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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10
TREASURES OF THOUGHT.

The man who wrote the following verses h.
ore kindly feeling than is usually displayed
is grasping and selfish age.
If thou hast thrown a glorious thought
Upon life's common ways,
Should other men the gain ave caught,
Fret not to lose the praise
Great thinker, often thou shalt find,
While folly plumbers fame,
To thy rich store the crowd is blind,
Nor knows thy very name.
What matters that, if thou uncoii
The soul that God has given,
Not in the worlds mean eye to toll,
But in the sight of Heaven
If thou art true, yet in thee turks
For fame human sigh;
To nature go, and see how works
That handmade of the sky.
Her own deep bounty she forgets
Is full of germs and seeds,
Nor glorifies herself. nor sets
Her flowers above her weeds
She hides, the modest leaves between,
She loves untrodden roads;
Her richest treasures are not seen
BY any eye bat Gods.
Accept the lesson. Look not for
Reward from out thee chase
All selfish ends, and ask no more
Than to fulfil thy place.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

A LAKE OF BLooD.-Dr. Dick estimates the
number of those who have perished directly
or indirectly by wor at IA 200, ,000, 900. Elihu
Burrit, the learned blacksmith ,having taken the
estimates of DIR. Dick, estimating the average
quantity of blood in a common sized person,
states that the blood in the veins of those four
teen thousand millions, would fill circular
lake of more than seventeen miles in crcum-
ference, and ten feetI deep, in which all the
navies of the world might float.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

OLD SLEDGE.-J. f. Scraggs, of the Warren
ton (Va.) Wing writes to his paper from the
Red Sweet Springs: few days ago a coup
lie of Southern gentlemen here, rich planters
from Red River, played seven games of old
sledge, for SIS, 900 game, and the winner took
every game-$35 900 were lost and the money
paid l hear, in a check on the Bank of Loui-
Siana.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

John Adams being called upon for contri-
button to foreign missions, remarked 81
have nothing to give for that cause, but there
are here in this vicinity six minister's not one
of whom will preach in the other mans pull
pit; now, will give much and more than
any one else to civilze the Clergyman" We
are inclined to think that there is yet at the
present day some civilization of that kind
needed in many places.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

The morning after the French occupation
of Milan, several journals that had been sup
pressed by the Austrian government reap
peared. One had been suppressed five years,
and in the last number had promised the soon
clusion" of a story in the next. True to pro-
mise, the next at the end Of five years, took
up the story where it had been left off, and
concluded it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

Six different wool dealers in Adrian, MichI-
gan, have purchased and shipped, within few
weeks no less than 274 900 pounds of wool.
The average price paid was forty-two cents
per pound. Wouldn't it pay to raise wool In
Clearfield The climate must be as favorable
TO sheep as that of Michigan is.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

Black pepper busted in cucumber and other
vines. when the dew is on, is said to drive a.
way the striped bug, without the slightest IN
Jury to the plants.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

Sidney Smith, passing through by street
behind st. Paul's, heard two women abusing
each other from opposite houses. "They VIII
never agree,'' said the wit; s'they argue from
different PREMISES
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

A German writer observes that in the Uni
tod States there is such a scarcity OF thieves
that they are obliged to offer reward Tor
their discovery.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

ssThat's fine strain," said one gentleman
to another, alluding to the tones of singer
at concert, the other evening. "Yes,'' said
a countryman who sat near, ssbut if he strains
much more he'll bust.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

A darkey's instructions for putting on a
coat were /; "Fust de right arm, der the lef,
and den glib one general conwulshun.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

1t is said that a COW in Yorkshire, England
having had one of her fore legs ampnfated'
has been supplied with a wooden one and
that she manages to live very comfortably up
on that. eP
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

A small pinch of gunpoWder given 10 q
chicken with the gaps VIII eHect sure auu
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

'sHow is it," said gentleman to Sheridan.
ssthat your name hasn't attached to il
our family is Irish, and no doubt iIustrious. ;,
"N o family has a better right to than ours !,
said Sheridan, sfor we QUE everybody ),
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

we see 1t stated that there are thirty-fwo
bones, neither more nor less, in all the divi-
sions OF the human body Thus, there are s32
Teeth, 32 spinal functions, and so on.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

..Be jabers, said Pst"the div,i SNOW snow mas hs
the man who waits TIL ne Is Ai'' o0'o'o
acts on the defnsiyc."
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

Fashionable circles were never so numerous
az now. Almost every lady that appears IN
the streets is the centre OF one.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

Kindness is the golden chain by which soci-
ETY. is bound together.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-10

(To BE coSTIsUED.)
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
Judge Douglas and the Democracy.

