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The NewYork Times, says: al! our city
amusemcnts are in full blast. Fey people
stop to think what it cost to amuse the people
of such o citya this for a single night. There
are about twenty t~heaters, concert rooms, ETC.,
open n~ightly-holding upon an average proba-
bly, fifteen hundred persons. If the admission
fees average half q dollar, here are nearly
$4,000 expended every night or nearly $lo0,-
900 every week, for amuselnents. And this
only embraces. one class Of amusements, and
one class Of society.
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Nasi1ntoss' ~Islansls.

The san Fruns IS Alta California hos an
interesting letter. datyl Aria opulu, Nayiga-
tors Islands, inns l856, from which we
extract as follows
Apia is ID Tue lind ofOpulu. II is pretty
warm, although c6Sled BY The refreshing trade
winds, which blow fefe throughout the year.
II is surrounded byxeoral reel, forming Q
scmi-circle, with a9EPrSi4z1ipg into 4 beautiful
smooth bay, along fHd of which is i grove
81 cocoa trees. Tlefcsare on the bay. or town
adjoining. three Co1sulates, American, French
and English. There Isl handsome stone church
(Catholic) iii the Gothic style, likewise a nn-
tive church of the same material as the former,
md an iron chapel, in which the foreigners
worship. The missionary who breaches to the
natives, in their own language, o~fficiates dl-
ring another portion Of the day ION Sunday
to the whites. He Isl think, a Scotchman.
There are some fine Streams of fresh water,
in which we enjoy the luxury Of a bath at will.
The natives on this part Of the island are
tolerably civilized; and, yesterday being Sun
day, was surprised to see the number Of
welldressed people returning from their native
tchurch. Something ridicult g was the appear
ance of one dressed in a dark-colored
dresscoat, o piece Of calico wrapt around his
loins, no shoes nor hat, and a shock head Of
hair, Andrew jackson style; and another Of
the tender sex, with the remains Of what was
once q Ieghorn or Dunstable as head gear a
bright, handkerchief, a piece of calico thrown
around her, more or less diiapidated, according
to The means If the wearer; no shoes nor
stockings, with many other outrageous fash
ions. can't describe. them (; they were all
scrnpnlously clean, though many were tattered
enough. The chief Of this part of the island
has been very kin to U.s. .We-Judge Jen-
kips and myself-lved in his house for a few
days, before we rented a house close to the
bay, where we now live. A good frame house
Of three rooms, and ahont half an acre Of land,
filed with shrubbef d river forms one Of its
boundaries, which - deep enough to swim in,
with many fine fish.
Besides an abundance of fruit ard yegeta-
bles, such as yams and yara, breadfrnit trees
abound. Poultry, turkeys, ducks, chickens,
pigeons, pork, goats, etc, are abundant, and
there are a few cows. We have plenty OF
milk, but the only trade to be had is in tor
toise shell and cocoanut oil. The traders
come here and purchase it, or it is shipped by
the ffofeiG HRssffesidents to Sidney, where it readi-
IL finds a market,
/ think there is a good chance for making
money in q small way-that is, without the aid
| of much capital. Y-
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ADJUSTMENTS.

