ocr: VOL. V.! BATON KOUGE, LA., TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1853. S NO. 45. THE DAILY COMET. J rUBUSIIEW DA LV (MONDAYS EXOEPTm) GEO A. PIRE, Editor and Proprietor. Office on^Third S treet. Term«» Thk mt'ucripiion if fi \e<1 at «he low rate of S3 < II per annum. ravable in advance or *fi at the ex iration of »he vear. It wil' 1* punctually delivered diilv withiif • he limits "I the Pity ' y the carrier A'lverti«'!»*.— "ne Dollar per square for the first insertion, and Jialflhe' amouri» for every-raWqnent liwrtion— ten line*. or t*•«. («rtn^ti'iiV a »rttmr». Y^aTly Ad^frtï^nr.— Merchant Tiadrr«. a-'d others. will l>e contracted wi'V on the rpi"t reasonable terms. Jf-Work.— We are also prepared to d n a ll kinds of Job - Work — such a «: Law - y Pr K Bp iff »«. Rai.' . Tk'K f r «. Pf> sr FF s R' i.i. M I' .A TIS. I ' ROOH A M M Kl .FCH °N P TF H FT«. Druggist'« Label«. Cards, Circular«. Visi'mg Cards. Done with neatn ess and decpntch Sanies Madison Klan, tames Essex Flam J. M. & J. E. ET, AM Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. Kafon Rouge, l'ii March 27th. V : ! J. J. PURK. CE>^A0c2?C© Siû COURT HOUSE. OVER SHERIFF'S OFFICE. jnne 20. ft. Baton Rouge. T.a T. n. mvmsni. R. K- vpiutton DAYTPSON & MellATTON àUtornens at €aro. OFFICE on i.aitret , STs. BATON ROITRE. pFF U Li rETF.R M.ENPf RS. M. P.-.IOIIN (5. I.''nI.0W. m n. DRS. ENDERS & IJ'DLOW, »FFICF. orposi'e Ol I Markham House, .atyette st., Baton Rouge, feb.-3-tf. DENTISTRY. Dr. G. H. MANN * Cargcqn nub XUcr'iauicuI Dentis» Baton Rütipe, La. CCr-Giatuifou# Services tol.ie poor every afternoon from 2 to T P. M. may I in REFERENCES. Pro. Geo B Wood. Uuiv^rsity Pa.; Dr. P Ender* ; Piof. J. Henry. Sec. S. Institute. Dr. Thos. J. B'iiTir.g'on D . R. F. Ha-ney. U. S. A. : Ceo. I'ihe ; Re v. W. H Trent-haw; Win. Maikiam, Esq., Hatney i House Timothy Fay. RT. D. HAoi associa'»(i with hi:u i i piactice his • « ho has had rliore brother Dr. Salm than ten vears practical evperjence in hi» profession Full and partial sets of teeth on p'ate can no>v have more atten'inn it, prices that will please all. Cat's for lue country w II also have promut a't<Mitiim. Offi" nrcr the KtOïe of Mr. Quggins, on Laftiyilt rlrert. Rel'ertiirrn —Hon Geo. C VfrWhtrtiSf Col. .1. E. Lavet. Hon. VI. G. Penn. Rev. .' Woodbridge. 1 >r. F. M Hereford. Rev. Bish 5p Polk, Professor .1. L. Riddel. Nkw Ori.mns . June. 1 « 17. (jy Dr. Fay, studied Dentistry in the ci t \ of New York, and subieipiently graduated in the Medical College of Louisiana, tie i a gpntlemvn ofintegritv and I have no hes itatioi in recommencing hirn as an accom plished practical Denti«f. WARRF.N STONE. M D June 13. tf. Professor of Surgery. E. McKlTWCK. Architect fit Builder. Ts now prepared to take all contracts in his line of husines- and will execute with neatne s and despa'ch. N. B. All kinds of Job Work attended to. Plans and specifications given gratis when required. Shop oti Nlain St.. between Florida and Convention Streets. THOS. PRENDERGAST, General Produce & Com'sion. Merchant an idealer in ao kiiiil« of GPCCE1UES 4- PRO VISIOXS Corvrr nf Third & ÎMurtl SU. Hilton Hollge OyLlllFKAI. CASH ADV.lSCKS ON «CO SroAit and C otton . jan )5. JOSHUA BEAL. General Produce dealer&c House on Church., between Third and Liifiii/etle Streets. CHARI.KSSIMON. j JOSFfll SIMON C. SIMON & BRO 118 Ohl Lerre, New Or/eans, L i WE ha\ e constantly on hand a very larg and superior stock of the mo,t fash ionable Clothing, to which we invite the ittention of dealers and others. Uentlemei v isiting the wty; can at a short notice hav. clothing made to order, in a suiierior mau nei and warranted to fit. Our prices are as low as the lowest, and we «(Fer grîitei inducements to l.e tiade generally, than any other house in 'he city l.j'dy 18-y. SHOE BIACKING & BRUSHES— -20 dozen shoe blacking; 4 dozen shoe bushes S F. Buakchaüp STEAMBOATS, &c. ' TWICE a: \ wffk— u . s. IA II. 1 A CK ET GIPSY— For the Coast. P'ai|in mine. Baton Rouge. Port Hudson, '"aterloo. Ha yon Sara, and internie.lia'e ):■ idings—The steamer (iirsv .1. H. I FF.. Master leaves New Orleans every Siir.'.>y. 0 ..'dork e v.. Returning. leaves Bayou Sara, each tri; àfter the arrival of the ears. For freight or passage apply on board. may My. FOR BAYOU SARA. WA tetloo Port Hudson, Baton ^L'iige, Placpemine, Bavon Goula. Dmalds MiviUp. and *11 intermed a'e lauding—The la-t limning steamer J ohn SwiNkï. G. M. V a' lei t. II aster, will leave New Orleans everv Monday. at I*» o'clock M.. and Tlmrsday at !> o'clock, p. m Re turning will leave Por' HieVon alter the ar rival ot the cars fr-'-m Clinton on Tuesday ami from Bayou Sara af'ei the arrival of the caisfiom Woodvi'le on Fridays. janl i-y FOR THF. COAST. From an 1 aft'TThursday, 1 f t i inst.. Al :>n\lvk. I'. M. _ The Favorite Steamer II. EV lVlutC. Tiiisodore F.m-'kbt , Ma-ter Will cxttnd her trips to Simmsport, Williamsport, I'mnt ! Coupee, //ayou Sara. Waterloo. Port Hud son. lia', n R"ie'e. Plaqueniin, Bayou (ion a. j New River, Done!'sonville, and all In'er. i mate Landing«. Returning will leave Wil- j lianifport on Sundays at 8 o'clock. A M. : . /Jay ou Sara on Mondays at S a. rn. ; ßaton ; Rou'je on Mondays at li m.; Plaquemine j un Mondays at 2 p. m. The regular Packet ! WHITE w 11 I «I ■ Passengers and Freigkt j lor the almve public landing and all int« r mediate plantations. Having all old an ! ex p rienced officers particular arid punctual at tention will 1»; j tain to all business entrus ted to their care The public can rely up fn ( ^, p Steamer White as a regular Packet for the year, sav winter an 1 summer. For further p irti-ulars apply on hoard, or to j. h . M orrison k Co a ; ts.. n. o. Or to Pik" ft Hart, L /tonuecaze. Peter Millet, ßaton Rouge. feb 13-Cm. i HARNEY IIO' SE, Church St. Ha ton Rouse. ïvi.. WM. MARKHAM, Prof, THF. above favorite tJot. I is now c< re plete in all its arrangements and its •lccommndatioris s>re equal < 'hose of any house of the same size iu the s.-uth IVine 1 -', Brand'# ' PftrWfï Ale Cider, Ac.. &c. V T ^ (A Wine Common airl 1 'he, in it L Bot'h s an I «jndniult Branny.' onnion an.! fine; Clar t by 'he C • j ■ 1 1 ■ or Case- l -i r ter bar. lay and P. : kins. I v doz. or b itt'e i ! i . ,, cl , ! Ale Scotch and Philade'phi i do. do. Cider. New V ork, by bottle or gallon. Sardines, a fine a ii le !- .' an I 1-4 Boxes; Mackerel, by Uirrels. Kil.s and quarters : B ii kwheat. in •'» i p »mid bags, barrels, or a* retail : Soda Iiis nit. in lb. lie .res ; Cra-k nell Bi-cnit in small tin cases. Fine Fam ily T as: from ■>» ck. to 51 «50 oer poi nl. Wnrrante I pure. JOSHUA BEAL. feb-Stf. Just Received. A Fresh -In k "f Goshen R itter Western . & English Davy Chees« : •'iO boxe Rapens ! 2 bids Shad : M. rke el an I ("o 1 ii; , . Ilerroiis .te S. F. BLANCHARD. \ STRAW MATTING rpME Rubsciibes has just rec ived from JL New York a Bpended assortment of Straw Matting of al widths which he i pepareil to se I at low prices, soaie of the patterns are entirely new. april 20y W. I). PHILLIPS. Dr. Jaynr's Patent Medirinei. ALL OF DR. J DYNE'S Patent Medi cines niav be found at Geo. M. Her onian's. corner of Main and Laurel streets A iTfartin's Reports. TTTi I'll Marginal reference» by Thomas VV Gibbs Morgan, Counsellor at Law. Four >eft. s of the above work for sate l>v may 12 .'y. J. C. L.vNOfJE. VERY LARGF.and choice assortmeid of Glassware. Queensware and Earth enware of new j pticrns. together with -'"inn gallons stoneware at ten cen's per gallon for sale by S. F. Bl.vncard. I/iTer Com i» saint, CAN BE effectually curjd by the use o; Hofflands German Kitte s Price re luced to seventh -five cents, can always 1» had fresh at the H rug store of April 17 WM. BOGEL. w. HATS! IIATSÜ D. PHI«'.LIPS ha- j ist received per steamer Empire City from N. Y .— a «p'endid f'ock of summer hats, consist im ot Gents Superfine bla k and white Moles kin?. white and bla< k Cassimere. Leghorn 'anama. and Straw Hats of every descrip 'inn. and style, al o a laige assortment o Vont hs. and B iy's Ha : * of all kinds; a wanting articles in this line will find just he thing thev wish. mar 29 ! y Fresh Arrivals. rN ADDITION to our former stork oi Provisions, we have received from St. '.ouis per steamer L. M Kennet. 10 cak« Bacon ; fid Keg« Lard ; 75 hlls. S. F. Fancy and extra Flour; 10 dozen Woom«. All of which will be sold to the trade, vorv low for Cnth. The attention of baker? is particularly called to our supply of St. Louis Flour, mar 8-y. S. M HART St Co. DAGUERREOTYPES. ! j i j . ; j ! j j lin^the Be Taken. Do. W illiam dear, to Wilson go, And lor your lik« ness sit, I lii.i'W n't lime enough my de^r, And you l ave promised it ; But 'iir-e is m: the wing my love. As Po;tS Of! Ii8a sung, \ i ai j .ai il i e uoiiij ; neu my deat, Sögel it while von'ie young. Wilson's Office Lala>eite Mreet—Pic tines taken in Cloudy weather as well as Sunny weather. DAGUERREOTYPE MINIATURES. I H A V K ju.-i returned from tiie west—and 1 all prepared lor business. Now •shi 1st the opportunity oflérs. is ihe time to ecure a picture. ' Nilaiii Ihe shadilow 'ere the >ubs'ance fades W hell our friends, rel fives and sweet hearts aie with us. it would M-em useless t' iaie a likeness of them, but II e fuf'ire mat «'parate us; A J", death may take then a «ay foreter. an I then a correct and life ike reseinhiam e of them, is invaluab e. I have all the late styles of cases, Gold i F.riameled. Papier Mach« 1 . Pearls, &c ( j' o I . ! Lockets. Pins and Uiacelets. [t^-Pictures taken at $*î H'.oms on Lai'ayette street—ovei ]>i ßulhngton's office, wheie the pobiic is in vited to call and examine specimens riov l l-y. A. WILSON. MA i L S TAGE From Baton House to Clintoc LEAV'F. Baton Rouge every Suridas Tuesday, ami Friday, at . r ) a . m . an irrives at Ciinfon at .'l r. m . s me day f."a\i"- Cüin'cn Monday, Wednesday m> -aturJay a . vi ., and arrives at Ba'on Rone ame day at I r. \i. Fare to Jackson $ C inton Si l-"J. Having eniTiged an e\p riencred driveJ of sober habits, we hope b' strict attention to the business to meet t!i patronage of the Public. [ap.