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Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

BATON ROUGE STATE FAIR.-A
permanent organization Of officers
for the Baton Rouge State Fair took
place on Monday last, when the fol
lowing excellent selections were
made:
DR.. r. II. Day, President A; II. II
Graham, w. B. Chamberlin, (oi
: West Baton Rouge. and G. W.
Munday, (of East Feliciana), Vice
Presidents; A. ID. Lyle, Secretary ;
S. M. Hart, Treasurer 9. B. Evatt,
Corresponding Secretary.
The Association rendered to the
ladies engaged in getting up tour
nament, the use of the Fair Grounds
for that purpose, and the President
was authorized to appoint at his
leisure a committee on the part of
the Association, to cooperate with
the ladies in their project.
The President was empowered
also, to make his own appointments
OF the various sub committees of the
Association to aid in carrying out
the design as to the Fair to be held
here in October next.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

FREEMAsoNs AMONG THE CATH.
oLIcs.-A correspondent under the
title "a Catholic" communicates
some interesting thoughts concerning
the Papal edicts issued since 1898
against the society of Freemasons.
In the conclusion of his letter he
urges the propriety of all the Ma
sonic Catholics in this country
uniting in an appeal to the pope in
reputation of the charges so I'M
justly persisted in. He says, "Will
any man tell me that if be were be-
sieged by petition with 100000
signatures, containing a solemn as
surance that Ancient York Masonry
has no undue concern either with re-
ligion or politics, and that our NOR
atty is that which is inculcated by
Christianity, the authorities at Rome
would not heed itl / am sure they
would"
In regard to the great number of
Catholic Freemasons, be says, II be-
came Mason at Amsterdam, Hol-
land, in 1918. When l went to
Portugal and Spain | met with hum
dreds of ecclesiastics who were Free
and who understood the
Papal DEGREES to be merezy local.
Hundreds of Catholics, from con-
scientious scruples, are deferred from
joining the society, and vast num-
bers among the many thousand
Catholics who have belonged or do
belong to secret societies feel greatly
and often disturbed in their
peace of mind, at the species of un-
certainty created by these sweeping
and cruel COMBINATIONS and unjust
prohibitions of what we know to be
innocent and moral, almost coeval
with the birth of mankind, second
only to Observation-Disclosures Ap-
neal.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

8D- L. 9. MORRIS, Collector and General Agent
for the settlement Of Claims, Bills &c. Also author
lied Agent and Collector for The GAZETTE COMET.
Once Mt tho Court House.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23
COUNTERPANEs

| HAVEtnss received another supply Of White.
4 yellow and Pink marseiiIes Oounterpsnes, al
hprla THE PEOPLES STORE
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

TEA.-The tea raised in Georgia is
pronounced equal to the best japan.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23
HOSIERY, HOSIERY.

M EN'sand Boys hall Hose, ladies' ard Misses,
VI Hoe Of every description, can be found at
aprl5 THE PEOPLES STORE
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

THAT GREAT NAME" "A planter
had a favorite negro who always
stood opposite to him when waiting
at the table. His master often took
the name of God in vain, at which
the negro Immediately made low
and solemn bow. On being asked
why he did SO, he replied that he
never heard that great name men
toned but it filled his soul with awe.
Thus he cured his master without
offending him.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

CHANGING Observation-Disclosures
ing the dullness of the times, some
of our business men are determined
to keep at something or other to vile
away the cnnui and drive away the
blues. A few of them have been
trying what virtue there is in "a
change of base" and one or two in a
change Of business. Among those
who have taken new stands of late,
we may mention Mr.. r. j. McCabe,
who has removed his store for gas
fixtures, petroleum stoves, &c, to
the rear portion of the building re-
Gently occupied by Mr. f. Otto as a
store, on the corner of Third and
Laurel streets and Mr.. l.. A. Latil,
who has transferred his gunsmithing
Notwithstanding and all
to the lot across the way and nearly
opposite to his old stand on Third
street.
Mr.. N. Antoine is converting his
confectionery and family grocery
concern into saloon where we learn
he intends keeping all the drinkables,
&c, peculiar to resorts Of the kind.
Such are some of the changes we
have noticed going on. in our city,
and when we come to reflect that
life is full of changes, that "we are
here to-day and gone to morrow it
is not strage that the panorama
should keep shifting from scene to
scene, until the great drop curtain
falls to close these scenes from view.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

