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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-09-15
Political Isena,.

Gov. LEzcHEs's LErTEk.-The following
is ttfe letter Of Gov. Letcher Of Virgins, Dc.
6nins his position in the present Presidential
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On motion of Mr.. Pope, it was 81
Resol.e That Peter ColIie,, Esq, be au.
tnorized to buy what posts and lumber would
be sufficient to repair the fence around the
Court House yard.
statement Of the condition of the Parish
Levees in the Eleventh Ward was made by
the Inspector thereof, and after reading the
same, the Inspector was referred to the
Potice Jury ordinances which relate to the
manner. and empower him to act and direct
the manner in which he may proceed to have
the work done.
A motion was made to excuse MI. Belisaire
Landry from the appointment of Iospo ctor in
the Third Ward Of this Parish, upon which
the vote was called, as follows:
Yeas-Landry, F. Woods, Trinidad, Jas.
Lobdeil.
Nays-Braud, Pope, Pipes, C. S, Lobdell,
Cain.
Whereupon the motion was lost, and Mr..
Belisaire Landry remains Inspector Of the
san. Ward, as previously appointed
There being no other business, the Jury
adjourned to the second Monday of October
(Signed),
JAMES C. WOODS, Pres't
J.. DuRALDE, Jr., Clerk.
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DAINTS, OILS, VARNlSHES ct
L 5000 lbs pure White Lead,
$500 lbs American Snow Zinc in tin cans
1000 lbs French do do {. 8. do
500 lbs Chrome Yellow in Oil,
500 lbs Paris l. Chrome Green in OIL
Prussian Blue and Black PANT,
Boiled and Raw Inseed Oil.
Turpentine and Liquid Zinc Dryer
Varnishss, Brushes and Dry Paints,
at Hardware Store of
LARGUIER & LANOUE.
Corner Lafayette and Florida SITS.
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WEST BATON ROUGE. June III, 1860.
To tie Honorable Presidet and .Nebthtrs Of the Police
jury Of West Baton Rouge:
f,entemen-Yaur Committee. appointed at the last
January session of your Bolrl to Investigate aud
port resolution offered Ly Jas. l. lobdell. Esq,
respecting the changes and alterations OF the Leyee
Laws OF this iar sh, would most respectfully report.
that after due consideration they have to the
conclusion to recommend the following proportions
as the ones most proper to- ensure perfect safety
against the encroacEnent OF the Mississirp river:
l. Where new fevees are to be made with clay, the
highest water mark being taken standard meas
would recommend ten feet Of base for every
foot of water in height against said levee.
. Where new lie wees are 10 he made with sand.
the highest water mark taken again as standard
for every foot OF water pressure against said levee
s. The top al Che evee mus, equal to the totai
height o the levee provided il does not exceed nine
feet.
4. Ii, al in>tarces. two feet above the highest
water mark WI n he insisted Is security against
w1nl aud waves
5. Where the IT. p,ctorS will find difficulty in Gese
mining, TO the satisfaction Of the owners of
tract of land the quality of the soil II will be his
duty to summon two intelligent freeholders OF the
Ward where the difficulty occurs, to assist him in so
deter mining the quality or nature Of sal soil with
whi.lI the tvvee is to be made, and from such
decision there will be evasion.
g. Where the banks of the river subject to cave,
no levees >hall be allowed to remain nearer the
crack than a space equal the base Of said
levec.
The whole is respectfully submitted.
JAMES L. LoBDELL.
f. B. TRINIDAD.
J. c. WooDs.
J. r. LANDRY,
JAMES r. DEvALL,
JOHN A. BIRD.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-06-30
MUSCULAR STR ENGTH.

