ocr: AN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL OF FUN, FASHION, FOREIGN ITEMS, AND FOLLY—AN ABSTRACT CHRONICLE OF THE TIMES—A SNAPPER UP OF UNCONSIDERED TRIFLES. " VOLUME XII. BATON ROUGE, LA., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20, 1855. I NUMBER 85. THE DAILY COMET. Published Daily (Mondays Excepted.) U, A. PIKE, Editor & Proprietor. Office on Third Street.. t3T" Termw.—T hl subscription ig fixed at the r ue of $0 00 per annum, payable in advance, or ♦<! 0» at the expiration of six months. The Week ly is published at $2 50 per annum, invariably in •nivince. Both will be punctually delivered with in the limits of the City by the carrier. ÄÄmKÄES ever subsequent insertion—ten linen or leas, con »titute a square. Yearly AdvcrtUInjr .-Merchants, Tra tiers, and others, will be contracted with on the Vno st re asonable terms. pTJol^Work* — O ur facilities for doing Job-Work with neatnvss and despatch—in all va Vieties of colors, cannot be surpassed by any es tablishment in the City—such as: L awyers' B rief.*— H all T ickets— P osters— B ill H eads— B ii.l or L adjnu. I 'lCEKTS— D r UOOWTS * i—uall i icmts—rostbrs— un.». .AiiixuV—PHooKAMMiii— E lkctios s' Labrij -CtBDS—C irculvb-s— *" and V isiting U ards . For farther particulars, we invite you to call and sc« our specimens. lîro^ôsiattûi^ott^ Dil. G. W. DEARING, offers his pro fessional services to the public. Office on publii church st—opposite Waddill A Day's Drug Store, Residence on Main Street, between church and north streets. dec5-y. nli. S. P. WAUL), office on Third st., opposite Dr. B. F. Harney. june3-y. Profe*aioiial Card* DR. DUCHEIN, of the Medical Faculty ol Montpellier (France) having re recently established himself in this City, offers his profe ssiona! services to the public - He will at all times be lound^at Air. Prjoi.'s residence, (near Judge Burk's) unless professiioually engaged. loct25-tf. I AM ES M. ELAM & J AS. E. EI AM, f ' J. y . A ,J. E. Elam, Attorneys and Counsellors •jt Law, Uaton Rouge. aug2T-y. V S. 1IALL, Attorney at Law, Laurel • street, Baton Rouge, La. janl7 -y. T 1 >. STUART, Attorney ami Coun ?' • gcllor at Lar—Laurel street. may26-y. [AS. M. McCUTCIIEN, At Counsellor at Law, Laurel st. Bn i 'ney à Baton Rouge. Will practice in the Courts of the Parishes of east and West Baton Rouge, east and we%t Feliciana, and Iberville, and in the Supreme Court. R eferences : Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Hon. Ran dt'll Hunt, N. O.. Chief Justice Marshall, Hon. J. K. Underwood, Hon. Aslier W. Graham, Ex. Chief Justice Ewing, Ex. Chief Justice Robertson, Hon. Henry Grider, Kentucky. apl25-y. JOSHUA DEAL, General Produce Dealer, 4c., Church St. between Third and Lafayette streets. a ug20-j . TIIOS. PRENDERGAST—General Produce and Commission Merchant, and deal nail kinds of Groceries and Provi»ions-cor. Church and Third streets, liaton Rouge. of Third and Laurel »ts. on Sugar and Cotton. Liberal cash advances augl-y. y MONTAN & DUO., Grocers, cor. •î. kwis k. powers. geo. A. pike. promptly to the sale of all kinds of Real and Per nouai Estate—Houses, Lots. Lands—Dry Goods— Hardware, Groceries, furniture, Ac., Ac,, tobe Tound at all times at the Comet Office. aug20 | F E. POWERS it CO., Regularly Ii* Commissioned Auctioneers. Will attend J. A. TROUSDALE, Surgeon Ociitifct—Baton Hongre. DENE WS the tender of his profes ll> sional services in the various branches per taining to the DKXTAL ART to the ladies and gentleman of East and West Baton Rouge and the surrounding country: As to his abilities the best cre dentials can he furnished if neces sary . hut to those who have not employed him, he would respectfully refer to his kind patrons who have so liberally favored him during the pa^t year, with their confidence, and for which he would return his most sincere thanks, promising to use «very exertion to continue to merit the same. All work performed scientifically and with the utmost care, and also with the view to durability, thus rendering a permanent benefit to the patient. He will always be in his office from 8 A. M., until P. M. Office rooms over J. W. Quiggins'«shoe store, ! La fay et te street. oct25 T. FAY, M. D. Dentist. K A VING just returned Irom the North, with the la test improvements and the best of materials for mechanical Dentistry, ,is prepared to render better and cheaper ■work than ever. 0^-Office ït l , is residence, near the Har» •rey House. dec23-y. music Teaching. THE subscriber, well known to the citizens of Baton' Rouge, from long residence, offers his pro. essional services to the public, as a teacher ; of the Piano Forte , the Violin , and Cor - net-a-Piston . He will also furnish music for Private Parties, Soirée, &c. Letters addressed to him through the post office, will be promptly answered, and orders left at the Comet office, will meet immediate attention. |octl4] H. W. JOLLY. \TOTICE TO BUILDERS.—The un -i-l dersigned is now prepared to manufacture n.v Steam power at the shortest notice aTfkinds ; nrsash. Blinds, Windows, Doors, 4c—letters ad •Iressed to h in at the Post Office at Baton Rouire 1 dressed to him at the Post Office at Baton Rouge will meet with immediate attention. ■ept-8-tf. t. W. BROWN. REMOVAL. F MAINE, has removed his Fancy • Store to La fa) ftte Street—the house formerly occupied by Mrs. Hueston, where lie has received afresh supply of i J'ancy articles. 'une 9th IS ■'to. 1 East of Main, in the rear of the Pres byterian Church, Baton Rouge, La. Is now i , t u. anv COI1 tract for buil '""y prepaiea lo take any contract ior ou i t <liiig,and do the work with despatch. in the best style ol'art. All kind of Job work a t s h 0 rt notice. Plans and specifica «»» ftmiished. for Public .„dpiv.t, bail clings, City anu Lountry residences, Cot 1 ages anil Surburban Villas; on the most reasona ble terms. «:ec 19y. _. - ftrcfjitKtnrol (tofts, &r. ~ JOSEPH McKlTRICK, Architect and Builder. JJAS REMOVED his shop to Florida St., h. a. raüiiman addison ghat. RAUHMAN & GRAY. Court House Square—cor. of America and 8t. Ferdinand Streets. TT0USE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS, il and paper hanger.—Would respectfully call the attention of the citizens of Baton Rouge and of the adjacent parishes, that he is 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. He has now on hand a beautiful assortment of paper hanging and wA H«ontinue to receive all of the most beautiful and lato*» an ° '***•* «Mlûon patterns at Iiis shop. He lias engagés ««Mettent workman and will be ready at all times to attenn io j n i,| B |i ne |3§^ Also Graining, dialing and nndi„ g . j,uita tion of wood and mar ll<executed in the very b«i style. anl7-y. Cistern making. f I iHE 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, and will attend to putting his work up. Carpenters woik, and re-i pairing attended to.^ ^ *• SE ES. t J? e { es !i lt College. Orders left at the Post office addres f^ed as above will meet prompt atten " on * _ Steam Pressed Brick. FOR the convenience of the citizens of Baton Rouge, an cffice has beei. open-j ed at Joshua Bkai.'s Store , opposite the Harney House, where orders may be left for immediate transmission to the Steam Brick and Lumiier Mills , of the subscri ber. and will be filled with quick despatch as if given at the office on the yard. Those wishing a firm and durable article, are so licited to test the quality of the Steam Pressed. [CP 'Brick delivered in town and vicinity in any quantities, at lowest market rates. ) aug28-tl) J. H. SCHENCK. THE subscriber having been appointed Ag ent for East ana West Bation Rouge for Smith McLeod & Co's su(Ärior and pure Bi-Stllph of Lime. Plasters will find ( 0 tbeir interest to buy here novS - Wm - Bo ' jku Dru s« ist - Comfort A Economy. JUST RECEIVED.—An assortment of J Ice Closets & Coolers, to which the attention of Purchasers is invited to the Ware Rooms of J. PIPER. & CO. June 6th IÎ0GAN & LEG ENDUE. Workers in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron. Third St.— tfearly opp&tiU Hutchinon 't niable. HE subscribers will attend promptly I . ,, , . .. . *, . ' 3 . ■ . a " orders in their line, making and repairin'.' gutters,copper pipes for machine ry,stove pipes, &c. [C7-A goocJ stock of Tin ware always on hand, and made to order. may 3-y. BOGAN & LEGENDRE. TUNNARD & IIEDENBURG. 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 daily making additions. Persons will find it to theiradtfuitage, to call and examine his stock. J'UNNARD $ HEDENBURG. CHARLES RÜST0N, r>LACKSMITHING AND WAGGON ) MAKING. Ploughs marie and repaired. BUG GIES, and other repjirs' done at the shortest notice. Horse shoeing done with the greatest care and despatch. [t^-AII work done by him shall be equal to that done at any other establishment in the South. ttp-Waggons and Carts always on hand for sale. Shop on Africa Street, near V. Heude's Dry Good Store. jany7-y. A To Planters. ÎKIN'S Corr. and Cotton Cultivator. This truly useful agricultural improv ment, has been fully tested by highly res pectable and practical planters who afterful trial, say^hat 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. Carriapes,Harness, Whips,Ac. rf^HE Subscriber's assortment of Carria X ges, Harness, whips, &c. is now com -i-L- ' i • ... , plete, and he invites an examination of liii stock before purchasing in New Or leans, as he guarantees his prices as low as as any in the South. Wàreroom corner of Third and Florida Stieets. Manul'actorin» and repairing in superior style at the old established stand comer of Main and Church Streets. TUNNARD & HEDENBURG. ;0rntfl. Clothing €mparinm, First Arrival «( the Season AT THE ONE PRICE Clothing Emporium. rj^HE subscriber has just received by v steamer Ceesck.nt CriY, front mw York, a large and beautiful assortment ol cases strictly aohere to that principle, septG-y. W.D.PHILLIPS GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, Consisting of Linen Bosom Shirts; Silk, Cotton and Merino under shirts ; Shirt Col lars, Linen and Cotton Draws ; Hosiery, Gloves, Suspenders, Linen and silk Pocket Hdkf., Cravats, Neck Ties; Scarfs ; Stocks, &c., all of which have been selected from the most fashionable houses in New York, and.will be sold at low prices. In order to do justice and give satisfaction to cash buy ers; he has made it a rule in all cases to deduct ten per cent for