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Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

A FEARFUL ARM.-Thcy have tried
lately in the Saint Dennis, near Paris,
a new gun, the range of which is
by far superior to the famous rifle
cannon. The new arm does fear
full execution at a distance of nine
miles. 1t is said that its trial, made
IN presence of one of Napoleon's
aide-de-camp, has been very salts
factory. 1t would be very difficult
to forsee where will stop the range
of these cannons, but the more they
invent destructive war machines,
the more difficult will war become.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

The LADY ELGrN Coron-
er's Jwy's Verdiet.--Tbe Coroner's
Jury, in the case of the Lady Elgin
disaster, made up their verdict on
the Goth. While they have found
that the Lady Elgin was a sea-
worthy vessel, they censured the
owners for allowing a larger COM
pliment Of passengers aboard of her
on the recent occasion than is per-
mitted by law. They also found,
as causes of the disaster, the defec-
tive arrangement of the lights, I'M
der the law for sailing vessels, and
the neglect of the second mate of
the schooner to inform the Captain
when he first saw the steamers
lights. They also found that he
was incompetent for his position,
and censure the captain for not
coming to anchor to ascertain what
damage was done. Two of the jury
dissent from the verdict, declaring
that they find the Lady Elgin was
mismanaged and unsufiiciently sup
piled with boats.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

~ State elections were to be held
in the following States, on Monday
the LIST inst, Florida, Georgia and
Mississippi. The election in South
Carolina, comes of on Monday next.
On yesterday TUESDAY the I'd inst, }
elections were to be held in Indiana,
Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Ohio and
Pennsylvania.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03
FOR SALE.

a err and Ironer. aged about a years,rN
the above woman can be purchased on ~
reasonable terms, ~ application Is made soon;
said slave is offered for no bad fault, but to raise
monsy, said slave will be offered at public sale
In front Of the Court House door OF F1id parish
in the city Of Baton Rouge on
sATUURDAY, THE 3D. DAY OF NOVEMBER
next. At 4 O'Clock p. NJ, Of saiddsy, should she
not be previously sold at private sale. For further
particulars apply to the undersigned.
sct2 II. v. BABIN' Sheriff.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

LAST Hours or THE NEAPoLITAN
BoURBoN.-A letter from Naples of
the 10th ult., says:
The pictures, the furniture Of the
palace, and the baggage of the king
have this afternoon been embarked
on board Spanish vessel. General
Briganti is said to have been guilty
Of the most shameful treason; he
massed his soldiers together in such
a way that they were surrounded, but
they, in their Indignation, are stated
to have shot him.
The king, on hearing the disastrous
accounts OF the instruction, said in a
sorrowful tone to those around him,
my soldiers, nevertheless, had prom
ised to defend me-" "Sire," replied
general who was standing near,
"when the soldiers are in your pres
ence they cry Long live the king =
but the moment they turn their backs,
and it is necessary to lead them
against the enemy, they cry Carl
baldi forever 7 That sorccrer of a
man has bewitched them and no one
can any longer be relied on"
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

CosT OF THE CENsus.-The census
of 1860 cost $l,352,5OO exclusive of
printing, or almost six cents for every
head enumerated. Its schedules are
comprised in nearly one thousand vol
umes, and its taking required one
million four hundred and forty thou
sand sheets of blanks, and three thou
sand two hundred and thirty-nine
assistant marshals.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

THE GOVERNMENT ARSENAL AT
SAN ANToNIo.-The new arsenal in
course of erection at San Antonio, is
thus noticed in the Herald of the
21st:
The office, which is now nearly
completed, is very unique and sub
stantial building size, rs by 60 feet,
with ten foot gallery on both sides,
divided into two rooms % feet square,
Is feet ceiling, with hall in the CEN
ter 10 feet wide.
The laboratory, which is not yet
completed, is also 25 by 60 feet in
size, and will be divided into two
rooms.
The whole force are now engaged
upon the magazine, which is progress
ing rapidly toward completion. The
size is ITO by 80 feet from floor to
crown of arch 16 feet, and from the
outside 25 feet. The whole building
presents perfect specimen of strength
and durability.
The main building will probably be
commenced some time during the
coming winter. Its dimensions are
As by 100 feet, three stories in height,
will stand 100 feet from Flores street,
and will be beautiful structure.
There are also several other build
ings yet to be erected, after which the
entire premises will be enclosed with
q stone wall.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

