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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-31

A KING OurwTrlsG A SPY.-Afterr
the French rest ration Of 1914, among
the titled followers Of Napoleon who
we're the most anxious to obtain employ
a, the court Of Louis XVIII, none
showed more servi|'ty and ass'dui,y to
accomplish his purpose than Fouch". the
celebrated Minister Of Police. He at
last had a private interview with the
king. when he expressed his desire to
dedicat. his lite to his service.
Louis replied:
"You have occupied under Bonaparte
situation Of great trust, which must
have given you opportunities cf knowing
everything tls.t passed and Of gaining
an insight into the characters Of men i"
public life, which could not easily occur
10 others. Were | to decide on ATTACKS
ing you to my person, I should previous.
Iy expect that you would frankly inform
me what wee the measures and who
were the men that you employed IN
those days to obtain your int"rn'",ion.-
do not ailude to my stay at Verona or
a, Mttau-I was then surrounded BY
numerous adheren,s-but at Hartwe'i.
for instance. Were you then we'll ac~
*quaiu,ed with what passed under my
roof z"
i. "Yes, sir; every day the motions OF
your majesty were made known TO me-
Ell! what, surrounded as | was by
trusted friends, who could have betray-
ed me! Who thus abused my co"ts"
dence? insist on your naming him
Immediately
'Sire, YOU urge ME 10 say what must
wound vr,,r maj-sty's heart"
"Speak, sir; kings are but TOO SUBJECT
to he deceived"
"|f you command it. sire, l must own
that was in correspondence with the
Due d'Aument.' ...
"Wkat! De Piennc, who possessed
,ny entire confidence l must aeknow-
led sp,' added the king, with malicious
smile, che was very poor, he had many
xpenses, and living is very dear IN Eau
gland. Well, then, Monsieur Fouche.
i was that dictated t. him those let.
trrs which YOU received every week. ana
l gave up to him $4,000 out Of the 49,
900 francs which you SO regularly re,
m;,,ed to ol.taiu an exact account ot n''
that was passing in my family.
These words terminated the audience
49,, ,I -, r,.,,r,.l u, .n"fi,>lpD-
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-31
The Shadow in the Valley.

ii. l.. Fash, ttsr author Of these orig
nal verses. entitled "rte SHADOW in Il
TaIIev,' (Say> the Home J"urnaD h.
rawn from IL tuunt Of delicate fancy an'
ure f.. ling -
There's a messy, shady valley, r.
Where the waters wind and flow
And the 'lases sleep in winter.
Meath coverlid of snow
and volets, blue-eyc cd violets,
Bloom in beauty in the spring.
And the sunbeams kiss the wsve!cts,
TIL they seem to laugh and sing.
But in autumn, when the sunlight
Crowns the cedar covered i.lll
Shadows darken in the valley,
H@- Shadows olninous and still
Y And the yellow leaves like banners
OF an Kim host that's fed
Ting'd with gold ami royal purple
Flatter sadly overhead.
And those shadows, gloomy shadows,
Like dim phantoms on the ground
Stretch their dreamy length forever,
On = daisy covered mound.
And loved her. yes, loved her,
But the angel, loved her, too,
So shes Sleeping in the valley,
N-ath the rky bright anc blue.
And no slab Of pallid marble,
Rears its white ard gasily head,
Telling wandrrer, in the valley
Vi the virtues OF the dead.
But a lilly Is ner tombstone,
And u dew -d,op, pure nd bright,
Is the epitap ph angel wrote,
In the stiffness OF the night.
And I'm mou1nful, very mournfui,
For my soul Ioth ever
For the fading OF the shadows
From that litle woodland grave.
For the memory OF the loved yne,
From my soul will never part
And those shadows in the alley,
Linn TIE sunshine Of my heart.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-31

