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Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

PROMPT Action BY GEN. CANDY.
A petition from the people of the
parishes of Caddo and Bossier, was
recently forwarded to Gov. WELLS
and by that gentleman turned over
with his endorsement, to Maj. Gen.
CANDY, praying for the immediate
adoption of measures to forestall cor
tain insurrectionary designs on the
part Of reckless and lawless por-
ton of the misguided colored popu-
lation in that section of the State
Whereupon, Gen. CANDY, with char
acteristic promptitude set about to
meet the emergencies of the case, as
will be seen by the subjoined letter
addressed to the Governor. The
spirit Of his reply, as the True Delta
Justly remarks, must meet with the
approval and endorsement Of our
citizens, for it furnishes another evil
dence of his desire to restore per-
feet security and confidence in all
parts of his command: -E.
HHApo'Rs DEPARTMENT or LouIsiANAl
New Orleans, La. Oct. q, 1865.
His Excellency the Governor
State Of Louisiana.
SIR have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt Of petition from tho citizens
af Caddo and Bossier Parishes, in this
State with your Excellency's endorsement
Of the 10th inst, and to state in reply that
will order an additional force Of white
troops TO Shreveport, and will place the
whole subject under the control of an in
teligent and discreet officer.
think it proper to state to your Excel
| lency that Commanders Of Posts are re-
ouested to keep themselves fully advised
OF the state OF feeling among the public
| in their neighborhood, and to keep the
District Commanders constantly advised
| of any dangers of the kind anticipated In
| this petition. 1ndiscreet or improper
officers are removed as room az their unit
ness 10 discovered, and arrangements have
already been mads TO disabGse the negroes
| of any wrong impressions that may have
| been imposed upon them.
Very respectfully your OBJ. serv't,
u K. 5. CANDY,
Major General Commanding.
| - -@-e-s-
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

aSs~ Some reasons the Mississip-
pi Republican gives for not being q
candidate for State Printer, are not
lacking 10 weight
"Because we have not money to
act up free grocery in jackson, and
know we could not be elected without
one. Because there is no chance for
any man who has always been con-
sistent. Because our county voted TO
repudiate her honest debts, and we
don't want to leave home for fear it
would be thrown up to us. Because
we would not live in Jackson one
wear for all the Office would pay in
twenty years. Because we don't want
the office no how"
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28
70 A late English work on dia

- A late English work on dia-
monds and other precious stones,
says that but small portion of the
gems sold and worn are genuine
The diamond mines of Golconda
have given out, and those of India
are rapidly falling. The scarcity Of
real gems has been met by the in.
genuity of counterfeiters, who manu-
facture spurious gems that frequently
deceive expert connoisseurs. Large
quantities Of false gems are made in
Birmingham and Paris, and shipped
East, where the Orientals sell them
to credulous European travellers as
the real article. Nine-tenths of the
diamonds now Haunted by Shoddy
and Petrolia are mere paste orna-
ments, for which their wearers have
given fabulous sums.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28


PRESIDENT JOHNSON ON THE Mon
ROE DocrR,NE.---The New York cor
respondent OF the London Herald re.
lates the substance Of q conversation
said to have occurred between Presi-
dent johnson and a prominent Demo-
crat on the subject Of the Monroe
Doctrine. The Democrat vehemently
urged the President to adhere to that
traditional policy, to which the latter
replied to the following effect
Ny mission is the Union. I feel
that II can, within my term ofoffice
restore all the States to their former
relations With each other and with the
Union, and can bring about as well
harmonious, il not an absolutely fra
ternal feeling between North and
South, | shall have merited the ap-
plause Of my countrymen, and earned
an honorable place 10 history. To the
restoration Of the Union--in spirit as
we'll as in fact--1 shall bend all my
energies. I shall permit no foreign
question to interfere with the full de-
velopement Of my scheme for such res
toration. / have enough to do with
out devoting attention 10 other mat.
ters. The Monroe doctrine is all right.
| believe in it. But there are greater
principles at stake than those involved
10 that question. When the Union is
restored it will be time for talking
about foreign aggressions on this con-
tinent. | shall do all | can to maks
the Southern people happy, and to
palliate the bitterness OF their defeat.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

