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Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-01
Relic Worship.

4 I
/ dead yet. A wide field is presented
to the iconoclast, (if there be any
such Quixotic parsonage in exist.
ence now-a-days), for the full in
diligence of his moral bent in the
demolition of objects quite as OBJ
noxious to a sense Of ordinary pro-
priety as were those which in the
olden time were won't to excite bis
DISCRIMINATING ire. Relic worship
! is one of the notable weaknesses now
prevalent in the north, among certain
classes of the sensational gender, and
is, if anything, more reprehensible
than was the widespread practice Of
worship in medieval times
the latter being coupled with re-
ligious sense of duty, which gave it
q sort of plausible pretext, whereas
the former is actuated solely by a
spirit of morbid vandalic curiosity,
unsustainable by sound reason or
common sense.
The extent to which the disgust
ing rapacity Of curiosity mongers
and relic hunters is carried, may be
witnessed in the avidity with which
they seize upon every occasion which
may chance to minister to their dis
eased minds and perverted hearts.
A murderer condemned to the gal
lows, is no sooner launched into
eternity, than "they cast lots for his,
raiment,' or, not waiting for that.
rush forward and tear 1t into frag-
ments to be sold or preserved as
memento mari. The rope with which
the unfortunate Mrs. Surratt was
hung, was seized upon, cut into small
pieces, and sold by the inch at good
prices on speculation. The theatrical
box IN which President Lincoln was
seated at the time Of his assassina-
ton, has been shorn of much of its
fair proportions by the knives of
miscreant whittlers, and the carpet
that overlaid the stage on which
Booth landed after committing his
murderous deed, has been literally
cut up into strips to grace the cabi-
nets of Christian danes and gentle.
men. Mount Vernon, with all the
hallowed associations that cluster
around it. has shared the common
doom, and everything portable in
and around the Washington man
sion, has been spirited away or
feloniously appropriated in order to
subserve a mercenary speculation
and pander to the eager passions of
the relic worshippers. 1t was only
the other day that some vandal cut
piece from Washington's hedstead,
and if not well watched that article
Of furniture may disappear bodily
ere long, or be taken away by
piecemeal.
So rife has become this wretched
principle or instinct, that 60 where
you will, it is rare thing not to find
some evidences Of its barbarism.
From the gibbet to the tomb of the
famous or infamous from the public
monument TO the
"Grovo sscrod to soft recess and gentle love-"
nothing escapes the blightiug touch
of those vandals who seek TO crafty
their paltry desires through the me-
dunn Of wanton mutilation aud desc
Grafton.
Shakespeare must have had such
creatures in his minds eye when he
composed his epitaph:
''Good friesd, for Jesug s.ke forbear,
To dig the dust Inferred hsre;
BEST be the man that spares these stones,
And curst be be that moves my bones"
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Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-01
ITO Rent.

A COMMODIOUs Cottage House" I'M
Il pleasanay situated, cor tanning 4 rooms -
and kitchen, newly pls tered and painted. with a
plentiful supply Of pure eistern and we'll water.
Possession giyeu Immediately.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-01

7 0ST.-Tbe files of the Batra Rouge
~ Adpocete for the years 1850 1854 ana to May
1862. Also, the DAY BOOK and JOURNAL BOOK
containing Office accounts for the latter period.
II is believed the above books were taken charge
Of by some friend Of the proprietors for SAFE
keeping.
BY returning them to the undersigned at COL
Matta's old stand, the favor will be both appre
eiated and rewarded.
juy18-3t u. vi. TAYLOR. y
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-01
Also.

4 VERY desirable 'Cotsage House, I'M
II eontsining . rooms and Kitchen, 10, EA
With al excellent well of water. Possession given
on the lat of August nszt. Apply to
iulyis JAMES McVAY.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-15
From Washington.

