ocr: FANCY DRY GOODS. Silk & ?aie j ^0)43. w d Pn r T.T.i p s nef of I afayet*« 1 md "hnrch < tre«^a (oj>;io--ite Harney Ho'i-e.) TT AS now in s*ore an I will he receiving; JLX ilai'v from New York and Philadel a full stock ef Silk and fancy flood«, have all heen selected by myself in northern market« In consequence of incr< ving demands of hi? trade, hi# •lock will, this season emhrac* a larger a and .reader variety than ever hefnre ; would beg leave to call partioidaT atten to his stock of ladies drfss noons, which for novelty and ele(»ance of des'en be surpassed by any other house in city. C onsistai: in PtRToy: Rich brocade and glacé silks of the new colors and designs; Rich figured and black silks and satine de chines: Prin and embroidered cashmeres, and de laê in robes: Rich printc 1 cashmered'eco®. and satin reps; White and colored em crêpes for party dresse* : Rase French and Scotch plaids : French English print»; white i»o<jds of all des together with a general assort nt of goods adapted to a fine trade, all ot will be offered at 'he most favorable With an earnest desire to conduct büsiness upon the principal of doing, as would be done by. I hope to continue to the conlidci ce which has been so li liest owed upon me. octlTvO-v. W. D PHILLIPS. CITY FHPORfViV. Of Staple and Fancy J>ry Goods W. I». PHILLIPS, »'•IBNKB Oh' !. . KWn i TK AND c'hi'kcil STS PHERF. IS NO AUCTION GOODS IN 1 my establishment. Nor do I propose loi cost 1 'and'Mess than cost," My well selected and contain all Hie anil fnost fa.hiouable (latterns « lec by an experienced rürchaser in the Neu ork and Philadelphia markets. I have article that has been forced into muke the Karr mer an accoiinl of chi'igc i or <isnu>ge The pn!>lic tnav' f**e! lha! xvhat they purchase of .fi - i and fashionable. I do not prat'-. t<. in competition with the vender- o; heap floods." I do however pretend t<> as cheap as any retail House of «land in the Union. If you do not think s and see. octl.liv M EDIC AL. RR P9F.^ * « ' T'O


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ocr: CLOTHING, &c. >v. D. PHIL MPS, ciTv EMPonrrjM of ANC Y &, STAPLE DRY GOODS. \ V! NG just returned from New York i. and Philadelphia; will open in a few x. a very large ?nd varied assortment of (•/ Dry Goods of the latest and most i.im'ile patterns. The ladies will be 'i id iri due time, when the Goods are • jre and ready for customers. Sep. 3 ly Fresh Arrival» . RH LS. Lard Oil. .<0 boxes Star Candles. Î0 " Sperm " " 10 hb!s. Vinegar. 200 boxes fine table Salt. 500 boxes fresh Sardines. • 20 doz. choice Beef Tongues. 20 cases Imperial Tea. 10 " Castile Soap. 75 " Cincinnati " rnay-14-ly. A. MONTAN & BRO. Mourning Goods. rHE subscriber has just received from New York, another assortment ef handsome Mourning Goods. Consisting of l upin's best black M.*de Lanes, Bomba zines Alapacas. Mourning Crapes, Moi inos, Ginghams. also 1000 )aids of the best black English prints, all small figures*. novll-y. VV. D. Phillips. ! I„afayette Street Cigar Mow. I This establishment, situated in the south j end of the late residence of Chas. Tessier, ' has been fitted up i#the very best manner, , and contains a larger and more varied stock of Havana cigars than have ever befoie been offered for sale in this city. The proprietor is determined to keep the very ! best stock, and take the lead in this line of business. feb-9 v I T^V\NCY H \MS !—dust received arid for _L sale, 1 500 ponnds of sugar cured Hams ol the following choice brands: Stagg te Shav, S. Davis, Jr., John C. Schooley, J. H. Burrows, any one which brands are a '•«•hole teanv' and no mistake. Feb. 2nd JOSHUA BEAL

place_of_publication: Baton Rouge, La.

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publisher: Geo. A. Pike


ocr: et» lü tmt m t r. "VAN AMBDEGg'S GREAT MENAGERiK OF VILD BE HT S ARD BIK D 8 ! ! The Largest (Miction in the World I (now kit «wrt'poi TJMt NORTH.) WILL BE EXHIBITED At Baton Rouge, on Saturday, February 2otk, 1854. Q^Doors o ten at 3, and 6| o'clock Admission 50 cents ; Children sind servants 25 cents. TKe Performant» teilt comment* tcUh The Poiiei aid their loikey Riders» Continue with the wonderful teats of Mr Story's gnat Elephant Tippo Saltan and conclude with the tbrlling spectacle of Mr Van Auilmrgh in die Lion«' and Tigers' Den. OyThe Animals will be fei! in the presence of the Audience, during the after noon perfo mance. St. AOXE9 IEJIAI.E ACAOE1IÏ, Memphis, Tenn. Institution, Incorporated by a late Act or the l/eitlsUtare/iii delightfully «Hunted at a healthy retired part or the city of Memphis. The build ample and ommodious, stand in the centre of and highly improved groan Is, In part by forest tree', and in part tastefully laid and ornaiMnMd with rare plants and shrub Tlie Academy is under the charge of the Sisters the Order of St. Dominic, The system of studies the same a< that pursued In similar institutions Kentucky. T.ie annual cource Is divided l ito two sessions Ave months each :—the Brat commencing on the Monday of September, the second on the first of February. PER SESSIOX—PAYABLE HALF SESSION IN ADVANCE. tor Board and Tuition in any or all of the fol branches:—•Reading,Writing, Arithmetic, Orammer, Oeography, History, Rhetoric, Criticism, Principle* of Natural Phi Chemistry and Botany, Mental and Moral Plain Sewing Marking, Ac.—$50, $61), according to the age or class of the pnpil. Por Day Schollara, Tuition, $15, $80, $25, accor to age and class as above. EXTRA CHARGES. Latin, French, Itallian, Spanish—ench....$18 Mnsie on Piano , .20 Music on Ouitar : 20 Music on Harp 80 Use of instruments 5 Drawing and Painting 10 Fancy Work 5 Washing and Ironing 10 Bed and Bedding.., S Stationary 8 For Further particulars see Circulars, or ad the Mother Superior, St. Agnes Academy, feb 18-d A ir2m. OSAGE ORANGE.—The sub seribers have just received direel Texas, a supply of tbe seed of this in


ocr: Xca» ^öpcrtiacmentB. VÀff AM'BHBGFB'S GREAT MENAÖKKiK OF WILD BEASTS AND BHDS!! Tht Largetl Collect inn in the World I (sow El» IlOttTE fo» T«IE NOKTII.) WILL BE EXHIBITED At Bit 'm Rouge, on Saturday. February Îi.i/A. lSftt. * II7"D'>urs o »mi at "2. and OJ o'clock Admission M cci.Is ; Ciiildr-n and •crvaii'». a.j cents. TKr Performant* teifl rommemv tritt The Puni a and heir Monkey Riders, Continue with wonderful leats of Mr "tory'a jraat BlophnntTlppo Sultan mill conclude with tli* tlirlllug spectacle of Mr Vuu Ami'Urgli hi iii« JL»iou»' and Tiners' D«m 03?-The Animal» Will be fed in the presence of »he Andiene ''urtiç the after noon perl«» mance. ar. AKiE'trimA'T, acaik«v V Memphis, Tann. THIS ln»lltuti«m, incorporate.! <iy <> lute Act of llie LeKbliiture, UdullgiitfMlly aituntrd Ht n lieiilt!)' •ml retired |>.«rt ol the city ol Memphis. Tiie Inidil liiï< ample awl c niinio>U»u<t, »Und in tlx centre uf extensive «nd liignly improved ground*, in part «hulled by forest tree«! anil In pari tastefully l«d out and ornamented with rare plant* and ahrub '" t *« Addern» I* under the charge of the Sister" of the Order of St. Dominic, The ny.tuui of studies Is the same a< that pursued in similar institution In Kentucky. Tie annual courr.e Is divided Into two w««lon» of live months c ich :—'lie flr -ton.n.iienc 11*011 lie Ars« Monday of September, the second on tile Hi ft Monday of February. THUMS PER 8K8310V—P.VVAHIiB HALF SKS9IOX IN ADVA NCR. For Hoard and Tuition In any or »II of the t> - lowing branches Heading, Writing, Arillun«t c, l! iniish «rammer, Oeog-nphy, lli-torv, UnetoiiC, Composition, Criticism, P lnc'|>l«M or N ilu-il V - losophy,Chemistry and Botany, Menial and Mor<,l Philosophy, Pl iin J'etvinir Mai .m>r, Ac.—»•> '. ♦•> , •lift, according to the iiffe or <:l>is< of Ihe pupil. For l»ay Sciiollar.«, Tuition, $15, ♦*», |«i, accor ding to age ami ein«. as above. KXTItA Oll ARG KS. Lntln, French, Italiian, Spanish— «ach. ...♦14 Music 011 Piano * M>isic on Gnitoi' Music on Harp Use of Instruments II awing and Painting.... Fancy Work W ishing and Ironing Bed and Budding Stationary.... For Purther particulars dress llie Mother Superior, St. Ague Memphis. feb lvd t Wim. in ....'JO ....80 Ô ....III 5 ....in S a Circulars, or ad Academy, THF. OS AGB OUANtiri.-Iw scriber* liat'e just reçoive. i';i-r from Texa», a supply of the seed ol t.s in valuable plant. Iti »'peaking of thi» plantPthe Sou' neu Cultivator piiiiliite'l in Aujusda Georgia very justly remarks: u tVe bave the lu!le«t confidence in the Omçt Orange a« a Itelu jUtiand cunsidei it 111 all reflects Mijieii or to any oluer that has been introduit'.; For sale by feb-15-tt. 8. M HVRT <• H \Y, CORN BR AX—ilay, Co.n atid Itian, in store and for sale by. lèb- IS JOSHUA ÄKAL JïiîVlALET,


