ocr: THE DAILY COMET. " AN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL OF fUN. FASHION, FOREMN ITEMS, AND FOLLY—AN ABSTRACT CHRONICLE OF THE TIMES—A SNAPPER UP OF UNCONSIDERED TSIFLES. " ; : • I 1 1 ' - & — — VOLUME XI.} BATON ROUGE, LA., THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 24, 1855. {NUMBER IK THE DAILY COMET. Pablished Daily (Koadays E*oepte4). O. A. PIKÊ,~K«ît*r Sc Proprietor. Office on Tiiird Street. |f *Term -Tii tubscripltoa la thred attlie rate of $5 «0 per anaim, payable la advance, or «6 00 \ t 1 f h « v is published at it 50 per annum, In van Ably in advance. Iloth will b« junct«»%ael4*ered with in the limita of the City by theearrier. I» AérerlUlaH- peratuye iMea èr'iê«^ con 3 ti tutu a square. Vearly AdverMal*».—MerohanU,Tfa -lern, and ethers, will be eoutracted with on the . most reasonable terms. {^■Jok-U'erk.—Out facilities for d ung Job-Work with neatness and despatch—in all va rieties »I colon, »nut be surpassed by any es tablishment in thé City— «och aa : lawykmt bmsm—ball tic«»— postebs— bin. «badä— Bu or L adm O s— PaooaAMMt4— k lbctuii 'fttqaw Paco <»>st8' Labsls -Cabos —CiKCULvas-— id Vtsrrnio O ards . For farther particulars, we __ professional cards. ! — j » G. W. DE AUING, offers his pro (eesieoal services ^Ojtbe^pjÄttic^ -OIBoe on Ö", church st—opposite Waddill * Da>'» Drug Store. Residence on St. H y poil te »t, between chörch and north street«. mayT-y. TAMES M ELÄM&JÄS.'E.ELAtf, i HR, S. P. WARD, office on Third st., \j opposite Dr. B. F. Harney. june3-y. 'J J. M. k J. K. El am, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, Baton JUuge. aug27-y. i nALt-Au»™,), «u.,u» re i street, Baton Rouge, La. JanlT-y s. j . Essaus*: sa ."ssr 3 » — IAS. M. McCUTCIIEN, Attorney tfe Counsellor at Law, Laurel St. Baton Rouge. ; Will practice iWhe Courts of the Parishes of east and West Baton Rouge, Alt and west Feliciana, and Iberville, and in the Supreme Court. K shcrhces : Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Hon. Ran-' dell Hunt. N. O.. Chief Justice Marshall, Hon. J. R. It'aderwood, Hon. Asher W. Graham, Ex. Chief Justice Ewlng, Ex. Chief Justice Robertson, lion. Henry Grider, Kentucky. apl25-y. THOS. PRENDER <7Ä8l ^GeB. ra ! X Preduce and Commission Merchant, nad^deal er in all kinds of Groceries and Provisions—oor. of Third a ltd Laurel sts. Liberal cash advances ■ on Sugar and Cotton. augl-y. j A MONTAN de BRO., Grocers, cor. Ai Cbareh and Third streets, Baton Rouge. TOSHU a T b EAL , General ï'rodkiœ ; e l Dealer, *c., Church St. between Third and ; Lafayette streets. aug*20-j. , LEWIS B. POWE««. qeo. A, pike. I E. POWERS <fe CO., Keffuliirlv Li Commlesioned Auctioneers. Will attend promptly to the «nie of all kinds of Real and Per ianal Estate—Houses, Lota. .Lands—Dry Goods— ! Hardware, Groceries, Furniture, Ac., kc„ to be i found at all times at the Comet Office. aug20 | J. A. TROUSDALE, Surfeon Dentlst-Bataa Ronge. |)E3 ECT. UL..Y offer» hi» Professional Services II to the Gentlemen and Ladies of K ist and ExuacU ng'aniÏÏnse 'rting Tee^o n'pi'ot^aLJ fr "m one to an entire; set on Plale, performed in tli roost durable, scientific »od skillful manner, .nid according to tha most approved plan. UUice, the rooms recently occupied by Dr. Mann, over Quig gi ns, Sh oe Store. {jrWi have seen an?l had dental operations performed by Or. j. A. Troiwdale , and trom the faithfulness of his work j|nd the satirffaory man ner In which he operates, we elteertaUy r«com meni him to all who may need his services. Dr. R H Day, Dr. II. J. Saundera. Dr. Ethan Allen. Wm. F. Haifleigh. Hon. R. B. Brashier Hon P. C. Bathel. Win. J. Nash. Hon. D. D. Richardsei Hon. Octave Comajr. Dr. G. H. Mann. John Muggnli. C. M. Carpantier. David Robbing. Ja«. M. Muggah. J. N. Wafford. E. M. Ricliardaoo. J. Y. Sanders. Antoine Como. [July-4y] Parish of St. Mary, June 16th 18S4. One ol the Ûreatest \ovillic* of • he Age. IS the unrivalled " KNUCKLE " or FLOATING BALL WASHING MA CHINE. H%s two hundred knuckles. (what woman ever had so many,) ant' can do mo>re aud better work than forty women, in the same length of tim^. One of these machines will be found on exhibition at the store of the undersigned. and any person waning one, had better) leave their ordere, as "first come, first; served." JOSHUA BKAL. I P. S —iHaving purchased the exelusive rigbttosell the ariove ü/achines. for the | Parishes >of East Baton Rouge, and Kast & ; | I West Feliciana. I would notify persons ; wanting them in said limit«, that they »ust drder directly from me. [Mar-15-18551| J. BEAL.; JOHN Ii. WOLFE, FURNITURE WARE ROOMS, ' Corner of Churoh & Penitentiary sts. % HAS now on hand a large and varied stock of Furniture, consisting in' part of— BnanAirs. Sidkboaros. Ar. mors , various patterns Tables, i'iuirs. &c j Rebstkads. Cribs, Cradles.Cor ^uEsand j Willow Wagooms . all of which are of th" | latest fashions. All kindsof manuf«c>iiring ; and repf'ring at the shortest notice. All the business of an underta/c r attended J to, and in the best style. IT^ Coffins made at the shortest notice, Uo a herse famished Sent20 1 Thoaononian Meiioines. COMPOSITION, Lobelia, No. 6, Bay Berry, Boneset, nerve powder. For sale by H. T. Waddill. SIROP Anti-Phlogistique de Briant, for colds cenghs Ice. for sale by majr-'M. J. L. VIALET. Onigjlst patent medicines, &c. T)ELAYSareDANGEROUS^Wty " suffer with*» cough, cold or any disease of the Throat, Breast and Lungs when a certain cure is so easily effected by using. "YVistkrs Hourhound Candy." This Medicine is a judicious combinatior „f the host expectorants in theMateria Med i'-a- The most stubborn Coughs and Colds . . . ." . yield to it readily, and it is found to give re ; lief even in confirmed cases of Consumption. jjj s no t rnere |y palliative,as many articles of jta nature, but possesses great curative qual [«oi sale by W.u. BOGEL Agent. ities Toilet Soap. m oukt bagle tïupoll — tu« is fhe best article known for clean jng and burnishing gold, sil ver, eopper, steel, tin and all other metals, also lor windows, mirrors and glassware. For saie by. rpaylor'sanllulesHaule'schrystallinel J. soap balls brown and white YVinsor soap, Monster and Palm soap, Omnibus, Pencine,Transparent,Floating, Jenny Lind, Guimauve, Ainandide, Erasive and other varieties of soap can be had at the Drug Store of W m B ogel. july24 W m. B ogel , Druggest. 'POOTH POWDEliS—Mastcha Tooth J_ Paste, Charcoal Tooth Paste, Bal samic Tooth paste—rose sented, Deutilimo Powders- % sal ^ by vvADDILL. Samson Snake Root. A "ÏZ "Si"' XI. best ' native remedy for dispepsia known. For sale by h. T. ■£ addill, IV lor the growth and preservation ol the hair, can be found at W m. B ogel. CP "NGES .-Fi "ë Surgeon and bathing ^ sjKinges. For sale by Hair, in five minutes, without injii- : Jules Hauel'a Depilitary Powder. "^^"ARRA VPED to remove the thickest i ring the skin. For sale by B og Grey's Ointment. RECOMMENDED as an scellent ap-' plication tc "old sores," cuts, brases and sprains. For sale by augl7-y. H. T. WADDILL. FOR Barry's Tricoyhercm» the best.com pound, ever discovered for the Hair may be had of WM. Bogel. H. T, WADDtLL. S" TRAW MATTING.— Twenty five pieces 1-1 Straw Matting to ar rive this week and for sale by [jan-16 ] W. D. PHILLIPS. _ i i | j Death on Rats. A SMALL lot of Burgess' Roach. Rat an«. Mouse Exterminator just received and for sale by. WM BOF.G EL. Drug. _ HYGEIAN PILLS.—Just received 1 gross each. No. 1 & Vo. 2 of Mor ! »son 's Celebrated Hvgeian Pills for «ale Oy j'ily 23 ly U m . B ogf.i ., Druggest. R. R.—20 dozen more oi Radway's 4>. Ready Relief, in large and small hot tics, just received by W m. B ogel, Schiedam Schnapps. ANOTHER supply of Wolfs Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps, just received and for sale by W m. öogki ., Druggist. TVungarian Leeclieü. t fjA Hungarian Leeches, warranted, just i/Ul' received and for sale by sept 8. W m. B oiîel. Jayne's Family Medicines. PILLS, Expectorant, Alterative, Balsam and Vermifuge. For sale by aug 18-v. H T.W*nt)ii.i. . Smith's Tonic. of the most effectual remedies nown for the cure of chills and fevers, by H. T. WAnuiu,. \J kn For sale FoTsale by * H. T. W addit .i,. îjaco * fiiùÛLDÊKS, iiarr.l and Keg LARI» I I) Kxtra i "r. Lonia KLOUR, new Wheat, COKN, WIIISRfiY and hKAN, just received and for sale | ,iy "ly 2" JOSHUA BKA I.. ; yvoMF.STIC LIQUORS Brandy and U Monongahala whiskey whole and hall packages, for sal* at New Orleans pri | ces. for good 60 day paper or cash I (eh 1 . I oshha B kai. Q UINI VE—'I'M) ounces French,English, and American manufactory. ; j j | ; J 1 I ARD. —50 barrels Lard for sale by J I may 11 ] THOS. PRF.NDAGÀST 12000 Iba. Pork, For sale l.y feMl. THOS. PRENDERGAST. Laid Oil.— 10 Barrels for sale by THOS. PRENDAGAST. "fore laicht for .TIankind. JUST RECEIVED—;0 bbls. Winter Strained oil.' A prime article by tne barrel or at retail by oct-6-ly. GEO. M. HEROMAN. SCARIFICATORS.—A few very supe rior ones. For gale by ?.ugl7-y. H .T. W adwtt.l . I . _ CHEESE.—'JO b»x'Schoice new Cheese. •Tust received and for sale by i june 14-y. J oshta B eal. I TTTH1TF. WASH BRUSHF.S_A few I VV dozen, very best make. For sale by ] dec 3 -v. H T. Waddill . Dnigt. '< insurance co's. &c. UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE. o ANNUITY and TRUST Company of Philadelphia. Cash Capital paid up $200,000. C. G. I mlay , Sec., | S R C rawford Prest. Branch office at N. O., 48 Camp St. BENJ. FLORANCE, Atent. tt^Agency at Baton Rouge, La., W. S. PIKE, Agent. febl7-y. THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 1 OF NEW YORK. Net Accumulated Cash Fund, 3,018,7 75, All the profita divided among the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON. Pret't. ISAAC ABBOTT, Sec'y. CHASi GILL, Actuary. CC ^ Georce A. Pike , duly authorized Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. 19-y. CHARLES RUST0N, BLACKSMITHING AND WAGGON MAKING. PLOUGHS maue and repaired. BUGGIES, and other repairs done at the shortest notice. Horse shoeing done with the greatest care and despatch H7-AII work done byèim shall be equai | • . ■ . I i. ■ to that done at any other establishment in the SoutR. 0 G D^"Waggons and Carts always oii'hand for sale. Shop on Africa Street, near V. Hende's Dry Good Store. jany7-y. Cistern Making. THE subscriber, is now prepared to make Cisterns to order, in the. very : best style, and will warrant his work. He 1 i JL will keep a stock of the best lumber al- j ways on hand, ar.d will attend to putting' his work up. Carpenters work, and re pairing attended to. G. L. SK KS. j . .Near the Jesuit College. ! 0^ Orders left at the Post office addres sed as above will meet prompt atten tion. june-2!)j<3m. Carriages,Harness, Whips,dec. THE Subscriber's assortment of Carria ges. Harness, whips, &c. is iihv com plete, and hî invites an examination ol hi.< stock before purchasing in New Oi- , leans, as he guarantees his prices as low as as any in the South. Wareroom corner of Third and Plorid. ! Stieets. Manufactoring and repairing in [ su|ierior style at the old established stand i coiner of Main and Church Streets. TUNNARD k HEDENBI7RG. To Planters. S Con. and Cotton This truly useful agricultural improv ment, 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. 