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lIHsT PRE- nIuU PIANOs.-Just received my piano
Eleventh Pcnnsyls tire
spspad piano- of and 6A ocve from the fsooy o Stein
New Yosk peno nhtain the hst premium
ss Metropolitan Fair and the Awschn Intuie Hsv
Rrepcy n the District ot Co
public respectfully invited call and examine The
purchasing They surpassed BY
pianos made country In Europe.
hand large stock q other and second hnn6
piano. madcrts and accommodating
For good snd AT piano. purchased
n will be kop, in year without extra etarg,
p-sOd3t F. q. REfCHENHACH
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Lost Land warrant

pUHLIC notice hereby FveH that amer erpraor
weeks from The date, application will
Comissioner of The Pension Ofce wsshngioA ey
pcute land In Heu
The s6h of MaT, ls1S No 1871
he sion ~ the mail between weshrEon
vile Ihnots, during bs last d MsY spa moath
a June last, and
Washington August -, 1876 by Ricssrd
ney RENF NJ. LACROIN.
hur @-lnwsv
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GEO. ?. LINDSAY,
mo 50sl
Notice
EstcblishmsHf q ttro AddiOnal Land 0dioss il h'
Territory of Ainns,0ta,

Of he EstcblshnsE q additional Land Offices il bls
Territory of Ainns,Ota,
pursuance " Cunsess Hpptuvcd July ls5 sut
usd An act ssbish too additional aHo Districts 10 The Ter
rtOry embraeEg poSa Teroy
which north lne dividing I0wuships
Hoe tssssppi and north
hereafter ~ the Commssi0nsT
General LRRd Oes ~ sad tricndinr thrncs
distcis cnird thsntern
diVid
diyd eighteen hereby
tbhsd eF present. iovs That fof the RornGtrn
O BUCuAE.Su Lake snpernr that p
noTthrcIsTA q otW.r" on the sissssPp
r.Fsr nfouI of Nudd II
Given cty Of Wal this uird DAY n
Octuber. A. d. tsa6.
ny order Of the President!
THOs. A. HENDRICKS,
Commissioner o General Land OGes.
Oct 4-lnw6vf Tint 4 Ftar1
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Durau A. Bro, Merchant TaiIors,

ne IhriT m and goods u latest styles
"a aud impuftAtipns New York.
fashions the fan and winsr styles
asd cgens generally invited cali early
make thrir sclscUps,
DUyALL n BRO Penn. avebus,
Four -snd-a half and Sinh streets,
gH,s %
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pr,f...isn-I Notice,

CONWAY poBiNsoN, of Rishond, vFFss p'acs-ss a Rich
mood IN conn appsals and uniled sstss cour and
wsshinsfon eirT tn ~ agpssrs Ceurt
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Miss Brooke's French and English Boarding
and Day school.