Judge Douglas made a speech a,
Chicago a short time since, in which he
avowed a determinations to adhere tt
! the Democratic party, and to continue
the war against Black Republicanism
but at the same time, he made a fling at
the Administration. In abiding to this
speech, and the political position of j Judge
Douglas, the Alexandria Sentinel says:
There is a great desire expressed in
many quarters that Mr.. Douglass ancient
relations to the Democratic party should
he restored. For ourselves, we regret
that the long standing friendship and
utilization were ever intcrrupted-fo for
we, too, should be very glad to sec them
re established. But it was Senator Dong
las who disturbed, and it must bc Scna-
tor Douglas who shall compose the re-
%lations. He strayed away, Of his own
accord--if he wants our company, let
him come back again. Let him cease
his war upon the Democratic Admins
tration, and give it a becoming support;
let him cease his d~enunciation of meas
ures of his party; let him slide off of his
special Illinois platform" which served
perhaps a good turn in lifting him above
the floods, but which the Democratic
party can never consent to, and let him
stand squarely ON the Democratic plat
form on the Territorial question; let him
do these things and he will be OUR " lit
tie giant" again. But he will be utterly
disappointed if he thinks to carry the
party to the adoption of his position, or
to the approval of his recent course.
For one we have no submissions and no
recantations to make; while ready, how
ever, to receive Mr.. Douglas again with
fraternal greeting if he be tree of his
outbreak, and return to his former 10y
atty. But the idea, if any entertained
that the party is to obtain Douglass
cooperation by bowling to him
and his body guard, is an absurd dream.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
Death Of Judge Eustis.

An event not altogether unexpccte'
was brought to amournful close yester
day. Judge George Eastis depar:e,
this life, at his residence in this city, il
the sixty-third year of his age, after al
illness of some duration, aggravated by
taking u severe cold on his route home
ward from the North in October last
Of his many and high virtues, the, hon
orablc stations, the great patriotism, his
distinguished services as a ~jurist, we
can only add "a brief, though we hope a
lasting tribute. Judge Eustis was a
native Of Massachusetts, and related to
some of the most distinguished men Of
that State. A brother of his was at one
time Governor of that Commonwealth.
Another brother was an officer of great
distinction in the army of the United
States. Judge Eustis graduated at one
Of the first colleges in New England,
and came to this city forty years ago.
Being; early admitted to the bar Of Lou
isiana he soon attained a high position,
taking, rank alongside of the distinguish.
ed %jurists and eminent counsellors of the
day-say Abner L. Duncan, Thomas
Boiling Robertson, John w. Smith,
Fielding Turner, Alfred Hennen, Etinne
Mazureau, Morea1 Lislct, Judge Dick,
Grymes, and others. His great and va
ried attainmcnts, his honorable and pure
career, and his lligh qualifications, caused
him to be called to the Supreme Court
Of our State, over which tribunal he pre-.
as Chief Justice, for many years,
OF until its reorganization under the
present constitution ofeur State Con-
nectea by marriage with one of the an
cient, most influential, and esteemed
Creole families Of our State, his services
and life were devoted to the interests
Ind welfare Of Louisiana. No purcr.
more upright, or honorable man, ever
1reathetl He leaves three sons; the
eldest, George, now represents the First
Congressional District in our National
Legislature. ~[Crcscent.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
NEW ORLEANS MARKETS.
New ORLEANS. Tuesday, Dec. IS, 1858.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.
COTToS eror,Tiuv.

