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The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Death of James IA. Cleveland of the He. lena Star.


 / lena Star.
 It is with great unhappiness we announce the death of this most estimable gentleman. Mir. Cleveland has been for several years past iden- tifed with the press of this State, and we have ever esteemed him as an able and courteous contemporary.
 He died at his residence in Helena, on the 2d inst, ofyellow fever. He was aged 35 years "a native of Virginia, and for four or five years before his removal to this State, a citizen of Alabama. He took charge of the "Star'' in February, 1853. Of his mournful death the "Star'' thus speaks:
 "He leaves awife and two little boys to mourn the loss of a husband and father. But the blow does not fall crushingly alone npon them the many readers of this paper will pcrusc its columns in vain for his frank and manly expressions and the press of this and our sister States has lost an honor and an ornament to its corps. The democratic party has lost all able eXpounder and valued auxiliary, and the citizens generally, irrespective of party orcrced, all acknowledge his merits as a man, and mourn his untimely death."
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

Capt. Pike, Gen. Yell and the K. F. Bank.
 Some wise acre, in the last Gazette, charges the True Democrat with making "side-aoipe'' at Gen. Yell, by associating him with Captain Pike and the Real Estate Bank. The charge is absurd and ridiculous. Even if we felt per sonal malice against the General, we could have no desire to see him sink to "loaoer depth' of political degradation than he has chosen for himsef-he has become the associate and CO., worker of Solon Borland in his hostility to the democratic party.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

keep their necks out of the Know NothinS 'halter
 LII. MORRIS,
 w. B. HILL.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

EDITOR OF NAPOLEON SENTINEL.-We were gratitied last week to learn that Mr. Shannon, of the Sentinel, had almost entirely recovered from the very severe attack of yellow fever which he had. We congratulate him upon his very narrow escape.
 To the merchants on this river we can say they cannot take more useful paper than the Sentinel. It publishes every week manifest of goods received at the wharf boats at Napo- leon, for shipment up this river. This alone would make 1t useful paper to merchants.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Railroads.

The following letter is from one who has al- ways been strong advocate of the Memphis railroad We are sorry we are unable to give him the information he desires
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Searcy County.
October 2nd, 1855.

ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
DOVER, PopE Co.,, Oct. H. 1855.

BENTON, SALINE Co.,, Oct IS, 1855.
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THE RIGHT MAN IN THE RIoH1
PLACE" Our finest poet, Longfellow
we 80 it rumored, is engaged on .
translation Of the poems Of the immor-
tai author Of LA Divina Comedia. /"
and that it will be ready for the press
in the course Of a few months. Those
who have seen the work during its
progress laud it excessively, and say
that the translator is the first who has
caught the genuine spirit Of the Tus-
can bard. There are few poets, in
whatever language, more difficulty to
render than Dante, and we can con.
ceive Of no modern poet to whom the
task could be more appropriately a.
signed than to the author of "Evapge-
line"
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Tia CLERICAL MoUsTAcHE.-A
parson in some English parish having
made his appearance in the pulpit
with moustache. and great scandal
having thereby been raised, a writer
in one Of the journals Of London re-
wives remembrance of the fact that
two or three hundred years ago almost
all the English clergy thought no
shame in wearing that appendage to,
their faces. Such were that famous
DR.. Douue, "holev George Herbers, -
the " Shakspear of Divinity. Jeremy
Taylor" Who wrote that immortal work
" Living and Dying" Robert Hcrrick
the charming poet preacher. "Old
Fuller" the author of the Worthless, :"
the eloquent DR.. South, stern John
Knox, and John Bunyan, the author
of +" Pilgrims Progress" Certainly,
a brilliant list of names. But we
should as soon think Of pleading for
the restoration Of their style Of custum
as for that of the moustache, as cleri-
cal adornment.-Picayune.
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A FIGHT ABOUT PUMPKlN.-The
monster pumpkin, now on exhibition
at this office, created quite au excite.
ment yesterday. The excitement.
we regret to say, ended in free fight
about 10 o'clock last night, on the
sidewalk opposite our Office, resulting
from bet made by two gentlemen,
on the dimensions and weight of the
monster vegetable. Ifgentlemen can't
keep their temper sufficiently under
control to discoss the productions Of
the vegetable world without closing
their discussions by fist fight, we
trust such parties will selec. some other
battle ground than the sidewalk op-
positc the True Delta Office. We
would advise belligerents to take the
hint.-7rue Delta.
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10 The following to the True
Delta, over tho Southern line, wants a
note Of explanation COLUMBIA. ).
G. Oct 15-All letters from points
between Charleston and New Orleans,
intsndsd 70 90 out in the steamship
America, from Boston, on Wednesday
for Liverpool, will be too late TO do 20.
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Steam Pressed Brick.

