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The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

STATE OF LOUISIANA, !
Parish of Ouachita, !
18th District Court. |

u
Cynthia Crenshaw, wife, rs. (3o3O) A.
j. Crenshaw, husband.
In this case by reason Of the law and
the evidence, being in favor Of plain
tilt. 1t is ordered, adjudged aud de-
creed, that she have Judgment of Sc
paration of property and dissolution Of
acquets and gains against her lus-
band. the defendant 1t is further de-
creed, that the following property be
set apart, as her own separate pro.
perty to wit: One hundred head of
hogs, more or less !; twenty head Of
cattle, more or less; and three horses:
also the D. J Of s. E. ! s. 81, and w.
J of S. w. s. 50, 7. l9, r. Sc, con-
tanning 100 02-l00 acres, and the i'm
provcmcnts thereon. 1t is further de-
creed, that she have judgment against
defendant, for the sum Of ono hundssd
and twenty-eight dollars, with per
cent. per annum interest from judicial
demand, and that her tacit mortgage
be recognized Further dccrecd, that
she shall hereafter have tile sole a}-
ministratien of her own property; also.
that she have judgment for costs Of
this suit.
Done and signed in open Court, this
18th Nov, 1859.
R. w. RICHARDSON,
Judge 18th Dist.
a true copy.
Attest: w. IT. BRADLEY, Clerk.
Dec. Is, 1859. ~
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Sun, Dial.

Our friaad Mr.. o. Delcry will receive sub
'crptions to purchase cast iron or marble
stand for the beautiful dial our friend Henry
NJ Bry donated to the Parish, which he had
made in Philadelphia expressly for this latitude.
A'l,hose desiring CORRECT TINE win please
oAll on Mr., d. with dollar or less. The dial
10 to be placed in the public square,
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

Why CAN'T LOUISIANA HAVE A STATE EAm?-
We are gratified to learn that nctive and ener.
getc measures are now going on for the pur-
pose of getting mp State Fair in Louisiana
which is destined to surpass anything of the
kind which has been attempted by her sister
States. Many Of our most wealthy and in
Huential citizens are enlisted in the cause, aud
it only wants the aid Of the community at
large to guarantee its success.-NeW. QyAqns
Courier. " Is
We say let the ball move on. 1t is just what
We need and must have. North Louisiana will
go into the arrangement head aud shoulders
Let us have the fair and may success attend it
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James Buchanan.

The National Democracy in all parts of The
Uhion are endorsing in the most hattering
terms the glorious administration of JAMES
BUCHANAN. This is at it should be, for our
venerable Chief Magistrate richly deserves the
entire coincidence and love Of the whole nation.
His prompt aud patriotic efforts to arrest md
bring to punishment the perpetrators of the
Harper's Ferry insurrection, should Gull forth
lhe hear!y approval OF every patriot in the
land. As q true democrat aud great STATES
mnn, James Buchanan stands second to no man
inftle nation. ..t UI.OH
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

rs We learn from the Caddo Gazette that
Artemis Bennett, who was condemned to be
hung on the 2sth of October last, but made his
escape from Jail, has been arrested at Corpus
Christi, Texas. The Sheriff Of Caddo has sent
parties after him.
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800 Reward.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber on
IL the night Of the 18th inst, ALECK,
black, about five feet, heavy built,
round face, teeth bad, aged between
% and 80 years.
JACK, five feet 8 or 9 inches, black
or nearly So, has scar on his face,
rather heavy made, 80 or IS years old.
The above reward I will give if
taken out Of this Parish and delivered
to me, or $50 if taken in this Parish
and secured SO that can get them.
JOHN lNclWERYY.
Trenton, La, Dec. 16, 1859.
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Public Sentiment,

