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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

LIE Logic OF INTEREsr.-UnGer this
heading the Richmond Wing has the follow
ing
A very distinguished citizen of a Northern
State, in a private letter to the editor of this
paper says.
The distress is opening tie ewes of our peo-
pie to the fact that they havs been deceived,
You will soon see the reaction,
1T there is any fighting to be done let It
be done in the Union between the friends
and enemies Of the CONSTITUTIONS; and let it
begin here at
MY word for it, you shall see it before the
wlter Is out, II You will demand your rights
through the Federal authority. We are not
a d,s'oyal people, but we have been deceiy.
The Boston Co~risr, imbued with some.
thing OF the same spi,it as this writer, points
out to the people Of New England the prac-
teal results to themselves Of a rapture Of the
Confederacy. 1t says:
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

The PRESIDENTIAL VorE.-The New
York Herald says that siz hundred thousand
more votes were polled in the Northern
States against Lincoln than were given in
the Southern States to all the anti Lincoln
candidates.
This statement says the Savannah Re
p"acan) will surprise many. but from what
we have seen OF the figures, We have no
doubt of its truth, That Lincoln had over
a half a million more opponents in the North
than he had in the South. is a startling pro-
position at the tirst blush Of the question. /,
is but one of the curious things connected
with his election. In other aspect that cleo
ton IS not les singular When so small a
minority of the people can give a government
to a nation. what becomes Of the RepuJitrdn
idea tina: is assumed as the basis OF our in
stItutlons1
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

PARsoN BKOWNLow DEFIEs THE Secs
sIoN1srs.-H wW fight any day but Sunday
w. G Brownlow, well known as PArson
Brownlow and the editor of the Knoxville
Wing, a leading Bell and Everett organ of
Tennessee, prints the following card in the
last issue:
! have been told that some person belong
ing to the Brec kinridge party have said that
| have disappeared from the streets of Hiox-
willie since the election, whether from Shame
on account of defeat or fear of others | have
not card suggested. 1t does not occur to
me that my defeat is more overwhelming
than that o fevery Breckinridg &c man in Knox
Vile.
l. As to my appearance on the streets, have
beer on Main. Cumberland and Gay streets
every day since the election but Sabbath !;
and to have appeared elsew here. | must h We
gone out of the road to aud from my business.
have an office and a patronage that will
sustain me, ard in despite Of the Breckin-
ridge party, and | ask no favors of that par
tv at home or abroad | do not expect to
1--we bv o flee, and | am. therefore. not IN APP
pIicant tor any other position than that OF
editor and publisher of this Journal. and this.
with an ample paying list. no organization
can deprive me OF and no combination OF
towards can take from me.
| am not aware that there is more than one
man in this city who desires to do me a per.
sonal injury, and he can find me every day
OF my life. but Sabbath. prepared 10 receive
any ,aH he may max. upon me. and the Judge
men of this community is that the call must
come from him. 1t is customary after an ex-
citing election. for editors to apologize for
what they have sand and done. under excite
ment. and for men OF all parties to make a
liberal allowance for them | have no apo
logy to make. and beg not 10 be excused, DIS
what | said and published VS. done with
cool de'iberstion, and row., that the storm is
over, meets my most hearty approval. " G
B .owNLow. nov. Is 1860.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

NrSlFlcENr DoNArioSs.-The Port Gibson
RerelMe lea ms from a priva e source that a
number OF prominent wealthy citizens of
Mississippi have donated various SUMS for the
purpose Of providing the State with the
means of placing herself on a war footing.
and otherwise preparing for any emergency
which may erise III The coming crisis Among
those who have thus contributed of their
substance, are the f. flowing Gen. Clark
gives 100 bales cotton Miles II. Niece
gives 100 bales: Chambers. of Coalona.
gives 100 bales Jeff Davis gives $1,000 in
money Gen. Lamar gives $1,000; and Col.
X. I. Archer Of Claiborne county, gives
bonds in tn. Mississippi Central Railroad to
the amount OF over $4,000. Others have, and
will, emulate the patriotic example Of the
gentlemen above named. by giving largely OF
their means. The ReueiNe also knows o, one
gentleman in that comfy BIO vii, give 100
bales per annum during the war, should a ti.b,
be forced upon US and another who sap>es
over 1000 bales. who will give his entire crop
if it should become necessary - Trksbure
Wig.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

