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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

NNHE GREAT SOUTHERN CLOTHING
ESTABLISHMENT AS FLOURlSHlNG
As EVER beg leave TO announce to my
friends, in this city and abroad, that am now
daily receiving large stock OF SPRING and
SUMNER CLOTHING, which, having been
manufactured TO my especial order at the North
am enabled 10 guarantee them for good, dura.
bic, and well made Clothing, which can sell
at Northern prices, and cheaper than any other
establishment in this city. Country merchants
would do well, before purchasing elsewhere, TO
call aad examine my we'll selected stock OF
Clothing, which will sell at such rates that they
again can sell them at Alexandria retail prices.
| have, also, OH my last visit to the North,
made arrangements Tor manufacturing Clothing
to measure, at the shortest notice; which, for
neatness, fashion, and durability, will DEFY
competition.
In the Furnishing line, am supplied from the
first manufactures, and am always kept posted
as TO the latest styles.
Gentemens SHIRTS made 10 order, and
warranted to fit, or no sale. All | ask is trial.
Remember the wel-known "GREAT SOUTHERN
CLOTHING HOUSE. No 100 kiHg street opposite
S0cptd Hail. SIMON WATERMAN.
ap Sly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11
GUANO, &C.

GUANO, &C.
DHOSPHATlC GUAN0.-l am receiving
supplies of NEVASSA OR BROW n
COLOMBIAN GUANO.
1.-THE above article is a most concentrated
Phosphate manure, and should be welcomed as
a great desidsratum.
(Signed) CHARLES BlCKELL, Phi. d."
The article is ground TO fine powder, and
put up in strong bags. For sale low.
NH l3 JAMES E. NEVETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

TRAIN CRADLES.-I have in store very
VI superior lot of Cradles, Scythes, Reapers,
&c, for sale by DRAYTON e. MEADE,
les No. II, Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

TIE BURG EXCELSIOR.-This valuable
- manure, originally known as Super Phos
phate of Lime, is how infinitely superior in
value TO any fertilizer sold under that name, be-
ing as quick in its effects as Peruvian GuaRo
(Which nc mere Super Phosphate can beg and
leaving the land in much better condition
than that article.
The genuine is put upin strong Barrels with
white heads, the name stenciled in Black let
tiers, and the inspection brand in red letters I'M
derneath For sale at Baltimore prices.
JAMES c. NEVETT, Agent for
feb 81 Alexandria, opposite Pioneer Mills
UANOS.-l have III store and will be re-
" ceiving during the season, full supplies OF
No. 1. COLUMBIAN GUANO, in strong sacks
MEXICAN GUANO A. A. Il A, in sacks
and barrels, all warranted 10 be OF the very best
quality, and having the Baltimore Inspection
brand on each package, for sale at lowest rates,
by JAMES c. NEVETT,
feb 81 Successor to Nevett x Snowden.
UANO-Peruvian Guano, in store, and
nh 81 ADDISON, WALLACE r. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

T OTTERY for the benefit of the State Of
/ Delaware, Glass 1877, for 1858, to be drawn
at Wilmington, Delaware, on SATURDAY,
Inne 10Th lShS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

Tickets $40; halves SIS; quarters $3.50.
Certificates of packages rs whole tickets $40 %
do DO IS half do 20 %
do do IS quar's do 35 %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

37,O9S DOLLARS!
T OTTERY for the benefit of the State OF
i Delaware, Glass l33 for 1858, to be drawn
at Wilmington, Delaware, on SATURDAY,
June 18th, 1858.
rs number Lottery-l2 drawn ballots.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Supreme Court is now in session
at Monroe. It is said that Judge Spof
ford viii resign his seat before long,
The Alexandria American of the 18th,
complains Of the Partially Of rain-alao
that the cotton crop is much injured by
the grass worm
The New Orleans papers have been
filed with disgusting details Of the case
of the officer Ben Liggett, accused of
IN attempt to commit the crime of rape
on the person Of a young girl Of twelve
years Of age. Such cases disclose the
immortality eztant in large cities such
as New Orleans, and also is a poor re-
commentator of the officers entrusted
with the keeping of the police for the
protection Of good citizens.
The Assumption Pioneer, says, that
large subscriptions have been made in
that parish in favor Of the victims of the
inundation.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31

