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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-07-10

CassAsss#Ar SAnD,sss PoIsr-Creat En-
cittmen..-Dn Thursday, at aboutl2 M.,the=
levee, about a quarter ola mile below the.
Planucmine cnt-of road, gave way, and the
water came rushing through with terrific
force. Fortunately an old levee outside the
new one, ii a great measure presenteda as
rapid 1 low Of water is there would other
wise hare been, and we no doubt would have
had to chronicle a n,cst disastrous crerasse.
As soon as the break WasdiscoKered al the
negroes in tle neighborhood were summoned
and for a little. while nothing Was done but
dernolishins all the fences. cabins, stc.1t 70
furnish materials to close the opening Ata
late hour during the night. the breach was
entirely stopped. Wien we left the spot
Yesterday tnornisss. .tabout s ,cloek:2nearly
three hundred negroes were at work. and a
new, leyee almost finished. Great was the
scare, but fortt,.atel i timely discovery pre-
vented any serious damage.
y .T'HE.r BaTos RouGs BRAss BAND This
q frles band Of amateur musicians from ouE sis
ter city, participated u tn festivities at
Crosse t1T'ete on Monday last, and added
greatly to the pleasures of the day BY their
musical contributions, In fact, we were
H surprised at thezskilfui manneran which they
4sxenuted some Of their choice pieces. They
have been organized but a few months, and
being mostly young mechanics, with but
Iitsleto devote to practice: they have made
sucin progress as would honor older and more
experienced musicians. The Crosse Tete
people were perfectly enraptured at their
performances, and wei might they have
been, for a better amateur band does not ex-
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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-07-10

ssv. The loud and frequent applause Of the
audience, told how much they appreciated
his efforts. Another point introduced by Mn.
NEw-which7 it would be we'll for all orators
to observe-was the brevity Of his discourse.
Much may be said in a few words. After
Mn. NEw had finished, His ExceiEency, Gov.
WIcKL1FFE, from an almost unanimous call
mounted the forum, and made one Of the
p~rettiest little speeches We ever listened to.
It was appropriate in every word, chaste
and beautiful IN Ianguage-in fact we never
heard our Governor make 4 happier effort
Col. SPARKs. of Ouaehita, next addressed the
audience, but as we had wandered some dis
lance from the stand, we did not hear the
substance of his remarks. The applause.
however, testified that bis speech was duly
appreciated BY the audience. .
At The close Of his speech, dinner was an
nounced and we among the balance of the
hungry ones, a adjourned to a spot where we
found everything to comfort and solaee the in
ward man, to which we can assure our read
ers we did ample justice. Dinner over, a few
| patriotic airs from the Brass Band tended ma
terially to assist digestion, when the crowd
adjourned to The place allotted for the bran
dance, and when we were spirited away from
the gay scene, by our friends BALcE and
FsrEvAa, Of Plaquemine, to taste the "semp-
ting watessa on board that pleasant little
boat. the saTozY,0 al seemed enioying
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-03
E D U CATIONAL WALLACE INSTITUTE,
VAN BUREN, AKKANAS z

1 ME take pleasure in announcing to nrents. pnar- ~, dans and the friends of educatio generally. that the fall session of this Institute Commences on weeks. '"0N'' -'he
 No pains will be spared in furnishing as annie iaclfues for the acquisition of knowlese thoroucb mental discipline and moral training ,f those en- trusted to our care and supervison as an be obtain ca m any college east west.
 An arrangement has been made withrroprietors of boarding houses by which all objectiois to sending sons or wards to boarding schools are rcnove there lore parents nee have 10 fears or apIteheD,ioDs in regard to the morals of their sons. This arrange ment positively prohibits students from frequentng places having demcralizng tendenc' nor viii they pc allowed to spend their recreation h in lettering about the siree1s. Students from dStanee are in- lerauseiy required to remain in theirrooms at night and attend religious worship on the sbbath. mi. in-utnton l. situated in very healhy portion of the State; accessible by the river an, several stage lines and possesses every advantage il. regard to eheapness. convenience and health.
 The preparatory depar' ment embnces A period of two years thorough classical. mathematical and scientific course has been carefully elected, which embraces period Of four collegiate ,ears.
 TERMS PER SESSION cr 2l WEEKS. Orthography. Reading, Elementary Geogra-
 phy Mental Arithmetic and Pennansbip. 10 co Modern Geography, History, Defining and
 Deciathation ............t...... l9 % English Grammar, Scholars Companion.
 Arithmetic and Composition. Is co Political Economy, Rhetoric, Phy sielogy and v Book Keeping ..:..~e...... IS % sciences ...................... % co Ahcieht Languages. ...................... 25 % Mathematician per Student ent...... l co Board including lights fuel and other room
 expenses furnished at, per week. - . 2 50 students charged from date of entrance, and no deduction made except in eases of prtraced sickness The Faculty will be competent and complete.
 REV. P. A. MOSES, M. President. For further particulars address th, President
 Sept. s. 1858. 1v.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-03

