DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA]
January 3, 1860 – Dec. 29, 1860 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 2

C. G. Wilson,
House, Sign, & Decorative Painter.
House Painting,
Shop on Main Street,
Opposite Montan & Matta's Hardware
Store—Baton Rouge, La.
           
Glaizing [sic], Graining, Gilding, Marbling and Paper Hanging, neatly executed.  Particular attention paid to Plain and Fancy

Signs.

Imitations of wood and stone finished in the best style.

Frames

For Pictures and Looking Glasses made to order.

Orders for Plantation work solicited. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 3

H. A. Rauhman,
House, Sign and Ornamental
Painter.
Third Street,
Between North Boulevard & Convention Streets,
Baton Rouge, La.

            The undersigned having fitted up the house north of Mr. Michael Granery's Grocery Store, on Third Street, where he has removed his Shop, and as usual is prepared to fill orders for work, anywhere, within a compass of fifty miles from his Shop.
           
Orders for Painting, Glazing, Paper Hanging, etc., addressed to him through the Post office in this city, will meet prompt attention.
  
                                                                                                                                                             H. A. Rauhman. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 3

Just Received.

            At Bogel's Drug Store.—A large assortment of Fresh Garden Seeds:
Artichoke,
           
Asparagus,
                       
Beans, Bene Plant,
Beets, Cress, Cucumber, Eggplant, Leek,
           
Lettuce, Parsley,
                       
Peas, Pepper, Radish,
                       
            Spinage, Cauliflower, Cabbage,
                       
                        Carrot, Celery, Corn, Melon, Mus-
tard, Okra, Onion, Salsify, Squash, Turnip,
           
Parsnip,
                       
Tomato and
                       
            Pumpkin.  These
Seeds can be relied on, and are warranted fresh and genuine, by
                                               
                                                            Ed. & Wm. Bogel. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 3

Silks.

Such as Moire Antique, Flounced, &c., just received and for sale at
                                               
                                                                                                    N. O. Cheap Store.

Cloth Cloaks.

We have just received from New York, a fine supply of Black Cloth Cloaks and Mantillas.  At our usual low prices.
                                               
                                                                                                        Phil'a Cash Store,
                                               
                                                                                                                    Lafayette Street.

Cloth & Velvet Cloaks.

            I have just received another assortment of Cloaks, Talmas and Dusters, also a large lot for Misses and Children.  I am now prepared to show these goods to advantage, having fitted up my Clothing room for that purpose.
                                               
                                                                                                                W. D. Phillips.

Fancy Hats and Caps
For Small Children.

            An article that heretofore could not be found at all, outside of New Orleans, can now be had in all colors, shapes and prices at my Store; among them, some very handsome Riding Hats and Misses Flat Hats a new article for Fall and Winter, also some very beautiful Embroidered Merino Hats for infants.
                                               
                                                                                                                W. D. Phillips. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 4

For a Tole [sic] of One Fifth.

            Persons who have corn of their own growing, and wish to exchange it for meal, for their own use, can do so at the Mill of the undersigned; subject to a Tole [sic] of one Fifty [sic].
                                               
                                                                                                                Joshua Beal. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 4

New Goods.

            We have received from New York the following Black and Gray Cloth Cloaks and Dusters, Black and Colored French Merinos, Bonnet and Trimming Ribbons, French and English Prints, Hosiery, Irish Linens, &c., at the
                                               
                                                                                                    Philadelphia Cash Store,
                                               
                                                                                                                Lafayette Street. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 4

Thule, Berthas, and Capes.

            I invite the attention of the Ladies to my large assortment of these goods in all shapes and colors, also to my assortment of Ball and Wedding Dresses, White, Blue, Pink, Cherry, Buff, Yellow and Lilac Tarlatons [sic], a few more chances left for that beautiful Blue Dress.
                                               
                                                W. D. Phillips. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 5
           
Pomades—In tin cans, a good stock on hand, assorted flavors.
                                               
                                                                        V. Heude & Co.
           
Sweet things—just received, 200 lbs. assorted Gum Drops in five and ten pound boxes.
                                               
                                                                        V. Heude & Co.

Leeches.

            A fresh lot on hand of the genuine Hungarian, which will be carefully packed and forwarded to any part of the country.
           