New YORK, July 14.-The Times Wash
ington special has the following: The story
that Mrs. Surratt's spiritual advisers were
not permitted to visit her until promising
they would not proclaim their belief in her
innocence from the scaffold, is untrue.
The Government has sent an officer to
Andersonville, Ga, to make special nves-
tigation into the brutal and inhuman treat
ment of Union prisoners during the war,
with the view of bringing to trial before
military commission the rebels who had
charge of our soldiers when the barbarous
treatment was practiced. Some of the
guilty parties are already in the custody of
the Government.
Up to o'clock this evening no order had
been received by General Hartsuff, COM
mander of the military prison, for the re-
mOval of the convicted assassins Mudd,
O'Laughlin, Arnold and Spangler.
WASHINGTON, July 14.-At the laying of
the corner stone of the Washington City
Protestant Orphan Asylum yesterday, the
Secretary of the Interior, Mr.. Harlan, in his
brief address, said: "When the French, not
now so friendly to our prosperity, sprang to
arms in defense of Turkish nationality, we
all applauded; but when they attempt to
crush feeble Mexico we despise their want
of generous gallantry and wish it might be
the will of God, in the order of his Provi-
dence, that this great Republico of ours shall
be called upon to protect her feeble sister
Republic" This remark met with general
applause from the large auditory present. q
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-15
Cincinnati Market.

FL0UR-Superfne is held firmly at So 90, and a
S6 25g7 co.. and family at S725@Ds 90. The sales
rs brs superne at 60 co. I25 do extra at 81 O0
S. %a1SsR SS y 80 and 50 do choice At y co.
u So There is nothing doing in white, and we
omit quOfations. '~."
C0RN-Thc demand ia equal to tho supply. and
we continue to quote ound car at70G73c aud sound
shelled at 7397jc.
0ATS-The sales were 1900 bush at Gee, sacks re-
turned; 2O0O do at 62S; 500 do at 8lc in sleva-
tor, and COO do nht 6Oc in elevator.
RYE-dolders ask 7Uc, but sales could not be
effected at over Gac.
PROyISI0NS-The As good demand FOR mc
r. rk at S16 90 for cy, but hOders asked 50 to Toe
per br higher. Bulk mea are a shade frner
Shoulders we're in demand a. l4c, and Sides at l5r.
Hams were held at lsc. Bacon was cid with III
creased rmnoss at l5%, '6s and l5c, for Shoulders
Sides and clear Sides, th ugh there was not much
done. Lard was ell at 20iac, with BUYERS at 20c:
country sold at l0jac Hams m at2l&2,c and 9s0p
29t for suear-cured The sales were 900 brls mess
Pork, packed at Lexington, ky. but delivered here
at rs So 2OJ do city mess a S26 co. 10000 lbs bulk
meats at lac and l5c for shoulders and Sides % ties
suga-HUred Hams at 2oc and 80 terces country Lard
GkOGERIES-An UNCHANGED and quiet market
with fair JObbing demand at 20932, for fair to
choice Rio Coffee l3gl7c for raw Sugar; 2Og2lc for
hard refined; and 81 I5s is for New Orleans Mo-
lSsses.
BUTTER-A good demand for prime to choice
Central Ohio at 232926c per pound. Qualities below
prime are dull, and rates are almost nominal
sCHEESE-Them market is quiet and steady. with
fair demand at lJ9l6c per pound, actual tare.
EGGS-A dull market at l79loc per dozen, ship
pers' count.
for prime, from store. Peaches are held at 2292Sc
per Id,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-15
CITY ITEMS.
How 10 Judge of N Piano-Knabe,s the
.,.. ...... Best Made.

How 10 Judge of n Piano-Knabe's tho
..s.. Best Made.
Tojudge the merits of piano cannot be
taught any one thoroughly by printed di-
rections, or even by few lessons. Musical
cultivation and much experience are nee
essary to qualify one to form a reliable
judgment; and even with these there are
many points which cannot be tested by
mere examination. In that first requisite
quality of tone, one not much experienced
is very liable to err, preferring at first, per-
haps, quality'of tone which will not con-
tinue to please. Every good musician
knows that the violin, where it is really a
good one, isa greatly better standard for
quality than any other instrument known.
1t is more sympathetic and rich, has more
volume, ana will ever continue to please.
Moreover, it is difficult to judge between
the merit4Dt tones of pianos heard sepa-
rately ana in different places. The room in
which piano stands has so much influence
that an inferior instrument in a favorable
position may appear better than one which
is really superior, but which is not so favor
ably placed.
The tone of piano should be smooth,
pure, mellow, powerful and full. 1t should
avoid the metallic noisy twang, on the one
hand, and the thin, meager tones, on the
other hand, which are the great faults of
most pianos made. Many times have we
seen what was to us evidently the least de-
sirable piano in lot, selected after pro-
tracted examination and comparison, as the
best.
With regard to quality and equality of
tone, quickness and elasticity of action, and
similar points, skillful pianists and good
musicians are undoubtedly the best judges.
With regard to the quality of material and
construction, affecting tie durability of
piano, the chief reliance must be on the
manufacturers. -
The piano firm of VIM. Knabe & Co., of
Baltimore, most certainly enjoy the conf
dence of all the best musical profession and
the Press, whom, throughout the United
States, voluntarily concede their pianos to
be superior to all Others in every respect.
The fact that the Kaabe pianos are so uni-
versally admired is, because they possess
every requisite to make piano as perfect
as possible, round, full and powerful tone,
equality, and the same character through
out the scale, quickness of action ard ra-
pidity of utterance; capacity for sustaining
the singing quality, together with beauty
and thoroughness OF construction.
In all their principal points they are con-
ceded by the best authority in the land to
stand unequalled.
Messrs. John Seltzer & Co., Sole State
Agents, Nos. II and 13, East State street,
Columbus, Ohio. (,,G
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-15
New York riarlke,--JuIvu