| wish to write and speak it grammaticaIly 50 OC
 strangers are referred 10 circulars for letters from Gen Andrew Jackson late President of the United states Hon. Martin Van Buren, late President of the United States hon K VI. Johnson, late Vice President the Uaited Hon. A B. Roman, late Governor of Louisiana; Hon. James c Jones. late Governor of Tennessee; Hon John Gale, late Governor of Alabama; Major General E. r. Gaines, late U. S. Army: Hon. John Bell U s. Senate; | Ri Rev Bishop Miles, Tennessee;
 Rev. Dr. L,ndsley, President Nashville Universitv: Rev pf Chamberlain, late President of Oakland College, Rev Dr. Edgar Tennessee;
 Hon. Hon. p' Pm UT, late Mayor of New Orleans; Hon. J. stockton late Mayor of Mobile: Rev MT soier lae President St. Charles Collepe La: Hon Thomas Il Benton, late U. S. Senate; -' Rt Rev Bishop Otey Tenn; Rev. Dr. Howell, Tenn;
 Rev Dr. Wheat Tenn;
 Or they can refer to- Hon. R. c. Wicklif Governor of Louisiana: Hon. Joseph Walker, late Governor of Louisiana. G. Hon A, A; c. Brown late Governor of Mississpp; Hen Gon IGnn Haa,n A: qnman' Ent' do do;
 Hon. John J. Crttenden late Attorney General of tn. Hon. ]. Slidell, U. S. Senate; Hon. George Eustis, late Chief Justice of Louisiana: ion r. A. Ros late Supreme Court, Louisiana: Hon. Hon. A. D; Crossman, late Mayor of New Orleans; c. Roselius esq, New Orleans Hon. Charles Derbigny New Orleans; non. Ho John m L. Lewis, late Mayor of New Orleans; Messrs Ward, Jonas Co.,, New Orleans;
 Henderson Gaines,
 ' Hewitt, Norton & Co.,,
 C Maun>el White < Co.,, Alfred Hennen, esq, Martin Gordon jr., John Gauche, Dr. Mercer, Hon. Wm. M. Gwn, late U S. senate Hon. P. Benjamin. U. s. Senate; Hon. Sam. Houston, late President of Texas: Gov H. G. Runnels Texas; Hon. Bailie Peyton Cal; Hon. Chas. Scott. Chancellor Missssippi: Chapman Coleman esq., Louisville Ky George D. Prentice, esq, Ky; A. Grailiie, esq, New Oreans Hon. John b. Freeman Mississippi, etc, etc.
 u RUFUS DOLBEAR,
 sept 29, le9S. 1y 106 Canal street, New Orleans
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-03
E DO c A TIONAL, Ere. $ H E L BY COLLEGE
 SHELBYVITIE. XIV ,szs