cash, and will in all septC-y. KID GliOVKS AT COST. THE UNDERSIGNED will ^ ^ A close out his entire stock of Ladies |^(i|/{] jyid Gents Dark Kid Gloves at cost from 1 W1 ' J £ is date, for cash. [inar.iq W D. PHILLIPS. |llillinm) & /attn) (ßoofts. ÖWn'ÖK, m PORTER AND DEALER IN Fancy Dry Goods and Millinery. OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE, On Third Street^ Second House Kvoni JLfZUffl m H E NEW AND SEI ECT assortment offered at this New Store deserves the particular attention of Ladies. The fol lowing list will give an idea of what may there be procured, on the most reasonable terms ■ Ladies Paris Silk Bonnets; Ladies All Hair Bonnets ; Indies Straw and Hair Bonnets ; Florence, English and Dunstable Bonnets; Grey anil other fancy Bonnets; Misses Silk and Straw Bonnets : do. do. do. Flats do. Boys Hats and Caps; Rib bons, Flowers and Plumes ; Mantillas Cloaks and Shawls; CashmereAarfs,new style; 1'aiasols, Corsets and Underskirts; Emb. Bands, Edgings and Insertings ; Plai.. and Emb. Pocket Handkerchiefs; Plain and Emb. Collars; do. Chemisettes and Sleeves; Thread and Cotton^ Edgings; Woolen and Silic Neck Ties; Ladies Ho. siery and Gloves ; Plaid Calico for Dresses at 10c. per yd. do. Ginghams at 12èc. per yd. Muslin Delain at 25c. per vd. Damask and Emb. Curtains ; Choice Woolen Plaids 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 ol all kinds ; Hai and Frizetts. t Also'a fine assoHrnent of Curls, Furs, and Swan's Down, Bli.ck and White Ermine, for Trimming. Also, a variety of other articles at O'CONOR'S NEW STORE, jan-16-ly. Baton Rouge, La NEW VARIETY STORE. Lafayette St., at Jfrs. llucMton Old stan ». F MAINE, has the honor to inform . the ladies and gentlemen of Baton Rouge, that he has now on hand a large stock of French, German and English Fancy Goods, Ribbons, Hosiery ; 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 and examine his stock, be fore purchasing elsewhere and they will find it to their advantage to purchase of him. [jan. 4-y] F. MAINE MADAME F. MAINE Modiste de Par is informs the Ladies of Baton Rouge that she is now ready to make and trim bonnets to order, at very reasonable prices. She has a large stock of llowers.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 Cash Fund, 2,018,775, All the profits divided among the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON, Preset. ISAAC ABBOTT, S er? y. CIIAS. GILL, ./hit/art/. [C7~GEoRr :e A. Pike , duly authorized Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. 19-y. J. McCokmick. P.M. Hatch. HIcCORniCK & Co., BOOKSELLERS and STATIONERS. Baton Ronge, La. SCHOOL BOOKS,STANDARD LITE rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books, Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma gazines anil Periodicals constantly on hand. Also—AMERICAN and FOREIGN Writing Papers, Blank B 0 oks, Envelopes, Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristoi Boads, Monohromatic Boards.& * v 11. n ARDE1V SEEDS* W Larse Drumhead Cabb -ive ^ LirumneJd canoage Flat Dutch White Flat Dutch Turnip, Ruta Baga " Large Norfolk " Cauliflower, Mustard, Raddish & Carrot Seeds. :Tust received and fot sale by. (Sept 12 JOSHUA BEAL ijorbtDörratp.C. Ronton. _ House- Fnrni *lilugs. 1ITATER Cisterns. Dripper«and Ewers; I » oval, < octagon and colored Hall Lamps; enamelled Stew Pans; block tin and iron .Sauce Pans; turned brass Preserve Ket. tics: cast iron and earthen Spittoons: oval, S( | Uare an j (,'otliic Waiters; Salvers and Tea Trays ; Lamp Globes; Glimmers 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 jul3. * Church street. Wooden Ware, I!room«, Brushes, &c, HANI) Brooms; Wisps; Hearth, Börse, White wash. Marking, Scrubbing, Cob web and Paint Brushes. Churns ; Reels ; Butter Da<hers; 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, &c. D. C. MONTAN, jul-1. Church street. mechanic's Tools. BENCH Screws, Cabinet Clamps, Spear Sf Jacksons Saws, Plains if all kinds Augers and Auger Bits, Bract and Brace .Bits. Hatchetts, Hammers, Carvers Tools, Gimbletsand Coopers Bitts, Cooper's Riv ets Sfc. D. C. Montan . Church st. IjMSH LINE Floats, assorted sizes ; Lim erick and kirby bent Hooks; Fish Lines, assorted sizes ; Shot Pouches ; Pow J ï^rrêl Shôfcunl-On SnÄSe Sr"* 1 * mav il- D C MONTAN. may XI. Wooden Ware I XE. Hatchet. Tile, Auger and Chisel Handles, Clothe Lir.e Reels, Horse and White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes and Sash Tools, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. A* Locks! Locks! I'RENCH, Southern Rim Lever, Store Door, Cubbord and Padlocks, also t* of every description on hand and tor eby D. C. MONTAN. JUST BECEIVED ! !— Governor Rope, Cotton do. Mernniller do. Kentucky Packing Yarn; Oakum; Brooms; Buckeits. D. C. MONTAN, oct.14. 29 Church street. SHOVELS, SPADES. AMES and Rowlands Spades, Dirt and Scoop Shovels, Rakes and Garden Hoes, Ladies Flc-l Hoe, Rakes, fyc. D. C. Montan , Church st. CORN SHELLERS. VAN'KEE, Southern and Boston for sale low by D. C, iWONTAN Church st. Cast BEST Cast Steel; Cistern Hoop Iron; Iron Wove Wire, and Iron Rivets, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, . i —-■ ■■ » • Churns! Churns 11 p ROW ELS patent zinc lined Thermom V eter Churns; also the Cylinder Churn, f° r sa ' e by D. C. MONTAN, OX CHAINS (f BOWS. Oil Jiand and for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. CURRY COMBS, Cistern Fancetts Brass Faucetts, Molasses Gates, &c, D. C. MONTAN, Churchst. TUST RECEIVED. COAL IIODS and »1 shovels. Wood Saws and Bucks, Well Buckotts and Wheels. D. C. MONTAN RICININE—A new and elegant article for the growth and preservation of the hair, can be found at W m . B ooki Grey's Ointment. RECOMMENDED as an excellent ap plication tô "old sores," cuts, bruses and sprains. For sale by augl7-y. H. 1* WADDILL. FOR Barry's Tricoyherous the best com pound ever discovered for the Hair may be had of WM. B ogj-.;.. SPONGES.—Fine Surgeon and bathing sponges. For sale by h. t , W addill. LI YGEIANPILLS.—.lust received ■"■A. j gross each, No. 1 & No. 2 of Mor rison's celebrated Hygeian Pills for sale Oy july 23 ly V\ m. Boof.l , Druggest. Jayne's Family Medicines. PILLS, Expectorant, Alterative, Balaam - and Vermifuge. For sale by aug 18-y. H T.Waddii.t. . Smith's Tonic. ONE of the most effectual remedies known for the cure of chills and fevers. For sale by H. T. Waddill. rpOOTH POWDERS—Mastcha Tooth -1. Paste, Charcoal Tooth Paste. Bal samic Tooth paste—rose seuted, Deutilimo Tooth Powders—for sale by aug] 7 H. T. WADDILL. Samson Snake Root. A FEW pound of Samson Snake Root,the best native remedy for dispepsia known. For sale by H. T. Waddill. Jules Hauel's Depilitary Powder. WARRANTED to remove the thickest i Hair, in five minutes, without inju- 1 ring the *kin For sale by Wm Bogel I NOVELTY, INSTRUCTION, .imnxemcnt. MUSEUM —AHB— The former containing upwards of 100,000 Curiosities. Will exhibit at BATON ROUGE, on MONDAIT, Dee. 31, TUESDAY, Jan. 1st, on board the FLOATING PALACE —AND— JAMES RAYMOND. The Mot cam contains a complete ZOOLOGICAL EXHIBITION of ererjr wild ft rare animal existiag in Europe, Asia, Africa and America, I kcludimo a full grown ELEPHANT, and magnifi cent 0IR AFFK ; Innumerable specimlnes of Birds from the gigantic OsTaics to upward of one hun dred specimens of tbe fairy H umming B is». •ff Statue Gallery, Of figures the sise of Ute, among which are— Cuaisr PasAcaiso « tbs T knplb ; m S baks raiuAii O aixsbt; S umss Twins ; tss F amily or Ntrouowt W asbihotos aid L atatstts; W m. W allacs ft H susia M as ; T am O'S bax teh ; Sotrrsa Joifsr ; Tai L andlos»* L asdladt. T bk C uius U tica— is ths D isss as woas wits L ivimo. Hcsdssds or Ascisst ft Indus Was Wsaposs. A Panoramle View of the World. Mineral and Vegetable Curiosities without num ber; Ancient Relics from Egypt, Oroece, Rome, Pompeii and Herculaneum. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY OIL PAINTINGS. Admis'n. SOets. Soors open 2 fc 7 P. M. An Entertainment & Concert. Will be given in a beautiful Concert Room, on the JUKES RAYMOND, Immediately after the exhibition on the PALACE, consisting of Ethiopian Melodies ; Fancy and Comio Dancing ; Characteristic Delineations. By a talented troupe of Male and Pwnai* Artists. AdmlSMlon Ü3 Cents. $t|itlitr Coast COAST LINE OF PACKETS. BELLA DONNA & 9IU§IC, TO AND FROM N. ORLEANS, WILLIAMSPORT, BAYOU SARA, PORT HUDSON, And all the Intermediate Landings. THE BELLA DONNA, Capt. W m . 1 M c C omss , leaves N. Orleans every Saturday Evenings, at 5 o'clock, for WilliamsDort, touch-. ingat all the intermediate points;* returning, leaves Bayou Ssra every Wednes day, on he arrival of the cars from Woodville. The MUSIC, Capt. J. II. M ossison , leaves New Orleans every Tuesday Morning, at 9 o'clock, and Friday Evening, at B o'clock, for Port Hudson : returning, leaves Port Hudson every Wednesday and Saturday, after tbe arrival of the Clinton and Port Hudson Cars. HOLMES ft CLAUSS, Agents, octlS. 14 Tclioupitoulas street. Un y on Sara Packet—Laurel lllll. I^OR Bayou Sara three TIMES A WEEK.-The U. 8. Mail steamer Laurel lllll, J. A.0 C otton , master, will leave New Orleans every S unday M orning at 9 o'clock, and every W kdnks day and F riday M orning at 10 o'clock. Returning, leaves Rayou Sara on M onday, T hursday and S at urday , arriving in New Orleans same day. Agents—M. Gordon, Jr., J. A. Brand A Landry, John liurhridge A Co., Hall A Kemp A Co., Jos. »S. P&gand, advertising agent. B.—A clerk will be on the Levee in N. O. to receive freight at all times, from Tuesday morn ing to Saturday night, and shippers can deliver goods to him, and have bills lading signed in the boat's absence, inay 8-y. flew Orleans and Bayou Sara Twice a week—For Bayou Sara. Port Hudson Lobdell's Store, Baton Rouge,' Plaqneinine, and all intermediate landings, the fine passenger steamer CAI*ITOL, Jas . H. ®re, Master , leaves New Or leans every SUNDAY at ft o'clock, a. m. and every WEDNESDAY, at 5 o'clock r. m. Returning leaves Bayou Sara every MONDAY at 12, m ., and THURSDAY at (j p. m . and Baton Rouge every MONDAY at fi p. m ., and THURSDAY at 10 r. m . HT" For frieght or passage apply on board. Jan. 24, 185.'». HAKNEY HOUSE. THIS well known Hotel has undergone, during the past two months, very ex tensive »Iterations and repairs: various im provements have been mfde in different parts of the establisHtnent, the rooms sup plied with fire places and nothing overlook ed that would be likely to add to the com fort and convenience of its patrons. The Furniture and everything pertaining to the house has been thorougly overhauled and put in perfect order, and it will be re opened on THURSDA Y the 22d inst., for the reception of guests. nov I6tf. WM. MARKHAM Deafli on Bats. A SMALL lot of Burgess' Roach.Rat an' Mouse Exterminator just received and lor sale l>v. WM BOEGEL,,f)rug-