"perI1aps Miss DON'T 'lAy not be -
read Y as YOU, see
Then she knows it, SIR said Mrs. c.
"bv word of mouth
"Aie You sure
''Sir,' said Mrs. Chivery, "sure and
certain rs in this house | am. see N,
son with my own eyes when in lhi:
house | WAS and l know he done it -
Mrs. Chivery derived surprising force
OF emphasis from the foregoing circum
stan'ial,y and repetition.
MAY ask You how lie came to fall
into the cspond.ing state which Causes
20 so much uneasiness ~
"Thu," said Mrs. Chiverv, "took
,,1ace on thu, same day when to this
house see john with thes" re'uru.-
Never beer himself in this house since
Mt from the iour wien to this house
seven Years ng' me and his father, a.
tenant> by the quarter, came y An ei'
feet IN the nature Of All affidavit was
r:linsd for this speech hy Mrs. Chivery $
lttllfitl p'h'I III A'i.St' t'Ali'h.
"Mav venture t" inquire whaiis his
accoun, nf the matter e
His account, = repeated Mrs Cllivorv
"''ur J"hn'>! No, sir, no, YOU little
know him. I" ask him for his account
~ou',! not BE-, think. to make it over
p,.a~,n, 10 lne next customer that might
WAL, Il shililny> worth Of Cuba. Bengal.
anl Havana. and pick EN- out himself.
H,''> mucI, TWO honorable besides"
'May ask, then, villa: is your &C
couul 'f Il e
You may" said Mrs. c., "and I will
give j, v"u in honor and IN word AS true
rs in this shop stand. Our John has
every oues good worI and every one 5
good Ai~h. lie played with her AS a
child when in that yard a child she
PLAYED. lie has known her ever since.
He went "u, upon the Sunday afternoon
when i'll this very par lor hr had dned.
and her. with appointment or wrhou
appointment, wh,cl, | do not. pretend
to say. H. made his offer to her. Her
brother aud sister is high in their we rs,
and agains, Our John. Her father Is
all for himself in his views, aud against
sharing her with any Que. Under "h'c',
circumstances she has answered Our
john, No, john. cannot have you |
cauno, have any hu> band, it is my in~
l-ntIon to be always a srsc:ltice farewell
find another worthy Of You, and forget
me- This is the way i'll which she Is
doomed to be a constsnt slave to them
,la, are not worthy that a constant
slave she nato them should bp. This is
the way in which Our John has come to
find no pleasure but III taking cold
among the linen, and in showing in that
yard, AS in lhai yard have myself shown
, on, broken down ruin that goes home
to his mothers heart" Here the good
woman pointed TO the little window,
whence her son might be seen sitting
demonstrating in the tuneless groves.
.John had invested some of his earnings in a fancy
-. -t- han
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-31

A, NJ, AND P. Please can you
tell me when the a. m. train starts Z!
saws 4 yoke to the station clerk. "A
Nj. train. what do Won mean = "Whv
the a'penuy 4 mile to he sure; cause
as how / can't afford t" g. b! the p N:
-a,,l that. | 's,",sp. j. a penny mlle.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-31

CoSs.-Nhy Is '"c .~'1eI Y the gay
est in the alphabet? Btca"se it is al
WAYS in fun. Yes. but why j. i: tn"
,,n,~t uuforunare in The a!pl'abr'? Be-
c.us. it i always in trouble aud Difficult
". Which is the best way +" n.ah'
a coat Ia,tl Why make tue vest and
trousers first.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-31
PREPARED BY
AY ER'S
CHERRY PICTORIAL,
For the ptd Cure Of
COlGhS, COLDS. llOiRSENESS,
EROAtHlTlS, NnOOPING-lOCCM,
GROUP. ASTHMA. AND
CONSUMPTION.

THIS remedy has won for itself such notorety
nn its cures Of every variety Of pulmonary disease
st II ls entirely unnecessary to recount the evil
ssh'ss s Of its virtues in any community where it
x's eeen employed. So wide is the field of its use
!sneSs, =. and so numerous the cases Of its cures,
MI almost every section of the country abounds
~ 2e''ols publicly known. who have been restored
,,on alarming and even desperate diseases of the
.''.s by It's use. When once tried its superiority
'Is every other medicine of its kind is too appu
-. - escape observation, and where its virtues are
.Aoat the public longer hesitate what autidote
: a., s.pyy for the distressing and dangerous aF.c-
:. ..'s 81 the pulmonary organs which are incident
~ GA climate. Not only in formidable attacks
r.! c!oG the lungs but for the n,ilder varieties Of
noi.. LS C'usHs. HoAksENEss, &C.; and for Chill
car be obtained. '''~'''~~
~, a. II has long been in constant use throughout
~' sex slen, we need not do more than assure the
rs quality is kept up to the best that it eve,
80" oeen' and that the genuine article is sold BY
@-.s -.. H. T. WADpIL
. WILLIAM BOGEI,
81. J. l. WALT e
v, ,, Acus, Pei, q 1855
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-31

Hot As ,.-- /, over tuis way, w"
river is :tiiLr;sirg.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-05-31

*John had invested of his earnings in fancy
cane--the feature OF which was ivory hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24
Emperor Tlcholas's Bed-chamber