184S. Planters are invited to call and examine it. A supply on hand and for sale by TUNNARD & HEDKNBURG TUNNARD & HEDKNBURG. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS, IN CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c. THE SUBSCRIBERS stock ol Buggi», Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, &c. has been selected by himself, and comprises eveiy variety. To his already complete assortment, he is daii y making additions Persons will find it to tneiraU'-intagfe, to cell and examine his stock. TL'SNAUD if I1EDENBURG. Porter and A£e. Falkirks Scotch Ale, Duncan's & Co. Pale .tfle, Harveys Pale - 1 le, Barclay, P. rkins ft Co. I'orter. For sale by Jan. fist. T. P rendergast & Co. Fine Chewing Tobacco. 4 LAR(;E stock of various brands of ll line Chew [1.1 for sale by march 18. 5 JOSIITJA BEAL. TobtK-co, just received BARRELS Unbolted Flour, for Gra ham Bread, just received and lor saie at retail by JOSHUA BEAl^ \l/e9tern Produce. —14'j barrels ll various brands S. I. tlour. •>!) hall barrels S. F. Hour, 20ft bags white corn, 50 bags bran. 313 bags oats, 200 bairels cape lime. Just received per steamer Co lumbus and Ilinois, and for sale by Mar-22-1855. JOSHUA BEAL. FRESH HERBS. -1 Just received » supply of Fresh Peppernient Herb, Fresh ?ape Herb, Fresh Pennyroyal Herb, Fresh Catnip Herb. Ala t "■ t»i??ly of Fresh Composition Powder, («round Slippery Elm, Pulverised Cinnamon, Pulverised Cloves, and White Jamaica Ginger. For sale at the Dru& Store of nov. 15. H. T. WADDILL Corner of Church and Third streets. PEST PORT WINE.—.Tu4 received I) a fresh supply of the BEST PORT WINF, warranted the purr juice of the grape. Also tht BEST COÖNAC BRANDY, which we offer for sale only In case» ofstckneas. wAnnirr Druggist, Church str»■ dry goods &^tationary^ j. mccormtck. p.m. hatch McCORlVICK ÔL Co., j BOOKSELLERS .»d STATIONERS. ! school books,standard i.itk rary, Scientific arid Miscellaneous Books, Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma gazines and Periodical* constantly on hand. Also—AMERICAN and FOREIGN Writing I'apers, Blank B ( ,oks, Envelopes, Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristoi Boads, Monohromatic Boards.^,: vi 1. . II. A. RAUHMAN. Court Houae Square—cor. of America and St. Ferdinand Streets. House, sign and ornamental painter, and paper hanger.—Would respectfully eall ! the attention of the citizens of Baton Kougeand I of the adjacent parishes, that he is now prepared i to do all kinds of work that may be entrusted t<> I him, and pledges himself to give general satlsfac tion to those who will favor him. He has now on 1 liaiw) a berfutlful assortment of paper hanging and wilfcontinue 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 times to attend to orders In his line. fcV Also Graining, Glüsing and Gilding ; imita tion of wood and marble executed in the very best style. anl7-y. Raisins lUackeral Liquors, &c. "D AISINS, 10 whole, and 10 quarter box AV es new; Mackeral, 10 kits, and 6 quaiter barrels No. 1 ; Herrings, 12 boxes extra fine; Codfish. 10 50 pound boxes; | ® 1(i Wi }!* ke Y< 10 ha !* ,,ar , re !* Mpngana'a ; V a no p W nicLraif I 'i karrula l< Iu4/>l><>r o nut *>r Rigging may sustain. 1 0 " or, . e ' Bn W or Carriage will be consld Vapor Whiskey, Iii barrels Fletcher's, just received per Gipsy and for sale for the casj by decl6y. JOSHUA BKAL. Livery Stable. RODERT BKAL, has adopted the following rules for his Livery Stahle. 1. Any one hirein# will be held responsible for any damages that either HorBe, Buggy, Carriage j j ered engaged until paid for. 8. Free ferriage for Home or Horse ar.d Buggy. 4. A few Horbes always on hand for sale. 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 «bject is to make my businesacash and progressive, it is in tended that the cash prices shall he invariably in advance. ROBERT BEAL, Third street between Church and Laurel. Baton Rouge, Sept. 17th. 1854—ly. t BBLS. Crushed and Pulverized Sugar; 0 10 boxes Pickles, pints, quarts and half Sundries. ^ , unuum ou*<u , , J 10 boxes Pickles, pints H <juarts and half gallons ; 50 boxes Winchester's Family Soap ; 10 boxes Sam Leonard's Speim ! Candles; 20drums^ied Figs; 1.10pound. [ English Walnuts; I case, 48 cans. Fresh 'Salmon; 1 do. 60 do. do. Lobsters: 10 boxes Layer Raisins; 1 case la.ire Span ish Olives; 10 tierws Outfield's S. C. Hams; 3 boxes do. Beef Tongues; 550; pounds Assorted Candies. Recently re ceived and tor sale two ! march 16. XJOSHUA BEAL. and White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes and Sash Tools, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. fc ITl _.,,. n iTrr>ri~V./» . i , I f USl RECEIVED. COAL HODS and shovels, Wood Saws and Bucks, Well Bucketts and Wheels. D. C. MONTAN Church st. Wooden YVare I AXE. Hatchet, Tile. AUJer and Chisel Handles, Clothe Li:.e Reels, Horse ~ ~ ~ : r a barrels just received ,)er steamer III pi . ,r , n . r ., rc ,|p Hv ™r. Si P JOSHUA BEAL. Corn and Oat«. "I BUSHELS St. Louis Oats; I .lOO do. White Corn. Just received arrtî for sale by t • mar. 21. JOStlUA BEAL. Freath ground extra St. E.onis Flour Brown'« Essence of Jamaica Ginger. Q (iross of Brown's Jamaica Ginger, O just received from Fied. Brown, Phil adelphia. ami for sale at his prices, whole-' ta'e or retail, by. W. BOGLE, feb. 14. Druggest, Lafayette St. (1 UTIiERY.—A large and well selected J stock of Pocket Cutlery. Daggers and Just received per Em WM. BOGEL. u ow , r . Knives. pire C : ty NUTS! NUTS .—Maderia Nuts. Pea Nuts, Pecans, Almonds and Filbnt a t /Mail by JOSHUA BEAL. Jan .21 1855. i ,«ttle>i just received and tor cale at the l/rug store of [nov. 1.1,] WADDILL A DAY, Corner of Church and Third streets. FRESH CONGRESS WATER. 1 Four Gross of Fresh Oonjrres Water, in pint TO THE LADIES.—Just received 1 and for Bale, a new supplv of Prinwtts by sept 21-tf. Mas. C. HÜESTO.V. CHILDREN'S CLOTHING. ?IE largest and most complete as fortmentex'er offered in thfs market, rornpri=> intf Suits »>f Cloth, Black, IMue »r Grey, sacks i Pal tots, Cloaks and Round Jackets. sept2G. W addill k P hillips . JUST RECEIVED,— FARINA'S GEN niiie Cologne Watet; do. of Roses. Metalic powder Boxes, Fresh powders— French and American; Tooth Brushes; Combs. Smelling Bottles, and numerous ther articles, mited to the ladies toilet ta le. For sale by J. L. VIALET. CORS SHELLERS. YANKEE, Southern and Boston, for sale low by D. C, MONTA N Church st. j SPRING STOCK OF . : fa ney Dress Goods. i AJCONOR ha* jwst received, am! U now j fâwi* flawi'»'; Floucbed Dress Pattern*; Printe# Limn i . _ - . , , I heiore purchasing elsewhere ir , Ä ( O CONOR. ; Third St., second house from Laurel, • ' n#.. mai-,1. |'i I' os ' te iost 0f * re marthU. Cambric; White Goods: Plain and Fig. ured Swiss Muslins: N'ansook. Jacr.net and Book Muslins; Embroideries of alt kinds; Chemisettes, Sleeves. Collars; Flouching and Edgings; Linen and Em broidered Pocket Handkerchiefs; Thread. Silk and Blornl Laces; Silk and Lace Mantillas; Parasols; Silk Gloves; Fillit Mitls; Fillit Gloves; Hcrierv ; Fan*.; Millinery Goods of all kinds; Perfumery and Hair; A tine asrortment of Mounting Dress Goods. Collais and Chemisettes of English Crape ; Also—White for second Mourning. A call is respeetfully solicited , new variety store. Corner of Main and Laurel Strett*. Heroman's Old stand, F MAINE, has the honor to inform • the ladies and gentlemen of Baton Rouge, that he has now on hand a large Htocic of French, German,tad English Fancy Goods, Ribbons. Hosiery; and a very select assortment of Perfumery, all of which will be sold at very low prices.— ; Ladiesand Gentlemen are respectfully in ■■ >tn.l 4 a <»II nrul itia he. vited, to call and examine hi« stock, be fore purchasing elsewhere and they will find it to their advantage to purchase of him. Ljan. 4-j I I. MAIf'E^j MADAME F. MAINE MndHtrdrPar'. it informs the Ladies of Baton Rouge that she is now ready to make and tiini bonnets to order, at very reasonable prices She has a large stock of llowoi».ribbon and other trimmings 011 hand, of the very la test fashions. The ladies are invited to call and examine them at the New Variety Store. O'CONOR, f&POBTEK AND DEALER IK Fancy Dry Goods and Millinery. TiPPOSITK THE POST office, On Third Street, Second /Toute From Luv re ! T H £ SE L ECT , aS '° Ttn 'f," t I i ■ _ , .... v c . j i offered at this i ew S ore deserves he p art . lcu, " att ^" tl ? n of The Tol ! lowing list will gi ve an idea of what m-y tbere b . e P. roc " red ' ™ re.,tnublt """* " I P "'* S,llf 1 , , , _ .. 4 £o. Hats do. Boys Hats snd Caps; Rib h/vnc h laliram and p nmab • ivl a fiti i loc terms: Ladies Paris Silk Bonnets; Ladies All Hair Bonnets ; Ladies Straw and Hair Bonnets ; Florence, English and Dunstable Bonnets; Grey and other fancy Bonnets; Misses Silk and Straw Bonnets»: do. do. Cloaks and Shawls; Cashmere Scan«,new I style ; Paasols, Corsets and Underskirts; Emb. Bands. Edgings and Insertings ; Plsin 1 and Emb. Pocket Handkerchiefs; Plain 1 and Emb. Collars; do. Chemisettes and Sleeves ; Thread and Cotton Edgings ; Woolen and Siln Neck Ties; Ladies Ho siery and Gloves; Plaid Calico for Dresses at 10c. per yd. do. Ginghams at 12Jc. per yd. Muslin Detain at 25c. per \d. Damusk and Emb. Curtains ; Choice Woolen Plaids for Dresses; Colored and White Flannels; Domestics and Irish Linens; Jaconet. Swiss I and Nansook Muslin : Plain ami figured Bobbinets; Gents Gloves. Hosiery and Cravats; Perfumery ol all kinds; Hair and Frizetts. Also, a fine assortment of : Curls, Furs, and Swan's Down, Bltck and j Wbite Ermine, for Trimming. Also, a : variety of other articles at o c O'CONOR S NEW STORE, jan-10-ly. Baton liotige, La ! ! T. FAY, m. D. Dentist. HA VI NG just returned Irom the North, with the la-1 test improvements and the best of materials for meel anical Dentistry, is prepared to render better and cheaper work than ever. |£7~Olfice -*t l > is residence, near the Har ney House. dec23-y. rr^ Board by the day or Week. oct22 i — ! ta E«PM ITIrlilTRPf'K. AÏ HARFEA'S RESTAURANT. AND COFFEE SALOON— CHURCH street, 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. JOESPH HlklTKN li. AR CHITECT AND BUILDER, has re I mov ».d his shop to Florida St. Fast of Main, in the rear of the Presbyterisn Church, Baton Rouge. Is now, fully I prepared to take any contract for building, ' and do the work with despatch, in the ! best style of art. All kind of Job wotk done at i^iort notice. Plansand specifica tions furnished, for Public and private buil ! dings, City and Country residences, Cot j ta;;es and Surhurban Villas; on the most reasonable terms, ciec 19y. ,s> ORING E Flower Water, a superior ar. tide, j'ist received and for sale by feb 23. J. L. VIAI-ET, Apothecary. r LIND CnEWÏNC r;UM.— fj This "CVwing Gum," for Cleat -.lng the teeth, : strengthening the gumsj»ndi.urlfylngtl.ebrestli ' If. T. WADDILL" Church ttreel.


