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Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19

@rOne of the largest, most infuen-
tial, and enthusiastic meetings ever held
in New Orleans, took place there last
Saturday evening, at Odd Follows Hall,
which was filled to %overfowing with The
genuine Old Democracy of that city.
The object of this assemblage was to
sustain the delegates of Louisiana and
of the other Southern States who with
drew from the Charleston Convention
on the platform question. Gen. W.R
Miles presided; and spoke in eloquent
vindication of the conduct of our dele.
gates. Acknowledgement Semmes, D.
c. Glenn, of Mississippi, Robert Hun.
ter, delegate from Louisiana, and Lieu
tenant Governor Hyams, also, in snc.
e~ession moved the mighty crowd to a
pitch of tremendous enthusiasm. We
were right, then, when two weeks ago
we predicted that Louisiana would at
once and cordially endorse the action OF
her seeding delegates. We shall en-
deavor to find room for at least extracts
from some of the truly noble speeches
bal were made on this interesting oc.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
Correspondence ofsthe Democrat
New ORLEANS, Mayl5, 1860.

b New ORLEANS, May@l5, 1850.
EDlToR DEMocRAT-The political caul-
dron has fairly began to boil in this. city.
On Saturday last, one of the largest
meetings ever. held in this metropolis,
took place at Odd Fellows Hall.
send you a copy of the proceedings, as
we'll as the eloquent addresses of the
Presidcnt-W. R. Miles--T.J j. Seaaanes,
and D. C. Glenn, Of Mississippi. The
views expounded by those gentlemen
were enthusiastically received By their
audience as meeting their entire appro-
baton.
| also send you the address of the
State Central Committee, which | hope
you will not fail to publish. They con-
woke anew the delegates of the late
State Convention, for the 4th day OF
June, for the purpose of hearing the. re-
port of the State delegates, and also to
decide what future course it is best to
take in the impending crisis. 1t woald,
be well for all the country parishes,
prior to that day, to call meetings and
express in an unqualified manner the
views of the bone and sinew Of the De-
mocracy Of the State.
The finest treat we have had here,
was the reception Of the speech of Sena-
tor Benjamin, delivered in the United
States Senate oA5the sth instant, in re-
ply to Senator Clingman, OF North Caro-
dina. 1t meets the entire appreciation Of
the State Rights Democracy, and gives a
clear and full exposition Of the doctrines
Of Squatter Sovereignty as expounded
by Senator Douglas, and the Southern.
view of the rights Of the South. know
that you will not fail to publish it in due
time, and hence / will not make any
quotations in this communication.
On the whole, the political aspect is
frightening, and the genuine Democracy
Of Louisiana is fairly at work.
To-day the Oakland plantation, stu
ated on False River, belonging to Mr..
M'Causland, was offered for sale at pub
lie auction; it was not a~djudicatcd,
althoughthe sum Of $4,000 was offered
for it. l am informed that the sum of
$4,000 was offered for that plantation
two months ago.
Money matters are very tight here.
Money is now worth Is per cent, and
that for the very best paper.
The cane crop around the city is much
%ameliorated since the last rain. The
plant is very fine. and the stubbles are
much improved. Yours,
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19

TAKEN UP, by Gustave Robic, on the 80
day of April, on the public road, in iron, o,
Jules Pourciau's residence, on the lsiahn u
False River, a creole BAY HORSE, about thn'
teen years old. marked on the left shoulder thn,,
III; back hurt by the saddle, and mas the em s
of the left ear cut; no other visible mafhs. oa.
described horse is said to have belonged 70 one
Napoleon Burrows. formerly Of this Parish.
The owner is requested to come forward, prove
pronerty and paw the costs, or he will be sold III
seventy days, at the office of the underIgneo'
the law directs. .
,nril :. 1860. J. P, 18th Ward
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
Democratic State Central Committee.
New ORLEANS, May IA, 1860.

