ocr: THE DAILY COMET. AN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL OF FUN, FASHION. FOREIGN ITEMS. AND FOU.T-AN ABSTRACT CHRONICLE OF THE TIMES-A SNAPPER UP OF UNCONSIDERED TRIFLES. " VOLUME XIII.} BATON ROUGE, LA., SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 19, 1856. {NUMBER 16. THE KA1LY COMET. Daily (Mondays Excepted.) A. IMKK, lOditor & Proprietor. Office o ii Third Street. {WTfriiw.— Th « aabscrfptlon la (Ixed at the of *?> no per urinuni, j».iyui>lc in advance, or iioth will be punctually delivered with-, tl «• limits of the City by the carrier. iWA«l% €srti«iiiR>—Onk Dollar per square the first Insertion, and half that amount Tor subsequ-ut iiiaertloii-tcn line, or less, con n square. % early A<Iv«;rlit»iiiK.—Merchants,Tra anil others, will be contracted witli on the W. !)EAIlING,i fessle. iiiil services to the public. reasonable terms. ; #".loh- Work.— Otm facilities for doing with neatnuss and despatch—In all va of colors, cannot be surpassed by any ea in tliè City—sucb as : I.iwrKKs' liRiKr*—II jii .I.TH'** t *—POSTS*»—BILL k \:< h —B ill ok L apisus— P h"«ih»imiw— K lkctiok kcou 'STS * I j v lu : 1 . — C akds —CiacULVRtf— ViairiNO O akus . For farther particulars, we you to call and see out specimens. |irotoiûitûl liÜCK. itfi'rs Iiis pro r . Office on st—opposite Waddiil X Day's DriiR Store. Residence on Main htreet, bet ween church and streets. dec5>y. & K. S. J*. \V \ I : ! », ollice on Third st., opposite Dr. B. K. llarney. juneil-y. I'rofrsslonal Card. DUC'lIElN.ol the Médical Faculty ol Montpellier (France) having re established himself in this City, his prole ssional services to the public (£7"lle will at all times be found at Mr. toi."s residence, (near Judge Burk s) professionally engaged. [oct2. r )-tf [ A MIN M. ELAM k .1 AS. E. EL A M, .IM 4 J. H. Elam, Attorneys and Counsellors I.:i<v, Baton Rouge. aug27-y. Attorney at Law, Laurel • treet, Raton Rouge. I.a. Janl7-y. I I ). STU ART, Attorney an I Coun ' • sellor at I.a*—Laurel stree't. mav2C-y. IAS. M. McOUTCIIEN, Attorney <fc Counsellor at Law, Laurel 6t. Bat 'in Hollge, practice in the Coilrta oT the Parishes of east West Baton Rouge, east and west Feliciana, Iberville, and in the Supreme Court. uinrimrvi'iM- lion. J. P. Benjamin, Holl. Ran rf Justice Marshall, Hon. J. A-tierW. Graham, Fx. Chief liief Justice Robertson, lion S. II ALI Hunt. N. O.. t' Ln.leiMv .fMl, Hot Evvinjj, Kx. OridCr, Kentucky. HEAL, er, ' ! street«. 'lierai betwee: apMS-y. I'rod uce Third and aug^O-J. Ill'il ] >S. l'RKN I >KR< ; AST—< ignorai Produce itinl (' iuimis*loii Merchant, and deal in all kinds -f Oroceries and Provisions—cor. ■d and Laurel Its. Liberal cash advances itfar and Cotton. angl-y. MONTAN «fc BR«., (iruccrs, cor. Church and Third streets, Baton lionne. Thi • f.. row I UEO. A. T'lXK. P.. l'OWKKS à CO, Ri 'Hilail V . Commissioned Auctioneers. Will attend nnptly t i the snle of all kinds of Real • I Estate — IL Fn ,.I at all times at > Lands—Dry (ionds— niture, .te., ic„ to be nuet Oflicc. uitg-'U J. A. TP'-USDALE, Survenu !»«••• tisif— lfaton Hniice. [)KNF.\VS the tender of Iiis profus iV sionul Herviees in the various branches per iiniti^ to the hi* M'A !> AKT to the ladies sin.l .mi Hainan of T -t sind Went liaton Koufpo and iry . but to th '»se who have not employed him, would respectfully refer to his kind patrons • I k » have so liberally favored him during the past e ir, with their confidence, and for which he fitild return hl« ruost sincere thanks, promising »use every exertion to continue to merit the All Work performe«! tmoHt care, and also i Iiu s rendering a perm le will always be in I cientifically and with th«* ith the vw -w to durability, nent benefit to the patient. h office from ^ A. M., until Office rooms over J. W. Q iiiffflna' shoe store, street. ocf.Ä T. FAY, .11. D. Dentist. Vl\*(. just returned Iron the North, with the la improvements and the of materials for mechanical Dentistry, prepared to render better and cheaper than .ever. ;j7-OfBee 'i* 1 isresidence, near the Har House. dec23-y. Susie Teaching. subscriber, well knowi I to the citizen* of Baton' from long residence, offers his pro - services to thV public, as a teaehcr il^lie P iano F orte , the V ioi.in . and < on P iston He will also furnish music Private Parties, -oiré», &c Letters . . , . . • ^ 4 u A ir .. to htm through the post office be promptly answeied, and orders lett t tv Comet Office, will meet immediate ,, , I , « . I tir mi I V ttjution. 1 oct 14} H. W. JOLLY. j^JOTICE ro Bl 11.DLLS.—I lu-un " ili-r-l^ned Is now prepared to manufacture v steam i>. wer at the shortest notice all kinds f Suli, lllinds, Windows, Door», Ac—letters ad I. -«I t.) him at the Post Office at Baton Rouge fill mi-et witli immediate attention. acpt -s-tf. J. w. BROWN. RESOVAL. MAINE, has removed his Fancy I . ft'tore to l.afaj ftte Street—the house oruicrly occupied by Mas. H iirstou, vhere he has received afresh supply oi "anrv article. J im « rnh lSif JUrJjitfrtnrul Curbs, &r. j byterian Church, Baton Rouge, La. Is now JOSEPH McKITRICK, Architect and Builder. J J AS REMOVED hisshopto FloridaSt., Kast of Main, in the rearol the Pres ^j|y prepared to take any coritiaet for btil <k.lh*«.rk With in th. best style of art. Ail kind of Job \\ork done at short notice. Plans and specifica |j ons furnished, for Public and private buil . p.*., nn #l fount rv residences fot dings, City and residences, Cot tages and Surhnrban Villas; on the tr.os* reasonable terms. dec 19y. J. .. FALB»***. C. 0. WILSON. FAIRBANKS &, WILSON, House, Sign St. Ornamental Painters, Third Street, two door» North of the Pout Office, HAVING permanently located In Baton Rouge, we would respectfully solicit a share of the public patronage. Being practicable workmen, we are to work on the most reasonable terms and In the best style AI.SO, draining. Marbling, Glaring and Paper hanging neatly executed. J4T~ Plantation work solicited and promptly attended to. decB-y. Crt'olr llnlr Oil. IS NOW acknowledged to be the best preparation for the hair—it is purely vegetable—imparts a deep and rich 1-istre to the hair, am! will be found most partie ii I a r 1 y acceptable ts> the light haired. One trial will satisfy you of the above asser tion. For sale by nnv29. WM. BOGEL, GLASS, A LL sizes, for sale by the box only at il. octï-l BOGFL'S Urug J-tore Atf cutioii Fa ill i I if H I^I.OU R in 5 10 'JO 25 and 50 lbs. Pacak a^e s lor Hile by. A W ilson k Co. Steam Pressed Brick. I^OR the convenience of the citizens of Baton Rouge, an cffice has beei open ed at J oshua B kai .' s S tork , ojiposite the Harney llot;se, where orders may be left fur immediate transmission to the S team Bit k;k and Ldmiu-r M ills , of the subscri ber. and will be filled with ijuick despatch as if given at the office on the yard. Those wishing a firm and durable article, are so licited to test the quality of the S team Pkksscu . (XT-Brick delivered in town am) vicinity in any quantities, at lowest market rates. jaug '.'S -t!) J. H. SCHKNCK. 'PHE subscriber having been appointed L Ag ent for Kast anu West Batiou Rouge for Smith Mcl-eod Co's superior and "pure Bi-Snlph of Lime. Plasters will find it to their interest to buy here ujv S. WM. B ookl , nrnTui«''. fomfort tV I](unoiiiy. JUS')' RECF.lVKl).—An assortment of Ice Closets ft Coolers, to which the attention of Purchasers is invited to the Ware Rooms of J. PIPER. & CO. .1 une 6th 1855. BOGAN & LEGKNDRK. Workers in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron. Third St.—Nearly oyp»*ilf IfutchUinn'» «table. THE subscribers will attend promptly to all orders in their line, making and lepairin : gutters,copper pipes (or rnachine i y. stove pipes. &e. 'COTA gooil stock of Tin ware always on hand, and made to order. may 3-y. BOGAN ft LEGENDRE. TUNNAKD à IIKDENBURG. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS.IN CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c. THE SUBSCRIBERS stock of Buggies Ro ckaways, Barouches, Coaches, ftr. ha l been seleeted by himself, and comprises every \ariety. To his already complete assortment, be is daiiy making additions. Persons will find it to theirad*"intage, to call and examine his stock. TUNNARD Sf REDENBÜRG. (.'HARLES RtlSTON," pLACKSMITHING AND WAGGON 1) MAKING. P loughs maiie and repaired. BUG GIES, and other repairs' done at the shortest liotice. Horse shoeing done with the greatest care and despatch. 05"AII work done by him shall be equal to that done at any other establishment in the South. K7~Waggons and Carts always on hand for sale, fhop ori Africa Street, near V. Ileude's Dry Good Store. jany7-y. To Planters. AIKIN'S Corr. and Cotton Cultivator. This truly useful agricultural iinprov ment. bas been fully tested by highly res —-yi , .• ' « i » ' u" A r i a, ! d ? r , act .T al P lante . r , S wh ? afterful trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation <; a "^ 0 /, C ^ n ', th K ere . is a savin *5 "J at >« ast "' IC th,rd the abor t ° !nan 8,1,1 horse over the common plow, its a new | ° Patefitetl March 20, 1849. -, ... „,i j • •. Pia, iters are it. v,ted to call and examine it. A supply on hand and lor sale by TUNNARD & HEDEN'BURG. Carr | a ge», Harness. Whips, Ac. ... . j. ,-o fTtHE Subscriber s assortment ol Carria p e8 . Harness, whips, HtC. is now com : ] te an ,j h » invites an examination ol r c ", , , , , • xi ... n hi- stock before purchasing in New Or I w HM , as tie guarantees his prices as low as as any in the South. Warerootn corner of Third and Florid« | sheets. Manulactoring and re|)airing in 1 ^up^fior style at the old established stand i COIMe i of Main and Church Sheet*. tr '-""OF VBCRG. (fonts. Clatjfittg (Emporium, First Arrival of the Season AT THE ONE PRICE fNothing Emporium. fT^HE subscriber has pist received by X. steamer C r escent Crrv, from New York, a large and beautiful assortment of GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, ,, . . , ,, „ Consisting of Linen Bosom Shirts; Silk. Cotton and Merino under shirts : Shirt Col lars. Linen and Cotton Draws; Hosiery, Gloves, Suspenders, Liner, and silk I ocket Hdkf., Cravats, Neck Ties; Scarfs; Stocks, See., all of which have been »elected front the most fashionable houses in New York, and will besold at low prices. In order to do justice and give satisfaction to rash buy ers; he has made it a iule in all cases to deduct ten per cent for cash, anil will in all cases strictly auhere to that principle. septC-y. W.D.PHILLIPS Kll> (• I. OY F.K AT COHT. THE UNDERSIGNED will 1. close out bis entire slock of Ladies I M . i and Gents Dark Kid Gloves at cost from | \/ j j £ is date, for cash. [mar.lCJ W D. I'UILLIPS. JHillinrri) ^ /onri) ©oobn. o'coNoïrr inPORTEII AKD DDAMIK IN i\ At ■ ■ 11 fancyDrylioodsand iTiilhncrv. OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE, TKird .