ocr: ' AN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL OF FUN. FASHION. FOREIGN ITEMS. AND FOLLT—AN ABSTRACT CHRONICLE OF THE TIMES—A SNAPPER UP OF UNCONSIDM VOLUME XL I BATON ROUGE, LA., TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 15. J855. 1NUMBER it TUE DAJLY COMET. rublishtd Daily (Mondays ExocpUd.) 6. A. PIKE, È«iïï*r ft Pr*|»ri«l«r. Office on Third Street. fW OrtMB.— Tas subscription U (Isert at the rate of |D •• »er »natim, payable in advaace, or f6 HO at tbe expiration of «is month«. The Week ly i< published at ti 5 »|*' aauuui, invariably »> advance. Both will be punctually <lelivere<l with in the limit a of the City by the carrier. f* tJ>«r.lilaf.-0 «l Dollar per square for tbe Brst iunerllon, and liulf that uuMNiat for •ver subsequ-ut i«»ertlun—ten line* or I eu, cou atitata a *qu,»re. Yearly t lirrrtlal**.— Merchants,Tra iler«, ami Others »ill be contracted with on the most re ».«»nable tennis. 43 ^n»I»-»r.trk.-Oca ficiiitleH for d..ing Job -Wir* with neat».« au.l .le«patch—in all v* rietie« •' color«, cannot be surpassed !>y any en tabU*£aent in thé C.ty— «u;h na: i .,wr*«ii'llwsri—lUu. T ickst*— P ost**»— B iu . II kaim— II iia «»r L %di»«m— 1thkj*ammk*— elbctioi T ickk rs — O muou'st*' Laim. -C ards — cibcülviw- - and V uitixo O.iRDd. For further pnrticulars, we - "i" ' uu *c "' j = P.\3. T î33IO^AL CA tOS. „ —. — It. fr. W. |)E\liIN(î,offc*r» Iii-» pro* I) " fessifcrial « ervice » to the public . OlBce un . church «»-- opimsite » Vaddill £ d. iy ' s Uru |t öt" re - Residence ou 8t. Ilypolite st, between church and north streets. inayT-y. DR. PE P. WARD, office on Third sr., opposite Dr. B. P. Ilarney. June8-y. I AMES M. EL.\M A JASTE. EL AM, tf J.U.AJ. E. Elaro, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, Baton Rouge. augïT-y. n a util ... I.... I .„„„l S S. II ALL, Attorney at Law L uirel Oe street, Baton Rouge. L a. JaalT-y. J ^ ',. ST ^. AKT ; At, .°" l 7 Ä "J ii'""' tie sellor at La»—Ltur«*l *«reet . m»y«t-y. I AS. M. McCUTOI^N. Attorn<-y »t ft Coti 'isellnr at Law, Liurel St. Iliton Roiijre. Will practice In the Court* of the P*rishei of enst .anil West U iton ll'iuge, east ami *vest Pelici ina, and I he f vi le, an <l in the Supreme Court lUrsHKjices : U ni. J. P. U<MvJ.tinin, Ilm. Run dell Haut. S.O.. C'iief Ju'tice Marshall, linn. J. It. Un lerwoo I, Hon. A<lier W. tiranam, Ex. Chief Justice E.VIMK, EX. Chief Justice Uobei-tson, Him. Uenry OrlJer, Kentucky. I' 1 '-- v TllOS. PREVDERDASI —• TiT l Frwiluc« and Co nroic-ton Merch-ut, »in<l 1 ni er in all kin.li of Urocerim tml P.^oviaiou«—cor. ofTliinlnnii Lturvl st*. Liberal c «»lt .»<lvnic« > •a Sugar and Cotton. aujjl-y. t M ; lN'TAN'4 BRO„ f»ri»i-<-rs. cor. A, Church and Talrd streets, Baton Rouge. TOSIIUA HEAL. fJeneral Prixluwî M Dealer, Ac., Church St. between Third and Lafayette streets. aujpiu-j. lk wis s. pu www. OHO. A. PIKK. I E. I\)\VERS & CO , Regiilarlv Ii« Commissioned Auctioneers. Will attend promptly t>i the 4."ie of all t%ind.< of Real and Per sonal K^tate— «lout**, Lots. Lands— D'y (îoodt— II tr.lw.tre, Groceries, Furniture, Jkc., Ac., tobe found at tall time* at tue Comet Odice. .lUgil» J. A. TUOL'SDALK, Surgenn Dea<UI-Baion Kougc. ], KS EOT UL V offers bis Professional Services <1 to the tieiitlenien and Indies of E-itt and West II iton iouie, and turroan ling country. All oper*tions such a« Plugging, C 'ieanting, Extracting in«l lusertlog Teeth on p.vot ,»nd from «ne t«t . ah entire ter on Plate, |terfor>ii**d in the most d trahie, sc<enrltlc n I m inner, and *cc »r«l ng to the in »st * "proved ft?ku. Olfice, rbe r »o ut recently occupied >»y Dr. Maun, over i|uig gi.li», 8 i»e Store. j-r »Ve have seen an I had dental operation* pe *f »r njil by II*. J. A. T hocsdalk , «rid rom the f nthful i"** of hit work and Lite sut sfaory m in ner in which he operate*, we cheerfully recon» 11 hi I« to all who may need Ii D.K II. Day, IS r. II. J. sSaun le^. Ur. Eib m Alien. Wm. F. II tiflei^b. II »n. II. II. Hrathier lion P. C. Bitliel. W n.J. v'atb. II m. D. I). R.cliard'on. If i t. Ocave Oornay. Dr. G. II Mann. John Mugxali. C. M. Cari»autier. DaH I Ro^bint. J.»t. M. Mu^ah. J. N. Walford. K M Kichardstwi. J. Y. S inders. %n'oiïie Conio. [july 4yJ Parisiy .rgt. M i Wu< rs .H tu" , Jane lÄ.li 1S.1»; (•reltlM of f • it -si lie A |f i* IS the iniriv:\lle.l " KVlJt'KLE or FLOATIXG BVLL tV A *» H I \ t i M CHI VF. His two h ludred knuck e<. ( v nr w ) nan ever h i I s i na ty.) am' can do in.ire and better wor'< tnan forty worn mi . iu the sam • length of time. One of these m tchities will lie found on exhibition at the store of the undersi^ ied and any person wanting one, had lie't- r leave their ordere, as. "lir-t come, fust served" TOS IUA BEAL. P. S — Havinç purchased the exelusive ri ^httosell the above flftehines. fir the Parishes of East Baton Rou^e. him I Ea-t At We~t Feliciana. I w mid Ii >tify p.-rsons wanting them in sai l limits, that ttiey must, order directly from tne. [Mar-15-185ô|| J BEAL. JOH* L. WOLFE. FURNITURE WARE ROOMS, Jorner of Chnroh 4t Penitentiary sts. HAS not#>An hind a I trge ail I varie 1 «to-k ot Fiirn : tnre. conststin" in ■part of— Runmtts. Stnuaotans. Ah mors, various oa'tern« t*mw. f, h* ir*. tf j R-m rm« Cmaa. C r «i»i.k ,. C ohchks an l W im .«« W a«tj#v *. a 'loi which are of »h« Tat»,* |a«hion*. All kin U^f Tunuftcturing i end r-n-'ifina atthe «hort«t nn,.-e. All the H.t«iness of an un 'trtakcr attended to. and in the best style. (X ^Cofliiu male at the shortest notice,: I*« a iierse l«fnisheil Sent .'0 filOM J B Thom-soilan Ws'iciies. IPO -tiTI »V. f.ohelia. Vo. 6. Biv ■rrv. Buneset. nerv» now* 1er. F«w salf hy II. T. W.nn i.i. S l^t A'i'i-fh'oi'stirjiie colflf< cough« he f <e «1 'p Brhnt. to ®af-«4. J. L. V1ALF.T. Druggist. — i ....—t..,,, ■■■■■.I nature, butpossesses great turative quai PATENT MEDICINES, &C. I 1ELA YS an; IM NGERoUS— W hy " suffer with i cough, cold or any disease of the Throat, Breast and Lung» when a certain cure is so easil) effected by using. "WlMTKKN HOITKIIOIIND CANDY." This Medicine in a judicious comhinatioi of the bust expectorant* in the Materia Med io». The must stubborn Coughs and Colds vield to it readily, and it is found to give re lief even in confirmed eases of Consumption, it is not merely palliative,»« manyarticlcs of lies For sale by W». BOGEL Agent. Toilet Soap. 'Puylui -'M s'i Utiles Haule's chrystalline L soap l>i . - >a , ..... w hile Winsor : «. soap balls Diown antl wnite iiiw r soap, Monster and I aim soap. Omnibus, l'encine. Transparut. Floating. Jenny Lilid. fi„i mau ve. Amandide, F.rasive and other lui -.» n»... varieties ol soap ran be hail at the Dru„ Moi> ol »» M B og Kl.. ! "\IT OUNT E AOLETRIPOLI.— This best article known lor clean ing and burnishing gtdd.silver.eopper,steel, tin and all other metals, also tor windows, irror july 'POOTH POWDK 'S-ÜMastcha Tooth X° Caste. Charcoal Tooth Paste, Bal samic Tooth paste—rose sented, Deutilinrio Tooth Powders—for sale by aigl7 H. T. WA|»DILL. Samson 8nako Hoot. FEW pound ot Samson Snake Root,the mirrors and glassware . For - aie by. julv24 v-*»i, B ooki., Druggest . «" \ FEW pound ot Samson Snake Root,the ^ best native remedy tor dispepsia For sal« h» u ! ^ A n, "... fVlCISlVE—An.w and elegant article |()f ^ . 10Wth an< | ^ vation I" the Itatr. can I« found at W m . lîout- t.. Jules Hauel's Depilitary Fowder. WARIIA v I'EI) to remove tlie thickest Hair, in five minutes, without inju rit!^ the tkin. For sale by W m. B ogkl. Grey 's Ointment. I") F.COM M K.VDEO as an excellent ap plica'iou tf. .»Id sores," cuts,bitises ml -praius Pef-alel>v «!!•'17 v. il r. WADim .l, I^OR Barry's Tricoyherous the bestcom jm aliud everdiscoveretl tor the Hair mjv lie hail of WM. Boom.. O PONG ES.— Fine Surgeon him I liatlnnu sponges. For sale bv h . r. Wv;> »ill. STHAW rovrriKG.-rwenty five pieces 4-4 jJtiaw Matti.ig to ar rive this week and for sale by liait- 16 I W.U.PHILLIPS. Death on Rata. A SM A LL lot of Burgess' Ko.u h.Rat tun Mouse Exterminator jw>t receive, tnd for sale by. WM BOK<< EL. Drug U VtiEIAN PILLS.—.lust receive<l I gross each. No. I it \o. 2 of Mor rison's celebrated Hygeian Pills lor sale o\ july ly v\ m koori.. Drnggest . 1> R R.—-'0 dozen more of Railway'» V« Rea !v Reli-f, in large and small bot tles,just receivetl by Ww. B oqki., Scliinlii'ii Krliiiapps. ANOTHER s.tpply of Wolfs Aromatic S.-hie latn Schnapps, just received and ior »ale by W\i. noiiKi., Druggist. II iii.'ai'iiiii Lreclieni ,t AA lltntg.iri.Ti Leeches, warianted. just ''ijir received and lor sept S. by W m . B ogel. Juyne's ra^iily Medicines. i 1 )! !,!.s. j '.\|i ,-t -toraiit. A Iterative. Balsam 1 an . Vi- 'iiiluge. For sale bv n m vj IS-v. II T.lV tnnii.t. . n xF - " \ / know For sal ith's Tonic. if tli nM«t eriectua! remedies fn lor tin: cure of chills and fevers. t>y W addim . D ay. CI XI VE—'!'to ounces French Engl and American manufactory -.le Wv W \ I .t." Ht D <v |)\C(IN SUliri.lll.lt- Itiirril ami Keg I.MtH I) Extra gt. I.nnis KI .O '.'R, new Wheat, Ci WIIISRr.V anil I.HAN, just reo l ,y uljr#) t)ltN, nil for mile JOSHUA UK AI.. DOME.Vnc LIQUORS Brandy and Monongahalt whiskey whole and halt package«, for sale at Ne v Orleans pri ces. for good 60 day pa|*r«Tcash leb i I osiiim R s:ai. 1ARD.—.">0 barrels l^trd for sale by J Imav 16 I THOS. PREXDAGÀST 130M III«. I'ork. For sale fy let«-11. THOS PRF.\DERG AST. Latd Oil.—10 Barrel« for sale by THOS. PREXDAGA^T. tl»»re L'rlit for ^lankind. TUST RECEIVED—: o VI«. -.Vinter Strained oil. A prime article by the '•nrrel or at retail hv „t-6.lv OF.I. M. HEROMAX. CjCAR TFICATORS. A few very supe ■ 7 rior ones. Fo r sa'e t.\ zugl 7-v. H T. W aowii.i. . pHRF.^F, — '0 H» x •« i-hoice new Cheese. ' 1 Tiwt ipceived am' for «ale bv Jos R r u.. XTT IITF. WASH BRU«HF>— A few lozen, ver\ h» «t make For*a'eby lec 3-v. H. T WAi>nu.t.. Drugt. INSURANCEJDO'S. &C. UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE ANNUITY and TRUST € Company of Philadelphia. Cash Capital paid up $250,000. C. G. I mlay , Sec., | S RC kawpord Prest. Branch office at N. O., 48 Camp St. BEN J. FLORANCE, A en . O^Agency at Baton Rouge, La., W. S. PIKE, A cent. febl7-y. THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK. Net Accumulated Cash Fund, »,•18,775, All the profits divided among the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON. Pret't. ISAAC ABBOTT. Sfr'y. © CHAS GILL, J.imry. ByGr.ntioK A. P ikk , duly authorized Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. 19-y. CHARLES RUSTON, BLACKSV1ITHING AM) rtA.iGtiN MAKIXG. PLOUGHS maae and repaired. BUGGIES, and o'her repairs done at the shortest r.jtice. Horse shoeing done wi»h the greatest care and despatch.^"'" OJ-AII work done by him «hall be eqnal to that «lotie at any other establishment in the South. 0^Wagg">ns ind Carts always on hand for ^ale. Shoo on Africa >treet. near V. Heuile's Dry Good Store. jany7-y. Ciatern Iflakini;. NE subscriber, i s now prepared to T make Cistern« to order in the very lit*st sl vie and will warrant his work lit besr stvie. aim wilt «airani nts work. lie will keep a stock of the liest Inuiber al wavson hand, ar.d will attend to putting his work up Cai|ieiiters work, and re pairing attended to. G. L. KS. Near the ®suit College. [Ep~ Orders left at the I'ost olfice addres sed as above will meet prompt atten tion. jtine--.'9-fim. Carri » gen,liar ness, W Ii i pa,Ac. ! 'I'MIE Sttli-crilicr's assortment ol Carria L ces Ha I i'es«. whips, Ate. is ; »v om . olete, and h • 'tl *it .