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Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21
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WEED'S Patent Sewing Machine, With its
W late Improvement, has no equal fofsewing
leather and heavy plantation work.
Sloat's Patent Elliptic Machine. As a family
machine it never had an equal, never will have
a superior; it requires no certiticates-wastes
no thread Oh the under stitch. To see it is to
buy it.
THEODOsE CHENEyERT, Ag't,
nI9-y False River.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21

A SHEPHERDS DoG.-A friend of ours
who owns a large ranch and several
hundred head of sheep, is the fortunate
possessor of one of the best dogs in this
State. The intelligent creature was
brought up among the sheep, nourished
upon ewes milk, his whole life being
passed with the flock and devoted to its
defence He has been taught to open
and shut the fold into which they are
driven at night, and he cares for them
with all the apparent thoughtfulness
that human creature could display. In
the morning, when the flock is driven to
the field, he goes with it, selects some
commanding place, and watches the
sheep during the whole day, driving up
the stragglers, and allowing no cne but
those with whom he is acquainted to
approach them. Should an eve drop a
lamb and pass on with the herd without
noticing it, as she sometimes will, he
has been known to take it up, and car
rying it after her, compel her to take
care of it. At night he drives the sheep
into the pen fastens the door after him,
and seating himself in their midst, lays
watching them all night. In the morn-
ing he unfastens the door, drives out his
charge to the pasture, and keeps watch
and ward until night comes. In fact, so
faithful is he, that his master frequently
absents himself from the ranch for days
together, with perfect reliance upon his
dog. to end all safe when he returns
California Paper.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21

peSrA writer called at his printers,
and accused the compositor of not hav-
ing punctuatcd his poem, when the typo
earnestly replied: ." Pm not a pointer
I'm setter" zr# ,.-
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21

DQuinn had a gardener who. aiJ 'I
very slow Thomas" said hc ~
you ever see snail ~
"Certainly.' u;,o,, r,,,st
Then rejoined the "a "a never ,yr over. over
have met him, for you : '''' ~ ~ -
take him"
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21
THE DEMOCRAT.
P. A. ROY, Editor.
State Survey and Drainage.

Some months since the people of the
parishes of Ascension, Assumption and
St. James appointed committee to ex-
anime and report upon the drainage,
proposed or undertaken by the State, to
reclaim and protect the territory be-
tween the Mississippi river and the La
fotrche
The Picayune gives a lengthy synop-
sis of the report, showing the practical
bility, at very small expense, of re-
claiming a large extent of swamp and
overAowed lands to cultivation. We
are glad to see that the people them
selves have taken this matter in hand.
1t is high time that the rich legacy made
to the State should be applied to its le-
gitimate purpose, to wit: the draining
&C the swamp lands donated to the
etae>~ The Pieayune continues:
Inc hsult of this unofficial explora-
t,oh Dy Citizens of these parishes reveals
the Importance of general and scientific
surveys OF our w%ole territory, for the
purpose of following the teachings of
nature for our protect1oa and the recla-
nation of most fertile REGIONS of terri
tory
We believe no State has secL natu-
raj facilities for safety against floods or
the elevation of@swamp lands into arahle
fields, as Louisiana. The advantage OF
the plan which accurate and thorough
surveys would suggest, would be the
opening, at small expense, of perfect
network of water communication with
this city = bringing large regions of
country into close connection with It's
mart
The selection of Board of Public
Works, in accordance with the State
constitution, will, we hope, be followed
by scientific survey of the State. To
direct our energies properl to the great
work of reclamation and protection,
these surveys are necessary; and if a
scientific State survey should accom-
p1ish nothing more than to point out the
most natural and the cheapest mode of
discharging the water that accumulates
in the interior, it would repay the ex-
pense Of hundreds of thousands of dol
lars.
The. examination made by this com
mittee, of a section of the State neigh
boring to our parish, is interesting, in
developing the easy praetieability Of
measures to escape periodic floods; but
it has higher value in showing how
the drainage Of large series of parish
es may be effected by the proper i'm
provement of the natural bayous inter
secting them. % @
81 The next Legislature will be petioned
by the people for a State survey. It has
claims on the favorable attention Of its
members, as the most valuable assist
ant of the Board of Public Works, in the
proper discharge Of their duties, SO as
to add to the prosperity and wealth of
the State.
Had these swamp lands beenreserved
from sale until the object for which they
were given had been accomplished, as
was the intention of the donor and the
project of the late j. IT, Harmanson, by
whose efforts the legacy was made, the
whole alluyial districts of the State
would have been efficiently drained. It
is to be hoped that wise-system will
be Incorporated under the present CUB
ernatorial administration.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21

m~"Be coafentzwith What you have, y
as the rat said to the trap whea he Saw
that lc had left half his tail III II,
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21

