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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-29
NEW VARIETY STORE.
Lafayette ST., at Mrs. iuestOn Old
STA MD

u MAINE, has the honor to inform
l.. the ladies and gentlemen of Baton
Rouge, that he has now on hand a large
stock of French, German and English
Fancy Goods, Ribbons, Hosiery and
very select assortment of Perfumery, all Of
which will be sold at very lew prices
Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully in
vited, to call and examine his stock, be-
fore purchasing elsewhere and they will
find it to their advantage to purchase of
him. jan. 4-y F. MAINE
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Wooden Ware

Wooden Ware l5gp
A XE, Hatchet, Tile, Anger and Chissl
II Handles, Clothe Lice Reels, Horse
and White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes
and Sash Tools, for sale by .-..s... --..,.f
D. c. MONTAN, Church st.
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alar1uart at .. e.. Mpntan.

House EuFnishings. ssf
MATER Cisterns, Drippers and Ewers;
" oval, octagon and colored Hall Lsmps; |;
enamelled Stew Pans; block tin and iron
Sauce Pans; turned brass Preserve Ket.
ties: castiron and earthen Spittoons: oval,
square and Gothic Walters; Salvers and
Tea Trays; Lamp Globes; Glimmers and
Wick; rich center table French DusteTs |;
common Yankee ditto; common, wooden,
Furnished, Brittania and silver plated Ia
bic Castors, at ID. C. MONTAN'Ss \
iul3. Church street.
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THE subscriber, well knownl -
J. to the citizens Of Baton J." w
Rouge, from long residence, offers his pro
,fessional services to the public, as teacher
of the Piano FoRrE, the VIOLIN, and Cor
NEr-A-Pisrox 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 the Comet Office, will meet immediate
.attention. loctl4] H. w. JOLLY.
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architectural Garos, &f.

JOSEPH MCKITRICK,
Architect and B u d r .
HAS REMOVED his shopto Florida St..
III East of Main, in the rear OF the Pres
byterian Church, Baton Rouge, La. 1snow
fully prepared to take any contract for bull
ding. and do the work with despatch. in the
best style of art All kind Of Job work
done at short notice. Plans and specifca-
tions furnished, for Public and private bull
dings, City and Country residences, Cot
taees and Suburban Villas; on the most
reasonable terms. Gee 10y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-29

EISH LINE Floats, assorted sizes; Lin.
L erick and kirby bent Hooks; Fish
Lines, assorted sizes Shot Pouches; Pow.
der and Pistol Flasks; Double and Single
barrel Shot Guns-On hand for sale by
may IL. Aa,. d C.. MONTAN.s .
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Cast Steel.

Cast Steel. -ti /
DEST Cast Steel; Cistern Hoop Iron;
ID Iron Wove Wire, and iron Rivets, for
sale by D. G. MONIAN,
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"A KAUFMAN ADDISON GRAY.
KAUFMAN & GRAY.
Court House Square-cor. of America
ouA CT pordi n and Straata

Court House SQuafe-cor. OF Am6r1od
g. and St. Ferdinand Streets.
HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS.
ii and paper hanger.-Woud respectfully cali
the attention of the citizens ofBaton Rouge and
Of the adjacent parishes, that he is now prepared
70 do all kinds Of work that may be entrusted to
him. and pledges himselfto give general satisfac-
tion to those who will favor him. He has now on
hand beautiful assortment of paper hanging and
will continue to receive all of the most beautiful
and latest fashion patterns at his shop.
4. He has engaged competent workman and will be
ready at all times to attend to orders in his line.
oD-Also Graining, Glazing and Gliding mita-
ton OF wood and mar blsexecuted in the very best
style. an17-y.
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CORN SHELTERS.
YANKEE, Southern and Boston, for
i sale low by D. c, MONTAN
r.' Church st.
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Locks! Locks! /!

lust RECEIvED!!-
j Governor Rope, Cotton do. Mernniiler
do. Kentucky Packing Yarn; Oakum !;
Brooms; Buckets. d. c. MONTAN.
oct.14. 20 Church street.
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THE CITY BOOKaBINDRY,
Comet Office-Ralon R0uge

NOAAACs VAAAIC - I. q ~ sSs.Hs1o
THIS Establishment i,&wrw N0SIr1
J. well supplied, with d s.s
fresh stock Of materials F. =
and an experienced workman. MUSIC,
MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS& Pam
PHLETS, bound in any style, to order
Law, MEDICAL and other works rebound
in the very best style, and at short notice.
Orders from abroad promptly attended to.
Nov.19-y.
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BOGAN 4 LEGENDRE.

