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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-04-23

The BATTESy The nat proceeds of the
concert for the improvement of the Battery
were about sixty dollars (S57, and some
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-04-23

The ATLANTIC CABLE.--Four hundred
miles Of cable have been ordered to replace
the $50 lost last fall, and it Is intended to add
800 miles more. The ships will be loaded
and proceed to mid ocean by the middle of
June, at which time, it is said, there are five
or six days during which gale on the At
lantic was seldom or never known to occur
The line will be joined and laid from the cen
ter Of the ocean, the Niagara taking her end
Of the cable to Ireland, and the Agamcmnon
conveying hers to America. On this occa-
sion the cable will not be piled away in one
huge mass, but will be distributed equally in
the fore, midships, and after parts Of the YES
sci, in coils Of five hundred miles each
The London Times, alluding to the diff
Guilty Of sending telegraphic signals through
n long circuit, states that Mr. Whitehousc,
the electrician of the Atlantic telegraph COM
pany has been experimenting through the
22OO miles Of cable all winter, and has 81
improved his apparatus that five words per
minute can now be sent through the cable,
and hops soon to be able to transmit eight
words per minute. This is very slow rate
for transmission. When the cable comes to
be sunk it will be exposed to another and
greater source of retardation, and the Times
may well say that tt will require three or
four cables to do the telegraphic business
across the Atlantic. If it works at all, many
scientific men will he happily disappointed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-04-23
Religious Intelligence.

Services are held in the Congregational
church in this place. IN Monday, Wedncs-
day and Friday evening, commencing with
prayer meeting Of half an hour, followed
by preaching from the resident clergymen
In Plymouth Vt, there has been revival,
and 25 persons have already been baptised.
Of the work in St. Johnsbury, the Caledo-
nian says "the time has never been when 90
many were anxious to attend tho prayer
meetings, oven when held every day in the
week. There is a growing interest in the
Methodist society, and they hold public pray
er-meetings nightly. Some of the towns
about us have been signally blessed by the
outpouring of the Divine Spirit; prominent
among which are Lyndon and Burke. At
tho latter place we learn that entire families
have been converted -
There is much religious interest in the
Academies and Schools at Newhury, North
field and Mcridon, y. H. In Phillips Acad
emy, at Andovcr, Mass. the revival has been
one Of marked power. In Yale College, in
the sophomore class only five or six remain
unconverted and some of them are inquiring.
In the senior class the work has been quito
as extensive. In the junior class out of one
hundred and seven students, only eight or
nine remain unconverted There have been
over one hundred conversions in all In Am
hcrst College about twenty conversions are
reported.
In Canada, the revival is spreading rapidly.
Union meetings are held in Quebec and
Montreal with large attendance. Fifty
conversions are reported at Athol, and ono
hundred at st. GATHERINGS
Rev. c. Marston, of Hopkinton, Mass
commenced his labors as pastor of the Uni
versalist Society and church at st. johns
bury Center, April 4th.
Rev. W 5. Balch, late pastor of the
Blocker St. Universalist church in New
York, has excepted the pastorate Of the Uni
versalist church in Ludlow, Vt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-04-23

Tellers 1.-TWO Kentucky Fistcufers) proceed to
count them.
The Great KilkennyKat Kansas Question
was decided by a majority of only 81 Bleed
ing Nose" 1t was left in the hand of the
President, and he gave the casting blow dead
against the eyes" 1t has been the closest
decision known for years.-London Punch.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-04-23