Rg'"wHARToN T. nLINGswoRTH, General
Newspaper and Collecting Agents, ll5 Common street,
between Camp and st. Charles Streets New Orleans
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23
PARAsOLs, PARAsOLs.

TINE PEOPLES STORE has now on hand
L. fine assortment Of Black and Colored Silk
Parasos oftlue latest styles. aprIs
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

COFFEE AND SUGAR.
IN SACKS Choice Rio; 20 barrels Louisiana
~ sugar, for s,ie almost at cost by
aprl8 A. JACKSON
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

HELP TO HoUsEKEEPERs.-The
American dishwasher machine is
thus described:
After filling the space with dishes,
quantity OF boiling water is poured
in the centre of the machine, which
is provided with screw shaped pad
die. By turning the crank a few
seconds, the boiling water is forced
between and about the dishes with
sufficient force to remove all grease,
etc, which may be upon them. The
machine is arranged so that the water
can be drawn off beneath, fresh boil
ing water introduced, and few
turns of the crank thoroughly rinses
the dishes, and only remains to take
them out and stand them on their
edge to drain. No wiping is neces-
sary, the dishes having attained a
temperature sufficiently hot to dry
them perfectly.
PLANTING TOMATOES IN Corn
Rows. The Louisiana Baptist says:
We gathered new idea last week
from one of our best planters in rela-
ton to tomatoes. He says that much
better tomatoes may be made by set
ting the plants between the hills of
corn in the field. He is OF the
opiuion that the corn imparts Pc
culiar sweetness to the tomato. Give
it a trial.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23
IRISH POTATOES.
:, LIME, LINZ

AN EhRkELs fine fresh stock, Just stored and
~ Tor sale by fapri5 JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23
CHOICE RIO COFFEE.

EhMILlEs 10 wahto of superior quality of RI
Il Coffee can always procure Of tho unders igned.
apro JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23
CORSETS. CORSETs.

fhfsH supply OF French aud American Cor
IA SITS OF all sizes ana prices, have been re-
ceived at (aprlD THE PEOPLES STORE.
CLEAR SIDES AND SHOULDERS.
CnlM POUNDS Clear Sides; $500 Smoked
oVsJv Shoulders For sale very low at
apr1s A. JACKSON,S
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

CORN, OATS AND BRAN.
YOU have TO buy, now Ia the time before the
l. heavy rise catches you. Applyat
apis JACKsON,g
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

PORK, PORK, PORK.
MO. article Heavy Mess can be had at
4 aprlS A. JACKsON'S
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

SH0T, POWDER, CAPS, Baldwin's Gun Wad.
~ ding, Pistol Cartridges, &c, &c at
apr20 Il. III BROOKS DRUG STORE.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

Ilh BARRELS Richards Cape Lime. now in
lOO store and for sale by
apG6 JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23

MACKEREL, MACkEREL.
TUsT RECEIVED, a fine lot Of No. l Mackerel.
- In Kits. laprl6I JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-23
STATIONERY! sTaTI0NERY!.