4 THIEF IN HfcH LaFE.-The Chicago
Tribune, Of the 26th ult., has the follow
ing:
On Thursday q widow, who moves in
the first circles, and dresses extensively.
was caught in the act Of stealing goods
from the store Of Mcssrs. W. j. Ross
& Co. The affair was compromised by
the thief paying the firm $500 in cash.
1t appears that she had been a good GUS
toner there, paying large sums in money
from time to time for expensive goods,
and has been in the habit of visiting
the store frequently. For some time
past silk dresses, laces and other ~valua-
bic goods have mysteriousiy disappear
ed, and from the actions of this woman she
was suspected Of stealing and when she
came into the store on Thursday, she
was closely watched, and caught in the
act Of stealing a lace cape and a para
sol. She then admitted that she had
stolen other goods.
Why this rich thief should be per-
mitted to escape and her poorer sister
caught III the commission of the same
offence, be punished, is a question which
those who consented to defraud justice
for a price may answer.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31
TO OUR READERS.

After an absence Of some ten weeks,
caused by protracted illness Of our fami-
" we are again at our post, ready to
serve u patrons our regular supply OF
news Of the day, through the columns Of
the Democrat. For the many short com
ings of the paper during u absence, we
have to ask the indulgence Of wi pat
rons, assuring them that by untiring III
dustry and attention to our duties to
make amends in the future. 70 our
friends who have 80 literally patrouized
us we extend our warmest thanks, and
hope to merit a continuance Of their
faYors. 4.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31

Es- We insert in orr columns an ar
ticle from the Sugar Planter, concerning
the Baton Rouge and opelousas Rail
Road, for the benefit of our Parish, and
especially that portion lying on Crosse
Tete, and the Atchafalaya. We wonld
be glad to see this road take its direc-
ton towards Alexandria, via a higher
point On the Atchafalaya. 1t would
without doubt, be for the interest of the
company. What say our enterprising
citizens of Crosse Tete and the Atchafa-
laya.
Wake up before it is too late.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31
State of Louisiana,

State of Louisiana.
Parish of Pointe Coupee-Ninth District Court
hEroisE DEccIR, WIFE
as NO, 1864.
JEAN DIVIDE BARRA, HUSH.
THIS case having been taken up for trial and
i the plaintiff having proven her demand and
the law and evidence being in favor Of plaintiff,
and against defendant.
1t is therefore, ordered adjudged and decreed,
that the community which hitherto existed be
tween plaintiff and defendant be dissolved. That
plaintiff resume the administration Of her dotal
and paraphernal property, and it is further ordered
adjudged and decreed that plaintiff eloise Decuir
wife, have Judgment against, and recover from
Jean Divide Barra husband, the sun Of TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED and THIRTY
ONE DOLLARS EVENLY THREE CENTS;
with legal interest thereon from judicial demand,
The 18th day of March, 1858 u It'll paid,
and be it further ordered, adjudged and decreed,
that plaintiffs privilege and mortgage which eI-
upon the property Of her husband be reeos-
nized and enforced. and also for costs of snit to
be taxed. (Signed,) A. D. NJ. HARRISON,
Judge 9Th District.
Atruc copy, J. 3. BLANCHARD, Deputy Clk.
Pointe Coupee jy 10, 1858.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31
n O t i c g

IS HERBY GIVEN to all persons concerned
that j. B. Blanchard administrator of the Success
sion of widow S. Major has filed the tableau Of dis
tribution of the funds Of said Succession in the
Ninth District Court, in and for the parish OF
Pointe coapee and that ifno opposition is made
to said tableau within ten days from the pubiiea-
ton Of this notice, the same will be h~omologated
and approved by said Court.
LEON LEBEAU, Deputy Clerk,
PtCeupee, jy-s 1858
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31

Hon. T. G. DAv1DsoN.-We learn that
this gentleman has just returned from
Washington City. The arduous duties
of the late session leave him as well and
vigorous as ever. The manner in which
he has discharged the business and po-
litical responsibilities that fell within
the scope of his labors meets general
and unqualified approval, We doubt
whether any constituency ever had the
good fortune to enjoy the services
Of a better representative. We thank
him for the fidelity he has shown to the
interests of his District of the South and
and Of the Democratic party.l-B r.
Advocate.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31

