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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-27
The Present Political Aspect.

to enlighten his readers, with an arti-
Gle bearing the head Of this; in which
be should place all the political charts
before him, and endeavor to deduce
from calculations of latitude and Ion
gitude. the present position Of the yes.
sel of State, and show. as far as his
limited vision may extend, where the
boat is bound to, and what dangers
there are, to the leeward as well as
the windward. 1t is more particular
Iy the duty of the independent por-
ton of the press to do this, than any
other; since the party organs are
known to be inflated to make a par
ticular kind Of hand organ music, the
notes Of which are set by the Chief
priests and scribes; and they have no
option to say what they honestly know
to be true.
The misfortune with the American
people is; that as a body they do too
little thinking for themselves. Pecu-
mary matters, relating to the incom-
ing and outgoing of money. alone in
terest them and it is only on the eve
of being sold out Of house and home
by the tax gatberer, that they get up
indignation meetings, to enquire into
prodigal expenditures, and demand re-
dress. We think that Louisiana, has
arrived at such crisis. The people
now are beginning to enquire "what
becomes Of all the money! and the
past few pages Of history, points them,
to the enormous salaries Of executive
officers; the lavish manner in which
funds are expended for getting togeth-
er the statutes at large the accumu-
lating liabilities for Rail, and other
roads, and the other tbouSand and one
ways devised, by jugglers, to augment
taxation, and thus deprcciate the val
ue of property. Look to our own
great Metropolis. Is it not to the in
terest Of every citizen, as far as his ip
fuence goes. to keep her unshackled
and out of the hands Of specializing
capitalists ? Certainly so; aud yet
all manner of means are resorted to, in
order to give the form Of law to some
new burthen, more onerous than the
last.
Decidedly the worst feature in the
present political aspect is the noticea-
BILE and notorious fact, that money is
used at elections-not only for bring
ing up voters. but to buy them in the
exercise of their franchise. 1t is a
common way Of talking among politi-
clans to say that such and such a man
carries with him-any way he may 60
80 many votes. We have heard it
said, that gentleman not more than
hundred miles distant from the Cap.
ital, has under his knuckle some one
hundred and ffty-we should like to
say men, but swine is a more appro.
pirate general term for them. Such
animals are unfit to live in republi-
can government, where every man is
supposed to exercise the sovereign
right of franchise, independently and
intelligentIy.
No wonder that there is misruIe,
prodigal expenditure and onerous tax
alton, sitting the very best interest of
the nation; for such a condition rem
ders it necessary for politicians to hang
together like thieves, and when they
get in place, of course they line their
purses; thus making the people pay
back the purchase money, with inter-
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We are informed that a person who
desires to remain unknown has adires-
sed to the chief Of the Russian legation
a check fer four thausand dollars to be
transmitted to his government. The
unknown donor, who only signed the
initials NJ. Y. states in his letter that
full of admiration for the gallant de-
fence OF SebastopoI. he sends this
liberal sum of money to be distributed
among the widows aud orphans Of the
Russian soldiers who fell bravely fight
ing for their homes against foreign
aggressors. Washington Union, 18th
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Colts Patent Revolvcry,

Colts Patent RevOlvcrs.
Just received on invoice, by
y dec19. THEo. GoLpMANN.
CUGAR CURED TIA MS.-l00O POUNDS
y CHOICE 8. c. HAMS, just to hand, for sale BY
fDcc6 JOSHUA BEAL.
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STATE OF LOUlSIANA-sixth Judi
cia District CouIt-Parish of East Ba-
ton Rouge-JAcoB CHURCH. {. m. c., vs.
JULES BovstcAzE. No. 1899.
DY VIRTUE Of writ of seizure and
ID sale issued in the above entitled and
numbered cause and directed to the Sheriff
of the Parish of1Iast Baton Rouge, from
the Hon Sixth Jsdi,ial District Court, in
and for the Paridh ard State aforesaid, I
have seized and will offer at public sale, in
front of the court house door OF this parish,
in the City of Ba'os Rouge, on
Saturday, I'd day.of February, 1856,
at IL o'clock. A. NJ, all the right, title. in.
terest aud C aim of NE defandent. jules
Bonneceze. in and to the property herein
after srttor,h, to wit:
All the Improvements thereon erected on
lot No. 10 and north half of lot No. o,
square So, Beauregard Town, IN the City Of
Baton Rouge, in said parish Of East Baton
Rouge-seiz-d to pay andssatisfy the amt,
OF debt interest and cost in the above en-
titled and numbered cause. sTerms Of sale
Cash, with the benefit of the appraisement.
THOS F. HERNANDEZ,
deea7 -sts.w Derry. Sheriff
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all other places are preparing for
Christmas. The stores are all very
pretty.
Wishing you the best of Christ.
masses l remain yours &c.
"OBsERvER."
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Sheet LeadI Wire.
lust received at D. G.. MONTANS.
81 dec25 Church street.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-27
WALKING Canes.

