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Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
NORTH LOUISIANA.

W ~'Notc " tfouHtttoh "hN N""oV |"
difference though II has been at
tempted by party men in the legis.
lature, because they have thought
that something might come out Of
IL, TO their advantage. The fact
that North Louisiana is engaged nj
most exclusively in The cotton bust
ness aud South Louisiana produces
sugar and moIasses, Is the ground
work upon which factionists have
so vaiBly attempted 20 divide u.s.
In the language Of Sir WIN. Jones,
80 may Il ever be y There il no
denying the fact, that there is sub
stantial Improvement in the North
the spirit Of progress is at work.
People from North and South Caro-
lima, Georgia, Alabama and Missis-
sippi, are moving in, with their
goods and chattles and If we look
for q reason, II may probably be
found in the fact, that they have
discovered, In the alIuvial bottoms
Of the Mississippi and Its tribnta.
ries tina, they eau make no much In
one year "a they can in two in the
worn out hill country. II Ia need
less TO say anything poetic about
the fight of time and its value; be-
cause in the strife to get ready to
live, there is kind of tacit admis.
sion that the dying time of day
is very apt TO come, aud as we
go, we approach It. If two years
living can be condensed into one:
Il is needless to adduce figures to
show a gain Of one half
Quite a number of circumstances
have recently conspired TO bring
out North Louisiana. The magni.
ficent donation to the State, under
Mr. Hsrmaason's bill, Of all the
swemps for the purpose Of drain.
ing and reclaiming the same the
liberal acts of emption and
graduation by the State has thrown
into the country a good and useful
population as il were-ip spite of
spectators. The end sought for
that is to levee the State with laws.
has been attained by making the
people directly interested in iis pro
lection The vicksburg Shereve.
port and Texss Railroad. the branch
OF the Rosedale road, now on it's
way TO Shreveport, and State works
on the bsyous aud lakes of that
region, have opened a market to
our own gold mines which are
now producing the handsomest re.
suits. Postoilices, post routes and
new places are daily created in the
north, 30 that it IL impossible to
keep up with the progress. Pleasant
Place, Mount Pleasant, Prospect
Hill, Good Water, Mount Lebanon.
and Palestine have recently been
added TO the map. We would most
respectfully suggest TO our friends
In the North, when they write from
such points or places, always TO
give the name of the Parish in which
they are located.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
Frney ana Ornnntr,ri ,yo,,, :

Mrs. POLLOCK, respectfully Informs the "a
w dies ~ Baton Rouge, thst she h.s taken
fosfns At Mrs. Wilson's on LAFAYETTE stree, sra
" prepared N give Instruction IN FANCY ara
uhR AMENTAb HAIR WORK, ROsiN WORK -
Various stvie " Painting. etc. Al kinds N,
HAIR ORNAMENTS msde 10 order; HAiR
wREArHs, cts. i,rsqn.t,s
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30


MARBts CoLUaTs ron fHE Carrot
EXTENSION. Mr.. John 7. Connolly, Of
Baltimore Md, was recently awarded
n contract by the Secretary Of War,
to furnish 100 monolthic marble col
umus, for the Capitol extension at
Washington, -. g., each measuring
25 feet 0 inches in length, feet 8
inches in diameter at the base, and .
feet at the top The contractor has
begun the work at the Beaver Dam
quarry, Coekeys,ille, Datim ore coun-
ty, and anticipates no difficulty in
filling the order. The marble is vety
white, Of fine texture, possessii g great
strength and hardness. The columns.
some of which have been got ont.
weigh about 20 tons each, and will
be taken in The rough TO Washington,
10 he finished. These are The largest
monoliths ever qparried in the United
States, and are said 10 be Of unequal
ed purity Of texture.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
BARNES \ pARR.
rrou,isfc.s NJ VI
NOTICE.

l osF, draft given by g. q W. Pipes.
- Of date June lSth, 1850, on Melier
berger, Of New Orleans, in favor Of N. NJ.
Cerr. The public is cautioned not 10 trade
for. said draft, ss payment has been stop
ped. ie2a- 3ts ". M. KERR
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30