-J-Mf) R.C. HUTCHISON. & Co. Lime for Sugar Makinj, pAN be tiad ol Josin a I îf. ai ,, 1 J oct 14-v. opposite Harney House. Mineral Water. r^ROM St. Catherine's sait wells in Ca i nada one tea-spoonful in a gla-s t. •ommon wa'er. makes a drink, in ail re ects equal to "blue liek water.'" For sa! .y H. T. WADRILL. Jnies Hiuel'i Eepilitary Powder. IXTARRA TED ton-move the ti i. k. VV I Iii : r in live minutes, without ini For salc^iy W m . Bo'n l . IRAN ! PRAM! I no Hags Bran J received o '2, I oc roit ^4Lî]. I from Saint Louis pe:.. >a«atii' ict 15th. JOSHUA BKA I. I i ; 2000 V j ply at thii A ere.- of Lan I en the Trini River, in the Stale of" Texi office. leb- 1 fi-'l B L i Hot Buckwheat Cakes. ! UCK H' II EAT ot ihe New Crop, jui ii and for-ale by JOSHUA BEAL. To Cotton Planters': Petitt Gulpl Co'ton Seeds. lo> sale by feb-ll-tf. THOS. PRENDERGAST. f toffee. VV teb-'27 to Bags Rio. for 'ale by S M. HART Sl Co D( lit ..ai rv's Tri.o' l. riUF th» best com . pound ever di.scovereil lor the Hai may be had of WM. Bot. ki.. TO FAMILIES. [HAVE of my own puicbasing and sei«, tion in the City of New Orleans. I Mils, ol beautiful light brown sugar whie I will sell by the barrel or at ret ii! jan 15 JOSUA BEAL T UST LANDED per Steam.- r Midas tr ■J Cincinnati:— 12 tierces S. C Hams; . r >0 boxes No Soap ; 50 lib!» Ohio FW: v0 de/, nio.pi •"> bids Inferior Lard ■ I.bis M O. Pmi. Fcr sale low— -for lltr timer. sept. -2. y. S. M. HAI'.T .v « i' ed an I JOS A l'A i ^^ r : ale by PI OH': lis: 50 Hall k. Sn ro te!i-ll-tt; THOS. RRENDI'.RGAST Breast Pipes. Nipl gum elastic and -bie'ds. pie pa red tra's, it the Drug Store of, shell-, speculator • la-s pe«iaries nippb ect. ect. For sile W.u. B ooei. Jayne's Family Medicines. PILLS. Expectorant. Alteialive, Balsan and Vermifuge. For sale by aug 18 -y H. T. W addim.. aid Oil.—10 Barrel« for sale by F>ICIN1NE —A new and elegant article L for the growth and preservation of the hair, can be found at Wm. B o « kt .. TlfOS. PRENDAGAST Grass H \ M MOCKS—1 dozen mo.-ks—just received and for sa may 4 -y. Ham by F. BLANCHARD. Cuff-Pins. SPLENDID assortment of the latest For sale cheap, by THEO. GOLDMANN. À patterns, sept 26-y. Star Candles.—-50 Boxes Star Can-! dies just received and for tale to the trade at reduced prices. April 29ly. JOSHUA BEAL. Leeches! Leeches!! ^ A A BUST LEECHES. For sale by DUU h. j. if*»##. MECHANICAL. &c, LEVI KF.LLÜM, IJousc, Sign, anö (Drnamantal Ü A VING removed his shop to Third St. South of Holts Livery Stable, ir now prepared to do all kinds of Painting. Gla zing and Pa|iei Hanging. He may be found (unless engaged) at nis shop, or letters ad dretsed to him through the Post Office, will meet with prompt attention ABBXJRT REGER, Qonse, Sijn, anb 0r:tamculai. p AiLV.ÎÇR« SHOP ON THIRD 8TREF.R. NEXT DOOR TO CHOPPIN'S BAKF.RY. ÂNY orders given me for House, Sign, or Ornamental Painting, Paper Hanging and Glazing, will meet with prompt atten tion. As I am permanently locateJ in Ba ton Rouge, and as it is to my interest to give general satisfaction, I shall constantly study f. .o it. ASBURY RF.GER. J ~GOULDEN. Ornamental Painter HAVING established his shop in Baton Rouge, takes this opportunity of in forming the citizens of Baton Rouge, and ts vicinity that I am now prepared to do all kinds of work in their line ol ui-inessf HOUSE SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. FLAG h BANNER PAINT ! \ I i . ( i I L D I \ G . ( ; R AI M N ( ;. G LA 7.1 N G VIA XBELING. and WALL CO! OWING. On reasonable terms, and on short notice. Sy a strict attention to business, 1 hope o eain a liberal share of patronage. Shoe •n Third street opposite Holt's Stable. FROM SAINT LOUIS. ICST received from Saint Louis—10S Bags Miot No I to 9: .">00 Bar Lead IX B irre's FxtraS. F. Flour. For Sale by ot or retail .IO>HITA BEAL. GEO. A. PIKE, HEGULARLY COMMISSIONED Auctioneer. Tor the Parish of East Baton Rouge, \V T ILL attend pnmplly to ti e sale ot W all kinds ol Real, and Persona! ;.i'e—Houses. Lets. Lands. Dry Goods. Ilniluaie (.'ic.ceries, Fl.'luature &c.. &c To be found at all times on '^hird tr. el a' the Comet Office. Oct. 28 I Juat i 2255 ; augis-y Received ^rom St. Louis. iX LBS. Bacon, Sides mid Should For sale by S. F. v chakd . i Q LBS. Sugar Cured Hams. A Fresh article V twelve and a ialf cents per pound. S F. B i . a 'xciiaro. [JMtOM Cincinnati—|ier steau.er \ nba— ' !)0 barrels Flour; 10 Tierces S & S lams. For sale by S. M. HAKT&Co New Arrivals. "J w Boxes Star Candies : 2- r > Boxes Soap ; / *} 10 Boxes 8 Lump Tobacco; 10 bar rels Prime Sugar. JOSHUA 3F.AL. aug 24-y Opposite Harney House. PERFUMERY — All the celebrated 1 French, Englich and German brands of ■'ologne at S. F. B lanchard . At Retail. T^OR the accommodation of those who 1 require t>ut Su a 1 <;u-arr ities of corn jnl Oits. ihe stipe can in future be o'itain-d by the dune« worth or larger •arcels. * JOSHUA BEAL. 50 HALF Barrels Whbkey for ale by THOS. PRENDAGAST. S 11,EMI BACON SIDES —For sa e by \y m,'v 19 ly. JOSHUA BEAL. c. ui-rcHisoN a. r. vcwhortf. r 11. ( . IIUTrHISOW & Co. j.tVF.RY STJKt.E Third Street, Baton Roage, La. on hand and it; good order. ag< s l'abs. Buggie«. and sfJdle ur es. with which the public can be ac ••ornmodated on the most leasonable terms. Horses and Vehicles can be hail at an\ h< ur of night or day at the old stand of Holt. jan IS-v. n'.W always o Ca 1 riag< s Ca For Sale FLOUR. Extra. Fancy and S Fine. Bacon Ham« and Shoulders, Barrel Pork arid Lard, 20 hexes Tobacco, 5 s, & 8 s. Jut' *rovi Cincinnati. Sugar and Molass»». in quantifie * to suit the traHc, with many othei articles, lor sale it our usually low la'e janlS S. M. HART & Co. i , . , , \ YOUNG man wants a job of any work in the house or garden by the day < reek. Address T. G. office of thj* paper. Baton Rouge La. may 25 3t. FROM St. Louis pei ' Grand Tower" this day. 10 Casks Bacon. Shoulder«, )0 •' u Clear Sid«» 100 Bhls extra and superfine Flour, ,'i0 Kegs Prime Lard. I'or iale to suit 1 ht Trade. may 25 tf. S. M. HART & Co. 12000 lb?. Pork. For sale by feb-11. THOS. PRENDERGAST. GALLONS of Sewell Taylors best ZU Sazaxac Snady. just received aud fb: iile by S. J. ZvascïjlJ.}. MASONIC, &c. M ASOIflC. ST. JAMES LODGE No. 47—Corner of I^vee and Church streets. Regular stated meeting*, Firtt Saturday night in every month, at 7 o'clock. Washinoton R otal A rch C haftkr No. 9. meets every. Firtt Monday night of every month, at 7 o clock. I 0. 0. P. DE SOTO LODGE No. 7—meet* every Thurtdajj n>ght at 7 o'clock—CburcL street—over H. T. Waddill'a, Drug Store. M agnolia E ncampment No. 4— meeti every Second and Fourth Satufrfaya in each month, in Odd Fellow 1 * Hall. BONS OF TEMPERANCE. CAPITOL DIVISION No 20—meetaat the Odd Fellow's Hall every MonHai/night at 7 o'clock. ORDER OF THE L0NC STAR. PUTNAM DIVISION No. 8 meet* every Tuttday nifckt at 7 o'clock, Lafayette street, over Wm. Boge Is Drug Store. P utnam D kghee D ivision No. 2—hold its regular stated meetings every Firtl Mon day night , of every mor.th, at 7 o'clock. Dr. G. W. BEARING, /"OFFERS hie professional services to th« public. Office on Church Street, two doors East of Waddill's Drug Store. Residence on St. Hypolite St., between church and north streets. may 7-y. JEWELRY, &c, THEODORE G0I.DMANN, Watchmaker and Jeweller Lafayette St., one door below Laurel. manufacturing Jeivellor. THE un.lersigned would respectfully in form his Iriends and the Public, that he has taken the sloie lately occupied by L. Grandpré. where he perports doing all kind of work in his linjof business, such as repninng Clocks, Watches and Jewelry, he is also fitted up to manufacture gold and sil ver ware. Jeweliy. cane mountings. &c„ in Ihe neatest style, and with the utmost dis patch. lapril 1 Imol R. G. DELARODERIE. NOTICE. 1"UIF. subscriber having just returned from New Oilcans with a new and com plete stock of Jewelry, of the latest fashion, iiegs leave to inlotio tke ladies and gentle men. who may favour him with their pat ronage. that having made arrangements with a direct inipoiter. he is enabled to sell as cheap as the cheapest, and wairants his goods to be what he savs. ntheiwise. he will refund the money paid. Please call and exa mine h is stock before purchasing elsewhere sept 2ß.y. THEO. GOLD M A NN. d HTTLK ID Y S Sarsaparilla Vegetable Blood PiUa, PREPARED entire y from Vegetable Extracts, a component part of which is Sarsaparilla. Prepared only under the ' immediate superintendence ol Dr. N. B. 1 l.' iPY. Philadelphia. For sale in this city ! by fiiov -27-y] H. T. WADDILL. ti. CUTSET, Tailor. : On Laurel Street, between Lafayette tf Third. BEGS respectfully to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has ! just returned from New Orleans with a j splendid and well selected assortment of ; Spiins and Summer Goods, for gentle ! men's clcthiriT— which heotferson the most I reasonable terms, AH he wants is a call, before going else I where. mar 30-3m. Ladies' Kid Glove«.—20 dozen j of the best quality, assorted colors, just re , ceived and for sale by S j W. D. PHILLIPS. ALSO ; 5 dozen Gentlemens' White Kid Gloves, just received and for sale I y i.-s-tf. VV. D. PHILLIPS. Land for Sale. A Tract of Land contrining 640 acres lying on the Comité Road, five miles from the tow h of B ^.tOn Rouge, about 80 acres are eiared. applvto |ian 20 tf] W D. PHTLLi rS. Hay, Corn, Oats and Bran. T7 a f the Feed, Produce and Gro S. cety store of Jan. 6th 18. r i3 JOSHUA BEAL._ UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE. ANNTJTY and TBI ST Company of Pliiladelqhia. Cask Cupit.ul paid up, 8250,000. C. G. I m i. a v. Sec., I S R Cihwfoe' d Pres Branch Office at N. 0., IS Camp St., BENJ. FLORA NCR, Agt. A sïbcv at Baton Rouge, La. w. S. PliE, Agt. Feb. 17th. y. pd Sola Water. SPARKLING, cool, refreshing and in. vigorat :ng Soda water: made still more cool, refreshing and iuvigoiating by a newly invented apparatus. Every variety of syrup. VV .vi. BOGEL, Druggest Toilet Soap. Tpaylor'S and J ides H aide's chrystallira JL soap balls brown and white Wirsor soar». Monster and Palm soap. Omnibus, P. n.i ne. Transparent. Floa'ing. Jenny Lir.d, Guimauve, Amandide, Erssive ami other varieties o( aoap cu be had at the Druf Store of W*. J ogz *-