lust received by steamship Grenada, a beauti-
y full assortment Of Fancy, Gold and Silver noun
ted Walking Canes, some Of which are very fine
and handsome. for sale at the Clothing Emporium,
Of (dec6l W. D. PHILLIPS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-27

Yankee Clocks,
IN hand few tor sale cheap. to close
" out DC MONTAN.
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Legal SHLES.

STATE OF LOrISlANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parish of East Ba-
ton Rouge-In the matter Of the Success
sion o. SARAH S. You've, decd, No. 3lS
"Probate. "
DY VIRTUE Of commission issued in
ID the above succession, and to me di-
rected from the Hon. Sixth Judicial Dis
trict Court, in and for the Parish Of East
Baton Roug- and State aforesaid, will, by
virtue OF said commission, offer at public
sale at the Court House door of this Par.
ish, in the City OF Baton Rouge. on
SATURDAY, I'd day Of February, 1856,
at l / O'Clock, A. NJ, Of said day; the proper
ty hereinafter setforth and described, be-
longing to the succession of Sarah s. Young,
late of said pa ish, decd, to wit:
A certain square of ground situated in
that part Of the City of Baton Rouge,
known as suburb Oracle, and designated on
the figuratve plan thereof, as square No.
thirty three, (33) bounded as follows, on
the west by lands of Joseph Monget, on
the east by the Bayou Sara Road, on the
south by the Comite Road and on the north
by lands of Mrs. Carl, with all the build
ings and improvement thereon and thereto
belonging, consisting as follows, of dwelling
house. being the last residence of said
deceased, and its appertainances. Also, a
Store and dwelling, situated on said square
of ground.
UOn the following terms and condi-
lions, to wit: One fourth CASH, and on
a credit for the balance Of One, Two and
Three years from the day of sale-said
notes to bear eight per cent interest after
due until paid and mortgaged retained on
the property sold until the full and final
payment OF said notes.
dec27- 6ts.w. H. " BABTN, Sheriff.
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New Crop shaker Preserves!
IN CASES assoTted-as follows.
~ PEACHES; APPLES; CHERRIES; OUNCE !;
PIUMS; STRAWBERRY; GRAPE JELLY.
Just received, and for sale BY the case or at re-
tail, BY innv22l JOSHUA BEAL.
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Fresh .Ar1'iUNIS.

lust RECEIVED Pen STEAMER CAPITOL
q Boxes st. Julien Medoc, Clarct,
4 Baskets Sweet Oil,
10 Boxes G Morgan's Soap,
S Winchester
Sperm Candles,
5 I" Herrings,
Lewis Cas-, Fine Chewing resaeeo,
2 Barrels No. 8. Fresh Mackere!.
Dosen Clark / Cos. Fine Ale
Gallon Jars Underwood Pickles,
3 " Hall &"
Barrels Fresh Cramberries,
Dozen Mustard. For sale by
r. HOFFMAN,,
[Dec.s Opposite v. Heude's Dry Good Store.
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Cut Nails Cut Nails.
IRON the IS Labeilie Works" a fine as
l. sortment Of Cut Nails and spikes, just
received at D. e. MOUNTAINS.
Deco. No. IA Church street
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Fresh Arrivals.
COCOA D1PPERS; Well Bucket Rig
" gins Collars and names; Carpenters
Mallets. Oakum Tea Scales Knife Trays
T..bacco Cutters; Stillyaids; Rope Cor.
dage Sash Cord, at D. c. MOUNTAINS.
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CAUTION THE PUBLIC
Vermillion Institute.