A MuSsrsR Jaw noss.-A jaw bone,
three feet long, has jus, been found In In
diana. The Indiana Site Sentinel says
Of 1.-THE bone, ne we before remarked
was found In the bed Of Shawnee Creek
One Of the teeth was observed sticking
above the surface Of the gravel by boy,
who dug u cut and took u DR.. Marsh, Of
Utica, who purchased 1t Of him. The doe
tor Forwarded IL TO his bother in-i law, At
torney General McDonald,in whose Office u
now IL It'll evidently q section Of the
Jaw, (inferior maxillary.) IL seems to
have been broken OF near the symphaisis
mentor, or chin. Near the broken end is
assure In the bone, apparently the sock.
ct Of a tusk, The length Of the bone il SO
inches, S 4 inches wide, by about he same
depth n, the point where the teeth are set,
decreasing In volume both ways. There
are two teeth (loose in the sockets, the
fret inches long by ~ vide, the other
sls inches long BY ~ wide. The enamel
upon the teeth Is perfect, and their scute-
ness conveys the impression that the subs
iect was quite young. The bone unques-
tionabiy belongs to the mastodon family
n calf NJ that, and were u living TO day
would surely take the premium at our
State Fair"
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30

"a The Canada papers fear that
the cattle disease has been introduced
there.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30

TREsrr wfrH The DELAwARE Is
DrAss. --From the 81. Joseph No.
Gazette Of the 10Th we clip ibe fol
lowing:
We learn that a treaty has been
concluded with the Delaware Indians
fr their beautiful lands. The treaty
was executed by Mr.. Thos. n. Sykes,
agent for the tribe. We learn that IL
is very similar to the kaw, Sank
and Fox treaties, made by commits.
siober Greenwood last fall. The In
dams are reduced TO eighty acres
each, all in compact body. The re-
nainder Of the land is TO be valued,
the lowest valuation not 10 be less
than one dollar and twenty FIVE cents
per acre. The Leavenwofth, Pawnee
and Great Western Railroad Company
have the privilege Of taking all the
lands at the valuation, to be paid for
cash down. The Indians are ~ he
paid the interest on their money
atising from this sale Of their lands
under the treaty Of May 9th, 1866.
They are TO receive from the United
States, rs indemnity for timber cut
on their lands, and ponies stolen,
near $4,000. They still keep up or
retain their tribal relations and nation
ali Y.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
THE CONVENTION OF rms FoparH. :

---------------- --------~-------~----------~
THE CONVENTION or rHs FoumH =
A meeting lie TO be held IN New Or.
leans, tonight, at Odd Fellows
Hall FOR the purpose OF selecting
delegates 20 the Convention Of the
constitutional Union Party to be
held at the State Capitol in this
city, on Wednesday next the 4tb
OF July From our exchanges, we
notice The fact that meetings Of
the people have taken place in
many " not all the Parishes In the
State, and a good attendance IL
looked for The new party may
well be called the "People's Party"
FOR their motto Is that Of every true
American heart. "The Uonstitu.
ton and the Union.". They have
already enlisted in behalf Of their
cause, much Of the conservative ele-
mept the out-of.power, non.ollice
holding portion OF the public sci.
dom aroused into activity, and eel.
dom exercising the franchise, un.
less there is danger threatened. -
Whether we enter this campaign
with darker prospects ahead. than
at the last, il a question upon
which there may be an honest diff
ference Of opinion-for one we can
not think go. Iface.sekers may
continue their wool.pulling, and
the political cat, may jump "a IL
likes the power of this govern
ment to live aud reproduce itself
is in the heart Of the American PEG.
pie u is a liberal generous princi.
pal, not to be stihed, by eloquent
speechmakers, and pipe laying dema.
gogues.
MrsrsHioUs DISAPPEARANCE
Some mouth or more ago, Mr..
Fredrick yerger, a German by birth.
came 10 this city al the instance Of
the Messrs. Bogei's, Druggists on La.
fayette street, and was engaged in
their store as an Apothecary. Hsv.
Ing served ,hem in the same capacity
In their Drug Store in New Orleans,
he was known TO them as q sober, in
dustrious and worthy gentleman,
aud permanent arrangement was
made with him to remain here. But
short time previous to his coming
here, Yerger married. His young
wife came with him--they rented
house in the suburbs Of the town,
and lived together until about two
weeks ago, when she returned to New
Orleans. A noted and marked change
came over him after this, and he was
heard TO give utterance 60 words Of
dependency. On Sunday last, be Iefs
the store and has not been heard Of
since. Mr.. William Bogel has writ
ten TO his friends 10 New Orleans.
and up to this time no clue can be
had as to his whereabouts. Mr.. Bogcl
fears the worst. The secret of his
suffering is with him.
-
APPOINTED. The President has
~u.<,,otn1 ,uJ H. C.u.s~ .x.G..
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30

tB- Lead ore has been found in Llano
county, Texas.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
Creole Guards Attention.