The Nord has published the following de-
tails Of visit made by its correspondent to
the bedroom Of the Emperor Nicholas at ST.
Petersburg:
"The person who acted as my guide did
not say whittier he was taking me He con-
Quoted me into an archod room Of very mode
rate Dimensions, and lighted by single win
dow looking into court This room was both
study and a bedroom. Before the window
was placed desk, on which was a pocket
book half open, a few sheets of paper and
some pens, crumpled-up handkerchief,
small statuette of the Prince of Wales in the
dress Of a sailor, and a water-color drawing
representing children A straw -bottOmed chair
was placed at the desk, which was much tho
verse for wear, and bore many marks of being
cut with penknife. Near this desk was an
old sofa, covered with green leather, with we'll
worn cushions Opposite, on n console, Orna-
mented with mirror, was dressing case, in
leather, the simplicity Of which showed that
its owner did not indulge in any refinement
Of the toilet On the chimney pece was a
sn all time piece in black marble, on which
stood bust of the Count 90 Bcckendorf.
There was no looking glass on the chimney.
Half concealed by the time piece was a stat
uette in bronze of Napoleon L similar 10 that
in the Place VendOme. Some pictures Orna-
mented the walls, representing military scenes,
painted by Horace Vernet, French artist
A bust Of Marshal OF RadetZky stood on the
console; portrait of the Grand Duke Mi
chsel, brother of Paul, was hung half conceal
Q 1 in the corner Of the wall in one corner Of
the room stood common soldiers musket,
and On a small table was the helmet Of g en-
eral, without plume, and bearing marks of
long service.
"Near the sofa and parallel with the desk
was an iron campbell. On this bed, which
my guide told me to press with my hand to
see low hard it felt, was a mattress covered
with leather, and a pillow stuffed with hay.
There was folded upon the bed an old gray
uniform cloak and at the foot of it, on a we'll
worn carpet, were pair of morocco leather
slippers. 1 contemplated with surprise this
austere retreat in a remote corner of one of
the most magnificent palaces in Europe. When
1 had seen all my guide said: This is the
study and bedroom Of the Emperor Nicholas
At that desk he sat for nearly thirty years,
and in that bed he drew his last breath. That
old cloak, which he always wore when in this
room, belonged to his brother Alexander On
that carpet he knelt down and prayed, morn
ing and night, every day Of his reign. These
slippers, which he wore to the last day Of his
life, were given him by the Empress on the
day of his marriage. With that musket be
himself taught his children the manual exer
else and this helmet he always wore in the
streets Of st. Petersburg ,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24

HORRIBLE SroRY.-The New York CORES
pOndent of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes ::
1t will be remembered that the late COrpo-
ration Attorney, Lorenzo B. Shepard, Esq,
was some three months ago found dead in his
room, after retiring the night previous in good
health. The physicians reported the cause of
his death to be congestion of the heart, and
the coroner's jury returned verdict in ac
cordance Herewith. The body of Mr. Shep-
ard was placed in a receiving vault, prepara-
tory to its final interment in tho family burial
ground. A few days ago Mrs Shepard ordered
the remains of her deceased husband TO be
taken from the vault, but those employed for
the purpose were horror struck on finding the
body removed several feet from the coffin, the
shroud torn into shreds, and covered with
blood, giving the impression that Mr. Shepard
had only been lying in trance, and had re-
covered after being placed in the vault. This
seems almost too horrible for belief, and un-
derstand that a relation of Mr.. Shepard denies
the truth of the report, and asserts that such
could not have been the case, from the fact
that the body was packed in ice for over two
days previous to its being placed in the vault.
On the other hand, there are those who con-
tend that Mr.. Shepard was not dead at the
time of placing his hody in the vault, and that
certain facts are in possession Of the family
which 20 to show the truth of their assertions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24

EP When old Bogus's wife fell i'll, he sent
for a doctor as sordid and avaricious as him
self Before the doctor saw the patient, he
wished to have an understanding with the
miserly husband.
Here's forty dollars" said Bogus, and
you shall have it whether you cure my wife or
kill her.
The woman died, and the doctor called 70
the fee,
"Did you kill MY wife," asked Bogus.
Certainly not" replied the indignant
doctor.
"Well you didn't cure herr
"You know she's dead. "
avery well then leave the house in double
quick time, . said Bogus. "a bargain $ a bar
gain 1t was kill OF cure, but yOu did neither. q"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24
NO ADVANCE PRICES.

