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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

The CLAY MosUMENr.-We are gratifed
10 see says the N. O. Bulletin, that the Clay
Monument Association are determined to full
Ill the pledge solemnlY and formally made by
them some years since to erect a monument
to the greatest orator and statesman 0 fmoderu
days, No patriotic citizen who appreciates
public and private virtue, and forms a due
estimate OF the imperishable services of the
iiltstrious CLAY, will hold back from his
share in the great work of perpetuating HE
aame by a statue which will be the glory and
honor of New Orleans.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

A VlsiroR.-Yesterday, while seated in
our saactam inhaIing the fragrance of a de-
lieious havana, our extremely pious and well
beloved friend, JENNINGS OF the lberville
Gazette, popped in upon US without a mo-
ment's warning. The Major was as usual
in q good flow of spirits, and his cheerful
smiling face satisfied us that he was 8 sound
in wind and limb" And long may you re-
main so, friend j., for tits not often we find a
brother quill-driver, ornaE ~nentins the profess
sion with the same earle sness and straight
forward behaviour as yoh do. What's the
price of Drugs?
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

and they do now publicly depos,,,
course pursued by the Legislature !. the
s1,susionai, unjust and tyrannicaI al y ancon-
elain, as they do now publicly n,o aln 70 pro-
fhaafges made against them by en-, m, the
me IN ms message, unfounded and WICK
Gus, Friends of constitutional IHa ealumni-
IN thelF principles and u~ndismsysa hrm
InreatS o, arbitrary power, they win " .he
oe TO 90 battle IN their great cause na. tpa.'n-
overcome all enemies and estahi;a aLil Ihey
try. J !" the coun-
Power that shows itself in acts os
ny Is detestabIe and must be short. ; y.s
nsuFpation and outrage provoke onnas sa:-
and ensure defeat. The people yv; y,pposlnon
when their eyes are opened 10 wrona 10. iail
}astice to assert their rights and I;xn;s ."u 10
disgrace the leaders who abused .ha; with
dence. The cause of the Amer;ean e,l conn
the cause Of the Ugon-of Cons,;tn at.y Is
jiberty-ot patriotism. With conraS"
perseverance IN its support. its s,,ees.s IN
certain Difficulties are Incident 10 al H.. Is
man undertakings. The American na,.v ,, III,
do their duty, and under the BLESSING. :, shl
God OF Liberty, will finally triumnb 'hs
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

DEsrIsrRY.-We paid a visit on yesterday
to the rooms of DR.. J. A. T~RouspALE, Sur
geon Dentist, and were shown some peices of
dental plate work, which for ingenuity, solid
ity of construction, and beautiful finish we
think cannot be surpassed in our State. One
peice of work in particular, composing near
ly a full upper set Of teeth, attracted our at
t@ntion from its extreme simplicity and
the manner in which it fitted the mouth
being held by an air-chamber. Judging
from the numerous specimens we saw fin
ished and finishing, we think the DIR. is reap
ing the reward of his skill and ingenuity
To any Of our West Baton Rouge friends re-
curing dental operations to be, performed, we
cordially recommend DR.. T'rousdale to their
attention, as his workmanship is of a superb
or order-his charges moderate and he guar
antics satisfaction in all cases.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

The New LAToNA.-Th.s. f~avorite steamer
still makes her regular trips, arriving at Bat
on Rouge on Thursdays and Saturdays, and
we are happy to see that her popular officers
receive more tiian a full share of public pat
ronage. Travel once with Capt. Gross and
Henry Kerr and you viii always select the
Latona as a medium of travel. Inferior to
tion and polite ~uneringimg attention on the
part of her officers.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01
National American Convention Nomi.
nations.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 45.-The National
American Convention, now sitting here,
agreed this morning to proceed to the nouli-
nation of Presidential candidates. Consider
able excitement, however, subsequently,
arose. and the consequence of the differences
and discussions which were elected was that
the delegates from Connecticut. Massachu-
sets, Rhode Island, Ohio, Illinois Iowa and
Pennsylvania withdrew from the Conven-
tiGn.
The Convention neyerthel continued in
session, and 1t became quite manifest that if
the nominations were not postponed, Willard
Fillmore wonld be nominated Tor President.
anil Andrew Jackson Donaldson, Vice Presi-
deaf.
In the afternoon the Convention accord
ingly again proceeded With the business of
making the nomination, and, as was expected
Fillmore and Donelson We're triumphantIy
ana enthusiastically declared the Presid en-
tiat Candidates OF the Am e..lcan party. The
vote stood
For Preside,u-filImore I75: Law, a
Davis, 10; Hustled, 3 ; Radner, ii; Mclean
13 Stocton 3.
For pre Pr~esidest-Donai ison, 1871; Ray
ner, 10; Smith, of alabama. S : scattering 9
Mr.. Donaldson made a very eloquent
speech. in which he warmly advocated and
illustrated the American cause. He said that
he owned a hundred slaves, and loved the
constitutions OF his country, whether North or
South East Or West. Several others de-
iivered addresses, after which the Conven-
ton ddiourned sine die.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