LEvEE CoNTRACTs.-The N. 0,
Star publishes the proclamation Of
Gov. WELLS asking for sealed pro-
posals to be sent to the Executive
Office until Nov. 1st for the rebuild.
ing of the State Levees. Said pro.
posals are to be opened by and under
the supervision of Messrs. W. w
Pugh, T.. Il. Kittridge, VIM. J.
Minor, L. L. Claiborne, A. d. M
Haralson, Tobias Gibson, M. M.
Nolan, John Routh and A. 7
Welch, the duly appointed Leyee
Commissioners.
o The time for the bids is rather
short. Amy one in this vicinity de.
serving to make a bid can see the
Governors Proclamation giving full
details as to how to proceed, the mum.
ber of sections to be built and where
situated, &c, by applying at this
Office.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

70 Counterfeits of Treasury note
coup ons are believed to be manufac.
tured to large extent. The only
protection the public have is to take
none unless attached to note. Il
the Treasury Department would, in
addition to this, redeem no detached
coupons, untold sums would be saved
to innocent persons.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

S6- We regret to learn that the
little son Of DR.. S. G. LAycocK, who
accidentally shot himself in the arm
few days since, has had to have his
arm amputated. He was at last ac-
counts getting along as well as could
be expected under bis severe aflliction.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

MANAGERS:
J. O. Charlotte, P. CaRdsyislls, Geo. A. Pike,
J. r. T. Haynes, ?. Burg, Jr., John Gass,
l.. Jadot, NJ. Granary, X. J McCabe,
r. Trahan, Irense Pujol, J.y. .JastreInski.
INVITATION COMMITTEE:
y. Trahan, B.J McCabe, p. u. Rils.
A. Kowalski, Pin. Machet, n. j. Mccabe,
J. G. Charrotts, j. M Tracy, P. .Capasvielle.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE:
J. NJ. Pujol, Frank Is'eH, Y. Cooney,
George PlstEer, Joseph sTaban, J.J. Mitchell,
l.. Legendre, A. W. Bates, George Gimlor,
FLOOR MANAGERS:
]. r. T. Haynes, II. Abramson, R. CaEsdessuE,
D. J. McCabs, P. Burg, Jr., @. @. Breckenridge
l.. Jados, John Gass, Felipe Castro.
gE The proceeds Of the BALL are to be applied
To the purchase Of Hose for the Company.
SUPPER AT HALF-PAsT ELEVEN O'CLOCK,
Which will bs given under the supervision Of that
excellent caterer, N. ANTOINE.
Ew- Ladies are requested to present their In.
vitations at the door.
GRAND MARCH AT EIGHT O'CLOCK.
GENTLEMEN's TICKETS. .s2 80.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE.

Messy. Mitors-You will please an
nounce Hon. JORDAN HOLT, present
Mayor OF this city, as u candidate for Rep
resontative to the Legislature from this
Parish, and he will DO supported by
oct24- -pd. MANY FRIENDS.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

Mai. Gen. w. w. LoRINo late G.
S. A., arrived 10 New Orleans on the
23d, and is stopping at the St.
Charles Hotel
Gems. LoNGsrREEr and HooD, left
Now Orleans en- route for the North
per steamer John Kaigour, on Monday
last. They were the invited guests Of
said steamer.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

TV Major Tom. BYNuM, in card
in yesterdays Adyocate, withdraws
from the candidacy for Congress
from this District.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

WANTED. About four assistant
news editors At this Office to help read
the Sunday quadruple sheet Of the n.
O. Times, and at least four boys to
hold it up for conve Oience during the
reading process. There is a "much'
ness,' az Artemus Ward would say,
about this gigantic sheet which quite
overtasks the mental and physical
powers Of any one man. and it is for
this reason we advertise for help to en-.
able US to "do justice to the OCCASION
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

PLEAsANT.-The young ladies
and gentlemen in our city are keep
ing up series of very pleasant
evening reamions in the shape of
"surprise parties" These parties
take place alternately at the private
residences Of our citizens and are
well attended. Music and the dance
and interesting tete-a-tete conversa-
tions are the prominent sources Of
enjoyment on these occasions. The
fine weather and moonlight nights
we are having, conduce very favora-
bly, to such joyful recreations.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28
FoR THE STATE SENATE.