BHllGiHr No f3s Peansranfa arenue UalkiuFtor
WILL 1876 Circuars statnx
containing highest testimonials. haA al ths pnr,
pal bookstores AID Al her residence.
The RiEtt Rev. AlolBo POuer d D.. LII. u.
RigEl Rev. George W. Duane u.
The Right Rev. William r. Whtinghsia D. d Ii. D.
Prof Joseph Henry, LL D. secTea o Smithsonian Infur
Washington, u. Z.
Survey
Lieut. ID. p. Msuy, IL. D., navy National
General John Mason, Washington, u c.
Col sam Cooper hdutan General United army
ington, n. c.
William W Corcoran, Washington, D. e.
James = krchan, Librarian TO Congress.
HOn James Campbell, Postmaster neral.
Hon Ellis Lewis, Chief Justice suyrene PennsyL
Hon C. W. woodward Associate Judge a suprrme
Pennsylvania
Hon George Vail, N. c. from New JsrSey.
Hon. Robert J. Wake, WsstinItrn, n. 4.
Hoh Charles FausRe NJ. O. ffrm Virginia.
H"n Jefessn Davis, secretary q War; Washington, 9.
Al. s1-eodan
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u STEER, Merchant Ts,Ior, No. ass seventh So,
notifies he snd the pnhic be has
from The New fOrk and Philadelphia pAfks the
sock q Cloths Veshs., shifts sock Eores no
sry, Sc. thai he offered for hsir nspsei nn
Ffom his long aoquiptapce with The 81
demands Of the WshinKpn pubc ard the
the selection Of hts rDod he confidently bseves
pared ui them sn be has bsfate.
~ hts s'Ock and prices ~ rub aufrs
who call thar he tskss er pleasure IN showing rood
Especa attention invited the bs-
Bsysd 20 h u The ses, aeschn made esunsy.
Sep ls-2avawif
RRtcaD 90 my cnilarsn. ny Nr' Ensp Key Bpnt Pnca
De Bows Review 6r oc,ossr,
oct FRANC
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THE Kentucky Miiitary Institute. directed by n
board Of ssisr appointed ~ The STATE 10 under the
sndencs of Cot A. W MORGAN disuhruished graduate VI
West Point and practical engnos faculty.
The q study tnt be= coIeres
add'ion Of more tIiseoed maihsmacs mechanics
pfaceA etEnecnnfi and aiming Feoaoi Enth literature
hoca rsAdFs soos seePns and business forms and md
iaHEuaEe..
The ninet.enth session opens Nondry
In sePiembsr h sspeHse) ls6 thsge s2 per half yearly
session. payable IN advance.
The Sr,unsnu 81 buildings win tits
additional sfudeN who bnvt The
chBsd Applications nsdeb b.EHe October
Reference s authorized Hon. Wa
Address supefiutgnAsnt NtAry Instue TfAntn
y, Krutur ky'' o. the unAerSiEnsa.
r. DUDLEY,
hur I6-eodDkepiisfbOct Presidsm q BoHrd.
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s2sLpLAg AsSHLrss'-
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wiIlards' Hotel.
J. q. ". A. WILLARD,
Psnnsylru-ia gvsnss snS Fourtseufk st-sst,
washinrton, n. g.
Ian na-gf0
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

STATE OF LOUISlANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parish of East Ba-
ton Rouge-In the matter of the Success
sion O: SARAH S. YOUNG, decd, No. 34sI
Probate."l
ID the above succession, and to me d.
rected from the Hon. Sixth Judicial Dis
trict Court, in and for the Parish of East
Baton Rouge and State aforesaid, will, by
virtue OF said commission, offer at public
sale at the Court House door of this Par
ish, in the City of Baton Rouge, on
SATURDAY, I'd day Of February, 1856,
at II o'clock, A. M, of said day, the proper
ty hereinafter setforth and described, be-
longing to the succession Of Sarah S. Young,
late of said parish, decd, to wit:
A certain square of ground situated in
that part of the City of Baton Rouge,
known as suburb Oracle, and designated on
the fgurative plan thereof, as square No.
thirty three, (33) bounded as follows, on
the west by lands of Joseph Monget, on
the east by the Bayou Sara Road, on the
south by the Comite Road and on the north
by lands of Mrs. Carl, with all the build
ings and improvement thereon and thereto
belonging, consisting as follows, of dwelling
house, being the last residence of said
deceased, and its appertainances. Also, a
Store and dwelling, situated on said square
of ground.
~On the following terms and condi-
tons, to wit: One fourth CASH, and on
credit for the balance of One, Two and
Three years from the day of sale-said
notes to bear eight per cent interest after
due until paid and mortgaged retained on
the property sold until the full and final
payment of said notes.
dec27-6ts.w. H. v. BABIN, Sheriff.
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Sales By tbf Sbfr1f.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parish of East Ba-
ton Rouge In the matter of the Success
sion of Mrs. MARY B. TABER, deceased
mo. 466, "Probate."]
DY virtue of commission issued in the
ID above succession, and to me directed
from the Hon. the sixth Judicial district
court, in and for the Parish and State a.
foresaid; / will, by virtue Of said commits
sion, offer at public sale, on the premises
wherein the decd, last resided, in this Par
ish, on the Amite River, at about rs miles
from the City of Baton Rouge, and known
as the vaughan Plantation" on S.ATUR-
Day, the 18th day of January nert, A. D.,
1856, at 10 O'Clock, A. M the property
hereinafter set forth and described, belong
ing to the succession Of Mary B. Taber,
late of said parish, decd, to wit:
Five hundred and forty seven (547)
acres of Land, more or less, together with
all the buildings and Improvements there
on, the boundary of which will be given on
the day Of sale. (Said tract of land is
known as the Vaug han Plantation.)
JUDY, negro woman, 80 years old.
ANN, and her infant 5 months old; Car
oline IL years old; Albert II yeas old.
Also, the following personal property,
to wit:
10 head of cattle; yoke of Oxen; l
Horse Wagon; Buggy and harness !;
l Jack screw; 20 bbls Corn; Sc head of
Hogs; / Lot of Fodder; 2 Ok chains IA
Geese; 80 head of Sheep; Lot of Planta-
ton Tools; A lot of farming utensils;
oc Dok 1ot oc Hoonnr;C
Grind Stone 8 Bee hives; side saddle
and Bride; A Bedsteads; l lot of bed
Clothing Ia Chairs; 2 Trunks; l Dining
Table; Pine Tables; 2 wash stands;
candle stand; l side board and looking
glass; Stone ware Sheep shears and steel
yards.
On the following terms and Conditions,
to wit:
The land and improvements thereon, on a
credit of one, two and three yeas, IN equal
installments; the purchaser to furnish notes
satisfactorily endorsed, bearing eight per
cent interest from the day of sale, and spe-
cial mortgage-retained, until final pay
ment.
The slaves for Gne third cash. and the
balance in one, two and three years, in
equal instruments; purchaser 10 IuTniSn
notes satisfactorily endorsed and bearing
eight per cent interest from the day of sale.
and special mortgage retained until final
payment.
The personal property for cash; for all
sums not over twenty dollars and all sums
over and above that amount, on credit of
twelve months. Purchasers to furnish
notes satisfactorily endorsed.
decS-6t. H. v. BABIN, Sheriff.
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Argumentum ad Hominem !

