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Paris, which is tired of feteing
Kings and Queens, is promised treat
Of a more novel character in . few
days. A large proportion Of the col.
diers who took part in the capture Of
Sebastopol ore to receive from the cit J
of Paris, on their return home, tri-
umpha! fete. The divisions as they
arrive arc stopping in the euvirous Of
the city, and on given day. when
the whole force is concentrated. will
march in a body through the prin'
ciple thoroughfares Of the city, which
are to be decorated for the occasion
and will finally be reviewed by the
Emperor. Subsequently they vii!
receive a grand banquet at the Crysta!
Palace. at which the Emperor will
preside and make speech.
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DROUGHT IN JAvA.-Advices from
Java, received in England by the over
land mail of the 10th Of October, men
ton that, owning to the continuance
of the drought. great apprehensions
were entertained for the growing crops
of rice, sugar, &c. The Java Bode
states that at Indramaya the evil had
reached such a height in that district.
that wild animals monkeys, muskrats,
&c. had ventured into the houses to
seek for water. and allowed themselves
to be taken by the hand.
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fermentation of the SerfS IN r

Emancipation of the Seys in Rus
sia.-The Hamburg Gar states pos
itively that it is the intention Of the
Russian Government to effect the i'm
mediate emancipation Of the serfs Of
the whole empire. The Emperor is
favorable to the measure, and the land
owning aristocracy, who have been
sounded on the subject, offer no oppo-
.ition
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FINE SUBJECT FOR A FINE Picture.
One fact stated in the dispatches
brought by Mr.. Stewart to Canada for
Sir George Simpson, relative to the
discovery Of the point where Sir John
Franklin and his party persisted, must
strike every reader most forciably as
noble subject for the painters pen
Gil and the sculptor's chiscl. 1t is
that incident reported by an Esquim-
aux women, who saw the last man
die he vas large and strong, she
said, and SAXON the sandy beach, his
head resting on his hands. Thus the
last survivor of Franklin's expedition
yielding up his brave spirit!
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-11

MA valuable donation has just
been made to the Smithsonian Institu-
ton library, at Washington, by the
University of Jene. 1t is a copy of
the original work of Otto de Guericke,
the inventor Of air-pumps, published in
1872. The work is in folio. illustrat-
ed by a number Of engravings, among
which is a representation Of the cele-
brated experiment Of the resistance to
separation of two hemispheres, from
which the air had been exhausted,
when the force of eight span Of horses
was applied to them.
RUSSIAN Sp1Es.-A London letter
of December IL, to the National In
telligencer, says:
The system Of espionage, established
BY the Russian Government through
out Europe was perhaps never better
organized or in fuller operation than
at present. People employed as spies
are known to live in London and to be
scattered generally throu ghout Eng
land. They we're detected even in
India few years since. A Roman
Catholic priest, (Vladimar Petcherioe)
charged with burning Protestant bibles
in Ireland. but acquitted for want OF
evidence, is known to be Russian by
birth, and suspected Of being a spy.
France, Spain, Portugal, Austria, and
Italy aud it is said the United States,
have at this moment a number OF
secret Russian agents on their respec-
tive soil.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-11

Il Slight misunderstonding.-A
pious minister, after lccturing a Sun
day school class in most edi6 ing
manner, proposed to close the exer-
cises by singing" Jordan - meaning
the hyme, ION Jordan's stormy banks
| stand" The worthy man was horri-
fed by hearing the whole school i'm
mediately strike up, Jordan am a
hard road to travel, l believe"
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-11
Railroad to New Orleans.

