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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-04
Walking Canes,

JUST received by steamship Grenada a beauti-
y full assortment ofFancy. Gold and Silver noun
ted Walking Canes, some Of which are very fine
and handsome. for sale at the Clothing Emporium.
Of [dec6J W. D. PHILLIPS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-04

WASrrD.v1Ne are in great dis
tress this morning in consequence Of
the non-appearauce Of the advocate,
up to 4 o'clock, aud when requested
by a sympathizing friend to "te COM
forted," we distinctly told him we
couldn't because Of the anxiety enter
tanned that our contemporary had not
the fate Of the paternal ancestor Of one
of the Dogberry family, to wit: cut
his throat with his own razor-edged
wit. If there's anything out of geer
with our neighbor that forbds its daily
appearance, would be pleased to hear
Of it. The Comet would take great
pleasure in aiding the advocate, if in
difficulties, by transferring its contents
to one of our advertising columns,
at reduced prices. We could not
find room for it. on our front side
lin the head-but doubt not that,
that place some where, might be
found.
Since the above was in type, we
learn that the genus loci. Of the
Democrat, fell off bridge at the
corner of Repentance and Saint Ma
poleon streets, last night, in looking
after some of the Things about
Town." No inquest has yet been
held. Coroner Bates, will oblige us
to briug up the verdict of the jury, as
soon as that grave body gets done
sitting.
DRAWING FROM NAruRE.-A small
sheet at our door yesterday corning,
announces the fact, that MIR. j. Hon
feur, is now at the residence Of Mrs.
Jacob, on North street, to teach "Draw-
lug from Nature, Coloring, Mathema-
teal and Isometical Perspective."-
The circular says; cit follows as a
matter of absolute certainty that who
ever takes these six lessons will be
able to draw and shade every object in
nature" Since the election Of the
last member to Congress from this
District, we have buried our credulity,
in the deep bosom Of the ocean, and
are now, ready to believe anything
We are ready to believe that all men
have the same capacity to sing, to
dance, to draw and paint pictures to
nature-the same kind Of eye, ear,
taste and touch that the only differ
enoe between the man who paints the
sign for Mulvihill of :" Cheap Grocery
and Boarding" Frank Leslie" is, in
the unsubstantial imagination,-no
difference at all. Heretofore we had
divided mankind into the two great
divisions of" Round Heads" and "Flat
Heads" we have abandoned that opin-
ion, and hold now, that there is no
difference, either in size or shape. We
wish Mr.. Honfeur, all manner Of sue
cess though we hope he will not teach
every man as he says" to be his own
architecture.
There are parties in the vacinity
of this Office who; would make much,
if what they know Of Architecture
could be undone they take the top of
their houses of, regular every season
to raise them up. Or spread them out
to make them conform to their notions
of architecture.
PErRARcH's WoRD.-Petrarch, a
celebrated Italian poet, who flourished
400 years ago, recommended himself
to the confidence and affection of
Cardinal Colona, in whose family he
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-04
Fresh Arrivals.

Fresh Arrivals
(OCOA DIPPERS; Well Bucket Rig
- gins Collars and Hames: Carpenter's
Wallets. Oakum Tea Scales Knife Trays
T"bacco Cutters; StiIlyaIds Rope Cor
dage; Sash Cord, at D G. MONTANS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-04

Horse Power.
IN hard & for sale by d. C MONTAN.
" dee30. Church street.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-04

PErRARCH's WoRD-Petrarch, a
celebrated Italian poet, who flourished
400 years ago, recommended himself
to the confidence and affection of
Cardinal Colona, in whose family he
resided, by his candcr and strict re-
gard to truth. A violent quarrel hav-
ing occurred in Cardinal Colona's
household, the Cardinal wishing to de-
eide with justice, he assembled all his
people, and obliged them to bind
themselves by solemn oath on the
Gospel, to declare the whole truth
Every one without exception sub
mitted to his determination, even the
Cardinals brother, Bishop of Luna,
was not excused. Petrarch, in his
turn, presented himselfto take the oath
the Cardinal closed the book, and said,
" As to you, Petrarch, your oord as
sufficient.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-04

manner.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

one and three-eighths of one 49,
the mandate ofthis court to Wa Rpr G aa as sss
PARISH taxes, of date the Goth dav 40 asoones eos
1t is further ordered, adudged aU tavetober lssa
Wnts OF injunction issued in this 40 deereed S'
spects dissolved; and that the dafseth be,
T. Done and n signed, in open Court .,;s - ES
Judge ls,b AID ~
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Correspondence.

