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Washington sentinel., 1856-06-05
SPECIAL MESSAGE ON KANSAS Az
FAIRS.

The following correspondence was sent to
the House of Representatives on Friday, the
23d ultimo in response to a resolution of that
body asking information whether United States
soldiers have been employed in Kansas :" to
arrest persons charged with a violation of GER
tain supposed laws enacted by supposed
Legislature assembled at Shawnee Mission
Nat. Intel.
WASHINGTON, May 22, 1856.
TO the House Of Representatives:
/ communicate herewith report from the
Secretary of War, in response to a resolution
of the House of Representatives Of the 18th
instant, requesting me to inform the House
whether United States soldiers have been en-
ployed in the Territory of Kansas to arrest per-
sons charged with violation Of certain sup
posed laws enacted by supposed Legislature
at Shawnee Mission.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-05
GRAssHopPERs.-W Where do they come from,

GRAssHopPERs.-Wh Where do they come from.
The Franklin (Tenn.) ReuieW has the following:
"our young friend, r. H. Hudgens, who re-
sides upon Big Harpeth, six or seven miles
above Franklin, brought into our office on
Monday an apple I've don't know what else to
call it) grown upon hickory tree, in the bol-
low Of which we're myriads Of very small grass
hoppers. He was fishing on the river and
found the balls, or apples growing upon the
tree, and on opening one Of them, he found it
inhabited by thousands upon thousands Of these
little troublesome creatures.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-05

Now, estimating the profits, allowing the
trees to produce but one pound each the third
year, 900 pounds of coffee, at l0c.-and it
il worth that here being the best in the world
excepting the celebrated Mocha-S60, 900.
Deducting expenses from the product of the
first crop and adding ten per cent. for labor Of
that year, leaves nett profit at the close of
the third year Of S32,460.
Ii is said not to be an uncommon thing TO
obtain an arobo from a single tree, rs pounds ;
but putting all the trees at an average Of 10
pounds per year, it affords 6,000,000 pounds,
which, at l0c. per pound, amounts TO the enor-
nous sum of 100000. Take from this for
expenses as much as you please, and it still
leaves princely annual fortune which endures
for life time.
Is it any wonder that England is 30 inter.
ested in these central States, or that her citi-
zens owning coffee or cocoa plantations in
Costa Rica, as well as the natives can afford TO
live abroad in princely style and float around
the courts aud palaces Of Europe2
The truth is, Costa Rica coffee is better,
richer and finer favored than its only rival,
the Mocha, and is monopolized by the English
market, Americans scarcely knowing what II is.
Superior TO coffee in productiveness is the
cacao or chocolate. The cacao is not to be
coufounded with the Cocoa the former produc.
ing the chocolate and the latter the nut by that
name. Cacao is still more profitable than the
coffee, by perhaps one hundred per cent, and
an orchard OF it lasts for long time with but
little care 1t will plant FIVE hundred trees tc
the acre, and will yield $40 to $50 per tree pei
annum,
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-05
HEADQUARTERS. FoRr LEAyENwoRrB.

HEADQUARTERS, FoRT LEAvENwoRTH,
May 7, 1856.
SIR: have the honor to forward herewith
further correspondence in relation to Kansas
difficulties.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant
L. V. SUMNER,
Colonel lst. Cavalry commanding.
To Colonel S. COOPER,
Adjutant General United States Army.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-05
"THE NTAIN HOUSE,o
Al Canaan Snrinss w.

"THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE,o
At Capon springs, Va,
"ILL be opensd for the reception of visitors
wv on Monday, The 10th day OF June.
Terms for Board.
fHst week. .............. .$l2
second week. ...,.......y.... 10
Third week. 8
4 One monih of twenty days.......... IS
Children and colored servants half price.
The undersigned has spa, ed no expense in OBJ
tainin the services OF gentlemen 10 assist in the
management of this place Tor the approaching
season. Visitors will be supplied with Saratoga,
Bedford, Chaybeale, aud Alum Water from
spring in th- neighborhoon, said to be equal 10
The Rockbridge Alum Springs.
T. L BLAKEMORE, Proprietor.
May 27-1m
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-05
WAR DEPARTMENT,