We have made arrangements to receive a supply of healthy Leeches every week.
                                               
                                                                                V. Heude & Co. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 5

Ladies Morino [sic] Vests.

            A fine article of the above, has just been received, also white Merino Hose,
                                               
                                                                        At the Phila. Cash Store,
                                               
                                                                                    Lafayette Street. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 4

Fruit Cans.

            Those wishing to preserve their fruits for winter, can always be supplied with cans hermetically sealed, at
                                               
                                                                                                Larguier & Lanoue's,
                                               
                                                                                    Corner Lafayette and Florida sts. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 6

Counterpanes.

            We have just received from New York, a fine supply of White Marseilles Counterpanes at the
                                               
                                                                                                                Philadelphia Cash Store,
                                               
                                                                                                                            Lafayette street. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 1, c. 6

Sundials.

            Manufactured by W. W. Wilson, Pittsburg, Penn., can be ordered of
                                               
                                                                                Theodore Goldmann,
                                               
                                                                                        Sole Agent for this and adjoining Parishes. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
            Operatic Etiquette.—A point of operatic etiquette is agitating Philadelphia, which is "how many bouquets thrown to a prima donna is the tenor to pick up."  One night last week Adeline Patti was entirely showered with bouquets; Brignoli, the petted but lazy tenor, picked up one and afterwards two, presenting them to the cantatrice, and leaving the others to be stopped for by the lady herself, or a servant.—The audience thought this discourteous, and hissed.  How the emeute will end, we know not, but we recommend that a large basket, with a tiger in livery, be placed at each proscenium entrance to receive the buds and blossoms hereafter thrown at the wonderful young creature, who, at the early age of sixteen, is driving staid Philadelphia crazy.—She has inspiration, a pretty mouth and an electric eye, and therefore we sympathize with the Quaker City bloods, whose hearts are all dancing pitty patty

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
  
                                                                                                                                                 [Communicated.

Shall We Have Some Fairs.

            Dear Comet:--There is none of your readers to dispute the fact that we have entered on a new year according to the Christian era.  This is a settled question, and to step from this in a logical manner, the next important matter on the programme, or rather the bill of fare, for the coming time we shall have "D. V.," the 8th of January, when the Pelicans in full feather are to receive the bannor [sic] spoken of by one of your contributors.  After that comes the 22d of February, when (I hear it said in well informed circles), the Masons will have a ball, then we shall all be prepared to meet the Fourth of July.  In the mean time, however, let us not forget that the General Assembly will meet in a few days and there is as yet no whisper out as to Fairs for their entertainment, Soirees, Musicale, and Concerts for the Churches.  What's the matter?  Has the cold weather congested all the Fair hearts?  I hope not.  There should be getting up two or three Fairs at least.  How, pray, will the members get rid of their per diem?  They cannot spend it all for segars and cognac.  This is a very serious question, and the ladies should go at once to work to get up Charity Concerts to relieve them.  Shall we have some Fairs?  This is the question in which none can be more interested than you
  
                                                                                                                                                                     Cynthia. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 3, c. 4

Baton Rouge Brewery.

            The undersigned would respectfully inform his old friends and the public, that the Brewery on Boulevard street, will undergo thorough repairs and enlargement and be prepared to furnish the Best of Malt Liquors, in any quantity desired.  Having made arrangements in the West for a regular supply of the best Malt and other materials used in brewing, an article will be made equal to the best to be had.
  
                                                                                                                                                                         Alex. St. Martin. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 3, c. 4

To the Ladies.

            S. M. Asher, respectfully informs the ladies of Baton Rouge and vicinity, that he has now on hand, and will always keep a full assortment, of all materials for needle work, such as Zephyr, Split, Chine and Shetland Wool, Embroider Silk and Cotton in all colors, Croche [sic?] Cotton and Needles, which he will furnish at New Orleans prices.
                                               
                                                            S. M. Asher,
                                               
                                                            Lafayette Street. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 3, c. 3

Madame F. Maine,
Modiste from Paris.
Lafayette Street.

            Respectfully informs her friends and patrons of East and West Baton Rouge, that she has just received a large stock of elegant

Dress Trimmings,

and is now prepared to rill orders of her customers with promptness and dispatch. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 3, c. 5

Hair-Work Made to Order.