CONSIDERABLE excitement has been caused in
San Francisco by some legal proceedings in
regard to the negro "Archy," claimed as n
slave by c. A. Stovall, and surrendered by
the supreme Court to his owner several weeks
ago. Stovall started with the negro for New
Orleans, on the steamer Orizaba, on the 5th
March Before the steamer had cleared the
heads, however, officer with a writ ofhdbeds
corpus took Archy in custody and brought
him back to San Francisco. Stovall was also
arrested on a charge of kidnapping, and bro't
back the latter charge, having no founda-
ton, was dismissed next day by Police Judge
Coon. The habeas corpus for Archy was made
returnablc before Judge Freelon, of the Court
of Sessions, and after several continuanccs it
was finally heard on the 18th ult. Judge
freedom ordered the negro to be set at liberty;
but before he left the Court-rocm, he was re-
arrested by the United States Marshal, by
virtue of writ issued under the Fugitive
Slave Law. This caused great excitement
among the colored population of the city, and
some of them talked loud about rescuins
Archy from the officers. Little more than
talking was done however, though for a short
time serious riot was threatened Archy
was carried before the Uuited States Commits
sioner, George Pen Johnston. No decision,
however, had been rendered
CONGRESS. In the Senate, Tuesday, the
Kansas bill was taken up at one o'clock, and
on motion of Mr.. Green of Mo-, the Senate
voted to insist and ask a committee of confer
encc. Yeas 80, nays "a,
The Senate then took up the hill for
telegraph to Utah. After debate the bill
was postponed till December next.
In the House, Mr. Caruthers of Mo, ap-
peared and took his seat for the first time this
session.
The consideration of the bill for the prescr-
vation oflite and property in Washington
was resumed, but the House adjourned with
out taking the question.
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In England our parliamentary divisions ara
decided by AYES" and Nos
In America, the divisions ara illustrated in
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
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DANCING THEIR RAGS Orr Two unso
phistlcated country lasses visited Niblo's
in New York, during the ballet season
When the short-skirtcd, gossamer-clad
nymphs made their appearance on the
stage, they became restless and fdgetty.
20, Annie!" exclaimed one.
Well, Mary"
q It ant nice; don'tlikc it.r
f's Hush, the folks will notice your
q don't care; it ant nice, and won
der aunt brought US to such a place"
" Hush, Mary, the folks will laugh at
you"
After one or two filings and pirouettc
the blushing Mary said:
20, Annie, let's go; it ant nice, and
| don't feel comfortable" ~
!" Do hush, Mary" replied the sister,
whose own face was scarlet, though it
wore an air of determination; "it's the
first time ever was at theatre, and I
suppose it will be the last, so am just
going to stay it out if they dance every
rag off their backsp %, 8
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Nor IN THE BILLs.-The Baltimore his

Nor IN THE BILLs.-The Baltimore Dis.
patch recounts scene which occurred
at the Holiday street theatre, few cv.
enings since, which was not in the bills,
and which, however notifying it may
have been to the young lady concerned,
provoked the risibiities Of those who
witnessed it to an irrcprcssible degree:
A fine looking young woman, in more
than the usual amplitude Of crinoline,
entered with her beau and was making
her way through the already well filled
seats to the front row of the dress circle,
where places had been reserved for them.
10 do so, with all the bold freedom of
feminine Young America, she stepped
upon the seats, when, unfortunately, her
hoop, or rather the lower hoop of her
skeleton skirts, caught upon the back of
one OF the seats as she swept by, and
the fastening about the waist parting,
the whole concern came down "by the
rum" as she stepped forward and ont of
1t, and was left hanging in full view
upon the seat. The change was aston
ishing; the full blown belle at one mo-.
ment, the next looked like lamp post
with silk dress tied around it. For
moment, also, the young lady was quite
unconscious of the accident. In anoth-
er she saw the full extent of it, and
blushing crimson, sank into her seat
and for the next half hour had undoubt-
edly the most brilliant complexion in
the audience. "
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

A CLEAR CAsE.-The New York cor.
respondent Of the Charleston Courier is
responsible for the following: E
A good story is current concerning
the Rev. George Ripley, who is one oi
the editorial staff of the Tribune. 1t
seems that Judge Clark had given pub
lic utterance to the opinion-which, by
the way, is shared by not few others
that the editors Of the Tribune were
regarded by him as no better than lu-
natics. Of course it went to the ears Of
the paper. 4 short time afterwards, Mr..
Ripley was summoned to act as juror.
Now, any one who has tried it, knows
that it is not an enviable position to oc-
cupy, and the reverend gentleman not
relishing the idea, bethought himself of
the aforesaid Judgment of lunacy as the
ioophole of escape. He accordingly
wrote on the back OF the subpoena, "Mr
Ripley begs to be excused on the ground
Of lunacy, andsin support of the plea,
mentions the fact that he is one of the
editors of the Tribune" Judge Clark
being on the bench, took the document,
and, reading the explanatory endorse
ment, promptly said, the plea is recog-
nizcd by the Court" and dismissed the
waggish reverend, who, to the no small
amusement Of those who were in the
joke, forthwith went on his way reioic-
ing.
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ANOTHER STRIPED PFC = DopcE. -

