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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

WINTER FASHIONS FOR GENTLE
MEN.-We give below the winter
fashions in Paris for gentlemen. We
do it, just to make such as have OBJ
tanned, their supplies, feel uncomfor-
table, and have impatient anxiety to
see the new stock now on the way
from New York, consigned to P hillips
Gents Fashionable Clothing EN-
porium on Church street. The Paris
correspondent of the new York Jour-
nal of Commrce furnishes the follow
ing Information in regard to the styles
of dress worn by gentlemen at the gay
capital. The writer says:-A few
dandies have appeared in satin waist
coats, ornamented with wreaths of deli
cate gold or silver flowers. For plain
dress, in the saloons where official cos
tum or the court dress is not necessary
the suitable dress is a black coat lined
with very fine silk in the breast and
skirts; the collar and breast are mar
row the coat is cut not to button the
sleeves are rather wide, with small
cuffs and no opening at the side
Tight or small clothes replace panta-
looms silk stockings, with open work
cloaks, very thin vanished shoes, with
rosettes or gold buckles, are worm
The waistcoat is white also, the cravat
with, double bow.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

MORE TRouBLE.-The citizens of
New Orleans, will have shortly to ad-
vertise for Sheriff, As they are with
out one, and the business is in con-
sequence suspended.
Mr.. Marigny, the present incumbent
refuses to give possession to Mr.. Hufty,
because Mr.. Bell says ifhe does, he
will sue him for damages. Here's a
very pretty kettle Of fish. Mr.. Hufty,
has a commission to take possession Of,
and hold on to the Office. We must
have more law, on the subject. The
best man we think ought--under the
circumstances to have the Office, and
this might be decided by writ Of habeas
corpus. Let the gentleman all be
brought into court. and either fight
or take foot race for it.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

"SuB Rosa. Many and ingenious
have been the attempts made to give
the correct solution of the origin of the
famous Latin expression sub rosa, +"
oflate; diversity of transparent ex-
plantations have been going the rounds
of the papers, all Of which, however,
that have fallen under our observations
are incorrect.
The confessional of the Romisb
Church in olden time was surmounted
by rose usually exquisitely carved or
in drapery. AS is we'll known the
secrecy of the confessional ever has
been and is inviolate, so that no more
significant hint to the depository of a
secret could be given than to utter the
expression, Il tell you sub rosa, or
under the rose"
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

The OLD Hickory DEMOCRAT
This is new variety of a very wen
known genus. We presume it is the
same individual, who some time ago
wrote lucid political articles for the
Advocate, under the signature of "Old
Jackson Democrat He is out in
yesterday evenings Advocate with an
article on the next Presidency, in
which he says that the next man must
be-not only "Southern man." but
he must have southern principles
Exactly what we think-his sugges-
ton is good one and made at . very
oppcrtune moment. How does he like
Col. VIM. Bucksheerer, of New Or.
leans He is right on all the great
questions, and with Mr.. Geo. Miffin
Dallas, for the "Vice," would make a
strong ticket.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

SCENE DRY Coop SroRE.-Enter
Miss Wilkins, dancing the Sontag
Polka.
Miss W.-"Mr. splinters, good
bording-Have you any very deep
thread edging, Mr.. Splinters ?"
Spl;nters.-"Y-es Miss" (goes into
a Schottiche motion and pulls down
all in the shop). -........
Miss Willow much is this a
yard"
Spl;nters.-"Beautifu goods--lat-
est fashion-three Dollars"
Miss W.-"Can't you take sac 6itsr
Spl;nters.-(Gets in a strong light
and examins the mark)-"Sell you
few yards of it, Miss for a dollar--cost
us1 ,eighty-scven and halt. in New
York."
The above is a common scene, and
shows in strong light, modern trade
and modern honesty.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

NICARAGUA ExPEDITIoNIsTs IN JAIL.
Our reporter visited the Jail in Ed
ridge street last evening, where several
of the desperate men who are prison
ers on the charge OF filibustering, are
confined. Their appearance can hard
ly be said to be warlike, and it was
difficult to discover any trace Of that
demonac character which District At
torney McKeon's energetic measures
warranted the public to expect; on
the country, our reporter found them
amusing themselves in the most quiet
and gentlemanly manner, with none Of
those strange oaths," or other charac-
terisctics of the "soldier-sudden and
quick in quarrel" They seemed to
regard their Imprisonment only as
temporary inconvenience aud appeared
much, elated with the idea that they
were so valuable in the eyes Of the
government officials, that five thousand
dollars head should be demanded as
security for their continueing citizens
of the metropolis. Although not
particularly pleased with their apart
ments, they united in expressions of
commentator of the landlord of their
involuntary residence, and with great
good humor declined invitations to
step out and stake something in the
corner grocery.-N. Y. Times.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