            The undersigned begs leave to inform the Ladies of New Orleans and the public in general, that he is fully prepared to execute any order in his line, such as Bracelets, Necklaces, Guard, Chains, Vest Chains, Rings, Drops, Crosses, Buttons, Sacks [?], Earrings, Hearts, Acorns, Snakes, Anchors, Fishes, Books, Birds, Baskets, Horns, Trumpets, Barrels, Pictures; also, Flower Bouquets, Memorials, Landscapes, Letters, Portraits, &c., &c., &c., in Lockets, Broaches or Frames.
           
The undersigned wishes particularly to bring to public notice that he has made a new invention, by which HAIR worked in Flowers, Bouquets, Monuments, &c., &c., never changes color, as no gum whatever is used, and he has thus succeeded in finding the means by which to preserve the Hair FOREVER IN ITS ORIGINAL STATE.  The Hair of the youngest infant can be worked up by means of this process.
           
Anxious to secure the patronage of the Ladies and the public in general, he assures them that every effort will be made to satisfy their expectations in regard to neatness, durability and quality; every article of Jewelry guaranteed.

CAUTION.

            The public are cautioned against a species of imposition in the above business, by substituting work imported from the North and Europe, and passing it off as if executed with the Hair furnished by customers, therefore parties should be very careful with whom they trust their Hair.
           
Parties, leaving orders are most politely requested to be present, and see their work done, so as to be convinced that he will get their own Hair, this will be a satisfaction, which no other establishment in the City can give, be sure of imposition.
           
Watches and Jewelry Carefully Repaired and Warranted.

Old Gold and Silver Taken in Exchange.

            Orders from the country addressed to me will be promptly attended to.
           
Recollect No. 27 Chartres Street, if you wish to get the REAL HAIR of your friends.

                                                                                                                                                    F. Steubenrauch, Artist,
                                               
                                                                                                                No. 27 Chartres St.,
                                               
                                                                                        Between Canal and Customhouse streets
                                               
                                                                                                                (formerly 14 Royal street) 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 3, c. 5

Ladies Oyster Saloon.

            I have fitted up and this day opened upstairs at the old stand of F. Musselman, an Oyster Saloon expressly for the accommodation of the Ladies, where they can always be served in a superior style free from the presence of gentlemen when not accompanied by ladies.
           
It is the desire of the proprietor to do all in his power to please the tastes of his lady patrons.
           
I also have a gentleman's Saloon.
                                               
                                                            G. D. Waddill. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 3, 1860, p. 3, c. 5

Maynrad's [sic—Maynard's] Breech Loading Rifle.

            Orders received for the above simple—beautiful and effective weapon.  They load at the breech and can be used either as a rifle or shot gun.
                                               
                                                                                                                            Montan & Matta.
                                               
                                                                                                                           Hardware Corner. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 4, 1860, p. 4, c. 1

Light for the Million.

            Canal, Bulk, Quadra, Dark and Plain Lanterns, Octagon, Plain, High, Smooth, solid, Light, and furnished, Brass and Japanned Candlesticks, at
                                               
                                                                                                                            Montan & Matta's
                                               
                                                                                                                            Hardware Corner. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 4, 1860, p. 4, c. 1

Medicated Iodine Cigars.

            For the cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchits [sic], and all diseases of the Lungs and Bronchial Tubes, prepared in Francfort [sic] on Main, Germany, and for sale by

                                                                                                                                                                            Ed. & Wm. Bogel. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 4, 1860, p. 4, c. 3
           
Fly, Musquito and Roach Traps at
                                               
                                                            Montan & Matta's.
                                               
                                                            Hardware Corner. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 4, 1860, p. 4, c. 3

New & Elegant Perfumes.
Just Come to Hand.

