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The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-28

A CLEVER PUNstER. "A very
clever punster, is our friend Jennings,
Of the lberville Gazette. lie has turn
ed out SO many good things since the
Presidential election, that we hardly
know, what to select, to pin his claims
30, as one Of the immortal fraternity Of
whom Yorick (alas Poor dog) was
the first. The following is at hand
and we use IL.
Our devil says that Dan Rice, the
famous one horse Snowman, has been
completely thrown into the shade, by
the recent exploits Of The model one-
state president. He thinks Dan might
make a fortune by taking him around.
Iberuiiie Gazette.
Give US your first Jennings; hence
forth you are to be accounted, the Pla-
quemine wag, or the wag Of Pla.
quelnine, whichever you prefer.
A meeting of ways shall at once be
called, and the spirit Of uncle 10. Mil
ler, shall be raped up to preside. II
shall be decreed, that you be at liberty
to present yourself, with d suitable me-
dal, to denote The high estimation, in
which you shall henoeforth be held, by
oil the wags, wilhersoever disposed
about the globe. Your reputation is
established, and 1t may stand
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-28

STATEOFLOUIsIANA-Parisho Of East
Baton Huuge-sixth Judicial District
Conrt--PHtLLlP HICKEY and al. VS.. Jo-
sEpH HuNTER.-No 1899.
DY VIRTUE Of writ Of seizure and
ID sale issued in the above entitled AMI
numbered cause, and to me directed from
the Hon. Sixth Judicial District Court in
and for the Parish Of East Baton Rouge
and State aforesaid; have seized and will
offer at Public Sale at the Court House
door of said Parish, in the City OF Baton
Rouge, on
SATURDAY, the 3D. day of January
next, A. D. 1857, at II o'clock A. M. of
said day, all the right, title, interest and
claims of the defendant, Jos. Hunter. in or
to the following Mortgaged Property, to
wit:
Lot No. G. in square No. 3. and Lot No.
10. in square No 8 situated in the City of
Baton Rouge being The same Lots pur-
chased by the said Joseph Hunter at sale
made by the Sheriff of the said Parish, on
the 18th day Of March, 4. b. 1854.
TERMS or SATE--PoR CAsH1
To pay and satisfy the Plaintiffs in the
above entitled and numbered cause, in the
sum Of Sig Hundred and Ninety-three Dol
lars and Thirty-three and one-third cents
1903 33Ic.l with interest thereon at the
rate Of eight per cent per annum, from the
18th day of March, A. D. 1855, until paid,
and in the further SOM of six hundred and
ninety-three dollars and thirty three and
one-thIrd cents with interest thereon. at
the rate Of eight per cent per annum from
the 18th day of March, A. D. 1856 until
paid, together with cost thereon, and On a
credit until the 18th day Of March next,
A. y. 1857, in the further sum Of six hum
dfed and ninety-three dollars and thirty
three and one-third cents, with interest
thereon at the rate Of eight per cent per
annum from the said 18th day Of March,
A. D. 1857 until paid H. v. BABIN.
noy27-7ts-w. Sheriff.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-28
COAL CRATES.

THREE sizes Of the semi-front self sup
J. porting Coal Crates for sale low at
nov2s MONTANA HUGUET'S.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-28
Spffial u

IVA Young man, thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the Telegraphihg business, wants employ
mefrtis competent 10 take charge Of an office
Address "E. NJ" al she Comet Office nov2s4tf
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-28
COAL COOKING STOVES,

fTsHICK heavy double plated, solid extra
l. and empfoved extra coal cooking
stove for sale low.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-28
IRAN and steel.

ID OUND, Bar, and Hoop Iron
In Blistefed and Cast Steel, at
noy2s MoNTAa & HHsusr's.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-28
nnnka ana ennirrala |

Ducks ana squirrelsll
TIT UNTERS can find at MoaTAr & Hu-
Ii eufT's as good variety Of English
Double and Single Guns as can be found
In this City--they range in price from SIS
to $50. Also, Powder Shot, Gaps, &c.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-28
LsO,

The Mayaower. Stiltana,
Charter Oak, Telegraph,
Pioneer. Wood Cooking Stoves,
On hand and for sale al
moves. MONTAN 81 HUGUET's.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-28
On CONSIGNMENT.

lust RECEIVED q chrsice Lot Of Clear and
y Rib Sides, which we will sell low TO close.
novT BARBEB ID BENJAMIN.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-11-28
Biaoksmiths Tools.

