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Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22

A LAWYERS CRirioisu ov SHAEsPEARR.
/ own that ' never perused my chief ia
vorite, the Merchant Of Venice without
q mixture Of melancholy 20 think that IL
has so many faults, and in particular that
the distress turns chiefly upon embarrrss-
ments with which no lawyer can seriously
sympsthize. There are several striking
flaws In this drsus. In ths first place,
Antonio's difficulties arise entirely from
his gross oversight in not eiTecting an in
sursnee upon his various Rrgosies. lie
should have opened act of policies at
once upon the Ralto, where marine insur
ance wa. perfectly well understood, and
where the brokers would have got him
fifty names in forenoon 90 any extent
upon ship, freight or cargo. lost or not
lost. This prudential step would have
gwen totally different turn 10 the whole
affair. When no wanted IN help Bassanio
with three thousand ducats for three
months, he could easily have raised the
money at four per cent, on tho security ~
an assignment OF the policy. Shylvck
says Of him. "Antonio is good man, yet
his means are in supposition he hath an
srgosy bound TO Tripolis, another TO the
Indies I understand, moreover, upon the
Rislto. he hath third at Mexico, n fourth
for Englpnd, and other ventures no has
squsndered abroad. but ships are but
boards. sailors are but men there be land
rats and water rats, water thieves and land
thieves-I mean pirates and then here IL
the peril Of waters, winds ard rocks
Now, these are the very risks which the
contract Of insurance il intended to cover,
ga IL clearly explained In Marshal and
other writer's, and ~ expressed in the fol
lowing clauses inserted In all policies (:
Touching the adventures and perils
which the said assurers are coDteuted TO
bear, aud TO take upon them In this voy-
age, they are Of the seas, men-of war, fire.
enemies, pirates, rovers, thieves, iettisons.
etc, barratry OF the masters or mariners,
aud of all other perils, losses and misfor-
tunes that have or shall come to the hurt,
dettiment or damage Of the said goods or
merchandise, and ship or vessel with
this y eoaution. Antonio's means would
have been no longer in superstition, but in
certainty, and ~ good a. hard cash, under
deduction. merely, of the premium of in
surance. Finally. when intelligence was
received Of Antonio's argosies being
wrecked, II Is plain that he might, in
these circumstances, have at once aban
doned 90 the unwriteTs, and claimed for a
total loss. II Ia painful TO see 40 many
smiahle characters involved in griefs and
In difficulties, which this simple and nat
ural expedient would have obviation. NY
feelings at this reflection are something
akin 70 those Of q very susceptible medi-
cal friend, who declares that he can never
cit out Romeo and Juliet. from the thought
that judioious use of the stomach pump
In the last scene, would remove all the
distress, and make two lovers happy.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22

A Coon IpEA.-We had the plea.
sure a day or two since of examin-
ing. says the Chicago Journal. the
arrangement of the fremont House,
as regards fire, and II really seems
an impossibility for a fire TO break
out, or at least last long should it
once kindle. in the face of the pro
cautions which have been taken by
the proprietors. The whole force
of the hotel, the employees. man
and boy, are organized into com.
plete and efficient Fire Department.
Of these there are five brigades,
each under command of it's own
Captain. whose orders he obcys re-
gardless of any one else. Upon
the ringing of the alarm bell, each
person employed in the hotel, re.
ports himself TO the Captain of his
brigade at the Office. and there
awaits orders. No noise, no con-
fusion. but all under perfect drill,
ready for the most efficient exertion.
On every floor are constantly kept
buckets filed with water for imme.
date use, On the upper floor Is a
vast tank kept filed and hose at
tacbcd, with which any room can DO
flooded almost instaDtaneously.-
Besides there are $50 feet of hose,
enough to reach any room in the
building, which lilo coiled up near
the steam engine, ready for use at
moments warning, forming a
steam fire engine of the most Ell
cient kind. With such precautions,
the traveller who trusts himself to
the hospitaities of the fremont, can
retire with as perfect feeling OF
safety from fire as 1t is possible to
attain ucder any circumstances.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22

FATAL AFFAIR AT LAFAYETTE
The Opelousas Courier, of the oath,
learns that on the Monday or Tues
day previous. in a quarrel between
Mr.. Earnest Martin and Mr.. Lufroy
Richard, at vermillionville, the lat
ter received wound from pistol
shot, which occasiopsd bis death
almost immediately.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22