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ocr: ; ■ ) Amusement. MUSEUM —AND— l$Hilftf• The former containing upwards of 100,000 Curiosities. Will exhibit at BATON BOUGE, on SIOKDAY, Dec. 31, TUESDAY, Jan. 1st, on board the FLOATING PALACE —AND— J AMES It A Y M 0 JJ D. The Museum contains a complete ZOOLOGICAL EXHIBITION of every wild k rare animal exlstiag in Europe, Asia, Africa and Amerioa, IsCLt-niso a fnll grown ELEPHANT, and magnifi cent UIKAFFE; Innumerable spccimines of Birds from the gigantic O strich to upward of one hun dred specimen« of tbe fairy H chmiüg IS ihd. >1 Statue Gallery, Of figures the sfie of life, among which are— Cliatsr l'KEACUlNO IN Tllï T k MPLE ; TRE .«Hit 9 peauean 0 alleky ; glamsk twiks ; the famitt N apcilïhn ; W abbirotok asd L afavil T tk; W m. W allace k H elkna M ar; T a* O 'ïhan tä ; H ul'teii J onnt ; tue L andlord A L andlaot. Tim Cm» cine*— is tub D kess he work wfkh LtVIMO. H ondhjcos or A scient k T kd I aw ' W as W eatoïk. A Panoramic View of the Wc?W, Mineral and Vegetable Curiosities without n«. her ; Ancient Relics from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Pompuli and Hercnlaneum. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY OIL PAINTINGS. Admis'n. 60cts. Door« open 2 & 7 P. M An Entertainment & Concert. W.ll be given in a beautiful f oncert Room, on tha JAMES RAYMOND, Immediately after the exhibition on the PALACE, consisting of Ethiopian Melodies ; Fancy and Comic Dancing ; Characteristic Delineations. By a talented Uoupe of Male and Female Artists. Adinlwtloii 25 C'en ta. Regular Const COAST LINE OF PACKETS. BELLA DONNA âc MUSIC, TO AND FROM N. ORLKANP, WILLIAMSPORT, BAÏOi; SARA, PORT HUDSON, And all the Intermediate Landings. r ., HE BELLA DONNA, Capt. W m . ^ M c C ombs , leaves N.Orleans k , Saturday EveiiliiK*,at i - for WiliiiiniPDort, touch ■ i n fr at nil the intermediate point»; 1 returning, leaves Buyon Sara every Wednes ilny, on lie arrival ot the cars from Woodville. The MUSIC, Ciipt. J. II. M obrisos , leaves New Orleans every TntMlay Morning, at 9 o'clock, and Friday Kmilng, at & o'clock, for Port Hudson : returning, leaves Port Hudson every \Vrilnc«Uy and Saturday, after the arrival of the Clinton and Port Hudson Cars. . HOLMES k CI.Al'SS, Agents, octl8. Tchoupitoulas street. Bayon Sara Parkcl-Lanrcl mil. T?OJi Bayou Sara tliree i r TIMES A WEEK.— The U. S. ! Mail steamer liaurrl Hill, J. A.I '■ C otton , master, will leave New Orltans every 1 S unday M ohni.no at !» o'clock, and every widnïb i day and F hiday M obninci at 1U o'clock. Returning, leaves llayou Sara on M onday, T iicbsday and S at l-rpav, arriving in New Orleans same d:iy. ! Agents—M. Gordon, Jr., J. A. Braud A Landry, ! John Brvbridge à Co., Hall A Kemp A Co., Jos. S. i Pagancl, advertising agent. £3P~N. B.—A clerk » ill be on the T.evee in V 0. ' to receive freight at all times, from Tuesday tnorn ! in# to Saturday night, and shippers can deliver good? to him, and have bills lading signed in the boat's abBence. B,s y %'J ftewOrleSlllB and Bayoil ^ai a Sara. Port Hudson

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ocr: " AN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL OF FUN, FASHION, FOREIGN ITEMS, AND FÜLLT— AN ABSTRACT CHRONICLE OF THE TIMES—A SNAPPER UP OF UNCONSIDERED TRIFLES. VOLUME XII.f BATON ROUGE, LA., TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 11, 1855. ] NUMBER 78. TIIE DAILY COMET. Published Daily (Mondays Excepted.) <•. A. rilii:, Ktlilor A- Proprietor. » » » Office on Third Street. *" Term«.—' Tu k subscription is fixed at the rate or $5 00 per annum, payable in advance, or *'! 00 at the expiration of six months. The Week «y is published at $2 fto per annum, invariably in advance. Both will be punctually delivered with i' 1 » "f 1 . 1 * of the C'ty by the crrier. ÏÏE ver subsequeut insertion—ten lines or lees, con fttitnte a square. Yearly Advertising»—Merchants, Tra der*, and others, will be contracted with ou the r> 9t re asonable terms. *»b"%V©rke—Ouit facilities fordoing "b-Work with neatness and despatch—in sill va ^iettes of colors, cannot be surpassed by any es tablishment in thé City—such as : L awykrs' H hikcs— B all T ickkts —P ostkr*— B ill M kad.*— H itx of L adings— I 'hourammkh— K lrttion '"ickjcts— D buoouth ' L abel* -C ards— C ircdlvrs— •ind V isiting O ards . For farther particulars, we invite you tu call and see our specimens. |irofrsfiiûlMl ÏÏOtiffS. J j iî. S. IgW A r!i)7oSce" OIlYïl i rd st., I" opposite Dr. B. F. Harney. june3-y. 1 _ .... Profeuloiial C'nnl. DR. DITCH Ii IN, of the Medical Faculty ol Montpellier (France) having re p'ccutiy established himself in this City, •''fera his professional services to the public - [f7~He will at all times be found at Mr. Ptuoi.'s residence, (near Judge Burk's) unless professionally engaged. loct25-tf. I A M KS M. EL AM & JAS. E. EL AM, f ' «I. M. & J. E. Klara, Attorneys and Counsellors it Law, Baton Rouge. aug27-y. - ■ # C S. HALL, Attorney at L mw , Laurel '• street, Baton Rouge, La. janlT-y. — I D. STUART, Attorney and Conn-, fj . »elior at l.aff Laurel street. may26-y. J AS. M. McCUTCIIEN, Attorney & Counsellor at La-.v, Laurel st. Baton Roi. K e. Will practice in the Courts of the Parishes of east uni West Baton Rouge, east and west Feliciana, ."'dlbemil^ and m the Supreme Court. kll HunLNNÖ., Chief Justice Marshall, lion. J. i:. Underwood, Hon. Asher W. Graham, Ex. Chief i isticejwing, Ex. Chief Justice Robertson, Hon. npp-o-y. Henry Gl ider, Kentucky. I '.»SITUA BEAL, General Produce f ' Dealer, Jtc., Church St. between Third and . it iyette streets. aug20-j. PHOS. PRENDEROAST—General ■ Produce and Commission Merchant, and deal r in all kinds of Groceries and Provisions—cor. .f Third and Laurel sts. Liberal cash advances C«,. augl-y.^ i MONTAN & URO., Grocers, cor. Church and Third streets, Baton Rouge. t Wis K. POWKHS. ge*». a . piKK. I E. POWERS <fc CO., Regularly J' Commissioned Auctioneers. Wiil attend i»romptly to the suie of all kinds of Real and Per sonal Rstate—Houses, Lots. Lands—Dry Goods— Hardware, Groceries, Furniture, Ac., Ac,, tobe found at all times at the Comet Office. aug20 i a tijatt«!» AT w , nurjTcoii Dcnti«t—Baton Hoiiere. p EN EWS the tender of Itis profes ■ I sional services in the various branches per " lining to the DENTAL ART to the^ladies and ih e s'n n'o n n il i ir - r o imt r v- ^ ^ lt " uge _ a "' > , ,urround,n » coun,r y •l.ntial* cant'furnJh^^es: - iry . but to tlnse who toave not employed him, !,*• would respectfully r^er to his kind patrons who have »0 liberally favored him during the past v. ,r, with their cooßdencc, and for which lie wnuld re'itrn his most sinccrc thanks, promising . .use every exertion to continue to merit the All work perfo rme«' scientifically and with the' ulso with the view to durability, rendering a permanent benefit to the patient, ill always be in his office from S A. M., until Office rooms over J. W. Quiggins .afayette street. shoe store, octU5 idence, near the Har Howse. dec23-y. Jliisic Teaching. T. FAY. Hl. D. Deutist. nW'ING just returned from 1 lie North, with thela iest iiuproveinents and the best o| materials for mechanical Dentistry, s prepared to render better and cheaper. 01 lan evei. /"Office *it \ is residence, near the liar 1^1! E subscriber, wel to the citizens of known jton _ Uouge, from long residence, offers his "pro cssional services to the public, as a teache. •ol the P iano F orth , the V iomn , and ( ok net-a- P iston . He will also furnish music i t..r Private Parties, ^oirée, & c Letters I addressed to him through the post office, will be proaif " at t'ie Comet .ittjntion. ptly answered, and orders lelt t office, will meet immediate 1 oct 1-i 1 H. W. JOLLY. NOTICE TO BUILDERS.—The un dvrsigned is now prepared to manufacture ■ y steam p.» wer at the shortest notice all kinds :»f Sash, Itllnds, Windows, Doors, Ac—letters ad- 1 dressed to him at the Post Office at Baton Rouge will meet with immediate attention. i sept-S-tf. J. W. BROWN*. KEnOVAL. MAINE, has removed his Fancy i , Store toLafaj ,'tte Street—the house formerly occupied by M rs . IIuKsroN, wherehehas received afresh supply of Fancy articles. June Dth 18 .W. j -. ' Death on Rats. I \ S M ALL lot of Burgess' Hoach.Rat ant. Motive Exterminator iust receive' ' ■ nd lor Hlebv. WM Bo EG F T ' : "s JlrffjitrrtnralCûr^, &c. ~^)SEPH1^ Architect and Bijilder. HAS REMOVED his shop to Florida St.. East of Main, in the rearot the Pres by terian Church, Baton Rouge, La. Is now ,, r _ nar „.i t f a i- Panv ronlinrt for huil V- y l' re ,l^ r "' to take any conuacr lor Dull ding,and clothe work with despatrh. in the best style of art. Ail kind of Job work done at short notice. Plansand specifica tiens furnished, for Public and privée bui 1 (Imps, City ana Country residences, Cot tages and Surlmrban Villas; on the most reasonable terms. dec 19y. h. a. rauumak addison gray. RA Uli MAX & CRAY. Court House Square—cor. of America and St. Ferdinand Streets. roUSE.SlGN and ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS, ami latest fashion patterns a engaged competent re ?!ÜL ,it * n »"«• to attend t. nCvwu,»*«» »"« a /»il «un». and paper hanger.