E\OR the convenience Of the citizens OF
i Baton Rouge, an Office has beel open
ed at JOSHUA BEAI3s SroRE, opposite the
Harvey House, where orders may be left
for immediate transmission t. the STEAM
BRICK and LUMBER MILLS, Of the subscri.
Der, and will be filled with quick despatch
40 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. UOBrick delivered in town and
vicinity in any quantities, at lowest market
rates. laug26.ti) J. H. SCHENCK.
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10 Ia answer TO . letter addressed
to the Executive Com'tec. Of the Am
erican. BY the Democratic Executive
Committee, in reference to the ap.
preaching election. Glendy Burke
chairman of the committee Of CORES.
pondence Of tho American party re.
plies. 1.-The communication which you
did US the honor to tnrasmit to this
Committee under date Of yesterday,
has been under consideration, and in
reply thereto l have been requested to
state that every possible measure con-
sisteut with law. will rigidly be pursu-
ed by the American party Of LoVsi-
ana to secure to every legal voter the
exercise Of his privileges at the ballot
box in November next. Nothing will
be authorized or countenanced by us
which may be inconsistent with the
established law of the land.
The great object we seek is to have
restored if possible, the purity Of the
elective franchise in Louisiana, by cor
daily inviting and assisting all who
have the right, to vote to come to the
polls and exercise that right. regard
less Of political bias and by advising.
all to remain away from the polls who
have not legally acquired that right,
whether their preference be for one,
or the other of the political parties"
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Rufus Griswold, must have . copy
to nut in his next editions of"gems."

q An extra, full Of exclamation points
10 before US, from the Office Of The Carroll
ton Star, covering the intelligence, that
Ohio, has gone for Chase, the, Abolition
Republican fusion candidate; and that
Ssbastopol has positively been taken II
Two more such blows as this will throw
the globe out Of its orbit, and put an end
b the sub.lunar world.
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DIED.

DIED.
In this city, on Thursday morning the 18th
inst, II. G. BEACIIEAKD, n native Of Jeireson
County Indana-aged % years.
Although not personally acquainted with the
deceased; yet we knew him well, from a number
of voluntary communications, to this and other
papers.
To a generous whoesoud naturei he added
talents Of the first and farest order.
BEACHBARD, was a wit.-The bright scintilations
Of his well store mind, arc indistructable gems,
that will be gathe red up for the "feast Of reason
and the flow Of SOUL" promised when the wags
and wits Of this, shall assemble In better world.
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Music Teaching.

TINE subscriber, well known
i to the citizens Of Baton x"
Rouge, from long residence, offers his pro.
tessional services to the plblic, ~ . teacher
of the PIANO FoRrs, the Violin, and Con-
NET.A.PIsTon. He will also furnish music
for Private Parties, Soiree, &c. Letters
addressed to him through the post Office
will be promptly answered, and orders lett
at TIE Comet Office, will meet immediate
attention. loct141 H.W. JOLLY.
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New Fall and winter Goods.