A manuscript of thirty pages has
been discovered, containing full &C
count of the assembling Of tho first
House of Burgesses of the State Of
Virginia, the names Of all the members,
their manner of proceeding. their res
olutions and acts or ordinances. The
forms observed are described with
minuteness. A bill has been intro.
duced in the Legislature to enable the
Historical Society of Virginia to pro-
cure and publish this manuscript.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

The FLORIDA INDlANs.-By the
arrival yesterday ofthe schooner J. J.
Taylor, Captain Black, three days
from Tampa Bay, we learn that a
short time previous to leaving Tampa,
information had been received that
the Seminoles had attacked a party Of
y. S. troops at or in the vicinity Of
Fort Myers, killed one U. S. officer
and seven privates: No names could
be ascertained.--Delta.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

HIGH LIFE IN New YoRk-Bridal
Presents.--The New York Mirror
says Hymen still continues to be the
ruling divinity in the upper circles Of
the town. Every day there is grand
wedding and the carriages Of the
guests fill tbs streets of the neighbor-
hood. The great rivalry at these
weddings seems to be in regard to
Bridal Presents; and each succeeding
nuptial show, far eclipses all previous
exhibitions. One entire room is de-
voted to these gifts, (some malicious
persons call them temporary loans
and the articles of bijouterie are spread
out and labelled with the names of
the donors, and frequently with the
accompanying presentation notes.
The display is equal to a jewelers.
shop. There are knick-nacks Of use
and ornament, ranging in value from
SIS to $4,000, and the aggregate cost
Of the presents often swells to fabu-
lous figure. We have heard the es-
Inmates as high as $25.ooo. A mer-
cenry wag remarked, on gazing at one
of these grand shows, that it was
really an object in these times to get
married" Among the latest of these
bridal displays we notice novelty in
the shape of sacred vestments, Ito be
worn near the person Of the bride)-
a muslin mystery Of lace and embroid-
cry, that battles oil description,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

kenyon CoLLEeE.-Perhaps the
beat Institution of learning in the
West, is the one bearing the above
name, located at Gambia Ohio, or
rather Gambia is a dependence; a
place called into existence by the COL
lege. 1t is liberaely endowed and the
land around for miles is owned by the
College, SO that the vice, incident to
villages can be kept away from the
Institution. The Collegians at Ken
gon (among whom we recognize the
name of our young friend and fellow
citizen F. D. TuNNARD,) have issued
Prospectus for monthly literary
magazine; from which-for its quaint
ness we quote the opening paragraph
A PROSPECTUS is an Editors Ply
sician, sent forth to feel the public
pulse, and ascertain whether the body
polite needs a daily, weekly, or month
ly stimulant. Again, it may be called
a song of praise. set to the tune Of dol
lars and cents, or glorifcation over
good things the future will reveal
Whatever is the true Specification of
Prospectus, believing that the inter-
ests Of our College would be materi-
ally advanced by the publication of a
monthly Magazine, the undersigned
intend to issue such periodical.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

Bullying rhinestone likes al
ways to see lawyer whose forte is to
banter and bully witnesses, brought
up with round turn by some victim
of his ill-natured bearing. We heard
an instance the other day which is
worth relating. A case was being
tried on Long Island, about soundness
of horse, in which a clergyman not
very convcrsant in such matters was
a witness. He was a little confused
in giving his evidence, and buster
ing fellow of lawyer, who examined
him, at last exclaimed:
"Pray, sir, do you know the differ
ence between a horse and cow ?"
II acknowledge my ignorance" re-
piled the clergyman; Il hardly know
the difference between a horse and a
COW, or a bully and a bull only that
a bull has horns, and a bully" (bow-
ing) luckily for me, has none!!"
"You can retire, SIR" said the law
yer, 1--WE no further questions to ask
you"
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
LiuuOrs! LIQUORS =!

