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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

We have had enough said and writ
ten about this subject almost to have
given it a quietus. but the experiment
has been tried and like 'Banquo's
ghost it will arise to bother and per-
pick the minds of our legislature and
our ever watchful citizens, who, like
guards upon the walls, give the alarm
to the rest of the State when any tres
pass upon their rights has eusued or
about to ensue.
Let us try the experiment. we all
cried, and bitter were the denuncia-
tons that were heaped upon the heaps
Of those in authority who needed not
our demonstrates, but continued to
lease ont body and soul, over two hun
drcd fellow beings. Flesh and blood
could not stand it. Private persons
were getting rich at the business, and
the fingers of politicians itched to have
a finger in the pie; meetings were
held, and fierce threats INDUCED by
frey individuals who neglected their
own business to attend to that OF the
State, and at last we succeeded by
one of these happy condolences in Po-
litical maneuyeripg. in getting the
Pen;a.nsfary out of the hands of the
lessees into the hands of the State
out of the close and useful frying pans
into the dust, embers, and ashes ofthe
broad political heart Of the State.
We succeeded ut last and what is
the result d? The loudest in their zeal
to prevent the releasing Of the Pepi-
Tertiary, are now the most Jealous ad-
vocates of it, saying nothing ofits pc,
litical influence, it is more injurious
to our mechanics than it ever was, un-
der the old dominion The facts are
evident-,he proof, if called for, can
be produced and nothing would be
more gratifying to our citizens than
the restoration of the Penitentiary
back to its former lesses.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

The GAINES CAsE.-Th1 Suprem
Court yesterday decided favorable
upon Mrs. Gaines appeal from the
Second District Court. BY this dccis
ion, the alleged lost will of Daniel
Clark, making Mrs. Gaines his sole
heir, will be admitted to probate
The property claimed by Mrs. Gaines,
was sold many years ago by the execu
tors under a previous will which is
hereby set aside The plaintiff fileI;-
on her petition, a form Of an oIograph
ic will, in which Clark rcorganizes
Myra (Mrs. Gaines,) as his legitimate
child, and makes her universal legatee
of his estate The decision therefore,
settles her legitimacy and her heritage.
This is a great if not decisive victory,
and concludes a litigation which has
been perhaps one of the most protrac-
ted that ever occurred in this country.
II. Deita.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

~ Barrels st. Louis Whiskey.
~ IS Barrels Boylcs Extra Ros. Wits
key.
10 Iron Bound. Halves, Magnolia do
7 Barrels, do. do.
Quarter Casks American Brandy.
5 Eight, do. do. do.
Quarter Cask Best Imported do.
20 Half Barrels Recti6ed Whiskey.
The above namea oil Liquors just receiv-
ed and tor sale to The trade in accommodating
ing terms.
Dec. 2lst. JOSHUE BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

n COSTLY PArrEEs ESTABLISH
MENT-The people of Newburyport,
Massachusetts, are rather indignant at
the great increase oftheir city expendi-
lures, and facts have lately come to
light tending to show how the money
goes. 1t appears that the city has
slxty-four paupcrs. to support, and
that at the commencement Of the year
$1,000 was appropriated, as amply
sufficient for that purpose. The ad-
ditional sum of $1,000 had to be ap-
propriatcd few days ago, when the
city council called for the item of ex-
penditure These have been given
and have created considerable astonish-
ment. Velvet collared coats at from
So to So. and silk bandkerchicfs at
81 SO each, and the like, for inmates
ola poor house, are rather out of place
in such a schedule. Indeed the pau
pcrs are said to be better dressed than
many of the citizens. The Costumes
of that the people Of Newburyport
would have actually made a saving if
they had boarded out their paupers at
the best hotel in the city, at the rate
of four dollars each per week.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

ET The number Of hogs which
have been shipped from this country
during the last two weeks, and the
number to be killed here, is a source
of much establishment to us. We
thought stock generally, very small all
over the State but it seems they are
flowing in and out as freely as ever
MaysUil6 (Ky.) Examiner.
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THE SPEAKERSHIP.

