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Paper Warehouse.
CYRUS ". FIELD 4. CO.,
CoMMlSS on MERCHANTS.
No. IL Cliff Street,
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK.
Are sole Agents in the United SInIcS for
MUSpraits Superior bleaching Powder.
Victoria Mills Celebrated Writing Papers
Russell - Superior "a
Gcnesce Printing "
RawIius & Sons English Tissue "
First quality Ultramarine Hue
They are also gents the principal Paper MHnufacUT
this country, and Tor sale by far The "os en-
ensive and and desirable stock OF icPsT aud FdP,' Ma
GieTGiS that be found i'll this Of any OlhcT
country.
Their business is strictly wholesale and Writing Papers
are sold by The case only.
Their extraordinary facilities enable them 10 offer all
Goods Foreign and Domestic at the lowest possible
prices.
vances made on COnSigmemls q" Paper, Paper Makers
stOck and other chlndize.
Rags augI-1y.
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have a small stock at clothing that viii dis
pose al at cost, less to make for my Spu:
Stock Ut tine goods:
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EASTERN ADVERTISEMENTS

CURTAINS,
CURTAIN TERIAL,
Furniture COVcrings. &C.,
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
w. n. CAIERYI'S
CURTAIN ST ORE,
H. No. 1859 Chestnut ST Philadelphia, Corner FIN street.
opposite the Stale House,
II E has a Iva VS. in store full stock Of
French BIOGJieilS all widths Lace and Muslin Curtains
and COOrs; OIcVery style ana price
French satin dc I.ainesj Table & Piano Covers &C
India Satin Damasks; Gilt COrniCes;
French MOquCtie; Gilt Pins aud liandSi
DO Pushes; GinnS, FTluseS;
Cords, 1aSSelS &c.
n =. Painted WINDOW SHADES, nf all styles and
utiCeS Buff Hollands; Shade Fixtures Rrasses aud
ereyyins cOmPiei tor Curtains, oil the newest Paris
styles, and at Tie IotreRl prices.
Persons sending hight and trid Of their rindo
francs have the Curaius made and trimmed in the
hest manner; EaeOn Plates in August number Of Go
dey's lady's Book.
steamers, hotels, CAR fuILDERS, and dealers gemer
ally, supplied at the I0aseS! Ir.oleasls prices.
w II. CARRHL,
Importer ofard Dealer in Furnishing Goods,
IC9 Chestnut street. conner Of Einh,
mlr17-1yddtw Opposite the state Hnn"". Phlsta.
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YOUTH AND MANHOOD.

PHILADELPHIA
Curtain Warehouse,
III Chestnut 81, Philadelphia. opposite House
HENRY W. SAEFOlS
IMPoRTEE AAn DEALER IN CURTAINS, CURTAIN Ma
rEHrAI.s, AND FURNITURE COVERINGS,
WHICH he offers at the lowest market prices,
IVHOLES.ILE IND RETAIL.
The stock rOmpristns, IN part, the following:
Embroidered Lace Curtains; Gill Cos nces;
10 Muslin Do do Pins;
Draprry LaCe~ ~ Mu>lims; do Bands,
French Hr"cates, aIlwdthS Canopy riches and Rings;
and colors; Cords, TaSseIs, Limps,
Satin tie LANES Fringes, Curtain Drops,
uamaSkS; &c.
4 lar.estOckUf FRENCH FLASHES, of all colors and
qualities hand.
FALVTED u L!NDOTv SLIDES, aud HOLLANDS OF all
cOlOrs TOT shading
Il; Persons ordering Curtains, will give measure
Othc heishth and width u he entire window.
marIT-IYuNw
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PIanIShed Tin Ware.
UST opened Orsplendid Planishcd Ware
consisting OF coffee and Tea Urns Chatting pishcs Oys
coolers, Stomach warmers, and painted Toilet se;s-7a
beautiful article We respectfully solicit the attention OF
the public TO varied aud beautiful of
and Steam Boat furnishing goods
HOBBS, BARNES Il co,
novln ~ ''e'' ''' Iv IIs u
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OWN F 70 I'm HoT I I, 'AAnA'""