TOR sALE-IOOO KEGS OF NAILS of all
T. sorts, cheaper than the city prices, to wit.
4 cts. per pound. Best quality
nia ~a ~ L.sV. PORCHE.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21

ney-A ladv w.ted on q doctor to pur-
lcrasc ~ some ne ,9aionable remedy that was
el'st,s c,ra ,,n a1a ything. Lose no time, my
.daar N /. sam, in using it, for IN weeks
t,ua !, will be out Of fashion" - .e
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21

LER0Y G. NORRIS,
private Secretary to the Gorernor,)
GENERAL COLLECTING AGENT.
BATON ROUGE, La,
D ESPECTFULLY offers his services in the
Ii above capacity. All orders entrusted to
him for the collection Of claims against the State
of whatever nature, will be promptly and faith
fully attended to, and at reasonable rate of
compensation,
He will also attend to the entering of lands,
where PIES desiring the same will furnish him
with the requisite data as to the locality, num-
ber Of township, range. etc. Also, to the re-
demption Of lands sold or forfeited to the State,
for non payment Of taxes. =
REFERENCES r. G. WickIiffe, Hon 4. S.
Heron, Baton Rouge ex-Gov. P. O. Hebert.
Iberville parish; Gen. NJ. GriVot, Gen. John L.
Lewis, Hon. A. @. Ogden, Gen. John Armstrong
New Orleans; W. T. Scott, Esq, Carrollton; Dr.
J. W. Butler, Natchitoches; T. R. Hatch, Esq,
Lake Providence. o8-8m
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21

4 MEXICAN. STOCK JOURNAL Published
"A monthly at No. rs Park Row, New York
city D. C. Linsley, Editor and Proprietor.
ieru,s 81 q .-ea1 iln,uriGhIn IN rd,.G,ee.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21

saddle and Harness Mandatory.
4 BOGkEL, Manufacturer of Saddles Har-
-. ness, Brides, Whips, Collars. &C.. corner Of
commerce and Sun Streets, Bayou Sara La. All
oInefs promptly attended to-. gsr Repairing
sone with neatness and dispatch n27-y
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21

M A P S
Of Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, Ib-
erville, Part of st. Martin, and
Ascension.
THHE undersigned respectfully informs the
L public that he is agent for Powell l. Brad
ford's Maps of the above Parishes. The Maps
are made from the most authentic United States
Surveys. Price, $40.
They will be delivered on the premises by the
undersigned to those writing for them.
NJ. BASSO.
n26 Pointe Coupee Court House.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21

POinte COlIpee.
MILL LOCATE Land Warrants In Missouri
w or Iowa, in first-rate U. s. Land. Will also
buy and sell land On commission.
~ Residence on the River, miles above
the New Road.
February Is, 1858. 5y1
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21
Thursday, february %, 1860,

]. A. certain Tract of Land, situated about
one mile above Red River Landing in the par
ish Of Pointe Coupee, bounded in front oy Old
River, above by lands of Joseph Torras, sup
posed 10 contain twelve hundred and twenty
nlt-a acreS in sllperfices with all the improve
2, Tbeereon and thereunto belonging.
attached glowing named and described slaves
he said plantation, viz:
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21
MUIESi MUI,ESi

TsHE undersigned, having been for many
l. years engaged in the sale Of mules and
horses, has permanently located himself in this
parish, near the Ferry Landing, opposite the
town of Bayou Sara, where he has erected large
stables. and will keep on hand large number
of fine mules and horses, raised on his farm near
Lexington, Ky.
He sells none but the best and largest mules.
bred from the best stock. The horses are also
descendants Of some of the best thoroughbred
sires in Kentucky.
IL. lr.s 1 .I..aaI
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21
-FALSE RIVER PARISH OF POINTE COUPEE SATURDAY. JAN
5{
State of Louisiana.
PARISH or POINTE COUPEE.