CIEAas1Eo CorToa sEEps-An intelligent cor
respoadent, residing 4 Antwerp. witesunder the
date 81 May the 10TH, 1855. that 4 machine for
clcanang cotton seed haa lately been invented,
and is IN operation iIEthat city: From two
% three tons q SEED can Be cleansed per day by
= machine q four horse power, and With The az
distance of Nrce persons. The cotton surround
Ing de acsd i taken clean q, nd san be sold
70 carpet manufactures md paper makers 1t
from fharty u fffy francs ne one hundrcd Eilo-
gramines. Affair tie ol i pressed out the cakes
remaining can be I'D Tor the ea1ne Price as osher
cakes Of olsagsnous reeds, The cost Of the ma
ehinery Il EAid not ID ~ expensive. This ii %
important invention and promises to be q incal-
culabls ads antsgc 10 cotton growers
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31
TO THE G..

4 IL PERSONS ARE HEREBY FOREWARN-
"A ed not to receive in payment or in any way
trade for a certain promissoTy note, of which the
following ii an exact description.
A certain .promissory note dated August lst
1853. for $3.50 dollars subscribed by SAVISIEN
POURCIAU, payable TO The order of OMER
GUETIO, on the 9Th day Of January 1859.
The consideration for which said note was Civ
en- having failedsI shall not pay it unless COM
PEELED by law. sAVINIEN P0URCIAU.
" 8 1858, Gods.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31

EMIGRATION TO FLoRlDA.-In papers from diff
ferent sections we observe notices Of parties emf
grating, or making arrangements to e~nigrate, to
the South of Florida, which the evacuation of the
SeminoIes renders a new land Of promise, 1t
will eventually become the garden Of the Union,
for there are few tropical plants and fruits which
grow in Cuba that will not flourish witt equal
luxllriance In South Florida.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31

commcnce the work, without delay, and
strike out for the Atchafalava. The
Company having sixteen hands as above
mentioned, whose services are no lon
ger required upon the flashed portion
Of the road, will add them TO the number
of laboring men. This subject will be
continued iii our next issuc.- Sugar
Planter.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31
AUCTION SALE!

MILL BE SOLD BY THE UNDERSIGNED
w acting as auctioneer at the store Of Elisha
Eastwood in the Village on
WEDNESDAY the 4th of AUGUST next,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, the following described prop
erty to wit:
| family buggy double seat
l horse cart;
dray 49,
l Wheelbarrow
l mare and colt
billiard table:
Several cows and calves
A lot of household furniture such as armoirs,
chairs, DC.
Al stock of merchandise ofdry goods and hard
ware.
CONDITIONS.
All sums under twenty-five dollars cash, all
sums above that amount, payable on the first OF
January 1859. Purchasers to give their notes
with approved security in solido, bearing eight
per cent interest after maturity until paid.
SEVERN PORCHE, Shf.
iy 24-ids.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31

5
The following letter from the Presi-
dent was read at the Democratic cele-
bration in Independence square, Phila-
delphia, on Monday the 9Th Of July:
WASHINGTON, July 8, 1853.
Gentlemen II have received your very
kind invitation to be present at the
meeting of my fellow-citizens, in hide
pendence square, to celebrate the APP
preaching anniversary Of our national
inpedendence.
Would that it were In my power to
accept the invitation! This, however,
is impossible. May we ever continue
to celebrate with ardent enthusiasm
throuhout the length and breadth of the
land each successive return Of the day
which gave us birth as a nation -
Whilst we do this, and thus keep alive
from generation to generation the mem
ory of the common sufferings and the
common dangers which our fathers en-
countered in achieving our indepen-
dence, the Constitution and the Union
will be preserved.
I congratulate you with all my heart
upon the present hopeful prospects Of
our country. Ihumbly trust that q kind
Providence has dispelled the angry
clouds which but recently seemed to
impend over it, and that we have nearly
reached the end Of those violent and ex-
asperated sectional controversies which
have threatened the Union.
When we contrast the present CON
dition Of our country with what it would
have been at this moment had Congress
adjourned without enactlng any law to
mitigate The sectional strife which had
been raging for years between the
States Of this C~onfederacy, we have
every reason to be thankful to the su-
preme Ruler of nations, who has ever
interfered at: the hour. Of our greatest
need to shield us from danger.
From your friend very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31
T~ELEGRAHPIC NEWS.

