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The Tea Gov rnOrs.

The Tea Gov srnors.
REPLY OF THE TEN GOVERNORS TO THE SENATE
COMMITTEE on TIRE SUPPRESSION OF ISrEM.
PERANCE.
OFFICE GOVERNORS THE ALMsHoUsE,
NV YORK, Feb. ~, 1855.
sIR-Your commun: alton asking Information, &C., as
drtIt institutions under the charge Of this Board aud
the President and the Secretary requested to make such
explanations they might deem necessary to proper
undeI standng OF the subject.
In previous reports the number OF commitments for
intemperance have been considered Synonymous with
the number OF committed without owng that
one person was committed several times for the
oftrce and recorded the books Of different insttu
tions making commitment count twice thrice Ia
statistics shown by the reports Of the Wardens of the
city prisons and the penteDtisIy (*)
The Warden Of the city prisons reports that there were
committed in 1854 for intemperance 25, 81 persons. or
this number, it was not unusual TO have the same per-
son committed eight or ten times during the year for
that offence, and in instances often twice in
one week.
Taking average land a small one) that each had
been incarceratei three times during the year. II would
make tie actual number OF persons committed 457.
The Warden OF TIE penentay reports that there were
sentenced by court 1855 Of which 24o committed
from one TO three tmeshay twice each would be l20
to be deducted from l,0s5-leaving 900, /" OF which
large majority were addicted to intemperance two
Male and female Migrants, 4 $685. who have already
been accounted for by the Warden OF the city prisons
nsequently to be added to this statement
Those committed to the use have also been &C.
counted TOR by being transferred from the
Commitments to the aims house for ntemperance
AZ twice committed leaves ~.
The resident ply stefan of the Lunatc reports
males, temperate, les; females do, l99 admitted
during the past year 1l9 males and SO females intern
perate 200. Total incorporate 1885, or estirn atng
the population of this city at $50 0C0 A 100 per cent
reference to the accompanying report viii sho. the
correctness of the above estmstes Our desire Is to
furr ish reliable information subject hitherto
properly presented to your honorable body to the
people of the State and making our city appear 10
this respect very much than the reality.
ISAAC TOWNSEND, President.
WIN. $. DUKE, Secretary.
Already published in the HERALD
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ARRIVALS.

At the st. Nicholas Hotsi-Governor A. Cumminss Mis-
souri,; Hon: Judge Lane, Ohio; Hon. IL Waldrcn, H. c. NJ
chigsn Col Ripley, U. s. Army; Col Colt, Hartford; Col
Laliy, U. y. Army.
At the Irving House-Col J. Hendriok Richmond, Va
Capt S. II. Smith, CT; Rev A. Thatcher, MAs Rev 8. T.
Pryse, Baltimore Nd; B. HAmmett. Philadelphia Rev q
S. Stockwe Amherst, Mass e. H. Balch, Boston, Hon. j.
=. Piscol, Washington, ID. G.
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TeIepraphic Marine Report

BOSTON. Marcn Arr lsrks Island City, Galveston
Adea Rogers Chareston Syph, and II SNOW Baltimore
Mary ssde Phila brig Tberius Norleans Also
ship Judge Shaw Caliao via Hampton Roads; bark
Prompt Messna briggs Keoka and Arabela Cardenas An
COLA and Manzoni Havana.
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New York New Police Bill.