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ocr: i ! i I i i ! i I NoTv f SUk & Fancf frood", If rt p T t T T, T. 1 P S Coi)«r of T.afnv«tte nnd "hamh Strödt« I om 'V i 'te Harnev f-' /»• i\ n\< n. «• • f| «toi»» l wil' 'ie r»-<»I"'"i» il»!'y fi">'n V, r 1, in-' P'ii'nil»«' phin n foil «tocV of Rilk and F^nev wbirb Uvp «!l lieon oele''t»>d '>v mv«<»|r !•. ♦ he northern m»rVet« In enn»em« , n' , e of ♦he irici'i In« ileman'l« of hl* tnde. hin »tofk will, tbit. vevion ernlimee a langer a mnont «int ■ rea'er varir-tv tbnn <*ve*hefore : hk would bei/ leive to call turticnlar atten tion to hin (.to'k of la'üe* dkfmi nnnp». which for novelty and e'^canee of de»'e" cannot be Mir»a«*ed hv any ot^er hottve in thi« city. C'iMTiinn i«t Pipror Rich tirocaile and ulac' 5 "ilk" of thrf new. eat color» und d»»i»ii»; Rieb figured and plain black «ilk m and natine de chine«; Prin ted and enibroMteted catbmer««. and de lai nes in robe» Rich print«"'ca>Hiriered'fcoa •«• iiim ! »»tin re«* ; Wbilc and colored em broidered cr^pe« fur partv dre»i«e^ : R«»c ' ill;«. French and Scotch plaid« ; French and l -'nclirh print»; whi'« « o«k I » of all de« cri^'ion*. ti>i»etb»r with a iff ne ra I awort i rnei.t rt food« adapted to a fine trad»?, all ot which will be offered at tile moat favorable ratex. With an earnest denire to conduct my bii-ioe»- upon the principal of doinir. n* I woid ! lie don» by. I horw to continue to men' the confidence which bs» been «o li beiallv bestowed upon nie. oct 15 W-v. W.T). PHILLIPS. ciTV EnpoRivn. Of Staple and Fanoy Dry Oooda. w. I). I'HILLHH (ob KIT OP I.AP«VKTTC AND Clll'ltCII «T« APHFRK IS NO AUCTION fïOODS IN 1 my e»tahli»hment. Nor do 1 nr ijH»»' to •'»eil for i'o»t M and "lesr. than coKt." \1<, itood-aie well »elected and contain all the Ijifest and mo»t tkihioualilc pattern» »e!ec led by an experienced rniudiaM-r in the N'm York mill Philadelphia market«. I ha«. nu m t i le that la» been forced into rn>!( under the hammer au account of ch in.:" i liifiiinii. m ( I u r 11 n j»e The public mav -ali lied that «hat they purchase o. in ne« ii i ni tu.» 11 11 ii'H bit;. I do lilt pro'e » t > lu» in competition with the ven !"r- • ('heap (»'o< .i I' I Jo howfvei piftfu l • ifll a» cheap a? any retail llon-e d -'a:.. inn in il.f I'uinn. If you do not H i • all and nee. oct I ; i ! ik M EDI CAL. • m.- ifii ,> PHFP 1 " fTTTTMMMiM - lihMa^V* Il ' ••j

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ocr: I'.l'KRRLLLIAKJ, SILVERSMITH. Ijiiayette «t. opposite the Florence Houae. HAS all the faoilitiea for Watches and Clocks; whicfi he will do at short notice, in the yery * best manner. He also keeps a well selected stock ol Jewelry, consisting of brest pins, Ear rings, Bracelets, fancy Studs, and shirt buttons Cuff pins, Watchee and clocks, fob-chains Vc., which he will »ell on reasonable term» Feb. 7.pd7 tf.


ocr: j FANCY DRY GOODS. New Silk & Fancy Goods. W. D. PHILLIPS, Concr of Lafayette and Churoh Streets (opposite Harney House.) HAS now in store and will be receiving daily from New York and Philadel phia a full sloe): of Silk and Fancy Goods, which have a!! been selected by myself in the northern markets. In consequence of the increasing demands of his trade, his stock will, this season embrace a larger a i mount and greater variety than ever before ; he would beg leave to call particular atten tion to his stock of ladies dress boohs, which for novelty and elegance of design cannot be surpassed by any other house in this city. Consisting in part of: Rich brocade and ûlacé silks of the new est colors and designs; Rich figured and plain black silks and satine de chines; Prin ted and embroidered cashmeres, and de lai nes in robes; Rich printed cashmere d'ecos se and satin reps; White and colored em broidered crêpes for party dresses ; Rase silks. French and Scotch plaids ; French and English prints ; white goods of all des criptions. together with a general assort ment of goods adapted to a fine trade, all ol which will be offered at the most favorable rates. With an earnest desire to conduct rriy business upon the principal of doing, as 1 would be done by, I hope to continue to merit the confidence which has been so li berally bestowed upon me. oct 1 5 9-y. W. p. PHI LLIPS. city emporium. Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods. w. ]). piiillips, corner of lafayf.tte and church sts. There is no auction goods in my establishment. Nor do I propose to "sell for cost" and "less than cost." M y goods are well selected and contain all the latest and most fashionable patterns selec ted by an experienced purchaser in the New York and Philadelphia markets. 1 have no article that has been forced into market under the hammer an account of change iri fashion, or damage. The public may feel satisfied that what they purchase of me is new and fashionable. I do not profess to be in competition with the verniers of "Cheap Goods." I do however pretend to sell as cheap as any retail House of stand ing in the Union. If you do not think so call and see. octl 5 I y M edicalT doctor beach's preparations.


ocr: IMlW RICE 'S £>0 IITPl'OPKOME & MENAGERIE ITwo Exhibitions Combined» I X)R\llN'?th<> irreatest tra&llinjj^stab r lisbment in the world, will give two Exhibition? in Baton Rouge, on SATURDAY, APRIL UTH, Ihr entire proceeds o( the day performance lieiug for the benefit of the city, to be ap propriated l- y the Mayor totally charitable urpose he tnay deetn proper. Every thins that is beautiful in a circus. ..('sides a magnificent Menagerie, can be f-i-en for f>0 cents—children anu servants all" price NOW OPENING. 1/1 larsr and v<tr ied assort /acut "J Geiillrmen's Furnishing Goods A. I LON'S, LAFAYETTE ST. , ; ! ! ' j ! i ! j I i i I


ocr: Timothy Fay, M. D. dT " - H AS associated with him in practice his brother I)r. Salmon Fay w ho has had more tliau ten years I r ictical experience in his prol'ession. Full and |Kirtial sets of teeth on nlate can now have more attention at on plate can prices that will please all. Calls for the country will also have prompt attention. Office over the iture of Mr. Qug*ins, on Lafayette street. Reference *—Hon. Geo. C. McWhorter, Col. J. E. Lavet, Hon. M.G. Perm.Rev. .1. Woodbridge, Dr. F. M Hereford, Rev. Bisli op Polk, Professor J. L. Riddel. Nr.w Oki.ka.vs , June, 1*17. CC7~Dr. Fay, studied Dentistry in the city of New York, and subsequently graduated iu the Medical College of Louisiana, lie is a gentleman ofiutegrity and I have no hes itation in recommending him as an accoin f I lilished practical Dentist. I j WARREN STONE, M. D. June 13. tf. Professor of Surgery. CONFECTION ARIE^ kc. FIELDING JirSSEIiMAN. Wholesale aiiii Retail Dealer in all kinds l)F (1 fl fî F K C T Ml X A II I E N. Conner of Third and Laurel Sts., (uearl) opposite tHe Bank)—Baton Rouge HAVING this day rkoi-okd Iiis pHc*>s, he is prepared to furnish all kind ol C A N I) Y itt WHOr.KSA»,K t*lltl PKTAtt, Oil more I'avoralile terms than can be h?d it» N. Orleans; and havinge*| ( i:Heuced vroihrtlan. his caudy will alWays lie rritK ami rui;su; care being taken that no "deleterious ingre dient"'is liseil in its manufacture, as is too «Ilten tile case with confectionary puf'iased at ai' CTI ons and from irresponsable houses at ai'ctionm arid from irresponsable houses. He trusts that the trade olthisaml the adjoining parishes will give hurt their or- I ders to fill, which he is prepared to do to prepared any amount, haviitg made arrangements for tue liest quality ofsvg^i in uiarket. ami be ing in correspondent viitli one of the laige est houses in New r oiIt.t-i supply him with i'aiicy confectionary Ätid ariicles in his line. September 7.-V. Joet Received. A fine lot of fresh currents: 10 kegs liesh Goshen Butter; ■><) l|i Boxes Loudon Packed R iisens F iki. I i INC M i S S KLM W. tloNFECTIONARIES— A laige and ) varied asst»rtinent bv J. PARRY & Co. HOTEL &c. IIAUXKY FIOI Si:, I I i I : j I ■ j !


ocr: D. évs v mnp jnmm of FANCY & STAPLE OFIY 6 a VIN'U just return. iJ from iNew 1 au I ri.iiajelphia; Will open in a I,*j'. a veiy larg- . n i vane.l BnfcO"uueilt fancy l) y tiuij ui 'he laie» nul Usiinmn»le p«' em " ' "" i .e laJies will iiotiti • t in lui ti li - w ieii id'" I» '<» '» ktr in st .re an I reaJy .o customs is .*ep. Ii ly Just Reoeived per Steimer Lexington. 4'l Hariel» M i-mi . P .»rk ; 12 Casks Rilied !~i es; 6 do shouldei « ; 10 Ca k- sugar cured canvass Hams; 3 '(arret* pine leaf lard; .' 0 K.-gs '* " " 10U K a il Wrapping paper. for sale » h i .--ate and relail by au» 24- y. THl)S. l'KKNî^KiUiASl, •JiHt Received. 20,000 « 'h'tice I ' ii n'ed C. rks: 10 Ba-kets Fine Olive Oil; 11 U.iire's '"Extra" Whiskey ; 1 "i Bau Havana and Rio Coffee ; I ")0 Half ami quarter boxes Sardine* . 10 Bdirelspure La'dOil; an g. 2K-y. JOSH UA BF.AL. 40 C C9FFBE BAGS in ntore f ir sal-: by leb ..-ly S. M. H AKT k Co. Al'E Lime!—1">"> Hurrel« fre* Cap- Lime ju-t received per steattii!' Jam--* lt<»bb. may 3n JOSHUA BKAI». TUR iindersigned now a resident of thi> Parish. be;» leave to offer his service' to hi* friend* and the Public generally. Xceoiin's drawn a id Co lected. 'looks poste I up. an 1 tiawlation" accurate'y and pro no I y d.iue. Term* moderate. t.. L DARIER p-7" \ .p'v at »hi* office or to the Hon. J. It Diifro-q, Mayor. Motrin llo-ige August 1" tSVt.V. A. MO^T lN^Bro. GROCERS, CDU. i 11UKCI1 A THIRD STS., ang .'7 -v. R.iTOX ROUGE L I LIRE. - - v B\R;EL< LIME for the cash • ) ) ' at SI i't per '»arrel. a 14. 27-y. A MOV!' \ V ft [IMT r-c.Mvel per »t 'ani mai ol. ... ' I 'ill birrel* W bisk -v. ion '■ Flour, of new Wh<at, :i 1 bo<->s cb ii e w •stern reserve Cheese I") ball barrel* '"r»-sh flutter. F >r sa e to 'he trail.- by Sep». I '.VI v. T P't'-'VOF'- t'T NOTICE/ ''I^ lEfo'lowin are the specification« for L tli. 1 exp -unes of th.. Pa:i»h. a lopted by t'ie Poli. re .' 11 y if the Parish of East Hi in Hon;!. '11 -p' -I Antust H. 1H .3. and r.i l>e p-i'di'hel thirty days previous to their being li<el. Amounting in th* ag gr "iate to 'w n'v thousand an t five httn dre I lollar-. for Hi • tax 10 I foi the year Ml. F t Gran I in I Petit 'iirors - $ 2000 00 '• Justices ol the Peace and Cons'a hies. •' Piri<h Puu.wrs, " C ir>n -r •' fVirp 1 a'i > 1 P.inp -r*, '• P. 11 -e Jurors. " Pnrish VI orney, • Pari h \ ml'/or, •' Parish Prin'T. •' Parish Cb-ik. " I'nnting'-ncies, u Flections - u A »essor, - " C 1 t in .-rimina' |>r •secutimis *• .nstslmnits a id inti-rtst to laoti'siann St^te Hank, *" Coinmi-sions lor co'lecting nil I dis'iur ing $1 ^.910, at 5 |*r cent, k 1000 00 1000 00 .100 00 9M 00 400 00 I «II 00 100 00 HO 00 100 00 2000 0!) 300 00 100 On 1000 00 11,133 00 627 00 "fatal ammnt, *20,300 00 TII'H DEKALI«, P*K.i'r. v\'m. !?»'•<«* ('leik.