I DOZ. Colts Revolvers, inch, ia cases,
i l doz. Aliens I" 81 4 inch /
doz. pair of Selfcocking Pistols inches
6 pr. Manton's Selfcocking Pistols inches.
Hunting Knives, Bowie Knives, D;rks,
Pruning Knives, together with supe' ior
quality of Implement Knives and Pool ct
Cutlery; large assortment-E'y;s aod
Coxe;s Waterproof Percussion Caps. Ra-
zors, large variety to suit the most fssti-
dIous, are now offered for sale at reasonable
prices and the most liberal terms by
decl3 VIM, BOGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

As Coon AS THE COMMON Run
Heard couple Of darkies yesterday
debating about a small matter Of YER
ocity, in a transaction involving "a
quarter" One, as he Jeff the other
said $50 long colored man you's no
better as the common rum" To
which the other in a phiIosophic man.
ner replied Give me small par
Of aces in the game, and I'm as good
as the best.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

10 Prentice of the Louisville Jour-
nal. says. it is not true that the demo-
.cracy play on harp of a thousand
strings" becuse the chief organ of the
party (the Washington, Union) is a
Tyre Qiar) Minor organs will please
make, note of this and give no fur
ther currency to the report.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
Something Worth Reading

THE SUBSCRIBERS would call the at
i tention Of purchasers to the large ad-
ditions now being made to their stock
among which may he found
An elegan! assortment Of Plated and Japan
ed Walters, in sets and single;
Coffee Urns, with and without drippers;
Gilt & Ornamental Hall Lamps & Lanterns;
Gilt Solar and Side Lamps, for Oil, Spirit
Gas and Camphine
Cut and Pressed Glass, China & Flint ware;
Brass, Copper, Ornamented and Common
Coal Holds;
Elegant Polished Steel Fire Irons and And
Irons; with large variety of
housekeeping articles;
A fine assortment Of Window Shades; .,
Transparent Paper shades for Lamps
Glass, Gilt and Plated Curtain Bands
Gilt Curtain Cornices;
Also, A Fine Assortment of;
Rich Gilt Gift Cups, Tete-a-Tete, Sets;
Fancy Cologne and Toilet Bottles,
Mantle Ornaments, &c suitable
For C II r i m q 8 Pre- 8 N s.
DIRECT FROM THE MANUFAC-
- lures: Mahogany Bebsteads, Ward
rob-, s; Wristbands; Bureaus, Tables, &c
Gilt and Mahogany Peir, Nantes and
Looking Glasses.
~Call and examine, as orr stock is
now complete.
dec20-y. j. PIPER ~ Co.
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Auction Sale.

