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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-10-16

= JusrlcE.-Jpatice is very beautiful;
y represented ~ pretty female
eure, with ! pair of scales in one hand
and . Roman swufd in the other. Sha
is an ancient goddess, and has adorn-
ed the picture books, and been refer.
red to. by politicians, as far back ~
our memory goes. What is astonish-
ing about the scales Of justice, is. that
they are like the elements-always
endeavo{ring to find an equilibrium,
and yet never have been ,sb'e to do 50.
Justice in this respect, is like the
balance Of power. Z for which mil
lion Of the worlds population in the
East are now engaged in killing one
other, and making a new stock of he-
roes for the hero-wo rshippers. The
"balance Of power, " does not have
time to settle into an equipoise. be-
fore somebody kicks the beam. But
to come back to Justice. If the scales
were to come to a balance, then JUS
tice would be at an end, because there
would be no such thing as injustice.
Thus: if the water that rolls by US in
the Mississippi were to find its lev ell
which it is..always running after; the
world would loose its balauce, and be
thrown against the moon, or some er-
ratio comet.
1t is an unfortunate position, this
we occupy Of independence in political
matters, and we get no credit for any
thing we say. If we say good seri-
GUS thing, or tell a story founded 10
fact, the Know Nothing papers give
our neighbor in Lafayette credit for
it; and the Democrat, set it down as
the property of our Church street
contemporary. This is both right and
wrong. 1t is right that none but a
party organ should be credited. and it
is wrong to commit petty larcency, by
taking the goods Of one man and be-
slowing them upon another, when
both are laboring in the self-same path,
to reach the aper ofthe temple offame,
in light newspaper literature.
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Music Teaching.

THE subscriber, well known fzzs3J
l. to the citizens of Baton "H
Rouge, from long residence, offers his pro.
fessional services to the public, as teacher
of the PIANO FORTE, the VIOLIN, and Cor
NET-A-PisToN. 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. Ioct14l H. w. JOLLY.
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New FANCY GooDs AT O'CoNoR's
-O'CoNoR is out to-day with a new
card to the ladies. informing them of
the interesting fact. that he is in re.
ceipt Of fresh stock of Fall and Win.
ter Fancy Goods. His stock en-
braces . great variety of we'll selected
patterns
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A SHOCKING AFFA1R.-A shocking
affair occurred at Brooklyn, N. Y, on
Wednesday week. Mr.. John Lewis,
a daguerreotypist, being sick with
fever, became delireous, and jumping
out of bed, made for the window, when
his wife. small, delicate woman,
seized hold of him, and endeavored to
hold him back; but he suddenly leaped
through the sash, and both man and
woman were dashed upon the pave
ment below, a distance ofabout twen-
ty-five feet. The woman struck her
head against the door step and was
instantly killed. The man was seri-
ously injured. and DOW lies in a precar-
ious condition.
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New Fail aud Winter &c lis.
0'CONOR, has now in store a well selec-
" ted stock Of Fall and winter Goods, con-
sisting in parts of-Silks, Dress Goods,
Ribbons, Grapes, Cravats, Embroide)res,
Laces, Fringes, Gloves, Hosiery and Dress
Trimmings.
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SteaIm Presaed Rriclk,

NOR the convenience Of the citizens Of
l. Baton Rouge, an office has beer OPEN
ed at JOSHUA BKAL's SroRE, opposite the
Harvey House, where orders may be left
for immediate transmission t. the STEAM
BRICK and LuMBEn Mills, Of thessubseri--
Der, and will be filed with quick despatch
as if given at the Office on the yard. Those
wishing firm and durable article, are So
licited to test the quality Of the SrrAM
PRESSED. Brick delivered in town and
vicinity in any quantities, st lowest market.
rates. )aug26-ti) J. H. SCHENCK.
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CoLoRED TH1Nos.-lt is astonish.
ing what panchest, our Northern
and Western friends have for Colored
Things" Our regular paid Philadel-
phia correspondent, puts us under q
stress Of obligations for the last bill Of
Mr.. Josiah Perham, announcing Tres.
pectfully to the citizens of Philadel-
phia. that he will give bis first
Grand Colored Baby Show. at Con-
cert Hall, commencing on tuesday
and continuing five days" :" Amis-
sion: Colored population rs cents !;
free White people ana children, half
price," ITO make this the most at.
tractive Of the Baby Shows; the pro-
prietor offers % Premiums valued at
$2o75 for the Finest Colored Babies
twins, triplets, quaterns and quin-
tets" -Four premiums for the fat
test" I.
Encouraged by the immense sue
cess Of the Colored Baby Show in
Boston, which was attended with great
delight by over $4,000 persons in five
days, including mostly the first famil-
les Of that. city, the proprietors re-
present that highly important and in.
teresting Psychological facts were ell
cited BY their exhibition" No doubt.
Such beastly exhibitions, naturally
follow thu model artists. Messrs.
Barnum. Perbam and Wood, are tenn.
perance apostles-very exemplary and
shining lights of morality!
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4 RTIFICIALS and MiIIinary Goods,
n also Cloaks Talmas and Mantillas of
the most approved styles, to be sold on
the most reasonable terms. O'CONOR,
Third street opposite Post Office Baton
Rouge. oct16.
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Frost AT MoBiLE.-The Mobile
Tribune, Of Tuesday last says:
The rain Of Saturday cleared off at
night. and Sunday was ushered in with
the most delightful fall weather-cool
and brseing with bright skies, land
only for the wind We should certainly
have bad frost. The next night the
wind died away, the same temperature
existing, and early risers yesterday
morning fotnd frost in low situations.
It was not sufficiently heavy, however,
to affect vegetation.
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Foreign Items.