BATos RoueE, La, Oct. 10th, 1865.
Id. Gdzettd Do Comet:
Please announce DIR. IT,. III. DAY one
Of the oldest citizens and physicians of
this Parish as the Peoples Candidate for
State Senator from East Baton Rouge
Election, November 9Th. And obiige
A HOST OF FRIENDS.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28
our Agents In New Orleans.

Mgasas 0ARDNKH a Co, Newspaper Advertising
Agspts, No. 8, Commercial Place, New 0rieans,
are tn. duly authorized Agents In that city for
the Gagette and CO7nct.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28
Notary F'Nbsic.

WOULD most respectfully annouI ce to my
4 friends aud tho public generally, that AN
now prepared TO make inyeut'ries, hppralse-
mauts' Partitions, receive Wills, make Protests,
Matrimonial Contracts and Instruments Of Writ
Ing, to hold Family Meetings, and Meetings Of
Creditors, DC
All business entrusted TO me will bs attended
TO with promptness and di.pst h.
JNO. NJ. TRACY.
Justice ofhe Peace and Notary Pnbifc,
octl4 Office, Gornsr Tnird and laurel sts.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

hi. Gazetts and Cor,set p Tease announce
EDWARD ALVElksON as q candidate
for Representative from the Parish of East
Baton Rouge.
I'D MANY FRIENDS.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

WE are authorized to announce w. G.
McGIMsEY aa candidate for Repre-
sentative to the Legislature from East Ba-
ton Rouge; and to say, that he will meet
with the cordial support Of
MANY FRIENDS.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

Ed. Gazette and CtDsa Please announce
ED. ID. CHEATHAM IA candidate
for Representative u tho Legislature from
East Baton Rouge, ana ohlige
ry MANY VOTERS.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28
THE friends Of HENRY w. WALSH

are authorized to announce him ns can
didate for Represen tative TO the Legisla-
ture from this parish, and solicit for him
the generous support of the voting popu-
lation.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

ID Z d.
At Saratoga Springs, New York, on ths Sd Of
septe Hber 1855, Mrs ANNA MCCORMICK, aged
SO years, mother sf JOSEF MCCORMICK, Of this
eity. .#I
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-10-28

TN OBEDIENCE TO q proclamation from his
Excellency JAMES MADISON WELLS, Governor of
the State o louisiana, su election will bs held In
the Parish Of East Baton Rouge, on the
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05
COM M RCIAL.
New ORLEANS, Thursday Evening, July 8.

New ORLEANS, Thursday Evening, July 8.
CoTToE.--Stock on hand heavy, with but
very little demand. Low Middling sold
at 5000 and ii cents. No general quota
tions given. Present stock on hand and
on shipboard, 1881 bales. against 4, SIS on
Sept. LIST, 1864. .E,E y -
SUGAR ARD Mol AssEs. Supplies are very
light. Louisiana Sugar, low common,
brings 10e; good common lie and fair to
good fair l34@l31a. Cuba, good fair,
t3&; strictly prime, l514c.
WESTERN PRoDUoE.--r usual move
meut in Provisions is checked in eonse-
quence Of light supplies, and the only sales
this morning are 100 bbls. fin Flour at IS
s71II and lT2 low extra at 80 rs r Dbl.
COFFEE. Rio is held at 32c. u ID. There
have been small sales at that price
BAL1Ne STUFFs. The market is dull and
ut declining prices. India Bagging mas
been selling in small lots OH the spot at
32c., and to arrive at SOC. U yard. Bale
Rope is selling st 1876. u b, and baling
Irvine at 25@26c. II ID.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

GENERAI. LOGAN AND SrArr.-Just
before the capture Of Savannah, Geo.
Logan, with two or three 81 his staff,
entered the depot at Chicago, on his
way to reioin his command. The
General being short distance in adj
vance of the others, stepped upon the
platform of the car, about to enter it,
but was stopped by an Irishman with
* ell not be going in there "
"Why not sirH asked the Gen
because ITEMS leddies caer, and
no glntlemen'l be goin' in there
without Teddy. Theirs wan safe in
that caer over there, if yees want it."
at the same time pointing to it. as
eyes" replied the General ; / see
there is one seat, but what shall do
With my staff"
ooh! bother your staff! was the
petulant reply. "Go you and take
the safe and stick yer staff out of the
windy"
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