REMARKABLE CUREs ny lemon LASGI.o1s.
SEN.-Tlis venerable septuagenarian Of
our parish has been known for many
years for his unparall eled success in the
cure of chronic diarrhma, ~dyscntery and
bloody fux. 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 cure of a 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
ceedcd 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, 1859-01-01
The State of Louisiana

Parish of Poiate Cuupec-Nin;h W-,r;a. C,rrt
f. Marquee Il Co. VS.. -Aususte Fisher: N, ,I,,
pY virtue of and TO satisfy a writ of sciz1ro ,,a
~ sale issued in the above sui, and to mo ,l;r"o
ted by the Hon. the 9th District Coart in and a.
thc parish and State aforesaid, to satisfy nlaint;ty.
demand and costs of suit, have seized and iii
offer at public sale at the Court House on @
'Sntnrd0A tie 5M Dag cf February, 1852
at IL o'clock Il. H., all the right. title and ;n,up
est that The defendant has in and to th, follnv;,.
described property to wit:
LAND.
\. certain tract of land situated in the p,r:.,
OF PORTE Coupec, in township 3. range . cas-,
bounded Oh the south by lands of Jonathan Nh
worth and Celia Adams. north Iv lands Of W.,
II. Poole, and fronting TN the Miss. River i, th.
southeastern District of Louisiana. co,t.;,;nr
about two hundred aud twenty acres l,,,r. -,
lcss), together with all the improvements ,l.r.o, .
Also, the following
SLAVES.
\ nulatto man named .Angus!c. AGED ahor, Nv
years, and Il mulattrcss named Thcrn, .,..s
about So years. ~"
TERMS IND CONDITIONS.
CaSh-Wlth the benefit of apprajs, p,,,f.
SE' ERIN POECliE. Sheriff.
Iolnte Coupcc. JANUARY |. 1859.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
State of Louisiana,

Ninth District Court-Parish of Pointc Coupee.
Z. Munzenheimer VS.. NJ. Tounoir, f. M. c.-No. 1880
By virtue of. and to satisfy II writ Off. ia. is
sued i'll the above entitled suit and to me direct
ed the Honorable the 9th District Court in and
for the parish and State aforesaid. to satisfy plain
TIT $ demand and costs of suit, l have seized, and
offer at public sale at the Court House on
Saturday, the 5M day Of Feb, 1859.
at II o'clock. a. NJ, all the right. title and inter
est that the defendant has in and to the following
described PROPERTY, to wit
A certain tract of land fronting on the lower
chcnal of False River, in this Parish. of 4 arpents
front. by about 6 arpents in depth, bounded as
follows: on one side by the land of Julien Gou-
deau, and on the other side by the land of So
phie Strother. Also:
A negro man named THOMAS, aged about As
years.
Terms Of Salc-CaM uiM oppyaiscmcnt.
SEVERN PORCIIE, Sheriff.
Pointe Coupee, January l. 1859.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01

EarAn Irishman, who had lain sick
for a long time, was one day met by the
parish priest, when the following con:
versatientoo place:
"Well, Pat, | am glad you have re-
covered-but were you not afraid to
meet your God?"
"Och, no, your Reverence; it was the
meetin' Of that other chap that I was
afraid of" replied Pat.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01

Speech OF Mr.. Orr, OF soUrH CARROLL
sA.-Mr. Orr, of South Carolina, Speaker
Of the House, was serenaded in Wash.
lngton on Saturday night. He appeared
and made a short address, in which he
used the following sentiments: During
the ten years / have had tile honor to
represent a portionxof the people OF
South Carolina, the waves of fanaticism
have rolled with fearful effect through.
out the country and this the Capitol OF
the nation. Until the present time they
have been successfully resisted, and
hope there will always be found con-
seryatism and patriotism enough to put
out the fires Of sectional strife. and that
concord and harmony will again be re-
stored to the country. Loud cheers
We ought to be one people; We were
Incorporated into an Independent Gov
eminent under the auspices of as pure
and patriotic men as ever lived. Wise
men framed AID put the Government
into operation, and if their work fail.
Wilcr arc the meg to be found coulpe-
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
Aust Compliment to Judge Hughes.