That the Capital Of the State, is
soon to be connected with the Com
mercial Emporium-seems fixed
fact, in the minds Of the people in
this locality. Indeed. as far as We
are posted in reference to the feeling
in New Orlsans, strong support and
cooperation may be expected there,
as we'll as on the route, and with such
aid and influence, it may be looked
on as a fixed fact. The lands lying
on the surveyed route Of the lateral
road, to connect this city, with the
Great Northern route, have already
become much enhanced in value, and
the support of that company may be
expected in this great enterprise.
The recent vote of the people on
the question Of removal, pats a qu'etus
to this kind Of agitation, and our little
city, SO long cramped by silly legisla-
ton on this subject, has already begun
to be enlivened with the noise Of pro-
gress and improvement. In short
time from this, the most fastidious leg
islator, will have no cause to COM
plain oftbe eating. drinking and sleep
ing arrangements Of the city, for rivaly
and competition will regulate every
thing to his taste. A railroad once
in operation, may easily make too trips
a day, and afford the legislator ample
time to 60 down after the session in
the evening-visit the theatres and
public shows-stay all night. and re-
turn by time in the morning. Baton
Rouge has already said through that
great channel Of the popular will
the ballot-box, that she will take stock
in such road to the amount of one
hundred thousand dollars, and indi-
vidual subscriptions can be made to
swell that amount two hundred thous-
and. The Crosse Tete Railroad
which we are told on reliable authori-
ity will be done to the Marangio",
before the season is over, will open a
shorter transit to Opclousas, than
the Western road, aud yet, not con
flic: with that interest, as it passes
through remote portion Of the State
from that route. and through-by fa'
the richest portion Of Louisiana. Lei
the people in the surrounding country
pause and consider what advantage!
are to accrue to them, Immediate y or
on the completion Of this work, ane
the energies Of tue whole community
will become as a unit, to aid in thi
great enterprise.
We learn that there will be meet
ing Of the directors Of the Company
in a short time, under the charter
granted by the last legislature, ant
that the matter will take the form and
fashion of a pertinent institution t.
this end.
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Christmas Presents.

ID 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-lm.
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RATHER CLosE.-On the Goth ult.,
Mr.. Banks, on one ballot, obtained
precisely votes enough for the election
of Speaker, but before the result
could be announced, several gentlemen
who had been sent for, hurredly en-
tered the House and cast their suff-
RACES for another, thus turning the
scale.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-11

A FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR BIBLE.
Among the many costly and really
beautiful works Of art offered for sale
(says the Philadelphia Ledger,) there
is nothing in the book line that ap.
proaches in richness the $500 Bible,
exposed in Petterson's window. 102
Ceesnut street. The paper, printing,
binding. and, in fact, the whole finish
of the book, it is believed exceeds that
of any other in the world. The orn.
aments are solid gold, and very heavy.
This book is worth looking at. II
will be exposed where it now stands
all the week.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-11

~ In the Planters Bannsr. pub
lished at Franklin, We see a notice of
Of the death Of MARTIAL. BELL, con-
sort Of SoLoMAN FRIEND. formerally
Of this city.
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Liquors.! LiquOrs!!

LIQuOfSJ LIquOTB'8
AZ Barrels St. Louis Whiskey.
~ Is Barrels Beyles Extra Rose Whis-
key.
10 Iron Bound, Halves, Magnolia do.
7 Barrels, do. DO.
S Quarter Casks American Brandy.
5 Eight, do. do. do.
/ Quarter Cask Best Imported do.
20 Half Barrels Rectifed Whiskey.
The above name OF Liquors just receiv-
ed and tor sale to the trade in accommodating
ing terms. "
Dec. 2lSt. JOSHUE BE.A l..
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MRS. N. MAY,
.MUmtox q M a. Il er .

No. 81, Harvey House.
TINE LADIES Of East and West Baton Rouge.
/ 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 /. test fashions, dec20-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-11

CUNDRIES -
~ Choice Havana Cigares 1000
s.. English Pickles 2 dog.
French Mustard IS"
Tomato Ketchups case
Pepper Sauce 6"
Spanish Olives q"
Just received to hand and for sale by
Jany ed Sc. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-11
Dyeing and Securing.

Uye1nS ana SC0Uf1MBs
m HOESSLl, Fifth street between
nj. 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 bu mess done with promptness; and in
the very best style Of art.
90 The ladies are especially invited to
give him a call. declS.1m.
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Wanted Immediately.

A YOUNG man, Of pleasing address, who
II is willing to engage in an active out
door business, that will yield him COM
Portable revenue. None need apply, ex-
cept such As are willing to give quid pro
quo in the way Of service, forjthe amount
paid. Apply at TINS Office.
Jany 10th t..
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-11

A Virginia postmaster has been in
quiring Of the Department the mean
ing Of the little "pictures stuck on
the letters;" and another official in
Iowa desired the Department to sus'
tain him in q decision he had recently
made against a fellow who insisted
that Them pictures Of Washington,
on the letters, paid the postage !"
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Xfm advertisements.
Auction sale.