—Would respectfully call the attention of the citizens of Baton Rouge and of the adjacent parishes, that he is 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. He has now on hand a beautiful assortment of paper hanging and will continue to receive all of the most beautiful at his shop. it workman and will be oÄÄSSISßäSitti#«««'» Bt y' e ' antT-y. Cistern Making. ways on hand, and will attend to putting his work up Carpenters work and re-; pan mg attended to. j L. SEES. „ . , n *; e " „ »Ii 1 ' 0 .". ege - p- Orders left at the Post office addres-: as 'bove will meet prompt atten t,on - iane-2»-6m. steam Pressed Brick. p 0R the convenience of the ci(izeng of - 1 : t '! aton Rouge, an office has beet, open ^ at Jo , s t h,:a B kai. s S tore , opposite the Harney House, where orders may be left fur immediate transmission to the S tea M j B rick and L umber M ills , of the subscri ber, and will be filled with quick despatch as if given at the office on the yard. Those ( wishing a firm and durable article, are so ; Hcited to test the quality of the S team P ressed . Dg^Brick delivered in town and vicinity in any quantities, at lowest market rates. )aug28-tl) J. H. SCHENCK. upeno an muL' ,u -i u • i • . , I " L su . b f rll *f r » havln « b f e " »PPOinteu tv r sw£ U Y r , Bat '°" R ° Ug 1 tor Nmth McLeod & Co s superior and m pure Bi-Sulph of I.ime. Plasters will find it to Iheir interest to buy hsre. J Vm : B ogel , Druggist. Comfort A Economy. it their interest to buy here. J JUST RKCKIVED.—An assortment of J lce C | ogets & Coolers, to which the attention of Purchasers is invited to the Ware Rooms of J. PIPER. & CO. June 6th 1855. BOG AN & LEGENDIÏÎÎ. Workers in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron. Third St.—Nearly oppttUe IluU hiuon's»table. ^TMJE subscribers will attend promptly J-«lo all orders in their line, making and re painn^ gutters,copper pipes for machine stove pipes, &C. Kf" A good stock of Tin ware always on ha " d ' and mat,e to or,ler - 3 T_.®° ÜAN & LEGKNDR E mi'vjt.ni, c TinnmTT„T,,r. ~ IL N N ARD & II?>DENBURG. WHOLESALE A N n RFT A II nPAi roc m WHOLE SALE A N D RETA IL DE ALERS, IN CARRIAGKS, HARNESS, &C. THE SUBSCRIBERS stock of Buggies, Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, &c. has been selected by himself, and comprises | every vanety. To his already complete j assortment, he is daily making add.tior.s. j Persons will find it to tneiradi' mtage, to call and examine his stock ! _ N dRD ff HEDLNBURG. CHARLES HUSTON, j 1>LACKSMITH1NG AND WAGGON-j ) MAKING. Pr.onr.ns agmja . mane and repaired. BUG Horseshoeing! GJES a nd other repairsL done at the shortest r:otice. done with the greatest care and despatch. OC^All work done by him shall be equal to that done at any other establishment in the South. H^""Waggons and Carts always on hand t forsale. Shop on Africa Street, near V. Ileude's Dry Good Store. jany7-y. t T o Planters. A IKIN'S Corr. and Cotton Cultivator. -£*■ This truly useful agricultural improv ment, has been fully tested by highly res pect able and practical planters who afterful trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation <>l I'orn, Catte, 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 TTFNNARD & HEDENBURG. Carriages,Harness, Whips, Ac. fJMIE Subscriber's assortment of CarTia 'pnt auoscnuer s assortment ol Cama e e », Harness, whips, &c. is now com p'ete, and h» invites an examination of stock before purchasing in New Or leans, as he guarantees his prices as low as as 11 "V 111 tl * South - , War*" 00 " 1 corner of Third and Florida Sti-f s - Manufactoring and repairing in •■'| ,er ' or «tyle at the old established stand coihcj of Main and Church Streets. TUNNARD K HEDKNBURC gnrti Ciotl)ing (gntprimn, First Arrival of the Season AT THE ONE PRICE Clothing Emporium. m up „ « , » 4 « « T L, J i' rcc f elved v by X. steamer C kkscknt C ity , from New Cloves, Suspenders, Linen and silk Pocket Hdkf., Cravats, Nock Ties; Scarfs; Stocks, See., all of which have been selected from ' the inost fashionable houses in New York, i and will be sold at low prices. In order to ^ do justice and give satisfaction to cash buy ers i he has made it a rule in all cases to Hosiery, p i f i deduct ten per cent for cash, and will iri all ! cases strictly auhere to that principle. sept6-y. W. D. PHILLIPS ■ THE • J l close | ' I j j ~ Ä/IK» ©001.5. - — — O'CONOll, KID «MUTS AT COST. UNDERSIGNED will closc out his entire stock <»f Ladies and Gents Dark Kid Gloves at cost from 5 is date, for cash. [mar.16J ^W D. PHILLIPS. , rn HK NF W ANn srf R(<T , . 1 offered at this New Store deserves the , particular attention ol Ladies. The i<>l j lowing list will give an idea of what may there be procured , on , he moU re , ls<mnt j e /cms: Ladies Paris Sil^Bonnets ; Lai'ies A11 Ha ir Bonnets ; LadftlStraw and Hair Bonnets; Florence. English and Dunstable Bonnets; Grey and other fancy Bonnets; Misses Silk and Straw Bonnets : do. doj do. Flats do. Boys Huts and Caps; Rib bons. Flowers and Plumes; Mantillas Cloaks and Shawls; Cashmere Scarfs.new style ; Parasols, Corsets and Underskirts., Emb. Bands, Edgings and Inserting ; Pia!., and Emb. Pocket Handkerchiefs; Plain! and Emb. Collars; do. Chemisettes and Sleeves; Thread and Cotton Edgings; ! f hemisettes and Woolen and SilK Neck Ties; Ladies Ho- j siery and Gloves ; Plaid Calico for Dresses ' at 10c. per yd. do. Ginghams at 12jc. per ! yd '. Muslin^Delain at 25c. per vd. Damask | . , , Domesticsand Irish Linens; Jaconet. Swiss ; y<l. Muslin Delain at 25c. per vd. Damask ! an d Emb . Curtains ; Choice Woolen Plaids ! for Dr esses ; Colored and White Flannels ; j rinmpstic«,n.l iricV. I i . ' ,---... i r rnvq nilu tll3il a _ lilt » ^ • TnT NaniMV»'^ MMslî^'.^PUÎn" U oio.ïV.l?' » Cravats, Perfumery of all kinds ; Hair an( ' Frizetts. Also, a fine assortment ol 1„ f 1 f - g p 0W|li ail( ] Trimming. Also, a ^tirs. and Swan s White Ermine, for Tr var ' e 'y other articles at . ® CONOR'S NEW STORE, jan-18-ly. Baton Rouge, La NEW VARIETY STORE. I.afayelle St., at Mrs. lIiicNton Old STANI). MAINE, has the honor to inform the ladies and gentlemen of Baton Rouge, that he has now on hand a laige stock of French, German ami English Fancy Goods, Ribbons. Hosiery ; and a F. very select assortment of Perfumeiy, ail of which will be sold at very low prices - ^ies and Gentlemen a re ' respectfully in viteu, to call and examine his stock, be fore purchasing else where and they will find it to their advantage to purchase of him. ijan. 4-y| F.MAINE ADA ME F. MAINE Modiste tic Par is informs th»« Ladies of Baton Konire that she is now ready to make and trim bonnets to order, at very reasonable prices she has a large stock of flowers,ribbon and other trimmings on hand, of the very la test fashions. The ladies are invited to ca |i an( j examine them at the New Variety Store THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK NH Arrumulated ( '" sh Fund, îî.Ol 8 j 7 7 5 j All the profits divided among the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON, J'rcs't. ISAAC ABBOT!', Sic'y. CHAS. GILL, Artuanj. O^^G kor nr. A. 1' ike , duly authorized Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. l!i-y. J. M c C ormick , -, „ „ ,. ,, J - M c L ormick. 1 . 31. H atc^ lTlcC?OSlTFH_?It & Co., HOORSFII FRS a vi , <JT \ TTflVITPa AND&lAUUjNJVKb. crnn <ir nrwfr^iM^i; , n?/ r n SCHOOL BOOIvS, S 1AM) ARD LIT L rar yi Scientific ami Miscellaneous Books, Cheap Publication?. Wl the Principle Ma gazines and Periodicals constantly on hand. Also—AMERICAN and FOREIGN Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes, Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristol Boads, Monohromatic Boards.k • v 11. n 1RDEX SEEDS! Large Drumhead Cabbage Flat Dutch White Flat Dutch Turnip. Ruta Baga Large Norfolk ' Cauliflower. Mustard. Raddisli fi Carrol Se^d». Ju't received and lot »ale bv |>ept i ' Ki^nr A bi;.\[. ijarbroarf ot j). C. JHontati. Houne Fnrni«hin*N. A\/ r ATER Cisterns, Dripper»and Ewers; ' oval octagon and colored Hall La,nps; enamelled Stew Pans; block tin and iron Sauce Puns; turned brass Preserve Ket ». r . . ■' . .. web and Paint Brushes. Churns; Reels p 'T Î n'"« rT"r"' Burnished, Brittaiua and silver plated la b!e Castors, at 1). C. MOXTAN'S inl'l Church Ktre#'t ■* ' n,,rC " " re " Wooden Ware, Bi-nonm, Brtulin, Jbe, HAND Brooms; Wisps; Hearth, IJorse, White wash. Marking, Scrubbing. Cob /Jutter 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, kr. D. C. MONTAN, jul-1. Church street. Sr Jacksons Saws Plains '.f "all kinds [ Augers and Auger lilts, i>rac€ and Bracc n:A " Hatchetts, Hammers, Carvers Tooh Mcclianic'i« Tools. F. \ C 11 Screws, Cabinet Clainps. Spear Cimbletsand Coopers jîitts, Cooper's Riv ets ^c. D. C. M ontan . Church st. LINE Floats, assorted sizes ; Lim it and kirby bent Hooks; Fish assorted sizes ; S hot Potiches ; Pow der and Pistol Flasks; Double and Single barrel Shot Guns—On hand for sale by ' n >aylL H C. MONTAN. Wooden %Vare J 1 XK, Hatchet, Tile, Auger and Chisel Handles, Clothe Line Reels. Horse and White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes and Sash Tools, for sale by D. C. MONTAN. Church st. 0 Governor Kope j 0 . Kentucky Packing Yarn; Oakum; 1 Locks! Locks! "RF.NCH, Southern Rim Lever, Store Door, Cubbord and Padlocks, also ; b ;f every t,eSCriP D 0n c 0n MONTA n i!° r i TUST RECEIVED ! !— J Governor Rope, Cotton do. Mernniller Bucketts. D. C. MONTAN. 2D Church street. Brooms • GC t i t' - SHOVELS, SPADES, M F.S and Rowlands Spades. Dirt and Scoop Shovels, Rakes and Garden Hoes, Ladies Flo p ~l Hoe, Rakes, ^rc. D. C. M ontai », Church st. SI A MES A See u i for CORN SHELLERS. YANKEE. Southern and Boston. sale low by J). C, MONTAN Church st. i lor sale by Cast Steel. I)EST Cast Steel; Cistern Hoop Iron: ) Iron Wove Wire, and Iron Rivets, for Brass Faucetts, Molasses Gates, &c, i r\ r< unvr i v ' I | ' by D. C. MONTAN, Clmrns! Chnrnsl! C(ROWELS patent zinc lined Thermom ! eter Chur rns ; also the Cylinder Churn. D. C. MONTAN, OX CHAINS Sf BOWS. On hand and for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. ClURRY COMBS, Cistern Faucetts ) Brass Faucetts, Molasses Gates, & D. C. MONTAN, Churchst. JUS1 RECEIVED, COAL HODS and I shovels. Wood Saws and üuek Bucketts and Wheels. Well D. C. MONTAN RICININE—and elegant artic for the growth and preservation ol the hair, can be found at Ws. B ogel . Grey's Ointment. RECOMMENDED as an excellent ap plication to "old sores," cuts, bruses 1 and sprains. For sale by au"17-y. H. T. WADDILL. <O R Barry's Tri co yherous the best com- 1 F may be hail ol pound ever discovered lor the Hair WM. Bom;. S PONGES. ponges. -Fine Surgeon and bathing For sale bv H. T, WADDILL. HY(>EfAN PILLS.—-Just recoivfd I gross each. No. 1 h No. 2 of Mor rison's celebrated Hygeian Pills for sale 0y july U'i ly W ,vi, B oukl , Djuggest. Jayne's Family Medicines. ici - . . . i> i piLLS Expectorant Alterative, Balsa... 