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The ARrEsIANs.-This great DO.

The ARrEs1ANs.-This great po'
litical and truly national party has
come out with its platform, which is,
as far as it goes, of unexceptionable
character, and meets our hearty ap.
proval. In the last dates from New
Orleans, it may be found in good clear
type, reading as follows:
Whereas, A crisis has arrived in
our country's history that renders it
incumbent on every patriot to make a
public definition of bis position;
And, whereas. By persons, whom
the partially of their fellow-citizens
has placed in Az elevated position as
fit Recipients for their SURFACES, this
duty is neither to be omitted nor evad-
ded
Therefore, be it resolved, That we
publish this, our platform of principles,
to the world.
We are ARTISANS not that water
per Sc has any attraction for us; but
because we like to fathom the depth,
Of all things, whether gin julip, a
cocktail. or a brandy straight. Be.
cause experience has taught us to
know that he is a great fool who
would not promptly treat, rather
than have one of us hold on to his
bnttou-hole for half hour. more or
less-a punishment which instinct
tells him he would have to undergo
Because. numerically, we think. we
are the strongest party in the country !;
for who Among US may not be classed
among the Artisans!
Are not the professional polititions
Astisans, alias bores? Are not the
doctors, regular and homeopathic
bores? Are not young gentlemen who
cultivate moustaches, and old gentle
men who are prone to repeat their
own photographs, bores! Are not
newspaper editors-of the one-idea
order-bores !! Are not stump speak
ers bore~? Are not pettifoggers bores ?
In word, are not the majority Of
mankind bores and, therefore, of
our party.
Entering the contest, then, as the
exponent Of so large and SO popular
party are we not certain to triumph and
in our triumph does not artesianism
become a fixed fact-a permanent
institution Signed by the
COMMITTEE ON PLATFORMS.
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STATE OF LOUIsIANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parish Of East Ba-
ton Rouge, Succession Of Lewis PYBURN,
decd, No. 439, "Probate.'l
10y virtue of commission issued in the
ID above succession, and to me directed
from the Hon. the sixth judicial district
court. in and for the Parish and State ..
toresaid will, by virtue Of said commits
sion, offer at public sale at the court house
door, of said parish, in the City Of Baton
Rouge, on MONDAY, the 18th day Of .d.-
gust nert, 1855, at the uspal hours Of sale
the property hereinafter setforth and des-
cribed, belonging to the succession Of LIZ
WIS PYBuRN, late of said parish, deceased,
to wit:
TOM. negro man. aged about 80 years.
and one STUD HORSE.
TERMS OF SALE.-The negro man slave
named Tow, to be sold for one fourth cash,
one fourth payable on the first day Of JAM
uary next, 1856, and the other half on the
rirst day Of January 1S57-in notes salts
factorily endorsed, bearing eight per cent
interest pei annum from date until paid,
and mortgage reserved until final payment.
The STUD HoRsE-for CASH.
julylo-y. H. v. BABIN, Sheriff.
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I A new Russian organ Was to have
been oommenced at Brussels on tho
1st Of July, : Belgian being at it,
head. 20 thst The Government cannot
iuterdict it. Rusaia pays bis salary,
$4,000 year - we'll ~ $4,000 for
the establishment Of the paper to BE-
called LIE Journal du Nord. It will
receive both official and nou.o&cial
Information from the Cabinet q st. Pc
tersburg. and will Of course, not b
admitted into France.
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High Prices at Natchitoches.-
The Natchitoches Chronicle. of the
9th inst, says:
Provisions Of every description re-
tain their extravagants prices here, ow-
ing to the great difficulty Of of trans
portation from New Orleans ane the
unnavigable condition of the river
above the falls. Flour is selling from
$40 to $25 per barrel corn at SO per
bushel; bacon Is to 1Sc, per pound.
and every other article Of provisions
in proportion.
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A fellow who came on the railroad