MINIEN, La, JUSE 4, Io5b.--
COL VI. WATsoE-Dear sir The American con
sention which was holden at Minden on last Mon
day, for the purpose Of nominating two electors for
this electoral district selected you one, and il be
comes our pleasant duty, in the capacity Of cum
mittee appointed for that purpose TO give You Official
notice OF the fact
We urge your acceptance of this high and import
ant trust HI the great American cause and your past
zeal Tor the party, and proverbial Willingness to
serve your friends and country whenever called up
on, cor when occasion offers forbid TO doubt yoar
ready acqulescenee, however great the personal sa
erltlce may be. The party of North Louisiana now
looks to you and Mr. Alexander--the other nominee
for eleetor in this district-as the worthy and able
champions of the good cause. who shall in the
ing campaign bear the standard of Fillmore and Don
elSon on to victory We are your obi servts,
WALTER RossMAS A. B. GEORGE.
~ 7. y. BLEpsoE ]. l.. HODGES.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18
SHREVEPORT. JUNE II, 1856


GESTLENfs-T ours of the 18th of June. informing
me OF the action Of the American convention held at
Minden, on the ID instant, has been received.
will cheerfully permit my name to be used elector
for the sixth district, in case Mr.. Alexander does
not or cannot act most heartily approve the nom
naton Of Fillmore and Donelson Their antecedents
prove them to be good national men, in whose hands
the American people willing to place the affairs
of government. While Mr.. Fillmore occupied the
presidential chair he threw off all seeionalism, and
administered the government i'll accordance with the
provisions and spirit of the constitution. and exhib
tied bis nationality BY and manly support of
the compromise measures
That the American party in the coming contest
will do their duty have no doubt. l for will
not be found wanting Very respectfully, .-.
Your obed't scry't NJ WATSON
To Messrs. Walter Rossman, T. ". Bledsoe, J. L.
Hodges and A B. George, committee
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

Ar. Gngsby had in market, Monday morn
ias, some the finest potatoes Irish that we
bare ever seen at the south. They demon
syra,e to certainty that The potatoe can be cul-
hTased to as great advantage, and brought 10
as Ugh state of perfection, on Red River as
in lie western States.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

We are under obligations to Mr.. J n Coop
er, for fine ripe watermelon, grown on his
place short distance below town.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

Thanks TO Mr.. W. P. Groves, clerk Of the
beautiful steamer Linda, for late papers. He
reports the steamer Compromise, from N. Or
leans for this port detained on the falls
The Belle Gates aground at Campte. The Run
away hence for New Orleans, struck sunken
log, on fuckers bar, near the wreck of the
Lone Star, and slightly damaged her hull. She
proceeded down the river
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

STEAMBOATS, SUsK--The steamer Lone Star,
captain Smith, from New Orleans for Shreve-
port, struck snag and sunk, ten miles from
Grand Eeore. We received no particulars Of
the disaster. The fine steamer Rosa, captain
Withenbury, hence for New Orleans, with IS
passengers and $40 bales of cotton, struck
sunken log on the 9th inst, twenty miles above
Camptk, and sunk. The Swamp Fox took her
passengers and a portion Of the cotton to New
Orleans. .... .".
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH WESTERN:
Cct T. w. BLEDsoE, Fillmore, Bossier parish.
Messrs. J. u. d j. c. MURPHY, Jefferson, Ts1as.
Mr.. WARE BEssE, Bonlam, Fanntn County, 1eras.
Mr. JAMES b LrKEss. Henderson, Rusk Co., Teras.
Mr. CLARKE ADAMS, Plaquemine, and hsrpitle Parish
W. H MCDONALD, l02 Nassau street, Nep York.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

The length of Judge Lands decision in re-
gard to the collection Of the railroad tax ex-
cludes a number Of articles intended for this
mornings paper Ii isa able document, and
should be read By every man in the parish.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

At the solicitation OF number OF our citi-
zens, G. A. Austin, esq, will deliver An ora
ton on the 4th July. We predict that his adj
dress will be worthy OF the day that made our
country free and independent. The ladies must
turn out in full force on the occasion.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

The public lands in the north district
Of Louisiana, subject 10 sale at Natchitoches,
along the line Of the Ficksburg and Shreveport,
and the opelousas railroads, have been with
drawn from sale and location, By instruction of
the general land Office
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

Weunaerstand that a newspaper will be COM
mcnced at Carthage, Pamela county, Texas,
in few days. Its to advocate the principles
Of the American party. Texas appears to be
extremely fruitful Of new papers this year.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

The Cincinnati democratic convention nomi-
mated the hon. James Buchanan as its candi-
date for the presidency, and Mr. Breckenridge,
Of Kentucky, for vice president. Mr. Buch-
anan Is gentleman Of much ability, an expe-
rlenced statesman, and oonrcrsant with the af-
fairs Of the nation. We congratulate The de-
mocracy on having thrown aside their penchant
fof obscure and untried men. Mr.. Brecken-
ridge is also man of ability.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