In the House of Representatives a
Washington, no organization has ye
taken place, nor is it even likely tina
any will take place at any early day
We do not know that any iminen
danger is to be apprehendcd from THU
dclay-tbe members may as we'll con
sumo the first month or six weeks o
the session, in balloting for Speaker
as in consuming the time in the excit
lug Kansas question, which will surely
follow All organization; but the coun
try is anxious to see the Presidents
Message, which is withheld until the
organization takes place. and this an
xiety of the people prompts the ques-
tion-Who is responsible for tho de-
lay in the organization Of the House
We think the Democracy, an the
Black Republicans must bear the
brunt. Almost the very first thing
they did upon arriving at Washing
ton was, to pass resolution, eschcw.
ing all association for the purpose of
clccting conservative Speaker, with
that portion of the American party
which stands on the Philadelphia plat
form-a platform which presents
stronger national principles than any
they ever put forth. This is what the
Black Republicans did. Now the
Democracy are perfectly aware that
they cannot elect one "f-.A" OWN
clsn ..D opeaKership, without unit
ing with some other element Why
did they not vote with the American
party, for Marshall Of Kentucky, and
thus elect sound national man, and
o southern man, to the Speakers
chair? The X. Ms were willing to
unite with the Democracy, to elect a
national man, upon high and honor.
able terms if they could do so. The
Democracy continue to hold aIoof, and
and going it on their own hook, con,
scious Of their own weakness, and de-
FAINT Of the consequences, Their mot
to is no compromise with the X. Ms.
Now if the Black Republicans should
elect tAeir man, will not the Democra-
cy be responsible for tho act (? Will
they not indirectly have given their
influence to the Black Republicans,
by refusing to affiliate with the
Know Nothings, who swear hostility
to everything tinctured with Black
Rcpublicanism.
While the odium will rest with the
Democracy, in the event Of the cleo
ton of free Soiler to the Speaker
ship, (Which we hope to God may not
beg the American party, in the House
have duty to perform, and we have
faith that they to the last extremity
will do all in their power to prevent
the elevation to that high position of
any but sound national man.
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name of consistency, do not yelp your
pitiful mumurs-t,cause that rever-
ence for law and it's distributors does
not exist in the breasts Of men, you
now taunt as traitors, because they
reverence its shadow even yet. II.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

ID CAPDEVIILE on Laurel street, has
i just received a large lot of Toys and
Fancy articles, for Christmas presents, and
new years gifts. The citizens OF Baton
Rouge and vacinity, are invited to call and
examine his stock. 1t is the largest and
best selected in town deC22-1m.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

C. The Attorney Genearal for
Ireland has directed the immediate
prosecution of all the persons, wheather
Sy or clerical. who were engaged in a
late case of burning at Kings
town, near Dublin.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21
.IOSHUE BEAL.
CIleaD Q'UIB.

THE undersigned DESTROYS Of selling ont
l. his stock o. coal by the LIST OF January
offers during the time at the unprecedented
low price 40 oents PR bill. for milford coal
and so ce'us per bbt for Pittsburg coal Cash,
on delivery. RICHARD MARKHAM
Dec DIST I,Wd
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o. In the absence of the head, body
and soul of this sheet ,ue have been request
ed to transfer to OR columns, the follow
ing communication taken from our neighbor
of the VISA Wis. We publish it without
comment. it speaks 70, itself:
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21
Something Worth Reading

TNHE SUBSCRIBERS would call the at
L tcntion of purchasers to the large adj
ditions now being made to their stock
among which may be found
An elegant assortment Of Plated and Japan
ed Walters, in sets and single
Coffee Urns, with and without drippers
Gilt 4 Ornamental Hall Lamps & Lanterns;
Gilt Solar and Side Lamps, for Oil, Spirit
Gas and Camphne;
Cut and Pressed Glass, China & Flint ware;
Brass, Copper, Ornamented and Common
Coal Holds;
Elegant Polished Steel Fire Irons and And
Irons; with large variety Of
housekeeping articles
A fine assortment of Window Shades
Transparent Paper shades TOR Lamps;
Glass, Gilt and Plated Curtain Bands
Gilt Curtain Cornices;
Also, A Fine Assortment of;
Rich Gilt Gift Cups, Tete-a-Tete, Sets;
Fancy Cologne and Toilet Bottles,
Mantle Ornaments, &c, suitable
For Chris m a Prose- nts.
nIRECT FROM THE MANUFAC-
~ lures Mahogany Bebsteads, Ward
rob s Washstands; Bureaus, Tables, &c.
Gilt and Mahogany Peir, Mantles and
Looking Glasses.
~Call aud examine, as our stock is
now complete.
dec20-y. j. PIPER Is Go.
Gold and silver Thilnbles.
JUST received and for sale by
= decl9. THEo. GOLDMAN
NEW LARD.-10 BARRELS primo NEW
~ LARD. just to hand and for sale by
!Dec6 JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