Washington, May Il, 1856.
SIR: have to acknowledge the reference to
this Department of resolution of the House
of Representatives, dated the 18th instant re-
questing the President to inform the House
whether United States soldiers have beenem.
ployed in the Territory Of Kansas to arrest per-
sons charged with violation of certain sup
posed laws enacted by a supposed Legislature
assembled at Shawnee Mission, in said Terri
tory" &c.
In reply, have to state that by instructions
from this Department dated the 9th of Feb
ruary last, Colonel L. V. Sumner and Lieu
tenant Colonel p. st. G. Cook were directed to
aid by military force the constituted autho-
rites of the Territory of Kansas in suppressing
insurrection or invasive aggression against the
organized government OF the Territory, or
armed resistance to the execution of the laws,
in case the Governor, finding the ordinary
course of judicial proceedings and the powers
vested in the United States marshal made
quate for the purpose, should make requisition
upon them for military force to aid him in
the performance of that official duty.
Under these instructions, and upon the re-
QUESTION of Governor Shannon, a detachment
Of troops under lieutenant was ordered to re-
pair to the Governor to sustain the constituted
authorities in the enforcement Of the laws.
The proceedings in the case are specifically set
forth in the enclosed copies of the correspon-
dence, which contain the only information the
Department has upon the subject
The instructions from this department, be-
ing directed exclusively to the support of the
organized government and constituted autho.
rites Of the Territories, convey no authority
to employ soldiers to aid, by making arrests or
- - = IL r. Il
enacted by supposed legislature" The
department, therefore, presumes and believes
that the United States soldiers have not been
employed to make arrests under the crcum.
stances mentioned in the resolution.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
To the PRESIDENT. Secretary of War.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-05

An Army OF RAILROAD ESPLorEEs-The
New York Central Railroad Company employed
last year FIVE thousand five hundred and eighty
four persons, including road operators, laborers,
clerks, officers, etc.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-05

A LITTLE MixEp.--A stage coach recently ar
rived in Sacramento Cal, with load of Cali.
fornians, which may be taken as no unfair sam
pie Of the travelling population. In it we're two
convicts on their way TO the State prison, a
counterfeiter horse thief, deputy sheriff, a
slippery crafty and prominent politician, two
county officers, an expressman, collector Of
foreign miners tax, two negroes and two China
men.
- The entire wealth Of England is esti
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-05

- The entire wealth of England is esti-
mated at E3,700, 100000.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-05

CoscoRD, N. H., June 3. Publisher
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

You've MEN's LycEux.-The lecture on
Monday night, was not as well attended ss
W would have wished, but the excitement at
the State house and the preaching of Rev.
MI. BAKER at the Presbyterian Church took
a&ay q great many who would other
wise have attended. The lecturer, Nh. s. s.
HALL, true to his appointment, was present
and for 4 time entertained his audience with
. subject he seemed peculiarly adapted to-
Unfortunately, before he reached the pith Of
his argument, he was seized with faintness,
which compelled him to discontinue the lee
ture and dismiss his audience, This was GER
tainly to be regretted, and it is but justice to
MI. HALL to state that he held out as long as
he could. Mr.. HALL, we understand holds
himself in readiness to supply the absence OF
any Of the regularly appointed lecturers
We hope we may soon have a chance to hea,
his able lecture upon .dneient and Moders
Science.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

The DEMOCRATIC CoNvENr;oN.-The har-
moniexs Democracy Of the State-or rather
their delegates-met at the State House on
Monday last, for the purpose of electing
delegates to the Cincinnati Convention
We had thought the meeting would have
been in accordance with their soubriquet Of
Harmonious" but such an other scene Of
disorder and confusion we never before wit
messed. It seemed as if pandemonium had
broken loose, and every man present was
trying to yell the loudest. He who was fortu-
nate enough to possess lungs that r~ivallsd
Stentors, was sure to secure the floor and
those whom nature had not blessed with the
same wind-like propensities had to wait UNI
til they had a chance. Buchananites and
Douglassites contended for the mastery, and
the palm was finally awarded to the friends
OF the Douglass" After a great deal of
storming and Tuning they succeeded in choos-
ing their delegates. If that convention was
= specimen Of the pure and incorruptible."
God help the party they represent, and the
State they inhabit. '.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