The following the provisions OF the police bii
recently introduced into the Legislature
Gee l. Repeats much Of the act OF 1885, in relation
to tie police relates to the chief for his ap
pointment by . board of fasteners, and limits his
tenure Of Office to four years.
Sec. 3. Provides that every officer, policeman and
doorn must be a citizen Of the Uuied States and
resident OF the city; must present certificates of moral
and ftDess be able read and write
rules OF arithmetic The private members Of the force
TO hold Office during good behavior.
Sec q. Appoints James Bower, Michael Uishocfer,
VIM. Allen and ia mes f. Frteborn a board of commits
soners Of police to establish rules and regulations tor
the department. appoint the chief an ali officers, clerks
and policemen The board to Office the LIST Of
April next; the chiefR Office to expire that day his
Office only TO be affected by the change.
Sec. o. Provides thst ths commissioners shall
draw lots for long and short TERMS being two AMI four
years
Sec. 6. The commissioners shall elect Que OF their
number PR sident for year, and appoint clerk
to the Board, wht duties the section deiues II also
provides that the board ha have the exclusive right t,
appoint clerk to the chief OF police, whose SALARY the
Board oil Supervisors shall pay.
See Z. Secures the commissioners q room; makes
majority quorum requires three members TO appoint
or expe gives each commissioner an ANIMAL salary OF
not less than So, COO.
Sec s. Provides for the election of one missioner
the candidate having Il next largest number of votes
zee. o. Prohibits the commissioners from holding any
other off ce.
zee 10. Continues the Mayor the head OF the police,
and makes him ofcio a member OF the board, with
out salary.
SEES. 3 an Is mate the police street inspectors,
health wardt ms, dock masters and amplighters.
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AFFAIRS IN ALBANY.
OPPOSITION TO THR CHURCH TENURES BILL.

An Advocate OF the Roman Catholics.
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banks from dealing in or making loans upon their own
Section l. 1t shall not be lawful for any bank or bank
ing association, incorporated organized under the
laws OF this State, TO deal In buying selling Its
whole or in part by the Of any portion Of
the capital stock OF such bank banking association
section2 II any bank or banking association shall
violate any Of the provisions of this act 1t shall forfeit
its charter and its privileges as banking association
and every such bank banking association may be
ceeded against and its affairs closed in the manner now
provided by in of insoven bank banking
association.
above.
Yr RoBRRTsoS introduced bill to abolish The Marine
Court the city of New York. 1t provides for the
nung of all statutes creating relating to the court,
after the first day OF July next, and aboishes
the court that day. NO action proceeding In any
case il to be in tbs court before any Off
thereof after the first OF next May and action or
proceedings need after that day are declared ut
terly void The Justices OF the Court are required,
after the first Of May, to finish and bring to concu
sion all and every action or proceedrg depending IN the
court and in case the same be not finished AMI con
cuded by the first of July they shall thereafter be null
and void, and of no effect.
GENERAL Orders.
The Committee OF the hole reported progress the
bill providing for recording ingredients Of which pa
tent medicines made in the Clerks Office.
The bill making appropriation to purchase site