/ AM DAILY RECEIVING AND ADDING
to my already large stock Of rich JEWELRY,
WATCHES and SILVER WARE, all Of the
most Choice, rich and desirable Goods In my line
Of business, and an manufacturing On nv own
premises sterling Silver Spoons, Forks, Ladies',
Cake, Pie, Fruit, Fish and Butter Knives; Olive,
Pickle and Fish Forks, and all kinds Of Fancy
Silver Ware i do not buy my silver Ware at
the North, and then pretend TO have manufsc-
tured II here; but every article manufactured in
my own shop will be warranted COIN SILVER. /
keep also fine lot Of Silver Plated Goods, cold,
Silver and Steel spectacles ard Eye Glasses, to-
geiher with a variety Of other goods. All OF
which am selling at lower prices than goods Cf
the same qualify has been, or Is now, selling In
this neig hbOring cities at the sign OF the Large
Spread Eagle, No. 335 Pennsylvania avenue
dec l6.tf H. o. HOOD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24
CONFxCTi0SERY

FOR THE APPROACHING HOLIDAYS.
NOTWIrHSTANDIN6 THE HIGH PRICE
' of sugar, will sell my CON ECTiONERY
at the usual prices, viz:
PLAIN CANDY and MIXED DROPS ct %
cents ger pound
SUGAR PLUIS az 81 u cents per pound usually
sold by retailers at so cents
French BON BONS, including all kinds OF
French Confectionery, at So cents per pound
usually sold at IS cents md 81 per pound
POUND and FRUIT CAKE, OF which shall
have large assortment, manufactured Of
the very best and freshest materials, orna-
melted 6ne and tastefully.
Please give US a call, and don't mistake the
Place, No 3B Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th
and 10th streets, next door to Iron Hall.
dec I5-lm GEO. NORBECK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24


WTE HAVE STILL REMAINING TWO
w Of those superb Medallion TOurnay Velvet
Carpets, which for richness in colors and taste
have no,t their equal In this country They will be
now sold TO close them out lower in price than we
have been selling them; they are In the style of
louis XIV, and will remain beautiful when
other styles yet to be invented will have passed
away.
Also, a good variety Of other new and rich VEL
vet Carpstings, adapted to smaller rooms and in
smaller figures and Tapestry and plain Brussels
Carpetings, with the Rugs and Door Mats match
ing
Also, a foil and complete assortment Of all
kinds Of Curtain Materials, from the very richest
Satin Brockatel down 20 Cotton Damasks, with
all the tassels, gimps, cornices, side bands DC,
requisite to complete curtains
Also, just received cartoons Rich Embroidered
Swiss Lace Undergraduates, very cheap.
DO do Muslin do
Do new style white Bands for Ur-
d.rcurans.
Our stock In all kinds Of CarpetinS and Oil
cloths will be found complete In all respects.
Now Is the time for members OF Congress and
others who wish to furnish their homes handsome.
ly without much cost to themselves.
AS our goods come to direct from 1rst bands
aft lrd to sell them for less than the larger
cities north Of us.
We invite all who see this announcement TO
cal and examine for themselves.
Goods sent to any part Of the city or Cos rgatown
free Of cost All goods sold to 20 to distance
carefully packed and shipped free OF cost to the
owner CLAGEfr, DODSON CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24
lie American Racers in England.

English turfmen, now that the great racing
meetings Of the year are over, have begun to
take more notice than before Of the three
American racers which Mr. Ten Broeck. Of
this country, has q0ietly brought in close
proximity 10 their great battle fields of speed.
Quite a number of distinguished and noble
sportsmen have recently, as we are informed,
gone on short pilgrimsges to their stables; big
" book makers are repeatedly seen mousing
about and looking on while the horses are
taking their exercise; and the whole subject
cs their presence and intentions, has been can
vasset with the gravity and interest which
belong to matter Of importance.
English pride, however, and Englisn racing
pri ie in particular which rates its turf 30 high
that il has never dreamt Of equal competition,
cannot conceive of such a thing as q chance
for these neat looking American horses against
the cham pioDs of their world drenowned tracks
1t will appear. however, that such an idea has
been conceived on Mr. Ten Broeck's side, by
the following little extract from Bells Lie
of the 10th November.
"An effort has been made, ;" says that paper,
" TO bring about a match for f5 600, between
az English and American horse, four miles,
weight for age or to make two matches, to
run one in tho spring, the other in the autumn,
for G, 900 each match"
By this il seems that the English turfmen
do not feel so entirely certain ofthe superiority
Of their horses as TO induce them 70 put up so
large a som as $40, 900 at the frst call. But
the following additional extract may assist US
in coming little nearer to the state Of English
racing pulse upon this subject. IL is from the
Illustrated News Of November q:
:" The Americans are putting out their fash
match feelers 10 our hoTses-four miles for
IS G0e ssiie; bat We trust that the Ascot Cup
race will bc the one finally selected for the
debut OF these transatlantic fyers;' and, IL
f lndango and Job Marson, or Melissa and
Alfred Day, cannot make mincemeat OF them
oge- its fearful two nd half miles equal TO
any four on the lst,) we shall be content TO
own oar Brother Jonathan 20 be as great in
horse-breeding as he is in locks, and yachts,
and artificial legs. ."-Porter's SPIRIT Of the
Times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24
eGANTELS.