ocr: VOL. VIL! lUIUiN ROUGE, LA., SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 14, 1854. r - !NO; 10. THE DAILY COMET. PDULiaaSD J>AILY(MONI)AYS KXCEI'TETi) ABO. A PIIE, Editor and Proprietor. Office on Third Stritt. _ Termnt Tim subscription infixed at the low rate off. 'S 00 per •nriiirri. payable in advance, or $0 00 at the expiration of the year. It will 1>e piinct ua 11 y delivered daily within the limit« of the City by the carrier. A vderisinv.—One Dollar per square fur the first insertion, ami half that amount for every subsequent insertion—ten linen, or less. constitute a square. Yearly AdverliHiiig— Merchants, Traders, and others, will Iks contracted with on the mo«t reasonable terms. Jol»-WorlL.— We arV also prepared to do all kind* ol Joh-Work—mich as: Law» yer'g Brikph, ram .TicKKrs.PosTK.us. B:m. H had*, Phoukammks. Ei.KCTIO * Tlcurrs, Druggist's Labels, Cards, Circulars. Visiting Cards. Done with neatness and dee patch. R. PKITCHAIiD A Co., Cotton Faotora Bt General Commiaaion MERCHANTS, 8 8 C u .s t o m II o u s e Street, LIBF.RAL cash advances made on con signments of produce to our cure, and particular attention paid to tilling of orders lor plantation supplies, Xtr. Refer to S. M. Hart, k Co., W. W. Mi-Main, Hon. G. S Lacey, and others. aplO-ly. Til O.S. PRENDEROAST, General Produce & Com'sion. Merchant an . dealer in all kinds of GROCERIES frl'IlU VISIONS Cornei of Third if Laurel Street r. i.i hi c k a i, cash ao van ci. s 0.\ si.' GAr . Si CoT lon. oct. r i-y. ÂT JBOIITAIÏ A Brön /ZJ.UOC1SKS— (.'orner Church and ^ Third Streets, Baton Rouge, La. JOSHUA BIMI,, r^ENEliAL PRODUCE DEALER, f &e.—House on Church, between :(rd and Lafayettce streets. octfi-y t. o. davidson, r. e. mchatton. DAVIDSON à MclIATTON, QVUorncns at Law. office on lau i'- ici. sts., iia ton hougk. Jas. Madr.uii Klain. | James Essex Elam J. M. & .1. E. EL AM, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. any 27-y. ßata/i Rouge, La. j j : Dr." G. W. DE AUING, OFFERS his professional services to the public. Office on Church Street, two doors Kastof Waddill's Drug Store. Residence on St. Hypolite St., between churrh and north streets. may7-y. Dr, «. H. MANN, Otugcou nub iilctljanical Dentist Baton Rouge, La. (Ij^Graliutous Services to tue poor every Qlteiuoon from 2 to !i I'. M. — U E F E R K N C E S .— Pro. Geo. B. Wood, University Pa.; Dr. P. Hilders; Prof. J. Ilenry, Sec. S. Institute, Dr. Thos. J. BuHii.gtou ; Dr. B. F Hainey. II. S. A. ; Geo. A. Pike ; Rev. W. H. Crenshaw ; Wm. Markham, Esq., Harney House. mayl. TIMOTHY WAV, M. D., K All now FAY, Dentists. H A Vi'. KEMOVED their office froin over Quig gins' back to their residence on Latayette street, nearly opposite the Hau NKY Ilot SB Their terms are cash, and must lie paid at the last sitting of the patient, unless orther arrangements have previously been made REFERENCES. Or. B. F. Harnev, United tates Army, Dr. C. R French, Dr. J. P. McGirnsey, l)r. F. M. Hereford, Dr. P. M. Enders, I)r. S. G. Laycock, Judge-I.J. Burke, Drs. H & J. Perkins Jas. N. Brown, Esq. Rev. J. Wood bridge Judge M. I». 1'enn , lit. Rev. Bisiiop-Leonidas Polk. PiTif. J. L. Riddel!, of the Branch Mint New Orleans. augll-y «EOROR A. PIKE, Regularly Commissioned Auctioneer. WILL attend promptly to the sale 01 all kinds of Real, aud Persona Estate—Houses, Lots. Lands, Dry Goads, Hardware, Groceries. Furiiatlire, Äc.. Ac. rry To be found at all tildes on Third Street at the Comet Office. E. DIcKlTlfilCK, Architoct & Builder. IS now prejiared to take all contracts in his line of business and will execute with neatness and despatch. * N. B. All kinds of Job Work attended to. Plans aud specifications given gratis when required. Shop on Main St., between Florida and Convention Streets. THEO. GOLDflANIV, WATCHMAKER AND J EWELLER • BARNEY HOUSE EOW . Carpets Rims and Druggets. US'! received per Ship Sarah urinVtn •T a splended assortment of English Su pers, and three Ply Carpets, also a few; ftieces at very low prices, t feu«s" and Printed Druggets. ' ». ... _ tv n p ieces at very low prices, together with ; u Yl Prl ° K mIIUPS i 'V U ruiLlura, MECHANICAL. &c, JOHM L. WOLFE, FURNITURE WARE ROOMS, Corner of Church fc Penitentiary sts. HAS now on hand a large and varied A stock of Furniture, consisting m Uka part of— Burkaus, Sidkhoakds, Ar-MI mors , various patterns Taio.iî», Chairs, fkc Bkiistkaus . Citins, Craolks , Co itch ns «lid Willow Waguons , allot which are of the latest lashions. All kinds of manufacturing and repairing at the shortest notice. All the business of all undertaker attended to, and in the best style. [TT* Coffins made at- the shortest notice, ami also a heme furnished, £feptiO-y. M. CiOVLDEII, ORNAMENTAL PAINTER HAVING established his shop in Batoi Rouge, takes this opportunity of in forming the citizens of Baton Rouge, am! its vicinity that I am now prepared to do all kinds of work in mv 'ine ot business: Hons*, Sign, and Ornamental Pointing Flag and Banner Painting, Gilding, drain ing. Glazing, Marbeliug an I Wall Coloring Oil reasonable terms, and on short notice By a strict attention to business, | hop« to gain n liberal share of patronage. Shoi on Third street op|>osite Holt's Stable. ASBtltV REÜER. Douse, Oiçin, nub (Pruamcntnl. P AI N T K K. Simp ntt Third st. next door to Lnfon't Bakery I A V orders given me tor House. Sign.o. a. Ornamental Painting, Paper Hanging and Glazing, will meet with prompt alten» j Hon. As I am permanently located in Ba ton Rouge, ami as it is to my interest to gi v«. /eu"ial satisfaction, I shall constantly stud) 10 So it. W. F. TlllNARD. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER, IN CARRIAGES, HARNESS, Ac. THE SUBSCRIBERS stock ol Buggies. Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, b<\ Ims been selected by himself, and comprises every variety. To his already complet, assortment, he is daily making additions. Persons will find it to their advantage, t.. call and examine his stock. IV. F TUNNJRD C'a rr i äsen, H a rn ess, Whips,Ae. 'TIME Sul>scril>er : s assortment of Carria A ges Harness, whips, &£C. is :;nv. ■•oru plele, and h • in ites un examinai im lu tock before purchasing in New Oi m:.'i 11.- as 1 e guarantees his prices as lo v as as iin> in the »outh. vtarerooin comer of Third and Flo. id Streets. Mauufactoring and rejiairi;.^ i superior style at the old established statC corner of Main and ('hurch Streets. Jan. Ü8th, tl W. F. TUNNARD. Steam Engines & Sugar RATON ROI T (iE FOI NDJtV. ff^HK subscribers are (itling up Four JL Steam-Eugines, as follows: One Engine 1'2 in-hescylinder. 4 ft. stroke. | with Sugar- .Vli II Rollers 4 ft. long, üü in diameter, with w rought iron shafts. One do 11 inches cylinder. 1 feet, strok« with sugar-mill. Rollers 4 ft. long,'JO in diameter. One do 1'J inches cylinder. I feet stroke with sugar-mill. Rollers 4 licet long, 3t> in diameter. One 10 inchcscylinder engine 3 1 -2,stroke. suitable tor a saw-mill or a medium siz< sugar mil). We are now extending the buildings con nected with the Foundry, and increasing tin •na'hlnery, and are enabled to do all kindo wo! k in our line that may be confided to us The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. HILL k HENDERSON.' liverv stable, Third Street, Baton Roage, La. HAVE always hand and in good orde Carriages Cîns. Buggies, and saddle horses, with which the public can be ac commodated on the most reasonable terms Horses aud Vehicles can be had at an hour of nij;ht or day at the old stand of .1. Holt R. C. HUTCHISON. M A 1 L STA (iE From RiitouR«>iii;e to Clinton TEA VF Baton Rmige every Sunday. j Tuesday, and Friday at "1 a. m . aii'! arrives at Clinton at 'I p. v. same day Leaves Clinton Monday, Wednesday ami Saturday a. m .. and arrives at Baton Rouge -arne day at •! i-. m. Fare to Jackson ?2 Clinton Î2 1-2 Having engaged an expe rienced drivej of sober habits, we hope |>\ stri 't attention to the business to meet tin patronage of the Public. atig 3-y. R- C. HUTCHISON. To Planters. AIKIN 'S Corn and Cotton Cultiv ator j This truly useful agricultural improv 1 mint, has been fully tested by hisjhly res pectableand practical planters trial, say that by its use, i:i the of (lorn, Cane, or Cotton, there of at least one third Ihe labor to mart and ; horse over the common plow. Its a new ; invention, I atented March 20 1845 j 1 lantersare invited to call and examine it. : A supply on hand and for sale by ! W. F. TUNNARD. | CARPET A KUOS: in«;iuy res who afterful ! » cultivation i e is a sa vint; ' era i ni Three Ply, and Brussels Carpets, all of which will be .oM at '«w pri^, | sort ft. vv D PHILLIPS THE subscriber has just received from New Vork, a large assortment of In Vf. T. WADDILL, AT ms DKUa STORE— 0HÜRCH ST. Offers for sale, a very targe and complete assortment of Daitos. Mrdicinks, Sitkhi cai. lNSTRITMBNTN.CltPrlNO-GLASSKH.Oll H, Soai's ; Tooth and Wnitk-Wash ; H air. Tooth, Fi.chh , Nah» Smavin O, Paint and Shoe blushes; together with all the most i>opu'ar patent medicines of the day. PENS, INK and PAPER. f ixli-luxilc», Lime*, Floate, and iiaikett, l.ow for cash. PATENT MEÏ)ICINES. This class of remedies, improperly called f'atevft, are simply secret rr-medies. found by Practical l'hytiriann. after long experi ence, to be admirably adapted to the cure of certain diseases : put up and offered for -ale for the lienefit of Mankind. Many persons here will tell you, thai, Smith's Ionic. Rowan's Tonic, Speed's Tonic, Indian Colagogue, Cliariipinn's Pills I syne»', Louden's. Sspington's Hull's 01 'he Gtatfenbourg Pills, will cure you of any ■use of Chills and Fever, or Ague and Fe ver that may occur, and that too. at a cosi. of from cents to SI .00 : whereas it would ordinarily cost you £. r > 00—They would further inform you. that these rerre lies, warranted genuine, are for sale by H. I'. WADDILL Druggist, near the Harney House Batoi Houge Louisiana. octft-y. DelajrH are «langrrouw. Why suffer witfci cough, cold or any disease of the Throat, Ureas!, an i Lungs when a certain cure is so easily efFec ed by usiiiK. •'WisrrRs HoitrhoI'ND Candy." This Medicine is a judicious combinatioi of the best expectorants in the Materia Mci ica. The most stubborn Cough- air' Cob' vifld to it readily, and it is found to give re lief even in confirmed cases of Consumption itis not merely palliative.as many articles o! : curative qua 1 its nature, but possesses great. ities Forsale by wu. .bogel A snt. Grey's Ointment. as an »xcellcnt ap sores,'' cuts, bruse> F> ecommended V/ plication to "old md sprains. For sale hv octS y H. t. waddill. Goshen butteri—a choice art; cle, for sale by S T w | C£ am JOSHUA n EAL. L OUI S FLO! R — 100 Hum l fresh around extra arid superfine St. Louis Flour, 'list, received per steamer St Nicholas, and for sale by oct-7-y Joshua Bkal. Gorl I'isli ! lOOO fvxinds choice coi' fish, just received and tor sale bv feb-13-tf. JOSAUA BEAL. Leeches ! Leeches ! ! BEST LEECHES. For sale hi H. T. Waot)H,L. ININE—A in-w and elegant article for the growth and preservation o the hiiir, can bo found at Wm. Boom.. 500 R"f, ININE—300 ounces French.English and American manufactory For sale by H T. Wsfninr,, Driigt. Jules Ilauel's TJepilitary Powder. ARRA v'l'ED to remove the thickest Hair, in livt minutes, without injn ring the skin. For sale by Vu. Bor; 1:1.! SCARIFICATORS.—A few very supe rior ones. For sale by dec3-y. H. T. Wadwili ,, Drugt FOR Barry's Tricoyherous 1 li<" best corn pound ever discovered for the Hail mav be hail of WM. Booki,. OERFUM ER V — All the celebrate» I French, English anil German brands*oi Cologne at S. F. Bi.anciiaiid. s CJPONGES.—Fine SiiTgeon and bathirif sponges. For sale by octfl-y. II. T. Waiuum ,. Dniet GALLONS of Se well Taylors best vU Sa/.arac Brandy, just received ai tor sale by S. F. Bi.anchaiid. New Arrivals. ™~ [Z Boxes Star Caudles: 'J.'i Boxes Soap : /»* 10 Boxes 8 Lump Tobacco; lObar "•ls Prime Sugar. JOSHUA BEAL. jpT\<»EÏAN l'ILLS. —Just receive? 1 cross each. No. 1 K. No. 2 of Mor rison's celebrated Ilygeian Pills for sale o\ july 'J.'f ly V\ m . B og et .. Druguest. Porter and Ale. AFRESH sui'plyof London Porterand Scotch Ale. received and lor sale by far. 23 Joshua Beai.. ties, just received by LOUR— 100 Barrels fresh ground FIoiiT V just received per steamer "Yorktouin" i direct from the Mill, and for sale in lots or a t retail by JOSHltA BEAL : " ~ * ; D R • L E I I) Y ' S „SareapHriUa Vegetable Blood PiU., — . lîKSli Leinofis, Raisins, Figs, <k^.. j just received and lor sale by j S. F. Blanchard. R E R-—'20 dozen more of Railway's • Ready Relief, in large and small bot Wm. Bogi Schiedam Schnapps. . ^ ■ ■ \ "OTHER supply ol* Wolf s Aromatic f*- Schiedam Schnapps, jpst received and lor ' J J' Wm. dogki ., Druggist. PREPARED entirely from Vegetable Extracts, a component part of which immedia'te superintendence 0 "^ Dr^N ' b " Lcdy . Philadelphia For sale in this city l.y fnWv2T.y| H T. WADDIH. is Sarsaparilla. INSURANCE CO'S. &c. UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE. ANNUITY and TRUST Company of Philadelphia. Cash Capital paid up $250,000. . ! C. G. I mi.av , Sec., | S R Crawforo Pre t Branch office *t N. 0., 49 f '»mp St. BENJ. FLORANCE. A en . QT'AKency at Baton Rouge, I>a , W. S. PIK F., A l'en t kbl7-jr amb.ic, Nansook and Cross bar Muslin». . A iso a beautiful assortment of evening dress | TBE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, or NEW YORK. Net Accumulated Cash Fund, »,•18,***, All the profits divided among the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON, iWf. ISAAC ABBOTT, Str'y. CHAS. GILL, Actuary. (XT'Grokok A. Pi*k , duly authorized Agent tor Baton Rouge. ap. 19-y. fADllil »HEÏ«OOOD*r ''I HE attention of the Public is called to X tiie beautiful assortment of Dress Goods which I am now opening direct from New Voik an ! Philadelphia, consisting of the fol lowing. Kich figured Plaid, striped and Chene Silks do Plaid, plain, and figured Black Plaid-ilk Poplins, Turk satins and Scotch Plam; J'laiil and fi&uivd DeLaines and ' a-hineres ; Bia< k mouiiiing Crape, a new aiticle for mourning; i/laek Alpacas Bom '•aziriesand black DeLaines; English and America 1 Prints, a large assortment small tiguies to t vluldn-n ; French Prints ai. in dress pattern 1 - no two alike; Plain figured and dotted !• rench Swiss Muslins ; Jack net lods. very rich aud entirely new oct8-y. W.ü. PH1LLPS. " ' î ÂISkwTFÎSM " And New Jewelry— Harney Houae Row. K.gn of the Bigest Watch. PH F.ODOR E GOLDM ANN,Watchrna 1 kerand Jeweller—respectfully informs ! iis old friends and the public in gener.' bathe has permanently located himsel' here, ai.d calls their attention to the supe-, or advantages be posseses for repaiiius ' Watches, Clocks.Music Boxes'aed Jewelry. , lie also keeps constantly on hand, a hue as- j -oilmen' ot JE WE LR F, consisting in jwrt il' fine gold and silver watches, gold vest, i ■ î ; fob and guardchains. gold pens with gold or •ilver holders, gold, silver andgertnan spec, tncles, gold lockets, fingerings, earings, la lies und geiitlenieii brenstnins, shirt-stud ind sleeve buttons, heart slides, ladies be:! ■ lilies, necklacies. bracelets clasps, gold and .ilvi r thimbles, watches, earings. Inc. Also a splendid assortment of clccks, lamps, cut lery and lancy articles, and nany others numerous to mention, all of which h< •tiers for sale cheap for cash, at the sign ot he mioest wa tcn. 1 N IÎ. All work done at this establish . .. f „ W(li nent is warranted to perform well. V a tel. j -s and clocks warranted fur twelve months. Tkkmk one price aud Cash , ljuly 6-y. M H. F. VAV, Italiati Professor of IVIusic. H A VING iieiriianently settled himselt with his family,111 the City ot Baton Roujie. where he has resided since eighteen •iionihs. ollt rs his respectful thanks to those j in-rsons who have alreaiiy honored himwith ! lieir confidence, and tenders anew his pro- j Sessional services to all those wishing to be . fought on the Piano. Violin, Guitar or in I Vocal Music Convinced by a long experience, that in ; he study of music socially pedant, y is lisgusfing. and that a general routine of in structioft will only produce indifferent per formers, he will use all his endeav place l^imself on a level, with Felice of his pupils,—encouraging, rather! han disheartening their efforts, while ad- 1 ideavourstô! the intelli- ! »ine rather 1 ..... u. e ..™ lc ...., K e.iii.is, while ad- ; imiiig strictly to the precepts laid down by 'lie best masters; he will continue as here- j tofore to tune Pianos. His prices will be—; SI0 lor twelve lessons of one hour each,and I t6 for twelve lessons of half hour each. Apply at his residence, on Convention be tween Main and St. Charies Sts., or at Mr. | Neirey's variety store, on Laurel st. o27-y i .1"')'^ - r . « . I a!t -Li Tailel finan ; . » ii î uii i .n- . ^Taylors and Jules Haule's chrystalline A soap balls brown and white Winsor soap, Monster and Palm soap, Omnibus. Pencinc. Tiansparent,Floating. Jenny Lind. . Guimauve, A mandide, Erssive and other, j varieties of soap can be had at the Drug: Store of Wm. Bookl . i 7/ / T VT* Â 1i 1 A TV TWCTfVZ U L JSlrAltlAJy LhJJU /v. s ^ HO Hun « aril T L Tï hes - "'T' '" s ' a s"p" 8 :r v an bobbu i " jV /fOUNTEAGLE TKÎPÔLI.— This is fhe best article known for clean ing and burnishing gold, silver,eopper.fieel. tin and all other metals, also lor winuows, mirrors and glassware. For saie by. Wii. Bogei ,, Druggest. j 10 Barrel« for sale bv THOS. I'KENDAGAST. HAMMOCKS—I dozen Grass Ham mocks—jus* received and for sale by - HA~~ may 4-y. S. F. BLANCHARD. Javne's Family Medicines. (ILLS Expectorant, Alterative, Balsam and Vermifuge. For sale by an; t*-*. JÄ.'F. W t»*fi.i. OYSTER SALOOH, iiipcntunre $r Aorth Boulevard St. Cm B Y for the »caHiit. L AMIS. AM IS h »s re-opened bis Ovster : a loon. Ho wi:i be there him self during "oyster Hour*" to see that the ! animals are baked, fried, »tewed and fri/f . ed by the dimes worth or largerparcels. | JOSHUA ÄEAL . — Lamp, that gives a better light than withinit greese, smoke or smell, and well not blow up, ascamphine doe;. xt ÄotaiL ™ TT'OR the accommcniation of those who J7 require but Small qualities of corn and Oats, the same can in future be obtain aued in the mo»t approved mamiër.»— La m i s offers a reward of §.'>,000 to any man in Christiandoni who can do up oys ters browner than he does. Oc t. 2. If 'TEA ! Tea.—.Just r«ceitc<J per • Steamship Tennesse and Empiré City direct from New Yoik.a lot of choice fam ily Teas, which in addition to stock on hand comprise* one of the best assortments in Baton Kouge, the* teas are sold by agMicy tor une of the largest importing houses in New l'or*, snd are guaranteed pure or no sale. (oc t»l JOSHUA BKAL. JUST riceived tier steamboat St. Louis. 100 barrels Whiskey, 100 " Flour, of new Wheat. 30 ho*?* choice western reserve Cheese lft half barrels Fresh Butter. For sale to the trade by • • Sept. i ' 33-y. _ T. PRENDEG AST. Mother'« Relief. ONE of those remedies that should be in the hands of every one expecting to become a mother, its virtues can liest be known bv the use of it For sale by H. T. WADDILL, Drtiggest. W»re Licht. ÇJAIL at H. T. WaddiTl's and see a new ... > — ' al ^a" chest and to preserve I hat erect snd , ^t"»" it ion which if indispensable to j and l»eai»ty ; it is adapted to Men, and Children of all ages, occupa i * ,on * a "'-' conditions : it is light, vet strong ■ perfectly elastic, simple, and be Mineral Water. î J7ROM St. Catherine's salt wells in Ca ; A nada, one tea-spoonful in a glass to common water, makes a drink. In all re*, nects equal to "blue lick water." For sale »T H. T. WADMLL. IVfARSP'S Improved Elasiie Suv pender Shoulder Biace, (he object of which is to correct habitual stooping round stid crooked shoulders, weak back _eöutifulir fulfils the object For »ale by Oct 4. __ Wm « B oobl . Drtiggest. IF ESTE RN PROD UCÉ.- Flour"! OS » » barrels S. F. Indiana ; Cheese, 30 boxes choice W K ; Beef. 10 half barrels Family Mess, just received per -'Moses Grcknwood*' ar.d for sale by ""v 2»iy JOSHUA BEAL, CAPE LIXEI A FRESH lot. at reduced prices. for 1 l\ l sale by decl4 Joshi a Bkal. ~ rame «« (ha — Come up to the Pcratcb, j Anl Face the Music EORGE M. HEROMAN late from *JT the North, begs leave to announce to the Musical World generally, that he is in receipt o; an extensive arid varied assort ment of Bass Voi's, Drums. Guit8»s, Trom j bones, French Horns, Violins, Flageolets j Flutes, Fifes, and Clarionets, together with' . bows, strings and reeds; and a' large and j valuable stock of new mu.oc. All ofwhicb ! can be had on reasonab'e terms, oct-19 j opt t /VlilT» 4 «»r a t o . . . ' I , Olft BoOKAfor 'A V ;D ' (:t " The Benison for ; j(r °/ f'" wers for I Khi-, Fnemlships' Offering for IS.W ;also MÎI ' r '' ''P'".' 1 ,,' f f' 1S England ; Aiken's '. r " nK r f. '... a,so . n s _poe.tical Quotations, . . . — 1 a v ^ of cheap Publications, all of. f^ard'aNinevah; Stephen's Egypt; Ab ! DO,s ,,ero ! tT « or se.v's Huiißary ; Smith's 1 P° erns ; I-e . 1 » Leaves, by Fanny Fern, with ; a .f e f t v ?"fy ofçheap Publications, all of 10 Ul ' ch^api r than by anj j ° '°. use in *' . g^ ° ( Gto. M. IIkboman. I To Plttllters and Others ~ __ T WOULD beg leave to call your atten A tion now, and at the o|>ening of th* | coming season to my large and exceedingly i chean slock of Domestic Dry Gooil* which ; notwitstandlng the heavy advance of Dom . estiez and every class of negro wear. I afn - i SALE—TO ARRIVE I—200 bags , white Corn; 100 bars Bran ; 100 hay« Oats «'ec-20-tt JOSHUA BEAL T AH I ) I tl barrels and krr-s No 1 "pTl'lNs, io who ™ n d lASit®' JLV es new ; Mackeral, 10 Kits, and q qiruterbarrel« No 1; Herr'ngs, 12 boxe* extra tine; C(»lfi-h. 10 HO pound boxes Old Whiskey. 10 half barrels Mongahala ; Vapor Whiskey. 12 barrels Fletcher's, ju.-t received per Gipsy and for sale for the cash by declöy. JOSHUA BEAL. enabled to sell at low prices; I am now re ceiving and will continue to receive week ly through the season fiei-h supplies of No. 1 Goods of this class, all I ask is a call mar29-y W. D PHILLIPS More Light for Mankind. JUST RECEIVED—10 bbls. Winter Strained oil. A prime article by the barrel or at retail by oct-6-ly. GEO. M. H ER OMAN " Ct »FFF.E AND STAR CANDLES—A good supplv for so'« br M t tKVRT K