~ Barrels st. Louis Whiskey.
~ Is Barrels BoYles Extra Rose Whis-
key.
10 Iron Bound, Halves, Magnolia do.
7 Barrels, do. do.
5 Quarter Casks American Brandy.
5 Eight, do. do. do.
1 Quarter Cask Best Imported do.
20 Half Barrels Rectiied Whiskey.
The above name OF Liquors just receiv-
ed and for sale to the trade in accommodating
ing terms.
Dec. 21st. JOSHUE BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

The INTERNAL MACHINE CASE
The Jury in the case Of Arrisson, the
internal machine man have again made
a mis-trial, and have been discharged.
One of the jury, during the trial hand
ed paper to the counsel Of Arrisson'
on which was written please don t
forget the testimony Of Mr.. French
and the barber" This renders the la.
Dor of another long trial all illegal,
and Arrisson, has been sent back to
Jail for another trial which will be the
third.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

DIED.-On yesterday evening, at the
residence of Samuel P. Greeves, Esq, of
this City, his brother JOHN GREEvEs, Esq,
of New York City.
His friends, and the friends of the fam
ilv, are invited to attend his funeral from
the residence of Mr.. Greeves, to-day Tues
day) at 3 o'clock P. N.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

A RARE CHANCE FOR A FORTUNE.
Madame Blanche, fortune teller in
New Orleans, publishes card from
Antoine LIE Roy, wherein that gentle
man says, by following her advice in
the purchase of ticket in the Havana
lottery, he has realized the snug
sum of $4,000. If madame Blanche
has the faculty of telling what num-
bers will win in a lottery, there will
soon be an end Of the Lottery Office
business.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

The V1s.A.VIs.-HYAMs, lately Of
the Advocate Office, has gone over to
St. Michael, and after having put a
quietus on the Vis-a-Vis-rendering it
lone Of the things that we're" and Wis.
avis to nothing; has brought out in
its stead, from the same Office, very
neat, pretty and pleasant sheet en-
titled The Sugar Planter" the first
number Of which appeared last week.
Good name. Hyams will please keep
it in his head whilst occupying the
Easy Chair" He is in a good
place to act as moderator for this
side.
When the day Of battle waxeth
nigh, to decide "who shall be Presi-
dent" and when our organs shall be
inflated to make marshal music for
the occassion-when they shall boil
up and fzzel over with smothered in
dignation at the " dasterdly course Of
the opposition, the Sugar Planter,
if he boils down the saccarine matter,
would do well to keep some plums, or
bon bon's, to sweeten the imagination
of the combatants. One thrown out
now and then, to the man who does
the heavy business for the Church
Street Oricle, would have tendency
no doubt, to soften the nib Of the in
flexible steel he uses-under the
same principle, whereby the lion is
paci6ed-the ass kept from braying.
Last week the leader-writer of that
paper, made so many successive thrusts
at the poor Honorable Mr.. Eustus,
that we imagine l him standing before
us-riddled like sieve or transpar-
ency.
Well Hyams, we did intend to
puff you, but the thing is stale, posi-
lively common, and therefore vulgar,
and we w'ot do it. May you make
good crops, and may the profits Of
your labor 60 into your own pockets,
;and not be scattered about among the
indifferently honest, in this commun-
ty.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
Gbt 9ailp Goul&t.
BATON ROUGE: ::::;;::::::JAN. 8, 1855.
~ The Police Jury for the Par

~ The Police Jury for the Par
isb of East Baton Rouge, commenced
it's session at the Court House, in this
city yesterday. There is much to be
done at this session. Most of the
bridges in the parish have been wash
ed away by recent freshets and those
standing are more or less damaged
1t is perfectly futile to do bridge work
in any other than the best and most
substantial manner. The annual loss
to the parish by having communica-
ton with town interrupted and cut
off, cannot be computed with figures.
The members of the Jury, are indi-
vidually aware Of this fact, and what
is to be done in future, we feel safe in
saying, will be we'll done.
The public mind is, as far as we
can learn, made up to ask the legisla-
ture for change of existing laws, SO
that a road tax" may he levied on
all lands in the Parish, to make it
bear equally on all classes. As the
law now is, it is onerous and oppres-
sive, on those engaged in cultivating
the soil; whilst nonresident laud-hold-
ers are exempt from taxation and have
the value of their lands e4hanced at
the expense Of the gerry interest that
should be protected. If we mistake
not, some year or more ago, a petition
to the legislature on this subject was
drawn up. but not presented. We
should like to know if the Jury re-
news the application; if SO, where can
the petition be found, and what charge
in it (if any is demanded?
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

