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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-06

STRUCK BY LreHrs1Ne.-We regret TO learn
that the new Clubhouse Of the reverend J. w
Burrus, near Blossom Hill in this parish, was
struck by lightning last Wednesday evening,
and, together with about IS bales of cotton,
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-06
For the South Western

For the South W eStefn-
i A word to the wise in time should be sufh
clent. II the southern States wish TO be pre-
pared to become independent of the northern
States, let each IF them offer a bounty or pre-
MUM 10 the manufacturers of any or all art
cles produced from the raw material. Take 70
instance Massachusetts as a criterion Ii sh'
takes from the south in round numbers twent,
millions of dollars worth OF cotton, her income
from the same cotton is forty millions; thu
clearing for herself sec, 100000, besides sup
1 porting and giving employment TO 900 O.
200, 900 of her people.
I England buys annually from the southern
portion of the United States about one hundred
millions of dollars worth of cotton, from which
i she exports 1888, 100000 worth of cotton ia
/ brcs, besides what she consumes. Showing 6
gain of 500 200, 900 in profit, besides clothing
! all her people, and feeding millions of opera
tiveS. - s~
Suppose the south could save those two items
Of proht-say s88, COO. 900 annually-by hav-
ing the cotton worked up at home, how soon
would we be independent, not only of manu-
featuring New and Old England, but of all the
world. Suppose the south makes 8, 500, 600. 900
bales of cotton, at $40 per bale it viii yield
worth double that sum, or s280.0O0, 600; and
the south would make clear the s14o,ooo,ooo
or double our present cotton crop.
A bonus or premium of one or two per cent.
offered by each southern State on fabrics man
ufactured from the cotton, hemp, wool, fax.
iron, hides, de-, produced in the State, would
each year gain for the south millions of dollars;
besides increasing the population, by bringing
into the south all the most enterprs;ng and
skllful mechanics and operatives in the Union.
The low prices of provisions in Kentucky, Ten
nessee, Arkansas, Missouri, western Virginia
and southern Louisiana, together with the pre-
MUM the manufacturers would receive from
the State treasury, and the saving of freight in
the transportation of cotton, ETC., would enable
the owners Of factories to pay 80 per cent. more
Tor labor, and then make as much money as
northern or British splnners. This bonus would
not lmpor1sh the State treasures, because be-
lore factories can be put into operation, capital
must be invested in houses, land and machine
y, all of which is taxable property, and would
produce directly and indirectly the very bonus
hat the State would give as a reward to do
nestle industry. Let the southern States try
he experiment, and keep their raw materials at
home, with the people working ii up, and l am
certain that in ten years the whole north, as
veil as England, would say, .tgiye us back our
acto'ies, capital and mechanics, and you may
travel with your slaves north or
asst, south or west" Let the legislatures of
be southern States pass such a law and watch
he result If it don't work like a charm in ten
ears, then will agree to turn aboitionist
Boston.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-06

The rains of last week greatly improved the
appearance Of the cotton, and revived the sPir-
its of our planters. -..=r....
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-06
FOR PRESIDENT
WILLARD FILLMORE.
or NEW YORK.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
ANDREW JACKSON D0NELS0N.

ELECTORAL TICKET:
Isr DfsTRfcT-,J. b WILKINSON +Jr. of Plaquenines
GEORGE EUSTIS, Substitute
30 DIsTRIcr-GLENDY BURKE, of Orleans
IL. III. SUMMERS, Substitute.
3p DfsTRrcT-DUNCAN T. KENNER, Of Ascension.
B. 6. THIBODAUX, Substitute
4rH DisTRlcT-gRESTON POND, Jr., Of E. Feliciana.
N. S. EDWARDS, Substitute.
5TH DIsTRrcr-JOHN i. KING, of ST. Landry
a. u. COCO, Substitute.
6Tu DfsTRTcr-PETER ALEXANDER, Of Tensas.
M. WATSON, Of Caddo, substitute.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-06

We are unable 10 report any improvement ii
the navigation Of Red River. The steamer
Camden arrived from the falls on Saturday last,
and the Financier, on Monday, from st. Maui
rice and Grand Ecore, after long and tedious
trips. The Dede will be next boat up.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-06