We" oPLEa>S, ""J = Aooo.
According to the usages of the Demo
cratic party, a Convention was called in
this State for the purpose of sending
delegates to the National Convention to
assemble at Charleston for the purpose
of nominating candidates for President
and Vice-President of the United States.
After every part Of the State had been
c~anvassed, the delegates elected to the
State Convention assembled at Baton
Rouge, on the 9TH of March last, and
elected delegates to the National Con
v%ention. The Convention at Charleston
having requested vacancies to be filled,
thereby unauthorizedly assuming that
the delegates who withdrew vacated.
their seats; we conceive the delegates
elected to the Baton Rouge State Con
%vention as the constituency Of the dele
CATION elected to Charleston, and regard
them as the only constituency to whom
they are amenable. And, as al unex-
pccted emergency has arisen which, in
our opinion, renders necessary the reas-
semblage Of the delegates to the State
Convention; we, therefore, recommend
that body to %reconvene and take such
action as may be deemed necessary.
If vacancies had occurred in the dele
cation, by death or resignation, within
a few days after they were elected, the
right of the State Convention to re-
assemble and fill them could not be
questioned. We consider ~theirright to
reasscmbles and act under existing Cir
eumstances equally clear; and that the
Conventional has the right to convene as
often as may be necessary, until the
functions for which the delegates were
elected are accomplished, to wit: the
naming of candidates of the party for
President and Vice-Prcsidcnt. The Dem
%ocratic Central Committee was created
for the purpose of acting as the Execu-
tive organof the party, and has, in our
opinion, the rights in regard to this
Convention usually exercised by the
Chief Executive of the State, in recon-
vening the State Legislature on extra
ordinary emergencies. It has been sug-
gested by some that a new Convention
should be called. Wesdo not feel author
lied to do so for the following reasons:
|. 1t is unnecessary and unwarranted,
because there has been already a full
expression of the opinion of the people
of the State on the Presidential ques-
ton, in the election of delegates to the
State Convention, and in declaring the
principles which should govern them.
2. The delegates which were elected
to the Charleston Convention are ac-
countable to the State Convention, and
to no other Convention, for the manner
in which they discharged their duties.
It is for that Convention alone to deter
mine whether vacancies exist in the
delegation elected by them, and, if so,
how to be filled. 1t is alike due to the
delegates to the Charleston Convention,
as we'll as TO the delegates to the State
Convention, that the matter should be
referred to them.
3. If the Democratic State Central
Committee had the power under the cir.
cumstapcc5 to call a new Convention,
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
State of Louisiana.

Ninth District C~ourt-PariSh of Pointc Coupee
IN the matter IF The succession Of
Madeline Lebean, !. II. C., dnd
DJRSTANT to an order of the 9th District
i Court to me directed, /, the undersigned.
Auctionccr, will offer for sale Oh
.Saturd0y, .Juhr 2, 1850,
at 10 o'clock. 4. NJ, at the Co,rt House. the fol-
lowing described property, to wit: 81
STA f. s.
Carmclite, n grif woman, aged about IS
years, and her five children:
Heart, a negro boy, aged 10 years.
Leon, q negro boy. aged 8 years.
Augustine. negro girl, aged & years.
Eilsain, negro boy, aged >! years.
AM, an infant child.
Also. a small lot Of MOV.ABLES.
R OF SALE.
Movabics-Cash.
Slaves -One-third of the price of a~'ljudIca-
ton cash. and the balance in two equal install.
ments, payable respectively on the first day OF
March, 1861, and on the first day Of March,
1862.
Purchasers to furnish their notes. win
good and solvent security in solido, to
the order and satisfaction of the Administers
tor, and bearing 8 per cent. interest alter maui,
rity until paid, and special mortgage to befe.
tanned on the slaves sold until the final payment
of the purchase money and the interest thath
accrue thereon.
ORPHIS SICARD,
Anrjl ~. lSGO. Auctionccr.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
500 REWARD!

y dras, West Baton Rouge. about the 25d
April, two dark-colored MARE MULES. They
are both young, medium size, or a little ouer.
One was Thinner than the other, and showed
more distinctly the marks of the gears. One
had a bell, and both short pieces OF bale-rope
round the neck. will pay $50 to any one who
will deliver them to me on Bayou Poydras, or
$40 to any one who will put them up so that l
can get them. WV. McARTHUR.
Va Sugar Planter please copy. [my20-1m
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19

