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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20

re- The wharfboat, Bella Donna, a,
Baton Rouge, on Sunday last took a no
ton that 'he had loa.ed long enough,
and so determined to sink, which she
did with all grace imaginable. A large
quantity Of merchandise on board was
destroyed. A strong hawser still Sc
cures her to tue shore and for some time
yet may be partially used for her origi-
nal purpose.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20

"a LITTLE MORE GRAPE."-The QUO
tation "give them a little more grape,
Capt. Bragg" seems to have been iuve.-
tigated, and Turns out to be a sentiment
net so Quotab!e, though quite as strong.
A letter in the New York Herald saws :
Yeas ago. not very long after the
battle. the writer mentioned to a near
relative Of Col. Bragg, the prepos,er-
business Of the anetdote, and expressed a
curiosity to know what Gen. Taylor re-
ally did say. Col. Bragg's relative re-
piled, Il can tell you exactly what he
said. The fact is, Braxton, (Capt. Bragg
was critically situated. Part Of bis bat
te'y had been %dismounted, and SO MANY
of his men shot down that there were
not enough lett 70 work the remainder
The ene'ny's batteries had been pushed
up very close. and the 6.e was very Sc
we're and deadly. An aid-de-calnp u
ding along, Braxton asked him to 90
and tell The old man Tin another part
OF the leld) how he was situated, and
what was to be done about it. Gen.
Taylor received this message in the cri-
SIS OF the battle, when the resul, was
doubtful, and when the flower of his it,
Vie army. including many sons of lis
lifelong friends, had fallen before his
eyes. The entire force was engaged
there was no reserve; reinforcement
was out of the question. When the aid
delivered the message, Gen. Taylor's
only reply was Tell him to GIVE 'en
hell, God damn EN- This was exactly
what the old man said, and was imme-
d'ate'y reported as such by the aid-dp-
camp to Braxton; and Braxton told me-"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20
NJ. BLoNDIN s LAST Walk ACROSS

NJ. BLoND1N s LAsE WALK eros
N1AGAKA.-On Thursday last NJ. BIon-
din walked his rope at Niagara for the
last time, in presence Of an Immense
multitude of people. About Two hun-
died B~uitaIontans were present., besides
some ten or fifteen thousand Persons
t,om other places. Blonuln waike'l The
rope from the American to the Canada
backwards, aud when near the cenler OF
the river, waited until the Maid Of til,
MIST came beneath, bringing Travis the
great shooter. Dloudln / elI his hat At
aru"'s length, and Travis, stpndGng Oh
the steamer, fired a pistol bail through
It. The hat was then lowered to The
boat, that the maj Ks man might see
What he had done. Travis was salts
i-d, and returned the nat to Bivnulu,
who went GU his way. Returning frvtn
The CanaJs side, B!un1m pushed q
wheeLbarruw ~ac'o>s. The wheel had a
grouved rim to tit the rope, and the
handles Of the vehicle were ST spended BY
y cord around his neck. lie carried
his balancing pole with him while push
ing the barrow. This WAS the last
walk at Niagara.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN WEST
BATON ROUGE.

At a mass meeting of the Democracy
Of West Bxton Rouge, convened ut the
Ball T. ON of Messrs. Tras. Bou,g &
Co., At 13rn|y l4an1ing. on the 18th day
of August, 1859, and in accordance to
tire call of HE Democratic Central Com
ml,t.e If Tie parish, on motion, l1r. J.
I. Nolan was called to the Chair, and
Mtssrs. }. I. Landry and Raphael He
bert, Jr. to act rs Secretaries.
The object Of the meeting, as explain
ed Ivy the Chair, WAS to street dele gates
to II new SrnI1mial Convention compo-
S.d Of the parishes Of East and West
Baton Rouge and East Feliciana, to Sc
1ect a Democratic candidate for the State
Senate.
Nj. BeIezaire Landry submitted a list
of five delegates to cast the vote Of the
parish in said Senatorial Convention.
Whereupon Mr. E. B. Trinidad sub
m'tteI another list of five delegates to
said Senatorial Convention.
After some discussion, it was agreed
the matter BE- submitted to the vote Of
the mass in meeting.
Mr.. A. Denham moved a recess Of ten
minutes, which having expired, the vote
beng taken and counted, resulted in the
appointment and selection Of the follow
ing gentIemen#as delegates to said Sena-
torial C, nvention, ,o-wit MeSsr$. AK.
Denham. DR.. J. T. Nolan. Atlantis He
bert. E. B. Trinidad and Uselien Rafrav.
Pending a motion to adjourn, Mr.. J
I. Landry offered a vote Of thanks to
M1ssrs. L. Bourg and Alfred Bahin, for
the use of their Ball Boom. and further
requested the meeting to accept the in
~vitati'n rendered on the part Of the
gentlemen, propriet"rs, to a
ball to be given by themselves in the
evening.
On motion adjourned.
J. +. NOLAN, President.
f.r; AAsG Mr,rnr r. Secretaries.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20