OrELoysAs. rAR1ErlEs;--
W REOPEN X 2 ONE WrEEE My.
Mr., las s. CEARII , has the hp' 10 announce
that, at the urgent sol alton of .ierois tltrup
he viii perform tor Sin iglits. .soie prior To MS ue-
patt,lre for Red River, a ! during the time VIII pro-
dlce I'LL entire New PIT Is.
MONDAY EVENING, December IL, 1856, will be
performed, for the first time here, tie cclebiatcd
Historical Play entitled
CHARLES THE sECOND;
Or, the Merry s~fonarcl,.
Charles II, King of England. Nj Jas 5 Charles
Rochester, boon companion OF the King Mr. Wilson
Edward, a Pagc.....................M Mr. Menkell
Captain Copp, Landlord of the Grand
Admiral. .........-...... w " Anterior
Mary Copp, his daughter Mrs Ada B Menken
Lady Clara ....... Miss Grace Greenwood
comic song navy "i7',
Patriotic Song. ...........M Miss Grace Greeiwooa
New Comic Song...............Mr Anderton
To conclude with the la~usiter-moving, mir''-pro-
voking and most popular Farce ever proc 4, en-
titled
THAT BLESSED BABY.
Tickets of admission, fifty cents. Children and
Servants, h~alErrice.
Seats have been provided for free persons of color.
Eg- PERFORMANCE EVERY NIGHT.
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NNADAME CEAS. II. POTTER has the
ISA- honor to inform .he I les of Gpclou- sssssgss
sas, who have been Eild\ rdgl to latronizess @lNs
her, that she has Just received from NewOr- -
ksesB leans u splendid assortment OF silk ~
eITssa} and Straw BON,NErS ior Winter th,--also
rosa-ssa a variety of fashionable and tasty articles.
suited TO this market.
She Avai!s herself of this Opportunity to Inform the
public that SHE intends to htep constantly on hand
all tho latest Fashions.
AS usual, she will continue to DO all descriptions
Of work, such us BoEncts, Dresses, Maiili!iss, etc.
She hopes, by low prices and The great gaze de-
voted to the work entrusted to her, 10 continue to
deserve a continuance OF the patronage which has
been extended TO her up TO the present time.
Residence, Main street, next door to Patins.
Oupinusis, December Is, 1853,
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A resolution has been introduced into the
Arkansas Legislature abo!isling the whole Of
the CommouI.aw in force III that State, leay-
ing only the courts aud l~iiigauts the statute
laws by which 70 ascertain their rights aud
remedies.
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NEWSPAPERS IN I~rALy.-There appears at
3 present in all Italy 3ll newspapers I; partly
political, partly scientific and artistic. They
are distributed over the peninsula in the fol-
lowing way: So appear in Lombardy, 81 in
Sardinia, s in Parma and Modena, CO in I'us-
eany, 80 in the Papal dominions, aud Sc in
the kingdom of both Sicilies.
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G4ilNGLES-23,0O0, for sale by
~ f. i. NBMO.
OUlSIANA PLANTATION
~ CLOTHING MANUFACToRY.-
p. A.. HEBRARD.

No. lis Canal st.
NcaC Orleans,
INFORMS tho public that he has added to his Dry
both sexes. ~
The superior quality of the Goods furnished by
TINS establishment and their moderate price should
secure the attention of the planters of this, and
For prices aud samples of the Goods apply to p,
Opelonsas La. ~
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NOTlCE.-rhe undersigned hereby notify
~ Planters and others that from and after the III
OF November next, 1856, the Storage now existing
Will heilectnrth be charged for merchandise and
iither articles laying in their warehouses; for the De
ROD OF one month, aud for every additional month
charged.
Nothing will be delivered until the Storage is paid.
wellington, October IL, 1856.
DMttHi,nN & CARRiERE.
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INCREASE OF WEALTH IN OHIo.-In the year
1850, before the completion Of the railway
system, the State Of Ohio had an aggregate
amount Of taxable property rated ut $780,
80 ,s4o, and in the year 1856, after the com
pletion of the system, the value of the same
description Of property is set down at $780,
S77,534, very nearly double.
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A Newly orkar who fred a revolver in the
street in Lot was let off on paying a
slight fine, on Tie ground that it was common
practice in the United States, where nobody
thought anything of it. Tho Lord Mayor said
it was a very surprising state Of society, but
he was not prepared to dispute the act.
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{ e. J

Hon. JonH II. OyERTos:
SH---The undersigned, Members Of the Bar Of the
Fifteenth Judicial District, request you to consent to
Z become q candidate for the Judgeship Of this Dis
stfict At The coming election; and they take this OPP
tenn and consideration. So
Igclts ]. DurRI, HENRY L.13AELAND,
10. ~ HOuT0N, JOHN u. King,
"a u. HrRAnD, JouE F. MoRRoaH,
VIZ. M0uT0N, Z. Fl. MARTIN.
l$s Z, 8. RoBIN, $kegH4 ~
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RepIy V,

OPELousAs, Nov. rs, 1856.
Gesacnen-I feel deeply s~fattered by the consider,
alton n which I am professionally held by your
SELVES, my brethren Of the Bar, as communicated to
nie III your complimentary letter of the 18th inst.
this moment handed me. 134 ts,
The trust for which you invite me TO become q
candidate NJ the ensuing election is one of grave re-
sponsibility, demanding for the successful discharge
uf III duties q high order Of ability,and attainment
m tnbending sense Of right and justice, with the
moral capacity to enforce and execute them.
TO what extent ] may approach such a standard,
"a left to your acquaintance with me while on your
Bench, and to the judicial history Of the country for
many years. i7 avs Uge}9
In conscnting to your request, ! have to regret, in
common, as believe, with the Profession and tho
people Of the District, the determination Of our pre-
mt incumbent TO retire TO the less responsible eA-
efcise of bis profession.
To him, and to yourselves, / tender the grateful
assurance Of my high regard and esteem.
;asssS s5a 3@SGs n J. II. QyEnoE.
10 Hon. Lncius J. Dupre, Hon. c. ii. Mouton, Nj
Girard, Esq, VIM. Mouton, Esq., Henry l.. Gar
land, Esq, John, L. King, Esq, John 1. Morrogh
Esqp g. Fl. Martin, Esq, rs. Robin, Esq.
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LETTER 10 I'VE CLERK OF THE NJ
1IICT CO yR1 ST-aNDRY.

