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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

G4 The N. O. Commercial BuNe-
tin Of the 9Th inst. says in reference
to the Election just passed
In the city and Algicrs, with the
exception Of the 9Th and 9tlriprecincts,
where the ballot boxes have been de
ssoyed, Mr.. DEEBIcNy, the American
candidate for Governor, has q majority
Of 40, and tho whole State ticket of
the same party has about the same.
Messrs. BUETHE, BURKE and MI
cHEL Camp are elected State Senators,
and Of the Representatives the Amcri
can party have elected Is and the
Democrats S.
For Congress in the First District
and A eisrs EusT1s has a majority Of
37G. la the Second Congressional
District Hunt goes out Of the city
with 43 majority.
For Sheriff our figures foot up a
majority of So for BELL, exclusive Of
the It'll and 9th Precincts. ID
For the removal Of the seat Of gov
eminent The vote is nearly unanimous.
COURT CAsEs.-Many amusing things
find original place Of action in "the
courts )" because there is a strained
seriousness in court proceedings, and
very much is often made Gut Of
nothing. The following is true pic
ture
"SiIence-sience in Court" cried
an irritated Judge. Here we have
decided half dozen cases this morn
ing, and | have not heard a word Of
one OF them"
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

fy-Matt Peel's Company Of Osmp-
bc1l M'nstrels, is ut present in Mobile.
They opened there on Thursday last,
they will be At their old quarters !.
Armory Hall, New Orleans, nee
week They would have good run
for a week or ten days in this city,
where they will, we learn, soon APP
pear.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

VINO AnE rnEY?-The Northern
papers are always giving currency to
something about to come of IN the
Crescent city, Of which the local press,
knows nothing. Imaginary fellows
are employed to coin interesting items,
for the mammoth papers, that are daily
filed, and yet will not be satisfied
The papers must come out, and ii the
ample material Of nothern cities, can
not be amptlfed, then the writer's
look about them their eyes in fine
frenzy rolling, and coin things taking
care to place the scene Of action a.
far off as possible. The thousand and
one stories, that gain currency in the
north, as being actual realities Of the
South, are (some Of tbem) exceeding,
Iy amusing. The Delta takes the
following out Of a New York paper,
and asks to know the authority: " a
match game Of Billiards for $4,000 ls
to be played in New Orleans soon,
between two creole ladies Of the first
responsibility" These woman arc
said to have few equals at the game.
even among gentlemen in the United
States F."
If there is any such game to come
off shortly between two women IN
New Orleans, it is astonishing that
the "players at ball " there, do not
know something Of it.
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CONTRIBUTIONS FoR THE WASHING

CONTRIBUTIONS Fon THE WAsnNc-
TON MONUMENT IN THE CITY OF New
ORLEANS ON THE DAY OF TIE ELEC-
TIoN.-It amounts to the handsome
sum ofs1246,95. The Sixth Precinct
in the First District contributed the
largest amount, Sl,24,04; the next
largest amount comes from the Twenty
second Precinct, Fourth District, and
is S123 50. The smallest amount is
the Twelfth Precinct in the Second
District, and is 81 So.
The King of the Netherlands has
ordered a gold medal to be struck III
honor Of Lieut.. DIaury.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

EsThc Vicksburg Wing publishes.
a list Of deaths in that city from 1st Of
August TO 31st October. The whole
number is 1913 most Of them FROM the
epedemic fever.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

fui Fomef In your paper ot the 5fh
inst. | notice a card from Messrs. Black
and Riggs, 10 which Is appended eerI'h-
cate Of cssracter for those gentlemen, in
which my name appears. never signed
any snch certificate but gave my name to
certificate for Mr. Black, only. desire
to stand corrected in this matter, for ! am
not acquainted with Mr. Riggs
w JACKSON
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G4e 0QLeeklg GoMet
Sunday Morning.: :, November III, 1850

Ev-T The Rev. l.. Campbell, Of Jack
son La, viii preach q sermon, at the
Methodist Church in this city, on Sun
day, to-day J
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

PmllLrps GENTS ClorI,lNG EMro-
Rlum.-H How much is necessary 10 be
done outwardly, to make mere man
a gentleman, everybody knows. The
first steps are outward, and generally
in the direction of fashionable cloth
ing emporium. A man may not have
admission into the ranks Of well dress
cd society until his bat, coat, and pants
COMFORTS with the fashion. No man
can be a gentleman, who destroys the
lights and shadows on his phiz, with
n shocking bad hat, or who gets into
fantailed coat Of the last century
when Sacks and Pa'tots are the fash
ion. These t|angs may be had-we
were about to say can only be had
in this latitude at Phillips Gents
Clothing Emporium, on Church street,
opposite the Harvey House.
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OEE'KTE.EE EsEYE.1'S
OF THE
e. E G. ITO N