VIE undersigned takes pleasure in being able fl morn the friends and patrons of educatio, tnrouehout the soui h and south west that Sbelb, College IS now complete in all its parts and tbar cents Tor any class in College or in the Gramms | tember. HI SIP
 For healthiness of location beauty of scenery ant 1 P'osPect' ana all the comforts of a hoIne th, Institution is not surpassed The CoIlege bnild;nr s vel furnished with airy rooms. and surrounded with ample playgrounds.
 The manners and morals of the students are spe eiai and earnest objects of attention From inc stait and personal oversight of the President nd heinherr oi the faculty all of hom live as one ay thls Institution presents perior ad vantages
 An ample and able corps of Instructors is connect the eohese; who, not only perform, ably and ,althiuily the Academic duties of the Institution; put ssslst the President in forming trainino and guuhg the moral and social habits of the pupils en trusted to their care f"f VII
 The study of the English Laguage, the Classics anu Malheinates, always receive the constant and faithful attention that their importance demands History English Literature. Rhetoric Crit1cism and 'hemstry, are taught faithfully as necessary in a suosantai and sufficient foundation for the pursuits 9i aiter life The Institution is suppliA with A fine Laooratory-with the Instruments fX Surveying ana Engineering, and with one of the best Observa- tories in the country
 In connection with the College and under the su perntendence of the President and Faculty there is a!rammar School in asuccessful and fourishing con dltion It is open for boys of all ages and embraces course extensive enough to give a good business education, or all the qualifications necessary to en trance upon the collegiate course. The government VII be as heretofore, mild and paternal An ount or the merits and demerits of each boy will be sent 70 m. parents or guardian at the end of each month
 l, Is earnestly recommended by the President that each student make arrangements to subscribe for some good paper or periodical. room is about to De ntted up for the exclusive purpose of Reading Room, where all papers, periodicals etc., will be de- posted and open to the College students at all times not coniGtlng with the daily sessions. The impor- tance of this suggestion is earnestly urged upon pa rents and guardians Nf" r"
 The terms for board furnished room tuition. wash hg 1ue and lights for the session of TEN months are HA'g' hall payable on the first of September, and the balance on the first of February following
 .. VIM. J. WALLER, President c, Applications to be made to the Rev. Dr. Waller, Shebyville, Kentucky
 Shelbyvlle. Ky. May IS, ls5S 6m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-03

o L DAIRY, Pftac3Ddt. VIE 1al session of this Institution will commence Il on Monday, 2d August, 1858 and close 24th De cemher following. The spring session vii commence nrSt Monday in February S59 and close last of tune This school. established as it now is on permanent bass and furnished with able and efficient corps or teachers, affords facilities for education equal to those ot any other institution of similar character in the State. While all the higher and ornamental branches will pc taught in the school the stlckest attention will be gwen to the substantial and primary studies The useful and necessary will be first and the higher and ornamental d second consideration.
 TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS Prepartory Spelling, Reading 1a. ana "ntine. .......:... ............:. slO % lhtermeilate epartment-Geography En-
 gllSh Grammar and Arithmetic.. Is % Academic Department-B Botany. Rhetoric As
 tronomy Natural, Moral and Mental ., Philosophy, Algebra, Geometry etc. . 20 0G Latin, Greek, French, Drawing, Painting. Wax
 work leach extra )............... 10 % incidental expenses. s..................... co Students charged from time of entrance until lose of session No deduction except in cases of protract ed sickness
 BOARD OF TRUSTEES. r. w. COMPTON, Dr. SoLoN BoRLAND, Col. RoBT. MARTIN, B. s. MONTGOMERY
 Dr. w. F. SMITH.
 REFERENcEs-Rev. R. Banks, Tulip; Rev. J. l. Boozer, Pine Bluff; Rev. Sam Williamson. D D.. ashington; Dr. j. k. Barnett, Warren: R. Brice. esq. Monticello; Col. W. S. Thornton, Camden. Col E. W. Can't. Washington
 PFtncet0n DalIas c0unty Ark
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-03
University of Mississippi
 FACULTY OF ARTS