BUUAN q LEUENU UKE.
Workers in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron.
Third &-Nearly opposite HutcAison's stable.
THE subscribers will attend promptly
i to all orders in their line, making and
repairing cutters, copper pipes for machine
ry, stove pipes, &c.
~A good stock of Tin ware always on
hand, and made to order.
may 3-y. BOGAN Il LEGENDRE.
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CURRY COMBS, Cistern Faucets
" Brass Faucets, Molasses Gates, &c,
DC. MONTAN, Churchst.
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SHOYELS. SPADES.

SHOVELS, SPADES.
A MES and RowIands Spades, Dirt and
II Scoop Shovels. Rakes and Garden
Hoes, Ladies Flor"l Hoe, Rakes, &c.
DC. MoNTAN, Church st.
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Mechanics Tools.

Mechanics Tools. I
DENCH Screws, Cabinet Clamps, Spear
ID &Jacksons Saws, Plains # all kinds
Augers and Anger Bits, Brack and Brace
Bits. Hatchctts, Hammers, Carvers Tools,
Cimblets and Coopers Bits, Cooper's Riv-
cts &c, D. G. MoNrAN. Church st.,
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@ Churns! Churmsl!
NROWELS patent zinc lined Thermom-
" eter Churns; also the Cylinder Churn,
for sale by 2 ID. Z. MONIAN,
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Jules Haueps Depilitary Powder.
rTARRANTED to remove the thickest
w Hair, in FIVE minutes, without inju-
ring the skin. For sale by WM. BoGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-29

DICININE-A new and elegant article
II for the growth and preservation Of
the halr, can be found at VIM. BoGEL.
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lust RECEIVED. COAL HODS and
j shovels, Wood Saws and Bucks, Well
Buckets ard Wheels.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-29

EOR Barry's Tricoyherous the best com
i pound ever discovered for the Hair
may be had of VIM. BoGhi'.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-11-29

NX CHAINS &SBOWS.
~ On hand and for sale by
p. d. C. MONTAN, Church ct.
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yVOOTH POWDERS-Mastcha Tooth
i Paste, Charcoal Tooth Paste, Bal
samic Tooth paste-rose sented, Deutllime
Tooth Powders-for sale by
aug17 II. i. WADOILL.
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Samson Snake Root.
A FEW pound Of Samson Snake Root, the
n best native remedy for dyspepsia
Known. For sale by H. T. WADDILI.. d
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Pr0f0ssi0naI Card.
nR. DUCHElN, of the Medical Faculty
IL OF Montpelier (Franeel having re-
recently established himself in this City
offers his professional services to the public
~He will at all times be found at Mr.
PuJoL's residence, (near Judge Burks)
unless professionally engaged. loct25-tf.
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1praffssianal Mottffs.

DR. G. w. DEARING, olBs.. his pro-
IL fessional services 10 the public. omcs ON
church st-opposite Waddill Days Drug Store
Residence on st. Hypolite st. between church
and north streets. mayt-y.
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lanes NJ. ELAN Il JAS. E. ELAN,
q J.M.&J. E. Elam, Attorneys and Councillors
at Law. Baton Rouge, 4grH aug27-y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-04-14

FoSDNrss OF A DOC FOR THE EXCITEMENT
OF FIREs.-A recent notice of the London
fire organization, refers to an animal who has
become famed in the annals of the Brigade.
Chance" first made their acquaintance by
following the men Of a station home from a
fire. Although several times reclaimed by
his master he invariably escaped, and return
ed to his adopted friends, until he was finally
allowed to become part Of the establishment.
For many years he invariably accompanied
the cngine-now upon the machine, now
under the horses legs, and always, when APP
preaching the connagation, running in adj
vance, and announcing the welcome advent
of the extnguishcr by his glad bark. At
the fire, he amused himself by pulling burn
ing logs of wood out of the flames with his
mouth Although he had his legs broken
many times, he renamed faithful to his pur-
suit, until at last, having received a scvercr
hurt than usual, he was being nursed by the
fireman at the hearth, when "call' came,
and at the wcll-known sound Of the engine
turning out, the poor brute made last cf-
fort to climb upon it, and fell back dead in
the attempt.
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Mechanical.
NOW Is THE TINE TO BUY
CHEAP FURNITURE
AT THE ELKTON
Furniture Ware-R0oms.