We re-publisb here, the result Of
the election Of this Parish, certified
by II. V. BArrN, Sheriff, as being cor
rect
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

GyMr. Horace Greedy, who is a
great rascal, and therefore per CT, a
great man in the nineteenth century,
and a great oracle Says :; Kansas
would be a free State if outsiders
would only keep their dirty hands
off. " No doubt, if such wore the case
it would not only be free apparently,
but in fact. Free from the mad folly
and fanaticism of Northern bigotry,
which is the most intolerant blgotry
and nonsense ever heard of on this
side of Jordan 1t is however the le-
climate offspring of Salon witch
raftry, and Puritanical impiety. Go
ahead Greedy, Garrison & Co, and
carry with you as bosom compan-
ions Abby Kelly Foster, Lucy Stone
Blackwell, and Jefferson Brick
There is consolation to the tolerant
and christian people of the land, that
you cannot live always to prostitute
the pure atmosphere Of Heaven, with
your curses and mad cries, against
such rules of order in society, as has
have been written on the face Of Gre
ationoby the Great Author of all
things.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

At the meeting of the British
Association, DR.. Pearson, in the chemi
cal section, asserted that there wer'
only two articles manufactured 70
food which We're not adulterate I'd.
common salt and refined lump sugar
He challenged any gentleman preser
to add anothc, article to the list.
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4 steam horse has been invented
for farm purposes, it pulls wagon
pillow Or any thing that a common horse
may Le used for.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

g The Vicksburg Wing has com.
menced the publication of daily pa
per- This is the only daily paper 10
Mississippi
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

rThe citizens of Memphis (1'enn.)
have presented Col. T. J. Finni, with
fine gold mounted cane, as q token
Of their regard for him, and apprecia-
ton of his self-sacrificing philanthropy
in ministering-to the wants Of the
sick and distressed during the sickness.
in that city, the past season.
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not acquainted with Nj Riggs
w. JACKSON
SIXTH DtsTR1cT forRT.-Nnuda-
mus Inse. Mr., Bell. the Democratic
candidate for Sheriff in the recent
election, has caused an application to
ho made to Judge Cotton for writs Of
mananmnS, to compelth the Commission
ers Of the Seventh Precinct to make
a return Of the vote Of that Precinct,
so far AZ it had been counted whom the
hallat box was destroyed on Monday,
night and to compel the Commission
ers of the Twelfth Precinct to include
in or add to their return, eleven vstes
for the State and Parish ticket, whlcIs
were deposited in the box for Justice
Of tho Peace and Constable, and on
that account not counted. The appll-
cation will come up for argument at
ten o'clock to-day Messrs. Benjamin,
Bradford and Finney and Mr.. Charles
A. Taylor on behalf Of the petitioner
Crescent, on i'tst
~ At The University Of Virginia
this seaaon, between 800 and 400 per
mita TO marlriculates have been grant
ed, being great Increase over the
number granted last year. One thing
is certain. "Whatever difference of
opinion there may be Doctors are
made to disapree.1o There is as much
blindness aud empericism in the prac
tise Of medicine now, rs there was
eighteen hundred years ago.
DrATu or CoMMopoRE JOINS y
DANIELS Commodore Daniels died
at his residence in Baltimore on the
Doth ulto. This gentleman in early
life filed a large space in the public
eye from being identified with the re-
evolutionary struggle in Columbia, in
South America. As a naval comnan-
der, his bravery and skill won for him
a large debt Of gratitude from those
for whom he assisted to achieve indie
pendcnce and when, a few years since,
he visited Lagvayar, the scene of bis
early cxcrtions, he was received as n
public boncfactor. and his services
acknowledged by the Vcnczu|an Gov
eminent.
49, ---+-
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The Postmaster General has deci-
ded that each distinct circular, 10
matter how many be printed on q
sheet, must be charged with postage
as one circular, or the whole. if seal
ed, with letter postage .-B"lleti".
A very fair sample of the Miss
Nancyism of the head of the Postohice
Department. Each distinct circular,
no matter how many may be printed
on sheet, must be charged with post
age rs one circular" What prayOis
the meaning of this ? The Deputy
postmasters-that is Postmastcrs at
the various different offices, through
out the Union, must open each print,
ed circular mailed to see that there
is no printed nota bona or Postscript
tum If a printed circular should be
written 50 as to embrace two different
subjects in its body then according to
the rule, it may be pronounced two
circulars and charged double postage.
This order Of the Postmaster Gen
erals, is like bis order about printed
matter on the outside of circular,
which puts veto on merchant s
gard, or even his private seal, if it has
his initial letters. What nonsense .
But it is like the give cent registry
circular" and an hundred other equal
ly nonsensical mandates of Mr.. =. M.
Campbell The old gentleman should
procure some third rate merchant s
counter-hopper in Washington, to give
him some sensible business hints, or for
the moment quit issuing such num-
Der Of stupid circulars to postmas-
tiers.
u 1t is said that Winchester, the
ambitious aeronaut, whose disappear
.ance has been noticed before, has been
federated oat Of a preponderant sensu.
atty, and consecrated his whole love
nature, or life, to the Development Of
all the mysteries Of the moon.
1t is feared that Winchester has
got, out of the worlds attraction, and
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