~ Land Warrants are taking a
downward turn and soon vii! be within
the reach Of almost any body who wants
to buy
Eg Sec BEALs proclamation az
bon r,popf.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

GEN. HARVEY AND THE Sioux -
The latest news from Gen. Harvey
command. we find in letter published
in the St. Louis Republican, dated
Mauvaise Terre, October IL. They
had been marching for fifteen davs in
the heart of The Brule country. They
were 100 miles from Fort Pierre, and
would soon turn their faces in that
direction, if no Indians showed them
selvc The different bands of Sioux,
are anxious'to make peace.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21
r. FAIRBANKS. %. wIL5Ol
FAIRBANKS g. WILSON,

House, Sign & Ornamental Painters,
Third Street, two doors North Of the Post Office,
HAVING permanently located In Baton Rouge,
III we would respectfully solicit share Of the
public patronage. Being practicable workmen, We
are to work on the most reasonable terms and in
the best style.
ALSO, Granting, Marbling, Glazing and Paper
hanging neatly executed.
e1V Plantation work solicited and promptly
attended to- dcc1S-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21
Fresh .ArricOI&.


Lumber! Lumber!
1OE 000 FEET Of good seasoned
IZC,OOO Lumber. on hand and
for sale at the Plank Road Mills OF Vawtcr
II Sheppard. Bills will be filled and the
lumber delivered on short notice, on reason
able terms. For further particulars, en-
quire of our agent, HENRY ToMLrNsoN, on
church street, Baton Rouge, or of J. H.
Sheppard, at the Mills. nov23- limo
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN.-The N.
Y. Express learns that our Minister in
London was not at the Lord Mayors
Banquet at Guildhall, on the day of
Inauguration, and understands from
upquestioned authority he was speci-
ally waited upon, and urged to attend
underline belief it would have beneli-
cial effect on the public mind. On
that occasion her Majesty's Ministers,
the Foreign Ambassadors, and a num-
Der of distinguished persons. were
present. The American Minister,
unless prevented by physical circum-
stances is rarely absent on this politico-
festive gathering, and Mr.. Buchanan's
stadily refusing to listen to any eptrea.
ties. shows great caution on bis part in
the present delicate attitude of our d.
plomatic relations with Great Dritiau.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21
Walking Canes.

lust received by steamship Grenada, a beauti-
- ful 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 Tdec6l W. d. PHILLIPS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

Cut Nails Cut Nails.
IRON the LabeiIie Works" fine as
L sortment Of Cut Nails and spikes, just
received at d. &. MONTAN'S.
Deco. No. ID Church street
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21
Dyeing and Securing.

M HOESSLI, Fifth street between
Ws Moth and Church; offers his service
to the citizens of East and West Baton
Rouge. as an experienced DYER & ScouRrn
Colors restored; old garments dyed new
spots removed from silks and satins, in
short everything pertaining TO this branch
of bu-iness done with prompiness; and in
the very best style of art
~ The ladies' are especially invited to.
give him call decls-lm.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21
Colts Patent Kcyolvcrs.

JUST received on invoice, by
u dec19. THO. GoLpMANv.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

ELOUR-lOO BIS. EXTRA FLOUR
L For sale by r PrEsrEEGAsr h Co.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21
Clos. })rfnofrgast 4 Go.

CHOT-25O SACKS assorted Shot, For
~ sale by 7. PRENpERGAsT &So.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-12-21

NEW LARD.-10 BARRELS primo NEW
~ LARD. Just to hand and for sale by
!Decb JOSHUA BEAL.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-01-10
TIE MARKETS.