WILL Be sold at public Auction on
w Saturday Morning. 18th inst, at II
o'clock the old building lately used
as the Catholic Church, at the corner Of
Main and Church streets on the following
terms One half cash the balance on the
Fifteenth day Of March 1855 the purchaser
to furnish his note with satisfactory securi-
ty, and required to remove The building
by that date. H. v. BABIN, Secty.
Jany. list So.
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New Orleans and Bayou Sara

New Orleans and Bayou Sara
l. Bayou Sara. Port HrJson 100 80
.ooce'Fs Store; Bston Eouse,
PLACE. noe: and all intermediate landings,
the Goe passenger steamer CAPITOL,
JAS. n. Ucs. MASTER, leaves New Or
leans eve.y SUNDAY at o'clock A. II.
and every WEDNESDAY, at S o'clock
P. NJ. Returning leaves Bayou Sara every
MONDAY at 12, M, and THURSDAY at
P. NJ. and Baton Rouge every MONDAY
at P. NJ, and THURSDAY at 10 Pm.
o. For freight or passage apply on
board.
n B. The Capitol hereafter on her
Wednesday trips, will only 60 as far as
LobdelPs Store. Jan!-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-11

LOST.
Nv MONDAY Morning last, in this city
" pocket book con aiming about forty
dollars in bank bills. The finder will be
rewarded by leaving the same at this Office.
Jany. 9Th So.
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Benevolent Association
.ASSeSSOr'S Notice.

.aSSeSSO1''S Notice.
STATE OF LOUISlANA-Parish Of East
Baton Rouge.
A Ii PERSONS who own property in
II this Parish, will please make out a
list Of their Taxable Property, Immediate
". which must include all the property
which they owned, between the months OF
April and October Of the year 1855.
Jan. Slw. o. HACKET,
.dssesoy
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-11
JOSHUE BEAL.
Fresh .A1'1'iCNls.

TVEC1C O11
lust RECEIVED PER STEAMER CAPITOL
y Boxes St. Julien Medoc, Claret,
4 Baskets Sweet Oil,
10 Boxes c Morgan's Soap,
S Winchester 1"
Sperm Candles,
Hsrrings,
Lewis Cass, Fine Chewing Tobacco.
z Barrels No. 8. Fresh Mackerel,
Dozen Clark 4 Cos. Fine Ale,
Gallon Jars Underwood Pickles,
d" Half -"
Q Barrels Fresh Cramberries,
Dozen Mustard. For sale by
r. HOFFMAN,,
fneca Opposite V. Heude's Dry Good Store.
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Warming 4 Heating Stoves.

lust received per Ohio Bell, lot OF
j the superior Semi Parlor Semi Cook
cry Franklin Stoves, also fine assort-
ment. Semi Front, Juno CRATES. For sale
low at d. C. MONTAN'S.
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Gb& 9ailg Gon1et*
BATON ROUGE,:::::::::JAN. IL, 1856.