bellows, 80, 80, ga, so, SO, 40 inches ,
- Buttrises, Pineers, longs, &c, at
noy29 MoNrAn Il HueuEf's,
Church street, opposite Harvey House
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-07-10

WESTMINSTER REVIEW April 1856.
EDISBURGH REVIEW. April, 1856.
LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW. April, 1850
BLAcKwooD's EDINBuR RICH MAGAZINE. May, 1856.
All republished by Leonard Scott Co.. New York For
sale by Taylor & Maury, Washington, d. C.
This number of the Westminster abounds in
radical discussions. The Edinburgh is taken up
largely with themes of earnest interest. The
London Quarterly is more literary than politi.
cal. Blackwood furnishes later sketches, and
one or two political articles.
Contents of the Westminster:
l. Rise of the Dutch Republic.
2. English Law of Divorce.
3. Types of Manhood.
4. Scandinavia, Past and Present.
5. Sunday in Great Britain.
6. Congress of Vienna.
7. General Williams, the Fall of Kars.
8. Medical Despotism.
9. Contemporary Literature.
Contents Of the Ebinburgi:
l. Modern English History.
2. The Corrector of Shakespeare.
3. The Great People and Great Kingdom.
4. Body and Mind.
5. The Austrian Concordat
6. Sir Isaac Newton.
7. Rushinism.
8. French Judgment of England.
Contents Of the London Quarterly:
l. British Family Histories.
2. Lewis on Early Roman History.
3. The Holdanes.
A. Modern Painters.
5. The Triton and the Minnows.
6. Southey's Letters.
Z. Peace, and its Effects on Turkey.
8. Montalembert on the Political Fabric OF
England.
Contents Of Blackaoood'8:
l. England's Political Future
2. Fish Ponds and Fishing Boats.
B. Letter from the Banks of the Irawadee.
4. Metamorpboses-A Tale
5. The Seat Abroad.
6. The Art of Travel.
7. The Peace.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-07-10
NO. 497.

IS" A little"
"Good bye, then"
"Good bye"
81 think it's shabby, though" turning back,
after he had once taken himself of, "sticking
up artificial flowers. Don't you ever do that
If you can't get natural ones, don't undertake
any. Do you hear!"
dyes"
"Why don't you speak, then? really wish
you could speak, if it is only to say something
defiant as French mustard. One word, child"
"No"
Goodbye, then"
"Then, goodbye"
The good soul has gone of, with slow steps,
out of the room
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-07-10
vi.

Jamie, you mean, deara Yes, he's our
pride aud gloryl There was never so oood a
hoyi boy SO tender to his mother, SO deferen.
tial to his father, so polite and kind to every.
body. defy you to find another like him.
Ada fairly worships him. She says she does.
Poor, deformed thing, you know and so sent
tive She breads company like death, or a
great deal worse than she breads death, if
James isn't by. If she is where she can see
him, can see him looking at her every little
while, las he is sure to do, if he is ever so much
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19
Timely Hints.

Melons prefer sandy soil, but they will or
diharily do well on clayey loan, lift is deep
melloto and rich-but without these three
requisites success cannot be expected. A
barrow full Of manure and sand spaded in
for each hill will do muck to counteract
naturally unfavorable soil. The first week
of June win not be too late for planting mel
ons, ifthe season proves favorable, and pains
are taken to prevent injury from striped bugs;
and we know of no better means of doing
this than covering each hill with small box
or frame, say foot square and six inches
deep, covered with milenet or mosquito net
ting, till the plants are out of danger.
Cucumbers may be planted any time this
month, and the first week Of next month for
pickles. They also prefer a sandy soil, but
will thrive on any tolerably warm and rich
land. We have found the White Spined
variety the earliest, most productive and
best for the climate-though we have no
great fancy for any kind.
Winter Squashes are favorites with us,
and would be more generally cultivated if
the finer varieties were better known and
their cultivation understood. The true Val
paraiso variety is the best of all, and when
we'll matured may be kept till the middle of
winter. The Boston Marrow is the best for
fall and early winter use. Squashes require
the best of soil, and plenty Of manure, and
must be protected from bugs, which we have
found more destructive to the vines in OLio
than in more eastern States. Care should
also be taken to plant the different varieties
as great distance from each other as pos
sible, especially if seed is to be saved, as
they are very likely to mix and degenerate.
Lima Beans are among the best Of garden
luxuries, and their productiveness is un-
bounded, if the vines only get good start
In good soil, with room enough to run. They
should, however be planted as early as the
18th to goth of May. Our main object in
alluding to them now, is to state that these
are the best of all beans for eating in win
ter as 'pork and BEANS" and we always
aim to raise a supply for this purpose as well
as for summer use.
Beets and Carrots for late use may still
be sown, only observe 10 soak the seed or
days before sowing, else it will be likely
to fail Ohio Cultivator.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19