«tree,, Srcovd !U,u*e Kruin Laurel On Third fitrtet, Nrcond Uoune Fn*n I.aurd r PHF. NEW AND SEI lil'T assortment L offered at this New Store deserves I hi particular attention of Ladies. The fol lowing list will give an idea of what may there be procured, on ihr nmxl rr.tumaÙe terms: Ladies Paris Silk Bonnets; Lai'ics All Hair Bonnets ; I/edies Straw and Haii Bonnets; Florence. English and Dunstable Bonnets; Grey and other fancy Bonnets; Misses Silk and Stiaw Honnefs: do. do. do. Flats do. Boys Hats and Caps; Rib bons, Flowers and Plumes ; Mantillas Cloaks and Shawls; Cashmere Scarfs, new style; Pa'asols, Corsets and Underskirts; Emb. Bands, Edgings and fnsertings ; Plain and Knrib. Pocket Handkerchiefs; Plain and Emb. Collars; do Chemisettes and Sleeves ; Thread and Cotton Edgings ; Woolen and Sila Neck Tie*. ; Ladies Ho siery and Gloves; Plaid Calico for Dresses at 10c. per yd. do. Ginghams at I JJc. per yd. Muslin Detain at 25c. per wl. Damasl; and Emb. Curtains; Choice Woolen Plaids for Dresses; Colored ami White Flannels; Domestics and Irish l.inens; Jaconet. Swiss and Nansook Muslin ; Plain and figured Bobbinets; Gents Gloves Hosiery and Cravats; Perfumery ol all kinds; Ilair and Frizetts. Also, a fine assortment of Curls. Fuis, and Swan's Down, Uh.ek an ! White Ermine, for Tiimming. Also, a variety of other articles at O'CO.NOR S NEW STORE, jan-lG-ly. Baton Rouge, I.a NEW VARIETY STORE. I.afnycll«! Ml., nt »1rs, Illu sion Old M T A 1> . F MAINE, has the honor to inform • the ladies and gentlemen of Baton Rouge, that he has now nn hand a laige stock of French, German and I'rglish Fancy Goods, Ribbons. Ilo.-iery : and a very select assortment of Perfumery, all ot which will be sold at very luv prices — Ladies and Gentlemen arc respectfully in vited, to call and examine his stock, be fore purchasing elsewhere ami they will find it to their advantage to pureh.ise ol him. j jan. t-> | F. MAINE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Madame f. maine Menstede v,„ is informs the I.adies ol Baton Rouge that she is now ready to make an I tiim bonnets to order, at very reasonable prices f.l lashjon.. The I.,I,™ are ,n«,l«d lo call and examine thein at .lie New Variet) Store. — THE MUTUAL tIF NEW YORK. Net Accumulated Cask Fund, sc, «is,775, All the profits divided amons; the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON, PrtiU. ISAAC ABBOTT, Ser'y. CHAS. GILL, Jbhtart/. H7~G kohi;f . A. P ikk , duly authorized Agent lor Baton Rouge. ap. If>-y J. M c C ormick P. M. H atch. ITIcCORTIIC'Ii & Co., BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS. Baton Ronge, La. SCHOOL BOOKS, STA Nl>ARD LTTE rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books, Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma gazines and Periodicals constantly on hand. Also—AMERICAN and FOREIGN Writing Papers, Blank Books. Envelopes. Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristol Boads, Monohromatic Boards. Ac • v 11. Garde* seed«»! Large Drumhead Cabbage Flat Dutch " White Flat Dutch Turnip, g Ruta Baga Large Norfolk " Cauliflower. Mustard. Raddish ft Carrot Seeds. .tust received and lor sal« by. |««pt 1 *5 fOSHCA BE A I.. flarbttmrr at |. C. JHaitton. I Ilouac Furniehlnire. W4TER Cisterns, Drippers and Ewers; M oval, octagon and colored Hall Lamps; enamelled Stew Pans; block tin and iron Sauce Pans ; turned brass Preserve Ket tles: cast iron and earthen Spittoons : oval, square and (iothic Waiters; Salvers and Tea Trays ; La-np Globes; Glimmersand wjck rich cent er table French Dusters; common Yankee ditto; common, wooden, j{,, rn j s h(.d, Brittania and silver plated Ti b | e Castor-, at D. C. MONTAN'S ;,.| rî church »tree I?ISH LINK Floats, assorted sizes j Lim* r irirk aid kirby bent Hooks; Fish Lines, assorted sizes ; Shot Pouches; Pow p isfo , Flasks : Double and Single I street. Woorlrti Ware, Krooin», IlrnnliCM, Ac, HAND Brooms; Wisps; Health, Horse, White wash. Marking, Scrubbing, Cob web and Paint Brushes. Churns ; Reels ; ßutter Dashers; Towel Rollers; Butter Stamps; Wooden Spoons; Salad F^irks ; Wooden Pails; Piggins ; Cedar Tubs: Water and Well Buckets; Coco Dippers; Wash Boards; Wood Scoops; Trays. Pails, he. D. C. MONTAN, jiiM. Church street. Mechanic's Tools. IKNCII Screws, Cabinet Clamps, Spear Jacksons Saws. Plains if all kinds Augers and Auger Bits', Bract arid Brace /fits. Hatchetts. Hammers, Carvers Tools, Cimbletsapd Coopers Kitts, Coojier's Riv ets if.. D. C. M ontan . Church st. B' !in d 1'istol Flasks ; Double and Single barrel Shot Guns—On hand for sale by may 11. D C. MON I AN. Wooden Ware I AXE Hatchet. Tile. Auger and Chisel Handles. Clothe Lir.e Reels. Horse and White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes and Sash Tools, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. I'P.ENCH Sinthern Rim Lever Store 11 /-Il I ». t p.iHr.i.L-e !,l«n Dooi, Cnbbord and I adloeks, also , t- o| every description on band and lor ,.h y j). C. MONTAN. > JUST HFCE1VED ' ! ' ,, p .. 1 M^innillpr ' (»overnor Rope. Cotton do. Mernniller Kentucky lacking larn; llaktim; | d< Broon oct 1 t. lïnckeits D C MONTAN. 'JO Church street. *HOVEI>, SPADES. AM KS and Rowlands Spades. Dirt and Scoop Shovels, Rakes and Garden Hoes, Ladies Flo'-I Hoe, Rakes, <$rc. _ _ M ostaw , Church st. C D. C, MONTAN Church st. Steel. Cistern Hoop Iron: Iron Wove Wire, and Iron Rivets, lor i by D. C. MONTAN, j : D <(»H> SHELLEKS, YANKEE, sale low low by Southern and Boston, by Cast PI'ST Cast S\ h I tliuins! t luiinsl! ( \J eter Churn for sale by NS .V BOWS. O C TUST RI J shovel» s: also the Cylinder ( burn. D C. MON 1 AN, X CHA On hand and l"i sale by 1). C. MONTAN, Church st. 'RUY CO" i US, Cistern Fancetts Brass Faueetts, Molasses Gates, &c, | 1). C. MONTAN, Chnrchst. Bucket tf RECEIVED. COAL HODS arid Wood Saws and Bucks, Well I Wheels. D C. MONTAN R ICININE—A new anil elegant art ii preservation W m. B ohkl. „„ y ., 0 i„t m «nt. i"> PCOM MENDED as an excellent ap- 1 H, plication to "old sores,'' cuts,bruses 7 ' ■ I- l and sprains. For sale by i augl7-y. IL I. W ADDllili. , , , Tricoyherous the best com- ■ pound ever discovered for the Hair may be had of WM I^n.,. I^OR Barry's Tricoyherous poiiml ever discovered may I. SIT spoilt H PONCES.—Fine Surgeon and batliin "'or sale by H. T, WAD DILL. • , Y'iKIAN PILLS.—Just roc.oiveil , h No I ft No. 2 of Mor iebrated Hygeian Pills for sale 0> ! 1 j;ross eai july 23 ly V\ m . Boo el , Druggest. Jayne's Family Medicines PILLS, Expectorant, Alterative. Balsam and Vermifuge. For sale by aug 18-y. H T.W a . Smith's Tonic. ONE of the most effectuai remedies known for the cure of chills and fevers. I For sale by H. T. W adi.ill. rpoOTH POWDERS—Mastcha Tooth I Paste, Charcoal Tooth Paste. Bal samic Tooth paste— rose sented. Deutilimo Tooth Powders—for sale by ang !7 h. t. wad dill. Samson Snake Root. A FEW p< :ind ot Samson Snake Root.th best native i known. For sale 1 Jules Hauel's Depilitary Powder. WARRANTED to remove the thickest Hair, in five minute« without inju F„r k »lp by V-t Ro-.ii. Samson hnake Koot.tne * .- i ""h TW a S . (Dur IJarisjr (Soicrnmfirt p_ coXE, Wbarf Master. Jurtioe. Of the PHOI. Judge Sixth Judicial District. WM. B. ROBERTSON. J. DtTNCAN BTUAItT, District Attorney. B. V. BRYAN Clerk of Dlitrlot Co urt II. V. BAB1N, Bherlff. SA ML. BATES Cororer: JAS J. ODOM Jailor, (State Depot.) HAML. SKOI.FIELD, Parish Recorder. II. M. PIERCE do A»es*or. S.S. IIALL, do Attorney. J. M. »II SPELMAN, do Auditor. F. M. YOIINO do Tresaurer. ORAN HACKETT, do Ts* Collector. O. A. PIKE do Ranfer. ISAAC 8. TAYLOR President Police Jnry. Notarié« Public fc Anctioneera. LOPIS ORANDPRE Notary* Auctlonew. A. W BFLL Notary. 8AML. 8KOLFIELD Notary. JOHN R DUFROCQ Anetloneer, L. E. POWERS 4 Co Auctioneer». CITY GOVEBNMENT Thirty Fifth C o rpo r at • Te a r JOSEPH MONOET, Mayor. EDWA RD COUSIN ARD,. .. .Constable. FRANK NKP1ILER, Asali't. do Aldermen. First Ward. Second Ward. J. M. Ei .AM, I WM LOCKWOOD. H. R. FAVROT, j F BLANCHARD. F. M. YOUNG, I P. R. BRAL'D. II. !.. WOLFE Treasurer, Col'tr. & Aaaeaaor J. W. SEYMOUR Attorney. W. 0. WALLER City Surveyor. Dr. C. R. FRENCH, Pbyalclan. FRANCIS R. SANS Flrnt Ward P. A. WALKER, Secona do. Parish Conatablea. CHARLES OIENETTE Firkt Ward H.J. PICKETT 2d. do. PAltlS SILK BONNETS. O'conoh HAS just received a Ibrautiful nssorf inent of Paris Slllc Bonnet«—alao an Invoke of fine Dress Sllka conslatlr.K of Striped and Plaid Silks, Moire Antique, Black Italian Silks, plain and flgure( j i satin, Emb., Crape, and 'iMslatan Bael i,irepes: Jsuvln'a Kid Glove«, b<*t make; Rlro letts, Rachel«, Boa«, Bracelet», Ladle»'and chll drew»' Gloves and Ganntlets, Velvet CuffV Foi Cutr«, Down Cull's, Swan'« Down and Fur Trim'*, Moss Trlm'irs. Tom Thumb Frlnjres, French Rail* rnn() . Corpetp/ i Bridal Wreath« ard Veils -Color pl ^ Wreaths— Infant« Emb.,*Robe« and Cap».— Kibbons, Flowers, Featl erl nnd Blond Satjn Goods of every description. Cm pes— Floren«« Silks and Tull«-; FalPe Hair In j:very form. Per fumery and Fancy Boxes. A full stock of Stapla floods, such as French, English and American Calicoes, Flannels, Trlsh Mn«»ns, flblrtfn* and rottonades. A call is respectfully wHeitrd. dec«. O'CONOR. Opp osite Post Offi ce Slot ice. THE subscriber respectfully returns hi» thanks to his friends and customers who have during the past year liberally given him their patronage, and takes this metb od of informing them and the public at laree that he has now on hand a large lot of seasoneti lumber and everything requis i j) e f or f| ir , undertaking successful comple j fj on „f a ]| work in the shape of Honsi Buildings, .Blinds, Sash and Doors, fitting : up of Stores. Bar-rooms in the best, most j (ift at jj ç jl/ontairs Hardware Store, the j, ost office, or at my shop on Fifth street adjoining St. Peter's and St. Paul'acollege will meet with prompt attention. decSl. GL. SEE« ïvrgnlar Coast COAST LINE OF PACKETS. BELLA DONISA & OTUSir, TO VND FROM N. ORLEANS, WILLIAMSPORT , BAYOU SARA, PORT HUDSON, And all the Intermediate Lai dings. T.ELLA DONNA, Capt Wm. THE 1 Mcf !^"taï. , fc«™"E35î" l Cl!ï^W 1 ftr rival of the ear,, from Wood* ille. The MUSIC, ('apt. J. II Moaai«.*, leave. New Origins evcrv TweaHny MornliipK, at 9 o'clock i î'nd KrWay Kvenlti|t, at B o'clock, for Port Hudson: re turning, leaves Port Hudson every WeHi.es.liiy nnd Bntiirdny, «fier the arrival ■ ()f ,| 1C Clinton and Port Hudson Cors. holmes a ci.auss. octis. 14 Tchou„Houla. ».reel. Iluyou Sur» Pnekrt—l-anrel Hill. I70R Bavoti Sara throe 1 TIMES A WEEK- -The U.S. Mail »teamer I.nurel Hill,.I. A. Cotton - master, will leave New Orleana every Si . si1 ,V m.. rsiso at !»oVlocV, and every WKt>**s nav and F kidav M oksino at 1" o'clock. Retiir»lnjr, ^' ( 7ri-"; ' Z^y!" ' Agents— M. Cordon, Jr.. J A Brand A Landry. John Burbridge A Co., Hall A Kemp St Co., Jos. f Pagaud, ailverti .lng agent. . .. VW N. Il— A clerk will he on the Levee in >. t to receive freight at nil time-, fr» in Tuesday morn ing to Saturday niglil, nnd shippers can deiner good« to hiin, and have bills lading signed In the boat's absence. •H-y. H tRSEV HOt 'E. THIS well known Hotel baa Iimiergche. during the past two months, very ex tensive alTerations and repair«; various im provements have been rnrde in different parts ofthe establishment, the rooms sup plied with fire places and nothi.n overl<K,k ed that would be likely to add to the com fort and convenience ot its patrons. The Furniture and everything pertaining to the bonie has been thorongly overhauled to me ... - : ar ,,i B.I .k m tip rfeet, order, ann n m in oe r»? ; opened o n THURSDAY the 22.1 inst, for the reception of nov Ifitf. t». WM MARKHAM r r w I. \ |{ I». lo BARRELS PRIME NEW A LARD T ".l '• i br ; JO-If VA TtTVL