@Dr. Young, President of the vicks-
burg, Shreveport and Texas Railroad, in
forms the Shreveport papers that the work
on this road is progressing rapidly, and
the track will be laid to Monroe before
next January.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

FRosT.-Wc are informed by sever
al citizens of our county, that there
was considerable frost to be seen in
many places on last Friday, and also
on Saturday morning. Its effect are
to be seen upon the cotton, the top
buds being slightly nipped.-Bron-
don Hcraid, goth.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03
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T.urro HER ISsrrscrs.-The North

THurro HER ISsrrScrs.-Tbe North
wind has commenced it's mournful
winter music again. The windows
show from without that the mercury
has a right to go down, for tho cold
weather is at the door. The rain
which commenced on Monday and
continued through the day yesterday
(ruesday,) will stop presently, and old
mother earth, true to her instincts will
clotbe herself for the winter weather.
Just now, there is regular tornado
passing over us tearing down fences,
uprooting trees and doing an amount
of damage, not TO be estimated.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

p0- There are fifty-seven cities in
the world which contain from 1OO,.
900 to 100000 inhabitants, twenty
three from 100000 to 100000, and
twelve which contain above 100000.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

rThe great st. Louis Fair COM
menced on Monday last, and the
opening was a complete success.
More than fifty thousand persons were
on the grounds.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03
sTATEsMA NsIIIP.

getting to be frosted with the flight
of many winters-gives a leader
on the subject Of American States
mauship.';l in which at tho very
opening, it says: 1n active politi-
cal life, the United States now ex-
hibits a sad want of great states
men," We premise, that our excel
lent contemporary isiD earnest, and
not merely taking a text to write
about, as we often do, merely TO
fill column with the zinc and an
timony of type metal, and for this
reason, beg leave to differ with, and
deny his premises. Our apology
if any is needed, is the pride we
have for having settled on what we
conceive to be permanent basis ;
tho very context, and reverse Of the
proposition. Pray Sir, what mean
you, by the words "great states
men" and active political life"
DO you choose in the face of the
facts, TO deny the activity of politi-
cal life? If 80, it is needless to use
more words in argument; if not, we
should like to know, to what cause
may be ascribed any political &C
tivity, if not to great statesmen.
To use the pbraseology of those
clever gentlemen who talk ever
lastingly on change, the market is
absolutely glutted with great states
men the demand is not equal to
the supply, and until the stock on
hand is disposed of, it would be
well for us to close the home mar
ket, and raise the tariff. Where
pray--Mr. Pieayune, is there half
acre of American soil, that has not
produced great statesman--a
statesman of that grade of great
ness, who feels it in his toes and
his fingers ends, and who--after
hanging his tongue by the middle
that it may flap two ways at once,
devotes his life to talking American
politicsl Please look on the map
Sir, and mark any other spot than
Egypt" that has not turned out
n great living statesman; such q
one as can make q great speech,
with very little effort. You GER
tainly do not read the papers, Mr..
Picayune-you do not break the en-
velopes that cover the franked doc
uments from Washington, which
are gotten up, and sent out in
patches of ten thousand, to enlight-
en- the people, and make them near
ly, if not quite, as intelligent rs the
parties who make tho speeches.
Why Sir, greatness has got to be
so common that it has no grada-
ton, no degrees. Why Sir, the
field in which they work, offers so
rich a harvest, under the shadow
of the tree of liberty, that parsons
quit preaching and give themselves
over to the card playing of great
political gamesters. 1t is not enogh
for them, to have oflice-great states
men, are not and cannot be, by vir-
tue of their greatness, satisfied with
an Office Of small honor. (honor a
prostituted term signifying profit
see the new lexicon) There is al
ways some Office above theirs, to
which they have noble aspiration.
Hence it is, that they close the
small Offices to which they have
been elected by the sovereign mas
ses. and with the salary in their
pockets, go off campaigning it for
whatever gentleman they think
stands the best chance for the Pres
idency. The Picaynne may either
do it, or let it alone; but we should
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