. THE COMPANY WILL MEET At A,lk
u The Market House on SATURDAY., the 40
I'D sOth inst, ~ p. NJ, (Nilltsry honf) I99r,
MI IN Summer Uniform. full equipment, =sss<a<
- Tor the regular monthly turn out.
nv Order ~
y. y. Fssssux, let Lieutenant g. O.
~. ifsRsbRs, ORDERLY RerRes Mt
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
GIN STAND.

A 80 Saw Gin Stand, for sale at the
IA Southern Machine Works.
Je2i DEbACEofx, DEozGEEY SEQ.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
BATH sPONCEs.

A LARGE stock 81 genuine Turkey Bathing
"A sponges, just received by
juDs23 Ed. wx. BoGgb.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
aov. wise for Breckenridge.
Rich mcna Convention.

Ricusosp, June ss.-The Richmond
Southern Constitutional Convention ress
semble in tins city, pursuant TO ndlcnrn-
ment.
A resolution was passed declaring Breck-
enridge and Lane, their choice.
The convention has adjourned sine die.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
PURE OLIVE OIL

Ok CASES off. Betus' Huile d'Olive the bes
~ IN The world Just received By
Jubs22 ED a VIZ BOgRT.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
=. HYATT &c SON,
GUN SMITHS O. GENERAL JoBBEp
sEGARss sEGARs,

DBR steamer Caha~bs, received a Isrgs assors-
u ment Of the most favorite brands-for sale
s V. HEUDE 4 cos
JunszZ Drug Store.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
THE BALTIMORE NOMINATIONS.
Curious Propositions from New York

w.sHfsoror.Junc gs.-The Washington
correspondent Of the New York Herald
says that Mayor Wood has been here con
ferrine with Douglas, breckenridge and
the Administration.
He suggests that there be bat one cleo
totai tickle, In the State Of New York, an
pledged 10 eithet candidate, bat TO throw
the vote In the Electoral College as deem
sd polite
Both sides favor The proposition. 1.-THE
proposition should happen 10 fail, Wood
will 60 for Douglas.
President Buchanan mr. Bferhenssaes.
The President has declared TO the Ma
sloasl Executive Committee, his entire
approval Of the nomination Of Bfecken-
ridge and Lane.
Go~. wise for breckenridge.
NoRrctR, June 2s.-gov. Wise Of viz
Rinia, pronounces the nomination Of
Breckenridge and Lane, the most sdtnirs-
Bile 20 save the Union.
Houston Meeting m Schenectady.
scnEsscrApY, N. Y, June 9s A meet
ing Of the iilends Of Gen. Sam Houston.
will be called on the 10th for the purpose
Of nominating Houston electors for the
sttae Of New York.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
FRESH CHOCOLATE.

lust receivss an assortment u Superior Cho'
81 Ix.s by juns22 I'D. fWx BUebb
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
NOTICE.

A IL persons having claims against the estate
IA Of Hiram Cline, are requested N hand them
70 the undersigned daily sutbentieatsd.
junsl9 o.uACKET, Admir-.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-30
HARPER,s MAGAZINI

FOR. JULY, 1850,
Just received snd for SAFE BY
juns2O-2w J. MCCORMICK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-12

NEw BooKs.-we return our thanks to the pub
fishers, who send US, through Taylor & Maury, of
this city, the following new publications, viz:
Lowell, the Widower; a novel by w. NJ. Thack-
cray, with illustrations. New York, published
oy Harper Brothers, Franklin Square, 1860.
This Ia the last novel Of Thackeray published in
this country, and being unknown to most Ameri-
can readers, will Of course be universally read
here, as no American novel reader now fails to
read each succeeding publication from IS pen
Also, Castle Richmond, novel by Anthony
Trollope, just issued from the Harpers' presses
1t neqaal in most respects to any work of the
same popular author so far republished in the
United States.
Also, the first volume Of Euri pides, lin Greek, }
being portion Of the now well known series
"HarPers' Greek and Latin Texts 4" No European
house, in these times gets up better cheap editions
Of the classics than do the Brothers Harper In
that branch Of their business as in their scientific
publications, they are public benefactors indeed
Taylor Maury also send us Leonard Scott
Co.'S republication Of the June, 1860, number of
Blackwood-always welcome upon our book
table
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ReYRanaI.

