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Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-04-09
THE GOOD SAMARITAN.

REMARKABLE Cures BY ZENoN LANGLols,
SES.-Tllis venerable septuagenarian of
our parish has been known for many
years for his unparalleled success in the
cure of chronic diarrhea, dysentery and
bloody fux. The MANY remarkable
cures he has effected of these diseases,
pronounced incllrable by the medical
profession, attest the truth of the above
remarks. His system of treatment he
learned more than forty years ago from
the Indians, and by which he accomp-
lished his own cure of 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
ceeded in mastering every case.
We take the liberty Of writing the
above because many persons who may
be suffering from some of the above dis
eases, when relief can be obtained from
no other source, might be Immediately
cured by calling upon him at his resi-
dence ON False River.
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THE DEMOCRAT.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING
ON FALSE RIVER.
Office next door to Simon & Locb's Store
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For each square of 10 lines or less, the first
For each additional insertion, per square,. 50
For professional and business cards. includ-
ing paper0 not exceeding S lines for II months,
SIS.
A liberal discount made to yearly advertisers.
but their privilege will be strictly limited to their
own Immediate and regular business and the
business of an advertising firm is not considered
as including that of its individual members
Advertisements published at irregular inter-
walls, 81 per square for each insertion.
Calls on persons to become candidates will be
inserted as other advertisements to be paid for
invariably in advance.
Announcing candidates for Office, slO to be
paid for in advance.
Advertisements not marked on the copy for
specified time willbe inserted till forbid, and
payment exacted.
Marriages and deaths are to be published as
news; oaitnaaies, tributes of respect and funeral
nritasieaf, as sther advertisements.
-Ng Cards OF Personal character can only
be published IN this paper as advertisements, al
must be paid for IN 44hVA>----- aoo0ie 'u-
yertising rao-"
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NO. l3.

Steam Train, which produces more ST.
gar, better article Of molasses, with
saving of third Of the fuel over the
ordinary method. If your planters de-
sire to have their sugar house arrange
ments fixed up in apple-pie order and
warranted with workman to repair any
machinery, at twenty-four hours notice,
let them call on Col. DANIEL EDWARDS,
who has has the largest establishment
in the South, and who will promptly ex-
ecute all orders sent to him at Nos. 2S,
80 and 80, New Levee, and 27, 20 and
81, Front Street, New Orleans
PEEy!x.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-04-09
The Movable Festivals of 1859,

1t is we'll known that Ash Wednesday,
Easter, and Whitsuntide do not occur at
the same dates every year, but that they
ARE variable within certain limits, com
prising period Of upward Of a month
If the exact date of the death of our Sa-
vIor were known, there would be no doubt
about the date of Eastc which regulates
the other movable holidays; but all we
learn from tradition ie that the cruciGx
ion occurred short time after the YER
nal equinox, and Immediately after
full moon. The question of fixing tho
period Of Easter was first agitated at
the Nicean Council, in the year 325.
Ascension day and Whtsuntdc were
equally unknown, but, according to
tradition, the former had taken place
fffnlrtv d4ya after Easter and tho iattcr
bv tradition being too vague to solve
tLe nrobIcm, the Council decided that
avery Easter should be celebrated ON
the Sunday after the first full moon
which should occur after the goth Of
March. Hence it follows that no fill
moon occurring before the 2lst of Marei,
can be taken into account, and that
Easter can never take place before the
ed Of that month.
In our century there has been but ono
Easter falling on that date-namely,
that of 1918. In 1858, the full moon
happening to fall on Friday March 81,
Easter occurred ON the Sunday fellow
ing-thc 23d In general, the circum-
stances tending to place easter in the
month OF March are much rarer than
those which make it fall i'll April; for
out Of the fifty-eight casters of our cen
tury only fourteen have occurred in
March. Should the moon full on the
Goth of March, then the Paschal full
moon will occur twenty-nine days later
that is, on the 18th of April--and
should it SO happen that that day were
Sunday, the celebration of easter
could only take place on the following
Sunday-namcly, the 25th. In 1851,
easter fell on the Goth; in 1910, 81 '32,
ON the 22d; and in 1859, it will occur on
the oath, very rare case. Thus, the
Sunday called Quinquagesima, being
the 7th Sunday before easter, takes
place on the 9Th of March, when the Car
nival begins. Ash "Wednesday falls on
the 9th; Ascension day and Whitsun-
day have already been mentioned; the
Trinity, eight days after the latter,
(June 10th, J and the following Thurs
day is Corpus Christi day Several
Catholic fast days are also determined
by the date of easter.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-04-09
500 REV ARD.