WILL BE sold at public Auction or
w Saturday Morning 18th inst, at IL
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 1856 the purchaser
to furnish his note with satisfactory securi-
ty, and required to remove the building
by that date. H.V. BABIN, Secty.
JAW. LIST Sc.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
For the Holidays

For the Holidays!
90 Quarter Boxes Raisins,
Whole do. NJ. R. Raisins,
5 do. do Layers do.
Case 2 doz. pints Currant Jelly,
so Lbs. fresh Currants,
Case Genoa Citron,
20 Boxes Table Claret
10 Half drums Dried Figs;
20 Kits No. and Mackerel;
900 Bottles Old Brandy, Port Wine ant
Madeira;
5 Cases Sherry and Kirch Wasser;
Just received and for sale by
decay. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

CoNCERT.-On the 10Th inst, Pro-
fessor John L. Truax, assisted by
Miss Weir and Mr.. Brice, will give a
vocal and instrumental concert in this
city. See notice to this effect.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
Creole Hair III.

Creole Hair OIL.
rs NOW acknowledged to be the best
i preparation for the hair-it is purely
vegetable-imparts deep and rich llstre
to the hair, and will be found most partic-
ularly acceptable to the light haired. One
trial will satisfy you of the above asser-
tion. For sale by
nov29. WIN. BOGEL
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

Thermometer Churns.
A MOTHER small supply, just rec'd.,
"A and for sale low. These churns make but.
ter, quicker, and more Of it, from given quaint
ty Of milk, than any other. For sale by,
dec5-y. D. G. MONTAN. church at.
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For Sale.

For Sale.
4 RICH tract of land containing six hundred
II and forty acres, all in one body heavy timber
ed and situated about five miles east of the city Of
Baton Rouge. 1t can be bought at low price
and ample time given for payment.
Apply to 8. 8. HALL,
does Laurel st., Baton Roueg
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
Rrushes! Rrushes!
French Window Glass,

RECElVED per ship "ORrHAN, "
~ from New York, an assortment of wind w
glass: by 1Os-10 by II s--1O by 1912 by Is;
l6 by $50 by 800 by Al. Also, Pittsburg
and for sale either by the box or at retail, at
dec5-y. DC MONTAN, church st.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
Fresh Arrivals.
Bells! Bells!

COMPLETE sets Bell Hangings,
" Pearl Handled and Corn House. Bells Grim
son and Flowered Tea Bells; Cow, sheep and
horse, wrought and cast bell, at D. G. MoNTAN.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

THE CITY BOOK-BINDRY,
Comet Office-Baton Rouge.
THIS Establishment rqVE,rv 1S(ISIC7
j. well supplied, with aN N1.He..tsse ~
flesh stock of materials, 49,
and an experienced workman. MUSIC,
MAGAZlNES, NEWSPAPERS PAM
PHLETS, bound in any style, to order
Law, MEDICAL and other works rebound
in the very best style, and at short notice.
Orders from abroad promptly attended to-
Nov.l9-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

BEcaARs.-Beggars were never
more common 10 this city than now.
On last Saturday, two came into our
Office close upon the heels of each
other. The first an adult man, looked
like he had been drunk since the elec-
ton of Harrison to the presidency
Said he was cold-which was not sur
prising, as the ice was about a quarter
inch thick in the cutters. Gave him
"Nimrod's" old hat and he went his
way. The next wanted dinner--or
the money to get one-preferred the
latter. We "tried him. to use a fra
ternal word and found him "true
blue"--had voted the democratic tick
ct last election, and never voted any
other. Gave him an order on head
quarters in Church street for four bits.
BY and by be came back--the draft
protested for non-payment.
The coolest thing we have yet known
Things" to be guilty Of, was to draw
on us at sight, for the same amount,
to relieve the pressing necessities Of
this unfortunate democrat, telling us
in the note to charge the same to the
old market, the Young mems Lyceum,
or the Knights of Jerico. We had to
give the fellow a dime to get rid of
him, and advised him, to 60 to West
Feliciana where there is an election
pending for Senator. Being "True
Blue he understood the hint, and set
his face up the river.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
J R. FAIRBANKS. G. G. WILSON
FAIRBANKS g. WILSON.