Solid Daguerreotypes.
THIS laest discovery is the wonder OF the ge The
picture assumes all he rOumdness aud suLity life
u also appears L'eszc and in every point resembles
living hcing Nature is perfectly muckch an in
5es Jewel !siore baltimore street i'll The city OF aIt
more; also, in his Washington Gallery, aud viii soon be
introduced in ali OF his galleries, which may be found IN
all the principal cities in the Union.
Mr.. WnITEHUHsT has the honor that he La,
lust received etter from the President of the Uniled
States informing him OF teawaI Ola Medal, Certificate
aud copy 1.-THE Jurie reports al tile Worlds Fair, Lon
uOiI mar20-tI
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NEW BOOKS!
JVhiSr'H Consulate ard kmpre,-2 vols,
i ''IieAdey's Second War with England, - vols.
'Hesdey'S Sacred MOuntain&;''
'.haldwin & Thomas Gazetteer Of the U. So
''ShaW's Civil a Tchitecture;''
Minnie Hermon;''
''Rath1yan Slaye.'' by Mrs. JudsOnJ
"G0eIhe's Faust,'' &c. &c.
Just received by
DfPss.-20d bundles st0mc aud clay Pipes, sale
inGi LOGAN, BAKER & Co
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Established in 1923.

p-THoMPSoN REYNOLDS, interested in il,c,,,,..
House, respectfully invites Western Merchants T., WY,
him call. dria .,
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SPRING DKEsS GOODS.
NETE Just opened spIeOdd assortment of Dress
w l;ouds nl the styles and qualities caicU-
laicd 10 please every ore, -
, anus 40 castor U.Ii Icc'd aud Ur s4.e ny
4 jan31 JAMES BAKER
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i years ago by Dr. KIi,keEil Third aud Union
SLS between spruce and Pine, Philadelphia, Pa.
iNVALIDS
Are appraised that DR.. KINKELTN confines his practice
TO particular branch of medicine which engages his
undivided attention. lie cautions the unfortunate
against the abuse OF mercu. vi thousands annually
mercurialzed Ou OF iiie Recent affections promptly
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GREAT CURE FOR DYSPEPSIA

THETNe d gsSiire FIN
i ID, Gastric JRice, pre-.
pared from Kennel, or the
Fourth stomach OF the OK,
alter tho directions of la
ron I.ieb!g, the great Physi-
illogical Chemist, by Us.
H"rGHroS, NJ. D., Phila-
delphia. Pa.
This is NATURES OWN
REMEDY Tor an unhealthy
stomach. No art of man
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Saddlers HardWare.

AND COACH TRIMMING.
lust opened large assortment vi SHiier's Hardware
u ard Coach Trimming Coach atd Lee tier vaTnSh,
Hu;y Bows, IIuhhs, Sp"kes, Fellows. Carriage and Tire
HoiIS be Irons. Patent and Emameiled Leather,
aud everything used by tile trade which ingt!e the at
teHlnn OF the public. JOHN KNOFE,
n1l3 Old stand, lJJ Main st.
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''TI NljIW NHIlU NONcS.
Thankful Tor the liberal pat, Onagc heretofore extended
US, we s3IicIt Continuance OF the same
seq" MuCLALI.ENS d KNOX
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can equal itscuratve powers. II contains Alcohol,
BUFFERS, AcBS, NAusEuus lIRuGs. II is extremely
agr eeablc tnsle and may be taken by the most
ieche patie'ts who Cannot eat wafer cracker without
distress. Beware OF DRUGGED LIMITATIONS. Pepsin
is ORIG.
Gail on the agent, and ge; descriptive circular, gratis
giving large amount of SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE, from Lie
hie's AMma Chemistry; nr. Combe's Physiology OF Di
gestinu; PereTa Food and IEc;: M John ~. Dra-
per- vi New York University; Prot. Duussun's Physi"O.
gy Prof SiIliman, Yale Colleges Dr. Carpenters Phys
Uuy etc, together with reports OfCURES from all parts
l. H. PATTERSON, 10 Monroe street, WHEELING,
Wholesale and Retail Agcnt. nEar2r'-t9wly
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-10-12

