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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-25

OBJ FELLows HALL, New Or
LEANS. "A committee If gentlemen
from "Odd Fellows Hall Association
are at present ID town with memoir
al to the legislature, praying that an
act be passed to exempt their building
in the city from taxation. A similar
bill was introduced few days ago, by
Hon. }. A. Jaquess. for the Grand
lodge Masonic Hall on St. Charles
street What the fate of the bill was,
we do not know. We do hope how
ever that it may be found and the
prayer of the Odd Fellows united will.
it in one bill and pass. Certainly
these two orders are doing much of
the work, for whicl, the State has to
make annual appropriations to chart
table institutions and such being the
fact, we think that the very least that
can be done by legislative action, is to
exempt them from taxation, which in
tile present burthensome state Of debt
and drainage, is no inconsiderable
amount. We hope this subject will
meet the consideration it deserves.
CAFEYiNu CoNCEALEb WEAPoNs.---
Every now and then, we find in the
printed proceedings, something "logis-
|ntive.' III reference to carrying Con
cealed Weapons. As every public
act designed to legislate the people in
to morality and virtue. should be no
tlced in commentator, it is marvel
with us, why this thing has not at
tracted attention. To prevent by law,
the carrying Of weapons, is to prevent
their use and to prevent much blood
shed to prevent bloodshcd is to save
much life, and to save much life in a
spacely populated country, is TO do
much good. In this connection might
we not suggest to the honorable gen
tleman in whose mind the bill oripi-
mated that it would be well to strike
at the root Of the evil, md pass an act
to prevent the manufacture of weap-
ons interdictihg all but jack knives
Of three inch blades. aud pop-guns of
the ordinary dimensions. This would
be an effectual preventative. It would
act much like Hamfetts advice to Or
Phelia--"go, get thee to a nunnery,
wouldst thou be a breeder Of sinners 2
Since all men are born in sin, there
fore is it sin to propagate the spe-
eles. II weapons were not ie,
would not be worn, either
openly or concealed ; IF liquor were
not distilled, liquor would not find its
way down the gullct Of inebriates, and
the world would be sober without the
nd Of temperance societies. There
'orc IT is, that we say, if the Hon.
Gentleman who introduced the bill
'bout Concealed Weapons would
put an end to this evil of society, he
should change his bill 50 as to prevent
he making Of weapons. An act with
his object would be good net and
sensible.
AN INrotE DEslGN.-As T enter
ID the door of this edfice (Ncustro
sonora de Loreto), the first thing that
attracted my notice was side altar,
into an arbor, in the centre
# which was well, with Christ and
he woman samaria beside it. The
ady had been fitted out by most
mantua maker, in 4 eos
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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-25

"r3,s TRUE, RS Plry ; tbs PITy,
us l'RrE.-IIoneymoon bliss, some
times turn cut to be mere moonslline
PaVch.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-25

The 22p BA1L.-The ball at the
Capitol Oh the 22nd inst. has not vet
found its way into the public papers
We had the pleasure Of being Their
and speak knowingly when we pro
pounce it a great affair. The ladies'
all looked aniiably beautiful, and the
young gents behaved themselves be
seemingly. Some of the elder heads
forgot for the moment the weight
of years upon them, and the eight
fantastic was fully INDUCED in by
all. The music was good, and the
supper set, was what was spoken for"
Julia Pdstrdno Misnomered Me
Bear Homon.-We would "puif"
this rather noted individual. if our
occasional contributor, B. G.. Jones
Esq had not anticipated our senti-
meut and performed the labor for US
The "Bear Woman" may be seen,
over the Restaurant Of Stephen Basa-
lisco on Florida street.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-25

AN tNrotE DEsIeN.-As 7 enter
ed the door Of this edifice (Ncustro
Sonora de Loreto) the first thing that
attracted my notice was side altar,
converted into an arbor, in the centre
Of which was u well, with Christ and
the woman Samaria beside it. The
lady had been fitted out by a most
fashionable mantua-lnaker, in 4 eos
tune Of blue satin, tricked out with
pink, and while she leaned gracefully
on a silver pitcher, resting on the
edge Of the we'll, our Savior stood OPP
posite in mantle Of purple velvet,
embroidered with gold, and covered
with a sombrero. q broad brimmp,s
straw hat Byant1 Meyer's 1rooels
IN Merico.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-25