The arrival of the Cunard steamer.
Canads, at Halifax on The och inst,
brings one week later intelligence
from Europe.
Reports had been received in Eng
land and France, Of the resumption Of
active operations in the JCrimea. On
the 22d lthe Allies, it appea1es, at:
tackled the Russian infantry, on which
the latter retreated to the heights,
where they had been endeavoring to
establish their position. =
The Russian loss on the occasion
of the bombardment is estimated at
$4,000.
The Russians were strengthening
the Notifications on the northern side
Of Sevastopol Harbour, erecting new
magazines &c.
The Allies now occupy the villages
on the left flank of Eupatoria, which
the Russians recently held.
The Allies have as yet not attempt
ed anything against the North side Of
Sevastopol; but they were concentra-
ting forces between Balaklava and the
Tchernaya.
It is = said that they intend to raze
Sevastopol. if possible.
French forces were advancing to-
wards Batcbki.Serai.
The Allies have repaired and forti.
fed St. Nicholas, from which they
can reply to the fire from the forts in
possession Of the Russians on the North
side.
Four hundred Polish deserters from
the Russian army had arrived at the
English camp. i
DoMEsr1c-Despatches from Wash
ington Of the 10th say:
Our Government has sent a request
to that Of Great Britain, demanding
the recall of the British Minister here,
in consequence Of the connection
which he had been proved to have
had with enlisting Of recruits in the
United States, to serve in the Allied
army in the Crimea.
Instructions to MIR. Buchanan.
Mr.. Buchanan, our Minister to the |
of Great Britain, has
been instructed by the Cabinept here
10 intimate that the Munroe doctrine |
will be strictly enforced by the United
States, and particularly with reference
to the Dominican Republic in the Is
land Of St. Domingo, to Greytown to
Cuba, and TO the Bay Islands.
On the 10th inst, no reliable news
from the Pensylvania elections, had
been received,
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MAxyorHs.-A couple Of yam Pc
tatoes have been laid on our table from
the plantation, Of B. Williams, Eco.
that are very far in advance Of any.
thing in this line ever witnessed in this
vicinity. We would bet more on
their being unrivalled in tho Parish,
than We would on the election.
10
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NOTICE.

THE select school of r. D. WILSON. will
l. be re-opened on Monday, 18th inst,
at the Old Presbyterian Church, corner OF
Nam and Florida street. oct!4.1w.
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Notice to Parents and Guardians.
THE REV. F.. GUION, will reopen his
i Seminary, for young ladies, on the
1st of November. oct12-lm,
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Attention HOUsekeepersl
WYE ARE NOW OPENING A
First Arrival Of the Season
AT THE ONE PRICE