ocr: CLOTHING, &a W. D. PHILLIPS, city im f a.i him o* r-iM^u ■ _ __ u f" ANC Y & STAPLE DRY HAVING just returned from New and Philadelphia; will open in a day«, a very large and varied assortment Fancy Dry Goods of the latest and fasmonable patterns. The ladies will notified in due time, when the Goods n »tjre an d ready for customer«. Sep. 2 Fresh Arrival* ^ BBLS. Urd Oil. 50 boxes Star Candle«. Î0 " Sperm u " 10 bbla. Vinegar. 200 boxes fine table Salt. 900 boxes fresh Sardines. 20 doz. choice Beef Tongues. 20 cases Imperial Tea. 10 " Castile Soap. 75 " Cincinnati 44 may-14-ly. A. MONTAN & BRO. Mourning Good«. J1HE subscriber has just received from New York, another assortment ef handsome Mourning Goods. Consisting of Lupin's best black M. de Lanes, Bomba zines Alapacas, Mourning Crapes, Mori nos Gingham«, also 1000 yard, 0 f the best black English prints, all small ngnress. nov 11-y. W. D. P hillips. Lafayette Street Cigar Morr. This establishment, situated in the south end of the late residence of Chas. Tessier, has been fitted up in the very best manner, and contains a larger and more varied stock of Havana cigars than have ever before been offered for sale in this city. The proprietor is determined to keep the very Dest stock, and take the lead in this lina of business. feb-9 y FANCY H\MS I—Just received and for sale, 1500 pounds of sugar cured Hams ot the following choice brands: Stagg & Shav, S. Davis, Jr., John C. Schooley, J. H. Burrows, any one which brands are a •'whole team" and no mistake. Feb. 2nd JOSHUA BEAL