            Mount Vernon,
                       
Washington Nosegay,
                                   
Kiss Me Quick,
                       
                        Kiss Me Slyly,
                                               
            Kiss Me Sweetly,
                                               
                        Shamrock,
           
Rondoleta,
                       
Butterfly,
                       
            Humming Bird,
                       
                        Frangipanna,
                                               
            Opera,
                                               
                                                            V. Heude & Co. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 4, 1860, p. 4, c. 5
           
Kiss Me Sweetly, a double extract of sweet Tulips, just received and for sale by
                                               
                                                            Ed. & G. W. Bogel. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 5, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
           
The Manufacture of Toys.—It is not generally known, says the London Art Journal, how extensively the manufacture of children's toys in Germany has become, nor the full amount of care and attention that is bestowed on their construction.  The best come from one district, Sonneberg, in Saxe Meiningen, and the principal manufacturer there is Adloph Fleischmann, whose works in the great exhibition in 1851 excited much attention.  In the Southwestern district of the old Thuringian forest are numbers who live by this ingenious trade, and the Hereditary Duke, fully aware of the importance of its mercantile improvement, has founded and fitted out schools for the better instruction of the workmen, gathering for their use, books, prints and models.  The workmen are generally bred to the trade, sons improve on fathers' work, and as in other factories, it is found that some have exclusive ability in a particular branch of manufacture only a peculiar native facility which, in so large a factory can be exclusively devoted to its own bias.  The use of papier mache in place of wood carving has been the real secret of the great improvement of toys; for a good model in clay or wax being obtained, it could be reproduced in casts by the commonest workmen, women or children.  Another advantage of papier mache was its lightness and hollowness—the latter allowing the introduction of simple machinery for movement.  The cheapness of good casting triumphed over the commonest carving, and the result has been a continued improvement in German toys, until those of the best class may fairly be considered artistic models of nature, acting as educational agents where such agents can only be introduced, that is, by means of play. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 6, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
           
The Order of Red Men.—We notice with pleasure that a branch of the Independent Order of Red Men has been established in this city, and is even now in the full tide of successful experiment.  The lodge bears the name of 'Tecumseh Tribe No. 4," and already numbers some twenty-eight members. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 6, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
           
The New York Journal of Commerce says that Miss Evans' "Beulah" has passed through fifteen editions within the three months it has been before the public. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 6, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
           
The Ladies.—The annexed opinion so handsomely expressed, and containing such capital and apporiate [sic] advice, we cannot refrain from copying for the benefit of our readers among the "fair sex."  We are sure that the author of the paragraph has given expression to the opinion of an intelligent and reflecting mind:
           
When are they the Prettiest?—A wife looks prettier, if she did but know it, in her neat morning dress calico; than in that incongruous pile of finery, which she dignifies with the title of full dress.  Many an unmarried female first wins the heart of her future husband in some simple, unpretending attire, if consulted about which she would pronounce too cheap for ordinary wear, by which by its accidental suitability to her figure, face and carriage, idealize her youth wonderfully.  If the sex would study taste in dress more, and care less for costliness, they would have no reason to regret it.  A foolish and silly man is not worth marrying, and a sensible man will surely judge you advantageously in exact ratio to the plainness and simplicity of your dress." 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 6, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
           
There will be a regular meeting of the "Sugar Bowl Debating Society" this (Friday) evening at the Old Court House at 7½ o'clock.  A punctual attendance requested.
           
Subject for Debate:--"Is a High Protective Tariff Beneficial?"
           
Affirmative—Messrs. Huguet & Tunnard.
           
Negative—Messrs. Chambers & Waddill.
           
The lecture postponed on account of inclemency of weather, will be delivered after the discussion—Subject:  The necessity of a National School in American Art," by W. H. Tunnard.
           
By order of the Society.
                                               
                                                                                                                            W. H. Tunnard,
                                               
                                                                                                                            Secretary. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 6, 1860, p. 4, c. 6

Traps!  Traps!!  Traps!!!

Badger; Beaver; Turtle; Woodcock; Rat; Mouse; Fly and Coon Traps, just from the largest Trap Manufactory in the East.
  
                                                                                                                                                                         Montan & Matta. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 6, 1860, p. 4, c. 6

Cotton Seed.

            In store and for sale, a full supply of Boyds Prolific, Little Brown and Mexican.
                                               
                                                            Barbee & Benjamin. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 6, 1860, p. 4, c. 6

New Patents.

Cock Roach Traps, Apple Peelers, Corers and Quarterers, Revolving Side Slid Ironing Stoves, Concave top Ironing Stove, Double Cog Nutmeg Graters at
                                               
                                                            Montan & Matta's. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 6, 1860, p. 4, c. 6

Flats!  Flats!!