,COTTON-Less active but prices without ecded
change at 6la52c for middling. .. Il. .ss NJ, y
FL0UR-About Sc better but less active; SO 7ba
D % for extra State; 20 e5p7 90 for common to good
shipping brands extra round hoop Ohio, $7 0597 90
for !rade sTTmartet eosins quiet.
W SikSf@Stesdy; rs % Os199 90 for Western,
WHEAT l92c better on Spring: dull andAde.
cidedly lower on winter, market generally closing
dull. 81 3olal 40 for Chicago Spring, 81 456I 40
for amber Milwaukee, 81 SIS al 05 for winter rod
Wester1; 81 80 for white Michigan and 81 65 for a
small crop amber Fow Jersey.
KfETQnet and nominally unchanged.
BAtLEY-Quiet. --
CORHIo opened shade frmcr but closed at about
yesterdays prices; 769Slc for unsound; S2aS3c for
sound mixed Western; S4c for high made nearly
yellow 9ic for white Western, closing at e29e2 Hc
for soand shipping parcels mixed Wcstern.
OATS-l92c lower; Csc for extra State; $4,000
Tor Tv vmeG,tern, cl9singat inside price. -.-
PETR0LEUM UM-Quiet at 80, for crude, J3c for
reh9ed i9tG II q bond and 72Ss3c do free. ...,-.
.SUGAR-Actiyea at llal3slc for Cuba Muscovado,
l5Isc for Porto Rico l5T for Havana.
MOLASSES-Dull.
PORK-MOFe active and firm at S2T 75s2s Is for
new moss, closing at S2s rs cash. S26 50 27 90 for
63 and '64; $40 5O920 90 for prime, and $2l 500
I25 for prime mess; also 1850 brls new mess Tor
BEEF-Quiet at 80 0O9l4 90 for plain mess and
Sl2 009l6 90 for extra mess
BEEF HAMS-Scarce and firm.
CUT MEATS.,Firm at l29l41Sc for Shoulders
and IL 2l9lc for Hams.
BAC0N-Quiet. ......'
LARD.,Firmer at l6a2l16c. .-.....
BUTTER-Quietat2O at 2O925c for Ohio and 22932c for
.CHEESE-In active demand for export at lO9
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-15
The Philosophy Of Experiment.


10 few circumstances are we mole in
debted for our perfection in science, than to
the successful experiments of practical
men. This was brought forcibly home 10
us the other day by reading over the names
of individuals who received medals and
premiums from the American Institute Of
New York. We were particularly struck
with one article which was awarded a very
high prize. In the little memoirs of the
successful candidates at the American In
stitute, we find that Mr.. Speer had been
for nine years preparing his celebrated
Samburg port wine, which has since proved
so decided success. Nine years of un-
wearied labor, close study, heavy outlay, in
Vulnerable experiments, are long period
to look back on, yet Mr.. Speer can look
withsatisfaction on the years so spent, when
he is conscious that his wish has been con-
summated. We are glad Mr.. Speer has
lived to see his Samburg port wine super
sede the abominable import trash with
which Americans are yearly poisoned
Scientific American.
Druggists sell this wine.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-15