-s :!t| examina'ir.i ' I i hi tick before purchd ng in Xew Oi .e'.i .s, as • e "narantees his prices as lo v as as uii> in the outh. »» areroom corner of Third and Fliuid: Stieets. Manufacturing and repairing it. I-uperior style at the old established stand I coinei of Main and Church Streets. TUNNARD & HEDENBURG. j •— —— —— AI To Plantera. IKIN'S Con. .ind Cotton Cultivator, This truly useful agricultural improv j ttimt. has been fully tested by highly res 1 (wctableand practical planters who afterfnl trial, say that by its use, i:t the rultivatioti j of Corn. Cane, or Cotton, there is a savais» ' of at least one third the labor to «nan and I iiorse over the common plow. It s a new 1 invention. Patented .March 20. IS4& Planters are tin i'eil to cal I and examine it. ! A supply on hand and for sale bv TITXKARI.fc HEDKNBURG. TITNNARH & IIEDENKURG. wholesale and retail dealers.in CARRIAGES. HARNESS. &c. THE SU BSI'RIBERS stock ol Buggies. Rockaways. Barouches. Coaches, &c. ha lieen selected 1.^ himself, and comprise every \aiiety. To his already complet« assortment, he is daily makiu^additioiis Persons will liuil it to their call and examine Iiis stock. T UMS AUL) hr HEDENBURG. Porter and Ale. 1>lk,iks Scotch Ale. Duncan's &. Co. Pale A le. Harveys Pale Ale, Barclay, P rkius^ Co. Por'er. For sale by J jii . .'1st. T. P kkmdkkoast & Co. "j? additions . a , l - . ntage , tu A Fin«* Chewing Tobacco. LAUGE stock of vatious brands «it fine Chewing Tobs>cco, just received ar 1 for sale by march IS. JOSHUA BF.AL. I "N HOI.Ti:» I I.oi R. BARKELS UiiiHilted Flout, for (ira ham Bread, just received antl for sale at retail by JOSHU a BEALj extern Produce.—143 bane's various biainls S. F. Flour. 50 half , , barrels S. F Hou', 200 bags white corn, b gs br.ui. '14 I bags oats, 200 bairels ape lime Just received per steamer Co lumbus am' llinois. and for sale by Mar -22-1855. JOSHUA BEAL. pRESII HERBS. Just received a supply of Fresh IVpperment Iferb, Fresh Sajre Herb, Fresh Pennyroynl Herb, O . Fresh Catnip llrrb. «\»- # i. r'y of Fresh Composition powder. Ground Slippery Flin, Pulverised Cinnamon, Pulverised Cloves, and White Jamaica Ginger. For sale at the Drug Store of nov. 1ft. II. T. WAPPTLT, Corne' of Church «rid Third streets. r»EST PORT WINE — .Tust roffivw] > » fre-h supn'v of the It KPT PORT WINK, warranted »he pphf .irice of the jrrape. Also th« IIK>T COON AC WI{\NI»Y, which we offer for salt h . T waddii .L, Drillst, Church «t r#»» ». »uk-2». DRY GOODS & STATIO NARY. J. M c C okmick . P.M. H atch. ncCORHICK * Co., HOOKSELLEIW AND STATIONERS. Baton La. SCHOOL BOOKS,STANDARD LITE rary. Scientific and Miscellaneous Books, Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma ^aziues and Periodicals constantly on hand Also—AMERICAN and FORF.iGîS Writing Papers, Blank B. oks, Envelope». Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristol Buad«, Monohiomatic Boatds.it." v] 1. II. A. RAUIIMAN. Court House 8qu >re—oor. of Amarioa and St. Ferdinand Stiaota. 1IOU8K, t)ION and OHNAMKNTAL. PAINTER, JI anil pnper hanger.—Woulil respectfully call the attention of tliecitlsens of llaton Rouge and of the ailjacent parishes, that he is now prepared to do all kinds of work that may be entruated to him, and pledges himself to give general aatisfac tlon to those who will favor him. Ile has now on hand a beautiful assortment of paper hanging and will continue to receive all of the most beautiful and latest fashion patterns at his shop. He has engaged competent workman and will be re ady a t all tlines to attend to orders in his Une. Also draining, Olasing and Uilding ; Imita tion of wood atul marble executed in the very best style. anlT-y. Raiftinft IWackeral LiqHor»,(tc. RAISINS, I0 whole.and I0 quarter tmx es new ; Mackeral. 10 kit«, and 6 quaiter barrels No. 1; Herrings, 12 boxes .extra fine; Codfish. 10 50 pound boxes; " ne i v) ,P°'' n " l>ox * 8 : W ^ï' ,0 £'» barrels Monganala; * B P? r ^ barrels Fletcher s, juft received |ier Gipsy and for sale for the cas'< by dec 1 By. joshua beal. Llvfry Stable. ROHP!RT niüAf«, hau Adopted tlie following rule» for hin Livery Stable. 1. Any one liirelnjr will held re«ponail>le for | any <lainaKc» thai either llnr«e, Hujrgy, Carriage or Kijrg""gmay sustain. \ "orse, Uuitgy nr Carriage will be consid e red engaged until paid for. 8. Free ferriage for llorseor Horse ar.d Puggy. A (fXf lli.nes »Iway« hand for *al &. Match Horben for familiea always on hand and for sale. f 6. Always on hand and ready for trading, buy ing and sellinjr generally. 7 and lust but not least. My grest object Is to ntjikf toy butinées cash and progrenüive, it in in tended that the cash prices shall he fnvanaMy in advance. ROBERT MEAL, Third street between Church and Laurel. Baton Rouge, Sept. 17th. 1854—ly. Sundries. ^ BBL^. Crush«! and Pulverized Sugar; »' 10 boxes l'ickle«, pints, quarts and half gallons; OO boxes Winchester's Familv So .p; 10 boxes Sam Leonard's Speim .Candis; 'i0 drums Dried Figs; ir.0p..itnds English Walnuts; 1 ca. k e. 48 cans. Fresh Salmon ; 1 do. 60 do. do. Lobsters: 10. bo>. a s Laver Raisins: I case la ge Span ! ish ' ' ve*; 10 tiercts Ouffield's S. C. : flan ; 3 boxes do. Beef Tongues; SSO ! pounds Assorted Candies. Recently re jjfceiied and lor sale by r marc h 18. JOSHUA BEAL. y — fo Wo«»den %f'are ! "XE Hatchet. Tile. Auger and Chisel |Xi- Handles, Clothe l.ir.e Beels, Horse ran -l White Wash Brushes, Taint Btushes "-and f>ash To< Is, lor sale by £ I). C. MOXTAX, Church st. nTppme n . , u..nc i W T Lf : r C °^ L H ,DS .J n ; P*' shovels. Wood Stws and Micks, Well uiu ketts and Wheels. » D. C. M'»XTAX Church st. Corn and Oats. RUSH els St . T.onis Oafs; ■W0 do. White Corn. Just received and for sale by mar 21. JOSHUA BEAL. 1000 Frrmli crnmid <-xlr • St. I. oui* flour received per steamer id for sale bv •KMIUA BEAL. ;r ^v |jakrei.s just i ,)u ■■ Elephant » and mar . y i Brown's I'ssonceof Jamaica Ginger. •3 Oross o| Blown s .la 'tiaiea Giii'jer. 0 ju-t received fr 'in Fted. Brown. Phil adelphia. and for sale U his prices. wh«ile 'a e or retail, by. W. BOGLE. ® feb 14. Dritigest, Lalayette St. 1 1UTLERY.—A large and well selected " I s'o;'k of Pocket Cutlery. Daggers and Bowie Knives. Just teceived | er Em pire Cty. WM. bOOEL. UTS! NUTS .—Ma leria Nuts. P. a Nuts. Pecans, A'moni's and Filbut at /detail by JOSHUA BEAL. Jan .21 IS"». 1 ). N' M RESH CONGRESS WATER. Four Gross of Presh Congress Water, In pint bottles just received and for »»le at the Drug store of r"»*- '5.] WADDIM. A DA V, Corner of Church and Third streets. TO 1 I TIIE LADIES. —Jnst recived and for sal«, a mi supply of Fristet«, hy sept 21-tf. Mas. C. HUE8T0N. CHILDREN'S CLOTHING. ; TriE l:i!!*f«t aii'l iriiwt complote as ' I »ortmen'evemireredin thi« market,compris ing Suits of Cloth, lllack, Blue or Grey, sacks ; Pal totp. Cloaks and Round Jackets. •ept-21! W»nntt.L t Pitn.Li es. JU3T RECEIVED, —FARINA'' 8 GEX nine Cologne Water: do. of Rn«es. M talic powder Boxes; Fresh powder«— French arid American; Tooth Brushes; Combs. Smelling Bottles, and numerous ther articles, liited to the ladies toilet ta l e . F.r sa'e by J L. VIALET. \ ^HELLRR^s TfANlCKF, c rtntb^rn anH Rofor * «ale low by D. C, JIIONTAN CTHtirrh *t. | j ' \ | SPRING STOCK OF i Fme) Dress Getdt. 0 »CONOR baa just received, anù is now ^ opening a large stork of New and f Fresh Goods, consisting in part Fine Dress Goods ; Banges ; Tissues; Organ* di.sj Jacoaets; Lawns; Embroiderelai.e Floucbed Dress Patterna; Printed Linen Cambric; White Goods: Main and fig ured Swiss Muslins: Nansoox, J sc« net and Book Muslins; Embioideiies of 111 kinds; Chemisette», Sleeves. Collars; Flouching and Edgings; Linen ami Em broidered Pocket handkerchiefs; Thread. Silk and BlonU Laves; Silk and Laoe Mantillas; Parasols; Silk Gloves; Fillit Mitts; Fillit Gloves; Hsrienr; Fans; Millinery Gi-odsofall kinds; I'tilunury and Hair; A line asrortment of Mouiiiirg Dress (ioods. Collais and Che muettes of English Crape; Also— W bite for second Mourning. A call is respectfully solicited before purchasing elsewhere. v O'CONOR. Third St., second house from Laurel, op« posite Post Office. march 13. NEW VARIETY STORE. Corner of Main and Laurel Strettt. Beroman'a Old stand, F MAINE, has the honor to inform • the ladies and gentlemen of Baton Rouge, that he has now on hsnd a laige stock of French, German and English Fancy Goods. Ribbons. Ho ieiy ; and a very select assortment of Perfumery, all of which will be sold at very lew prices.— Ladies and Gentlemen aie respectfully in« vited, to call and examine his stt rk, be fore purchasing elsew here antl they wili find it to their advantage to puchase of him. |jan. 4-j] F. MAINE Madame f . maixe Mwhut ^ Par 7$ informs the Ladies ol Baton Rouge that she is now Ieady to make aiid tiira bonnets to order, at very reasonable | rices. She has a large stock of flowers.ribbrn arid other trimmings on hand, of the ieiy la test ta-hion«. The ladies aie invittd to call and examine them at the New Variety Store. O'CONOIlt I.HFORTLH aäd dealer 11* Fancy Dry Goods and Millinery. OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE, On Third Street, Orrtmd Mount From Itmrtl r pHE NEW AND SE^ ECT assortment 1 offered at this New Store detetvts the particular attention of Ladies. The ful« lowing list w ill give an idea of what majr there lie procured, on Me most rtunmnbll terms : Ladies Paris Silk Bonnets; Ladies All Hair Bonnets; I adies Straw and Hair Bom.ets; Florence. Kn.'lish and Dunstable Bonnets; Grey and other fancy Bonnets; Misses Silk and htiaw Bonnets : do. do. do. Flats do Boys Hats and Cais; Fib« bons. Flowers and Plumes ; Mantillas Cloaks and Shawls; Csshmeic Pcaifs.rew style , I a asols. Coise's ai d Undeukirts ; F.mb. Band.- Edgings and Inseitirgs ; Plain and Fmb. Pocket Hantlkeichiets : Plain and Emb. Collars; do. Chimisettes and Sleeves; Thread and Cotton Ed;irgs; Woolen and S i I k ^eck Ties; I.adits Ho siery and Gloves ; Plaid Calico for Diesses at 10c. per yd. do. Gitghcms at 12|c. | er \d Muslin De'ain at 25c. per-d. Damssk and Flmb. Curtains: Choice Woolen 1'laids lor Diesses; Colore«! and White Flannels; Domestics and Irish I inens; ' sc« -net ^wiss and Nansook Muslin; Plain aid figuied Bobbinets; (jents Gloves Hosiery and Cravat«; Terfumeiy ol all kinds; Hair ara! Frizetts. Also, a fine atsor* nient ol Curls. Fins, and Swan's Down. Blick aid Wbite Ermine, for Trimming. Also, a variety t-f other aiticles at O'CONOR'S XEW STORE. jan.16.ly. Haton Ronge. La T. FAY, 91. D. Dentist. Ha VlNIi jnst returneil irom the North, with the!a-j test improvements and the liest of materials f«ir mec' anical Dentistry, is pre| aretl to render better and cheaper work than ever. 0^7* Olfice u* 1 is residence, near tl e Har ney House. dec23-y. hab pea's »e6taueakt, AND COFFEE SALOON— t H URCH street, opposite Col A. Matta | ) HOT COFFF.E. TEA and CHOCOLATE, CAKES and PIES. Breakfast, from 6 to 8 ; Dinner, fiom 13 to 2 • Supfier. from 6 t' 1 8. Board by the day or week. oct22. JOESPH mcKITBTCK. AR CHITECT AND BUII.DEH.has re moved his shop to Florida St. Ea»t of Main, in the tear ol the Piesbyterian Church, Baton Rouge. Js now fully prepar'd to tske any contiact fur biildirg, and do the work with i'es| atch. in the best style of art. All kind of Job work done at short notice. Plans and specifica tions furnished, for Public and private lm»i dings, City and Country residences. Cot tages and Surburban Villas; on the most reasonable teims. « ec 19y. ORIXGF. Flower Water, a superior ar. tide, j i«t received and for sale hy feb 23. J. L. VIALET. Apothecary. TFXNVLIND rilFWINfi Cl'M.— »I This "Ch-wing Gum." f«r cli>ai,«lttf the teeth. strengthening the gun »,«nit purifying the breath for sate at tba Drog Store of : !