A fellow who came on the railroad
on Wednesday. being q stranger.
strollen about for some time on the
"outskirtsr Of the town in search q Of
Barber. He finally discovered one and
requested the operator to take off q
shilling's worth Of hair. The barber
trimmed his locks neately, soaped up
the remainder very handsomely, and
brushed him till his head looked a. il
it belonged to some other person than
himself.
"Are you done 2" asked the
stranger as the barber removed the
napkin from bis neck.
Yes, sir" said the barber, with .
polite bow.
"Are you certain that you took Of
a shiling's worth :"
Eyes sir; there's the glass, you can
look for yourself"
"Well," said the stranger, "if you
think you have got a shilling's worth
off. | don't know as I've got any use
for it, and haven't got no change, 81
you may just take the hair for your,
trouble"
On hearing this the barber made a
jump for the man, whereupon be made
a jump for the door, which not being
bolted. he bolted himself, the barber
vowing if that man ever came down
here again he'd have him nibbed to
death by ducks Times.
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Over the bars in the liquor stores
at New York, the following sign is
now quite frequent: None.but the
imported liquors sold here. " Good
applejack, inspiriting Monongahela,
Albany cream ale, and Philadelphia
lager beer are not to be found, while
English ale, Scotch whisky. and good
French brandy, can be had in album
dance. Nor is the above indicated
sign confined to so.called respectable
houses. They have also been seen in
several magnificent three cent restau-
rants in the vicinity of the Five
Points.
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4 Newly Lnvinted Umbrella.-A
Philadelphia letter. Of the 5th inst,
says:
A newly invented umbrella is to be
introduced in this market. 1t is. q
continuance for making umbrellas
convenient to carry, when travelling,
and by means ofjointed handle, every
part of the umbrella may be folded
within dimensions which will allow it
to be placed carpet bag, or even in q
mans pocket.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA-SixthJ Judi
cia1 n;str;rf Cnnr%- Do rich of Fact Ra