I.INISH OF Z UIAF " e % UI III.
In the matter of the succession of John Hagan,
Jr., deceased
PURSUANT to an order to me addressed by
the Honorable the 9th District Court in and for
the Parish of Iberville and State aforesaid. L,
the undersigned, Sheriff, will offer at public sale
on the premises about one mile above Red Xiv
er Landing, in this Parish, on
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-01-21
CATTLE, SHEEP AND HOGS,

for sale, and he will furnish to any planter in
this or adjoining parishes, blooded milch cows
and bulls, whether OF the Durham or any other
breed, South Down Sheep, and the best breed OF
hogs, at the choice Of the purchaser; all raised
by him on his farm in Kentucky.
1d24 SANFORD THOMPSON.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-11-17

being in April and May. The mountain range Cieno
Prieto with its proongation, IN the climatic boundary
letu cen the Pacific division and the central table
ands. Here the rainy ss longer, the heat Is
more Moderate tie nights are cool and pleasant thun-
der-sorms incquent, and the whole region II the
leaheet on the Isthmus. Further north, again, TO-
ard the Atlantic level there is much more moisture,
lunderetorns very frequent, the dews arc heavy
in the dry season the surface Of the earth becomes
marched and tie heat is sometimes almost insuppOra
be But, on the whole, our informant considers the
Iftbmus Of Tehuanteroc healthy. In most pars the
air il pure and clear the heat produces perspration
and leads in breathing to no feeling Of oppression.
-Alphonse and Robert Schagintweit busy en-
gagged in preparing the narrative of their explorations
among the Hmaayas and in Central Asia. IL will
form nine large volumes, accompanied BY large aas
II will comprse the observations Of all kinds made by
the authors in that vast region lying between Ceylon
and Kasbgar, Scnde and Assam between the 18th and
9th degrees of north latitude and the 9th and 9h de-
gees east longitude The first volume already
issued contains the astronomical and magnetic obserya
ions; the Others will treat ofthe meteorology, geology
botany, zoology, phology, otbnology, and topography
of the explored region.
Tile Prutfian embassy in Persia to which Henry
Brug.sb, the famous phiologst and Egypthoogsi,
attached ascended lately the volcanic noun
ain OF Demavend, about fifty miles north of
he Persian capital. Leaving TeheTan, in company
with three EngIishmen, the members of the
Embassy reached the foot of the mountain
the 2fth Of July, and on the 10Th found them
selves at it's summit On the margin of the crater the
hyJfomelca measurements Were made, and the hight
of the mountain, heretofore estimated at 1900 10
I4,CCO feet, definitely ascertained TO be between 1900
and On 600
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-11-17

Mr. VI. p. Gray has q nearly finished picture a,
his easel peculiarly adapted by its subject for the De-
velorment of bis love Of color and bis trk
for depicting lovely forms II Is the favorfe one win
painters Of Pars awarding the apple Venus and hs
Of treating IL deprives Il Of the obecaioclG,
character Which it has generally assnmed ON eanva,
Tie two rival goddesses are lot present, and Par.
awards tie golden prize, which he reaches 10 her a.
isfed at tie gImrse be obtains of the balfdranea
splendor Of the charms Of the daughter If the "a ths.
size is entitled to il. The figure is ife.sze bat lk
length, and nearly occupies the canvas.
Mr.. Edwin White has contributed vs,,, -. r..
tie picture of single figure 10 the Artists, q Ihal,t,
Fund, which may be seen at Mr. Nicholss Gallery.
Mr.. f. ID. Greene, Whose speciality is female hso5,
has given up portrsure that he may devote bra,sy ~
the class # ideal subjects in which he exeels.
Mr.. George l.. Brown has commenced p;to,a
Of size corresponding with his " New-York al sun.
rise," embracing wide view Of White Mcantai,
scenery.
We give up to Guppi" whore brief history If
Dutufes Adam and Eve appeared in The TRIBUsE on
Friday. We were increduous ss to the Evolutionary
eports of the great financial Of the original
ictures when they were exhibited here quarter Of
century ago. "A the newspapers, especially. Tia
Mr. York Hmeric0a,' says Guppi, "puged the paint
.nes terribly. Charles Fenno Hoffman wrote coIurnns
# clitic,m. Tie ETscopal Bishop and thirty clergy
men of note gave certificates that they purely
Scrirtural. All the congregations yisited them" Tie
Erhcoral Bishop" it may be well TO remember w4s
Bishop Onderdonk If thirty clergymen Of certi-
fed tat the Adam and Eve were purely ScrptursJ !"
We are bound to believe them; but we know from
personal observation that the present pictures are i'm
purely treated and not in the least Scrp.ural New
York knows more about pictures now than Il did
twenty-five years ago. and if it has not improved in
morals, it undoubtedly has in taste.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-11-17
LITERARY.