ocr: so ^ \\ OF HIS TERRIFIC GROCP OF LIONS, TICiERS, LEOPARDS, In the presence of the Audience, as he has done with so much eelcit in Europe and America. VAN AMBCROH'S TRAINED ANIMAL? Consist of two Numidian Lions, a Royal Jiengal Tiger, Four Afri can Leopar.is, Asiatic Lion and Lioness, Black Tiger, and Brazilian Tiger.


ocr: Timothy Fay, ▼y HAS associated with him in practice h s brother Dr Salmon Kay w ho hau had more than ten years practical experience in his profession. Full and p:r al set* of trt h •>n plate can now have mrre attention at prices that will please all. Calls for the country will also have prompt attention. Oßrt over the Hort of Mr. (iuftgin*, on Lafayette tirett. Referenten —lion. Geo. C McW horte liefertnee* —lion. U60. * m( n nnn»-', Col J. K* Layet, Hon. M . G. Penn, Rev. J. Woédbridge, Pr.'F. M Hereford, Rev. Bish op Polk, Professor J. I» Riddel. N ew O rleans, June. 1 "47. tp^"Dr. Fay, studied Dentistry in tl city of New York, and «nihsefjneftt ly gr» tided in the Medical College of Louisiana. He is a gentleman of integrity and I have no hes itation in recommending him as an accom plished practicni Dentist,. P ' WARREN «TONE, M.D. June in. tf. Professor of SurgeTy. ( :< )nfe( :tion ah i ks, to. FtKTJÉO MC7S8BLMAN Wholesale and H »tatl Dealer ia a« kinds OF C 0 Ntf KCTH N A HI fi 8. Conner of Third and Laurel Sts., (nearly H Opposite thp Rttnk) —Baton Rntigp A VINO tlif* *hy TiF.rnK K.n In« prices he is prep»!**! *0 fiJitKb all kmd ..I C A N I) Y at wiioLKSAi.K and rkhiu «m more favorable terms than can he had in N. Orleans; and having experienced worhmau. In« candy will always lie im in and khkmi; care being taken that no 'deleterious ingre- dient" is used in its manufacture. as is too often the ca*e with confectionary purchased at Aicrio-Ns and from irresponsable li<m«es. He trusts that the trade of this, and the adjoining parishes, will give him their or- der* to lill, which he is prepared to do to any amount, having made arrangements for the best quality of sugar in m.itket. and be- ing in correspondence with one ol the large- es? homes in New Yoik, to supply him with fancy confectionary and ariicles in his line S eptem ber 7.-y. Just Reoeived. fine lot of fresh currents , 10 kegs fresh Goshen Butter ; 50 1 Boxes London Packed Kaisens P.KLDINa MITSSEI.MAN. A


ocr: FANCY DRY G 001)S. New Silk & Fancy I»'. I). /' // 1 L LI PS, Cc.itr of T,iifayet,te and Ohircli ( « > I k ! m ». «1 11' Ilunu'V n< FT AS now in nti»n* t»n<l will }•<• X I diii'v from New York »»ml PhilrvM dai'y from New Y pliia a full flock ol Silk and Fancy which have all bean selected by myselt tb" northern market*. In consequence tbc mcieii! in;; demand* of his trade, stock w ill, this season embrace a larger mount and greater * aiiety than ever before be would l»eg leave to call particular at tion to his stork nf ladies nans* which for novelty and elegance of cannot lie surpassed by any other house Ibis city. Consisting in cart or: • Rich brocade and glad silks of the new est colors and designs; Rich figured plain black silks and satine de chines; Prin ted and embroidned r»*hmer»s, and de lies in robes; Rich printedenahmered'ecos se und satin reps; White anil colored em broidered cri<|>e« for party dresses; silks, l-'rench and Scotch plaid* ; and English prints; white good* Of all riptions. together with a general ment ol goods adapted to a fine trade, all which will be offered at the most rates. With an earne*t deaire to my hiisine** upon the principal ot doing. I would bo done by, I hope to continue merit the confidence which ha* been so berally bestowed upon me. oct 15 n-y. W. 1». PHILLIPS. « ITV RinrOKIIIDI. Of Stnnle and Panoy Dry Goods. 'S. T W. 1». I IK I.AKAYKTTK AN Ii IIHIIHrll MIERE IS NO AUCTION (JOODS my establishment. Nor do I to "'sell lor cost 1 'and''less than cost." Koodsare well selected and contain all latest and most fashionable patterns ted by an experienced piucba er 111 the York and Philadelphia market*. I no article that lias been forced into undi r the hammer an account ot change fashion, or damage The public may ! •atisiied that what they purchase of m- new and la>h ouable. I do not piolets lie in competition with the venders "Cbeap ( i 001I..." I do however pretend sell as cheap as any retail House ol land ing in the Union. If you do not think call and see. octl5ly M EDI CAL. DOCTOR REACH'S


ocr: THE DAILY COMET. VOL. V.} BATON ROUGE, LA., FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1853. !NO. 63.. THE DAILY COMET. r>rBU8HXD DAILY (MONDAT8 EX( EPTKD) GEO. L FllM f Editor im» Frop rietor. Office on Third 8treet. Ternit Thk subscription is fixed at th* low rate of »5 00 per annum, payable in advance. Or $6 0« at the expiration of the year. If will be punctually delivered daily withif) the limit« of the City by the carrier. Ad* erttsilif •—One Dollar per square for the first insertion, and half that amount for every subsequent insertion—ten lines, ur less, courtltute a square. Yearly AdVellMnff.—Merchants, Traders, and others, will be contracted with, on the wwt reasonable terms Joh-Worki- w « are also prepared to do all kinds of Job-Work—such as: Law yer's Brief«, BallTickft«. Postr** B«ll Hratis. Proorammf*. Election Tioekts, Druggist's Labels. Cards. Circulars. Visiting Cards. Done with neatness and deepatrh. James Madison Elam, James Essex Elam J. M. & J. E. ELAM Attorney« and Counsellors at Law. Baton Ilouge, lia March 27th. v. J. J. BURK ;Tnfnvrv C£>CEfic9<» eüü COURT HOUSE. 9 OVER SHERIFF'S OFFICE. June 29, It. Baton R onge, la. t. ». davidson, r- k- hchattok "DAVIDSON & McHATTON Ôûtorncps at £ntu. OFFICE ON T.AIÎREL 8T8. BATON ROUGE. l'KTUR M.KNDrRS, M. D.-JOHN G. LMLOW, M n. DRS. ENDERS & LUDLOW, OFFICE opposite Old Markham Hrmse, Lafyttte st.. Baton Rouge, feb.-3-tf. = DENTISTRY. Dr. G. H MANN Surgeon (tub mechanical Ocntiet Baton Rouge, La. Qj^firatuit'oiis Services to I he poor every afternoon from 2 to S P. M. may 1 m. REFERENCES. Pru Geo. B. Wood, University Pa.; Dr. P. Endfrs; Prof. J. Henry, Sec. S. Institute, Dr. Thos. J. Bnffir.gton ; Dr. B. F. H«mey, U. S. A. : Geo. A. Pifce ; Rev W. H Crenshaw ; Wm. Markham, Esq., Harney House. j I ; j ! 1 ; Timothy Fay, M. D. HAS associated with him in practice his brother Dr. Salmon Fay who has had more than ten years practical experience in his profession. Full and partial sets of teeth on plate can now have more attention at prices that will please all. Calls for the country will also have prompt attention. Offlre o ver the tlure of Mr. Quggini, on Lafayette itreet. Reference*— Hon Geo. C. MoWhorter. Col. J. E. Lavet. Hon. M.G. Penn. Rev. J. Woodbridge, Dr. F. M Hereford. Rev. Bish •>p Polk, Professor J. L. Riddel. N kw O rlkans , June. IS47. nyl)r. Fay, studied Dentistry in the city of New York, atid subseniifntly graduated in the Medical Collège of Louisiana. He is a gentleman of integrity and I have no hes itation in recommending him as an accom plished practical Dentist. WARREN STONE. M.D. June 13. tf. Professor of Surgery. E. McKITRICK. Alobit«otàBiild«l. Is now prepared to take all contracts in his lirtv of business and will execute with nearness and despatch. N.B. All kinds of Job Work attended to. Plans and sjSeëfications given gratis when required. Shop on Main St., between Florida and Convention Streets. TH06. PRENDERGAST, •General Frodnce St Com'sion. Merohant an<l dealer iri all kinds of <;pocebies 4- mo visions Corner nf Third $ L"» rtl S "- Bnt " n R ™* e (j^*llbksai. cash advances on S itoa* and C otton . jan 15 - JOSHUA BEAL. General Produce dealer &c House on Church, kef ween Third and Lafayette Streets. W. Ï. TtNNiRD. wholesale and retail dealer. in CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c. THE SUBSCRIBERS stock of Buggie Hockaways, Barouches, Coaches, i*c. ha Seen selected by himself, and comprise • very variety. To his already complete assortment, he is daily making additifs Person» will find it to their advantage, to cull and examine his stock. call aim exam ^ f TUNFJtRT), Corner of Chvrrh (f Main St>_ Hungarian Leeches. #00 Hun-1 earian Leeches, warranted "gemiine,' tor «ale by WM BOGEL, Druggist, ? Bt Lafyette feb-13-tf HARNEY HOUSE, Church It. Baton Bouge, La., WM. MARKHAM, Prat t THE above favorite Hotel ia now com plete in all its arrangements and it« accommodation« are equal U> those of any house of the «âme size in the «oath. Wines'* Brandies', Porter, Ale Cider, dec., dfce. MADERIA Wine, Common and K-ne, in Bottles and on drault; Brandy, com tioii and fine ; Claret by the Bottle or Case; Por ter Barclay and Perkins, by doz. or bott)e, I Ale, Scotch and Philadelphia do. do. Cider, j New York, by bottle or gallon. I Sardines, a fine aiticle 1-2 and 1-4 Boxes, ; Mackerel, by Barrels, Kits and quarters; j Buckwheat, in 50 pound bags, barrel«, or at ! retail; Soda Biscuit, in 2-3lb. boxes; Crack 1 nell Biscuit in small tin case«. Fine Fam ily Teas, from 50 eta. to #1 GO per pound. V\ arranted pure. JOSHUA BEAL. j feblHtf. I . STRAW MATTING. I rpHE subscribes has just received from .L New York a apended assortment of j Straw Matting of all widths which be is jiepared to «ell at low prices, soine of the patterns are entirely new. ; apnl JO y VV. D PHILLIPS. Tlartin's Reports. TT7"ITH Marginal references by Thomas VV Gibbs Morgan, Counsellor at Law. Four setts of the above work for sale by may 12 !y. ^ J. C. L a NOUE. AVERY LA R^E and choice assortment of Glassware, Queenswareand Earth enware of new patterns, together with 2500 gallons stoneware at ten cents per gallon for sale by S. F. B lanchard. Liver Complaint, /^1AN BE effectually cured by the use o Hofflands German Bitte t a. Price re duced to seventy-five cents, ran always be had fresh at the -'rug store of April 17. WM. BOGEL. HATS! HATS!! WD. PHILLIPS hasjust received per • steamer Empire City from N. Y.— a splendid stock of summer hats, consisting ol Gents Superfine black and white Moles skins, white and black Cassknere, Leghorn Panama, and Straw Hats of every descrip tion. and style, al»o a large assortment of Youths, and Boy's Hats of ail kinds; all wanting articles in this line will find just the thing they wish. mar. 29ly Fresh Arrivals. IN ADDITION to our former stock ol Provisions, w» have received from St. Louis per steamer L. M. Kennet. 