The SUEz AND DARrEN CANALs.--A
debate arose in tho British House
Of Commons recently, during which
Lord Palmerston was questioned
AZ regards the Pacha of Egypt bav-
ing taken large number OF shares
in the Seuz Canal Company, amount
ing to ninety-five millions Of francs.
Lord Palmerston pronounced the
scheme one Of the greatest and most
remarkable attempts at delusion
that has been practicod in modern
times.
At the same time and place n
brief discussion took place in rela-
ton to the project of a junction of
the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by
ship canal from across the lsthmus
Of Darien; the question being asked
whether the British Government
was prepared to cooperate with the
Emperor Of tho French, who had
offered to send a vessel and staff
Of engineers to survey the line
Lord Palmerston said
There were no political Difficult
ties whatever in the way of the exc
cution of the canal; on the contrary,
there was an agreement between the
British and American Governments,
which would give protection TO any
canal that might be made in any
part Of the isthmus. DIR. Cullen, a
very active Irish gentleman, bav.
ing, by his own marvellous and un.
aided efforts, surveyed that part of
the istbmus, came back with the
idea that a ship canal might be
more easily formed there than in
any other part oft, and in 1852 a
company was formed for the pur-
pose of carrying out the project
Believing that this scheme would
be advantageous in the interest Of
the world, the English, American
and French Governments assisted
in exploring that part of the 18th
mus, with a view of ascertainiDg
whether it was practicable to cut
canal through it. The conclusion
to which they came was that it was
impracticable. DR.. Cullen applied
last November for assistance to
make a new expedition, and the
British and French Governments
were willing to give the free use of
ship of war, 30 far as that could
be done without interfering with
other naval duties. DR.. Cullen also
asked for pecuniary assistance, but
her Majesty's government did not
feel they would be justified in &C
ceding to that application. and 80
the matter stood at that moment.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03
New Spring and summer Goods.

I WOULD respectfully inform my customers that
have now in store my entire stock OF Sp ing
Goods, and solicit. call "a ON all those in need OF
nv article In my line. W. ID. PHILLIPS.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03
BOYS CLOTHING.

LIVERY article appertaining to Boys wear can
~ now be found at my Clothing Store, the as
sortment is very complete and all made up In the
best style. W. ID. PHILLIPS.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

BACON, HAMS, LARD AND POTAT0Es.-A
ID fresh lot just to hand. JOSHUA bEAL.
septic.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03
RED WINES.

A CHOICE assortment Of the most del
IA icate brands just received.
sepH s. BENJAMIN.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-10-03

NE are constantly receiving large additions
w TO our stock OF China, Granite and Glass
ware, Trays, Wooden aud Willowware, Britannia
ware, Table Cutlery dc.
sept2S-2w PIER 4 BRADFORD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
Land for Sale and Plantation for Rent

" VT. r. T hFN IUN, Nov.9, '59 ly Hamilton Prairie O., Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
DRUGS A MEDICINES.

SR. H. HUMMELL, Main street, Littlea D Rock, Arks., Wholesale and Retail Drug 0 Store, has always on hand, for sale, Drugs, Medi- cines and Chemicals, Dye-stuffs, Oils, Paints Var nishes, Window Glass, Putty, Glass ware, superior qualities of Periumery, genuine Maria Farina Co., logne-variety of fine Soaps; Hair, Tooth, Flesh and Paint Brushes; Surgical and Dental Instru- ments; Trusses and Supporters of all kinds; real Havana Cigars; Snufls and Tobacco; pure Wines and Brandies; Spices, Syrups, Extracts and Essen ces for culinary use all the patent or proprietary Medicines of the day; Writing Inks; variety of Pens, Pencils and Paper; Special Agent of the Celebrated Hoofand German Bitters; McI,ean,s Volcanic Oil Liniment Rowands of the Univer- sity of Free Medicine of Philadelphia; Fever and Auge Tonic Mixture; Blackberry Syrup; Remedies for the Lungs; Remedies for Dyspepsia and Indi gestion; Family anti Bilious Plls Wolf's Genu- inc Schedam Schnapps; Fancy Articles, etc, etc
 Having purchased for cash, am enabled to sell as low IS any establishment. Warranted to be fresh, pure and genuine
 Orders from the country promptly filled, and satis faction guarantied with regard to price and quality
 Feb g '59 R. II. HUMMEL, M. D.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
Fire and Inland Nayigation

Risks accepted at terms consistent with solvenc, and fair profit Especial attention given to InsnA ance of DIV BILLINGS and contents, for terms O. l to , years.
 The solid service long and successfully tried, anl the many advantages the 1.tna Insurance Compa, ny possesses in its line, should be overlook ed by those ready to insure and understanding their bes interests.
 During "stringent " times" the necessity for re liable Insurance becomes an imperative duty-tht ability of property owners to sustain loss being then much lessened.
 Agencies in all the principal cities and towr throughout the State. Policies issued without de. lay, by any of the duly authorized Agents of the Company.
 Business attended to with despatch and fidelity
 CHAS. RAPLEY, Agent, Sept. II, 1859. ly dt Little Rock, Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
From the Gazette, Williamsburgh, Va