Hon. CALEB CUsHISG.-We find every
where in our exchanges attestation Of
the accurate knowledge of parliamenta-
~ law, and Of the quick perception and
broad grasp necessary to apply that
knowledge which characterized the Of
fetal discharge by Mr.. Cushing Of his
duties as President of the Convention at
Charleston. No one can read the full
reports of the proceedings Of the Con-
vention, and see how motion upon mo-
ton, call upon call, was addressed to
the Chair by the contending parties in
most rapid succession, and not be salts
fed that it required the largest ability
and most Watchful attention on the part
Of the presiding officer to prevent every
thing being precipitated into a confusion,
out of which there could have been no
deliverance. AS it is, a perusal of the
official report, together with the clear
and distinct rulings Of Mr.. Cushing, en-
able US to see clearly what was done.
In that respect his selection to be pre-
siding officer was most wise. It would
hardly be possible that any person could
be President of such a body of men, in.
spired by such differences of opinion
and purpose, and not dissatisfy some
Jealous partisan of somebody. Mr..
Gushing, however, satisfied the Convcn-
ton that rules Of parliamentary law
were to be firmly applied by him to all
questions and persons alike. boston
Post. I
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
AUCTION SALE,

IN SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1860. I will
" offer at auction, at the Court House of this
Parish, the following named and described
slaves, belonging to widow Evariste ChutZ
they are all god: young,
CREOLE
.Adeline, q negro woman, aged thirty-nine
years.
Adele, a mulatto woman, aged twenty-four
years.
Desire. Il negro woman. aged twenty-three
years.
Marie. a negro girl, aged about fourteen
years.
Philomcnc, a negro girl, aged about ten
wears.
Pierre, Il negro man. aged about twenty-onc
years.
Terms and Conditioas.
Twenty per cent. of the price of adjudication
cash; the balance payable in three equal in
stalments on the first of January of the years
1861, go, and 'G3. respectively.
Purchasers to furnish their notes. with good
and solvent securities in soliGo, bearing inter-
est at the rate Of s per cent. per annum from date
till paid. and a special mortgage to be retained
on the property sold until the full and entire
payment of the purchase money. and the inter-
est that may accrue thereon.
Acts Of sale to be executed at the residence
of the vendor, before =. A. Roy. Notary Public.
at the expense Of the purchaser.
WM. II. COOLEY,
myl2 Auctioncrr.
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rho.. chapoton,

D GENTLY established on False River, begs
n leave to offer his services to planters in the
capacity of BLACKSMITH, ENGINEER and
WHEEL WRIGHT. Known for a long time in
this parish, he relies upon the patronage of the
public. and hopes by his exertions and skill to
satisfy all who may favor him with a call.
Hoase- shooting done in a satisfactory man
ner. my20
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
Meeting Of the Democratic Central
Committee.
Court House OF PoISTE CoUPEE,
MAY II, 1860.

At a meeting of the Democratic Cen
trail Committee of the parish of Pointe
Coupee, held at the Court House, on
Saturday, the 18th inst.-present, W.
Beatty, P. O. Lebeau, and P. A. Roy--it
was
Resozred, That a Parish Convention be
held, on Monday, the 2Sth day of May,
to appoint delegates to the Senatorial
Convention, to be held for the purpose
Of nominating a candidate for the State
Senate, to fill the vacancy occasloned by
the death of the Hon. James l.. Stirling
The Democrats Of the several wards
are requested to meet on Saturday, the
26th instant, between the hours Of 10
and 2 o'clock, and choose delegates to
said Parish Convention.
Each ward will send the same number
of delegates sent by them in June last,
which, with the places for holding said
ward meetings, are as follows:
Ward No. ], Centerport, 5 delegates.
g 9, Chalfant's Schoolhouse, 2
delegates.
8, Red River Landing, 2 dele
gates.
4, Fishers Store, Raccourci,
delegates.
s.. Morganza, 8 delegates.
6, Pierre Curet's Store, I dele
gates.
I, Jules st. Germans 5 dele
gates.
8, Lazarus & Loeb's Store, 8
delegates.
8, Simon & Co.'S Store, 6dele-
gates.
10, Court House, 4 delegates.
II, Schoolhouse, Bay, 4 dele
II, j. l.. Demoruelle & Co.'S
Store, 5 delegates.
IS, Alcide Dauthier's Store, 6
delegates.
II, S. Gumblc's Store, 9 dele
gates.
It is hoped that a large delegation
will attend the above Senatorial Parish
Convention, for the purpose of also ex-
pressing the sentiments OF Pointe Conpee
on the present phase and emergency Of
our National politics.
By order of the Central Committee.
w. BEATTY, President.
P. 0. LEBEAu, Sec.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19