RAILROAD TAx.-Tbe supreme court having
confirmed the decision ofjudge L nd, in the case
offs. D. Parker ct H., IS. the Ticksburg, shreve-
port and Texas Railroad Co, We understand
Mr. BENZ. I. Scogin will Immediately proceed
to collect the tax assessed to pay the subscrip-
ton Of the police jury Of Caddo parish to the
stock Of the railroad company.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-06

There has been heavy decline in the price
Of land warrants, owing to the large donations
of the public domain recently made by congress
to the various railroad companies. The brokers
are afraid toinvest money in warrants.
Tie Mississinni rirer ;S falIi,n fnst
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-06

The papers in Kentucky. Tennessee, Indi-
ana and Illinois represent the corn crop to be
very promising
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-06

| ~ 'AASsS ~ hdCou messenger.
The old line wings of Maine are rallying
around Fillmore and Donelson, and manifest
considerable enthusiasm in the good cause
Spirited meetings have been held at Brunswick.
Bath, and other towns. At the Bath meeting
the following resolution was unanimously adopt
ed amid loud cheers:
| Resolved, That among the candidates nom
mated for president of the United States no one
has been named who presents SO many claims
to the confidence and support of the whole
country as Willard Fillmore, who, in a former
administration of the government, harmonised
the political and sectional differences of the It.
States, and gave us the most pure and patriotic
administration since the DAYS of WASHINGTON.
"on questions affecting the south, we be-
heve Mr. Buchanan to be sound. He was the
advocate OF the annexation of Texas, as he is,
under proper limitations, Of the acquisition of
Cuba Advocate and Gazette.
. Well, gentlemen, you touch livery tenderly.
You believe he is sound. Don't you know that
he is freesoiler? And don't you know that
he advocated the annexation Of Texas, because
he believed it would draw our slave population
from the centre to the southern extremely of
our Union, and eventually incorporate them with
a race where they could enjoy their freedom
Are these the proper limitations" under
which he is the advocate Of the acquisition Of
Cuba? Come, gentlemen, if you are for Buck, y
buck up to his principles, and don't 60 to
telling the people that you believe he is sound
@ Selma Reporter
a few days previous to the meeting Of the
democratic national convention, at Cincinnati,
the special organ of senator. Douglas at Chi
cage contained a series Of articles very abusive
of Mr.. Buchanan. John Wentworth, Of the
Chicago Democrat, states that those abusive
articles were wriaea By senator Douglas hinaseff.
and that some of the original manuscript has
been placed in the hands of Mr.. Buchanan!
The papers in Kentucky, Tennessee, Ind t
ana and Illinois represent the corn crop to be |
very PROMISING
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-06

The Macon Georgia. Citizen, since the pub
LEGATION Of Mr.. Fillmore's speech. at Albany,
has hoisted his name for the presidency, and
declares that che has established platform
which the whole nation can approve 80
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-06

The hon. Edward Bates, Of Missouri, has
come out in favor of Fillmore and Donelson,
andis making powerful speeches III their behalf.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-06

.4-
DETECTION AT HoHE.-The Pittsburg Jour
nal says, cali was made last week for de
moeratic convention in Washington, one of the
most populous counties in Pennsylvania, to rati
fly the nominations ofthe Cincinnati democratic
convention. The result shows how thoroughly
unpopular both the nominations and the plat
form are with the people. One ofthe towns in
the county-Columbus fatty refused to par
ieipate in the proceedings. Other towns sent
divided delegations, and others declined to send
any. The democracy of the town of Sheffield
adopted the following resolution, and refused
TO send representatives: 5xa5
Resolved, That we cannot support any can
didate for Office who stands upon, is pledged to
or is otherwise in favor Of the recent platform
erected in Cincinnati, under the name of demo-
crazy" @.a5l&
The fact is the democracy of Pennsylvania
are SO split up into factions and divisions, that
Mr.. Buchanan's warmest supporters entertain
but slight hopes of carrying the State next Nov
ember.
Martin Van Buren,, the renowned sage Of
hinderhook, !" and great original northern" de-
mocrat with southern principles, = has issued
MS proclamation, in which, after regretting the
repeal OF the Missouri compromise, he officially
announces his Intention to support Buchanan
and breckenridge. John A. Dix, the father
OF abolltionism, has also given in his adher-
ence to the same ticket. Mr.. Buchanan's let
ter Of acceptance has rendered him highly po-
puiar with Van Buren,, Dix & Co.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-28
HIN A)ufrtiseulfnts.

