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Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20
LsE RIVER PARISH OF POINTE COUPEE, SATURDAY, AUGUST
THE GOOD SAMARITAN.
REMARKABLE CURES BYZENoN LANGL1

REMARKABLE CURES BYZENoN LANGLo1s,
oEN.-This venerable septuagenarian Of
our paris. has been known for many
years for his unparalleled success in the
cure of chronic diarrhea, dysentery and
bloody flux. The many remarkable
cures he has effected of these diseases,
pronounced incurable by the medical
profession, attest the truth of the above
remarks. His system of treatment he
learned more than forty years ago from
the Indians, and by which he accomp-
lished his own cure Of chronic dysen-
terry of eleven years. standing. Since
then many persons have applied to him
when they had failed to obtain relief
elsewhere, and he has Invariably sue
ceeded in mastering every case.
We take the liberty of writing the
above because many persons who may
be suffering from some of the above dis
eases, when relief can be obtained from
no other source, might be Immediately
cured by calling upon him at his resi-
dence on False River.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20
TO COTTON PLANTERS.
nAf bought the patent of Messrs. W. F. /
I =. ,: ProVost's Iron Screw and LIE.

JSEe" ana LIE.
Yer Press, for the Parishes of East and West
fellclana and Pointe Coupee. This press is now
ahead OF all others in use, for durability, ecouo-
my s!fength, &c. and it is the same that took the
premium at the Mississippi State Fair, in 1858.
lhe sale of the patent of this celebrated Press
1or the different counties in the Southern States
mas oeen unprecedented; and it is generally pre-
oictcd lhat In few years, they will supercede
all other cotton Presses known
A word as to the cost of these presses. Tt has
been proven beyond the least possibility of a
doubt, that there has never been Press invented
that can begin to compare with this one for cheap
ness. Therefore, if there is nything in economy.
they must certainly find great favor with the cot
ton planting portion of our community. They
seldom get out OF repair, are easily fixed, and
taking all things into considerations no Press
has ever been thought of by any mechanic that
Is destined to prove of so great benefit to the
cotton planter, as '.Proyost's Iron Screw and Lee
yer Press
In the language of the Messrs. Pr vost, awe
claim for this Press many advantages over all
the Presses in use. The Press is we'll adapted to
any style of Gin House, as it can be worked in
or out OF the lint room, taking up but little space
requires bat little timber and must be durable,
as all OF its working parts are of iron, of great
power, as it combines both the lever and the
screw, and SO simple that the negroes can work
it with dispatch. We can press any weight Of
bales required with ease"
AS it is more easy to convince persons of the
superiority of this press by showing it in full
operation, this is to let planters know that have
one in Bayou Sara, and will take pleasure in
showing it to any who may desire to purchase
will also contract to put up these Presses ON
any plantation in the parishes of Pointe Coppee
and East and West Feliciana. Orders nartieu-
larly desired, as l wish to show planters the
great superiority Of Proyosts Press over all others
In existence. je1I. FL. TENNEY
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C. II EAp BARzGAIN4sl

~ THE undersigned wishing to leave for
a;:a Europe, offsrs for sale his STOCK Of GOODS
with his establishment simulated in the town OF
Waterloo, La; or will lease his lot house and
warehouse. with all the improvements thereon,
TO the satisfaction Of the purchaser of the stock:
This is "a very good Investment for any one
wishing to go into business-the situation being
q good and well known one.
Also A small Cotton Plantation, in cul-
tlvation, OF four arpents front by about forty in
depth, situated on the Island Of False River, in
the parish Of Pointh Coupee.
AIso-A Tract of Land, well timbered with
cypress, ash and cotton wood, of ten arpents
front on the Mississippi river, and situated in
the parish Of West Feliciana, about three miles
below Bayou Sara. Said tract of land. having a
good bank and first-rate landing, is well adapted
for q woodward or to put up saw-mill
Terms and Conditions, Moderate.
For further particulars apply to-
. ZENON DEMORUELLE,
a9.tf. at Waterloo, La.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20

e. i
The Doom OF THE WogID--The North
British Review, discoursing On the doom
of the world has the following remarks:
What this change is we dare not con-
lecture; but we see in the heavens
themselves some traces of destruc-
tive elements and some indications OF
their annihilating power. The frag-
|ments Of broken planets, the descent Of
meteoric stones upon our globe, the
whirling comets welding their loose
material at the solar surface, tile vol
canic eruptions in our own satellite, the
appearance of new stars, and the disap-
pearance of others, are all foreshadows
of that impending convulsion to which
the world is doomed. Thus placed On
planet which is to be burned up, and
under heavens which are to pass away;
thus residing as it were on the cemete-
Iries and dwelling upon mausoleum Of
former worlds, let us learn the lessons
of humility and wisdom, If we have not
already been taught in the school of
revelation. b., 80
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20
Dissolution Of Co Partnership.

