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HOME ENTERPRISE I
Young America Steam Flour
AND CORN MILL,
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA.

TTAYTNG RECENTLY EXTENDED MY MILL
Ill ling interest by the addition of one Of b. j.
Clark's Celebrated Patent FIGURING Mills, Rolting
Machinery &C., and having fully tested its capac-
.ity to do first class work. am now fully prepar-
ed to give my friends and those of home enter
prise generally satisfactory evidence, that they
now need not go beyond Baton Rouge In order to
secure to themselves -four that will compare fav-
orably TO any produced in the country, no matter
by how extensive complicated machinery.
As the object will be to produce flour OF The
best character and standing trust to meet with
that iberality Of patronage as will sustain the
undertaking. Families or orthers ordering flour
from me may rest assured my best endeavors
shall be given to please them, orders should be
sent to the store of the undersigned. For the
accommodation of families, -four can be obtained
when not wanted by the barrel, in bags of IL 16,
25 or 50pounds each, or in such other quantities
as they may wish. ~
MARIO JOSHUA BEAb.
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Notice.

THE subscriber respectfully returns his
1 thanks to his friends and customers who
have during the past year literally given
him their patronage, and takes this meth
cd of informing them and the public at
large that he has now on hand large lot
of seasoned lumber aud everything requis-
ite for the undertaking successful compile
ton Of all work in the shape of House
Buildings, Blinds, Sash and Doors, fitting
up Of Stores, Bar-rooms in the best, most
durable and workmanlike style. All orders
left at d. c. Mon'a ans Hardware Store. the
Post Office, or at my shop on Fifth street
adjoining st. Peters and ST. Pau's college,
will meet with prompt attention.
dec21. G. L. SEES.
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JOSEPH McKITRICK,
.archttect% IL MiLder.

Shop on FIoffdd, East 9f Maine Ss.
II WOULD RESPECTFULLY Y call the
i attention Of the public, to my arrange
ments for the New Year. Having made
arrangements with one of the best maLu-
featuring establishments in Cincinnati,
am prepared to furnish Sash Doors and
Blinds, made of the best White Pine Lum-
Der, and Of superior workmanship and
much cheaper than can be made in the
South. Persons wishing to build would
find il to their advantage to consult me
before building.
Orders from the country earnestly soli-
cited. Country work Of all kinds prompt
y attended to in the most workmanlike
manner.
Plans and specifications for city and conn
try Houses, suburban Villas, etc, given in
the most approved styles. All kinds of
Job Work attended to with neatness and
dispatch. Water Cisterns made Of the best
material. jan30.
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To Planters.

A 1KlN'S Corr. and Cotton Cultivator.
n This truly useful agricultural improv-
ment, has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who afterful
trial, say that by its use, Ia the cultivation
Of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is q saving
of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. Its a new
invention, Patented March 90, 1916.
Planters are invited to call aud examine it.
A supply on hand and for sale BY
w. r. TUNNARD.
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INSURANCE.
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
of Uaf0u Rusyue.

Southern Mutual Insurance Company
of Eaton Rouge.
Incorporated By Act of Legislature of Louisiana,
Approced, March 12th 1856.
Authorised Capital, .s,,: S5OO,0OO,O0.
The Southern Mutual Insurance ComDany,
of Baton Rouge, have this day commenced
operations, and are prepared to take FIRE,
MARINE, and RIVER Risks.
Dire ctors.
James N. Brown, Leon Bonnecaze,
John B. Kleinpeter, Andrew Malta,
Fergus Permission, w. +. Tunnard,
Jos. v. Durable, Joseph Larguier
G. @. Mediation, VIM. s. Pike,
Trustees.
w. B. Walker, Jessve Hart,
F. D. Conrad, S. e. LsYcock,
Chas. A. Slack, James NJ. Brunot,
Sosthene Allan, w. y. Phillips,
Joseph S. Williams, Thompson J. Bird,
j. T. Nolen. Daniel d. Avery,
John A. Dougherty, Samuel M. Hart,
WILLIAM s. PIKE. Pres't.
ALFRED SHEppERs, Sec'y.
Baton Rouge, Jan'y. %, 1856. tt.
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THE MAGIC CORN AND COB MILL.