IN the matter Of the succession At 3,LAs
RUssEL, dsc'd.-Sixth Jv3icial District
Court-.Pasish Of East Batoa Rouge.
La.-lNo 3os.J = P,obste.D
WHEREAS. JOINS Huoux1, Admins.
w traitor Of the estate Of SrLAs RvssxL.
decd. I. m. G., late Of this Parish. has this
day filed in the Office Of the undersigned
Clerk, his final sccount Of said success;on.
Notice is hereby given to III persons
interested to show cause within thirty DAYS
from the first publication Of this notice.
why the said account should not be ap.
proved, homologated and made the isdse.
mar27. Clerk.
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had been cosxed out Of the fold in
the prospect Of finding better grazing
elsewhere. Old Whig. and new
party men, who with tears in their
eyes recanted.
Sd. The passage ofau Interest Law,
legalisipg that which is done BY steal
tn every day in the year; which gra-
ciously gives the sanction of the law,
to that which could not be prevented
10y the law. A great Democratic tri-
umph.
9TH. Arpropriating money to pro-
tect large number of the richest par
ishes in the State from overflow.
Including the dominions Of the
King of Cat Island, with his thirty yfve
democratic voters.
5th. Making distribution of the
Swamp Land Fund. for tho purposes
contemplated III the Congressional
grant.
Such persons as are not aware of
the purposes contemplated will re-
fer for information to "Plutarch' $
Lives" and other works on the sub
ject.
9Th. Giving y e city of New Or
leans a charter, by which she will be
enabled to restore order and punish
crime.
A gracious gift this; for which the
people in that city, should get Oh their
knees and thank 1.-THE Powers" for at
least a twelve month.
7th. Nearly killing the quarantine
law. That is to say coming within
one of it.
9Th. Establishing a Registry, to
fulfil a constitutional obligation. put
an end to clamor, and test an expert
ment.
A wonderous and most gracious
condecepsion. The American Party
have already rendered their "nfeigned
thanks to the democracy for this
thing, else we would do it for them.
On the whole. the Assembly was
respectfully working Assembly, and
worked respectfully. Does it not de-
serve we'll Of the citizens of the State Z?
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-28
PULPIT ELOQUENCE.

Just now, there is a violent and
spasmodic action on the part of the
various religious denominations in
this place; general scramble and
grapple after the multitude, aud
consequent ebbing and flowing to
and fro. is observahles 1t is not an
uncommon thing to find a certain
class of impossible subjects-to use a
mesmeric term-inclining one way to
day !; learning another way tomorrow.
and clear over on what ever side
happens TO- be uppermost next day.
All manDer Of subjects are treated
Of, and lectureJ upon, from what is
vulgarlj called the Sacred Desk"
We say all; but should make one ex-
ception, in favor of the religion of
Jesus Christ. One day we are edi-
fed with the hyerog1yphics of the
moon, and the probable complexion
of the inhabitants of Saturn, and the
next day it is something else, having
a like affinity with the mental and
moral wants of society.
On Wednesday night we were
amused-we are sorry to confess, we
cannot say we were edi6ed,' with a
lengthy harrangue from Mr.. Creath
at the Campbellite Babtist Church,
bis subject being 1.-The revision of the
Bible" When the gentlemen COM
menced bis discourse, he addressed
himself to the audience as a school
master might, to a class Of children
telling us that we must sit still and
behave ourselves-not whisper etc, for
he was about to tell Us somthi;n, we
never had heard before. Just here, two
on one of the front seats, re-
ceived a scowl and reprimand from
the gentleman-the audience trem-
blcd. and the learned gentleman pro-
reeded.
He gave " to understand that be
the Bible Revision Asso.
chiffon of Louisville, in that fruitful
That the bible
revision society. is no now thing
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-28