TyHE co-partnership heretofore existing under
/ : the name and style of F. Munzesheimer 4
Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent
Messrs. Day d Landry assume all the debts fo1
and against said partnership. Persons having
claims for or against said firm, have their settle
ment to make with Day Il Landry.
E The business will be carried on by Messrs
Day Il Landry. They will attend to shipping
storing and forwarding freight as usual. They
have also on hand q large assortment of goods d
all descriptions. They solicit the patronage o1
the public.
Hermitage. Pointe Conpee, July Is, '5s. I'm
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20

A Printers ANEcDorE.-It used to be
related Of Corporal Nymn, printer
well known for many years in this
town as being more remarkable for his
odd humor than the length of his purse,
that when travelling from Lowell to
Boston, he was met by q highwayman,
who politely as is the custom with
those gentry demanded his purse.
" My dear sir" quoth Corporal Nymn,
Il perceive you don't know mep
"That is nothing to the purpose, sir,
give up your purse Immediately" de-
manded the highwayman. z* zs
The Corporal repeated with earnest
ness which could not be misunderstood
=" Positively you don't know me-"
"Well," said the highwayman, some-
what surprised at the manner Of the
Corporal, who the devil are YOU"
"Why, I'm printer"
A PRINTER did you say! Whew! Pam
piokngp Lowell paper. "a
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20
THE DEMOCRAT.
The Island Of st. Thomas.


The telegraphic announcement that
the Island of St. Thomas has been ceded
to the United States by Denmark, has
brought that little spot into sudden no.
toriety. People desire to know some
thing about it.
Without stopping to enquire what
gave rise to the report of the cession,
or how much or how little truth there
may be at the bottom of it, let us see
what manner of Island is St. Thomas.
Denmark holds three of the West In
dia Islands, Santa Cruz, St. Johns, and
Thomas, having for it's governor J. f.
ochlegel. The last of the three lust
named, and said to be ceded to US by
Frederick VII, is the smallest, yet sec
ond IN population. It lies about thirty
seven miles east of Porto Rico, is seven
teen miles i'll length and four and a half
miles In breadth, with a population es-
timated by one authority at 5000, by
others at 10000 and $4,000. Its area
in square miles 81.
The cultivated parts of the island
would not make a good-sized Southern
plantation. The, Mobile Tribune, fish
ing up some information upon the sub
'ject, says that st. Thomas was once
well wooded, but the cutting down of
the trees has laid it open to the suns
rays, and it consequently suffers much
from deficiency of water. The soil is
sandy, and the greater part of it uncul-
tivated. The latest accounts that we
can find of it, that $500 acres were un-
der ultivation-about half in sugar
cane. The whole island enjoys the pri-
vilege Of free harbour, and the trade
is very extensive, the island being de-
pot Of goods for neigboring islands. It's
central locality is Charlotte Amelie,
which is annually visited by about 5000
vessels from Europe, North and South
America and the West Indies It is also
the principal station of the mail steam
ers from Southampton
The resources of the island have never
been fully developed by the Danes. That
race has succeeded in making garden
OF far greater sand pIains-Jutland,
Zealand and Funen. But they work
better in the moist old Mark of Dan
than in the hot climate of the Virgin
Islands. Southern planters would make
St. Thomas yield is quota of sugar cane,
cotton, tobacco and fruit. And Char
lotte Amelie, just in the sea-road of our
growing trade with Brazil, could be
made very different place in a few
years, under the influence of American
capital, energy and enterprise.-True
Delta.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20
LEROY c. MORRIS.
private Secretary tothe Goyernor.)
Grurral Cul'rrting agrnt,
pATNN pNTTrr
THE undersigned inform