The muscular strength of the human
body is wonderful, A Turkish porter will
trot at a rapid pace, and carry weight
of six hundred pounds. Milo, the cele-
brated athletic OF Cretona, in Italy, accus-
toned himself to carry the greatest bur-
dens, and by degrees became monster in
strength. 1t is said that he carried on his
shoulder an OK, four years old, aud
wei Ching upwards of one thousand pounds
and afterwards killed him with one blow
of his fist. He was seven times crowned
at the Pythian games, and six at the
Olympic. He presented himself the sew
enth time, but no one had the courage to
enter the list against him. He was one of
the disciples of Pythogoras, and to his un-
common strength that preceptor and his
pupils owed their lives. The pillar which
supported the roof of the house suddenly
gave away, but Milo supported the build
ing, and gave the philosopher time to es-
cape. In old age he attempted to pull up
a tree by the roots and break it. He par
tally effected it, but his strength being
gradually exhausted, the tree where cleft
re united, and left his hand pinched in the
body of it. He was then alone, and una
bic o disengage himself, died in that posi-
ton.
Haller mentions that he saw n man,
whose fingers caught in chain attho bot
tom of the mine, by keeping it forcibly
bent, supported by that means the whole
weight of his body, one hundred and fifty
pounds, until he was drawn up to the sur
face, distance of six hundred feet Au-
gustus II, King of Poland, could roll up
silver plate like sheet of paper, and twist
the strongest horseshoe assunder. A lion
is said to have left the impression of his
teeth upon piece of solid iron. The
most prodigious power of muscle is exhibi
ted by the fish. The whale moves with a
velocity, through dense medium, water,
that would carry him around the world in
less than a fortnight. A sword fish has
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-06-30
5GiCCt 5torn
NOT IN OUR S T.
BY ELLEN ASHTON.

1t was between the first and second acts
of "a celebrated opera. The audience had
just ceased applaudmg Patti, who had been
called before the curtain twice and now
everybody was looking round to sec who
was i'll the house.
A gentleman, who appeared compare
lively a stranger, leaned over to speak to a
lady before him.
have been so long abroad" be said ,
"that l hardly know anybody. Yet l
never, in any opera house, saw so many
pretty faces Who is that beautiful crea-
ture opposite? l mean the one in pink,
on the second seat of the balcony, playing
her fan with the grace of lady
"Oh that girl - was the contemptuous
reply. "That's Marian Vaughan, the
daughter of retired pork merchant, or
tailor, or something of that sort She's
not in our set, however, and / know very
little about her."
81 was going, coz, to ask you to intro
duce me-" said Harry Berkley, who had
been the first speaker, " But l see that
won't do"
"Dear me" cried the lady, "The
girl isn't in society, at all tell YOU"
The truth is, Harry" interposcd
Charley Thorne, the last speakers broth.
or, "the girls are all jealous of Miss Waugh,
an. She is beautiful, as you see, and wit.
ty and accomplished also. Then, too, she's
full of character. Quite independent, !
assure you, doing exactly what she likes,
though she never does anything unlady-
like. Her father is enormously rich, and
SO she is able to crafty all her tastes All
'our set, ch Amelia vow she is extrava-
giant, and try to frishten us poor fellows
from marrying her. I'm very glad" he
added, satirically, "that some OF 'our first
families have the regulations of our grand
fathers and great-grandfathers to live upon,
for, pon my soul, they've neither money
nor brains in general"
Miss Thorne turned her white shoulder
contemptuously on her brother, eyed Miss
Vaughan askance, and commenced picking
her fan to pieces, in which delightful oc'
cupation she was most assiduously assisted
by q female friend Gin our set, who had
accompanied her to the opera.
Harry Berkley was the match of the
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-06-30
4 DELIGHTFUL LEGEND.

There is charming tradition connected
with the site on which the Temple of Sol
omon was erected. 1t is said to have been
occupied in common by two brothers one
of whom had family; the other none.-
On this spot was sown piece of wheat
On the evening succeeding the harvest the
wheat having been gathered in separate
shocks, the elder brother said to his wife,
"My younger brother is unable 10 bear the
burden and heat Of the day; l will arise,
take off my shocks and place them with his,
without his knowledge. Judge of their
mutual astonshment when on the follow
ing morning, they found their respective
shocks undiminiahod This course of
events transpired for several nights, when
each resolved in his own mind to stand
guard and solve the mystery. They did
so; when on the following night they met
each other half way between the shocks,
with their arms full, Upon ground hal.
lowed with such associations as this was
the temple of Solomon crectod-so spacious
and magnificent, the wonder and admira-
ton of the world. Alas in these days
how many would sooner steal their neigh
boris whole stocl: rather than add to it
single sheaf.
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Gbuiee ])oetrn.
OVER THE RIVER.