U-We are often annoyed with anonymous
communications. generally upon that theme
which love-sick SWANS are partial to, poet.
~. until We are heartily tired Of reading their
illusions. Some luckless wight who seems
to have scared up an idea, addresses . few
pathetic lines to Happineas, aud being fearful
Of immortalizing himself, signs Lorenzo" to
his effort" and sends them to US for publica-
ton. While we are willing at all times to
assist in the cultivation Of any attempt at
genius, We are decidedly opposed to. receiving
their communications anonymously. A wri-
ter who fears to sign his name to his own
articles or give them to the editor, must be
afraid Of himself: ana 50 Mr.. Lorenzo" your
poetry Is laid OF. the table indefinitely.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15
Complaints Of the Know Nothings.

The Know Nothings of New Orleans are
complaining Of the Democratic Governor and
the press for charging all the crime and
bloodshed upon their organization. The
Courier says that the Governor IS also blamed
for referring to the ontrayes and lawlessness
which have disgraced the elections in New
Orleans. and leaving the inference that the
American party were the instigators and
chief actors I'm these scenes. Such All infer
ence ise pronounced 'caAmnious.' We are
pleased to see so much sensibility exhibited
in that quarter, in reference to transactions
which the Bulletin says are not condemned
by the American party with sufficient en-
phasis. Hope may now be INDUCED Of the
cooperation ef this party in f'rrating out the
scoundreis WHO were engaged in these viii
Ia inies,-BervUe Gazette.
This candid acknowledgment from one of
the most bitter opponents OF the American
party, is highly gratifying to all. Had the
same frank spirit pervadei the entire Demo-
cratic press throughout the state. a better
state of feeling would exist. and we should
have been spared the mmanly and dislonor-
able epithets OF ''aiders and abettorsn in
those outrases. The attempt to affiliate the
Anne rican party with these ~rufians is not in
the spirit tint should ~actratc the minds of
hiyh-minded and honorable men, and we teel
convinced that the Democratic press will ul-
timateiy come to their better reason and ex-
onerate US from any such charge or at least
if it is clearly shown that these men do be-
long to the rabble Of our party-and what
political party has ever been free from them I
that we neither control them, nor are we
responsible for their acts.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

DRUGs AND MEDlcINEs.-BoGEL the "med-
icine man" Of Baton Rouge has on hand one
Of the largest and best selected stocks Of
Drugs ever offered for sale in the Southern
Country BocEL is indefat igable in his en-
beavers to procure the very best that can be
had and his arrangements with Northern
manufacturer and first importers enables HIM
to keep a full and complete assortment of
Drugs, Chemicals &c, on hand as we'll as all
the principle Patent Medicines which he
offers for sale at New Orleans prices.
He has also a fine assortment or Havana
Cigars and smoking tobacco. and as we oc-
~casionably indulge in the "weea," we speak
from experience, that requires no putting that
they are hard to beat.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15
The American Ratification Meeting.
Don't forget the ratification meeting to

DOM forget the ratification meeting TO
night at Baton Rouge, The Gazette says:
"The Legislature having, unanimously
granted the Hall Of Representatives. Tor tha'
purpose, the meeting will be held at the state
House. We take pleasure in making tins an
nouncement, as the ladies, who form the at
traction and inspiration OF every ass emb'ase
will be able to attend the meeting, without
Inconvenience. We hope our citizens, gen.
orally, irrespective Of party, WI! be pres
cnt. WALKER, POND, ALEXANDER'
DUCROS and other distinguished speakers
will address the meeting IN English anu
French" .
In an other column vii be found the re-
mort Of " The Meeting Of the American
Members OF the Legislature" calling upon
the party throughout the State to hold con-
v~entions for appointing delegates toa State
convention to be held in the city OF Baton
Rouge on the first Monday in June next, to
select electoral candidates. We heartily
Join in the call, and we hope the Sugar
Pa,ish'' will at once take steps to be represent
ted in the electoral convention. We hope
the members Of the party in every parish OF
the State will without further delay get to
work, organise and prepare for the coming
contest, in which. if we are united and de-
termined, we are destined to conquer and tri-
umph, and upon thorough organization alone
depends our success or our failure.
The people Of Louisiana have spoken in
tones that cannot be mistaken; thay have
shown by their vote in the Gubernatorial
canvass that our principles are the precepts
pof right and justice, and they are bound to
succeed. The time is fast approaching when
we will show our Democratic adversaries,
that we are mighty in our strength, and that
we feel deeply the vile and slanderous insinu-
atoms against our fidelity to this glorious
Union of States, and that the American party
IS not qsly the fast adhsrent to the perpetui-
ty OF the Union, but that TOE will not tread
upon a faa!en foe.
Under such a leader as MILLAED FILLMORE,
a staunch and untlinchins friend q the Union'
supported by A.. j. DoNELsoN, a man, upon
whose bright escutcheon, not one blemish or
stairb can be found, a true Southerner in feel
ing as well as principle, we will give our OPP
ponentsa defeat, such as gallant "Old Hick-
DRY" gave Packenham and his hirelings upon
the plains OF Chalmette, and teach them that
the American party must and shall be re-
srected.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