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parish Of East Ba-
ton Rouge.-NoLAN STEWART, Executor,
vs. JANE McCALoP, wife of Paul Daigre.
RY virtue Of lowrit Of 4. ia. issued in the
ID above entitled and numbered cause,
and to me directed from the Hon. Sixth
Judicial District Court in, and 70 the Par
ish and State aforesaid-l will o er at pub
lie sale at the plantation wherein the de-.
fendent now resides, on the Amite River,
in this Parish at about fourteen miles from
the City Of Baton Rouge on SATURDAY,
the 4th day Of .Awsxa Aert, 1855. at 12 o.
cock, NJ, al the right, title, interest and
claims of the defendant, in or to tie proper
ty hereinafter settorth and described, seiz-
ed to pay and satisfy the judgment, interest
ed cause, to wit:-The following negro
slaves for life:
Barton, negro man, aged about As years;
Susan, a uegro woman, aged SO years, ard
her three children, viz: Alexander, aged
ID years, Albert, aged II years, and Dam
iel, aged years Frank, negro man, 80
years Nelson, IS years, and Benjamin, 20
years. Also. 400 arpents Of Land situated
on the Amite River. at about IA miles from
the City of Baton Rouge. and bounded a.
follows: North by lands formerly J. ID.
Rivers. South by lands Of D. H. Penny,
East BY the Amite River and west by those
of Andrew Cooper, together with oil the
buildings and Improvements thereon. e.
Teens of Sale-CAsH, with the bene"e
of the appraisement
July 2-ets-w. II. V. BABlN, ShenA.
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The Washington Union "unqualli-
fdely contradicts" the statement of the
New York Herald. that General Cass
approves the platform of the majority
party in the late Philadelphia Know
Nothing Convention.
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Who BUYS AN AMERICAN Book p
A New York paper says the answer
to this question is supplied by the fact
that of Abbo:t's Life Of Napoleon, ;"
published only ten days ago, 1000
copies Tor $4,000 vol"mes) have been
sold. As it is a FIVE dollar book, this
makes an expenditure on the part of
the public of $3.50
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% The following sentiment by
Col. Train at the Dorchester, Mass. J
Celebration. is very neat THE
LAD1Es--May they add virtue to
beauty-suhtract envy from friend
ship: multiply amiable accomplish
ments by sweet temper ; divide time
by sociability and economy and re-
duce scandal to the lowest denomina.
ton.
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RUSSIAN DEFENCE OF THE HANGo
MAssAcRE.-Tbe Invalide Russo of the
18th describes the affair at Hango as
in accordance with fair play. The
Cossack's boat having effected an hos
tile landing with all OIL board armed,
the crew were, it is said suddenly at
tackled by a body Of Russians secreted
behind buildings they at first defen-
ded themselvs, but were forced to sur
render to superior numbers. Five
were killed and one officer; one sur
geon and nine sailors Gagged, Of whom
four were wounded. The boat was
sunk, and the boats flag, together
with seven guns and cutlasses, taken.
On the following day erigate appro-
ched and fred on the place in effectul-
ly for two hours. The massacre at
Hango f. spoken of in the St. Peters
burg Gazette as very successful Skin
mish. The success of this aft ir, it
says, must be ascribed to the cool
pess and foresight Of Ensign Eswert-
chkow.
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RATIFICATION MEETING.-There u
. call in the New Orleans papers, fol
. grand ratification meeting Of The
uuterrifed Democracy, on the 10th
inst. The object is to ratify the nom
nations made by the Democratic
State Convention, and receive the
platform erected in this city several
weeks ago. This calls to mind the
fact, that as yet there has been nc
ratification. here at the Capital, the
very place where the work was done
We incline to the belief just now, that
all parties in this region, will remain
dormant for a few days, until the ap-
pcarance Of the new sheet on Third
street. which is to stand on high
ground, and such pure principles Of
lofty patriotism. that no man dare at
tact. The title of the paper is to be
the True american, P. Winfree is to
be editor. A new platform of princi-
pies is looked for, and for the present,
we shall give over politics; until we
can satisfy ourselves; on that always
open and always debatable question,
(Which is the strongest side ?" We
are curious to know, where the new
party which is to be led by the True
american, will find any materials of
state or national policy unoccupied,
wherewitb to build yet another plat
form.
In an age like this, which has
supcrabundence Of honesty of senti-
ment j.; it is no virtue to be on the
weak side; and therefore we beg the
readers of the Comet to bear with us
in political matters, until we take the
bearings-calculate the latitude and
longitude.
On this subject the following is an
extract from a letter written at this
place to the Delta. The writer is not
only very correctly posted in refer
ence to movements, but INDUCES in
the following reflections, the truth Of
which, all will alike admit:
The Order of Knov-Nothings in
this place are at present in stew
Numbers are Withdrawn, and others
are about to follow their example,
Our old friend Winfree, who was the
6rst to eyt.blish the Order here, has
come out from among them, and is
about to establish an independent pa.
per, which will be styled the "True
Philip has had much experience in
the line editorial, is writer of vigor
and energy, and yields caustic pen.
May he meet with all the success that
talent and honesty Of purpose truly |
merit.
If there is Que Know Nothing left
in the parish, after the pen of the
editor of the True American gets
started there is a committee in wait
ing, to lay violent hands upon, and
pickle him for the Southern Museum.
70 A city paper, in noticing the
''di6cutly" between Isaac N. Pullen,
and a stranger, in this "villege,
some two weeks ago; takes the liber-
ty Of shifting the scene from the cor
Ber of Third and Church Streets, to
The Steamboat landing. Upon what
principles Of common justice, does the
writer do this Is it to spice the sim
pie truth with a "Ay" Of originality
and romance? or is it to throw
cloud Of doubt over our original To-
cal item, 20 rs to make it uncertain in
the public mind whether any such
event ever transpired? Had any one
Of the witnesses, in this matter said,
..Ao. oath fhat the ARRAY took nlace
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The Vitriol Man Again "A New

The Vtriol Man again "A New
York letter, of June 5, says:
The vitriol man has turned up
again. The Mayors complaint book
testifies that several ladies had their
dresses burnt with the villianous stuff
last evening. while coming from Niblo's
theatre and other places Of resort.
The police have an eye on the scamp.
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There is, at the lowest calculation.
five hundred pages, royal octave vol
ume, of meaning in the twenty-seven
words which follow: "a fool in a
high station is like man on the top
of monument-everytbing appears
small to him, and he appears small to
everybody"
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The income Of Lamurtine, the au'
thor, is $40 900 per annun.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-17

UWhen may two people be said
to be halfwittede When they have
an understanding between them.
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fantp Woobs at 90 LIQUORS. s.
Frasettes, Bandeaus 4 Curls.
Just received 1t O'CONORS.