THE MAGIC CORN AND COB MILL is SUPER
l. or to any heretofore offered for GRINDING
FEED FOR STOCK. twill grind twenty bushels
Of stock feed per hour, with the power of one
mule or twill grind six bushels Of fine meal
per hour or six bushels of corn and cob for stock
feed per hour, with the power of one mule.
This MAGIC MILL was patented in Septem-
Der, 1855, and Is undoubtedly superior to all its
predecessors. NRW
Oar prices will be found to be much lower than
other mills of inferior quality. For sale by
SAMUEL LOCKE, I, s and Front Ievee.
fatttae E.5 5 New Orleans. a
Agent for the Manufact cturers.
gE- The above described Mill can be seen at
the store of K. r. PUCKET, Church Street, Baton
.Rouge, who is the agent for the sale of the
same. The mill can be furnished at any landing
ON the river, between New Orleans and Bayou
Sara, for $i5--freight included. may7-1y
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lDroffssianal MOtiffs.
T,rofnsslonal Card.

Professional Card.
nR. DUCHEIN, Of the Medical Faculty
~ OF Montpelier tFrancel having re-
recently established himself in this City.
effers his prefe ssional services to the public
vHe viii at all times be found at Mr.
puIoL's residence, tnear Judge Burk'sl
unless professionally engaged. loct25-tf
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.Arrbitfftnral CARDS, &f.
G. @. WILSON,

House, Sign & Ornamental Painter,
Third street, two doors North Of the Post Office,
TTAvING permanently located In Baton Rouge,
Ill we would respectfully solicit share of the
public patronage. Being practicable workmen, we
are to work on the most reasonable terms and in
the best style
ALSO, Graining, Marbling. Glazing and Paper
hanging neatly executed.
EN- Plantation work solicited and promptly
attended to. dec1S-y.
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Steam Pressed Brick.

NOR the convenience OF the citizens of
Il Baton Rouge, an office has beet OPEN
ed at JosHuA BEAr's STORE, opposite the
Harney House, where orders may be left
for immediate transmission to the STEAM
BRIck and LUMBER Nuts, 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 ii town and
vicinity in any quantities, at lowest market
rates. aug2S-tt) !. H. SCHENCK.
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Music Teaching.

TyHE subscriber, well knownl
u to the citizens of Batoni ~
Rouge, from long residence, offers his pro.
fessional services to the public, as teacher
OF the PIASo FoRrE, the VIoLlN, and Cor
NSr-A- PlsroN. 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, win meet immediate
attention. IoctI4l H. w. JOLLY.
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N Office.

I TENDER to my patrons sincere thanks
L tor their past liberal patronage and soli-
citing an extension of their favors, at the
same time would inform them and the COM
munity at large that have this day asso-
eiated with myself George Forest Of
Plaquemine. The business will be con-
tinued urder the name sEd firm of Brown
& Forest.
Baton Rouge iuly1 w. BROWN.
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To Architects, Builders, planters, &C.,

THE UNDERSIGNED would inform
L the public that they have in the City
of Baton Rouge, one Of the largest and
best machine shops in the United States
for the manufacture Of every description of
SASH DOORS, BLINDS, MOULDINGS;
Tuning, Planning, Tongueing and Groov-
ing and that they are fully prepared to
contract for the erection OF Building &c.
70 Orders filled with neatness and des-
patch on the most REASONABLE terms. ~
juIyll. BROWN & FOREST.
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ltfw Cbeap Stort.
Beautiful Spring Goods.

TUsT RECEIVED per Steamship Gahawba, from
J New York, and opened this morning, choice
selection of Indies Dress Goods. Flounced Bar
eye Robes, Chally, Plain and Black Bareges,
Ginghams, Lawns, very fine Black Alpaca, Super
Boinbazine, English aud french prints. Brliantes,
Corded Lawns, Paris sylphides, new article for
ladies dresses, Grenadines &C., at the
PHILADELPHIA CHEAP CASH STORE,
nar25 Lafayette street.
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DeMtistry.