for an Executive mansion was taken up.
Mr.. WHITNEY moved to increase the amount to be ap
propratcd to $50 eco, much thereof may be
cesssry, and providing also for furnishing the mansion
Mr YosT moved, as AN amendment, that the mansion
be constructed sufficiently capacous and furnished and
arranged to accommodate the members Of the Senate
and Assembly with board and lodging during the session.
at the expense of the State.
Mr. DANFoRTH suggested after members of the Lsgis-
lature !" and their wivesn Ruled out, and
Mr. Yosts amendment was adopted, was also Mr..
Whitney's.
The title was proposed to be amended by inserting,
and boarding house for members OF the legislature"
The bill was then reported to the Senate
Mr.. PRATT moved to strike out the amendments.
Mr. WHITNEY, moved to lay the motion on the table.
Agreed to.
Adjourned to 10 A. M to. morrow.
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in the 18th year OF her age E,zA daughter of Is late
Mr.. James Kelly of Termonfeckin, Droshsda Ireland
The funeral will take place this afternoon A. two
o'clock, from No. III Adams street.
On Friday March 2, BRIDGET DARCY aged 10 years
Her funeral viii take place 10 morrow afternoon nj
two O'Clock, from her late residence, No 900 Hudson
avenue Booklyn The fsends Of the family are request
ed to attend
At Tompkinsvle staten leland on Friday March q
DoRcAs wife Of James lockmau the 4ith year Of her
age.
The friends Of the family invited to attend her fu-
neral TO morrow at the Reformed Dutch Church. Temp
kinsville, without further invitation.
At Hobokea, n y, on Friday, March q GEORGE PauJp
MILLER, son Of samuel ". anc Mary A. Miller, aged 10
months and DAYS.
The friends and relatives or the family are invited TO
attend his funeral this sterno at three O'CLOCK, from
No. III Garden street.
Rhode Island papers please copy.
On Friday morning, Mirch Jons q. KIRK, in the isth
year OF his ars
The relatives and friends OF the family, and those Of
his brothers, George and Edward KIRK invited TO a.,
tend the funeral afternoon, at half past oas
O'clock from his late residence at Bergen Five Corners
without further Invitation,
AZ Canaan -Four Corners, Columbia county n Y ON
Thursday, March I, CHARLES II Brown in the 25th year
Of his age son Of Dr. Stephen Brown late Of this city
81 Buffalo, N. Y, ON Wednesday, February rs, Capt.
ALEXANDER RAxsDkLI, aged 10 years. He wss formerly
Nantucket captain and has resided In ,aIo for
twenty years. the ls.t eighteen OF which he
been the fahfu keeper Of the lighthouse at that place
He was well known on the lake,
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=,
Nr. BRooKs presented the petition of large number
OF citizens for the dsbandment OF all military companies
unless three fourhs OF the members be native born
citizens.
INTRODUCED.
Mr. PRArr introduced bill for the protection OF emf.
grants and deck passengers
MI. SPENCER introduced bill to prohibit the hypothe
cation OF stocks OF banks for loans TO said banks
Mr. RoBKnrsos introduced bill TO abolish the Marine
Court In New York.
Mr. Rsoks introduced a bill to amend the charter of
the Dramatic Fund Assoc alton. "
THy BILL
Was called up on its final passage
Mr.. Books amendment, TO strike from the bill tho
section directing the appointment Of the marshas nv
the Secretary OF STATE lost by vote of 10 again
IL, and the bill was passed-ayss II, nays IL
ANOTHER RESTRICTION ON BANxa
Mr. SPxScrR fLtrcc uced the following bill 4, prolh.
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9arowarf at ID. G. Montan
FURNISHINGS.