The Louisville Courier, the Banner of
Liberty, and other Democratic papers,
have published Judge Hughes Indian
apolis speech in full, with highly eulo-
CYSTIC comments. Indiana may we'll be
proud of SO talented a man as Judge
Hughes, and she ought to blush for the
rccreaney of those small-souled boilers
who effected his defeat. The last Ban
ner of Liberty says:
"The defeat OF Mr.. Hughes in the re-
cent canvass lby, a bolter who ran as a
third candidate, under the Douglas flag,
and drew off just votes enough to elect
a Black Republican candidate) is a ma
tional calamity. Originally elected in
a district that had before been strongly
against us, he made the highest mark
ever made by a young member in his
first session. lie has no reason to des-
pond, and-wlat is hetter-he has not
the heart capable Of yielding to such a
weakness. He stands far higher to-day
in the respect and affections of all that
class of his countrymen for whose opin-
ion he cares, than though by lowering
his flag he had succeeded we so tri-
umphantly. He is right-it is the best
policy for himself and the Democratic
party, and one that will ensure ultimate
success, as it ever has. sUnfurl our flag
and keep it fying-and leave the result
to the intelligence and patriotism Of the
people,"
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
For Associate Justice.

We are authorized to e. B.
PHILLIPS, of West F%eliciana, as u can
didate for Associate Justice of the Su-
pgeme Court, subject to the decision Of
tile Democratic Convention.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
Dissolution Of Partnership.

NOTICE is hereby given chat the Commercial
~ partnership which heretofore existed under
the name and style of M~unzAnheim4r & Co, at
Hermitage, Parish of Pointe Coupec, is dissolved.
Munzenheiner will atteud to the set
Element of all claims against and in favor of said
partnership. FREDERICK MuNZENlieiMER
NATHAN KERN.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
New Partnership,

Notice is hereby given that Il new commercial
partnership has this day been formed. to carry on
business at the Hermitage, Parish of Pointc Co,-
pee. by the undersigned. undeA. the name an,!
style of Munzenheimcr IL Co. They solicit the
patronage of the public. They will attend to
shipping. storing and forwarding freight as usual.
They have also on hand IA large assortment of
goods of all descriptions.
+. MCNZENIiEIMER,
ADONiS LANDRY.
Hermitage. December u, lS5S.-5l
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
The State Of Louisiana.

@A
Parish of Pointe Coupee-Ninth District Court,
E. Gerard & Co. VS.. Marie David. Widow Thomas
Burrows.-No. I774.
FDY VIRTUE of and to satisfy a writ of Fl ia
u issued in the above entitled suit and to me
directed by the Honorable the Ninth District
Court in and for the parish and State aforesaid
to satisfy plaintiff Is demand and costs of suit. ]
have seized and will offer at public sale, at the
Court House on
Saturday. the 5M dug Of February, 1859.
at IL o'clock a. M, all the right, title and inter.
est that the defendant has in and to the following
described property to-wit:
All the rights, titles, interests or claims which
the defendant has in the succession of Amaranth
saizan, Widow Louis David, deceased, it being
one-tWelfth of said succession, consisting of land
slaves and movables.
Terms and conditions Of the Sale.
Cash, uuM the benefit Of APpraisement
SEVERN PORCHE,, Sheriff.
Pointe Coupee, January |, 1853.
STATE or LOUISIANA,
Parish of Pointe Coupee--Ninth District Court.
Henry Pascalin VS.. Widow Pierre David.
No. ZIG.
By virtue of. and to satisfy a writ of 4. ia. is
sued in the above entitled suit and to me direct
cd by the Honorable the 9th District Court, in
and for the parish and State aforesaid, to satisfy
plaintiff demand and costs of suit, / have seized,
and will offer at public sale at the Court House,
on, SATURDAY. the 9Th day of FEBRUARY,
1853, at eleven O'Clock. a. II. all the right, title
and interest that defendant has in and to the fol-
lowing described property, to wit
All the rights, titles and interest which the de-
fendant has in the succession Of Amaranthe Sal
zan, Widow Louis David, deceased, being one
twelfth of said succession, consisting of land,
slaves aud movables.
Terms Of sak.-CaM uM Appraisemcnt.
SEVERN PORClIE. Sheriff.
Pointe Coupee, January /, 1859.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
For Sale.