NORTH OF Red kivER.-Here is
n newspaper, with democratic "
features, from that fertile region Of
the territory Of Louisiana, the North
Of Red River District. After re-
commencing immediate secession,
in second hand language, the edi-
tor says, in another place of his
paper:
A correspondent wishes to know
il we will support the Hon. John
Slidell Tor reelection 20 the U. 5.
Senate. We answer, unequivocal-
~, yes. The course OF Senator
Slidell at Charleston and Baltimore
entities him TO the support Of oil
true friends of the South, etc, etc.
The writer is over jealous in his
friendship for the King. and does
not stop to consider, IL he is elected
TO the United States Senate, he will
be without Office next week, for
misunderstanding to the pro.
gramme, of his masters who have
set the music for him to play, shai
be out of the Union the week after
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22
Communicated.

lNommuhlcsteu'
Dear C,n,t Il have just seen the reiec-
ton Of your correspondent, "Hope," and
advice for an observance of"mildnsss and
forbearsuce, taught ma under the Christian
dspensation "a being the power to gov
ern." "resce and good will, the field
,narshsls of resson.n Sc. Al Of which
stcadfastly believe; hut, dear Comet J
do more firmly believe that your lighting
man is again out Of town." and as mine
has not yet arrived, beg your acceptance
Of my heartfelt thanks, for your protecting
care Of the unprotected. HOPE.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22

bdr Mr.. Isaac G. Delaplaine,
member elect from the Eighth Con-
gressional district in New York,
was bled for about ten thousand
dollars to secure his election
Among the items given in the Lea
der is one of three hundred del
lars for spontaneous enthusiasm at
the ratification meeting"
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22
STATE OF LOUIsIANA-Parish Of East

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish OF East
Baton Rougo-Sixth judicial District
Court-ln the matter Of the Succession
of Auguste Zoigler, deceased-No. 694-
Probate.
WHEREAS p. A. Kugbler has this
w day fled in said Court an applica-
ton praying to be appointed and confirm
ed as Curator Of the estate of Augusta
Zeigler, late Of said parish deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons in
terested, to show cause az any they CAM
within ten days from the first publication
Of this notice. why said application should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and the seal Of
said Court, this goth day Of December
A. D., 1850. JOS. NEPHLER,.
dec FL Clerk.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22

WILL ANY ANIMAL SUPERIOR TO MAs
Even M CREATED I'VE find man Mt the
head of series Of existences, says the not
sd Professor Wincholl, in lato work up
on the formation and habits Of man, all
constructed in accordance with tho same
central idoa, and which have made their
appearance upon the earth SUCCESSFULLY in
tho order Of their rank-first tho fish, then
tho reptiles, then the quadrupods, and
lastly man. Should tho question be asked,
how we know that the last term of tho
sorics has boon reached, we reply that two
considerations exclude tho idea Of any fur
thor progress. When tho fish appeared,
the vortebral column was placed in bori-
zontal position, and the head was m n line
with the body. Whom reptiles, birds, and
quadrupeds made their appearance, tho
head became elevated and inclined az an
anglo with tho horizontal. Lastly, in man,
we find the vertebrsl column erect. No
further advance thereof, Is possible in this
direction.
In tho next place, no species but man
has been distributed over tho whole earth.
The families which existed in the earlier
geological periods enjoyed comparatively
wide distribution. AZ higher families ap-
pcard, aud tho peculiar characteristics
which distinguish tho different regions on
tho earth became moro dehnitively mark
cd, we find species and families confined
within narrow limits. The animal forms
which Immediately preceded man in the
possession of tho earth enjoyed at least
geographical range. But when man APP
poarsd, and the different geological dis
tricts Of the earth had become most COM
pletely specialized and distinct, we find
him, in spite of tho law which restricts
other animals within definite limits,
spreading himself over the whole earth,
and leaving no room for other coequal or
superior creations. No other animal has
enjoyed go wide a range and We find man
enjoying it, within narrower limits even
than the American eagle or the African
giraffe. We hence infer that no higher
creation IL TO follow man, and that the
only farther development possible Is in the
sxaltation Of his spiritual nature.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22

A NEW AcrREss.--Miss Henri
quez, the daughter Of q well known
and eminent merchant Of New York
and allied to many of its wealthiest
families, made a most successful
debut at Wallack's Theatre in New
York, on the Sd inst.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22
CATHOLIC CEMETERY.