The American Party of Baton Rouge
have nominated the following ticket for city
officers, Election to take place in April next.
The nominations are good. in every in
stance, and meet the full approval of the
party. Never, since the introduction of the
order in East Baton Rouge, have we seen 50
much harmony and good feeling as now pre-
walls in that parish.
70" Mayor--JosEH MoSeEr.
For Treasurer, Collector, and .asses so,.-H
l.. WofFE.
For Guy constaae.-FRAsK NEruLER.
For Seleetmen.
Ward No. IL. ARsouR, sen'r. JOSEPH
LARcUIEg, H. ". b IN
Wand No, 2.-Ep TEI -x.s :, W
D. c. MosrAs.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01
wThey have funny scenes sometimes i,

% They have funny scenes sometimes in
the precincts of that old ediice, the Baton
Rouge Court house. Thursday last the amia-
Bile Bob White, Esq, was tried by a jury
OF his coGntrymen, and on their honorable
acquital Of him, the. following little CONVEX
sation took place
Said the Foreman-"We find the the Col.
not guilty." Upon which glad tidings, the
Col. responded--"good as grass" What the
Judge said we will not repeat but suffice it to
say, the Col. spent the next four hours in SOL
itary musings within the square walls of that
sanctuary Of the afflicted, the Parish Jail.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

WuEELRwiGar AND Mr..
CHARLES RUsroN, formerly Of Baton Rouge,
is now putting up in our town, a large and
coramodious shop for the purpose OF manu-
a%cturing and repairing everything appertain-
ing to his line of business. Mr.. RusroN is
the pioneer of our contemplated town and he
should receive the reward of his energy
plenty of business. His shop will be com
pleted about the 10th inst, and ready for er-
ders.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01
Communicated.

Mn. EDEroR Hearing that you were an
Antiquarian, send you enclosed a copy of
some verses | foundsin an old Magazine, for
inspection, and which you may publish if
you feel so disposed. The style Of the poetry
is chaste and unique and contain d deal OF
pathos and expression. They would be no
doubt doubly valuable if set to music.
Yours,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

D-The Governor has issued his royal edict
calling for a new election in the parish of st.
Helena, to ill the vacancy of Mr.. Strickland.
II the same candidates will run, we'll wager
one of PuiLI1P's best moleskins, that Strick-
land will be elected !! Who'll take up the
wagerf
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

ROBBERY The dwelling house Of our
neighbor Mr.. LEcoMBE, was entered on Sun
day evening last, by some thieves, who rob-
bed him of all his money and some articles of
clothing. No clue has been discovered as
vet to the perpetrators Of this Outrage. Mr.,
Lecombe is old and infrm, and the loss of
his money and clothing is severely felt by
him,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01
SATURDAY, MARCH !, 1856.

O. We have previously warned the plan
tiers along the coast to be on the lookout for
high water, and we again ~reiterate the caution,
The river has commenced rising, and we may
soon look for the food.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

uy-Any OF our Baton Roige friends hav-
ing communications, &c, for the Sugnr Pfan-
ter, by leaving them with Mr.. Bruce tiueSton,
on board the %ferryboat Byrona, will be promt-
w received and attended to.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01
NOTICE.

Communications intended for this paper should be
directed to Baton Rouge, NOT Hest Baton Rohge.
Our exchanges viii confer favor upon us by direct'
[ ny as above.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01
Hark! I hear de Frums-frums blow.