ANOTHER /" STRIPED Pro DopsE. A
Yankee chap down in Holt, Kansas, oc-
cupying an old daguerrean wagon by the
road side, was washing and securing an
old gun barrel. On being asked what
he intended to do with il. he replied that
he was going into the liquor business,
and to avoid the law was going tomake
use Of this tube instead of glasses, there
by making it appear beyond dispute
that he is selling liquor ~ tic barrel.
The fellow is doing thriving business.
A great many persons have been shot in
the neck by the novel contrivance.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

CHARLES e. TOOR.4E.r,
7ayou . ara, La.
IL EEPS for sale q general assortment of Goods,
N which he invites purchasers to examine
DRY GOODSi
Fancy Articles, Perfumery, Ladies' and Chill
drens' Shoes, Hosiery, Gloves, &c. Gents
and Boys Clothing. Hats, Boots, Shoes
S and Gloves
PLANTATION GOODS!
Such as Kersey, Linsey, Kersey Suits. Lowells,
Shoes for women and men, Hats, Blankets,Gc.
GROCERIES,
Teas, Spices, Sauces, Crackers. Cheese assorted,
Citrons. Currants New Buckwheat, New Go
shen Butter, Liquors, Wines. Ale, Porter.
the celebrated Premium Champagne
HARDWARE!
Nails, Carpenters and Blaeksmiths' Tools, Cane
Knives, Sugar House Skimmers, Fine cutlery
for Table and Pocket; Razors, Scissors.
White Lead, Linseed OIL Turpentine. Paris
Green, Patent Dryers, Crockery, Glass, Willow
and Woodware; Fresh Garden and Flower Seed
GH-sA Agent for the E4GLE COT7ON GIN.
which am authorized to guarantee to give rat
isfaction. (n25-ly} C.E. TOORAEN.
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poYDRAs c0lEEHE,
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rruE EXERCISES of this Institution vii
: .....a.so,no 81, tho first Monday in FebruaTy

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commences on the first Monday in r february.
Tho course of studies will embrace all those
,,..ally taught in the best Colleges Of our coun-
No Everything in the course which wiH hHye
,,.sct;cal hearing i after life, will receive partic-
,,isr afte,fta. sc that graduates Of this lnstltu
siua ws.I be prepared to enter upon the duties oi
1 hlsness life with practical as well as Q sclen-
sific knowledge. . g.vsszss. -. -. =.
~ The long experience. and successful results
,vh;ch hare hitherto followed the efforts Of the
s,,spst Superintendent give him the fullest con-
Sdenee il, assuring those who may place pupils
under Ills charge that perfect satisfaction wall be
s;vpn. both iii the advancement OF the students
and The proper attention TO their necessary wants
and comfort. ~ !.
None but the most competent Professors will be
employed as assistants. la. -.
Tbe greatest facilities for imparting instruc-
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Philosophical apparatus and the nee necessary BOOKS
The advantages for acquiring a knowledge OF
the French language in this Institution are supc-
rir 10 those Of any other in the country.
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State of Louisiana.
l'arish Of Ponte sCoupec- Ninth District Conrt.
Louise Earmouche.

#7 4
VS.. M 9OS9
Edmond Monteil. her husb'b w.
'His case was this day taken up for trial and
= It appearing to the Court that there had been
Judgment by default duly rendered, and the le-
gal delays having expired since said default. aud
the defendant still failing to appear and answer
and the law and evidence considered being in
favor OF plaintiff, and against defendant.
II IS therefore, ordered adiudged and decreed,
that there be judgment in favor Of Louisa Car
moue he, wife, against Edmond Monteil, her hus-
nand, Tor the sum of fifteen hundred and fifty
dollars and eighteen cents, amount Of her pare-
phernal funds received and used by said Defend
ant with five per cent interest from the lst Jnne,
ls5s, until paid; and it is further ordered, that
the taelt mortgage, in favor of said plaintiff, be
recognized to exist over all the property of said
Edmond Monteil, from the said LIST Jnne, 1859,
and the Defendant pay all costs.
[Signedl CYRUS RATLIFF,
Judge Ith District, presiding in 9th District.
Polnte sCoupee, Oct. II, 1853
A true copy. A. BONDY, Clerk. nov6. .30ds.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
How heLearned to Eat Greensin his Liquor