1NplANA.-The Democracy Of Ripley county,
Indiana, recently met in convention at Yer
settles, and passed the following among other
| patriotic resolutions:
Resolved, That we rc-aflirm and re-adopt
the Cincinnati platform. and rc-cndorsc its
principles as being wise, just and patriotic
"Resolved That we endorse the Admins
tration of JAMES BucHASAN as being national
in its policy and just in IFS measures
Resolved. That we accept and approve the
decision of tho United States Supreme Court in
the case of bred Scott and regard i, as the
law to govern the party, and all good citizens
in their acts and opinions on the slavery cues
ton.
| "Rcsolvcd That we denounce the trcasona
bic cnndnct of certain republican leaders in
the late attempt to rcyolutionizc the Govern
ment at Harpcr's Ferry by bloodshed treason,
and outrage Of the laws and rights of citizens
under the Constitution; aud VIC further de-
clare and charge that the speeches and acts of
the leaders and the organization generally of
the black-republican party has always, and is
now, tending to produce similar insurrection
uuu CIVIL war;
KENrrCKY.-The Democracy of Carroll coun-
ty, as we learn from the Louisville Courier,
met in the courthouse in Carrolllon on the
9TH inst, aud passed the following among 9th
or resolutions: NV.
Resolved, That we hold that the Constitu-
| ton OF the United States does not confer upon
Congress the power to lcgislate slavery into or
out ola Territory, and that Congress cannot
confer upon u territorial government higher
powers than those which are conferred upon
Congress by the Constitution.
Resolved, That the right to property is a
right which undcrlies all civil society, and the
doctrine that territorial legislature has the
power to exclude slavery from the Territory
Gy unfrieadly legislation, or II territorial leg
islature, is an encroachment upon that right,
and destructive Ct civil liberty.
"Resolved That in the Hon. John O. Brock
inridge the Democracy of Kentucky have q
Statesman of whom they may justly be proud,
aud we avail ourselves of this opportunity of
expressing our decided preference for him for
the office of United States Senator.
"Resolvcd, That the present Administration
of the National Government justly commends
itself to the warm approval of every lover of
our noble system of Government throughout |
the length and breadth Of this Republic.
-~-~-~~s-s1e-..~-~~~s.~-
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

@ See prospectus Of the "Bossier Ban
MIR - US published in another column
The "Danncr" is an excellent paper pub
'ished in the heartofa very wealthy county,
We wish the /" Banner" and its geutlemun!y
.litor great snccess
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Ly1cc.e,uulm1 Meeting.
1., p r o S p &c T U S
NJ, MN. --..---i.-
BOSSIER} BANNER.

THE OssIER BANNER is published at
i Bellevue, La, at Three Dollars per annum
to single subscribers. Advertisements inserted
at 81 per square Of ten lines or less, and so
cents for each subsequent insertion. Profess
sional and businesscards not exceeding square,
ten dollars per annum; five dollars for six
months. Advertisements for the year inserted
on very liberal terms. The BANNER is an in
dependent paper, and has as large circulation
as any paper published in North Louisiana
~ WV. H. SCANLAND,
~ .s..H Editor aud Proprietor.
Dec 23 1870
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

IU- We have received the first number of
the "Nationnl Democratic Quarterly Review"
published at Washington and edited by Thos.
B. Florence, Esq, one Of the ablcst of Ameri-
can writers. Every democrat in the nation
should take this magnificent work. 1t is only
So per year in advance. The likeness of I" old
Buck" alone is worth the money. We will
notice the Review at length next week,
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III arris0

On Thursday. evening last, by Rev. II. II
Williams. DIR. W. II. BRADLEY to Mrs. N. u
BEAuCHAMr--all of this parish.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

20 The General Assembly of this State will.
meet on the Sd Monday (lGtM ofJanunry. and
Gov. Moore will be inauguratcd on the 23rd.
which will be the fourth Monday.
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Commercial Intelligence.
New Orleans Markets.

from TIE Ptcdyune Of The 17h
COTTON-1n our last weekly report of the
Cotton market, We noticed a good demand,
with steady prices for the midtlling and better
qualities, the sales of the week having amount
ed to 10000 bales, making IG5 900 for the last
two weeks. There has since been very fair
demand. though the business has been restrict
ed somewhat by limited supplies of desirable
lists, and the full prices claimed by holders for
the mlddlng and better qualities. The market
closed at the range ofthe followipg Citations:
COTTON QUOTATIONS.
Inferior. ...... 8 d ri Middlihg 1Oaa II
Ordinary :..... STA 81 Good Midd'g lljall3
Good Ordinary. 93a % Middling FairllIal24
Low Middling ,1Oaal0! Fair. ........-a-
Other articles are as Follows
srGAR.--5a9Sc.
MOLASsEs--35a46c.
CoRN-95c. = .| ..fH .'a
OATs.-5ia55c.
Mess PoRK.-Sl7 90,
CoFFEE.-lla12}c. ' -
BAcoN.-sal24.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