BATON ROUGE,:::*::::JAN. IL, 1855.
SOMETHING INTERESTING TO THE
LAprEs.-The ladies Of East and West
Baton Rouge are noted abroad-ay, to
the very rim Of this State, THE Sugar
Bowl Of the Upion," for their good
taste in dress, as we'll as for their nat
ural graces ofperson and symmetry of
form. There is nothing more painful
TO the "classic mind" than to see a
pretty figure imprisoned in an i'll it,
ting gown. Every mind, Of whatever
capacity, is alive to this, and under
the we'll understood principal in phil
osophy that perfect models, and pro-
per images have decided effect in
modelling the opinions and shaping the
destiny of the nation; it is a matter in
which the whole united public mind
should feel an interest. It is not neces-
sary that a dress should he made of the
finest book muslin or bombazine-that
it should be founced silk or figured
satin, in order to show of, the exqui-
site workmanship Of pretty female
figure. Not at all. 1t may be plain
uuassuming calico, without a star or a
stripe, and it produces in the minds
eye. the same pleasing sensation.
Some time ago the Rev. Mr.. Cas-
rLEroN delivered very interesting
lecture to the Young men, on this sub
iect, which we need only to refer to, to
establish what we are now driving at.
Without any fear Of successful con-
tradiction we aver that the appear
ance of ladies in the streets at mid
summer, in blouse valantes has done
more to ipjure and vitiate good taste
than can be supposed at first glance
on the surface Of the matter. Hence
We conclude that everybody is inter-
ested in this matter and it is subject
10 engage the attention Of the States
man as well as the philosopher.
This is rather roundabout way Ia
come at the subject matter under dis
oussion it is to this effect: That Mrs
N. MAY, at the Harvey House, No. 81,
is without rival in this city. as an ar
tistical mantua maker. Let the ladies
enquire Of the ladies as to the truth o.
this assertion and they will end itso.
TIE N. o. MEDICAL News AMI
Hospital Gazette for January, is al
hand. It contains number Of origin
al papers on theory and practice. W.
notice an article form the pen of DR.
w. B. Wood, Of Centreville La, Civ
ing history Of the epidemic yellow
fever. as it appeared in the Parish o
St. Mary, in 1858 1854 and 1855.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-11

Arrivals at the Harvey House.
Mr. Hughs & Wife Plains, La James
p Cross, Thibodeaux; U B Phillips, Bayou
Sara; Gen VIM Buckshearer, Louisiana.
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BRrcxIrRIbos As-G6uIrfe

bkEcKiNHDok uQuATTkH OvE'
RRroS-1hs Democrats candidate for the
Vice Presidency made a speech, recently, at
the Battle ground Of Tppecunoe in which
he avowed himself, not only in faror Of
"Squa,ter SorereigntH" but declared that he
did mol belong to party that had for its object
the extention Of slavery! The fact is clear
ly Admitted that Mr.. d. is not pro. slavery
man and the Democracy is not pro slavery
party. Read the following, taken from the
Louisville Courier, Buchanan and Brockin.
ridge Organ. Mr.. Breckinridge said:
~ am connected Nth no Parry that has
for its object the Extension Of Slavery, nor
with any to prevent the people of State or
Territory from deciding the question of its
existence with them for themsevesr' The
speaker continued.
81 happened to be in Congress when the
Nebraska bill passed, and gave it my voice
and vote, and because ii did what it did, viz
1t acknowledged The right Of The people Of The
Territory 10 settle The question for themselves!
aud not because supposed, what do not
believe, that it legislated slavery into the
Territory. The Democratic party Is not II
Pro-slavery party"
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Petition 10 Sell
Land. Town Lots a. Negro Woman,