SAY NO MoRE ABOUT lr.-The
Lyeeum on Wednesday night decided
that the lower order of animals have
no future existence. = This Is very
nagnaninors on their part, as fer as
the genns homo, and The forked radisb
variety is concerned. because hy
settling this question, it pre-supose<
that the "animal man" has, what tie
animal monkey has not. And this
question, has occupied the attention Of
all manner Of heads; round heads, and
flat; fool heads and wise since the
earliest dawn of that non-sensical,
stuff, called, for the want Of better
name ''1netaphysics'' What shall
next engage the attention Of this pro-
found body of debators, we wait IN
breathIcss anxiety to see.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-25

The Lords of the Admiralty have
given notice that more steamers, of
400 tons and upwards, are required by
Government, to convey troops and
stores to the Crimea, as also steamer
of 500 tons to carry medical stores to
the hospital at Sentarl. These vessels
are to be engaged for three months
certain
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-25

Es" Mrs. Harriet G. Lindsey, edi-
tress Of the Kentucky Garland a
monthly literary periodical published
at Louisville Ky, is at present in
town canvasging for subscribers 10 the
work. She has rooms at Mrs. Jacobs
on North Street.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-02-25
BApT1sM in W1NTER.-The Dan


vile Democrat states that on Sunday,
the Sd inst, when the thermometer
stood from 8 to degrees below zero,
the Baptists Of that place added seven
persons, five females and two males,
to their Congregation, by administer
ing the rite of baptism in the river
susquehanna, where the ice had been
cut away for that purpose. It was a
bitter cold day-yet the ceremony
was Witnessed by an unusual large
crowd of spectators, who stood SILVER
ing in the cold, aud admired the NOR
al forttude that prompted the new
converts TO brave the intense cold, in
obedience to what they believed to be
an essential requisite to regeneration.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-01
From the Northampton Mass Gazette, May 30.
Kansas News.

Late news from the Hamden county colony mem
tons that number of the members were getting
homesick, and were about to return home
Among them Ia said to be Mr.. Porter, of the West.
field News Letter. Breaking up the prairie is
found to be very slow and lab, rious work 1t costs
from FIVE to eight dollars an acre to hire 1t DONE
and no very large amount can be ploughed the
present season.
A. A. Lawrence, of Boston, has subscribed 81 900
to furnish arms 10 the free settlers in Kansas and
1t Is said that quantity Of arms and ammunition
has been forwarded, including sixty Of Sharps
rifles
There are subject to settlement, within three miles
Of Lawrence, 8l5 square miles, or land enough for
1000 farms of 100 acres each. Qne-half Of these
are unoccupied. Two new saw mills are now in
progress of erection In Lawrence, and one Is war
rantsd to be in running order within ten days
DR.. Robinson and two others have just returned
from an extensive tour Of exploration to the west
They describe the soil as excellent, and the streams
lined with plenty of timber. Mr.. Park, proprietor
of the press destroyed at Parkyille, has commen-
ced suit against the rioters, and employed Edward
Bates, Of Missouri, as his counsel.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-01

THE RosAs TrRASsY ATTEMPTED HERE.--A ma
val officer told ms he was present once at an cleo
ton In Busnos Ayres, when Rosas was candidate
for reelection to the Presidency. A herald near
the polls proclaimed with loud voice that Rosas
desired and expected every man to vote according
to his own sentiments, without fear or influence
But as the voter marched up to the polls between
files Of soldiers TO deposite his ticket, officer
whispered softly in his ear but distinctly, ''let
me see that you vote for Rosas, otherwise there
stands platoon ready to send you where you'll
never vote again" Rosas got every vote
And our miserable administration think to prac-
tice similar trick upon the public employees here
Having kicked Democracy out of the White House
they hope to serve II the same way everywhere
else--beginning at Washington city. But they win
find themselves mistaken.
II is TO be hoped that measures will be taken TO
procure correct duplicates or copies of the lists Of
names Of all those who shall, In obedience to the
Rosas order, for brief advantage, yield up the
rights Of freemen and sacrifice principle at the bid
ding oftyranny Some persons may haze curiosity
to read those names about tho years hence.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-01
The Fire In Ann Street.
1880 Copies Of Irping's Life Of Washington
Burnt.