Errrcrs OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
We have long been convinced there i,
. feeling Of repugnauc' in the mind Of
the community At large, against the
Death Penalty. 1t is seen more plain
y perhaps in the general disapproba-
ton which prevails against public exc
eutions-the choking Of a human be-
ing to death before assembled multi
tudes. When an intelligent individual
comes to the conclusion that such
spectacles have a hardening aud demo-
ralising influence on those who witness
II, the distance is short to the conclu-
sion, that law which cannot be en-
forced before the world, without demo-
rslising the people, can neither be just
in ito nature, or expedient or salutary
in practice.
The effects ofpublic executions may
be seen, by the following account Of the
hanging Of an individual in Paris,
Kentucky, by the name Of Solomon
Smith. for the murder Of his father
It il copied from the Paris Citizen:
This was the third execution in our
county winthin the last thirteen months
and it has convinced us more fully,
not only Of the inutility but Of tile
positive evils Of public executions
The effect upon the public mind, or
rather upon large portion ofthosewho
had collected to witness the solemn
scene. seemed to Be the reverse Of that
which would naturally be expected
Instead Of producing a subdued, solemn
and thoughtful state Of feeling,it seem
cd to be the occasion Of drinking meri-
ment and riot. We have rarely seen
our streets filled with crowd so noisy
and unconcerned, and we are informed
that just - the unhappy convict. was
about to b launched into eternity.
rabbit starting up va, followed by the
shouts and hallooing Of half the com
pauy assembled around the gallows.-|
Tue number present to witness the
terrible scene was not large. Much
tho greater proportion Of our thought
full aud respectable citizens stayed
sway . from = spectacle painful and
nnsuited TO their taste"
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STATE OF LOU1s1ANA-Sixtb Judi.

STATE OF LOUrS1ANA-Sixth Judi.
ciaI District Court-Parish of East Bat
on Rouge-FEnD,rAND KAxrz. versus
CHRISTOPHER KAISER. mo 1901
10y VIRTUE Of q writ Of seizure and
- sale issued in the above entitled and
numbered cause, from the Hon. the Sixth
Judicial District Court, and directed to the
Sheriff Of the Parish Of East Baton Rouge.
and State aforesaid, l will offer at public
sale in front Of the Court House door. in
the City OF Baton Rouge, in said Parish.
East Baton Rouge, on
Saturday, the "a day u May. 1859.
at II o'clock, A. NJ, al the right, title. in.
terest and claim Of 'he defendant, Christie.
pher Kaiser, in and to the following des.
cribed mortgaged property, to wit:
A certain lot Of ground. situuted in that
pant OF the town Of Baton Rouge, called
Spanish Town, on the north side Of Spanish
Town street, with front Of sixty feet on
said street, and in depth, one hundred and
twenty feet, having been taken out Of the
south east corner Of four acre lot, former.
ly belonging to VIM. P. Coke, it being the
same purchased by the vendor Of W. s. 30.
gan, on the 18th day Of February, A. -.
ls47, which sale was passed before p. A.
Walker, Notary Public and Recorder, book
b. page 100 and l2l, together with ill the
buildings, Improvements and advantages
thereunto beI"nsing-seized to nay and
satisfy the judgment, interest and cost. in
the above entitled and numbered cause.
Terms Of sale-Cash, with the benefit Of
appraisemcnt. THOS. r. HERNENDEZ.
mar27-7tsw. Depty. Sheriff.
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r. The Hon. Miles Taylor. has
our thanks for copy Of the speech Of
tho Hon. James Jones. on Kansas
affairs.
SPaul Julien, and Adelina Patti,
ore about to give series Of Concerts
in the Crescent City. 4