0'CONOR, has now in store a well selec-
" ted stock of Fall and winter Goods, con-
sisting in parts of-Silks, Dress Goods,
Ribbons, Grapes, Cravats, EmbroMeries,
Laces, Fringes, Gloves, Hosiery and Dress
Trimmings.
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How BARNUM CAUGHT A TARTAR.
The Albany Argus gives an amusing
account Of legal controversy. COM
menced some time ago, and which is
still in progress, between DR.. Spald-
ing, of Albany, and Mr.. Snowman
Barnum. The facts as stated by the
Argus are as follows
"Barnum commenced a suit against
tho Doctor seeking to recover the mo.
dest little sum of 500 600, alleged to
be the value of Giraffe, lost over
board from the Floating Palace in
the Mississippi river, opposite New Or
leans. Disputing the justice of the
claim, the doctor declined giving his
check for the amount, and gentlemen,
learned in the law, were forthwith en-
ployed pro and con, and at it they
went tooth and nail, with that zeal
which a plenty of ready cash and
wealthy clients easily command. The
fight waxed warm the evidence in
the case was taken by commission in
the city Of Cincinnati, and the result
Of the examination Of the witnesses
there, was that the great Barnum dis
covered that for once in his life he had
found his match, and was compelled
to beat a retreat, and with his charac-
teristic modesty and prudence asked
leave of the court to discontinue the
suit, which was kindely granted, with
the further privilege Of paying all the
costs and law expenses; whereat there
was much rejoicing among the lawyers
specially interested.
But the Doctor was not satisfied
with this victory. He claimed that
the loss happened through the inccm-
potency Of Barnum's own servants. it
was only right and fair that Barnum
should pay him his damages, as well
as the money which Barnum had
pocketcd for the animal, and the cost
Of shipping it to New Orleans, amount
ing to the snug sum of $4,000; and
so Barnum had backed out Of the Court
the Doctor stepped in, and in'rusted
to the Sheriff narrow slip of paper,
affectionately inviting" the Barnum"
to rest for while from the cares Of
the baby exhibition and to show "cause
why he should not pay said Spaulding
and Rogers the sum of $4,000" The
lawyers re-engaged, and have again
buckled on their armor, and as both
sides are blessed with we'll filled purses
a rich display of forensic eloquence
and legal learning may be anticipated
at the next November and January,
Circuit. Those who are best acquaint-
ed with the Doctors character, predict
that there will be no backing out this
time.
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NE An interesiinV discovery

!" An interesting discovery has
been made in France with regard to
cngrafiing fruit trees. Instead Of
making use of a graf, slip is taken
from an apple tree, for example. and
planted in potatoe, so that couple
Of the slip remain visible. 1t soon
takes root, devclopes itself, and finally
becomes handsome tree, bearing fine
frnit. This method is due to Bohc-
miar gardener.
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ENLL Goods.

JUST received, large stock Of Fall
- Goods, consisting in part Of Silk and Sa.
tins; Velvet Embroideries Of all descriptions
Laces, black and white; Gloves of all sorts; Man
ties; Cloaks and Talmas Straw, Silk and Satin
Bonnets; Dress Trimmings Frizzettes, Curls, &C.,
all of which, will be sold very low by
oct!S-y. Mas. G. HUESTON
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-10-19

In the N. Y. Court of Oyer and
Termincr, on the 9Th inst, the matter
of the indicted officials was brought
up. A nolle prosequi was entered in
the case of Alderman Cooper, and a
motion to quash the other indictments
was denied
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-10-19

Notice to Parents aud Guardians.
TINE REV. f. GUION, will reopen his
l. Seminary, for young ladies', on the
list Of November. octI2-lm,
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NJ It is said that Professor Apas.
siz's great work, which will cost $l2O
per set, there are already nearly one
thousand subscribers in this county,
a fact that will amaze the sovants of
Europe.
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We learn from letter in the St.
Peters (Miunesota) Courier, that
another desperate battle was fought on
the 2lst ult, between the Chippewa
and Sunk Indians. in which II Sioux
we're killed, and II wounded. Only
4 Chippewas were killed.
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Silk Il Satin BOnnets,

4 RTIFICIALS and Millinary Goods,
n also Cloaks Talmas and Mantillas of
the most approved styles, to be sold on
the most reasonable terms O'CONOR,
Third street opposite Post Office Baton
Rouge. oct16.
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Spiral Moti(fs.I
SELECT SCHOOL.
For Little Boys and Girls.

Mrs. LOUCKS, designs opening school
Ill Of this description, on MONDAY, the
Doth October. in the building adjoining Mr..
y. M. Brmot's on North Boulevardst.
Baton Rouge, Oct, 10, 1855.
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tn, OrrrR SrpE.-This communi.
" be- already BEEN farnished with An
account of the barbecue and speaking
.. Hephsibah. near Clinton, the other
day: ct which Col. Pond and the
Hon. T. Green Davidson met. NoD.
from the graphic pen Of our regular
East Felicians correspondent, in an
other column to-day, will be found an.
otter account.
Il il astonishing what . difference 10
made in the appearance Of things,
when viewed through different colored
media, at different points Of view
This fact, in optical science. is very
beautifully illustrated. by placing the
account to-day. by the side Of the 40
count the Other day. published in that
exemplary paper at Clinton. the East
Fsliciana Democrat. They are alike
in nothing The Democrat says Da-
wilson met Pond" when it seems it
should DO written Pond met David.
con. " or they "both met each other. /"
By the way Indian" where do
your people find such outlandish
names for places? We know where
"Okeyjaba " and "Osyka " come from.
They are "Judian ;" but whore you
find such names as Hellopolus" or
I" Hephsibah," you must consult the
history Of tho Greeks and Trojeans.-
Tell Us something about it's origin. that
we may weave ii in with . chapter on
tho ancient history Of Pompsii and
Port Hudson.
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Dwelling House - Rent
4 DESIRABLE dwelling house !!h
n with all necessary outhouses, sit |1
ua!ed on the corner of North Boulevard, b
St, Louis streets. Possession given i'm
mediately. Apply to J. J. LEFEVER.
oct13.im. lafayette st.
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NOTICE.

