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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-11-22

4 Roya1 Nichnaate--The Rgipae of Wales,
Queen Vic's oldest boy, it is said, is called
by his sister, on account Of his perenptory
manner, Mister Upper Crust
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14
The State Convention.

The State convention Of the American
party assemblies in the city Of Baton Rouge
Oh Monday, tae 10th, to select an Electoral
ticket for the State, and the gene;al r~atilca-
ton Of WILLARD FILLMORE, and ANnKEw J.
DoxcLsos. We have every reason to be-
lieve the attendance will be large, and that
the names they may place upon the ticket
will meet the approval Of the party.
We hope that whoever may be selected as
Electors will use their best efforts, and spare
no exertions to thoroughly canvass the State,
and place the principles of the American
party before the people so that there may be
no misunderstanding them, and hurl back the
foul! and malicious ISLANDERS of the great mis-
called Democracy into their teeth. The first
great blow has been struck IL the city OF
New Orleans, and the ball is in motion. and
it nov behooves every true American in
heart and feeling to use his best and unceas-
ing exertions to secure our State for Fillmore
and Donelson. Let no name be placed on
the ticket, that will not exert its entire in
huence to secure that result which is so
ardently desired and can be lone triumphant.
ly, it we all pull together.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14
The Cincinnati Convention.

The agony at length is over: ana the"pare
unterr,fed and 1Nat:oa~I Democracy" has,
selected its candidates :or Tic two highest
offices in the gift of the people. JAMES BrcH-
aNAs, TIE wagson-ho,se of Pennsylvania,
has the honor thrust upon him Of being the
choice Of that hn ulonions Conventions for the
Presidency, aud JNo. {. B~KEcKENbHlpcE: OF
Kentucky is the other fortunate tein. on
whom the favor of the Convention has fallen.
Of Mr.. DUcuANAS's antec-dents asa states
man. orator, or profound thinker, our memory
1t the present moment, furnishes us with
only the following resolution which was
offered by that gentleman in 4 County Con-
~vention in Pennsylvania, some time during
The year 1919. These resolutions speak elo-
quen,ly the feelings Of Mr.. BUCHANAN to the
South and i: is bu. an act Of justice tia, he
should be placed in a correct position before
the people:
.'Eolrsd That the Representatives in Congress
from this district he, and they are hereby, most car
nsstly requested to use their utmost en'eavors, As
members of the National Legislature. 10 F!xvEHT TIP
ExlsIE>cE OF SLAVERY III any # the 1t17ittfa.s or staks
.htth may le erectsI BY Congress-
..ResolreA, That il the opinion of this meeting, the
members CT Congress, who =; the last session sustain
ID TIE causc Of justice, humanity, aad patriotism, il
opposing the introduction Of sta'ery into tie state
then crdeavorai 10 be formed out Of the Missouri Ter
r,!ory. are entitled to the warIaest thanks Z! every
friend OF humanity"
Still we look upon him as being the only
true representative of the old Federal school
in that solemn caucus; but tina. he should
have defeated that wire-working. political
tricks:er, DoJGLAs, and the crafty, crlnsllg
FHAxKLlN PIERCE, with all the assistance OF
the government patronage at hand, Is some-
thing that we do not understand, unless that
JOHN SL.DELI, the King-makcr OF modern
times. was the chief invisible Wire pnlleE, and
the political puppets danced to his music.
AS some palllation to the South, however,
and more particularly to Young America, the
unofendirg Mr.. BR~KcxEsBR1psr, was given
them for the ice-Presidency.
Weawaitin anxious suspense The coming plat
form ofthe Democracy as we anticipate some
thing rich and spicy. How unfortunate it
was for the "world at large and the rest Of
mankindn that the knock down and drag out
affair, which characterized the opening OF
that convention, was not perm itted to proceed
as we are convinced that the tate OF the XII
keny cats would have rewarded their labors,
and left No tail behind.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

