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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09

"SrRAws, SE."-This is the signature Q
one Of the spiciest, r~aciest, and most reada
BILE of' contemporary Paris correspondents
whose letters We find occasionally ik.the
Boston Courier. They are from the pen Of a
daughter of the original "Straws" of the
Picayune, the late Joseph NJ. Fields, Esq.
We give a specimen, at random, Of the
young lady's style of gossippny from the
French capital, in what she calls the last TO-
nance fine figure II:
A young Roman. accompanied by a ROSY
Parlslenne, is observed daily in the BoIs, rid
ing behind a pair Of iron gray horses. No
thing singular in this, certainly, out the panel
Of the calasn displays an elaborate coat of
arms, with the cipher II raised in gold on a
blue ground. A crown is likewise discovered,
for NJ. Carradini (such is the hero's name,)
is a Roman Count. Anything peculiar in
that figure II, think you? Listen. The
father of the Count arrived in Rome at the
age Of seventeen, with seventeen biocchi in
his pocket From a garcon de cafe he rose
to the position of porter, and then became a
cicerone. With his earnings, amounting to
seventeen hundred crowns, he opened a small
cafe. Selling it at a late, period for seven
teen thousand, he built a hotel, which he
kept for seventeen years. He next became
interested in the grain trade, made seventeen
voyages to the East, amassed a colossal for
tune, within a second period of seventeen
years, and finally retired to Odessa:
Remarking the happy influence Of the fig
ure II opon his destinies, he applied it in
everything. All his business transactions,
al! his voyages were commenced on the sew
enteenth of the month-he owned II vessels.
bought17 chateaux. Strange to say, he died
at the age Of seventy-seven, leaving seventeen
millions to his three children. His eldest
son bought a Roman title tor the sole purpose
of displaying a coat of arms which should i'm
mortallze the famous number. In order TO
propltiate the presiding genius of his father,
ne married a young girs-of seventeen on the
18th of December last. He had long search
ed the Champs Elysees for a site where his
hotel lin coRtemplation) could have the num-
Der IT.. Perseverance has rewarded his ef-
torts-he has found just such a spot in the
kue DIES Vignes-seventeen friends dine with
him weekly,a and he is determined that neither
his wife nor.himselfshall out!ive the II wears
OF his father This is an "ower true tale.n
Par1s is a queer place.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09

SEC, l.. Be enacted by the Senate and Hous,
Of Representatives. of the State Of Louisiana "a
General assembly conucacd, That the sum o
eighteen thousand dollar be and is hereby
appropriated out Of the fund belonging to the
Second Swamp Land District, to the Parish
of West Baton Rouge, to be used as herein.
after sdirected. = A.
SEc. 2. BE-. it further enacted. &c., That all
front proprietors on the Mississippi river, ir
said Parish; who shall have built any levee.
or levees on said river, in said Parish, by Or
der of the State or Parochial authorities. since
the high water ofeighteen hundred and fifty
eight, shall be entitled to receive one half OF
the cost Of the same in the following manner,
to-wit: That the front proprietor who seeks
to avail himself Of the provisions Of this act,
shall within sixty days after the passage OF
this act fle before the Commissioner Of the
Second Swamp Land District, a statement
nrder oath of the cost of his levee, to-
gether with the certificate Of the Inspec-
tor5of his ward ,thatbis said levee has been
made according toHlaw. and that las been
received~by said Inspector.lW,bereonA the
said COMMISSIONS shall issue his warrant on
the Treasurer of the State for one half of the
cost of said levee.
SEC. 3. Be 1t further enacted, &c., That said
oHaIl ndfC luli FO"cI ~ dutlI
all statements filed as above, and when, in
his opinion, the amount paid. or charged Tor
leveelng IS too great, to allow a fair price,
aud issue the warrants accordingly.
SEC. 4. Be il further enacted, &c., That the
Treasurer Of the State is hereby authorised
and required to pay said warrants when is
sued, as above, to the amount Of this appro-
p%rlation. to-wit: The sum Of eighteen thous-
and dollars and no more, provided this appro-
prlation shall not be paid to the exclusion of
appropriations previously made out of SAM
fund.
= SEC. 5. Be aJn,they enacted, &C., That,this
act shall take effect from and after its pas
sage.
(Signed) W. W. PUCH,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
W. r. GRIFFIN, Al
President of the Senate.
ApprovedMarch 18th 1859.
y ROBERT G. WICKLIFFE.
Governor of the State of Houisiana.
& A true copy. A. DUPLANT[ER,
Asst. Secretary Of State,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09