            Leghorn Flats for Ladies and Misses—brown, grey and white, just received by
                                               
                                                            S. M. Asher. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 6, 1860, p. 4, c. 6

Musquotoe [sic] Netting.

Cotton, Linen and Bobinet Netting just received at
                                               
                                                            S. M. Asher's. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 6, 1860, p. 4, c. 6

To House Keepers!
Just Received
at the
People's Store,
A Fresh Supply of
House Furnishings

Such as curtain damasks of every desirable shade and the latest designs, together with a fresh supply of

Lace Curtains

and Curtain Muslin, also a large assortment of Embroidered curtains by the pair and by the yard.

Damask Table Cloth,

Bleached and Brown, also Damask Table Covers and Napkins, Linen Diaper Towls [sic], Linen and Cotton Diaper by the piece and by the yard.

Damask Slipp [sic] Linen,

Irish and German Linen, Marseille Counterpanes, 10½, 11½ and 12½; Also French and American Furniture Calicos of the best manufacture; also, Solid Colored Swiss Calicos, Green and Red.

Blankets

of all qualities and sizes, Flannels, Linseys, all the approved makes in Brown & White Domestic.

Sheetings.

White and Brown 10½, 11½ and 12½; also, Attakapas and French Cottonades, all of which will be sold at reduced prices at
                                               
                                                                                                    S. Schmalinsky & Co.'s
                                               
                                                                                                                People's Store. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 7, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
           
It is said that "red is all the rage" with the ladies of Buffalo this winter.  They are wearing red heeled shoes, red stockings and red petticoats. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 10, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
           
The Eighth.—As the "Glorious Eighth" did not come until the 9th, the demonstration was given us yesterday, in a very neat and creditable manner.  The Pelican Rifles made their first regular turn out—armed and equipped.  How the times have changed!  Twenty years ago, Sunday would have been the day of all others for the Anniversary.  Indeed, when such events came by appointment of the Almanac, in the early time, then the gallant Chasseurs, and the Guards, would fix Sunday for the parade, and come down early in the morning with an assault on Old Michael's; firing, but not falling back, until the going down of the sun.  We have improved in more than one respect since the early time; though on the backward track in many things.  Music came up from below by appointment, and at 12 o'clock every thing was in readiness to move from the head quarters of the company in Third street.  So dense was the throng of men, woman [sic] and children who took possession of the capitol to witness the ceremony of presenting the banner, that the idea was abandoned of getting into the Senate chamber, which had been prepared for the purpose.  The presentation took place on the steps of the east gate of the building.—Miss Phillie Nolan, presented it, in the name of the donor (our fellow-citizen Wm. S. Pike, Esq., and the citizens of Baton Rouge.)  The speech was an elegant and appropriate one, and responded to by Capt. W. F.  Tunnard, Commander of the company.  After the presentation—and after parading through town, the company marched to the Harney House, where a sumptuous repast was spread for them, under the direction of the host of that establishment, Col. Rhodus.  A long life to the Pelicans say we; may they prosper and grow strong with age, and turn out, long after many of us have turned under and gone to the great rest, that knows no waking.  Where pray, was Col. Peirce and the Dragoons, on this occasion?  Certainly they are not already hors du combat.  Will the Col. drop us a line on this subject from Fort Hamilton? 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 10, 1860, p. 2, c. 4

From the Interior.

                                                                                                                                                            Mansfield, De Soto Parish,}
                                               
                                                                                                                        January 2d, 1860.}
Editor Gazette and Comet:
           
I left Baton Rouge, as you are aware, on the 24th ult., and arrived at the mouth of Red River, about 1 o'clock where, having learned that said stream was not navigable as far up as we wished to go, we took the land route through Avoyelles, Rapides and Sabine Parishes.  We crossed the Atchafalaya at Simmsport, a place not at all celebrated for the number of its inhabitants, or the "fearful amount of business" done in it; I believe there are, however, as many dry goods stores as there are whisky shops, which speak well for the Port.  After leaving the above named place, we started up Bayou De Glaize, and soon reached Moreauville a place containing a variety store and a hotel.  Here we stopped for the night.  Our host was remarkably kind, quite intelligent, very good looking, etc., but before we left, I was forced to the conclusion that he would'nt [sic] do to keep a hotel.  After a very early breakfast, we renewed our journey, nothing of note transpiring with the exception of a terrible collision between your good-looking correspondent and old mother earth, the pony I was riding having thrown me higher and harder than I ever was thrown in my life.  Luckily for me the road was very muddy.  I "stuck in the mud" certain.  With the exception of a little soreness, after the excitement was all over, I was not hurt.
           