The CRops IN WEST TENNESSEE AND
ARkANsAs.-The Memphis Eagle and Eli.
q%uirer, of the 2sth ult., says:
We learn from planters in the interior that
the prospects for the growing crop ale very
cheering. Corn and wheat never looked bet
ter. or more promising. There has heen plen.
ty of1ain for farming purposes and the ground
is in excellent condition. Serious apprehen.
sions We're entertained i'll regard to the rava.
ges Of the cut-worm, but at present the
crops are out of danger from this source, as
far as we can hear. In Macon. and counties
adjacent, the crops are doing finely, and prom
Use we'll; there is also every prospect OF an
abundance Of fruit. There are some ,por.
lions Of this State, however, where the Hes
ian fly has made its appearance, and grass
hoppers also, have visited the fields in great
numbers. In different parts Of Arkansas,
fears are felt for the safety Of the growing
cotton from the ravages Of worms; they
having already made their appearance in
portions Of that State. and are doing consider
able damage. Observation-Disclosures accounts
We be'ieve that on the whole, judging from
the reports contained in our exchanges from
all parts Of the country, the prospects for
abundant crops are very aattering indeed.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

HEuLru-We heard an old resident Of our
parish remark a few days ago: that whenever
the fruit crop OF the State was large and
abundant, the general health was good. We
sincerely hope we may escape sickness OF any
kind this summer, and il the old gen,'eman's
obse ,vation is TO be relied on, and NC see no
reason to doubt tive will have al unusua'iS
healthy summer The fruit crop this yeats
promises to be the largest we have had tor
MANY seasons. While fruit is plentiful and
cheap, it is within the power OF all classes to
use freely of it, that is to say, at meal times.
At any other time, it is generally unheal'hs'
# not injurious.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

KANSAS MEETING ~ New HAvES--Netc
Hor>n, Coun., June IA meeting OF the
Young men Of New Haven, Conn, was held
at Brewster Hall on the 3lst ut, to consider
what action is required in view Of the null
der Of Mr.. Mitchell and Dr.. Root, O; the
Connecticut colonp, in Kansas. The hall was
crowded, and deep feeling manifested. y
committee was appointed to call 4 State con-
~yentiou OF the youus men OF Connecticut,
preparatory to furnishing AID ard protection
to the remaining members o:the Connecticut
colony il, the territory.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

TIE TaorBLEs IN kA>sAs-The .3cc,cen-
tai Messenger, published at Independence, Mo-
has the following, in relation 20 the late colngs
at Lawrence, Kansas:
The hotel and printing offices were destroy.
ed by virtue OF Authority from the grand
iurv of Douglas county. The jury declared
the hotel ard printing office is nn!sances, ana
so Iecreed their Destruction. The part at
TEMPTED 10 destroy the note! with carnoA and
powder. but At leuSth set II OH fire a the
most expeditions w" OF destroying Il. pr,
Robinson's house WAS also burnt. but nos ~
authority. After Robinson NOISE had "ecl
fired. some man was observe: 70 run cut from
it, he was Ordered to !0It, bat II: doing 50 ne
was shot down.
| This was the only person killed, as We
could learn, except one of the pro-s'.'erE
men who met Els death in a most Singular
| manuf. He Fl sd 4 rife ball at tae etiimney
of Robirsou's hrus-, the ball SCATTERING OF"
OF the stones OF the chimney, a piece o:
which fell ard struck him on the heal aid
killed nm. We learn that a large quantity
Of provisions were in the hotel when 1t vas
burnt. No further damage was done 70 per-
sons o: property tnan the above, so tar as we
| could learn. Men under excitement are apt
to commit excuses. and in this case MAJ have
exceeded their duty, but we are glad to know
hat they conducted themselves IN Modesa-
ton.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

SPAIN AND MExico-The difficulty be-
tween Spain and Mexico says, the n. O..
BuNitin of the 10th inst, is said to be Serious
but we scarcely. credit it. The amount
claimed by Spain as losses incurred by Span
ish subjects during the struggle of Mexico tor
lndependence is six millions. Mexico has
called for a revision of these claims, urging
that some Of them are fraudulent, Spain re-
sisted this demand, and Mexico endeavored
to enforce it by compelling the complainants
to deposit their titles with available security
for the amounts already paid thereon, threat
enins to con6scate the property Of the Span
lsh holders should they refuse to do so, and
actually carrying out the threat in sese,l
cases. This is resented by Spain, and a
squadron has been sent to Vera Cruz to back
its complaints. The task to be executed by
this squadron, embracing nine or ten vessels,
comprising in all one hundred and sixty guns
is variously stated. By some a bombardment
Of Vera Cruz is predicted, whilst others assert
a blockade only will be attempted. A new
Spanish Minister accompanies the squadron,
which left Havana on the l3d ultimo.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