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ocr: (fonts. Clatjfittg (Emporium, First Arrival of the Season AT THE ONE PRICE fNothing Emporium. fT^HE subscriber has pist received by X. steamer C r escent Crrv, from New York, a large and beautiful assortment of GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, ,, . . , ,, „ Consisting of Linen Bosom Shirts; Silk. Cotton and Merino under shirts : Shirt Col lars. Linen and Cotton Draws; Hosiery, Gloves, Suspenders, Liner, and silk I ocket Hdkf., Cravats, Neck Ties; Scarfs; Stocks, See., all of which have been »elected front the most fashionable houses in New York, and will besold at low prices. In order to do justice and give satisfaction to rash buy ers; he has made it a iule in all cases to deduct ten per cent for cash, anil will in all cases strictly auhere to that principle. septC-y. W.D.PHILLIPS Kll> (• I. OY F.K AT COHT. THE UNDERSIGNED will 1. close out bis entire slock of Ladies I M . i and Gents Dark Kid Gloves at cost from | \/ j j £ is date, for cash. [mar.lCJ W D. I'UILLIPS. JHillinrri) ^ /onri) ©oobn.

place_of_publication: Baton Rouge, La.

geographic_coverage: Louisiana--East Baton Rouge--Baton Rouge

publisher: Geo. A. Pike


ocr: tamwrt fr gffrnriwrg. Carriages. Harnes»» Ac. rpHE subscribers have now on hand a JL splendid assortment of Carriages and Harness, comprising every variety, to winch the attention of purchasers it invi ted. We nisi manufacture to order, and re pair all kinds of Carriages, in a superior manner. Plantation Wagons, Ca its. Wheel ami Dirt Barrow made to order, and kept on hand at ail times. All kinds of Smith work marie and repaired. A full a-sortment of Iron, Iron Axles, Springs and Trimming materials, on hand i'»r sale. Also Plantation and Wagor Harness. Planters and others are invited to exam ine -our sUck. before purchasing. At the old stan l. corner Church and Main street jan-.'üly. W. F. TUN N A KD & CO Arthur'« Self Kcnlliij; Cans. THE undersigned sole a^ent lor Baton R-nige and vicinity, will shortly re ceiv<; a few samples of these invaluable Fruit an I Vegetable preservers, and by the first of September, will he prepared to -up ply any quantity. Those wishing them, will please leave their orders at my store, nnd when received, they will be forward ed to them; all orders must be accom panied with the CASH aug. S. DjC. MONTAN, .Fresh Arrival. COOKING STOVES; Old Kentucky. Crescent, Mayflower Stoves, from the smallest to the largest sizes, for sale at a small advance on first cost. Also Stove '.Vaffle, Irons Oval Ovens, Tea Pots and castings. (nug28) U.C. MONTAN. JUST RECEIVED per Columbus from St Louis: 5(1 Bbls flour, 50 Kegs Lard. ßjcou Shoulders and S C. Hams, 'jUO Sacks Corn, for sale by |May 30 1 S. M. H art & Co. 0*ÊMËé>Ê*ÊÊtt \ FINK LARGE CLSTBKNS, made I of tli« verjr liest len'intil tiinl»«T ; for «ale. S l>]>lv to OIkUKRT L. 8KE8, or a not« through rhi- l'ost Office, will meet attention. julyWtr. LONDON POKTKK. StUPERIOR quality in quart and pints ) for sale by the douzen or single Bottle jiiH WM. BOGEL, Diuggist. O AUCES! Tomato; Walnut; S w enc t 0 Anchovies, cavice; Reading Waces tashire and carry powders. For sale at family grocer/of |feb. 9 | J.BEVL. Steamer« lnifoiiknr »ml Meek Scott. JO" UAKIIKLS and half bar'olj various grades, 1 —. I fresh ground St. Louis Flour, Just received as above and for sale o:i accommodating term» by [June 21 .J JOSHUA IlEA!,. 50 BI'Tl RR iV CHEESE. KEGS BUT IT.R. M PIECES CHEESE .1 .ist received and for sale sale by. Mar. 31 T. PRENDERGAST fit CO. Ifan lay's Eoiidou Parter. "I K Dozen. Pints and (Quarts, just re ! *.J ceived and for sale by single bot tle or dozen. JOSHU'A BEAL. ßUOKWUK .Vr Ju>t rëôë^vëd :i nother Invoice of cholcc "new crop" Buck heat, f» fcr aaîe in auy quantity. Wjcc* JOSHUA BEAL. X. Biiziu'S Pcriuincry. VFRRSII supply of X Bazin's tin rivulet 1'KUFOMEHY nn<l FANCY AUTI CI.KS, dire'-t from Philailclphia, nucli as : OOIjOOSK WATKK , EXTRACTS for HANDK RCIIEIF6 ; OX-MAKUOW POM M \ DE ; PIIILOCOMK it a. KANOY SOAPS; WAHII R\US; 8ilAVISO IIRUSIIK8; HAIR ilo. TOOTH nni-lu'H ; Water's Tont h S .^p, Ac. F r H.ilr «t the Tinr <l Ötr»et t>HL'<t STORK. july-'.'>-y. J. L. VtAI.ET, Druggist' Sundries. TUST RECEIVED 25 doz. boxes of! tf Fresh Sardines !> doz. Gallon .lars Pick les C loz } l'i! ir d". 1 1 ,'f Fr nch lo. 1 bli's Mackerel. !• resh Butter, a lino! lot fresh chee.-e. and tor sale ('heap lor Cash, by. |«'ct 'S->\ A. W h.son& C o. Tliis Day Rweiveil. I /- a BARRELS Ext i .i Whiskv: 20 j 1 \ ' Extra do. 10 bis. old Villager; "i Ids best N. Y. Brandy; I bbls. best Mongala Whiaky; 1 bbls. Stoughton Bitters, lor sale cheap (or Cash by A. Wn.so. fit Co. Sundries. JUST RECEIVED—15doz. boxes fresh Sardines: 4 doz. gal.jars of Pickles ; j doz do half jars, of the celebrated brand of W'm Underwood ; 6 basket sweet Oil ; A fine article of Xo. 1 Mackerel and C.'od h^h. Also fresh Butter and Cheese. <hll un 1 examine for yourselves. oct23-y. 0 ; CT am.a<;iian & Mi i.viuir.t.. Wrapping I'aiM-r. I AA REAMS CRO\V\. 1 v/'y 50 Medium il i 50 Double do. VVrapping Paper just received from the manulactory. [novh.| JOSHUA BEAL. 4 rk OOZEN lillOOMS, jllst rec.eiv tU ertiiy ». gOffMiHK. Prent-Ii Patent Medicines. RI.AVCAK IJ'S PIljtaM.— VAM.ITF'S (|o RAtii'ix's cAPsn.rs, KL1XKK DkIIRON, KTIIKR DROPS, MOT1IK CAPSt't.l's, etc. Ju«t r.v,.ived at TOKJKI/S [Oct-I ] Drujf Store. /S H ALK, CHALK LINES and Reels V Tobacco Cutters. Hook fi: •■'g^s eyes Coi k Scicv« fie,* D. (. MOS 1A N Church st. PJoiishst 50 Hall fit Spears. i"..r sale by THOS. PRENDERGAST. Brandy and Champagne, • )A dor-Old Brandy: 20 baskets inquarts _ V' a id pints. For vile by :ivr. 1'"». Tnos pkrtt*rk«»ast It Co ^isrrllnirons. w Infirmary at Green well Springs Parlais nf fast atnn oufe, I.». |)R. KOMEIt l'»-s lou-.c u-j.-ct I» fully to inform the Pub iclh i \r s n llshvd .it (Ircenvv -ll 8|>ring —tin intin . have become Justly celehrnted for 111•• • » r i • I virtues, an INFIRMARY FOR THE KECKI'TtON OV DISEASED NEUIUIKÖ. CoiiilitliHis for Admission. The cliarge per day for Board u.n«l .»ie licul «it tendance will be $r 8urj;ic;il opération* extra charge. A ileposite of lo advance required, or a good reference to a resident at Raton Rouge. Baton Kouge, I»6c. 15—1-y. K C KtBLrNGBR, Dngucrrlui ArH.1, Jiu'ksoii I«a., ILL uttond to every liranc.li of Ims incss in this line, and insure entire <*ntii»f«e tion. Oreat c »re will be given to small pictures f(»r breast pins, rings, and bracelets. Stock and materials always on hand to supply artist«, and instfiructios given in the art 011 reasonable tarait. tr . UAT3&. CAPS —lust received by »hip Charles Buck, Irom New York.aspleii diil assortment ol Hats and Caps consisting of Genls fashionable Moleskin. Cuti mere and Black Silk Mats, soft Hats of any des cription and style ; also a large assortment of boys Hatband Caps; allot which wert made to order, and warranted to give sa tisfaction. (octlSj W. 1). PHILLIPS. To the Etudies ! C EN 1 ) ON vouit EM F I V COLO *3 gne Bottles and have them Oiled wit!*, a quali ty of cologne—inferior to none. If you want a superior quality of tea, please call on the uuder signed before purchasing elsewhere' WILLIAM BOGEL, [august-3. Druggist. By-awmerw & NEGRO GOOD3.—'1 he subscriber has just received a large supply of French Grauier Blankets, and winter goods for negroes, to which he ir. vites the attention ol planters. octlS-y. W. D. PHILLIPS 21 JUST RECEIVED. DOZEN Byap Pale Ale, pints. 11 dozen do Porter do. VI do Barlay's Porter, Quaits. J4 do Philadelphia Ale, For sale by dozen or single bottle by octIS-v. VVM BOGEL COAL'S'. SOAPS!!—Taylor's Tran » ; spnrcut Waili Hulls, Ponclne Soap, Klnuiine (ir Uathinft üdiip, Military,Old Winilnir.'Krasive,' f.,r t omovinir greaso spots. Palm, (.'niiipoiiiiil <>r Barber's Soap, Stiavlni;l,'re.'itn, etc. All "f Basin's manufactory. For sale at tlie Drus Slor.- or »ugll-y. H T. WAllDILt.. jeniij'Eiml Hair tiîloss. ANEW and valuable article tordressing and smoothing the hair, and to impart a beautiful lustre, free trom greasines.-. lor sale by. Wa. Boo ei .. Druggist, jan Lalayette street. Rryan'H Pulmonic Wafers. JUJUBE PASTE, l'ate de Guimauve (juin Drops, Lococks Wafers, and other preparations for coughs and colds, lor sale by W m. B ogel , Druggist, j,ni Lafayette street rpilE OSAGE ORANGE.—The s:.b jL scribers have just received direct from Texas, a supply ol the seed ot this in valuable plant. In speaking of this plant, the Southern Cultivator published in Augusta Georgia, very justiy remarks: '"We have the fullest conluienr • in the Osage Orange as ahctlgr jihtnl. and consider it in all respects superi or to anv other that has been introduced. For sale by feb-15-tf. S. M. HART & CO. SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS. DR. D. L. MO IT. an eminent chemist of New York, »ays he recommends the "Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps." im ported by Mr. Wolfe, of New Yo k. as the purest and he>.t article of Hd'and gin to be procured iri the United States, and pcculiar ly valuable for medicinal purposes. For sale in this place by septe y H. T. WADDILL t iiokiii: StoveH. TUST ivedalotot large and «.rnall fizes: Old Kentucky. Mayflower. Ohio Premium, and Crescent Stores, r.lso Pol Hastings of ev»ry description. Imar-l 1-18551 D. C. MONTAV. Church ft fiSiins. DOUBLE barreled of superior quality; common Double barreled, and superior patent breached Single barreled 'inns lor sale by D. C. MONTAN. Brown's Essence of Jamaica Ginger. O Gross of Brown's Jamaica Ginger, O just received from Fred. Brown. Phil adelphia. arid for sale at In« priées, uhole sa'e or retail, by. W. BOGLE, feb. 14. Dringest. Lalayette St. (BRACKNELL BISCUIT—|ust received J 50 Boxes of the celebrated cracknell biscuit. A choice article for th.- tea table or invalids. — A handsome present to a wile or sweetheart. Price one dollar and thirty cents ner Box—for sale by oct 10. JOSHUA BEAL. Lightning Rods. ANEW supply—just received ot the la test improvements—put up in the best manner, by W. F. TUNNARD. TOWNSÉND'S. Sands' and Bulls* Sarsa parilla, warianted genuine,and forsale by Wm. BOGEL. Cod Liver Oil. JOW the remedy for Consumption. Foi sale by H. T. W addiu. N A Creole Rice! FEW barrels forsale low. une 22. JOSHUA BEAL. T*OBACCO. —50 Boxes Mac A Mac .L f„, sa le by srpt-21. Trios. P rendkroast. 'OR THE-SKIN—Bav Rum, Aromatic Vinegar, Chalk Balls, and squares— sale by HT WADDILL $Ii)tlr |rt) «»»te ! HAS JUST RECEIVED, a large well » sorted supply of which, together with . I -jv v M ii.unary G oods on « m .« .it the very lowest prices tin- Sv-pii- iiry Goods consijts in part eoUoua'V Hi "ached & unbleached ing*, in-li Linens (warranted pure) ; and unbleached Linen Table Damask kins and Tiuvls; MosqnetoBars, ol description. &c Purchasers may rest 1 su red that all the goods in Store, are of lirst quality ar.d best manufacture; I of that doubttnl class of goods I bought at auction— but goods from the most reliable sourees. O'CONOR, Third Street—Opposite post N ew CARPETS.— i have now in a splendid assortmant of new Carpets, which were purchased at in Philadelphia, at very low prices will be sold accordingly. octtb-v. w.d. P DRESS GOODS AT KKUUCRD PH1CEH. 'PHE SIJIISCRIBFR now offers his 1 tire Stock, Printed Muslins, Organdies, Barreges and other Spring Goods at very low prices, the public . invited to give him a call before ing elsewhere. may t QTRAW MATTINCS.— O live pieces 4-4 Straw Matting to rive tins week and for sale by I juu-16 I FIELDING MUSSELMAN. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all (IF C0NFECTI0NAR1ES. Conner of Third and Laurel Sts., opposite the Bank)—Baton Rouge HAVING this day rkoucko his he is prepared to furnish all CA N D Y at wiior .esai.k and retail , more favorable terms than can be had iu Orleans; and having experienced his candy will always be pure and care being taken that no "deleterious dient'' is used in its manufacture, as is often the case with confectionary at auctions and from irresponsable He trusts that the trade of this, arid adjoining parishes, will give him their de is to fill, which he is prepared to do any amount, having made arrangements the best quality of sugar in market, and ing in correspondence with one of the est houses in New Yoik,tosupply him fancy confectionary and ariicles in his September 7,-y. COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE. WF. TD.VNARD having . an interest in my business, a partner from this date, Raton March 121st lb. Tu rpHE siibsriibers will continue JL Cabinet Furniture Undertaking House Furnishing business, under the ol J. PIPER fit Co. A lull assortment of all articles in line will be kept, constantly on hand, which tlie attention ot purchasers is ted. ,.t the old stand on Church st., site the Advocate Office. J. PIPER jtnar-28.] _ W. F. I® 4 FRESH supply of X. Bazin's, ,\ }j. (j. Wrights unriraled Perfumery . Fancy Articles, direct Irom comprising the exquisite : Finaud Extracts, Assorted of every variety. Barrel Pommade. Diamond Urn Milk of Rose?, Vesta Diamond Cement, (invaluableto Keepers for mending broken Glass China.) Water's Tooth Soap (the best known for cleaning the Teeth). Nul lit I vt' ('ream—anil the finmt int and varirties of Washing. Shaving To'let Soaps—for sale at the Drug of ]feb-l 5| II. T. WM BOGEL, Druggist and KEEPS constantly on hand a large well selected stock of fresh Drugs Medicines. All his preparations are pared by Northern manufactories, and up iu the very bestmaniiur to preserve medicinal virtues. In a climate like persons should not overlook thin consideration. C"7~ Prescriptions filled with care at time of ijightordoy. Carriages, Harness, &.C. IUST received from the best manufacturers, a large assortment CjlRRljiGES and HARNESS, with a number of my own comprises a variety worthy the purchasers, who are invited to examine lore purchasing elsewhere. oct 19-y W. F. Coffeenns Liniment. FOR MAN and BEAST—Cures sores, bruises, sprains, burns, rheumatism.sour throat, toothache, piles comes. I« a most excellent internal i by—cramps cholic. flatulency,cholera i dus. liux and dysentery. For sale bv augS y. H. T. Petroleum, or Rock Oil. THE most wonderful remedy ever covered, procured from a well in Alleghany mountains four hundred • low the earth's surface, wil l effectually I Piles, Deafness, OIJ Sores and Ulcers, and inflainen eyes, Rhomatism, White swelling, e.-t. for sale by W m . BOGEL, march 25. Lafayette /"VUININE—300 ounces French, and American manufactory. For sa'e bv ■ H T. Wjdthm,.