Behind the ,Scenes.-The New
York Evening Mirror, Of the 80 ult.,
says:
There was regular set-to behind
the scenes ofthe Academy Of Music
the other evening, between French
teacher and an Italian singer. Tables
and chairs were broken in the conflict,
but no bones. The Frenchman, how
aver, refused to lend his legs after
the fight, to his antagonist, who was
put to the trouble and expense Of get
ting up a new pair; and such pair
was never seen.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

A VERY PLEASANT RE-UNIoN-On
Wednesday night, it was our unalIoy-
cd pleasure to meet in social Reunion
on .Steyes second floor, Florida street,
nearly full conclave Of the typograph-
zeal fraternity located, and at present
sojourning in the ancient village
but now, respectable City of Red
Stick. There were editors, executors
and our friend Things in his double
capacity. Reporters, compostors, car
riers, runners, besides full representa-
tives Of diabolical majesty; all harmo-
niously mingled on the solid platform
Of ,Stepe's second floor and all re-
solved to forget for a moment the
weapons Of sham battle, the pen, the
shooting stick, the gavel, the Sleeps
foot, and the harmless dead matter Of
an apparently angry political war,
Which has consigned many columns
Of strong thought and powerful crea-
lures. of the mind, to the hungry NAV
Of eternal oblivion.
II is pleasant beyond the ordinary
compass and meaning Of that word,
thus to meet to feel that whilst adj
verse interest compcls us to fire grape
and canister at one other that the
bullets are nothing but harmless rags,
and there is no personal injury in
tended.
When the wine began to flow,
(which the elder members of the fra
ternity, only indulged in). then came
the flow Of scntiment-th thu "feast Of
reason and the soul" We cannot ex-
pose them to public view; and will
not, because the public cannot under
stand the force and meaning Of Prin-
ter phrases. Suffice to say, that "the
ladies' were not forgotten on this mo-
mentous occasion. Our friend -. J.
J." speaking of the Importance Of
youthful aspiration-of press work
and the forms-gave "the ladies. =
A sentiment that called every fist to
the table, and brought the whole com !.
pany up standing. At the eleventh
hour the meeting came to its end, but
is not shortly to be forgotten.
UThe citizens Of Memphis (1'enn.)
have presented Col. T. J. Finni, with
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-11-11

Gwen under my hand officially at Baton
Rousc, on this 9th of November A. n. SO.
II. V. BARIN, Sheriff.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
Public Sale.

HAFING determined TO 90 south will sell to
"a the highest bidder, without reservoir Tues
day the 25th Of September, if not sold privately
before that time, my farm lying on branch OF
the Middle river two miles North Of Mlddle1rook
and adjoining the lands of William r. Dunlap,
Mary NJ Palmer, Henry Mish and Others.
There are about 3HSs Acres in the tract, a
bout 220 Acres cleared and in good state OF cul-
tivation; the residue is well timbered. There is
good Brick Dwelling House upon it, and we'll Of
never falling water in the yard. This Farm is
situated in fine healthy neghborhood. convent
ent to Chsrches, Mills and Distiileries; which
! affords 6ue Market for grain. 1t is seven miles
from the Virginia Central Railroad.
| will sell at the same tine and place A GOOD
MILL SITE within quarter of a mile OF the
above Farm, but not attached to it. This water
power would be a good location for Choppng
Mill. Saw Mill or any other machinery that the
purchaser might wish.
At the same time and place, | will sell all my
Household and Kitchen Furniture .four horses and
two fresh Mich Cows; one two horse wagon and
harness for same, all of which are new one bug
gy and harness, quantity Of Wheat and Osis,
and all my interest in the growing Corn crop.
Also four or five number one Negroes, one OF
which is good Cook, Washer and lroner.
Terms made known on day Of sale. Sale CT
the land to commence at / | O'clock.
JAMES e. CARSON.
Septsmber ~ iS55.-tds.
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DIED.