A RHYMEsTER IN LIMBo.-A practical ge'
MUS was hauled up before one of the police
Magistrates for kissing handsome girl and
kicking up dust-and the following exam
ination took place
Mag.-Is your name John Ray
Pris.-Yes your honor, so the people say
Mag it you that Kissed the cir
and raised the alarm
Pris.-Yes, your honor, but thought i
was no harm. .........
Mug.-YOu rascal, did you come here tc
make rhymes
Pris.-No, your honor, but it will hap
pen sometimes
Mag BE off you scamp, get out of my
sight.
Pris.-Thank'ee, your honor, then I'll
wish you good night.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19
TranspIanting Evergreens.

Strange as it may seem to most people,
about the 4th of July is the proper time to
transplant evergreens, but it can be done at
any time in June or July. Ihave transplant
ed hundreds as late as the first of August,
with perfect success. At any other season
of the year it is very difficult to make them
live, and it is accounted for by the fact that
the sap does not run at the same time as de-
ciduous trees. Most people imagine they
require great deal of water, and often kill
them by hydropathy. The roots of the ev
ergreen, in its natural state, are sheltero ;
from the rain and sun by their foliage go
makes an umbrella over them, - - WHICH
flourish, we all know, Or Ahd they VIII
other tree will live al rocks where nc
a good soakin q. The earth should have
but do --g at the time of transPlanting
not water the tree again unless the
weather should be very hot and dry for tel
or twelve days then a good drenching il
all that they require.-[CQH Boston Trans
cript
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19
Sait 'ana Aumar.

MRs. PARTINeToN AND THE DocToR.-
How is your patience, doctor said Mrs
Partington, pushing up the window and
thursting out her head as DR., Bolus rode by.
1t was at the time when the venerable Aims
was Just recovering from protracted bilious
attack, during which he had been SO sick
that his friend, the President ofthe Perpet-
ual Life Insurance Company, had told his
friends in confidence that he wouldn I insure
Aims life for fifty per cent. The doctor
refined up, with gentle 'Woa,' and replied
that his patient was convalescent. The
good old lady heldup her hands:
Il declare, said she, with an expression
of pity on her countenance that might have
served as the capital stock of three modern
philanthropists, Il declare | am sorry for it
but dare say you can cure body OF con-
valescence if any body can.'
The Doctor construed the remark into an
ironical reflection on his practice, and rode
away rather petulantly, and didn't look at the
house for three days thereafter when he rode
| hu
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19
To Measure Hay in MOws.

The editor of the New Jersey Farmer
suys that he has proved the following rule
for finding the number of tons of hay in
given bulk: "Take a NOV of IL or 10 #.
in depth, and which has been filled with hay,
as it was drawn from the field, and has been
lying till spring, and measure the length,
breadth, and height in feet-multiply them
to get the cubical contents. For instance
the length is 20 feet, breadth 40 feet, and
height Is feet-2O times 40 makes 800,
multiplied by l6, equal to l2,s0O cubic feet,
which, being divided by 700, the number OF
feet that makes ton Of 2 900 lbs, will give
Is tons 200 lbs. The top of a NOW, say
about one-third, we rate at 800 feet to the
ton, the middle TOO feet, and the bottom OF
The NOV at 6OO-so the whole bulk would
average 700 feet, if the NOW is IL or ID #.
deep, but if only or 6 feet deep, count 8OU
feet for a ton, and SO accordingly with other
bulks."
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19
TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASE.