ocr: Petrolenm, or Rock Oil. THE most wonderful remedy ever dis covered, procured from a well in the Alleghany mountains four hnndred f»*et be low the earth's'snrface, will effectually cure Piles, Deaftiess, Old Sores and Ulcers, Sore and inflamed eyes, Rhumaiism, Neuralgia, White swelling, ect. for pa'e by W m . BOGEL, Druggist, march 25. ; Layette street. Cane Lime. \ SMALL lo in store and for sale by il j.ipril 14] JOStftfA BEAL.


ocr: J. L,. VIALET, NE W D R UG tt TOR E, THIRD STREET, BATON ROUQL, LA. Una dour South of IVavchartfn (jiroctry % NKAIi flllfi MARKKT. HAVING opened a Drug Ht ore in Raton Rouge at the above mentioned place, the subscriber begs leave respectfully to call the attention of his old friends and ac<|uaiulances to the same. His stock is selected with care, and with strict reference to the wants of the people. Fresh sup plies arc constantly being received, which will en able him to keep a full, well selected and varied assortment. A long practical experience warrants hiui iu promising to give entire satisfaction. Country orders promptly Allied. Physician« can rely on having their prescriptions carefully prepared at all hours. feb-0-y-wAd. rogan & lkgenmïe. Workers in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron. T'llnl St.—Nriirly oppimite tlnirUimm'n Htahh . rpHE subscribers will ulkend promptly JL to all orders in thuir line, making and repairing gutters,copper pipes forrnachinc l y , stove pipes, fte. (T^A good stock of Tin ware always on hand, and made to order. may ri-y. BOGAN & LEGF.NDRE. CtAPE OI1ASDEAÜ LIME ! !—r,oc > barrels ol this superior Lime, just received and for sale nt apri!-2fi. GEO. M. HEROMAN'S Lime and Cement Depot. JiiKt Received from St. I. oii I h. OQ /j BAGS White Corn. Also for O/w'-Jp sale, Flour.Lardar.il Bacon. ji'I y 12-y. S. M. HART & <'o.