'-'' Mr.. George p. Screven, of Savannah, Ga
was Yesterday unanimously elected an honorary
member Of the Philodenic Society of Georgetown
College.
- The notorious DR.. Cheeyer Of New York,
1s going to Europe. IL Is not stated whether he
Is going on begging tour for the Church of
the Puritans" or not.
80. Queen Victoria will visit Belgium and
Prussa next August, with Prince Albert The
royal pair 60 to Berlin 10 attend the baptism of
the expected second child Of the Princess Fred
erick William
'''' General Lane is in New York city, and has
oeen very cordially received there, both by civil
lans ana the soIdiery. He was serenaded on Sat
urday night by the National Democratic Volun-
teers and being called out, made speech from
the balcony Of his hotel, the St Nicholas The
Senera at the earnest request Of many citizens Of
NORM Carolina, will take an early opportunity of
visiting the land which gave him birth, and in
so doing will take Warrenton and ShOcco Springs
en- route to Raleigh and the West
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-12

GRKENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Va.
July d, 1860
Editor Of the Star: All here are just now enjoy
Ing themselves hugely. Already the company
here embraces many OF the most fashionable and
distinguished families from all quarters OF the
Union Those who have visited here in the
course of previous seasons can hardly realize the
extent and character Of the Improvements made
to add to the comfort of the White Sulphur's
guests. All express themselves delight indeed
with those Improvements. So far as the table is
concerned, 1t is now more than can be desired
| send you copy OF the bill Of fare for the 4th
inst, at dinner that you may realize how sump-
tuOusly all here are now living.
Fish-Fresh Salmon and Lobster sauce Soup
Turtle, Brunoise a Forge. Releves-Boled
Ham, Beef Tongue, Leg Mutton with Caper
sauce, Chicken and Pork, Bacon and Cabbage.
Corned Beef and turnips; Roast Beef, Lamb
I.oin Veal, Pig stuffed. Saddle Mutton, currant
je ly, Ham with Champagne sauce Cold Orna-
mented Dishes-Cincnnat Ham Ornamented
Bear Ham decorated, Beef a la Mode White Sui
phur, Saddle Of Mutton, Saddle Of VeniSon Gal =
entine truhes, Beef Tongue decorated
Chicken Salad la Mayonnaise, Lobster Salad a
la jelly, Aspic of Chicken decorated Side
deau Of Venison sluce povrade Cotelettes of
Chicken a la NivernOse, Veal Sweetbreads
piques en- demi deuil, Salmi of Venison au win
de Bordeaux, Tender loin of Beef larded sauce
Perigord, Rice croquettes la Franchise, Maca-
roni au Frontage la Parisienne. vegetables
Potatoes mashed, Potatoes boiled. Tomatoes
stewed, Tomatoes raw, Hominy, Kale Boiled
Rice, Green Corn, Beets, Lettuce, Green Peas
Relishes-Horse Radish, Pickles, French Mus
tard, English Sauces, Il adishes Pastry-Cus,ard
Pudding, Lemon Pudding, Rice and Plum Pud-
ding, Gooseberry Tart, Gooseberry Pie, DAmson
Pie, Cherry Pie, Apple Tart, Jelly Cake, Sponge
Cake, Ladies' Fingers, Blanc Mango. Desert
English Walnuts, Filberts, Lemon and Vanilla
Ice Cream, Figs, Almonds, Raisins, Prunes,
Pecan Nuts, Oranges, Floating Islands, Coffee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-12
GRAND TOURNAMENT AND BALL
COL UMBIA SPRINGS,