= kEOG AIxxV01 VI SMO 0C8oVA
AT THE ONE PRICE
Clothing Emporium.
nHE subscriber has Just received by
i steamer CRrscEHr CRY, from New
York, large and beautiful assortment Of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
Consisting Of Linen Bosom Shirts; Silk,
Cotton and Merino under shirts Shirt COL
lars, Linen and Cotton Draws; Hosiery,
Gloves, Suspenders, Linen and silk Pocket
Hdkf., Cravats, Neck Ties; Scars Stocks,
&C., all of which have been selected from
the most fashionable houses in New York,
and will be sold at low prices. In order to
do Justice and give satisfaction to cash buy
ers; he has made it a rule in all cases to.
deduct ten per cent for cash, and will in all
cases strictly adhere to that principle:
sept6-y. w. D. PHILLIPS.
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Dwelling House 70 Rent.
\ DESIRABLE dwelling house 49,
n with all necessary outhouses, sit yiii
uated on the corner of North Boulevard. &
St. Louis streets. Possession given inn
mediately. Apply to ]. J. LEFEVER.
Oct13-tm. Lafayette st.
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Gbf9aagGenlet
BATON ROUGE, :::::::::;;OCT. II, 1856.
NHE CAprroL.-We are pleased to
notice the fact, that this Capital coast
packet, has resumed her trips. As q
fine boat with good accommodation
and obliging officers, the Capitol is
without rival. Capt. Tom, has our
thanks for f1avors. 3" Hiisi4iii2.

~Jones, thinks that it would be
we'll for that excellent paper published
at Vidalia. to amuse, itself with some
other kind of statistics than those of
death, and the progress Of fever. He
says the last edition has nothing else,
and it should not be classed under the
head, " Interesting Intelligence" Thn
fever is fast disappearing as Jones, re-
marks; and if We could get it once out
ofthe papers, then its obituary might
be written.
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| Referring the cher day. 10 the
third State ticket. published in this
section. as genuine and suthensic, We
endeavobred to show who foaered and
cherished the child after birth, bu,
could not trace its parentagc. Atten'
ton is directed to the following letter
from the Hon. John Ray, on this sub.
ject, addressed to the Chairman Of
the Executive Comnittse Of the Amer.
lean party at New Orleans.
MoxaoE, OuAcHrA, LA.,1
e-E Oct. 2, 1855.
DEAR SlR.-It was only two days ago
that 1 was first informed Of that bogus
American ticket, at the head Of which my
name is placed. This was entirely unau-
thorized by me, and utterly repudiate it.
No friend Of mine or the American party,
could have had hand in this matter
Honor would forbid me, if no other consider
alton, from allowing my name to be used in
this way.
60 in for the widest and most unbound
ed religious tolerance in politics, and will
not act with any party on any other princi-
pie. So you see that l could not act
against the nominees Of the party standing
on the Louisiana platform; and, in the Sc
lection of a candidate for Governor, think
the party acted most judiciously in choos-
ing Hon. CHARLES DERBIoNY-for twenty
years known as at the head of the Native
American Party OF louisiana man init
mately acquainted with our interest-of
considerable experience in politics-never
having been an offce.seeker-raisedi in the
State-of ample fortune, and retiring hab-
being honest and capable in an
eminent degree. Had have had the Sc
lecting Of the candidate, he would have
been my choice of all the men in the State.
l have done, and will continue to do, all l
can for his election.
Respectfully, your,
... -.. JOHN RAY.
Mr.. o. D. Stillman, candidate for
State Superintendent Of Education, is
out with q similar letter to the above.
Preston Pond, Jr., says; in refer
ence to the use Of bis name by the
New Orleans wire-workers:
The position which l occupy was de.
rived from the Native American Conven-
ton at Vidalia, and from no other source
If the purpose Of those who have placed
my name on the +" National American State
Ticket, was to unite me with proscrip-
tive movement against the faith or reii-
glous and political freedom Of the Catho-
lies Of Louisiana, or Of the United States. il
is wanton and reckless Misrepresentation
Of my opinions and political sentiments. l
am truly mortified that any individual or
Of individuals should ass,uoe
such unwarrantable and unauthorized b
critics with my name.
With sincere respect,
Preston POM, il.
From the above. it appears that if
here are more than two tickets before
The people Of Louisiana the third must
DO fathered by the New Orleans Cour-
;er and True Delta.
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IN BUSHELS choice Neshomock Po-
w tatoes.
so Bushels Large Red Onions.
rs Kegs Prime White Lard.
20 DOG. Brooms. r-..-s
30 Bbls. Fancy Flour.
10 Z" Supef6ne.
IS Half /" Extra.
so Sacks New Oite
10 Bbls. Large Fancy Apples.
10 Bbls. Prime Lesf LAID. t-U
100 Head White Cibbaee. g.
100 Bags Asserted Shot gg
With the above we have fresh stock Of
Northern, Eastern and foreign Groceries,
which we Offer low IT cash.
cct-6 A. MONTAN l. BRO.
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1--WE learn from the U. S. Trea.
surer's statement that on the Oath ult.
the net amount subject to draft in the
hands of the Assistant Treasurer, New
Orleans, was $63,6S4, and in the
Branch Mint, New Orleans, was So,
2lO,448. Transfers of $780, 900 had
been ordered to the Assistant Treas
urer, New Orleans, and transfers of
@l5O,OOO had been ordered from the
Branch Mint, New Orleans.
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Indiana Liquor Law.-In Indian
opolis, Mrs. Leatherman has been re-
leased from punishment for selling
liquor, because the prohibitory law has
no provision that females should be
imprisoned. Under this decision liquor
can be sold anywhere IN Indiana by
woman\ At Evansville, however, a
Mrs Reid has been fined $50 and costs
in one case, 500 and 80 days in Jail
in a second, and the same in third
case, and Miss Castle, her assistant,
500 and costs.
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ERUIT.-The undersigned is -.
L permanently located on lafayette 1ylA
street, two doors from Bogers Drug store,
where he will keep on hand al kinds Of
Fruit. Apples, Orsnges, Lemons, Citron, Danan.
-, Figs, &C., h. Orders from the country prompt
" attended 70. toet. 6sA1 NICHOLAS BAs1oai.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
by Gsddin g. Apperson.