1880 Copies Of Iruings Life of Washington
Burnt.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Putnam, the pub
Usher, Ia one of the sufferers by the fire in Mr..
Trow's establishment last night. The whole of
the duodecimo edition Of Irvings Life Of Washing
ton, some $500 copies In sheets, was consumed
1t is relief to be able to add that none Of the
manuscript of the succeeding volumes nor any OF
the plates, except few pages on the press, were
destroyed.
It will be amatter Of general congratulation that
none Of the manuscript Of this great work persisted
in the flames before publication. Had any consid-
cradle portion of the first volume been lost, It III
not probable that Mr.. Irving. would ever have at
tempted to re-write it.
Mr.. Putnam also lost by this fire the wood cuts
Of the great work on Industrial Art, costing origi
naly about BIZ, 900, together with printing paper
to the amount Of II ,0o0-all partially covered by
Insurance.
Mr.. Trow, we understand, saved all of his Adams
presses without injury. His books and papers
were locked up in safe in a vault, and 1t is sup
posed that they are uninjured. At present it Ia
impossible to ascertain what damage has been done
to the City Directory. If the copy has been
preserved the work will be shortly issued other
wise, the publisher will again canvass the city,
". Y. Express.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-01

IsTERIoR DEPARrMEKr.--Agricuit Divisio,,
of the Patent O6ics.--It may not generally be
known that the Commissioner Of Patents, Judge
Mason, has had employed in this branch Of the Of
ice Mr.. Townsend Glover, an artist and naturalist
OF distinction, for the purpose of investigating the
habits OF the insects injurious and beneficial 70
crops, and illustrating the same with the view Of
describing them, with the remedies for their dimi-
mutton or destruction, and all other information ON
the subject In the agricultural reports He has re-
Gently left for Florida, where he viii pass several
months studying the insects pernicoua or bene-
fetal TO rice tobacco, sugar cane, orange, and the
cotton plant, and also 10 discover the cause and
remedy fpracticable, Of the white rot in the live
oak. Mr.. Glover has been engaged during the
past year in watching the operations Of the rice
and cotton insects in the Carolinas, Georgia, and
Alabama, the corn and grain insects Of the Middle
and Northern States and the insects attacking
vines and fruit trees In general as well asnumerous
insects beneficial to the farmer
Many of the insects referred TO above he has en-
graved on stone, which are now In progress OF
printing and will illustrate the next agricultural
report As this subject Ia one of unusual interest,
and win tend TO the benefit Of all sections of the
Union, we trust the interchangeable efforts Of this
gentleman will receive the hearty cooperation Of
the agriculturists throughout the country, and his
labors be crowned with success.
NAVY DEPARrMENr.--We understand that Com
modore McCauley, after giving the necessary in
structons for the proper disposition Of the several
vessels Of the home squadron, has been ordered TO
proceed in the San Jacinto to New York, when
Captain Paulding will assume the command of the
squadron. We understand, also, that the San Ja-
cnto win return again to this squadron, TO which
viii be added first class frigate.
The jamestown, the flagship Of the African
squadron, which was temporarily attached to Com.
McCauleys squadron, has been ordered TO proceed
TO her destination.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-01
From the Baltimore Clipper.
Now and Then.