sNHE UNDERSIGNED offers his fSh
L services to the citizens Of Ba- fYy - @ Y
ton Rouge snd the adjoining Par AlL1IY u
ishes. He u prepared to execute Ill manner OF
Dental operations on the most approved and
Scientific principles known to the profession.
Being graduate OF the Baltimore College Of
Dental Surgery, and With several years practical
experience III his profession, he feels warranted
In saying that II he does rot give satisfaction. no
charge will be made. Strict attention giveA 70
irregularities Of children's teeth.
-TERMs---lsEAS No charge made
for professional advice.
eN- ofIice hours---from so'clock A. NJ, TO r. N.
sE- 0FFfuE-Second Floor of Hsronsdn's
Brick Buiiding--P Ptirase E,stramce ow Florida
sStred. [july2s.tf1 RE-. TAYLOR, d. d. 8.
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Young America segnr store.''

nROZ 3 GRANDPRE, having purchased the
IL segar Store of P. Verbois. on Lafayette, in
forms their friends and the public generally that
they have just received from New Orleans large
Assortment of Imported segars Of all Brands,
Pipes Of all sorts. No. assorted Chewing apd
Smoking Tobacco, Imported Cigarettes and also
the best Melee's Segars All orders from the
country promptly attended to. 4I ~
The Young America Cigar Store so]icits share
Of public patronage. fE
E.DHOZ.
ap-36tf Isl CIIAS. GRANDPRE.
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NEW GOODS.

lust RECEIVED per Steamship Cahawba, from
j New York, Beautiful White and Colourad Bril-
lantiDes, Plain and Plaid White Jaconets, Nain-
socks, Swiss sIuslins, Embroidered Swiss and Jac-
onet Bands, Plain Black and Colored Bareges,
Ladies and Misses White Cotton Hose, Black and
Colored silk Gloves, Filet Mitts, Black and White
Grape Collars and Sleeves, Figured and Plaid
Silk Parasols, Grass, Hair Cloth and Corded
Skirts, for sale very CHEAP at the
PHILADELPHIA CHEAP Cash SToRE,
April 30. Lafayette Street
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Carriages, Harness, Whips, sc.

Carriages, Harness, WIlIps,Nc.
TNHE Subscribers assortment of Carria-
i ges, Harness, whips, &c. is now COM
plete, and he invites an examination ol
his stock before purchasing in New Or
leans, us he guarantees his prices as low as
as any in the South
Mareroom corner of Third and Florida
Streets. Manufacturing and repairing in
superior style at the old established stand
corRe- Of Main and Church Streets.
W.. F. TUNNARD.
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Among the Late Arrivals

Among the Late Arrivals
or NEW GOODS AT THE
Philadelphia Cheap Cash Store,
WILL be found beautiful new style
w Paris Bareges Flounced robes, very cheap.
A large assortment Of Satin Damask Table Cloths
and Napkins, very superior quality Of Gents Lin
en- Cambria Handkerchief; afew pieces Of super
white linen drill. For sale at the
PHILADELPHIA CHEAP CASH STORE,
mar25-tf, Lafayette Street.
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BATON ROUGE
Dying and Securing Establishment.

Dying and Securing Establishment.
rsHE subscriber having removed to the corner
L of Third and Florida Sts., is now prepared TO
do work entrusted to his care in the neatest and
most workmanlike manner;
Old Clothes are almost made New.
He Is prepared to dye for the Ladies' Il Gen ntlemen
LADIES.
Grape Shawls, dyed or color restored, no matter
what color; silk Dresses, shawls, Mantillas, Bar
eges, Parasols, cleaned, dyed or repaired; Leg
horn Bonnets, dyed or washed.
GENTLEMEN.
Cassimeres, Me riaos, Alpaca, Cloth Clothes,
either cleaned, color restored or dyed to any
color preferred, with despatch and neatness.
mayT NJ. HOESI+l, Dyer.
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Dress Trimmings j!

WILL be opened this morning a
w beautiful assortment Of ladies dress trim
nlngs of the latest Paris style. Sash and bonnet
at the PHILADELPHIA CHEAP CASH STORE,
mar25.tf. Lafayette Street.
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First Arrival Of the Season
AT THE ONE PRICE
Clothing E31a29Os.S2E3as.