DERsONs desirous Of purchasing lots In the
j Catholic Cemetery for tombs, vaults, and fsmi
~ buying places, would do we'll TO apply imrne-
distely. There has been . large trset Of land
lately purchased aud attached 70 the Cemetery.
Persons DESTROYS of pnrcha sing can procure good
sites by applying 20 n. v. BABIN, Esq TRIANGLE
PHILLIPS, I. DUGGAN, or TO the sexton on the
premises fdeci5 imdkv.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22

tw- The funeral Of Sir Charles Napier
tnok place on Mondi Y, Nov. 18th, at Gath
erington, near Merchistounhall, Ilants.
Beyond the fact If the deceased being
borne TO the grave by eight sesmen who
hal served under his commsnd during the
greater part Of his professional career, the
whole proceedings we're of very private
and transformations character.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22
OTTO Il.

THE Eleventh Annual meeting Of the
Female Orphan Association, Baton Rouge,
La, will be held Dec. Goth, at the Asy-
lum. A full attendance is requested.
ALgxENA Y. BURLINGTON,
decl5-th. Secretary.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22

A greenhorn standing beside a
sewing machine, at which a young
lady was at work, looking altern-
ately at the machine and its fair
operator, at length gave vent to
his admiration with by golly !
it's purity, especially the part GOV.
cred with caliker."
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22
CHR IsT M A n.

uUCoUnfh Jugs itbn h'', ''"' Wv
the heel of tho foul iiend. bringing
pestilence and famine--in an evil
hour, such ~ this, the new year
opens. Christmas comes again with
all its hallowed memories and dear
associations.
South Carolina may abolish with
a series Of resolutions, the Fourth
of July; Louisiana may expunge
from her dies non jnridicus the
Eighth of January, because the
victory was one for The Union M
well az for herself; even the TWEEN
tysecond Of February may be for.
gotten as the words Of the states
man and warrior die away in an
echo, IA time treads on, in his slip
pers of Hat; but Christmas will
come again, and the cocks will he
induced TO herald it with Growing,
M they do now. Eighteen hundred
and sixty yearsl How they have
rolled mp like a SCROLL Where are
they now7 Where the untold mil
lions who have laughed and cried
danced with joy. and broke their
heart.stripgs with sorrowH All gone
after their sbadowsl Alas poor
Yorick Of them have not
even left behind al empty skull on
which to ground tale. How shall
IL he an hundred years TO come 7
Why, deny If you like, that spirits
walk and ghosts break up their
graves; what mere spectre is
that that comes We know not how,
appropriating q handful Of the
gross materials of earth for its
dwelling place--moving with IL
from point to point, and going az
il came, we know not where These
are curious questions--such ss have
puzzled the great and the good Of
oil ages. The veil may be lifted;
behind which. lie these mysteries;
another traveller may return from
that bourne so touchiugly referred
to by the divine Poet; but when he
does, IL will be to take mp the song
Of peace and good will,' where
Him of Bethlehem, left IL. Verify
il in time to cultivate the flowers
by the waysidc, that they may be
ready to strew the path of the Great
Couqueror-it is time to prepare
the marriage feast, at which all the
nations of earth shall sit, in the
bonds Of fratcrnal union and broth.
erly love. There shall he no quar-.
rel then for the head of the table
the greatest and best, the noblest
and most generous will take the
place with shouts Of appreciation
Of all the guests. Christmas will
come again;--it may bring with it
another Herod, with his sword, but
no will die by il, to give place to
the reign of another Augustus
Caesar. Time-think you it not,
friends--to begin to consider whose
birthday IL is we celebrate on the
25th instant, and to so shape our
actions by the preccpts Of charity,
as TO subdue the beastly part of
nature, by establishing the rule of
reason under the doctrines of Peace
and good will Practice more
preach less--show us in your lives
that you believe what He said, who
spakc as no man before Him. Let
the West take by the hand her sis
ter of the Orient, and together
sing the new song Of life--or rath-
er tho old song, for which the key
note was furnished eighteen hun
bred years ago, set an octave high
| or i'm the scale.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22