ocr: THE DAILY COMET. DAILY(MONDAYS EXf!EPTKI>) A. PIKE, Editor and Proprietor. Office on Third Street. Ter mm T hk subscription infixed at the lew rate %!\ 00 per annum, payable in advance, or 00 at the expiration of the year. It be punctually delivered daily within limits of the City by the carrier. Dollar per square the first insertion, and half that amount every subsequent insertion—ten lines, less, constitute a square. Yearly Advertising— Merchants, and others, will be contracted on the most reasonable terms. Job-Work. —We are also prepared to all kinds of Job-Work—such as: Law B riefs, B am, T ick Ers,I'osTFR*, Bn,t. k Ans, P rogrammes, E i.eotion T ickets, Labels, Cards, Circulars, Visitin? Done with neatness and Jeepatch. MECHANICAL. &c, JOin L. WOl/'Ti, f i ' rnitl ire ware rooms, of Church fc Fcnitcntiary at.«. now on band a large and varii stock of Furniture, consisting in of— B ureaus, S ideboards. A r , various patterns T a ble". C hairs , Ike *. Cains, C kalii .rs. Corcrir.* and illow YV aogons , allot which are ol the fashions. All kindsof manufactuiirig repairing at the shortest notice. All the business of an undertaker attended and in the best style. O^Coflins made at the shortest notic.*, also a nerse furnished. Sept .'0-y. E. IWcKlTTPvIC'U, Architect Ii Builder. now prepared to take all contracts in his line of busing » ami will exeeu'e neatness and despatch. N. B. All kinds of *ob Work attended Plans and specifications giver, gratis re<|iiired. Shop on Main St., between Florida and Streets. THEO. CSOLDOTIXN, and jeweller HARNET HOUSE ROW. j. COrLÎMEM, PAINTER. established his shop in Baton Rouge, takes this opportunity of in the citi/.ens of Baton Rouge, and vicinity that I am now prepared to do kinds of work in my line of business: House, Sign, and Ornamental Painting, and Banner Painting. Gilding, (.rain Glazing, Marbelingand Wall Coloring. reasonable terms and on shoit notice a strict attention to business, 1 hope gain a liberal si,are of patronage. Shop Third street opposite Holt's Stable. ASBVItY HEUER, Sign, nuö (Ornamental. painter. nn Thirdnt. next door to Ta fun'* liakrry. orders given me for House, Sign,or Ornamental Painting, Paper Hanging, Glazing, will meet wiih prompt atten As 1 am permanently located in Ba Rouge, and as it is to my interest to give satisfaction, I sha'l constantly to lo it. Whips, Ar. Subscriber's assortment of Carria ges. Harness, whips, he. is imw com and h ; invites on examination ol stock before purchasing in New Oi as he guarantees his prices as low as liny in the South. VV areroom coiner of Third and Florid?' Manufactoring and repairing in style at the old established stand of Main and Church Streets. Jan. 28th, It W. F. TU NNA RD. Engines & Sugar Mills RATON ROUGE FOUNDRY. subscribers are fitting up Four Steam-F.r.gines, as follows: Engine 1 - inches cylinder. 4 It. stroke, Sugar-Mill. Rollers 4 It. long, 26 in : with wrought iron shafts. One do 11 inches cylinder, 4 feet, stroke sugar-mill. Rolleis 4 ft. long, 20 in: One do 12 inches cylinder. 4 feet stroke, Rollers 4 feet long, 2G in: One lOinchescylinderenginel 1-2, stroke, for a saw-mill or a medium size mill. We are now extending the buildings con with the Foundry, and increasing the and are enabled todoall kindot in our line that may be confided to us. patronage of the public is respectfully HILL & HENDERSON. To Planters. Corn and Cotton Cultivator. This tmlf useful agricultural impiov has been fully tested by highly res and practical planters who afterful say that by its use, in the cultivation Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is a savins at least one third the labor to -nan and over the common plow. It s a new Patented March 20 1845. Planters «re invited to call and examine it. a antl tar »d and for sale by ***** If F TIMSktP. PROFESSIONAL. Dr. O. W. BEARING, OFFERS his professional services to the public. Office on Church Street, two doors Fast of Waddill's Drug Store. Residence on St. Hypolite St., between church and north streets. msy7-y. i >K. It. H. I»A V, ltHSIMtFCK AT Til* ciirskr OP MAIN ASH I.ArRKl.STS. <r witli./. M. MuCutvJton a"'/., Laurel St. feb '/s. »f. Dil. S. P. WAR», Offi<c—on Third Strett—oppotile Dr. Harney Kufon iCOKge. JLs*.. t. <3. imx'idson, r. f. !v1 <*hatton. davidson & mriiatton, QUtoritens at £aœ. OFFICE on l.aueei, 8ts., baton ROUGE. I s. Madi-on F.lnin. | tames Essex Elarn j. m. a j. e. el am, Attornoys and Counsellors at Law. aug 27-)*. Jfatnn Roue;*, I m. S. S. H ,1 !/ Ij , Laurel Street, j i 1 7-y . | raton Rouge, L», J. fi. STUART, attorney a ni' counselor a t la w. btll'r! Strfie l—ftltnll Btrug«, ft. NT.iy L.jtli ly. .1 ,\s. Sf. ■»!< < IWHE», a SToRMCY a ,«7> co c ksk r. loi: a t la r, llati's II. cue, I ». IV IM. pr»r lice i'i l'if ■ f ll.p Pnr|.tl<-. nf >V K.ist hii'1 Wt-tllHlcn «HUMI-. Knsl «ml West IVtk iunti, » im I II m ' i , ilip, au<l in I lie i3i>]iri'iije Court «if llie St»U'. k k r k k r s u s s 11.m. J. 1». lienj.,M h . Ilim. il iii'l. ll Hunt, N. 0. Cliiif.'u'tiii- M.Il liall. III..1 J. It. I'ih I m wm.il, lion. A-iiiT W. <lriih,oii, Kx Chil l Ju-lio- Knrlrijr, Kx. C'iiii.-f justice K'ihei tsuii, U hd . Jlt niy l.iidrr, Ren tucky. apl-VA-jr. DRAPKR'S PATF.NT AI« TIGHT INKSTAND.—The advantage ol thi« inV'tan l o\er any ber.-tofore offered to the publie, consists in cutting of the communication between tiie dipping cup a id r«' ervoir, by the end of thedippiug cup pressing upon the bottom , and thus pre vents the ink from evaporation, and be coming thii k by exiHn-ute to the air from flie constant rising and falling of I he ink in the dipoii g cup by change of temperature. Just ri i'tive I and !• »r sale by feb VI- G F.O. M. H F ROM AN. TIMOTHY FAY, 1. D., Stl.VOK FAY. DentiHtn. HAVF. REMOVED their office from over Quig gins' back totheirresidei.ee on l.atavette street, nearly opjiosite the Har NKV Hol'SE Their terms are cash, and must lie paid at 'he last sitting of the patient, unless ortlier anangements have previously l>een made. HEFE I! KMC ES. Dr. B. F. Harnev, United tates Army, Dr. C. R French, Dr. J. P. MH.imsey, Dr. F. M. Hereford, Dr. P. M. Enders, Dr. S. <». Laycock, .lud^e I. J. Burk Pis. H ft .1. Perkins, .las. N. Brown. Esq., Kev. .1. Wood bridge .finlije M. 1'eun, lit. Rev. Bishop Leontdas Polk. Prof. .1. L. Ridd«" nf the Branch Mint New Oileens. angll-y «I. I'RITCIIARD&Co., Cotton Factors S l General Commiseion MERCHANTS, S 8 Gusto ///. II o u s r Street. LIBERAL cash advances mwle on con signments of produce to our care, and p»'ti"ular attention paid to (.King ol orders for plantation supplies, Ate. Refer to S. M. Hart, At Co., W. W. MeMain, Hon. (j. S Lacey, and others. ap10-1 y . Til OK. PKEXOKRUAST, General Produce & Com'sion. Merchant an I dealer in all kinds of a rock hies iV rno visions Cornci nf Third <V Laurel Slfrlt. mb f.k ai , cash AnvA.-vci;s on siioAP. ft C ot ton o ct r >-y. A. noWA!* & «ro., G rook iis— Corner Church anil Third Streets, Baton Rouge, La. JOSHUA BEAI* General nionucE dealer, ice.—House on Church, between 3rd and Lafayettee streets. oct-l-y «EORGE A. PIKE, Regularly Commissioned Auctioneer. WILL attend promptly to the sale of all kinds ol Real, and Personal F.sta'.e—Houses, Lots. Lands, Dr\ Goods, Hardware. Groceries, Furnature, &e.. Ate. To be found at all times on Third Street at the Comet Office. fl^OOTH POWDERS—Mastcha Tooth I Paste, Charcoal Tooth Paste, Bal samic Tooth paste—rose Rented, Deutilimo Tooth Powders—for sale by oct 2(5 H. T. WADDILL. Samson Snake Root. AFF.W pound of Samson Snake Root.the best native remedy for dispepsia known. For sale by H. T. Waddii.i,. Laill Oil.— 10 Barrels for sale by THOS. PRENDAGAST. O LD Iron, Brass and Copper bought attlie Baton Roiife Foundery. ,,me ttt. HILL It HF .NDF.RfON H. T. WADDILL, AT HIS DRUQ STORE—CHURCH ST. Offers for sale, a very targe and complete assortment of Darrjs. Mkdiciukr, Surgi cal. lnstuu*iknt.s ,CllrPINO -(»i>assks .Oll .s, soarsj Tooth and White-Wash ; Haik. Tooth, Flesh , Nail, Siiavin«, Paint and Shoe btlishes; together with all the most popular patent medicines of the day. PENS, INK and PAPER. Fish-hooks, Linet, Floalt, anil basketr, Low for cash. PATENT MEDICINES. This class (>f remedies, improperly called Patent, are simply secret remedies, found by Practical Phynitinn*. after long experi ence, to he admirably adapted to the cure of certain diseases ; put up and offered for sale for the benefit of Mankind. Mnr.y persons here will tell you, that Smith's Tonic, Rowan's Tonic, Speed's Tonic, Indian Colagogue, Champion's Pills Jaynes', Loiiden's. Sapington's Hull s oi the Giaflèribonrg Pills, will cme you of any ease of Chills and Fever, or Ague and Fe ver that may occur, and that too. at a cost of from 7. r > cents to SI 50 ; whereas it would ordinarily cost you S"> 00—They would further inform you, that these reme dies, warranted genuine, nre for sale by H. f. WADDILL. Druggist, near the Harney House Baton Rouge Louisiana. oct8-y. Delii»s nre «langei-om, Why sutler with - » cough, cold or any disease of the Throat, Breast and Lungs when a certain cure is so easilj eilec ed by living. "WliTKRS llol h uofnil C a NPY .'' Thi 5 Medicine is a judicious eomhinatior of the liest exp-clorants in the.Materia Med iea. The most stublsiiù C'oiigh«ard f olds yield fo it readily, and it is found to giv e re lief even in confirmed cases of Consumption if is not rnerelv palliati ve.as many articles of its nature, but possesses great curative tpml ities Forsale by W*. ÄOfiEL Agent. Grey's Ointmont. RECOMMENDED as an excellent ap plication to "old sores," cuts, bruses and sprains. For sale by oetîï-y H. T. WADDILL. Leeohes! Leeches!! PZ(\t\ BEST LEECHES. For sale by • /' M / H. T. W*nnii.i.. RICININE—A new and elegant article for the growth and preservation of the hair, can lie found at W.m. Bo" KL. /QUININE—ton ounces French,English, arid American manufactory. For sale by H T. W abmu , Drugt. Jules HnuePs Depilitary Powdor. WARRANTKI) to remove the thickest Hair, in fiveyninotes. without inju ring the skin. For sale by Wm. Bookl. CARIFICATORS.—A few very sujw rior ones. For sale by lee 3- y. H. T. W ai >win., Drugt^ S Ij^OR Barry's Tricoyberous the best com pound ever discovered for the Hair may lie bad of W\T. B ooel. SPONGES.—Fine Surgeon and bathing sponges. For sale by ocf»-y. H. T. W»nnu,i.. Drugt. HV< ; Ü A N riLLS.-4ust 1received 1 gross each. No. 1 At No. 2 of Mor rison's celebrated Hygeiiin Pill« for sale hy jut y 23 ly U m . Bor. kl , Druggest. I»ort»*r and Ale. AFRESH supply of London Porterand Scotch Ale. received and forsale by mar. 2-1 J oshita B kal. R R.—20 dozen more of Railway's R. w Ready Relief, in large and tles. just received by W M. BooKU, Kcliiedacii Kclinsipps. ANOTHKR supply of Wolfs Aromatic Schiedam Schnapp; , just received and for sale by Wm . Ho« el , Druggist. HI I F. WASH BRUSHES— A few ozen, verv best make For sale by dec 3-y. H. T. Waddill , Drugt. HofHand8 German Bitters. THOIHiHT to be the best Tonic in use, a most excellent remedy for Liver Complaints. For sale by an» js -y. H. T Waooii.t.. Smith's Tonic. NF, of the most effectual remedies known for the cure of chills and fevers. For sale by H. T. Waddill. 12000 If»*. Pork. For sale by feb.ll. THOS. PRENDERGAST. Mineral Water. I^ROM St. Catherine's salt wells i.i Ca nada, one tea-spoonful in a gl iss te common water, makes a drink, in all res pects equal to "blue lick water." Forsale by H. T. WADDILL. Death on Kats. A SM ALL lot. of Burgess' Roach. Rat am. Mouse Exterminator just receive,' and for sale by. WM BOF.GEL. Drug. O Western Prmluce. OAA BAGS prime White corn; 100 ^\ J\J Ba, * prime St. Louis Oats; 50 bags coarse avid fine salt. ; 2."> boxes star can dles; 60 barrels best extra S. L. flour, just received at feed, produce, and grocery store of lleb 28) J oshua B kal. iVIore lJeht for Mankind. JUST RECEIVED—10 bbis. Winter Strained oil. A piime article by toe barrel or at retail bv eet-§-ly «E0. M HEROMAN JNSUKANCE COS. &c. UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE. ANNUITY and TRUST Company of Pbiludelpliia. Cash Capital paid up $250,000. C. G. I mlay , Sec., | S R Crawford Piett. Branch office at N. O., 4N Camp St. BENJ. FLORANCE, Agen'. p ^7"Agency at Baton Rouge, La., W. 8. PIK F.. Agent febn-y. THE MUTUAL life insurance company, OF NEW YORK. Net Accumulated Cash Fund, »,«18,775, All the profits divided among the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON, FretH. ISAAC ABBOTT, fv/'y. CHAS. GILL, Jlrtvary. KT-G rorok A. P irk , duly *ulhorized Agent for Baton Roiig». ap. Hl-y " J, vnil> DRESS GOODS. ri^HK attention of the Public ia called to _I t'ue beautiful assortment of Dress Goods which I am now opening direct from New Yoi k and Philadelphia, consisting ol the fol low ing. Ilieli figured Plaid, striped and t'hene Silks do Plaid, plain, and figured Black " I'laid 'ilk Poplins, 'I oik satins and Scotch Plain; I'laid and ligored Del.ainra and Cashineies ; Blai k moiuning Cra|N>, a new article for mourning; /»lack Alpacas Bom lia/.ines and black DeLaines ; Knglish and American Print«, a large assortment small figures for children ; Fiench Prints all in dress pntterns no two alike; Plain figured ami dotted French Swiss Mu-lins; .tacknet Camb if, Nan'ook and Cross bar Muslins. Also a beautiful a.-sortment of evening dress Goods, very rich and entirely new. oefS-y. IP. I). PIII LLPS. jayne's Family Medicines. PILLS, Expectorant, Alterative, Babam and Vermifuge. For sale by aug 18 - y . H. W/wwilt,. Toilet Soap. 'Pnj lor'* and.lules Haule's chrystalline JL soap balls brown and white Win«or üoap. Monster and I'alm soap. Omnibus, Pencine.Transparent.Floating. Jenny Lind, Guimauve. Amandide, Kra«ive and other varieties of soap can lie had at the Drug Store of W m. B ookl. ii üngJrian leeches. f ftfl Hungarian Leeches, wananted, juet t)UU received and for sale by sept ^-V. W m. B ookl. Mount eagle trip<mli—th» is llie best article known for clean iH( and bumishiiig gold, silver,copper, steel, tin and all other metals, also lor windows, mirrors and glassware. For ^aie by. jnly24 Wm. Bogel , Druggest. To Pinnler» ami Oilier» 1 WOULD beg leave to call your atten tion now, and at the opening of the coming season to my large and exceedingly cheap stock of Domestic Dry Goods which nofwitstanding the heavy advance of Dom estics, and every class of negro wear, I am enabled to sell at low prices; 1 am now re ceiving and will continue to receive week, ly through the season fie«h supplie* of No. 1 Goods nf this class, all I ask is a call mar J!>-y W.D.PHILLIPS. llMkml Liquor»,^:. RAISINS, I0 whole, anil I0 ipmrter box es new; Mackera!, Iff kits, and 6 quaiter barrels No. 1 ; Herrings, tx! boxes extra fine; Codfish. HI ." j O pound boxes; Old Whiskey. 10 half barrels Moncahala ; Vapor Whiskey, Ibarrels I'letcher s. just received per (iipsy ami for sale for the cas'j by deel 6y. JOSHUA I'F.AL. Come up to tlie Scratch, And Pace the Mnsio. GF.ORGP, M. HI'.Rf »M AN. late from fhe North. I»"".- leave to announce to the Musical World generally, that be is in receipt of an extensive and varied assort ment of Bass Voi's. Drum«, finita'« Trom liories. French Horns, Violins, Flageolets. Flutes. Fifes,and flarionets, together with bows, strings and reeds; and a large arid valuable stock ol new music. All ol which can be bad on feasor al 'e terms. oct-19 OIL OF TANNIN or Leather Restorer For sale by Wm . BOGF.L. Druggist, march 25. Lafayette street. ORINGF. Flower Water, a superior ar. ticle, just received and for sale by feb Ä3. J- L. VIALF.T, A|iothecary. EW BOII.KRS manufactured to order at Baton Runge Foundry. feb-21. HILL k HENDERSON. N I.ate Arrivais. bage Corn; 100 Bhls Flour; 50 /OVy' / bbls Cement, for sale by mar. 15 S. M HART & Co. MR. 8AML. FAULKNER is my aa thorized Agent dining my absence from the Stute. june "20'54. THOS. PREN|)F.RGAST. CIHF.KSF, —?0 boxes choice new Cl.cc e. ' .Tust received and for sale bv june 14-y J oshi a B kal. Cotton Sred. § PETIT Gulph Cotton Seed tor sale bv apcil-11- TIOS. PRENDAOAST. GENERAL AGENCY. GEOROE^A .PIKE^ General A vent, Baton Will attend promptly to the of all claims entrusted to him, eithsr the State, or individuals residing in the ishes of East, or West Baton Rouge. The libeial patronage bo has met as General Agent; has not onlv enabled to increase hi* facilities for trie of business, but alao to Gkkatly his former rate* of C ommission. His charges for collecting claims the State, will now be as follows : On sums under SI 00 2 per cent, do S 100 and not over 8250, U per do S250 and not over $500, 1 u do $500 and not over 91000 | " do *1000 do. do. $1500, | a " do $1500 do do. $5000, j '■ " Rates or Exchange on New On sums from $10, to $250, 1-2 pr. ct. do do. do. $250, to $1500, 1-4 do. do ilo. do. $1500, to $5000,1-8 do. 0~?" Information given Grati». letters pn*t paid, to Georoi . A. P iee. may 8y. Gtneral Agent, J. M c C ormicr. P. M. H Hlci'ORlICK * Co., BOOKSELLERS and Baton Hong«, La. SCHOOL BOOKS, STANDARD rary. Scientific and Miscellaneous Cheap Publications, and the Principle gazines and Periodicals constantly on AIso-jAMKRICAN and Writing Papers, Blank B n oks, Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Boads, Monohromatic Boards.he vl JOHN STRUTHERS fit. 801TB MARBLE & SAND STONE i %o. 3(iO HIGH STREET. P HI L A I) E L P II I A. , MARBLE Mantels, Monumente, and G rave Stones constantly on F very description of Ornamental and Sfatufry executed and imported. ders for public or private buildings ted with promptness and despatch. N. B — Désignes will be sent for Monuments and Grave Stones, and all shipped insured from breakage when quired jan. 11 ly. SPLENDTD ANNUALS" And Ctift Book)) for 1894. AT reduced i rices —The Benison 1S54; the Gift of Floweis for Friendships'Offering for J854; also ler's hymns ; Queens of England ; minstrel; Watson's poetical l -avariPs Ninevah; Stephen 's Egypt; bots' Hero; Georgcy 's Hungary; |*>ems; Fern Leaves, by Fanny Fern, a great variety of cheap Publication*, all which will be sold cheaper than by other house in Baton Rouge oct-6-ly. G eo . M H eroman. W. P. Tül t lHD. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER. CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c. THE SUBSCRIBERS stock of Rockaways, Barouches. Coaches, &e. beeil selected by himself, and every variety. To his already assortment, he is daily making additions Persons will find it to their advantage, call anil examine his stock. W. F. TUNNARD. n. OI'SSET, FASHIONABLE TAILOR, HAS just received a lull stock offine for gentlemen's wear. His stock been selected with care, and contatns most fashionable goods for fall and garments. As an experienced cuttet, O usf.t has not a superior in this city, WALL PAPF.R.—2000 Hangings, just received from ton and for sale l>y jan. 21-y. GEO. M. HEROMAN. mustard Seed Wanted. TO frARMERS. Contracts will made for good clean mustard seeb application at the office of the april 5 . Baton Rouge Foundry. LIVERY STABLE* Third Street. Baton Roago, La. TT A V F- always on hand and in good XX Carriages Cabs. Buggies, and horses, with which the public can be commodated on the most reasonable Horses and Vehicles can be had at hour of night or day at the old stand of Holt R. C. Free Ferriage. ALL persons hiring Horse, or Horse Buggy, w.H be entitled to cross the Steam 1-erry at Baton Rouge, charge for Ijiiggy arifl Hnrsp. mar. ntf. P. C. HUTCHISON. wi " P rn ' "re at Inf» fitame. NEW liODKS ! NKW T'V: n Z"t'r ; T i!,rna "'" I tn , JiKlgi» I „monds or, Spirit. „ Masonic Manuel ; poets and Poe'rv Ameiie., S..|.,wJ lii-r... tie. ■ AriiH.u-.. .: in i hi I iiiary ; i.,fe ard s Ameiie., lii-r... tie. ■ AriiH.u-.. .: in i hi I iiiary ; i.,fe ard s ingsofMrs. Partington; Love and Pa-, n age; The Louisiana c 'wamp Doctor • mon "»'icg'» O'd Nei c ht.,irl:ood. Marrmee (iriiil»; Hol'iok's Ms'e ' r ca The Mother in Law. with s grest m an other cheap publications. Rpc^-ivrH an Ibraalefcy, a*r M. Um«u.


