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Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

CLARIFYING SUGAR BY SoAP.-The new
process by Mr., Garcia, a Louisiana su-
gar %refiner, has been brought under the
notice of the French Academy O. Sciences
at Paris, by NJ. Bassct. 1t is founded
on the we'll known property of lime
which combines with fatty substances,
whether free or transformed into aka
line soaps. When the saccharate of
lime is brought into contact with a dis
solution of soap of soda, the sugar is set
at liberty, the lime combines with the
acid of the soap, and the soda remains
in dissolution in the liquid. When the
Qualification has been effected with an
excess of lime, and the liquid has been
skinned a first time, it is allowed to
cool l04 degrees below Fahrenheit and
the solution Of soap is then poured in,
the liquid being gently stirred all the
while. When the whole has been we'll
incorporated, it is brought again to the
boiling point, after which the tempera-
tute is suddenly lowered again by the
suppression of the steam current, and
the new scum is removed. The latter
consists entirely Of a calcareous soap,
which in rising to the surface, has carri-
ried away with it all the Impurities and
extraneous substances contained in the
liquid, and has an excellent taste. The
advantages of this process are represent
ed to be-that it requires no new appar-
atus, increases the beauty of sugar,
yields more, and is consequently more
economical. The extent to which exper-
mental operations have already been
carried in regard to the process has not
been very great, but sufficient has been
ascertained to confirm the claims put
forth in its behalf. o.. '.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

INGENIOUS ESCAPE FROM PR1soN.-Apris-
oner in the Maryland Penitentiary effect
ed his escape from that institution a few
days ago in a very singular manner he
was a person of great ingenuity, and OBJ.
tanned permission to have a chest OF
tools placed at his disposal. On the day
Of his escape he asked permission to
have his chest of tools removed, mas.
much as those who were coming into the
prison might not know that they were
his, and might deprive him Of them
He directed the chest to be taken to the
house of a mar named Weighorst, some.
where in Baltimore, and his request be.
ing granted, it was sent away in a cart.
He was was missed the next day, and
it was finally ascertained that he had Sc.
cretly constructed a chest large enough
to contain his body, and had managed,
perhaps with inside assistance, to have
himself taken away in it. The chest,
which was found, with the fugitive's
prison slut in it, at the house to which
he had directed it to be sent, was cur.
iously contrived, with an outside appear
ance Of being full Of drawers, and an ar
rangement by which it could be shu,
and opened from the inside. Weighorst
and one Of the officers Of the prison were
arrested as accomplices.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

LIFTING HOUSES IN CHIcAGo.-One OF
the chief curiosities at work in Chicago
now is the raising of entire brick blocks
to a level with the new street grades.
Innumerable small screws are used
The row of buildings is disjointed from
it's connections; stout joist, sustained by
powerful screws, and placed i'll each
doorway, and every possible precautlon
taken to insure perfect safety! The la
Dor progresses with great rapldity when
once fairly under way, and it is really a
remarkable sight to witness an immense
brick block, with all its customary oc-
cupants, goods, ETC., rising steady into
the air, while q sense of entire security
pervades every one who dwells or does
business there. The success which has
so signally crowned the experiments
there will tend much to improve the city's
appear nee, and fine buildings which
are now sqnatting dumpily down seven
feet below the street, a be elevated
to a becoming level with great ease.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22
POYDRAS COLLEGE.
Parrish OF Pte. Coupeo,
LOUISIANA.