Rev. A Cleveland Coke, rector of Grace
church, Baltimore, has declined the bishopric
es Texas. to which be was recently elected.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

The RAFT.-We understand that colonel
Fuller has SO far completed his work on the raft
that boats can now navigate the new route
The u. s. snagboat Gopher has already sue.
ceeded in making trip through the new chan
nell
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

Dr. Young, the president of the Vicksburg,
shreveport and Texas railroad, visited Monroe
last week, and informed the editor of the Req
lister that in addition to the 100 laborers on the
west side Of bayou MACON, there are upwards
OF goo negroes at work on the track between
fleksburg ard the MACON, besides number of
Irish laborers, making in all force of about
$50 Workmen. The Register understands that
doctor Young has expressed the opinion that
the rails will be laid on the track as far as Nom
roe by January next
1t is stated in the New York Times that the
interference of the British man of-war Eurv
dice with the New Orleans steamship Orizaba
at 6feytown, was at the instance of certain nar-
ties, Americans, residents of New YORK con-
nected with the late Nicaragua transit compa-
ny. They sent out word to the British com
mandeh i is said, that there were four a. Az
hundred flibustefs on board the Orizaba ana
to stay their progress. The British command
er went on board of the Orizaba, according TO
he Times, at the request of her captain. We
doubt the whole statement.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

Mr.. Weller, few days ago, presented petit
ton in the U. S. senate, signed by "a, 900 citi-
zens of California, praying for wagon road to
connect the Pacific with the Atlantic States
He also introduced bill for the construction Of
military road from the western boundary of
Missouri to Carson valley, and another for the
construction of a military road from Ell Paso to
fort Yuma. He is running wild on internal
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

Forty-seven wholesale mercantile houses Of
New York and Boston recently subscribed
1922, 100 to tile stock Of the Galveston and Red
River railroad
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

Mexico is reported to be on the eve OF another
grand revolution, to be brought about by the
clergy, on account of Commonfort's exertions
to eonfiscate all the church property in that I'M
happy country, whichis estimated at four hun
dred millions of dollars. This vast wealth
yields the clergy an annual income of twelve
millions of dollars. The church establishment
thus supported consists of the archbishop of
Mexico and nine bishops, whose aggregate in
come amounts to $4,000 per annum The
number Of the parochial clergy is 1867. There
are also ten cathedrals, having 1863 canons and
other dignitarles, and one collegiate church
The regular clergy comprises 1878 monks, gen
orally Franciscan There are l66 convents.-
There is no calculating the great influence such
an amount Of wealth can WELD in country
like Mexico
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

Gg" Those of our town subscribers who do
not receive their papers regularly, will please
send word to the office.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

Those wishing 70 purchase staple dry goods,
boots, shoes, hats, hardware, groceries, plan
tation supplies ETC., are referred to the card of
Messrs. Cozart d Houston. Their stock is all
fresh, and will be sold at the very lowest prices.
Pay them visit.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18


Mr. Hitchcock has put his livery stables
in thorough order, and stocked them with the
finest animals and best provender the country
affords, and is prepared to accommodate the
public with saddle-horses, buggies, carriages
and hacks at the shortest notice To our coun-
try readers he requires no commentator, as he
is known far and wide for the care and attention
which is bestowed on all animals left in his
charge. He richly merits patronage
Ihe larger portion ola company of volun-
teers from Kentucky, who recently arrived at
New Orleans on their way to join Walker in Nj
caragua, were forced to return home. Not
having sufficient means they were unable to
procure passage to the ''land Of promise
There being no funds whatever in New Orleans
to pay for the transportation Of volunteers,
they are forced to defray their own expenses.
Men in abundance can be procured, but money
is needed. Such being the true state Of the
case, all those residing III the interior who in
tend to join Walker in His struggle should be
careful to have not less than fifty dollars in
their pockets when they leave home
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

We have received the first number of the
Campaign Democrat, weekly journal, recent
ly commenced in New Y FORK, for the purpose Of
advocating the election Of the nominee of the
Cincinnati convention. It is edited by our
old friend, Durant DaPonte, late editor Of the
English department Of the Louisiana Courier,
an able and forcible writer, and most ultra
democrat. He does not state whether he in
tends to attach himself to the .shard' or tsof''
section of the New FORK democracy. We hope
his friends will reward him.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-18

In the I. S. house of representatives on the
I'd inst, two reports were made by the commit
lee appointed to investigate the Sumner assault
The majority reported in favor of the mmedi-
ate expulsion ofBrooks, and strongly censured
the conduct of Keith and Edmondson. as being
aware Of the intended assault and taking no
measures to prevent it. The senate ought al
so to expel Sumner, and thus adjust the whole
affair
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-06-07