D ANAWAY from the undersigned, at Opelou-
n sas, about the of February, 1858, BECKY
or BETSY, a grif girl, aged about 30 years,
rather small size, heavy built, round face, and
long hair, having on the lower jaw, a scar from a
burn, and another larger one on the upper part OF
the arm. When she left she had a sore finger.
supposed to be a felon. She speaks French and
English.
I HELEN, a fair Completed mulatresse, about
% years old, round face, middle size, one finger
near the thumb partly eat up by felon. HELEN
Runaway from Opelousas about the 18th of Feb
ruary.. same year, 1858. was apprehended in
Pointe Coupee about the 5th January last, 1859,
and brought back, from whence she started again
about the 10th of the same month. 1t is almost
certain that she is accompanied by some one and
that she passes herself as free, as she done in
Pointe Coupee.
The above reward will .be given to whoever
will bring said two girls back to the undersigned
or lodge them in one of the jails of this Safe sc
that he can get them again, or $50 for either Of
them. BENOlT NE1.
Opelousas, Feb 9Th, 1859. m5.tf
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-04-09

How ir WOULD HAVE WORKED. Tho
diary of Washington, just published, i'll.
forms us that when he made his grand
tour through the Northern States III.
1880, he took with him "his slave Billy,
his faithful attendant through the reyo-
lutionary war" -
1t is very fortunate t'irt Gen Wash
ington did not make his grand tour sew
enty years later, and that he did not
take Michigan irnis route, or nc would
have found himself incarceratcd in tho
State prison for ten years because no
had introduced his "slave Billy" into the
State. Nor is this all If similar laws
had prevailed in the Northern states
during the revolutionary war, he would
/ have been marched off to the peniten-
tiary for having with him ''hIs faithful
attendant" Gen. Washington, accord
inc to the Black Republican code, was
criminal to be punished by ten years
incarceration. Detroit Free Press, 9th
March. ..-.-..--.-..-.
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Special correspondence of the Democrat
NEw ORLEANS, April 6, 1859.

EDITOR DEMeCRAr:-Such variety OF
objects crowd III confusion upon ones
attention in tllis great commercial Ba-
bel, that it is difficult to give a clear
and definite description of anything in
particular. Notwithstanding the OBJ
structions to commerce, which are ma
ny and Formidable, the business of the
city has in no manner relaxed, but is
steadily Of the increase. There is like
wise observable general feeling of Sc
curity to life and limb and property,
which has not existed for some years
past. The rule of Thuggery is appa-
rently at an end, and order reigns in the
Crescent City. For this peaceful and
prosperous condition Of affairs we are
greatly, if not chiefly, indebted to the
bold and fearless stand maintained
throughout the "Reign of Terror" by
the True Delta, Daily Delta, and Loui-
siana Courier. Confidence has again
returned, and with it, evidences of con-
tent, pleasure and satisfaction are Wis
ibie upon the countenances of the in
habitants as they pass you to and fro
upon the thronged thoroughfares.
A gentleman who visited the Balize
a short time back, told me that one hun
dred and forty odd sail Of vessels were at
anchor without and within the bar at
the mouth Of the Mississippi river,
Since his visit quite number have ef-
fected their ingress and egress; but on
the 2sth ult., there were about forty yes
sells detained in the river, having car
goes of cotton, in the gross, upwards OF
122, 900 bales, some 5000 hhds. Of to-
bacco, with a variety Of other articles
of export from the Southern ncommercial
emporium.
The receipts of cotton, the present
season, at all the ports, already amounts
to upwards of 100000 of bales, and the
latest Liverpool advices indicate prices
firm and rather inclined to advance
The whole line Of the ievee, from the
steamboat landing, in the First Dis
trict, up nearly to the stock landing
above the Fourth District, is breasted
with ships loading with cotton. If"Cot
ton is king" never before did ! behole
such vast number of democratic sub
iects yielding to the monarch more
cheerful, willing obeisance. Sugar il
81 to 81; and moiasses, sS to 81 cts
for prime. The banks too exhibit
sound and healthy condition, showing
but sl2,es1,esl in circulation, willis
the total of deposits amounts to s25
600. 900. Our railroads also are doin;
fourisling and profitable business
The New Orleans, Jackson and Grea
! Northern Railroad is clear Of embal
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Discretion in speech is more than elo-
anance
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II It N A w A Y