PERsoNAL.--In taking leave of the Dra-
matte Company of Messrs. Kent Weaver
& Co, which left here yesterday morning
ona professional tour through the State,
previous to re-opening for the Fall and Win
ter seasons at the Opera House, early in
September, we cannot deny ourself the
pleasure Of special mention of Captain c.
F. Marden, Business Manager of the con-
cern, than whom there is no more accom-
modating, prompt and courteous gentleman
connected with the profession. The Cap
tain, who leaves here in few days on a
pleasure excursion to Cape May, has by his
urbanity during his stay among us, made
many attached friends, who join with us In
wishing him delightful trip, and will cor
daily greet him on his return. May his
shadow never grow less.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-15

DETROIT, July III. A. Bowen, of Chi
cago, from the committee on Commerce,
M ide a report commencing to the consider
alton of legislative bodies of States and the
nation the following subjects:
The construction of the Illinois River
and Niagara Ship Canals; Improvement of
Fox and Wisconsin rivers; enlargement of
canals of New York; cheapening of rail-
road freights. and an increase of capacity;
relief of ourshipping and railroad interests
from severe Government taxation; an i'm
proved system of surveys and soundings;
custom house and light house provisions;
early Improvement OF western rivers and
harbors; ludlcious encouragement to regu-
lar lines OF steamships to countries upon
this continent and Europe; such regulations
OF our commerce and carrying trade with
the CanadaS and Europe as will best pro-
mote the general interest of our own mer-
chants, farmers, manufacturers and ship
pers; and asked the Convention to give the
weight of its influence in favor of building
up our common country in such manner
as to give us prosperity, Union and peace.
The report was accepted and adopted.
The debate on reciprocity was resumed,
Mr.. Howe, of Nova Scotia, speaking. His
speech was important in the announcement
that annexation to the United States had no
any one who should go to the hustines as
an advocate for annexation would be treat
ed as fugitive from the loyalty and allie
glance due from him as British Ameri-
can.
Mr.. Bloodgood had consent to place on
the journal of the Convention his report on
a ship canal from the st. Lawrence to the
Hudson. The same privilege was extended
to MIR. Hill, of Boston, favoring Congress
sonal aid to ocean steamers.
MIR. AleXander's report in favor of a Ma
tional Board of Trade was referred to a
special committee, to report forthwith;
also, his report in favor of a decimal system
of weights and measures was referred to a
special committee from the United States
and Provinces.
Mr. Brown, from the committee on River
and Harbor Improvements, reported reso-
luton recognizing the national character of
navigable rivers and lake harbors which
offered facilities for conducting the COM
merce of the country, from which the Gov
ernment receives large revenue: and it
is the sense of this Convention that it is the
interest as well as duty of the General
Government to make such improvements
on such rivers and harbors as necessity for
it may be developed and as heconditiou Of
the treasury will warrant.
On motion of Mr.. Scammon, the Conven-
tion agreed to adjourn sine die at 3 Z. M.
to-day.
The resolution recommending negotia-
tlons of the reciprocity treaty received a
unanimous vote.
The Convention then adjourned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-15
The Fire In New York.

New YORK, July A.-The proprietor and
employees Of the Museum are thoroughly
convinced that the fire was the work OF an
incendiary. The fire was first discovered
In the basement, and on Immediately rum
ming to the roof to turn on the water from
the large tank, the flames were discovered
bursting out on the second floor, on the
third floor, near the stage of the lecture
room, and on the top floor. The Treasurer
MIR. Tiffany, who had gone to the roof to
turn on the water, found his exit cut off
and was obliged to drop from the upper
windows by leaping to the balcony below.
Returning to his office he took from his safe
$500 900 In Government bonds, and left the
building. The manager had lately received
anonymous letters containing threats of
burning the building, on account, 1t is sup
posed, Of the play of jeff Davis in petit
coats. ~
Among the works saved at the Museum
yesterday was the Greek Slave, also n gi-
gantic pictures illustrating Washington's
battles, painted by John McNevin, which
were soon to be exhibited as a panorama.
Fortunately they had not yet been taken
into the Museum building, but were stored
elsewhere. The giantess Anna Swan had
a narrow escape. She was found at the
head of the stairs in swooning condition
iNhh pbN ohiOht1 anu "do WIN NiulCulJy
assisted out Of the building. She lost every
thing except the clothes she wore, and In
her trunk was $l2O in gold, besides some
greenbacks and all her clothes. The wax
figure of JEFF. Davis was carried out, but Just
as the street was reached its head dropped
OF, and 1t was afterwards found suspended
to lamp-post. A soldier was forced to
jump from Sd story window. He says he
had in his company James Burns, of Lam
caster, Pa, member of the New York Goth
regiment, and it is feared he perished. The
monster bear was lowered from an upper
window, on ladder, with chain attached
to his neck. He was very docile. The
learned seal was also got out, though he
fought against the rough treatment he re-
ceived. The tanks holding the whale and
alligator were broken to let the water flood
the building, leaving their occupants to
roast rather than boil.
Barnum, who was at Bridgeport, tele-
graphed to have his agent ready to sail for
Europe on Saturday to secure curiosities for
new museum.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-15
Cleveland Market.