Although a bad country to travel through Mr. Editor, that portion of Rapides and Avoyelles parishes through which we passed, is undoubtedly one of the finest cotton growing countries in the world.  One of the planters informed me that he made one hundred and ninety bales off of one hundred and twenty acres of land.  Don't you think that is hard to beat?  From Simmsport to the pine hills, in Rapides (about two days travel—on horseback) it is actually the finest country I ever saw.  But after striking the Pine Hills clear through to Fort Jessup, it is dreary and lonely.—For miles, you can see no other growth than pine.  From Fort Jessup—a place conspicuous in the early history of Louisiana—to this place, the country, although very poor, is more thickly settled.  Mansfield is one of the prettiest inland towns in the State.  It has an excellent female academy besides a very good school for young men.  It is bounded on all sides by a very fertile (although pine hill) country.  I am told that society is excellent.  It has a very good hotel, the proprietor of which, Mr. Cunningham, is a clever and hospitable gentleman and richly deserves that which he undoubtedly has,--the "love and esteem of all who know him."
           
Well, dear Comet, for the present, although reluctantly, aurevoir.  If do not return as soon as I expected, you shall again hear from
  
                                                                                                                                                                             O. W. W. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 10, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
           
The Fast Line.—It is known at home, if not abroad that Third street, in this considerable city is a fast place.  The reasons why are diverse.  It is not simply because fast people live in it, because fast people can be found all over the mile square, from Catfish to Spanish Town—from Goose Hollow even as far out as Pete's Alley and Stag Hall.  Third street is fast because it presents an inviting dead level of a mile, and because our clever friend in Main street, Capt. Tunnard has introduced to the attention of Red Stickers all the new fangled, two and four wheeled spider built traps in which fast people at the North and the West go, until they run down or run on a snag—or run against one another, and conclude everlastingly the race of earth.  They have been putting down gas pipes in Third street recently and in doing this, they have been tearing up the earth in straight lines and the straight lines run into each other at right angles—forming oblong squares and triangles.
           
On Saturday evening last we noticed our fast friend, F., who knows a thing or two about fast horses and fast machines—going down the street with a fast nag fastened to the same.  His continuations were spread out on either side of the machine at the angle marked by fashion—he held the strings "taught" in his left hand, and with his right ever and anon took six inches from his mouth of the divine weed from the Antilles in order to blow away smoke and steam from the furnace.  The upper part of his body was slightly bent forward to give the machine additional impetus and on his head he had one of the close fitting caps which people who go fast and take the risk on their own shoulders, generally wear.  The machine itself was bright with fresh varnish and threw the light about recklessly, as it passed down the street and disappeared.  Presently we heard the dogs bark; the children cry and women scream; whilst gents with their coat tails standing out straight were making tracks to get out of harm's way.  We thrust our head further out the window and saw the sleek fast trotting animal making tracks back where he came from at a 2:32 rate; parts of the clay-colored machine flew up and parts flew down; whilst other parts were picked up by small boys on the lightning line.  At the corner of Florida street the body of the fast trap lay, the other side up, the wheels danced round until they seemed spokeless, and a crowd gathered about to witness the motion.—After a full quarter's spinning, certain brave gentlemen ventured to approach—stopped the unspent motion, and set it on its legs again.  Where was our friend, F.?  He brought up the rear with a single string in his hand—glad to say unhurt.  We have been particular in this matter, because we made a prediction just a year ago, that to this complexion things would come at last.  If there is a moral lesson in it, some gentleman of leisure will please point it out. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 11, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
           