Il U N A w A Y
TITAS committed to the Jail of this parish a
w snegro men, Bill Washington black and Jim
Baylies light; say they belong TO Mr.. Bowden.
cotton planter on Bayou Des Glaizes; have been
purchased by him, two months since, from J.
Brain, Of New Orleans; they are Maryland ne
groes ,ss.-. II. -e
The owner is requested to come forward, pay
charges, and take them out of Jail.
NJ. AGUILLAR, Jailor.
Pointe Coupee, March 10Th, 1859.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-04-09

ADDRESS TO NleeER.-Useful niggerl
You are the needle of our national com
pass, the coloring matter of all our az
fairs, the active principle Of our agita-
tions, the director Of our political cere-
monies; you make Presidents! you make
Senates, you raise small men and knock
down great ones Q, wonderful! You
are the black prince of fusion, diffusion
and confusion! You ought to be broke
of your Office, kicked or requested to
resign!-[ Sierra Gal Citizen.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-04-09
CHARLES e. T0OR.4E.N.,

CHARLES E. TOOR.4E.N,
1ayo . a T. "a, Ia.
II TEEPS for sale general assortment of Goods
IN which he invites purchasers to examine.
DRY GOODS!
Fancy Articles Pcrfumery, Ladies' and Chill
drens' Shoes. Hosiery, Gloves, &c. Gents
and Boys Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes
aud Gloves.
PLANTATION GOODS!
Such as Kersey, Linscy, kersey Suits Lowells,
Shoes for women and men, Hats, Blankets, &c.
UROCE1tIE.Si
Teas. Spices Sauces. Crackers, Cheese us~artc5
Citrons, Currants, New Buckwheat. New Co
shcn Butter, Liquors, Wines, Ale, Porter,
the celebrated Premium Champagne
HARDWARE!
Nails Carpenters and Blackslniths' Tools, Cane
Knives Sugar House Skimmers, Fine cutlery
for Table and Pocket; Razors, Scissors.
White Lead, Linseed Oil, Turpentine, Paris
Green. Patent Dryers, Crockery, Glass, Willow
and Woodware; Fresh Garden and Flower Seed
~ Agent for the E4GLE COT7ON GIN
which am authorized to guarantee to give sat
isfaetion. (n27-ly) c. E. TOORAEN
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-04-09

Iwoula respectfully inform the public
that from this time on, the mail will be
carried from this Office to Morganza by
way of the new State road. The mails
can be here by the route, in eighteen
hours. All persons wishing their
mail to come to this Office will have
their mail matter addressed ria Morgan
IN. j. K. HERRING, p. NJ.
Spnt < 1919 ~ a=s
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-04-09
r IL N A Nv A Y,

RUNA w AY.
WAS committed to the Jail Of this parish a
w negro man named BOB, aged about 20
years; says he belongs to Wash. Tanner, on ba-
you Maringoun, parish Of Iberville; said slave Is
near 6 feet in height.
The owner Is requested TO come forward, pay
charges, and take him cut of jail.
NJ. AGUILLAR, Jallor.
Pointe uoupee, March Ii, 1859.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-04-09
III o tt G e.

sTRAYED or stolen from the plantation Of J.
Y. Winter, on the 2sth of November last "a paint
PONY. branded Or on the hip; reached name;
shod before. when he left Any one giving in
formation Of said pony at this Office viii be lber-
ally awarded. Can29 JOHN c. TURNER
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Z + X VI S.

A discount Of twenty-five per cent. from the
above prices will be allowed Clubs ordering four
or more copies of any one or more of the above
works Thus: -Four copies Of Biackwood or of one
Review will be sent to one address for So; four
copies Of the four Reviews and Blackwood for
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-04-09

Saddle and Harness Mandatory,
~ BOCKEL. Manufacturer of Saddles, liar,
". ness. Brides, Whips, Collars, &c, corner Q, 2,
Commerce and Sun Streets, Bayou Sara. La All
orders promptly attended to. 80 Rcpalrihs 8
dcac with neatness and dispatch. MY
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-04-09
FURTHER ApvlcEs FROM EUROPE.
ENGLAND,