ocr: If» JUptrtisnnrnte. I Xuction tale. 'I WILL BE sold at public Auction Saturday Morning 19 tk inst , at o'clock thé old bNllding lately use* ai the Catholic Church, at the corner q Main and Church streets : on the following term» —One half cash the balance on the Fifteenth day of March 1858 the to furnish hia not* with satisfactory ty, and required to remove 'he by that date. H. V. BABIN, Secty. 1st 36.


ocr: M USE U M -AND itSIEifa The former containing upward» of 100,000 Curiosities. Will exhibit at IIATON KOUOE.nn MONDAY, Ihr. 31, TCEBDAÏ, Jsn.UI, on board the FLOATING PALACE —AND— J A M E S HAY M 0 N ]). The Mu^um contains a complete ZOOLOCilCAE. EXHIBITION of every wild k rare animal existiag in Europe, Asia, Africa and America, I nclumno a full grown ELEPHANT, and magnifi cent (JIKAKFK; Innumerable speclmines ofBinls from the gigantic O strich to upwartl of one hun dred specimens of the fairy JI umminu IS ire ». •f Statue trallery, Of figures the sise of life, among which are— C hrist P reaching im thk T kmpi.k; tiik P iiaks tkarkan gai.lkrt ; h ia ms k TWIMB j tiik family of N apoleon ; W ahiiington and L afavrttb; W m .W au.acb à H elena M ar ; T am O'S han tep . ; öot 'tkr J onnv ; tiik L anuloro A L andi.adv. T iik C hikf U tica- in tub D ress iik wore when L ivimo. H undred» of A ncient k I ndian W ar W eapons. A Panoramic View of tlic Wcrld, Mineral and Vegetable Curiosities without num ber; Ancient Relics from Egypt, Greece, Home, Pompeii and Herculaueum. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY OIL PAINTINGS. Admis'n. 50cts. Boors open 24.7P. M An Entertainment & lonccrt. Will be given in a beautiful Concert Room, oti the JAMES RAYMOND, Immediately after the exhibition on the PALACE, consisting of Ethiopian Melodies ; Fancy and Comic Dancing ; Characteristic Delineations. By a talented troupe of Male and Female Artists. \<liiil*»i<>ii 'Vi ('«ni».


ocr: Itplat COAST link OF packets. BELLA DONNA & 1MMIC, " '"V5® K rr KT ' And all the Intermediate Landings. T1IB BELLA DONNA, Cnj.t. W m. 1 mc C oitos , leave» N. Orleans every Sulurilny IE veiling*, at ^(Ül±»Ä r( ,, arll | ()(ti i«.* V e» liny««» Hum every Xiediir» day, on lie arrival of the car»from Woodvlll*. The MUSIC, rapt J. II. O*«®? Â. .ÎÂ! for 'port || u( |g on; returning, leave* I'nrt Hudson every Wednewlny and Hatnrday, after th.- »rrlval • Clinton and Port Hudson Cars. lioi.MEP A CLAt'SH, Ajtenl«, octlH. 14 Tchoupltoiila* street. II nyou Sni n Pnrkel—l<nwri l Hill 1JV >U U hvou Sunt lliret; TIMES A WEEK - The f. H. Mail uteimier I.aiirel Hill, J. A. C o TTO i », muster, will leave New Orleans every p At '» () ' c locW, and every Wklnks ,, AY Hnll |f R ,i, AY MoasiNU.it in n'clork. Iteturninn, i,.„ V es llsyoii Sura on M «isuAY ,Tiir*si>AY »ndHAT cnn»T, arriving In N.-w OrUans same day. Agents—M. tlordon, Jr., J. A . Ilnind A Landry, John Ilurbrldgn A Co., Itall * K«u>|> A Co., Jo». H. i> AM nd, «dv-rti-lng agent. t&~N. B.—•A clerk will Ue on the Levee In N. O. to receive freight at all Mniei,from ing to ff ilurday night, and shippers ran deliver goods to him, and have 1)111» lading signed ill the Boat's absence. mny S-y. . „ . NewOrlfMI* *1111 BftJOtl fcaia r I > WICE A WEEK—For » I Bayou Sara. Port Hudson Lobdell's Store, Baton Rou. Platpremine, and all intermediate landings, the fine passenger steamer CAPI'J OL, J as . II. U uk, M astkr , leaves New Or leans every SUNDAY at 0 o clock, a . m. and every WEDNESDAY, at !> o'clock r. m . Returning leaves Bavou Sara every MONDAY at 12, m.. and THURSDAY at pas a ).|>i 6 ,, „ , UI j B a t„ n R„„ge every MONDAY at ( j ,. M , and THURSDAY at 10 r. m . For sale by [E7" For frieght board. N B. The Capitol h' reafter on her Wednesday trips, will only go as far a Lobdell's Store. j n, >* ->'• THF. 09A6E ORANGE.—Tbë stib scribers have just receivtxl <lir>'ct from Texas, a supply of the seed of this in valuable plant. In speaking of this plant, the Southern Cultivator published in Aunsta Georgia, vi-ry justly remarks : '"We have the full< «l confidence in the Osaçr Orange as a Itnlgc and consider it til all re.-iiects sii|»eri ir to any other that has been introduced. leh-15-ff. S. M. HART «c CO. Arthur'* Nelf Menllng t'nns r PIIK nndersigri'i I Rouge and vi le agent for Baton inity, will shortly re a few samples of these invaluable Fruit an«l Vegetable preservers, and by the first of September, will be prepared to sup ply any ipiantity. Those wishing them, will please leave their orders at my store, when received, they will be forward ed to them; all orders must be accotri iianied with the CASH aiig. R. D. C. MONTAN, B. 0. KIRLINUKR,


ocr: Nouetlinig Worth Reading ! THE SUBSCRIBERS would call the at tention of purchaser* to the large ad ditions now being made to their among which may he found : An elegant assortment of Plated and Japan ed Waiters, in sets and single ; Coffee Urns, with and without drippera ; Gilt & Ornamental Hall Lamps & Gilt Solar and Side Lamps, lor Oil, Gas and Camphine ; Cut and Pressed Glass, China & Flint Brass, Copper, Ornamented and Coal Hods ; Elegant Polished Steel Fire Irons and And irons: with a large variety housekeeping articles ; A fine assortment of window Shades ; Transparent Paper shades for Lamps ; Glass, Gilt and Plated Curtain Bands ; Gilt Curtain Cornices ; Alio, A Fine Assortment of ; Rich Gilt Gift Cups, Tête-à-Tete, Seta ; Fancy Cologne aiid Toilet Bottles, Mantle Ornaments, fee., suitable Far Ckrtitmai Presents. Direct from the manufac tures : Mahogany Bebsteads, Ward rob« s ; Washstands; Bureaus, Tables, &c. Gilt and Mahogany Peir, Mantles and Looking Glasses. Q^Call and examine, as our stock is now complete. dec20-y. J. PIPER Ac


ocr: Serial Ifltirfs. e and ) Co. } 5. ) O ffice ok the B aton R ouge and Clinton Plank R oad C o, Baton Rouge, Jan y 24, 1856 AX ELECTION will be held on the 29th day of February next, 1856, at the office of 1'. A. Walker, Esq., J. P., for the purpose of electing Seven (7) Direc tors for this Company to hold tor the en suing year, Messrs. A. M. Dunn, G. W. Dearing, O. Hackett, A. Delarodiie, A. S. Herron, G. A. Pike and J. M. Brunot, or any two of them to act as Commissioners to hold said election. By order of the Board. C. IV. POPE, jan26-td. Secretary. II. Y. TOMLINSON & CO., dialers 15 West e m Produce, PROVISIONS, FANCY & STAPLE GROCERIES. BRANDIES, WINES LIQUORS. c orner third St convention STS., bat«* rouge, la. Sognr*—Segara. OF the celebrate I brands of fier de Mor ale's El Sol and Savoy. For sale