A MERRy LEGISLATURE. -Varions queer
Things have been published recently concern
ing thesEMisouri Legislature, and the following
account Of its closing proceedings seems to
Indicate that they were true. 1t is from the
ST. Louis Democrat:
The session Of the General Assembly fin
ished on Saturday, in a manner we'll worthy
of its inception and achievement. During
the morning members amused themselves
throwing paper balls at each other, and in
the afternoon by making characteristic mig
ger speeches. In the meaa time, the Cover
nor wound up a grand spree by riding his
horse into his " p.rlor, and playing with
his fore feet a tune upon the piano. 447 sS1
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09
For State Senator.

tEp. SUGAR PLANTER You will pleaee announce
Alexander Barrow, Esq, Of this parish. as q
candidate for State Senator, from this Senatorial.
District. subject to the decision Of the Democratic
Convention, and obl1gs the. Democracy Of
.#4 WEST BATON DUG
April 9th, 1868. #s z=..s ~"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09

10 Our friends il the country should be
on the alert ofcounterfeit ten dollar bills
on the Citizens Bank Of New Orleans. They
5arc well executed,nnd likely to deceive the
most practised eye.@#z a# say-.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09
AN ACT

To appropriate the sum of eighteen thousand
dol1ats out Of the fund belonging to the
Second Swamp Land District in the State
Rouge for Levee purposes.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09

Z MEKlTED CoMrLtMENr.-At the last
meeting Of orr Police Jury, a'lres,lu..ioa was
offered and adopted, Rendering the thanks oil
that body+o our worthy representative, H.AV.
ALLEN, for his valuable services in behalf Of
our parish. The compliment was richly de.
served, and should be the more appreciated
BY Capt. ALLEN, from the fact that it was
suggested by Capt. E. B. TRINIDAD, his op-
ponent while a candidate for State Office. It
Is always pleasant to recnr to such demon
"strations Of feeling, as they serve to show
that with US political differences do not es-
TRANCE personal feelings.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1852
CANDIDATE
For Clerk Of Court.

ED,roR Sugar PLANrHR:-You will please announce
WILLIAM B.. CHAMBERLAIN, the present
efficient incumbent, as an Independent candidate Tor
reelection to the Office Of Clerk Of the Sixth Eistlic,
Court, in and for the parish Of West Baton Rouge,
and oblige his s% # ?
April 2, 1859. fs@&@' MANY FRIENDS.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09

Conundrum.-Ladies, why are children
like %jellies.
Because, as they ere moulded, SO they. will
turn out.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09

Modesty in a woman is like a handsome
cover to a book, it makes LIS think there is
something good beneath it.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09

% At the election held at Baton Rouge
on Monday, for town Offices, Mr.. ED. Cors'N-
ARD, late mayor,was elected City Marshall
by a small majority. Messrs. Montan, A.
Waddill, J. N. Collins. +. M Kent, A. De-
laroderie, and F. r. Brunot, were elected Sc
lectmen. H. l.. Wolfe was elected Treasurer
Collector and Assessor. The, election for
mayor will take place on Monday next; the
candidates are J. E. Elan, Dr.. r J.. Glover
and j.. R. Dufrocq. All good men and true.
but it's a great calamity to Red stickians
that thev can't all be elected.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09

~ Our accounts from the upper rivers
are anything but encouraging. The Missis.
sippi still rises. and we are now, at this
point, within IS inches Of the high water
mark Of last year. A number Of crcvasses
have occurred above here doing great damage.
1t would be well for our planters 10 keep
watch night and day upon their ~levees, until
we are relieved from the present high water,
A little precaution in this matter may be the
means at saving millions Of dollars worth O
property. II
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-04-09
SUGAR. pIA. NTER.