ENGLAND,
The London Times accuses both the government
ana the opposition of insincerity on the reform
bill question.
The Moniteur contains the following 10 regard
20 the proposed Congress:-Russia proposes
Congress to prevent complication which may be
occasioned by the state OF Italy. aud which would
disturb the peace Of Europe. The Congress Is TO
consist OF the psenipotentiares from France,
Austria, England, Prussia ADD Russia, to NEE. in
. neutral town II RFAnce consents TO the propo-
calls but the Cabinets Of London, Vienna and. Ber-
lin have not yet returned an official letter.
The Nord states that the following points have
been agreed upon: Firstly. An advisability OF
preventing hostilites, and consequently of obtain
ing formal promise from Austria not to attack
Piedmont, and from Piedmont not to attack AUS
tria. secondly. To take the treaties of 1915 as
che stsrting point for future negotiations.
The continental letters describe uninterrupted
wariike preparations on the part Of France, Aus
The Emperor OF Austria will visit and examine
personally the condition o. the army now in Lom'
hardy and Venice.
Adisagreeable sensation has been produced in of.
fetal circles at ST. Petersburg by the declaration
OF the committee of government of Twer, respect
ing the emancipation Of the serfs. The nobility
express the opinion that the reform Is the ruin of
Russia and the mobiles.
The Dresden journal of the 2lst of March states
that the prospect Of peace is now more reasonable;
that Austria has, under certain conditions, accept
ed the proposal Of France to couvoke congress in
some neutral town, for the purpose OF discussing
italian affairs.
The Neapolitau exiles left Queenstown on the
18th, by the Nimrod for Bristol, route for Lon.
don Baron Poerio aud the remainder will follow
ia few days.
LATEST COMMERCIAL.
London, Tuesday Erening.-Consois for money
CLOSED at 96l4s96M for money and account.
In cotton, prices continue to harden, and IN
some instances was * of penny per pound
dearer than Friday. The sales are 5000 bales,
one half American, on speculation for export.
Flour has remained quiet
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q AA ASHLAND RACES.
3yS&N SPRING MEETING, 1859.

The Spring Meetin.. over this course will com,
mence on, TUESDAY, 18th day of May next. and
continue throughout the week.
FIRST DAYPost stake for all ages, four mile heats
$3.50 entrance; 800 forfeit. 5000 added by the
Club. Closed on let inst with foar subscribers viz
and James III TAYLOR.
SECOND DAV-FUst Race --sweepstakes for three
year old colts and lles $500 entrance. 500 for
let. Closed lst inst with the following ENTREES
Thomas W boswell enters CHI C. ExcheQuer, by
Revenue, dam Nina. by Boston.
W Gibbons enters b +, Cfinoline by Financier,
dam Miss Matte. by Umpire
John Hunter enters c, by Lexington. dam by
N Hall enters gr f. Faith, BY Childe Harold,
dam Fidelity. by Prlam, ,. W., o
TaIsD DAY-Ffra Race sweepstakes for three
wear old colts fliies $50 entrance, Halt for
felt. Mile heats Closed on the 18th March with the
following entries:
by Griff Edmo, son. dam Virginia Payne
Harvey enters grey fiiley, by Red Eye. dam By
Second Race-Ssme Day-Propretors purse, 500
FOURTH DAY-First Race Sweepstakes for three
year old colts ana i out Of mares that r
Mile heats. Closed on the 18th March with the fol-
Thomas boswell enters sorrel filley, by Revenue,
dam by Bailey Peyton, (B Rand Iphs)
james NJ Taylor enters C. by finsncier, cut of
Also, 3 G, Admiral, by Commodore, out of Priam
Mare, and she out OF Virginia Graves
NJ Hall enters bay colt, by Register. dam by
Prince George
Harvey enters sorrel colt. by Jno Blunt, dam
by Andrew.
Second Rdce-same Day.-Proprietor's purse $50.
Mile heats~best three in five.
FIFTH DAY Handicap race for service Of plate.
the value OF $500 Entrance $50. to be added TO the
stake. second horse to save his entrance, provided
three or more start. Three mile heats
Nominations for the above mentioned Colt Stakes.
closing 10Th March next to be addressed TO
NATH'L A THOMPSON,
Sec'y Ashland Jockey Club
ASHLAND. Hanover county. Va, Jan 26. 1879.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-04-09