ocr: VOL. Vil.} BATON KOl T G£, LA., TUESDAY MORNING, MAISCH 28, 1854. {NO. THE DAILY COMET. Pl°BLI8 !IED DAILY(MONDAVS EXOEFTBD) GEO h " IE, E ditor »ndProprir tor. Office on T^ilrd Street. Ter mut Tu * subscription is fixed itt the low rate of 95 00 per annum, payable in a'lvanre. or #0 00 at the ex iration of the year. It will l>e punctually delivered daily within the limits of the City by the carrier. Advertising. —One Dollar per square for the first insertion, and half that amount for every subsequent insertion—ten lines, or lens, constitute a square. Yearly Advertising—Merchants, Traders, and others, will be contracted with on the mo«t reasonable terms. Job-Work.— We are also prepared 'o d<> a' I kinds of Job-Work—such as: Law yer's Bauers. B.\ i.i. Ticke rs, Post fus. Bîm. I Ikai>s. Phorkamviks. F.i.rction Tickkts, Druggist's Labels. Cards, Circulars. Visiting Cards. Done with neatness and «leepatch. R. PRITCKIARD Ac Co., Cotton Faotora It General Commission MERCHANTS, 88 Cum to m House Street. LIBERAL cash advances made on con signments of produce to our care, and pnrticular attention paid to tilling of orders tor plantation supplies, tic. Refer to S. M. Hart, & Co., VV. W. McMaiu, Hon. G. S Lacey, and others. apl9-ly. THOS. PRE^IDERGAHT, General Produce & Com'aion. Merchant an dealer i<< all kinds of GROCERIES SrPRO VISIONS Cornet of Third ir Laurel Street*. libkrai. cash advancks on sikjaa & CoT ton . oct5-y. G A. nom» A Bro., ROCKK8—Corner Church and Third Streets. Baton Rouge, La. JOSHUA BEAL, rj .EN.EHAL PRODUCE DEALER. &c—House on Church, between 3rd and I-atayettee streets. oct5-y T. o. llAVinSON. r. E. whatton DAVIDSON à McIIATTON, QUtorncns at £ato. OFFICE ON I.AUP-KL STS , BATON ROUGE .las. Madison Elam. | Tames Essex Elam J. M. à J. E. ELAM, Attorney« and ConnaeUora at Law. aug 27-y. . Jiuton Rouge, La._ 8. 8. HÜLL) art LLuai^y? La urel Street, j '-17.y.| Baton Ronge, La, Dr. O. W. DEARINO, OFFERS his professional services to the puiilic. O/Iiceon Church Street, two doors East of Waddill'a Drug Store. Residence on St. Hypolite St, between church and north streets. may7-y. Dr, G. H. «AMR, Surgeon cinb iUccljnnicul Dentist Baton Rouge, La. □^•Gratuitous Services totne poor every afternoon from 2 to 5 P. m. — R ËFERENCES. — Pro. Geo. B. Wood, University Pa.; Dr. P. F.nders; Prof. J. Henry, Sec. S. Institute. Dr. Thos. J. Butfii.gton ; Dr. B. F Harney. U. S. a. : Geo. a. Pine ; Rev. W. H. Crenshaw; Wm. Markham, Esq., Harney House • mayl. TIMOTHYFAY.M. D., niLAm m, DentiaK Have removed their office from over Quig gimt' back to their residence ori Lalayette street, nearly ophite the H ar ney House Their terms are cash, and must be paid at the last sitting of the patient, unless orther arrangements have previously been made. HEFE HENCE 8. Dr. B. F. Harnev, United • tates Army, Dr. C. R. French, Dr. J. P. McGimsey, Dr. F. M. Hereford, Dr. P. M. Enders, Dr. S. Ii. l,aycock. Judge.'.J. Burke, Drs. II tt J. Perkins Jas. n. Brown. Esq.. Kev. J. Woodbridge Judge M. G. Penn Rt. Rev. Bishop Leonidas Polk. Prof. J. L. Riddel!, of the Branch Mint New Orleans. angll-y GEORGE TT PIKE, Regularly Commiaaioned Auctioneer. WILL attend promptly to the sale oi all kinds of Real, and Persona 1 Estate—Houses. Lots, Lands. Dry Goods, Hardware. Groceries, Furnature, See., kc. To be found at all times on Third Street at the Comet Office. E. McKITRICK, Architeot It Builder. IS now prepared to take all contracts in his line of business and will execute with neatness and despatch. N. B. All kinds of Job Work attended to. Plans and specifications given gratis when required. Shop on Main St., between Florida and Convention Streets. THEO. GOLl )lAH !T, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER HARNET H0U8E ROW. - Just Received. 5HHD. BACON HOULDER. For ■ale by S. M. HART, fc Co MECHANICAL. &c, JOHN L. WOLFE, FURNITURE WAREROOMS, Corner of Chnroh & Penitentiary eta, HAS now on hand a large ami varied stock of Furniture, consisting in part of—Butt ta us, SinrnoAiins, Ait moks , various pa 1 terns Ta iiliîs, Chaik «, #tc Bkbstkaus. Cuius. Chap lks. Coiîchen and Wiui.ow Waooons . allot which are of the latest fashions. All kinds of maniifactuiiug and repairing at the shortest notice. All the business of an undertaker attended to, and in the best style. □^Coffins made at the shortest notice, and also a iierse furnished. Sept?0-y. j. oovlden; ORNAMENTAL PAINTER. HAVING es f ab!ished his shop it: Baton Roii'»e, takes this opportunity of in forming the citizens of Baton Rouge, and its vicinity that I am now prepared to do all kinds of work in my 'in* ot business: House, Sign, an I Ornamental P. inting Flag and Banner Painting, Gilding. drain ing. Glazing, Marbelingau ' Wall Coloring. On reasonable terms, and on short notice By a strict attention to business, I hope to gain a lil>eral share of patronage. Shop on Third street opposite Holt's Stable. ASBITRY REGER, Qoaae, Qijn, nitö (Ornamental. PAINTER. Shop on Third it. vert duortn LnfmCt Bakery. and Glazin g, will meet with prompt a'ten- j tion. As I am permanently located in Ba- | ton Rouge, and as it is to my interest to give | aeneral satisfaction, I shall constantly | ANY orders given me lor House, Sign.ot Ornamental Painting, Paper Hanging. study t j lo it. W. F.TUilMABD, wholesale and retail dealer. in CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c. the SUBS CRIBERS stock ol Buggies Rockaways, Barouches. Coaches, &c. has been selected by himself, and comprise every variety. To his already complete assortment, he is daily making additions. Persons will find it to their advantage, to call and examine his stock. W. F. TUNS J KD. Carriages,Harness Wliips&c. THE Subscriber's assortment of Carria ges Harness, whips, &c. is •: nv com plete, and h • in ile* ;in examina'i>'ii I hi ' f-t'rck before purchasing in N«w Oi icnnp, as • e guarantees his prices as low as as mi y iu the Eolith. Uareroom comer of Third and F'o.i ': Streets. Manufactoring and repairii.- in superior style at the old established stand corner of Main and Church Streets. Jan. 28th, tl W. F. TUNNARD. Steam Engines A Sugar Mills BATON ROUGE FOUNDRY. rPHE subscribers are fitting up Four A Steam-Engines, as follows : One Engine V2 inches cylinder. <1 ft. stroke. with Sugar-Mill. Rollers 4 ft. long, 20 in: i diameter, with wrought iron shatts. One do 11 inches cylinder, 4 feet, stroke j with sugar-mill. Rollers 4 ft. long, 20 in: j diameter. ^ | One do 12 inches cylinder. 4 feet strokp. j with sugar-mill. Rollers 4 feet long, 20 in : ! diameter. One 10inchescylinderengine3 1-2,stroke, \ suitable lor a saw-mill or a medium size I sugar mill. , We are now extending the buildings con nected with the Foundry, and increasing the ; machinery,and are enabled todoall kindol ; work in our line that may be confided *o us. The patronage of the public is respectfully sol icited . HILL Kc HENDERSON. ~ LIVERY STABLE, Third Street, Baton Roage, La. HAVE always on hand and in good order. Carriag"s Cabs. Buggies, anil saddle horses, with which the public can be ac commodated on the most reasonable terms. Horse« and Vehicles ean he had at an\ hour of night or day at the nld stand of J. Holt « R C. HUTCHISON. MAIL ST A «E From Raton Rouge to Clinton LEAVE Baton Rouge every Sunday. Tuesdav. and Friday at .1 a. m . and arrives at Clinton at .1 p. m . same day. Leave« Clinton Monday, Wednesday and Saturday a. m .. and arrives at Baton Rouge •■ame day at 4 p. m . Fare to Jackson S3. Clinton #2 1-2. Having engaged an expe rienced driveJ of sober habits, we hope bv strict attention to the business to meet the patronage of the Public aug 3-y. R. C. HUTCHISON. To Planters. AlKIN'S Corn and Cotton Cultivator. This truly useful agricultural improv m»nt, has been fully testeil by highly res pectable and practical planters who afterful trial, say th^it 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. It s a new invention. Patented March 20. 184G. Planters arc invited to call and examine it. A supply on hand and for sale by $ W. F. TUNNARD. CARPET It RUGS. THE subscriber has just received from New York, a large assortment of fn grain. Three Ply, and Brussels Carpets, all of which will be sold at low prices, ■apt 93 W. D. PHILLIPS. ' H. T. WADRILL, AT HIS DBUG STORE—CHURCH 8T. Oilers for sale, a very large and complete assortment ot Drugs. Medicines, Suhgi cai. i.nstkumknts.cnrpino-glassks.ons. Soaps; Tooth and White-Wash ; Haib. Tooth, Fi.ksh. Naii.. Shaving. Paint and Shoe blushes; together with all the moiit popular patent medicines of the day. I'KXR, INK and PAPER. Fifh-liookt, Linet, Float», and ßaiketi, Low for cosh. PATENT MEDICINES. This class of remedies, improperly called Potent, are simply fecret remedies, found by Practical riii/n/iinnt. after long experi ence, to be admirably adapted tothe cure of certain diseases ; put up and otlered for sale for the benefit of Mankind. Many persons here will tell yon, that, Smith's Tonic, Rowan's Tonic, Speed's Tonic, Indian Colagogue. Champion's Pills taynes' Londen's. Sanington's Hull's or Ihe Giaffenbourg Pills. will cuie you of any case ol ('hills and Fever, or Ague and Fe ver that may occur, and that too. at a cost of from 75 cents to $1 .00 ; whereas it would ordinarily cost you Ç5 00—They would further inform you, that these reme dies, warranted genuine, are lor sale by H. 1". WADDILL. Druggist, near the Haruey House Baton Rouge Louisiana. ort8-v. Delays are dangerous. Why suffer witl:i cough, cold or any disease of the Tiiroat, Breast and Lungs when a certain cure is so easily elfec ed by using. "Wisters Horn nor Nr> Ca ndv." This Medicine is a judicious combinatioi of the l>est expectorants in the .Materia Med ica. The most stubborn Coughs and Colds yield to it readily, and it is found to give re lief even in confirmed eases of Consumption, itis not merely pilliativ.j.i;.< many articles of its nature, but possesses great curative qual ities Forsale by W.u. JDOGEL Agent. Grey's Ointment. RECOMMENDED as an excellent ap plication to "old sores," cuts, bruses and sprains. For sale bv oct8 y H. T. WADDILL. Leeches! Leeches!! CAA BEST LEECHES. For sale by Ü' 'U H. T. WAnnii.L. RICININE—A new and elegant article for the growth and preservation of the hair, can be found at Wm. Bogkj.. ' I | ^^UININF.—300 ounces French,English, ! anil American manufactory. For sale by H. T. Waddili ., Drugt. Jules Hauel's Depilitary Powder. WARRA *TED to remove the thickest Hair, in five minutes, without inju ring the skin. For sale by W .u. Boijkl. SCARIFICATORS.—A few very supe rior ones. For sale by dec3-y. II. T. Waowhx , Drugt. I^OR Barry's Tricoyherous the best com pound ever discovered lor the Hair may be had of r -. . XT r , lr ".TT JJ \GEI AN TILLS, WM. B ooki,. SPONGES.—Fine Surgeon and bathing sponges. For sale by octf>-y. II. T. WAnmr.r.. Drugt. .Tust received 1 gross each. No. 1 & No. 2 of Mor rison's celebrated Hygeian Pills for sale n\ july 2 .1 ly V\ ». Booki ,. Druggest. 1'ortcr and Ale. AFRESH supply ol London Porterand Scotch Ale. received and for sale by mar. 2 ^1 Joshua Beat,. R.—20 dozen more of Railway's Reaily Relief, in large and small bot tles, just received by Wm. Booki., Scliieilain Schnapps. ANOTHER supply of Wolfs Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps,jtivt receive RA lor sale bv W.M. l»OOK[,, ami Druggist. WHITE WASH BRUSHES—A few dozen, very best make. For xale bj dec 3-y. H. T. W aduii.i .. Drugt. Hofflands German Bitters. THOUGHT to he the best Tonic in use, a most excellent remedy for Liver Complaints. For sale by aug IS-y. il. T WAnmr.r.. Smith's Tonic. kNE of the most effectual remedies known for the cure of chills and fevers. For sale by H. T. W addiu. I^RÈSH RECEIPTS of Bacon and barrel Pork, 10 Casks Clear Sides, 2. r i bbs. M. O. Pork, for sale, by the cask or lot. oct Iß S. M. HART & Co O r I ICKLED SARDINES, Lobsters, S a T. ' mons, French. Creole, English, Ken ... tuckv & New York mustard by octl.'j S. F. Bi.anchard. M. R. Raisins. RAISINS of the new crop, to arriv Monday per "Gipsy" for sale b box or retail. lOSHUA BEAL. by Irish Potatoes. BARR MLS just Received. nett 3-y. JOSHUA BEAL. 25 MESS BEEF—20 half barrels mess beet 20 boxes Buck Wheat. For sale by THOS. PRENDERGAST. oct 14 JUST RECEIVED.—Tierces Duffield extra S. C. Hams. M boxes Winches ter's family soap. Aug. 31 Joshua äf.al. 13OOO lbs. Pork. For sale by feb-11. THOS. PRENDERGAST. INSURANCE COS. &c. UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE ANNUITY and TRUST Company of Philadelphia. Cash Capital paid up $250,000. C. G. 1mlay . Sec., I S R Crawford Prert. Branch office Ht N. O., 48 Camp St. BENJ. FLORANCE. Ai en . Q^Agency at Baton Rouge, La., W. S. PIKE. A tient. feb!7-y. THE MUTUAL LIFE-INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK. Net Accumulated Cash Fund, à, 018,775, All the profits divided among the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON, PretU. ISAAC ABBOTT, S«'y. CHAS. GILL, Jtriuar). Q^G f . okok A. P irk , duly authorized Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. 10-y. LADIES DRESS GOODS. THE attention of the Public is called to t!ie beautiful assortment of Dress Goods which 1 am now opening direct from New Yoik and Philadelphia, consisting of the fol lowing. Rich figured Plaid,striped antH'hene Silks do Plaid, plain, and iiguicd Black " Plaid silk Poplins, Turk satins and Scotch Plain ; Plaid and figured DeLaines and Cashmeres; Black mourning Crape, a new article for mourning; ZJIack Alpacas Bom bazines and black DeLaines; English and American Prints, a large assortment small ligures lor children; French Prints all in dress patterns no two alike; Plain figured. ami dotted French Swiss Muslins; Jacknet j ('arnb.ic. Nansook and Cross bar Muslins, i Also a beautiful assortment of eveningdress : Goods, very rich aud entirely new. ! octS y. IV. D. PH1LLPS. A MEW FIRM And New Jewelry—Harney House Row. Sign of tlie Digest Watch. rpilEOiy>R E GOLDM ANN.Watchma X ker and Jeweller—respectfully informs his old frieni.s and the public in general that he has permanently located himsell here, and calls their attention to the supe rior advantages he po.«cses for repairing Watches, Clocks.Mu.'ic Boxesaed Jewelry. He also keeps constantly on hand, a fine as sortinen' of JE WELR V. consisting in part of fine ^old and silver watches, gold vest, fob and guardchains. gold pen« with gold or silver holders, gold, silver and german spec tacles, gold lockets, fingerings,earings, la dies and gentlemen breastpins, shirt-studs and sleeve buttons, heart slides, ladies belt slides necklacies. bracelets clasps gold and silver thimbles, watches.ear,ngs.&c. Also a splendid assortment of clccks, lamps, cut lery and fancy articles, and many others too numerous to mention, all of which he offers for sale cheap for cash, at the sign of the BioKs'r watch. N B. All work done at this establish ment is warranted to perform well. Watch es aud clocks warranted for twelve months. T Kit m s —one price and Cash . |july6-y. ~~ MK. F. VXYT Italian Professor of Music. A VING with H t'G peimanently settled himsell h his family, in the City ot Baton Rouge, where he has resided since eighteen months, o'flers bis respectful thanks to those persons who have already honored him with their confidence, ?.nd tenders anew his pro fessional services to all those wishing to be tought on the riano, Violin, Guitar or in Vocal Mii'ic Convinced by a long experience, that in the study of music specially pedantiy is disgusting, and that a general routine of in stinction will only produce indifferent per foimers, he will use all his endeavours to place himself on a level with the intelli ger.ee ot his pupils-encouraging, rather than disheartening their efforts, while ad the best masters; he will continue as here tofore to tune Pianos. His prices will be— $10 for twelve lessons of one houreach.and Ç6 for twelve lessons of half hour each. Apply at his residence, on Convention be tween Main and St. Charles St.?., or at Mr. Neirey's variety store, on Laurel st. o27-y Jayne's Family Medicines. PILLS, Kxpectorant, Alterative, Balsam and Vermifuge. ~ aug IS-y. For sale by H. W am»ii.t.. Toilet Soap. 'T'aylor 's andJules Haule's chrystalline A soap hi p balls biown and white Winsor soap, Monster and Pultri soap. Omnibus, 1'encine.Transparent.Floating. Jenny Lind, Guimauve, Amandide, Erasive and other varieties ot soap can be had at trie Drug Store of Wm. Bogel. HUNGARIAN LEECHES. r ft n Hungarian Leeches, warranted, just t)UU received and for sale by sept 38-y. Wm. Bogei.. M(HJNT EAGLE TRIPOLI.—Tins is fhe best article known for clean ing and burnishing gold, silver.eopper. steel, tin and all other metals, also lor windows, mirrors and glassware. For saie by. july24 Wm. Boi.ei ,. Druggest. Laid Oil.— 10 Barrels for sale bv THOS. P REN DAG A ST. Patent Medicines.—A fresh supplt of all the p : ncipal Patent Medicines the day, just received and for sale by WM BOGEL, Druggist. GENERAL AGENCY. beoaos a . na«. uoiu r. GEORGE A. PIKE à Co n General Agents, Dato« We will attend pr o m ptly to the of oil claimi entrusted to its, either the State, or individuals residing in tbe ishes of East, or West Baton Rouge. The libeial patronage we have met as General Agents; has not only enabled to increase our facilities for the of business, but also to Grkatlt our former rates of C ommission. Our charges for collecting claims the State, will now be as follows: On sums under $100 3 per cent. do S 100 and not over 9330, a do #250 and not over $500, 11 do $500 and not over $1000 ] do $1000 do. do. $1500, j « do $1500 do do $5000, j " R ates or E xchanok on N ew O On sums from $10, to $250, 1-2 pr. do 'do. do. $200, to $1500, 1-4 do do. do. $1000, to $5000,1-8 DC7" Information given Graft*. etters pott paid, to G eorg i. A. P ike may 8y. Central OYSTER SALOCÏV , Cot ner of Repentance If North Boulevard BT LAHI8 AMIS has re-opened his Oyster for the season. He will be there self during •'< lyster Hours" to see that animals are Imked, fried. *tewed and anted in the most approved Lam i s offers a reward of 15,000 to man in Christiandom who can do up ters browner than he does. Oct. 2. j xlilr« Street Exchange. i 'T 'HIS establishment, situated : A Hutchison's on Thiid street, ! 'y kept by C. J. II lies ton, has been opened by the undersigned, and with a fresh stock of the very best W and Liquors , and will be kept open the usual hours day and night. Feb. 7-tf. W. R. 1 Come up to the Scratch, And Faoo the Mneic. George m. heroman . ute the North, begs leave to to the Musical World generally. Ihat he in receipt ol an extensive and ment of Bass Voi's, Drums, Guitars, bones. French Horns, Violins, Flutes, Fifes, and Clarionets, torelher bows, strings and reeds ; and a large valuable stock of new mu^ic. All t>l w can be had on reasonab'e terms, oct-19 i i A T reduced ra.cEs-The Benison J\ fhpGift of F |„ wrs f or ,p OfLi-no fr»» 1CCI. SPLENDID ANNUALS. And Oift Books for 1954. Friendships'Offering for 1854; also ler's hymns; Queens of England ; minstrel, Watson's poetical Layard's Ninevah; Stephen's Egypt; bots' Hero; Georgey's Hungary; poems; Fein Leaves, by Fanny Fern, a great variety of cheap Publications, all which will be sold cheap« r than by other house in Bato:i Rouge oct-G-ly. Gko . M. IIkboman. To Planters and Oflie'rs X WOULD beg leave to call your tion now, and at the opening ot oming season to my large and cheao slock of Domestic Dry Goods notwitstanding Ihe heavy advance of es' ics, and every class of negro wear. I enabled to sell at low prices: I am now ceiving and will continue to receive I y through the season fiesh supplie« of 1 Goods of this class, all I ask is a call mar 29-y W.D.PHILLIPS. . qllaiter barrels No. 1 ; Herrngs, lo b extrafine . >50 , | Whiskey. 10 half barrels WbisUy. 12 barrels Fletcher's, received per Gipsy and for sale for the by declßy. JOSHUA BEAL. Raising Mackeral Liquors, "D AI >INS, 10 whole, and 10 quarter 1.V es new; Mackeral, 10 kits, and j More miit for Mankind. TUST RECEIVED—10 bids. «J St rained oil. A prime article by barrel or at retail by oet-ß-ly. GEO. M. HEROMAN. Ct'FFF.E AND STAR good supply foi sale by dec-9-1 y. S. M WART & CO JUST riceived per steamboat St. 100 barrels Whiskey, 100 " Flour, of new Wheat, 30 box^s choice western reserve 15 half barrels Fresh flutter. For sale to the trade by Sept. 1 '53- y. T. PR ENDEGAST. Mineral Water. FROM St. Catherine's salt wells i.i Ca naila, one tea-spoonful in a gl ■$$ common water, makes a drink, in all pects equal to "blue lick water." For by H. T. WADDILL^ Western Produced 9nn s « GS prime whife Bag« piime St. Louis Oats • bags coarse and fine salt ; 25 boxes star can dles ; 60 barrels l est extra S. L. flour received at feed, produce, and grocrry of [feb 28] Joshua Bkat« Death on Rats, A SMALL lot of Burgess' Roach, Rat Mouse Exterminator just add for sale by. WM BO EGEL, Drtf,