Atrave1er from Virginia, as his blooded
horse and plethoric saddle-bags indica-
ted, stopped at comfortable wayside
inn in kentucky one night, many years
ago. The landlord was iovial, whole.
souled fellow, as landlords were in those
days, and gave the stranger the best en-.
tertainments his table and bar would af:
ford, as well as his own merry company
to make him glad. Early in the morning
the stranger was up and looking around,
when he espied rich bed of mint in the
garden. Hestraightway found Boniface,
and, indignant at what he supposed his
inhospitaHty in setting plain whisky be-
fore him when the means Of brewing
nectar were SO easy of access, he dragged
him forth to the spot, and, pointing his
finger at the mint, he exclaimed:
e : Isay, landlord, will you be good
enough to say what that is?'
"A bed of mint,"' said the somewhat
astonished landlord.
"And will you please to tell me what
is the use of itw
/" Well, don't exactly know, 'cept the
old woman dries it sometimes with the
other YARDS"
The Virginian almost turned pale at
the enormity Of the assertion.
"|And do you mean totell me that you
don't know what mint julep isl"
I" Not 'cept it's something like sage
tea, stranger"
Sage tea! Go right along to the
house, get 4 bucket Of ice. some loaf su-
gar, and your best liquor
The landlord obeyed, and the stranger
soon made his appearance with a'hand-
full of the fragrant, dewy mint, and then
they brewed and drank, and brewed and
drank again.
Breakfast was over, and the strangers
horse was brought out only to be ordered
back again. Through the live-long day
they brewed and drank; one or two
dropped in, who were partak-
ars, and late in the night were their Or
ries kept up. Ere they made it bed |
time the landlord and his Virginia friend,
who had initiated him into the pleasant
mysteries Of mint julep, were sworn
brothers, and when the latter departed
next morning, Boniface exacted apledge
hat he should stop on his return, and
stay as long as he pleased free Of cost.
The strangers business, however, de-
aimed him longer tnan he expected, and
t was the next summer before he came
oack. Riding up late in the evening, he
rave his horse to an old negro, who was
Il the gate, and at the same time III
luired: 500
Well, Sam, how is your master?n
q Yondef him come" !" said the negro,
,ointing to a youth who was approach
ng.
III mean your old master, fooR
"Old massai Him done dead dis tree
Month"
Dead! What wasthe matter with him?
Ie was in fine health when left him."
Yes, but you see, Massa Stranger,
ne of dem Virginny gemmans come
long here last year, and showed him
ow. to eat greens in his iiquor. be
ked it So well he done stuck to it till it
IN him, said the old darkey, shaking
is head. as5E tsaz h
The stranger passoia less jovial night
han on his previous visit, and was off
7 day-break TIE next morning. He
uieted his conscience, however, in the I
nd. with the ,chcction that good things I
re souct;.ics misuscd'
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1JA lady wished a seat. A portly,
handsome gentleman brought one, and
seated the lady. "Oh, yon are Jewel, )"
said she. "Ot, no." be replied, AZ anu
Il icwc1cr: have Just set the jewel"
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

p It is . solemn thing to be mar
ried," said aunt Bethncy. )" Yes; but
it's deal more solemn not to be-" said
her little niece.
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81. NOTICE

would respcctfnily 4 & ~, !, ] .s., i.
that from this time of IN 49,, y Wy pup,'c
carried from th ID ii III - 49, VIII he
way Of the new State road. m 80 ;i ny
can be here by the route il II s;a,' h,a,ls
aonrss All persons wishinr 49, .ha:a
Y saail to come to this o7Iice VIM s han ta.,a )
tneir nlail matter addressed "a III ~ s s
sa y. = =. HERRING q, 81 3. 81 u,
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A. Flecheux,

AA INFORMS his friends and the travelling
N:a community, that they will find at his Ferry
Landing Hotel, opposite Bayoa Sara, in =Pointe
Conpee, a good supply of Saddle Horses. Bug
gies, Hacks and Carriages tohire. 4+tf
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Lost or Strayed

Lost or Strayed
FROM Red River Landing, on the eth
~ October last.
4l6 One JACK, 3 years OLD; about IA hands
inches in height; Of black, color.
Also one MARE MULE, about five years old:
Of medium size; dark bay color; has the mark
Of q halter on the nose. No brands on either of
them.
A reasonable esrcwerd will c4given to any per-
son returning, or giving information of the where
abouts Of the above strays to WV. HORTON
Red River Landing, Nov. Is, 1853. 4l-4t.
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Commerce and Sun Streets Bayou Sara, La All
orders promptly attended 10. - Repairing
done with neatness and dispatch. n27-y
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