EN- GIN II Il r..
HAS OPENED an once In the city If Baton
Ill Rouge, corner ofLsfsyette and Florida streets,
where he offers his services ~ all who may re-
quire them In the following brsnches u his pro-
fessiop, vis.
Cfvit ESsfsEfafra. MtcHArfcAL ErgiNssRfEg
LANDS, sTEAM ENGINES,
SrRvrvs, HoRst POWER,
LEVELS SAW MILLS,
LEvEEING. SUGAR Mile.
DRAINING, Bstfsfss Ms0BfvFs,
PLANTATION MAPS, boar Asp RAN Rosps.
ARCHITECTU RE.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BUI.DIyGs.
MONUMENTS,
EAMENTAL FENCING.
LAYING OF GROUNDS.
The Once IL prepared 10 furnish all plsbs, Drsw-
ings, Protrsctions, etc. Estimates and speciHca-
tions In the different branches.
Having been assistant state Engineer Of Loui.
sisns from 1856 10 ise0; he hopes TO obtsin, NTH
ths following references, = liberal patronage
Refe
Loris HrBsRr, late State Engineer, n. Rouge.
gss. u "a DBRussv. civil Eng'r. Nstehitoches.
Wv. ?. PtEr, baton Rouge.
JoHs ARssrRosa, Founder. New Oriesns.
y. ". @. Cook, Engineer, New Orleans.
decl5
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22
LUMBERi LUMBERif

r HAVE ust received from my lands on Little
river, a supply Of superior Pine timber. which
/ am now saving up. but prese q circumstances
renders II Impossible for me 70 furnish lumber
upon any terms except cssh on delivery" Pur-
chssers will please observe this before sending
their orders WILLIAM WATSON,
decls dAw-lm Bayou Mills.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22
BUILDFR'S MATERTALS.

BUILDERS MATERIALS.
BIME-2UO Barrels richards Cape;
CEMENT-50 Barrels Rosedsle
PLAsTEH--2O Do. hest quality;
UAtR-2oo Bushels Long staple;
sAND-20 Barrels white Lake ssndj
SAND-2nOO Barrels bar Sand:
MALBLE DUST--l0 Barrels New York,
nny2s JOSHUA BEAJ.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22

I 1QUORs.--A full stock Of sll kinds, just re-
dssIb A. STEWART a 60.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22

I ONDON Porter, Scotch Ale, Champagne wine,
j 4 Olsret do. Cstdisis, etc Just feeeived a. =
rect from thu Importers, sns for sale ~
decit A. STEWART % 90.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22
40 ron CuRIsTmAsr

lVBHAyE just received direct from N. Impor.
W tiers. large lot Of every variety 81 Fire works
and TOYS r., the Christmas Holidays, and vii
oner the whole or sny part Of them Al small I'D
vance on cost for cash
decl5 A. STEWART A co, Druggists.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22
LANDRETII,s SEEDS.

I'D. 4 WIN. BOGgL, are Agents for the justly
Ia ceiebrstsd Isndrstbs Harden Seeds, and
have just received q large stock, 70 which they
call the stteLtiop OF the public. Rural Registers
and Aimanscs furnished gratis.
dsoIl ED. 4 WIN. BOGEL.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22
(I.OA X n.
ALE AND PORTER.

az CASKS Gsppins India Pale Ale, 10 do.
LO Musr a sons Sparkling Ale 10 Gases
Guinness Dublin stout: GCssks epeyer's Lager
for sale at reduced prices.
maybe ed AWM BOakb,
New Store. opposite the Old stand.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22
TOBACCO.

vJ'HB Japanese choice put up In 20 N. Boxes
i for Planters use, Pine Apple Twist, May
Cherry, MoDtrose, Drednopsht, cot. The shove
and other brands Just received and for sale by
deel5 A. STEWART q 90.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-12-22
PLOwsi PLOwsii
GltNSi GUNS

NE have just opened new lot Of Dou-
w BILE Barrel Shot Guns which We
know will suit "a 20 quality and price.
decl5 LARgUIER Il LANOUE.
Corner Lafayette d Florida ats.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-26
timed at latte hour and nearly all present conthO
ued their quota at the intellectual east when iOo"e'
1Ie In ore substantial repast.
FIRES.