Prospectus of the g Southern Sentinel,''
A Democratic and Miscellaneous Journal to be Pub.
lished Weekly, at Wilon, N. C.
vVVHE EXISTING CONDITION OF POLITICAL PAR.
TIES and of partzan strife mutually suggests the es
tablishinp uf such journal the SOUTHERN SENTINEL
purposes to brcome The present. indeed is crisis in
political history witnessed before. The Constitution
has been invaded the laws rampled and spa upon reg
Gus liberty assaled ballot boxes broken and burnt the
landmarks of political ancestry partially eaced the
wisdom derived from tme-hunnred experience unseated
strange and questionable have been pushed into high
positions; and fnac;sm unclaimed from its axe and its
fgeut piles in the North heard to howl among US IN the
South These evils, So far its humble abilities shall
serve, ,
will endeavor arrest. 1t will endeavor to incuicae
reverence the laws they exist and for the Consttu
ton has been interpreted by the wis., Of the past
and bv the Fathers of the Democratic faith 1t will defend
only political bn, liberty, and will do battle
against every political heresy that may appear, whether
Matched in caves or culverts, or open convention.
The SENTINEL will also relieve the m"not0ny of poll
tics devote space literary TOPICS original and selected
well to miscellaneous SUBJECTS which shall include
Agricultural and the latest Commercial intelligence In
brief no efforts expenses will be spared to make the
Sentinel of the most Useful and efficient journals in the
South
The first number of the Sentinel will be issued about
the first Of the month"; and sent to at the
rate per e so at the end Of six months and
g the end of the year. Discount made in behalf Ofcubs
who shall take five, ten or more copies.
JAN II, 1886. II
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-06-07
NIxON'S HOUSC
FoRxERLY MRS. BoRDEs's,
Vest Side Hait,nod

x1Uk[fO0I.
Gold sh0rough
inis extensive and well known public Es,.;;,
been purchased and was reopened nv ,h h.
reception Of guests on the 4th inst ouoscrber for%
II pleasantly and conveniently SITUATED :.
ana Is directly opposite TO- and WF me Centre
Ceneral Railroad Companies, w6ere tha weldon aud Nv
arrival and departure and where rAlrHsn1 Stop h,
BE IN WAITING to take baggage and , Servants w'
lions as the traveller may require such other a
The HOUSE has been remodeed r.,..
renovated from cellar to garret ani and thor.
and WIN new Furniture, selected with dna furnished
ana arranged with an eye single the cons Special
uai CUES: VI permanent b,arder 'ofs Of The cas-
THE TABLE
WIN De richly furnished with the snbsto,..,
ana deiicac.es OF the seasons FOREIGN the DANTE,
markets Wi be rendered tributary Is, ,h wen as dunese
e .N "S'- '""e" servants Mai. " obhg
Will De St0rehouse of the best Wines
superintended by u gentleman of c,urI Liquors. and
thoroughly acquainted with bus bus,a..9 anu ,negriy
o. what Is due to the Fights and the
f' 80 "e'i 90 ~ n m and has employer VI The
which are among the best III the Sal, L
the keeping vi u skiitu and caetu, ~, peen placed in
ways nave under his care the best and Who Will al.
oslers' ana IL Will be Among the chief car. experienced
tof 70 see That nurses Ut his guests he vii e prp1e.
oughiy grOOrned. We well fed aud ilur
This entire establishment has been ,,..,
up al an enormous EXPENSE and II WI, wy and fitted
VI Course, wall be interest of rho e Tue asue ~
Hsi e nouse I'D every respect equal 10 .n uef IL
1Ae 'ne' ele trusts tnat generous nh,,, ~ ie eoury
continue ,he liberal paruage hererure w Will renew
II - L unuer me care vi It's former prnr M ~ Tins
Union. '''y throughout The ruIu
August IA, 1855. H. r. NIXON
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-06-07
VIM. A. Bachelors Hair.Dye.

GRAY, RED OR RUSTY HAIR DYED INSTANTLY
~ to beautiful and Natural Brown or Black, without
the least injury to hair or skin
Fifteen Medals and Diplomas have been awarded to VIM
Bachelor since 1885, and $4,000 applications
Deen made to the Hair of his patrons of his famous Dye
as 1T would be against covering bald head with wig
VIM A. Bachelors Ha;r-Dye produces color not 10 DO
from nature and warranted to njure
IN .he least, however long it may be continued
= Made. sold or applied lin private rooms at the Wig
Factory z3S Broadway, N. Y n
Druggists and Fancy Good Dealers -
The Genuine has the name aud address upon steel
P'ate engraving ON four sides Of each bottle, Of
$ WILLIAM A. BACHELOR.
233 Broadway, New York.
April q, 1856. w
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