The really sound state Of the book trade, if left 10
Itself and not nteIfered with by disturbing political
ataGons, is clown by the success which has just at
tended Messrs. Bangs, MerwiD Cos Fall parcel sale
The chief feasre Of the sae fine supply Of choice
English books consigned from various foreign houses
and including large invoice from Mr.. Henry G.. Bohn
of London, who, whether tie original publisher or
by purchase Of what technically called 'remain-
den" of editions from other houses, ID proprietor
Of MANY of the most sllendid illustrated works Of
modern times, and one Of the largest owners Of literary
rouerty in the world. Mr. BoEn's present invoice
bowed many additions 10 his former let, including nu
merous recent purchases from Meses Murray and Long
mans Of works tLat, though past their irst YOUTH
are Of very appropriate character for libraries az
"Ranke's Reformation in Germany" BY NB Au1ten,
yols.. Syo. "Loid Hollands Memoirs Of the Wing
Party and Reminiscencef;' Hucs Christianity IN
China vols, svo. Gleg's Essays, from the Edo-
Lurgh ard Quarterly, , vols; Chaly ban's "Specia-
We Philosophy on Germany Syo.; Wihen's Me
MORE Of the Kussells," . vols; Kemp's "Phasls OF
Matter" vols, &c. The prices generally realized
were very fair, aud tbe buyers included representa-
tyes Of firms in Washington, Psburgh Boston, bal
timoIe. Providence, &c. The New.York Trade was
mostly composed % The DEALER who cluster around
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-11-17

or other notes or obligations of any kind dated prior
to Jan. ], 1860 as the same will not BIZ paid-there
having been no consideration gwen.
stephen Gerard's estate furnishes as much aid
and comfort TO the lawyers as Trinity Church itself
new bill in equity has been filed by the heirs for
the recovery OF all the Girard estates now held BY
the city, except such us may be- needed 10 maintain
the Colege. The bill covers ~ printed pages, aud
dcaies that the city is able to execute the proylss
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-08-09
ChnpInIn or the Pcuiteutinrr.

The Rev. L0renzo Warner has resigned the
Chaplaincy Of the Ohio Penitentiary, to
which Office he was a few days since reap
pointed, after a faithful service Of many years.
The reason for resigning is not stated. The
Penitentiary Directors have unanimously ap-
pointed the Rev. Warren jenkins, Of Column
bus, as his successor. Mr.. jenkins was for
merly, for some little time, a resident ofCleEe-
land. OF him the State Journal says:
To those who have known Mr.. jenkins
long and intimately, this appointment will
be very acceptable. Md. has been a resi-
dent Of this city and vicinity, with slight in
termissions, for more than quarter ofa cen
tury, and as a business man no one has stood
higher for integrity, probity and perseverance.
At one time he held the Office Of Justice Of
the Peace, at another time Mayor of the city,
to which Office he was elected By very large
majority. As an editor, he was known as
an accomplished and vivid writer. As an
author, he published, in years gone by, the
Ohio Gazetteer, and the Township Officers
Assistant He was at one time admitted to
the bar in all our Courts, having studied
law in the Office of that distinguished jurist,
Nh. Swayne, Esq; but we believe he never
made the practice profession. He has al
ways been an active laborer in Sabbath
Schools, and all kindred works. The friends
Of temperance will remember him as one of
the foremost in that cause during the great
struggle Of 1852. Since that time he has de-
voted himself exclusively to the Gospel min.
istry. He was licensed by the Franklin
Presbytery, n s., in 1853, and soon after
ordained, and still continues highly respect
ed and useful member Of that body. his pull
pit talent is, TO say the least, above medioc-
Gritty, and his varied experience, as well as
the peculiar bent Of his mind and personal
address, viii, we have no doubt, make him
An acceptable Chaplain and Moral Instructor
TO the convicts of the Ohio Penitentiary.-
We believe the united testimony of all who
know him best will be, that in this selection,
the Directors have put the right man in the
right place.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-08-09