U- AS we were going to press last week,
We were visited with a violent stormsof wind
and rain that for a while seemed to promise a
good soaking to the almost hard dried earth,
and for a while appeared to realize all that
our planting friends could wish for. Next
day away sped the rain clouds and everything
j. being parched and dried no as before.
Spch weather is as anncsing as it is tantal.
szing, for the planter does not know from day
what weather to prepare for. Judging FROM
10 appearance Of the heavy black clouds now
'toating about, we shall have heavy and vio-
lent showers. Let them come. they are
wanted.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

BUDDHISM ~ CAL.FoRNiA.-An ofsaaa.
ton OF SOM thousand Chinese in es.a'.s.
have Iedicated'a Buddhiatic temple ~
Francisco, where they worship Chsns'a ~. !,
idol of a famous Chinese warrior VINO wv i
about 1900 years ago, and conducted u'uss.
so bravely on cath that, at his death, nc
ell, waited to divine honors. 4 representa-
of the interior Of this temple, wmea i. :.
been sent from San Francisco, exn'ola y, !,
immortal Ching in a sitting position WIZ .
magnificent moustache OF very long ~ q
hai1. He is clothed with rich garment na.; u.
his knees adorned with Jewels and p.s !:
stones. His face we are told, IS sel! ~
made so perhaps by the blood OF MS sss. :,
or by his bushes at his exaltation among :. !.
divia,ties. The priests kneel ana I0~ ~ :
this idol, pour out iibations ard chaan. nJasI.
accompanied with gongs and ey'noa,s, =, j.
shrill ringing instrument for HaM =
Chinese have no name. The SOUNDS - -
dured by the Chinese with a Plac,a1ix IA.
fectiy u~naccountab,e to |" outsiders !. !.
every nation on the face Of the s'sa 4
helped to people the United States, y. o., j,
have now nearly all the pretessed Ie.s M.
the world, from Christianity to oaS.. iIa
hommedanism, IS il Utah, snd NV
worship in Caliiorhia.-N. q. E.'ks'"'
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

IMPORTANT FROM HAy1:-Ensxrrection at
-9uz Cayes.-The Boston Trareler publishes d
letter from Aux Cages, dated May 10th,
stating that a formidable instruction had
broken out in that part Of Hayti against
Emperor Soulouqe. From two to three
thousand insurgents were marching on Aux
Cages, and every male in town had been
called out to join the troops Tor repel!ing the
enemy. The troops had marched to meet
the insurgents and defend the entrance to the
town; and as the letter closed, an alarm was
beating and a report circulating that the
troops had been repulsed. The populsce
were greatly excited, and had closed thei1
stores, &C..
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

TIE STEAMBOAT FiRK.-One L1e Lost
We are glad to know that the general estim-
ate OF the amount lost by the burning of the
steamboats, last night was considerably over
The mark; but We regret 10 state that we
have reason TO beleave that on of those in
charge OF the Mary Bess, known as Captein
Holmes, was unfortunately burned to death.
The following are the particulars which
we have been enabled to obtain:
Inc tire was discovered shortly after II
O'Clock, by the keeper of New Latona, break
Ing out III the after-part of the vessel, under
the ladies' cabin. The following steamers
being close by were quickly on Iire-the d.
5: Stacey, Mary Bess. Delta and piota; the
old steamer Cincinnati was burned also two
small barges with some powder that was
slowed on them--no considerable amount
though.
We annex the names OF the boats. their
owners, value, and mount Of insurance:
The I'D. S. Stacey" owned by Messrs.
Swltzer, Hy. Hill aud James Waugh, iusurei
IN the Crescent office for 6 5000, and $4,000
with Messrs. Miller & Russell. This boat is
IN the hands of Sheriff, the with claims upon
ner for about $4,000; estimated value, sl2,-
900.
The New Latona,;' owned by Mr.. E. F.
Gross. also Iii the Sheritf's keeping, we be-
'ieve, with claims on her Of $4,000. No in
surance that we can learn OF. She is worth
some $4,000.
The "Piota,' owned by Edward Parker
not insured, we understand. She would bring
$4,000.
The Mary Bess.' Captain Otway, Lyons
and Mugsah are interested in this boat; not
insured ; she would be sold for $1,000 or S.
900.
The Delta" is owned by Messrs. Alex.
Meynier and Charles DuraId. We have only
heard OF $4,000 insurance in the Louisiana
Office. She is valued at $4,000.
The Frank Lyons and Louis Whiteman
fortunately got away from the confagration,
though they were lying near the Latona
when the fire broke out.
We erred this morning in our statement
concerning the Merchants Insurance Com
pany. They have not lost anything, not be-
ing interested IN any Of the boats that Were
burned. We regret having made the mis-
tAke.-N o. Delta.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