DY r. MARSHBANk, who would respectfully
ID return his thanks to his friends and TO the pub
lilo for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on
him and would call their attention o the fact that
he has reno sed to his n EW SHOP and W are:Kooms
in tho '.lioLLow," nearly opposite the Farmers
and Mechanics uotel whore he has now ON hands
the
LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT
OF Furniture ever offered in Eikton, all of which is
made by the very best workmcn, Of the very best
materials He has on hand and still manufactures
oil kinds of
Walnut and ahogany Furniture
Spring seat Sofas; Large Arm Chairs;
Rocking Chairs, of all kinds;
Bureaus of ali kinds; Reception Chairs
Enclos I'd Washstands, marble and plain tops,
Sidebolris Secretaries and Hook Cases;
Cherry & Walnut breakfast dining tables
Walnut and NJ lhosany WarIrobea;
do do Beisteals, o { Jenny
Lind Cottage and French patterns;
High post and plain Maple Bclstcads;
Looking Gasscs-all kinds and sizes, with
M,hoy,ny Walnut Gilt frames;
A large assortment of clne-scat, round-back
Office pivot and windsor chairs
All furniture sold as cheap it can be bought in
either city or town.
UNDERTAKING.
Collins made of all kinds; mahogany, walnut,
covered with cloth lined with silk. satin or flannel;
and all Funerals attended at all times at the short
est notice and on the Ii Dst reason ,ble terms.
Feb3iy ROBERT NJ ARSilBANk.
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of the lime and mixed it with crude sal am
moniac, it Immediately discharged a large
quantity of the volatile spirit of sal ammonisc,
similar to that produced from crude sal am
moniac, and lime made Of the common lime
stone. lie dissolved some of the lime pro-
duccd from the stalactitcs, in water, and adj
dcd few drops of the oil of olives; on stirring
it beautiful white soap was formed of COM
mon lime and oil of olives, which he tried
and compared, at the same time lie was
making the above experiments.
From these experiments he is induced to
believe, that the water which supplied the
mill pond. is strongly imprcgnated with
lime, in its passage under the surface of the
earth, through bed oflimcstone, Or bank Of
oysters or marine shells"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-04-14

AN INGENIOUS INVENTION inventive
genius, DESTROYS of promoting the domestic
rearing of hens, has invented continuance
to keep them from scratching up the garden.
1t is small instrument, somewhat resemb-
ling very long spur, attached to the hind
part of hens leg. The instrument is so
arranged that when the hen is about to
scratch the earth the spur catches in the
ground before her foot has fairly descended,
and obligvs her to bring the foot down quiet
ly and harmlessly little in front Of the
place which she has aimed at. The hen
thercupon tries the other foot, with like re-
suit She keeps on trying, and before she is
aware of it, the machine has ralked her righl
out of the garden! This will be the thing
when the "hcn fever" returns.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-04-14
New Carriage Mandatory,
ELKTO.N, MD.
IL A HALL s. CO.

ID ESPECTFTLLY inform the public that
n they have commenced the manufacture
of Carriages in Elkton, at the shops formerly
occupied by Robert Marshbank, where all
orders in their line will be promptly attended
to. Carriages of every description made to
order, Of the best material and The most faith
full workmanship, and insured for one year, il
properly used. Having practical acquaint-
ance with the business. acquired in the first
establishments in Philadelphia, and having
some Of the best workmen in their employ
they hattcr themselves that their work will
compare favorably with that done in the
cities, as to style, price and durability. All
they ask to satisfy the public, on these points,
is fair trial. They solicit share Of the
public patronage.
UrOld Carriages taken in exchange for
new, and liberal prices allowed. Repairing
promptly attended to, at moderate rates,
march II Nv
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miscellaneous.
For The Cecil Wing.
FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE!