10 caks Bacon ; 60 Kegs Lard ; 75 blls. S. F. Fancy and extra Flour; 10 dozen broom». All of which will be sold to the trade, vory low for Caih. The attention of bakers is particularly called to our supply of St. Louis Flour. mar 8-y. S. M. HART fc Co. Jul«« Hauel'a Depilitary Powder. WARRAVTED to Änove the thickest Hair, in five minutes, without inju ring the skin. For sale by W*. Bogel. BRAN I BRAN!! ion Bags Bran, just received from Saint T^onis per.. Saranar No2, |oct 15th. JOSHUA BEAL. FOB SALE. OAHn Acres of Land on the Trinity /4A j \J\ ) River, in the State of Texas. Apply at this office. teb-16-tf. Hot Buckwheat Cakes. I BUCKWHEAT ot the New Crop, ju«' in and for sale by JOSHUA BEAL. To Cotton Planters'» Petitt tWph Cotton Seeds, tor sale by feb-U-tf. THOS. PRENDERG AST. Coffee.—40 Bags Rio, for sal- by. feb-27. S M. HART & Co. I^OR Barry's Tricoyherous the best com pound ever discovered for the Hair may be had of . WM. B ooel. TO FAMILIES. I HAVE of my own purchasing and selec tion in the City of New Orleans, 15 bids, of beautiful light brown sugar which I wili sell by the barrel or at retail, jan 15 JOSUA BEAL. JUST LANDED per Steamer Midas, fron Cincinnati :— 12 tierces S. C. Hams; 50 boxes No. 1 Soap; 50 bbls Ohio Flour ; 20 doz. Biooms 5 bbls Inferior Lard ; 25 bbls M. O. Pork. For sal-i low —for the timet. sept. 2, y. S. M. HART & Co. Cod Fish ! lOOO pounds choice cod fish, just received and for sale by teb-13-tf. JOS AUA BEAL . niotiphsi 50 Hall fc Spears, for sale by 1 feb-ll-tf: THOS. RRENDERGAST. Breast Pipes, Niple shells, speculatums gum elastic'and glass pesraries nipple -shields., prepared trat«, ect. ect. For sale at the Drug Store of, Wm. Booel Ctar Candles.— 50 1 | ^ dies just received and trade at reduced prices. • Jayne'e Family Medicines. PILLS. Expectorant, Alterative, Balsatr and Vermifuge. For sale by aug 18-y. _ H. T . Wad dill. Boxes Star Can for sale to the April 29 ly. JOSHUA BEAL DAGUERREOTYPES. BAGUBRRSOTYPB IIHIATCKIS. I HAVE ju«t returned from the west—and 1 am prepared for business. Now whilst the opportunity offers, i« the time to secure a picture. Obtain the shaddow 'ere the snbstance fades When our friends, relatives and sweet hearts are with us. it would seem useleaa to have a likeness of them, but the future may separate us ; Ay, death may take them a way forever, and then a correct and life like resemblance of them, is invaluable. I have all the late styles of cases, Gold Enameled, Papier Mâché, Pearls, Itc Gold Lockets, Pin« and Bracelets. KT- Pictures taken at #2. Rooms on Lafayette street—over Dr Buffington's office, where the public is in vited to call and examine specimens, nov 14-y. A. WILSON. MAILSTAGE From Baton Bouge to Clinton LEAVE Baton Rouge every Sunday Tuesday, and Friday, at 5 a. m . and arrives at Clinton at 3 p. m . same day. Leaves Clinton Monday, Wednesday and Saturday a. m ., and arrives at Baton Route same day at 4 p. m. Fare to Jackson $2. Clinton $2 1-2. Having engaged an expe rienced drivej of so lier habits, we hope by strict attention to the business to meet the patronage of the Public. lap. 22 tf] R. C. HUTCHISON. & Co. Lime for Sugr Making, CAN be had ot J oshua B eal, oct 14-y. opposite Harney 11.^ c. Mineral Water. FROM St. Catherine's salt wells- in Ca nada, one tea-spoonful in a glass to common water, makes a drink, in all res pects equal to "blue lick water." For sale by H. T. WADD1LL. RIC1NINE—A new and elegant article for the growth and preservation ot the hair, can be found at W m. B ociki.. aid Oil.— 10 Barrels for sale by THOS. PRENDAGAST. HAMMOCKS—1 dozen Grass Ham mock«—just received and for sale by may 4-y. S.F.BLANCHARD. Leeches ! Leeches!! CAA BEST LEECHES. For sale by DUU H. T. W açdiu.. GALLONS of Sewell Taylors best Aj \) Sazarac Brandy, inst received aii' for sale by S.F.Blanchard. Sugar I a few hhds of 'Prime sugar ju't suited to the Trade, for sale by feb-12-tf. S. M. HART, & Co. Bice! Bice! Prom Carolin and Louisiana by Tierc X and Barrel. JOSHUA BEAL Schiedam Schnapps. ANOTHER supply of Wolfs Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps, just received and for «ale by Wm . boo f . l , Druggist. At Retail. FOR the accommodation of those who reqnire but Small quantities of corn and Oat«, the same can in future be obtained by the dimes worth or larger parcels. JOSHUA BKAL. HAF Barrels Whiskey for ale by THOS. PRENDAGAST. 50 CLEAR BACON SIDES—For sa e by may 19 ly. JOSHUA BEAL. k. c- httchison. o. c. mcwhortef B. C. HUTCHISON C. LIVERY HTAE1.E. Third Street, Baton Hoago, La. HAVE always on hand and in g,ood order. Carriages Cabs, Buggies, and saddle horses, with which the public can be ac commodated on the most reasonable terms Horses and Vehicles can be had at an} hour of night or day at the old stand of Holt. _ 2. i« n l5-jr. For Sale FLOUR, Extra, Fancy and S Fine. Bacon, Hams and Shoulders, Barrel Pork and Lard, 20 boxes Tobacco, 5 s, fk 8 s. Jul/ 'verm Cincinnati. Sugar and Molasses, in quant it in to tu it the trade, with many other articles, lor sale at our usually low rate jan 15 S. M.HART & Co. FROM St. Louis per "Grand Tower" this day. 10 Casks Bacon, Shoulders, 10 " " Clear Sides 100 Bbls extra and Superfine Flour, 50 Kegs Prime Lard. For sale to suit The Trude. may25tf. S.,M. HART & Co. RR. R.—20 dozen more of Rad way's • Ready Relief, in large and small bot tles, just received by Wm. Bogel, Dlottfhs—100, of tKe justly celebra X ted Clove" Plough«, No. 1 11-2 and 2, just received, and for sale by febl2tf. S. M HART, Ht Co. New Arrivals. 7C Boxes Star Candles ; 25 Boxes Soap ; 10 Boxes'8 Lump'Tobacco: lObar^ i*els Prime Sugar.' JOSHUA DEAL, aug 24-y ■ Opposite Harney House. Jost Received from St. Lodia. QQCC LBS. Baeon, Sides and Should, era. For sale by auglS-v S. F.Bla^char" MECHANICAL, &c, LEVI KELLUM, $onsc. Sign, anb QDrnaman al « HAVING removed his shop to Third St. South of Holts Livery Stable, it now prepared to do all kinds of Painting, Gla zing and Paper Hanging. He may be found (unless engaged) at nis shop, or letter* ad dressed to him through the Post Office, will meet with prompt attention ASBUXT Kim, Qosse, Sign, anb Ornamental. I SHOP ON THIRD STRF.ER. NEXT DOOR TO CHOPPIN'S BAKERY. ANY orders given me for House, Sign, or Ornamental Painting, Paper Hanging, and Glazing, will meet with prompt atten tion. As I am permanently located in Ba ton Rouge, and as it i*4o my interest to give general satisfaction. I shall constantly study tj lo it. ASBURY REGER. j. goulden T Ornamental Painter HAVING established his shop in Baton Rouge, takes this opportunity of in forming the citizens of Baton Ronge, and its vicinity that I am now prepared to do all kinds of work in their line ol business ; HOUSE SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTING, FLAG & BANNER PAINT 1NG, Gl LDING, GRAINING, GLAZING MA RBELING. and WALL COLORING. On reasonable terms, and on short notice. By a strict attention to business, I hope to gain a liberal share of patronage. Shop on Third street opposite Holt's Stable. FROM SAINT LOUIS. JUST received from Saint Louis—108 Bags Shot No 1 toO; 500 Bar Lead 25 Barrels ExtraS. F. Flour. For Sale by lot or retail JOSHUA ÖEAL. GEO. A. PIKE; REGULARLY COMMISSIONED Auctioneer, For the Fariah of East Baton Rouge, WILL attend promptly to the sale of all kinds of Real, and Personal Rsta'e—Houses, Lot?, Lands, Dry Goods, Hardware Groceries. Furnature 4c.. &c KT" To be found at all times on Third Street at the Comet Office. Oct.23 A O LBS. Su ;:ar Cured Hams. A O F res Ii article at twelve and a half cents per pound. S. F. B lanchard. I7*ROM Cincinnati—per Steamer Yuba— 50 barrels Flour; 10 Tierces S. & S. Hams. For sale by S. M. HART & Co PERFUMERY — All the celebrated French, English and German brands of Cologne at S. F. Blanchard. Steam Engines 4c Sugar Mills BATON ROUGE FOUNDRY. r IMIE sulxcribers are fitting up Four JL Steam-Engines, as follow« : One Engine 12 inches cylinder. 4 ft. stroke, with Sugar-Mill. Rollers 4 ft. long, 29 in r diameter, with wrought iron shalts. , , One do 11 inches cylinder, 4 feet stroke, with -n^ar-mill. Rollers 4 ft. long, 28 in : diameter. One do 12 inches cylinder, 4 feet stroke, with sugar-mill. Rollers 4 feet long, 86 in : diameter. One 10inchescylinderengine3 1-2, stroke, suitable for a saw-mill or a medium size sugar mill. We are now extending the buildings con nected with the Foundry, and increasing the machinery, and are enabled to do all kind ot wçrk in our line that may be confided to us. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. HILL & HENDERSON. To the Trade! Mac and Mac 8 lump Tobacco for sale by the package, at 20 cents. Cash on the nail. mar. 10 y. JOSHUA BEAL. Soda Water. SPARKLING, cool, refreshing and in vigorating Soda water: made still more cool, refreshing and invigorating by a newly invented apparatus. Every variety of syrup. WM. BOGEL, Dtiiggest. Toilet Soap. Taylor's and Jules H&ule'« chrystalline soap balls brown and white Winsor soap, Monster and Palm soap, Omnibus, Pencine, Transparent, Floating, Jenny Lind, Guimauve, Amandide, Erasive and other varieties of soap can be had at the Drug Store of Wm. Wog el. Ladies' Hid Gloves.— 20 dozen of the best quality, assorted colors, just re ceived and for sale by W. D. PHILLIPS. ALSO; 5 dozen Gentlemen.*' White Kid Gloves, just received and for sale by feb.-3-tf. W. D. PHILLIPS. Land for Sale« A Tract of Land contrining 640 acres lying on the C"mite Road, five miles from the towh of Baton Rouge; about 80 acres are clared. applj^to^ PHILLIPS. Ij.n 20 tq 14000 lbs. Pork. For sale by frb-11 THOS. PRENDERGAST or ol of a r , : : a jewelry, &C, THEODORE GOLDMANN, Watchmaker and Jeweller Lafkyette St., on* door below Law*!. Manufacturing Jewellor. THE undersigned wculd respectfully in form his friends and the Public, that he has taken the «tore lately occupied by L. Grandpré. where he perporta doing all kind of work in his line of burines«, such as repairing Clocks, Watches and Jewelry, h» is also fitted up to manufacture fold and sil ver ware, Jewelry, cane mountings, lie., in the neatest style, and with the utmost dis* patch. lapril 1 lmo.l R. G. P ELARODERIE. NO TÏ C E. THE subscriber having just returned from New Orleans with a new and com Elete stock of Jewelry, of the latest fashion, egs leave to inform the ladies and gentle men, who may favour him with their pat»' ronage, that having made arrangement» with a direct importer, he is enabled to sell as cheap as the cheapest, and warrants his goods to be what he says, otherwise, he will refund the money paid. Please call and exa mine his stock before purchasing elsewhere sept 28-y. THEO. GOLDMANN. Dr. O. W DEARDIO, OFFERS his professional services to the public. Office on Church Street, two doors East of Waddill's Drug Store. Residence on St. Hypolite St., between church Ad north streets. may 7-y. DR. LEID Y 'S Sarsaparilla Vegetable Blood Fills, PREPARED entirely from 'Vegetable Extracts, a component pert of which is Sarsaparilla. Prepared only under the immediate superintendence ol Dr. N. B. Lkidy , Philadelphia. For sale in this city by fnov 27-yJ H. T. WADDILL. S. OUS8KT« Tailor. On Laurel Strut, between Lafayette 4* Third. BEGS respectfully to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has just returned from New Orleans with a splendid and well selected assortment of Spring and Summer Goods, for gentle men's clothing—which he offers on the most reasonable terms. All he wants is a call, beforq going else where. mar 30-3m. UNITES STATES LIFE INSURANCE. ANNTITY an3 TRUST Company oi Pliiladelqhia. Cash Capital paid up, $250,000. C. G. I mlat , Sec., | 8 R Crawford Pres Branch Of/ice it N. 0., 48 Camp St., , BEiyj. FLORANCE, Agt. Agency it Biton konge, La. W. S. PIKE, Agt. Feb. 17th, y. pd WHITE Corn for Meal —To arrive * ™ per Latona this dpy 100 Sacks prime whit* Com. 1 may 31 d f y JOSHUA BEAL pAPE Lim«!