~ Now that . Convention has been ordered by
the immaculate General Assembly Of tht State OF
Louisiana, We hope all parties will b. sstisjed-satis-
ned At least that : Convention has been CHILLED, if the
wire pullsrs have allowed NO time to discuss the
question of the day before the people. TIE Advocate
ofyesterday says: "we have no fears o. the result
In Louisiana, provided the true represettatives OF
this issue are fairly placed before the 6ectors."-
Here We beg leave to differ with our ce4empor.ry.
No time has been allowed to place the issue before
the people. The PROCLAMATION will hErdly reach
North Louisiana, before the people will = called to
VOTE These men who seem determined 10 break up
'ns On'on' or have Louisiona . seperate gffnfederacy,
sts cunning IN their scheme. Place the issue fairly
before the people let men vote after (areful and
mature elaboration, and the conservative vote will
outnumbsf the "prseipitationists +" BY i ousands.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15
The N.rloSAL rREAsrRy.-The Washing.

HE NATIONAL IREAsrRy.-The Washing
ton Star. Of the :5th inst, says:
1t is 10 longer to be disguised that the
Treasury of the United States is already ia
such a condition.. from want OF funds. that ~
direction OF his superiors in office. the Trra-
surer here is compelled to decline paving re-.
questions upon him for the Government cur
rent expenses-pa.ing at sight only such as
must be paid to insure the continued trans.
action Of pab,c business. aud Withholding
pay"ent of the ba anee until the Treasury
nav have no more means at ANNA nd at the
gleat cenfeis OF trade.
We bear of very heavy amounts in requi-
sItions Oh VARIOUS accounts thus held over at
the Department. Involving, among other
things, The compartment of the wages OF sail.
ers. So, too, has the Treasurer been forced
to decline hopoIIDg .he orders of the officers
"f Congress at this time Sufficient to !lNui-
date the does of the members.
The truth Is, tine anticipation 81 secession.
In drmintshlns the -evenne most extraor.
dlnaIIly-has Caused the government te,rro-
to suspend the payment OF much ot
what it owes and could liquiaate in osG.aa.y
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

A stewart 4 Cove NOTICE that our
friends of this firm have made an Important
addition to their establishment, in the persof
OF DR. MALLs1, who is q thorouah druggist
and chemist, with IS years experijn in the
business The Doctor speaks the lrench lam
guage Auently, and therefore the Drug Store
OF Messrs. 5 4 Co, presents slfat induce
ments to our Pensioners who us2 that Ian.
guage in preference to English. / All pres
criptions sent to that establishment will b
carefully prepared.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

A VOICE FROM THE NoRrH-One Of the
most Intelligent gentlemen residing in New
ior~ WIN reached here on the New York
steamer last evening. and left again this after
noon 1or Richmond, tells us that a reaction
has already commenced at the North. He
says that il the election for the Presidency of
the United States was to 60 over again. Lin
coin would he defeated at the North by at
last 100000 majority. The people are be-
ginning to suffer from the refusal Of the South
to send their cotton forward, and see the
'rrors OF their ways. They ha We been hum
b"gsed and honneyf"gsIed by the politicians,
and are already beginning to reap their re.
ward.-NoyoM Day Book.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

4 late number of the Liverpool Times de-
clares that cotton manufacturer is becoming
the greatest power in England-pe,hars the
world. The men engaged in it are making
fortunes almost at a leap. In wealth they
far exceed the old feudal aristocracy and
every estate nowadays which find its way
into the market. is sna'ched up eagerly by
some parvenue cotton spinner, the length of
whose purse goes a great way to atone for
the brevlty Of his pedigree.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