A certain sheet published In this city, and with
dishonesty's cunning instinct, seeks now TO gain,
under the cloak Of high sounding alias, ad.
mission into honest homes, which Its former title
debarred, is out with an article denunciatory Of
Mr. John NJ. McCalla, the American candidate at
Washington, D. c., for the Office Of City Collector,
and referring TO a letter which that gentleman is
charged with having written In opposition to the
election Of Henry Clay, asks with exquisite naigete
"can the admirers Of the dead Clay vote for such
a manT
Can the lovers and admirers OF the noble pa
triot do otherwise-can they forget how, through
a long life devoted 70 his countrys service and
honor he was pursued with relentless hate and
bitter yindctiveness--ey 10 the portal OF the
grave-stigmatized "a a murderer, villain, gambler
and coward, by the very press that would now
desecrate his mcmory-and, by appealing to the
love OF admirers and followers, advance the in
terests of party which had strivcn, by reckless
SANDER, and heartless vtuperaton, TO crush him.
Win the Wings OF Washington forget that the
act for which Mr. McCalla Is new denounced to
them, was by the same press and its mendacious
conductors appaudcd and cited far and wide as
confirmation Of Mr. Gays corrupuonf VIII the
Wings Of Washington, In whose cause Henry Clay
spent his life battling against the principles Of
false Democracy, prove recreant to his teachings
and lend their aid to bolster up the falling fortunes
Of party by whose act scores OF honest American
mechanics have recently been prescribed In vlr-
gnia, for daring to exercise the prcrogative Of
Americana We think notl One and ALL let them
rebuke at the polls the insolence of a rotten adj
ministration, and save from violation the sacred
teachings and example Of Henry Clay.
The scribbler Of the sheet alluded to appeals TO
Democrats not to vote for Mr.. McCalla, on the
grounds that he has In his old age rejected the
"public pap which his party conferred upon
him--and deserted with I" basest political treache-
~" the banner Of Democracy. What effect his
advice win have upon party now in the full flush
Of their rejoicings over the election ia Virginia
OF Wing renegade and consistent abuser OF
Democratic statesmen remains TO be proved but
we feel assured that Monday next win witness a
fresh triumph in Washington Of American princi.
Piles over the power Of party sustained and con-
trolled by foreign influence.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-01
ron rnr AMERICAN oRaIs.


The Union of the s0th May, in speaking Of Ma
jor Donelson, says;
I" Major Donelson has been notoriously dsanects
ed towards the administration but whether this
fact has any connexion with the failure OF Presi.
dent Pierce to bestow his patronage according TO
Major Donelsons personal wishes, we win not un-
dertake to decide"
What docs the Union mean to intimate or In.
sinuate Does IL mean that the Democracy, In
placing President Pierce where he Is intended,
desired or expected that he should bestow his pa.
tronage regardless Of their personal wishesg that
he should surround himself with, TO say the least
a set Of imbecilcs, each Of whom should regard his
position, and the patronage bis position gives him,
AZ his personal property, and all to be used for his
personal benefit, or to crafty his personal animos-
tiles!
Such would seem to be the meaning OF the Union,
not only from what Il says as 10 Major Donelson
but from many Of the acts Of the little big men,
now In authority. Hence the almost universal die
affection OF the bone and sinew Of the Democracy
as well as Major Denelson.
Can the Union point out a single instance In
which any man has been appointed 70 any place
because OF the just claims Of the appointee to the
confidence Of the Democratic partyf On the con.
trary, has not every place been filed on purely
personal grounds or to carry out some new-fangled
concet Of policy Gncied by the weak men In
powerf A DrxocRAr.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-01
10 he Editor american Of he Oroan !.

In one Of your late papers ! noticed a reply
tower the initials Of O. j. ~ to an article, OF day
or two previous, charging that nearly the whole Of
the Romish bishops who composed the late assem-.
blage at Batimure were foreigners.
presume Mr.. @. j. y. Tor J. y. CO. has good
reasons for believing what he asserts--that all en-
country but | am one Of those Americans who
place no confidence In the assertions Of Jesuits be
they even bishops, unless have facts for proof
Can Mr. G. J. r. tell us In what part Of the United
States each Of said bishops was born presume
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-01

A NKw TRANSLATION OF DASrr.--We under
stand that Professor Longfellow Is at present en-
gagged upon TRANSLATION Of the works Of Dante.
There have been many English trsnslations Of
Dante, and DR.. Parsons Of Boston has been long
engaged upon another Mr. Longfellow, being
thoroughly imbued with the spirit Of Italian litera-
ture, IL, more than any other American adapted 70
the difficult task Of translating the poems Of that
wondrous man, "who used Romes harlot for his
mirth,p and Ia an age ofdarkness and superstition,
uttered words Of freedom and truth that win live
forever.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-01
Who Ia HeY