1 and Vermifuge. For sähe by ; äug 8-v. a r»Di ; Smith's Tonio. ONT. of the most effectual remedies 1 known for the cure of chills and fevers. For sale by H. T. W adbill . OOTH POWDERS—Mastcha Tooth I'aste. Charcoal Tooth Paste, Bal- ; sarnie Tooth paste—rose sented, Deulilimo Tooth Powders—forsale by aug!7 H T. WADDILL T < A For sale br H. T. W add Samson Snake Root. FEW pound of Samson Snake Root.the best native remedy tor dispepsia Jules Hanoi's Depilitary Powder. WARRANTED to remove the thickest Hair in Ir e minutes, with""! inju nil" tue >-Kin Fur "-ale b\ W B«'.i i. ©itr |J;tris{i ©otanuicnt. ' " ' Judge Sixth Judicial District. WM. R. ROBERTSON. J. DCNCAN STUART,....District Attorney. B. F. BRYAN Clerk of District Court. II. V. BABIN Sheriff. rorer; (tftite Depot.) Recorder. A**eM«tr. Attorney. J - M " Hl'SMLMASf do Auditor. F. M. YOUNG, do Treasurer. ORAN HACKETT, do Tex Collector. do Ranger. ISAAC 8. TAVLOR President Police Jury. Notaries Public & Auctioneers. t, 0 U18 DUANDPRE, Notary & Auctioneer. A. W hki. L , Notary. 8 A ML. SKOIiKIEf.l) Notary. JOHN R DI KROCQ, Aootionefr, L. E. POWEI18 4 Co Auctioneer», CITY GOVERNMENT. Thirty Fifth Corporate Tear. JOSEPH MONOET Mnyor EDWARD (W8IN.VRI) ('onutablf. FRANK NEPULER, As»it't. do Wr „,. A1 d « r m • War<1 j. M. HI.AM, ! WM. LOCKWOOD, H. B. FAV ROT, F. M. VOfNO, F. BLANCHARD. P. R. BRAl'D. II. L. WOLFF, Tronurer, Coltr. A A»»«Mor. J. W. SEYMOUR, Attorney. W. n. WALLER City Surveyor. Dr. C. R. FRENCH, Physician. WM. P. COXE, .Wharf Master. Justices of the Peace. FRANCIS n. HANS First Ward. p. a.' wa LKER , Second do. Parish C onttables. CHARLES CHKNRTTB,.,. ..Pint Ward. .. 2d. do. THE CITY 1300K-BINDRY, Comet Office—Baton Rouge. JsicT fresh stock of materials,! Orders from abroa'd promptly attended to. , , , WAck/JNErNEWSPAPrRS & PAM m PHLETS, bound in any style, to order.-— L aw, M edical and other works re-bound ' n the very best style, and at short notice. Nov.l9-y. COAST LINE OF PACKETS. BELLA DONNA A MMJSiC, TO ANP FROM N. ORLEANS, WILLIAMSPORT, BAYOIJ SARA, POUT HUDSON, And all the Intermediate Landings. THE HELLA DONNA, Capt. Wsr. A M c C ombs , leaves N. Orleans _ every Snturflny Kvctiliijjx, :it 0 o'clock, for WilliamsDort, toueh iiift at all the intermediate points;' returning, Ii nves Bayou Bs ra crcry Wedo«» dny, on lie arrival of the cars from Woodville. The Ml'SIC, I'apt. J. II. Mowiiaon, leaves Mew Orleans every Tuesday Morning, at 9 o'clock, and Frlilny K veiling, at S o'clock, for Port Hudson : returning, leaves Port Hudson every Wnliii'Mlay and Saturday, after the arrival of the Clinton anil Port Hudson Cars. HOLMES A CLAUSS, Agents, octH. 14 Tchoupltoulan slrect. Hnyiin Sara Packet—Laortl mil. t'OR liavou Sara three TIME* A WEflt.-Tlie t T . Mall steamer Luurcl Hill, J. A.I T"J '.Tl New , 0rlean " SlNDAV M okniko at 9 o cluck, and every Wklisis day and F ridat M orniso at 1(1 o'clock. Returning, leaves Bayou Sara ou M üstday , T iicksday and S at urdat , arriving in New Orleans same day Agents—M. Gordon, Jr., J. A. Braud A Landry, John Hurbridpe & C"., Hail & Kemp A Co., Jos. ?. Pa taud . adverU.iluc »Kent. N . II. —A clerk will be on the Levee In N. O. to receive freight at all times,from Tuesday uunu Inp to Saturday ni^ht, and shippers c.in deliver Roods to him, and have bill» lading signed in the boat's absence. luayS-y WewOrleans and Bayon «ara J- Bayou Sara. Port Hudson Lobdell's Store, Baton Rouge, 1 Plaquemine, and all intermediate landings, the fine passenger steamer CAJPITOL, J as . H. U kk, M aster , leaves New Or leans every SUNDAY at 9 o'clock, a. ^ every WEDNESDAY, at 5 o'cliÄ and p. -w. Returning leaves Bayou Sara every MONDAY at J2, *t„ and THURSDA Vat fl r. m. and Baton Rouge every MONDAY at 'i p. sr., ami THURSDAY at I«) p. m. Oy For frieght or passage ajiplv on board. Jan. ~A. I1ARÏSV HOI S*:. THIS well known Hotel has undergone, during the past two months, very ex tensive alterations and repairs ; various im ements have been ^ lu àlffM ^ oft , )e estab , i3hment< f]ie r00ITlh plied wilh fire place» and nothj.if orerlook et ^ ^at would he likely 1o add to the com tort and convenience of its patrons. The Furniture and everything pettainiiic to the house 1M>een thoronjHy overhauled and put in perfect order, and it will be re opened on THURSDAY the 22d inst., for the reception of guests. nov Ifitf. " WM. MARKHAM Public Hark ! I'M IE Rubscriher will, from . till? date keep con«t»n!ly running within the limit-* ofthe City a public hack; will, two flue hor-es and a careful driver to take ladie" and gentlemen to any part of the city. The charge will be 25 cents, for each pas senger. The driver will wear a haud on his hat to he known. c honId the huck b* want.d at any particular tir>,r of da v. it fin h» r iigareri at rtther of tb» "UM" Tb» h»' k nil . ?.rrv Ihre» p'l«««». • N.-t !.'■ V 1! HI AT


ocr: If IfcMlltoMllH BaryMfl J VIT IMBVD Pff Steauiira Rwn. lie and C'arsTAL Ptuci 80 Barrtl« fancy St. Louis flow. 30 Barrala Extra do 4» as Hall Barrel« Extra Flour. All firaah ground Ji of mw wheal oetlB W10M8.—100 Btubal* choie« low« oa lont. last received and for «I* by oct.19 JOSHUA BEAL. f A BDI -A# Kop eiwime L White Laid, Juatfoaaivad from Looia villa, par attain et 41 Graga^Shoi r 0 octl9. BEAL. B; oar Fait Line. New book wheat.— Jwt raaatoi 1000 Pound* Holt * Co'«, but Now York Buckwheat, new crap and for «}« ia ban of 23 lb«, ««ch, or at retail a« deriiid. rati0. JOSHUA BEAL. Mow Arrival«, BARRELS Extra St. fouia Flow. OU 30 half barrel« do. do. da 80 ban Bran. „ oct. 15. JOSHUA BEAL. ALI. OA CASES Duncan'« Imperial. Aj\J 10 do. Clark'«. ' Just received and for «ale by oct. 19. JOSHUA BEAL. Atteatlaa FuMltei. FLOUR in as, 80 and too pound bag«, always on hand and for «ale by •ept. 11. JOSHUA BEAL. Mriak FMotfnf 1 AH BUSHELS IOWA POTATOES 1UU just to hand and for «ale by «ept. II. J08HUA BEAL. On ions Toil loua i—— 4# Bag« very large and choice Iowa Onions, inet received and for «ale by l«ept.Î3.1 JOSHUA BEAL. •BT T7RUIT.—Tbe anderaigned ia 1 permanently located on Lafeystt« Street, two doors from Bofol't Drug Mors,' where hs will keep on hand all kinds of Fruit. Apples, Oranges, Lemon», Citron, Banan as, Fl*», ic., As. Orders from the country prompt ly aitendsd to. [oct. Mm.] Nicaoia« B abtoli. REMOVAL OF W D. PHILLIPS' Clothing St0re. TH K undersigned inform« the public that he ha« removed hi« Clothing Store in Lafayette street, to the room in the rear of his old Dry Good« 8tand, corner of Lafa yette and Charch street, where ha will ba happy to wait on bt« old cuatomeiaand the public generally. sept«-y. W. D. PHILLIPS. f jjgg. jDrrrtrrgqgt & gg.


ocr: (ßents. Clothing Qjmporinm, First Arrival of the Keanon AT THE ONE PRICK Clothing Emporium. rf^HE subscriber has just received by X »teamer C kkscemt C ity , from New York, a large and beautiful assortment of CENTS FURNISHING GOODS, Consisting of Linen Bosom Shirts; Silk, Cotton nml Merino under shirt* ; Shirt Col lars, Linen and Cotton Draws; Hosiery, (iloves, Suspenders, I.men and silk Pocket Hdltf.. Cravats, Neck Ties; Scarfs ; Stocks, fcc., all of which have been »elected from the most fashionable houses in New York, und will be sold at low prices. In orile» to do justice and give satisfaction to ca.'h buy ers; he has made it a rule in all cases to deduct ten p"r cent (or cash, and will in all cases strictly aohere to that principle, septti-y. W. D.PHILLIP8 hii) UI.OVF« AT COfiT. UNDERSIGNKL> will ^ ,f. se out his entire stin k uf Ladies j yjjiifi) (Jloves at cost from 1 Vl / TIIJ; A clom ami Gout* Dwrk Ki 5 1» date, for cash. [mar.KîJ W D. PHILLir, 1


ocr: Cljro&orf (fltoltonaim's. Watches and Jewelry. A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT in every branch ol fine Jewelry and Watches, just receited and for sale at very moderate prices at [Deel, THEO. GOLDMANN'S. DIAMONDS. Finger-rings and Bieastpins, ALSO GENUINE REGARD RINGS, [Deel,] at THEO. GOLDMANN'S. Portmoncyx 4* Knive A LARGE ASSORTMENT of the above articles, among which, some of 44 Jonathan Crook's" •celebrated Pen and Pocket -knives, for sale at ["«c'l THEO. GOLDMANN'S. TWO SECOND-HANDED SHOW-CASES, for sale very low at T1IE0. GOLDMANN'S, Watchmaker t Jeweller, [Deel] Harney House basement. 1)R. W. DE AUING, offers his pro fessional services to the public. OBce on .church st— opposite Waddill A Day's Drug Store. Residence on Main Street, between church and' eorth streets. dec5-y C(|05. prmbrrgûst & (&o. SHOT—250 SACKS assorted Shot. For sale by T. P rendkrgast & Co. Flour—loo bbs. extra flour For sale by t. P ke.nu begast & Co. Whiskey— 100 Bbs. WHISKEY~ Just received and for sale by nov29. t. P rend erg äst & Co. APPLES !— •T. For sale by 50 barrels various kinds. JOSKVA SEAL. New Crop Shaker Preserves! ■|A CASES assorted— as follows: 111 PEACHES ; APPLES ; CHERRIES ; QUINCE ; PLCMS; STRAWBERRY; GRAPE JELLY. Just received, and for Bale by the cue or at re tail, by [nnv22] JOSHUA BEAL1 Just Received from St. Louis. D ACON, Clear Sides and Shoulders, I' Superfine and Extra ST. LOUIS FLOUR


ocr: .imune ment. !*•« MUSEUM Bf —AND— i ® H i I The former containing upwards of 100,000 Curiosities. Will exhibit at BATON ROUGE, on MONDAY, Dec. 31, TUESDAY, Jan. lat, on board the FLOATING PALACE —AND— JAMES RAYMOND. The Museum contains acomplete ZOOLOGICAL EXHIBITION of every wild ft rare animal cxistiag in Europe, Asia, Africa and America, Incli'dino a full grown ELEPHANT, and magnifi cent OUtAKFE; Innumerable specimines of Birds from the gigantic Ostrich to upward ofonehun ilrrd specimens of the fairy U umminq B ird. «2 Statwe Gallery, Of figures the siie of life, among which are— Christ Preacuiso is tiik Tkmple ; 7js Shaks pkarkan Gali.brt; Siamhk Twins; tiik Family or Napolïos; Waphington and I.afayrttk ; Wii. Wallack ft Hklkna Mar ; Tam O'Shan tlr ; Sodtkr Jonst ; tiik Landlord 4 Landlady. T iik Chief U tica- is th» D reh» uk work whej Livimo. H undreds or A ncient ft I ndian W ar W eapons. A Panoramic View of the World Minorai and Vegetable Curiosities without num ber ; Ancient Relics from Egypt, Greece, Home, Pompeii and llerculaneuin. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY OIL PAINTINGS. Admia'n. 50cts. Soors open 2 8t 7 P. M. An Entertainment & Concert. Will be given in a beautiful Concert Room, on the JAMES RAYMOND, Immediately after the exhibition on the PALACE, consisting of Ethiopian Melodies ; Fancy and Comio Dancing ; Characteristic Delineations. By a talented troupe of Male and Female Artists. Admlwalon Ü3 Cent».