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ocr: VOLUME XI I. f BATON ROUGE, LA., FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 26, 1855. THE DAILY COM KT. Published Daily (Monday* Excepted.) «». A. I'IKi;, Cdllor A Proprietor. Office on T h i r <1 S t r « e t. t® r " IV rill». —T hk subscription in fi*eil lit the rate of (A l»l per annum, payable ill advance, or +1» ,«"«< the expiration of »ix month». Tlie Week ly ill published Ht I.V per urn invariably ill •i'lvaiice. Ilotli will be punctually delivered with in the liiullM nf the City by the earner. t V 4 il vt-ri isiiitf.—ONK Dollar per square <f..r the flrst insertion, and half that amount for ever aubseqii 'Ut lns«r(l «0— ten lines or less, con stitute a «id,ire. Veurlf Idvortl»!»»*.—Merchant», Tra lers, and 'itliers, will lie contracted with on the 'linst reasonable terms. •Jf- io'.»» iVork.—00« facilities fordoing lnb-tVorU With ueaiiws. and despatch—in all va rieties of colors, cannot be surpassed by any es tablishment in the City—-udi as: I. » wvit.s' lli<iKr.<—IUU. Ticicrrs— P obt*r<— H ill flu « im— H ill ok I. ji ditto* —PwmiuMMie.»— K lkcthi* Tick kt.s —Itai uu'STs' Lauhis -C'abii.-i —Ciaci lvks - and Visirisu O iriis . For farther particulars, we il vi te yuu to call and see our specimens. professional Uoticrs.^ jvli. <«. W. I >E\RIN(*, otters Iiis pro ■ * ftMsioniil services« to the public. Office on 'Church ut--opposite Wii«!«lill à Oay'n Dmg S*t«»rc. Kedidcnçe un St. ilypolitc st, between church und north streets. ni;iy7-y. ÜB, S. 1'. W A III I. office OO Third#»., opposite l)r. U. F. Ilarncy. junc8-y. I A M KS M. KL A M & .1 AS. K.#L.\ M, *' J. M. A J. E. Glum, Attorneys and Counsellor« ut Law, Baton Könne. HUgïT-y^ VJ S. II %LL, Attorney at Law, Laurel •0. street, Ilaton Hollge, I.a. jaiil7-y. il I ». STU A UT, Attorney hii I (/onn * ' . »ellor at La »»-Laurel street. may'Jß-y. IAS. M. MoCÜTCIIKN, Attorney <fe ♦' Counsellor at Law, Laurel st. Ilaton Rouge. Will practice in the Courts of the Parishes of east and West llatoii Kouge, east and west Feliciana, auil Iberville, anil in the Supreme Court ItKKKnKNOKS: Hon. J. I', lb-njamiu, lion. Ilan dell limit. N. O.. Chief Justice Marshall, llon.J. 1( UnJerwood, Hon. Ashcr W. Uraham, Ex. Chief lustice Ewing, Ex. Chief Justice Uobertsou, lion. Henry (lilder, Kentucky. upW5-y. f IOSIIUA HEAL, General Prcxliiee '' Dealer, Ac., Church St. between Third and • ' - angin- j. Lafayette streets. Tllo.S. PUKJIDKUC. AST— (ùneral 1 Produce and Cmntnis-ion Merchant, nail deal er in all kinds of Groceries and Provisions—cor. of Third and Laurel sts. Liberal cash advances on Sugar and Cotton. au^l-y. M< »NTAX <fe UU' »., <■ roeers, cor. . Church and Third streets, Baton Rouge. A :.KWIS K. POWKUS. G»». A. PIKK. I K. I'OWRUS A' CO., Ueiriilarlv 1 J. Cominissioned Auctioneers. \N ill attend promptly to the se le of all kinds or Real and Per sonal K'statt—Houses, Lots. Lands—Dry Goods— Hardware, Groceries, Furniture, Ac., Ac,, tolie .f.,und at all times at the Comet Office. uug20 T. FAY, ÜI. I). Dentist. HAVlXli just returned iroin the North, with the la test improvements and the best of materials for mec' anical Dentistry, is prepared to render better and cheaper work than ever. ;^7"f)llice 1 isresidence, near the Har ney House. tlec23-y. .Vimic Teaching. 'I1I1B subscriber, well known L to the citizens of Ka>on_ l{ ni^e, from lou.' residence. olTers his pre lesstotial services to the public, as a teacher ol the P iano F oic*k , the V iolin , and i 0 :t nkt-a- P isto ^ He will also furnish music tor Private Parlies, oirée, &c Letters addressed to liiin through the |K)si office, will be pronptly answeied. arid ordeis lett at t'.ie Comet office, will meet immediate attention. |octl l| II W. JOLLY. VOTKJK TO HCILIIKUS.—Tlie un il designed is now prepared to manufacture 1 »»y rtteaiu p »wer at the shortest notice all kinds if d ish, iiliuds, Windows, Doors, Ac—letters ad- ! drosse I to him at tlie i'ost Office at liaton Rouge will ui«*et witii imiuediate attention. sept-3-tf. J. W BROWN. I^ivery Stable. RODERT REAL, has adopted the following rules •for his livery Stable. 1. Any one lnreing will be held responsible for any damages that either Horse, Buggy, Carriage or Rigging may sustain. 2. No llorse, Buggy or Carriage will be consul »»red engaged until paid for. 8. Kree ferriage f«»r llorse or llorse ar.d Muggy. 4. \ lew ll<.n»e* always on hand for sab . ft. Match Horses for families always on band and for sale. t>. Always on hand and ready f .»r trading, buy ing and selling generally. 7 and la«t but not least. My great «Inject is to make my business cash and progressive, it is in tended that the cash prices shall be invariably in advance. ROBERT HKAL, Third street between Church and Laurel. Baton Rouge, Sept. 17th. I9i>4—iy. G üEKlWELIi SPRINGS. PUB I'UOPHIKTOUS ..f this <le 1 llghtfnl summer resort, on the batiks of the river Amite beg leave to call Public attention to the fact, that the springs are now open, foi the reset |illou of visiiors. Conveyances may In h id at Ileal'" Livery State on Thir l Street, an. 1 the ri le to ibe spring» is over a ro id not surpas sed in beauty "f scenery by any in the State. April lid H5B l-in Toilet Soap. f Ilayltr's n I Itiles Haule's chrvstallim O 1 soap balls brown and white Win*»' soap. Monster and Palm soap. Ornnibii» Pencine.Transparent ..Floating. Jenny Lind -Guimauve. Amandide, F.rasive and othe -varieties of soap can be had at the Dru>. ^rrljitfctnrûl (Cûrts, &r. JOSEPH McKITBICK, Architect and Builder. Has REMOVED hisshoptoFloriJaSt. Ea*t of Main, in I In* rearot the Pres byterian Church, Balon Rouge. La. Is now f.ilI y prepar il to take any contract lor In il ding.and do the work with despatch. in the best style «I' arl. All kind of Job work «lone at short notice. Plans anil spécifica tions furnished, for Public anil private buii- ' (lilies, City anil Country resiliences. Cot tages anil Surbitrbari Villas; on tlie tr.'> fc * , reasonable teims. i.ec 19y. ii. 1. «.HUMAN ADDISON chat. KAIIIMAN k r.lJAV. Court House Squ're—cor. of America and St. Ferdinand Steets H0US1'., SHIN anil ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS, hih I paper hanger.—WouM respect fill !y cill the HtteiHion of the citizen» ofltaton Koupeand of the adjacent pari>lM?H, that he is now prt pured to do all kind* of work that may be entrusted to him, and pledges himself to (five ^« lierai -»atisfac tion to those who will favor him. lie has now <>n hand a beautiful assortment <»f p iper hanging and will continue to receive all of the must beautiful and latest fashion patterns a' his shop. He has engaged competent workman and will be re m! y a t all times to attend to orders in his line. PB^AIso Graining, <lla*ing ;ind tiilding ; imita tion of wood and mar I îi executed in the v»»ry best style. ^ an!7-y. j Cistern Making. I^IIE subscriber, i» now piepareil to make Cistern« to onler. in the very best style, ami will warrant his work. He will keep a slock of the best lumber al ways on liainl.ai.il will atteii'1 to putting bis work up Carpenters work, anil re pairing attended to. f i. L. S K KS. Near the lesuit ('ollere. Kp" Orders left at the Post office addres sed as above will meet prompt atten tion. june-->9-<;m. Steam Pressed Brick. I^OR the convenience of the citizens ot Baton Rouse, an cftice has beei open ed ut J os u ii a B kai's S toke . op[K>site the Harney House, w here orders may be left for immediate transmission to the S t kam B kick and L i-hhek M ii. l *. of the subscri ber. and will be filled with ipiick despatch as if given at 'he office on the yard. Those wishing a firm and durable article, are so licited to test the quality of the S team P uksseii . 0^"Brick delivered in town an I vicinity in any quantities, at lowest market rates, jaug'38-11) J. II. SCHENCK. Hatnn It «»litre Brewery, Wo. I. Mli. A Sr. MAR'l'lN, thankful for for mer pa rouage at Iiis ol l stau t on North Boulevard Street, begs leave respect lully to inform his friends, that he is again on hand, to supply all deman .s for PC R F. malt liquors without the usual adulterations Ordeis from atiroad solicited Yeast always on hand and for sale. (X^Such persons as have the Cards of the Baton Rouge Brewery No. 1, posted up, have it for sale. nov I 7 - y . BOI t AN & I.KbKNDIiK. Workers in Tin, C. pper and Sheet Iron. Third St.—Netwly oppvHite lIutchi*on'n Htubfa. TilK subscribei s will attend piomptly to all orders in their line, making and lepairin ; gutters.copper pipes for machine ry, stove pipes. &c. Û7*A good stock of Tin ware always on hand, and made to order. may "i-y- BOKAN Ht LKGRNPRFt. TÜNNARD .t HKPENHURO. wholesale and retail dealers.in CARRIAGES, HARNESS, fcc. THE SUBSCRIBERS stock ol Buggies. Rock a ways, Barouches. Coaches, &c. ha~ been selected by himself, and comprises every variety, 'll&his already complete assortment, he is daily making additions. Persons will lind it to t'neirad* uitage. to call and examine his stock. TUNNJMD if HEDENBURG. CHARLES RUSTON, |) LACKS M ITH ING AND WAGGON- | I) MAKING. Pi.orcus maiie and lepaired. BUG (ilK.S. and o her repair done at the shorte-t * jtiee. Horse shoeing done wi'h Ihe gr- atest ca e and despatch. work done by him «hall be equal to that done at any other establishment in t he S m*h. fTy"Waggons and Carts always on hand lor .«ale. Sho I on Africa Street, near V. Heude's Dry Good Store. jany7-y. To Planters. AIKIN'S Con. and Cotton Cultivator. This truly useful agricultural improv •n. ut. has been fully tested by highly res leclableand practical planters whoafterful •rial, say that by its use, i:i the cultivation if Corn! Cane, or Cotton, there is a savin« if at Jea«t one third the labor to »nan and >iorse over the common plow. It s a new nvention. Patented March JO. 1S4& Plantersare invited to rail and examine it. I A supplv «n hand and for sale bv TIT.NNAKD& HEDENBURG. Î Carriages,Harness, Whips,Ate. pli E Subscriber 's assortment of Carria L gos Rainess, whips. Sir. is >v -om ilete. and h»-:i it»-> >n examina*!» u i ii lock before purchasing in New Oi- ■ l'an, as e guarantees his prices as lo v as ; is «iriy in the -outh. w areroom comer of Third and Fîo.id. •tieets. Manulactoring and repairi..^ it j superior style at the old established stand | coiner ol Main and Church Streets. • <0rnts. Clutljiitg Cinporinm, First Arrival of tlie Season AT THE ONE PRICE Clothing Emporium. fOflE snbscii.itr has just received by JL steamer C kksccst C i i v . fri m New York, a lame and beautiful assoilnient of GESTS FURSlSHhXG GOODS, Consisting ol Linen Bosom Hurts; Silk. Cotton anil Merino under shirts ; Shirt: Col la's I.i neu ami Co'ton Draws; Hosiery, (»loves. Suspenders, Linen am! silk l^ocket lldkf . Cravats. Neck 'l ies; Scarfs; Stocks, Ikr.. all of which have been «elected from the most fashionable houses in New York, md will be sol at low prices. In oider to do ju-tice and give satiMacnoii loca h buy eis; he has made it a title in all cases to deduct ten per cent tor cash, and w ill in all cases strictly anhere to that principle. sepiC-y. W I) PHILLIPS UEMOVAL < >F \V. D. PHILLIPS' Clothing Store. 