Since the passage Of the prohibitory liquor
law in Delaware applications have been made
to the Clerk of our County, by persons living
near the Maryland line, for licenses for the
sale Of whiskey, &C., or rather licenses for
the sale of merchandise, which includes all
kinds Of intoxicating liquors; and as under
our present lax license system he has no dis
cretion N the matter, but is required by law
to grant license to any person residing in
the county, who shall apply therefor, and
pay him the sum of Sl225, unless some
measures are taken to prevent it, we will
soon have dozen or two grog-booths and
whiskey shops, scattered along the eastern
border Of our county, TO which the thirsty
topers from Delaware can come over and
crafty their dcpravcd apretitcs. AS mat
ter of course these booths and shops will
generally be kept by men and women of the
worst character. and will be the scene of
many bloody row and drunken riot, ard ,
without any manner Of doubt, will fill our
jails with criminals and run the county to
heavy expense.
Shall we, under these circumstances, re-
main quiet. anu permit licenses to be granted
to any and every one who shall apply there
for; or shall we use some efforts to prevent
it The law provides that if the Grand jury
shall signify TO the Court that q license or
licenses ought not to he granted to certain
p ersons whom they shall designate, the Clerk
shall not grant in such cases without the
special direction of the Court. If the Grand
Jury are pctitioncd in the matter, they will
certainly signify to the Court their disappro-
baton of persons along the Delaware and
Maryland line, whose only object is to sell
whiskcy, obtaining licenses, and the Court
will authorize the Clerk not to grant them.
Let us then circulate the petitions.
Here is copy of one to which you can OBJ
tain signcrs. Will you do it What say
you friends
To The Grand Jurors of Cecil County:
Whereas, since the passage Of the prohibi-
tory liquor law in Delaware, applications
have been made to the County Clerk by per-
sons residing near the line, for licenses for
the sale of merchandise, ETC.; and whereas,
the only object of such licenses is to open low
groggeries and whiskey shops, which will be
of incalculable evil to our county. Now,
therefore, we the subscribers residents of
Cecil county, anxious to prevent the increase
of drunkenness, pauperism and crime hum
bly, pray your honorable body to take the
subject under consideration, and signify to
the Court that licenses ought not to he grant
cd to persons living near the dividing line Of
Delaware and Maryland unless so directed
by the Court. And your petitioners will ever
pray, SC.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-04-14

The NEUTRALITY LAws.-It is stated that
Secretary Marcy, in answer to an inq uiry
made by ship owner in New York, whether
an American ship "can be chartered to the
British or French Government 10 carry troops.
horses, stores, &C., to the Black Sea, with
out violating the neutrality laws of the United
States" says cit is contrary to the usas . of
this department to express an opinion in
hypothetical cases" This degree of caution
has not always characterized the department,
although it may be considered highly proper
that Executive officers should not give opin-
ions in advance, as such opinions are liable
to mSconstruction
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-04-14

MoRMoNs NOT ORIGINALLY PoLyGAMIsTs.-
Bill Smith, brother Of Joe, the prophet,
writes to the Springfield Journal that the
esystem of polygamy, got up by Young, and
other evils which grow out of it, are libel
and SANDER upon the character of the prophet
whose bones now lie Wondering in martyrs
grave and were Joseph Smith to come forth
from his lowly bed, and view the condition of
things in the Salt Lake country, he would
spurn from his presence Brigham Young, and
den ounce his loathsome and damnable doc
trines.N
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-04-14

A New TERRITORIAL letter from New
Mexico to the New Orleans Picayune states
that it is proposed that the Territorial Legis-
lature shall memorabilia Congress to erect a
new Territory out of the southern portion of
New Mexico. The writer says
1.-The name suggested and recommended in
the memorial is Pimeria which was original
ly the name Of the region now proposed to
be erected into new Territory. The name
is, think. euphonious, and would sound
we'll as the name ola Territory or State.
The present Territory is about eight hundred
miles long by six hundred and fifty broad,
with superficial area.of $4,000 miles, in
habited by about 100000 people"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-04-14