THE subscriber has Just received by
i steamer CRESCENT 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; Scarfs; 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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G9e Mallilg Comet.
Published Daily Mondays Excepted.)
G. A. PIKE, Editor q Proprietor.
office on Z bird Street.

eWTerms.-THE subsoriptonis fxed at the
rate of IS 90 per annum, payablein advance, or
80 90 at the expiration ofsix months. The Week.
ly Is published at &2 50pe annum, invariably in
advance. Both will be punctnaiy delivered with
in the limits of the City by the carrier.
Advertising.--0E Dollar per square
for the first insertion, and half that amount for
ever subsequent insertion-ten lines or less, con-
stitute square.
Yearly Acknowledgements Trs-
ders, and others, will be contracted with on the
most reasonable terms.
obs yV0Fk.--Ou facilities for doing
Job-Work with neatness and despatch--in all va
reties of soihrs, cannot be surpassed by any es-
tablishrnent II the Cfty--such as:
Lawyers BRiEFs--BAI.L LTICKETs-PosTERs--BILL
HEAps--BiIL OF BADINGs-P -PRoGgAMMEs-ELECTtoS
TfCgErs--D DRuaGtsrs' Labels ARDS CIRGULvRs---
and yrsiT1Ne oAnDs. For farther particulars, we
nvite you to call and see our specimens. ta
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J. A. TROUSDALE,

j. a.. TkOUSDALE,
surgcon Dentist-Baton Rouge.
pENEWS the tender of his profess
III sional services Ia the various branches per.
snininu 10 ths DENTAL ART to the ladies and
gentleman of East and West Baton Roage and
the surrounding country: ~
Az to his abilities the best cre- kYv(
<1entials can be furnished II neces- NlIIYYD
sary but TO those who have not employed him,
he would respectfully refer 10 his kind patrons
who have 10 literally favored him during the past
year, with their confidence, and for which he
would return his most sincere thanks, promising
to use every exertion to continue to merit the
same.
All work perferme, scientifically and with the
utmost care and also with the view TO durability,
thus rendering o permanent benedt to the patient.
He will always be IN his oftice from A. NJ, until
b r. NJ.
Lafayette street. oct2o
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NOTICE TO BUILDERS.-The un-
~ dersigned is now prepared to manufacture
by Steam power at the shortest notice all kinds
OF Sash, Blinds, Windows, Doors, &c--letters ad-
dressed to him at the Post Ofiice ut Baton Rouge
will meet with immediate attention.
sept-3-tf. j. W. BROWN.
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PIANOS.
E. DE ROSAS LACERDA,

e. DE ROSAS LACERDA,
BATON ROUGE, Id,
TNFORME ES the Public in general that
L be is now prepared to repair in the best
manner. the OLDEST and MOST DE-
FECTIVE PIANOS, at VERY MODERATE
PRICES. and every kind of Musical Instru-
ments. He will also tune at very reduced
prices. for his customers and the public in
general. -
Orders left at the Jewelry store of Mr..
Theodore Goldman will be promptly at
tended to.
feb1sdtf EIDE ROSAS LACERDA.
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Caoking stoves.

TUST receiv d lot OF large and small
.J sizes: Old Kentucky. Mayfower, Ohio
Premium, and Crescent Stoves, also Pot
Castings Of every description.
may6. MOHiAN q Hu1uEi
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rORN.-20o Bags, prime white-inst received
y and for sale by JOSHUA BEAL.
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University of virginia.