'I^lli.un ersi«;iie<i inlorms the public that 1 he lias removed bis ( lothiu^ More in Lafa.'el'e stieel, to t e room in tie rearof his old Dry (ioo is Stand, comer i f Lafa yette am! Church stieet, where he will be hi-ppy to wa on his o d eustomei and the public generally. septfî-y . W. 1) PHILLIPS. KU» «iLOVIlN AT COST. THE ÜNDKUSIGNED uill ^ U u X close out his eutire stock of lad (fy [f jl and tieiits hark Kid (Jloves at cost from ~ is date, for cash. [luar.ltij W D. PHILLIPS. N£W VARIETY STORE. l.ala jcitesi., ui .i. is . if uvh I oii Old •H Ï' A \ MAINE, liasthe honor to inform . the ladies and gentlemen of Baton iioiige, that he has now on hand a huge tock of French, (»erman and English !*'ancy (»oods. Ribbons. Ho lery ; and a ery select assortment of Perlumery. allot vhich will be sold at very lew prices — !.adies and («eut lernen aie respectfully in vited. to call arid examine his stock, be 'ore purchasing elsewhere and they will iiiul it to their advantage to purchase ol um. [jan. 4-) I E.MAINE Vf A DA M E F M AI V E Moàutc ,h Par rs informs the Ladies of Bali n Rouge i hat she is now ready to make aid trim lonnets to order, at very reasonal le prices, slie basa large stockofllowcrs.nl bon and il her irimmiiigson hand, of t he very la iest lashioii«. Tlie ladies are invited to all and examine them at the New Variety >;tf t.. THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK. Net Accumulated Cash F und, 2, OIS, 775, All the profits divided among the Insured FRED S. WINSTON, fWf. ISAAC ABBOTT, Ser'y. CHAS. (»ILL, Artuary. O ^^ltkoki.-e A. P ike , duly authorized Agent for liaton Rouge. ap. fii-y J. M c C ormick . P .M. H atch. ncconnicH &. Co., HOOKSELLKUS AM> STATIONERS. Baton Ronge, La. SCHOOL BOOKS,STANDARD LITE rary. Scientific and Miscellaneous Books, Cheap Publication*, and the Principle Ma gazines and Periodicals constantly on hand Also—AMERICAN and FOREIGN Writing Papers. Blank Books, Envelopes, Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristo! Boads, Monohromatic Boards.ic- %11. (7 HKS 11 IirciiRS. I Just received a supply of Fr^sh Pepperment llerb, Fresh Sajre Herb, Fresli Pennyroyal llerb, Fresh Catnip llerb. AH ^ . % ^'y of Fresh Composition Powder, Ground Slippery Kim, Pulverised Cinnamon, Pulverised Cloves, and White Jamaica (linger. For sale at the Drug Store of nov. 15. II. T. WAI>D!ÎX Corner of Church and Third street*. PEST PORT WINE.—Just received I > a fresh supply of the ItEPT POUT WINE, warranted the pphb jtick of the grapa. Also th» H EST COfiNAC BKANIlY, which we offer for salt ONLY in cases of sickness. aug-29. If. T WADDILL, Hruggist, Church »Ire« Holtlands German Bitters. 'pilOi:(;H I' to lie the best Tonic in use. L a 'iiost excellent remedy for Livei Complaints. For sale by an- 'S-v. H. T WAnmr.r. JU3T RECEIVED,— FARINA'S GEN uine Cologne Water; do. of Roses. M 'talic powder Boxes; Fresh powders— French and American; Tooth Brushes: Combs. Smelling Bottles, and numerous ther ar'ic'es. uited to the ladies toilet ta le Fir -a'e I» ' J. L. VIALET. n VURG1 SEEDS!— vJ Large D umhead Cabbage. Flat Dut-h Whi'e Flat Dutch Turnip, Ruta Raga " Large Norfolk ,l Cauliflower. Mustard. Raddish & Carrot Seeds. Just received and for <-a'e by. Darbmarr at J). €. JDoittan. ■louse rural shin ffii. WATER Citterns. Drippers and F.wers; oval, octagon and colored Hall Lamps, enamelled Stew Pans; block tin and iron Sauce Pans ; turned brass Preserve Ket tles : cast iron and earthen Spittoons : oval, rquare and Gothic Waiters ; Salvers and Tea Trays ; Lamp (.lobes ; Glimmer* and Wick; rich center table French Dusters; common Yankee ditto; common, wooden, Burnished, Brittania and silver plated Ta ble Castor , at D. C. MONTAN'S juin. Church street. Wooden Ware, Brooms, Rrnihrs, Ar, HAND Brooms- Wisps; Hearth, Horse, White wash. Marking, Scrubbing. (Job web and Paint Brushes. Churns ; Reels ; /{utter Dashers; Towel Rollers; Butter Stamps; Wooden Spoons; Salad Forks; Wooilen Pails; Piggins ; Cedar Tubs; Water and Well Buckets; Coco Dipjiers; Wash Boards ; Wood Scoops ; Tray*, Hails, &c D. C. MONTAN, jul-1. Church street. ]?leelianic's Tools. BENC H Screws, Cabinet Clamps, Spear $ Jacksons Saws, Plains of all kinds Augers and Auger Bits, Brace and Brace /Jits. Hatchetts, Hammers, Carvers Tools, (•imbletsand Coopers flitts, Coojier's Riv ets £c. D. C. M ontan . Church st. I^ISH LINE Float«, assorted sizes ; Lim erick and kirby bent Hooks; Fish Lines, assorted sizes ; f-hot Pouches; Pow- ! der and Pistol Flasks; Double and Single barrel Shot (juris—Oil hand for sale by ; may 11. D C. MONTAN, j Wooden Ware ! AXE Hatchet, Tile. Auger and Chisel Handles, Clothe Lire Reels, Horse a nd White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes ami sash i church st. SHOVELS, SPADES. AMES and Rowlands Spades, Dirt and; Scoop Shovels, Rakes and Garden Hoes, Ladies Flo»-~l Hoe, Rakes, (fc. I D. C. M ontau , Church st. j TORN SHELLERS. YANKEE, Southern and Boston, for sale low by D. C, MONTAN I Church st. Cast Steel. BEST Cast Steel; Cistern Hoop Iron; Iron Wove Wire, and Iron Rivets, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Churns! Churns!! pi ROWELS patent zinc lined Thermom \J ete r Churns; also the Cylinder Churn, for sale by D. C. MONTAN. X CHAINS (f BOWS. On hand and for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. C1URRY COMBS, Cistern Faucetts J Brass Faucetts, Molasses Gates, Ate, D. C. MONTAN, Churchst. TUST RECEIVED. COAL HODS and .) shovels. Wood Saws and Bucks, Well Bucketts and Wheels. D. C. MONTAN O S RLCINTNE—A new and elegant article for the growth and preservation of the hair, can be found at W m. B oukl . Grey'a Ointment. RECOMMENDED as an excellent ap plication to "old sores,'' cuts,bruses and sprains. For sale by augl7-y. H. T. WADDILL. I^OR Barry's Tricoyherous the best com pound ever discovered for the Hair may be had of WM. Book;.. PONGES.—Fine Surgeon and bathing sponges. For sale by H. T, WADDILL. HYfiEIANFILLS.' —Just received 1 gross each. No. 1 & No. 2 of Mor rison's celebrated Hygeian Pills for sale oy july 23 ly V\ \i. B oofj ., Druggest. Ï) R. R.—20 dozen more of Railway's | it Ready Relief, in large*and small bot t les. just received by Wn. B ooei ., j Lundreths Garden Seed VtiOOD supply on baud and for sale by inly 1. JOSHUA BEAL. ! Il A CON SHOULDERS, Ilnrrel «nil Kep I.AKI) ! ) Kxtra St. Louis FLOUR, new Wheat, CORN, j WHISR k Y anil 1.RAN, just received anil for sale : by uly 20. JOSHUA BKAL. | Jayne'a Family Medicines. PILLS, Expectorant, Alterative, Balsam and Vermifuge. For sale by au^ 18-y. H T.WAiinir.i. . j Smith's Tonio. ONE of the most effectual remedies known for the cure of chills and fevers. ! j For sale by H. T. W addill . j 'POOTH POWDERS—Mastcha Tooth i JL Paste, Charcoal Tooth Paste, Bal samic Tooth paste—rose sented, Deutilimo . ! Tooth Powders—for sale by I aug!7 H. T. WADDILL. j Samson Snake Root. A FEW pound ot Samson Snake Root,the /x best native remedy for^ dispepsia known. For sale bT H. T. WAnmr.r.. Jnles Hanoi's Depilitary Powder. WARRANTED to remove the thickest Hair, in five minutes, without injn W m . Boon.. UTMVopemm anntwncedfirr nfflce, unlet» Ikr Jet accompanit* the Fancy Dry Goods and K.DiToa C om KT :—Please announce J BUFriNGTON, as a candidate for from the Senatorial District Parish of East Baton Hollge. KntTua or tub O mît. —i 'lease VAIL, as a candidate for Lower House of the Legislature. ||T' PniToa 0» Coiipr.—Please RAU1N, as a candidate for Sheriff of at tlie approaching elect on. IS^Fnrrna o» thk C omet.— Y ou nounce OKAN HACKET, Esq., as a Assessor, at the next November KntTua or C ombt .—You will please your |»aper, that II. f. BRYAN, Is or Clerk of tlie District Court, at ing election. E dith * C omct .—Please RAKKUW, of W est llaton Rouge, as for District Attorney tor the 6th composed of the parishes of East Baton Rouge. Election, 1st vember next. _ • M a We are authorises to innoui.ee J. as a candidate for Distrlict Attorney Pixih Judicial District. Election November _ We arc authorised to announce F" a candidate for Justice of the Peace, 1. Election the 61 h ol November rgr We are autbortaed to STUBBLKriELD Esq., as a Constable. Tlie polls will be Walker's office, in Ward No >, sn November. ^fiillinm) & /no) O'CONOU. IJIPORTEB AND OPPOSITE TIIK POST On Third Street, Second Iloute THE NEW AND SEI ECT offered at this New Store particular attention of Ladies. lowing list will give an idea there be procured, on the mott terme: Ladies Paris Silk All Hair Bonnets; Indies Bonnets ; Florence, English and Bonnets; Grey a ml other Misses Silk and Straw do. Flats do. Boys Hats and bons, Flowers and Plumes ; Cloaks and Shawls; Cashmere style; Pa'asols, Corsets and Emb. Bands. Edgings and and Emb. Pocket and Emb. Collars ; do. Sleeves ; Thread and Cotton Woolen and Siln Neck Ties; siery and Gloves ; Plaid at 10c. per yd. do. Ginghams yd. Muslin Delain at 25c. per and Emb. Curtains ; Choice for Dresses ; Colored and Domestics and Irish Linens; arid Nansook Muslin; Plain Bobbinets ; Gents Gloves Cravats; Perfumery ot all and Frizetts. Also, a fine Curls. Furs, and Swan's White Ermine, for variety of other articles at O'CONOR'S NEW ja n-16-ly. Baton Splendid AaaorMnent of MRS. C. IIUESTON, form» the Ladles arid ptihlle In she has just returned from New splendid assortment of New Good», part of Ladies Talmas, Cloth and White Silk Bonnets; Straw Rönnet« cription; lires» Patterns; letts Trimminfrsof all kinds and a ticles too numerous to mention, TV/TOUNT EAGLE is flic best article ing and burnishing gold, tin and all other metals, also mirrors and glassware. For iuly24 W m . Boo el , More Arrivals. AT THE furnisl Inir warerooir». large assortment of Crockery Ware ; Pier and Mantle Glasses, Mahogany Frame» ; Cooking Stove» a large variety of Wood, Willow, Ware, Matting, Ac. Call and June 28. J. 50 Broom r . doz. just jeeejved and April 10. T. P BUTTER 100 Kegs Ruttel T. April24th IS'iS. FLOUR, 1 HALF BARRELS I * ' ' ' sale by April 24. T. COBÎI. 1 AAA to arrive for sale 1UUU T. April 24th 1S.05. SHOULDERS.— 10 DERS. for sale by aplî) T. PRENDERGAST CHEESE —20 boxes choice .»ust received and for sale june 14-y. J I aOOO lb»» Pork. For tr^Tjr HOS T aid Oil.—1" Barrels for If THOS.

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ocr: (Bmcctts asi» Jßmisms. Sundries! 2 CASKS Sides and Shoulders ; 5 Barrela Leaf Lard ; 20 Kegs do. do. 5 Tierces Prime Carolina Rice ; 50 Boxes Family Soap ; 100 do. Star Candles; 50 Half Boxes do. do. 25 do. barrels butter buscuit ; 25 do. Boston, Soda, Water & Pic Nie Buscuit. Just received and for sale by JOSHUA BEAL.