TIE ERRICssoN INvENTIoN.-TheE Ericsson
experiment is at an end. The invention is
conceded to be failure, and poor Ericsson
is ruined man. He has spent all his for
tune in building his caloric ship, and in the
experiments he made on the vessel. lie has
done more; he has spent all his wiCc's fortune
which was great and she too is beggared.
But the worst Of all Is, that it has led to such
recrmination and alienation that they have
separated never to lie united again, perhaps.
Had he been successful, his name would have
been enrolled with that Of Columbus, New
ton, Fulton, and other men of illustrious re-
nown. But he has failed; he has lost his all;
he has introduced ruin in onco happy home,
and the world coldly looks on, and says 81
told you so.''-Boston Journal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-04-14

ARE DRoP LETTERS TO BE PREPAID 1.-THE
following is an extract from the new postage
act,
"And all drop-letters, or letters placed in
any post office not for transmission through
the mail, but for delivery only, shall be
charged with postage at the rate Of one cent
each; and all letters which shall hereafter be
advertised as remaining over, or uncalled for,
in any post office, shall be charged with one
cent each. in addition to the regular postage,
both to be accounted for as other hostages
now arc"
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PORT DEPOSIT FOUNDRY.

TIE undersigned having
sses. taken the old Foundry stand
aassx6S.-A ss.,'' at this place, would respect
csazssssS-1 fully solicit portion Of pub
lie patronage. We are prepared to do at the
shorteat notice, and on the most reasonable
terms all kinks Of
Machinery, Steam and Water Pipe, Stoves, and
Plow Castings Of uarious assortments.
The Foundry having undergone general re-
pairs, together with other advantages, we
flatter ourselves to be able to do all work in
our line, to the entire satisfaction Of all who
may favor us with their orders.
T. ARMSTRONG < BROS.
Port Deposit, Jan Coy
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the great organ in fremont Temple, Boston,
is worked by steam. So The Yankees are
going to be relieved Of the work of praising
grand praise but invoke the AID Of steam
power.--What would Fulton say could he
look into the Temple, and see that the verita-
bic steam with which he propelled his boat
up the North River is employed to drive an
organ in praise of God. The time is not far
distant when we shall have miniature organs
attached to tea kettle, and have tea to the
tune Of Yankee Doodle.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-04-14

IMPORTANT Posi- OEFICR DEcIsIoN.-Har-
risburg, April 9th In the House, yesterday,
letter was presented from the Postmaster
at Harrisburg, stating that he had beer direc-
ted by the Postmaster General to say that the
State having provided by legislative enact
mcnt for the payment Of the postage upon all
mail matter sent to or from the Executive, the
Departments, or members of the Legislature,
and these facts being known to the Depart
without the postage being paid att the mailing
office, should not be classed as unpaid letters,
must he rated with a proper amount of post
age, to be paid at Harrisburg, were provision
for such payment has been made.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-04-14

THE ORIGIN OF WHITE, THE RED AND THE
BLACK MAN.-In Washington Irving's new
work, "Noolfert Roost," we find the follow
ing pleasant legend:
"Whcn the Great Spirit had made the
three men, he called them together and show
cd them three boxes. The first was filled
with books and maps and papers; the second
with bows and arrows, and knives and toma-
hawks; the third with spades, axes, hoes and
hammers. "Thesc, my sons," said he, ARE
the means by which you are to live; choose
among them according to your fancy"
The white man, being the favorite, had the
first choice. lie passed by the box of work.
ing tools without notice; but when he came
to the weapons for war and hunting, he stop
ped and looked hard at them. The rcd man
trcmbled, for he had set his heart upon that
box. The white man, however, after looking
upon it for moment passed on and chose
the box of books and papers. The red mans
turn came next; and you may be sure he
seized with joy upon the bows and arrows
and tomahawks. AS to the black man, he
had no choice left hut to put up with the box
of TOOLS
From this it is clear that the Great Spirit
intended that the white man should learn to
read and write; to understand all about the
moon and stars, and to make everything,
even rum and whiskcy. That the red man
should be a. first-rate hunter, and mighty
warrior, but he was not to learn anything
from books, as the Great Spirit had not given
him any: nor was he to make rum and whis-
key, lest he should kill himself with drinking.
AS to the black man, as he had nothing but
working tools, it was clear he was to work
for the white and rcd mcn, which he has
continued to do.'