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ocr: g. i}: Camliiwon & Co. Just Kei'i ivi il from ht. Loiiir. JJAOON, Clour Sideb and Shoulders, Huperflne Mil Kit COHN, Ac ST. LOU I H KIOUIl For »»le low for <'»an, by H. V. TO M LIN SON «Co. jalyt-y. Cor. Convention and Third St». To the Trade. FOR ssle for good four month paper, 30 boxes J. M. McCullough's Mac k Mac, 8 Lump Tobacco, just received from the af enta and for sale in lot* of 0 to 10 boxes for good lour months acceptances. a eplO JOSHUA BEAL. Butter cracker«.— a© Half Barrels just received ft for sale by octl3. JOSHUA BEAL. ABAOKNBLL BUISCUIT —Forty \J boxea of this great delloaoy, Just received ind fol* Btla by JOSHUA 1IKAL, LÖUDEN'S Family Medicines, just re ceivtd and for sale by mny-24. J. L. VIA LET, Agent. KfW Arrivals. crrv BARRELS Extrs St. Louis Flour. C/V/ 30 half barrels do. do. do. 00 bags Brsn. oct. 15; JOSHUA BEAL ~ ALE. CASES Duncan's Imperial. 10 do. Clark's. Just received snd for «ale by oct. 18. JOSHUA BEAL. triHh JPotaioen. inn BUSHELS IOWA POTATOES 1 V/vl just to hand and for sale by sept. II. JOSHUA BEAL. 20 SHOULDER BACKS, lor ladies and gentl emen,just received and for sale by junesr», J. ,L VIA LET, Druggist. Washington Remid|es. A SMALL supply of those celebrated medicii", fresh received, and Tor sale by. julyaa. J. L. VIA LET. UST received direct from the East, a fresh supply'of Drugs, Medicines chem icels &c., warranted to lie of the l>e<it quali ties, for sale by july25. J. L. VIA I ET. URUIT.—Tlio undersigned is A {»ertnnripntl.v locatfil on Ijiifn.TPtt»* street, two floor* from lloffel'* Prug ctorc, where he wiil keep on hand nil kind« of Fruit. Apple*, Omngep, Lemon*, Citmn, flnnttn M, FifH, Ac., Ac. Ordern frQtn the country prompt ly nttem1e<| to. [oct. fi -6ra. J Nirimi.AH IU rtoi.i. French Patent Medicines. BIj ANCAIIIVN IM I.I.N.— VALLITE'H do HAOIUN'S PAPSm.KH, • EM X Kit OsltltON, • KTIIKIt DROPS, MOTIIK CAPSULES, etc. Jost received at DOOKL'S [Oct24.J Orug Store.

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ocr: AN INOIPlNOgNT JOURNAL OF FUN. FASHION, FOREIGN ITEMS, ANO FO l LY-AN ABSTRACT CHRONICLI OF THt TlHIB—A SNAMIR UP OF UNOONMOMID TRIFl.fi. " t! > ttmKH low 't r f r,J'--7 VOLUME JU„ , BATON ROUGE, LA., TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1855. I NUMBER 90. -UIJ-L:. ' ..).'Jij. Hurt THE DAILY COMET. rabUahod Dally (Mondays Emooptod.) ■* ,'ï h .\ %t U. A. PIKR) MlMr * Office on t V i rd Street. > of St OU per a nouai, adjMO», V 00 at Ike aspiration orals month». Th«W««k. ■ |*Mlth«d at W AO i>«r an nam, Invariably In (VTeri rata of f" - i?i»°0Jw ad van««." Both will be punctually delivered with la theBaHsef tha OHjr by U« ««rrler. tÛTâ^rarlial—. rl " Dollar per »quere for the Brat Inaartloa, and half thai amount for aver iubiaqurut Insertion—ten llnaa Of I«**, «on atltuta a »i|Uare. . yrarljr jKwortleli«*.— Msrohsnts, Xra 4ara, and uthara, wlU Sa aantraotad «Ith on' tk< taoat reasonable term». ar jafcTarh. —Pen faellltl«s for doing Job-work «Ith Matnau and deapateh—In nil va vlettaa of color«, faf not,.h«. S« »p a««ld by any aa 6ibll»luoent In IM Olèjr— aneh ai t ' Lswr—«' Uaiaaa —BAU. T hjuii PO altma »pu. Itaina—Riu. or Ltomoa—Fu uu xi m ae BUW fW Tios si s - D aaeoiws' U mu - C abim —Omootvna— •n<l Vmitiao OiSDS. For farther particular», «a Invite you to call and aa« our »p»#luien«. J ßttftHimi lot iff5. hit. Ci. W. DKAKINO, offer»» his pro I ' fexlonal aarvleaa to IM publia. Offloo on church ai— oppoalta WaddlU A J>ay'« Dru« More. Residence on Bt. llypollta at, batareen church •nil north ■trceta. meyT-y. 8.1\ WAR[>, office on Tliird at., oppoilt« Ut. 11. I. Ilaruey. JuneS-y. 1 AMKS M. EL AM A JAS. E. ELAM, ♦ ' J. M. A J. R. Rlara, Attorney! and Counsellor« ut tu«, Baton Rouira. «ugtl-y.^ SR. IIALL, Attorney Bt Lbw, LbuwI • «Irret, Batoa K»nfr, La. JanlT-y. JD. STUART, Attorney and Couo • aellor at ta »—Laurel »treet. mayM-y. I) R . fAS. M. MoCUTOIIEN, Attorney à t) Oounaallor al La«, Laurel at. Baton Rouge. Will practice In the Oourta of the Parl.he. af eaal an<l Writ liaton Rouge, ea»t and va»t Fellolaba, and Iberville, and In th« Supreme Court. Rnraamtflaa: Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Hon. Bän delt Hunt. N. O., Ohler Justice Maraliall, Han. J. K. Underwood, Ilea. MMrV. Oraliam, («. Chief Juatice Bwlng, Bs. Chief Ju»tl«a Bohartsoa, llao. lteory Orldar, Kentucky. aplïft-y. ÎOSIIUA BEAL, General Produce M Dealer, ft«., Church Bt. b«t«««a Third and Lafhyette streeta. augM>y. TIIOS iMlËNDËÎtO AST—Genoral X Produce and Ooimnlaalon Merchant, and deal er In all kind» of Orocerie» and Provision»—cor. of Third an<l Laurdl «I*. Liberal oath «dvanoet on Hugar and Cotton. augl-y. \ MONTAN de BRÖL Grocers, cor. ■I 1» Church anil Tliird »tract», Baton Rouge. LK«ia a. rowmw. »so. a . nss. T E. POWERS A CO., Kegwlarly MJt Commlailuned Auctioneer«. WW attend promptly lo the aal« oraU kind» of Real and Per sonal Kiitate— Uouae», Loi», Land»—Dry Uood»— llanlwar«, '»rouerie», Purnllure, Ac., *c„ tu be found at all lime» at the Comet OlBo«. aug#0 T. FA*, M. ». ff A VING just returned trom 11 the North, with tha la- MflHk test improvements and the i . i - P liest of material* for mecl.snicsl Dentistry, i* prepared to rendar batter and cheaper work than ever. Q7"0fflce at lia residence, near the Har ney House. dec23-y. I X TUOjJsîÛLE, ~ larftaa Dentlat—Batom Rang«. KHi'RCTKULLY offer» hl» Profrnnlonal Hervlc«» to the OenUemen and Ladle* of Ra»t and Weat Baton Houge, and »urroundingcountry All op«ratlont auch a* Plug fing, Clearning, Kxtrartlng and naertlngTe«th«u pivot, und from one to aa entire acton Plate, performed In the ■noat durable, aclentlBc and iklllful manner, and •coordlng to lh« (Mai approved plan. OQce, tlie roiiMa recently oo*«p(ed by Dr. Mann, over tjuig gliia. Shoe 8tor». (W~We have e««n and had daatal operation» performed by Dr. 1 J. A. TaonasiLa, and from tlie faltlifblnaa» ofhla«ork and the aatlafaory man ner In «hleh he operate», «e cheerfully recom mend him to all «ho may need hl» »ervlcea. }{' nr. R H. Day, Or. H. J. Saundera. Dr. Bthaa Allen. Wm. K. Ilaiflelgh. Hon. R. B. Bra»hl«r Hon P. 0. Bath«l. Wm. J. Naih. lion. D. D. BlobaMaon Hon. Octave Coroay. tJuly-4yJ Pariah o Dr. O. H. Mann. John Muggah. 0. M. Oarpantler. David Bobbin». Ja». M. Muggah. J. N. Walferd. R. M. Rlohardaoa. J. T. Bandera. Antoine Como. of St, Mary, June 15th 18B4. 1JOTIOE TO BUILDERS.—The un Al deralgned Ii na« prepared to munufactnre ' by Steam power at the ahorteal notloa all klnda ■ of Saah, Blind», Window», Door», Ac—letter» ad dreaaed to him at tha Po»t Office at Baton Bouge < «III meet «Ith Immediate attention. aepl-Mf. j. w. BROWN. " ttnryltaWe. ROBERT BRAL,hM adopted the followingrWl«» far lila Livery Stable. 1. Any on hirelng «Mibe h»ld r«apooalble for thai «iÎT " - " ' ' •ay «I obwi th«r Horae, Baggy, Carriage nay lutlaln. [one, Buggy or Oarrlo(«wfll be con»M Horae or Horae and Buggy. I engaged until paid Pre« NNtaRO for He 4. A he Horeea al«aya on hand for aalt. B. MaUh Her»«» for fomlllea alvmya on hand and for «at«. •. AI«ay»«o hand and ready for Iradlag, buy ing and Ml ling generally. . J aud loal hot Ml leaat. My jr«al«h|ecl la to make my butlMu»a«a»h and nrofieMlve, U I« in tended that II m uadh » ri m Aafl be IntaHobly lo advance. BOBBRT BEAL. Third « to —tb rt w ti Church and Laurel. Baton B our % Bayt.^Mh^SM^y. Jorr ucsmni^-FARiNA's GF.N uiaa Cologne Watar ; do. of Rooea. Metalie fowder B oro »; Freah powders— French and America*; Tooth Bruahes; Coral*, battling BottUa, and numerous ther articles, avitad to tha ladies toilet ta lc for sale V J L V1ALET. Jlrr^trrtnrfll Carts, ^c. JOSEPH McKITRICK, Architect and Builder. HAS RBMOVRD his shop to Florida St., East of Main, in the rear ol the Pres byterian Church, Baton R ouro , La. Is now fully prepared to take uny contract for buil ding,and do the Work with des|<atch. in the ben Rtyle of art. All kind of Job work done at abort notice. Flans and specifica tions furnished, for Public and private buil dings, City and Country residence«, Cot tagea and Stirburban Villas; on the most reasonable terms dec 19y. 1.1. aipatua ADD mow OJUV. RAUHMAN A OR AY. Court House Square—oor. of Amerioa and Bt. Ferdinand Streota. HOUSI, DION a ad OKNAMKNTAL PAINTRBS. and paper hanger.— Woulil reapeclfully call lh« attention of the dtUeii» of Uaton Rouge and af the adjaoentparlalx-«, that he la now prepared to do all klndaofwork that maybe entrualed to him, and pledgee hlmaeir lo give general aatlafac tlon to thoee who will favor lilni. lie Inn now on hand a beautiful aaeortmcnt of paper hanging and «III continue to reoelve all of the mo »t beautiful and lateat faahlnn pattern» at hla »hop. He ha» engageil competent workman and will be ready at all time» to attend to nrdera in III» line. I# AI»o Graining, (llaalng and (Hiding ; Imita tlnn af wood and mar fcltexeculed In the very beat styl«. anIT -y. Cistern IfiakiuK. THF subscriber, i* now prepared to make Cisterns to order, in the very beat style, and will warrant his work. He will keep a stock of the lu-ut luiWivr al ways on hand, ami will attend to putting hia work up. Carpenter« work, ami re pairing attended to. G. L. KF.KS. Near the Jesuit ColluKe. Qy Orders left nt the Post orfice aililreM sed as above will meet prompt atten tion. jime-'^9-6(n. JOHN L. WOLFE, FWfcïITURE WARE ROOMS. Oornr of Oharob & Penitentiary ata. % FWiN irflt ol HAS now on hand a large and varied stock of Furniture, consisting in part of— Bnaasim, Sidkmmkds , Aa asoaa, various pattern« Ta bi.ks, ('maiui, fee baastsabs, Cams, Cbadi.kk , Cr>i>CHr.