RECORDER GENo1s.-The afhdavits gwen
in favor Of Recorder Genois, says the N. o.
Creole, have appeared in most Of our city
papers, and we cannot but think that those
who have read them nave been astonished at
the evident control which he had over this
band Of lawless men. Even that chivalrous
and fearless Gen. Lacoste, expresses his as
Constituent that Recorder Genois should rush
uuarmed into the midst of the Infatuated mob,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

OrMessrs. H. NJ. FAvRor, J. V. Durable,
W. D. WINTER, B. r. CHM, H. W. ALLEN,
v. D~upRocA, DAN. HICKEY, H. J. HYAx.:
JAMES L. LosDELL, w. J. LYLE, Jas. S.
WILLIAMS, T. P. VAUGHN, ard Hon. L
FAVOR, are the duly elected delegates from
this parish to the State Convention 10 be
held in Baton Rouge on Monday next. They
will please take notice and act accordingly.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

AID TO Kansas. Erc.-The adjourned
meeting at Chicago for the further considera-
ton OF Kansas affairs, and the ratification OF
the Republican ticket, was the largest ever
held in Illinois. 1t was resolved to send five
hundred settlers from Illinois to Kansas. and
fifteen thousand dollars was subscribed tor
that purpose. A committee was appointed
to procure further subscriptions and take
charge Of the arrangements.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14
Later from KGu5as.

Sr. Los,s, June G.-Adv'ces from hansas
70 the, osth states that parties OF dragons nave
| been stationed ut Topeka and Lawrence.
1t is runored that i party OF bu o,ns lne'
attacked a party Of settlers near OSa"a'to-
mic, killing five and dispensing the remain
der. ..;caa
The Missouri pro-s'avery men l'entit'eo
! with the troubles. have been ordered by 'he
committee to leave ka,Sas, and many nave
complied. .ha
There is great excitement throughout the
Territory, and Gov. Shannon Is employing
T.. $. troops to preserve order.
The Congressional Committee had gone 10
| w.stpor.. and would leave on the SIN lot
Washington.
Thirteen person have been arrested i:npIi-
Gated in the mr1der OF the pro-siaveIy men
| near O>aWattomie
L.,rrx.-Marshal Donaldson and even men
have been killed by a patty OF Abo.i''o',is',.
Durin. the conflict, several OF the Nlats'al :
posse were seriously wounded. 1t Is also re-
ported that more OF the same party mad oee''
attacked. Twenty-Five Of Baiord's men have
| gone TO their assistance.
In Il fight between Captain PATHS com
nant and 4 party OF Aholltionists, near Black
Jacks, nine Abo.itlonists and thirteen pro-
slavery men We're kIIled.-Detc.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

WASHINGTON Cry ELECTION. "A dispatch
from Washington, dated June cd. says:
The election for municipal officers took
place to-day. There was considerable fight
ing in some Of the Wards, and several pc. sons
were injnred-one seriously. The mob was
dispersed ny one Ward by the police. The
result OF the vote has not been definitely as
ceata'ned. though it IL known TO be very
c!ose.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

~The river has at length commenced
falling, slowly but surely, and if the rise from
the Missouri does not affect US more than the
late rises have done, we are safe from innuu-
dation this year. Judging from the appear
ance of the river banks, between this point
and the city, we may expect their caving in
to a considerable extent.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