a" ST. DART 'svILLE, Dec. O. 1906.
FRIEND LIS. LAS A
have just receive Ier addressed to me by
the members of the 3 .dsas Bar, to obtain the ad-
.jouinment of the g .ocial Term OF the Court. have
no objection j, its adjournment; but I am unable to
fix any future period when | will be """n,
other term. do SO as ssf, itels IN my
pa ~-e00s1i7 oeRalEs'
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IN earlY answer wi)lohliges


9t1 11IE 2 WASHINHIUN, EEts, DeCeHHtf 10.
ITO Mcssns. COOKE, ANDERSON, WILKINS, REED, and
Al9 others.
GsaNsnen.Yonr polite favor is received, tender
Ing me ! Complimentary Benefit prior to the close
ri the season. duly appreciate yonr kindness, and
y name SATURDAY. next, when, according to your
snggestion; Kinowles's celebrated Play Of
sss Z THE HUNcHBACK
will Be performed. ia ~
With many thanks for your kind consideration,
tabelieye me truly yours, J. s. CHARLES.
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ID EMOVAL.-
10 THE CHEAP STORE.
%. L. NlMMO respectfully announces to tho public
That in a few days he will remove his stock of goods
from pa.in's corner to the large brick building lately
occupied by DIR. Littell, in Bellevue street, next door
to Rachel Gradenigo's, and will he prepared to see
his customers by MONDAY, the I'D instant.
Opelousas, December 10, 1856.
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NJ IA f. d.

III this PaJ>h on tile 10th inst, by the v. !. f.
Alexander, Nj. IA ANDRus and nj 3 MARY
Ann ANpEug.
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~; s 4: ! :!!,I!'; Z! i ;' f: e e; &, II H. s|'s & {. e :; ::
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ETa :

In NcwOrlcans, on Saturday, the 9th instant, Mrs.
IlmlLY HENSON, wife of III. kenison, aged twenty
Two years.
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CARRIAGES AND HARNEsS.-M
" undersigned keep constantly on hand material
for Carriage Repairing in all its branches. Theya!e
prepared 10 execute all orders with dispatch, and III
a workmapliko manner .
E8- Bl, "Es, SuLKIES and HARNESS made
to order. GIBBS \ CLARK.
Opelousas, Marci g, 1856.
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ERlGSH GROCERIES,
n Just received. a new supply OF choice Flour,
and Provisiols-iur sale cheap by
II, l., INMO.
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NOTICE TO BAEERS.-The price of
~ Fresh Flour being SS 60 i'll the NcwOrleans
Market, Bakers are required to give 20 ounces Of
bread for ten cents, during next week.
Board Of Police, Opelnasas, December 10. 1856.
NJ. KENiSON, President.
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dies Book and the Southern Parlor Magazine beng
now complete,
MRS. V. =. W. McCORD
takes great pleasure in announcing to the citIzcrs&
the South and West that the first Number o. te
above Magazine will be ready for delivery, and tae
luaii, on or about the 10th day of November, belnsS
the December number OF the Magazine; and y 1l
thereafter he published regularly on the 10Th daya
the rruSilnate month.
There never has been q period in the hlstofy@
or country when there was 80 stern u Necessity "
the exercise of the Southern mind, for the SonI1efa
Aad, rs at the present moment, when every eleiss
Ut enterprise and independence should DC brought"
operate for orr beloved home.
Then, st this moment, there need be no lfpsg
enpd a,pca! in hclalf OF a Southern litelaIale-5II
argument to induce the South tn refuse such menA
| pabnlmn Us is furnished by the Narti-no exhoi1
ton to insriic the trre 5olthcrrcr with becoming
zeal in behalf Of his household traditions ana W
legends Of the beautiful sayannas that cluster avn
lis srnny home. a.
Each number of the Magazine will contain slsy
four pages OF neat letter press, in royal octavc im~'
on superb paper. one steel engraving one Pis: ;,s
original or popular music, plates OF the fasngs;
| ard other embellishments. There will also i aaus
about sixteen pages, to be devoted to adveTtlsens.M1s,
of suitable style for such q periodical, ahd ! "
thus tenn Il laOst appropriate and prchuahie meaJ H.
tor the advertisement Of articles OF taste ANU"
saNce. ~, u.ds
To the subscribers of the Southern LADIES ~
who have paid their subscription anu na s.;,.y y; 4 \ I
ceivgd the numbers to which they are entitled, y
respectfully announced that suitable oeoucl0p- " :
be made. muL
Subscription. IS, payable in advance. = lI II.
commission will be allowed to anuS~
ers acting as Agents. ,sss:..,.
WI. A. LEONARD Il CO., Proprietor.
T6 Camp street, NeWUnk.mmx
sg- Subscriptions for the above Magazine WV"
| rnreiyai ot fIis nn;ra - a.
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NEW ARRIVAL
~ j have just received an assortment of French
and English
BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS.
Also, Methodist, Catholic and Episcopal
CHURCH BOOKS, BIBLES AND l1TAMENTs.
Fer sale by L. l.. NIMMO.
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G0UTIiEKN- PARLOR MAGAZINE
~ AND LADIES' BOOK-New Series. asf
PROSPECTUS. NJ9@&aB
The arrangements for blending the Southern Ia
dies Book and the Southern Parlor Magazine being
NOW cumnlntn. -
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JOSEPH McKITRICK,
.Frchisecfsy' Eg ssikder.
Gtop 81 Fgortta, East af 1tatne 81.