ny oSdGsn q APpers0n.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN uuT.y.
E.,,a AND BARNEY STREETS, MANCHESTf n
T TUn nsALE AT CT o N.-wiu be sold IN
nohsDAf next. the 18th November lgS5 m, ,b.
emises commencing at O'Clock that vaIurbIa hail
sere NO %, on Hull street Manchester neart,, a,
pos'te the Farmers Hotel with four thar,
oh, now renting for 500 per annum to good tenan.s
AhSo-The Tobacco Factory on Barney straet
f that owned by Mr.. John GiImour frontin, s5i
ieet, running back 1872 feet OF
s; mr. b. j. Sizer will show the property To pe,sors
disposed to purchase it. ~ po''"ns
IERMs-0ne third cash; balance at and g rno,tbs
IN notea interest added and title retained
ti4i last note is paid.
no 10 GODDfN & APPERsoN, Auct,.
0MMIsSIONER'S SALE OF FARM
NOM HENRICO, 10 MILES BELOW RICH.
$500 Commissioner OF the Circuit Court of the
>1ass OF Henrco pronounced on the I'd November
biI IN ne suit of Turpin, &C., against Owens &c
NV sen az public suction on the prernses on TUES
" the 1ith day of November. 1856 at 70 o,clocl
~ w air II not, the next fair day the trac. of land
VI WHICH Sai'l Gathrght died seized containing o6I
1les more or ess adjoining the lands of DR. Inc n
ie'tert and others. There is on the place n oooJ
u~eilns stable, &c. The place is healthy and tfa
neIshborhood excellent al" LUG
IERMs-One-fourth cash balance at G. - and 10
ulonths tor bond notes bearing interest
ny secured and title retained till last payment ia
''iaoe and conveyance directed by the Court
c, w. GODDIN, Com'r
nol0 |,".''
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10 7CO DOLLARS REHABILITATION
IN 9th inst. SEVEN NEGRO MEN named as
<6A follows Brown, Bob Charles, David, Willis
~ Lewis and Lee.
Brown and Bob we purchased of John p Porter of
Bath county, 1st October. Brown is % years of
age feet inches high stoutiy made, slightly bow
legged and dark complexion. Bob is p years of age
feet inches high, black complexion and long bushy
head of hair, with very high forehead Charles was
purchased of VIM. Ii. McDannard of Bath county on
LIST October; he is 5 feet inches high dark brown
complexioI with heavy beard is 90 years of age well
made and some of his side teeth out.
David we bought of J. ID. Perkins attorney for FIJI
zabath Hughes of Fluvanna county, on 9th October:
he about ect6 inches high very strong made and
very black complexion, low forehead, and has lost
one of his trout teeth; about "a years ofage
Willis we bought OF WIN. b. Brawner of Fauouier
county, on 18th February last He is about IS or 20
years of age, stands feet or inches high, black
complexion, and has box Kidney ankles: he walks
badly, and when spoken to he shakes himself particu-
larry his hands.
Lewis belongs to P. A Prindle, who purchased him
from John IL Bolts. lie Is n % years of age: very
bright complexion, grey eyes, faxen hair has mark
dent his forehead think on the left side: he
stands about 5 feet or inches high
Lee We bought of John 7. Ballard, of the Exchange
Hotel. He is 20 or q years of age, stands ) feet 5
inches high; very bright complexion, nearly white:
has light sandy hair slightly red and has
has lost of his side teeth; he is very intelligent
and quick in his movements; formerly employed
waiter in the Exchange Hotel of this cty He
viii try to pass himself OF for white man
We win pay fifty dollars reward for the apprehen-
sion of either of the above named negroes and con-
hnement in any Jail SO that get them again or will
add all reasonable expenses If delivered us in Rich
mond. Or will pay $500 reward for the apprehen-
sion of either of the atorenamed if taken out
of the State of Virginia JONES l. SLATER
N. b.-The three first named negroes call them
selves Brown Wright, Robert Carter and Charles
Carter.
self white man. to take the other named negroes
as his servants, to Il free State. oc 28-ts
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BY Alexander N0ff.