DRS. L. g. J. W. BARBER, will devote special
~ attention 70 the treatment Of Chronic Dis
cases. And believing, as We do, that no Physic-
ian who is engaged in the active duties Of gen.
eral practice has time to give these diseases that
attention which they must have, if they are sue
cessfully treated, one of this firm will hereafter
devote his exclusive attention to this branch of the
profession; and from our experience heretofore,
we can assure the public that great majority Of
Chronic Diseases can be cured. Below we mention
few that we treat with success.
Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Liver Complaint, Ep-
ilepsy, Scorfula, Spinal Diseases Uterine Affect
ions, Cancer, Fistula, Piles Ulcer Diseases of the
Eye Skin, Kidneys, &c. In the treatment Of
Cancer, we do not rely on the knife for the reas-
on that it will not permanently cure this disease.
We have for several years treated Cancer by the
local application Of medicines that will remove
the entire cancerous mass, and also the roots,
heal the ulcer with suppuration. Every case Of
Cancer, unless it has been standing 30 long that
the system has given way and become impregna-
ted with the disease, can be speedily and perma-
nently cured this way.
| We treat Fistula upon the same plan, except
where the case is obstinate when we have recourse
to the lgature, and with complete success in eve
ry case
Persons wishing treatment for Cancer or Fistu.
10, should come to Chillicothe, where they viii
| have to remain short time, as they should bC
seen daily while under treatment. We woult
also call especial attention to the treatment Of dis
eases of the Throat and Lungs, by the inhalation
of medicated Vapor; the old plan of taking tht
medicine into the stomach has always been un'
satisfactory, but by Medicated Inhalation we car
bring the Medicated Vapor in contact with The
Mucous Lining of the dir passages and Dir cells
and it is very efficient in removing diseases o.
those parts. For removeing diseases e
the Throat, Bronchitis and Asthma, thii
treatment is almost infallible.
We make extensive use of Electricity,,in thu
treatment Of all nervous diseases. Paralysis will
be greatly benefited, and if Of recent standing
permanently cured by its use.
As above stated, one member Of this firm will
give his exclusive attention to the treatment ofthi
class Of diseases. He will visit patients, when de-
sired, in, this or the adjoining counties. ThC
other will always bo found, when not absent OF
professional business at their office and residence
on Paint street, nearly opposite the Market House
Chillicothe, Ohio.
DR.. L. BARBER will be at the "western Ho
tel in Macarthur, on tho 10th and l1th ofJune.
| mar27i56-tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19

Two emeralders, travelling toward the Iron
City, came upon mile board standing by
the way side, with this inscription on it :"4S
Miles from Pittsburgh" Surprising it to be
tombstone, one of them gently tapped the
other upon the shoulder, and said in low
tone
"Trcad lightly, Jimmy here lies the dead
43 years ould, and his name is Miles from
Pittsburgh"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19

DISTRIBUTING THE MEDICINE. Dewey
the town agent" for the distribution of the
Aardent " in Burlington, VT, formerly kept
by clerk who will make good Treasurer
by and by. Having grown quite disgusted
with the shabby pretexts that the old tippleri
would offer as reason for " medicine, " he
grew as sharp in his examinations as quar-.
antine doctor. One day an old "hard head
asked for a pint of brandy. "What is your
difficulty !" inquired the boy. "Why," sait
the man, laying his hand pathetically on his
abdomen, "the fact is, ] am rather loose"
"Well, replied the clerk this is no place to
get tight"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19
Every vice fights against nature.

Every vice fights against nature.
A man without care is seldom without
trouble.
Experiment and observation are the only
means Of arrivingat safe results.
The greatest misfortune of all, is not to
be able to bear misfortune. BIDS.
The mind has more room in it than most
people think, if you would but furnish the
apartments.
The deepest waters are the most silent ;
empty vessels make the greatest sound. and
tinkling cymbals the worst music. They
who think least, commonly speak most.
Nobility and gentleness go hand in hand,
and when see young gentleman kind to
his mother, and gentle and forbearing to
his brothers and sisters, | think he has no.
bic heart.
True Joy is a serene and sober emotion;
and they are miserably out, that take laugh
ing for rejoicing; the seat of it is within,
and there is no cheerlulness like the resolu-
ton Of brave mind.
Sir Walter Scott and Daniel 0'Connell, al
late period Of their lives, ascribed the il
success in the world principally to theiI
wives. Were the truth known, theirs il
the history of thousands.
Words are little things, but they strike
hard. We WELD them so easily that we art
apt to forget their hidden power. Fifty
spoken, they fall like the sunshine, the dew
and fertilizing rain, but when unfitly, like
the frost, the hail, and desolating tempest.
A good and generous man is happy with
in himself, and independent OF fortune; kind
to his friend, temperate to his enemy, relig-
iously just, indie latigably laborious, and dis
charges every duty with a coastancy and
congruity Of action.
Little acts of Kim. mess, gentle words, lov.
a0yers ~ Tho strew the path Of life with
owvIs' tba nra 'nF make the sun shine brighter and
sic sIo g." ,erl earth greener; and He who babe us
,ce one another looks with favor upon
the gentle and kind-hearted. and he pronounc-
ed the meek blessed.
The use of knowledge is to make us hap
pier The mind may be compared to the
beautiful salute of Love, by Praxiteles-
when its eyes were bandaged, the counter.
ance seemed grave and sad but the moment
you remove the bandage. the most serene ard
enchanting smile diffused itself over the
whole face.
There is something inexpressibly swee'
about little girls. Lovely, pure, innocent
ingenious. unsuspecting. full Of kind
ness to brothers, babies and eyerSthing..--
They are sweet little human flowers, dia
.sond dew drops in the breath Of morn.--
What pity they should ever become WI
men, hirts, and coquettes!
The Albany Knickerbocker gives the fol
lowing accout of a curious affair which oc
cured in family in that city few day
since -
A mother and her daughter were both con
fined on the same day, each having a lit:l
son. In the hustle of the moment both ba
bies were placed in cradle, and, to tn
confusion OF the mothers when the young
sters were taken from the cradle, they were un
bic 10 tell which was the mothers and whicI
was the dughter's soma matter which, 0
course, must ever remain mystery. Tn
family is in great distress over the affair.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19
Agritultural.
Bugs on Vines.