large assortment of smokfng
l. and Chewing Tobacco, lst received at
apr20 I'm BROOKS DRUG STORE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06

q oc steam be nrohihited

use Of steam be prohibited!
We will 60 as far as any in rational, ear.
nest endeavor to check intemperance, and to
punish all the crimes that flow from that or
any other cause. But, because We oppose
sin. it does not follow that we are for pro-
Ihibiting every possible act that may result in
sin. Bearing false witness is crime pro-
hibited in the declogue while we would
punish the liar for his lying, it does not fol-
Low that We are in favor of prohibiting the
use of the organs of speech, lest men may
| utter falsehood The Almighty in His econ
ony set us an example in this matter, which
we think, with all respect for the opinions OF
others, may be followed with safety. He set
His eternal canon against crime, an! He
pointed out to us the punishment that would
follow it !; but He did not take from us the
4 power to commit it. He gave to us the fui-
lest freedom. He left as free to avoid sin OF
commit it knowing the penalty that was at
tached to the crime. The province OF the
law is to preserve public order and public
erty. II matters not who may violate either
of these, the offence is punishable. But
when the 1as attempts to regulate the pri
yate affairs of men; when it assumes the
4 province of debating his diet, what his foot
t and what his drink shall be, what church h'
Ishall attend, and how often he must 60
/ what prayers he shall say, and how he shal
!, | walk, talk, think and act in his own persona
Il affairs, then the law exceeds its proper an
: legitimate Office, it becomes despotic, an
repulsive to the feelings of mankind, an
:. begets an opposition which is by no mean
confined to the dealers in liquor.
d Such a law was proposed in this stat
twelve years ago, before the experiment ha
Of been tried and had failed elsewhere. 1t wa
j. then rejected by the people. That thei
p. should be an attempt to revive 1t now, whe
it has been condemned by the uniform e.
pericnce of twenty years, IS about as pra
teal as to propose that we revive the {. o
. theory of ACKNOWLEDGMENT, raise again IL
te banner of anti-masonry, re-enact the Bit
RS laws of Connecticut,or adorn our statute boo
es with the Massachusetts code against witc
- craft s..
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06
MARNHAL,S NOTICE.

LII PERSONS WITHIN THE CITY LIN
n its, are hereby notified to remove, on or before
the LIST of May next, all manure or other offensive
matter which may have accumulated on or in the
alleys contiguous to the premises upon which they
may severally reside, or in the yards on then
premises also to clean all sinks, sewers and vaults
on their premises, which have, or may become of
fensive or unhealthy to persons living in the vi
cinity of the same
Whoever fails to comply with the above notice
within the time aforesaid, may expect TO be prose
cuted in accordance with the provisions of the city
| ordinances made and provided for such offenses.
ALI hogs found running at large ten days afte
this date win be taken up and sold as the law di
reefs. Il. T.. CROPPER, city harshaI.
Rock Island April l, 1857, dw2w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06
Address of the Democratic State Committee OF
Connecticut to the People Of the Union.

The democratic state committee OF Con-
nectict greet you with the result of the cleo
ton in this state.
The democratic anG conservative electors
have achieved signal triumph on these is
sues:
In favor of representation in congress by
every state.
Immediate union on the basis of the con-
stitution.
No usurpation of undelegated power by
congress. ....--
No military despotism IN this republic.
No congressional force bills to establish
negro suffrage.
On these issues they have swept the state
by 700 majority on governor and net ma
jority of 1900 on congressman. s1a5
We gain three of the four members OF
congress.
On national issues was the battle fought
and won,
JAMES GALLAGHER,
Chairman of the State Committee.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06

A letter from Commissioner General Rog-
ers saws he thinks the Russian American &C.
QUESTION would be valuable, and if worth
ANYTHING the price would be a bagatelle.
A letter from Quartermaster General
Meigs expresses surprise that objections are
made to the acquisition of Russia America
He saws, 81 can conceive of no greater boon
to our Pacific States. I should value Rus
sia America-its fisheries and mines, beyond
the plains of Mexico or the fertile plantations
Of Cuba. trust no effort needed to secur'
this great acquisition will be omitted
The following telegram from Gen. Hallecl
shows the state of feeling on the Pacif
coast, in regard to the matter:
SAN Francisco, April 4.-Hon. Edwin NJ
Stanton, Secretary of War:
learn from q gentleman who has recently Wis
tied many parts of Russian America that its va
ne is greater than supposed. The rejection OF tn
treaty would cause great dissatisfaction and es
pecially in California.
[Sienedl H W HALLEoK, Maj. Gen.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.