~ Passing down Black River Saturday
night, arriving at New Orleans Monday morn
ing
To THE PUBLIC:
Allow us to call your attention to the fact
that we have placed the Splendid Passenger
Steamers R. W. McRae and Peerless .perms-
nently in the New Orleans, Trenton and Mon
roe Trade.
By prompt attention to the wants of Sbiu.
pers and the comfort of Passengers, we trust TO
merit a liberal share OF patronage.
Your orders for Cotton and your up Freghts
are respectfully solicited.
N. B. Particular attention paid to all Way
and Plantation business, entrusted to them on
the route.
JOHN ". TOBIN,
LEN MOORE.
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Dying.
We take the following from the November
number of the +" Atlantic Monthly II is very
truthful and very henutifnl ... &c.

| We take the following from the November
number of the /" Atlantic, Montb,vv r, \, ,.o,,
.,,.,c,.,., 'o''
'o'"."' aAu very oe"o'''ai:
=" No human being can rest for any time in
state OF equilibrium, where the desire to live
and that to depart just balance each other. If
one hast house in which he has lived and always
means to live in, he plcascs bmself with the
thought OF all The convcncncts it offers him,
and thinks little Of its wants or impercc,ions
But once having made up Ills mind to move to
better. every ncommodity Starts out upon
him until the very ground plan Of it seems to
have changed in his mind. and his thoughts and
affections, each of them packing up its little
bundle of circumstances. have Quilted their
several chambers and hooks and emyratcd to
the new home. long before apartments are rea-
dy to receive their bodily tenant. h..
-" 1t is so with the body. Most persons have
died before they expire-ded to all earthly
longings, so that the last breath is only as it
were. the locking of the door of the already de-
serted mansion. The fact of the Tranquility
await this locking of those gates of life through
ing, from the moment of the first lis familiar
" '''ose "uo nave peen oiteh called upon to
Almost ,imaI r t.ono y = nv,
bv V,turo Far n,nn,tl;n,r sd,,i ;'s. ~. naue
smaller Sn,,o thnrn ,s cnr rs 'U, JuJ' 20 vi
tnnh mo roots ,vo hoid h,",' y. ,,iA
nr ahsorLo1 Sefnra II iS ,Itn te VI ea.'n'
some of In Ir;nr arn unarr nnn ", ,r,pt ne,
thp dnn If which l. alm,st ;,snnar,,Ia j., ~
universal mind from dna,h SOL" "rn l., ~ nj. ie
and want tn he rid of II avian ,ho,mh a., p "nn
dvnn Ia, drnnnrd ,s in thn lornn1e rnan, ~,
sword of IN Dcnth Anrci lawn '1s
Some arc stunid mnrcif,,1v norco,;,o5 ,,ot
they NAV 90 to slcen without lon" ,o,s;n,r
about. Aud some are strong in faith enI honn
would film h,,rrv toyar, # ~. tbo '' aara WY
moves faster ovnr thn sands ,yhar tno Saanna
travellers send word alone ,ba ;,o +,nt Ns.4,n T.
in sinht "''''e WV '''e '""' "''e' 10
Thourh Zach l;t,o monty ,b.@ c>,,,,,, =,
font tr,cL Of tic own XII, So,n ;t ~. .t ~
to which others think thev " ara haSon ,o "i.e
mirorc not thn less has IL hoar ,n',n ~ III s
and with hnmn, ha;,,rs ~ 800 w." n, ~
recoonizcI fntnrr hat those ,ybo 49, E S'm',
worn ant hv their morcb thrn,mh ,ha III,
have dre,mel nj least of R;,,er os To- wv,
thoupht thcv heard its murmnrs &c thav ,r " a.,
inSl,s'2ts 'N' '''''' ''' '"o5 NY NY
Tun RIVER .Jorn.x-A corrosnon5ont az Tho
r.;o, 1I.,,,, ,,,,,, sto"NN"s " s''
WV" ,'''"" mus aesel''es 'ne river JORDAN
IA line OF green low forest trees betrayed the
course OF the sacred river through the plain
80 aeeep Is its cahhe' ana so thick is the forest
mat skirts It's banks that rode within twenty
yards OF IL netofe caught the first CLEAN of
i's WATERS. l WINS agreeao'y disappointed l
haa nearu she 1'ors.at aescrloeu as an inslpid
h'uuay s,ream. "hether IL was tue contrast
WIN the dcsolatioh around, or my fancy that
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

y!REtp. RsAp!--on our first page viii be
found an able and truthful article headed q. A
t'reat Cry and Little Wool,'' Which we com
nsad to tie careful consideration Of the "Coun.
try Democracy We approve the article or
VI would not give itia place in our columns.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22
Steamboat Registry.

