be looked for, we suppose, in this age of
progress is the appearance of full blooded
buck negro in the legislative hall of one of the
freesoil States.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

The Charleston Mercury says that the rev'd
doctor Wightman, president of Wofford (s.C)
college, acknowledges the receipt of donation
CT i've thousand dollars from gentleman Of
that city, as the nucleus of fund to be raised
tor the liberal education of young men for the
ministry. Truly noble deed.
7--~7~@-o-~~@s><>-,---~~o--
The jefferson Herald reports the bayou and
lake to be very low, without any prospect Of
at an early day being in a navigable condition
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

Our telegraphic dispatches report eIdeath
of the car Of Russia, but since the hoax of the
fall Of Sebastopo, but little reliance can 4e put
on the statements Of the English press.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-21

EXECUTIVE DIcTATIoN.-One of the worst
features Of the exercise Of the veto power by
the president of the United States, is the inhu
ence the presidential power exerts over the
. minds of partizans, and we have noticed this
peculiarly in the case of the recent veto of the
spoliation bill Acongress mastering demo-
cratic strength Of almost two to one over the
Whig, passes the bill BY large numerical vote.
/ Democratic presses sustain the bill with cogent
reasoning, and denounce the whisperings rela-
| tive to an expected veto, an imputaton upon
the good sense Of the executive, and yetas soon
as the Sir Oracle has spoken, and the one man
power has struck lifeless the wishes of the peo-
pie and the states, expressed through their
representatives, these very presses, instead of
denouncing the assumption of legislative power
by the executive and urging congress to vindi-
cate its independence by passing the bill over
his veto, almost defend his course, or at least
utter their difference with authority in such
mild phrases, and with SO cautious a tone as
to excite disgust!
It is said that the exercise of the veto has
always been popular act. It is the requisi-
tons of partisanship that has made it so, then.
When the veto power is applied, the president
exerts all his power over his partisans to make
them sustain his views. The press the part-
Fan leader, and the whipper in of the faithful !
have TO applaud, or at least to withdraw or
soften their opposition, or else they are marked
for executive displeasure. All the resources Of
party are at once brought into requisition to
sustain the veto, and thus double tyranny is
exercised over people. Their will is FIRST de-
feated by the will of one man, and then finally
through the influence of party fealty, and the
application of party threats, they are dragooned
nto approving Of their own defeat.
It fortunate circumstance that partizan-
ships losing its power in our country. The
influence of party organization is on the wane,
md desire is fast spreading through the peo-
ole to try once their head at the public bust
less, and see whether or not they are compe-
ent to rule, without the dictation of a great
central party machinery, having its highest {
i'm in the handling Of the spoils and the per-
'etuation Of its power. Natchez Courier c
ID
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-20
Millinfrp 4 efaafp @006s.
O'CON OR, .'1 70
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
Fancy Dry Goods and Millinery.


OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE, -
On Third Street, Second H6Gse From Laurel
THE NEW AND SCI EC'r assortment
i offered at this New Store deserves the
particular attention Of Ladies. The fol-
lowing list will give an idea Of what Insy
there be procured, on the mos; rsdsonable
terms: Ladies Paris Silk Bonnets Lafies
All Hair Bonnets Ladies' Straw and Hair
Bonnets; Florence, Enslish and DnstabIe
Bonnets: Grey and other fancy Bonnets;
Misses Silk and Straw 3onnets do. do.
do. Flats do. Boys Hats sNd Caps; Rib
bons, Flowers and Plumes Manti)las
CIoaks and Shawls; Cashmere Scarfs, new
style; Pa asols, Corsets and Underskirts
Emb. Bands Edgings and 1nsertings; Plai"
and Emb. Pocket Handkerchief; Plain
and Emb. Collars; do. Chemisettes and
Sleeves; Thread and Cotton Edgings /;
Wooden and Silk Neck Ties; Ladies Ho-
siery and Gloves; Plaid Calico for Dresses
at lOc. per yd. do. Ginghams at 12ac. per
yd. Muslin Delain at CSC. per vd. Damask
and Emb. Curtains; Choice Woolen Plxids
for Dresses; Colored and White Flsnnels /;
Domestics and Irish Linens; Jaconet. Swiss
and Nansook Muslin; Plain and figured
Bobbinets; Gents Gloves. Hosiery and
Cravats; Perfumery OF all kinds Hair
and Frizetts Also, fine assortment OF
Curls, Furs, and SWANS Down, Black and
White Ermine, for Trimming. Also, a
variety If other articles at
O'CONOR'S NEW STORE,
jan-l6-ly. Baton Rouge, La
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-20
CiStern Making.

THE subscriber, is now prepared to
Il make Cisterns to order. in the very
best style. and will warrant his work. He
will keep stock of the best lumber al
ways on hand, ard will attend to putting
his work up. Carpenters work, and re-
pairing attended to. &. l.. SEES.
Near the Jesuit College.
T Orders left at the Post office address
sed as above will meet prompt atten-
ton. iune -29-6m.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-20
Carriages, Harness, Whi ps, &c.