ocr: IHION, FOREIGN ITEMS, AND FOLLV-AN ABSTRACT CHRONICLE OF THE TIMES-A SNAPPER VP OF UNCONSIDIM0 TRIFLES. " VOLCMK XIII.I BATON ROUGE; LA., THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 31, 185«. {NUMBER 24. THE DAILY COMET. Published Daily (Mondays EzMpted.) ii. A. FlKi:, IJdator Ai Proprietor. Office on Third Street. t^Tcrnto.—Tm subscription Is Axed at the rule of (.1 00 per annum, payable in advance,or ta im at the expiration of »Ix month*. The Week ly I« published at 1 2 Super annum, Invariably I d advance. Both *111 be punctually delivered with in tin: limit!* of the City by the carrier. ;VA4verti«illff«— Ox« Dollar per «|iiare Mr the Brut Insertion, and half that aninaiit for ever «ubse 'iueut Insertion—tvn linen or lean, c»n ».tltute a square. Vritrly Ad V®r*l»l*|T.—Merchants, Tra ilers other», will be contracted with on the niwt reasonable terms. {«TJolcWork.—Ooa facilities for iluln* Job-Work with neatness and despatch—In all va rietie» of color», cannot be surpa»sed by any es tablishment In thé City— »uch a» : l.twvKa*' llai»ra—Bsu. Ticxrr»— Piwras—Biu. llmiw—Rill or L adixos —Haooximi«»— Klbotiox T ics xth—IUmwu' ST h' I.* bun» -Oabds —CiaccLvaa— ami V imitixu Oakuk . Kor further particulars, we invite you to call and »ee our »peclinens. Jlrofrssiflitöl Kotirrs. ntt. W. DE AMMO, etfeti Ms fro fcasinnal services to the public, Oftice on church -opposite Waddlll A l)ay*s Drujc Store. Ite«i.|. iice on Main Street, between church and north »Irrels. dec-y. 11K. S. l\ NVA IM), otlice on Tliiril «t., I ' opposite l)r. B. K. Itarney. June8-y. Pr0fe»dwasl Csrd, nn DUCHEIN. of «he Medical Faculty öl \toiit;it liter (France) having re rec'tifly established himself in this City, oifer his prufe ssi'Utal services to the public [TT-He will at all timed be toilful at Mr. P i-jol'i residence, (near Judge Butk>) unless professionally engaged. loct'25-tf. I A M KS M. EL A M & J AS. E. ELAM, ft J. M. * J. K. Elam, Attorney» and Counsellors ut l.nw, Haloii Itouge. aug27-y. 0 s. IIALL, Attorney at Law, Laurel 1 '• street, Baton Kouge, La. JanlT-y. I I). STUART, Attorney and Ooun ff » »ellor at La »—Laurel street. may2Ö-y. IAS. M. McCUTOIIKN, Attorney »fe ft Counsellor »t Law, Laurel st. Raton Kouge. Will practice in the Courts of the Parishes of east Hill! West Baton Kouge, east anil west Feliciana, and Iberville, and in the Supreme Court. ItKrKiiKNCK*: lion. J. I*. Benjamin, l'on. Itan dell limit. N.O.. Chief Justice Marshall, Hon. J. K. Umlerwood, lion. AsherW. Graham, Ex. Chief jiistlce Kwing, Kx. Chief Justice Robertson, Hon. Henry «rider, Kentucky. apl26-y. lOSIIlIA HEAL, (ieneral Produce ft Ovaler, Ac., Church St. between Third and Lafayette streets. aug20-j. TllOS. ritENI >KK< » AST—(Jeneral I Produce and Commission Merchant, anil deal er ill all kinds of Groceries and Provision» —cor. of Third and Laureist«. Liberal cash advances on «near and Cotton. augl-y. \ MONTAN & 15110., Grocers, cor. J\ • Church and Third streets, Baton Rouge. I.XWI» x. rowans. am> - *• p,I,t# I E. 1'OWKIIS At CO., Regularly Ii» Commissioned Auctioneers. Will attend promptly t.. the »sic «.full kinds or Real and Per »"iiul K-tatc —House», Lot». Land»—Dry Hoods Hardware, Groceries, Kiirnltiire, Ac., Ac,, to be ruiiiiil at. all times at the Comet Office. augiW J. A. TROUSDALE, Nnrgcon l»enllt»l—Baton Kaugr. |>ENEWS the tender of his profes It «louai services In the various branches per taining to the DENTAL AKT to the ladies and g.-iitlcman or East and West Baton Koiige and the surrounding country: A h to Iii« abilities the best ntlals can he furnished if neces ry . but to tlnse who have not employed him, Would r> «pectfully refer to his kind patrons ii liave so liberally favored him during I lie past ar. with their confidence, and for which lie mill return Iii« most sincere tliaiks, promising in•: every exertion to continue to merit the All perform«*»! seien tiflcally and with the utiuoHt care, und «Im» with the view to durability, tliUK renderhijf a permanent benefit to the patient. He will ahvaytt be in hi« office from S A. M., until :> p M. Offlee roomi Lafayette strt over J. W. (I'liifKivM' »hoe utore, : t. octJ5 T. FAY, 71. D. Dentist. H \ VINfi just returned Irotn the North, with the la test improvements and the best of materials for mecl.anical Dentistry, is prepared to render better and cheaper work than ever. rj^OIFice 'it 1 is risidence, near the Har ney House. dec2,'<-y. TlHsic Teachin g. 'pilF. subscriber, well known JL to the citizens of Baton'( ! I !' Rouge, from long residence, offers his pro. lessional services to the public, as a teacher ol the P iano F ortk , the V iolin , and Cok nkt-a -P iston He will also furnish music (or Private Parties, ■ oirée, #cc I.etlers addressed to hirn through the post office, will be promptly answered, and ordeis left at t'.ie Comet office, will meet immediate attention. |oct!4] H. W. JOLLY. PIANO UNING. V DE ROSAS LACERDA.—Begs lis leave to inform the cltisens B aton Rouge and the public grneral -^JHBQQ| ly, that he Is now located ai the Jew -Kj^^^l i-lry store of Theodore Ooldmann, In the basement story of the llarney House, where he is ready to attend to any demands for TUNING AM» REPAIRING PIANOS and other music In struments. His work will be done with an eye to esiablishing a reputation as the best Piano Tuner in the Ouutry and his charges will be exceeding ly moderate. Orders for West Baton Rouge and vicinity will be attended to promptly. Jan. 18-ly. E. DE ROSA H l.ACERBA jlrflntfftBral Corfrs, &r. U. A. RAÜIIMAN. '■ OERBKB. H A. RAVH1VA1 * Co. House, Si fin if Ornamental Painters WOULD respectfully call the attention of the citixens of Baton Ronge and of the adjacent parishes, that they are now prepared to do all kinds of work that maybe entrusted to them, and pledge themselves to give general satisfac tion to those who will favor them. tüf Also draining, (llaxing and (Hiding; imita* on I, r wood and marble executed In the very best style. fresco painting— II» nners and Tran sparences painted to order. Shop—Cor. North lli.ulev.ird and St. Louis sts. JanlS-y. j. a. rAiwuxx». c. n. wilmm. FAIRBANKS & WILSON, B oom , Sign &. Orn m«.ital Painters, Third Street, two doors North of the Post O0ce, HAVINM permanently located in Baton Rouge, we would respectfully solicit a share of the public patronage. Being practicable workmen, we are to work on the most reasonable terms and In the best style ALSO, draining, Marbling, (llaxing and Paper hnnglog neatly executed. f#" Plantation work solicited and promptly attended to. ileclH-y. Notice. THE subscriber respectfully return* his thanks to his friends and customers who have during the past year liberally given him their patronage, and takes this meth od of informing them and the public at large that he has now on hand a large lot of seasoned lumber and everything reepi * ite for the undertaking successlul comple tion of all work in the shape of House Huildiiiüs, Clinda, Sash and Doors, fitting up of Stores, Bar-rooms in the best, most durable and workmanlike style. Allorders left, at I) C Mou aii's Hardware Store, the Post Office, or at my shop on Fifth street adjoining St. Peter's and St. Paul's college, will meet with prompt attention. «Ioc'21. G L. SEES. I500AN & LEGKNME. Worker* in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron. Third St.—Nearly o/ijiimit» H idi hlmn'ë ttablr. H E subscribers will attend promptly . to all orders in their line, making and lepairin; gutters.copper pipes (or machine ry, stove pipes, tie. A gooj stock of Tin ware always on hand, and made to order. may 3-y. BO'iAN Ht LEGENDRE. ClimtiS HUSTON, DLACKSMITHINC; AMJ WAGGON I) MAKING. P loiiuhs mane and repaired. BUG GIES. and other repairs done at the shorte«t t.otice. Horseshoeing done with the greatest care and despatch. [f^All work done by him shall be equal to that done at any other establishment in the South. O^-VVaggins and Carts always on hand for sale. Shop on Africa Street, near V. Heinle's Dry Good Store. jany7-y. To Planters. AIKIN'S Corr. and Cotton Cultivator. This truly useful agricultural improv ment. has lieen fully tested by highly res pectable and practical planters who atterful trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is a saving of at least one third the labor to «nan and horse over the common plow. Its a new invention, Patented March 20. 1849. Planters are invited to call and examine it. A supply on hand and for sale by TUXNAKI) fc HEDENBURG. Carriages,Harness, Whips,Ac. fpHE Subscriber's assortment of Carria A. ges Harness, whips, tie. is iinw com plete, and h; in ite* an examination ol hi- stock before purchasing in New Or I Oil lis, as iio guarantees his prices as low as as any in the south. _ t Vt areroom coiner of Third and Florida Stieets. Manufactoring and repairing in superior style at the old established stand comer of Main and Church Street». TUNNARD& HEDENBURG. VTOTICK TO HlJILDERft.—The un i -i derilgned is now prepared to manufacture l»y Steam power at the shortest notice all kinds of Sash, Blinds, Windows, Doors, Ac—letters ad dressed to him at the Post Office at Baton Rouge will meet with immediate attention. sept -8 -tf. J. W. BROWN. Steam Pressed Brick. FOR the convenience of the citizens of Baton Rouge, an effice ha» beet open ed at J oshua B kai.'s S toke , opposite the Harney House, where orders may be left for immediate transmission to the S team B rick and L iimkkk M ills , of the subscri ber. and will be filled with quick despatch as if given at the office on the yard. Those wishing a firm and durable article, are so licited to test the quality of the S team P ressed . [O^Brick delivered in town and vicinity in any quantities, at lowest market rates. )aug28-ti) J. H. SCHENCK. Dissolution off Partnership. THE firm of w F. TUNNARP k CO., was dissolved by limitation, on the rilst of December 1855. The business will be continued by W. F. T iinnabo , on his own accourt. The name of the firm will only be used in the settlement of accounts W. F. TUNNARD, Jan. 2nd 1856. A. D. HEDENBERG HOT,—250 SACKS assorted Shot. For sale by T. P rendersast & Co. S That old boubbon.— A lew more gallon» of the same kind on hand and for sale by jan26 H. Y. T omusson h Co. <f3rnts. Clothing (Emporium, First Arrival of tbe Season AT TIIE ONE PRICE Clothing Emporium. rr^HE subscriber has just received by .L steamer Cresl'Ekt C ity , from New York, a large and beautiful assortment of GESTS 1 IJRN18HIAU GOODS, Consisting ol I>ii<en Bosom Shirts; Silk. Cotton and Merino under shirts ; Shirt fol iar». Linen and Cotton Draws; Hosiery, Gloves, Suspenders, Linen and silk Pocket Hdkf., Cravats, Neck Ties; Scarfs ; Stocks, Ike., all of which have been »elected from the most fashionable houses in New York, and will be »old at low prices. In order to PARIS SILK BONNETS. O'CONOB AS just, received a beautiful assort ment of Pari* Silk Honnefs —also an Invoice of line Dress Sllki consisting of Strl|ird and Plaid Silks, Moire Antique, Black Italian Silks, plain and figured. Satin, Knib., Crape, and laslatan Ilm I drepes; Jauvln'e Kid Gloves, )>rn1 make; RI||o lefts, Rai hela, Boas, Bracelets, Ladies' anil chil dren*' (Moves and Gauntlets, Velvet CulTs, Fur Cuffs, Down Cuffs, Swan's Down and Pur Trim's, Moss Trlin'KS. Tom Thumb fringes, French Rail rond Corsets. Bridal Wreaths and Veils—Color ed Wreaths—Infants Kmb., Robes and Caps.