Dotted and Embroidered SWISS MUSLNe;
Checked and Jaconet Muslins;
Embroidered Silk Patterns for BALL DRESSES
Emb'd. MUsLINE DRESSES with Flounces;
PATENT LEATHER AsILK BELTS Of all colours ;,
Black Lace Wells, Bridal Wells;
Fine Bridal Wreaths, and FANS;
PARASOLS and UMBRELLAS At
july12-y. OsCONOR.
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The Steam Whistle.-Many per-
sons who are constantly in the way
of listening to the horrid howl Of the
steam whistle, are unacquainted with
the mechanical means by which the
effects are produced. The whistle is
formed of two cups, placed one above
the other, and opening towards one
another. The lower cup is nearly
filled by ball or gland so as to leave
a narrow annular opening 1872 inch
in width around the edge of the cup.
The upper cup is hollow and its lower
edge is about one inch u inches from
the lower cup. By admitting steam
through valve to the lower cup, it
escapes through an annular opening
and impinges against the edge Of the
inverted cup. This produces the
sound. The newest whistles for To-
comotives arc six inches in diameter.
The hollow upper cup is made Of
sheet brass or copper.
The Rev DR.. Uapp.-The Boston
Transcript, of the 9th inst, says:
The Rev. Theodore Clapp, Of New
Orleans, is now at Eastbampton, Mass.
on visit to his aged father 1t was
expected tina, he would officiate in
one of our city churches last Sunday
morning, and also, take part in the
Dorchester celebration on the Fourth
but be was called to Western Massa-
chusetts to visit his venerable father,
who was reported to be at the point Of
1o,+b
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Spffial 1Gtiffs.
He! for Greenwell Springs.

Just Reed. from Louisville.
Inn COILS CHOICE ROPE, on
1VV CONDENSATION sale to the trade AZ
New Orleans prices. (july1l] 8. N. HART I %.
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HOW ARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.

IMPORTANT ANN0UNCEMENT.-To all pes
| sons afflicted with Sexual diseases, such as SEM
NAL WEAKNEss. IMroTENCE, GoNNoRHHA Ii LEFT
SyInILiS, &c. &c.
The HOWARD Association of Phadcll hia. in
view of the awful destruction Of human life and
health, caused by Sexual diseases. and the dcccp-
tons which are practised upon the unfortunate vic
Tins of such diseases by Quncks, have directed their
Consulting Surgeon, rs a CHARITABLE ACT worthy
of their name, to give MEnicM ADVICE GRATIS. to
all persons ihus afflicted (Ma!e or FcmaleD who
apply by letter. with a description of their condi-
ton Gage occupation habits of life &C. and in
cases OF extreme poverty aud suffering to FURNISH
MEDICINES Free OF CHARGE.
The Howard Association is hcncvo'c mt institu-
ton established by 81 cclal endowment, for the re-
lief of the sick and distressed afflicted with "Nru-
lent and Epidemic diseases. and its funds can be
used for no her purpose. 1t h%s now surplus
of means which the Directors have voted TO advcr
tisc the above notice 1t is needless to add that the
Association commands the highest Medical skill
of the age. and will furnish the most approx ed
modern Treatment Valuable advice aiso given to
sick and nervous females afflicted with abdominal
weakness. Womb Complaint, CostivenesS, Lcucor
rhTn. &c.
A. drrss (postpadD DR.. GEO. r. CALHOUN
Consulting Surgeon. Howard Association, No. .
South NINTH Street. Philadelphia, Pa
By order of the directors.
EZRA y. lIEARrWElI President.
GEO FAlRClilLp, SECRETARY. may -
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nELMBOLD'S HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT

SARSAPARll.LA, for purifying the Blood, rcmov-
ing all diseases arising from excess OF Mercury,
posture and imprUdcncc in life. chronic constiu-
ional disease, arising from an impure state of the
Blood and the only reliable and ctfcc;ua known
remedy for the cure of Scrotula. salt Rhcpm Scald
Head lcclations OF the Ihroat and Legs Pains
and Swclings of the B0Gca, letter. Pimplcs on the
Face and all Scaly Erupons of the SKIN.
This article is now prescribed by some ofthc most
distinguished physicians i'll the country. and has
proved more efficient in practice than any prepare
ton of Sarsapaiilla yet offered to the public. Scv-
cral cases Of secondary Syphilis. Mercura and
Scrofu!ous diseases have entirely recovered in the
ircurntse Nupds Of oar Pubic Institutions which
had for many years resisted every mode of treat
mcnt that could be devised. These eases furnish
striking examples of the sautary effects of this
medicine in arrcsng some of the most inyeterato
diseases after The glands weyS destroyed and the
bones ali .idy affected.
NnliCE.-l.ctcrS from responsible phy sicians and
professors of several Medical Colleges. and certiii-
Gates Of cures from patients will bs found accom-
panying both preparations
Prices, Fiud Extract of Buchu, 81, or 6 for SIS
" .SmSGpari!Id, g" :.
equal in strength to one gallon Syrup ofSarsaparill,
Prep, rcd and sold by II. T. liELMBOID, Chem
list Do; Chestnut St, near the G;rard House. FhI
To be had ofJAS. II. BENSON, ST. SrEruEN 5
GREEN, Cecil county, Md, and of Druggists and
Dealers everywhere.
All letters directed to the Proprietor or Agent re,
ccive immediate attention June ly
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IEE,lyyI50E.D'S
GENUINE PREPARATIONS.