House Furn1Shtngss
WATER Cisterns, Drippers and Ewers;
w oval octagon and colored Hall Lamps |;
enamelled Stew Pans; block tin and iron
Sauce Pans; turned brass Preserve Ket.
ties: cast iron and earthen Spittoons oval,
square and Gothic Walters; Salvers and
Tea Trays; Lamp Globes; Glimmers and
Wick rich center table French Busters !;
common Yankee ditto; common, wooden,
Furnished, Britannia and silver plated Ia
BILE Castors, at D. C. MONTAN'S
jul3. Iet 30 ls7 Church street.
Wooden Ware, I3rooms, Brushes, Sc,
AND Brooms; Wisps Hearth, Borse,
Ill White wash, Marking, Scrubbing, Cob
web and Paint Brushes. Churns; Reels !;
Butter Dashers; Towel Rollers; Butter
Stamps; Wooden Spoons; Salad Forks |;
Wooden Pals; Piggins Cedar Tubs;
Water and Well Buckets; Coco Dippers !;
Wash Boards; Wood Scoops; Trays, Pals,
&c. . D. G. MONTAN,
jul4. ..... Church street.
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Mllintrp \ fanfp Goooss
cog O'CON OR, - '''"
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
Fancy DRY Goods and Millinery. i.

Fancy Dry Goods and Millinery.
lgo OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE, VT
On Third Street, Second House From Laurel
THE NEW AND SET ECT assortment
l. offered at this New Store deserves the
particular attention Of Ladies' The fol-
lowing list will give an idea Of what may
there be procured, on the most ysMsonable
terms: Ladies Paris Silk Bonnets; Ladies
All Hair Bonnets; Ladies' Straw and Hair
Bonnets; Florence, English and DunstabIe
Bonnets; Grey and other fancy Bonnets;
Misses Silk and Straw 3onnsts: do. do.
do. Flats do. Boys Hats and Gaps; Rib
bous, Flowers and Plumes Mantillas
Cloaks and Shawls; Cashmere Scarfs, new
style; Parasols, Corsets and Underskirts
Emb. Bands, EdgiDgs and Insertings; Plain
and Emb. Pocket Handkerchiefs; Plain
and Emb. Collars; do. Chemisettes and
Sleeves; Thread and Cotton Edgings /;
Woolen and Silk Neck Ties; Ladies Ho-
siery and Gloves; Plaid Calico for Dresses
at 1Oc. per yd. do. Cinghams at 12Ac. per
yd. Muslin Delain at 25c. per vd. Damask
and Emb. Curtains; Choice Woolen Plaids
for Dresses Colored and White Flannels
Domestics and Irish Linens; Jaconet. Swiss
and Nansook Muslin; Plain and figured
Bobbinets; Gents Gloves. Hosiery and
Cravats; Perfumery Of all kinds Hair
and Frizetts. Also fine assortment of
Curls, Furs, and Swans Down, Black and
White Ermine, for Trimming. Also,
variety If other articles at 1-f NJ aiff
O'CONOR'S NEW STORE,
ian.16-ly. Baton Rouge, La
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Livery Stable.

ROBERT BEAL, has adopted the following rules
Cor his Livery Stable.
1. Any one hireing will be held responsible for
any damages that either Horse, Buggy, Carriage
or Rigging may sustain.
Q. No Horse, Buggy or Carriage will be consid
cred engaged until paid for.
3. Free ferrage for Horse or Horse ard Buggy.
4. A few Horses always on hand for sale.
8. Match Horses for families always on hand
and for sale.
6. Always on hand and ready for trading, buy.
ing and selling generally.
Z and last but not least. My great object Is to
make my business cash and progressive, it is in.
tended that the cash prices shall be invariably in
advance. ROBERT BEAL,
Third street between Church and Laurel.
Baton Rouge, Sept. 17th. 1S54-ly.
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To Planters,

A lKIN'S Corn and Cotton Cultivator
II This truly useful agricultural improv-
ment, has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who aiterful
trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation
of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is saving
of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. It's new
invention, Patented March 20, 1915.
Planters are invited to call and examine it.
A supply on hand and for sale by
TUNNARD Il HEDENBURG.
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Toilet Soap.

TaylOr's andJ ules Haule's chrystaI!ine
l. soap balls brown and white Winsor
soap, Monster and Palm soap, Omnibus,
Pencine, Transparent, Floating, Jenny Lind,
Guimauve, Amandide, Erasive and other
varieties OF soap can be had at the Drug
Store of WIN BosEI
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THE DAILY COMET.
Published Daily Mondays Exospted.)
q. A. PIKE, Editor 4 Proprietor.
Office on Third Street.

kTTcPms.-THK subscription is ixed at the
rate Of IS 90 per annum, payable in advance, or
46 90 at the expiration of six months. The Week.
ly is published at ~ 50 per annum, invariably in
advance. Both will be punctually delivered with
in the limits Of the City by the carrier.
"Advertisimgs-O Dollar per square
for the hrst insertion, and half that amount for
ever subsequent inser rtion-ten lines or less, con-
stitute o square. .-.. ...- .f
Yearly AdvertiSing.-Mer Ira
ders, and others, will be contracted with on the
most reasonable terms.
~JOb- WOrk.-O facilities for doing
job Work with neatnsss and despatch-n all va
rieties Of colors, cannot be surpassed by any es-
tablishment in the City--such as:
LAWYERS BRrErs--BALL TICKETs--PO -POsTERs-BIIL
HEADs-Br.L OF NGs-PRoGRAMMEs-ELECT
TICgYrs-DRUoGtsTs' LABELS s.-CARDs-CIECULvRs--
and VISITING CARDS. For farther particulars, We
invite you to call and see our specimens.
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Carriages, Harness, Whips, &c.

TNHE Subscribers assortment of Carria-
Il ges, Harness, whips, &c. is now COM
plete, and he invites an examination oi
his stock before purchasing in New Or
leans, as he guarantees his prices as low as
as any in the South.
Wareroom corner of Third and Florida
Streets. Manufacturing and repairing in
superior style at the old established stand
corner of Main and Church Streets.
TUNNARD & HEDENBURG.
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Cistern Making.