DhIO4S hOUUE, LA, *
RESPECTFULLY offers his services in the above ca
pacity. All orders entrusted to him for the col
lection of claims against the State, of whatever
nature, will be promptly and faithfully attended
to, and at reasonable rate of compensation.
gg- He will also attend to the entering of
lands, where parties desiring the same, will fur
nish him with the requisite data as to locality
number of township, range, etc; also, to the Re-
demption of lands sold, or forfeited to the State.
for non-payment of taxes,
e= REFERENCES:H zs
Gov Robert C. Wickliffe, and Hon. A. S. Her.
ron, Baton Rouge; Ex-Governor P. O. Hebert,
Iberville Parish; Gen. M. Grivot, Gen John l..
Lewis. Hon. A. 0. Ogden, Gen. John Armstrong.
New Orleans W. T. Scott, Esq, Carrollton; Dr..
J. W. Butler, Natchitoches T. B. R. Hatch, Esq,
Lake Providence ap23-4n1.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20
Tn E BRITISH PERIODICALS

AND THE
FARMERS GUIDE.
GREAT reduction in the price Of the later pub.ica
toni L. Scott & CO., New York, continue ID
publish the following leading British Periodicals.
viz :4a4S s$ $s ~ a.. -. --Sss.s' a'''
The LONDON QuARTERLY lConservatiye.l
IRE EDIsGBURG RETIEW {Whig.1
The NoRTH BRfTIsH REFIEW Free Chureha
IHE WESTMINSTER Review Liberal
bIAscKWooD's i EDINGBURGH MAGAZINE Tory.
These Periodicals ably represent the three great
political parties of Great Britain Whiy, Tory
ana Radieal but politics forms only one feature
o. Their character. As organs oil the most nro-
teund writers on Science, Literature Morality
ana religion, they stand as they ever have stood.
anriValied In the world Of letters. being enn,
ssaered indispensable to the scholar and fIe nrn
iesslonal man, while to the Intelligent reader !
Every Class they furnish more correct ami salts
factory record Of the current literafnre af tba
aas, thfou ghont the world than ea,, ID nassIIr
sotaanea from any other souree. Sc ,s,',-s u =.
TERMS.
- afff eae Ct tue four Reviews. . ,a
two = . &C. s'15 I 81 1855 !. " "
= :" three Of The four Review, i. w w
all four 0f the Reviews. . {. h !, w us'
- Blaekwo0d's Magazine. sss " . .. u 2 2 W w
. Blaekvood and three Reviews s z w w
g the four Reviews 81 .s a 4 ny se9
Payments to be made Id all cases ~ u W
Money current in the State where isse III 81
received at par. z sss.s s - ~ y "
Remittances for any of the ADORE pul,;ea,;oa.
should always be addressed postpaid. to t5e nah
fishers, LEONARD ssC0TT Il %. f''',1
1ahio-y no. 81 Gold Street. N. Y.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20
Twn the goHers Of Sugar mus

Turn the KOHers Of Sugar .UiLIs.
His long experience in that kind Of work, so
difficult to be well done, enables him to warrant
his work to be done to the satisfaction of every
one. He refers to Messrs. S. " Goserand, Ter
nant Co, @. Bouis, G. w. Allen, F. NJ. Neff L.
Keiser, =. Boudreau and Others.
An early application will enable him to make
all the repair on sugar mills in time for the next
rolling serson. Apply at his residence, on False
River. [ap23-6m.] MICHEL MICHEL.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20
s GRAND DEPOT OF g. -
Wheeler q Wilson'S Celebrated
&RwEM@ yEAgHENBB

AT THE STORE OF
q MESsRS. GRAUGNARD & CO.,
2 False Rsuer, La.
Which machines they offer for sale at the City price
They invite ladies and families to visit their
store and examine for themselves, when they will
have an opportunity Of trying them. je18.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20

Notice.. A. ROY, Attorney and Coun.
sellor at Law, and Notary Public. has removed
his Office next door to the Court House.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20
E'ass7aa
X o N HOOPS AND TIES
For Cotton Bales,
Price, 6 cents per poumd-25 per cent less
than Rope.