Over the river they beCkon to me
Loved ones who have crossed to the other SIDE
The CLEAN of their sunny robes see,
But their voices are lost in the dashing tide
There's one with rnglcts of sunny gold,
And eyes the reflection of heavens own blue
lie crossed the twilight gray and cold,
And the pale mist hid him from mortal view.
We saw not the angels who met him there.
The gates of the city we could not see
Over the river, over the river,
My brother stands waiting TO welcome me-
Over the river the boatman pale
Carried another, the household pet
Her brown curls moved in the gentle gale
Darling Minnie, see her yet.
sh, crossed on her bosom her dinpled hands,
And fcurlcssly entered the phantom bark;
We felt it glide from the silver strands,
And all our sun shine grow strangely dark.
We know she is safe tn further side,
Where all the ns0mcd and angels be
Over the river, the mystic river.
NJ chi ihood. idol is waiting for me.
For none return from those quiet shores
Who cross with tn, boatnau cold AMI pale.
We hear the dip II thr golden oars,
And catch gl.am Of the snowy sail,
And 10! they have passed from tn yrarning hearts,
They cross the stream and are gone for aye!
We may not sunder the vail apart
That hides from vision the gates Of day
We only know that tn 'ir harks no mor'
May sail with us or ltc's stormy sea-
Yet somewhere | know on the unseen shore
1'nty watch, and btckon, aud wait for me.
And | st and ilIink, wh'n the sunset gold
Is siiIshing river, aud hill, and shor',
ahlli ont day ~tan by the wat r COLI
s An iist fai III ..Inr Il the b1atman's oar.
shall watch for tn CLEAN Of a tiapping SAIL
>ilIll hnur tn at 40 it gains til? strand,
I shall pass from i III, with tha bottman pale
rut.t ito sI.rr # the spirit Land.
] shall know TN Invad who have gone before,
AMI juyfIlly swet sill TIL, meeting he
Wh'n over tn river, th' peaceful river,
T'h ung ! Of iea;h shall carry me-
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-06-30
KINDNESS NEVER LOST.

81 was escorting home the lovely Char
lotte D, to whom was, at the time
quite devoted; we got into one of the
crowded Avenue cars. Charlotte could
scarcely find room to spread her crinoline
and arrange her voluminous founccs; l
stood up near her, there being no vacant
scat.
After few minutes came in poor wo-
man who deposited basket of clotheson
the platform, and held in her arms small
child while little girl hung to her dress.
She looked tired and weary, but there
was no vacant seat-to be sure Charlotte
might have condensed her founces, but
she did net.
Beside her, hoHever, sd! very elegant
and lovely young woman, who seemed try
ing by moving down closer to others, to
make room between herself and Miss D.
At last she succeeded, and with the sweet
est blush ever saw, she invited the poor
burdened female to be seated. Charlotte
D, drew her drapery around her,
and blushed too, but it was not pretty
blush at all, and she looked annoyed at
the proximity of the new conner, who rss,
however, clean and decently, though thin
| ly clad.
The unknown lady drew the little girl
upon her lap, ard wrapped the velvet
mantle around the small half clad form
and put her muf over the half-frozen lit
tie blue hands.
So great was the crowd that ] alone
seemed to observe. The child shivered-
the keen wind from the door blew upon
her unprotected neck / saw the young
lady quietly take off her shawl, which she
softly put on the shoulders Of the little one
the mother looking OH with confused won
der. After a short time she rose TO leave
the ear, and would have removed the
shawl, but the unknown gently whispered
"No, keep it on, keep it fer her" Th,
woman did not answer the conductor hur
ried her out, but her eyes swan in tears
which no one saw but me. l noticed hei
as she descended to basement and | has
tily msrked ;he house.
Soon after my unknown also rose to de
part. l was in despair, for l wanted t.
follow and discover her residence but eoul,
not leave Miss D.
TO shorten the story as much as possibl
that lady is now my wife, In the smal
incident which introduced her to me, sh
showed her real character. A few day
after our marriage showed her the bles
sed crimson shawl, which had rcdeemct
from its ewtet ard shall always keep as
momento. There are sometimes pleasal
things to be found in unpleasant places
certainly may be said to have pickle
out my wife in the ears
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H9- If we work upon marble, it will
perish if We work upon brass, time will
efface it if we rear temples, they will
crumble into dust but if we work on NOR.
tai minds--if we imbue them with princi-
Piles, with the just fear of God and our
fellow men, we engrave on those tablsts
something that will brighten through all
eternity y"--Daa,st Webstey.
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is prevailing the whole path of the storm
that is almost impossible to endure.
In this vicinity near Sterling, the woun-
ded are dying almost every day, and every
farm house is hospital for the dying and
wounded
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COZ COU

been known to strike his weapon through
the thick plank of a ship; a specimen of
such plank, with the sword sticking in it
may be seen at the British Museum.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-06-30

l1' An editor wanting line to fill up
the column, gave
Shoot folly as she flies. Pope
In setting up the above, ths devil had
it thus:
Shoot Polly as she flies, Pop"
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--Elopoment extraordinary-Mr, Jones
dog elopcs with Mr.. Smiths dinner.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-31

81. EIZZLLL,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-31
Legal Notices.
STATE OF NORTH cARoIINA
NEW ANoyER COUNTY.