THE subscriber, is now prepared TO
Il make Cisterns to order in the very
best style, and will warrant his work. He
will keep stock of the best lumber al
ways on hand, and will attend to putting
his work up. Carpenters work, and re-
pairing attended to. 6. L. SEES.
Near the Jesuit College.
D Orders left at the Post Office address
sed as above will meet prompt atten-
ton. iune-29- -6m.
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JOHN l.. WOLFE,

JOHN l.. WOLFE,
FURNITURE WAREROOMS,
Corner of Church & Penitentiary SITS.
HAS now on hand large and variedM
LII stock OF Furniture, consisting in E,
part of-BUREAus, SlDEBoARps, AR-JV
MoRs, various patterns TABLES, CHAIRS, &c
BEBsTEAps, CRIBS, CRADLES, CoUCHEs and
Willow Wagons, all OF which are of the
latest fashions. All kinds of manufacturing
and repairing at the shortest notice.
All the business of an undertaken attended
to, and in the best style. ..
~Coffins made at the shortest notice,
lsO a nerse furnished Sept20
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J. A. TROUSDALE,

J. A. TROUSDALE,
Surgeon Dcntist-Bat0n Rouge.
ID ESpECTFULLY offers his Professional Services
IL to the Gentlemen and Ladies of East and
West Baton Rouge, and surrounding country.
All operations such as Plug
ging, Cleansing, Extracting and V
Inserting Teeth on pivot, and from N4IIYYIJ
one to an entire set on Plate, performed in the
most durable, scientific and sklful manner, and
according to the most approved plan. Office, the
rooms recently occupied by DR.. Mann, over Quig-
gins. Shoe Store.
cVWe have seen and had dental operations
performed by DR.. J. A. TRousDALE, and from the
faithfuness Of his work and the Satisfactory man
ner IN which he operates, we cheerfully recon-
mend him TO ali who may need his services.
DR.. X II. Day, DR.. G. II. Mann.
DR.. II. J. Saunders. John Muggah.
DIR. Ethan Allen. q. NJ. Carpantier.
Wm. r. Haiheigh. David Robbins.
Hon. X. b. Brashier u M. Muggah.
Hon p. 9. Bathel. jim. Wafford.
WIN. J. Nash. r. NJ. Richardson.
Hon. d. d. Richardson. J. Y. Sanders.
Hon. Octave Corpay. Antoine Como.
[july-4yl Parish Of st. Mary, June 10Th 1854.
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TUNNARD Il HEDENBURG
CHARLES RUSTON,

DLACKSMITHING AND WAGON
ID MAKING. PLouGHs Ma-
made and repaired. BUG =&AE3N
GlES, and other repairs adxAks
done at the shortest notice. Horse shoeing
done with the greatest care and despatch.
wAll work done by him shall be equal
to that done at any other establishment in
the South.
Wagons and Carts always on hand
for SALE Shop on Africa Street, near "
Heude's Dry Good Store. lany7-y.
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EISH LINE Floats, assorted sizes; Linn
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. d c. MONTAN.l
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Architectural CARDS, II.

a7 JOSEPH MCKITRICK,
rchitect a nd Ii u d er i.
HAS REMOVED his shop to Florida St,
Ill East of Main, in the rear OF the Pres
byterian Church, Baton Rouge, La. Isnow
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 specifica-
tions furnished, for Public and private bull
dings, City and Country residences, Cot
tages and Suburban Villas; on the most
reasonable terms. dec 10y.
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SPRING STOCK OF
FanCy Dress Goods,