House, Sign & Orn mental Painters,
Third Street, two doors North of the Post Office.
HAVING permanently located in Baton Rouge,
III 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, Granting, Marbling, Glazing and Paper
hanging neatly executed.
~ Plantation work solicited and promptly
attended to. decls-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

Fresh Cape Lime.
')On BARRELS, THE BEST ARTICLE
LUU FOR SUGAR MAKING, for sale by
oct25. S. M. HART & co.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

4. The CONDITION OF THE STEAM BOAT
LANDrSc.-The landing, now. is un-
de6ned-it is impossible to say where
the water stops, and the mud common
ces. The merchants, who are interest
ed to greater pecuniary degree, than
any other class Of our citizens, have
ceased to complain, and yet something
ought to be done. The Penitentiary,
we learn, occupy a large space for a
wood yard, and the wreck of the old
wharf in front of the warehouse of s.
NJ. Hart & Co., still remains. Were
these Instructions removed, and the
ground leveled off, by the Jail hands,
it would very much improve "nayiga-
ton" there, and could be done at a
very triding expense.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

INMAN'S PATENT, rg
Gate and Door S209'i1ags.
THE UNDERSIGNED sole agent for
l. this invaluable Spring, has them on
hand and for sale at price which is moth
ing compared with their utility. Samples
can be seen at my store, on the gate OF
Joshua Beal, and the Harvey House Door.
They are simple and would not be insult
able for the neatest parlor doors in this
city, apply at. aug11l D. G.. MOUNTAINS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

SUNORIES.
~ KITS No. 1 Mackerel.
lV S Barrels Large SIS. -
90 Boxes Herring.
20 Boxes Goldfish.
20 Boxes Manchester Soap.
10 Boxes Sperm Candles.
Case Prunes IN glass jars.
10 Drums Dried Figs.
S Boxes Spanish Chocolate.
l Case Citron.
10 Doz. t, and pound cans Mustard.
2 Cases Canister Powder.
2 do. Pine Apple Cheese.
10 do. Table Clsret.
l do. Assorted Sauces.
2 do. Capers and Olives.
S DO. Assorted Pie Fruits.
All of recent arrival and for sale by
novS. JOSHUA BEAL.
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@roffries aub (reDisiGns.

NEW STORE. E2k.S
OsCALLAGHAN Il MULVu4ILL,
NEAR THE COURT HOUSE.
HAVING opened family Grocery Store.
Ill at the Old stand, formerly of EDWIN
MoNrAN, respectfully solicit share Of pub
bic patronage. All we ask; it is to give
us call We have just received from St.
Louis, per steamer Grand Turk, n.
1N0 Sacks of Irish Potatoes; A large
lOO Lot Of Iowa Onions, &c. will
be sold cheap for cash. ...a a
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08
At Qbfooorf Golomann's 8.