ocr: i "_"_ N ' JOURNAl. Of FUN. FASHION, FOREIGN ITEMS, AND fOn. VOLUME XII.) BATOX ROUGE, LA., K ABSTRACT CHRONICIt OF THE TIMES—A SNAPPER UP OF UNCONSIDERED T*IFLEi. " I NUMBER 90. —rAY MOILNIStt, DECEMBER Iff, 1855. ,1 r THE DA1LÏ COMET. Published Daily (Mondays Excepted.) • • A. I'IKI C ' 1 I i o e o ii «lilor A- I'ropriclor. 'i' Ii i r <1 St r «c f.. ^T" Orr Ills. • or 0() P»T "> m » th• "xpirafi T» ii *'! i 'I » '* ' I Ht Tu* subscription lu fixed ni the mumm, payable In advance, or I of »Ix month«. The Week I'«r annum, Invariably In liotli will I... punctually delivered with ' 11 111j f ^Ailv . . lie (list flH I!|I m««(| I | 'lit i "f th« City by the carrier. < O5K Dollar per tojnarci fion, and half that amount for -ertion —t«*n 11 it«'» or lens, cou I„|.. a iiiiarp y»rt f 1<I trrt isiiifr.— Mure-liant», Tra I S ami ..tm-ri, will h c contracted with on the ■ i r»M unable term«. , ' . '»l »"tlork.—Otra farilitirs for doing .m H or if wi! h tient h s* ami despatch—in all va <•" ' "I r oh.n,canniif |y Kur|»Mfli«(l by aoy et ,l '.i -liMi .'nt mi the (,'ity— mich an: i \ 'V vi:n ■>' H iiikm ~lUl.l. TiCEKTil—.pOHTWI«!—BILL •Mi» »IM. "P- l.wuMtis— I'K«»O*A MM KH—ELECTION J" J*.' ' 'a conifers' l< -CAKD.H—C' ikcclvkm — Oxiton. For farther particular*, we vile you to call and nee our Hpecimenx. Ii' V.: Uoticcs W 1 if \ I » I VI ' tr-PS— '— W . I M j A Kl .N ' », oni~ i».- . ( ^ inihlic. Office on .... U*,,.... 1 1) ,: Waddili & Day'« Dru« Ht«i ;-i ritrect, between eliurch mil I*. W AIM iillii't! on'I'liiril st., pponite !><■. 11. K. Ilnruty. Juni'8-y. ■> r iai.i.1 cnnl I prcii nw the Medical Facility 4 7 „I vliintpi-llier (France) havintr re i- * c i ■■ i * I v established bit If in this CHy. oll. M Inspr,-I-ssienaUeiMet, toll,e public 117-11« will a' all «iiiies be found at Mr V, ,o,.\ rend („ear .litd^e BuikV) LL. .lly eii S ane,i. [-«UMf. ' I \MlvS M. KLAM & IAS.R ELAM. il V J. K. Kill,11, Attorneys and Counsellors S at Law, ll.tton Kongo. augïT-y. S. 11 \I .L, Attorney ut Law. I /itirol • »treet, llatoji ItnnU''. l a. Jant7-y. I). STITAUT, \tt(>ni"V an I Cmin • sellor at La*— Laurel »treet. miiyüfl y. \S. M. McCI'T« IIKX, Attorney tt ()iiiirMel!«i: at Law, Twin re I «t. \Ve«t Dato » Itoujf, ''üst J. IV Benj • ( 'ourt. lain, il' Kotige, i of «ant liciana, n. Ran M ii-Hh ill. Ill J. (MSill ' I»-..) i f tyc! te ■ I^IIOS. O.. (.'hicf Jus - , I It .11 A -le-r W. tiii.ii mi, Ex. Cuief „j. Kx. i'iilel Juolice Kobe» Won, lion, er,' Kentucky. apli»-y. I'n nliu'o Third and aug'i0-j. T—< Jcni-nil liant-, and deal .|i. « no! Provinionn— cor. Liocvai cash advaneen augl-y. iI' «inct rs, cor. .1 streets, llntoii llouge. \ l'.j: \L, <i<-n<-r;il ('Imrch St. betweci t reels. l'HKVOKI.'fî \l i ,ul and n unei , Buffftr • 1 o ' 1 Cotton. I MONTANA » • Ciiurcli and Tlii nnptly t' ;;tl Ii 1.11> n WKUS & ilntioned AtseUoac the «nie of all Kind rrie.H, Kur < at t'ie ('< g ko. a. tuck. CO, inmm. WilT attend f Real and 1% r l.iiudü —Dry floods— il n re, An:.. to he net orac li au)(20 ,1. A. TliOl'SliALK. Hirçeoa ï)i*ulinif — It" '.«m ICoiitfe, CN'HW> lV,i> t' ;.,|er of Iiis profus branches per signal n^.w. -n III I if- tiliitlun uhimvvw • injc tf) the DKNTAI, A HT td the ladien and Ikmnii of Kmt aroMYent Baton rouro and ëiirroundiiiK i to Ii a it hi 1 ' liais • hent •d if t if! iton k ' uiro » mi l' i: ti Hi.,,., who Intve not empleyeil liiui, - 1 "' 1 re-aeilfully refer III Iiis ,li.nl p-itron» ,il '' .. |il».«ral'y l'-rv<»red him during the pa«*t w i i . eonft I .mk'm , ind for which he I r„ i, { 4 „,.,«1. hin ere thanks, promising * every exertion to coitinae to merit the no \ performfi ^elentifleally and with the • t i-.M-f .m l aUo with the vi«»w to durability, ivod' i iV/ i fieriuauiîii» hei efit to the patient, riil ulway-4 he ill hin oftice from 8 A. M., until shoe store, oct-5 ii 5 I' M Olllce rooms over J. W. Lafayette street. T. FAV, in. IL Wenlist^ \ VIM; just returned Irom the North, with t he la .•it improvements and 'he »•st of materia'* lor med. auical Dentistry, S prepared to render better and cheaper a "ork than ever. 27"!Ulice it 1 i - residence, near the IIar îey House. dec23-y. Tin sic Tcachlne. rpilF. subscriber, well known 1 to the citizens of Baton i"e, from long residence, oilers his "pro a teacher lessliuial services to the public, as a teaciier Ol the P iano F o.i 1 k . the V iolin , and < oit n n.. .. ill oiv,» fnrnish music ÎI" Private' Partie». *oirf*. fce Letters addressed to him through the post oftice. will be promptly answned. and ordeis lett at the Comet office, will meet immediate _ Store to Laia) -tte Street—the house formerly occupied by M rs. H ukston , ■wliere he has receiv»d afresh supply of Fancy article» Jane 0th 1*53 att.'ufioii. loctl -l] H. W. JOLLY. VOTIt K TC > BUILDERS.—-Th« un iler-iKiied i» now prepared to manufacture 6y Steam p >wer at the »hortest notice all kind» of8a »li, Blind», Window», Door», Ac—letter» ail «I rcsie l to him iit tin- Post Olhce at Baton Itoiipe will meet with immediate attention. sept S tf. J. W. BROWN. KF.HO VAT. MAINT, h ia removed hia Fancy f. ârrl/itfrlnrol Carts to ' I OS KP 11 M c KI TRICK, . Architect and Bui|«|,t., MAS RI'.MOVKD his shop to Fl«'res I'-ast ol Main, in the rearol (snow byteriari Church, Baton Rouge.c for buil liilly prepared to take any coeiteh. ill the dint;.ami do the work witha*I' Job work best style of art. All l«and"»peoifica P and private buil , 'Vy residences, Cot •fVillas; on the rr.ov done at short notice, Pand private buil tions furnished, for Piy'y résidence«, Cot ! linKS City and Cf villas; on the ir.®»« !"f " ^'"f.ec My. r#asona We terrr * A AOOIHON GRAY. •TIlMAN SC OKAY. r » „use Square—oor. of Amerioa Jd St. Ferdinand Streeta Id St. rerainnna duwh. | , .SION h nil ORSAMENTAI. PAINTERS, H°^d'paper hanger.—'Would respectfully call j .. . .. . . f it.« /•Illii-iia of It.it mi Iliilii/C illld I 1 I j ■ oo pu f" i • , j ». attention of the citizen» of Baton Iloujre and %1P ailjiK-'Tit pnriKlwa, that Ii« i« now prepared do all kind« of work tliat may be entruMird to « ft , tlfl Will continue to receive all Of the mont beautiful Aiidlntent fashion |»attemn at Iii« nliop. fiiiRaired competent workman and will be ^ a.. .. II.....I In I.i'ilaru in f ■ 1 «a liflO film and plcdn«-» himself to Rive Reneral »atlafac tloti'to tlnme who will favor hlni. Ile ha» now on hand a hrauliful a»«ortmrnt of paper hanjInR arid continue to receive all of the mont beautiful . latent fanhlon pattern» at hi» »Imp. èV# Mm» viiüaK<*d competent workman and will I pirÄh g wiwa t» '.'"î; lion Of wood and . a a7f»>l^^ l .' ll ' lln ' t •ty'c. t'ist«-rii tlnkiiiff. ri"^lll'. sulweribcr, is now prepared to J- make Cisterns to order, in the very ^ "»vie. and will warrant his work. He will keep a stock ol the best lumber al ways on hand, and will attend to P"»»'K his work up Carpenters work, and re pairniRattended to '' /r ' Near the Jesuit Co ege. \fT Orders let» at the Post office addres >«f»tl as above will meet prompt atten tion. june-29 -6tn. Steam PrC'HHt'll Brick. Ij^OU the convenience of the citizens of Baton Rotijje, an cfficc has beet, ojien ed at Jos in:a B kai .'k S tore , op|«)site the Harney Hnt;se, w here orders may be left i r l 'iIF. subscriber bavins been appointe*! I t A4 ent lor Hast aim West Bation Rouge 1 for >tnitli McLeod k Co' s superior and , for immédiate trunsmission to the S tta m B riok and L iimiiek M 11 .1 .x. of the subscri ber. and will be filled with tpiick despatch as if niveii at the oJHce on the yard. Those wislunj: a lirm and durable article, are so licited to test the tpiality of the Stf.a« 0~7~Brick delivered in town and IHK R H. IITVITV. ... «»s. vieillit y in iny quantities, at lowest market j js-ti) J. H. SCHF.NCK. , - j rates. )aug'JH-tl) pure Bi-Sulph of Lime. Plasters will find it to their interest to buy here. uovH. W m. BofiHi,, Druggist. ol rnmftirl A. Economy« rlJST RKCF.IVKI).—An assortment Ice Closets & Coolers, to which the attention of Purchasers is invited to the Ware Rooms of J. PIPLR. & CO. J une Oth I H'y't. ROUAN & LIKiMNllliII.® Workers in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron. T'ifnl St.—Nearly oj/ptrnflf HuU'Hlmni 1 * ntübU. 1^'IF. .uDscribets will attend promptly ■ ro all orders in their line, making and repairm ; gutters.copper pipe* lor machine ry,«tove pipea. &c. rr7»A gooJ stock of Tin ware always on • hand, ami made to order. may 3-y. B()f»AN & LKGKNDRE. T CNN A" HI) & HKDENBURG. wholesale and retail dealers.in CARRIAGF.S, HARNESS, kc. TH F. SlJBSt.'RI BF.RS stock ol Buggies, Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, tkc. has been selected by himself, and comprises every variety. To his already complete assortment, he is daily making additions, Persons will find it to theirad*"»litage, to call and examine his stock. TUNNÂRD if HEDENBVRG. CHARLES RUST0N, 1)T.ACKS\1 ITHINC AND WAOGON 1) MAKING. Pi .oroH .s rnaoe and repaired. BU(i (ilF.S. and other repairs done at the shortest cot ice. Horse shoeing done with the greatest care and despatch. 