SOUTHERN TAADE.-The following ~clrcular
signed by a large number of the merchants
of Columbus, Georgia, has been sent to their
customers throughout the country:
The Undersigned merchants of Columbus
amid the discord and confusion that are dis
tracing the public m;nd-poIitically and
commercially-beg leave to express our adj
herence to those principles which alone can
ustaln us under the shock. Hence we are
utterly opposed to anything like st. y-laws.
or any measures having for their object anv
release from. Ut abatement of our obligation AZ
debtors at home or abroad. Such a stem
would destroy all credit abr Dad and annul ali
confidence at home. We must have good
laws, ard a sound currency as our neigbbors
and we will trust to a common sympathy for
oil csc We need,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

MErHop1srs TURNING 70 E}]lscopAL,Ay-
isN.-On the 2sth nit the IndeE sndent Me-
shodist Society of Sehon Chapil, in Louis
vile, Kentucky, came in a bIiy into the
Episcopal Church, transferring tathat church.
oil property previously held BY .,the congre-
cation. That property consisG of a very
handsome church building, capable of hold.
ing four or five hundred persons, kwith school.
rooms situated in the heart of he citv. and
worth net less than ga 900. Iss membsr.
associated themselves as q pasiGz Of the nro.
testant Episcopal Church under The name of
Cavalry Church. To enable TT new parish
70 start free Of embarrassment, tt EpiscopaI-
,ans OF Louisville stepped tod ard and in
senaining, oe0'
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15
ihe Cincinnati Enquirer says:

\ connie of Germans OF this conn'y. wto
had voted for lincoln, called Yesterday upon
one Of our members Of the Legislature. aud
inquired of him how they were - propose to
get their ce:tlhcates for one hundred and ff-
y acres Of land, now that Mr.. Lincoln was
elected These men-and there ar. thou.
sands Ike fhem-were persuaded that. by
vo'ln- for Lincoln. they could. in the event
ri 's~ election, get a quarter-sectioD of land
~ tie G+'man wards of this city the cry
va "L3nro,a and one hundred and Eft:
~acresi"
" lit honest Old Abe meet these Ger.
man traits and hand over the certi6cates1
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

PRosrRArIoN OF BUSINESS Morn The Sc
cesslon excitement a. the South is telling
with fearful effect at the North. especially in
tfe New England States. where fanatlcism
has SO long had full sway. The Hartford
Comm Times hears of large establishments
reducing work which it II av not be proper
now to name. In Bridgeport upwards of
1000 employees are out of work, and in New
Haven 5000. Dunbar's hoopsk;,t factory at
Bristol has stopped work. The Plantation
Hoe Company. aid the Southern Carriage
Company, both OF Winsted, have had large
Southern orders counte rmanded. The stop-
page of the Birmingham iron and steel works
Is the worst blow that village Birmingham
has ever experienced. The prospect is that
many other branches of business in Conpec-
tlcut and many other Northern States will
be Frustrated the coming winter.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15
@ "R'aIto,' the travelling correspondent
Of the P%Icayone. WrIstes as follows:

@ "R'aIto,3 the travelling correspondent
Of the Picayone, wristes as follows:
The farmers and planters of Tennessee
and Kentucky, whom / consersed with. were
all strongly and warmly attached to the
Union as ever. aud with scarcely any excep.
tons, were willing to try old Abe, as Pre-.
sident Lincoln is lan,iIiarly called in those
States. Should he prove himself a %section-
al'st in the Administration Of the General
Government. then they wonld Ee the first to
break "p the Union: but until then. they saw
1t Is useless for their b~retaren in the other
Southern States to count on the co-oper ration
OF Tennessee aud Kentucky. in orde to cause
the dlsmfmberment of the Contederac,; and
they emphat'cslly affirm that they have on
their side Old Virginia. MarvIan nd and Mis-.
sruri. Even in hre.eatins Mississippi | met
with men entertaining the same views, on
the great question OF the day The idea Of
a Southern convention, in which the slav We
States will be fully represented, meets with
favor everywhere in the Southwest.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

LANDING OF 5000 AFRICANS IN CuBA-The
Havana correspondent of the New York
Times says in his letter Of November 25th
that he is in possession of proof. strong
strong as Holy Writ" that from six to eight
thousand Africans had been landed at va.
Fl JUS points on both sides of the Island With
IN The prsvisus eight or ton day..
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