TELMBOI.D'S hshly concentrated compound
j l. tlwd Extract of buchu. for diseases Of the
Bladder and Kidneys. distractions Of the Urine.
Chronic Gonorrho.a. Structures. elects W Weaknesses.
and all diseases Of the Sexual Organs whether in
male or female, from whatever cadsc tncy may
have originated and no matter Of how long standing
II you have contracted the terrible dis,a sc which
when seated in the system will surely 80 down
from one generation Ia another; undermining the
constitution and sappimg the very vital fluids of
life. do not trust yourself i'll the hands of Qnacks
who start up cvery day IN city like this, and fill
the papers with gluring faIschoods too well calcu-
lated to deceive the young and those not ac4uaint-
ed with their tricks. YOU cannot be too careful III
the selection of remedy in these cases
THE FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU
has been pronoauced by eminent physicians the
greatest remedy ever known. 1t is medicine
perfectly pleasant in its taste and very innocent i'll
lis action ard yet thorough that it annih'la'e.
every particle Of the rank and poisonous virus OF
this dreadful disease; and, unlike other remedies.
it does not dry up tlsc disease in the blood
Constitutional Debility, brought on by scEabusc
n most terrible disease. which has brought thou
sands Of the human to untimey gla,0 thus
blasting the Brilliant hopes of parents, and hight
ing in the bud the glorious ambition OF many
rol lie youth; can be cured by this l>rALLInhE REM.
Epr. And as a medicine which nus benefit every
body, from the simply delicate to the confined and
dcspailing invalid equal is to be found, acting
both as Il cure and prev cntivc.
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New Carriage Mandatory,
ELkYO.N, ND.

Fl. a. HAZEL g. CO.,

ID ESPECTFTLLY inform the public that
81 they have commenced the manufacture
Of Carriages in Elkton, ut the shops formerly
occupied by Robert Murshbank, where all
orders III their line will be promptly attended
70. Carriages of every description made to
order, Of the best material and :he most faith
full workmanship, and insured for one year, If
properly used. Having practical acquaint-
:tree with the business acquired in the first
establishments in Philadelphia, and having
some Of the best woriinen in their employ,
they !lattcr themselves that their work will
compare tavorab!y with that done in the
cities, rs TO style, price and durability. All
they ask to satisfy the public, on these points,
is fair trial. They solicit Il share Of the
public patronage.
UI7-Oil Carriages taken in exchange for
new, and liberal prices allowed. Repairing
promptly attended TO, at moderate rates,
march II ly
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A. j. e. IL O w.

a. j. q IL % w.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER,
No. 50 .Market ST., Wiimington, Del.
GROCERIES CAEAP FOR CASH.
I1HE subscriber having on hand al his Store
L No. 53 Market ST., a large and general as
soriment Of fresh and well selected Groceries.
takes this method ofinloiminy the citizens OF
Elklon and Cecil county generally, that he will
sell them as cheap as they can be bcughl
either in Wilmington or Philadelphia markets;
and respectfully solicts call from such as may
want goods in his line, before purchasing else
where. Also, wines s. Liquors.
Always on hand in choice variety. Consist
ing 10 part of
LIQUORS, the first and medium quality
old Cognac Brady, do pale do, Jamaica
Spirits, Peach Brandy, Cherry Brandy, Holland
GIN.
MADEIRA, Port Tencrilfe, Sherry,
Lisbon, and Sweet Malaga.
Extra fine OLD MoNoNG,HEL Whisky, md
Wine Bitters. ANDREW ]. CROW,
No. SO Market ST.. door above MilIcr's
June 80, SIN. Hotel, Hiimin gion, Del.