The Baron RoucE, CROSSE TETE
AND OpELousAs RAIL RoAo COMPANY
Notice will be found elsewhere to.
day, Of the third annual meeting Of
the stockholders Of this Company
The meeting will take place on Mon.
day the 21st Of April, PROVO. The
statement Of the financial condition oil
The company, SHOWS it to be in a
healthy and prosperous condition. The
company Of negroes belonging to the
road are daily engaged in prosecuting
the work +; contracts for about 5000
ton Of T iron have been entered into,
and before this time next season the
oars will be running from the river to
che bayou Crosse Tete.
The OpERA.-It would seem from
the character and quality Of the super.
sentimental. things worked into operas
aud set to music that any subject fit
for the opera must BE- unit for any
thing else. Whatever rubbish is deem
ID unit to engage the pen ofhot house.
yellow covered novel writer's. i, iuet
The thing for the opera. The ton Of
the Crescsnt City, are now going into
ecstacies over "Les Amours du Diable."
The musical critic of the Delta, fur
nishes the following brief outline Of
tho plot.
This opera is the most extraordinary
in outward show We have ever seen !;
and the music does not yield to tbat
Of any other opera. We have not
spsoe TO give even brief outline Of
tho play. As the name denotes, sho
devil Zone inferior 10 rank 10 Belize
bub) is given to Court Frederick as a
page. This page, Uriel. falls in love
With the Count, and at last to save the
Counts soul gives her own to punish
mont.
We imagine, il must be excruciate-
ingty full Of fine sentiment, and rich
bathos.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-28

Among the Late Arrivals
or NEW GOOD; AT THE
Philadelphia Cheap Cash Store,
WILL he found beautiful new atvle
w Paris Bareses rlnunced robes, very cheap.
large assor tment Of Satin Dnmnsk Table Cloths
and Napkins, very superior quality Of Gents Lin
en- Cambria Handkerchief 4 few pieces Of super
white linen drill. For sale At the
PHILADELPHIA C8sAP CASH S7oas,
mar25-M. Lafayette Street.
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HIM Gbfap $tort.
Beautiful spring Goods,

US7 KECE1vED per Sea mship Cshawba, from
y New York, and opened this morning, . choice
selection Of ladies' Dress Goods. Flounced bar
eye Robes, Ch.l'y, Plain and Black B.regss,
q inghams, lawns, very fine BLACK Alpaca, Super
Bombasine, English and french prints, Brililantss,
Corded Lawns, Paris syiphides, new article for
ladies dresses, Grenadines &C., At the
PHILADELPHIA CHEAP CASH STORE
mar35 lafayette street.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-28

- The ide referred to above, which
the Psvitans are represented a. clinging to,
- this. That Mahomet was not only so
great and good, that the mountain came to
him but that he went to heaven in coffin
screwed with gold screws, and the only
way for them to get there is, to 70 and do
HkesDise
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-28
NOTICE.

WHEREAe, JAMES !. CANS, has been appointed
Gaissirs, late u this Parish, deceased. All per-
sons indebted to said succession will make i'm.
mediate payment. and those having claims will
present them duly suthentics ted, 70 said admin
is'rst.s 9, his attorney, ,. ". SEYMOUR.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-28
French Mantillas.

THE ladies' are invited to exsmine our
beautiful assortment Of French imported
Spring Manetllas, Of the latest and most fashions
able styles. pnrchased Of the importers In n York.
as the assortment IL not very large, the ladies
would do well to call esr1y-a1 the
PHILADELPHIA CnnAP CASH S7Oas,
mar25-M. lafayette Street.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-28
Rail Road Notice.

The third annual meeting Of the Stoekhsldsss
Of the Baton Rouge, Crosse Tete and Opelousas,
Rail Road. will be held on Monday, the 9lst Of
April, 1t J. II. Johnston's store on Bayou 0rosss
Tets. J.. II. JOHNSON. Seet'v.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-28
COOKING Stoves,

Cooking Stoves.
su'tana, Telegraph, Masonic,
Eagle, Narrower feline
Meteor, better, premium.
Large and small sizes on hand aud ~ sale low.
BRASS WIRE. ICE TICKS.
Nursery Fire Tenders, 1smily 0rlndstones.
MANNILLA MATS, GUN MOUNTlN06.
Grain Cradles, Bearing Machines.
SMITHS BELLOWS, SHEET IRON.
Counter Scales, Sheet 1lDe,
BELL CARRIAGES, COPPER RIvBDDk
mar27] 1t D. g. MONTAN1.
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Dress .Trisnmings I

WILL be opened this morning q
w beautiful assortment oflsAies dress trim.
mines Of the latest Psris style. Sash and Bonnet
Ribbons, ~ the P1lLA SnIA CasAp CAsB Sfess.
MARRIOTT Lafayette Street.