0T"AII work done by him shall be erpial to that done at any other establishment in the South. v Waggons and Carts always on hand for sale. Shop on Africa Street, near V. Heude's Dry Good Store. jany7-y. To Planters. AIKIN'S Corr. and Cotton Cultivator. This truly useful agricultural improv ment has been fully tested by highly re». pec table and practical planters who afterful pes - --- — trial, say that by its use, inthe cultivation of Corn. Cane, or Cotton, there 1» a saving of at least one third the labor to -nan and horse over the common plow. Its a new invention, Patented March 20, 1S4S. | Planters are invited tocall and examine it A supply on hand and for sah; by THNNARD& HEDKNBURG. CarriaRea,Harness, Whips,Ac. ^|"^H K Subscriber's assortment of Carria JL gee. Harness, whips, &c. is now com plete, and h ; in /ite* an examination ol hi' s-tock before purchasing in New Oi lean», as be guarantees his prices a* low aa as any in the South. Vv areroom corner of Third and Florida j Sheets. Manufactonng and repairing in | superior style at the old established »tand ; comer of Main and Church Street,. TCNNARD k BF.DF.NBrRG ÄJi!i8# S95É® Pint An italor (lie K«a««n I . . . cases stri tl) anurii »• ' septß-y. First Arrival «»f llic Sea*»» AT THE (INK. PKICE Clolhisf?r fZitiporistut. rpHR sillwrï er bas received bv J. sir,unci > El.»' ! . I'llV. lu lu New York, a ■ • 11 '' ;iii>l ' <.;111i1111 n- M-r^'-ent ol CESTii l'L'liMtlllM! HOODS, Conaislin^ I! 1 l.in'rn IIO'OI ' -hn!- Slit.. Cotton and Merino under sliirts : St,nt ' I lars. Linen ami ' o'' 1 n I'niws; Hosiery. Gloves. - ii .- p .ii'cr.s, l.ini'ii iiii'i 'ill; I'nckel BÄf., Cravate. Ner* Ilea; Hcarfs ; Stocka, &C-, all id vvincli In', e l.i i ii M lected Iroiu the most fa-ilii'iinible lionse* in Neu Ymlv, and will be fd • at low priem. In order to do justice ail'i ;'i ve ■ ill i 111 H'lll tu ' 'I ll b 11 > - ers ; he has made it n title in nil ca-ev to deduct ten pel cent lor c.i li, and will in nil that piineiple. b I'll I I.I.I I'S T*UK 1. clo« mnd y t . llt , |i„ r k Ivid ^ u (U(( , f r ( .. i h **f roar ,](ji Kit) i v .'.'i' « ovi'. L'NOKiJSiONKO will clone oof l'i- •• ol■ t« • I. f I jo! ! vilo veil at coat fi oui I i i i ' êM W ». .1 i'm. j JHillinrri) v\ /ûnri) 0oo &5. O'CONOII, imrnn.,.^,2 ,1 *. !> lll.tMIK H Fancy I)ryoooff«!an4 Aliliinerv. oi'i'o.sri Tin. fe-T oil icr, On TMl't .V THF. MIWA.N'fi L offered at t Ins I there "i //(>" I, l.i particular sitt lowing <.r.f i:/ "r a 'ittmotif \v Store dehf rva-» « ol Ladies. Tin* iol ist v% i ! J ni vc* hm idea what may io procured, on ihn tnon! reasonable trim* Ladies Pans Silk Honnefs; Ladies All Hair Hotitieîs ; l a-lies 4 ft;-u and Hair Bonnet; Florence, I'.njlish ai»d l>iin.stab.e Bonnets; (»n*y and other lat cy l'< nnet ; Misncs Silk and Stia ^ Honnets : do. d r ». do. Flats do. Hoys Hals and ( a;is : i bons, Flowe j s and I'lntoe* .il.mtillas Cloaks and Shawls; f'.ishmetc Scarls. new style ; Pa'asi I i, ('niseis mid I r-K i r" -. ; F.mb Rand I III L'i 1 12 s and I ie ei 1 ii-:;» : Plan, ami F.mb. Pocket. Ilandkeichiets ; flan and F.mb. Collar.-; i!". Chemisettes and Sleeves; Thread and Cotton Fduitii's ; Woolen ami S|In Neck Ins; Ladies llu l'laiil ( 'alic.o lor I iresses Cinshams at I'Jje per yo. j.iiiMiii i "ti.iiii al c. pel ■>d. Damask and F.mL. Cuitains ; Clioice Woolen I'l.tids for Dresses ; ( 'olored and \\ lute Flannels ; Domcslu-sand Irish Linens, laOonet. Swiss Plai ' ®i«ry and t^mve.v at 10c. per yd. do yd. M u.slin 1 Ittlain at — - Rou^e, tb.it lie has now on hand a bug« stock of I' reiich. Oermnn and Kt-glish Fancy (.oo«ls. Ribbons. Ilo iery ; oiiil a vpr y »elect assortioeol ol Perluriieiy. a., ol which will be sold at very b-w prices — Ladies and (Gentlemen are res peel I m I y in vited, to call and examine bis stuck, be fore purcbasiri" e'»ewherc ami t'ney will find it to their advantage to putchase ol him. [jan. 4-j| F. MAINK and Nansook Muslin; Plain and figured Bohbinets; (ients (ilo\is Hosiery audi Cravats; Perfumery ol all kinds, liair and Frizetts. Also, a fine nssoi'nient ol Curls, Fins, and Swan s Down. Bb.ck and White F.tminc. for Tiiinniing. Also, a variety t-f other articles at OCONOR'S NKW STORM. jan-lC-ly. Baton Rouge, La NEW VARIETY STORE. l.alfMyettc Ml., lit Mr». lliK tliin Oltl » I A I* »» . F.MAlNI'l, iiasthe honor to inform s lh<" la.lies and gentlemen ol Baton MA DA M E F M a I \ K Mwlitie ftf Par. is informs the Ladies of Baton Re \ | j / x iuiuiiiis tue l»»i.^ ; that she is now ready to make snl tiim ; bonnets to order, at very reasonable prices i She has a large stork of dowers.ribbon and I other Irimtniiigson hand, of the very la I test fashions. 1 he ladies are invited to call and examine them at the New Variety Store. THE MUTUAL LIFE INS U It AN CK COMPANY, OF NEW YOIIK. Net Accumulated (Jcish Fund, a, »IS, 775, All the profits divided among the Insured FR F.D. S. WINSTON, I' reit. ISAAC ABBOTT. S rc'y. CIIAS. <» ! LT., Jl'luarij. OyOïxittr;« A. l'i K r:, duly authorized Agent for Baton Rouge. up. I!i-y J. McCoit mick. P. M ITIcfJORlTIIlIK & Co., su STATIC 'NJ.i'S. Baton Rouge, 1. n . SCHOOL BOO KS. ST \ M) A Rl> I.ITK 1 i bookselleus jf .m i scellai, eous Books '• Cheap Publications, and the niicip e ■ > a oazines and Periodicals con-taiilly on hand 11 11a ich !i:u;n p ABDRK SEEDS ! \J Lar ; ; ; ! . Alio—AMERICAN and Writing Paper- Blank B#.ok.«. Knvc?Iop#»a Copying Drawing Paper«. Bristol Boads, Monohromalic: Boards. Ks vi 1. Diumhead Cabbage Flat Dutch Win'e Flat Dutch Turnip, Ruta Baga Large Norfolk l! Cauliflower. Mustard, Raddish Sc Carrot Seeds. Jock received and for sal« by. («.ft 12 fOSHCA BFA L. ût \ I rurnM*tne*. \\i A I III» Cisterns. I.'npi«e)-and Kwers; I \V oval octagon and colored Hnll I.nn-p« : eniimellid Mew Pans; block lin aid non -auce Pans; turned bra«-» Picterve Ki t lies: cast iron and eai I ben Spittoon^ oval, i ripiare and Cothic Mailers; t-alvcrs and i l . a Trays ; lamp (Jlohi s : Milliners and Wick; rich center table French Dusters; common i ankec ditto ; comiuoii. wm i<eu, 11 in ii i. bed, lirittania and 'liver pi.Med I a i hie Castor , at I» C MONTAN'S ' jnl.'l. Church btreet. Woollen WHIT, Mrooitis, llnislH *. >".c, îtoiitns; Wisps ; Hearth, Morse, -h. Marking, Scrubbing. Cnb eb and Paint Brushes, ''burns; Keels; /lutter Iia-hers. I 'owel Hollers; Butter Stamps ; Wooden Spoons; Salad Forks; Wooden' Pails; /'iu'gins ; Cedar Tubs; W It «HHI» M 1 Hand Br White -v jui i. and Well Buckels; Coco Dippers; • ii »aids Wood Scoops ; Trays. Pails, U.C. MONTAN, I ('hnrch street. j ; ». \ Ilten I IM' I'l.x.l * , vnrteil si/es * I im- i , ISli LIM I lout», . -Mirtid «i/i , nr. i en« !, and kirliy l ent Hooks; risli • l.iii'-. a-s-orted si/es ; 1 hot Pouches; Pow ha I reTs '■ d l f! uns— .Oil lîând for "all- ly^' j may II. HO. MONTAN H'llmleri ! \XK Hatchet. Tile. Au Handles, Clothe and White Was! , jTlcclianic'* Tool». I ) KM HI Screws, Cabinet Chimps. Spear ) if Jacksons Saws Plains >f all kinds A tigers and Animer Bits, Bract, and Brace /{its. Ilalchetts. Ilariirner«, Carvers Tools, (iimldets and Cooper 1 Witts. ( ooper's Riv ets A-,.. I). C. M oman . Church nt. ; ; ; nd f'hisel l.ir.e Reels, Horse Brushes, Paint Crushes Sash Tools, for sale by I>. t'. MONTÂN. Church st. I.oriis! L01U«! IF.NCII. Southern lïim Lever, Store Door, Cubbord and Padlocks, abo ol every description on hand and lor cby D. C. MONTAN. if» a ol ol ol . a i UST urcriVEi • I (governor Kope. Col ton do. Memniller do. K eut m-k y Packing Yarn; Oakum; Brooms, Bucholts. 1* C MOM AN. r,ct. I I 29 Church street. SHOVELS, SPADES. M F .N and Rowlands Spades. Dirt and Scoop Shovels. Rakes and (iarden >s, Ladies FIo r ~l Hoe, Rakes, fyr. D. C. M oita !«, Church st. A Ho. (Olt.1 SIIEIJ.FJIS. YANK Mil, Southern and Boston, for sale low by D. C, ./WON I AN Church st. j I ; i to plKKV CO.* IBS, Cistern Faucetts ; \ J J3rass laucctts. Molnw#* <*at*8, «c, j D. C. MONTAN, Çimn hst. Cast Steel. I)F,ST Cast .Steel; Cistern Hoop Iron; 1 ) Iron Wove Wire, and Iron Rivets, for fa | e by D. C. MONTAN, «'iiuriis! cinanMtl /1ROWF.I.S patent zinc lined Thermom rte' Churns ; also the f'ylind'I fhurli, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, OX CHAINS 4r BOWS. On hand and for suie by I). C. MONTAN, Church st. Jl'ST RF.CF.IVF.D. COAL HODS and shovels, Wood Sj« » and bucks, Wei* BucketU and Wheels D. C MONTAN r' Grey'a ointment. Î» FCO M MF.NDKD as an excellent ap ? i . , .. 1,1 ') ,.