Ay- All comm ~nicatlons intended to promote tho
private Ell Is or interests Of Corporations, Societies,
eSc1ools, or Individuals, will be charged az advertise
yDnutS. t8-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
WASHINGTON, April Pm

f5 WASHINGTON, April IN
tits in contemplation of the defence to
agree to dispense with the summing up
speeches on both sides, and to let the case
go to the jury after the evidence is closed
The offer is made on one side, and will prob
ably be accepted by the other.
Joseph Duderon was recalled. | did not
think Sickles was any more excited than
any other man would be in a fight or any
thing of that kind. When the last shot was
fired, was thirty or forty eetfrom him
did not hold any conversation with him.
Cross examined by Brady. had fire.
quently seen Sickles in Congress. De La
Field was recalled. As to Sickle's appear
ance and manner it was cool from the fact
that after he shot Key he walked away very
quietly; he put the pistol in his pocket
afterwards. I saw nothing strange in his
manner before he met Key. This is my I'M
preston after reviewing the affair, though:
from his firing such number of shots he
was rather COOL never saw Sickles under
excitement before. .a
The counsel for the prosecution endeay-
Ored to bring forward evidence to show the
private character of Sickles, especially in
connection with his stopping with a lady
over night, at Barnum's Hotel in Baltimore
The Judge decided such evidence not ad-
missible. Chiffon, for the defense, after al
luding to the protracted length of the trial,
said they were willing to submit the case
without argument.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23
Council Proeeeslings.
CouScrL CHAMBER, April 10, 1889.

CouSCrL CHAMBER, April 10, 1889.
Council met. Present His Honor the
Mayor and Councilmen.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
Jacob Bauer was allowed 50 for repairs
on Division street culverts.
Councilman Sullivan, from the Committee
on Sewers and Bridges, made verbal re-
port of the dangerous condition of the bridge
crossing the canal on Division street
On motion of Councilman Orr, the Com
mittee were directed to have said bridge put
in proper repair.
Councilman Sullivan moved that Com
mittee on Printing be added to the list of
Standing Committees which was agreed to.
Councilman Gavitt presented a petition
signsd by John Hodson and twelve others,
praying the Council to abate nuisance
consisting of pond of stagnant water on
lots Ii and IA, in block 6, fourth enlarge
ment.
After considerable discussion, the petition
was, on motion of Councilman Sullivan, re-
ferred TO a Committee consisting of the
whole Council.
Recorder Mills reported for the month of
April as follows:
Amount Of fines assessed, Sl3 90; col
lected on same aud paid into the treasury,
81 so, being upon four cases in said mouth.
Ii was ordered that Bracket Mills be al
lowed 81 Recorders fees for the month of
April.
James Fitzwilliams' bond for Market Mas
ter of the Upper Market, IN the sum OF
$500, with James T. Walker and Thomas
OByrne, was approved.
James Mckeever, pavement contractor,
was, by order of the Council directed tn
finish the paving of lots SO, 81, and ~, up
per enlargement, as previously ordered by
the Council, dated August 10, 1857.
Councilman Gavitt moved that the Mayor
and Engineer be requested 10 ascertain the
proper boundary OF that portion of the city
known and designated as Greekvillc.
The Clerk was directed, by order of the
Board, to advertise for proposals for the lay
ing down of brick and plank sidewalks.
On motion, it was ordered that the condi-
ton of the cistern on Walnut and Seventh
streets be referred to Councilman Ivinson.
| On Motion of Councilman Gavitt, the
Mayor was directed to appoint Committee
TO ascertain what number of exhibitions
have been given at Apollo Hall without IL
cense, and to consider and report upon a GER
tain building erected adjoining said Hall,
aud used as ten-pin alley, and report
whether the same is violation of the ordi-
nance relative to fire limits; and il so,
what measures should be taken to cause il
! to be removed
Whereupon, the Mayor appointed Gavitt
Sullivan and Wolhin.
On motion, the Council adjourned
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23

STATISTICS OF SUIcIDE.--The statistics OF
Ohio, for 1858, show that the number OF
suicides in that State was sixty in all, or one
in every forty thousand of the population.
The mode of suicide is mainly confined to
hanging, drowning, cutting throat shoot
ing and poison. Of the suicides in Ohio,
the mode selected by seventeen, was that OF
hanging, seven by drowning, six by cutting
the throat, and ten by poisoning; the re-
naming modes were generally some violence,
occasioned by delirium tremens or intoxica-
ton. The suicides in cities appear, as a
general fact, to be much more numerous
than in the country, as for example: In New
York, in 10000; in Cincinnati, in Is,
600; in London, | in 5000, in Paris, in
100. The number of suicides given for
Europe, by Balbi, some twenty years since,
was as follows: In France, / in 10000; in
Austria, in 20, 900; in Prussia, l in s, 900
in Russia, in $4,000.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23