Sh0p OF Fboffdu; hnsf v Mutne ~.
r WOULD RESPECTFULLY call the
/ attention of the public, TO my arrange
ments for the New Year. Having made
arrangements with one Of the best manu
featuring establishments in Cincinnati,
! am prepared to furnish Sash Doors and
Blinds, made Of the best White Pine Lttrn-
ber, and of superior workmanship and
much cheaper than can be made in the
South. Persons wishing to build would
find it to their advantage to consult me
before building.
Orders from The country earnestly soli-
cited. Country work of all kinds prompt
u 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. ian30,
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HOME ENTERPRISE
Young America Steam Flour
AND CORN MILL,
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA.

HAVING RECENTLY EXTENDED MY MILL
Ill ling interest by the addition Of one Of E. & J..
Clark's Celebrated Patent FIGURING Mills, Boltng
Machinery &C.. and having Fuiy tested its capae-
ity TO do first class work, am now fully pfepar-
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 d5nr that will compare fay
orsbly to any produced in the country. no matter
by how extensive complicated machinery.
AS the cheet will be to produce flour Of the
best character and standing trust to meet with
that lbefality Of patronage as will sustain the
undertaking. Families or oft1iers 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 12 16,
% or 5opountls each, OF In such other quantities
as they may wish.
fnar0b JOSHUA BEAL.
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To Planters.

a lKIN'S Corr and Cotton Cultivator
n This truly useful agricultural improv-
ment, has been fully testedby highly res
pectable and practical planters who atterful
trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation
of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is saving
Of at least one third the labor I'd man and
horse over the common plow. Its new
invention, Patented March 90, 1s4s.
Plantersare invited to call and examine it.
"A supply on hand and for sale by
w. F. TtTNNARD.
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French Wantirlas.
JOSEPH MCCORMICK.

BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER.
Baton Rouge, La.
SCHOOL BOOKS, STANDARD LITE
rary, Scientific ana Miscellaneous Books.
Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma
gaines and Periodicals constantly on hand.
Also--AMERfCAN and FOREIGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes.
Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristol
Bnads. Monohromatie Boards Il. vii.
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ayonna America seaa, store. :,

nRo2 q GHANDpRE, having purchased the
~ Segaf Store Of 7. verbos, 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 and
Smoking Tobacco, Imported Cigarettes and also
the best Meleeis segars. All orders from the
country promptly attended to.
The Ynuns America Cigar Store solicitsa share
5f public patronage.
E.DROZ
ap-sOtf ClfAs. GRANDPRF
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EDMOND LElGENDRE.