The following boats have passed this point
since our last issue:
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

sss- Messr.. slidell, BENJAMIN, Davidson ua,n nor
L Land have as yet placed US under obliga-
tom, ton for " Public Documents" We hope to
bear from ether Or oil Of these gentlemen
soon.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

GInDINGs TO RE- SEIzED- The Cincinnati
Commercial publishes letter from May(icld,
Ky, which states that plot has been concocted
in Richmond, Va, to seize Joshua Il. Giddings.
the Ohio Aholitionist. Said correspondent adj
viscs Giddings to keep as far from The Ohio
river as possible That's good advice. If he
will follow it, the chivalry can't catclrhim, and
he won't steal any of our niggcrs
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

Es- William Shannon, Esq, late editor Of
this paper now resident OF Frceport, Illinois,
has been spending few daysin our town, look
ing i'll fine health and spirits ~. -.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

RIGHT SpInIl.--union meetings are being
: held throughout The Northern States in favor
OF the /" UNION" as it is This is good move
In the right direction 1t is never too late to
dogood. UNION should be the watchword of
every National Democrat from Maine to the
gcldcapped hills of California.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

s7@sl ~ editor VIC decline taking any part ii,
the discussion between the friends Of Mcssrs
Brigham and Stevens, touching their respective
c'nilns to scat in the Senate. We are per.
sonally friendly to both gentlemen and feel.no
disposition TO interrupt present friendly, rcla-
tl'ns' The Senate alone will be competent to
decide the issue. At...,.,lY- t,t
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

There were twelve hundred thousand votes
cast for Mr.. Buchanan in the free States--a
large body for the abolitisnists to eubdne be-
they can Conquer the alave Slater.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

- We call the special attention Of the
reader to an editorial article, headed, no Ex-
secrros IN Eerldr. ~ The article sets forth
OUT cahslit views which can bnt be endorsed BY
al genuine, national DExocnATs throughout
the land.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

WEArHER AND RlvER.--We had snow on
Monday attended with unusually cold weather
The river has fallen several feet within the last
week
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

s.TMxKs.- The polite Clerks OF tile Peerless
and MeRae have our thanks. for lles Of city
papers. .9hiag4
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South Carolina Legislature.

In the House, on Monday, the special order
was the report of the Committee on Federal
Relations. Speeches were made by Mcssrs,
Pope. of st. Helena, Seymour, of Charleston,
and Hope. of Lexington, for the majority, and
VIM. Whaley for the minority report. and it
was made the special order for Tuesday, at
1880 4. M. Mr.. VIM. Wbalcy, of Charleston,
offered the following preamble aud resolutions ::
Whereas, traternul relations are dissolved
between the North and the South, the slave
holding States demanding that u dissolution of
the Union be contaminated, and this state of
affairs will probably render resort to arms
necessary therefore
Resolred That the sum of $500, 900 be placed
at the disposal Of the Governor, to be used at
his discretion, according to the expediency Of
the times
I'm the Senate the Committee on Military AZ
fairs reported in favor Of an appropriation Of
$4,000 to the fourth brigade of the city Of
Ptayune.
If oiI jackson were alive aud in the Pas
sIpENrIAL CHAIR, what IN agreeable little
hanging time we'd DO enjoying about now
With OLp Buck at The helm we have no serious
ftars.-Ea. Register. .a-I ..t.-
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LOUISIANA News, VIA CnARLEsroS.-Thc
Charleston Courier, of Monday, publishes the
following especial dispatch -
...... .......i...,. WASHINGTON, Dec 10.
BY dispatch received here to-day. learn
that the State Of Louisiana will probably in
siroct her Representatives in Congress- TO with
draw from that body, in the event OF the cleo
ton Of Sherman to the Speakership of the
House. The Governor of Louisiana will, for
this purpose. call an early meeting of the Lee
gislaturc.- iacoyune. R
Observation-Disclosures word Of it.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

GLAD OF --Vicc-President Breckinrdge
bns been elected by Ills glorious old State Sen
ator in Congress, to succeed John j. Crittenlcn
whose term Of Office expires on the fourth Of
March next. Breck. will be the right man in
The right place. aI iraW t7. .asosal
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

PksAciiiSo.. ny appointment, the editor 81
'his paper, viii deliver u discourse at tic
3Barou' De siaRp CHuncn,' near 6. Rouaaton, 4,
ddsthe frst Sabbath in next month. 's,aS Z. y
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