In Palmyra. Missouri, on the 18th inst. OF Scarle
Fever, MaRY KATE. daughter Of Jacob and Mary Ann
Sosey formerly Of this place, aged about six years and
seven months
Departed this life August l9,h, in the Oath year OF
her age SARAH JANE, daughter of Philandcr Gamble,
Esq All her friends viii love TO remember her IS one
sloraed with that meek and quiet spirit which, IN the
sight OF cd, is OF great price,
But fatal ptioamarled her for his own." The
approach Of the final hour had been long expected By
her and met by that peaceful hope which IS ''an
anchor the SOUL, and that faith (which overcometh
the world"
She was 10 an uncommon degree exempted from sui
ferng Very quietly did she fall asleep in Jesus, just
at the close Of her last sabbath earh and entered
upon the everlasting crest that remaineth for the pee
pie of God"
In Fincastie on Saturday night last, the LIST inst,
SAMUELLA ELuABETH, daughter OF George and Jane
S. Harlan, aged years and days.
Though so young lovely aud loved, SamueNa was a
sufferer in her aii!cticn TO extent which it would
secm hard 10 account fer on any other ground than that
sin brought death into the world with all our She
fingered for weeks with occasional changes which fed
foad mothers hope that hcr loved child would be
restored 10 health and the fond embraces ofmany others
with whom she was 4 special favOritc. But Infinite
Wisdom Judges not judgeth, for while we would
hold on to the loved oncs earth the kind hand OF
providence transplarts tic tender flower heavenly
SOIL to bloom ia Immortal youth. Then though weep
ing for the first born may endure for season, Joy
eth to thai weeping mothers heart the recollection
that her loyed babe nestled with cher0bs the
.ternal throne.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12

Cosn nSssiOner's Sale OF Land,
gpY virtue Of decree Of Court, appointing me
SS Commissioner, will proceed TO sell, on Sat
urday, the 18Th Of October next, on the premises
the tract Of land, known as the "TEAFORD
TRACT belonging to the late Samuel Peace
deceased, containing about 11S Acres and ad
joining Westyiew
This Tract of Land lies on Middle river, about
six miles west Of Staunton on the main road lead
ing to Buffalo Gap. and is very productive, well
improved farm.
1t has on it good, substantial. two-story
FRAME HOUSE, Good Kitchen, and, in fac
every other necessary building in good repair
There is 4 never falling Spring, of The very best
Water, and sufficiently strong to turn almost any
kind of Machinery.
FRUIT is also abundant aud of the best quail
". Ii is, in short, a most desirable little Farm
and is we'll worth the examination of any one who
may desire to purchase.
TERMS 500 on the Isl Of March, 1856
The balance in three equal instalments 10 fail
due respectively on the lst Of March. in the years
1857, 1853 and lS59-the purchaser to give bond
with good personal security, and the title to be
retained as ultimate security.
JACOB KELLER.
Sent. IL. lS55.-tds Commissioner.
p. S.-I Will entertain propositions for a sale OF
the above property privately. subject TO the ratlfi-
cation of the Court. If sold privately before the
18th Ociuber notice will be given. J. K.
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KENT, PAINE Il CO.,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
FOREIGN s. DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
Nos. 9G3 and rG5, Main street,
RICHMOND.
FAIL TRADE 1855