AN,c.RAeuAx ELAG.-The follo"lIs
description of a Nicaraguan flag tn's ~ !,
pended in the bar-room OF the City HON
New Orleans: ~
1t is edged on either side with = o a.ss. =
the middle being white, with . comfy
s ~s's ssin ,G:Se rs%pr ,se 8" one il. j s;. I ! !:
s sed' oa t the s' other - or Death" o. : sIss s
the appearance of SO singular q s.s,'p' !; Tier
Hotel attracted universe! atteHs'ou; rha.t
were few, however, who under.toed, = Via tSss
meant until its object was expl,.c a,.;a Jass'
by some of the companions Of ~ sr.tfyrs
who seemed to take pleasure !"
the curiosity Of the inquisiti'e. theg ~.
Today it will be carried on boar Dors many mani
liant sh,pshat is destined to ea,' 7 ,sonis,
chiyalrous adventdrer to the land
to which fortune beckons him on.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

wOur young friend, THEODORE BxReE-
RON will accept our thank. for his promptness
in furnishing Us with the proceedings of the
Police Jury. Although there was some slight
objection raised against MI. BEReraos at his
election on account Of his youth, VIC think
the members, Of the Jury will find that he
will make. a competent and faithful clerk.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

wThe Ohio State Council of the Aneri-
can party met in Columbus on the eth ult.:
and appointed delegates to the National Coun-
Gil in New York, on the Sd inst. A de-
spatrh says the electoral ticket nominated is
pledged to support Fillmore and Done.son.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

PRESENTATION OF PLATE TO PKEs1IcE.-
The American party Of Louisville have pre-
sented Prentice of the Journal, with 4 service
Of plate: consisting OF a silver pitcher, SIX
silver goble,s and a silver tray, as a testimo-
nial Of approval for his exertions for the
partv.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

A BEAUTIFUL RxrLy-A Greek maiden
being asked what fortune she would bring her
husband, replied in the following beautiful
language: Il will bring him what gold can
not purchase heart unspotted ard virtue
without a stain-which is all that descended
TO me from my parents"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

So HA.DsoME.-It is said-and we can
vouch for it from personal observation-that
the Captain Of one Of our coast packets is SO
handsome that he Is compelled 70 carry a
cane to defend himself from the leap-year,
privileges of the fair sex. Hoop All!
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14
SATURDAY. JUNE l. 1855.

Gov. REEDER.-A dispatch to the Louis
willie Journal, says that Rcede1's trunks were
left at Atchison and contain copies Of letters
sent East, whi-h are said to ;mplicate him III
a conspiracy against the Government.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

From U1AH.-The mail from Great Salt
Lake city arrived at St. Louis or the Goth
ult., bringing papers to the Goth of March.
The Convention to form a State Constitution
was making rapid progress. The convention
met on the 18th of March, and on the Gath,
the special committee unanimously reported
the i" Constitution OF the State of Deseret.n
The st. Louis Republican in giving this news,
remarks:
The State Of Deseret will have her Sena-
tors and Representative. knocking at the
doors of Congress for admission, before the
close OF the present session.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

SENTENCE OF W. H. WILDER This indl-
vidusl, heretofore convicted OF forging Gov
ern1tAnt land warrants and who subsequent
Iy fed from the custody OF the Deputy /. 5
Marshal, was recapurcd and brought Jack
He was brought into this Court yesterday
morning, and sentenced to ten years IN the
Penitentiary and to pay a fine o! ten dollars.
The execution OF his sentence is suspended
for thirty days: as it is understood he is try
ing to obtain a pardon from the President -
As the latter parsonage has lost the nominal
ton, we rather think he will not be in a
very good humor, aud hence we infer Mr..
Wilder's chance for a pardon to be but slim
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

There is a report a6oat that the Emperor
Of the French will visit Ireland III July
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-06-14

TEA lover, writing to his swees .,rs.
saws ..Delectable 6ear-lou are ,...nfs,
that honey would blush on Your p
and molasses stand appolled. 49,,
U~A great many human te''s
graves will. their teeth