THIS prosperous institution of learning To-
IL Gated at Haysville, Ohio, will commence
its summer term on the oath day Of APril, Inst,-
Rev. S. Diefendorfis the Principal. He is aid
ed by R. Q. Beer, known extensively as a we'll
ualifed teacher . In reference to the quail
cations of the Principal, the following testi-
mony is sufficient:. - ~ -44 4H
o''HaVing had under our instruction = number
f,studeRts who have received their preparHf0-
ry training from Rev. s. DiefendoFf, and hav-
ing found them unusually well prepared in their
several studies, wcsHe satisfied from this evi.
dence as wei asthe high reputation which we
know him to ~snstain as a Teacher, that he is
eminenily qualified as an instructor of youth,
both in respect to scholarship and skill AZ a
discipiinarian.
. 5# 1E A. M Brown, President %
WIN. SMITH Prof Languages.,
r. PATTERSON, Prof Mathamatics-
~ q JONES, Prof. Nat. Sciences
JEFFERSON COLLEGE, Cannonsburg Pa, Sept.
90, 1854.
From personal knowledge ofMr. D., IcouId
give even a more "a vorable testimonial than tina
above.
A.. Williams, Prof. Lat. Language.,'
Tuition range from 500 to 1000 per term
OF 3 months, accordingt to the studies pursued
Boarding canbe had for 81 so per week, and
boarding and rooms furnished for from $f,73 to
40. aiJ0 -sat ss .Li9t h3b
Rooms, IN furnIshed, can be rented at iEom.
so cts. to 500 per month. -
Students may enter at any time and will be-.
charged only for the period of their attendance.
'@ WIN. HUGAEs, President.
JOHN ROBINSON, Sec'y. rrfs a-e Oh.
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BRUCE,S NEW YORK TYPE FOUN
DRY,
ESTABLISHED in 1919. has now on hand, ready
l. for imm idiGte deEi1ery, in fonts to suit pur-
Chasers,
100. 900 10. RemGH fTPc ofnew cut,
$1,000 " Fancy type.
1000 =" Scripts of various styles,
5 600 I" Germans
5000 :. Ornaments in great variety,
5000 :" Borders,
80, 900 feet Brass and Type Metal Rules. md all
the novelties in the business.
All the above Tyres are casl by steam power.
OF the new composition of metal peculiar to this
Foundry, and WHICH Is CERTAINLY SUPERIOR to any
cv3r used before in any part of the world. The
uncqualled rapidity in the process OF casting. ena-.
blcs me to sell those more durable types at the
prices OF ordinary types. either on credit or for
cash.
Presses. Wood Type, and all other Printing Ma
te rails, except Paper and Cards. (Which have no fix
ed quality or price,) furnished at manufacturers,
prices.
The latest Specimen Book ofthe Foundry is free
ly given to all printing Offices, ON the receipt OF IF
ty cents to prepay The postage.
II p Printers of ne wspapers who choose to pub
fish this advertisement, including this note, three
times before the first day OF July, 1855, and for
ward me one of the papers, will be all owed their
bills at the time of purchasing five times the
amount of any manufactures. Address,
GEORGE BRUCE,
II Chambers STREE. -feN York.
New York, Feb. 10, 1855. 3w44.
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THE undersigned will offer for sale, on ths'
Il premises, on
f. lday the 4th day Of Hay 1855,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ. and 4
O'Clock P. N. the following real estate, situate
in Ashland County Ohio, to wit: Being tho
west part of the south half, of the northwest
quarter of section twenty, of Township
twenty-one, range sixteen-commeneing M
the northwest corner of the qunrter-theneer
south S6degrees east on. the north line of the
quarter four rodst to a roRe-tbence south par
allel with the west line of the quarter SO rods
to a stone-thencc east twenty rods to = stone
thence south 43 degrees east, eighteen rods,
to a stoRe-thence east 81 34-1o0 rods to a
stone-thenee south ~ffty-two rods to a stone
thence east twenty-one rods to a -stone-thenee
south twenty-eitgth rods TO a stone, on tho
south line of the quarter-thence west on the
south line of the quarter so 4-l0 rods to. the
southwest corner ofthe -quarter-thence north
on the west line of the quarter 20. the place
ofbeginning, containing hirty-eighta acres three
roods and 35k rods ofland being the one fourth
of quarter more or less.
Terms of Sale One third cash in hand, Ono
third in one year from the day OF sale and
one third in two years, with interest, and back
payments to, be secured by ~moTtgageoR
premises. ee tcssg
ROBERT COWEN,
JAMES H. WILLIAMS
Executors of Sarah Howard, decd
April 4th 1855. n45 t-
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TO Officers, Soldiers, Seamen, &C., O.
all Wars their Widows and
Minor Children.
S. NJ. KNIGHT. Attorney for Covenant Claim
ants,
WASHINGTON n r.