Hark | hear de Frum- frums blow
Carum boss from de Mort am come:
Wen blue our boards wild indigo,
And sound de Tnmborcr and Drum.
While all de winmen shout Lso-loo-
Lots of life at de Timbuctoo.
While all de witnmen shout Loo.loo-
. Lots of Life at de Timbuctoo,
Run 4 thorn in de white bulls nose,
Let his tail wild a scarlet brush be DYED:
Hall dance till he cracks his horny toes.
While on his back de gals do ride,
While all de wimmen shout Ioo-loo-
Lots of life at de Tfmbuctso
While all de wimmen shout Loo-loo-
Lots OF life at de Timbuctoo.
A niger man sass'd me DIS morn.
kicked hin fiat as a button OBJ brass
Knocked my best wife down in a horn,
She qniz too much in a looking-giass,
While all de wimmen shout Looloo--
Lots Of life at de Tinbuctoo.
While all de wimmen shout Isoloo-
Lots of life at de Timbuctoo.
A niger man in de street one day,
Wild a yaller gal he fell in hub.
kase she refused him he went away.
And drowned hisself in her washing tub.
While all de wimmen shout Iooloo-
Lots of life at de Timbuctoo.
While all de wimmen shout oo-loo-
Lots Of life at de Timbucteo.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

TRu1sMs.-Borrowed garments seldom M
well.
Haste often tips up its own heels
Men often blush to hear what they are no1
ashamed to act.
Pride is a flower that grows in the devifs
garden.
More are drowned In tbs wine cup than IN
the ocean
He who buys too many supsfuities, mag
be obliged to sell his necessities
The heart of the miser must be tohchee
with a hot iron before any warmth De pro-
duedd,
He who talks most has often the leas
brains.
Never patronize a spendthriit;; better lei
thy silvear aud gold rus IN thy TIL.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

We were not aware that so important a
title as Antiquarian" had been applied to
US, believing that it only belonged to our
friend of the Comet, but we certainly feel
under obligations to ALEXIS, and we accord
ingly publish the poetry. 1t is a novel pro-
%duction, and we are only sorry that the au-
thor's name is not known, as it prevents a
highly gratified public from paying the due
honor to merit. Who is the author? Can
any one %enlighten us2
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-01

En- All communication intended to promote the pri-
waite ends or interests Of Corporations, Societies, lndt-
viduals, or Schools, will he charged az advertisements
nS- Cards Of a PERSONAL character can ONLY be In
serted in this paper Us advertisements, and must be
paid for IN ADVANCE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-26
Trouble Anticipated.

a lengthy paper upon the present war has
appeared in Paris, attributed 10 Louis Nano.
ieon' The nature of its contents has taken
people hy surprise, and seems anv thing but
pleasant affair to the English lie promo
sea peace through the instrumentality of
Congress TO be called for the purpose of nac;-
iynls Europe. There is nothing in the way
now, q satisfactory adjustment of Difficult
ues between Russia and the Allies. he thinks.
l ne secret OF all this is, that all that France
uesirea' IN the prestige Of arms, the exalta-
uon o. military glory, the fall of Sebastopol.
ana the destruction of the Russian fleet in
'he Lnxine, has been accomplished English
Hihtary reputation has not been exalted il
mas been barely saved from disgrace; she
mas ~! her prestige yet 10 retrieve. and her
position as the chief Of the Allies vet to at
talni sAe cannot retreat from the war behind
the shield Of France, led in the arts Of dinlo.
macy, war and statesmanship by her great
riFai confessed before the world AS her fol-
lower and inferior. Thus do the interests of
the two principal parties to the alliance
clash. Thus does il appear that difficulties
are likely TO spring up between them, which
may possibly prove more advantageous to
one or both than the maintenance Of the no.
sitions assumed by Russia in the East. TO de-
feat which the alliance was effected Blood
Is already up, and bad feeling already exists
TO no small extent. We look for an ultimate
rupture of the cordial and hearty good feel
ing which has prevailed. And we shall not
deplore i lst, because the alliance. the
Eastern war over, would likely presume 10
grow meddiesome, and feel themselves sufii-
cienfiy authorized and powerful enough to
interfere - the affairs Qf others, where thew
had 20 business e, because the pretended
purpose Of the alliance as q cheat aud q lie.
They did not Join their forces lor ,he mr..
pose Of maintaining the independence 81 ma
lions. The robbers Of Poland. the sur,res.
sors Of Italian independence, the subuca
tors and consentors 3 the subiugation Of
Hungarian nationality, did not enter upon
such crusade. They pretended that, and "a
long as the pretence was not to the appre.
hension Of the world paipable lie, they had
the sympaihies 81 the liberal world in thc;r
behalf, Just as from the first they were en-
listed IN behalf Of Turkey, for She was plain.
y contending for the integrity q her own
territory and independence. Sd, because
England knew just As well then as she now
knows, just as well as We believe size is yet
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-26
TO THE CITIZENS IOWA.