*and Willow Waobonm , all ol which are of the latest iashions. All kimlsof rriauulacturing and repairing at the shortest noti.'e. All the business of an unilertaker attended to, and in the best style. fry Coffins made at the shortest notice, Iso a herse furnished ,Sent20 BOGAN & LK(i KN DRK Workers in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron. ntrd SI.—Nearly u/ip—it« UiUrhUon't mahl*. THE subscribers will attend promptly to all orders in their line, mnkini; and repairing gutters,copper pipeajor machine ry, stove pipes, Ate. rrrK gooj Stock of Tin ware always on hand, and made to order. may 3-y. HIM»AN ft LF.fJF.NDRE. TUNNARI» A HEDEKBURO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS,IN CARRIA(»F.S, HARNESS, ftc. THE SUBSCRIBERS stork of Buggies, Rorkawaya, Karouches, Coaches, kc. has been selected by himself, and comprises every variety. To his already complete assortment, he is daily making additions. Persons will find it to their ad 'nitage, to call and examine his stock. TUNNjIRI) (f HEDENBURG. CHARLES RIINTON, Blacksmith wo and waggon making. Pmm-ohs made and repaired. IHK» G1KS, and other repairs 1 done at the shortest notice. Horse nhiM-ing done with the greutest enre and despatch. [T7-AII work done by him shall be equal to that done at any other establishment in the South. (T^ Wairgoiis .Hid Cnrts always on haml for sale. Shop on Africa Street, near V. Heude's Dry Good Store. jany7-y. To PI ni» ten. AlKIN'S Com and ('otton Cultivator. This truly useful agricultural improv ment. has been fully tested by highly res pectableand practical planters who alterl'ul 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 coinmotf^ilow. Its a new invention, Patented March ÜO, 1N4S. Planters are invited to call anil examine it. A supply on hand and for sale by TUNNARD& HEDENBURG. CRnrlRgMiHarnrw, Whips ,&c. THE Subscriber's assortment of Carria gea, Harness, whips, &c. is now com plete, and he invites an examination ol (lis stock before purchasing in New Or leana, as be guarantees his prices as low as as any in the South. Ware room corner of Third and Florida Streets. Manufacturing and repairing in superior style at the old established stand corner of Main ami Church Streets. tunnard & hedenburg. Toilet Soap, rpajrlor*!) an I Jules Haule's chrystalline JL soap balls brown and white Winsor soap, Monster and Palm soap. Omnibus, Pencine, Transparent, Floating, Jennv Lind, Guimauve, Ainandide, Erasive and other varieties of soap can be hud at the Dpg Store of Wm Bqokl. ßtttumet € o't. &r. united states lite insurance. ANNUITY and TRUST Company of Philadelphia. Cash Capital paid up $250,000. C. G. ( mlay , Sec., | 8 R Caswroao Prest. Branch office dt K. O., 48 Camp St. UENJ. FLORANCE, Agent. BT-Agency at Baton Rouge, La., W. S. PIKE, Agent. febl7.y. ~the mutü al LU f E INSURANCE COMPANY, or NKW YORK. Net Accumulated Cask Fund, »,•1(1,7?», All the profita divided among the Inaured FRED. S WINSTON, J'ru't. ISAAC ABBOTT, &<■>. CHAS. GILL, Actuary. tT3r*GKOH«t! A. Pikk , duly authorized Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. 19-y J. M u C okmick . P. M. H atoh. nccoRmcK * Co., BOOKSELLERS ami»STATIONERS. Baton KoBge, Lb. SCHOOL BOOKS, STANDARD LITE rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books, Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma gazines and Periodicals constantly ou hand. Also—AMERICAN and FOREIGN Writing Papers, Blank B (> oks, Envelopes, Copying Presses, Drawing Papers, Bristol Boads, Monohromstic Boards.&j vi 1. AGENCY ATWAftHIlVCiTOlV. THE UNDERSIGNED prosocuten X «II manner of Claim» agnlnat the Govern ment of the United Hinten, before Congre», before ooinml»elonera, or before any of the Public De partmental Claim» for Bounty l-and, l'endon», llaek-pay, llalf pay, Return or Dutle» paid under proteat, Ai|Ju»tment of Account» of dlaliunung, olHcera, I'oatmaatera and Contractor'» account», collection of Dividend» In arrear, obtaining Pa tent», ami every other bualneis requiring the prompt and efflclent »er »Ice of an Attorney or Agent. A realdence offoueteen year» at the Oeatof Government, with a thorough and famllaracqualn tance with the varloua aymcma and routine of public hiiaineaa at the different olDce», added to, thin, free acce»» to contult the able»t legal advll era. If neede Ju'tlfle« tlie »uh»crlber In pledging the fnlleat aatlafaetlon and utmoat deapetcli to tho.e who mayentru»t their bnalne»» to hla care. Ilelng well known to the greater part of the cltaena of the Dlatrlct.aa well a» to many gentle men who hare been mtinbar» of both Home« of Cengrexaln th« last twelve year», It I» deemed, uHelen* to extend thi» notice ny »peclal refrènes. A full power of Attorney »hould accompany all claim». Communication» moat be prepaid In all oaaea. Any Information dealred at liaton Kouge. can be hail tluough (I KORO K A. PIKK, who will act a* my agent in th« proaecollon of clalma. II. C. HPAULDINU. Arr'T. Washington, D. C. April, 1WI5, SPRING STOCK OF Fancj Dresn Good». 07CONOR has just received, and is now opening a large stock of New and Fresh Goods, consisting in part, Fine Dress Goods ; Barages ; Tissues ; Organ dies ; Jaconets; Lawns; F.mbroiderel and Flouched Dress Patterns; Printed Linen Cambric; White Goods: Plain and Fig ured Swiss Muslins: Nansook, Jaconet and Book Muslins ; Emhroideiics of all kinds; Chemisettes, Sleeves, Collars; Klouching and Edgings; Linen and Em broidered Pocket Handkerchiefs; Thread Silk and Blond Laccs ; Silk aud Lace Mantillas; Parasols; Silk Gloves; Fillit Mittp ; Fillit Gloves; Hosierv; Fans; Millinery Goods of all kinds; Perfumery and Hair; A line asrortinent of Mourning Dress Goods. Collars ami Chemisettes ol English Crape; Also—White for second Mourning. A call is resjiectfiilly solicited before purchasing elsewhere. O'CONOR. Third St., second house from Laurel, op posite I'ost Office. march lM. BBJBSH HERBS. 1- Juat received a supply of Freah Pepperment llerb, ■Fresh Hage Herb, Fresh Pennyroyal llerb, Fresh Catnip Herb. AU t '• iiipply of Fresh Composition Powder, Ground Slippery Kim, Pulverised Cinnamon, Pulverised Cloves, and White .l.'imaica Ginger. For sale at the Drug Store of nov. 15. H. T. WADDII.I. Corner of Church and Third streets. DEST PORT WINE.—Just rwcived 1> a fresh supply of the BKBT PORT WINK, warranted the rtraa mica of the grape. Also the BKWT COGNAC llllANDV, which we offer for »ale ONLY In cases of sickness. aug-29. II. T. WADDILL, Druggist, Church strett TENNY LIN I ) C H EWING G U M.— t' This "Chewing Gum," for cleansing the teeth, strengthening the gums, and purifying the breath for sale at th« Drug Store of aug-28. II. T. WADDILL Church sir »et. TO THE LADIES.—Just received J- and for sale, a new supply of Frlzsetts hy sept 21 -tf. Mas. C. HUESTON. Hoffland« German Bittera. THOUGHT to be the best Tonic in use, a most excellent remedy for Livei Complaints. For sale h^r any 18 -y. W am»ii,!,. Lard —SO barrels Lard for sale bv I ma» THOS. PREND AG AST it fl. t. flin U«. Hmm rarahkiagii WATER Cisterns, Drippers and Ewer»; oval, octagon and colored Hall Lamps; enamelled Stew Pans ; bloek tin and iron Sauce Papa ; turned brass Preserve Ket tle»: cast iron snd earthen Spittoons: oval, square and Gothic Waiter«; Salvers and 'lea Trays; Lam^Globes; Glimmers and Wick; rich center table French Dusters; common Yankee ditto; common, wooden, Burnished, Brittauia aad silver ulated Ta ble Castors, at D. C. MONTA N»8 jul3. Church street. Wanden Ware, Broom«, Brashes, Ac, HAND Broom«; Wisps ; Hearth, Horse, White wash. Marking, Scrubbing, Cob web and Paint Brtiahes. Churns ; Reels ; Butter Dashers; Towel Rollers; Butter Stamps ; Wooden Spoons ; Salad Forks; Wooden Pails: Piggins; Cedar Tubs; Water and Well Buckets; Coco Dippers; Wash Boards ; Wood Scoops ; Trays, Pails, lie. D. C. MONTAN, jul4. Cbiych street mechanic'« Tools. BENCH Screws, Cabinet Clamps, Spoar 4 Jackson* Saws, PMnaof all kinds Augers and Auger Bits, Brace and Brace Bit«. Hatchetts, Hammers, Carvers Tools, Gimbletsand Coopéra JBitta, Cooler's Riv et« tfc. D. C. Montan . Church st. tpiSH LINE Floats, assorted sizes ; Lim erick snd kirby bent Hooks; Fish Lines,assorted sizes; Shot Pouches; Pow der and Pistol Flasks; Doubls snd Single barrel Shot Guns—On hand for sale by may 11. D C. MONTAN. Wood«« Ware I AXE. Hatchet, Tile, Auger and Chisel Handles, Clothe Line Reels, Horse and White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes and Sash Tools, for ssle by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. »HOYEL*. RPADEft. AMES anil Rowlands Spades, Dirt and Scoop Shovels, Rskes and Garden Hoes, Ladies Flor» I Hoe, Rakes, Jjre. D. C. Montan , Church st. CORN ft HELLERS. YANKEE, Southern ami Boston, for sale low by D. C, MONTAN Church at. B Cast Steel. EST Cast äteel ; Cistern Hoop Iron ; Iron Wove Wire, and Iron Rivets, for by D. C. MONTAN, sale Charm! Chnrnat! CROWELS pstent zinc liued Thermom eter Churns ; also the Cylinder Churn, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, O X CHAINS * BOWS. On hand and for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. CURRY COMBS, Cistern Faucetts B ras s Faucetts, Molasses Gates, it c, D.C. MONTAN, Churchst. JUST RECEIVED. COÀL HODS ami «hovels, Wood Saws and Bucks, Well Bucketts and Wheels. D. C. MONTAN R1CININE—A new and elegant article for the growth and preservation of the hair, can be found at Wm. Bookl. Grey 's Ointment. RECOMMENDED u an excellent ap plication to "old sores," cuts, bruses aud sprains. For sale by augl7-y. H. T. WADDTLL. "CH)R Barry's Tricoyherous tlie best com r pound ever discovered for the Hair may be had of WM. BOOKL. S PONGES.