THEREAS information has this day been made to US,
wv the undersigned by the oath of a. A Colgin, that
slave. PETER belonging to the estate of Wm B. Gel
vn has away and lies out hid and lurking in sWamps
and other obscure places committing depredations to the
of North Carolina require him. the said slave, forthwith
to surrender himself to his MASTER other lawful authority
and we DO hereby order this proclamation to be published
at the Court House door, and two other public places of
said county and said slave that if he does not Dme
datey return his it is lawful for any to cap
ure him. by Staying him otherwise without accusation
Impeachment of any crime Given under hands and
seals this 9Th May 1860. JAS. r. SIMPSON, j. P. IL.
JOEL MOORE, j. P. IL. 5.
Peter five eight inches hgh stout and black
Runaway in February 1859. will give hundred dollars
for him. dead or alive. H. A. COLVIN.
May "a, lS60.-39-tf.
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Drugs, Medicines. Paints, Oils. &c.
GRAND VIRGINIA DISCOVERY.

GRAND VIRGINIA DISCOVERY.
SOME FOUR MONTHS SINCE, our excellent tow nsInan.
~ NAPHTAL EZEKIEL. informed that he had prepared
hair with which he experimenting upon his
head whose top entirely bald We saw him two DAYS
since and the place bald four months since fine
crop of hair has sprung up with vigorous growth. So
convinced is Mr. EZEKIEL of the efficacy of his discovery
that he has named it " TIL INFALLIBLE VIRGINIA HAIR
REolORER Mr. f. is about going into extensive man.
uacure OF an article which destined prove Of anxious
interest to cur bald paed From RicInond Enqui-
rer, December 18th, 1859
This famous article be had of the principal Drug
gts Those persons who desire fine head of hair
only TO use the resOrer according to printed directions
the bottle. Those who have any doubts of its efficacy
have them removed in short time, by using the INFALI
BILE VIRGINIA HAIR RESTORER, proving that it is all
that it is claimed to be-
Wholesale depot for orders, 60 Main Street.
n EZEKIEL.
l. n. EZEK1EI take oath the Holy Bible, that have
been bald for the past II years and have restored my
by using EZEKIEL'S VIRGINIA HAIR RESTORER.
NAPHTALI EZEKIEL.
This day sworn to before me, by Naphtai Ezekiel
Joseph MAYO, Mayor Of Richmond.
VIM. Fl. LIPPITT. sole Agent for Wilmington, n. G..
Jan. l4th, lS60-ll l-lt-2l-l2rn,
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STATE CT NORTH CAROLINA,

STATE CT NORTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY.
Court Of Eq,Ity-SpriEg Term, 1859.
John G. MallGrd,
James B. Monk, James Maxwell,
eDaah Carroll and wife, Mary Petition to correct error
E. William Richie and wife, Sarah in deed from James Ev
W., James Evans William Evans, ans, &c.
- Rives and wife, - Sanders
and wife and others, heirs at law
EPPEARINt1 to the Court that Benajah Carr oil and
| wife Marv E.. William Richie and wife, Sarah w. James
Evans William Evans, - Rives and wife, and - San
and wife, reside beyond the limits OF the State Order
ed publication be made in the Wilmington Journal no
tng said defendants appear at the next term OF our
(rt of EQUITY to be held at Kenansvie the fourth
Monday of september next and then and there plead an
swer or demur said petition otherwise the same will be
taken pro coneSso and for hearing pde to them
Witness my hand, officially, lst cay of May A. d. 1850
JERE. PEARSALL, c. III. E.
Nav 3,-36-Gt.
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Schools.