ocr: ST JOURNAL Off MIN> FASHION. FOftCION ITEMS. AND FOt .lt— Ah ABSTRACT CHRONICLE OF THt TIMSS^A SNAPPER UP Of UNCONWMK»» ▼«»PtISi ** xi.i BATON ROUGE, LA., THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 14, J855. — ■ - m *b m j , THE DAILY COMET. (■•atiji baiMI *-»~e a * riKBt B4Uar * Proprietor. Office on Third 81reet. Tu subscription I« Used at the af •# » P*r uiw, payaWsin advance, or st the expiration ef six month«. The Week published at St M pér annnm, Invariably In Sol* «UI be ^«actually delivered with limita of the OUy I it * b « «arrier. 0u Dollar per square ftnt insertion, and hall that amount tor subsequent Insertion—ten UM« or less, con Tra and other*, will be contracted with on tha fcciiittoi tor duing with neatneM and despatch—in aU va of colon, cannot be surpassed by any ea in thé City—Mchaa: NHi -itu. Ticxsts — Poeraa» — Bill or Laduoh — PaoeaaMnas— Buenos Daoooww' U nu -Ciao»—Ctncm-vaa— ThtiN Oabds . For farther particular«, we call and aaa o«t specimens. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. g. W. DEABING, offers hi»pro fessloaal sendees to thepuMio. OBce on et—«posite WaSdtll ft Day'* Drug Store. an SL Hyyollta it, between church north streets. mMfl-f, 8. P. WARD, office on Third at, opposite •». B. F. Harney. JuneS-y. M. ELÂ1Î A1AS. E. ELAM, J. it. A J. B. Baai, Attorneys and Coanaellore Baton Rouga^ aag «-y. HALL, Attorney at Law, Laurel street, Baton Boa«*. La. jaafT-y. | STUART, Attorney and Coun- j • seBor at La w— Laurel street. may96-y. j AS. M, MoCUTCHEN, Attorney <& Counsellor at Law, Lanrel sL Baton Rooge. : practice la the Courts of the Parishes of east ] West Baton Booge, east and west Feliciana, i Iberrille, and In the Supreme Conrt. Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Ben. Ran Munt. N. 0.. Chief Justice Marshall, Hon. J. Uaderwood, Hon. Asher W. Graham, Sx. Chief Swing, Bx. Chief Justice Robertson, Hon. Orider, Kentucky. aplM-y. PRENDERf J AST—General Produce and Gommiuion Merchant, and deal in all kinds of Groceries and Provisions—cor. Third and Laurel sts. Liberal cash advances Sugar and Cotton. augl-y. MONTAN à BRO., Grocers, cor. Church and Third streets, Baton Bouge. BEAL, General Produce Dealer, Ac., Church St. between Third and streets. aug20-j. s. »owsas. ä «ao. a. piks. E. POWERS à CO., Regularly Commissioned Auctioneers. Will attend to the «nie of all kinds of Real and Per Butate—Houses, Lots. Lands—Dry Goods— Groceries, Furniture, to., fte„ to be at ail times at the Comet Offlce. augîO J. A. TROUSDALE, Deailst-Baten Hoage. ES HCT. UL..Y offers his Professional Services to the tiea Messen and Ladles of Bast and Baton Ronge, and surrounding country. i to an entire set on Plate, performed in the | durable, seientiBc nd skillful manner, and to the most approved plan. OOce.the , recently occupied by Dr. Mann, over Quig- | havê seen and had denUl operaUons \ by Dr. J. A. Tboowali , and from the of his work and the satisfaory man In which he operates, we cheerfully recom him to all who may need his services, R H. Day, II. J. Saunders. Ethan Alien. Fj Haiflelgh. R. B. Brash 1er P. 0. BatheL J.Nash. D.D. Richardson. Oetave Cornay. Dr. G. H. Mann. John Muggah. C- M. Carpantier. DavM Robbins. Jas. M. Muggab. J. N. Watford. E. M. Richardson. J. Y. Sanders. Antoine Como. Parish of St. Mary, June ISth 1854. el Ike Ureateot Novelties of the unrivalled " KVUCKLE " or FLOATING BALL WASHING MA His two hundred knuckles, wo-nan ever had so many,) aiu* do more and better work than forty in the same length of time. One of these machines will be found on the store of the undersigned, any -person wanting one, had better their ordere, as. 'first come, first JOSHUA BEAL. P. S -^-Having purchased the exelusive to sell the above Vachines, for the of East Baton Rouge, and East & Feliciana, I would notify persons them in said limits, that they order directly from me. [Mar*l5-1855H J BEAL. UOHÜ I l T WOLFE, WAREROOMS, of Chink It Penitentiary sts how on hand a large and varie«! stock of Furniture, consisting in of^-BiiRBAua, Sideboards , Ar w»rions patterns Tablks. Chairs , &c Cribs. Cr«t>les, Couches and Waooons , aU of which are of the fashions. All kinds of manufacturing repe«ring at the shortest notice. Alt Me business of an mmlertaker attended and ill the beat styl«. ffJMÎèfln« made at the shortest notice, .»Ise a bene famished Sent20 Ttomoniaa M«41da«a. Lobelia, No. 6, Bay Berrv, Bom set, nerve powder. For sale t»y H. T. Wadöill. Anti-PMogistiqne de Briant, for colds coughs ice. for sale by JM7-M. J. L. VIALET, PATENT MEOICINE8, AC. niLAYSarTDANGEB^ *J suffer with-* cough, coldorany disease of the Throat, Breast and Lungs when a certain cure is ao easily effected by using. "Wistbes Hourhoiind Canov." This Medicine is a judicious combinatioi of the best expectorants in the Materia Med ics. The most stubborn Coughs and Colds yield to it readily, and it is found to give re lief even in confirmed cases of Consumption, it is not merely palliative,as many articles of fts nature, but possesses great curative qual ities For sale by Wm. BOGEL Agent. Toilet Soap. ^Taylor's anil ules Haule's chrystalline X soap balls brown and white Winsor Map, Monster and Palm soap, Omnibus, Pencine. Transparent,Floating. Jenny Lind, Guimauve, Amandide, Erasive and other varieties ol° soap can be had at the Drug Store of Wm Bogel. "MOUNT EAGLE TRIPOLI.—This is fhe best article known for clean ing and burnishing gold, sil ver,eopper, steel, tin and all other metals, also for windows, mirrors and glassware. For ssie by. july24 Wm. Bogel , Druggest. FpoOTH POWDERS—Mastcha Tooth X Paste, Charcoal Tooth Paste, Bal samic Tooth paste—rose serited, Deutilimo Tooth Powders—for sale by augl7 H. T. W ADD ILL. Samson Snake Soot. A FEW pound of Samson Snake Root,the bebt native remedy for dispepsia known. For sale bv H. T, •£ addill. RIC1NINE—Anew and elegant article for the growth and preservation of Wm. Bockl. C. All the hair, can be found at WARRANTED to remove the thickest Hair, in five minutes, without inju ring the skin. For sale by Wm. Bogel. Orey's Ointment. RECOMMENDED as an excellent ap plication to "old sores," cuts, bruses and sprains. For "ale by augl7-y. ^ s H. T. WA DDILL. FOR Barry's^ricoyherous the best com pound ever discovered for the Hair may be hail of WM. Bogkl. SPONGES.—Fine Surgeon and bathing sponges. For sale by " ^ rf. T, WADDILfc. I QTRAW MATT1KI©.— Twenty O five pieces 4-4 Straw Matting to ar> rive this week and for sale by [jan-161 W.D.PHILLIPS. Death on Rat«. A SM ALL lot of Burgess' Roach,Rat ant. Mouse Exterminatorjust received and for sale by. WM BOEGF.L, Drug. YGEIAN PILLS.—Just received ü | gross each. No. 1 & No. 2 of Mor rison's celebrated kygejan Pills for sale oy j u ly 23 ly W Bogkl , Druggest. _ „— TT - 1 f „ , 7 D R. R —20 dozen more of Radway't, Ready Relief, in large and small bot reived by to the for bis Wm. Booel, Schtcdam Schnapps. ANOTHER supply of WolPs Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps, just received and for sale by Wm. dogkl , Druggist. . Hungarian Leeches. r ft A Hungarian Leeches, warranted, just i)U'' received and for sale by sept 8. Wm. Booel. J sync's Family Medicines. PILLS, Expectorant, Alterative. Balsam and Vermifuge. For sale by ane 18-y. H T.Waddill . Smith's Tonio. ONT of the most effectual remedies known for the cure of chills and fevers. For sele by H T. Waddill. QUININE—300 ounces French.English, and American manufactory. For sale by H. T. Waddill. BACON SBOULDCRS, Barrel and Keg LARD Extra St. L ouîh FLOUK, new Wheat, CORN, WHISRr.T and MIAN, just received and Tor sale by uly 20 JOSHUA BEAL. DOMESTIC LIQUORS Brandy and Monongahala whiskey whole and hall packages, for sale at New Orleans pri ces. for good 60 day paper or cash feb 1 Ioshita Bkal hi as L ARD.— *50 barrels Lard for sale by Imavie.l THOS. PRENDAGAST 13000 lbs. Pork, For sale ly feb. I ]. THOS PRENDF.RG A ST. Laid Oil.—10 Barrels for sale by THOS. PRENDAGAST. Tlore Licht for Mankind. JUST RECEIVED—:0 bMs. Winter Strained oil. A prime article by tne barrel or at retail by Tct-6-ly. GEO. M. HEROMAN. Scarificators.—a few very supe rior ones. For sale by augl7-y. H .T. Wadwill . CHF.ESR._of) boxes choice new Cheese. Tust teceived and for sale by june 14-y Joshua Beal. hite wash brushes a few Whitewash brushes—a ft» dozen very best make. For «ale by i dee 3.y H. T. W addill , Drugt. INSURANCE CO'S. &C. UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE ANNUITY and TRUST Company of Philadelphia. Casta Capital paid up $250,000. C. G. Imlay , Sec., | S R Cbawforb Pre*t. Branch office At N. O., 48 Camp St. BENJ. FLORANCE, A.-on'. QyAgency at Baton Rouge, La., W. S. PIKE, Agent feb!7-y. THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW TORK. Net Accumulated, Cash Fund, 3,4>1S,T7&, All the profits divided among the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON, Prtit. ISAAC ABBOTT, Se^y. CUAS. GILL, Jtrtuary. B ^ Geohgk A. Pike , duly authorized Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. 19-y CHARLES RIISTON, BLACKSM(THING AND WAIiGON MAKING. PLOUGHS made and repaired. BUGGIES, and other repairs done at the shortest rutice. Horse shoeing done with the greatest care and despatch. q ^ AII work done by him shall be equal to that done at any other establishment in the South. 07» Waggons and Carts always on hand for «ale. Shop on Africa Street, near V. Heude's Dry Good Store. j any7-y. Cistern making. THE subscriber, is now prepared to make Cisterns to order, in the very best style, and will warrant his work. He will keep a stock of the best lumber al ways on hand, ar.d will attend to putting bis work up Carpenters work, and re pairing attended to. G. L. SEES. Near the Jesuit College, [jy Orders left at the Poat office addres sed as above will meet prompt atten tion. iune-29-6m. J. the of to him, tion band will and tion Old by Carriages, Harness, Whips, Ac. THE Subscriber's assortment of Carria ges Harness, whips, &c. is invr i:«m plete, and h? in.'iter an examination of hi -tock before purchasing in New Or lean», as '•* guarantees his prices as low as as any in the wuth. Wareroom corner of Third and Florid: Stieets. Manufactoring and repairing in superior style at the old established stand coiner of Main and Church Streets. TUNNARD & HEDENB URG. To Planters. A 1 KIN'S CorL and Cotton Cultivator. This truly useful agricultural improv m« nt. has been fully tested by highly res pectable and practical planters who afterful trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is a saving of at least one third the labor to man and horse over the common plow. Its a new invention, Patented March 20, 1849 Planters are invited to call and examine it. A supply on hand and for sale by TUNNARD & HEDENBURG. ~TUNNARD & HEDENBURG. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS,IN CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c. THE SUBSCRIBERS stock of Buggies, Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, &c. has been selected by himself, and comprises every variety. To his already complete assortment, he is daiiy making additions. Persons will find it to their ad *"tn tage, to call and examine his stock. TUNN j IRD ^ HEDENBURG. for any or ered and ing ish Porter and Ale. I^alkirks Scotch Ale, Duncan's & Co. Pale Harveys Pale Ale, Barclay, P rkinsfe Co. Porter. For sale by Jan. 31st. T. Prendebgast & Co. Fine Chewing Toliacco. LARGE stock of various brands of A fine Chewing Tobacco, just received i and for sale by niareh lS. JOSHUA REAL. 5 UKBOI.TED FliOiR, | BARRELS Unbolted Flour, for fïra ham Bread, just received and for sale | a - reta,l by —--- JOSHU ^? E l A, '\ I estera Produce.— 143 barrels various brands S. F. Flour. .>0 hall barrels S. F Hour, 200 bags white corn, 50 b gs bran, 343 bags oats, 200 battels W' cape lime Just received per steamer Co lumbus and Ilinois, and for sale by Mar-22-1855. JOSHUA BEAL. URESH HERBS. 1 Jost received a supply of Fresh Pepperment llerb, Fre«h Balte Herb, Fre«h Pennyroyal Herb, Fresh Catnip llerb. Ais 'W'y of Fresh Composition Powder, (irounrl Slippery Elm, Pulverised Cinnamon, Pulverised Cloves, and White Jamaica Oinger. For sale at the Drue Store of nov. 18. H. T. WADDIIL Corner of Church and Third streets. T)EST PORT WINE. —Just received J I) a fresh supply of the BB8T PORT WINE,, warranted the rosa juics of the grap». Also th* ; BF.8T COGNAC BRANDY, which we oilier for sale i 0 4Ug .^_ H. T. WADDILL, Druggist, Church strati DRY POOPS *. STATIONARY. J. M c C obmick . P. M. H atcb. McCOBMICK * Co., BOOKSELLERS and STATIONERS. Bat*m Kong«, L b. SCHOOL BOOKS, STAND ARD LITE rary. Scientific and Miscellaneous Books, Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma gazines and Periodicals constantly on hand Also—AMERICAN and FOREIGN Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes, Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristol Baads, Monohromatie Boards, k; v 11. H. A. RAUHMAN. Court Boom Square—«or. of km m ri a s and St. F«rdinand StrMts. House, sign and ornamental faintbb. and paper haager.—Would respectfully eali the attention of the cltlaens of Baton Bouge and of the adjacent parishes, that be le now prepared to do all kinds of work that may be entrüste« to him, and pledges himself to give general satisfac tion to those who will favor hint. He has now on band a beautiful assortaient of paper banging and will continue to receive all of the meet beautffhl and latest fashion patterns at hie shop. He has engaged competent workman and will be ready at aU times to attend to orders In his line. faff" Also Graining, Ola sing and Gliding ; imita tion of wood and marble executed In the venr best style. anlT-y. Raisins RIackeral Liquors, &c. RAISINS, 10 whole, and 10 quarter box es new ; Mackeral, 10 kita, and S quaiter barrels No. 1; Herrings, 13 boxes extrs fine: Codfish, 10 30 pound boxes ; Old Whiskey. 10 half barrels Mongahala; Vapor Whiskey. 13 barrels Fletcher's, just received per Gipsy and for aale for the caa^ by decHy. JOSHUA BEAL. Livery MaUo. ROBERT BEAL, has adopted the faUoerlng rales for his Livery Stable. 1. Any one hlrelng «III be held responsible fer any damages that either Horse, Buggy, Carriage or Rigging may sustain. S. No Horse, Buggy or Carriage will be consld ered engaged nntll paid for. 8. Free ferriage for Horse or Horse and Baggy. 4. A few Heroes always nn hand for sale. B. Match Horses for families always on hand and for sale. I. Always on hand and ready for trading, bay ing and selling generally. T and last but not least. My great object Is to make my business cash and progressive, It Is In tended that the cash prices shall be Invariably In advance. ROBERT BEAL, Third street between Church and Laurel. Baten Bouge, Sept. 17th. 18Mr—ly. Sundries. 5BBLS. Crushed and Pulverized Sogar ; 10 boxes Pickles, pints, quarts and half gallons; 50 boxes Winchester's Family Soup; 10 boxes Sam Leonard's Sperm Candlns; 20drums Dried Pigs; 150 pounds English Walnuts ; 1 case, 48 cans. Fresh Salmon; 1 do. 60 do. do. Lobsters: 10 boxes Layer Raisins; lease la. re Span ish Olives; 10 tiercts Duffield's S. C. Hams ; 3 boxes do. Beef Tonguea ; 550 pounds Assorted Candies. Recently re ceived and tor sale by march 18. JOSHUA BEAL Wooden Ware I AXE Hatchet, Tile. Auger and Chisel Hsndles, Clothe Lir.e Reels, Horse and White Wash Brushes, Paint Brashes and Sash Tools, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. JUST RECEIVED. COAL HODS and shovels, Wood Saws and tiucks, Well Bueketts and Wheels. D. C. MONTAN Church st Corn aad Oats. 1 AAA BUSHELS St. Louis Oats; I UU'J 500 do. White Corn. Just received and for sale by mar. 21. JOSHUA BEAK Fresh ground extrn St. Louie Flour CA BARRELS just received per steamer i/V " Elephant" and for sale by mar. 21. JOSHUA BEAL. i Bowie Knives, pire C ; ty. -j^"xJT8! NÜT8 1 Brown's Fsssnoe of Jamaica Ginger. 3 Gross of Brown's Jamaica G in iter, just received from Fred. Brown. Phil adelphia. and for sale at his prices, whole fa e or retail, by. W. BOGLE, feb. 14. Drnggest, Lafayette St. (CUTLERY.—A large and well selected ) stock of Pocket Cutlery. Dageers and Just received per Em WM. BOGEL. Maderia Nuts. Pea | X^l Nuts, Pecans, Almonds and Fil but a t Äetail by JOSHUA BEAL. | Jan .21 1855. I rRKSH CONGRESS WATER. f Four Oromof Prenh Congre«» Water, in pint bottle* Just received and for «ale at the Drug store of [nov. IB,] WADDIl.L A DAY, Corner of Church and Third streets. rp 0 ^HE LADIES.— Jnst received i and for sale, a new supply of Friisetts by sept21 .tr Mas. C. HÜESTON. JUST RECEIVES,— FARINA'S GEN uine Cologne Water ; do. of R <»es. M»talic powder Boxes ; Fresh powders— French and American; Tooth Brushes; Combs. Smelling Bottles, and numerous ther articles, uited to the ladies toilet ta J le. For sale by J. L. VIAL ET. — a calPTWDS th* ; CORIf "t7"ankee, Southern and Boston, tor CHILDREN'S CLOTHING. THE largest and most complote «s 1 iortment ever offered In ttala market, compris ing Suits of Cloth. Black, Blue or Grey, sacks ; Pal tots. Cloaks and Round Jackets. sept26. Waddill à Phillifs. X sale low by D. C, MONTAN Church st SPRING STOCK, OF F»««} Dxmj Fresh Gooà, consisting » pii^ Dress Goods; Banges; Tissues; dirs; Jaconet! ; Lawns ; Embroider* FlMKked Dress Pattern»; Printed Csmbric; White Good« : Plaia and nred Swiss Muslins: Nansook, and Bo«k Musline; E»br«ideiiM of kinds: Chemisettes, 8leeves. Flouching and Edlings; Linen «né broidersd Pock«t l l a atfirnM afit Silk and Blond Laccs ;Silk and Mantillas; Parasols; 8Hk Gloe«s; Mitts; Filii» Gl«v«s; Hosiery; Millinery Goods of all kwds ; snd Hair ; A fin« asrortment tf MtOi Dress Goods. Collais awl English Crape ; Also-White for Mourning. A call is respectWIy before puwh-ing Third St., second bras« from Laurel, posit« Post Office. march Ot BOXES '^LM^ÔÎ'P ; 1« «Dreis superior Lard Oil, just to for sale by IMay 21, J. F1KE BRICK. ' thousand fire brick may bis low, fer cash, by making appplicatioa to. may 21-lw ROBT. BR Third O THE TRADE I 100 Boxes ■le at J. i Candles in Store and for ssle at Orleans prices. Full —A likely nepo Jj about 24 years old—« good field Terms very liberal. Enauire Ada «is, or Hackstt & Bsooks , Street. May 21» MRS. C HI^STON^hM temoTed Fancy Millinary establishment Lafayette 1 o Thud street, ene square low the Post offi' e. on the wme side. may 30. MRS C. —oWNOir; IMPORTER AND SBALEB Fancy Dry Goods aid OPPOSITE TBI FOOT OFFICE, On Third Strut, Second Brm frtm THE new AND SEI EGT offered at this New Store particular attention of Ladies. The lowing list will giv« an idea of there be procured, on Ike aies i terme : Ladies Paris Silk Bonnets ; AH Hair Bonnets; Indies Straw and Bonnets ; Florence, English Bonnets; Grey and other fancy Misses Silk and Straw Bonnets: do. do. Flats do. Boys flats sud Csps; bons, Flowers and Plumas ; Cloaks and Shawls ; Cashmere Scarfs, style ; Pa'ssols, Corsets snd Emb. Bands Edgings and Insertings ; and Emb. Pocket Handkerchiefs; snd Emb. Collsrs; do. Chemisettes Sleeves ; Thresd and Cotton Woolen and Sil* Neck Ties; Ladies siery and Gloves; Plaid Cslicofor at 10c. per yd. do. Ginghams at lS|c. yd. Muslin Detain at 25c. per vd. and Emb. Curtains ; Choice Woolen for Dresses ; Colored and White Domestics and Irish Linens; Jaconet. and Nansook Muslin; Plain and Bobbinets ; Gents Gloves Hosiery Cravats; Perfumery of all kinds; and Frizetts. Also, a fine Curls, Fuis, and Swan's Down, Blick Wbite Ermine, for Trimming. variety of other articles at O'CONOR'S NEW ja n-16-ly. Baton T. FAY, M. D. Dentist. HAVING just returned irom the North, with the la-1 test improvements and the best of msterials for meet snieal is prepared to render better and work than ever. 0^ Office at 1 is residence, near the ney House. HABPEA'S BE8TAUKAjrr, AND COFFEE street, opposite Col. A. Matta. HOT COFFEE, TEA and CHOCOLATE, CAKES and Breakfast, from 6 to 8; Dinner, Irom 2 • Supper, from fl to 8. Board by the day or week. TOKKPH UlcKITKICfc , J CHITKCT AND B(JILDE|t, moved his shop to Florida St. Main, in the rear of the Church, Baton Rouge. Is now preparrd to take any contract for and do the work with des|«tcb. best style of art. All kind of Job done at short notice. Plansand tions furnished, for Public and private dings, City and Country tages and Surburban Villas; on the reasonable terms. d«c 19y. O RINGE Flower Water, a tide, i'ist received and for sale feb 23. J. L. VIALET, Apoth TENNYLINP CHEWING f f This "Chewing Oum," for cleaning strengthening the gnias, and for sale at the Drug Worn «I aug-2«.