Wisdom in Love-Making.—I know that men naturally shrink from the attempts to obtain companions who are their superiors; but they will find that really intelligent women, who possess the most desirable qualities, are uniformly modest, and hold their charms in modest estimation.  What such women most admire in men is gallantry, not the gallantry of courts and fops, but boldness, courage, devotion, decision and refined civility.  A man's bearing wins ten superior women where his boots win one.  If a man stands before a woman with respect for himself and fearless of her, his suit is half won.  The rest may safely be left to the parties most interested.  Therefore, never be afraid of a woman.  Woman [sic] are the most harmless and agreeable creatures in the world to a man, who shows that he has got a man's soul in him.  If you have not got the spirits in you to come up to a test like this, you have not got that in you which most pleases a high-souled woman, and you will be obliged to content yourself with the simple girl who, in a quiet way, is endeavoring to attract and fasten you.  But don't be in a hurry about the matter.  Don't get into a feverish longing for marriage.  It isn't creditable to you.  Especially don't imagine that any disappointment in love which takes place before you are twenty-one years old will be of any material damage to you.  The truth is, that before a man is twenty-five years old he does not know what he wants himself.  So don't be in a hurry.  The more of a man you become, and the more manliness you become capable of exhibiting in your association with woman, the better wife you will be able to obtain; and one year's possession of the heart and hand of a really noble specimen of her sex is worth nine hundred and ninety-nine year's possession of a sweet creature with two ideas in her head, and nothing new to say about either of them.  So don't be in a hurry, I say again.  You don't want a wife now, and you have not the slightest idea of the kind of a wife you will want by-and-by.  Go into female society, if you can find that which will improve you, but not otherwise.  You can spend your time better.  Seek the society of good men.  That is often more accessible to you than the other, and it is through that mostly that you will find your way to good female society. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 12, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
           
Formula for Egg-Nogg.—A correspondent furnishes the Baltimore Sun with the following valuable formula for egg-nogg:  Take the yolks of sixteen eggs and twelve table-spoons full of pulverized loaf sugar, and beat them to the consistence of cream; to this add two-thirds of a nutmeg grated, and beat well together; then mix in half a pint of good brandy or Jamaica rum and two wine glasses of madeira wine.  Have ready the whites of the eggs beaten to a stiff froth and beat them into the above described mixture.  When this is all done stir in six pints of good rich milk.  There is no heat used.  Egg-nogg made in this manner is digestible, and will not cause headache.  It makes an excellent drink for debilitated persons, and a nourishing diet for consumptives. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 12, 1860, p. 2, c. 5

Biscuits!  Biscuits!!

            Just received direct from the factory, a fresh assortment of Biscuits, consisting of Cracknels, Cream, macaroni, Lemon, Soda and hand Butter Biscuits, which I will sell low for cash, by the case, or at retail.
  
                                                                                                                                                                                 Hacket. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 13, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
           
There will be a regular meeting of the "Sugar Bowl Debating Society" this (Friday) evening at the Old Court House at 7 ½ o'clock.  A punctual attendance requested.
           
Subject for Debate—Was the last war with Mexico constitutional—affirmative Messrs. Favrot and LeBlanc.  Negative, Messrs. Monget and Huguet.  By order of Society.
  
                                                                                                                                                             A. H. Huguet, Secretary. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 19, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
                                               
                                                                                                                    [Communicated.
           
Mr. Editor—As a chronicler of events, your attention is invited to the American Graveyard, near the Garrison.  Almost every afternoon you might witness scenes of vandalism unequaled anywhere in the world.  The rising generation, boys from ten to eighteen, repair thereto and amuse themselves by shooting at a mark on monuments and headstones! thus desecrating what in all nations, even where paganism prevails, is held sacred.  Tuesday afternoon the youngsters were in ecstacies when a good shot was made, that shattered some monuments or headstones over loved ones.  The guilty ones are not of the lower classes.  The sons of some of our most worthy and well behaved citizens are there, and some not twelve years old had pistols in hand yesterday.  It is the imperative duty of every good citizen to see that their children have no pistol, or other bodily weapons in their possession, and to ascertain the company they keep, as near as possible.  It would surprise some our most orderly citizens to take a walk unperceived in that rendezvous of those depredators, and see their very young sons, pistol in hand, engaged in those sports.  Something must be done to stop those proceedings, and it is impossible for the police to effect much without the cooperation of the parents (especially as the graveyard is not fairly under the municipal jurisdiction). 
  