n Il = To =, Dlk 4 GOODS, HATS,
SHOES. CLOTHING, &c.-Will be sold at auc-
ton, on SATURDAY, November 10th, large and
general assortment of Household and Kitchen Furn-
ture. Stoves, &c.
-, ALSO-Several invoices of Dry Goods Clothing,
Shoes and Fancy Articles, Jewelry, &C.; and a large
lot of Cigars. e
>, ALSO-A lot of Blacksmith's Tools. consisting of
Hammers, Sledses, Tongs, Swages of all sizes Bel
lows, Heading Tools for bolts Stock and Dies Taps
Horse Shoelng Tools, lot Cast and Bhstered Steel
These articles are all in perfect order Blacksmiths
will do well to attend this sale
nos ALEX NOrr A..
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AUCTION sALEs.
FUTURE DAYS.
BY TAYLOR & william.

BY Taylor & Williams. I
FRAMED HOUSE AND LOT ON uNyON
1 HILL, STREET. AT AUCTION-Ou MON.
DAY, 18th November, ct o'clock P. NJ, upon m.
premises will be sold that Framed Dwelling on
Union HILL south side street. between sd and 24th
streets, occupied by Mr.. Redford
Inc mousse has four rooms, 10 in good ORDER with
spmng OF excellent waterin the yard.
TO L street - 'eo- w 'eo'
above. Jol1ns '"o
no.6 a..
( .OMMISSIONER,s SALE OF REAL
- EsIATE IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. ON
1iiAIN, BETWEEN 18TH AND 18TH STREETS.--By
virtue OF decree of the 2ist day of March 1873 81
lne circuit Court Of the city of Richmond in sut
styIed Grifhn VS.. Clarke ct alsn shall "a the com
missioner therein named, offer for sale az puhj;c arc
sqh, on d1s 8 9th November, at ~ O'clock p
~, LOT OF GROUND fronting 81 feet mors q,
iess, on the south side of Nam steet in said cty
between 18th and 18th sts with the buildins tbars
on now occupied by Sarah Clarke 'e
Terms OF SALE---t cash; the balance at s anda II
months for negotiable notes. with interest sdde5 and
title retained until conveyance is directed Nv the
Court. r. w D0SyVETT - " tne
TAYLOR WILLIAMS. Aucta 'oc Is
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BY Taylor 4 Williams.
GALE VALUABLE MILES HORSES,

- SAkTS. &c, AT AUCTfON.--Will be sold or,
SATURDAY, 10Th November, commencing at ~
O'Clock, NJ on Council Chamber Hill four superior
young mules. well broke and perfectly sound; two
very hne work Horses one Wagon and gear two coal
Carts ana Gear and Carriage and Harness nearly
new. VIII also be hired out, for the balance of the
year, TWO cart and one carriage drivers. Also one
Aara, VINO IL accustomed TO working IN coal yard.
iEkMs: Sums of $50 and under, cash over that
aount four months notes satisfactorily endorsed and
interest added, will be required
by order of the Executrix of Chas.ain Farrar de-
ceaeea TAYLOR L. WILLIAMS,
70 Auctioneers.
ADDITtONAL-Wil be added to the sale This
pay, one very superior MICH cow AND CALF
Sold for whom 1t may concern to pay livery charges
no III IT
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BY +. Il. Cook 81 Co.

MIGHT SALES Bi T.. B. COOK 81 CO.,
~ No. 10 Main St--The subscribers will Commences
their Night Sales THIS EVENING, Oct 9TH at II
O'clock and continue the same every night. They
have hand great variety of goods suited to such
sales consisting of large and general assortment OF
Witches Jewelry, &c, together with assortme mt
of Fancy Articles, Dry Goods, Clothing, &c, sc.
Every article cold by warranted to be repre-
sented, the money will be refunded.
ocH E. B. COOK Il CO., Aucts