OtCONOR has Just received, and is now
" opening a large stock of New and
Fresh Goods, consisting in part, Fine
Dress Goods Barages; Tissues; Organ
dies; .Jaconets; Lawns; Embroidered and
Flouched Dress Patterns; Printed Linen
CambFic; White Goods: Plain and Fig
ured Swiss Muslins: Nansook, Jaconet
and Book Musins; Embroide,ies of all
kinds; Chemisettes, Sleeves, Collars
Flouching and Edgings; Linen and EN-
broidered Pocket Handkerchefs; Thread
Silk and Blond Laccs; Silk and Lace
Mantllas; Parasols; Silk Gloves; Fillit
Mitts; FiIIit Gloves; Hosiery; Fans
Millinery Goods of all kinds; Perfumery
and Hair; A hne assortment of Mourning
Dress Goods. Collars and Chemisettes OF
English Grape; Also-White for second
Mourning. A call is respectfully solicited
before purchasing elsewhere.
O'CONOR.
Third ST., second house from Laurel, op-
posite Post Office. march l3.
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lust RECEIVED, D,-FARINA'S GEN.

y uine Cologne Water; do. of Roses.
Metallic powder Boxes; Fresh powders
French and American; Tooth Brushes ;
Combs, Smelling Bottles, and numerous
ther articles, suited to the ladies' toilet ta-
lie. For sale by J. L. VALET.
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NOTICE TO BUILDERS.-The un-

~ dersigned is now prepared to manufacture
ny steam power at the shortest notice all kinds
of Sash, Blinds, Windows, Doors, &c--letters ad-
dressed to him at the Post Office at Baton Rouge
will meet with immediate attention.
sept-3-n. J. W. BROWN
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H. A. KAUFMAN ADDISON GRAY.
KAUFMAN Il GRAY.
Court House SQuare-cor. of America
and St. Ferdinand Streets.
HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS,
Ill and paper hanger.-Wou'd respectfully call
the attention Of the citizens OF Baton Rouge and
of the adjacent parishes, that he is now prepared
TO do all kinds Of work that may be entrusted to
him, and pledges himself to give general satisfac-
ton to those who win 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.
He has engaged competent workman and will be
ready at all times to attend to orders in his line.
@Also Graining, Glazing and Gliding; imita-
ton Of wood and mar bltexecuted in the very best
style. an17-y.
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Mechanics Tools.

McC0an1C'S LOOIBs
pENCH Screws, Cabinet Clamps, Spear
ID & Jacksons Saws, Plains of all kinds
Augers and Anger Bits, Brace and Brace
Bits. Hatchetts, Hammers, Carvers Tools,
Gimblets and Coopers Bits, Cooper's Riv-
cts &c. d. c. MoNTAN. Church st.
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Splendid Assortment Of New Goods
MRS. G. HUESTON, respectfully IN
UA forms the Ladies and public In general, that
she has just returned from New Orleans, with
splendid assortment of New Goods, consisting in
part Of Ladies Talmas, Cloth and Satin, Black and
White Silk Bonnets; Straw Bonnets of every des-
cription; dress Patterns; Childrens Hats; Rigo-
let's Trimmings Of all kinds and great many ar
ticles too numerous to mention. oct2s.
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FRESH HERBS.
L Just received supply Of
Fresh Pepperrnent Herb,
Fresh Sage Herb,
Fresh Pennyroyal Herb,
Fresh Catnip Herb.
A!sr. supply of Fresh Composition Powder,
Ground Slippery Elm,
Puverised Cinnamon,
Pulverised Gloves, and
White Jamaica Ginger.
For sale at the Drug Store of
nov IS. II. r. WADDTLL
Corner Of Church and Third streets.
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c9nsuranff Co's. &r.
UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE.
ANNUITY and TRUST
Company of Philadelphia.
Cash Capital paid up $250,000.
C.G. INLAY, Sec, SR CRAWFORD Prest.
Branch Office at N. o., 4s Camp st.
. BENZ. FLORANCE, Agent.
~Agency at Baton Rouge, La, W. S.
PIKE, Agent. m feb17-y.

MCCORMICK Il Co.,
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS.
Baton Rouge, La.
SCHOOL BOOKS, STANDARD LITE
rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books,
Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma
sazines and Periodicals constantly on hand.
Also-AMERICAN an d FOREIGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes,
Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristol
BOads, Monohromatic Boards.&: VII.