10 De held on
MONDAY, JULY 16. 1860,
Under the auspices ofth
MOUNT VERNON GUARDS!
The rsssigtS TO be appropriated 10 the Alexandria
Male Orphan Asylum, Of Alexandria.
TWENTY KNIGHTS,
Embraclng gentlemen from Maryland, Virginia,
and the Distrlcti will enter and compete for the
attendance during the day, and large and efficient
police force will preserve the strictest order and
decorum In and around the grounds.
The following ppocpn,p
The Procession ofKnights, Judges, and Citizens,
preceded by band of music, will leave the City
parsdine through SEINE Of the principal streets Of
Alexandria viii proceed TO the Depot Of the Wash
be in waiting to convey persons TO the Springs I'm
medistey upon the arrival at the Springs, the spa
commenced and continued until O'clock ,. m |,
when the Tournament will be opened, under the
REGULATIONS:
The MAYORS Of Alexsndria,, Washington. and
Connection with other gentlemen : '"Ns'' ~
WIN. ID. Massey, Esq, has been invited to deliver
which the riding will commence, each knight be-
ing attred In an appropriate costume and whole
Psdtstt csp snd s.s
man, Esq, msrshsls. 4. yohnson ESQ. Herald
VIE Ss S sHs
sed the Queen Of Love and Beauty, with her Maids
presence ofthe whole assemblage At the close of
this ceremony the QUEEN s BALL will open and
the dancing continne until II O'Clock m.
tneir part shall be wanting TO make tina Tourna-
ment one Of qnalloyed pleasure 20 all who may
favor them with their presence The track and
grounds have been put in the most comp etc order
and the proprietor, Mr.. Fahey, will spare no pains
IN adding to the pleasure Of the company.
CONVEYANCE TO THE SPRINGS.
Omnlbuses will leave the corner of Seventh and
Penn. avenue at o'cock, and each sucoessive hour
TO the Springs.
Tickets Of admission TO the Spring., 50 cents
omnibus fare Is cents. To be had at the following
places in Washington w ID. Shepherds Book
store, corner Ith and ID Ellis's Music store Penn.
Store, corner 18th and Penn. sv.; and o. the Star
Once. ~ eotd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-12

IL As we have stated, a terrible civil war is
now raging in Syria. The Druses, aided by
Turks, Moslems, Arabs and others, have smulta-
neously attacked and massacred the native Chris
tans. Their villages have been burned, and
every violence that barbarism could invent has
been visited upon them. II appears that the war
Is the result Of long and violent luminosity. and
that unless interrupted 1t will be one of extermin-
alton to one party or the other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-12

The Power OF MEDICINE OVER DISEASE
We know Of no better illustration of this fact than
the wonderful effects Of the Oxygenated Bitters,
In Graduating from the human system dyspepsia
ana all functional diseases Of the stomach, and
restoring impaired digestion. 1t is no new rem
edy. Ten years Of trial by the public has estab-
lished 1t as standard medicine and no family
In The country should be without il as a safe and
sure remedy with both sexes in all ages. In our
large cities 1t has been much used by the regular
physicians, and isindorsed by some Of the strong
est certificates from well known individuals For
sale oy all the drugg ists.-WsskLK NoreILstts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-12

NEW CAMPAIGN PAPER.-This morning, the
hrst number Of Tbs Union Guard made its appear.
ance. II is the new campaign paper Of the Bell
and Everett party, to be published In this city
weekly until the end of the canvass, by n. d.
Larner & Co., at the printing office Of Mr.. George
:. Gideon, on Ninth street. Its editorial depart
ment Is under the direction OF the Bell and
Everett National Committee, we apprehend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-12

The AGRICULTURAL REPORTS OF THE PATENT
OFFIcE.-The Senate Printer Monday deliv-
cred to the binder ten thousand of the three hun
dred thousand copies Of the agricultural part of
the Patent Office Report ordered by the House.
Twenty thousand copies additional will be ready
in a few days. The printing Of this document
was delayed by the action Of the House in post
poning the order until the close of the session.
The Senate edition Of the report has already been
printed, bound, and delivered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-12
SCHMIDT's SUMNER GARDENER sixtl
F. FREE CONCERTS!

~ FREE CONCERTS!
LRNST LOEFFLER, Netc York dusHss, BE-
ttcetH LIST and ID streets, would respectfully ~
SELECT MUSIC will be given every MON H0
DAY and THURSDAY EVENINGS during the
season, at his Pavilion. commencing at 8 O'Clock
ard ending at 10 ?. m Previous to the Concert,
the Saloon is open to those desiring to while
away few hours IN the may dance. ICE
CREAM. WATER ICES, snd every description
of CONFECTIONERY always ready at city
prices.
Parties desiring the Gardens for Pic Mic pur
poses. are requested to give q day or two notice.
je Is SIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-12

The PARAGUAY COMMIssION.-The commission
to settle the claims under the Paraguay treaty
will probably be in session two weeks longer
The testimony for the American claimants is not
yet all taken. 1t includes much valuable infor-
nation relative to the natural advantages and
productions Of that country. The Republic Of
Paraguay is represented by J. Nj. Carlisle, ESQ
of this CITY, as its attorney.