                                                                                                                                                                     A Parent. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 20, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
           
A Bad Omen.—Yesterday morning when the "Star Spangled Banner" was hoisted to the mast head on the round tower at the Capitol it did not fling itself out the breeze, as it has so often done before on less momentous occasions.  It did not stand out stiff, but crouched about the pole in a very cowardly and unstar-spangled-banner-like manner.  Others noticed it—we noticed it and heard our friend Jones offer as an apology the fact that the wind was not blowing; but this is not satisfactory.  What has the wind to do with the stars and stripes of the country?
           
It is a small matter, this, but big with some unborn event, that is even now getting ready to turn up.  It is a small matter this—as before said—a mere circumstance; but let us not despise small matters.  Have we forgotten the story founded on facts, of the sentinels falling asleep on the tower of liberty and being aroused and advised of the approach of the enemy by the cackling of geese?  If not, let us not despise small things, but take warning by the ominous signs of the times. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 20, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
           
There will be a regular meeting of the "Sugar Bowl Debating Society" this (Friday) evening at the Old Court House at 7½ o'clock.  A punctual attendance requested.
           
Subject for Debate.—Are men governed more by their judgment than by their feelings.  By order of the Society.
                                               
                                                                                                                A. H. Huguet, Secretary. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], January 28, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
           
The Original Empire Minstrels.—This celebrated troupe will exhibit at the old Court-House this evening at half-past seven o'clock. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], February 9, 1860, p. 2, c. 5

Valentines!  Valentines!!
14 February, 1860.

A large assortment of
           
Comic Valentines,
                       
Sentimental Valentines,
                       
            Valentine Cards,
                       
                        Valentine Writers, and
                                               
            Valentine Envelopes,
Valentines at from 5 cents to five dollars.
           
Just received and for sale at
                                               
                                                                                                                J. McCormick's,
                                               
                                                                                                                Post Office Bookstore. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], February 10, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
           
The members of the Sugarbowl Debating Society will meet this evening at room of Engine Company No. 2, at 7 P.M. . . .
           
Subject for Debate this Evening.—Does education exert any influence on man?—Affirmative, Messrs. C. D. Favrot and A. H. Huguet—Negative, Messrs. W. H. Tunnard and Wm. Monget.  By order of Society.
                                               
                                                                                                                M. Chambers, Secretary. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], February 11, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
           
Gas Light.—On Thursday night for the first time, there was a trial of the Gas works.  Although the apparatus is entirely new, the pipes just laid, and still unsettled, it was a brilliant triumph.  The street lights were in full color, and a number of houses illuminated.  Thus quietly in a very brief period, a work has been accomplished by a few of our enterprising citizens, to confer general benefits.  We venture to say that no equal amount of work to this, was ever undertaken in Louisiana and carried through to completion in a shorter space of time.  Great credit is due one and all the employees of the company for their expedition. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], February 11, 1860, p. 2, c. 5
           
Attention Ladies!—I have just received a large and fine assortment of Perfumery, consisting of fine colognes, Lubin's Genuine extracts, Bay Rum, Lubin's Toilet Powder, fine Toilet Soaps, Pomades and Hair Oils.
           
I would especially recommend to you Thompson's Tooth Soap.  It will prevent your teeth from decaying, effectually remove all tartar, and gives a brilliant white, smooth polish to the teeth, and leaves a pleasant aromatic flavor in the mouth.  For Sale at
                                               
                                                                                                                            R. D. Day's
                                               
                                                                                                                            Drug Store. 

DAILY GAZETTE & COMET [BATON ROUGE, LA], February 14, 1860, p. 2, c. 5

Spalding & Rogers'
New Orleans Circus.
From Their
New Orleans Amphitheatre,

comprise the elite of their three Circuses, (the Proprietors this year discontinuing all their traveling Companies except this one, in order to concentrate upon all their energies and facilities,) will be exhibited at 1 and 7 P.M., under a canvass pavilion, to be erected at

Baton Rouge

Friday, Feb................................................................................................24th.
Saturday, Feb.............................................................................................25th,
under the personal superintendence of the

Managing Proprietor,
Mr. C. J. Rogers.

Admission....................................................................................................75 Cents.
Children and Servants.......................................................................