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JOSEPH McKITRICK,
.ArcktteCtF Builder.

Mop ~ Florida, Eass Of Aaine 81.
+ WOULD RESPECTFULLY Y call the
i attention Of the public, to my arrange
ments Cor tho New Year. Having made
arrangements with one Of the best manu-
featuring establishments in Cincinnati,
I am prepared to furnish Sash Doors and
Blinds, made Of The best White Pine Lum-
bsr, and Of superior workmanship and
much cheaper than can be made in the
South. Persons wishing to build would
hnd u to their advantage TO consult me
before building.
Osdss, from the country earnestly soli-
citsd. Country work Of oil kinds prompt
" attended to in the most workmanlike
manner.
Plans and specifications for city and conn
tsy Houses. suburban Villas, etc, given in
the most approved styles. All kinds Of
Job Work attended to with neatness and
dispatch. Water Cisterns made Of the best
material. jan30.
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To Planters,

A lKlN'S Corn and Cotton Cultivator.
IA This truly useful agricultural improv-
ment, has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who afterful
trial, say that by it, use, in the cultivation
Of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is 4 saving
Of 1t least one third the labor 10 man and
horse over the common plow. It's new
invention, Patented March 20, 1s4o.
Planters are invited to call and examine it.
A supply on hand and for sale by
w. F. TI1NNARD.
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Steam Pressed Brick.

Steam Pressed Brick.
EOR the convenience Of the citizens of
L Baton Rouge, an ofiice has bee, open
ed at JosHuA BEAL's STORE, opposite the
Harney House, where orders may be left
for immediate transmission t. the STEAM
Brick and LUMBER MILLs, Of the subscri-
Der, and will be filled with quick despatch
ts il given at the office on the yard. Those
wishing firm and durable article, are So
licited to test the quality Of the STEAM
PRESSED. ~Brick delivered in town and
vicinity in any quantities. At lowest market
rates. )aug26-ti) J. H. SCHENCK.
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Carriage, Harness, Whips &c.
THE Subscribers assortment of Carria-
l. ges. Harness, whips, &c. is now COM
plete, and h. invites mn examination Of
hi. stock before purchasing in New Or
leans, as he guarantees his prices as low as
q any in the South.
Marcroom corner Of Third and Florids
Streets. Manufacturing and repairing in
superior style at the old established stand
corner Of Main and Church Streets.
w. F. TUNNARD.
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9arbwart at ,. q. aaontan.
House Furnlshings.

House E0T010h1DG0e
WATER Cisterns, Drippers and Ewers;
w oval, octagon and colored Hall Lamps !;
enamslled Stew Pans; block tin and iron
Sauce Pans; turned brass Preserve Ket.
ties: cast iron and earthen Spittoons: oval,
square and Gothic Walters; Salvers and
Tea Trays; Lamp Globes; Glimmers and
Wick rich center table French Dusters !;
common Yankee ditto; common, wooden,
Furnished, Brittania and silver plated Ia
bic Castors, at D. C. MONTAN'S
jul3. Church street.
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architectural CARDS, &f.
G. q. WILSON,