„t„ I,nines L plication to « d sores, cuts.bruses arid sprains, ror sale by augl7-y. H. T. VVADDILL. leiNINK— Anew and elegant article lor the growth and preservation of , *■*,. . . *»«• tj ... the hair, ran lie Ion nd at »» üockl. jpOR Barry's Tricoyherous the best com pound ever discovered lor the Hair may be had of WM. Boo*I.. OPONGF.S,—Fine Surgeon and bathing Ö siKinges. For sale by iL T, VVADDILL a HVdKIAN PILLS.—lust recti veil I gross each. No. 1 ^ No. 2 ol Mor j-ison'g celebrated Hygeian Pill» for sale dy . j„]y23ly V\ -.1. B ooki ., Druggest. Jayno'o Fnrnily Medicinet. PILLS. Kxpectorant, AIteiative, Balsam and Vermifuge. For sale by aug IS-y. H T.W amiii.t. 1. er ! For T< Smith's Tonic. k \ i ; of the moat effectual remediea k uown for the cure of chills and fevers. For sale by H. T. W aiuhm.. »OOTH POWDKRS—'Mistcha Tooth Paste, Charcoal Tooth Paste, Bal samic Tooth pasti—rose Rented, Deutilurio T,e.,h Po wder»-for H ^.b ywADptL L Samaon 8nake Root. FF.W pound of Samson Snake Root.the best native reme. known. For sale by H a nake Koot.rne T.wÄri Jules Hauel's Depilitary Powder. Jules Hauel'a Depilitary rowaer. WARRAN TF .D to remove the thickes RSTwÄT N0V EL JSLS^ ' ^L, M USEUM q i» m «i _ 1'Imj former ctuitainluK upward» of 100,000 Curiosities. Will exhibit at BATON HOI' «iE, on MONDAY, Dee. .'Il, t l'I.KDA Y, J»n. IM, on hoard the floating pallace —AND— .1 A M E S R A Y M 0 N D. The Mufeutn contain« a complete /OOLOUICAL EXHIBITION of every wild 4 rare animal existing In Europe, Asia, Africa and America, Isci.ciiisi'j a full grown FI.FPItANT, und msgalfl cent IJ1K A»'FK j Iniiunierabte »vecuuUiei ol Bird» fl .„, n tlll . t „ upwind . f n„e bur. K| , ff<;i> , ieuH of the fairy H cmdik « B im >. (i|-| u . /.«i/fru ?" "" I il|:«l I ' r* ' "V rir.r ■'« C'llklnT PU K A CHI SO 1» THB TkMHI.K ; THK fc »04is. pkabkan O ailkmy; F iamhk T winh; tm* F amily ok napolb"»; wahhinotow asù laiatitti; WAII ACK A llEi.ftWA MAR; TAM O'PITA» tku h'h'tim.4oninr ;tiik l ANPLOMD a l ASDLAHT. T iik fuir r T'TICA- fît m IIRKSH IIB WORK *HM LirnM. Ht'NDKKiia or AsriKNT a in m an W ar wfapors. A Panoramic View of the Wrrld, Mill' rill ii nd Vi getable Curlo»llle» without nam b«r; Ancient Kelle» from Kgypt, Greece, Home, Pomp II and llcrrulaneum. one hundred and fifty oil paintings. Admis'n 50cts. Dooraopen 2 &. 7 P. M la Enicrlainmcnt & Concert. Will be given in n beautiful t.'nnrert Itooin, on th» o JAMES RAYMOND, Imnifrllately after the exhibition on the I'ALACK, con hinting of Ethiopian Melodiea; Fancy and Comic Dancing ; Characteristic Delineation«. Ity a till'-n teil troupe of .Male and female Artlati. Admission I!» Ont». $fgul;it Coast |)atliri5. COAST LINK OF PACKETS. HELLA DOÜilA ât 1TIUSIC, TO AVI» pnOM N. ORLKANH, WTLLIAMgPOHT, BAVOUbAKA,TOUT HUDSON, And all the Intermediate Lai.dinga. THE hkixa donna, C'npt. W m. i W c C omi », leave» N. Orleans every Nutunlny K vriiliig», at fi . 'clock, for Willlam»port, touch ini( at nil the intcmieillatepolnt»; n-lurnlnV, leaves llnynu Sura every WwlHe»" «Iny, on he arrival of the car» from Wooilvllle. The Ml'SIO, Capt. J- H. MokRlBo», leaves Ne* Orieaii» every Tii«-»«l»y 91<>riilii|(, at 9 o'clock, anil Krlilny Kv*nlii|j, at ß o'clock, for I'ort lluil »on : returning, leave» Port lluil»on every WrdiX'Mlny ami Motorxlny, after the arrival ; of the Clinton A j .. *. 14 Tchoupitoulas street. Htiyon kara I'xrllft-Unirt Hill. ]70H Bayou Sum tlirt-o TIMES A WEEK.—The li. S. Mail »tenin* - r I.uitt*rl Mill, J. A.1 — OiTio.y master, will leave New Orlean» every S ijshat M i.hnis'i at !* o'clock, and every W bdiiss iiaï ainlfaioxT MoamsuntlOo'clock. Iteturriln*, on MnStiAT, TncasnAT and H at uaiiAV, ari'i^ ij' in * Orlean» »ame day Airrut»— M. Cordon, Jr., J. A . Brand à Landry, John llurbrldge à Co., Hall* Kemp t Co., Jo». H. 1 Pavand, advertlrin* agent. rffN. II.- A clerk will he on the Levee In N. O. toreeeivefrelifht atalltiines.fromTuesday morn. * r «-»Atarday ...gbf, ami at can deliver leave» Bayou Sara 1 IIHIlAV. urilV li' iii iiiîf to »aturiiay inK'o, ,;,mi ^ icooiln t.. him, and hare bills lading tinned in tli« boat's absence. ^ y ftew Orleans and Bayoil Sara rpWICF. A WEEK- For X Bayou Saia. Port Hudson LoWell's Store, Baton Rouge,* Plafjuemiiie. and all intermediate landings, the line passenger steain« r CAPITOL, i . .„ || , M aktfr , leaves New Or leans every SUNDAY at î» o'clock, a . ar. and t'vuv WEDNF.SDAY, at 5 o'clock Petiirnii.g leaves T'.ayou Sara every MONDAY at. J2, m . and I HUKSDAY at li r. M. ami Baton Rouge -very MONDAY at r, 1-. m ., and THURSDAY at 10 p. m. C Z7" for frieght or passage apply on ; hoard. •'»«• 1 Hr,r > IIAKMKV IIOt 'SK. rpms well known Hotel lia» undergone, JL during the past two months, very ex : tensive »Iterations and repairs; various im« provernetits hav.* been nude in dilferent ' parts ol the establishment, the rooais »up* ! plied with fne place«and nothiaj overlook I ed that would be likely to add to the com lort and convenience ol its patrons. ' The Furniture and everything pertaining to t,h«t house has l>een thorougly overhauled i and nut iii perfect order, and it will be re npeiîèd or, THCRSDAY the 22d in.t, lor j "l" no^r° " WM. M ARKHAM Deatb on Rat*. SMALL lot of Burgess' Roarh.Ratsm. A ^ Exterminator juat received -i--*!'- w>l


ocr: j I ; i ; j 1 EL JSLS^ ' ^L, M USEUM q i» m «i _ 1'Imj former ctuitainluK upward» of 100,000 Curiosities. Will exhibit at BATON HOI' «iE, on MONDAY, Dee. .'Il, t l'I.KDA Y, J»n. IM, on hoard the floating pallace —AND— .1 A M E S R A Y M 0 N D. The Mufeutn contain« a complete /OOLOUICAL EXHIBITION of every wild 4 rare animal existing In Europe, Asia, Africa and America, Isci.ciiisi'j a full grown FI.FPItANT, und msgalfl cent IJ1K A»'FK j Iniiunierabte »vecuuUiei ol Bird» fl .„, n tlll . t „ upwind . f n„e bur. K| , ff<;i> , ieuH of the fairy H cmdik « B im >. (i|-| u . /.«i/fru ?" "" I il|:«l I ' r* ' "V rir.r ■'« C'llklnT PU K A CHI SO 1» THB TkMHI.K ; THK fc »04is. pkabkan O ailkmy; F iamhk T winh; tm* F amily ok napolb"»; wahhinotow asù laiatitti; WAII ACK A llEi.ftWA MAR; TAM O'PITA» tku h'h'tim.4oninr ;tiik l ANPLOMD a l ASDLAHT. T iik fuir r T'TICA- fît m IIRKSH IIB WORK *HM LirnM. Ht'NDKKiia or AsriKNT a in m an W ar wfapors. A Panoramic View of the Wrrld, Mill' rill ii nd Vi getable Curlo»llle» without nam b«r; Ancient Kelle» from Kgypt, Greece, Home, Pomp II and llcrrulaneum. one hundred and fifty oil paintings. Admis'n 50cts. Dooraopen 2 &. 7 P. M la Enicrlainmcnt & Concert. Will be given in n beautiful t.'nnrert Itooin, on th» o JAMES RAYMOND, Imnifrllately after the exhibition on the I'ALACK, con hinting of Ethiopian Melodiea; Fancy and Comic Dancing ; Characteristic Delineation«. Ity a till'-n teil troupe of .Male and female Artlati. Admission I!» Ont». $fgul;it Coast |)atliri5. COAST LINK OF PACKETS. HELLA DOÜilA ât 1TIUSIC, TO AVI» pnOM N. ORLKANH, WTLLIAMgPOHT, BAVOUbAKA,TOUT HUDSON, And all the Intermediate Lai.dinga. THE hkixa donna, C'npt. W m. i W c C omi », leave» N. Orleans every Nutunlny K vriiliig», at fi . 'clock, for Willlam»port, touch ini( at nil the intcmieillatepolnt»; n-lurnlnV, leaves llnynu Sura every WwlHe»" «Iny, on he arrival of the car» from Wooilvllle. The Ml'SIO, Capt. J- H. MokRlBo», leaves Ne* Orieaii» every Tii«-»«l»y 91<>riilii|(, at 9 o'clock, anil Krlilny Kv*nlii|j, at ß o'clock, for I'ort lluil »on : returning, leave» Port lluil»on every WrdiX'Mlny ami Motorxlny, after the arrival ; of the Clinton A j .. *. 14 Tchoupitoulas street. Htiyon kara I'xrllft-Unirt Hill. ]70H Bayou Sum tlirt-o TIMES A WEEK.—The li. S. Mail »tenin* - r I.uitt*rl Mill, J. A.1 — OiTio.y master, will leave New Orlean» every S ijshat M i.hnis'i at !* o'clock, and every W bdiiss iiaï ainlfaioxT MoamsuntlOo'clock. Iteturriln*, on MnStiAT, TncasnAT and H at uaiiAV, ari'i^ ij' in * Orlean» »ame day Airrut»— M. Cordon, Jr., J. A . Brand à Landry, John llurbrldge à Co., Hall* Kemp t Co., Jo». H. 1 Pavand, advertlrin* agent. rffN. II.- A clerk will he on the Levee In N. O. toreeeivefrelifht atalltiines.fromTuesday morn. * r «-»Atarday ...gbf, ami at can deliver leave» Bayou Sara 1 IIHIlAV. urilV li' iii iiiîf to »aturiiay inK'o, ,;,mi ^ icooiln t.. him, and hare bills lading tinned in tli« boat's absence. ^ y ftew Orleans and Bayoil Sara rpWICF. A WEEK- For X Bayou Saia. Port Hudson LoWell's Store, Baton Rouge,* Plafjuemiiie. and all intermediate landings, the line passenger steain« r CAPITOL, i . .„ || , M aktfr , leaves New Or leans every SUNDAY at î» o'clock, a . ar. and t'vuv WEDNF.SDAY, at 5 o'clock Petiirnii.g leaves T'.ayou Sara every MONDAY at. J2, m . and I HUKSDAY at li r. M. ami Baton Rouge -very MONDAY at r, 1-. m ., and THURSDAY at 10 p. m. C Z7" for frieght or passage apply on ; hoard. •'»«• 1 Hr,r > IIAKMKV IIOt 'SK. well known Hotel lia»