INDIAN GALLAyTRY.-A lady bound to
Pixies Peak with her husband, gives the fol-
lowing account of the attentions she attrac-
ted among the Indians, AMI her conjugal f.
deity;
Though in no danger from the Indians we
met, it is very true that the red men have
an accountable fancy for white women My
husband received very many flattering offers
for. me. One Indian wanted to trade two
squaws for me, who could probably perform
four times the physical labor that | could
Others, not quite so timid, approaching the
wagon, made signs for me to jump behind
them on their ponies, but | declined the
honor in the Inost respectful language /
knew of their dialect-a decided shake of
the head
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, April Up N.
In the Sickles trial, the following are the
instructions to the jury proposed to be sub
mitted for the prosecution:
If the jury believe from the whole evil
dence in this case that the prisoner killed
Philip Barton Key by discharging a pistol
or pistols, losded with gunpowder, and
thereby giving him a mortal wound, and
that such killing was the willful and inten-
tional act of the prisoner, and was induced
by the belief that the said deceased had Sc
duced his, the prisoners wife, and some day
or days, or fer any period, definite or inde6
mite, prior to such killing, had adulterous
intercourse with the said wife, and that the
prisoner was not provoked to such killing
by any assault or offer of violence then and
there made by the deceased upon him then
such wilful and intentional killing, if found
by the jury, upon all the facts given in evil
dence, is murder but such killing cannot be
found to have been wilful and intentional,
in the sense of this instruction, if it shall
have been proved to the satisfaction of the
jury, in evidence, that the prisoner was in
fact insane at the time of the killing.
A painful scene occurred at the time of
the adjournment. Hart who has been I'M
renting in acts of kindness to Sickles
since the melancholy occurrence, and who
has been constantly at his side, comforting
and sustaining him, was forced to leave for
New York, this afternoon. On leave-tak-
ing, both exhibited deep emotion. Sicklcs
almost tainted in the dock.
An act of reconciliation took place in the
court room between the counsel. Stanton
came up to Guild and made an apology for
any harsh remarks he had made use of in
the progress Of the case.
OuId frankly accepted the apology and
expressed pleasure at the restoration of ami
cable relations.
There is good deal of scandal current
about town affecting the character and repu-
tation of others besides the principal actress
in this drama. 1t would be improper, how
ever, to give them publicity. 1t is also cur
rently rumored that the jury made up their
minds week ago. This may account for
the remarkable weakness manifested by the
prosecution in their testimony, and also for
the unanimous disposition to dispense with
the summing up speeches. The case will
probably close early tomorrow.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23

The FRUIT.-A celebrated horticulturist,
Of Ohio, corresponding with the Cincinnati
Gazette, says, after thorough examination
in the most exposed situation, be is con-
WINGED the peach is considerably harmed in
that neighborhood; but the cherry, plum,
pear and apple, never offered better evil
d-nce of an abundant crop. Mr.. Price,
another well-known fruit grower of that
section, writes that the prospect for a good
crop, on his 5000 or 1000 trees, at Indian
Hill, is 80 fine that if all the fruit now on
the trees remains to maturity, the limbs will
require props to keep them from breaking.
The Terre Haute papers speak discour-
agingIy of the fruit prospects in that sec
'tion of this State.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23