Prace, cents per poumd-25 per cent les.
than Rope.
ANY one considering the advantages of Iron
over Rope as material for binding cotton bales
will be surprised that it has not been adopted
long since. In its security against fire there il
an overwhelming reason for its adoption
The presses in the Seaport Cities have been
the main cause of its not being generally adopt.
ed; but, now that objection is removed gener.
ally, and the Orleans Press, the largest in N O..
give it the preference over rope. The Fassnann
Iron Hoop and Tie is the improvement of one
OF the proprietors, and is adopted from the fact
that it is found, after long experiment, to COM
bne the greatest merits in simplicity and facility
OF application of any one yet made. It is SO
prepared as to require no change for recon-
pressing. Thus obviating the only remaining
difficulty at the sea board cities.
The hoops are sent of any length from eight
to ten feet, and full guarantee given that
neither the Ties nor Hoops shall break And
further, that all cotton bound in them shall be
received on the same terms at the Orleans Press
as rope bound cotton. The weight per bale is
about the same as rope, not one pound more Or
less.
To show the opinion Ship Masters have of it,
we give the following, among numerous COM
mendations we have:
The undersigned masters of vessels having
had cotton compressed with Fassmann's new Iron
Hoops and Ties, hereby recommend the same
The bales being well compressed, and the but
tons Or hoops never breaking when thrown
DOWN. in the ships hold: or when slowed.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20
- y TC It II IL -

@rNsA Mr.. SIMON GONDRAN informs
the public and his old customers that
-sak- ne has again commenced the business
~ oascneflng, and will furnish the
hes Alta ka pas Beef.
; ,pr she use OF families during the whole season
ss.;a sfea. puntuality and will spare no pains %
fo'hse tanpee, April %, 1859. IA
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20

s9r Pleasure is preearious, but vir-
tue is Immortal.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20
TO PLANTERS
AND WHOM IT NAY CONCERN

TO PLANTERS
AND WHOM IL NAY CONCERN.
nANIEL EDWARDS is now prepared to exec
- ute with peculiar facilities, at his estab-
lishment, Nos rs, 30 and 81 New Levee, and 37
30 and Al Fulton streets, New Orleans, IRON,
COPPER. TIN, SHEET IRON, BRASS MOULDING, FINISH
ING. AND BLACKSMITH WORK.
This establishment. in the following described
work. challenges competition:
Chmneys, Breeding. Stills.
Juice Boxes Fire Beds, Ash Pans,
CHARTERS, Filterers Heaters.
COPPER, TIN AND PEWTER WORMS, for Distilleries:
and SHEET-IR0N PIPE.
Va Planters and others interested would do
well TO call and examine my STEAM TRAINS for
the manufacture of sugar, before purchasing
elsewhere. They have been ia operation many
years and give universal satisfaction. Parties
leaving orders may rely upon their execution
with the utmost dispatch.
DANIEL EDWARDS,
Nos. Is, 80 and 81 New Levee.
and 81, 50 and Al Fulton streets, New Orleans
mch26 ".
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20

Two OF TWENTY-FIVE MY darling,"
said an anxious father, Il intend that
you shall be married, but | do not in
tend that you shall throw yourself away
on any OF the wild, worthless boys Of
the present day. No, you must marry d
man of sober and mature age: one that
can charm you with wisdom and good
advice, rather than personal attraction.
What do you think Of fine, intelligent,
mature husband of fiftyp .s
The timid, meek, blue-eyed little
daughter. looked in the old mans face,
and the slightest possible touch Of in
interest in her voice, answered. think
two Of twenty-five would'be better pa" !"
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20

A DoDGE.-There is fellow named
Lamartine travelling through the West
who, o,pretends to commit suicide every
now and then for the purpose Of raising
money. He takes harmless drug, Ia
bells it poison and sends for minister
to see him safe "over Jourdan.' The
minister of course sends for doctor,
and the doctor of course vomits his pa
tient and saves him. The fellow then
says pecuniary losses make it desirable
for him to peg out" and forthwith the
sympathising spectators begin to "shell
out" for the poor scamp's relief. The
idea at least has the merit of novelty
and originality.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20

st r IA ~
AIKEN UP by Terence Samson, Jr on the 4th
1. - and 9Th June, 1853, III front OF the pIanta-
lion Of Widow Terence Samson, On False River:
4 middling sized b u il Il, aged about
years. q OF q deepred color. No visible mark.
Iae bove1lescribed animal was appraised
y. " Aessrs II. Knaps and f. Chenerert lit SIS. If
aa ~ proprietor does not come forward and prove
.hh;apefsy .h;a within seventy days from the date Of
1i's no'lce, he will be sold according TO law
CHAS. r.. MIX,
pa;n..r Justice ef the Peace
Foan1e Eonpee, June is, 1863. 4.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20