ocr: Ctrairk «t DrttilPirg. ; Carriafea. Harness, Ac., j rilHF subscribers have kow on haml , X splendid assortment of Carriage* ami Harness, comprising every variety, to which the attention of purchaser» is invi ted. We also manufacture to order, and re pair all kinds of Carriages, in a superior manner. Plantation Wagons, Tarts. Wheel and Dirt Barrow made to order, and kept | on hand at all times. All kinds of Smith ' work made and repaired. A full assortment of Iron, Iron Axles, Springs and Trimming materials, on hand for sale. Also Plantation and Wagor Harness. Plantera and others are invited to exam ine our stock, before purchasing. At the old stund, corner Church and Main street j«n-2tfly. W. F. TUNNARD & CO Arthur'« Wf Heuling Cans. THE undersigned sole agent for Baton Rouge and vicinity, will shortly re ceive a few samples of these invaluable Fruit and Vegetable preservers, and by the first of September, will be prepaied to sup ply any quantity. Those wishing them, will please leave their orders at my store, and when received, tliey will be forward ed to them ; all orders must be accom panied with tho CASH aug. 8 D.jC. MONTAN, Fresh Arrival. COOKING STOVES; Old Kentucky, Crescent, Mayflower Stoves, from the smallest to the largest sizes, for sale at u i small advance on first cost. Also Stove Waffle, Irons Oral Ovens, Tea Pots and castings. (aug28) D. C. MONTAN, j JUST RECÉIVED per Columbus from St Louis : 50 Bbls flour, 50 Kegs Lard, Bacon Shoulders and S. C. Hatns, ; 200 Sacks Com, for sale by [May30| S. M. Hart & Co. Cisttmn, A FINE LARUE CISTERNS, made j I of th« very h««t seasoned timber; for sale. Apply to HILBERT L. 8KES, or a note through the Post Office, will meet attention. july28tf. LONDON PORTER. SUPERIOR quality in quart and pints for aale by the douzen 01 single Bottle jul4 WM. BOGEL, Druggist. SAUCESf Tomato; Walnut; Essence Anchovies cavice; Reading Waces tashire and carry powders. For sale at family grocery of jfeb. 9 | J. BEAL. Steamers liigomar and Aleck Hrott. IOC BARRELS and luilf barrel» various (Traden, lid fresh ground St. Louis Flour, just received •s above and for sale on accommodating tern» by [JuneSl.J JOSHUA BEAL. BITTER & CHEESE. CA KF.GS BUTTER. JU r,o pi ec ES CHEESE Just received and for sale sale by. Mar. 31 T. PRENDERGAST & CO Barclay's London Porter. 1 K Dozen, Pints and Quarts, just re A tJ ceived and for sale by single bot tle or dozen. JOSHUA BEA L. ALSO ON HAND FOR SALE—Force Pumps, India Rubber Hose for pumps, Chain Pumps with the tubes complete, oct. 19-y. W. F. TUNNARD TV J PORTS PO WDE R, in whole '-^half and quarter kegs also choice Rifle powder in pound canisters, for sale by oct 4 Joshua Bkal Breast Pipes, Ni pie shells, speculatums' gum elastic and glass pesraries nipple shields, prepared trats, ect. ect. Fur sale at the Drug Store of, Wm. Bogel f LARCrE SUPPLY OF FRESII and pare Drngs, Jast received from New York, embrsclns every article needed by Physi cien« and Planters. At wholesale and retail at (he Drag store of dur 26. II. T. WADRILL . C^I H ALK. CHALK LINES and Reels J Tobacco Cutters, Hook & Fggs eyes Coik Screws See D.C. MONTAN Church st. JOHN TILAIVO. Worker in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron. july2-y. Church Street. OlOUghst AO Hall & Spears, for sale by L THOS. PRENDERGAST. Brandy and Champagne. '}A ^ oz ' B fan( 'y ; baskets in ijuarts wl/ and pints. For sale by mar. 16. Tho*. Pbkwdekbast Sc Co. TUST SBGBtVED, per Stottidboat: James ïTabuc, 10 CASKS f. 0. HAMS,an^2d i Boxes CHEESE. For sale by A. M ontan & ^ Rao. WANTED.—A ffood Engineer, t r> tuk« charge of the Ferry Unat «t this place, o. t-l«-tf. KOUKUT BEAL. Hungarian lkeciies! received and forsalc hv «ugl^y. H. T. WAI)DIM Jlist 46 Tobacco. BOXES S 's b's and lb. lump for side by S. M. HART & Co. Eight Yeai* Old. J f* e r b^îeT-" Dd ^" - aa ' e vZ -f*','r. n -1 ^nrWh V kkev h °nune Y 2i a J ° Be ' ai "* ganalia Whiskey. [June 2| J .BEAL. BUCKWHEAT! —'25 Boxes Holt 's New York Buckwheat, fresh and fine. Just| ercieved and for sale by feb 14. JOSHUA BEAL. Durkey ' h feast Powder». ♦10 DOZ BOXES OF THE ABOVE, OcKLEBRATKf) POWDERSJast received and for B»le by [juW.] JdSHCA URAL. BEACH'S Ferruginons Tonic, for the cure of lever and ague &c. &c. fo sale "by |nnay-24,J J. L. VIALET. LARD 100 KEGS LARD for sale by ■pril 24 T. Prksdixoast & Co. JRisrrllritfans. Infirmary at Oreenwell Springs Parlait of i;n«t IIa ton i<ou|r*'t DU. ROM KR, hey» leave reluct fully to inform the Public that lie has > lished lit (Iri 'enwcll Ppring*— the witteriul w Ii i' Ii have becouuijii '«My celebratnl for their nieitirina I virtues, nn INKIKMAHY FOR TUK KKOKI 'TION OK |JIHUA8I.I> NKUKOKS. Comlflions for Admission. The charK« per (Ifiy for Hoard :ind Afedlcul n tendance will be $ 1 • Surgical operation* extra charge. A «»epoiltc of f.W in advance required, or a gov reference tu a rouillent at llaton llougu. Uuton Uouge, Dec. IS—1-jr. . 1 E. 0 KIRTiTNGER, Dn^urrrliiii Art 1*1, Jatknoii I«».« A\/\U. Httund to every brauch of » » In' ' m f tiis line, and liiMUre entire gal inac tion < r*- J cure will be given to Hiuall picture« for bie ist )>in <, rings, ami bracelet ». Stoek and material always on liautl to nupply artlnts, and iustnructioH given In the art on reasonable term«. HATS& OAP8 — hist received by ship Charles Buck, from New York,a splen did assortment of Hats and rapsconsi ting of Gents fashionable Moleskin. Cassnnere and Black Silk Hats, soft Hals of any des cription and style ; also a large assortment of boys Hats and Caps; all of which uen made to order, and warranted to give sa tisfaction. |ortJK| VV. 1). PHILLIPS. To Hie f;fifth s ! CK\ r l> on YOUlf EMHY COLO ^ irne J Kue Uottle» and have them lilted wit!, a quali ^ irne J Kue Uottle» and have them lilted wit!, a quali ty of cologne—inferior to none. If you want a superior quality of tea, plea ne call on the under signed before purchasing eluewhere* WILLIAM BOGEL, [augunt3. Druggist. J)LANKETS & NEORO GOODS —The ) subscriber has just received a large supply of French Granier Blankets, and 1 winter goods for negroes, to which he in - J vites the attention of planters. octlS-y. VV. D. PHILLIPS JUST RECEIVED. Ol DOZEN Byap Pale Ale, pints. ù 1 14 dozen do Porter do. 24 do Barlay's Porter, Quaits. I l'l do Philadelphia Ale, For sale by dozen or single bottle by octlS-y. WM BOGEL. ! 00 A PS! SOAI'S ! ! ^/ S| Taylor's Tr.in spnrnnt Wash Bail«, Ponclne «nap, Flnatlnu or BathinK Soap, Military, Old Wliiilsor /KraBlve,' for removinK K rp a" n Palm, Coinpouml or Barber's Soap, ShavinKCreHin, etc. All of llajin's inannfactury. For sale at the Dru* Store of auf (l7 -y. 11. T. W addii.l. Jenny Lind llairGlo««. ANEW and valuable article fordressing and smoothing the hair, and to impart a beautiful lustre, free Irom greasiness, lor sale by. Wm . Boi;ru. Druggist, jan J9 La layette street. Bryan's l*nlnionic Wafers. JUJUBE PASTE, Pate de Guimauve Gum Drops, Lococks Wafers, and other preparations for coughs and colds, tor sale by Wm. Bookl , Druggist, jan'J9 Lafayette street THE OSAGE ORANGE—The sub scribers have just received direct from Texas, a supply of the seed of this in valuable plant. In speaking of this plant, the Southern Cultivator published in Augusta Georgia, very justly remarks: '"We have the fullest confidence in the Om/çt Orange as a hedge plant , and consider it in all respects su|ieri or to any other that has been introduced. For sale by feb-15-tf. S. M. pART & CO. SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SCIINAPPS. DR. D. L. M OTT, an eminent chemist 1 of New Yolk, says he recommends the "Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps," im ported by Mr. Wolle, of New York, as the purest and best article of Holland gin to be procured in the United States, and peculiar- i ly valuable for medicinal purposes. For sale in this place by septß.y H. T. WADDILL. Cookine Stoves. JUST received a lot of large and small , sizes: Old Kentucky. Mayflower, Ohio Premium, and Crescent Stoves, also 1'ot Castings of every description. |mor-l 1-1 85-'ïf D. C. MONTAN, j Church st common able harreie.i anu superior patent hrcacheu Single barreled C*uns. tor sale by D. C. MONTAN, Guns. J ^OUBLE barreled of superior quality; Brown's Essence of Jamaica Ginger, 3 Cross ol Brown's Jamaica linger, just received from Fred. Brown, Phil adelphia, anil for sale at his prices, whole or retail, by. W. BOGLE, feb. 1 1. Druggest, Lafayette St. r-lRACKl y j so Hi •d Boxes of thee lebrated cracknel! biscuit. A choice article for the tea table or invalids.—A handsome present to a w ite or sweetheart. Pi ice one dollar and thirty cents tier Box—for sale by octlO. JOSHUA BEAL. Lightning Rods. ANEW supply—just received of the la test improvements—put up in the best manner, by W. F. TUNNARD. rpOVV NSEND'S, Sands'and Bulls' Sarsa ^ parilla, warranted genuine.and forsale by Wm. BOGEL. N A Cod Liver Oil. OW the remedy for Consumption. Foi sale by H. T. Wannir.!.. lor sale by t*obaf!co. -®- for sale by sept-21. 50 Boxes Mac & Mac Creole Rfce! FEW barrels forsale low. une 22. JOSHUA BEAL. Tiios. Pkeweroast. FOR THE SKIN—Bav Rum, Aromatic Vinegar, Chalk Balls, and squares— H, T WADDILL. Staple 1 1 AS JUST • I well assorted DRV (»OODS, ttook of Fan( y will be »old at the The Staple Diy - - ■ fottonades, Bleached in»», Irish Linens and unbleached Linen kins and Towels j description, Ike. sured that all the first quality ai.d best of that doubt fui class bought at l'rom the must reliable Third \j EW CARPETS. — ,11 a splendid Carpets, which were in Philadelphia, at will he sold octlR-v. DRESS itKixn i;d TilE SUBSCRIBER i tire Stock, Printed Organdies, Harreges Goods at very low invited to give him a Mlg elSCU may I STBAW five pieces 4-1 ' rive this week arid for [ian-16.| FIELDING Wholesale and Retail 0 F Conner of Third and opposite the Bank) HAVING tUis day he is prepared to CA N I) Y at more favorable terms Orleans; anil having his candy will always care bein dient" if often the at AttCTK He trusts that the adjoining parishes, ders to fill, which he any amount, having the best quality of ing in correspondence est houses in New Yoi fancy confectionary and September 7,-y. WF. TUNNARl) • an interest in a partner from this March 21st ÎS,'). 1 ). taken that i«ed in its rase with N« and from PTM1F. subscribers JL Cabinet Furni House Furnishing of J. PIPER .Sc Co. A full assortment of line will he kept which the attention ol ted, at the old stand site the Advocate J. Imar-28.| 1 i \ FRESH supply S. fi. Wrights ights Fancy Articles, direct comprising the Pinaiul Extracts, Assorted of IJarrel Diamond Cement, Keepers for mending China.) Water's Tooth Soap known 1er cleaning the .Nutiitive irxiintl vuiifties of Toilet Soaps—for sale of J feb-1.11 H. WM. Druggist and KEEPS constantly mi well selected stock Medicilies . AM his — • 1 pared by Northern up in the very medicinal virtues In persons should not consideration. ' "'scrip.ions ion« time of night or day. Carriages, JUST received from manufacturers, a CJRRlJlGKS and with a number of my comprises a variety purchasers, who are fore purchasing oct 19-y W. CofFeenns I^OR MAN' and sores, bruises, rheumatism,sour throat, comes. Is a most by—cramps cholic, dus, fiux and dysentery. -y H. Petroleum, or THE most wonderful covered, procured Alleghany mountains low the earth's surface, Piles, De iiness, Ol I "'r' e y e * VV hite swelling, e.'t. for W m . march 25. QUININE—:<00 and American For sale by H.