A COTTON PLANTATION, situated in this
II parish, fronting on the Atchatalaya River.
two miles above the new State Road leading
from Morganza to Opelousas. consisting of three
hundred and fcriy-oue (34I) acres of land, of
which one hundred aud twenty-five (125J acres
are i'll good cultivation; new frame quarters. and
good new gin and buildings, together with the
stock, cattle. hogs. DC.
For terms aud conditions, apply on the place
10 DIS lm) CHARLES {. PICKETT.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
The British Minister.


Lord Napier is shortly to be succeed
ed, as Minister of Great Britain toitln
United States, by Hon. Richard. Bricker
ton Perncll Lyons, who has been resi-
dent Minister at Florence. Mr.. Lyons
is tile eldest son Of Admiral Lord Lyons
the distinguished naval hero in tht
blockade Of Sebastopol. He is an expe
rienccd diplomatist, having commenced
lis career as attache at Athens in 1889
when his father was the British Minister
The current opinion is, that Lord Napier
has solicited a change of missions with
Mr.. Lyons, on account Of the delicate
health Of Lady Napier, who languishes
under the trying climate Of Washington.
The mission at Washington is> consid.
cred of the same grade as that to the
Grand Duke Of Tuscany, a monarch OF
less dignity and Importance than one OF
the governors of our States. This is a
remnant Of the old prejudice of Great
Britain against our Republic. The mis-
sion to the nation which, III all the eIe-
ments Of powcr, takes rank with herself
and the other great poWcrs.of the world,
being . Republic, can only be regarded,
in the Court and diplomatic circles, on a
par with that to a miserable4old Duchy,
ruled Z . by a brokeH-down Italian
Prince, who lives by selling pictures
and busts, and keeping a show.
We do not know that we have any
reason to complain Of this arrangement
(and we only refer to it to show the
stubbornncss with which the old preiu-
dice against our Republic is still main
tanned in Great Britain. ESPECIALLY when
that Government sends to ours a Minis
ter 50 generally acceptable as Lord Ma
pier. That gentleman's whole bearing
2 Intercourse with our people and
authorities in Washington, have dis.
played tact, the most agreeable and
concillatory temper, and an easy, genial,
graceful address and manner combined
with great intelligence, sagacity, and a
fine literary taste. We regret his re-
tirement the more, as we regard him in
many respects, a good study and exem-
plar for the aspiring diplomatists in and
out of Congress, who congregatc in
Washington City. delta.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
For Associate Justice.

Mr.. Editor Please announce that
Hon. JOHN McVEA is a candidate for
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Tor this District-subject to the decision
Of q Democratic Convention, and obligc
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-01-01
State OF Louisiana.

Parish of Pointc Coupce-Ninth District Court
Succession of jacob Fisher. on the I,,lle Of
a.. Lang.-So. 1899.
BY virtue of, and to satisfy Il writ of #. ia. IS
sued in the above entitled suit and to me- direct
ed by the Hon. the 9th District Court. in and for
the parish and State aforesaid. to satisfy plain
tiff demand and costs of suit, | have seized. and
will offer at public sale, at the Court House on
Saturday the 5M day Of Feb, 1859.
at eleven o'clock, An. all the right, title and i'll
tercst that the defendant has in and to the follow
ing described property, to wit:
Land:
A certain tract of land situated in the Parish
of Pointe Coupee, in township 8. range 0 east.
bounded on the south by lands of Jonathan Ellis
worth and Celia Adams, north by lands of VIM.
ii. Poole, and fronting on the Mississippi River,
in the southeastern District of Louisiana, con-
tanning about two hundred and twenty acres
(morc or lcss), together with all the improvements
thereon. Also, the following
Slaves
Augustus, mu!atto man, aged about 10 years.
Iherma, mulattress, aged about s. years.
Terms Of Sah-CasA miM Appyuismeat
SEVERN PORCIIE, Sheriff.
Pointc Coupee, LIST January, 1859.