TEE WAY THEY SETTLE 1T IN DELAWARE The
Georgetown, Del, Messenger says last week the
wife Of man in Dsgsborough Hundred, Del
left her husband, and with young man took up
her residence in Milisboro. The husband made
his appearance one day, and the two men proceed
ed from the house and sat down upon a log and
calmly talked the matter over, regarding it in all
its bearings. The result of the conference was.
that the young man who was in possession of the
wife agreed TO give the lawful, but injured and
forsaken husband, the sum of seven dollars and
q dog for his wife. Thus was the difficult and
dangerous business compromised to the full sat
isfaction Of all parties concerned and the former
husband, having abandoned all right, tisls and
ca,h In favor OF the lover, took his departure
Immediately.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-04-09

EFFECT OF MoNEY.-An extraordinary suicide OF
two Aisters has lately occurred in England. They
were found in river. A most respectfully con-
nected female, recognized both of them as her
nieces, Sarah and Elizabeth Buckle, aged respec-
lively 81 and SO years. Their history is strange
and not without interest. They were formerly
what is termed "fancy ironers,' and by their
exertions obtained an excellent living. A relation
however, left them legacy of 1000, and they
ceased to work, living upon that sum, frequenting
theatres, ball rooms, and such places, until the
whole was speedily expended. They were after.
wards unable to obtain work, and no doubt their
extreme poverty shown in their wretched
closning led them TO terminate their existence. A
tame pet cat, Of which the girls were very fond
was found with their bodies
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-04-09
1859. SPRING TRADE.
TOHN J. MELLON,
1859.

IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WINES, BRANDIES,
GINS, WHiSKEYS &C,
NO l3t CARY ST. RICHMOND. VA.
Have in store and Bonded Warehouse, COgnac,
Rochelle and Sazerac BRANDIES; Holland GIN;
Jamaica KU "; Scotch and Irish WHISkEf; Port,
Sherry, Madeira and Malaga WINES.
400 bbls Penn and Ohio Whiskey
$50 bbls Brandy, Gin and Sweet Wine
20 bbs Old Apple Brandy
l26 bbls assorted Rye Whiskeys, (from l to 7
yearsoid)
100 bbls Excelsior Pure Rye Whiskey. (of which
/ am sole AgenD
so baskets Champagnes OF superior brands
Claret Satavne and uiedisf inner Wines; Curacao,
Kimmel, KrishWasser and Absinthe; London and
Dublin Porter; Scotch Ale; Fine Havana Segars.
Thankful for past favors, l respectfully solicit Q
contirua promising satisfaction in all cases.
"a. All orders promptly attended to.
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PIANOS. "a.
CaIoKRRINnl PiANOs.--

OnkGh&hlN0 flhNOS.-
t4[n1 ANOTHER LOT Of these epl ndid
IN "a H 8instrums nts hos just been received.
u We have now ~ fne al assortment
of Pianos 81 can be found IN any OF the large cHies
and at sowcr prices Prices here, the same a. az
the factory, from s273 10 Sio.o.
In fhis Isl We have also the much admired bots
az ssosr and the new Scale Cfrcajdy Actfcn. which
for volume and beauty Of tone nearly equals the
Grand TO these new kinds We solicit theatfertton
of Professors and Amateurs
The Thalbei Grand is still on hand for sale.
Orders from abroad, with references, will DO pune
tualty attended to. Drawings Of Pianos. with the
prices furnished free of charge.
The smsfrwments from 0.ts factory haze aniversa1p
efrTted he first medals diplomas Gsd awards, oper
all competitors IN all Frtrs sohere they haze been
libissd an Europe and Amsrlcd The first profess
ors aechdaics and JUDGES 81 both coantries are ana,-
iaous awarding thew he highest perfection War
rauty given for any length OF time.
Warerooms-North side Of Broad street near 9th,
and ~ UADLrsToN BRo's, No 1863 Main street.
ia % NATHsL CARUSI Sole Agent
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RICHMOND. January l, 1859.
THE UNDERSIGNED hsve this day
L associated themselves together under the fiji m
and style of JOHNSON & TRUEHEAhT, for the
purpose of conducting General Grocery. Commits
sion and For warding Business. They have taken
the large granite front house on Cary street for
meriy occupied by JIM. Conrad second door above
Virginia street
They will always keep on hand the best assorr.
ment of Groceries, Liquors, &c, which they will
furnish to the trade at the lowest prices. By strict
attention to business they hope to receive liberal
share of patronage. b. j. JOHNSON,
Late of the firm of Dibrell 4 johnson.
BAT. TRUEHEART,
ia its Late of Danyille Va