FIRE IN WEST TwEYTY-EIGHTH STREET.
About O'Clock last evening, lire broke ou1 IN she
moldng and planning mills OF "eIis oonn,,1 he
322 West Twenty eighth street. causing damage 10 ene
building 10 the amount Of $500, and TO me STOCK,
,ures and machinery to the amount OF 81 5oo. Inc
origin of the fire is attributed TO spark IRON i9nu-
ery upon the opposite side OF the sreeF oene "0""
into the mills upon pile OF shavlngs.
FIRE IN Delaney STREET.
Yesterday afternoon at q o'clock, fire occurred In
the grocery store of Christian kresher NO: 3oo pc
ancey street, in consequence OF can OF nia a,ig
from a shelf upon stove. The stock and 6uilalng
were damaged to the amount Of $780, Insured or $VV
in the Rutgers Insurance Company,
FIRE IN JOHN STREET.
At 81 o'clock last night fire broke ont in the Ribbon
Store Of VIM Barron, No II John street, and cansea
$500 damage to the stock before tne nanss c;,
extinguished Insured for ~ OOO in various Guy co
panies Origin of fire unknown
FIRE IN DUANE STREET. ,
Last night about 10 o'clock, fire broke out IN the
double building Nos. 64 and Go Duane street, occupied
in the basement by Strenlin 4 Palmer chocolate man
ufacturer: first floor by Henry Edwards, coach-lamp
manufacturers upper part by I. w. Mecalf, manuIac
iurer of faucets; j. r. Ryan as book-olndery. ana
others for manufacturing purposes Inc nre orgl1a.
ed, it is said, in Mr.. Edwardss shop, but from WnAe
cause has not yet transpired. =.
The flames spread rapidly, and but for the timely
exertions of the fremen, disastrous coniiagratlon
would have ensued. The fire was, for the most part
confined to the premises where it originated. Loss OF
Messrs. Strenln g. Palmer 500; insured. Loss OF u
Mr. Edwards 81, 600; insured. Mr.. Metcalf sustained
damage by fire and water to the amount OF s5Oo Mr..
Ryan's stock and machinery were damaged by water
to the amount of about $1,000 insured in the Amerl-
can Exchange and Hamilton Insurance Cos; messrs.
Putnam & Co., and other publishers, had large
quantity of books in the place awaiting binding, and
their Joint loss will amount to about 81 ,OOO
The building, owned by Messrs. Conner d Sons, Is
damaged to the amount OF about $500; insured.
FIRE IN AVENUE A.
The alarm Of fire at Id o'clock thus morning, was
reported 10 have been at the of Avenue and
Twentieth street. Particulars not ascertained.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-26

Bskerow "A by the Rev. John Gregory Of P,sbar.n 81 40
Thsis ,al,ioua to monies from kind and jealous friend
d' sh have been Acknowledged From zens Of Nerd a.
Co 70 95 from old gentleman, sie d Avery sends 81
ana Also 81 for photograph be c via Reade Bro No $40
broadway But my friend AverR Whoever you are Reade
yo will permit tho shsdo John Brown TO darken
their merchandise SO when want the photograph please
call Reade Bro, would perm, it to be LETT in their
store for you
From Susan B. Anthy 800 being the proceeds Of John
Brown meeting Roser; from H. G. Wicker, 90 s. being
balance l3 So er deductng ~ for many photographs
foms friend who does give his name but only tho initial L.
$40 for John Browns family This money appears 10 have been
contributed fcows L., $751; g. SIS s., S5i X, S5i s. $Si
r., 49, C., So G.. 81 c. 81; c. s.; Cash. SIS Do, 81 A.,
81 a.; L., 81. Total as above, $40
Circumstance have been such prevent publishing
thing from Ire large Of interesting letters in my
son now numbering between and two thousand b hope
10 hereafter.
As to work accomplished there have been 300 photo
graphs maid for by me- and M delivered; the balance being
hand TO receive this number Of photographs and half
letters and mail express zoe photographs snd
Of ers and accomplish the bulk Of
beveen Dec and JAN l6 ought TO single ind
vidrsl should OF omission have occurred
any friends have been peected shah be happy to make
oss; and among the 900 TRIBUNE subscribers there
rcr1her subscribers 20 the John BownFund" shall then
have fallen short NY calculations Of Nov u.s. by several tbo1s
s1ds but in my efforts and labor trust not at all
Ne,p- York jan &C. 1860. THADDEUS HYATT,