The price of Hoops and Ties at N. O., is G
cents per pound, Qiberal deductions made to
merchants for city aceeptanees,) and all orders
will receive prompt attention by
F. BELCHER, Agent.
IL IL Commercial Place, N. o. my7-ly.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20

naame ana Harness Mandatory.
I boCkEI, Manufacturer n Saddles Has
-. hess, Bridlea hips, Collars. Ec.. corner Of
.onlneIce ssa and sun Streets Bayon Sara. Ia. All
9Ioeas promptly attended "a. aass~ Renair;nr
.done Wftn neat tness and dispatch. ns7-v 9
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-08-20
TO sUG.gR PLANTERS.

~-. THE UNDERSIGNED announces
- to the planters of this parish that he
- is ready, as heretofore, to ,@S= @*
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12
E14ssr1Nd.


BKrIsp-HAV1HuRsT la Brooklyn, On "Wednesday
Mey Al. 10y tbs Kew } Law . ID. PsIBs y. bst,ns
d., New York to SAh-An JUIlErrk, diughief oil J. U
aaS1hutt, Of Brooklyn.
ssu trapcson aDo sonora Cal rapers please c3nY.
Bl AsnEADVAnDEwATT In tiis city, aioDday uster
1ouu BAy 8, It tn residence OF tie brides tatDer rs
he Rev Jchr Roche Jacob BunsTKAD, Esq, Is Kan
VAsiLwA5Kk al ct lols Guy
CaiAss--KYCgMAs -On Saturday, May 7, at ST johns
1hurch, Fort Ia milton by the Rector. Rev. 81 So92el1
X ". CAIRNS n ID, 10 Mne c. e. RTcgxAS, both Of thu.
city.
Cu7nugnr-- wsHTTAKTR Tuesday, May 10, by the
Rev. Dr. Johnson, john e. CUIHREsT MARGARET Wan
raBkE. both OF Brooklyn.
6ruMAN-roRasrqsf-OnM opday evening, Nay 2, By
the Raw james Miliett st his residence, No
street, Mr. JOSEPH GILMAN, of Newark, n. j., ~ Mss
ANA JoesuH,AE FoRRksTER OF this city.
GAAyIN-GnwARD.In this city, by TIE Rev. lot Jones
Ions f. GARvis 81 Athets, Ga, 10 LIZZIE oE!y caughte
III John Howard Of this city.
KpAsEy-CBEsEY.-ln this city on Tuesday, April 10,
b. TIE Rev. Nr u, KEENAN,, hr Waller L. kUMssy 10
Rachel kNsK, daughter Of the late Wesco Cresse,
ESQ Of Newnnrg
WuuAMs-ackAy.-In BrcoAyn, Wednesday Miy
a, inc Pacic street Methoolst sccpai ohrIcb by te
Rev mr Miihurne, Mr. HEskY WILLIAMS TO Mss ca
gnKsiSS Y MCKAY, both OF New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12
BROOKLYN CITY News.

STANDING COMMITTEES or TIE BOARD sUPgRvsoRs -
The Board of Supervisors met esterdsy Afternoon when
the Chairman announced the following Standing Commit
tees for the ensuing year
On Accounts Of Superin,endents OF { 0 Poor-Ryder
Wal end StDdwe.l
On Accounts Of County Treasurer-stryker Galley
Jenkins.
UDted States Deposit Fund-Eamee, Flsherty, RYDER.
Equaussuou OF Assessment Rolls Well Schenck
Cummings, Smith
% Accounts studwell, Scheuck, Crowel.
Js - Hcieth, Eames, Cummings.
pentsntary Booth, 8sokey, Cropsey.
Almsbouse- Msotey, Booth, Scbenck.
Special and Local Tsxos--Whlisns, Ftzsmmons
Stryk er.
general Taxes-Gerrsop, Crcoke, Riley.
Laws and Applications to tho Legsiature-Crooke, Do
veccb'o, Wall.
saar,es-- Jenkins, Ryder, Williams.
CouTis-Flaherty, Esmes, Cadley
Lunaiic Asy iuu,--Dei Veccsio, Kenmore Campbell.
Accounts Of Storekeeper-Cropsey, Fnzslnmons, Gar.
risrn.
JuIoss-waI, s,udwell, stryker, Cummings, Smith