ocr: M a ii ton's Ijonrion ftmis. FROM $100 to $200, made to order; Guns made to any length or fashion of Fine wire Twist: Lamii>ated Steel ditto. Fine Damascus " Silver Steel " Fine Chain " Horse nails or stub " Thp Real Stub " Orders left at D. C. Mont» n's , Church street, will meet with prompt attention.


ocr: "AN INOCMNOCNT JOURNAL OF FUN. FASHION, FOREIGN ITEMS. AND FO lv T —an abstract chronicle OF the times -a SNAPPER UP OF UNCONSIDERED TtlFLCS. " volume xu baton rouge, la., tuesday mollnlng, mat 22. 1855. {number 16. the daily comet. rillHrttl PlUf (Mondays Excepted.) <3. A. PIKE* Editor ic Provrtctorb Offiee ou Third Street. f» ^rerm-Tn mbserfptlen It Axed at the rt . of #3 OU per anaua, payable la aüvitnoo, «r te IM) at the expiration of «la month*. Tha Week ly Is published Ht ft 9<> per annum, Invariably la tilTinc«. Bath will be punctually delivered «1 th in the limit» of the City by the oarricr. I^AAirerlUinir«—0*>* Oellar per square for the first iuseriioo, au<l half that amount for ever subsequ-ut inse»|to»—ten line« or leu, con ■ titute a «|U.ire. Vearly A J vectlnl«*.—Merchants, Tra cer*, ami other», will be contracted with on the most reasonable terms. ab* tVorlt.—Oca facilities for cluing Job-Work with aeatuwss anil despatch—In all va rieties *t color», cannot be surpassed by any es tablishment in the City—such as : L aw ; UK*' llaiari— B all Tictrrs— PoKTRBS— IliLL il*.«»*— DILL <>» Ladisos—Prookammks— Elictk)» TlOK*rs —DaUOUISTit' I .AbKLi - C ards —ClRCXLVaa- — at/! V isitixu Utnos. Kor farther particulars, we f ; nvite you to call and see our specimens. 1) It. O. W. DEARING, offers his pr#*; fessinnal services to the public. 0Alice on PROFESSIONAL CARDS. church si—opposite Wadrlill k Day's Drug Store ' Residence on St. llypolite st, between church and north streets. mayT-y., |)R. S. P. WARD, office ou Third st., if opposite Dr. B. F. Harney. June3-y. TAMES M. EL AM & J AS. E. ELAM, I '/ J.U.Â J. K. Elam, Attorneys and Oouniellors at La«, Baton Kouge. augST-y. SS. HALL, Attorney at L hw , Laurel s street, Baton Rouge. La. janlT-y. J D. STUART, Attorney and Coun s sellor at La*—La urel street. may2ft-y. [AS. M. McCUTCHEN, Attorney & t ' Counsellor at Law, Laurel St. Baton Rouge. Will practice in the Courts of the Parishes of east ami West Baton Rouge, east and west Feliciana, i mid Ihervi.le, nnd in the Supreme Court. j K kfekkxces : lion. J. P. Benjamin, Hon. Ran dell Knut. N'. 0.. Chief Justice Marshall, Hon. J. j K. Underwood, Heu. Asher W. Uraham, Ex. Chief luiticu Ewiug, Ex- Chief Justice llobettsou, Hon. I Henry Grider, Kentucky. apl25-y. pios. PRENDERCr AST— (rentra! ! Product and Commission Merchant, And deal er in all kinds of Groceries and Provisions—oor. •f Third and Latuel st». Liberal cash advances on ttugar and Conon. augl-y. MONTAN <fc BRO., Grocers, cor. Church and Third streets, Baton Rouge. a; JOSHUA BEAL, General Produce ' O Dealer, Ac., Church St. between Third and Lafayette street*. augiW-j. 1.B WS B. POWERS. OSO. A. PIES* I E. POWERS <fc CO., Regularly Li Commissioned Auctioneers. Will attend promptly to the sk I « of all kinds of Real and Per sonal Estate— Houses, Lots. Lands—Dry Uoods— Kardware, Groceries, Furniture, Ac., Ac,, to be round at all times at the Comet Offlce. aug20 J. A. TROUSDALE, Surgeon Dentlwt—Baton Hang«. N ES EOT UL Y offers his Professional Services 11 to the Oentlemen and Ladlee of East and West Baton -InuRe, and surrounding country. All operations such a< Plugging, Cleansing, Extracting and Inserting Teeth on pivot,and from one to an entire set on Plate, performed In the most durable, scientific nd skillful manner, and accord.ng to the most approved plan. Office, the room* recently occupied by Dr. Maun, over Quig gi ns, S' ioe Store. aTife have seen an I had dental operations performed by Dr. J. A. T rousdale , and irom the faithfulness of his work and the satisfaory man ner in which he operates, we cheerfully recom men I him to alt who may need his services. Dr. R II. Day, Dr. H. J. Saunders. Dr. Ethan Allen. Wm. P. Il.tlfleigh. Hon. R. B. Brashier Hon P. C. BatheL Wm. J. Nash. Hon. D. D. Richardson. Hon. Octave Coroay. Dr. O. H. Mann. John Muggah. C. M. Carpantier. David Bobbins. Jae. M. Muggab. J. If. Wafford. K. U. Richardson. J. Y. Sande ri. Antoine Como. i s [July-4y] Parish of St. Mary, June 15th 1SS4. , One o( tha Urestost Xovelticsi of : - lie Age. the unrivalled " KNUCKLE" or i FLOATING BALL WASHING MA- | CHINE. Hu two huudred knuckles. ; {■» liât wo nan ever had so many,) am' j ran do more aud better work than forty | wotn«n, in the same length of time. One of these machines will be found on | exhibition at the store of the undersigned, i and any person wanting one, had better j leave their ordere, as. -'first come, first served." JOSHUA BEAL. P. S<— Having purchased the exclusive ri^W to sell the above Afachines. for the Parishes of East Baton Rouge, and East & West Feliciana, I would uotify persons wanting them in said limits, that they must order directly from me. [Mar- 15- 185511 J BEAL. .VOHIf L. WO.L-FE, ~ FURNITURE WAREROOMS, of Church &. Penitentiary sts. HAS now on hand a large and varied steck ot Furniture, consisting in l »art of— 1 BtTa**iTS. S iokboaros , A r mors , various patterns T ables. C hairs. &c B"R steaos . C ribs . C rahlrs . CorcHrsand W ii.t.ow W agoons , a'ïol which are of'he latesttendsnf manufacturing j j ï . î a. ^ I and ron'iring at the «hortest notice. All the business of an uvtertakrr attended to. and in the best style. 03^1 !olfitis made at the shortest noticp, Uo a heute fnrnished Sent20 Thom^soniaa Malioinoa. COMPOSITION. Lobelia. No. (5, Bay B"rrv, Borieset, nerve powder. For sale by H. T. VV addill. SIROP Anti.Phlogistiqne de Briant, for colds coughs he for sale bv aisy.^M J L VIA LET. Drnçgist PATENT MEDICINES, &C. j jiLAVSarc DANGEROUS—Why suffer witkl cough. cold or any disease of the Throat, Breast and Luug* when a certain cure is so easily effected by using. "IVisTsaa lIoiTuuottNu C andy." This Medicine is a judicious rombinatioi of the best expectorants in theMateria Med ics. The most stubborn Cough» and Colds yield tait readily, and it is found to give re lief even in confirmed cases of Consumption itis not merely palliative,:» many art icles of its nature, but possesses great curative qual ities Forsaleby Win. BOGEL Agent. ToilVt Soap, rpaylor 'ss-i l.lules Haule's ehrystalline I .soap balls blown and white Winsor soap, Monster and Palm soap. Omnibus. Pencine, Transparent.Floating. Jenny Lind, Guimauve, Amandide, Erasive and other varieties ol' soap can be had at the Drug Store of W m R orri.. T\/rOUNTEÄG LR TRI POLL—This isfhe best aiticle known for clean ing and burnishing gold.siiver.eopper, steel, tin and all other metals, also tor windows, mirrors and glassware. For suit* by. july24 W m . B ooki ., Druggest. 'pOOTH POWDE'îS JL Paste, Charcoal Tooth Mastcha Tooth Paste, Bal samic Tooth paste—rose sen ted, Deutilimo JjJÎ ^^'"TT.^WAPDILL. . Samson Snake Root. A FEW pound of Samson Snake Root,the best native remedy for oispepsia known. For sale br M I" «£ anon. t.. r' ICININE— A new and elegant article lor the growth and preservation of the hair, can be found at Wm. B oi-.ki.. Jules Hauel's Depilitary Powder. WARRA NTED to remove the thickest Hair, in live minutes, without inju ring the skin. For sale by W ai . B omki.. I ; 1 1 I ! Grey's Ointment. RECOMMENDF.I) as an excellent ap plication tr. old sores,''cuts, bruses and sprain». For ■-ale by augl7 y. IL T. WAD I) ILL. FQR Barry'» Trieoyherms pound ever discovered may be had of the best corn lor the Hair WM. Boc.nr« SPONGES.—Fine Surgeon and bathing , sponges. For sale by H. T, w V DD ILL. STRAW MATTIN«.—Twenty five pieces 4-4 ^iiiaw Matting lo ar rive this week and for sale by ljaif-161 W.D.PHILLIPS. Death on Rats. ASMA LL lot of Burgess' Uoach.Ratant. Mouse Exterminator just received and for sale by. WM BOÈG F. L. Drug. HYGEt AN PILLS.—Just received, 1 gross each. No. 1 & No. 2 of Mor rison's celebrated Hygeian Pills for sale oy july 23 ly V\ m . B oori ,. Drug^est. rj R. R.—20 dozen more of Radway's t. Ready Relief, in large and small bot ties, just received by Schiedam Schnapp*. ANOTHER supply of Wolfs Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps, just received and forsaleby W m. oogei .. Druggist. Hungarian Leeches. rn/| Hungarian Leeches, warranted, just trUU received and for sale by sept 8. W.u. B ogel. Jayne 's Family Medicines. PILLS, Expectorant, Alterative, Balsam and Vermifuge. ~ W m . B ogei ,, — aug 18-y. For sale by II T.Wannn.T. Smith's Tonio. of the most effectual remédiée' cnown for the cure of chills and levers. Forsaleby H. T. W addill. U knn QUININE—rwo ounces French.P'nglish and American manufactory. Forsaleby H T WanniT.t.. RACON SICOCLDERS, R.in Rxtra dt. Louis FLOUR, i WIIISRriV nrj'l hltAN, just received i g LARfi w Wheat, CORN, by uly 2(1 JOHIICA liKAL. DOMESTIC LIQUORS Brandy and Monongahala whiskey whole and hall packages, for sale at. Ne.v Orleans pri ces. for good fin day paper or cash fell 1 I osiiua B ca T . IARI1.—■'iO barrels Lard for sale by J I may Iß. | THOS. PREND AGÀST 1 3000 lbs. Pork. For sale by I feMl. THOS PRENDF.RGAST. Laid Oil.—10 BatTelsfor sale by THOS. PRENDAGAST. "fore f^'cht for Mankind, T L I S f T . SM ; . Winter Strained oil. A prime article by tlie barrel ^r at retail >-t-«.ly. GEO. M. HEROMAN. SCARIFICATORS.—A few very sujie rior ones. Fo r sa'e by eugl7-y H .T. W aowu .T. CHEESE.— 1() b^*-»«choice new Cheese. ■Tust received and for sale bv june I4-y. J oshua B fal. WHITE WASH~ BRUCHE^— A few dozen, very best make Forsaleby dec 3-v H T WAT>nri.i.,Drugt INSURANCE CO'S. &C. UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE ANNUITY and TRUST Company of Philadelphia. Cash Capital paid np $250,000. C.G. I mi.ay , Sec., | SKC kawfokd Pre^t. Branch office at V O., 48 Tamp St. BENJ. FLORANCE, A en . [J^Agency at Raton Rouge, La.. W. S. PIRK, Agent. febl7-y. THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK. Net Accumulated Cash Fund, it, 018,775, All the profits divided among the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON, Fra'l. ISAAC AR ROTT. Sec'y. CHAS. GILL, Aiiwiry. O ^ G eorof . A. P ikk , duly authorized Agent for Raton Rouge. ap. 19-y. CHARLES RIST0N, BLACKSMI+HING AM) rtAUGON MAKIMG. PLOUGHS made and repaired. BUGGIES, and o'her repairs done at the shortest r.jtice. Horse shoeing done wi'hlhe gr< atest i are and despatch. [O^AII work done by hiin shall be equal to that done at any other establishment in the South. n^-Wa-gins .md farts always jin hand for.'ale. Shop on Africa Mreet. near V. Heinle's Dry Good Store. jan y7-y. j ! y7-y. flaking. now prepared Cinterii subscriber. HIE subscriber, is now prepared to make Cisterns to order, in the very , , I I ,„:m u:„ .„I, u„ t style, and will «arrant his work He best styl keep a stock of the best lumber al ways on hand, and will attend to putting his work up Carpenters w.nk, and re pairing attended to. G. L. "sRI'S. Near the lesuit College, rry Orders left at the Post olHce addres sed as above will meet prompt atten tion. june- - ,>9-(im. Carriages,Harness Whips,Ate. f I A H L Subscriber's assortment of Carria X lire Harness, wl ps, \c. is :i >v. i'om plete, and h ,: n.