LNRFDERICK A. P. BARNARD. L. L.D.. Pre- II sident and Professor of Physics, Astronomy and | Civil Engineering. | WILLIAM F. STEARNS Professor of Govorp- | mental Science and Law.
 GEORGE W. CARTER, NJ. A., Professor of h. tellectual and Moral Philosophy. EDW ARD C. BOYNTON. M. A.. Professor of Chemistry, Geology and Mineralogy
 WILSON G. RICHARDSON. M A.. Professor of Latin and Modern Languages
 HENRY WHIrEHORNE NJ. A., Professor of Greek and Ancient Literature
 JORDAN M. PHIPPS, NJ. A.. Professor of Ma thematies
 WILLIAM D. MOORE. M A., Professor of En- giish Language and Literature -, Assistant in Natural Phosonhv The Eleventh Annual Session of this Institution will commence on the FIRST MONDAY IN OCTO- BER, at which time it is desired that candidates for admission will promptly apply
 me university has recently very largely increased its 1achtles for furnishing education of the most superior order having provided costly apparatus and cabinets of minerals and shells for the illustration of subjects of science and having materially enlarged It's accommodations for the comfort as well as for the improvement of its students
 The institution is located in one of the most health ful regions in the entire south and is surrounded by a population noted for intelligence morality and religious spirit.
 Being on the line of the Mississippi Central Rail road It IS accessible from the south and the north and by the connexions of the road with A wide dis trict of country
 TERMs-Tuition. $40; Fuel and Servant hire. s25 Students not lodging in the College slo The fee heretofore charged for fuel and servants was inade- quate.
 Law Students, $50. Board at the hall and in pri- vate families about sl2 per month. These charge. are supposed to be lower than those of most Colleges oherlng similar advantages.
 Catalogues will be furnished by apolication to any member of the Faculty. JAMES NJ. HOWRY,
 OAloru, ou'y lo oS. Secretary of the Board.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-03
Hrs. Richards Yonng Ladies Institute, LITTLE ROCK. ARK.
 BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL

sTNHE ffth session of this institution (the ONLY f. | boQtdiag Setol in this town) will commence the
 cvHrst Monday of September, and continue months
 lcF Scholars from abroad will find in this school ex-
 ,iceently furnished rooms healthy board, and also i@She advantage of being continually under the of TA ehe Principal who will spare labor deyelope rla sSheir intellectual, moral and physical culture
 In order to avoid any display of fnery, the young
 Ladies attending school shall be required
 'sln summer calico gngham dresses, long sleeves
 ito be confined to the wrist by band; collar ii wist' be made of plain linen every young lady e an apron of black material and comfortable sun Fponnet to replace the fashionable flat In winter,
 4ark wooen dresses with sleeves closed at the wrist, < collars of plain linen black aprons and bonnes. No superfuous article of dress will be allowed, and sre fewelry strictly prohibited uniform color may boo ereafter be adopted at the option of parents.
 loo TERMS OF 2l WEEKS.
 .L guvene department half in advance slo co ,s prmary ....................... Is co To Higher course. urse................... 2J co xSfiano, Harp, or Guitar two kour lessons week
 ed keacn -.........................2 25 co tL aTocal Music in classes without extra charge.
 'he's Ancient and Modern Languages, Drawing l5 % cor lncdental-fuel desks, chairs etc - 50 reascgor board. fuel light (haf in advance) 75 % pose No scholar will be received less period than Za, i've months, and no deductions made unless in cses klaa-S,f protracted illness. " futn JULIA F RIcu.pn p, genss Sept. s, 1858. '"''sp4''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-03

Or What blessed order of nature it is, that the footsteps of time are inaudible and noiseless and that the seasons of life, like those of tue year, are So indistinguisllably brought on in gentle progression, and are so blended the one with the other, that the human being scarce ly knows, except from faint and not unpleas- ant sensation, that he is growing old.
 50 day steals into night through the crimson curtain of twilight So the golden gates of dawn swing round noiseless as the portals of Heaven. Even the beat of the heart IS muffied, that we may not know how fast it struggles out. From the building of the ark. to the rolling of the world, there is no clink of machinery. There is no noise save the help- less waves, or the rent air grooming with the hghtning's bolt, or now and then, the play of vocano's valves, or the puny cries of insects or of men, in all this world of ours The past is dumb the future silent = and the present makes but slight ripple, like the trailing of steamer on a summer sea.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-03