= corARryERsH1P ~Norcr.-Lor1s KoSDrxrss the well
pstron,zed manufacturer Of human underst1 ndings in
Baton Rouge, has entered into copartnefh Ship with
JOIN FRANK, for the purpose of increa sing4his bust
ness. IoUIs is a good fellow, honest and IN !ustrious,
and deserves we'll at the hands of his felluk citizens.
Tho new firm will be able to supply all dens .nds, and,
~ Louis says, will make gentiemen's boots5and shoes
cheaper than ever for cash or its equival mt in gold
or SILVER. sAs card in to-day's paper.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

UP TO HoyLE.-We elliptic following live
~ paragraph from the account given by the
South Caro/in'an. of a celebration the other
night IN Columbia OF the secession milleD-
lun1 Which is d awning upon the Palmetto
commonwealth: A large transparency had
the following mottoes: "Euchre South
Carolina Plays it Alone" "Her Right and
Lett Sewers, Georgia and Florida. Her
aIumps, Masrath, Colcock. Conner. with
These she Claims a March,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15
The Sngar glantr.

Denomination intended for this payer sht{'ld be
directed to BATON ROUGE, NOT West Baon fouge.
Our Exchanges will confer . favor upontt y" by
directing - above.
r. ANY OF our Baton Rouge friends havit$I com
.nicat,ons, &C., for the SUGAR rrAx1Ea, BY aavins
,hem With Mr. Markham. on bo1 I'D the
Ferry Boat, Sunny Soutt, will b" promptly r3ce'ved
~ Our Baton Rouge patrons must send on their
advertisements on or before Thursday, to Aecu1 their
i~,.ertion the same week.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

The EFFECTS OF LINCOLN ELrcrlox-tis
estimated says the New York Herald. that
the depreciation Throughout the country ia
the values OF -four, wheat, cotton, wool, corn,
State securities. railroad and bank stocks. ne.
sroes, real estate and other property. since
the election Of Lincoln. is not less than
two huadrei millions of dollars. Will the Bark
Presidents and their friends who signed the
call for the Wall street meeting to urge the
election take this fact into consideration.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

- We publish the resolutions OF DR.. Dn1oxr in
thu Senate, On = Southern Conference. vi may be
mistaken, but if We remember correctly, I've dil not
So these resolutions published in tn. proceedings Of
the Senate BY the State paper. The ready can form
IN opinion Of the political complexion ofethat holy
BY referring to the vote which tabled the rtsolutions.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

Qua HousE.-The lovers Of nee "things'
should bear in mind that this institution is m
der the management Of GEORGE w. ssrnan-
cd RosEH1s. A hot lunch rewlrds the in
vestigating visitor, while a littIxf fine sazerac
can be had by way Of hg~apt. Call at
Osr HOUSE, and try the "Iiqu:dsn by all
means.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

G.ocr,'rs &.-we.s Baton R$;use.n, il
particular and everybody in genejjsl are re.
quested to read FRED WEBBER's Few adver.
ti''me"t in to-d.y'' paper. III offers his
goods at such low prices, that Re actually
treats you to take them away. / Go to has
establishment and be convinced:
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15
Correspondence