HE SLAYER WANDERER's NEGRoEs
-Four presentments were made in the U.
). District Court at Savannah, on the
9th inst, for holding African negroes
contrary to the etatu'e, but thrown out.
These, we suppose, are Of the Wander
er's cargo, whence it would appear that
the people of Savannah are inclined to
drop the subject.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20

lime wears slippers Of list, and bis
tread isnoiseIess. The days come softly
'dawni"g, one after another ]; they creep
n at the window; their fresh morning,
ai' is greatfuf to the lips the part 70, it
their music is sweet to The ears that listen
to it until, before we know it, a whole
life of days has possession of the c:tada)
and time has taken US for its own,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20

THuNDER-5roRM AL HELENA, Ark
We learn, from the Shield, that there
was a terrific thunderstorm at Helena.
on the evening of the 4th inst. The
Shield says:
The Baptist Church was struck by
lightning, SCATTERING the cupola, and
passing through the roof and
down to the door, scattering fragments
of lumber over the floor, the yard, the
street and the adjoining lots.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20

e. A g%ent!eman's leg was amputa.
ted at the Massachusetts Hospital last
week, in order that be might have an
artificial one applied. The arnputa,ed
leg a four inches shorter than its fel-
low, but perfectly sound. The patient
has walked for twenty-seven years upon
a crutcb, but prefers to try the other
style Of "going ahead,' even if it is By
mean of a wooden propeller.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20

CuR1ous.- Al Ugly Club has been
established ut franklin, St. |Msry's par.
isb, and the editor of the Lake Provi.
dence Herald is extremely anxious to
become a member. Can't you get up
an 'Uglv Club in Lake Providence, friend
HATCH? -
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20

The New ATLANTIC CABLE.-Tlle Te.
Irgraph Company has decided to make
conductor Of the next cable consist of six
wires twisted, about six times of the SIZE
Of the Old cable. There will be no out
side covering Of iron wire, excepta few
hundred miles of each end. Cyrus ".
Field Esq, occupies two columns Of
some OF tue New York evening papers
of the nth inst. with a full statement
of affairs of the company. W. UNDER
stand that the American public will have
an opportunity to subscribe to the new
stock, which is guaranteed by the
British Government.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20

DEArH~oF JUDGE RAcrL1FF.-From
Mr.. Patrick Labey, St. ge driver on
the mail ronte between this place and
Clinton, La, we learn that Judge Cyrus
R'ct|if. Judge Of the 9TH Judicial Dis
t''ct, died suddenly at his plantation
between Jackson and BAYOU Sara, on
Sunday night Iast.-Gazete d. Comet.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20
~ See the new advertisements Of
LARau1ER & LANouE.

E Messr.. P1PER l. BRADroRD have
again been INDUCING ia The he luxury Of
new goods. See advertisements.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20

Sunday, l" a western village, when
the pate was being passed in church, a
gentlemen said to the collector" Go
on :; Pam a dead-head-I'ye got a pass! !"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20
For State Senator.