Another attempt is made to Fay the
cable.
A massacre Of the Christians by the
Mahomedans had taken place at Jeddah.
The bill to admit Jews in the House
Of Commons has passed.
The British troops have beendefeated
in India. Lucknow threatened by the
rebels. Great fear is apprehended at
Calcutta for the safety Of India.
The London Times is 10 favor Of the
annexation Of Cuba to the United States.
The Liberal party IN Mexico are tri-
umphant and the Government Of Zuola-
ga IS about to be overturned.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31

80 WAS ARRESTED AND BROUGHT TO
. the Jail of this parish, ON the 9th inst, .
~ griff who says his name is tom, and that
he belongs to a Mr., Lumh, of the parish Of Con
cordia. Said grilf is about five feet SIX inches
high, and about So years Of age,
The owner is requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges. and take him away. Other
wise he will be disposed of according to law.
MARCELlN AGUILLARD. Jailor.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31
a OF Louisiana.

state OF Louisiana.
Parish Of pointe Coupee-Nju.b Diu,ric. n
ZESoS PoRcuE
a, L. MAuorpEAU & at
pI Virtue of and to satisfy a writ Of
- sale, issued in the above entitled spit Wv, saa
Ine directed by the Hon. the 9Th District w. "
in aid for the parish and State aforesaid .o :.
iafg plaintiffs demand and costs Of spit M
seized. and Will o-ter at public sale, at the Co"s
House on 0"u'
Saturday. the III day Of -lugus. 1855.
at 10 o'clock q. NJ, all the right, title and ;,.,.
est that the defendant has in and to the fol,an;aI
described property to wit:
Julien negro man aged 81 years;
John aged 81 years;
Negro aged 80 years;
Lefty aged q years;
Paulin aged p years;
Silvan aged Is years
Perine woman TO years:
Liza (Aflicaa) aged 60 years.
Marie aged So years;
Celestin aged Is years:
Achille man aged "a years;
jacques aged Il years;
SVsthene aged II years:
Joachim aged II years;
Ficeorine mnlatto aged If years:
Marie or Gaccon aged 80 years: and be.
three children, viz; Ellie, Alias, Boulet, boy aged
10 years;
Julienne aged years;
Cathrine girl aged l year;
Fransois mullatto boy aged IL years;
Therese aged rs years;
Terms ef Sas-CaM nth Apraismsnt,
SEVERN PORCHE,
Sheriff.
Pointa Coupec, jy 31s5s-tds.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31

THE FRAzIER GoLD DIecINs.-1The rush
of miners to the Frazier river gold mines
continues unabated.
The town of Victoria is crowded with
Americans from California. Oregon and
Washington Territories.
Eligible building lots are selling At
the most exorbitant priees-in some in
stances g high s $ao, 900 have been
paid for q single lot.
le y pdson HIN Compssy 20 bny;no.
epld dust from ths miners Il afssen dol.
fsrs per ounce.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31
a OF GEN. OUITMAN.

Another distinguished patriot Of the
South is gone to reap the reward of his
labors. Gen. John Anthony Quitman
died yesterday at halfpast 5 o'clock P.
NJ, after a long and unusually painful
sickness s~upcrinduced no doubt by his
recent laborious services in Congress.
All that medical skill and the vigilance
of relatives and friends could do was
donepromptly and perseveringly to save
his life. But neither the skill of emin-
ent physicians, nor the care Of watchful
friends, nor the hopes, %sympathies and
prayers of thousands of his loving coun-
trymen could shield him from his doom.
He is gone from rs and we shall long
mourn his loss before a better, truer,
Drawer man will be found to replace
him.
Gen Quitman was q native of New
York and removed to Mississippi in ear
ly life. He had been Governor OF that
State, and represented the Fifth Con
gressional District for several years.
He served with great distinction in the
late Mexican war, first as Brigadier Gen
eral, then as Major General, to %hich
rank he was promoted for skill and gal
lantry, and finally as Civic and Military
Governor Of the City of Mexico. He was
%eminently distinguished in many hard
battles, and his division had the honor
of first planting the American flag on
the walls of Mexico at the Belen gates.
He was loved by his soldiers, trusted by
his commander and feared by the enc
mics Of his country which he loved more
than life.
But it is useless to attempt to emu
merate his services. He has filled every
station to which he has been called, hon
orably and ably. Greater powers have
been allotted to some, bat no n ever
better used his talents for his country's
good. Few men of this State or the
South ever had SO much Of the conf
dence of the public-His ardent devo-
ton to the maintenance Of the constltu-
tionaI rights of the States and his ELI
Gent labors in the great canseof nation
al progress will endear his memory to
his bereavel countrymen.
Eulogies worthy of the soldier, pa
triot and statesmen viii be echoed by
the prompt sympathies Of all his coun-
trymen, but the sum and burden of all
them will be that he loved his country
and died, as he had lived, in it's service.
Louisiana Coarieg, Sunday July Is.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31