THE select school of r. D. WILSON. will
l. be re-opened on Monday, 18th inst,
at the Old Presbyterian Church, corner OF
Nam and Florida street. oct!4-1w.
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Gun PoEr's CoRNsR.-This corner
has been closed in the Comet, for .
time back but We feel now like open.
ing it again. since the appearance Of =
few original. lines. in contemporary
evening paper. For years past. We
have argued with ourself there must
Be some poetic talent 10 this land Of
flowers, and fine looking young men.
To call it out. there has ever been .
blank corner in this immaculate sheet,
and premiums have been offered, a.
we'll for the best "blank verse;" as the
best rhyme :" Yet tho space has
been, and still 10 closed with venera.
bic advertisements. However, a b.
jou has now and then metorically
flashed out Of some inspired mind, and
tho "Poet's eye in . fine phrensy roll
ing" has embodied bis thoughts on vir-
gin paper--tbey have been printed, and
are handed down ~ an heir loom to
posterity 10 the proper archives for
such things.
A sample Of what can be done, is
given from the piece referred to:
,'Harki vis the bugis's clarion call
Harki on the once. hunters fall
It's eehoes,-with laundering din,
From Carroll down 10 Plsquemins."
Hey Jim along, come along Josey,
Hey Jim along, etc.
Rufus Griswold, must have . copy
to put in his next editions of"gems."
"Hurrah. my boys, I" old " Sam "uel cries;
'speed on I'LL every charger diesl
The glorious game Of place 10 yours,
You'll gain it--swear II. BY the powersr
Strike deep your rowels, mend your pace,
Niss" avid exciting ohsssi
5hsy gain In numbsrs - they run
TIL joins them T. J. BURLINGTON"
Then Picayuns Buffers coming coming,
4iesyuns Buffers coming 70 town.
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TXTRACTEF FOR THE HANDKER-
Il CHIEFLY dozen assorted extracts,
Wis: Boqpet, Magnolia, vielette. Musk
Jockey Club, Bougs Victoria, Vsrbens,
Tube Ross, Patehoula-ior sale bz
oet2e n. T. WADDlLL.
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The Library Of Brown University
has been enriched during the past
year by an addition over 1900 vol.
umes besides more than 1000 unbound
volumes. 1t now contains over 49,.
900 volumes and 1900 unbound
pamphlet. Among the recent acquis.
itions is the Parliamentary Registe,
Of Great Britain, consisting Of 125
~olumes.
% Col. Stcptoc, who commanded
the troops who wintered in Utah, and
proceeded thence to California, was q
passenger in the steamer George Law
recently arrived at New York from
Aspinwall.
T The Michigan Conference OIL
the Methodist Church lately passed
resolutions in favor of rule of discip.
line excluding Shareholders from
church communion.
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To the Trade.

Tor sale for good four month paper, 30
r boxes J. M. McCullough's Mac & Mac,
8 Lump Tobacco, just received from the
agents and for sale in lots Of 6 to 10 boxes
for good tour months acceptances.
.s,Io JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-10-02

WASHINGTON IrEMs.-The Secre.
taries Of the different Departments are
now all at their posts, in Washington,
and about commencing their annual
reports. which will b. very Lengthy.
all of which are to be in readiness by
the meeting Of Congress. The Presi.
dent has already commenced his an
'nual message, and has marked out
the line Of policy he is to pursue
Secretary Dobbin is quite feeble, and
tits extremely doubtful whether he
will be able to undergo the laborious
duties Of his Office till the meeting Of
Congress.
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TO the Citizens
EAST BATON ROUGE.