Benjamin Wells and Thos Grisham, Admins
traitors OF John Grisham, decd, Jas. W.
Grisham, Elijah Grisham Elizabeth McCra-
ny, Robert McCrary, Mary Ann Pharless
aud Samuel pharless,
Us.
Martin V. b. Grisham, by his Guardian Elijah
Grisham. Jane Wyrick and Oscar Wyrck.
IN pursuance of an interlocutory decree
Il made in this cause AZ the August term of
the County Court, 1854, for McAlinn county,
Tennessee will, on the 18th day of No.
We nber next, at the Courthouse door IN
Athens, sell to the highest bidder, on credit
Of twelve months, the following described
Land, Negro Woman and Town Lots, to wit:
One hundred and ninety.five acres, more or
less--range l, West OF the meridian, 9th
township, l4th acknowledging the Lands
of H. j. Wilson, Henry Sloop, John Hoyl,
and Others in the Hiwassee district, McMinn
country, Tepnessee, lying South east of Athens
about four miles. Also, two Town Lots in
the town OF Athens, known in the plan of
said town as Nos 63 and 4. with good Dwell.
ing House and other convenient buildings,
one Negro Woman, aged about 80 years.
The purchaser will be required to give bond
and security, and a lien retained on the pron.
erty till the purchase money is paid. sofa
I for the purpose Of making distribution anon,
the heirs. wM GEORGE, CIR CIV CY.e
Augs ls56-td-prs fee slO-4ll
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There are 10000 Tickets, numbered from to
10000. There $50 full Prizes and go Approx
niations-makiEg In all 900 Prizes
The drawing takes place In public under the snper-
ntenlence of two sworn Commissioners.
The numbers from 10 10000 corresponding with
those numbers the Tickets, printed separate slips
of paper, encircled with small tin tubes and placed
IN one wheel.
The first $50 Prizes, similarly printed and encrcled
are placed in another wheel.
The wheels then revolved, and lumber is drawn
from the wheel Of numbers, and at the same time a
Prize is drawn from the other wheel The number and
Prize drawn out opened and exhibited to the audi
ence and registered by the Commissioner, the Prize
being plac against the number drawn This opera.
ton Is repeated until all the Prizes drawn out.
APPROXIMATION PRzEs-fhe two preceding and the
two succeeding numbers TO those drawing tie first $50
Prizes will be entitled to the go Approximation Prizes
according to the Scheme.
In ordering tickets, enclose the money to our adj
dress for the Tickets ordered receipt Of which they
will be forwarded by FIRST mail.
The list of Drawn Numbers and Prizes will be sent
! to purchasers Immediately after the drawing.
Purchasers will please write their signatures plain
aud give their Post Office, County and State.
cs" Remember that every prize Is drawn, and pay.
abe in full without deduction.
10y" Al Prizes of 81 900 aud under paid immediate.
Iy after the drawing-other Prizes Mt the usual time
thirty DAYS in full 'sithout deduction.
All COMMUNICATIONS strictly confidential
Orders for Tickets should be sent in early.
Prize Tickets cashed renewed In other Tickets al
either office.
Orders for Tickets can he addressed either to
s. SWAN 4 CO.. Atlanta, Ga.
June G-td-402 s.. SWAN, Montgomery, Ala.
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WING SENTIMENT AT THE NoRTH.-That
sterling Wing paper, the Boston Courier, in
the very midst OF the widest ianatcism stands
fast in the ancient faith, and wars with Il
trenchant blade in defence of the Constitution
and the Union. All honor to ii, As con-
futation of certain stereotyped ISLANDERS in
dustrously circulated by the Democratic
journals in the South, we publish the follow
ing remarks OF the Courier. They represent
the true Whiggery of the North:
"Aluch allowance is to be made for the
poisonous influence of Repubcansm, so
called Everybody knows how the disorder
of Abolitionism affects the sufferer. 1T seems
to dsorganize and infect the whole system.
1t demcraizes the entire man. No matter
how kind, benevolent and phllanthropic PEG.
pie originally we're, as soon as this takes rank
hold of them, they become narrow, harsh,
vindictivc, "hateful and hating one another"
The pure elements of Christianity itself ARE
turned by il into sources Of bitterness, and
even the clergy, under its influence, become
still more sordid than their people. Republic
canism is only type of the same disease,
exhibiting the same genera! symptoms, vary
ing very much, according to the constitution
of the patient; but liable at my moment to
run into the same dreadful extremes. In the
latter stage, the disorder admits Of no cure.
u During the earlier period OF its progress, the
disease IL sure 10 yield to General Election
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cS- The Boston Post, Mr. Buchauan's or.
gan in New England, says-"It is downright
calumny and lying to assert that the Demo.
cratic party have declared in favor of extend
ing slavery into free territory" Breckenridge
said the same thing, substantially, at Tppe-
pecanoe, and yet, strange to say! his support.
ers in the South declare for dsunon in the
event of the election Of Fremont, whose great
sin is opposition to the extension of slavery
into free territory. What is the inierencel--
That they will go for disunion, not because
beaten. They would rather see the Union
destroyed than their party, but they will
have to witness the latter operation without
the former.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-10

A PERPATErIo PLATFoRM.-The Democratic
platform, in the person of James Buchanan,
made its appearance the other day in Phila'
delphia. We have since heard Of it at vari.
Gus points in New Jersey. AT last accounts,
it had brought up at Princeton. What is the
matter with the Democratic PLATFORM Why
can it not repose quietly at wheatlandi-
stand still and see the salvation Of the coun-
try. This bobbing around Of platform does
not look well.