THE EXERCISES Of this Institution will
/ on the first Monday in February.
The course of studies will embrace all those
usually taught in the best Colleges Of our coun-
try. Everything in the course which will have a
practical bearing in after life, will receive partlc-
ular attention, so that graduates OF thls lnstltu-
ton will be prepared to enter upon the duties OF
q business life with q practical as well as d sclcn-
titic knowledge.
The long experience. and successful results,
which have hitherto followed the efforts of the
present Superintendent, give him the fullest con
idence in. assuring those who may place pupils
under his charge, that perfect satisfaction Will be
given, both in the advancement OF the students
and the proper attention to their necessary wants
and comfort. ~,
None but the most competent Professors Will he
employed as assistants.
The greatest facilities for imparting %lnstruc-
structions will be provided: such As Chemical and
Philosophical apparatus and the necessary books
for a Library.
The advantages for acquiring a knowledge Of
the French language in this Institution are eupe-
rir to those of any ether in the country.
IT 4 Fl M IS.
Tuition, Boarding and Washing, [per an
num.l.... S25O.Oo
Tuition and half boaders [per annum.]. 200, 90
Tuition in Preparatory Department, per
Tuition in Classical Department. ...... 1900
Entrance fee for boardcrs only........ 1000
~>Payments to be made half yearly in adj
vance.
For further information address
A. w. JACKSON, NJ. D.
Jan. 80, l35s.1y President-Pte Coupce, La
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22
GIGANTIC GULLIBILITY.

Somebody has been experimenting
upon the gullibi]ity of the editor Of the
Plaq1emine Pilot. Read the following
fearful chapter:
HAUNTED IIoUsE.-And astounding Rer-
datsous at Chenlere RonquiMo or Bayou
1ortiNon.-On the place now occupied
by Mr.. Landsman alias Fife is the scene
of strange and unearthly performances.
We have been told that it is now haunt
ed and visited by supernatural beings;
strange noises and unnatural sounds
have been heard by gentlemen Of our
parish, Many persons have gone there
to visit and have asked questions
concerning various matters and they
were answered promptly by supernatur-
al voices, and strange to say when you
ask a question you cannot tell from
what part of the house the answer pro-
ceeds. Imagine yourself in the desc
late house, and when You are about 10
leave it, You are caught in the arms OF a
monster and held 50 tight that it Is nm
possible to Get away until it thinks prop
or to release You. 1t has not yet been
ascortained whether this monster is NOR
tai or spiritual as it takes different forms
to day it is one form and to'morro"
it is another. ,
And now comes the most remarkable
Of all. On the tomb of a gentleman late
" deceased. there is placed every day q
,lean nlate with q dressed chicken on it,
when from behind the tomb, comes a
large creature in the form of a snake,
nine or ten feet long, with a head some
thing akin to an alligator, and commences
leisurIy to devour the d~elicately prepar-
ed fowl. AS soon as it finishes, it dis
appears, no one knows whittier, and you
see nothing but the plate and the bones,
and everyday the same thing is renewed;
o see a clean plate and a nice dressed
chicken, but who or what places it there
is vet to be found out. What are we to
think of these strange rumors? Who
knows but what it may be the great sea
serpent there has been so much talk OF,
and who tired of his native element, has
found his way into the Gulf and up the
bayou into the quiet grave yard OF Ron
auillo, there to live on the dalntles that
is placed in his way.
For ourselves, we intend to visit the
scene of action, after which we may say
more on the subject. For the present it
remains a mystery.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

GENERAL HESN1NGsEN.-A letter in the
San Antonio Herald from Laredo, dated
April IA, says:
Gen, Henningsen, late Of the Nicara-
qua Army, was here a few days since
and has gone to Monterey to see Govern
or Vidaurri. The General is a man of
varied requirements and appears to be
a gentleman. He has e a great deal
Of service Of one kind OF other, having
at one time been a colonel OF cavalry in
the Spanish Army He visited the fort
several times and was well received by
the officers there. It is not known what
his ohjec: is in visiting this portion Of
the Rio Grande. though thus far it has
been, peaceful, but may assume a differ
cnt aspect before nextfall. l.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22
A OF LOUISIANA.

Parish of Pointe Coupee, Fourth Ward Justice
Isl - of the Peace Court.
DY virtue of a writ of seizure and sale, to me
ID directed in the above entitled suit by the
Hon. w. II. Poole, Justice of che Peace in and for
the parish and State aforesaid, and to satisfy
plaintiffs demand and costs Of suit, ! have seized
and will offer for sale on ~
Saturday, the 5M day. Jne, 1858, i
at 10 o'clock, a M, ut Eastwood and Loomey's
Store. One BAY HORSE, terms and conditions
cash on the spot. n. LUTHER,
Nav, 2lgt 1858, n e5s5 Constable.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