— 155 Barrels fWsh ^ .Cape Lime just received perstearfler James Robb. may 31. JOSHUA BEAL. tXfHISKEY!— .Tust received, 50 * * Barrelsand half bereis of Dean's Leonards extra rectified whiskey, may 31. JOSHUA BAEL. and 0 Chit A Co'« celebrated ^ Biscuit for sale bv S. F. Blanchard. 1 A BOXËS of sweet French Choco -*• " late ; 12 doz. boxes Preston & Mer ries celebrated Yeast Powders. S. F. Blanchard. 1 jriHARRELLS extra Brown Sugar -a " ' this day received and for sale by S. F. Blanchard. FRESH Lemons, Raisins, Figs, dcc n just received and for sale by fi. F Blanchard. ÖAA LBS. Cooking Bntter at 15 O'/v/ cents per pound A choice lot of Salmon in kits and bbls, this day received and for sale by S. F. Blanchard. F COUR —lOO Barrels fresh ground Flour just recived per steamer "Foritoirn" direct from the Mill, and for sale in lots or at retail by may 19 ly JOSHUA BEAL. C" OOKING BUTTER.— For sale, a few Kegs Bntter suitable for cooking'pur poses, may 19 ly JOSHUA BEÀL. mother's. Relief. ONE of those remedies that should be in the hands of every one expecting to become a mother, its virtues can best be known by the use of it. For rale by H. T. WADDILL, Druggesf. T^EA ! Tea. —Just received per *■ Steamship'Tennesse anil Empire City direct from New'York.a lot of choice fam ily Teas, vyhich in addition to stock on hand comprises one of the 'Wst assortments in Baton Rouge, these teas are sold by agency for one of the largest importing houses in New Yorn, and are guaranteed pure or no »nie may Tf , JOffHPA BFAL


ocr: Y .i BATON ROUGE, LA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1853. I NO. 3. THE DAILY COMET. DAILY (MONDAYS EXCEPTED) GEO. A. PIKE, Ed itor and Prop rietor. Office on Third Street. r JI kads. P roorammks. E i. R ction T icket ««. Druggist's Labels. Cards, Circulars, Visiting Cards. Done with neatness and despatch Terms: T he subscription is fixed at the low nree ol $5 00 per annum, payable in advance, or &6 00 at the expiration of the year. It will be punctually delivered daily within the limits of the City by the carrier. Aflvertiftinir.—One Dollar per square for the first insertion, and half that amount for every subsequent insertion—ten lines, or less, constitute a square. Yearly Advertising.—Merchants Traders, and others, will be contracted with, on the mo»t reasonable terms Job-Worlt.—We are also prepared to do all kinds of Job-Work—such as: Law i Bkikks, Bam.Tickkts, Posters, B;li. James Madison Elam, James Essex Elam j. m. & j. e. elam Attorney* and Coanaellora at Law. lJaton Rouge, J>u. March 27th, y. "j.j.burk! ŒïCt COURT HOUSE, OVER SHERIFF'S OFFICE, june 29, It. Baton Rouge, La . T. o. DAVIDSON, K- I». .MOHATToS DAVIDRON & McHATTON. QUlornqje nt £atu. OFFICE ON [.AUREL STS. liATON UOOGE. J'KTER M.ItfiDKRS, M. D.-.lOIlN li. I.UMXjVP, M I>. ])RS. ENDERS & LT'PLOW, in the Old " Markham House. Lafyette st., Baton Ronge, feb.-3-tf. E. McKITRlCK Architect St Bu i 1 d • r. now prepared to take all contracts in his line <>f business and will execute neatness and despatch. N.B. All kinds of Job Work attended Plans and specifications given gratis required. Shop on Main St., between Flonda and Street*. THOS. PRENDERGASTT Produce 8t Oom'aion. Merchant and dealer in all ,kinds of POCERIES <V PUO VIS 10N S nf Third If Iditrrf &lf. Baton Rouge. (TT-L ihkrai . cash advances onw£ D SiifjAK and Cotton . jan 1 5. JOSHUA BEAL. Produce dealer &c, House on Church, hetw eu. Third and Lafayette Streets. l. uai.i.t urnit riPF.n hall & piper HOUSE FURNISHING STORE ON CHURCH STREET. IPKR 's kkw IfRK-K HITII.DIN'i AND NKX'I ROOR TO II I« IM H M I I'K F. WAHR UOOM*. OPENING and offer lor sale a gen eral assortment of Crockery. China, Glass ware together with house keep articles in general. Persons in w ant of any article in our line do well to give us a call, may 15 y. GEO. A. PIKE, REGULARLY COMMISSIONED Auctioneer, the Pariah of East Baton Rouge, attend promptly to the sale of all kinds of Real, and Personal Lots, Lands, Dry Goods, Groceries. Furnature kv.. Ike [£7~ To be found at all times on Third at the Comet Office. Oct.28 SIMON. I JOSKVU SIMON. c. simon & bro. 118 Old Levee, Nero Orleans. Im. have constantly on hand a very large and superior stock of the most fash Clothing, to which we invite the. of dealers and others. Gentlemen the city, can at a short notice have made to order, in a su|>erior man and warranted to fit. Our prices are low as the lowest, and we «Her greater to the tiade generally, than other house in the city, (july 18-y. PARRY h Co., have just received a • fresh stock of Almonds, and Reasons; and Cheese, Pickles, and Preserves ■Call for superior articles at jan 1 _ I. PARRY. & Co. in Tierces, Barrels and Kegs, for sale by jan'* JOSHUABEAL_ This dy from Cincinnati. Grosse Mason & Dixon's No. 1 mus tard ; 3 grosse ground blk. pepper; do. grouud spice ; 'i do. Sinamon ; 1 do. All of which is fresh. atig 18-y. J- Parry & Co. Rodwaya Ready Relief. great "Pain Killer," said to cure al Pains, know n to man, (except tha the inconvenience H"an 'empty purse For sale by H. T. Waddill. TWICE A WEEK— IT. S. MAIL PACKET GIPSY— For thi» Coast, Plaqiiernine, Baton Rouge, Port Hudson, Waterloo, Ba you Sara, and intermediate landings—The steamer G ipsy , J. H. URE, Master, leaves New Orleans every Sunday, at 9 o'clock p. M., Returning, leaves Bayou Sara, each trip after the arrival of the cars. For freight or passage apply on board. may 14y. FOR BAYOU SARA, WA terloo, JPort Hudson, Baton Rouge, Plaq'iemine, Bayou Goula, Donaldtonville, and all intermedial« landings—The fast limning steamer John Swanky . G. M. MalMt, master, w ill leave New Orleans every Monday, at 12 o'clock. m ., and Thursday at 5 o 'clock, e. m . Re turning will leave Port Hu ^son alter the «r rival of the cars from Clinton on Tuesday j alM | f r0 m Bayou Sara af>er the arrival of the j cars fiom WoodviHe on Fridays. jnnlO-y STEAMBOATS, &c. FOR THE COAST. From and after Thursday, l'Un inst., At ft tfdnrk, P. HT. The Favorite Steamer là. W. Wllifc. Theo dour Ei.kert , Master. Will extend her trips to Simmsport., Williamspolt. Point Coupee, Bayou Sara, Waterloo. Port. Hud son, Vfaton Rouge. Plaquemin, Jin you Goula, New River, Doualdsonville, and all Inter, mate Landings. Returning will leave Wil liamsport on Sundays at 8 o'clock, A. M.; flayou Sara on Mondays at 8 a. m. ; Baton Rouge on Mondays at 12 m. ; Plnquemirie <11 Mondays at 2 p. m. The regular Packet IVIIfTE will take Passengers find Freight lor the above public landings and nil inter mediate plantation". Having all old and ex perienced officers particular an 1 punctual at tention will be pain all business entrus ted to their care. The public can rel v up on the Steamer White as a regular Packet )or the year, say winter and «cummer. For further particulars apply on hoard, or to J. H. MORRISON ik Co.. Agis.. N. O. Or to Pike ft Hart, L /Jonnecaze, Peter Millet, Baton Rouge. feb 13-6m. Time for Closing the Mail at B. Rouge. ANY change will be im mediately corrected as soon as made. The mails _ for New Orleans, Logans' Landing, Tay lor's, Bonnet Carre, Edgar's Courent«' Tu reaud's, Donaldson vi I le and interior , New River, Bayou Goula, Iberville. Plaqiiernine, Manchac, Bniley Landing—will hereafter close daily, at 12. M . For Lobdell's Store, Port Hudson, Wa terloo. St. Francisville, Point Coupée. Red River Laadinz. Fort Adams. Natchez, and interior, Vicksburg and interior, closes daily, at 4 o'clock, p., m . For Cincinnati, and interior of Oho, Louisville und interior, Memphis and inte rior, closes on Tuesday's and Friday's, at 4 o'clock, p., m. , For Greensburg. Stoney Point, Burling ton. &c„ closes on Tuesday's and Friday's at 11 o'clock, > m. For Springfield, Co-elk, Sec., closes every Monday, at 9 a. m. Foi Clinton, lac/,-son. Mt. Willing, (sup plying Liberty.) Rose Hill. Woodvilie, Ike.. closes on Monday's. Friday's and Saturday s at .1 o'clock, p. m. The eastern mails via New Orleans and Mobile, closes daily, at 12 o'clock. M . JOS. MrCORMÏCK. p. m . MEN &. WOMAN, CHILDREN St ALL. WILL please remember—from this our pronunciamento That on the 10th of the coming month (November) —we will be found on hand at our old stand, with a complete supply'of Retail Groceries, which at will be on constant endeavor to have ot the very best and at prices to suit the most fastidious. One thing we want distinctly understood, and that is anything sohl by ine. and not proving perfectly satisfactory, can always be returned. net 31-y. JOSHUA BEAL. KT'N. B. I shall not only be prepared for the •> cent customer, but for my usual pack age sales. To the latter 1 solicit their im mediate call, as I have a lair stock on hand. Mineral Water. FROM St. Catherine's salt wells in Ca nada. one tea-spoonful in a gla=s to common water, makes a drink, in all res pects equal to ""blue lick water." For sale by H. T. WADDILL. Wines', Brandies', Porter, Ale Cider, Ac., Ac. MADF.RIA Wine, Common and Fine, in Bottles and on d rauft; Brandy, common and line: Claret by the Bottle or Case; Por ter Barclay and Perkins, by do/., or bottle; Ale; Scotch and Philadelphia do. do. Cider, New York, by bottle or gallon. Sardines, a fine article 1-2 and 1-4 Boxes; Mackerel, by Barrels, Kits and quarters; Buckwheat, in 30 pound bags, barrels, or at retail: Soda Biscuit, in 25lb. boxes; Crack, nell Biscuit in small tin cases. Fine Fam ily Teas, from . r >0 cts. to $1 "id per pound. Warranted pure. JOSHUA BEAL. feb-Mtf. CRACKNELL BISCUIT—just received 50 Boxes of the celebrated cracknell biscuit. A choice article for the tea table or invalids.