THE FIRST FAMILIES OF VIRGINIA-Very few persons know, says the Sacramento Mercu- ", what originated the distinction between the families in Virginia, and why there is the first and second families in that State But the whole thing is a matter of history, and any one who will take the trouble to read the history of the first settlement of the colony of Vir- ginia, will at. once understand it. It will be recollected that the company to whom the grant was made by England, experienced great diff culty in having il settled; that they tried great many expedients, and finally, after succeeding in getting good male inhabitants in their colony alter send'ns.cargo after cargo of goods, wares, etc., they could not make it profitable Final ly' as an experiment, they sent out small quantity of women, who sold very readily and for very good prices. This induced them to send out large supply, which was an over stock for the market. Consequently, they did not meet with such ready sale. The best lock- Ing of them were sold for 100 pounds of tobac- co per heal, while the second class would bring but 70 pounds. Consequently. the descendants of all those who were sold for 100 pounds are ranked as the first families, whilst those who brought but 75 pounds are ranked as the second families, and the reason why no one can ever find one of the second families is, because you can't get Virginian to admit that his mother only brought 75 pounds of tobacco.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-03

HE PosT OFFICE THIEVES. The Galveston Civilian has the following in regard to the arrest of the boy Demart in Texas, and the man
 Braun in New Orleans, for post office deprcda. | tions:
 | The boy Demart told MT. Redwood that | Braun first taught him how to open and rifle
 letters of their contents; that he had given Braun | draft so obtained, when the latter left San An tonic, with the understanding that further re-
 m;ttances of the kind should be made to him
 at New Orleans When first arrested the boy
 said that he had no accomplice; but afterwards gave the above information. He says that Braun
 threatened to kill him if he ever implicated him
 in the robberies.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-03
ARKANSAS COLI.FCF

ssUNHE Seventh Session of this Insi n,;o, vii, oo,, v Il mence on the first Monday in September Isas and continue till the 4th of July lsas The course
 of study k extensive requiring in general fonr year
 2 for completion. es Connected with the College is Preparatory and
 English Department in which special attention ; n paid to the elements of good classical and English Eia education.
 s The facilities afforded the student in respect to com ly r tent Instructors, commodious recitation rooms
 good boarding etc. not surpassed in the south or z west
 4 FEES FOR TERM FIVE MONTHS . Tuition, in advance, English and Preparatory sl5 co iFA " '' College. % 0C Inl Board ;pcIudino wasb,,, o,o % 9. per week. No extra charges Students received al any time during the session. For further informa h n Son address ROBT. GRAHAM President ch Sept. l, 1858. 3m Fayetteville Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-03


 A Doc SToRY.-The New York correspond ent of the Portsmouth J Journal narrates the fol- lowing:
 It has already been belief of mine that anil mals of the dumb creation think, all arguments to the contrary notwith ithstanding, and have re- gently heard dog story from some Portsmouth friends resident in Brooklyn that has increased my faith in the matter. Some neighbors of theirs have a very fine specimen of New foundland dog, who if half heard of him be true, can do almost anything but talk.
 Not long since his mistress said to him, "Pon- 10, you may go out in the front yard and stay half an hour but don't go outside of the gate" After he had been gone short time, his we'll known knock was heard at the door, and on its being opened Ponto was discovered accompa- nied by half-starved, abject looking object of the dog species, with one of his legs disabled, which he induced to follow him into the front basement, and lie down on a large soft mat. near the door. He then went into the kitchen and intimated to Bridget that he wanted his usual torenoon's lunch which having procured he took 1t to his new friend, laid it down before him. and looked on with evident satisfaction while he ate it.
 As Ponto's mistress did not wish boarder of that description, she told him that he must introduce his new friend into the street again. which ne pretended at first not to understand. but finally, in very apologetic way, however, dld as he was ordered, assisting his unfortunate companion up the two or three steps into the street, and looking after him, as he lmped on hs way, with sad and troubled countenance. So much for Pontos character for benevolence. Ot hls qualities as night watch learn that one night during the past summer he discovered that the front door had been inadvertently left open. He knew that was not correct, although the outside blind door was closed and fastened oy dead-latch; so he went to his masters bed room, walked him up and would not leave the room until he followed him down stairs and closed the door. He is thought to be worth three star policemen and pair of private watch men in addition a
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-03
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