—Fine Surgeon and bathing sponges. For sale by H. t, WADDTLL II YOEIANITLLS.—Just rcouived 1 gross each. No. 1 & No. 2 of Mor rison's celebrated Hygeian Pills for sale 6y july 23 ly Wm . Bonier., Druggest. I) R. R.— 20 dozen more of Railway's i.e Ready Relief, in large and small bot tles, just received by W*. BooHL, Landretha Garden Seed. A GOOD supply on hand and for sale by inly 1. JOSHUA BEAL. Bacon BHOCLDBBS , »«rrel and Keg LARD Kxtra Ht. Louis FLOUR, new Wheat, OORN, wiiihkry and URAN, just received and for sale by uly 20. JOSHUA HEAL. Jayno'a Family Medicines. PILLS, Expectorant, Alterative, Balsam and Vermifuge. For sale by aug 18-y. H T.W*n»n.t.. Smith's Tonio. ONE of the most effectual remedies known for the cure of chills and fevers. For sale by H. T. Waddill. rpoOTH POWDERS—Mastchs Tooth X Paste, Charcoal Tooth Paste, Bal samic Tooth paste—rose seated, Doutihmo Tooth Powders—for sale by atl gj7 H T. WADD ILL. SaauoB Snake Root. A FEW pound of Samson Snake Root,the best native remedy for dixpepsia known. For sale by H. T. Waddill. Jules Hanoi's Depllitary Powder. WARRANTED to remove the thickest Hair, in five minute«, without inju ring the skin For sale by Wm. Boukj.. /BiUinrro & /«rj 0' IHtrORTKB AND BKAIDH IN Fancy Dry Goods aid Millinery. _ oppoaiTB tub four orricm, On 1Ur4 Strut, Utemut Mom» #t>Ma iMÊmt THE NEW AND SKI JÉÇT assortait 1 offered at this New Store deserves the nartieula^ attention of Ladtos Tho lM lowing list will give an idM f( wbat.tMV there be procured, ^ on th* moit rmitonabtt ttmu : Ladies Paris Silk, Bonnets : Ladies All Raiy Bonneta ; Ladies Stiraw ânéHair Bonnets ; Florence, £MÜsh aad Duuhakie Bonnets ; Grey and other fancy Bonnets ; Misses Silk and Straw Borné« : do. Jb. do. Flat« do. Soys Hate and Ca|«t Bik bona, Flowers and Plumes ; Mantillas Cloaks and Shawls ; Caehmere HrtH^iMv style ; Paiasols, Corsets and Understate* ; Emb. Bands, Edgiage and Insertings ; Plain and Emb. Pocket HandkeK|ie»{ t Plain aud Emb. Collars ; do. Chemisettes, and Sleeves; Thread and Ctotton Êifg^iJÉ ; Woolen and Sil« Nock Tin; Ladies Ho siery and Gloves ; Plaid Calico for Dresses at 10c. fier yd. do. Gingium» at lfi|r. jwr yd. Mualin Detain at jtHc. per vd. jiamask and Emb. Curtains ; Choice Woolen Plaids for Dresses ; Colored and White Flannels ; Domestics and IrubLioeus; Jaconet, Swisa and Nansook Mùslfn : Plairt and figure«! Bobbinets; Gents Oloves. Hosiery and Cravats; Perfbmvty*otall kinds; Hair and Frisetta. Also, a A ne assort ftiékt ol Curls, Fuia, aad Swan's DoWft, BUck and White Ermine, for Trimming. Also, a variety otfter articles at . < hi O'CONOR 'S NEW STORE. jan-10-ly. Batofi Rouge, La ipïéafld AsssrtmsntslNsw Unisd» F 8. 0. Ï1UE8TON, rMpectfdUr in form» th« Ladl«« and pahtUB» feasnN, thai aha ha» Ju*t returned «rem New Orleana, with a ■pWndld oasortment «f New O«od», sooaiaMn« In part of Ladle» Tslmss, Cloth and Bstln, BlaA and white Nik iloun«ts; Straw Bana«l«of ««m; 4«» erl|itlon; drc»« Patterns; Children» liât»; Blffo l«tt» Triauulmrsof «II kind« and « greatMMtrar tiela» too numerou» to meallnn. oettt. "jllOUNT EAGLE fRTPOI,I .-Thia isfhe best article known fof clean ing and burnishing gold, silver,eopper, steel, tin and all other metals, also tor windows mirrors aad glassware. For «aie by/. july24 W m . Boon.,Druggest. More Arrtrslm AT TIIB farnMlair «oreroesi«, Otmreh (H. A large «»«ortmeni or Crockery and' China War« ; Fier and Mantle Olaa««», with OIH and Mahogany Frame« ; floektng Storea and Orates ; a large variety of Wood, Willow, aad Hollow Ware, Matting, Be. Call and examine. Jans A , J. FIFEB A 99, T UHT ARRIVED p«r«'CREfiClWT' " 80 barrel» ofNp«riln« III. Louis fleaC; H her Mis oholee extra M. Foul» Flow ; îflfl Bags prime whit« Corns IS BoxssW. B.Chs«ss, nsw. sa(.W. JOflHUA BKAL. FIRE BRICK, , A FEW thousand Are brick may b»» hail low, fer cash, by makiag ianmoadiate appplication to. ., ROBT. BEAL. m^ y 21-1 w ^ Third Stteet. »'reah ground extrn Ms. I^afla flau r CA BARRELS just received per stesmct i/v " Elephant " and for sala oy mar. 21 < JOSHUA BEAL. Broom*. CA iloz. just received arid for sale by t_/V/ April 10. T. PrxnitKaoAST. &Co. Cape Lime. 1 AA BARKELS of this superb Lime, X '/'/ now in store and for ssle by april 14. JOSHÏ7A BEAL BUTTER 100 K ms Buttel for sale by T. PRENDERGAST «t CO April 24th 185."). (*(\ BARRELS WHISKY, UU H LA F BARRELS ditto. foi sale by T. Pmendskuast . It Co. üfarch. ? 1st 1855. 100 FLOUR, HALF BARRELS FLOUB for rale by April 24. T. PRENDERGASr k CO. COBLT - 1 AAA Sk "- *° arrive for sale by 1UUU T. PRENDERGAST & CO April 24th lSSfl. SHOVLRËRS ^TÛ CasksjsHOUL DERS, for sale by apt9 T. PRENDERGAST k CO. c HEESE. —20 boxes choice new Cheese. Just received and for sale by june 14-y. Joshua Beai.. 13000 Iba. Pork, For sale by feb-ll. THOS. PRENDERGAST Lat d Oil. —10 Barrels for sale bv TH08. PRENDAGAST. LARD loo KEGS LARD for sale by april 24 T. Prkndxroast k Co. T^HAMS, SH(>TTLPERV"& SIDES. [April 20] J. BEAL. A A DOZEN BROOMS, junt receiv 4"*/ ed by B. H OFTMAWW. POTATOES k ONION8.-A cboice X l ot la «tor«. ; . A. MOBTAW é BRO. "Coral Cor» ft PLANTERS and other* having to chase Corn, can always ftwl à stock on hand at Feed and Pmdiica. april 14. JOSHUA BKA


ocr: Carriages. Harneiii été. Til F. subscribers have now on hand splendid assortment of Carriages and Harness, comprising every variety, 'to which the attention of purchasers is invi ted. We also manufacture to order, and re pair all kinds of Carriages, in a superior manner. Plantation Wagons, Carts. Wheel anil 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 Wagon Harness. Planters and others are invited to exam ine our stack, before purchasing. At the old stand, corner Church and Main street jan-aöly. W. F. TUNNARD & CO Arthur 1 * Self Sealing 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 prepared to sup ply any quantity. Those wishing them, will please leave their orders at my store, and when received, they will be forward ed to them; all orders must be accom panied with the CASH aug. 8^ D. C. MONTAN, Fresh Arrival. COOKING STOVES ; Old Kentucky, Crescent, Mayflower Stoves, from the smallest to the largest sizes, for sale at a small advance on first cost. Also Stove Waffle, Irons Oval Ovens, Tea Pots and castings. (aug28) D. C. MONTAN. JUST RECEIVED per Columbus from St Louis: 50 Bbls flour, 50 Kegs Lard, .Bacon Shoulders and S. C. Hams, 200 Sacks Com, for sale by [May 30) S. M. H art & Co. einlernt*. A FINE LARGE CISTERNS, made A of the very best seasoned timber; for sale. Apt>l.v to GILBERT L. SEES, or a note through the Post Office, will meet attention. LOK DON PORTER SUPERIOR quality in quart and pints for sale by the douzen or single Bottle jul4 WM. BOGEL,. Druggist. ÄUCES! SAUCES! Tomato; Walnut; Essence Anchovies cavice; Reading Waces tashire and carry powders. For sale at family grocer/of [leb. 9 ] J. BEAL. Steamers InsfOinnr and Alerk Scott. IOC BARRELS and half barrels various grades, Imlt fresh ground St. Louis Flour, just received as above and for sale on accommodating terms by [June 21 .J JOSHUA DEAL. BIITlER&CHECNiE. 50 KEGS BUTTER 50 PIECES CHEESE .1 jst received and for sale saje by. Mar. 3L T. PRENDERGAST & CO. Barclay's London Porter. 1 pC Dozen, Pints arid Quarts, just re x tJ ceived and for sale by single bot tle or dozen. JOSHUA BEAL. ALSO ON HAND FOR SALE— Force Pumps, India Rubber Hose for pumps. Chain Pump? with the tubes complete, oct. 19-y. W. F. TUNNARI) T)UPORTS POWDER. In whole -'--'half and quarter kegs also choice Rifle powder in pouMl canisters, for sale by oct 4^ J oshua B eal Breast Pipes, Niple shells, speculations' gum elastic and glass pesraries nipple ahields, prepared trats, ect. ect. For sale at the Drug Store of, W*. Boret. A LARGE SUPPLY OF FRESH and pure Drags, just received from New York, embracing every article needed by Physi cians and Planters. At wholesale and retail at the Drug store of fiug25. II. T. WADDILL . CHALK. CHALK LÏNES~ and Reels Tobacco Cutters, Hook & Fggs eyes Coik Screws D. C. MONTAN . Church st. JOHVTIL4IO. Worker in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron. july2-y. Churrh Street. THoUKhs ( 50 Hall At Spears, for sale by 1 THOS. PRENDERGAST. Brandy and Champagne. OA doz. Old Brandy; 20 baskets in quarts ù v and pints. For sale by mar. 16. Tnos. Presdeugast & Co. TUST RECEIVED, por Steamboat * ' Jüme« Trabue, 10 CA3KS S. C. HAMP, and 2« lloxts CliKKSE. l 'orsaleby A. Monta» 4 Bao. 100 CHOCOLATE, LBS all kinds warranted fresh to be had at WM. BOOKL. Hungarian leeches!—j««t received and forsale by augl»-y. H. T. WADDILL, Tobacco. A flf BOXES 5's 8*6 and lb. lump for sale 4D by S. M. HART & Co. Eight ¥eais Old. JUST to hand and tor sale by the gallon. One barrel very choice S Year Old Mon ongahalia Whiskey. [June 2] J.ÄEA'L. BUCKWHEAT!—29 Boxes Holt's New York Buckwheat, fresh and fine. Just ercieved and for sale by feb 14. JOSHUA BEAL. Darkey's Yeosf Powders. i 9k doz boxes of the above j id O ^e TjEBRATFD POWDERS,jam received ami i for sale by JOSHUA IiEAL. BEACH'S Ferruginous Tonic, for the I cure of fever and ague &c. &c. fo j "1" J - 1 I LARD 100 KEGS LARD for sale by 1 april 24 T. P renderoast & Co. I HR. I' fully lished at have virtues, an OK The tendance Surgical A reference Baton WILL iness tion. for breast materials terms. tlid of Gents and cription of boys matte to CEND O gnu ty of superior signed [august.3. j or "»thing ) supply of winter vites the octl8-y. Ol L X 14 21 14 For sale oct 18-y. coafst {.parent athing angl7-y. A NEW and a beautiful sale by. jan 20 JUJUBE Gum other for sale by jan 39 F. rpH from valuable In Cultivator very justly confidence /)lant, and or to any For sale DR. D. of the ported by purest and procured in ly sale in this sept6. y JUST sizes: Premium, Castings of DOUBLE patent sale by Brown's Q Gross O just adelphia, sale or feb. 14. ) 50 biscuit. A or or cents ner oct 10. parilla, by \ NEW .LX. test best < NOW the sale FEW une . a foi sept-51. PO « J. lor sale by