WE beg leave to inform our friends and Gus"
w toners, that we are now in receipt Of
large portion of our Fall Stock of
FOREIGN g. DOMESTIC DRY GOODS'
comprising the largest, most varied, and desl'aole
assortment we have ever been able to get up.
Having tested by experience tho great adVsn-
tages to DO derived from direct imporiailons' we
have entered more extensively into that BUSINESS;
and having purchased our stock Of Blankets suu
Wooden Goods al the extreme low prices OF 'H''
Spring, we will be enabled to offer great induce
ments in these Goods. ,oD
With increased facilities for getting up G''1 ~
Y-.G4DE CLOIHi.NG, we are prepared WIN
a splendid Stock, comprising every variety OF inc
latest aud must approved styles.
We cordially solicit the merchants OF virginia
North Carolina, aud Tennessee, and particularly
those who have never palronized this market 10 al
least look through our Stock, assuring them 'ha'
we can exhibit an assortment of Goods which, TOT
variety, style, and extent, cannot be surpassed.
and at prices as low as they can be bought In TINS
country.
Orders at all times carefully, and promptly al
tended to. KENT. PAINE s co.
Richmond, Sept. II, 1855.
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SPRING AND SUMNER SUPPLY OF
C5OEEszNSs
At =. POiiitz' Clothing E0oi

"A SSUREDLY never was more select or
IA finer Stock Of Ready Made Clothing
,rought to this market"
This the exclamation Of all, who have th;ther-
to taken the trouble to examine and look over my
assortment, and well does ne meet The public
wants.
Ny Spring and Summer supply Of Clothing
was this season, selected oy myself as usual, in
the Northern cities, and purchased under sach
auspicious circumstances, rs TO enable ME to sell
them at incredibly low prices, and while it EN-.
braces tho Dress to finish tie outer man, full
and complete assortmen, Of strong and cosfse
materials can also be found. ask therefore
kind public to extend to me the favor OF an ex-
animation of my stack of Goods, before parc'as-
ing elsewhere, for while they obge me by SD
d,ing, they cannot fail to profit themselves.
am moi given to Dragging, but. agree to sell
clothing cheaper this season than any other es-
tablishment uf the kind, and this upon trial will
be conceded.
My Store Rooms have been greatly enlarged.
giving me more facilities to wait upon my Gus
TONERS, who are anxiousy expected BY their most
ebedient. JACOB POLLlIZ
Stanton. Nav 9. 1855.
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Valuable AHbesnarGe Land


| EN- pursuance of trust deed made 10 me by Col.
Jno r. Jones and wife, Of record in Albemarle
Clerks Office, and for The purposes therein. men
toned, shall, ON the 18th day Of September
next, if fair, otherwise the next suitable day, offer
for sale upon the premises, at public auction, 10
| the highest bidder, that we'll known and highly
desirable farm. the property of said Jones, con-
tanning about goo ACRES, to be sold and con.
veyed by survey now being made, lying in AL.
| bemare, on Mellow Creek. within mile North
of Charlottesville and Of The Railroad Depot in
that place and about two miles OF the Rivanna
River, nearly completed to Charlottesville for
horse boat navigation to Richmond within half q
| mile Of one grist and flour mill, and three miles
of two Others. all in high rcpute-and within
two miles Of the University ofVirginia. II is in
| the midst of society which for worth, standing
and intelligence is surpassed by none in the State ;
and is accessible to male and female schools in
Charlottesville and the immediate neighborhood
entitled to, and which receive, tho public conf
dence and support here and abroad.
This farm is most abundantly watered; Mea-
dow Creek running through it, and number Of
excellent springs on various parts of it. Ii has "a
bout fifty acres Of meadow land and is well adap-
ted to the growth of Tobacco, Wheat. Corn Oats,
has from Us to 200 acres of excellent timber,
very large barn with stationary threshing ma
chine, corn house, Stables, Negro houses, and Ice
house, the mansion house being recently burnt
The extension of the Orange and Alexandra
Railroad to Lynchburg. now in progress Of execu-
ton, is expected to pass through 1t.
Rersnns DESTROYS to examine il, or wishing fur
Their information, are referred to Col. John X.
Jones. Mr. James FL Daniel or myself, at Char
lottesville, Albemarle, Va.
expect, at the same time, to offer for sale. in
lots of FIVE acres. The timber standing on some 50
or 60 acres of this tract being within mile and
a half of Charlottesville and to which the atten-
ton of Housekeepers in the town is invited.
TERMS of sale Of farm, &c., will be made
known on day Of sale. Possession, for the pnr-
pose of seeding. will be given immediatel y-and
lull possession TO be had as soon as the growing
crop is gathered. V. w. SOUTHALL.
August Is, l855.-tds.-S6 Trustee.
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Aug. 90, lS55.--Vind. copy ids