To n. W. POPE. Esq:
slR-As His Excellency. Gov. Moore, has issued a
Proclamation calling for a State Convention t" con
yene at Ii atom Rouge on I'D Of January 1861, for the
purpose OF celebrating upon the p e>ent condition
of luhlic affairs-wr. the undersigned, having fu.i
confidence IN your ability and Judgment, respectfully
rarish in said Convention.
J. V. Durable, ST., W. h. CHAMnERI1s,
II NJ. FAvRor, W. " LENNON
JOHN A. BIRD, STEPHEN PIPES,
DAVID IIrEs, WV. WHITE,
II. j. HYAMs, PHILIP BAUER,
JOACHIM AIlE1, Ur. 7. 2. VAUGHN.
THos. c. PATRICK, pr. J. c. PATRICK.
nAS'L HICKEY, J DURABLE, Jr.
lHL1kS RArrRAY. {. II MYHASD.
WET !AroS kOr9E Dec. Il, 1860.
GrNrLEMEy-Your commuricat on OF this date. re
quest ng me to b. a candidate for delegate 10 the ap
proaci.in. tate Convention to be held in Baton
f"g. frt- 1T been handed m-. It i-a trust. in my
. n-, A!tuFslt neither to be Fought or refused
am doubtful % tn my ability to fill it with advan
'1. . -, III l--itu.nts or credit to myself. In &C
rertn .aal call, it is but just that l should lay
tefo3e tue public the principles by which would be
guided in the Convention, should a m jcrIty OF the
people of thus parish cast their votes III my favor.
! would oppose separate state SECESSION; would
favor a conference of the Southern States, and even
tualiy secession. in case of failure to obtain expires.
and additional guarantees of our rights by amend
ments to the present Constitution OF the Cnitec
-tate>: but would be willing that the states should
,atry out the recommends ions Cf the Conference
>houli they G"termine there could BE- no safety to oul
Institutions under the present government. 1t il
tna1ife>. 20 every one that the election of a Black
!:eru blican to the Presidential chair is an event thai
requires prompt aud determined action on the part o
tn. Sou tl-rn states; but while we act with determi
4at:ou, let us. At the same time. act with d-libera
ton. IL is by a moderate course Of action alone tina
SO can secure the cooperation of the border State.
.i tap Soath, and It is only with them that We car
o.oame a great nation, commanding res.ect abroat
an. ), euuty AZ home.
Iio;ing the above sentiments will meet with you
appreciation. and that of the conservatives of ou'
parish, Ir,main, with great respect, :
Your obedieut servant,
y. VI. PoyE.
To M-ssrs. J. V. Durable. II. ii. Favro,, ". ". Lem
mon. John A. Bird. H J. Hyams, and others.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

% See notice of stray horse lin to-day's
paper.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15
SOUTHERN CONFERENCE

JOINT RESOLUTION OFFERED IN THE sr.,,,
BY DIR. DkLoSY, WITH REFERENCE TO A SOUTH,
ERN CONVENTION.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

The Mississippi river ia rising very s'osV '~'
point.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-12-15

To M-ssr,. J. V. Durable. II. 81 Favrot, W. ". LEI
mon. John A. Bird. H J. Hyams. and others.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27
atlisteIlanu.
LITTLE AND PRECIOUS,

Everything is beautiful when It is
little, except souls little pigs, little
lambs. little birds, little kittens. Ijttl,.
children. Little martin-boxcs Of homes
are generally the most happy and
cozy little villages are nearer to be-
InS atoms OF u shattered Paradise
than anything we know of. Little
fortunes bring the most content and
little hopes the least disappointment.
Little words are the sweetest to hear,
aud little charities fly furtherest and
stay the longest on tie wing. Little
lakes are the stil.cst, little hearts the
fullest, and little farms the best titled
Little books are the most read, and
little songs the dearest loved. And
when Nature would make anything
especially rare and beautiful, sho
makes it little little pearls. little
little dews.
Agur's is model prayer, but then
1t Is a little prayer, and the burden Of
the petition is for little. The Sermon
Oh the mount is little, but the last
dedication discourse was an hour.
Inc Roman SAID rem, rldl, RIA i came
saw conquered - but dispatches
nowadays are longer than the battles
they tell Of.
Everybody calls that little that they
love best upon earth. We once heard
a good sort OF man speak of his lit
tie wife, and we fancird she must be
a perfect jjjou Of a wife. We saw her
she weighed two hundred and ten
we were surprised. But then il was
no Joke ; the man meant it. He could
put bis wife in his heart, and have
room for ether things beside: and
what was she but precious, and what
c9~/d she lie Int little?
We rather Goubt the stories Of great
arGosics Of gold VIC sometimes hear
Of, because Nature deals in Titles.
almost altogether Life is made up
If littlrs death is what remains OF
hem all day is made up of little
,eams, and night is glorious with lit
lie stars. NpLtum IN Payro-much in
ittIe-iS the great beauty Of all that
We love best, hope for most, and re-
member 'ongcst--Ch Jouraal.