ocr: M AN independent journal of fun. fashion, foreign items, and follt-an abstract chronicle of the times-a snapper up of unconsidered trifles. VOLUME XII. I BATON ROUGE, LA., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 27, 1855. {NUMBER 8.9 Ï1IE DAILY COMET. Daily (Mondays Excepted.) A. PIKE, Editor & I'roprlc tor. Office on T Ii i r (1 Street. j #* IVrnii.— T hb subscription in Hxe «l at the of prr annum, payable in advuiire, or »0 at the expiration of »i* months. TheWeek ii jMibiiilied at $2 50per annum, invariably in Viiiice. Both will be punctually delivered with the limit* of the City by the carrier. {1TAdvcr(hill|r*~OKR Dollar per square the first Insertion, and half that amount for nubMequ^ut iiiMertion—ten lines or less, con* ;i squ ire. 1 early A«Iver lifting:*—Merchant», Tra • r h , und otners, will lie contracted with on the »st reasonable terms. ; tfr-.i«»*- Work.—Or* facilities for d->infc Work with neatness and despatch—in all va of color*,-cannot be surpassed by any es in thé City—such as: I, \ w vicrh' II rikju — H all T ickkts —Potmen*— B ill —lilLL OK l<A IMNfiS— I' ro <;kammks —Kl.HCTIOM HT* —DltUUU'STrt' J j ABKLS -CARDS—ClRCCLVR-S— V isiting O ards . For farther particular», we vite you to call ami see our specimens. proffsstairot Uatlffg. < i. W. l>E\lUN(i, offers Iii« pro fensional services to the public. Office on st—epjiosite Waddill k Day's Drug Store. R»'«idence on Main Street, between church and r >r*!i streets. dec*»*y. S. I'. VVAliU, otHeeoa Third st., opp<i»it« Dr. B. F. Harney. june3-y. Pr»fe«*l'»iial Cnril. nil. DUCHEIN, of the .Medical Faculty oi Montpellier (Krane«) having re established himself in this City. !i, • (irot- s-n-nal Services tothe public D3?~Hi: will it all »ime« be 1'otmd at Mr. residence, (near A-utlge Bulk's) *• prolcsMno.illy engaged. I'»ct25-tf. A M !ÎS M. EL A M & J AS. K. EL A* M, j \i & j. E, Elara, Attorneys and Cauntellora a««ï7-y. ».I , lut""» Hi s. 11 ALL. Attorney ntLaw, Laurel • street, r.»t<m R ouît ** La. j l>. STUAItT, Attorney aii'l Ooiui • «Hliir at Lin— (.nai*! »trt>et. majrSö -y. AS. M. Mt:CUT('IIEV, Attorney à Counsellor at l.aw, I.tn-rl St. llaton Rouge. il ,,r,icti> f ill the Coarteeftlie I'arinlies of east l >V. t Union Hon/.-, east «»'1 "est Keliciana, Iberville, anil in tlie Bupreine Court. I!i>nies. ks: l (oa. J- i*. lleiijainin, lion, llan 11'1111. V Ooief in-tlee Marshall, lion. J. I 'nil '-rr. -ioil, Itou. Jl. lier VV. tjraliiiin, Kx. Chief Kwing, K*. Chi -t Juntice ilobertson, lion, û rider, Ke*tuc!.y. afiiaS-y. p»iv\L. < IK-..1er, *c >r;il I'roduce Church St. between Thiril and if.iyettc ^ tree ta. aug^O-j. J ri{KN T I >KI |frAST—General p . , t Co n:ni «-ion Merchant, and deal : 1 .,!i ,f (i iiceriei< and Provisions—cor. Third .mil kunr-l at*. Liberal cash advances Su^ar and Cotton. augl-y. i M' »N'TAN .t Iîlï< >., fJroe.ers, cor. Church and Thin! streets,Baton.Uouge. !•:. l'OWKIJS cfc 00., Ilerjuliirly ii ( , i»rnmi < *Hionf*d Auctioneers. Will utten«! r iii,illv to tlie »»«le ^ r .:II kimlH of Iteal and Per . i >i r^tute—Joules, Lots. Lands*—Dry (ioods— .irijware, 'Jrocerie», Furniture, &G\, &c„ to be iti'i'l ut .kit time« at Hie Comet Office. uuk2<> J. A. TROUSDALE, «iiirtrenii l»cnlli»l—Hntoit Itouge. > IONKWS tint tender of Iiis profus t ^i'ln il service, in the various branche» per , ii n" to the 1IKNTM. AKT to the lailles »nil ,. iiieoiiin of K.nt uii'l Went llaton Hollge and ui i'iuiid: njr c ou ti 11 y: \* to hi- nl.ilitie* tli- »»est r re lis e ili »... f 'UTii -li*.rl if try . but t-» Hi > e wlm have not employed liiin, would reij»cetfuMy refer to hi« kind patrons lia e <o libfra'-y f s vored him during the pa^t ir, with their c hi fi.fence, and for which he iM ren n bin moti. sincere thanks, promising me every exertion to continue to merit the Alf wv'U performe«! scientifically and with the i care", and al-*o with the view to durability, reuderinv h permanent benefit to the patient, will always be in Iiis office from 8 A. M., until P. M . ofliee room* over J. W. Quiggins* shoe store, street. Oct25 T. FAY, JT. D. Dentist. just returned trom the North, with the la -t improvements arid the of ni.iterials for rnecl .anical Dentistry, prepared to render better and cheaper than ever. C?"Off;ce ut 1 is resilience, near the Har-1 House. dec23-y. Tliisic Teaching. subscriber, well known 'GÊSË3. 1 ■nT+Ti ^e, from I oiil ' residence, offers Iiis pro ■ .-i mal service-, to tlie public, as a teacher tin- l *i a no F or ri% the V iolin , and Cou r-A-Pi>ToN He will also furnish music Piivate Parties, •oirée, &c Letters! to him through the post ollice, be proTiptly answeied, and ordeis lelt t!i» Comet olfue. will meet immediate |octM] H. W. JOLLY. ICE TO BUILDERS.— Tlie nn - (ItTMgnc'l is now prepared to manufacture Steam p t î 'ie «hortest notice all kiiols Hliii 'ls, Win low«, l )oorg f &c—letters m< I to liiui nt the Post Office at üaton Rouge nee! with iramv<liate attention. sept-3-tf. J. W. BROWN. REMOVAL. MAINE, has removed hi« Fancy • Store to Lafa\ .*tte street—the house occupied by M bs . H umton. he ha« received B fresh supply of articlef J una 9th 18M. tarai Carto, &c. JOSEPirMcKITIlICKT Architect and Builder. II AS REMOVED his shop to Florida St., il East of Main, in the rearol the Pres byterian Church, Baton Rouge, La. Is now fully prepared to take any contiact for buil ding, and do the work with des|*tch. in the best style of art. All kind of Job work done at short notice. Plans and specifica tions furnished, lor Public and private buil dings, City and Country residences, Cot tages and Surburban Villa»; on the n.os f reasonable terms, dec 19y. j n. A. ItACUMAl« AUDISOK UBAT. UAUIIMAN <fe GRAY. Court House Square—cor. of America and St. Ferdinand Streets. HOUSE,SIGN h ml ORNAMENTAL I'AINTERS, anil paper hanger.—Would respectfully call the attention of tlie citizen* of llaton Kougeand oftlic adjacent pnrishea, that he in now prepared to do all kinds of work that may be entrusted to him, and pledges himself to give general satisfac tion to those who will favor him. lie has now on hand a beautiful assortment of p iper hanging and ■ill continue to receive all of the most beautiful m ' 1 "Ul'ld' " patterns at his shop. Ile luis enpiii«,,^ «miMieteiit workman and will be re ady n t all times foWfs4*a to orders in his line. fJT'Also (iraining, (Hazing nmtuiui,,,. ; imita tion ofwoodairl luarl liexecuted in ther«'» r ,, e8 t style. an1T-y. Ci»f«*rn IVIakliif. 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 harnl. and will attend to putting his work up. Carpenters work, anil re pairing attended to. G. L. SEES. Near the lesnit College. fly Orders left at the Post office addres sed as above will meet prompt atten tion. june-29-em. Kfram Pressed Brick. I^(M! the convenience of the citizens of Baton Rouge, an office has beet open ed at .( osmta B kai.'s S tork , op[*)site the Harney Mouse, where order« may be left for immediate transmission to the S team B rick and L itmbkk Mints, of the subscri ber. and will be filled with quick despatch as if (»iven at the office ou the yard. Those wishing a firm and durable article, are so licited to test the quality of the S tf.a.m pRi :ssr:t). [X^Brick delivered in town anil vicinity in any quantities, at lowest market rates, jau^s-ti) J. H. SCHENCK. r PHE subscriber haviui; been appointer I A4 ent for East anti West Bation Rouge for >mitli McLcod & Co's superior and pure Bi-Sulph of Lime. Plasters will find it to their inteiest to boy here. n ;)v8. W .M. B ook 1.. Drustcist. Conir»rt A. Economy'. JUST RECK1VED.—An assortment of Ice Closets & Coolers, to which the attention of Purchasers is invite«' to the Ware Rooms of J. PIPER. Sc CO. June Oth Ib'i'i. KOGAN&LEGKNDRE. Workers in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron. Third St.—Nearly oj>p»»Ue //uU'hùum'» «table. UK subscribers will attend promptly; J. to all orders in their line, making and lepairin ; gutters.copper pipes (or machine ry, slove pities. &c. OS^A good stock of Tin ware always on hand, and made to order. may .'i-y. BOGAN & LEGENDRE. TUNNARD 4 HEDENBURO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS,IN CARRIAGES, HARNESS, fcc. THft SUBSCRIBERS stock o| Busies. Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, 8tc. ha 1 - been selected by himself, and comprises every variety. To his already complete assortment, he is tlaiiy making additions. Persons will find it to their ad**untaj;e, to call and examine his stock. TUNNARD (, HED F.NBURG. i CHARLES HUSTON, pLACKSMITHING AND WAGGON I) MAKING. P loiohs mane and repairetl. BUG GIES, and other repairsl tlone at the shortest r.otice. Horse shoeing done with the greatest care anil despatch. • QT^All work done by him shall be equal to that done at any other establishment in >he South. 