ED. SUGAR PLANTER You will please announce
Alexander Barrow, Esq, of this parish. as >
candidate for State Senator, from this Senatorial
District. subject to the decision of the Democratic
Convention. and obl'ga the Democracy Of
WES BATON ROUGE.
Aneil 9th 1864 -
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20

SALR OF THE CoUK1ER.-The Courier
newspaper was sold on Friday, the 5sh
OF August, BY the Sheriff Of New Or
leans for $4,000, to j. Dyrhamlner.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20
Notice.

=. Notice. , I'LL
Members Of the Police Jury of this parish will
please take notice that there will be = regular meet.
ing of tho same on MONDAY, the stu of September,
1859. ...z It J. v. DURABLE, Jr., Clerk.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20
For Sheriff

Ed. SUGAR PLANTER Please announce william
White, the: present incumbent. as a candidate for
collection I'd the Office of Sheriff of this parish.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20
For

En-. SUGAR PLANTER :-You will please ANNOUNCED
Sylvanle Saurage As 4 candidate for the Office o
Coroner Of this parish, and oblige his
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20
For Representative.

49, ---'A- ..o ". ~
to snnounceC Capt. Henry w. Allen, as 4 oand,.
date for Representative Of this parish, and that he
will be supported by the people ~irrespect i've of
party. s.* ID
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20
For Assessor.

Ed. SUGAR PLANTER Please announce the name o
Camille FIebert. as a candidate for the Office o
Assessor of this parish at the next November cleo
iio1. and ob4ige,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20

Ed. SUGAR PLANTER Please announce Edward
L-eray, ESQ.,, as an Independent candidate for As
SCISSOR OF the Parish of West Baton Rouge. and oblige
his MANY FRIENDS
Nh. EprroR PLEASE announce William Cassie,
IS q Democratic candidate for the Office Of Assessor OF
tn is parish, At the next November election, and OBJ
lige his MANY FR1ENDS.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-08-20
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1859.
GA NDIDATES.

FOR C1orR OF court.
EDITOR SUGAR pLAxrER:-You will please announce
WILLIAM Il. sCHAMBER I.lN the present
efficient incumbent. as an independent candidate for
reelection to the office Of Clerk Of the Sixth District
Court. 10 and for the parish Of West: Baton Rouge,
and oblige his s,:g - =
April 2, 1859. ".. MANY FRIENDS
Ed. SUGAR PLANrER:-Please announce the name OF
Judge R0SennOnd Hebert. as a candidate for
the office of Clerk Of the Sixth District Court Of this
parish, at the next November election,
and oblige,
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15
ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING,
WIN. EVERARD MASHALL.

ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING.
WIN. EVERARD MASHALL,
Civil Engineer, U. $. Deputy Sur
yeyOr, and Parish Surveyor of
Ouacllita.
LATE of the Vicksburg, Shreveport
& Texas Railroad, will give prompt
attention to orders in any department,
Of his profession, such as
Surveying, Leveling, Drainage,
Mapping, Estimates of carth-work
Masonry, &c. Furnishing plans, spcci
tications and working drawings for
Bridging, Roads, Levees, &c.
W. E. NJ. is the compiler of the Mar
of Ouachita Parish, now ready fol
delivery at the Store of Mcssrs. Byrne
Shields & Co. This Map is useful te
every business man, and should be il
the possession of every land holder.
Particular attention paid tobusincs:
connected with the Land Office, en-
trusted to his care.
Monroe, La, Feb. 10, 1859. ly.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15
8 T. JOsEPH'S COLLEGE
NATCHITOCHES.

THE fourth year of this Institution
L will begin on the first Monday of
October, under the direction of the
Bishop, assisted by members Of his
clergy, and eminently qualified lay
teachers, whose previous services have
been secured.
A prospectus will soon be published,
varying but little from those issued
the former years.
In conformity with the wish ex.
pressed by several families, the pupils
will be dispensed with the uniform.
Parents who intend sending their
children as boarders or half boarders,
are requested to give timely notice.
Letters should be directed to Bishop
Martin, or to the Rev. F. LIE Vezouet
Procurator of the College.
tAUG: MARTIN,
Bishop of Natchitoches.
Sept. Is, 1859. 1t.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15
MON ROE
M A L E A G A D E NJ Y