At meeting of the " Benevolent .Associa-
tion of Baton Rouge" held Monday the
18th inst, the following appeal to the citi-
zens of East Baton Rouge, wasadopted and
ordered to be published in the daily pa
pers: G. A. Pix Sec'y.
The Benevolent Association although
authorized to draw on the City Treasury,
for relief Of the sick and distressed among
us, wishing to extend their operations be.
yond the strict construction Of the CITY an.
preparation hereby call on their friends to
contribute such sums as they may be dis.
p ,sed to place at our disposal, for the relief
of those left in destitute circumstances by
sickness and death. Our books will al.
ways be open to the inspection OF donors to
see the manner their charities are disposed
OF. Any donations sent to the Secretary Of
the Association will be thankfully received
At the present time, as We have no funds in
our treasury, to meet present demands.
w. F. TUNNARD, Pres't.
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Sale bn tbf Sbfrif.

STATE OF LOUSlANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parish of East Ba-
ton Rouee-In the matter OF the Success
sion o: VIVIAN GooDLoE, decd, No.
ny virtue of a commission issued in
u the above Succession, and to me
directed, from the Hon. sixth judicial dis
trict court, in and for the Parish and State
aforesaid | viii. by virtue OF said COM
mission, offer at public sale at the Court
House door, of said parish, in the city of
Baton Rouge, on MONDAYMe 18Th day Of
October nert A. D. 1855, at II o'clock
A. NJ. The property hereinafter set forth
and described, belonging to the succession
of VIVIAN GooDLoE, late OF said parish,
decd, to wit:
A certain lot of ground, situated in that
part of the city of Baton Rouge, laid out by
H. Livolier measuring eighty feet front on
North street, by eighty feet on st. Francis
street, forming square, and composed Of
parts of lots Nos 10 and | OF square No.
provements therein.
on the following terms and conditions,
to wit:
One forth payable on the 18th of March
next 1885, One forth on the 18th day Of
March A. D. 1857. One forth on the 18th
Of March A. d. 1853. and one forth on the
18th of March A. ,. 1850, eighteen hum
bred and ffty-nine, in notes endorsed to
the satisfaction of the administrator Of said
succession-bearing eight per cent inter-
est after maturity until paid and mortgage
retained until the full and final payment
on the property sold. and notes made pay
able at the Parish Recorders Office in the
City OF Baton Rouge.
sept 10. Fl. V. BABlN. Sheriff.
ALSO, will be offered at public sale, on
the same day above mentioned A large
lot OF Household aud Kitchen Furniture
belong to the above succession, at the last
residence of said decd, in Spanish Town,
TERMS OF E.-Payable on the
first day of January next, A. D., 1856, in
notes endorsed TO the satisfaction of the
administrator. Said notes to bear eight
per cent interest from and a ter maturity
until paid. II. V. B. Sheriff
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The INDIANA STATE FArR.-The
State Fair is to be held at lndianapol.
is this year, on the 18th, 18th and
10th of October. The list Of prem
ius offered this year is unprecedented
by any previous one in that State, as
represents the number, and the amout
Of money to be paid out.
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In time Of peace prepare for War!
CHAW'S Cholera Syrup Is really good
~ it has been tried-you should have it in
your house always--in all sudden attacks
it is indispensable-if you have no faith in
it, give any how at least one dose, until
you can get physician to persons resid-
ing in the country, it is invaluable COM
pared with any other similar preparation.
Prepared and for sale by WIN. BOGEL.
Nav 3Ith Druggist
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70 The Pork packers4f Bowling
Green and Clarksville, says.the Rus.
sellville (Ky) Herald. are making
engagements for hogs in this county
at four dollars, gross; the hogs to be
delivered to them at their respective
houses. Mr.. D. w. Poor, Jr., of this
county, is also making engagements
for hogs,
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SQlnd ca,

< BBLS. Crushed and Pulverized Sugar
y 10 boxes Pickles, pints, quarts and half
gallons; so boxes Winchestet's Family
Soap; 10 boxes Sam Leonardo Sperm
Candies; 90 drums Dried Figs; 1850 pounds
English Walnuts; l case, 48 cans, Fresh
Salmon; do. 60 do. do. Lobsters: 10
boxes Layer Raisins; l case la,ge Span.
ish Olives; 10 tiercss Dufield's s. C.
Hams; 3 boxes do. Beef Tongues; $50
pounds Assorted Candies. Recently -.
ceived and for sale by
march 16. JOSHUA BEAL