TNHE Subscribers assortment of Carria-
l. ges Harness, whips, &c. is now COM
plete, and h, in ;ites an examination oi
hi stock before purchasing in New o.
leans. as ce guarantees his prices as low as
as any in the South.
"areroom corner of Third and Florida
Streets. Manufacturing and repairing in
superior style at the old established stand
corner OF Main and Church Streets.
TUNNARD IL HEDENBURG.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-20
THE DAILY COMET.
Published Daily lhGondays Exosptsd.)
q. A. PIKE, Editor T. Proprietor.
Office on Third Street.

"Terlms.-THs subscription is hxed at the
rate Of IS 10 per annum, payable in advance, or
S6 90 at the expiration Of six months. The Week.
ny 10 published At - 80 per annum, invariably in
advance. Both will be punctually delivered with
in the limits Of the City by the carrier.
~Advertising.-O Dollar per square
for the hrst insertion, and half that amount for
ever subsequ.ut insert rtion-ten lines or less, con-
stitute u square.
Yearly g.-Merchants, Ira.
ders and others, will be contracted with on the
most reasonable terms.
~JOb. .WOFk.-OuR facilities for doing
Job Work with neatnsss and despa tch-in all va
,rieties Of colors cannot be surpassed by any es.
Establishment in the City-such As:
LAwyERs' BRIvr3-BALL TfCKErs-ROsTERs-BILL
.EI.ADs-BlLL Ov LADIN0s-PRoGRANxEs-EL
Trcg cgErs-DRUootsrs' LABELs -CARDs-CiRCuLvRs--
and VISITING OARDs. For farther particulars, We
invite you TO call and see our specimens.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-20
Toilet SOAP.

TNaylOr's an1Jules Haule's chsystalline
i soap balls brown and white Winsor
soap, Monster and Palm soap, Omnibus,
Pencine. Transparent, Floating, Jenny Lind,
Guimauve, Amandide, Erasive and other
varieties OF soap can be had at the Drug
Store of Wa BocEL.
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To Planters.

lKIN'S Corr and Cotton Cultivator.
n This truly useful agricultural improv-
ment. has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who afterful
trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation
of Corn, Cane, or Cotton. there is saving
of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. It's new
invention, Patented March 20, 1916.
Planters are invited to call and examine it,
A supply on hand and for sale by
TUNNARD K HEDENBURG.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-20

Splendid Ass0FSment0 fNeVv GOOdS
IRIS. C. HUESTON, respectfully in
l'l forms the Ladies' and public In general, that
she has just returned from New Orleans, With
part of Ladies Talmas, Cloth and Satin, Black and
White Silk Bennets; Straw Bonnets Of every des.
cription; dress Patterns; ChildTens Hats; Rigo-
let's Trimmings of all kinds and . great many sr.
ticles too numerous to mention. oet96.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-20

EISH LINE Floats, assorted sizes; Linn
l. erick and kirby bent Hooks; Fish
Lines, assorted sizes hot Pouches; Pow
der and Pistol Flasks; Double and Single
barrel Shot Guns-On hand for sale by
may IL. ID Z. MONTAN.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-20

Baton Rouge Brc very, M. 1.
MA. A Sr. MARTIN, thankful for for
wi mer patronage at his old stand on
North Boulevard Street begs leave respect
fully to inform his friends, that he is again
on hand, to supply ali deman IS for PURE
matt liquors without the usual adulterations
Orders from abroad solicited.
Yeast always on hand and for sale.
~Such persons as have the Cards Of
the Baton Rouge Brewery No. |, posted
up, have it for sale. nov 17-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-20

Architectural CARDS, &f.

JOSEPH MCKITRICK,
Architect and II n d q r .
HAS REMOVED his shop to Florida St,
Ii East of Main in the rear OF the Pres
byterian Church, Baton Rouge, La. Isnow
fully prepared to take any contract for bull
ding and do the work with deslatch. in the
best style of art All kind of Job work
done at short notice. Plans and specihca-
tions furnished, for Public and private bull
dings, City and Country residences, Cot.
tages and Suburban Villas; on the most
reasonable terms. Gee 10y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-20
Steam Pressed Brick.

NOR the convenience of the citizens OF
l. Baton Rouge, an office has beer, open
ed at JOSHUA BEAL's STORE. opposite the
HarDey House, where orders may be left
for immediate transmission to the STEAM
BRICK and LUMBER MlLLs. of the subscri-
ber, and will be filled with quick despatch h
as if given at the Office on the yard. Those
wishing firm and durable article. are So
licited to test the quality Of the STEAM
PRESSED. GJBrick delivered in town and
vicinity in any quantities. at lowest marke t
rates. )aug2S-t) J. H. SCHENCK.