— llilihons, Flowers, Feathers and Blond Hatjn Goods of every description. Crapes—Plorence Silks and Tulle; False Hair In every form. Per fumery and Fancy Boxes. A full »lock of Staple Goods, such as French, English aiol American Calicoes, Flannels, Irish Lin*ns, Shirting and Cottonndes. A call Is respectfully »olU4tril dec«. O'CONOR, Opposite Post Office NEW CAHFETB.—I have now in store a splendid assortmant of new style Carpets, which were purchased at auction in Philadelphia, at very low prices and will be »old accordingly. octl8-v. W. D. PHILLIPS. DRKKS GOODS AT HKU(TCEl) PRICKS. THE SUBSCRIBER now ofTers his en 1 tire Stock, Printed Muslins, Jackonets, Organdies, Barregesand other Spring Dress ( vikmIs at very low prices, the public are invited to give him a call before purchas iiik elsewhere, may 1 W.D.PHILLIPS. OTRAW j WATTINO .—Twenty O five pieces '1-4 Straw Matting to ar rive this week and for sale by |jan-16 I W.D.PHILLIPS. CARPET & RUGS. THE subscriber has just received from New York, a large assortment of In grain, Three Ply, and Brussels Carpets, all of which will be sold at low prices. sent 23 W D. PHILLIPS THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK. Net Accumulated Cask Funtl, 3,018,775, All the profita divided among the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON, Pra't. ISAAC ABBOTT, Sec'y. CHAS. GILL, Ariuary. [ T ^ G foboe A. P ikr , duly authorized Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. lU-y. J. M c C ormick . P.M. H atch. MCCORMICK St Co., BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS. Baton Ronge, La SCHOOL BOOKS,STANDARD rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books, Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma gazines and Periodicals constantly on hand. Also—AMERICAN and FOREIGN Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes, Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristol Boads, Monohromatic Boards.v 11. Garden seeds !— Large Drumhead Cabbage Flat Dutch " White Flat Dutch Turnip, Ruta Baga " Large Norfolk " Cauliflower, Mustard, Raddish (t Carrot Seeds. Just received and foi sale by. I Sept. I a. JOSHUA REAL. X. Bazin's Perfumery. AFRESH supply of X. Bazin's un rivaled PERFUMBRY and FANCV ARTI CLES, direct from Philadelphia, such as : COLOGNE WATER; EXTRACTS for ÜANDK RCIIEIFS ; OX-MARROW POMMADE; PHII.OCOME do. FANCY SOAPS; WASH BALLS; SHAVING BRUSHES; HAIR do. TOOTH Brushes; Water's Tooth Soap, Ac. For sale at the Third Btreet DRUG STORK. july2ô-y. J. L. VIALET, Druggist Sundries. JUST RECEIVED—l5doz. boxes fresh Sardines : 4 doz. gal 3 (ioz. do half jar», of the of Wm Underwood ; 6 basket aweet Oil ; A fine article of No. 1 Mackerel and Cod fish. Also fresh Butter and Cheese. Cill and examine for yourselves. oct23-y. O' C ai.laohan & M ulviiiii.l. do justice and give satisfaction to cat-h buy ers; he has made it a rule in all cases to deduct ten iter cent (or cash, and will in all cases strictly aohere to that principle iepl(i-y. W. D. PHILLIPS HAS just, received a beautiful assort ment of Paris Silk Bonnets—also an Invoice _ \doz. boxes fresh .jars of Pickles ; celebrated brand isket sweet Oil : A FINE LARGE CISTERNS, mad. llÄÄ ÎSÂ the P ost omce, will meet attention. JulyMtf. florbmarf at j). 4L jBoaton. Ho« NC Farnlablnir«. yrATER Cistern», Drippers ami Ewers; ' I oval, octagon and colored Hall Lamps ; enamelled Stew Pana: block tin ami iron Sauce Pans; turned brass Preserve Ket ties: cast iron and earthen Spittoon» : oval, square and Gothic Waiters; Salvers and Tea Tray» ; Lamp Globes; Glimmers and Wick ; rich center table French Du»ters;. common Yankee ditto; common, wooden, Burnished, Brittania and silver plated Ta ble Castors, at D. C. MONTAN'S • .»...f J" IJ - murc n st reet. INMAN B PATENT, Gate and noor Spring*. j i | . | I I | ! j \ t 'I^HE UNDERSIGNED «Ole agent for A this invaluable Spring, has them on hand and for »ale at a price which i» noth ittg compared with their utility Samples 1 can be seen at my store, on the gate ol Joshua Real, and the Harney House Door They are simple and would not be tmsuit ^ neate.t parlor doorj in this city, apply at. angll] D. C. MONTAN». WisHlrn War«, Brooms, H rushes, Air, HAND Brooms- Wisps; Hearth, Horse, White wash. Marking, Scrubbing. Cob web and Paint Brushes. Churn» ; Reels ; flutter Dashers; Towel Roller»; Butter Stamps ; Wooden Spoons ; Salad Fork» ; Wooden Pails- Piggins; Cedar Tubs; Water and Well Buckets; Coco Dippers; Wash Boards; Wood Scoops; Trays, Pails, Ù. . tl /' MflVTA M &c juM. I). C. MONTAN, Church street. mechanic's Tools. BENCH Screws, Cabinet Clamps, Spear If Jacksons Saws. Plains "»f all kinds Augers and Auger Bits, Brack and Brace Äits. Hatcbetts, Hammers, Carver» Tool», Gimblets and Coopers Bitts, Cooper'» Riv ets $c. D. C. MorcrAW. Church »t. 17ISH LINE Floats, assorted sizes; Lim erick and kirby bent Hooks; Fish Lines, assorted sizes; ' hot Pouches ; Pow der and Pistol Flasks; Double and Single barrel Shot Guns—On hand for sale by may 11. DC. MONTAN. Wooden %Vare I AXF. Hatchet, Tile. Auger and Chisel Handles, Clothe Lir.e Keels. Horse and White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes and Sash Tools, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. Locks! Locks ! IRF.NCH, Southern Rim Lever, Store Door, Cubbord and Padlock», also t of every description on hand and lor eby D. C. MONTAN. JU8T RECEIVED II— Governor Rope, Cotton do. Mernniller do. Kentucky Packing Yarn; Oakum; Brooms; Buckeits. D. C. MONTAN, oct 14. 29 Church street. SHO VELS; SPA DES. AMES and Rowlands Spades, Dirt and Scoop Shovel*. Rakes and Garden Hoes, Ladies Floe-I Hoe, Rakes. $c. D. C. Mor<TAN, Church st. CORN SHELLERN. YANKEE, Southern and Boston, for sale low by D. C, MONTAN Church st. Cast Steel. I) EST Cast .Steel; Cistern Hoop Iron; ) Iron Wove Wire, and Iron Rivets, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Chums! Churns!! r\ ROW ELS patent zinc lined Thermom i V eter Churns ; also the (Cylinder Churn, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, O X CHAINS tf BOWS. On hand and foi sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. C ^ Bras» Fa^cèuf' M^iWs (Sës^&c, D. C. MONTAN, Churchst. JUST RECEIVED, COAL HODS and shovels, Wood Saws and Bucks, Well Buckctts and Wheels. D. C. MONTAN F pound ever discovered tor the Hair RICININE—A new and elegant article for the growth and preservation of the hair, can be found at W m. B o«hi. OR Barry's Tricoyherous the best com j for the Hf ! may be hail of WM. B oo*l. Y<JETAN PILLS.-—Just received 1 gross each. No. I Ä t No. 2 of Mor rison's celebrated Hygeian Pills for sale f>y July 23 ly m. B ogkl , Druggc.it. GLASS. A LL sizes, for sale bv the box only at J\ oct24 iiookl '8Drugstore Attention Families IP .OIJR in 10 20 25 and 00 lbs. Pacak ages lor sale by. A W ilson tk Co. Schiedam Schnapps, H 1 j »tincu« mrr ! \ NOTHER supply of Wolf« Aromatic A Schiedam ^p^ just received an. (or unie by vvm. do«f .I s , j/niggisi. for aale by Durkey 'sYeast Powders. 00 I»OZ BOXES OF TIIE ABOVE ZOpL-i fiira TKD POWDERS, Just received and l/r<iJ»il»i»» f/tUIIITi tlt'if for sale by [Jul*-] JOSIICA BKAL. j Powder in" pound canisters, for «Je ^ oct 1 J oshua deai. DTTPORTS POWDER. In whole half and quarter kegs also choice Rifle ®«r Pirisjj 6ob«mne«f. Judge Sixth Judicial Diet riet. WM. B ROBERTSON. J. DI NCAN STUART District Attorney ,—...... -, . " 'llu'isi' Oierknf District Court. t*ÂMÎ<. BATlÖ^ÜÜÜÜ'.cirnrir. jas. J.ODOM, Jailor,(State Depot.) SAMt.SKOI .HlLD, Parish Recorder. ;;;;;; £ A t™r j. m. MCSSKI.MAN do Andllor. f. M. VOUKti do Treasurer. ORAN HACKETT, do Tax Collector. O. A. PIKE do Ranfer. WAAC g tavi.OU President Police Jury. Notaries Fnblio II Asotioneera. LOIÎIS GRANDPRE, Notary â Auctioneer. A. W BELL Not»>y. " "" "" Notary. Auctioneer, Auctioneers. .... nuFRo'cV j,. j.; POWERS t ai '... . w. O.WALLER, City Surveyor. j> r c. R. FRENCH Physician. CITY GOVERNMENT. Thirty Fifth OorporateTear JOSEPH MONGET, Mayor. EDW A RD COUSIN A BD,. ... Constable. FRANK NEPIILER, As.ls't. do Aldermen. First Wajd. Second Ward. J. M. Ei.AM, I WM LOCKWOOD. II. B. FAVROT, P. BLANCHARD. V. M. YOUNG, I P. R. BRAUD. II. L. WOLFE, Trctsurer, Col'tr. * Assessor. J. W. SEYMOUR, Attorney. WM. P. COXK Wharf Masler. Jnaticee of the Feaee. FRANCIS B. SANS First Ward. P. A. WALKER, Second do. Pariah Constables. First Ward do.. ?!' "• FUCKKTT ' *' furgttifr & LATK ARRIVALS OF 1856. HARDWARE! 185«. THE niirlorsi^Dcd bave on hand and I are dally receiving per steamer« and sailing vessels, direct from the Manafkctorles, a general »»»nrtinent of Domratlc asd Foreign Hardware« which they offer at price* not to be i-SDSHtuiLD. Lsa'iL'iiui A L arocb, jan.lT-y. Cor. Lafayette and Florid» sts. Orates, Grates and Storch ANEW supply of the above for par lor and office,* «Ith and without summer fronts. Cook Stoves, targe and small; Egg, Box, Barrel and Franklin Stoves, for Wood and Coal, assorted sises, besides the articles which general ly go with them—such as Coal Hods, Shovel and Tongs, An. At the Hardware Store of jnn.l7-y. LARQUICR t LANOt'K. To Iportmen. A FEW doz. best English, Stub Twist Double and Single Barrel Shot fluns. Ite - nil's», Oaroe Bags, Powder Horns, Patent Wadding, Kolled Lined and Central Fire Caps; Wad Cut t< rs ; Uun Tulies,and every thing else connected in that line, at LAKOUIKK A LANOUK, Jan.lT-y. Cor. Lafayette and Florida sts. Steam Packln* ! pUTTA Percha Steam Packing— 'I Kentucky and Cotton packing; Gasket pa per ami Navy Oakum ; Steam Bibs, Burnished and Polished; Steam Stops and Quag* Cocks; Brat's Coupling and Connecting Cocks, for Iron or cop per pipes, always on hand at Jun.ll-y. LARdtTIKR A LA NOCK. ; I Cart and Waggon Harness. A FULL ASSORSMENT of Collar», Hanies, Blind bridles, Cart breeching, I art saddles, Wageon harness,Trace chain* fcc., which we offer nt moderate piices. innlh.lvI LARGUIER & LANOUE. To Blacksmiths, Carpenters and Coopers. ^NVILS, VICES, BELLOWS. Stock and Die», Plates, Wedget, Tongs. Files of all sizes and desciiption, also a lull as sortment of Carpentei»' and Coopers tools. jan18dyI LARGUIER & LANGUE. I 1)F.R HARDEN'S EXPRESS. A A »«pen°i lot of Table and Pocket 1 f utlery,just received and (or sale by janl8dy| LARGUIER tf L iNOUE. I'llE nnilersigned agent will receive or ders ' plouph. rIN WARE.—We have now in »tore a large assortment of Tin Ware of every description which we offer at very reduced prices LARGUIER *•- LANOUE. Barkley'» Plonglt». ders for Buckley 7 » sugar and cotton D. C. MONTAN. Croft* C'tit Haw«# JUST received a lot, best cnt steel. D. C. MONTAN. Bells! Bella! pOMFLETE setts JMI Hanging, ! \J Pearl Handled and Corn llouse. Bells ; Crlm 1 sou and Klowereil Tea lli-lls ; Cow, sheep and horse, wrought and cast bell, at I). C. Mont*«. •Itorr »Trail*. KEGS of La. Belle Nail» lor sale low at D. C. MONTAN'S, Opposite the H?rney House. 100 I Ja. Ina# Rpreived from St* Lonifl* Clear Sides ami Slioillilers, J y ^ ^ ^ FLOL'R— v K Vixr i ow for C ahh . by For sale low for C ash , by II. Y. TOM LIS WS k Co. Cor. Convention anil Third Sis. CORN, kc. julyj-y. _ ÎIJST RECEITEP, per Stii' Htnboat tf James TTsbue, 10 CASKS S. C. IIAMS.andïtt Boxes CHEESE. For (ale by A. M ustaj * llaof john ïilano. Worker in Tin, Copper anil Meet Iron. . july2-y. Chunk Street.