b6 A correspondent of the Indiana State
Journal, writing on board the steamer AL
vim Adams, and commenting on the cause
of education in the Pocket" pays the fol-
lowing tribute to our schools
In Evans sille, the chief town in Wander
burgh county, and destined to become the
chief city in the State, South Of IndiaEapo-
lis, they have a school system which is the
pride and boast of the place. 1t will favor
ably compare with the very best institu-
tons of learning in any part of our country.
In my next will give you description of
their building, its arrangements, and their
system of teaching.
Very respectfully,
FRANCIS ROSE
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTUREs-FRoN O'CLOCK THURS
DAY l. 5 O'Clock FRIDAY.
Tishomingo, Louisville to Henderson
Lightfoot, Cincinnati to Nashville.
wenona, Nashville TO Cincinnati.
Charley Bowen, Cairo to Evansville.
Rochester, Pittsburg to Nashville.
Kate Sarchet, Wabash TO Evansville.
Union, Bowling Green to Evansville.
Marengo, Pittsburg to St. Louis
Silver Star, Paducsh to Evansville.
Baltimore, Louisville TO Cairo.
Grapeshot, Cincinnati to Arkansas river.
Universe, do To n. Orleans.
Argyle, Pittsburgto do.
The weather, yesterday, put on its most
unfavorable aspect. During the greater part
of the day cold, drizzling rain, made all
business on the landing very disagreeable,
and, at times, almost impossible. The river
was about at a stand.
Among the arrivals we are glad to an
nounce that of the Kate Sarchet, which, ac-
cording to the very reliable correspondent,
was said to be sunk near the mouth of the
Wabash, The Kate brought fine load of
the necessaries of life out of the Wabash
Valley.
The Bowen and Star both left with fine
trips and good many passengers.
Considerable freight is now on the wharf
awaiting re-shipment. The Union, from
Green river, unloaded considerable tobacco
and other produce.
The splendid clipper Alvin Adams is the
regular mail packet for Memphis, to-day.
The feetness of the Adams is we'll known.
The Gazette of Thursday, says
The weather, yesterday, was warm and
cloudy. The river is falling fast opposite
this port, with 20 feet water in the channel
hence to Louisville, and about 10 feet scant
on the Falls for steamboats,. AT the present
rate of decline, the falls will not be navi-
gable for boats at the close of the present
week The spring freshets from this quar-
ter may now be considered over, though two
or three more rises may be looked for by the
middle of May. Business on the levee, yes
terday, was brisk, with increased offerings
to Pittsburg and Sc. Louis.
The yincennes Times says, The Wabash
river bottoms are all under water, the river
being higher than at any time during the
past winter or spring.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23

ERRArA.-In our Council Proceedings Of
yesterday morning we mis-spelled a couple
of names. JOSEPH JuRGiNsNIER was a can
didate for Market Master of the lower Mar
ket and not Pwgnsmier. JOHN SMYTHE
was elected Street Commissioner, instead Of
FOrsythe, as we had it,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23

CIRCUIT CoURT.-A great portion of time
was occupied in the discussion Of demurrers.
Only two criminal cases were on trial-both
for petit larceny. Andrew Wayne, charged
with stealing eighty cents worth of foundry
tools. He was proven guilty, and the jury
sent him to the penitentiary for the term of
one year. Another individual, IA frequenter
OF whisky row, was on trial for stealing q
pOcket-book containing three dollar bill.
The proof against him was rather conclu-
sise, though We did not learn the verdict OF
the jury.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23

PESxANsHIP.-It will be seen by an nd
vertisemeht of tue Commercial College,
that Mr.. Benin has associated with him Mr.
Shubrooke, as teacher of Penmanship.-
Mr.. s. presents some very beautiful speci-
mems of Chirogrsphy. His mode of teach
ing is somewhat peculiar to himself; the
movements of the pen are made by move
ments of the whole hand, from the action OF
the muscles of the arm, and not by the
working of the fingers while the hand moves
only along the line.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23

fRoN NEW ORLEASs.-We are indebted
10 the steamer James Montgomery for q
patch Of the latest New Orleans papers to
Sunday, the 18th. Business still continued
active and the arrivals OF produce, and par
!ieularly Of tobacco, were large. Serious
,pprehensions prevailed of u crevasse at
he Sauves plantation, twelve miles above
he city, where a break occurred seven or
light years ago, which filed the lake and
inundated portion Of the city Precau-
iOnary measures had been taken To secure
he levee and prevent the disaster
Honey appears to be unusually abundant,
the Crescent City good planters paper
It ten and twelve months 10 done at to z J
ser cent.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-04-23

WIrHDRAwN.-We understand that Geo.
w. Mcbride, contestant of the election Of j.
8. Gayitt ass Sheriff, last fall, has withdrawn
his suit. Mr.. Gayitt will be permitted to
enter upon the duties of his Office without
any further dispute. His majority was GER
tanly too great to prevent a contest, with
any show of success.