MEBANEsyILLE, ORANGE COUNTY, n. G.
rENHIS SCHOOL is situated in mos and healthy neigh
bOrhOod mi from Mebanevle Depot, on the NOrln
Carolina Railroad.
The Principal his pupils in his family; he be-
ing convinced that the teacher standing in the relation OF
parent ca more successfully discharge the duties of that
relation when he has his pupils under his constant super
vision.
The course of instruction. preparatory to the University
and other rscass Colleges Ihe sch0lastc year aVueo
into sessions of twenty weeks each beginning respec
tivelv about the middle Of ANUARY md JULY.
TERMS Per session, for Board and Tuition SOO III ad
vance
REFERENCES Faculty of the University W. J. Bingham
& Sons Oaks, N. c.; a. Wilson, D. D.. Melville: N. c.
WIN. B. LYNCH, Principal
May %, 1860 39H
W. j. BINGHAM q SONS SELECT SCHOOL.
OAKS ORANGE COUNTY, N. c.
YFNHE NEXT TERM BEGINS AUGUST 29th. Room for
1 several new Scholars. such prepared to begin
Latin Grammar much preferred ~
May 10th, 1860. o. ot
sWANsRORO' MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY
WE THE UNDERSIGNED, Trustees and citizens o
OF Mr. A. A. Neel and lady, instructors III the above
Academy in connection with Mr.. John F. Mahocks Iht
regular session began on the Isl OF March, anu W"
end the 1st of August next.
Instruction is given the English branches, Lat Greek
French Music The prices for tuition are as usual
varying from $8 so to $50 per session
Good boad be had at from $50 to $40 per session.
We fully satisfied there is not better High School
the country than this now is. -
Mr.. N. and lady are lately from Fincase Female Semi
narv Rotetonrt county Va. Mr. N finished his educatlo
at William and Mary College and Mrs N under the tul
ton of Fl. P Lepebore, OF Richmond Female Institute
| REFERENCEs-B s. Ewen President of William and Mar
College; Rev. S. R. Houston, A. NJ, Union, Va; Rev.
= Grasty A. NJ, Fncaste, Va; Hon. H. M Edmundsor
Washington, D. c.; H P. Hepborne, Principal k1chmon
eniAie in''''"'' A"~'--'' D. A. HUMPHREY,
C. II. BARNUM,
Il. MCLEAN,
March % 3l-3m ISAAC n. SAUNDERS.
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CARRIAGE FACTORY


= oH-,o, 3. r. HOOD respectfully informs the public
S3 that he is still at his old stand in Clinton, where
he continues to manufacture CARRIAGES, BAROUCHES,
ROCKAWAYS AND BUGGIES. He is prepared at all times
to execute work with neatness and despatch lie supern
tends his operations in person. and guarantees that his
work shall be durable neat and cheap other
establishment in the State.
He is now constantly employed in manufacturing and
iggy can complete These springs prevent the usual
unpleasant notion and add but little to the cost of buggy
and is of incalcuable benefit they completely prevent
that strain upon the other springs which has given rise to
many breakings. All who want easy riding buggy viii
give him a call
3gh
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r. E. CALDWELL x CO.,
saa Chestnut street, Opposite Girard House)
~ PHI ADELPHIA.

NEW INPORT4TTONS.-FINE WATCHES
DATEK PHILIPPE CO., Watches IN Geheva eva sores
Charles Frodshams London Time b eepers he" S0lio'
ali sizes in Hunting Cases and Open race
Rs-Soe authorized Agents for above rctyy.s
Gold and Silver, English and Swiss wa 4A1ohA''
Rich Jewery, new designs. ,:b1a Otxlas
DIAMONDS PEARLS, and all the fashiona9e nap eSsb
S+rannars visiting Philadelphia invited TO eAalhne
their New MARBLE ESTABLISHMENTS a 'Si' on
failing no obligation to purchase -,ro+ion
Uniform prices in plain fgures and no Varati3a 4v
July "a.
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July 8th, 1859
SADDLE AND HARNESS MANUFACToRY.

SADDLE AND HARNESS MANUFACTORY.
c~a EVERY VARIETY OF SADDLES, lfSsrNTN
kSgA Harness Brides Whips and Trunks fsls J5 III
- Harness, Band, string and sole - SllAs y
Leather, Caskn Lining &c. all kndS Of V GdD6tion IGaon
Pwdnr for diseased Horses and Cattle every description
of Bits, Spurs, Coach Trimmings &C., &C. Ihe larges'
stock in the State and sold wholesale or reta at e 10"
est New York prices. a -
Harness and Saddles manufactured to order and re-
paired ,Fou,o+ - 1Amna2 oaap the IN 1Tbarf
Is 1o1v Wilmington, N. g.
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General Notices.
CONrmON SCHOOLS.

OFFICE OF LITERARY BOARD,
Raleigh, May ii, lS60
THE FOLLOWING distribution of the Literary Fund for
the first six months of the 1862 among the several
counties the State is ordered by the Boara tabular
statement whereof is annexed
The due the respective will paid at
the Treasury Department the persons entitled upon
compliance with the provisions the law on the subject
Allegheny Madison and Polk counties will receive their
shares from the counties from which they respectively
formed.
Jackson county will receive 80 per cent of TIE
allotted to Macon county and the balance of us share from
that allotted to Haywood. JOHN w. ELLIS,