ocr: » «r VAN AM BURGAS OHE AT MENAGKKlK OF IUI HAITI ill BUM!! Tht Largnt CoUtrtion im tht World! (now KM touts roft TH* HOBT«.) WILL BE EXHIBITED At Baton Rouge, on Saturday, February 2bth, 1854. d^DiMfi o >en at 3, awl d| «'clock Admi«4on M oenta ; Cbildptn and »errant» S5 cant». TU M « hmiw »Ut commmet «M The Pour! né Mr Itikrf ftiden, Continue with th»» Wonderful tea'« of Mr Story*» |Ntt tlepkaat Tipp* Suit*» And eoncli«!» «Htta Iba ihrlllng »ptieleel» »f Mr Vau Auitairgli in the Lion»' and Tirera' Den. 07*The Animal* Will bo fed in the presence of tho Audience. «'uring the after noon perto mature Iff, *OSB»fB#ltrCfitM!lfi Memphis, Tonn. Trag Institution, tneorfomt»d bf u Int« Aet »r th» Legislature,Is «»llglilfull» »Hunted at ■ healtlijr «n i r«tlr»<t part »f tli» oltjr »f Mwaphls. Th» build In*« »wi>le»i>'l 0 »minwHnu», »taod in Hi» centre uf «xUnxTire su* hlglilf lmpr»r»<t gmea I«. tn pnrt ihaded.by f<»r»st tr»»#, and In pnrt UM «ut and oi;nwMnt»4|Oitk rare planta Mid »Itrub brrv. Tii» Anad»mr la und»r th» Char«» Of th» Bister* ef Mi« Order of 0t. Doialnle, Th» system ofstudta ia tho that pursued in similar Institutions In Kenttuikjr. Tha annual »mire» la iHrlded J ite tw# sessions ef live rnontlin e.t«li the 4r«t commencing "" the «rat Munit»* of Bep'»mb»r, th» second on tha «rut Monday »f February. TKRMt PU BEBfltO*—Pk VAtltB II ALP 0CÜ9ION I» ADVANt K. Pur Rnsnl and Tuition In any <»r all of tha IM lowing branche« Renting, Writing, Arltlimello, «ogllKh Oraramer, «eogruplijr, History, Rhetnrie, 41ompo»ltlon, Criticism, Principles of Natur»! Fid* |o«i>iihy, Oh»irtl«try and Botany. Mental aud Moral TMIoiophy, Plain Nwlug Marking, *».—IW, •*»,> atfi, «wording to th« age or clan» of th» pupil, Por Day ItoholUn, Tnltl«n, 91», 00, «S», mxor 4lng to age and «I*«* M »*>»«■ KXTIU CMABOKS. Latin, Preueh, lulllan, Spanish—each Music on Piano.... i Mini« »n Oaltar. , Music on Karp U m »f Instruments. Drawing and Painting.... Pancy work W ishing and Ironing ...»It ....an ....un ....an 6 ....in ...in ..ft ..9 Wishing and ironing... Bad and Bedding Stationary Por Parthar partlcalar» aw Circular«, or ad dreas the Mothtr Bapertor, St. Ague« Academy, Memphis. feb 18-d A Olm. TUR OSAGE OKANUti.—I'»« «<•>> acriber» bave just fecnivel direct from Texas, a *U|>ply of the *ee<l of thi» in. valuable plant. In »peaking of this plant, tbe Southern Cultivator pnlilis'ieJ in Auguila Gi'oit(i«t very i*»tly remaik«: ''We bave the lullest a»