THE visitors the University Virginia having at recent
meeting established professionally the Greek Hebrew
language. profess orhp history general literature ap
prcarions
ing o he the 24th of June.
The resolution establishing pofessohip of history and gen
provides, hat ln the shai
taught objects and best methods STUDY history
Of human anas particular
ri those cpochs mo
influence upon the effects o. religion ris.
prudence the moral aDt physical human
the principles Of historical criticism the Authentic
and best authorities which the referred
pursuit 81 the various branches Of history eihnogaphy pnn
cipes chronology the Influence lace and
upon condition ~ and history
the general progress Of human eivinzsiion.S
school general BE- tausht the history
and progress general literature particular
and usraons those epocs whose
that has been marked methods
authors for the study Of the literature different anrnafos
development ~ tn particular
shall be the specs nsct Of this school
Of English literature illustrate
which worthy Of remark
hcuiar sulhors md English
language and literature In the school
student SHAH be regularly composition,
professor deliver
lead teraure,
he he likely TO illustrate with credit himself
nions Prod>f, howsre that nothing contained In this
shalt be take from the chars %
osophy ard ancienf odn languages
instruction conhard ~ them.n
Appcat should Rector v-te
o. the Chairman q The Faculty, University o. visnia.
- NAUfIN.
NAY 5l-hWin&tbipnecp Chairman 81 the Faculty,
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Yew Poa 0Eees,-Tbe following-named new post Of
fees have been established and the following
appointed postmastersi
Bristol, Webster county, Mississippi; 1sham H. Gun
bingham, postmaster.
Pool, Lapeer county, Michigan Lyman Russell, post
master.
Genco Mills, Columbia county, New York; Henry Her.
nance postmaster.
Union Church, Albany county, New York. John P
Radey, postmaster
Knot View, Crawford county, Mississippi Thomas J.
Kinsey, postmaster.
Landmark, Howard county, Mississippi; VIM. L. s.
Evans, postmaster.
Macon City Macon county, Mississippi Jno NJ Curless
postmaster.
Shoney Town Putnam county, Mississippi Benjamin
Musgroye, postmaster.
DiscontiHued-The following-named post Offices have
been discontinued
Hedge Settlement Broome county New York.
Monterey, Duchess county, New York.
Dix, Schuyler county, New York.
Haysyille, Dallas county, Mississippi.
Change Of Name-The names Of the following post Of
fees have been changed:
Brainards Bridge, Rensselaer, county, New York to
Brainard.
Hallowell Cross Roads Kennebeck county, Maine TO
Manchester and William A. Sampson has been appointed
postmaster, In place Of Joseph B. Haynes, resigned
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FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.

Our dates from Honolulu to the 9th of April Ths
papers contain no news of the slightest importance if
indeed except the fact that his Majesty King Kamehamehs
Nv is shortly to be united in marriage with Miss Rookie
grand daughter of John Young, Englishman who
rived in the islands many years ago, and whose many
good and useful deeds have long since become matters
hstoryone who possessed till the day of his death the
implicit confidence Of and greatest influence WITH his
present Majes,ys grandfather kamehameha the Great
The Poynesian recommends the purchase of steamer
by government for the intersand trade As the Poly
nesian is the organ of Kamehsmeha it may be taken fol
granted that such project entertained and that th,
article was written sfeelern
From letter written by Rev. Mr.. Coan, dated Marcel
IL learn that the lava had ceased advance
towards lo There is still much smoke in the top Of thu
mountain and fusion bursts up here and there on th
hardened stream several miles above its terminus Hilo
thus spared
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OFFICE OF THE CONSOLIDATED LOTrERNy
MARNIANn.
OFFICIAL.
Treasury DErARrsrsr,

May 2s. 1850.
NOTICES hereby given stock sued purs,
ant 10 the of Congress Of 22d July, re-
deamae by IL terms and will bo paid Treasury the sur
render Of the certificates thereof the 18th Of November
interest thereon will
This continue 10 purchase sncb sock nYo IN sss
day Of redemption and win pay following premium IN
addition 10 HE interest with one
days interest for the money reach the vendor:
On such stock the Isl day of
June and The Slst day july ncuy per cent ON
the specified in The certificates;
ON such stock received days OF August
one fourth of one per cent
accrued thereon, and additional only viii be
paid.
under this notice nus he
duly assigned The United States party emitted receive
the purchase and when prior July the
rent haiyea interest also be assigned present
holder, Otherwise such interest will be payable heretofore
United
States this department purchase between the lst
dhy June and the day Of sum of
in addition the from
interest and days additional interest money TO reach
the vendor, the following premium as@5
On stock OF the loan Of is42, OF 10 per
stock OF the loans Of ls47 leB per cent
And issued under September 1880 COM
monty called Texan indemnify stock,
Certificates duly as.ened
the United States by the money and
previous the July the half years interest must
half will be payable heretofore
Payment for all the foregoing stocks will ON
Boston, New philadelphia,
tue parties entitled % receive the money direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
May 29-difi2Nov Secretary Of the Treasury.