F. A. HALL, A. NJ,
Principal and Professor of Ancient Language
w. Y. PAGE, A. NJ,
Associate Principal, and Professor Of Englis
and Mathematics.
THIS Academy will open its first
session on the Goth Of September
next. The discipline will be strict,
but parental, and the course of instruc-
ton thorough and efficient.
Tuition per session oftwcnty weeks
payable quarterly in advance) as fol-
lows:
Alphabctic Department. ..... SIS 90
Academic ...... 90 100
Junior ...... IS 90
Senior ..... 80 90
French extra. Observation-Disclosures. IL 90
Incidental charge. l 90
No deductions except for protractcd
sickness.
nas- Address either of the Principals
at Monroe, La.
August 4, lS59-ly.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15
= for Sale,
LUMBER! LUMBER!l
PRICE REDUCED.

NHcGU1RE'S Steam Saw and Grist
AS1 Mills, situated on the Natchitoches
Road, 8 miles West of Monroe, { the
same Mills lately owned and worked
by G. Peed,) have been repaired and
improved and are now in successful
operation.
The lumber made at these mills is
equal, if not
Superior to any Lumber
hitherto offered for sale in this vicini-
ty, and will be sold at the
Reduced price Of $40 pr. thousand
at the Mills, and Will be delivered ut
Trenton, Of. on the west bank Of the
river opposite Monroe, or at any point
not exceeding eight miles from the
Mills at $15 SO per thousand. Will
also be delivered in the town of Mon
roe at the additional cost of crossing
the river.
Orders left with the undersigned al
Trenton will be promptly executed
and full satisfaction guaranteed.
SLAUGHTER, CROSLEY & co.
May 20, 1859. 2m.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15
GREAT EXCITEMENT
On the Ouachita River,

HAVING located near Miller's Bluff,
IL on the Ouachita River, for the pur-
pose Of carrying on the lumber max
ing business, | take this method of
soliciting the patronage Of the building
community generally. Persons want
ing lumber can have their orders filled
on the shortest notice, and Of the best
material, by addressing me at fremont,
Ouach;ta County, Ark.
Price of La1mbcr Delivcrcd at Tie Neil.
Pine, per 1000 feet. ..........$l0 90
Cypress, per 1000 feet. ........ 10 90
Gum, per 1000 feet. .......... 20 90
Oak, per 1000 feet. 20 90
Ash, per 1000 feet: 20 90
Hickory, per 1000 feet. ...... IS 0o
When clear lumber is wanted, an
addition Of S. per 1000 feet will be
charged. When stacked and seasoned
on the yard, an addition Of 50 SO will
be charged Arrangements can be
made here by purchasers to have UNI
Der delivered at any point, on the river
at reasonable rates.
A. j. MOORE.
June %, 1859. 6m*
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15
LOW WATER
Ouachita 4HasH Packet.

THE new and light draught steamer,
u drawing only twelve inches watcr)
JOHN RAY, J. w. BUHour, Master,
will run regularly throughout the Sum-
mer, giving through bills to higher
points than any other boat.
The cabins of the JOHN RAY have
been fitted up with large and comfort
able state rooms, and thoroughly fur
nished with everything for tile COMFORT
OF PASSENGERS. Improvements have
been made to her machinery to increase
her speed, and henceforward will not
diverge from the main river. She will
leave ruNcrUAlLY on the day advertised,
consequently will be able to make as
quack time as any other lou aoatcr bout ~
The trade.
aaT A share Of patronage is solicited
and satisfaction guaranteed.
July 81, 1859. 2m.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15
Misfglla III Q u s.
CAST R SP r I N e y,
go miles yea Of Cbsumbia)
Catahoula Parish, La.