G. q. WILSON,
8ouo0, Sign & Ornamental Painter,
TlirA Street, swo doors North Of the Post ONCE,
HAVING permanently located In Baton Rouge,
IL ~ would respectfully solicit = share Of tho
psblle patronage. Being practicable workmen, ws
ore % Wovk on the most reasonable terms and In
The best style
ALSO, Draining, Marblng, Chasing and Paper.
hanging nsstly executed.
~ Hantstion work solicited and promptly
aescodsd 70. dec1S.y.
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NOTICE TO BUILDERS.-The un-
N dersigned 10 nov prepared to manufacture
oy Steam power 1t the shortest notice all kinds
ofSash, Blinds, Windows, Doors, Ac-letters ad-
dreased to him at the Post ONCE at Baton Rouge
sept.8-N. J. w. BROWN.
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Mechanics Tools.
pENCh Screws, Cabinet Clamps, Spear
ID + Jacksons Saws, PIsins If all kinds
Augers and Auger Bits, Bracs and Brace
Bits. Hatchstts, Hammers, Carvers Tools,
Gimblets and Coopers Bitts, Cooper's Riv.
sts &e. D. c. MoxTAN. Church q.
ClSH LINE Floats, assorted sizes; Linn.
i erick and kirby bsnt Hooks; Fish
Lines, assorted sizesy Shot Pouches Pow.
der and Pistol Flask1; Double and Single
barrel Shot Cuns-On hand for sale BY
may IL. D c. MONTAN.
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Wooden Ware !
A XE, Hatchet, Tile, Auger and Chissl
II Handles, Clothe Lire Reels, Horse
and White Wash Brushes, Paint Brushes
and Sash Tools, for sale by
D. c. MONTAN, Church st.
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N0eiC xe0Ch10gs
srHE subscriber, well knowa
i to the citizens Of Baton 4"
Rouge, from lsag rssidencs, olsss bic pro-
uessioaai services 10 The public, - . teacher
of the PlAne foarK, the vIoLix. and Coz.
xEr.A.plseen. He will also furnish music
'for Private Parties, SoirSe, &c Letters
,aadsesssd - him through de post ollee.
will y prsapay answered, and ordess lett
At tie Comet solee, win meet immsdiate
att:ntien. aoctill NV. JOLLY.
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sHOvELs, SPADES.
A MES and Rowlands Spades, Dirt and
II Scoop Shovels, Rakes and Garden
Hoes, Ladies Flor.l Hoe, Rakes, &c.
> D. e.. MoNTAN, Church st.
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J0UN T1EAN0.
Vetks. h fla, csppss al ~ I,sa.
Iy9-v. C10se 0ssat.
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A VERY large and fine Music Boz, for
IL sale. Sufficiently loud to play for .
Cotillion party, in the private psrlor, At
jsn17.y. THko GoLpAANx,
,Harney HOUSE Basement
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Steana PackiDgl .
nUTTA Percha Steam Packing
per and Navy Oakum Steam Bibs, FURNISHED Al
Polished Steam Stops and Guage Cocks btsso
Coupling and Connecting Cocks, for iron Or sep.
per pipes. always on hand at
jan.17.y. kARGCIER LAN0UA
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Buckley's Ploughs.
THE nndersigDed agent will receive Or
J. ders for Buckley's sugar and cotton
plough. D. C. MONTAN.
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I,,.1 Received from 9t. L0uiN
DACON. Clear Sides and Shoulder,
h s.n.,are and Extra q. LOUIS yL01n-
No,N ~. For sals low for cAss, b.
H.. TO16LMb00 / c..
july5.y. cof' Co"vssss - 1s'ss Vs.
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Cart and Wagon MArness.
A FULL ASSORSMENT q Collays.
II Hames, Blind brides, Cart Dfeeehinf,
Cart saddles, Wagon harness, Tnce chains
&C., which we offer at moderate prices.
ian1sdyl LARGUIER 4 LANOUE.
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To 9pOft0en. .,
4 FEW dox best Englnh, Stub Twiet
"A Doabls and oingls DsYrss Dhet 0use. ~.
Io,ieS uoed "a % C.ntr.i IL Si,e 81: ST; W.d y Ca{:
hrs; Gun Tubes, and every thing else conneeesl
in that line, at LAk0UIBR LAN0VD.
jan.17-y. Cor. lafayette and florida 80
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TUsT REoEIVEDl!-
j Governor Rope, Cotton do. Mernniller
do. Kentucky Packing Yarn; Oakum !;
Brooms; Buckets. D. c. MONTAN.
oct.l4. 20 Church street.
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JAMES N. ELAN kJAS. +. ELAN,
'J J.MAL. r man, As>ssasys and Ces.ssliors
st Law. Deeea Rouge. sug97.y.
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UIN WARE.-We have now in store
i large assortment Of TiI Ware ofevsr7
description which we offer At very reduoet
prices. LARGUIER I, IANOUE.
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T1v1AT OLD DOUDDON-
Il A few more gallons Of TIE aaps ki.d
On hand snd for sale BY
nn2e H. T. TonLnsos 1 Co
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Bellsl BelH!
COMPLETE sets Bell HangingA
~ Pearl Handled and Corn Houss. Bells Grin:
sen and Ylowsred Tea Be1s; Gov, sheep ane
horse, wrsusht and east bellj st d Q. 1ossAS-
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A Noble Letter.