L1zz1E SIMMoNs.-Ths magnificent floating
palace named after fair friend residing in the
Parishiof Caldwell, arrived at our wharf for
the first time, on Saturday last. The Lizzie,
like the Queen Of Sheba, is too beautiful to ad.
nit of description at our hands. Capt. Geo.
IL. Kirk was in command, and the elegantly
arranged office was rendered thrice beautiful
by the smiling face Of our old friend Cant.
Langhorne, who presides with his usual grace
as chief Clerk. The portrait of Mrs. Simmons
overlooking the splendid mirror in the ladies
saloon, does justice to the original and adds
vastly to the magniIiccnce and splendor SO pro-
fuscly lavished upon the ladies apartments.
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Snndidge and Hart.

Since publishing Col. sanlidge's letter on the
4" Houmas Land Claim,' VIC have read reply
from FREDERICK. WEBER HARr, which reminds
usFcry forcibly Of the fact, that slang is fire..
quenty more available than argument. We
consider Mr.. Harris reply 10, Col. sandidge Of
no moment whatever. ,. ,.f..s ... =.
The letter Of explanation from Col. San
dldge is entirely satisfactory to the people Of
Louisiana, we therefore hope he will make nc
further reply 10 Mr.. Hart. os... .....
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60
1sS7Sa
P E E R L r S S

LEN MOORE, Master.
Leaves N. 0. every Tuesday, at S O'Clock. Pr
STEAMER PEERLESS,
PASSES ASCENDING,
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-22

"'',"S ooMH DlaCk river wednesday
night, arriving at New Orleans Friday morn.
ing.
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ID Y RN + g. SHIELDS.
Receiving and Forwarding
Merchants,

Refer to Pitcher L Goodrich. New Orleans.
Oct. q, 'ss.-tr.
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The Union DisseIved.1a.

CAS- AsrAck1 ef saixAflcal ROOFS Nohru AND
a gg gga ARE AsBorTi ro DISSOLVE THIS aLoRI-
eis pHl0S,s We CALL UPON Ali VINO ARE
NREBEEp 70, THE ..tteA,GlSZERn CALI AT
oxcs1lAADstPAr0uR. 1f For one, We cANsT
AFFORD rosdlvE errs OUR HARD EARNINGS
Asn7 fHt fs usIoS" 70 BOOT. that WOULD
MOST CERTAINLY BE GOING # WITH TOO
LaosExEss. Par s.s,sssa.ssa.,.-,.
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New Orleans, Trenton and Mon
roe Weekly Passenger Packets.
EfMl'S9.'
l,kfsss5,yAnSs
@sEssr
II W. NJ c r A r

'VIaN W. IUBIN, MASTER.
Leaves n. D. every Saturday at O'Clock, ?. u,
-, STEAMER L. W. McRAE,
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- LOUISIANA News VA cuARLrsros.-Thc
Charleston Courier of Monday, publishes the
following especial dispatch -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-02-25

magnanimity. but united, determined OPP
position IN every bull where northern inter
ests were exclusively at stake. The only
true way to deal with the slave power is to
let them know in these matters OF legisla'
ton, there are elbows 10 gire as well as
blows TO take" How many votes could
these fifteen Oregon republicans secure from
among the Oregon democrats to repeal the
contemplate, obnoxious English bill, or ad.
init Kansas as free S,ate' We venture
to say, not one. The only vaya political
PARTY can command the respect OF the world
or even ITS enemies is TO show told, united
front upon all these great political questions.
In other words. its members must yield
something OF individual opinions and go
with ,h,ir friends. But Oregon is in,-is
one Of the States that make up this Union.
We should like TO ask the 4" fifteen rcpubli.
cans" how much they think freedom has
gained 10y It's admission? II has added Joe
Lane and Dcluslon Smith TO the liz, OF pro.
slavery democrats in the Senate, and we
fancy any republican acquainted with these
two gentlemen. won't think this is much 20
brag o. The very fir, vote Joe Lane gave
after getting into his Senatorial scat, was To
kick out doors the two rightiul Senators
from Indiana, and keep two p'uPrs FROM
that State in the Senate, who weru elected
by iocofcoo oouaS. This was paying The
republican members Of the House from In.
diana hugh compliment, Tor their votes TO
ADM, Oregon. But this is only tho Z" frst
fruits " tina, have been realized from rcpub.
lican magnanimiiy. Really, freedom has
grea, reason TO be proudo that day'swork.