~ London papers state that the
pincipal bell for the great clock of the
Houses of Parliament is to be nine
feet in diameter, and to.weigh about
fourteen tones, and will be the lar
cest ever cast in England. 1t is cal
culated that tho four quarter-bells
will weigh about ten tones more.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
JOSHUE BEAL.
Fresh .fy.1.iUNIS.

lust RECEIVED PER STEAMER CAPITOL
q Boxes St. Julien Medoc, Claret,
Baskets Sweet Oil,
10 Boxes G. Morgan's Soap,
:" Winchester 6
Sperm Candles,
Hsrrings,
Lewis Cass, Fine Chewing Tobacco,
Barrels No. 8. Fresh Mackerel,
Dozen Clark Co.'S. Fine Ale,
" Gallon Jars Underwood Pickles.,
" Half " "
Barrels Fresh Cramberries,
Dozen Mustard. For sale by
r. HOFFMAN,,
fDec8 Opposite V. Heude's Dry Good Store :.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
Dyeing and Securing.

m HOESSLT, Fifth street between
III. Moth and Church; offers his service
to the citizens of East and West Baton
Rouge, as an experienced DYER & ScouRER
Colors restored; old garments dyed new
spots removed from silks and satins, in
short everything pertaining to this branch
of business done with promptness; and in
the very best style of art.
o. The ladies are especially invited to
give him a call. dec1S-1m,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
Christmas Presents.

n CAPDEVILLE on Laurel street, has
L just received large lot of Toys and
Fancy articles, for Christmas presents, and
new years gifts. The citizens of Baton
Rouge and vacinity, are invited to call and
examine his stock. 1t is the largest and
best selected in town. dec22-1m.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

CUNDRIES =
~ Choice Havana Cigares 1000
= English Pickles 2 doz.
French Mustard s"
Tomato Ketchups case
4" Pepper Sauce "''
F" Spanish Olives u"
Just received to hand and for sale by
Jany I'd Sc. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
New Orleans and Bayou sara

TWICE A WEEK-For ~
i Bayou Sara Port Hudson - ~
zobdelFs Store, Baton Rouge,
Plaquemine, and all intermediate landings,
the fine passenger steamer CAPITOL,
JAS H. URE, MASTER, leaves New Or
leans every SUNDAY at O'Clock. A. NJ.
and every WEDNESDAY, at $ o'clock
PM. Returning leaves Bayou Sara every
MONDAY at -, NJ, and THURSDAY at
6 P. NJ. and Baton Rouge every MONDAY
at P. M, and THURSDAY at 10 P. NJ.
% For freight or passage apply on
board.
N. B. The Capitol he reafter on her
Wednesday trips, will only 60 as far as
LobdelPs Store. jan!-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
.assessOr,s Notice.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of East
Baton Rouge.
A IL PERSONS who own property in
II this Parish, will please make out
list of their Taxable Property, Immediate
lv. which must include all the property
which they owned, between the months of
April and October Of the year 1855.
Jan. 81 w. o. HACKET,
.Assesor
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
MRS. N. MAY,
.MNMtaxN MNker.

NO. J1, ffufnCy fhOtISte
THE LADIES Of East and West Baton Rouge
i are respectfully invited to call on MRS. MAY,
at the Harvey House, where she is now located
for the winter and ready to attend to any orders
for cutting, and fitting dresses, making CLoAks,
TALMAs and other articles of Ladies apparel, in
the latest fashions. dec2S-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
Warming & Heating Stoves.

lust received per Ohio Bell, lot of
j the superior Semi Parlor Semi Cook
cry Franklin Stoves, also fine assort-
mentSemi- Front, juno CRATES. For sale
low at d. C. MONTAN'S.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

re- The legislature Of the State
of Maine, have elected Judge Wells,
an Old Line Democrat, to the Office Of
Governor of that State.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
Dissolution Of Partnership.