0^"Waggons and Carts always on hand for sale. Shop on Africa Street, near V. Heude's Dry Good Store. jany7-y. To Planters. A lKIN'S Corr. and Cotton Cultivator, -il 1 This truly useful agricultural improv men t has been fully tested by highly res pec able and practical pl«pten who afterful trial, say that by its use A i:i the cultivation of Corn, Cjpie. or Cottop. there is a saving of at least one third tlje labor to >nan and horse over the common plow. Its a new invention. Patented March 20. 1846. Planters are invited fo call and examine it. A supply on hand and for sale by TUNNARD & HEDENßüRG. CarriageatHarnesn, Wlilp«, A.c. ^pHE Subscriber's assortment of Carria X ges. Harness, whips, &c. is n >\v com plete, and h ; irr ites an examination ol hi- stock before purchasing in New Oi lentis, as ne guarantees his prices as Iowas as any in the .South. Vvareroom comer of Third and Florida Stieets. M&ufactoring and repairiug in superior stvle at the old established stand miaer of jjain and Church Streets. TUNNARD fc HF.DENBURG (ßriiti Clothing (Emporium, Fir Ht Arrival or the Season AT TUB ONE I'KICK Clothing Emporium. ri^HE subscriber lias just received by X steamer C bksck.ht C ity , fnm New York, a large and beautiful assortment of GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, Consisting ol Linen bosom Suits; Silk. Cotton and Merino under shirts; Shirt Col lars, Linen and Cotton Draws; Hosiery, filoves. Suspenders, Linen and silk Pocket Hdkf.. Cravats. Neck'l ies; Scarfs: Stocks, ice.. all of which have been selected Irom the most fashionable houses in New York, and will be sold at low prices. In order to do jlistic* and give satisfaction to cash buy ers ; he has made it n rule in all cases to deduct ten per cent tor cash, and will iri all cases strictly auhere to that piinciple. sepMI-y. W. I) PHILLIPS lilt» «a.OVI .S AT COST. (JNI>KKSM;NK!) « ill ,,r fA u I opc out his entire stock of! adies I /j -fl and Oents Dark Ki«l Gloves at coat from I /1. / £ Is date, for cash. [mar. j W D. PHILLIP.«. THE JL close JWillinrro J: /onn) <f5oobs. •reo ¥ "6 it.' ■ni'OH'ri:» am» »ealku i\ | Fancy Dr3 laOOtlsillSfl MHIinCrV. | opi'mmtk tiik post oificf I siery and Glovt I at 10c. per y ' On Third <Vr-11, Utrnml Ho 1 1'HF. NEW AMI SKI ECT assortment offered at this New Store deserves 1 1." particular atten'ion ol Ladies. The fol lowing list w ill give sin idea of what may there he proemed. on the inns,' rr.isoniihlr terms: I .ailles Pal is ï>jlk Bonnets; Lat'ies All Hair Bonnets; Ladies Straw and ILm Bonnets; Florence. English and Dunstalne Bonnets: Grey and other fancy Bonnets; Misses Silk and Stiaw Donnets ; do. do. do. Flats do. Boys lints and Caps: Rib bons, Flo weis and Plumes ; Mantillas j Cloaks and Shawls; Cashmere •'carls, new I style ; lVasol» - . Coisels and T'i;deisl;irts ; 1 Emb. Bands. Edgings and Insertirgs ; Plai.i ! and Emb. Pocket llandkeichiels ; Plain ! and Emb. Collars; do. Chemisettes and 1 Sleeves ; Thread and Cotton Edgings;; Woolen and >ili> Neck Ties; Ladies H<> I'laid (Calicofor Dresses (•'inghams at l-'Jc. j>er yd. Muslin Delaiu at 'J.'ic. per vd. Damask and Emb. Curtains ; Choice Woolen Plaids for Dresses; Colored and White Flannels; Domestics and Irish Linens; Jaconet. Sw iss and Nansook Muslin; Plain and figured Bobbinets; Gent;, Gloves Hosiery anil Cravats; IVrftiineiy ol all kinds; Hair and Fiizetts. Also, a fine assortment of Curls. Fuis, and Swan's Down, Bl;.ck and White Ermine, for Trimming. Also, tt variety of other articles at O'CONOR S NEW STORE, jan-ltj-ly. Baton Rouge, La ! ! I ! F . 1c NEW VARIETY STORE. I.afnjelte SI., ai HIr*. H iicn I oii Old * a- ami, AINE, has the honor to inform the ladies and gentlemen of Baton Rouge, that he has now on hand a luige I stock of French, German and English i Fancy Goods, Ribbons. Ho iery ; ant! a : very select assortment of Perfumery, all ol ! which will be sold at very lew prices.— I Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully in I vited. to call and examine his stock, he ilere purchasing elsewhere and they will • lind it to their advantage to purchase ol j him. ijan. •!-) | F. MAINE M ADAME F. M VINE Mmiiste de Par in informs the Ladies of Baton Rouge that she is now ready to make an I tiim bounets to order, at very reasonable prices She has a large stock of Howers.ribbon and other trimmingson hand, of the very la test fashions. The ladies are invited to call and examine them at the New Variety Store. THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,, OF NEW YORK. Net Accumulated Cask Fund, a, Ol«, 775, All the profits dividetl among the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON', Pret'l. ISAAC ABBOTT. Scry. CHAS. GILL, Jlrtvnry. D^^GroRr: e A. P ikk , duly authorized Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. 19-y. J. McCoimei. P. M. Hatch. ITIcCOItiVIICK «V Co., BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS. Baton Rouge, La. SC HO()L BOOKS. S IAN DA RD LITE 0 . ... . rar y* 4 cientilic and ; liscellnrieoiis Books, Cheap Publication«, antl the Principle M». gazines and Periodicals constantly on hand. Also—AMERICAN and FOREiGN Writing Papers, Blank B .oks. Envelopes Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristol Roads. Monohromatic Boards. vi I GARDim «EEDV Large Drumhead Cabbage Flat Dutch 41 Whi'e Flat Dutch Turnip, Rut a Baga " Large Norfolk " Cauliflower. Mustard. Ratldish Carrot Seeds. Just received and for sal» by. [S«pt. 13. .ro^HIîA REAL. fiorbroorr ot g. C. jHontflw. ! j ! House I'arniahiDK». WATER Cisterns. Dripper*arid F.wers; oval, octagon and colored Hall Lamps; enamelled Stew Pang; block tin and iron Sauce Pans; turned brass Preserve Ket. ties: cast iron and earthen Spittoons : oval, npiare and Cot hie Waiters; Salvers and, Tea Trays ; Lafip Globes; Glimmers and Wirk; rich center table French Dusters; common Yankee ditto ; common, wooden. Burnished, Brittania and silver p'ated Ta ble Castor-, at D. C. .MON TAN'S jti!3. Church street, WiKslfii H'nrr, H rooms, H rushes, iVr, HAND Brooms; Wisp* ; Health, Horse, White wash. Marking, Scrubbing, ('ob webaud I'aiut Brushes, ' burns ; Reels ; /iuttcr Da'hers; Towel Roller*; Butter Stamps; Wooden Sjnioiis; Salad Folks;' Wooden Pails; Piggins; (Vdar Tubs; Water and Well Buckets; Coco Dippers; Wash Boards ; Wood Scoops ; Trays, Pails, &c. juM. D. C. MONTAN, Church street. Hcchaiiic'« Tool«. , „..Cll Screws Cabinet Clamps, Spear , ) ^ Jack sons Saws. 1'ihins->f all kinds A ugei.s and Auger Bits, Bract and Brace /fits. Ilatchetts. Hammers, Carvers Tools. Gimblets and Cooper» Kitts, Cooper'* Riv ets ifc. D. C. M ontan . Church st. \ I 1 ! 1 ; ! j j ! , 11MSI! LINE Float-, assorted sizes ; I.im erick and kirby bent Hooks; Fish Lines. assorted sizes; t hot Pouches ; Pow der and I'istol Flasks; Double and Sin»le linrrel Shot (iuns—On hand for sale by may 11. D C. MONTAN, Woutleii Ware I AXE Hatchet. Tile. Auger and Chisel! Handles, Clothe Lir.e Reels, Horse and White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes an ! Sash Tools, for sale by 1). C. MONTAN, Church st. - Locks! Locks ! I'RENCH, S inthern Rim Lever, Store Door, Cilbbord an;! Padlocks, also t>of every description on hand and tor eby DC. MON TAN. j'üST RECEIVED ! !— •I Governor Rope, Cotton do. Mernniller 1I0. Kentucky Packing Vorn; Oakum;, Brooms; Buc.ketts. D C MON IAN. oct.14. 29 Church street. Y ; , | j j ! ! ■ ! I , , ! I KHOVELN, SPA DES. AM ES and Rowlands Spades, Dirt and Scoop Shovels, Rakes and Garden Hoes, Ladies Flo>"il Hoe. Rakes. Sfc. D. C. M ontan , Church st. CORN NlirXLERN. ANKEE, Southern and boston. lor sale low by I). C, iUONTAN Church st. 4'ast Mccl. TIF.ST Ca>t .S'teel : Cistern Hoop Iron; ) Iron Wove Wire, and Iron Rivets, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, C'I iihiih ! cintra»! t ("1 ROW E LS patent zinc lined Thermom J etor Churns ; also the Cylinder Churn, for sale by D. C. MONTAN. X CHAIN'S if BOWS. On hand and for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. URRY CO. 1 BS, Cistern Faucetts Brass Faucetts. Molasses Gates, fcf. D. C. MONTAN, Chtirchst. TUST RECEIVED. COAL HODS and t) «-liovels, Wood Saws and bucks, Well Buckutts and Wheels. D. C. MONTAN RICININE—A new and elegant article lor the growth and preservation ol the hair, can be found at W.u. B oom,. - Grey'« Ointment. RECOMMENDED as an excellent ap plication to'old sores," cuts,brusesj and sprains. For sale by augl7-y. II. T. WADDILL. |M)R Barry's Tricoyherous the best com X pound ever discoveretl lor the Hair may be had of vir M r,.,,.. o c WM. Boon S PONG ES. —Fine Surgeon and bathing' siMMiges. For sale by H. T, WADDILL. HYGEIAN PILLS.