We wou call the especial attention of our req ders to that popular |" medicinal beverage" known as '' Bininger's Old London Dock Gin,' which meets with unprecedented sale throughout this State That this famous Gin far surpasses all other bottled Gins, which have flooded the countrv-all comoisseurs agree; while it's extensive sale as "a safe and reliable medicine for family use'' is a flat terng indication of its excellence.
 From the long standing of this house A. M. Bininger & Co.,, No. 33S Broadway having been established two years subsequent the declaration of our national independence, it has acquired po- pulariiy and influence in the mercantile world that stand unparalleled We observe, that not only the New York Press endorse this firm being perfect N substantial and reliable but they endorses by all the newspapers throughout the South, well as the North, that have had an opportunity to aude to them.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
NEW FOUNDRY AT LITTLE ROCK
 ARKANSAS

THE Proprietors of the @
 l above establishment havere- eN gently enlarged and added to their azes former facilities for doing any kind of work in their Ans, by supplying their shop with fine
 Iron Lathe and Planer
 Nw finishing irons of any description, and efficient workmen in the Moulding, Blacksmithing, PatterI making, and Finishing departments, they would re spectfully ask those wanting anything in their line to give them call, they will make Castings of the best quality of almost any description on short notice Machine Blacksmithing done we'll and promptly. Patterns made when wanted, also Iron turning and blaming done neatly and with despatch
 Any kind of Machinery repaired or made, Gin Gear of the best quality on hand made to order Dog Irons, Flow Points, Gudgeons and Boxes, and many other articles too numerous to menion always on hand. Persons wishing work done will confer a favor on the undersigned, by giving them a call before going East or North for their work
 Shop on Main street, near A. J. w Ward's carriage nanufactory. DRAKE X BYRD.
 Little Rock, Jan. II, 1860.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
Little Rock Saw Mill.

THE undersigned are now prepared to | furnish all kinds of lumber at their mill in Little Rock at short notice. They also intend to keep on hand all kinds of lumber suitable for car. penters, carriage makers and steamboats
 In few weeks they will have superior lathe mill in operation when they hope to be able to fur nish superior article of the same. Hoping by fair dealing to merit liberal share of the public patranage, they remain the pubc's obedient ser wants. J. F. X D. II. DYER
 Little Rock, June %, 1859
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
AGOOD COTTON FARM FOR SALE

K NOWN as the REYBURN PLACE, fsssA> IN 40 miles Southwest of Little Rock, on ssIt the Military Road leading to Fulton, on Red river Belonging to the place about 800 acres of good Creek Bottom land, and l50 acres in cultivation On the place is an A No. Dwelling House, two stories, good Kitchen, Smoke-house, Well-hous. and Negro Cabins, first Cribs and Stables ,fouI good Wells of excellent water. It is known by the travelling community as one of the very best Ia vern stands on the road. The locality of the place renders it superior to any other place of enter tainment; it is situated 40 miles from Little Rock B from Philadelphia, so from Washington 40 from Princeton, Dallas county, and 20 from Hot Springs The road leading to the Hot Springs leaves the mail road at this place. It is known by the name of Fair Play, P. O., as laid down on Langtree's Map of Arkansas. The above Farm will be sold on good terms.
 For further information apply to the subscriber on the place, or to Mr. s. H. TUCKER, at Little Rock. JOS. W. REYBURN.
 Nov. 30, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15

J w. FAUST, Attorney at Law, Little Rock, Ark. Office i1 the State Bank building, opposite the State House. Reference, Capt. Albert Pike. | Aug. 3l, '59, ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15

THE plantation known as w. R. Atkins Il farm, Is for rent, lying miles below Pine Bun, with dwelling house, negro quarters, gir house and mill and 200 acres now in cultivation
 Also, lying one mile south of it, tract of ,62f acres of the highest nver bottom land, is ofiereG for sale It is superior land it has 560 acres dead ened, and is believed to be the cheapest and best bargain now to be had in this region, on the Arkan sas river For terms apply to Mir. Samuel Butler Pine Bluff, or to Dr. Chas. H. Smith, at my house
 Oct. 26, 1859. i'm R. w. JOHNSON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
From the Daily Advertiser Montgomery
 Alabama