The BALL AT Mr.. BouDREAu's.-Ol
Thursday night, the elate. of the beauty
and chivalry Of our noble parish were
merrily c~ongregated in the spacious Bal
Room of our neighbor and friend, Mr.
Boudreau, and to say that all presen,
enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent
and that the ladies elected the appro
baton Of all beholders for the good taste
displayed in their dress, and their admira
ton for their beauty and the grace
with which they "tripped it On the light
fantastic toe" is to keep very much
within the bounds Of reason.
Take it all in all, it was. without ex,
ageration, as pleasant q gathering as
anygallant cavalier could wish to be at.
Mr.. Boudreau ceartainly deserves the
thanks ofour community, for giving us so
pleasant a respite from the dull monoto-
ny which, for months has weighed us
down like a coffin lid, and we hope his
kindness and bonhomie will be remember
ed. h5at@ = .t2 y
e" We understand there is to be another
ball in the same place next week, but
we have no positive information on the
subject. Nous rerrons. . '~t ''
tsA How is II John?
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22
nr According to the new arrange

n- According to the new arrange
ments for the river mails, there is to be
a daily mail between Bayou Sara and
New Orleans. Messrs. Cotton & Lam
dry have taken a contract for a mail
four times a week between those points,
and Messrs Holmes & feathers for three.
This will give us a daily Baton Rouge.
mail If the mails are only sent on
board these boats from the New Orleans
office we will be sure to get them in due
time for which the Lord will make us par
ticularly thankful.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

roAsTpACKET-THE BELLA &4
u DONNA, Capt. W. MiCombs, ~
leaves New Orleans every Saturday, at s o'clockp.
NJ, for Donaldssnville, Plaquerine, Baton Rouge,
Pert Hudson, Bayou Sara, W~illiamsport, Fort Ad-
ans. and all intermediate landings; returning,
leaves Bayou Sara every "Wednesday morning. on
~ Particular attention VIII be paid to the
receiving and landing Of passengers and way
freight, at all hours, during the day and night.
HOLMES 4 CLAtSS, Agents,
janl5y No. IA Tcheupitoulas Street
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

Lynded.-Thc Coahoma MISS Citi-
zen Of the LIST inst, states that one Joe.
Dono, hailing from Chicago, was, on
Thursday, the 29th ult., tied to a sap
ling in that vicinity, and dashed with
hickories for tampering with slaves.
The castigation was administered by a
negro woman whom lie had tried to in
duce to run away.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22
Crops IN Moyehouse Parash.-The More
house advocate, of the 18th inst, says:

house advocate, OF the 4th INST, says:
We roget to learn that there are very
few of our farmers who can boast OF
having good stands of cotton. Judging
from what we have heard regarding the
cotton crop since the late heavy rains,
we fear they will be short Neverthe-
less, we trust the farmers will not be
discouraged; that they will go to work
with brave hearts and strong hands,
trusting that a kind Providence will
bless us with more propitious seasons.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22
OUR PARISH.

With more regret than words can ex.
press VT u to our readers the
melancholy fact that the week that has
just ended has been marked with three
very serious causes of grief to many OF
U co-parishioners, Il -...tE
In the first place, we are called upon
announce the premature death Of one
whom nature had richly endowed with
some Of her choicest gifts, a mar Of
splendid intellect and extraordinary ac-
quirements, and fitted to grace any cir
Gle, had he not, unfortunately for himself
and his friends, fallen a victim to the de.
basing sin of habitual Drunkenness
We speak of the late Leon Bouts. This
unfortunate young man, while laboring
under . fit Of delirum t~reapens, walked up
On the levee atsPointe Goupee and after
gazing awhile on the troubled waters
rushing at his feet, uttered a loud cry
and plunged headlong in the torrent
whence he never more came alive
Peace to his ashes May HE who tenn
pers the wind to the ,shorn lamb" show
mercy to the erring mortall
We have in the next place, to report
amost melancholy case Of suicide, which
took place on the Island. The facts Of
the case, as they have been reported te
Us, are as follows
Mr.. Joseph Picard, a young man, .
Creole Of this parish, having squandered
bis estate, became a prey to melancholy
and gloomy regrets, and, besides, was
unhappy in his domestic relations. Dis
gusted with the world, and d~espairing Of
ever retrieving his lost fortune or improv-
ing his domestic affairs, he determined to
seek nsels, in death . remedy for all the evils
under which be labored. Under the in
fuence OF those gloomy feelings, he, il
the early part Of the week, calmly and
deliberately put . pistol in his mouth,
and fired. scatteringy.hi brains, teeth
md eyes all over the doora ana ceiling
What makes the occurrence more de
pforable, 10 the fact that the suicide leaves
aswife and children in INDECENT circum
stances. E $Siitf ata Wy @'' ~.
Elsewhere we have described the &C
cident which happened to Mr.. Levy, b.
the upturning Of q buggy.
May it be the last time we have sue
gloomy facts to, relate ss a.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