To CAsD1DATEs.-Ca for Office
need occasionally to be reminded that we
insert no announcements, unless accom-
PANIED with the printers fee of SO. We
have on hand q goodly number of names
which have been left at our Office to be
announced in the foregoing connection,
but until our old. established rates are
complied with, the parties concerned can
not receive the benefit of a standing an
nouncement in our columns.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

SLIDELL's PRoPERTY IN NEw
ORLEANs.-The United States Court
in New Orleans, in the intervention
of the Citizens Bank, and of Ma
Gaurd & CO., in the case of the Uni
ted States against John Slidell, for
the confscation of his real estate in
that city, has decided that the home
mortgage executed by Slidell's agent
for 100000 francs, was in fraud of
the claims OF the United States, and
intended to reserve Slidel's property
from coniscation. In regard to the
foreign claimants the Judge held that
when the mortgage was given in
Paris, for 100000 francs, the mort
gagees knew that Slidell was an
enemy to the United States, and the
Commissioner Of the so-called Con-
federate States, and were fully aware
of the risk they were running in
making the negotiation. The inter-
vention of the home and foreign
claimants was therefore dismissed at
the cost of the intervenors.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05
sURsCRIBERs, BOX,

For the better accommodation of our
country subscribers ut present we have
arranged box at our Office, in which
their papers will be regularly placed and
whence they can receive them when called
fol.
This arrangement will work convent
emily for all as soon as custom shall have
rendered it familiar. tr
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

SAD AocIDENT,--We regret to hear of O
serious accident which beiell the Rev. N.
L. BRAKEMAN, y. s. Chaplain at this post,
on yesterday. He was thrown from his
horse with such violence as to cause the
dislocation Of his right ankle and the frac-
ture of one of its bones. DR.. REESE, U. s.
Post Surgeon was called in, and was treat
ing the case successfully at last accounts.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

bEs~ We are requested to state that
owing to the Illness Of Rev. P. LANE, OF
Clinton, he will be unable to perform SER
vice at the Methodist Church in our city.
Tomorrow, rs previously announced.
The pulpit will in consequence be occu-
pied on that day by Chaplain UNDERWOOD
of the army.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05
~" The Graud Jury Of New Or
leans makes the following report

leans makes the following report
Our people have suffered grievously
from misgovernmeot aud eorruptions
of those intrusted With high duties and
power. Acts of the late State Con
vention are before the world Oh record,
which every true Louisianiau must
look on with shame and humiliation.
In excess and reckless partyism they
squandered an amount Of public funds
which would have been sufficient to
have conducted the whole Govern
ment Of this State for over year I'M
der an honest administration. Citi-
zens are now suffering the severest
deprivations and prosecutions at the
hands of tax-collectors, who are at work
to I'll an awful void created in our
State Treasury by this body. !.
- A family that can keep house,
should be above board.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05
FINANCIAL.
New ORLEANS, Thursday Evening", August 3.

New ORLEANS, Thursday Evening", August 3.
GoLD.-- Lending dealers have reduced
their rates from the day previous, about /
per cent. Quotations, lat, 148 a 1851.
EXCHANGE market is quiet, with
no demand for remittance purposes
Checks at counter ~ a IA discount !;
round sums, "a. Foreign Exchange has
undergone but little variation. Sterling
l.5S q 1.54 francs, $40 a 8.72%
BANK NoTEs.--Bank of New Orleans,
selling in round sums, at 621a upto 81 cts.
per dollar. Merchants Bank 62]S. Union
Bank, held at T21S.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

W On the Friday previous to
the Fourth Of July, lightning struck
Il barn in Worcester and killed a
jackass. As the animal had engaged
TO take part in the celebration, the
Spy says it was national as well as
private loss.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

Hr. Editor--P Please state, that at the re-
quest Of many of his friends, ALFRED
DUPLANTIER, Esq, has consented to
become candidate for the Sheriffalty of
the Parish of East Baton Rouge. z,
aug5-pd ##+
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05
FOR RECORDER.