~ Beal, is out again to-day with
other cards to tho public for their ad.
vantage. He lie not content with hav.
ing every thing in his line, but will
keep giving things away at the loves,
cash price. His house on Church
Street, is a perfect gourmende, its ap.
petite will no DO satisfied. Half the
eatables and drinkables, demanded by
tho public now. pass through his ware.
house first where they undergo an
inspection, and arc thrown out, if not
the very best. Beal' is a philantopist
a public benefactor and his praise
should be sung. in that delightful.
music-Zerms Cash.
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STATE OF LOUIsIANA-Sixth Judi.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parsh of East Ba-
ton Rouge. In The matter of the Success
sion of DAVID I. FRANCIS, decd, mo.
462, "Probate"l
DY virtue of a commission issued in the
- above succession, and to me directed
from the Hon. the sixth judicial district
court, in and for the Parish and State a.
foresaid will, by virtue Of said commits
sion, offer at public sale at the court house
door, of said parish, in the City of Baton
Rouge, on TUESDAY, 22ad Inst, at / 1 o.
clock, A. NJ, the personal property herein
after setiorth and described, belonging to
the succession of DAVID I. FRANcIs, late
of said parish, deceased, to wit
A lot of Cord-wood "a part Of which is
in the Swamp /; A lot Of Pumpkins A
lot OF Corn, about 10 acres lin the field :;
lot Of Fodder; a patch Of Turnips, and
two Mich Cows
Terms of Sale-CAsH.
octll.3ts H. V. BABLX Sheriff.
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WHAT ARE SEoARs MADE or p

WHAT ARE SEoARs MADE or p
There is no more interesting enquir,
just now. than this. A question fol
lowing close upon its heels, is what
becomes Of the empty boxes. We arc
now putting IN Article branded "lo'
/n9los de Habana, +" that has very
wong SAVIOR Of cabbage leaves, and il
it did come from the isle in tho ocean
it ought to damn it forever as a tobacco
growing country. Tho country is be.
coming gorged with segan they may
DO had at the green grocers, at the
= nsdicine store, che jewelers., the fan
cy Dry goods, tho Commission, and
tho coffeo-bouse; they are imported
in barrels and dry good boxes, Of
every shape, and sold for less than
they can bc made in any christian
lam, Germany not exccpteD by
hand. They must be made Of some
cheaper weed than tobacco, and put
up with yellow ribbons and cut pa
pers. by machinery. How can a hun
dred segars DO sold at hundred per
cent profit, for tho sum of one dollar
federal currency? Will some of our
merchants who are in the secret, let
US know?
The interesting statistics Of rowing
temperance lectures are at hand to tell
US what bad whiskey, and worse bran
dy is distilled from, and We know that
1'ay,at d'amour is cheap alcohol and
molasses, with a little cochncal for a
color and Dutch metal sprinkled in, to
give rich flavor. We know also,
that tho best Csllery Morceou," is
not unfrequently very bad hard cider,
but VIC are about to burst in ignorance
on the subject of scgars. Will Jones
answer US before we explode
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steam Pressed Brick.

LNUK the convenience Of the citizens OF
l. Baton Rouge, an Office has beer OPEN
ed ct JOSHUA BEAHs SroRE, opposite the
Harvey House, where orders may be left
for immediate transmission to the STEAM
Brick and LUMBER Mills, Of the subscri-
Der, and will be filled 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 STEAM
PRESSED. u Brick delivered in town and
vicinity in any quantities, at lowest market
rates. )aug2s.ti) J. H. SCHENCK.
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First Arrival Of the Season
AT THE ONE PRICE
Clothing Emporium.
THE subscriber has just received by
i. steamer CREscExT 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; Scarls 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 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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Sd btifc writer's assert that the mum.
Der Of persons who have existed since
the beginning of time amounts to So,
627,s43,273,O75. These figures, when
divided by 3,O95,OOO,( the number Of
square leagues Of land on the globe)
leaves II .35O,6s6,732 square miles Of
land which being divided as before,
give l.3l3,625,O76, persons to each
square mile. Let us now reduce miles to
square rods, and the number will be
1858, 100000, which being d.
vided as before, will give 1,2S3 in.
habi;ants to each square rod, which
being reduced to feet, will give about
five persons to each square foot Of
terra 6rma. Thus it will be perceiv.
ed that our earth is vast cemetery.
1888 human beings lie buried on
each square rod, scarcely sufficient for
ten graves each grave must contain
1913 persons. Thus it is easily seen
that the whole surface of our globe
has been dug over one hundred and
twenty-eight times to bury its dead
How truthful the declaration ofthc poet
"Thsrss not dust that aoats on cir
But once vss living man"
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my DEAR" said Mrs. Dogberry to