—A handsome present to a wife sweetheart. Price one dollar and thirty cents rer Box— for sale by jan 15. JOSHUA BEAL. FROM SAINT LOUIS. JUST received from Saint Louis—108 Bags Shot No 1 to 9; 500 B ar Lead j 25 Barrels ExtraS. F. Flour. For Sale by : lot or retail JOSHUA BEAL. | MASONIC ,^. S 1 MASONIC. T. JAMES LODGE No. 47—Corner of Levee and Church streets. Regular stated meetings, Firit Saturday night in every month, at 7 o'clock. Washington R ovai . A rch Chaptkk No. ■'>, meets every Firit Monday night of every month, at 7 o clock. I 0. 0. P. DE SOTO LODGE No. 7—meets evwry Thür fdai/ n ; ght, at 7 o'clock—Church street—over H. T. Waddill's, Drug Store. Maonoi.ia Encampment N o . 4—meets every Second and Fourth Saturdays in each mouth,in Odd Fellow'.« Hall SONS OF TEMPERANCE. CAPITOL 1'IVISION An vu— meet s at the Odd Fellow's Hall every Mutiday night at 7 o'clock. ORDER OF THE LONE CTAB. PUTNAM DIVISION No. 8 meets evei y Turntaij night at 7 o'clock, Lafayette street, oter Wm. Bogel's Drug Store. Putnam Dkorkk Division No 2—hold its re gular stated meetings every Firnt Mon day night, ol every moi.th, at 7 o'clock. ukorgh a. pike. okonuk p. i'd ian i. GEOGE A. PIKE Co., General Agent», Baton Ilongc. We will attend promptly to the collection of all claims entrusted to us, either a^air^t the State, or individuals residing in the par ishes of East, or West Baton Rouge. The libeial patronage we have»met with as General Agents; has not only enabled us to increase our facilities for the transaction ofbusiness. but also to Grkati.y R kduck our former rates of Commission. Our charges for Collecting claims agaiu>t the State, will now be as tollnws: On sums under ft 00 2 per cent, do $100 and not over 92ft0, 1 1-2 pr c! do S'2ft0 and not over S-iOft, Ï1-1 per ct do $">00 and not oyer $1000 1-2 per ct. do * 1000 do. do. 91",00. 1-4 do. dn$]500 do do. $.1000, 1-S do. R ates ok Exeu an us. on Nkw Oui. fans On sums from $10. to $2ft0, 1-2 pr. et. do. do. do. $2ft0, to $lft00, 1-4 do. do. do. do. 91500, to $-0000, 1-S do. OS*" Information given (J rat it. Address letters port paid, to Georoi . A. Pikk &co. may 8y. General .Agent*, C IT YJIO OK BIND E R Y , THIRD STREET, BATON BOUGE, LA THIS establishment is now prepared to do all kinds of Bookbinding and Blankbook manufacturing, in the very neat est style, and expedition. The proprietor owes the public an apology for not having given prompt attention to work for the past six or eight months. This has not been occasioned by any negligence on his part, but an inability to procure a prompt workman. That want is now supplied, and our customers at Clinton. Jackson, Port Hudson, Bayou Sat'a, I'laqimmine and Donaldsonville, can send in their woi k with the assurance that il will meet with prompt attention. Periodical. Law Books, Miscellaneous works Magazines, Newspapers. Itound to or der; Scrap Books, Portfolios Kr. Ike., made to any pattern. GEORGE A. PIKE GENERAL NEWSPAPER AND PERIODICAL AGENCY. Subscriptions win be received by the undersigned for the following news papers and rrii'^azines : New Orleans Daily & Weel.ly Crescent " " " " Delta. Louisiana State Republican. Illustrated Family Friend. Sail Die-'o (California) Herald. Graham's Magazine. Godey's '• Knickerbocker Meyer's Universum. (Tp-Speciineii copies can be seen bv cal ling on JNO. C. L aNOUE . Agent. SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS DR. D. L. MOTT, an eminent chemist of New York, says he recommends the "Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps." im ported by Mr. Wolfe, of New Vo k, as the purest and best article of Hol'and gin to be procured in the United States, and peculiar ly valuable for medicinal purposes For sale in this place by H. T. WADDILL. DR. LEID Y 'S Baranparilla Vegetable Blood Pills, PREPARED entirely from Vegetable s Extracts, a component part of which ' is Sarsaparilla. Prepared only under the immediate superintendence of Dr. N. B. ' Leidv , Philadelphia. For sale in this city < by [nov 27-y] H. T. WADDILL. s Golden Syrup and Buokwheat ! T RETAIL a choice article of Golden ; Svrup by gal.; New York Buck-; wheat, fresh and fine, [ly] J oshua Beal. ; A 1 To Familie«. BUCKWHEAT for sale in any quantity say irom Ten Cents worth upwards. Golden Syrup and fine Molasses do. janl5-y. JOSHUA BEAL. Jaat Received. Fresh stocifc of Goshen Butter Western & English Dairy Cheese ; 50 boxes Raisens ! 2 bbls Shad ; Mackerel and Cod fish; Herrons &c. J. PARRY &Co. A boxes Ingraham Tobacco; 1 cask bacor shoulders. Just received and for sale by jan-15 JOSHUA BEAL, Sundries Q£L BARRELS choice sugar; 15 bags Rio Coffee; 50 kegs cut nails; 10 MEDICAL. Mustard. OO Ohio Mustard put up in /£\) pound, half and quarter pound lin canisters by Dixon, Shoemaker #c Co., Cin cinnati. Also 20 gross Thornton and G mi sleads Kentucky Mustard, for sale by janlft -y H. T. WADDILL. C1HLORIDE of Lime, and various oilier I disinfectents, for sale by Wm. BOGEL. For Ooaghs, Colds, «ot. AYERS Cherry Pectoris!. Sushton's foil Liver Oil. Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry, Jayne's Expectorant, Hastings Syr.ip of Naphtha ect.,iust received—a few dozen of each fora sale by Wm Bookt., For Chills and Fever IN Dl AN CHOLAGOGUE Smitb'ij Tonic, Champion, Pills and other preparations lo cure this disease, for sale by >alft-y Wm . BOGEL. Gum Drop«. TUST received 75 lbs Gurn'Arwbic Drops. Tolan Loz.engers, French Jugube and Liquorize Paste, Acidulated Drops ol all llavtus; Spruce Gum, refined Calabra Liq uorice. ect., by Wm. Bogel. Grey 's Ointment. RECOMMENDED as an excellent ap plication to "old sores," cuts, bruses and spams. For sale by au-s-y H. T. WADDILL. TOWNSEND'S. Sands',and Bulls' Sarsa parilla, warranted genuine, anil 1er sale by Wm. BOGEL. ''pUN VV'ARE, Willoware, Brooms, Willow L wairgons, Cradles, and Willow-chairs Migar boxes, Tea canisters, Coffee canisters fcc.,by J. PARRY & Co. Thompsonian Medicine«. COMPOSITION, Lobelia, No. 6, Bay Berry, lioneset, nerve powder. For sale by H. T. Waddill. WHITE KID GLOVES—6 dozen ol Suj >erior white kid gloves for sal« by a r* ...J J c. LaNoue. Jost Reoeivod from St. Louia. OO Pk LBS, Hacon, Sides and Should ers. For sale by aug 18 -y J. Pare y ft Co_ Jayno'a Family Medicine«. PILLS, Expectorant, Alterative, Balsatr and Vermifuge. For sale by au» is-y. H. T. Waddili.. QaA O LBS. Sugar Cured Hams. A ' V ' Vt 'O Fresh ui tide at twelve and a half cents per pound. J. Pakuy & Co I^ROM Cincinnati—per Steamer Yuba— ftO barrels Flour; 10 Tierces S. Ik S. Hams. Forsalehy S. M. HART ft Co New Arrivals. Röxes Star Caudles: 25 Boxes Soap; *J 10 Boxes S Lump Tobacco; 10 bar rels Prime Sugar JOSHUA 3EAL. aug 21-y Opposite Harney House. I JERFUMKRY — All the celebrated I French, English and German brands of Cologne at J. PARRY & Co. Hay ! Hay ! ! ) "I Q Rales Timothy Hay. For 1 »") bv JOSHUA RE.J ö salt AL. » HOE AND BLACKING BRUSHES >7.. Best Shoe Brushes and 6 gross ol the Best Blacking for sale by pwi n JOHN C. L a NOUE. CofTeenns Liniment. T^OR MAN and BEAST—Cures wounds sores, bruises, sprains, bums, scalds. I lieitmatism, sour throat, toothache, piles and comes. Is a most excellent internal reme I» V—«-ramps cholic, flatulency, cholera mor dus. tiux and dysentery. For sale bv aug X-y. H. T. WADDILL. Sand Saraapnrilla. KNOWN to posses all the medical pro |wrties of the Hondures Sarsaparilla and recommended as good for all diseases o theblood. For sale by aug IS- ' H. T. Waoiiim. HofHanda German Bitters. f Ï1ROUGHT to be the best Tonic in use, JL a inost excellent remedy for Liver Complaints. For sale by aug 18 -y. ' H. T. W addim.. Smith 's Tonio. ONE of the most effectual remedies known for the cure of chills and fevers. For sale by H. T. Waiidim.. Samson Snake Root. A FEW pound of Samson Snake Root, the best aative remedy for dispepsia known. For sale by H. T. Waddim.. SPONGES.—Fine Surgeon and bathing sponges. For sale by H. T. Waodit .!, Dragt. 300 ounces French, English, For sale by H. T. Waddim .. Drugt CAR IFIC ATORS.—A few very stipe ALL OF DR. JAYNE'S Patent Medi- I eines ntay be found at Geo. M. Hei oman's. corner of Main and Laurel street*, dec 3-y. UININE and American manufactory. S c dec 3-y. N H. T. Wadwii.t ., Drugt. i ' ---- Cod Liver Oil. OW the remedy lor Coie umjitioii. Foi ! sale by H. T. Waddim.. | Dr. Jayne's Patent Meditincs. LLOFDR. JAYNE'S Patent Medi-I DENTISTRY. Dr. G. H. MANN, öargeon ouï) fttecljoiiicnl ZHentist Baton Rottge, lia. O^Gratuitoiis Services to the poor evei • afternoon fiom 2 to 5 P. M. may 1 li r .EFBit KNOB». I'ro. Geo. B. Wood, University Pa.; Dr. 1 Endels; ProLJ. Henry, Sec. S Institut Dr. Thos. J. Buffii.gton ; Dr. B. F. Jfarnev U. S. A.: Geo. A. Pike; Rev. W. H.' Crenshaw; Wm. Mark ham, Esq., Harney House. Timothy Fay, M, D, HAS associated with him in piactice his brother Dr. Salmon Fay who has had more than ten years practical experience in }ns profession. Full and partial sets of teelh on plate can now havo more attention.lit prices that will please all. Calls lor the country will also have prompt attention Office over the »tore of Mr. Quggim, on Lafayette street. Reference *—Hon. Geo. C. McWhortcr, Col. J. E. Layet, Hon. M. G. Penn, Rev I Wood' ridge, Dr. F. M Hereford, Rev. Bi. h ip Polk, Professor J. L. Riddel. New Ori.eanr , June, 1817 [£?" Dr. Fay, studied Dentistry in the ufy of New .York, and subsequently graduated in the Medical College of Louisiana. Weis* a gentleman of integrity and I have no hes itation in recommending him as an accom plished practica! Dentist. WARREN STONE, M D June Irt . tf. Professor of Surgery JEWELRY, &c, THEODORE GOLDMANJN, Watchmaker and Jeweller Lafayette St., one door bolow Laurel. IfOTICF.. HAVING retired from business. I take this method of returning my thank» to the Public tor their liberal patronage , I would also inform all those who are indebt ed to me to call and settle with R. G I)e laroderie, who is authorized to attend to my unsettled affairs, [april 1 Imo.l L. GRANDTRE manufacturing Jewel'«»». THE undersigned would respectfully in form his friends and the Public, that he has taken the store lately occupied by L. Grandpré, where he perports doing »11 kind of work in his line of business, .