—Jo*t received I gross each. No. I k No. 2 ol Mor ris on's celebrated Hygeian Piils for sale Oy july Si ly V\ m . Bo'. kl , Druggest. Jayne's Family Medicines. PILLS. Expectorant, Alterative. IIa' am antl Vermifuge. For sale by aug IS-y. H I .W a ort! m. . Smith's Tonic. ONE of the most effectual remedies known for the cure of chill« and fevers ' For sale by H. T. W aodili.. fftOOTH POWDERS— Mastcha Tooth I Paste. Charcoal Tooth Paste. Bal samic Tooth paste—rose sented, Deutilimo Tooth Powders—for sale by angi7 H T. WAOPILL. Samson Snake Boot. A FEW pound ot Samson Snake Root.the best native remedy for dispepsia known. For sale br H. T. Wnnnir.i.. Jules Hauel's Depilitary Powder. WARRANTED to remove the thickest Hair, in five minutes, without inju ring the Eâin. For sale by W» Hnnrr.. i j | j | \ | j NOVELTY, INSTRUCTION, .Imtmment. MUSEUM —AMD— ; . . _ , ... . Europe, Aaia^Africt aBd AjaerlC«, The former containing upwards of 100,000 Curiosities. Will exhibit at IIA TON K0UG£,«n MONDAY, Dte. 31,1 t'FADAY, Jan. bt, on hoard the FLOATING PALACE —AND— JAMES It A Y MOND. The Museum contains n complete ZOOLOGICAL EXHIBITION of every wild t rare animal existiaf la ! : 1 j I INCi.ii'ino a fill) jp own ELEPHANT, and mavnlfi* tent UIKAKFE; innumeiable specimine« ol tllrda Irom the giguufic Onmicii t«- uj ward ( f t nt hue* drcd sinfCln.tDH of the fairy H ummino B iä D. •2 Statue 61 alter y , Of figures the file of life, ninong' ffhleb hic — O iikist I'KEiciiisu in tue Tutu-Lit; Tni Sni** pkahka * (iALLtitr; ^ iamsk T wins; tiii K am, LT «F N a P 'ii.eo*; W asuikoton akd L a»ayiite; IV», W aii.a C k A llEtniA T ab O ^nAjl TEH ; SuCTKII JilNST ; THK J. A ■nl.nftfi ft LAIDLAOr. Tin; C niks I 'tica- is in* D uïss hü won* wecx laviMU. licsbHEDs or A sciest t Is ill an W ar Ws .troKs. | 1 j | \ Panoramic View of the World, r, Mineral «ml Vegetable Curiosities wltliout num ber; Ancient Kelle» from Egypt, Greece, Korn«, Pouipcil anil llerculaneum. ONE HUNHRP-D AMD FIFTY OIL PAINTINGS. Admis'n. 50cts. Dooiaopen 2k 7 F. M. An EnleriaLnment & Concert. Will be given ili a beautiful Concert Room, OD th* JAMES RAYMOND, Immediately after tlie exhibition on tbe PALACX, coin-Ming of Ethiopian Melodlea ; Fancy and Comic Dancing ; Characteristic Delineation«. llv a tab nteil troupe ol Maiu and Female Artists. A'lmlMloii 19 Cent«. $fpl;tr Coast ^itchets, COAST I.I.NE OF PACKETS. BELLA DONNA & MUSIC, TO AND F HO. M N. ORLKAN?, WII.LIAM8P0UT, BA^i; SARA, PORT 1IUI)?0.N, And all the Intermediate Landing«. THK BELLA DONNA, Capt. Wm, I M c C ombs , leave« N. Orlcam ^ ercrjr Salimlay Kv« lilli({», at j o'clock, for Williaraiinort, touch- ingat all the intermediate points, reiuttilng, leaves Bayou Sara every W h I iim» (Iny, on he iiriivaiof the c.ir*froni Woodrllle. The MUSIC, Capt. J. II. Moaaisos, leaves New Orleans every Toimlny Murnliif(, at 1» o'clock, and Krltla}' Kvcnlng, at 5 o'clnek, for l'or» II 111 I foil : returning, leaves I'ort II u O koii every W'cdiK-Htlny mill Xalnnlny, after the arrival of tlie Clinton and I'ort Uudsnn Car». llOLMES t CI.ACSS, Agents, octlS. 14 Tchoupitoulas alreet. Rn)-»n Sara Packrt-Laarcl II1I1. Full Riyou Sara three TIMES A -WEEK.—The U. S. Mail steamer Laurel 11111« J. A.i C iitti N. master, will leave New Orleans every S usiiay M orsino at 9 o'clock, and every Wgnsca iia v ami F kiua T M obkiso at 111 o'clock. Returning, leaven Uayou Sara on M onoat , T iicksuay and Sat i itiiAV, arriving in New Orleans same day. Agents—M. Unrein, Jr., J. A.llraud A Landry, John Hnrhridge A Co., Ilail A Kemp A Co., Joa.S. Fagaud, advertl.-lng agent. II.— A clerk will be on the Levee in JJ. 0. to receive freight al all times, from Tuesday morn ing to S .turilay night, and shippers can deliver goods to him, and have bills lading signed in tb* boat's absence. may 8-y. New Orleans and Bayou Sara Twice a week —For Ha you Sara. Port Hudson Lobdidl's stole, Baton Rouge * Platpiemine, and all intermediate landing*, tbe tine pustender steamer CAPITOL, J as . H. U rk, M astfr , leaves New Or leans every SUNDAY nt 9 oVIock. a. u. and eve i y WEDNESDAY, at .'> o'clock p m . Returning leaves Rayon Sara eveiy MONDAY at 12, m . and 'IHURSDAYat C v. m. anil Baton Ronge every MONDAY at fi p. m ., and THURSDAY at 10 p. yi. rrr* For frieght or passage apjily on board. Jan. 24, HAKSET IKH SE. THIS well known Hotel iias undergone, during ttie past two months, very ex tensive alterations and repairs; various im provenants hav«» been mrtle in different parts of the establishment, the rooms sup plied with tire places and nothi.it overlook ed that would be likely lu add to the com lort and convenience in its patrons. The Furniture and everything pertaining to the house has been thoroogly overhauled and p»ut in perfect o'der. and it will be r® np»ried on I HCRSDAY the 22d inst , lot the reception oi guests. novlCtf. wm. ma rkham. Donth on Hals. ASM A LL lot of Burgess' Roach.Rilamj Mouse Exterminator just received and for nale by. WM ROF.GEI. Brtif.


ocr: Keep it in Remembrance ! rpHATTHE BEST of fresh ground St ! X Louis Flour, can always be had of JOSHUA BEAL, I Jane 16th. Opposite Harney House. Labdoil.— 10 Barrels Pure Lard Oil, in store and for sale by Ljune 23 ] JOSHUA BEAL.


ocr: j . ' I j ! FANCY DRY GOOD6. Fancy articles. 2 Cases Ouignolet 1 do Kirsh Wasser very fine 1 do Curvaso 1 do Gold Watc-extra fine 10 Baskets Bouche Champagne, for sale by Jan 12 1855 JOSHUA BEAI. 43 Gal. demischus Chiite old whiskey 40 ilo do old Cognac Brandy 100 Bottles Maderia & Port Wtne k Sons Cabinet T HIS DAY RECEIVED, a splendid and well assorted stock of Now Opening. spring and Summer Cl-thing> To which 1 would rail the attention ot my friends aim the public generally. J. C. L a NOUE, j rnargh Post o ffice Buildin g . « j ' ( I I want them paid. i want each indi vidval thus oweing me to consider this a special demand lor payment. i WAsr jnoauv. A. those indebted to rne (or account ot 1854 or previous are informed that want them paid. i want each indi Afar. 22 H. T. W jî DDILL . wanted to Hire. BY THE month, a Negro Woman to i-iiok and wash. Apply to april 11. J. C. L a NOUE Next to Post Office. Mpring Style of Hats. SM A I.L profits and plenty of them is the way W aokili. P hi ay w a diu li. & fm i .i .i es, have made a good trade and as this i? the Season, of the vt-ar when it behoovers eveiy man to spend nis money to the best advantage, we wou d say to all who are in want ot a good I and han tsome H at , to call at the fashion , 3/ar. 22 WADD1LL & PHILLIPS. HAVING purchased the interest of I)r R. H. Day in the Drug Store of Wad- , dill Ac Day, and resumed business upon my > own account, my old friends and patron»: are informed that, feeling thankful for' PAST FAVORS, I claim their custom for | the future The same attention heretofore given to the careful selection of PURE DRUGS j and the scrupulous regard had to the dis pensing thein. will, 1 hope, secure me an 1 INCREASED SHARE of patronage. i mar. 20. H T WADDILL. 1 SC1HEDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS^ a !^ b f, st HoPand gin to be ' rocu " îd , , , n th,? United States, and peculiar va na U p « -p. {{ D L. MOTT, an eminent chemist J o| - New y 0lk .; ay9 he recommends I "Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps," im- | by Mr. Wolfe, of New York, as the ! valuable for medicinal purposes. in this place by septfj y H. T. VVADDILL For , CofTeenns Liniment. MAN and BEAST—Cures wounds, sores, bruises, sprains, burns, scalds, I ,


ocr: Jit g. ty. (Eomliitsgg & Ç Just Received from St. Ï, Clear Sides and RACON, It Superflu Superfine and Extra 8T. LOUIS CORN, Ac. Ver sale low_for_Ciss,by JulyS-*. H. T. TOMLINflON * Co. (tor. OoRTantioa and Third Sis.


ocr: | ] , j CM». <Clot()ii»n (Omjiornim, rirst Arrivoiorn». Ko». j | ! deduct ten per cent lor cash and will i cases strictly auhere to that principle W I) Villi I I ' n J' "• * IIILLl anu items nark it £'• date, for c »»h. [mar.ini Uij-st Arrival or tli«- fff n M AT TIIK ONK I'KICB (tothinff BimporimH. «PHE subscriber has just received by A »teamer Cii FM* I vr C m v. Jrom jNevv York, a large and braiitilui assortment of GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, Consisting ol Linen Hnsom Shirts; Silk, Cotton and Merino under »hil ts ; Shirt Col lars, Linen and Cotton Draws; Hosiery, («loves. Suspenders, Linen and silk Pocket Ifdkf . Cravats, Neck Ties; Sc .ill's ; Stocks, Ate , all of which have |>een ? elected from the most fashionable tio ises in New York, and will be sold at low piice*. In order to do justice and give sntislactiou toca.'h buy ers; he has made it a rule in nil cases to deduct ten per cent lor cash, and will in all "uses strictly aohere to I hat principle, scplfi-y. W. D. PHILLIPS KID «MIVi:* AT (OKT. mil v "i> V 1 .L'ïiJ' iVi v i "i. " " | "' J ' 1 " ' 'EIiM I < .\ r,l > Will close out his entlr r dock «fl .adies and Gents Park Kid itloves at coat from £ Is date, for cash. Münk W I). I'JIII.MrH. -fflillitirri) iîinri) ©ooJs.


ocr: NOVELTY, INSTRUCTION, . tmuse ment. MUSEUM —AND— The former containing npwarfli of 100,000 Curiosities. Will exhibit at BATON ROUGE, on MONDAY, Dee. 31, TUESDAY, Jan.I»t, on board the FLOATING PALACE —AND— JAMES KAYMOND. The Museum contains a complete ZOOLOGICAL EXHIBITION of every wild k rare auiuial existlag in Europe, Asia, Africa and Amari a, IsctrDisu a full grown ELEPHANT, and magnifi cent (IIKAFFK; Innumerable specirnines ofMirds from the gigantic Ostrich to upward oI one bun dred specimens of the fairy Humming ISikd. .1 Statue Gallery, Of figures the »lie of life, among which nre— Christ Prsaciiino i* thkTkmple; Braks mahka» Uau.bkt ; Siamsi Twins; the Pamilt or Napolius; Washihuto* akd Lafatstte ; Wm. Wallace A Helena Mar; Tim O'Shas TER ; ft' ITTER JONKY ; THE LANDLORD A LAVDLADT. T he CniKr U tioa- is the D ress hi wore wbkh I.IVI vu . Hundreds or Ancient k Indian War Weatons. A Panoramic View of the Mineral and Vegetable Curiosities without nam Iter; Ancient Relics from Kgypt, Greece, Vompeii and Herculaneum. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY PAINTINGS. Admis' n 50cta. Daoraopen2fc7P.H A d Entertainment & Will be given in a beautiful Concert Room, on JAMES RAYMOND, Immediately after the exhibition on the consisting of Ethiopian Melodie* ; Fancy and Comio Dancing ; Characteristic By a talented troupe of Male and Pemale Artists Admission Cents.


ocr: f |/08. Jlrmbfrgflst & €0. SHOT—250 SACKS assorted Shot. For sale by T. Prêt» df.ro äst & Co. Flour— loo bbs. extra flour For sale by t. Prender'îast it Co. 4 PPLES !—50 barrels various kinds. A For sale by JOSHUA BEAL.