S~cRIPTuRAL THuaaERY.-We were some-
what astonished yesterday, says the N. O.
Crescent, by = startling piece of chronological
information given US in the form of a ouery
by one Of our ofiice-ials. 1t was-Who was
the first Thage A~nswer-David, the father
Of Soloman, who slung -shotted the Philistine
Goliah, for emigrating into his territory, and
trying to eat up the original and legal land
holders. We believe there is some STYLE of
sling mentioned in the chronicles OF those
times, from which the foreign Phili,tine was
sluns pretty severely,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

stance, again offered as q substitut. >. .
introduced by the member from Iberv;lI.'0 mat
Mr.. r. recommended the adont;o, ~,
substitute by the Legislature, and .a;1 .e
the people Of the territory were bette mat
OF their own interest than the G.ns.1 ~ge1
sembly, in all matters where their n.," A.
advantages aud co"veniences are involved
! reply. to the remarks Of Mr.. Dox,.
Mr.. Favrot SAID, that he, thanked the memh",
from !berville for the light he had tbrow"s'
the subject. He had plead the cause Of w..
Baton Rouge with eloquence aud ability ,aa
had no doubt that the Hon. pentl:n.'s'
speech would insure the passage Of the MN
s~tltute, and moved its adoption
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

HuRR,cASE.-On Saturday, says the Ope-
lousas Courier, a hurricane passed a little to
the south Of Washington, dong considerable
damage. Large trees were tern up by the
roots, fences blown down, and their materials
scattered in every direction.
The sugar-house Of Offatt Brothers, a very
large and substantial brick building, together
with the Purgery and negro cabins, were
blown down, and now present q shapeless
mass Of ruins. There were 100 hhds. Of gu
gar in the building. IS Of which were des-
troyed BY the rain, and the balance is in a
damaged condition. The loss of Messr,,
Ofatt is estimated at $4,000.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

The PRoJEcrEu RArLRoAD TO New o.
AEArs.-Ihe Police Jury Of this parish pass
ed . resolution ut its session yesterday to
submit to the people, the question Of the
parish taking stock in the road; to ascertain
the willingness Of the people to submit 4 tax
on raj estate for this purpose.
The sum proposed to be raised by taxation
10 500. DOC. and the time fixed for the elec.
ton is the hrst Monday in May.-Coust.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