-urh .is repairing Clocks, Watches and Jewelry, he is also lilted up to manufacture gold arid sil ver ware, Jewelry, cane mountings. &c., in the neatest style, and with the utmost dis patch. [april 1 Into.I R. G. DELARODER1E. F. PKliRTLLIART, SILVERSMITH. Lalayette st. opposite the Florence House. HAS all the facilities for reparing Watches and Clocks; whi " he will do at short notice, ill the very best manner. He also keeps a well selected stock Jewelry, consisting of brest pins, Eu Bracelets, fancy Studs, and shirt buttons Cuff pins, Watches and clocks, fob-chains Stc., which he will sell on reasonable te; ins Feb. 7.pd7 July tl. A NEW FIRM AND NEW JEWELRY, Lafayette St ., one door above Laurel rpHF.ODORE GOLDMANN, Watchma - JL kerand Jeweller—respectfully informs his old friem.s and the public in geneKil that he has permanently located himself here, and calls their attention to the supe rior advantages he posseses for repairing Watches, Clocks, Music Boxes aed J<-welrv! He also keeps constantly on hand, a line as sortment of JEWELRY, consisting in part of line gold and silver watches, «old vest, fob and guardchains, gold pens wit h gold or silver heiders, gold, silver and german spec tacles, gold lockets, fingerings, curings, la dies and gentlemw breastpins, shirt-studs and sleeve buttons, heart slides, ladies belt, slides, necklacies, bracelets clasps, gold and silver thimbles, watches, eaiings, he. Also a splendid assortment of clerks, 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 bio watch. N B. All work done nt this establish ment is warranted to perform well. Watch es and clocks warranted for twelve mo nth.-. Terms —one price and Cash . jjulyG-y. NOTICE . rpHE subscriber having just returned from X New Oileans with a new and com plete stock of Jewelry, of the latest tashion begs leave to inform the ladies and gentle men, who may favour him with their pat ronage. that having made arrangements with a direct imjioiter, he is enabled to se , I as cheap as the cneapest, and warrants h.s goods to be what he says, otherwise, he will refund the money |*iid. Please ( ail and exa mine his stock before purchasing elsewhere siept M-y THEO. GOLDMANN l.a d Oil. FEW Barrels of winter strained Oil JT l just rraeivêd. Price u, th<- traùe p?ï barrel—80 cents a gallon—at retail one U!~ ar. [mar. 1 BEAL. A


ocr: Timothy Fay, M. D. HAS associated with him in practice Iii» brother Dr. Salmon Fay w ho lias had more than ten year* practical experience in hi* profession. Full ami partial «et* of teeth on plate can now have more attention at price* that will plea*e all. Call* for the country will alio have prompt attention. Oflhe over the »tore of Mr. on f.afiiyrtte llretf. Référence»— Mon. Cleo. C. MrWhorter, Col. J. E. Layet, Hon. M. G. Penn, Rev J. Woodbridge, Dr. F. M Hereford, Rev. Bisli op Polk, Trofes*or J. L. Riddel. N k W O ri.ea !«*, .Time, IW17. tt7*Dr. Fay, *tudied Dentistry in the city of New York, and subsequently graduated in the Medical College ol'Loui»i»na. He i* a gentleman of integrity and I have no he*, itation In recommending him a* an accom nli»hed practical Dentist. 1 WARRKN STONE, M.D. .lime 11. tf. Professor of Surgery. CONFECTION ARIES, &c. FIELDING MÎT88KLMAN Wholesale and Ratal! Dealer in all kind* OP CONFBCTIONAKIEM. Conner of Third and l«anr*l St*., (nearl) opposite the Bunk) -«Baton Ronge HAVING thi* d«y » koitceo hi* price«, he i* prepared to fnrni*h all kiwi tit CANDY at wmoi.ksai.k and SiiTAtti, on more favorable term* than can lie had ill N. Orl .mii* , and having experienced worhman, hi* candy will always lie fir*»: and m;*n; care being taken that do "deleterious ingre iljent" i* nne<t in it* mautilllcture, a* i* too i often the ca*e with coittectioniry purchased | at ahotioi * and from Irresponsable lionne». , He trust* that the trade of thi*. ami the j nd|oining parishes. Will give him their or der* to till, which he is prepared to do to | any amount, having made arrangements for the best quality of «mar in market, rttld lie- i mg hi correspondence with one of the larg»*- 1 est houses in New Votk. to supply him with fancy confectionary and articles in hl» line September 7,-y. Ju»t Received A fine lot of fre«h currents; 10 kegs fresh Goshen Butter; .'>0 I (2 Boxes Loudon Packed Ruiseii* F ikii DINM M i;**f.i.ma*. IONFECTIONAIMES—A latge and varied assoit ment by J. PARRY A Co. C H OTE L HARNKY IÎOIÎ8K, Clmrrh Nt. Ilttfon Romr, l«a., \VM. MAKKIIAM, Prnfr. rpilK above favorite Hotel is now com X plete in all it* arrangements and its iici'oinmodatioui are e «(ual to those of any house of the same »i/.e in the south. Keataiirat At Of nier Malooii. Corner of North HoulemrH anil Rr/ientrnrr tin ~ LAMIS. ~ * —— OPEN at all hours, ...ght ami day, With the best id eatable that n Restaurat and Oyster Saloon cart erford. bere all the delecncies ot the season inny lie lound. Our Wines and Liquors are Well selected—cigars as goodas the best, and hot cotl'ce at any hour. No pains will be spared to pleas eeustomer*. |anI5. LA MIS. ST Kl' II K N R AS K LIS« JO'S eating house, oyster saloon a. - RESTA rHAT** At the Olli Stand. Xlk#Jr John Capoulade. AFRESH supply of OYSTERS by every Bout, will lie received at till* establish ment, and they will lie done up "browner" than anywhere else in town. The hou*e will lie kept neat mil orderly and no pain* will he sparet! to plea*e customers, sept!).


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ocr: Timothy Fay, M. D. HAS associated with him in practice hi» brother Dr. Salmon Fay who ha* had more than ten yean practical experience in his profession. Full ami partial set* of teeth on plate can now have more attention at price» that will please all. Calls for the country will also have prompt attention. OgU t over the »tort of Mr. Qu/igini, on Lafayttte street. Reference» —Hon. Geo. C. McWhorter, Col. J. E. Layet, Hon. M.G. Penn, Rev. J. Woodbridge, l)r. F. M Hereford. Rev. Bish op Polk, Professor J. L. Riddel. New Obi.kam *, Jrtne, I*<17. QT7"I)r. Fay, studied Dentistry in tlie city of New York, and subsequently graduated iu the Medical College of Louisiana. He is a gentleman of integrity and I have no hes itation in recommending him as an accom pli»hcd practica! Dentist. WARREN STONE, M.D. June 13. tf. Professor of Surgery. < oNFECTlONARJ ES, kc. FIELDING MUS8KLMAN Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kind« OP C0NPECT10NAK1ES. Conner of Third and Laurel Sts., (nearh opposite the Hank)—Baton lionne HAVING this day KtnrcMi hi« price« h>" is prepared to Jurniàh all kind «>1 C A N 1) V at wholesale and retaii ., on more favorable terms than ran be had in N. j Orleans; and havingeicnerienced worhman. I hi« candy will always be itke and mvsir; j care being taken that no'"deleterious ingre- | dient" is used in its manufacture, as is too j often the case with conlectionary purchased at auctions ami from irresponsable houses. , lie trusts that tin- trade of this, and the Adjoining parishes, will give bun their or ders to fill, which he is prepared to do to any amount, having made arrangements lor the best quality of sugar in market, and he ilig in correspondence with one ot '.lie larg est houses iu New York, to supply him with | fancy conlectioiwry au<J ariiclo in his line. September 7,-y. Just Received. A fine lot of lie-h current»; 10 kegs fresh Goshen B'ltter ; .'»0 1|2 Boxes London Packed K ii«ens FiKfiOiN» Jlrun.MAS. / U»NFECflONARlES—A lai^e and Vy varied assortment bv J. PARRY & Co HOTEL &c. _ H A UN F< V HOC SK. Church W. Baton Itoiige, La. ( WM. M A UK II AM, Profr. HE above favorite Hotel is now com plete iu all its arrangements and its accommodations are equal to those of any house of the same size in the south. Be*f nnrat A Oyster Saloon. Corner of North Boulevard aud Repent' nrt »/« | LA MIS. OPEN at all hours, WfT | night and day, with the best of eatable that A Restaurat and Oyster Saloon can efford. here all the delecacies ot the season may he found. Our Wines and Liquors are well »elected— cigars as goodas the best, and hot coffee at any hour. No pains will be spared to pleas ecustoniers. jan 15. LAM IS. STEPÎIKN HASKLISCOVS EATING MOOSE, OTSTEIt SALOON &. Jêl. RESTAURA T d At the Old Stand. John Ci (Kin lade. A FRF.SIl supply of OYSTERS byeverv - l \ l Boat, will l>e received at this establish ment, and they will lie done up '•hrownei'' than anywhere else in town. The house Will be kept neat *tnd orderly snd no pains will he sparet! to please customers, srplfl. T J. PARRY, & Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Groceries and Provisions, Corner of Third anH Convention S/x., (ne.111 'Ills' MARKET) HVrO.K ROfUE. LA. WE HAVE this day received the larg est an d mos t complete siors ok and PROVISIONS iüfr r ver offered for sale in this city ; which w ill be sold cheaper for cash, than can be purchased at retail in the city of New Oileans. Our Stock connut» of the following tta/ilr article» : 100 barrels fresh Flour, 10 do of prime Leaf Lard, 50 Kegs do do do, ao barrels mess Pork. 6 do of fresh No 1 & 2 Mackerel 4000 lbs. Stagg and Shay's and Duftield Sugar cured hams, 3000 do plain hams, 2000 do shoulders, 3 Tiesces of Rice. 15001 bs dried bee I 75 boxes No. I. Washing soa 10 do fine Toilet, '2 do cast steal soap, 10 Kegs fresh Slav Butter 50p lbs. tresh Cheese, 6 boxes fresh pine apple do" 25 boxes star candles, 10 dospearm do ili Mac & Mac's Tobacco, | | |


ocr: THEODORE GOLDMANN, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Lafkyitt* St., tu door below Ltnrwl. Clock« Watches and Jewelry» THE subscriber having just opened « a new and splendid assortment of the above mentioned articles, at the old store lately occupied as a Drug Store h ' Mr. H. B. ViHittRT, (on Lafaytte ttreet) would respectfully beg leave to call the at tention of the public to his magnificent as sortment of Faancy Clocks. Diamond Rings, Gold Watches, Watch-Chains, Ear Rings, &c., Ac. The ladies are particularly invited to call, they will find the Stock ot Jeweliy, well worthy of their attention. ianlti-3m. GEORGE S. BAÇON. N. B. Old GUI and Silver bought, or taken in exchange. LOUIS GRANDPRE. Dealrr in Watehm, Clocks ant! Jewelry CHURCH STREET, East of the Harney House. I HAVE JUST received from N. O. a snrall stock of very choice and JplV fashionable Jewelry. Consisting o! frn'A of fine (»old Breast i'ins, Finger Kings, K.ir Ring», Ac . Ac. I have also at my stand a good stock of Fine Gobi Watches, anil Mantle Clocks, all of which will .»e sold low for cash. Mending and rejwiiing in all branches ol this business done with neatness and des patch. LOUIS GRANDPRE. ang I 6W K PKHBILLIART, SILVERSMITH. Luayett« st. opposite the Florence House. HAS all the facilities for reparin«;çy Watches and ("locks; which^5; he will do at short notice, in the very best manner. He also keep* a well selected stock ol Jewelry, consisting ot br".t pins, Ear rings, Bracelets, fancy Studs, and shirt buttons Cull'pins. Watches and clocks, fob-chains Vc„ which tie will sell ou reasonable term» Feb. 7.pd7 July tf. A NEW FIRM NEW JEW KI.KY.