Believing that large majority of the citizens Of
iowa are opposed to the political principles Of the
present Administration, and TO the introduction of
slavery into territory free and also that made
tree by the Compromises Of 1920; and that the par
~ styling itself the Democrats Party" are striv-
ing !" make slavery great national institution con
uAry to the principles laid down IN the Declaration
81 lndeps ndence and the Constitution as taught BY
the Fathers Of the Republic; we would call upon all
suca Tree citizens TO meet In Convention, al Iowa
CITY on the I'D day of February for the purpose of
organising Republican Party. to make common
cause With similar party already formed in several
of the other States Of the Union
January s. 1856 MAyY Ctr,zrss
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-26
Foreign News.
ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.
London Dates TO Jan. 8th--.Feace
RumOrs and War Preparations.
NKw YORK. Jan %

NEw YORK, Jan -.
The Africa arrived at her dock at 9 O'Clock
this morning. The Baltic arrived on the
morning of the 9th.
The Africa brings so passengers. She
left Liverpool at half past 9 on the 9th.
Nothing definite yet known from St. Pc
tersburg. Speculations are as contradictory
as ever.
Interviews had taken place between Mes
selrode and Esterhazy, but the main question
has not been discussed. The most that is ex-
pected of Russia is u modified counter prop
ositlon, such as may insure further delay. In
the meantime the tone of the French Govern
ment becomes more warlike, while prepare
tions to continue the conflict are larger than
ever.
Russia's answer to the proposition of the
Allies, cannot arrive before tina 10th, and is
expected to contain neither absolute consent
or refusal, but counter proposals, TO be set
tied by renewed conferences.
Latest Berlin papers speak not unfavora-
bly, of the disposition Of Russia to con-
slider the Allied proposals.
Modavia sends special envoy to ST. Pc
tersburg.
1t is again confidently asserted that Aus
tria will submit the peace propositions to the
German Diet.
The grand council of war ut St. Peters
burg, were principally engaged on questions
relative TO terrifying the strategetic points
of the empire. The Notifications of Kew
will be finished before the close of winter.
Dates from the Crimea up to the 25th ult.
The French had blown up one of the
docks a. Sebastopol. The Russians have in
creased their Notifications at Inkermann,
and unmarked new batteries at the left Of
Tchernaya.
Pelissier remains in the Crimea. Gen.
Marroa will act as his proxy at the Paris war
council.
The Russian army took position Ut kars
on the third of December, 3 900 troops being
quartered in town, leaving a small detach-
ment occupying Notifications at Sapenly
dogh.
AT Yenikeni, village on the road to Ere
roum, the Russians had collected large
stores Of provisions.
The fall of kars had rendered Omar Pa
cha very unpopular at Constantinople.
The Council of War at Constantinople are
directing all their efforts to the defence of
Erzeroum and Trebizond.
THE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, Sth.-Western Canal Flour 40
to A.; Ohio AZ TO Al Southern A. to 40 !;
red and mixed wheat ! Is I'd to lis Cd vel
low corn 42s cd to As Cd, white do 46 to As,
mixed do IL to AIS cd. Wheat In good de-
mand, Cd dearer. Flour to Cd dearer.-
Holders Of corn demand On advance, but not
acce led to by buyers, at AID. Lard 6e Cd
outside common. Beef rather more request.
Pork still neglected. Consols about s6t.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-26