The following letter from Col. Preston
Pond. Jr., to a number OF citizens OF biao'soi
Parish. in response to an invitatlont TO address
Them a. the American Ratification Meeting
10 be held in Richmond Oh the 2lst INST
breathes such an excellent spirit that we
transfer il to cur columns with much pleasure.
Clinton, LA, March %, 1856.
Dear ,g;ys. Your kind favor Of the 5th nit,
has lust come to hand, and hasten to reply.
The c8use in which We are mutually en-
naT Tied j. one of the most noble and glorious
| which can engage the energies Of the Amefi-
can mind. or arouse the emotions Of the pat
riot heart: and it would be a source OF the
unrest Measure if | could feel myself entitled
10 the very nigh and distinguished compjl-.
n,ent which You have SO kindly conveyed to
| me in YOUR letter. If a deep amt earnest de-
| yotion to the principles OF the American par
! tv-ifa sincere and strenuous effort to Flhdi-
cate their trust and TO render them the I'll
| umphant and ascendant principles Of tlc
| American Government eHtItie an individual
! 70 the esteem and confidence OF his IettoW
citizens. | ctnaOt permit the gallant AtleTi-
! cans Of MaHson to confer upon me an honor,
| the distinction Of which has been SO nobty
| won by themselves.
| am aware taat our eeteattH Tue l"Le +0"-
| test was chiefly owing to foreigners ara to
| foreign influence, and that as 4 consequence.
was prevented tfafh oee1Pf NJ Tue i'o''t'o'
70 which you alIude. Ny defeat was a mat
ter of minor importance 10 {fe SIeat @.'. ~
I rpnarabte wrong inflicted upon the great taTf
God grant it may be ~tripmphaa'l genius OF
| AmericancharacFeF and American 'la''isi'F
In snch issues men are Hothias Pf1hSlp!s1
are everything aah II the P25I'iI3i sS.'5-o'
OF ten thousand humble MAJ iaudt9, 1he ny
sell, could insure foti'e Ha@lFea h"tise, Iia,'s-
teranda native ia'f3- " "t1" ne a'to MS tLl,0ie"
could call his wa, tue eost ""''!" U"tft51e
into noth:ngness, "hea eohtfaSie~ "''A me
ben tcence aud sFieli@of OK the result. De
Ileve Tie, that ! have 10 reSie(5 ,ot "ifstI',
| lelI upon the field IN the taisA'"I iSti'lt'-
anfe o. d "oty Nm" q +a aa,
and an ever ready 10 do battle or MAKE any
sacrlAce OF pers} teal ASPIRATION 10 redeem my
native land irom that i4ius'on OF ioFslSq
power and influence WHICH .3"S' pay 1"S",
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-26

FIRST Gun FRoM C~HArlouE-our Cllaf-
ter election came off, says a gentleman IRON
Ffedonia, yesterday, and resulted IN a bfii.
liant American Triumph. he AnleIieaa
was successful over the Republican tieke''
tthe latter made up by catering for peHioeaF
ic and Indifferent American sotesl BY malos ;
tiles ranging from 81 to 50, and averaging -
against AZ last year. The vote was the ial-
aest ever PEELED here on a Charter hiee'on,
and had It been completely full, our majority
would nave been a hundred, and shown oal
numerical strength to be twice as great -
that Of the Republicans,
We regard the result as an enpnasle 81
| dorsernent Of the American national noI''ifs-
tons, and a sure Indication of the feeling i,
| the town of Bomfret The RepublleaIs llsao
their strongest effort, and are tefIioiy p 1sss.
p}ussea with their significant defea'-0"D
Com. .3Gv.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-26