ocr: FANCY PRY GOODS. w Silk ft Fancy Golds, w n pntr.i t p s Doner of Lafhyette ind Ohnroh Street* (oppfsite Harney Hon*«.) HAS nowilin *toie «ni wil 1 be receiving daily yw daily jh'm Yorlc «nd Philadel, phia a full »t«ck of Silknnd Fanoy Oood«, which have «II he«>n selected by myself in the northern markets. In consequence "the increasing demands of hi» trade, his stock will, this season embrace a larger a mount and ),reader variety than ever before ; be would heg leave to call particular atten tion to his stock of ladies nsp.ss ooons. which for novelty and elegance of design cannot be mrpawd by anv other hnnce in this city. CoNstariNn in imiitok: Rich brocade and glac^silksof the new. est colors and designs; Rich figured and tilain b'ack silksand satine de chines; Prin ted andeml roideied cashmeras, and de lai ne» in robe«; Rich printf ' cashmered'ecos rie and »afin reps; White arnt colored em broidered crapes for party dresse«: Rase <ilks. French and Scotch plu id* ; French ind English prints; white goods of all de< • riptions, together wi'h a «eiieial n«sort ■oent of goods adapted to a fin»; trade, all ol which will be offered at he most favorable rates. With an earnest desire to conduct my bitsines-' upon the principal of doing, as I would be done by I hope to continue to merit the confidence which ha* been so li l>erallv be«fo\ved Upon me. oct 1.1 fl-v. W. I). PHI T.L I PS. CITY EWPORrUBf. Of Staple and Fancy Dry dooda. W. I». I'HlLl.Il^S. flknkr pc i. ACAVleTTK a»ih oiii'kch st« •HERE IS NO AUCTION GOODS IN my establi«hniMit. Nor do I propos to -'«fll lor cost"'and "less than cost, " M \ ».•(KKlsare well selected anil contain all tie ate*t and most fashionable patterns «elec •ed by an experienced purchaser in the \»>u ^'ork and Philadelphia market». I h'ivi no artiele that lias been forced into rri irke under the hammer au account of ch m re ; 'Hshion. or damage The public mav lee afisiied that what (hey purchase ol m- i •ew and fashionable. I do not profess P •e in eomjiet'tioti with the venders <u 'Cheep linoils." I do however pretend !• ell as cheap as any retail Hou-e of "tand nig in 'he Union. Il you do not think si all aud see. oct.l 5 I v - M ED] CAL.


ocr: MECHANICAL. &c, JOHN L. WOLFE, FURNITURE WAREROOMS, Corner of Church & Penitentiary sts. HAS now on hand a large and varied stock of Furniture, consisting in part of— Bureaus, Sideboards, Ar mors , various patterns Tables, Chairs, kc. Beb^eads. Cribs. Cradles , CoccuKsand Willow Waggons , allot which are of the latest fashions. All kinds of manufacturing and repairing at the shortest notice. All the business of an undertaker attended to, and in the best style. Q^"Co(lins made at the shortest notice, and also a nerse furnished. Sept20-y.


ocr: MECHANICAL. &c, JOHN L. WOLFE, FURNITURE WAREROOMS, Corner of Church & Penitentiary ata. HAS now on hand a large and varied stork of Furniture, consisting in part of— Bureaus, Sideboards, Ar mors , various patterns Taules, Chairs, &c Bedsteads. Cribs, Cradles, Couches and Willow Waggons , all of whirh are of the latest fashions. A11 kinds of manufacturing and repairing at the shortest notice. All the business of an undertaker attended to, and in the best style. ff^Cortins made at the shortest notice, and also a herse furnished. Sept20-y. %


ocr: CLOTHING, &c. W. ». PHILLIP*, CITY KM l'on I I'M OP FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS. HAVING just returned from New York and Philadelphia; will open in a few «lay*, n very large mil varied assortment of Eanry Dry (roods of the latest nnd most tasnionuhle pattern*. The Indies will he mil iiieit hi due time, when the Good* urn nst.irc mid ready for customers Sejv 2 ly I'rt'Hh ArrlvulH n nni.s. Lardoii. %J .' i K boxes Star Candle*. Id " Sperm ,l " 10 hbls. V inegnr. VUll boxes fine tahle Suit. 8(H) boxe* fre*h Sardine*. 20 dor., choice Beef Tongue*. 20 cam '* Imperial Tea. Jo '* Ca*tile Soap. " Cincinnati " may-14-Iy. A. MONTAN & BRO. Mourning Goods. i iltlF. subscriber ha* ju*t received from New York, another assortment of h.ind*ome Mourning Goods. Consisting of Lupin'* he>t black M. de Lane*, Bomba sine*, Alupacas, Mourning Crapes, Moiinos, Gingium«, also 1000 yard« of the lient black English prints, all small figures*. novll-y. W. D. Puil.t.tr*. IjitfHyolIf Wrei t Cigar More. Thi* establishment, situated in the south end ol the late residence of Chas. Tcssiei 1 , iuiH been littcd up in the very best manner, und contains a larger and more vuried slock of 1 lavima cigar* thin have ever before been ollered for sale in thi* city. The proprietor is determined to keep Ihe very liest stock, nod take the lead in this line of business. , feb-9 v l]V\NCV ll\MSI—Just received und for <>l thi* following choice brands: Slang k Shav, S. Davis, Jr., John C. Schooley, J. II. Ibiriows, any one which brands are a "whole team"' and no mistake. ' ; | ! I ! I ! of i ' ; | ! I ! I !


ocr: PROCiRAMiTIK. OF THE CELEBATION OF THE 22nd Day of ^ February. ' iMIE Fire Companies will meet at 10 J. o'clock at t'.ie J" ngine house of Wash ington Co., No. 1. From 'h nce they will proceed through the principal streets until 10 o'clock, when they will halt at Stephen /Jasalisco's to partake of a cotation kindly tendered both companies by W. S. Pike, Ksq., late Foreman of No. 1. Order. Music. State officers, Mayor and Aldermen. Fire Co. No. 1. and Hose Cart. Members of the Press. Music. Fire Co. No. 2, Engine and Hose Cart. Citizens.