Petersburg. Jan. S.
Tosnacco.-Rcccipts light. Good
old Leaf sold at $3.50 a. 1880.
CuTTos.-Sales al : c.
WnEAT.-SaIes at 81 SIS d 95 for
prime White; Red ! i5a 90; com
nun and medium | p a IS.
goRS.-Sales at .Oa.5 c.
FLouR.-l'ity Extra 80 so $40;
Family Sill g"d Country s9a 2 so.
Gusso. - Peruvian $50; Mexican
SIS; Super Phosphate Of Lime $40.
Fayetteville. Jan. S.
Canlles-Fayctterills Factory Ise.
N 20. Adamantine so a 55c.
Cotton. &c.
flour-Crnss /. 50; fine . IS; super
fine .5aS 90.
Feathers-40 20 ISe.
coin-9j a lOOc.
MoIasses--Cuba % 20 %, N. Or
leans 5.l al 40c.
Whiskey IS a .ne.
Norfolk. Jan. S.
fLorR.-supcrfne 80 a sol; tx.
ira $40; Family $40 80 sill.
SrGAn--l,rnNn Porto Rico, 5 6;
y. Orleans 4 c.
MoLA>sgs-Cuba % a 24c.; n. Or.
leans % a SOC.
CorrRR-l.sgaira llalll G.; Rio
lnl III.
GrASo.-pcruvian s4s.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-01-10
l,AIE FROM EUROPE.

The American mail steamer Allan
tic arrived II New Ynrk On The 3is,
with Liverpool dates TO the 10th uli.
At Liverpool co,tan had declined ~
eighth u penn, per ponnd ilanr had
advanced nnc shilling per barrel corn
was unchanged.
The British Parliament was canvcn-
ed in special session un the l2lh ult.
The Queens speech is occupied alta.
gclher with the war question, with the
exception " one paragraph, 10 which
she refers IL tie conclusion IL frea-
II with the uatpd states Gu al pro.
liability the Reciprocity rrratyj by
which subjects u long and diiieult,lis,
cussion have been rqliidbly adjusted. !
Tie speech speaks wllh admiration
and gratitude 81 the conduct oi the
British army III The I.rsnea, aud ~
high praise II llr effective cu.oprra-
ton Of the f,cnch. llie ilgccs.li. q
rndnng reinforcement. ~ ihe seat 8
war j. ursc, |, presented
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-01-10
Obituary.

Died. in this place, on Tuesday the oh inst.
aiier lingering illncss. Mrs. ElzApsrn MHoR,
aged 81 wears. Her liir was beautiful ettin-
pifcaion Of The Christian grlecs. and the love.
Is lraiis 10 her character secured for her the
warncsi affection Of al Who knew her She
vas member 81 The Presbyterian Church.
whose communion she has long enioycd aud
a few days hcf,rc the time appointed lor anoih-
e. communion here. she his hecn caliel 10 join
ID more hrssrd communion with tie church
above.
hi. The funeral " Mrs. Minor will ,akr place
II her late residence this afternoon ~ o'clock.
Tho ircnds u the family and citizens general
IL, are invited 10 attend.
Died. 10 this county, on Saturday the oh
int. Ms. MARy J.eksoS, wiic 81 NJ. Jacob
Jackson. deceased. IN llw 63d year It her age.
Size bal been menler Of the Church about
ii,id, .i,c yeas, and Wa woman d sscnpll.
lty 10y.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-01-10

BAckIso Dsk's FmgSDs The n.
Y. Evening Post, tie Trading lswrforo
paper ,n iliAl ciy. llnks thai the Admit
ni.lraiion has. III The main. 81 hA,IIy adj
Mustered ~ loreign -Galf. thai NJ guo,l
would eoa,s irnln any oiTrr 81 lis media
lion win The European pn-rr;- -bnl if
il Is u, 10 offered. u sdsres such mrn 70
Van Barren. E.rmu 90 I,ix Ia have the
management Of il. Buchanan !. ohj.cled
ID. =. keeping bad company al home aud
abroad.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-01-10
LATER FROM EUROPE.