p~ We hear a new secret order has
been instituted in Alexandria, Rapides
Parish. 1t is called the Pay Nothings ;
the pass word is Broke"
We hope they will not establish a
lodge in onr parish,-at any rate, that
none of our subscribers will join it
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

- E . &I&AA#&& H#F EFN 9@=
UNFORTUNATE AcclDEST.-We wese on
Wednesday last, an unwilling witness
to me Of the most painful occurrences
which it has been our task to chronicle
since the FIRST issue Of the Democrat.
The facts are briefly as follows:
MI. Myers Levy, Of this parish, had
Just left the store Of our neighbors,
Messrs. Simon 4 Loeb, and entered his
buggy, to return home, when the horse
becoming FESTIVE, Mr.. Levy gave him 4
fsv cuts With his carriage whip. This
exssperated the animal, who Immediate
.4sAsFT Af4 a4s@s+H 49, aa
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22
FROM FLoR1pA.-Arriral Of Billy Bouc-,

FRoM FLoR1DA.-1TTsuaz Of BaNy Doc
Ices. The United States steamship Gray
Cloud, Capt. Duke, from Tampa Bay, ar
rived at the New Orleans Barracks at 4
O'Clock P. II. She brought I65 Seminole
Indians, amongst whom arc Billy Bow
legs, the principal chief, four s%ub-ch'efs,
Bowleg's Inspector General, and a ma
iority of all the Indians in Florida
Those remaining will undoubtedly emf
CRATE as soon as an opportunity offers
probably during the summer or fall.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

appointment by the Gorsrmor.-Dr. T. P.
Hotchkiss to the Swamp Land Commits
sioner for be Third Swamp Land Dis
trict, vice DR.. j. w. Butler, resigned.
B. r. Advocate.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22
PARISH COLLECTOR.

We arc authorized to announce LOUIS
MAJOR as a candidate for the office of
Parish Collector.
Election by the Police Jury, on the
LIST Monday i'll June, 1858.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

--LF sE re- -
Pc any of these languages, one lesson per
day, 20 per month ; two lessons per
day, 30, do or to learn to read,
write, and also to speak q language
dramatically Qeisons not limited) leo 90
Those persons who already speak a LAM
guage and wish to become good read
ers, and, also to read and. write it
dramatically J.. .......... ~ W
Correct translations Of Ancient or ModcrnFL Lam
guages will be made at this Institution. 4
N.B-Visitors and persous on business are de-
sired to call from s to 9 A. NJ, IL to l, or 5 to s
No pains or expense will be spared to make all
the Departments worthy of the confidence Of the
public. Strangers are referred to circulars r
letters from
Gen. Andrew jackson, late President Of the
United States Hon. Martin Van Buren,, late Pre-
sident of the United States Hon. r. n. johnson.
late Vice President of the Unit.d States; Hon. A.
B., Roman, late Governor of Louisiana Hon.
James G. Jones, late Governor Of Tennessee Hon.
John Gale late Governor of Alebama Maj. Gen.
E. P. Gaines, late U. S. Army Hon. John Bell,
u. S. Senate Ri. Rev. Bishop Miles. Tennessee
Rev. Dr. Chamberlain, late President OF Oakland
College, Miss. Or they can refer to
Hon, Chas. Derbigney, c. Roselius, a. u. Gross
man, and others, New Orleans, La.
re- Good Beard eanebe had at So per week.
RUFUS DOLBEAR.
Jan. 49, #3@ s52@5>@ l06 Canal Street.
.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22
TAKEN UP.