ocr: AN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL OF FUN, FASHION. FOREIGN ITEMS. AND FOLLr-AN ABSTRACT CHRONICLE OF THE TIMES-A SNAPPER UP OF UNCONSIDERED T*IFLES. " VOLUME XIII.} BATON ROUGE, LA., TUIJKSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 10, 185«. I NUMBER 9. 1) THE DAILY COMET. Published Daily (Mondays Excepted.) (i. A. PIKE, Editor Sc Proprietor. «»t't'icc on Third Street. ; W ferais» — T he subscription is fixed at the rate of $5 00per annum, payable in advance, or ;-r> oO it the expiration of six months. The Week ly is published at $2 50 per annum, invariably in advance. Both will He punctually delivered with in the limits of the City by the carrier. £ <!r*Atlverlisliig>— Ose Dollar per squar« for the first insertion, and half that amount for ever subsequent insertion—ten lines or less, con stitute a square. Veitrly Advertising:.—Merchants, Tra ders, and others, will be contracted with on the ;»r»st reasonable terms. {«TJob- Work.-Oca facilities for doing .Tob- Work with neatness and despatch—in all va rieties of colors, cannot be surpassed by any es tablishment in the City—such as: L awykrs' B ribp&— B all T ickkts— P osters— B ill 11 k \ — B ill of L adings*— P rourammk»— E lection vlckbt*— üruoolsts' I j ABKL * -CARDS— ClRCüLVRS — and V isiting O akdh . For farther particulars, we vi h vite you to call and see our specimens. jJrotownal lötircs. Dr. < r . w. dearintt, offers his pro - fessional services to the public. Office on church st—opposite Waddill & Day's Drug tftore. K -^idence on Main Street, between church and north streets. dec5«y. lt . s. p. ward, office ou Third st ., opposite Dr.B. V. Harney. june3y. ProfeMlnnnl Card. DR. DUCHEIN, of the Medical Faculty of Montpellier (France) having re rocontly established himself in this City, oilers his profe ssional services to the public - [T7"He will at all times be found at Mr. Prjoi.'s residence, (near Judge Burk s) unless professionally engaged. loct25-tf. i a mes m. el am «k j" as. e. elam, ff J.M.iJ. K. Elam, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, Baton Kouge. au(f2T-y^ 0 sir VLL, Attorney at Law, Laurel • street, Baton Ronge, La. janl7-y. i i ». stl i art, Attorney and Couu - • sellor at Lair—Laurel street. may2fi-y. I AS. M. McCUTCHEN, Attorney Sc ff Counsellor at Law, Laurel st. Baton Ronge. Will pi-.i' tice in tlie Courts of the Parishes of east 1 ;1< 1 Baton l! >uge, east and west Feliciana, nul Iberville, and in the Supreme Court. I îkfkiikn 'i' ks : lion. J. P. Benjamin, Hon. Ran i11 Hunt, N. 0., Chief Justice Marshall, lion..7. • Ciiltrnooil, llou. A "her W. Graham, Ex. Chief .'lisiî • Ii irr if,' E\*. Chief Justice Robertson, Hon. Henry Griiier, Kentucky. apl25-y ToslIl'A HEAL, General Produce f > Di aler ,tc , Church St. between Third arid Lafayette itnttl. *t»l - Tift )s titexdergast— General 1 in.,1 :i uni Commission Merchant,and deal •r in ill U:n Ss <»f Groceries and Provisions—cor. ,r Third and Laurel sts. Liberal cash advances •I Sugar and C-itton. augl-y. \ m< )xtan & lirf>., Grocers , cor . . V . Chureh and Third streets, Baton Rouge. : BWSB ... rovsss. GKO " A * PIKE * t e. powers co., Regularly JU» Commissioned Auctioneers. Will attend >r unptly to the <?»le of all kinds of Heal and I'er i• h , ! K-'tate—Houses, Lots. Lands—Dry Goods— 'liii.hv ire Groceries, Furniture, Ac., Äc„ tobe .■i.i 1 it all times it the Comet Office. aug'20 .1. A. TROUSDALE, Nil re-eon llaton House. !} k\ kws tliu tender of his profes - I \ ■ inul services in tin- various branches per ,inii:" to the I) EXT Ali ART to the ladies and itleinan of East and West Baton Bouge and : ■ - urrouudinc country: P. M. ilities tli" host ere furnished if neces I «se who have not employed him, ectfully refer to his kind patrons lierally favored him dnring the past . ir ronliil"nce, and for which he IM most sincere thanks, promising vurtion to continue to merit the f.iniie.; scientifically and with the I I al.-owith the view to durability, a permanent benefit to the patient. I lie in his office from 8 A. M., until over J. W. Qiiigglns' shoe store, La fa y et te s tree t . oct'25 T. FAY, M. D. Dentist. H AVI NO just relumed Irom the North, with the la icht improvements and the b»st of materials fur mechanical Dentistry, prepared to render better and cheaper .vork than ever. C7*"Olfico tt \ is residence, near the Har :,.y House. - dec23-y. TOusic Teaching. » pli H subscriber, well known *_ to tin' citizens of Baton, _ Kotige, from long residence, offers his pro* 1 ssioiial services tô the public, as a teacher ol the P iano F orte , the Viomn , and Cou m: i - a - P iston . He will also furnish music lor Private Parties, ""oiree. Letters addressed to him through the post otlice. will be promptly answered, and orders lett ■it t!ie Comet office, will meet immediate attention. loctll] H. W. JOLIA. \[OTICE TO BUILDERS.—THe un .1 der-igneil is now prepared to manufacture ny ïâteam P'iwer at the shortest notice all kinds of S ash, Blind*, Windows, Doors, &c—letters ad dn-ssed to liini at the Post Office at Baton Kouge i\ ill meet with immediate attention. sept-3-tf. J. W- BROWN". KEÜIÖVAL. MAINE, has removed his Fancy ' . Store to Lata) itte Street—the house formerly occupied by M rs . H ceston , ■where he has received a fresh supply ol t'anry article*. June Oth 1155. |ltcytfftnral jcarbs, &r. JOSEPH McKITRlCK, Architect and Builder. HAS REMOVED his shop to Florida St.. East of Main, in the rear ol the Pres byterian Church, Baton Rouge, La. Is now fully prepared to take any contract for buil ding,and do the work with despatch, in the best style of art. All kind of Job work done at short notice. Plans and specifica tions furnished, for Public and private buil dings, City and Country residences, Cot tages and Surburban Villas; on the most reasonable terms, dec Illy. h. a. raüiiman ADDISON GRAY. RAUHMAN & GRAY. Court House Square—cor. of America and St. Ferdinand Streets. nOCSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAINTKR3, and paper hanger.—Would respectfully call the attention of the citizens of llaton Kouge and of the adjacent parishes, that he is now prepared to do all kinds of work that may he entrusted to him, and pledges himself to give general satisfac tion to those who will favor him. lie lias now on hand a beautiful assortment of paper hanging and will continue to receive all of the most beautiful and latest fashion patterns at his shop. He has engaged competent workman and will be ready at all times to attend to order» in his line. pär Also Graining, Glazing and Gilding ; imita tion of wood and mar lliexecuted in the very best style. anlî-y. Cistern Making. THE subscriber, is now prepared to make Cisterns to order, in the very best style, and will warrant his work. He will keep a stock of the best lumber al ways on hand, and will attend to putting! his work up. Carpenters work, and re pairing attended to. G. L. SF.F.S. Near the Jesuit College. KP" Orders left at the Post ollice addres sed as above will meet prompt atten tion. june-29-6m. Steam Pressed Brick. FOR the convenience of the citizens of i Baton Rouge, an office has beei. open- | ed at Josiita B eai .' s S tore , opposite the Harney House, w here orders may be left , for immediate transmission to the S team B rick and L umber M ills , of the subscri- ! her. and will be filled with quick despatch ' as if given at the office on the yard. Those wishing a firm and durable article, are so licited to test the quality of the S team P ressed . 0"Brick delivered in town and i vicinity in any quantities, at lowest market rates. )aug2S-tl) J. II. SClIEXCK. r pHE subscriber having been appointed J. Ag ent for East aim West Bat ion Rouge for Smith McLeod & Co's superior and pure Bi-Sulph of Lime. Plasters will find it to their interest to buy here ntfvS. Wm . B ogel , Druggist. '■ Comfort A Economy. JUST RECEIVED.—An assortment of Ice Closets He Coolers, to which the attention of Purchasers is invited to the Ware Roomsof J. PIPER. CO. June 6th 1853. B0GÀN k LEGEND® Workers in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron. Third St.—Nearly ojipmite Hutchixon'h niablf. rpHE subscribers will attend promptly J. to all orders in their line, making and repairing' gutters,copper pipes formachine ry, stove pi|>es. &c. 0C^*A good stock of Tin ware always on hand, and made to order. may 3-y. BOGAN & LEGEXDRE. TUNNARD & HEDENBURG. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS.IM CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c. THE SUBSCRIBERS stock of Buggies, Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, &c. has been selected by himself, and comprises every variety. To his already complete assortment, he is daily making additions. Persons will find it to their ad vintage, to call and examine his stock. TUNNARD Sf HEDEXBUR G. CHARLES RÜST0N, 1) LA CK S MITHING AND WAGGON 1) MAKING. P loughs made and repaired. BUG GIES, and other repairs 1 done at the shortest notice. Horse shoeing done with the greatest care and despatch. [XT"All work done by him shall be equal to that done at any other establishment !Ti ' the South. DT~Wa<;gons and Carts always on hand for sale. Shop on Africa Street, near V. Heude's Dry Good Store. jany7-y. To Planters. A 1 KIN'S Com and Cotton Cultivator. 1JL This truly useful agricultural itnprov ment. has been fully tested by highly res pectable and practical planters who ufterful trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation of Corn. Cane, or Cotton, there is a saving of at least one third the labor to man and horse over the common plow. Its a new invention, Patented March 20, 1845, Plantersare invited tocall ande.xamine it. A supply on hand and for sale by TUNNARD k HEDENBURG. Carriages,Harness, Whips,<Vc. rpHE Subscriber's assortment of Carria I ges. Harness, whips, &c. is now com plete, and he invites an examination ni his stock before purchasing in New Oi lcans, as he guarantees his prices as low as as any in the South. Wareroom corner of Third and F'uii.l. Stieets. Manufactoring and repairing in superior style at the old established stand coiner of Main and Church Streets. TUNNARD & HEDENBURG. (Dents. Clotljing (emporium, w First Arrival of tlie Season AT THE-ONE P1UCE Clothing Emporium. rpHE subscriber has just received by X steamer Crescent City , from New York, a large and beautiful assortment of GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, Consisting of Linen Bosom Shirts; Silk. Cotton and Merino under shirts ; Shirt Col lars, Linen and Cotton Draws; Hosiery, Gloves, Suspenders, Linen and silk Pocket Hdkf., Cravats, Neck l ies; Scarfs : Stocks, &c., all of which have lieen selected from the most fashionable houses m New Volk, and will be sold at low prices. In order to do justice and give satisfaction to cash buy ers ; he has made it a rule in ali cases to deduct ten per cent for rash, and will in ali cases strictly an here to that principle, sept6 -y. W. D. PHILLIPS KS» «liOVIlS AT COST. THE UNDERSIGNED wil A close out his entire stock ofLadic and Gents Dark Kid Gloves at cost froi £ is date, for cash. fir.ar.16J W P. PHILLIPS. ^ lîilliitm ) & Janri ) (fiaobs. O'CONOÏÏ, IMPORTER A?i 1J DEALER I> Fancy Dr) Goods and Millinery. OPPOSITE Tin: POST OFFICE, On Third Street, S-cour/ limite From Laurel THE NEW ANI) SEI ECT assortment offered at this New Store deserves the particular attention of Ladies. The fol lowing list will give an idea of what may there he procured, on the most reasonable terms : Ladies Paris Silk Bonnets ; Lai'ies All Hair Bonnets ; Ladies Straw and Hair Bonnets; Florence, English and Dunstabia Bonnets; Grey and other fancy Bonnets; Misses Silk and Straw Bonnets: do. do. do. Flats do. Boys Hats and Caps; Rib bons, Flowers and Plumes ; Afantilias Cloaks and Shawls; Cashmere Scarls.new style; Pa'asols, Corsets and Underskirts; Emb. Bands. Edgings and Insertings ; Plain and Fmb. Pocket Handkerchiefs; Plain and Emb. Collars; do. Chemisettes and Sleeves ; Thread and Cotton Edgings ; Woolen and SilK Neck Ties; Ladies Ho siery and Gloves; Plaid Calicofor Dresses at 10c. per yd. do. Ginghams at l'ijc. per yd. Muslin Delain at 2•'ic. per vd. Darnask and Emb. Curtains ; Choice Woolen PWiids for Dresses; Colored and White Flannels; Domestics and Irish Linens; .lacoriet. Swiss and Nansook Muslin; Plain and figured Bobbinets; Gents Gloves Hosiery and Cravats; Perfumery of all kinds; Ilair and Frizetts. Also, a fine assortment of Curls, Fuis, and Swan's Down, Bkck and White Ermine, for Trimming. Also, a variety of other articles at O'CONOR'S NEW STORE, jan-16-ly. Baton Rouge, La NEW VARIETY STORE. Eafaycllt' St., at ,TIrs. tiueston Old S T ATil). 1^ MAINE, has the honor to inform , • the ladies and gentlemen of Baton Rouge, that he has now on hand a large stock of French, German and English Fancy Goods, Ribbons, Hosiery ; and a very select assortment of Perfumery, all of which will be sold at very lew prices.— Laiiii.s and Gentlemen are respectfully in vited, to call and examine lii.s stock, be fore purchasing elsewhere and they will find it to their advantage to purchase of him. [jan. 4-y| F. MAINE MADAME F MA INF. Modiste dc Par is informs the Ladies of Baton Rouge that she is now ready to make and trim bonnets to order, at very reasonable prices. She has a large stock of flowers.ribbon and other trimmings on hand, of the very la test fashions. The ladies are invited to call and examine them at the New Variety Store. THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK. ™ Net Acmimulatcd Cash, Fund, a, O 1 S , 7 7 5, All the profits divided among the Insured FRED. S. WINSTON, PresH. ISAAC ABBOTT. Ser't/. CHAS. GILL, Actuary. 05=- G eorgk A. P ike , duly authorized Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. 19-y. J. M c C ok.uick. P.M. H atch. WcCORJIICK «V Co., BOOKSKr.LERS AND STATIONERS. Baton Roug-e, La. SCHOOL BOOKS,STANDARD LITE rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books, ("heap Publications, and the Principle Ma gazines and Periodicals constantly on hand. Also— AMERICAN and FOREIGN Writing Papers, Blank B : ,oks. Envelopes, Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristol Boads, Monohromatic Boards. v 11. p ardei SEKI»M VT Larue Drumhead Cabbage Flat Dutch " White Flat Dutch Turnip, Ruta Baga Large Norfolk Cadi flower. Mustard, Raddish & Carrot Seeds. Tust received and loi sal« by. I Sept. 12. JOSHUA BE A !.. ijartoMrr at $. €. JWontan. House Furnishing«. WATER Cisterns. Drippers and Ewers ; »V oval, octagon and colored Hall Lamps; enamelled Stew Pans ; block tin and iron Sauce Pans; turned brass Preserve Ket. ties: cast iron and earthen Spittoons ; oval. square and Gothic Waiters r Salvers and Tea Trays ; Lamp Globes ; Gümmers and Wick; rich center table FrcnW Dusters ; common Yankee ditto ; common, wooden, Burnished, Brittania and silver plated Ta- , ble Castor-, at D. C. MON'f AN'S j"'3. Church street, j Wooden Wan, itroo'ii», Hrnsht«, «Sie, i HAND Brooms : Wisps; Hearth, Horse, White wash. Marking, Snubbing, (lob web and Paint Brushes. Churns; Reels: flutter Dashers; Towel Rollers; Stamps; Wooden Spoons; Salad Forks; nee s : J? , j Wooden Pails: Piggins ; Cedar Tubs; Water and Well Buckets; Coco Dippers; Wash Boards ; Wood Scoops ; Trays, Pails, &o. D. C. MONTAN, jul4. Church street. _ . ™ ~ I 3*Rrc!ianic's TTooss. BENCH Screws. Cabinet Clamps, Spear <£• Jacksons Saws, Plains ->f all kinds Augers and Aug?r Bits, Brae* and Brace flits. Hatchetts, Hammers, Carvers Tools, Gitr. blets and Coopers flitts, Coopers Riv ets <S-c. 1). C. Montau . Church st. I^ISU LINE FIrats, assorted sizes; Lim i erick and kirby bent Hooks; Fish Lines, assorted sizes ; Shot Pouches ; Pow der and Fintel Flasks; Double and Single barrel Shot Guns— Oil hand for sale by may 11. D C. MONTAN. Wooilen Ware ! XE. Hatchet, Tile. Auger and Chisel Handles, Clothe Line Reels. Hoise White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes Sash Tools, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Church st. A F.orks! Lodes! dl-v/'h ' Southern Rim Lever. Store K I ..M. H. »«Otucrn li.ni , o.i. L Door, C ubboid and I .u locks, a j-° t- of every description on hand and for £.J. V D. C. MONTAN. £ JTTorp RTCE1VED ' ' p i Vfnrnnillor Governor Rope, Cotton do. MlTnniller k: «V» \ 1^**^ ÄHV % MéKjrif , ï , n' l i AMF.S and Rowlands spades, Dirt Anu ésconp Shovels, Rakes and Garden Hoes, Ladies Flor™ I Hoe, Rakes, ^rc. D. C. M omaj , Church st. o. Kentucky Packing Yarn; Oakum ; I room s ; Bucketts. D. C. JVlONiAN. 2 l J Church street. d Brooms oct.. 11. Y CORK SHELLERS. ANKF.R, Southern and Boston, for sale low by D. C, MONTAN Church st. — Cast Steel. RF.ST Cast Steel; Cistern Hoop Iron; Iron Wove Wire, and Iron Rivets, for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Churns! C-lminsI I r\ ROW K LS patent zinc line 1 Ihermora \J tfter Churns - also 1he Cylinder ( hum, • 1 - D. C. MONTAN, for sale by X CHAINS if BOWS. Oil hand and for sale by D. C. MONTAN, Churcl st. URRY COMBS, Cistern Faucetts ; Brass Faucetts. Molasses Gates, &c, i D. C. MONTAN, Churchst. "UST RECEIVED. COAL HODS and I shovels, Wood Saws and Bucks, Well , Bucketts and Wheels. D. C. MONTAN -A new and elegant article for the growth and preservation of the hair, can be found at Wm. Bock 0 c r* n vi nVPA V r^^nr^htf 1 TUST RECEIVED, COAL lliiu.^ anil i .) shovels, Wood Saws and Bucks, Well | r, , n• i .i Grey 3 Ointment . K ECO MM ENDED as an excellent ap plication to "old sores,'' cuts.bruses I • f and sprains. For ale by . . augl7-y. 11. r. WADDILL. I70R Barry's 1 ricoyherous the Best com pound ever discovered for the Hair WM. R O'sr;.. ■J^ICININE may be had of S PONCES.—Fine Surgeon and bathing sponges. For sale bv H. T, WADDILL. Jllftt YGETAN 1MLLS. H Jayns's Family Medicines. HIS h'viM'ctorant Alterative Duii-arri .' , I cloiani, /viK.idiiie, xia.taui and \ ernniuge. l or_,ile by 18-y. 11 T.W ad PII.I. . Smith's Tonic. ONE of the most effectual remedies known for the cure of chills and fevers. For sale by H. T. W apdill . Tooth rpoOTH POWDERS— Mastcha X Paste. Charcoal Tooth Paste, Bal samic Tooth paste—rose sented, Deutiiinio Tooth Powders—for sale by au£l7 y* WADDILL. ^ Samson Snafce Hoot. * F F. Wp'ijund olSarrison Snake Root.the known. For sale by IT. T. W abdiix . Jules Hauel's Depilitary Powder. WARRANTED to remove the thickest Hair, in five minutes, without inju rin ff the skin. For sale by W. m . B o ,i:r. (Dur |Juri${ï (Sobmuneni Judee Sixth Judicial District. ? roRFRTSON WM. B. ROBERTSON. J. DUNCAN STUART £"° r , n ?£ , f,' y BABra,\\ï.\\'.ï.v^'.Sherlfr saml. BATES Curorer: JA8. J. ODOM Jailor, (Stat« Depot ) SAML. PKOLFIELD, Parish Recorder. Attorr.ty. y jj Mrss'Êi.MÂ.v, <lo Auditor. f. m. youno do Treasurer. ORAN HACKKTT do Tax Collector^ |V AA * 0 s xÂYLOR, Prcnldcnt Police Jury. Notaries Public fit Auctioneen. LOUIS GRANDPRE, Notary A Auctioneer. a . w p .ei .I , Notary. SAML. SKOLFIKLD Notary. JOHN R KHFROCQ,...... AuctlonPer, !.. K. POWERS 4 Co AuctiODeera. CITY GOVERNMENT Thirty Fifth CorporateTetr 0PKP1I MONGET Mayor. EDWARD COL'SIWARD Conatable. frank nepiü KR, Anais'i. do Aldermen. F; ,., |Wudi Second Ward. j. m . EI .AM, I WM. ÉOCKWOOD H. B. FAWROT, *'• M - ^OtNG, F. BLANCHARD. P. R. BRAID. II. I.. WOI.FE Treamrer, CoPtr. A Aasesior. J. W. SEYMOUR, Attorney. W. 0. WALLER, City Surveyor. Dr. C. R. FRENCH, Physician. WM. P. COXE, Wharf Master. Justices of the Peace. FRANCIS B. SANS, .First Ward. P.A.WALKER, Second do. Parish Constables. CHARLES CHRNETT*, First Ward II. J. PUCKETT, 2d. do.. PARIS SILK. BÖHM ETS. O'CONOR HAS just received a beautiful assort ment of l'aris Silk Bonnets—also an invoice of Sne Dress Silk« consisting of Striped and Plaid J. ;1|ks Moire Antique ,BlaCk ltal,ar. Silks, pbun and figared. Salin, Emb., Crape, and Taslatan Bael ,i re pes; J»uvia's Kid Gloves, heet make; Rigo lctts, Rnchela, Boas. Bracelets, Ladies' and chil drenji' Gloves and Gauntlets, Valret Cuffs, Fur Cuffs, Down Cuffs, Swan's Down and Fur Ti im'pr, Moss Trlm'gs. Torn Tliumb Fringes, French Rail rnn(1 Cor9C(ili Brillai Wreaths and Yells—Color Wreatîig —Infants Emb., Hobes and Caps.— Ribbon?, Flowers, Feathers and Blond Satjn Goods of every description. Crapes—Florence Silks and Tulle; False Ilair in every form. Per fu.uery an<l Fancy Boxes. A full stock of Staple C'ood«, such as French, English and American Citliooef*, Flannels, Iriwh Linnns, Shirting and Cottonades. A call is respectfully soliHUd. <lec6. <.<hm etl uib 0»C0N0R, Opposite Po st Offic e Notice . THE subscriber respectfully returns his L thanks to his friends and customers who have durin« the past year liberally given him their patronage, and takes this meth 0( | 0 f informing them and the public at large that he has now on hand a large lot 0 f seasnne d lumber and everything requis ;f e f or thp undertaking successful comple tj on 0 f a j] work in the shape of House Buildings, Blinds, Sash and Doors, fitting ,,p of Stores, Bar-rooms in the best, most an ,i workmanlike style. Allorders at p c ^f on f a n ? s Hardware Store, the - * Post Office, or at mv shop on Fifth street adjoining St. Peter's and St. Paul's college, will meet with prompt attention. dec91. G L. SEES. COAST LINE OF PACKETS. DOMWA & MUSIC* JQ ANR FROM N . ORLEANS, W1IXIAM8POET, BAVOO S A H A, 1'UUT HUDSON*, And all the Intermedlato Lardings. 1hik BETiLA DONNA, C . ipt . W m. M c C ombs , leaves N. Orleans every Sntnrflny Bv»nJn(Ç», nt o'clock, for Williamsport, ine at all the intermediate point»; returning, leaves Bayou Sara every Vli'tlnes nM hp al . r ival of the cars from Woodville. The MUSIC, Capt. J. U Mowttso», leaves New Orleans every Tnfs«Ioy Morning, at 9 o 'clock* !lI1(1 KrKlny EvenliiK. "t B o'clock, fur Port Hud , nn . returning, leaves Port lluilnon every -Wrdiii'Mlny anil Snturdny, after the arrival of tIie CIin ton ami Port Huilïon Cars. HOLMES t CLAUS8, Agent«, oct Hi_ 14 Tchoupitoulas street, H 11 y oil Sara Parket— Laurel Iilll. T70R Bayou Sara three I TIMES A WEEK.-The U. S. Mall steamer T,anrel Hill,.I. A.i C otton , mast-*, will leave New Orleans every ,ck, ami every Vi EnNïH ; at » S unday M ohni Pa ?âa <t, a'lvcrtWnjr ajrent. . B.—-A clerk will bt on the Levee in N. o. to *^ eive frci l)t at aluitne9if ,. ( ,ni Tuesday morn ln K to Satnnlay nicht, ami shippers can deliver „„Ods to him, and have bills ladmg Signed 11. the beence. wn y ^ T TIO, 11 VltMKV 1IOLSE THIS well known Hotel hasundcrgH during the past two mouths, very ex tensive alferations and repairs ; various im provements have been mrde in different , ' rts 0 , the establishment, the rooms sup with fire places and nothi.tj overlook [,,j that would be likely to add to the com j OJ .^ an( j r onveniencr of its patrons. I The Furniture and eyerythins perta.ninj ; to thehouse h;,s ^enthoro^ly ov-rhaule.l j | nov 16tf. ! ». p y |N 1, \ m», .tuji t' hand and for'ale .To?m*A hem