DOUGLAS on THE STUNP.-Mr. Douglas is
still travelling in New England, making po-
litical speeches at various cities and towns Of
Importance. His speech on the last day Of
July would 6l1 three columns Of The World.
In all these speeches there is a running iden-
tity but nothing new excepting the name Of
the town TO whose inhabitants he is pro-
fOundly grateful. His staple is popular
sovereignty, and upon this he is gradually
enlarging-the Concord speech being longer
than any of its predecessors. At his present
rate Of increase, before the canvas is conclud-
ed he will closely approximate the length Of
his Harper's Magazine article, or his speeches
in the debates with Lincoln. No other can
didste for the presidency has yet violated the
etiquette which oonsigns him TO silence till
the conclusion of the canvass.-N. J. World.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-08-09

ANOTHER BLAST FURNACE.-We are in
formed that FIVE acres Of land adjacent to that
on which Messrs. Palmer and Wadswofth arc
now building a Blast Furnace, was purchased
yesterday by Edward S. Warren, A. P.
Thompson and Mr.. Atwater, who will pro-
ceed at once with the erection Of another
Blast Furnace. This is good news for the
manufacturing interests of this city. These
furnaces, which will soon be in the full tide
Of operation, will open direct trade between
this port and Lake Superior, and put several
propellers and sail vessels in commission
Aside from this, other manufacturing estab-
lishments viii spring up here, and use the
iron which wiz be produced. 1t is impos-
sible to over-estimate the advantage to Buff
falo which VIII arise from this new enter
prise. l 49,
Welearn that Messrs. Palmer and Wads-
worth have received intelligence that cargo
of 500 tons of Lake Superior ore has been
shipped.-BgfaIo Express. A $3.50
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-08-09
Importnnt Move In British Parllament.

In the House Of Commons, on the 23d ut,
Lord Palmerston stated the intentions Of the
Government relative to the defenses Of Eng
land. He proposed that the recommendations
of the Commissioners on the subject should
be substantially carried out. The defense Of
the various dock-yards is the principal propo-
sition, and the estimated outlay is S45,oOo,-
900, which is intended to be raised by means
of terminable annuides, expiring in thirty
wears. The requirement for the present year
is $40, 900, 900, which it is proposed to raise
al once, with a view to the immediate pros
ecution Of the works, and TO raise from year
to year such additional sums as may be re-
ouired. Lord Palmerston expatiated on the
the danger to which the country was exposed
from invasion; and, after pointing to the
large army maintained in France, which Is
always ready for aggressive purposes he de-
clared that England ought not to be depend
ent upon the forbearanee of another power
for its freedom from attack. The consideration
Of the subject was postponed tlll tne oOln y
July. The proposition was generally received
with favor, particularly by the Tory party
The peace party regard Palmerston's sPeecf
as a manifesto of distrust sttOward France. Th'
N. Y. Post says:
at is by the aid Of such alarms that Gov
ernment got 500, 900, 900 out Of the people
last year to build more ships Of war, anC
make more places for the young gentlemen o
England, and it is by the same sort OF alaru I
that it hopes to get s45,OoO,Oo0 more thi
session to invest in soldiers and to make more
places for more young gentlemen not other
wise provided for. NapOleOn's designs upoi
England are in the mouths of the aristoerae,
what the cry Of 'disunion' has beeI In tn
mouths of the pro-slavery party here. Ih
world will listen to neither much longer.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-08-09
The Aueust sseona nIstsnr

The Southern metesr at some points quite
rivaled the Northern one Of July goth. At
Knoxville, Tennessee, it is thus described;
A brilliant meteor passed nearly over this
place last night at ten o'clock; its course was
from S. E. to n. W., attended by long train
Of fire, which Illuminated the whole country
around, and followed some three or four
minutes after, by report, THAT lasted full
one minute equal to a heavy clap Of thun-
der, that shook the earth; the sight was
grand beyond description.