Filters Of tie Ga@est and Comset--You
are authorized to announce WILLIAM
HUBBS, Esq, as candidate for the
Office of Recorder for the Parish of East
Baton Rouge. He will be supported by
Gugl-pd. NUMEROUS FRIENDS.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

10 In the gallery of the Convent
Of Jesuits, at Lisbon, there is fine
picture of Adam in Paradise, dressed
in blue brooches, with silver buckles,
and Eve, with striped petticoat.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

REGULAR MEETING.-There will be q
regular monthly meeting of St. James
Masonic Lodge, No. AZ, at their hall,
corner Of Main and Church streets, this
Saturday evening at the usual hour.
See notice Of JosEPH MCCORMICK, secre-
tary, elsewhere.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

SaF~ There we're in France 1888
deaths by accident among men, to
1925 among women, from the year
1854 to 1860.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

Ne8s28. katt0ys--Pease announce JOHN
M'GRATH as a candidate for Parish
Recorder, at,the approaching election.
augl-pd. MANY FRIENDS.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

asS- Lieut.. Col. milford, who was
the rebel exchange agent at City Point,
has been permitted to leave the United
States never to return.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05
For SHERIEF

NcSsrS. EISt0a8-Please announce I'll. ".
BABIN, Esq, as a candidate for Sheriff of
the Parish Of East Baton Rouge az the ap-
proaching Election.
july25-pd. MANY FRIENDS,
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

CLOSING OF IRON ESTABLISH
MENTs IN PENNSYLVANIA The
Allentown (Pa.) Democrat says in
consequence of the want of demand
for iron since the cessation of the
war, every establishment iu the Lee
high Valley has blown out one, two
or more stacks, and pig iron is piled
up on the banks OF the canal and
along the railroad by the acre. The
stoppage will throw hundreds of la
borers out of employment. aa
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

aS" The population Of Milwaukee,
by the census just completed, foots up
So, $50; gaia Of l0,ss4 since the
wear 1860, .- .'
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

sgS-The Cambridge City Govern
ment have erected granite tablet at
the foot Of the old elm tree in Cam
bridge, with the following inscription !:
'Under this tree Washington first took
command Of the American army, June
Sd, l775." .- r-.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05
FOR. A ASSESSOR

AtssrE. Eaft5ag-Please announce JOHN
#. PIKER, Esq, as a candidate for the
office Of Parish Assessor at the approach
ing November Election. ..--fr .@.. .s
NUMEROUS SUPPORTERS.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05


New YORK CITyAs A RESIDENCE.
The New York Times il making
some ugly confessions in regard to
the city in which it is printed. 1t
says:
To the greatest body Of mechanics,
craftsmen, artizans, workingmen and
laborers-to the vast and dominant
multitudes whose earnings range from
ten to eighteen and twenty dollars a
week--in other words, to four-fifths
of its entire population--New York
furnishes the worst place of residence
Of any city in America---the worst
as regards health for adults and chill
dren, as regards streets and markets,
supplies and economy, air and clean
illness. and as regards the preserva-
ton of public and domestic morals.
We do not speak at this time of the
sinks, and slums, and cellars, in which
the lowest forms of depravity and
wretchedness tester and rot, and
which were lately described in our
columns. sz
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

hss@S. Eattors-Please announce WILL
LIAM MONGET, Esq, as candidate
for Recorder at the approaching Novem-
Der election
aug5 .pd, MANY VOTERS.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

" II Col. N, w. Daniels, an old
resident Of Louisiana, has been ap.
pointed Collector of Internal Reve-
nue. for the Second District, which
takes i'll about seventeen parishes
and runs up to Red River. He will
be located at Baton Ronge.-Neao
Orleans Times.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

Bay IL IS SAID that a greyhound re-
Gently kept pace with railway ex-
press train. in France, for a distance
OF fifteen miles. bis master was on
the train.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05
MANY VOTERS.

Nr. Edit0T--You ara authorized to an
poupce SAMUEL SKOLFIELD, ESQ.,,
nc a candidate for tho Office of Parish Re-
corder at the ensuing election.
aug5* MANY OLD FRIENDS.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-05

C. A New England clergyman
has just invented a contrivance which
promises to be of great value to fire.
men. The apparatus is most readily
described as an alright India-rubber
bag, filled with air, furnished with
sleeves and straps by which to fasten
it to mans shoulders, connected
with which, by an elastic tube, is a
helmet or mask, with glasses in the
sides, through which the wearer may
see. With its aid fremen may enter
apartments filled with the densest or
most noxious smoke, and there remain
with comfort for ten or fifteen minutes
in an atmosphere that would stifie
man in two minutes without protec-
ton. The invention has been tested
with successful results in New York,
and is also about to undergo trial
under direction of the Fire Marshal
Of Chicago.