her daughter, you should not hold
your dress SO high in crossing the
street Then ma, replied the mai
den, how shall l ever show the beau.
ty of my Aounced pantaletts that have
almost ruined my eyesight to manu-
facture /? I'm sure / don't care if the
beaux do look at me- Mrs. Dogber-
~ spoke of the sin Of vanity, and
the beauty Of decorum,' and walked
of into the chamber.
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For Sale.

OE O3S1OS
A VALUABLE tract Of Land, situated
about twelve miles Fast Of the City
of Baton Rouge, containing One Hundred
and Fifty acres, with dwelling house and
all improvements necessary for carrying
on small fam. Terms Cash, or credit to
suit the purchaser. Apply to,
aug 29.tf. s. HALL, Laurel st.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-10-12

THE BATON ROUGE COLLEGIATE
L Institute, will reopen, on MONDAY,
October SrH. Arrangements have been
made for the early completion Of building,
adapted to the wants Of the Institute.
For the present, the school will be con-
tined, as heretofore, at the residence Of the
principal, corner Of laln and Laurel SITS.
oct.2-1wd. Sk1tw. Principal.
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The proposition, that there shall b.
Standing Committee on Constitu
TONS" to make 4 new one for III,
State every season, gathers strength
The plan Of calling a couvention-ant
ejccting men Of honest profession.
from all parts Of the State-to serve
the country nolAs volens, in making
constitutions, is attendent with grea,
deal Of delay to say nothing of the
half million tax levied on the crops, tc
pay for this kind Of botch; joiners OF
habcrdashery work. When we come
to think, that whilst tho work is going
on, that the State is positively wi,hou,
any constitution; we must not wonder,
that all manner Of soulless people will
thrust their dsts into the public treas
ury,. in universal grab for the small
balance Of cash on hand. What VIC
have to susDlst just now, to tho com
mittcc to DO appointed, is, Two like to
be in time) that, that feature of the
old constitution of AS be embodied in
tho meet constitution to be made,
which reads thus: Article 90, of Title
ll-Legislativo Department. "No per-
son, while he continues to exercise the
functions Of clergyman, priest. Or
teacher Of any religious persuasion,
society or sect, shall DO eligible to tho
General Assembly" This might be
improved by a moro general and
sweeping clause. The fact that near.
ly the whole clerical body, from Maine
10 Louisiana, is enlisted with its pri.
vato force, and pulpit eloqucnco on
either one or tho other side Of the two
political parties Of the day calls for,
and ought to receive some check from
he right thinking and unbiased con-
Of the peace. 1t is an cstab-
ished fact, that sectarians in religion,
Who draw their living from tho flock
hat follows them, are always blind
'igots, iu politics-ready to resort to
persecution, and summary punishment
# all who differ with them.
The great questions which have
originated in reference to the Natural
cation laws and foreign influence in
he United States, has called into the
political arena, widc.mouthed brawl-
RS Of all denominations who have
lready commenced the scramble for
POLITICAL Office, as more profitable than
preaching the gospel for a living
We speak thus, in behalf of what lit
10 thread bare christianity there is
eft in the land.
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Notice,

Baton Rouge Benevolent Association.
TlIlS Association will be answer
Il able for no debts contracted by any other
person than membor Of said association All
those having claims rs aforesaid viii please
hand them without delay to Gro. A. PIKE, Comet
Office, J. Il. DUFROCQ, Pres't pro ten.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-10-12