New ROUTE FOR GRAIS.-The Chicago
Democrat hears it stated that Is. 4. Haddock,
Esq, who is supposed to be making purchas-
es for the French Government, and who has
already bought over 81 900 worth of
grain at Chicago, will continue to purchase
during the winter, and make shipments to
New Orleans, via the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy Railroad to Mendoza, and from
Mendoza via the Illinois Central Railroad TO
Cairo. Spring wheat can be delivered at
New Orleans by this route at ST. &c, reckon
Ing the first cost at 81 80.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-26

to experience to her own shame and disad-
vantage, that Louis Napoleon was as faith
less and graceless a villain as ever SAT on
throne; that be acquired his power to treat
with England as an equal and to form an al
lance with her, simply by the employment
Of those arts and the display of those quail
ties which should have prevented sagacious
statesman from reposing any confidence IN
him and putting any public interest at hazard
on his account. England knew all this, and
asserted it. She has taken it all back, and
beslavered him with praise as heartily as she
covered him With abuse. Let her reap the
lust reward which is her due.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-26
To the RepubIicanso Of tho Unires
States.

In accordance wi IA what appears to be the gener-
era desire of the Republican party, and at the sug
gestion Of large portion Of the Republican press,
the undersigned Chairmen Of the State Rcpu bllcau
COMMITTEES Of Maine, Vermont Massachusetts
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana
and Wisconsin, hereby invite the Republicans of the
Union to meet III informal Convention at Pitts
buvgh on the 22d February, 1856 for the purpose Of
peHeoting the National Organization. and proyid-
ing for National Delegate Convention Of the Re
psoscan party, at some subsequent day, to nomi-
nate candidates for the Presidency and Vice-P res
deney, to be supported at the election in November
1885,
a. T. STONE, Of Ohio. DAVID WILM0T of Pa
J. z. GOODRICH, of Mas. l.. BRAINARD, Of VI.
WILLIAM A. WHITE, of Wis.
viii the Republican press Please copy
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-26
The Monroe Doctrine.

! In q speech made by John Z. Hale, IN the
| Z. s. Senate, on the 80 inst, some facts new
TO us are stated concerning the origin ana
history Of this famous doctrine, and they
will prove as interesting to others as they
have to us. The followingis an extractfrom
the speech
Mr.. Hale stated the origin Of the Monroe
Doctrine. 1t was British. Mr.. Calhoun
stated the facts, May 10, l848. Mr.. Monroe
took his position at the suggestion OF the
British Cabinet, and he did not take 1t till
the British Cabinet told him it would stand
By him. Mr. Hale said:
Mr.. Calhoun said that, after the Allied
Powers had also overthrown Bonaparte and
re-instated the Bourbons on the throne OF
France, England was rather an unwilling
ally. The Holy Alliance, so called, then
took il into their heads, having conquered
Bonrparte, and established the doctrines OF
despotism in the OLD World, to turn their
eyes to this hemiphere, and put down repub-
ican sentiment in South America. When
the Holy Alliance took that view, England
hesitated, and intimated to Mr.. Rush, who
was then Minister Of this country 70 Great
Britain, that If the United States would take
a position, ard defy the Allies, if they should
undertake any such measures, Great Britain
would sustain our Government IN 1t. Will
read the very words of Mr.. Calhoun. lie
said
Scanning was then Prime Minister. He
Informed Mr.. Rush of the projects, and gave
TO him at the same time the assurance that,
if sustained BY the United States, Great
Britain would resist. Mr.. Rush immediately
communicated this 70 our Government. 1t
was received here with joy-for 80 great was
the power Of the Alliance that even we did
not feel ourselves safe from its interpretations
Indeed, it was anticipated almost rs GER
tain result, that, if the interference took
place with the Governments of South Amer
lea, the Alliance would ultimately extend Its
interference to ourselves. | remember the
reception Of the dispatch from Mr.. Rush as
distinctly as if all the circumstances had oc-
Cured yesterday"
He said further, that the subject was sub
mitted to every member Of Mr.. Monroe's
Cabinet and the result was the famous de-
claration Of Mr.. Monroe. Afterwards, Eng
land withdrew from the Alliance, but the at
tempt which was feared was never made.
will give YOU the conclusion Of the matter IN
Mr.. Calhoun's words:
"That very movement on the part Of Eng
land sustained by this declaration, gave a
blow TO the celebrated Alliance from which
it never recovered. From that time forward
il gradually decayed, till il utterly persisted.
The late revolutions in Europe have pat an
end to all its work, and nothing remains of
all that il ever did,