FL0UR-XX 81 OO97 25 white, ss OOes o5.
Sales principally in small lots.
WHEAT-Sales mlstlv on small lots, cars No.
9 red wheat 10. b. ut 81 %; 300 bu No. red do
CORN Very scarce; sound quality quoted at 55c
OATS-lleavy demand and scarce; quotations at
55c for No. l.
PORK-Firm at s27 90 for Mess; s3l 90 for clear
now S2S 90. ...,.-.- s.... .. -. - -
SMOKED MEATS-Sales 5000 lbs canvassed
plain cured Ham at at 22c, now 23c; 10 600 Sugar
cured Hams at 24c, now 2jc.
BUTTER-Steady at aO925c, as to quality. Sales
l6 kegs at2lc. ..' u .-sH
CHEESE-Steady and quiet at 1O914c for the
EGGS-Ssles Gibbs at 24c.
HlGHWlNES-Dull and feeble at 80 90.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; 9S per cent 81 O094 O5;
Cologne Spirits SO per cent - Is; Neutral Proof
Sprits 81 l592 20, now held firm at these prices.
LAKE FlSH-Held at so 90 for Whitefsh, 90 90
for Pickere 81 75 for Trout, aad IS rs for Herring.
DRIED .APPLES-Quiet at Sc. Sales Is bbls
atSc. HTu 4. .-.I1TI =
BEANS-Salcs s sacks at 81 l2y!c. pay for sacks.
FEATHERS-Prme live geese are in fair demand
and steady at 75c.
GRINDSTONES-Marke firm at the follow
ing figures: Berea, small size, per ton, $40 co.
do, large size, for machine shops, $40 co. Black
river, SIS 90; Independence, SIS 90; Lake HUI
SAIT~Firm at So a5 for new fine; s, 80 for do
.'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-15
q Qrfltgrapbit.

Provisional Governor of Florida
Mr. COwardin Pardoned-Re-
ceipts from Internal Revenue-
3 Public Lands in the southern
StatPs-'Fhe Case of Col. Lee.
New York, July lathe Herald's Wash
ington special says: Ex-Judge Marvin was
to-day appointed Provisional Governor of
Florida, and will repair to that State early
next week.
Contrary to the expectations of nearly all
familiar with his past career, Mr.. Cowardin,
editor and publisher of the rebel Richmond
Dispatch, has been pardoned by the Presi-
dent
Returns to the Office of Internal Revenue
show that nine and half millions of dol
lars have been received in that bureau since
July 1st. Previous to that date the expense
OF collections were deducted and the net
amounts returned. Now the total collec-
tions have to be returned, and the increase
is therefore more apparent than real, al
though. the net receipts are substantially
enlarged.
Measures have been decided upon in the
Interior Department for putting into speedy
operation the machinery for the disposal of
public lands in the late insurgent States,
application and inquiry having been very
freely made to the Department. Registers
and receivers have already been designated
for this work in Arkansas, and as soon as
this can be done for the other States these
officers will be ordered to repair immedi-
ately to their posts and open offices for the
sale of lands at such central point as will
best meet general convenience.
Geo. A. Benedict editor of the Cleve-
land Herald, was to-day commissioned post
master of that city, vice the present in
cumbcnt the editor of the Leader.
The question of pardoning Col. Lee, of
Philadelphia, has finally been referred to
the District Attorney who prosecuted him
to conviction. Mrs. Lee left here last even
ing for home, without being able to obtain
an unconditional pardon. Attorney Cen
eral Speed is known to have used his in
tluence to have the President reconsider his
first determination to remit the penalty of
imprisonment.