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ocr: ROBERT SHAW AKES this opportunity of iatorming the public maeraliv. and all who int. nd iroiiiLr Kansas m particular, thai to cou nt.- th Saddle and Hanu'ss Business, At his o il .-rami, in Snrhm' Comer Huild'.nir. where he intends to keep constantly on hand a supply of Saddles, Bridlcs,llaraess9V.c Of Every Description. I lis niends nr.- reapeethiUy invited to call and supply themselves, as every article in his line will be afforded on the moat reasonable terms. 51 1! 11 1 It I G done at the shortest notice and with neatness and disnateh. !-od. tf 3sajjjJ


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The western Democrat. [volume]

ocr: By MILLER &. ORR, OAS been refitted in a style of ueatiKf surpassed hy any in the Southern Si6 and wln-re c:m be found the liogest stock of Wiiios, ft ' . Cordial Brandies, 'iim-. AN" EVER MMMJCtfff TO THIS MARKf.T. Thankful for past favors, they would solicit a cot;! tinuance of toe same from all their friends "thereat of mankind' Puff! PiTfT! Puff! We have no allusion to a newspaper P"jfl to a puff as is a puff, on a genuine imported1' gar such as you can find at the Eale .aoon Old Crescent Ifrandy, Vintage of lr'lO.to he found at the Eagle Salof Pinett's Old Castilian Brandy Vintage of ll, at the Eagle Saloon. P. IS. ftoodw in i Con Brand? A superior article for medical purpowes, far $m the Eale Saloou Wines. A Madeira, Port, Malaga, Sherry, and Teaer. a superior quality, can always be found Eagle Saloon. Albany Cream ALE and XW1 CIDER- (A superior article) to be had at the Eagle S , Sardines, Lobsters, Pickle Catsups, 6tc, &c, For sale at MILJLJbK & v--


ocr: FEMALE II IK second Term, JL or Summer Session of Mis S Mi ll F. J) -vrnso.Vs SCHCX L, will -colium nee On the Sid ol March next the 1st Mini- day of the month. Charlotte, Feb. 2G, lH.'.n. if


ocr: LEAKI A CO.'S HATS, MS lj the Package. AT no period since the establishment of our Firm in 1828, h ive we been able to supply cus tomers in this branch ot our business wilh 'he qual ity and style of Hat now being packed. Possessing a perfect knowledge of markets at home and abroad, in which to obtain material in the raw, comprising their several pans a large manufacturing depait ment, in which we employ a moiety ol the best workmen in the Slate, under the supervision of the talent and taste employed in producing The Celebrated M Which lor years has seemed to us the enviable re. putation of Leaders of Fashion fur Gentlemen's Hats throughout the United States. We solicit or ders by the Package. ILAKt & CO. Halters, Astor House, N. Y. Cmr. New-York, Feb. !), 1856 4wif Mi t&


ocr: A Steward Wanted. APPLICATIONS far the above office in Da vidson Uouege, will W. reeaieed, until Toes day the twin of July, (being Tuesday of Court,) ou which day the CoiBarkte will m' :;Sin Char lotte, to consider such application.?. In the rai-an-tiuv, any one desirous of scouring the place, can present his nam? ejther persona fly or hy 1-tter to any member of th cotn:u:ttoe. lttv. V. W. PflMilt, Oak Lawn P.O. Rev. II. B. CUNNlNtillA M, U. O., Cnarlotte A. B. u.WlDSON, Esq., Charlotte. I. A. OALDWKLL, EmL, i4idon Coibre. It. J. McDOVVF.LL, Baa, bennies' Ford Execdtive C5mm:ttee. July 1, 1856 3w


ocr: FALL A II WINTER GOODS, At Fisher, Burroughs 6l Co. WE are now prepared to exhibit nn exten sive Stock ot FALL and WlNTKU-UOpOS. We invilc an examination of our French Merinos, Mius l)i L lines, Printed Cashmeres, Rich Bilks, Bombasines, Embroideries, A Ipaccas, and Ladies CLOAKS AND TaLMAS.


ocr: FALL AND W I IE It GOODS, At Fisher, Burroughs 6c Co. WE are now prepared to exhibit un exten sive Stock ot FALL and WINTER HOOD. We invite an exaininration of our French Merino, M.iiim 1)( Lainc, i'l luted CaahoM rer. Rick biikr, BoitrfouaiNe. Euibroidericti, Alpaccas, uud Ladies CLOAKS AND TaLMAS.


ocr: ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF NEW GOODS, AND GREAT BARGAINS, At the Old Stand of B. Koopmann & Co., on Mint Street. KOOmPHELPS Have just received a large and splendid stock of STAPLE AND FANCY Which they offer for sale at surprising low pi ices. Their stock consists of a lar;e assortment of LADIES DRESS GOODS, Cloaks, Bonnets, Trimmings, &c. ALSO, Cloths, Cassimeres, Jeans, and Domestics, HATS AND CAPS, Boots and Shoes, Together with a great variety of Ready-Made Clothing, Which they will sell at lower prices than any other establishment in the State. An extensive stock of all kinds of rrv R n n n ' 9 which they will sell at eost, with freight added. We intend to sell our Goods at such prices as will induce purchasers to trade with us. Give us a call and we know we can suit you in qual ity and price. iSr' Highest market prices paid for Produce of all kinds. KOOPMANN & PHELPS. Charlotte, Nov. 10, 156. 19-tf JSTJbS W Tailoring: Kstablihnient . The undersigned has purchased the entire in terest of D. L. Boa in his Tailoring Establishment on Mint Street, two doors west of Huggins & Har ty's Dry Coods Store, at which place he hopes to see his friends, and the citizens generally of the town and country; he will be happy to wait on them, take their measures and give them fits of the latest style and fashion. All work warranted. Call one and all and encourage home industry. Mr Rea will remain as Cutter for the concern JAMES F. ALEXANDER- N. B. D. L. Rea requests all persons indebt ed to him for the years 853-'54-'5r-and '56, either by Note or Account, to caU and settle bv casn or noie cssn is preferable as monev is very much needed. I). L RE 4


ocr: REMOVAL. R. W. Beckwith has removed his Jewelry Store to No. 2, Johnston's Row, three doors South ol Kerr's Hotel. 30-ly r-'eb. 16, 18j5.


ocr: Offico on Main nNP nnnR SOUTH OF SADLER'S or THE 5 AM) ..,tO"" Having n ntlv vj it.d New-York, ami e leeted from the "ll .-"il efcgal Fouiidrv if Geo. Ihrnee, Eea, a Qi-Avrmr or Htm nnbiionahlrCmir, We ue now prepared t' Execute I ix tno ZDest Stylo, ALL KINKS Or 7- r ,,s o '.UuJtipIy the .Ueatts, aul you multiply Uc MUsitlts," 1 - in- f tin- established maxims of business. . rr. ORDERS rOK PAMPHLETS, HANDBILLS, CARDS, CIKCCI. VlfS, LABELS, CLERKS' BLANKS SHERIFF'S do. CONSTABLES do. M AG I STRATES'do. j ATTORNEYS' do. j or roR ISeouirud by the husiiM ss Community, U RE EMMtTTEU W ITH TXT H3 T JSI S S , HO ' VPT"",T-T TOO ! ISPil T II' Various liinds of BLANKS, t ' v i ( 9 ALWAYS OX HAND. d G)r (frontrb to dVbrr.GSD ( I 17 4: A a 2 J5k j T a rk r-v rl nrv


ocr: l ESOfl HEBASTOPOE,. nil I 1 1 EKE is nothine new from i If t ni;e a. tiv Hie last ar- 'sksSli&B v;v:''' '"" :" 'hastHil, on Trade 3 'St Sireet, there i-. somethiiur new. Tin- nndifBigw d has pure hawed of .Janus Brinnt. ii s "itHM'ry and LiUiMr establiubnent, and invites tie- oulilie to rie him a call, aiianTMIg them that lie will aeeonumtdatt' theu with articles of the liest quality, and in a sty le to suit the most fas tidious taste. Give Seb;istonl a call, and judge fur voilleIves, YM. PHELAN. Feb. tf


ocr: ill R. WD HAL A N , Mealier, Opposite Hie ofct-OfHce. ALL PRESSES? cut and made by the celebrated A-H-C method, and war ranted to fit. BONNETS Trimmed in the latest style, at the shortest notice. Charlotte, Feb 12, 1856. -t


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ocr: fry .i ji n ri i.x n AND JEWELUY. fWI HOM AS TROTTER A S V h . just re- (10 J s QBG c-h-ed .and wii! ' . a- larlj r.-c iviugjaaViiH nj ibeteto) a abnice stock of haadiwine auJ bsbMuabhi WATCHES froai thMij')St el brated uiak- rs. Also, a rich assort-nx-Qt of iiNhinabfe Jewelry, Chains, &c. All of which will b- sold low for cash, or oa short -iin- to puuctiial i ah r. THOMAS TEOTTF.B t SON. Caarlotte, June 10, ldoo tf


ocr: EKCOUBAGE TBIS KN0i ItlXG. rjJllIE undersigned heps have fiL to return his thanks to those who f.ivored hii'i with a call dur iu the last year ; and h.; would rssp -ct uily inform the public tha he has it-moved to the Machine Simp formerly occupied by Messrs. George & h'snant, adjoining Mr. J. tEOUtsiil s Strain Planing Mills, where he is prepan d to execute all woik in his line as cheap and as good as can


ocr: ROREKT MIAW rWl AKES this opportunity of informing the JL public generally, and all who intend going to Kansas m particular, that he mt nds to con tinue the Saddle and Harness Buiiuss, At his old stand, in Springs' Corner Building, where he iut -uds to keep constantly on hand a supply of Saddles, Bridles, ISames, )" Every Description. His friends are respectfully invited to call and supply th mselves. as every article in his line will be afforded on the most reasonable terms. EtC I V I It I Ci done at the shortest notice and with neatness and dispatch. Charlotte, Feb. Uii, ls&b tf


ocr: ESTATE I will sell, on Moudav of January Court, the STORE-HOUSE and DWELLING attached, known as the J. K. Harrison property. Also, 4 Unimproved Lot in the. Town of Charlotte, and 500 Acres of Land in Union County. r& ' Terms male known on day of Sale. H. B. WILLIAMS, Trustee. Dec. 23, 1856. 25-Ct


ocr: To Hire. THE negroes belonging to J. B. & H. B. Lowrie, (minors.) will be hired for the next J'2 months, on the first day of January, 1857, at the public square in the town of Charlotte. P. J. LOYVK1K, Guardian. Dec. 23, 1850. 25-'2t