..-...--
Watches and Jewelry.
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT in every branch
n Of fiue Jewery and Watches, just received and
for sale 1t very moderate prices At ,
(Dec1, THE0. GOLDMANNS
DIAMONDS.
Einger-rings and BIZ eastpins,
GENUINE REGARD RINGS, ,,
POrtMsO2seys r. K2siUes.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT of the above articles,
II among which, some Of
@JOnathan Crooks"
celebrated Pen and Pocket-knives, for sale at
[Dec1, THEO. GOLDMANN'S.
Empire Clocks,
A ND every kind of other Yankee Clocks
II for sale by
dec19. THEo. GOLDMAN.
Gold L0ckets.
A LARGE assortment on hand, at low
n prices by ldecl9.l THEo. GoLDMANN.
Gold Pens,
WITH Gold and Silver Holders, also La
" dies Pencils. A large assortment on
hand, at ldecl9.] THEo. GoLDMANN's,
Watch maker and Jeweler
Gold Vest, Fob and Guard Chains,
OF THE latest patterns, at reasonable
" prices at ldecl9. THEo. GOLDMAN.
nag, Corn and Oats.
4 GOOD supply on hand and for
IA sale by [dec4l JOSHUA BEAL.
Horse Power.
ON hand & for sale by D. c. MONTAN.
" dee3O. Church street.
Yankee Clocks,
IN hand few tor sale cheap, to close
" out DC. MONTAN.
Powder and Shot.
S0 LBS. Canisters Dupont Powder;
$50 bags assorted Shot. Just received and for
sale by [dec5.1 JOSHUA BEAL.
Portable Furnace.
4 FINE portable furnace. Lot Of Corn
II at D. C. MOUNTAINS Chuch street.
Buckley's PIoughs.
THE undersigned agent will receive or
l. ders for Buckley's sugar and cotton
plough. d. G. MONIAN.
Cross Cnt Saws.
lust received lot, best cut steel.
j D. C. MONTAN.
Colts Patent Revolvers,
Just received on invoice, by
j dec19. THEo. GOLDMAN.
X7H]SKEY-10O BIS. WHlSKEY
w Just received and for sale by
nov29. T. ENDEEGAsT & Co.
CHOT-25O SACKS assorted Shot. For
~ sale by I. PRENDkRGAsr & Co.
CUGAR CURED HAMS.-1Ooo POUNDS
~ CHOICE S. G. HAMS, just to hand, for sale by
[Dec6 JOSHUA BEAL.
Gold and Silver Thimbles,
lust received and for sale ty
q decl9. THEo. GOLDMAN.
ELOUR-1OO BIS. EXTRA FLOUR.
L For sale by L. PRENDERGAsr & Co.
DOWDER-KEGS, BALF and QUAR-
L TER KEGS. For sale by,
nov29. L. PPENRERGAsT, Il Co.
Miss NJ. V. Leech, New Orlens NJ.
Johnson, Vernon, La. J. c. Chellaher,
Porto Rico; Harvey Nell and lady, New
Orleans.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-08

Mant0n;s London Gums.
IRON 500 to 5000, made to order;
L Guns made to any length or fashion OF
Fine wire Twist:
Lamilated Steel ditto.
Fine Damascus
Silver Steel ....
Fine Chain
Horse nails OF stub
The Real Stub &c ..-.-
Orders left at D. c. MoNTAN's, Church
street, Will meet with prompt attention.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-30
Mr.. Walter James and the Indians.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

RICHMOND, Va, June 81. 1859.
Permit me to contradict tbc distinct and formal
manner the account copied into your paper OF the 2th
nst from the Beaver Dam Republican, of combat be
tween my brother, Walter James, and three Indians.
Tie facts the very reverse Of those stated in the
R7VLliean. They are simply thcsc:-Ny brother went
n negbboring wgwam having got some spirits, were
shouting and making great noise and he their
camp where he requested them cvily scare the
Ger away. While conversng with the three men named
of whom Is famous fighting Indian who has before
attempted TO take the life Of white man. Mr. Goldsbury
they all three sprang upon him. One seized him by the
throat snachcd his gun out Of his hand and tho
thirdRttacked him with knife. The man who had the
5un Presented and pulled the trigger but luckily it
aAhai cock and did not go OIL.
My brother had nothing but his hunting knife to fight
with, md he avoided using the point Of that even but
with the edge, after ahort combat, he succeeded in
disabling al three Of hs assaiafas He IL very strong
and very courageous IL l. true but he L. by any
means mad enough to go down alone to attack bully
whole wigwam. The very statement bears the impress
Il ia school on its face
That he entirely taken by surprise ia evident from
The fact OF his having been snatched from his hand
his defence would not have suffered himself TO be
disar med, bad not the attack been sudden unexpec
ed may add. that like most Of his resolne cha
acer, he is well known to be exceedingly mild 10 the
whole neghborhood and the last man in the world 10
provoke such conflict.
The statement Of the injuries 10 the Indians also very
much exaggerated. They were greater than he was
forced 10 inict in self defence, and certainly no mans
arm was cut of or likely to be cut of by the blow Of
hunting knife.
If you will have the kindness to publish the above
statement in your paper you will much obige, yours,
respectfully, COURTENAY JAMES.