SEALED PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING A
- School House in school district No. 2, town
ship II, north range 3, west of the 4th Principal
Meridian, win be received by the undersigned, in
Andalusia, H.. until April oath, 1867. The
building to be SO feet long by 81 feet wide, and
"a feet high, divided into two stories of II feet
each; foundation to be of rock, laid up with NOR
tar, is inches thick and 81 feet Might've feet
above the surface main rooms above and below
to be 80 feet by 40 feet. Specifications can be
obtained of the undersigned at Andalusia, if de-
sired.
Contract to be awarded at Buffum Bros. 4
Walkers office, May LIST, 1867. Building to be
completed on or before July 18th, 1867.
TERMS OF PAYMENT.-One thousand dollars
when contract is awarded. One thousand dollar,
in district school bonds, bearing 10 per cent. In
terest, payable April 1st 1858. One Thousand
dollars in district school bonds, bearing 10 pc
cent interest, payable April lst, 1869. Balance
in district school bonds, bearing 10 per cent. in
terest, payable April LIST, 1870. Interest on tn
bonds payable annually.
Andalusia. Ills, April LIST, 1867.
WILLIAM SMITH,
! J. w. BALLARD, School Directors
/. 7. WALKER,
apr2dw2w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06

Col. Daniel Cameron, of Chicago, formerly
one of the editors of the Chicago Times, and
colonel of the Scotch regiment, during the
war for the preservation of the Union' has
lust been breveted brigadier general by the
President, for gallant and meretorious con
duct in the seige of Knoxville. The com
mission dates from that memorable battle
This is deserved compliment to brave ane
aar;no officer -...
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06

A great fire occurred in Woodstock, Vt,
on the 23d ult., destroying the old Barker
hotel, the Jail, the bank, both printing Offices,
and all the buildings on that block. Onr
numerous Vermont friends in this vicinity
will readily perceive what vacuum this fire
would cause in that pretty village.
We are indebted to Mr.. B. II. hImball, o
this city, for an extra giving a detailed ae'
count of the fire.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06
By Telegraph.
aEfoarEp roR THE DAILY ARGUS.
,IoAeo. March GA Springfield III. special Of

CHICAGO, March GA Springfield Ill. special OF
the 9th says:
The governor has this day issued a proclama-
ton appointing Monday, the 18th day of the cur
rent month to be observed as day of humiliation
and PRAYER. 1t will be remembered that this viii
be the anniversary of martyredom of A. Lincold.
The proclamation issued one year ago is substan-
TALLY repeated in the present one
JoLIEr, April 6.-The night express going west
on the Rock Island r. r.. last night ran into a
coal train on the Chieago, Alton & St. Louis r.
R., at the or ossing in this city. The engine OF
the r. l. train was very badly smashed and IS in
the ditch one baggage is broken into spiinters
and contents badly damaged; second baggage
car was badly smashed and contents damaged
The passenger cars are all right, and, strange 70
saw there was no one hurt As soon as the engi
neer and fireman saw signal lights Of the switch
men, they Jumped off,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06

SAMSON DELI 1.-THE STRONG Mks sHoss
or SrRENGTH-An Essay for Young Men, on .ne
Errors, Abuses and Diseases incident to f1osr.y'
by which Youth is robbed of its beauty, ana Map.
hood of its power,-with reports On I.,ter
means of relief and cure. Sent in sealed ie..er
envelopes, free of charge. Address, Dr. .. Sh IL
LIN HoUGHTON, Howard Association, pniia-
delphia, Pa. 1ahisu"o~'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06
EXCELSIOR! EXCELSIOR :!
cHASTEELAR'S
HAIR EXTERMINATOk
For Removing Superfuous Hair.