*ites an examination -,| hi >t')ek before pnrchasina; in New Oi lcan? as ' i* "tiarantees his prices as low as as any in the .:outh. >» areroom coiner of Third and Flo.idi Stieets. Manufactoring and repairing in sii|>erior style at the old established stand coiner of Main and Church Streets. TUNNARD & HEDENBURG. To Planters. AH v IN'S Con. jnd Cotton Cultivator. This truly useful agricultural itnprov m< nt. has been fully tested by highly res , Portable and practical planters whifafterful tr,a !' sa y. that b >' 'I 8 " >e - ,:l . the "Ä'vat.on of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is a saving of at least one third the labor to *rian and horse over the common plow. Its a new invention, Patented March 20, l«i& Planters are invited to call and examine it. A supply on hand and for sale by TUNNARI' fc HEDKNUURG. TUNNARD& HEDENBURG. wholesale and retail deacers.in CARRIAGES, HARNESS, kc. THE SIT BSC R I BF. RS stock ol Buggies, Rockaways, BaroucheR, Coaches, &c. ha> been selected by himself, and comprises every variety. To his already Complete assortment, he is daily making^ additions Persons will find it to tneirad- ^Utage, to rail .irid examine his stock. i TUNIS ARD HEDENBURG. Porter and Ale. alkirks Scotch Ale, Duncan's &. Co Pale ^21e. Harvey?: Pale Aie. Barclay, , rkinsfc Co. Porter. Forsaleby j Jan. Hist. F. P rendergast h Co. j Fine Chewing Tobacco. 4 LARGE stock of valions Ijjands ot l\ fine Chewing Tobacco, just received an 1 for sale by niarch IS. JOSHUA BEAL. I" IVBOliTEB » IC. BARKELS Unbolted Floui, for <ira 5 at retail by Western Produce.—1 13 barrels var ious brands S. F. Flour. .'50 halt ham Bread, just received aid for sale JOSHUA BEAI.! ! barre's S. F. Hour, 200 bags white corn, r>0 b gs bran. 34:t bags oats, 20D bairels cape lime, .lust received per steamer Co lumbus ant' Ilinoii,and for sale b] Mar-22-185'). JOSHUA V. AL. PRE 1 J u*1 CS II H ERRS. Fresh Pepperment Herb, Fresh 8i»xe Hert), Fre«h Pennyroyal Fferb, Fresh Catnip Herb. of Fresh Composition fowder. Ground Slippery Kim, Pulverised Cinnar&on, Pulverised Cloves, an?! White Jamaica Ginger. For sale at the Drug Store of nov. 15. H. T. WADDILL Corner of Church and ThirJ streets. t)est port wine.— Just received J) a fresh supply of the KEPT l"*:T WINF, warranto! the rrur. jnci of the grape" Also th« BEST COGNAC ISlt \NDY, which we oftrftr sale ONLY in cases of sickness. aug-2». H. T. WADDILL, Druggist, Cburah s^at« DRY GOODS A. STATIONARY. J. M c C ohmick . P.M. H atch. McCORltUCK & Co., BOOKSELLERS and STATIONERS. Baton losf«, La. SCHOOL BOOKS,STANDARD LITE rary. Scientific and Miscellaneous Books, Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma jazines and Periodicals constantly oil hand Also—AMERICAN and FOREIGN Writing Papers, Blank B.oks, Envelopes, Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristol Boads, Monohromatic Boa rds.is j v 1J. II. A. RAUIIMAN. Court Bous« Square— «or. of Amsrioa and St. Fardinand Streets. HOCBK, a ION and ORNAMENTAL PAINTER, and paper hanger.—Wonld respectfully call the attention of the citlieiis of Baton Rouite and of the adjacent parishes, that he Is now prepared to do all kinds of work that maybe entrusted to him, and pledges himself to give general satisfac tion to those who will favor him. He has now on hand a beautiful assortment of paper hanging and will continue to receive ail of the most beautiful and latest fashion patterns at his shop. He has engaged competent workman and will be re ady a t all times to attend to order* In his line. gy*AlH<> Orainlng, (timing and Ollding ; imita tion of wood and marble executed in the very best style. anl7-y. Raisinsfflackeral Liquors, &c. RAISINS, I0 whole, and 10 quarter box es new; Mackeral, 10 kits, and 6 quai ter barrels No. 1 ; Herrings, 12 boxes extra fine; Codfish. 10 50 pound boxes; Old Whiskey. 10 half barrels Monganala; Vapor Whiskey. 12 barrels Fletcher's, just received per Gipsy and for sale for the cn by decl6y. JOSHUA BEAL. Livery fltable. ROBERT BKA I., ha* adopted the followlngralei for Iiis Li very Stable. 1. Any one h ire in? wfll he held responsible for any d;imaK<*s that either Horse, Buggy, Carriage any damages that either Horse, Buggy, Carriage or 0 R '£*'"f may sustain. "• No Hor*e, lluggv or Carriage will be coniid i nti | ' i( , for . engaged until paid for 8. Free ferriage for llorse or Horse ar.d Puggy. 4. A fev Horses always on hand formale. 5. Match Horses for families always on hand and for sale. 6. Always on hand and ready for trading, buy ing and selling generally. 7 and last hut not least. My great abject is to make my business cash and progressive, It ia in tended that the cash prices shall he invariably ia advance. ROBERT BEAL, Third street between Church and Laurel. Baton Rouge, Sept. 17th. ISM—ly. Sundries. C BB LS. Crush»*«! and Pulverized Sugar; • / 10 boxes Pickle.«, pints, quarts and half gallons; ."50 boxes Winchesters Family Soap ; 10 boxes Sam Leonard's Spetm Candl-R; 20 drums Dried Fig« ; ISO pounds English Walnuts; 1 case. 48 cans, Fresh Salmon;. 1 do. 60 do. do. Lobsters : 10 boxes Layer Raisins; I case la re Span ish Olives; 10 tierc»8 Duffield's S. C. Ham»; 3 boxes do. Beef Tongues; 550 pounds Assorted Candies. Recently re ceived and tor sale by march 19. JOSHUA BEAL. Wooden %Vare t AXE Hatchet, Tile. Auger and Chisel Handles, Clothe Lir.e Reels, Horse ami White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes and Sash Tools, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. UST RECEIVED. COAL HODS s7d shovels. Wood Saws and bucks, Well Bucketts and Wheels. D. C. MONTAN Church st. Corn and Oats. _ 1 nnn BUSHELS St. Louis Oats; I uUv 500 do. White Corn. Just received and for sale by s mar. 21. JOSHUA BEAL. _ I rcshgrounieilri St. LouUFlour r A BARRELS just received per steamer „ E)ephant a|)1 | for , ale by — ... *nw*i mar. 21. JOSHUA BEAL. Brown's Fssonceof Jamaica Ginger. ') Gross of Brown's Jamaica Ginger, O just ross of ]ust received from Fred. Brown. Phil ar | e |phia. and for sale at his prices, whole ,ae or retail, by. W BOGLE. , 4 Druggest, LalayotU St ( CUTLERY.—A large and well selected J stock of Pocket Cutlery. Daggers and Bowie Knives. Just received per Em pire C : ty._ WM. B OGEL . NUTS! NUTS .—Maderia Nuts. Pea Nuts, Pecans, Almonds and Filbut at Kefail by JOSHUA BEAL. Jan .21 1855. FRESH CON(JRES£ WATER. I Pour Gross of Fresh Congress Water, In pint bottles just received and for sale nt the Drug Store of [nov. 15,] WADPIIX A DAY, Corner of Churgh and Third streeta. TO THE LADIES"—Just received 1 and for sale, a new supply of Frimetts by sept 21-tf. Mas. C. IIUESTON. UST RECEIVED,— FARINA 'S GEN CHILDREN'S CLOTHING. THE largest *nd most complete as 1 sortment ever offered In this market, compris ing Suits of Cloth, Black. Blue or Grey, sacks ; Pat tots, Cloaks and Kound Jackets. sept26. W a nnriL t Pritttrs J nine Cologne Water; do. of Roses. M"ta1ic powder Boxes; Fresh powders— French and American; Tooth Brushes; Combs. Smelling Bottle», and numerous ther articles, iiited to the ladies toilet ta le. For sa'e by J. L. VIALET. CORN SHELLERS. 'ANKEF., Southern and Boston, for, sale low by D. C, JWONTAN fhtwrW . SPRING STOCK OF Faicy Dress Goods« 07CONOR has just received, am! is do «* opening a large stock ot New ami Fresh Goods, consisting in perl Fine I »res* Goods ; Bareges ; Tissue»-; Organ* dits; Jaconets; Lawns; KmbroidereIand FloucUed Dress Pattern*; Printed Linen Cambric; White Good,: Plain and Fig ured Swiss Muslins: Kansoo», Jact .net and Book Muslins; Embioideiies of all kinds; Chemisettes, Sleeves. Collars; Flouching and Edgings; Linen and Em broidered Pocket Hanlkerchieis: Thread. Silk and Blond Laccsj Silk and Lac« Mantillas; Parasols; Silk Gloves; Fiilit Mitts; Fillit Gloves; Horiery; Fans ; Millinery Goods of all kinds; Perfumery and Hair; A tine asrortment of Mourning Dress Goods. Collais and Chemisettes ot English Crape; Also—White for second Mourning. A call is respectfully solicited before purchasing elsewhere. O'CONOR. Third St., second house from Laurel, op. posite Post Office. march 13. NEW VARIETY STORE. Corner of Main a)id Laurel Streite. Heroman's Old stand, F M AINE, has the honor to inform • the ladies and gentlemen of Baton Rouge, thst he has now on hand a large stock of French, German sad English Fancy Goods, Ribbons, Ho. iery ; and a very select assortment of Perfumery, all of which will be sold at very low prices.— Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully in vited, to call aud examine his btock, be. fore purchasing elsewhere and they will find it to their advantage to purchase of him. ijan. 4-j| F.MAINE, MADAME F. MAINE NodiX*4*Par* is informs the Ladies of Baton Rouge that she is now ready to make and trim bonnets to order, at very reasonable price*. She ha» a large stock of flowcrs.ribbon and other trimmings on hand, of the very la* test fashions. 1'he ladies are invittd to call aud examin« them st the New Variety Store. . , ' J«" -16-ly, o'conor. IMPORTES AND BE A LEB lit Fancy Dry Goods and Millinery. OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE, On Third Strut, Second /hum Jrtm lu arel 1'HE NEW AND SEI ECT assortment offerud at this New Store deserves the particular attention of Ladies. The fol» lowing list uill give an idea of what may there be procured, on thi most r*um*oblt term*: Ladies Paris Silk Bonnets; Lar'ies All Hair Bonnets ; I.adies Straw and Hair Bonnets ; Florence, English and Dunstable Bonnets; Grey itud other fancy Bonnets; Misses Silk and Straw Bonnets: do. do. do. Flats do. Boys Hats sud Caps; Rib bons, Flowers and Plumes; Msntillaa Cloaks and Sbswls ; Cashmere Scarfs, new style ; Pa asols, Corsets end Underskirts ; Emb. Bands Edgings and Insertirgs ; Plaia and Fmb. Pocket Handkerchiefs ; Plein and Emb. Collars; do. Chemisettes and Sleeves ; Thread and Cotton Edgings ; Woolen and Sila Neck Ties; Ladies Ho siery and Gloves; Plaid Calico for Dresse* at 10c. per yd. do. Ginghcms at 12|c. per yd. Muslin Delain at 25c. per ^d. Damask and Emb. Curtains ; Choice Woolen Plaida for Dresses; Colored and White Flannels; Domestics and Irish Linens; Jaconet. Swiss and Nansook Muslin: Plain and figured Bobbinets; Gents Gloves Hosiery and Cravats ; Perfumery ot all kinds ; Hair and Frizetls. Also, a fine assortment of Curls. Furs, and Swan's Down, Bltck and Wbite Ermine, for Trimming. Also, a variety of other articles at o O'CONOR'S NEW STORE, Baton Rouge, La T. PAY, n. D. Dentist. HAVING just returned Ironï the North, with the la 1 ? j test improvements and the best of materials for meel snical Dentistry, is prepared to render better and cheaper work than ever. jj d7" Office it 1 is reside net, near () tbe Har ney House. dec23-y. -0- ' HABPEA'8 HESTAURAMT, AND COFFEE SALOON—CHURCH stree>, opposite Col. A. Matta. HOT COFFEE, TEA and CHOCOLATE, CAKES and PIES. Breakfast, from 6 to 8; Dinner, from 12 to 2 • Supper, from 6 to 8. « [ET* Board by the day or week. " 0 oct22. JOESPH IVcKlTRlCK, AR CHITECT AND BUILDER,has n rnovt.d his shop to Florida St.Q East Of Main, in the rear ot the Presbyteriat Church, Baton Rouge. Is now fully prepared to take uny contiact fo; building, and do the work with despatch in the best style of art. All kind of Job work done at short notice. Plansand Specifica tions furnished, for Public and private buil dings, City ami Country residences, Cet tages and Surburban Villas; on the most reasonable teims. t'.ec 19y 0 O RINGE Flower Water#» superior ar. tide, j ist received and for sale by feb 23. J. L. VIA LEI'. Apothecary. TENNYUND CHEWING GUM.— tf Thl. "Ch' wing Gom," for eleat.sitig tb« Uetb, •trengtheoing the gurus, and purifying the breatk for sale at the Drag »t.» °f c tag.». *• T. WADSriL MHMh alTMt