We sometimes hear oftobacco dust, plas-
ter, ashes and SCOT, being busted upon the
plants as preventive. 1t is well known
that plaster, ashes and SCOT are all excellent
fertilizers, and facilitate the growth ofthe
plants, if thrown upon the ground contig-
uous to thei' roots. But if it is thrown up
on the leaves, it fills up and stops the pores,
and clogs the free circulation of the juices,
and prevents the harmonious workings OF
Gods natural laws in producing the chemi-
cal changes Of the sap in the leaf by con-
tact of light and heat of the sun and air.
The vine.grower will find by pursuing
this course, that he checks the growth Of his
plants by covering the upper surfaces of the
leaves of any kind, while the under surla'
ces are left free, (the most vulnerable as
well as the most inviting point of attack by
the enemy,) and that he has thrown more
dust in his own eyes than he has in the eyes
of the bugs. By forcing plants into pre-
mature growth, they are rendered Inore ten
der and more liable to destruction by these
rapacious little insects than those raised in
the ordinary way. 1t is a we'll authentica
ted fact that they will destroy cucumber
plants from the greenhouse or hot-bed, il
their third or fourth rough leaf, leaving
those grown in open ground that are more
hardy entirely untouched, even in their first
and second leaf. 1t therefore often happens
that the plants intented to produce fruit fol
the BIG BUGS" falls prey to the insatiate
appetite of the little bugs, and the dust theo-
nv turns out to be a HUMBUG."
The best and most reliable plan to pro-
tect the young plants is to form frame
work large enough to protect q hill and COW
er it with gauze or net work sufficiently
hne to prevent the bugs from entering, an.
loose or open enough to admit the sun anC
air. Country Gentlemen.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19

ARKANSAS INSECTS "A citizen of Ar
kansas, while on board of steamer on the
Mississippi, was asked by gentlemen,
"whether the raising of stock in Arkansas
was attended with much difficulty or ex-
pense !"
80, yes, stranger they suffer much from
insects
"Insccts Why, what kind of insects
pray! = Why, bears, catamounts, wolves
and such like insects
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19

To KEEP FuRs.--Roll the furs (of any de-
scription,) into compact, close bundles, and
wrap around them two, three, ormore wrap
pings Of unbroken paper, in such q manner
as to prevent the ingress Of insects.
If this be properly done, they may
be put where most convenient, in a dark
place or in light one, in tight drawer, Oh
on an open shelf, and they may be left un'
disturbed until wanted, whether that be SIX
months or six years, without danger. Nc
need of champion, tobacco, &c.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-06-19

To Boil HAM.-Cut some slices Of ham,
quarter Of an inch thick, lay them in hot
water for an hour, or give them scalding
in pan over the FIRE, then take them up
and lay them on gridiron, over bright
Goals. When the outside is Drowned, turn
the other; then take the slices on hot dish,
butter them freely--sprinkle pepper over and
serye.
Or, after scalding them, wipe them dry,
dip each slice in beaten eggs, then into rolled
crackers, and fry or broi.