S. NJ. KNIGHT, Attorney for Covenant Claim
ants,
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
CONTINUES 20 give prompt and personal atten-
ton to prosecution of Claims OF every descrip-
ton against the General Government: and partie-
ularly to those before the Treasury Department,
Pension and Bounty-hand Bureous, Patent and
General Land Offices, and Board Claim
An experience of years, and a familiarity with
the means of obtaining the earliest and most ( avor-
able action on Claims. with his faculties for the
dispatch of business, justify him in assuring his
Correspondents, Claimants, and the Public gener-
ally, that interests intrusted to his keeping will
not be neglected..
PENSION, BOUNTY LAND. PATENT, AND PUBLIC
LAND LAWS.
He has nearly ready for gratuitous distribution
among his business Correspondents, (and those
who may become such.) meat p amphlet contain
ing a synopsis of the existing Pension, Bounty
Land, Patent, and Public Land Laws, down to the
end OF the late Congress-ine.udlng the
Eounty-Land Act of Sd March, 1855,
under which all who have heretofore receiyedless
than 100 acres are now entitled to additional land;
said Act grants also l60 acres to all Oficers, Nom
commissioned Officers. Chaplalns, Soldiers, Wag-
on Masters, Transfers, and friendly Indians, of
the army, including State Troops, Volunteers and
MiIitia-and all Officers, Seaman, Ordinary Sea
men. Marines, Clerk. and Landsmen, ofthe Navy,
not heretofore provided for, who have served no.
less than fourteen days (unless In battle at any
period since 1873 and 10 the widows and mi
nor children OF all such persons entitled, and dc.
ceased.
more full and complete than any elsewhere to be
found adapted TO the wants of every class of
Claimants under the Act, with copious decision.
AID instructions of the Department, and practical
suggestions as to the C curse to be pursu ed in sus
pended or rejected cases.
Parties not wishing to avail themselves ofthe
facilities afforded by this Office IN sucuTing prompt
and personal sHperintendeHee of their claims at the
Departments, can obtain copies of the above PAM
phlet by RENTING thirty centsin postage stamps.
Inducements To Correspondents.
Correspondents who prepare and forward cases
for management by this Agency Will be dealt with
Iiberslly supplied with all necessary blanks
gratis. and kept constantly advised of the changee
that from time to time occur i'll the execution ofth
1t is within the sutscriber's power to direct his
to the locality of very many per-
sons entitled under the late Act and having OBJ
tanned several thousand Land Warrants under for
laws, he is in possession of data that will
materially assist in securing additional bounty.
Fees, below the usual rates-and contingent up
on the admission of Claims.
The highest cash price given for Land Warrants,
Revolutionary, Scrips, and Illinois Land Patents.
Address s. NJ. KNIGHT,
WASHINGTON CITY.
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ShcrEf's Sale.

VS.. In Ashland Com
Samuel D. Rosenbarger, mon Pleas.
Magda. in Roscnbarger Ell. all
DURSUANT TO the command of an Order Of
/ Sale, duly issued in the above case from
the Court of Common Pleas of Ashland County
and State of Ohio, to me directed, | will ex-
pose to Public Sale at the door of the Court
House, in the town of Ashland, in said Coun-
ty, on
Monday, the SOIL day Of April,
A. D., 1855, between the hours of ten o'cIock
A. M. and four O'Clock P. NJ, of said day, tn
following described Real Estate, situate and
being in the County of Ashland. and State of
Ohio, to wit the east half of the northeast
garter of section thirty-fvc, 1851 township
twenty-five, t22' of range fifteen, (I5) contain
ing eighty acres ofland, more or less ; togcth-
er with the appurtenances thereunto belong
ing. Terms of sale-Cash. 81 ,6S6, Is of the
purchase money will be required to be Payed
in coin. j. d. JONES. Sheriff.
March 2S, 1888. 4Its-pfS4 l2!.
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A CARD.