4 "PEapIe's NEErlsG2 IN GEoRIA.--At
Darien, Ca, says the Memphis Eagle and
Enquirer, a large meeting, without regard to
party, was held the other day, to ratify the
nominations Of Fillmore and Denelson, The
annexed resolutions were adopted. When
the peoplc thus begin to lay aside the shackies
of party, in view of the dangers, whieies
present heset the country, there can be no
doubt of the final triumph of the American
peoples candidates:
Whereas Willard Fillmore has been brought
forward as a candidate for the Presidency oil
the United States
ReSohrsd, That this meeting recognize Mr..
Fillmore as a patriotic and national man, apd
as a suitable and competent person TO admins
ster the government.
As the name of Andrew Jackson Donleson
has been brought forward for the V~ice-Presi-
deney in connection with that of Mr.. Fill
more for the Presidency.
Resoiued, That we approve Of said n~os,ina-
ton.
Upon motion of Mr.. Bailey, it was
Resotued, That we support these gentlemen
as men and patriots, and not as the members
OF any particular party,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-26

"if thought | had one drop of Democrat
ic blood in my veins, ] would open them and
let it out p
This sentiment was uttered by the Hon.
James Buchanan, says the Washington Organ.
now prominently spoken of as the anti-Amer-
lean candidate for President OF the United
States, in a speech delivered, if we mistake
not, during the second war with Great Brit
am He took strong ground in opposition to
the war, and against the Democratic party
OF that day and declared his hostility TO the
latter IN the unequivocal terms above quoted
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-26

FILLMORE IN MIDDLE T~EaNEssEE.-A cor
respondent of the Memphis Eagle, writing
from the country seat of one OF the western
counties of Middle Tennessee, says
We are all Fillmore men up here. Besides
the old Wings. there are several Democrats
who did not support him before, who are for
him now. Che sai5 the other day, she didn't
see how any man could vote against Mr..
Fillmore, now that he had been tried once
and proved TO be the peoples PRESIDENT This
man, with three sons, voted against Mr.. Fill
more before, but will now. with FIVE sons,
vote for him. he does not belong to the
American party, and never has voted an
American or Wing ticket. Look out for a
mighty rafting of dry bones up in thus re-
gion next November.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-26

SINGULAR 0ccUERENcE.-0n Monday eve
ming last, as the ferry-boat BYaoNA was eros
sing the river. a fine Jersey wagon on board
belonging to Capt. BARRY, Of the Garrison,
took a sudden notion to slide lntotae river and
was lost. What makes the matter more sing
ular is, that no one could 2ccount for the wag-
on's mysterious behavior. The river was en-
tireiy calm, the ferry was travelling perfectly
smooth ; no one pushed it, but overheard it
went to the astonishment Of all, and by this
time nc doubt, the Catfish and BuIaloes are
having a .'2:40" ride. The wagon was a
valuable one.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-26
Later from Nicaragua.