Many Of our readers have inquired who the
" Mercury" Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun is9 We will inform them. lie
ia a foreigner, clerk in the Post Office De-
partnent and pitihil sychophant Of the Post
master General, of whose kitchen he is said to
have the run. He has fattened so long on the
garbage which has been thrown to him by the
Post Office Department, that he has become
insolent and audacious, and now dares, through
the columns of the Sun, neutral paper, to
insult and malign our most worthy and repu-
table citizens The higher officers Of the Post
Office Department dishonesty connive at his
neglect Of his duties as a clerk, and he is al
lowed by them to spend his time in following
Catholic professions and in lauding the mum
meries OF the Romish Church.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-01
roR rpr Asratc1N opa1s

Mr.. EDIroR: II seems that the enemies Of the
American party, to secure their triumph In the
ensuing election, have virtually, IL not de facto,
resorted to the desperate and degrading alterna-
tive Of illegally exacting an exposure Of the po-
litica complexion Of our suffrage, even under the
ban Of administrative vengeance. A miserable,
mental, proscriptive, unconstitutional measure.
God help the qusking, skulking, eractant
Now, sir, having freely conversed with friends
and foes In regard 70 the resolution Of the anti.
Know-Nothing meeting, 80 disinteresfediy alluded
10 by the lesser light Of the administration, In its
Wednesdays edition, lam proud TO say that sevc-
raj Of the latter have manifested "a doubtless
numbers win, sufficient American manliness to re-
pudiate this attempt at the virtual violation OF
their elective franchise, and openly assert their
determination to withhold from the contemplated
chacngers the complexion Of their political predi.
lectons, though ms partsans they win supper
their own ticket WAsBISaroN.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-01
JOHN n. HLvANs. WILLIAM THOMPSON.
ELvANs ~ THOMPsON, Dealers I'm
Ia Hardware, Coach Trimmings, &c.
No. $50 Pennsylyania Avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets Washington, ID. c.
House Furnishing Hard ware,

IA Hardware, Coach Trimmings, &c.
No. 828 Pennsylyana Avenue, between 9Th and 10th
streets, Washington, ID. G.
House Furnishing Hardware,
Britannia, German Silver. Albata and Silver Plated
Tea Table and Desert spoons
Carvers and Forks, steels, knives with and without
forks
Brass. Britannia, Block Tin and Plated Candestcks
Shovel and Tongs, Waite Irons, Sad Irons
Msslin Bell Metal Kettles, Furnaces, Ovens, Grid
irons, &c., &C, &c.
Buiiding Materials,
Rural Cottage Closet Cupboard, Chest fill Pad and
Shuttle. Door, and Blind Hinges. Screws, Bolts, Cut
and Wrought Nails
Brsd's Shutter Screws and Stubs, Door Springs,
Handrail Screws Door Knobs
Bell Pulls, Door Shcaves and Rail, &c, AcL, 40.
Cabinet Makers Goods.
Hair Cloth, Curled Hair, Moss Gimps Sofa and Chair
Springs,
Venetian Blind Hooks, Rack Pulleys, Roller Ends.
Brackets, Furniture Nails
Glue, Coffin Handles and Screws, Diamond Screw
Plates, &c, &C, &c.
Carpenters Goods.
Planes. Saws, Drawing Knives, Spokeshaves Chissls
and Gouges, Plane Irons
Augers. Braces and Bi,t', Boring Machines, Ham
Bevils, Squares, Gauges, Ares, &c, &c, dc.
Blacksmith and Coach Makers Goods.
Black and Bright Springs, Axles, Felloes, Spokes
Hubs, Bows, Shafts, Poles
Sleigh Runners, Silyered and Brass Bands, Stump
e. Joints Stump Collars Top Props .o,,,
Damask, Scanning Cords
Tufs, Tsssels Buttons. Tacks fringes, Laces, Plain
and Enamelled Canvass
Russia Duck Enameled Leather, Dash Leather, &c,
&c, &c.
ELvANs 4 THOMPSON,
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