Halifax, Jan. 3.
The ROYAL mail steamer Asia arrived
this morning. She sailed from Liver
pool on the 23d ultimn.
The political and war news is Of an
unimportant character.
Cotton dull aud dropping. Bread
stuifs firm At previous quotations.
The intelligence from the Crimea
possesses no marked interest. Noiur.
iher fighting had taken place, The
allies were still busy in their attempts
fully 10 invest Sebastopul. The bonn
barlmrnt continued, but the fire was
not brisk or effective.
Large reinlorcemrnts had reached
the allies. The Russians also had been
heavily reinforced.
The movement Of Omcr Pasha had
been attended with considerable sue
cess.
We have further accounts Of very
severe storms in the Black Sea.
The French and English troops were
suffering extrcmcl, lrain the severity
Of the weather.
Prussia has sent special envoy to
London. Rumor has it that he is in
trusted By his government with a pro-
position for an alliance with the west.
crn pnwcrs.
The two houses Of the British Par
lament are whully absorbed with the
war question. The debates az. 81 the
most interesting aud exciting charac.
ter.
Nothing important from France.
Much dissatisfaction is said to pre-
vail in Hungary aud Poland.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-01-10

QraLirIcAIioS or JrRoRs.-in cri-
minal case on trial in the United States
Circuit Court, hicf Justice fancy de-
cilrd the following to be the proper
qualifications for jurnr 10 try the Is
sue: i" II The juror has formed an opin.
ion thai the prisoners are guilty, and
entcrtans that opinian npM, without
waiting 10 hear tie Testimony, then he
is incompetent. But IL, from reading
the newspapers or hearing reports. he
la, Impressions on hi, mind uhlasora-
bic TO the prisoners, but has no oplninn
Or prciud &C which will prevent him
from dung impartial justice when he
hears the testimony, then he : com-
rctcnt."
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-01-10

HgAR IT.- l'hr dominant msjatiiy. on
wrdne,dsy lasi. VOTED liza, III infrignrr.
WIN max ,"nr Tia. stare. -lIsll have ile
privilege al voting lur msmbrt ~ Tie Sc,
nsi-, afirf th-y have :. sided here twelve
nonlll- and pani public iales. although
they hive nm hern natural 2 i aecnfdng
10 il,a law. .f he ilnnrl Sish-.
Pending Tie ariinn Il lie :, maize on
the IRE sulIr,gr bill. Mr.. Mr.. llaehon
offered arrudmrul Providing that ~ per.
sua .hsuld be prInlurJ 10 voie unril he
shalt have hrrn ualufslIze,l. III great
Wa ,hr lnve 81 ,br dominant msJutiiy fnr
the l,ugnrrs. aud - eager were hey 10
secure lie favor ~ this interesting elias.
81 .ut caminanily. llla, they vnlrd ,l.sn
this smsn,Imrni. thus sirtia'lS dcrlaune
that al prr.an.. twelve munlhs sficr They
shall have eel f,ol non nut sail. how ever
i,io an ill,y may be ~ nar instructions,
sail have tie same paucf and privilege
at the h,ll0i boI 40 the n1n,e SIMS of
Marin , st,Inl --iLnse whn have hrrn
barn IN mf sd aud have b mc llc bi.i-
drns ul ant gouinhrni.
We are srty mucli mistaken 10 The
siens ~ tic un.cs. II lhis lnteign party.
iha.r mn nha p;npn.e ;" gise 70 ilr
inmir,an, iisl iaeiss month. & .idrm 10
our h.r,ie,, iic same rights a. nur own
native rii,zan., de, nol meet with signll
rrlnke q ihr b.ilni hax ihrm.,lts..
81 tiiep esetmfss 10 xtc,d Tic rclii II
snnragr, ,hes ale willing to eslcnt 10 all
the N,dld aud ihp resi- nf mankind. Cor
whirh iliry Will meet with a cpndpn.aii
q, severe ii II hand. 81 The people, is
their coarse is jrsuiiicsl and distinctive Of
Tie dearest rights Of the native popula-
lion. Raktgl Nar.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-01-10

Governor CLARK. Of New York, in
his message 10 the Legislature. recon-.
mend. repeal Of the Law imprisnning
witnesses: and an encouragement to
the free school system. On the liquor
question the Governor defines his views
At considerable length. lie strnngly
advocates prohibitions. citing many fnr-
chile arguments. aud considers prnhi-
bitten already within he limits d the
Constitution. lie hopes bill Will be
framed g. secure the suppression Of the
I quor traffic without interfering with
j st personal rights.