Accounts by the steamer Charles Morgan
Yesterday. confirm those previously received
n the defeat of Col. Sehlessinger, with his
force of $50 strong
It seems that Schlessinger he'd entefsd
Costa Rica with the intention of attac king q
town of some six Thousand inhabitants, abo 70
sixty miles from Lake Nicaragua. When
he had arrived within a few mHesof the con
~ternpfated place Of attack, ne brought MS
men to a halt. The arms were stacked atu
arrangements made for dinner; parties we're
sent out forging, and the whole carnp was III
a state of ~Iistjess repose; the men resting
and refreshing themselves after d tedious
march. SchIessimger posted Pickets III front
Of his ~position. but neglected bis Hanks and
rear This omission Indicated either gross
ignorance. or. as some suppose, treacheTy.-
While the men were IN this state careless
and confident Of their safety the attack was
made by about 500 Costa kicans on either
flank. The greatest CONSERVATION ehshed -
Two companies Of ScalcsslnSsrs command
the New 0rieans company under capt.
Thorpe. and a New York company command
ed by Capt Creighton, and Capt. Rndier 5
c]ornnapy Of Voitiguers, stood their ground
and made Il brave resistance. he other TWO
companies, which constituted the command. a
German and French company, basely led
without interebanging a shot with the enemy
their craven commander (Seh!essIngefl I'd
King the lead in the dastardIy Digit. Upon
the occurrence Of this unforeseen desertton,
the panic became general, and neither OF the
brave officers who EIauiutty stood their ground
could arrest it. Thr total loss OF the Near
a4uaG3 wa not accurately asceFtained, but at
the last accounts there were ninety m!ssi1gs
Schlessinger mad been arrested and was to
be tried both for treason and CoWaTdtce.
Walker is himself a brave. manly fellow,
but he has c> hibited doubtful Judgement in
the selection OF some Of his coi!aborators
both in the military aud diplomatic service.
lie has, however. some choice spirits with
him, and although many are disposed to think
he is in a tight place, We have great comb
dence in his skill. sagacity and bravery.
Among the Killed we regret to find from
this city tine names Of MIR. GrayScn. son Oh
ouT esteemed fellow Gifted VIM. P. 6Taysoa,
Cashier Of the aauk Of New Orleans, Mr..
Dam and Mr.. Scobey.
The Louisiana company, commanded by
Capt. Thorpe bore the brunt Of the fight
tfis loss was fifteen men killed. After the
defeat OF Sch!e>sgnger, another tight had Ia
ken place at Aropoka between 200 OF the
enemy and u men under Capt. Baldwin, IN
which the enemy was defeated. with a loss
OF 50 killed. Capt. Baldwin lost two mem IL
the engagement. Second Lieut.. RacEstrav ~
and q private ma O. not glven.-A. O., Bal
tetlE.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-26

MARRIAGE AND DEArH TIrHrv Two
Houas Tie most foTcib)e evidence O. the
uncertainty Of human lie may be found in
the Two announcements, which We clip from
the New Orleans Bee Of the 10Th inst and
whep we found the one after the other as
follows:
M4EniuD-0n the 18th inst, at 7 o'clock
2. NJ, b. the Rev, Lefranc, Nh. John McLel-
land, to Mas Louise Dajchs, both Of this
city.
bsED-On Friday the 18Th inst, atao'cloek
P. u. at the age Of ID years, Mrs. John Nc
LELAND, born Louise Daich6.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-26

THE FERRY.-Frequent complaints have
been made, and We think unjustIy asainstthe
proprietors of the Ferry for not being able
to convey passengers across the uHer at al
hours Of the day in the steam ferry.
It is well known that the present steam
ferry, the BYRoNA, is not IN the most sound
condition, and consequently unable to bear
the heavy Strain caused by the swell ia the
river when the wind is blowing up stream.
Mr.. MARKHAM. well aware Of the boats con-
dition to lear this strain, prefers to send pas
se.3rers across in skifs, rather than risk their
lives on the Byrona. Mr., MARkHAM GER
tainly should not be censured for this, rather
should he be applauded.
From the time he took the contract OF
running the ferry. ne was allowed SIX months
to procure a new or suitable steam boat, amt
as the boats Row being built, and will be
running by Inc time the six months expires,
he can either put skitfs and fats upon the
! route or any boat he thinks proper. The
Byrona in calm water, is perfectly safe, and
far more preferable to cross the river IN than
a skifF or flat. and those who are disposed TO
blame Mr.. MARKHAM for the manner in
which he has conducted the Jerry since he
has been the Iessec OF it, would scarcely be
satisfied at anything. 9Ir. MARKHAM diS2o-
sltion to give satisfaction 10 all, has made him
many friends, and those who know DfcH,
know that he deserves al the encouragement
be receives and more too, as the ferry is any
thing but a paying business,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-26