To the ladies especially, this invaluable dspila-
tory recommends itself as being an almost indiss
nensible article to female beauty, is easily ap-
Piled, does not burn or injure the skin, but act
directly on the roots. 1t is warranted to remove
superAuous hair from low foreheads, or from any
part of the body, completely, totally and radical
" extirpating the same leaving the skin soft,
smooth and natural. This is the only article
used by the French, and is the only real efectual
depilatory in existence. Price rs cents per pack
age sent post paid, to any address, on receipt of
an order, by
BERGER, SHUTS CO., Chemists,
2s5 River street, Troy, N. 7.
mch2edw1y rGsSt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06

Robert F. Steel has been confirmed as
post master in Geneseo. Guess they didn't
beat Cook very bad-did they? Not so bad
as "Old Baldyn was beaten. sI&
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06
New Post Office Saloon,
Drink for the Thirsty,
Rest for the Weary.

JAMES KELLER, late of Camden, informs his
d old friends and the public generally, that he
has opened first class Saloon at the above place
where he invites everybody to come and see him
The best of Liquors and Cigars always on hand
feb22-dG
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06

The license party carried the city election
in Gensseo on the lst inst, elechng James
Hammond mayor by I majority. 49,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06
PUMPS !!

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAS ON HAND, AT
i his New Agricultural Warehouse, near Kim
balls wagon shop, supply of pumps. Any one
wanting pumps put in or repaired can getit done
by calling on him.
Sewing Machines, Churns, Clothes Wrngers,
&c, &C.. for sale. FL. UNDERWOOD. e
apr3dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06

The democracy of Chicago greeted . the
news of the Cincinnati election VITA . sss'"'e
of one hundred guns. - -.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06
To-Days Advertisem' is
POTATOES AND CORN.

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAS ON HAND, AT
i his store on Market Square, a large supply
of the above named articles, of the best quality
anr5dlw G. NJ. BLYTHE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06

Hon. L. H. Rosseau, of Kentucky, has
been confirmed by the senate as q brigaaier
general in the regular army. ra-.e
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06

A pocket distinery has been seized a
Cambridge for fraud on revenue ~ ga
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06

Episcopal Church Of Massachusetts, stated that
by personal contact with the poor, and from infor
nation received from those visiting them in his
behalf, he believed intemperance was increasing
He was in favor Of license law and against
prohibitory law. Moral means should be used to
promote temperance. He was against the prohio-
tory law on principle.
Rev. DR.. Lambert, of Charlestown, where ne
had preached for eleven years, testified that IN
temperance had been On the increase fer the lasf
| ten years The prohibitory law was contrary 70
the genius of our institutions, liberty ana iree-
dom. Moral suasion was best adapted to advances
l temperance. ~a.-s-saze
Rev. Geo. f.. Ellis D. D., of Charlestown, who
| had preached there twenty seven years, observed
that he was inclined to the opinion that to coercs
men about their private habits only made them
more determined in their practice. The question
| was a very difficult one. The history OF all Ii
| cense laws shows that legal enactments tend Il
II arouse the rcsolute opposition Of men who insis
upon their liberty. On the cross examination, DR.
Ellis stated that the law could never take tn
2 place' of the God-given conscience. tic had me
men who relied on law alone to promote temper
| al CO. whose personal influence alienated suppor
f | from the cause. Law could not reach the root
Q the evil The best influence was in the family.
Much other testimony has been submitte
to the Massachusetts Legislature, but W
= think the above is sufficient, and upon it W
!. are willing to rest the case. We hold the
II it is established, so far as human experiene
= can establish anything
q lst. That, in free country, what we sha
1t eat or what we shall drink cannot be dete
lie mined by law.
Il I'd That to license the sale of pure Ii
,e uors is better than to prohibit the sale
OF them; and
&c 3D.. That to encourage the manufacture
as pure wines and malt liquors is the most 'et
ep Gent and only adequate temperance mo'
o l ment as
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-06

:, son.tor Nesmith, of Oregon has been
.lated Minister to Austria and rejected.