Worker in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron.
Third St.-Nea,5y opposite Beats stable.
TNHE subscriber will attend promptly
J. to all orders in his line, making and
repairing cutters, copper pipes for machine
ry, stove pipes, &c.
rY-A good stock Of Tin ware always on
hand, and made to order
may 3-y. ED. LEGENDRE.
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INSURANCE,
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
Of Baton Rouge.


Incorporated By Act Of fLegis,aturs Of Lonistana
Appfoeed, Muteh 12tt, 1856.
Authorised Capital, {. 49,: 5000, 100000
The Southern Mutual Msutanee Company
of Baton Rouge. have this day commenced
operations, and are prepared to take FIRE
MARINE, and RIVER Risks.
DIRECTORS.
James N. Brown, Leon Bonneeaze,
John B. Kleinpeter, Andrew Malta,
Fergus Permission, w. F. Tunnard,
Jos. V, Durable, Joseph Larguier
G. g. Mediation, VIM. S. Pike,
Trustees
W: B Walker, lessee Hart,
+. d. Conrad, S. q. Laytock,
Chas. A. Slack, James N. Brunot,
Sosshene Allan, w. p, Phillips,
Joseph s. Williams, Thompson J. Bird,
] I. Nolen. Daniel D. Avery,
John A. Dougherty, Samuel M. Hart,
WILLIAM S. PIKE Pres't.
ALFRED sHhrrHas, sec'y.
Baton Rouge, Jan'y. 22, 1856, IT,
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DERsONS having money to spend for
l. Groceries, cannot do better than call at
the brick building recently erected on the
corner Of Africa and st, Ferdinand streets,
where gutd pro quo is always ready for
exchange. Additions aud supplies are con-
stantIy receiving. IA. G. BRYAN.
iuly29 Sc Cor. Court House Square
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CARPET e. RUGS.
Particular Notice.

DLANTERS and others purchasing Gro
/ ceries through their servants, will
please notice the fact that they cen be
supplied with a prime article for az little
money at the corner Of Africa and st.
Ferdinand Sts., as elsewhere.
aug 10. M. q. BRYAN.
s. r. corner Court House Square.
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Music Teaching.

TNiE subscriber, we'll knowing
a. To the citizens of BatonfY II
Rouge, from long residence, offers his pro.
tessional services to the public, as teacher
Of the PIANO FoRrE, the ViotiN, and Cor
META -PisroN, 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. octl4l H. w. JOLLY.
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Carriages.Harness, whips, ,.Sc.

THE 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, as he guarantees his prices as low as
as any III the South.
Wareroom corner Of Third and Florida
Streets. Manufacturing and repairing in
superior style at the old established stand
corner OF Main and Church Streets.
w. F. TUNNARD.
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Now is the Time.

TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE FALL.
TUE subscriber offers for sale to his numerous
L customers and the public in general, Mt lower
rates than ever, his extensive stock of Watches
and Jewelry TO make room for his new stock.
Anybody wishing to purchase any thing IN my
line can not do better than to call on me and
Judge for himself.
Watches and Clocks repaired and warrenfed as
usual for twelve months
THEo. GOLDMAN.
Matchmaker and .ie,cel5er Haa'peg Uonse.
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New and POPULAR Music,

TIME Flower Queen; Say yes Pussy !;
l. Bell Brandon; Don't be angry Mother
Norma March Serenade March; 'Tis
Midnight Hour; When the moon on the
lake is beaming Aurora Gallopade; Sa-
lutte la France Willie We have missed
you; and Shanghai Polka, just received
and for sale by GEO. M. HER0MAN.
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Saw aud saw Blades.

NROSSCUT, Pit, Pannel, Rip, Tenon,
" Steel and brass back, Butchers. Bow.
Webb, Pruning, Back and Key hole Saws.
assorted sizes and the most Of them Of
Smear & jackson sn make. Always on
hand az tho Hardware store Of ~
ianeo-y. --ARsuiER & LANouE.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-12-02
First Arrival Of the Season
AT THE ONE PRICE
Clothing Eassl,Oriss7as.

VIE subscriber has Just received by
IL steamer CREseEsT Cry, from New
York, a large and beautiful assortment of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
Consisting of Linen Bosom Shirts; SILK.
Cotton aad Merino under shirts Shirt Col
lars, Linen and Cotton Draws Hosiery,
Gloves, Snspenders, Linen and silk Pocket
Hdkf., Cravats, Neck Ties scaris Sto4ss,
&c, all of which have been telected from
the most fashionable houses in New York,
and viii 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. PHlLLIPS.