POPULATION OF KANsAs.-Senator SEWARD.
in his speech in the Senate, says the N. 0.
Bulletin, advocating the immediate admission
Of Kansas as a State, estimated that the pres
ent population of Kansas is about forty thou
sand, and that the emigration was at the rate
Of one thousand per week. This would re-
quire more than a year to make up the re-
quisite population, unde the bill in the Sen
ate now pending, to eatitle the Territory to
admission tAe Union as a State.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-26

Albany CHARTER FLEcrIos.-ihe Al
bany Register gives the vote for Mayor, as
follows:
Perry, tAmericanl 3,3i7
Quackenbush, tDenocrat1 a,3O6
Ten Eyck (Repnalicanl 1927
Rennblicanism where it is known and un-
derstood, as in Albany, appears to be in poor
repute-polEing only about one vote IN seven
The Statesman of Wednesday says;
The election for Charter officers, yesterday,
resulted in the almost total distraction OF the
Republican party-in the poll OF q iaIse1
American vote, by more than two hundred,
than ever cast in iour city beforehand IN the
election, as we believe if justice be done,
of the American candidate foT Mayor ~.
ter the votes were all counted, the 'ote o.
one ward was r~e-counted, and the vote Of tne
Democratic candidate increased IN a ssspi-
cious maDner.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-26

BALL AT BRuLY LANDLNG.-To night a
grand Dress and Fancy Ball is to be given al
Bluly Landing. There will be a great turn
out OF the beauty and chivaIry of West Baton
Rouge, with a considerable sprinkling of the
same "ilk" from lberville. Our coasumptiue
friend ERNEST HEBERr.. is prime mover on
the occasion and his wellknown taste in these
matters is q sufficient evidence that the ball
will be the ball Of the season. Can't the
young "bucks" of Baton Rouge get up a
delegation to represent their fair city, We
shall see
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-26

Mons NUNJClP&L REvELtT1oNs.-A pet-
ton was filed in Court Yesterday by the City
Attorney, ]. Livingston, ESQ, in which he
sets forth that David c, Lahatt, late Assis-
tant City Attorney for the city OF New Or
leans. vas the Collecting Attorney for said
city that there was placed in his charge for
collection a large number of bills for taxes
due the city. for ievee dues, licenses. benefits
for the opening Of streets, for paving reim-
bursefaeuts, for square block paving. plank
ing and shellins roads and streets. for bills
receivable, amounting in all 10 the large sum
oftFo hundred and ninety-fve thousand four
hundred and iorty-six dollars and thirty one
cents. Annexed to the petition is a bill OF
items, which is made part Of the petition in
which the charges brought against the late
Assistant City Attorney are more specifically
stated The petition further AYERS that. al
though frequently requested to do so, said d.
L, Labatt. Esq. refuses to make a statement
and report OF his accounts according to the
provisions Of the ordinance by which he was
to be guided, aud that he mas no right to re-
tain in possession any bills belonging to the
city which have not been collected. II is al
so alleged that upwards of tvo thousand suits
Tor vioiat;sn Of city ordinances were placed
in the charge of saifNa. abatt for collection or
suit, and oat few or 70 returns have been
made. Whereapon petitioner prays tsot said
D. c. Labatt he cited to appear and answer
the petition, and that in default Of obeying
the orders OF this Court within the time spec
lied, that Judgement be rendered against him
for the full sum of S295.54G 81, with five per
cent, per apnum interest upon the accounts
placed in his charge Tor collection, from the
date at which he received them, and for all
costs Of suit; and petitioner further prays
that the Court will order him to deliver TO
petitioner all unpaid bids not put in suit, and
to report. under oath. according to the re-
quircments OF the ordinance No. t448.-N. o
Delta. Doth fagt.