Catahoula Parish, La.
MRS ANDERSON l. SON respectfully an
III nounce to their numerous friends ~,
and oil other seekers ofhealth, pleasure 10
and.recreation, that they have newly fit "
ted up their establishment at the CASTOR
SPRINGS and are prepared to offer better &C.
commodations than ever to those who feel dis
posed to pay them visit. The water possesses
the very finest medical properties, as many
heretofore afflicted with Dyspepsia, rheumetism,
jaundice, and other functional aud organic
diseases can testify.
The Springs are situated in pleasant, health
full, pine-valley region, with an abundance
Of game, and every facility will be afforded to
those who delight TO chase and kill the silver
footed deer. as
The roads are good from almost any point
North, South East, or West.
There are Bath-Houses provided for those
who desire to test the efficacy ofthe water by
bathing, and those who desire amusements viii
be furnished with Ball Rooms, Ball Alleys, &c
The proprietors are distinguished for theiI
unwearied attention to the happiness and com
fort Of their guests, and their charges are more
moderate than most places Of similar resort.
CASTOR SPRINGS, June l6, 1859. 6m.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15

NOTICE..
TI,uE subscribers have Just received
large
Stock Of Goods
General Variety and will continue to
receive and keep on hand, by special
arrangement,
Staple Dry Goods,
Hardware and Cutlery,
CIockcry and Glassware,
Shoes and Boots,
Hats and Caps,
Rcady-made
... Clothing,
Saddles 4 Saddlery,
Medicines 4 Patent Medicines,
Iron Castings & Nails,
Choice Brandics and
Whisky,
Groceries and
Provisions,
A large Lot of Blankets,
Suitable for Coats, Beds and Saddles
All Of the above have been we'll
selected, and will be sold very low for
Cash, CorroS, HIDES, BEEswAx, WooD,
or anything else that can be realized
from. We will advance Money and
Goods on Cotton, and continue to re-
ceive and ship Cotton at 20 Cents per
Bale, and receive and forward up
freiyhts for onc-fifth part Of the freight
bill. Freights and Storage must in all
cases be paid before delivered.
g9- No Goods will be sold or de-
livcred on Sundays.
RIAL & CO.,
Pine Bluff, Ouachita River, La.
Dec. 90, 1858. If.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15
j. SCHARDT,

Professor Of Music on The Piano and
Guitar.
RESPECTFULLY announces to the public
of Monroe and Ouaclita Parish, that
having located himself here permanent.
ly he is fullyprepared to under take
the repairing and tuning of Pianos, and
will also teach, if required, both the
Guitar and Piano.-Pcrsons who may
need his services, will find it to their
advantage to employ him, as he fatters
himself that he is competent to give
the most uncquivocal satisfaction.
Orders left at the Watch-makcr's cstab.
lishment, will receive prompt attention,
June IL. tt
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15
What I Claim For
TIE STEWARDS STOVE.

l. That Cooking for a family can be
done with oncfourth part Of the fuel
that is required by any other cooking
stove, and with onc-eighth part rcquir-
cd with a cooking range.
9. With onc.half the labor required
by any other cooking utensil.
3. That the cooking ard baking car
be done better and in less time than
it can be done with any other utcn
sill.
And finally, that the kitchen can be
kept nearly at the same temperature
as any other room in tho house, so that
it is a pleasure for any lady to super
intend her cooking department.
All Of the above is claimed and
guaranteed, provided the directions
are observed.
SAMUEL LOCKE,
Nos. s, 8, and 10 Front Lcvce, neal
the Custom-house.
Sole agent for the sale of the celebra
ted Stewards summer and winter
cooking stove for Louisiana and
Mississippi.
April IA, ls59.-6m.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15
District and Parish Officers
FOR THE PARISH OF OUACuITA
U. S. LAND OFFICE:
JOHN McENERY-Register.
9. II. DABBS-Receiyer.

R. w. RICHARDSON, Judge 18th Dist.
Court.
+. p. STuBBs, District Attorney.
r. j. WILSON, Clerk U. S. Dist. Court.
JAMES G. Richardson, Deputy Marshal
United States District Court.
H. NJ. BRY, Clerk Supreme Court.
w. II. Bradley, Clerk 18th Dist. Court.
JAMES H. MILLING, Sheriff.
THos, L. SIMPSON, Deputy Sheriff.
B. D. SHEPPARD, Recorder.
JOHN j. NErrLEs, Assessor.
PAUL NJ ENERy, Justice of tho Peace for
/ Ward No. 8, Monroe, and Clerk OF
Ne Police Jury.