THEATRICAL TnlNcs.-The Ores.
cent says in reference to the opening
of the 81: Charlcs.-This establish
ment is expected to open on or about
the 18th ofNovember, with the follow.
ing company Ben DeBar, lessee s.
b. Duflicld, stage manager; b. G..
Cheslcy, treasurer and Mr.. Waldsucr.
leader of the orchestra. Lady perfor-
mers-Nlrs. w. G. Cladstanc, Miss
Mary Hill, Mrs. Bernard, Mrs. Mark
Smith, Mrs. Waldauer, Mrs. johnson,
Miss johnson Mrs. French. and others
Gentlemen observation-disclosures. Cbas.
Pope, Morton. Mark Smith, Hind Vi
ming Bowers, Wright, Chaplin, French
Golden, Brucciani, Campbell, Thorpe,
johnson and others. The names of
several old favoritcs will be recognized
and Mrs. Gladstane and Miss Hill, are
the leading ladies spoken of as hand
some and accomplished actresses. The
star list will shine through the winter
as follows: Mr.. Murdoch, Mr.. Coul-
dock, Miss Ince, the Misses Denim,
Mrs. Farren, Barney Williams and
wife, the Pyne and Harrison Opera
Troupe, Miss Davenport, Miss Fanny
Vining, the Ravels, etc. The theatre
is undergoing an internal rejuverna-
ton, and we have reason to believe
that it will fully maintain its ancient
glory during the coming season.
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/
mary Of the proceedings Of each dy
since the Queen has arrived in Paris,
which is given in the Moniteur there
is one expression which makes its ap-
pearance as regularly as clock work,
but which exceedingly puzzles the
Partisan public. You are probably
aware that it is tho custom here to
post up the official journal on the
walls Of the Mairics for the inspection
and perusal Of the people, so that the
very cab drivers who run may read.
Each morning groups. more numerous
than ordinary, take their. stand before
the Mairies and study the pdper, or
ono person reads aloud for tho edif.
cation Of the rest, those sketches
which seem to inspire general interest.
II is invariably said. "Aune heure Sa
Majestic pris 10 lunch aux Tuileries."
The word lunch, for which, l believe,
there is no equivalent single word in
the French, they cannot make out
Lunch what is lunch what is
that which tho English Court so regu.
larly takes at one o'clock each day Z
The mystery, however, was cleared up
yesterday in the Rue d. Anjou. Tho
reader of the morning, a worker in
bronze, discovered that it was o typo.
graphical error on the part of tho COM
positors, and that punch, not lunch,
was ment. It was as clear as noon.
day. The English are known to like
their grog quite as intensely as roast
beef, plum pudding and porter, of
which, with tea, they make their
breakfast, dinner and supper; and it
was remarked how patriotic Queen |
Victoria must DO to compel her Court
to adhere to the customes Of Old Eng
land. even when sojouring in foreign |
land. 1t is now FIRMLY believed that
the refreshmcnt served for the use Of
the Court at o'clock is a bowl Of
punch 4 AnJia'se.
--------s<es-
LUcKY.-In the days of the blue
laws Of New England, shoemaker
was condemned to DO hanged for
something he had done-but on tho
day appointed for his execution, they
discovered that he was the only shoe.
maker in the, place; SO they hung q
weaver in his stead--for they had
moro weayers than they knew what to
do with.
1.-THE mayor of Havrc has issued
4 decree prohibiting Sailors of all ma
lions, from carrying knives in their
1irdles in the town, and declrring that
captains of ships will be held ciyilly
for the conduct Of the men
under their command.
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Stolen.

Stolen.
ON the the night Of the 18th inst, from
~ the Landing foot Of Church street, l
gal. demijohn marked Alcohol, and box
medicines, marked DR.. R. F. H., West
Baton Rouge. Asuitable reward will be
paid for the discovery Of the thief.
sept % VIM. BOGEL, Lafayette st.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-10-12
RECEIVED PER DELAWARE.

RECEIVED PER DELAWARE.
EO BUSHELS choice Neshomock Po-
w tatocs.
so Bushels Large Red Onions.
25 Kegs Prime White Lard.
90 boz. Brooms.
30 Bbls. Fancy Flour.
10 Super6ne.
rs Half =" Extra.
so Sacks New Oats.
10 Bbls. Large Fancy Apples.
10 Bbls. Prime Leaf Lard.
100 Head White Cabbage.
100 Bags Assorted Shot.
With the above we have fresh stock Of
Northern, Eastern and foreign Groceries,
which We offer low for cash.
oct-6 A. MONTAN & BRO.