U1S6Olut1On OF Fnfthefships
TINE flrm Of w. F. TUNNARp & CO.,
l. was dissolved by limitation, on the
3lst of December 1855. The business will
be continued by w. F. TuNNAxo, on his
own account. The name of the firm will
only be used in the settlement of accounts.
w. F. TUNNARD,
Jan. 2nd 1856, A. u. HEDENBERG
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

Let the miser have his gold, and
the man of honor his emblems of rem
own, but let my portion be the boon
of friendship secured within some
faithful heart, in which peace, content
ment and every virtue regin parpetu-
ally supreme.
To try whether your conversation is
likely to be acceptable to people Of
sense, imagine what you say written
down, or printed and consider how it
would read whether it would appear
natural, improving Or entertaining or
affected, mischievous, or unmeanipg.
Touching Epitaph.-It is refreshing
to find upon tombstones of departed
worth, such delicate sentiments ofpro-
found respect as are embodied in the.
following lines cut upon tombstone
in town near by:
"Heli Major Parker
Whom the Lord saw fit to slaughter,
He died without any fears,
Was burned without any tears,
And where he's gone and how he fares,
No one knows and no one cares.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
EIGHT Years Old.

TUST to hand and tor sale by the gallon.
j One barrel very choice Year Old Mon
ongahalia Whiskey. June q IDEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
LOST.

Nv MONDAY Morning last, in this city
Va pocket book con- aiming about forty
dollars in bank bills. The finder will be
rewarded by leaving the same at this office.
Jany. 9Th Sc.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
More Nails.

i'm KEGS of La. Belle Nails for sale
lVU low at D. e. MONTAN'S,
lJan. 6. Opposite the Harvey House.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

For Sale.
4 NEGRO MAN, and young likely
II negro boy-Terms low. Apply to
ianS-lOd. S. S. HALL, Laurel St.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-05-09


In sketch Of an Indian massacre in Florida given In
another column it will he that the residence OF Dr.
Bradem, brother of Noble S Braden Esq was attacked
by the Indians. Being fortunately armed he vigorously
returned the fire OF the Indians and drove them of with
out any personal injury They carried off, however a.
prisoners. OF his slaves
TRANTERRLD.-Mrs. Robinson, "thc Yelled Murdrress''
l. rum pred has been transferred from the New York
state Prison TO the State Lunaic Asylum. in Utica.
Horse Shoe Robinson dramatic adaptation OF the Hon
John l.. k"nuedy- novel of this name, thrilling tale of
revolutionary times has been produced the National
Theatre in W ashiugton aud met with well mered sue
On the 81 inst there SIT vessels the port Of
Ne~ ok 226 at Boston. aud Ill Baltimore, and
tie 26th ult a AT Charleston 81 at Savannah POO at New
Orleans, and 81 at Mobile.
The ship Witch of the Wave with cargo valued At
s228 gs3 mud the Eliza Bon-al with ca-go valued At
81 cleared Charleston Friday last for Europe
The cnrgOes consisted mainly OF cotton.
Cardinal Patfiz the Vicar OF the Pope and the most
aritocraic member of The cred College to represent
His Holiness n the baptism Of the yong French heir
MLwAuKIE, WIS., owes 81 ,6I2 500 Of which 81 80 900
CONSISTS bonds issued rniroad companies; $I4UOOO
falls due yearand she has nearly $40 900 in her ci-
~ treasury.
The Cleveland Plandcalr II has yet to hcUr oil
first failure of field Of wheat those pait- The season
isemaikably promising, and the farmers and gardeners
busy.
TINFs very harp with the in California Just
Mrs Sinclair has changed her mind about coming
to New York to defend her suit aud, with H. Sedley j.
going to Australia.
WuvfSGroS MUSIcPAL ELEcrIoN.-Tbe whole Demo
cratic nckct was elected on Tuesday by so majority.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-05-09
More Hunter Delegates.

The Democratic convention Of the Albemarle cleo
toral district which met in Charlottesville Tues
day, appointed Hunter delegates to Cincinnati The
Hon. Paulus Powell and X, A. Banks, of Madison,
the delegates appointed.
BY the way, it appears that MesSrs. Meade and
Harvey, of the Petersburg district not such con
fcun led rank Hunter men after all. They prefer
Hunter If Southern candidate is to be nominated
but they in favor of giving the nomination to the
North. Thus we go.
We again inquire, is ere no chance to procure
the appointment OF single Pierce, or Douglas, or
EboShin delegate from Virginia Is our friend Giz-
zsrd Foot really no where in the race