ID. C. TICENOR has removed to the store
I'D. room directly under the Shield & Ban
ner Office, where he is opening and offe ring for
sale, at the Gerry Lowest prices, and extensive as
sortment of
ENTIRELY NEW BOOKS,
MUSIC, BLANK BOOKS,
WALL PAPER, CUTLERY,
PAPER MACHIA GOODS,
PORT MONAIES,
and a variety of other fancy articles, selected
with care IN the Eastern markets. He respect
fully solicits the patronage of the people, and
hopes by strict attention to business, to give
satisfaction to his old friends and customers
generally.
N. B. The public are warned not to be de-
ceived or misled by finding our name attached
to any other establishment in to Hn.
Mansfield, Nov. 10, 1854. 24tf
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PAPER HANGING'S DEPOT.
No IL CourtIandt ST., NewYOrk.

Nearly opposite the Merchants Hotel.
THE CROTON MANUFACTURING CO.,
(OrganiSed under the General MdnuSacturing
LdU of the State Of NeD Yoik.)
Offers at wholesale, in quantities to suit pur-
chasers, at Manufactures Lowest Prices, for
cash or approved credit.
PAPER HANGINGS, of every variety OF
style and price.
BORDERS to match
FIRE BOARDS PRINTS in great variety.
TRANSPARENT WINDOW SHADES.
OIL PAINTED WINDOW SHAIES.
WIDE WINDOW CURTAIN PAPERS, and
WINDOW SHADE FIXTURES.
OF the latest styles and superior finish, all of
their own manufacture and importation. AS
their stock is large and entirely rev, they in
vite Merchants, Booksellers and Dealers in
I csc articles, to call and examine their styles
and prices whenever they visit the city.
New York March ], 1850 2mo. Al.
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AdministratOrs Notice.

Benjamin HiIdebrand Admir- Probate Court Of
OfHenrS Hildebrand decd, Ashland County,
VS.
Martha Hildebrand and Petition to sell
Henrietta Hilbebrand, Land.
DURsUANI to an order of the Probate
Court of Ashland County, to me directsds
! willoffer for sale on tie premises, on
: Saturday the 18th day Of May
1856, at one O'Clock, Pm Lot number nine 30
in the village of Perrys5urgh, As bland County,
Ohio.
Said lot has Cd tia good dwelling house, one
and q half story high, and good. cabinet shop
Terms: one half cash in hand, remainder in'
one year with interest. Appraised at S4I6-
BENJAMIN HTEDEBRAND4
Admit.
ROBERT BEER Atty Pet,r.
April 9TH, 1865. 45ts.
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MEDICAL CARD.

n RS. CLARK & CRANE would re-
IL spectfully inform the citizens of Ashland
and vicinity, that they have associated them
selves to gether for the practice of Medicine
and Surgery in all their various branches, and
by diligence and close attention to their office,
and prompt attendance upon all calls at ali
hours, they hope to merit a liberal share OF
public patronage. DR.. CLARK offers his thanks
to all those who have heretofore favored him
viii their business, and will be under renew
cd obligations for a continuance of the same.
Dr.. CRANE, will devote special attention to the
study and practice OF Surgery in all its vari-
cites, and more especially in all diseases Of
the Ey", either acute or chronic.
SS- OFFICE, adjoining Millington's Drug
Store, opposite P. & ]. Risser's store.
%DR. CLARK's residence near the Metho-
dist Church.
DR.. CRANES on third street opposite W.
Wasson's. P. +. CLARK, M. D.
1. L.CRANE, M. D..
AnriI 18th 1S5A-n4Stf
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Monduv. the SOIL dan of ADriZ.
Attachmant Nntjre.

A T my instance an order of Attachment was
n this day issued ny Fl. Winbigler, d Justice
of the Peace of MOhecan township, Ashland
County, against the property and effects Of
George Sl~eeseman, Il nonresident ofsaId Coun-
ty. Said order was issued for sixty dollars and
l3 cts. Dated March 10, 1855.
4w4t+ EMANUEL SLEESEMAN.
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HENRY w. IMHOFF

SUCCESSOR TO w. H. H. POTTERY
Dealer in Books, StatiOncry, wall
a Paper, &c, &c.
GCHOOL, Miscellaneous and Blank Books;
- Stationery and Fancy articles. Have on
hand, and constantly receiving, the latest pub
locations. Store two doors west of the Samp-
sell House.
30 Ashland, July &c, 1854. Off