- During The week We have lad
frequent showers Of rain. The crops Is
fan promise an abundant yield. ,Tgh hi,
hoalth of our Parish is very good.
We are glad to hear that the River il
falling.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-07-31

II OF
TIVE PUBLIC is hereby cautioned agail 49,
i ding for a note, signed by AuGusrE y. p .1.sas
and FoREsTrS HEBEET, for the sum Of iNo n s.a
and dollars, payable on the let day o. alas
1859, in favor of Ursin Sicard, and enaes ssua
g-aristar. as said note is fraudulently 10 1s 6
Of q third party. nar. cnrApp.
May 8, '58. uhSis 1N
April 10. 1853.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-26
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
M ONEY MARK v IT
MONDAY. Jan. 25-GP.

MONDAY, Jan. 25-G p. NJ
The stock market was quite buoyant az the open
ing this morning and continued 20 up TO TO the close
Of the board. There was not 40 much activity as
might have been expected from the improvement in
prices In State stocks, first class railroad bonds
and in all the leading railroad stocks of a specula
tive character, the upward movement was spirited,
but carried on by the parties who have been 20
long engaged In the imitation of the market The
European advices by the Europa have been the prn
cpal cause Of the advance today but we do not zee
in il so much that is good appears TO the eyes of
large holders Of stocks. The financial accounts
from the other side are good so far az the mere
market value Of money is concerned, but we zee
no indications Of returning confidence in com
mercial Affairs, and the fact is therefore
just the contrary 10 general appearances. few
weeks since the demand for money in England was
greater than could he supplied even at ten per cent
interests now nobody wants il at five and six per cent
This great change il the result of a complete pros.
tration Of private credit and general sagnation Of
business. Money is only abundant now 10 those
who have the most undoubted securities current for
hypothecation. With this state Of things speculation
in fancy stocks cannot extend, and any movement
made must be confined 10 the cliques Of the stock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-26

Balance on account of foreign debt. 81 200 900
This sum and good deal more has been borrowed
"upon kites;" that il. "bl drawers" have. in sub.
stance borrowed of "bill buyers" that is 60 saw.
buys a GO day bill Of exchange Of b and paws him
the money for it-with that money y buys gold and
RENTS IL TO meet the BILL and until that bill is paid
the money Is in effect borrowed Of the bill buyer.
and until that bill is paid in Europe no debt due by
America is paid; and 70 pay that bill by the Euro
pean deception another kite" from this side is let
off, the same as before and this IL the way Ameri.
debts get paid the other side, and this is one
Of the modes by which the abuse Of credit for years
has been Perpetuatod.
Secondly-Let US look at the cotton remittance
Il appears from recent circulars that the whole
export since LIST September was 521 900 bales which,
at $50 per bale, would amount 20 the sum
Of s26,050,00o. We are happy TO believe,
and we were so informed nc the time that
most of the early shipments were made by English
agents for account Of European spnners and IL was
probably paid for--as we hope and beeve-but the
proceeds did not go TO pay American debts abroad.
II was expected that we would buy back the
cotton in its manufactured state in regard TO which
there probably will be a mistake TO a certain extent
In regard TO our suppostion in reference TO early
shipments, We are somewhat supported by the Stats
tics The Liverpool cotton circulars OF December 49,
report on hand Of American" only 1877 1873 bales
while last year, at the same time there we're 567
bales FIVE deduct from the total export Of 521 900
bales the amount on hand December IS, of ls712s
bales, it leaves 1913 s77 bales in transit or at other
ports and hence, we think the early shipments ofhe
season were for spinners' account, and do not,
therefore appear in the statistics Of the gross ex
ports VI $4,000 Lslss, There were, 10 England