ELorEMExr ExrRAoRDlSARr-Assit'sS 2
Stare to Rssa,ray.-The Louisville cssss0'
of the Goth ult says s4
Yesterday between the hours Of bfeskss
and dinner, a runaway couple were eapsssea
in New Albany by the strong arms Of apolles
officer and an assistant, and their liberty mos'
ANONYMOUSLY curtailed by lodging them y
our Jail, One Of them was . likely olaeA
woman, the cook Of Mr.. Newland. in this c,!y'
and the other a white gentleman from tne
East somewhere. bearing the name Of Eiiss
Hillyear. 1t was a regular love match, fsgs-
tive slave case, some might say, or > e.
where all are entitled to liberty and love, p
matter what color, Is the abolitionsss ~,
and the deepest sympathy is der'anaeo :"
them, now that they are made captiyes. -.
The particulars Of this romantic neg"
stealing affair are about these:
The white mar was deeply enannouTeu y
the black cook, and, no doubt, persuaded 8.
to run away, having beforehand gfov'asu
couple Of through tickets over the ne" ~.
ny Railroad to Michigan City, which ue.ss
were subsequently found in his posse =.
The woman, after getting breakfast ioi II.
masters family Is usual, packed up neI -
took the omnibus to Portland, where sne -. ~.
Joined by the white man. and together tasy
crossed the river on the ferry boat.
The woman was closely veiled, and e4er
ted the suspicion Of Mr.. Conner, the teifyn.a,
who noticed her pretty closely, and afsel ~
entered the ladies' room on the ferrybcat
the man go up to her, raise her veil asd W =.
print a sweet kiss upon her poutlns IT
when, to the great surprise OF the fefIy ~.
ter, he discovered the woman to oe 2 49,.
He at once took her in charge, and on tne VI.
turn Of the terry, handed her over to NJ
Crowfoot, of the police.
The officers and others then resuFneo =
New Albany, and after = short search low
the white man in = cellar, seaptured ~
brought MIN back to this city: and lods.a
him in Jail, and he will now be aIralgssS
the sweet charge Of negro stealing. ne..
there is another case to excite the symps'as s.
and Indignation OF the freesoilers ana ~
lovers al over the North, and We e1Pes.
them to forward funds in abundance to relieve
their brsther's distress.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

WARS IN THE WIND -Strolling throug h
Baton Rouge on Wednesday last. we encoun.
tered the "Grand High Priest Of the Ous-l
Owls" The prelate appeared in good health
and spirits, but we were unable to worm out
the secret of his mission there. Any designs
upon Cat Island, Doctor! Look out Tor the
man with the white hat and carpet bag !"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

o. The Baton Rouge .Aduoeate Of the 18th
inst. in speaking Of the Democratic Conven.
ton held the day previous, says
yesterday will be remembered among
those gifts OF time that have a claim immor-
tslity."
Don't tear your shirt; you did nothing
towards ranking it amongst those gifts that
have 4 claim to Immortality"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

u7-Ir our parish authorities don't believe
that the dead horse lying in the rear Of our Of
fee smells most 'villaino"sly vile" let them
come and take q ''snitf7' for themselves
Have it removed at once-it's excruciatins,
10 it Is
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15
rAn editor out in Texas thus lets off his

An editor out in Texas thus lets off his
troubles in a mournfui comic manner:
=. A WEEk's M1sHArs.-Somebody stole our
xe-the hogs smashed our gate into kindling
wood gin eout' the coolest day, and the
chimney hearth fell in-the smallest young
,un mashed his toe, and the biggest tore his
breeches-had Is duns for sums of fifty cents
to a doIIar-got sued, judgement against us
no money to pay it-note for 500 fell due
same fx-fnally we lost our temper! Oh!
ye dillatoTy patrons ye have much to answer
for!
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

GIVE are requested TO inform the world
and the rest Of mankind, including the good
citizens Of Baton Rouge, that JONES has got a
new pair Of ''trowsers" Don't ask which
Jones; you can tell him BY the smell Of "e''
cloth.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

CrA. J. DeLaporte, (American) has been
elected Recorder Of the parish Of T'errebonne
over J. B. Dunn, (Anti) by a majority Of
l42 votes.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

rGoldman's going to Nicaragua $50 he
says-and now's your time to get Jewelry
cheap. You can buy Gold watches for moth
ing and get paid for taking them away-Call
and see.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-03-15

ASeS~A "A. d.
DoNELsoN the nominee Of the American Par
ty for Vice President, is going the rounds of
papers:
PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 1856.
To Editor american Organ:
SIR l am referred to in many places as the
adopted son of Gen. Jackson. Permit me to
ask that you will give this note an insertion
IN your columns, in order that the mistake
may be corrected. The adopted son of zen.
jackson bears his own name, and is now liv-
inc at the Hermitage. The General was nv
uncle, and my guardian and friend from nv
infancy to his Heath. -
The mistake has doubtless originated from
the fact that the General was in the habit of
addressing me as his son, and that l was so
long and SO intimately associated with him.
l was his aid-de-camp from the time | enter
ed the army until he loft it, and his Private
Secretary throughout his Presidency, a con-
fdential relation which was never interrupt-
ed as long as he lived.
1 am, very respectful,
your obedient %servanty.
A. J. DONELSON.