NEW AND BEAUTIFUL STYLE.
Henufactursc from Slate stone, by the
West Castleton SIaGc ConpanT, VI.
gJ,HEsE MANTEIS ARE ENANELLED IN
il imitation OF the Richest aud mos: expensive
EGYPTIAN, LISBON, VERD Antique,
PORPHYRY, PYRENEEs, BROCArELLA,
AGATE, SPANISH GALWAY 1no other raiS
and desirable MARBLES The mutations are
50 perfecf that they challenge the closest 'crutiny
TLey are highly polished that they retain theiI
Ieslty mu-h longeT than marble are not Injured
hy smoke, coeI ges, or aciog, anG car be sold
much cheaper than eny others In market. Price
ranging froIa sl25 to Sl2.
Architec.., Builders and others are invited 20
eau and examine samples at no. 5l2 Seventh
street. 3 doors below ODD feIlovs' Hall, up
sfsirs Z. M HANSON,
a Ig-iy Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24
CAKES AND CONFECTIONERY FOR
FOX THE holidays.

IN POTENTlNl, NO. 279 PENNSYLVANIA
ave, south side, four doors wes Of 10Th street,
will have for exhibition and sale On saturday, the
21.h Instant the largest and most elegant essort-
ment n RICH ORN iMENTED FRUIT,
POUND and FANCY CAKES ever offered In
this city, which he pledges himself shall not be
surpassed In the excellence Of the materials Of
which the same shall be made, or In the reason
abieness Of price.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited
to call and view the splendid assortment OF the
above described Cakes
T. p. requests that his patrons and all desir.
Ing him to furnish them with Cakes and Con-
fectioaery for the Holidays, will send the orders
In time to be supplied without delay.
Anticipating as he does an extraordinary de.
mand for the dslicacies which he cfers for "a e.
dec l2-dt AMI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24

WALLS HAVE NOT ALWAYS EARS We ma
liciously enjoyed the dilemma of an organ
player. the other day. An obvious stranger
to the English language, the Italian monster
was grinding away opposite a deaf asylum
and went on pouring out tune, evidently wen
dering TO himself that he m made no impression
upon the establishment. Occasionally ne Woula
whistle to enhance the discord, but not WIN
dow CT the obdurate house was opened, not a
servant appeared at the door to pay ann ior
there full ten minutes, and be may be there
now for what we know.-Panch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24
The OLD AND THE NEW DIsPENSATIoSs
The Snrinrfield Renuhlican has the following

NEW
The Springfield Republican has the following
item among its collections from other papers:
- One of the theological professors Of Yale
has book in press entitled 'Yarveh Christ, or
the memorial name which will make a sem
satiOn, as it undertakes to show that the
world has hitherto labored under q profound
mistake respecting the Hebrew word given as
Jehovah in the Old Testament; that it was
not Jehovah but Ysrveh,' and that it
does not mean am, bat He who will be-
in short, that the Jehovah of the Old Testa-
ment and the Christ Of the New denote one
and the same being"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-24
t~Recently there has been introduced in

lYRecently there has been introduced into
tho potato growing districts Of Ireland and Scot
lard, a machine for unesrthing this fsvorite
esculent. In construction it is reported to be
exceedingly simple, and with the assistance
of a good plough horse, can be worked to ad-
vantage Without cutting or otherwise inju-
ing the root, it will readily do the work Of
twenty men in day. Cultivators are delight
ed with it and declare it to be great saver
of time, labor and money. 1t can also be
used to advantage in turnip fields A potato
digger was tried with success in this country
some years since, and we are inclined to be-
liovc that the digger Scotch and Irish farmers
favor so much is nearly related to it.