TAKEN UP.
On the goth of March, by the undersigned, on
Mr., Lacostes place. in this parish:
A DUN HORSE, Is hands high, and badly foun-
dercd. No perceptible marks.
The owner is requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take him away, other
wise he will be disposed OF accosalng TO law.
May, 22d 1858. EDWIN Si1NIo'
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

There Is a man out West who labors
under the delusion that "Hon.n' placed
before . man's name stands for Aenc,t.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22
GaassHoppERs IN TExAs.-The San An

tonic Herald Of the Ist inst. says:
We noticed on Sunday that myriads
of grasshoppers were flying high above
city, on their fight northwest. For
hours they could be seen in countless
numbers. s.t A1@S
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22
TINTED STATES MAIL, COAST e.

NIIED oIAIEo MAIL, COAo1 LsRlkkt3
u AMI BAYOU SARA PACKETS, k
The fine Passenger Steamer, Laurel Hill, ia,
Cotton, Master, will leave New Orleans every
Sunday and Wednesday morning., at o'clock, Az.
The C. D. in. leaves New Orleans on Fridays
8 o'clock, A. NJ, and on Monday ct 5 O'Clock, rA
Leave Bayou Sara every Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
AGENTs-M. Gordon, Jr. J. A. Braud 4 Ian
dry j. W. Burridge & Co. Hall, Kemp Eco
ian. 15-ly .au s@ a
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--- F. r 0 M A ND

g.I.-r F.. RIO NJ N ~
a 5ara,I@.
INFORMS his old patrons and the public IN gea
/ eral that be has re-purchased his JeWeiV y
Establishment where he will, as heretofore, endes's
to give complete satisfaction.
GE~He has on hand a complete assortment
Watches and Jewelry.
All work warranted. Terms Cash.
April "a, 1858. ~
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22
D O L B E A Il S
COLLEGE.
NO lO6 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS.

NO. lO6 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS.
RS prepared to receive Ladies, Gentlemen and
l. Youths throughout the Year.
There is now added a Mathematical Department
including Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigo'
nelnetry, Surveying and Navigation with practl.
cal use of i%nstruments), under the direction OF
Professor Charnock. A Department for the En-
gllsh Language, under the direction of Professor
M. B.. Mccarthy. A department for the French
Language, directed by Prof. Raphael Visart. A
department for the Spanish. directed by Prot. Al
berto de Tornos, A department for the German,
directed by Prof. Gustave Vidal and a depart
ment for Photography, (short Hand) by Prot.
Geo. Charnock. ~
The establishment is intended mainly for Adults
and those whose time is very valuable, and 1t Is
go arranged that persons who wish to learn any
of these languages, or other branches OF mention
ed, can do so without waiting for other matters.
None but the best and experienced Professors ana
assistants will ever be engaged. There are nlne
apartments-a reception room elegantly fitted up
for yisitGrs, so that Pupils are never interrupted
in their lessons and an apartment for the pupils
of each Professor. and also practlclng rooms, so
that pupils are taking the full course in any one
Of these branches can have ten hours practice
each day. All things will be taught as they
should he n~racticed in business and every day life.
The English. French, Spanish and German, are
now the commercial languages of the world. and
the social. scientific and literary languages OF the
Greater part of Europe and America, and are now
daily becoming more important to all PERSONS
pupils will be exercised daily in Reading, Writ
ing and Speaking any language they may wish
to learn.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-22

TERMS-(Payable in advance).
penmansbip. lessons not limited). ..... rs 90
Rook-K eepine. double and single entry) so 90
single entry alone,..u... Is W
~ naans6ip. 100 90
PhonorrapLy (Short Hand) ............ Is 90
DEPARTMENT.
Arithmetic per month. 20 90
Or fnll course so 90
Algebra, per month 20 20
Or fnll course so 90
Geometry per month ............... 50 90
Or fnll course so 90
Surveying per month .............. 20 90
Or full course. 60 90
Navigation with practical use of instru-
ments) per month. .............. 80 %
Or full course 8 .... rs 90
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