PURE GIN.-1hose who are in the habit of taking a little stimulus during the warm weather, can use no drink less injurious and healthfu than the famous Bininger's Old London Dock Gn.'' It is endorsed by physicians, chemists, connosseurs etc, as being liquor of the purest quality and altogether free from adulteration
 The celebrated house of A. M Bininger Co.,, No. 33S Broadway, the direct importers of this superior articls and its rapid sale and introduction throughout the Union, is complimentary to it's pro- pretors. Jan. 4, 1860. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
HARVEY N. ROWE A. M, BININGER & CO,
 ESTABLISHED 1778, IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF Brandies, Wines, and Cigars
 -DEALERS N Fine Groceries, Teas, Sauces, etc.
Pyramid and Pioneer Gins,
 Sole Propretors of Bininger's OLD LONDON DOCK GIN: 33S Broadway, New York. 33S
From the N. Y. Com. Advertiser.

MEANS ALL IT SAYs.-An advertisement appears in our columns to-day from A. NJ. Rnnger & Co.,, 33o Broadway, which, we are well assured, means all it says. It refers to an article which, though often abused, has great medicinal virtues and law ful domestic uses. Bninger's Old London Dock Gin," dispensed by that long established house. has bona tide virtues cordial and lis strictly pure in it's component parts, and, when required at all, may be used with the fullest confidence. The name oi that firm is guarantee of the exact and literal truth of whatever they represent.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
NOVELTY WORKS. Iron and Brass Foundry-Steam Engines and Circular Saw Mills,
 TOITISVTLLE KY

WYE are Manufacturing Steamboat and w Stationary Steam Engines and Circular Saw Mills of the fastest and most improved styles-also the Bocage Jack Screw Cotton Press; Brass work of every description, Steam Guages, Faber's Water Guages, Gum Betting and wrought Iron Pipe. Orders solicited.
 HAWLEY, FEELINGS & BALDWIN,
 Corner of eth and Water streets,
 Louisville, Ky. P. $. The following named persons have in use on their plantations Engines and Saw Mills, to whom we refer Gov. J. $. Roane Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Messrs. Bocage X McNally, Pine Bluff, Ark. Mr. John Taylor, |" Mr. J. H. Mosby, Plum Bayou, Arkansas. Dr. J. A. Jordan, South Benc. |" Mr. w. A. Kimbrough, New Gascony, Ark. Mir. W. L. Thompson, Laconia, Ark. Hon. c. S. Morelead, Washington County, Miss Messrs Hunt Ballard, " Mr. William Hunt, Mir. T. B. Warfed, |" Mir. Geo. w. Blackburn, " |" Mir. Lafayette Jones, Bolivar county, Miss. Dec. 2I, 1859. If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
Park Livery and Sale Stables.

TNHESE extensive and new Stables tAae,
 have been leased by the subscribers, and 4-XS are the most extensive and complete in the State There is room enough for one hundred horses, without being too crowded. The best of prcvender will always be kept on hand, and horses well at tended to that the most particular will have no sen to complain.
 Our prices will be lberal-so low that all must be satisfied.
 's- Stables immediately in the rear of the Post afi"e. TILLY X co.
 LITTLE ROCK, March 9th, 1s59.-ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
A SUPERIOR FLOW.

AM now making Cook cN | < Beverly's Patent Steel G>s Flow, which is by far the best szsrl.szA blow ever offered in this market. will also keen large quantity of all other descriptions of Flows, both cast and wrought iron, which am offering exceedingly low.
 Flow Points and Land Sides of all patterns al- ways on hand.
 Farmers and Planters will find it to their interest to give me a call.
 Castings of every kind in iron and brass made promptly. Also Blacksmithing in all its branches carried on.
 Machinery Furnished or Repaired
 R. BRODIE, Jan l2, 1860. Little Rock Foundry.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
NEW DRUG STORE

NEW DRUG STORE, corner of Main and Markham streets, (Dr. Adams new building, Lit tie Rock, Ark.--J. J. McALMONT The under signed having purchased the entire stock, intends keeping constantly on hand fine assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Dye-stufs, Paints, Oils, Glass and all articles, of the best quality usually kept in a Drug Store, and will carry on the business on large scale and liberal terms.
 Physicians prescriptions put up, at all hours, with neatness and despatch.
 Feb 3 '59 J. J. McALMONT, N. D.