A Ii persons having claims against the Estate
IA of Andrew jackson Stevenson, deceased.
are requested to present them to L. G.. P1COu,
Administrator, or the undersigned. his Attor-
ney. and all persons indebted to tn" said Estate
are requested TO make payment to the sane.
IN, !. H.. HALSLI.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
RAUSCH &: CO..

FROM PARIS,
Painters, UphOlsterers and Sign Painters,
DEG leave to announce to the public that they
I'D are ready to undertake any job entrusted
to them, such as Common and Ornamental Paint
ing of houses and other buildings. Decorative
Paper-hanging, Imitation of Marbles. Fresco
and Oil Painting, and in fact any description of
Painting. @"Call at Y. Majors Hotel and see
specimens of their work. my20
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19

IS-By reference to our advertising
columns, it will be seen that Mr.. q.
Knapps has lately returned from New
Orleans with a fresh supply of choice
wines and liquors, and also a fine as
sortment of real Havanas, Give him a
call and try Them
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19

nss~The card of Mcssrs. Rausch & Co,
painters and paper;ftangers, appears in
to-day's paper. They can be found at
V. Majors Hotel, where specimens of
their ornamental work can be seen.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
NEW
LAND FOE SALE.

4 Sl ACRES high and valuable land. on
4CJ Old River Island, West Feliciana:
within sight of Raccourci Cutoff; 120 acres
cleared and under fence; a large shed on the
property: adjoins lands of B. F. Miles on the
North, and Mrs. Stevenson on the South; wood.
land heavily timbered; fine cypress.
@-Price low, terms accommodating. Apply
to A. J. POWELL,
Land Agent and Plantation Proker,
No. 1 Commercial Place,
m19-1m New Orleans.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19

sg-See the card of Mr.. Thos. Chapo'
ton. Any work in his line entrusted to
him, will be sure to be executed in a
workmanlike and satisfactory manner.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19

pDrThe attention of our readers is
called to the advertisement, in another
column, offering for sale $50 acres OF
valuable high land on Old River Island,
at a low price and, on accommodating
terms. A. J. Powell, Esq No. Com
mercial Place, New Orleans, is agent
for the sale of the above tract of land.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
\ O Il | G +

rs HEREBY GIVEN that Eugene tabIs fol
applied to the 9th District Court III .od ad.
the parish of Pointe Coupee. to be appolh"'"
mjnistrator of the Succession OF
THEREsE OLINDE, Widow LOUIS p"'
deceased. and that if no opposition !. nate dats,
to his demand in ten days af'el "'
he will be appointed accordingly;
BY order o' INC ->'D'" 4. BoNpl. ch"'
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19

Rs-We are authorized to announce ALEA-
AMBER BARROW, Esq, of West Baton Rouge
as a candidate for the State Senate, to MI the
uneypired term Of the late Judge Stirling: sub
ject to the choice ofthe Democratic Convention.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
State of Louisiana.

0CdLe OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of Pointc Coupce-Ninth District Court
In the matter of the succession Of Andrew Jack
son Stevenson. deceased, and the commercial
Partnership which hitherto existed be-
tween Louis G.Picon and the de-
ceased. S
PURSUANT to an order to me addressed by
the Honorable the 9th District Court in and for
the parish and State aforesaid, I, the undersigned,
Sheriff, will offer at public sale, at Red River
Landing, in this Parish, on
Wtdnesdoy, May %, 1860,
at ten O'Clock, A. NJ, the following described
property, to wit:
PARTNERSHIP PROPERTY.
One WHARF BOAT. called Laurel Hill,
which is now used as a wharf boat. III excolient
order.
One Wharf Boat on land, with engines, etc,
attached.
Lot o fsingle spring mattresses.
Lot of cotton mattresses.
Lot of blankets.
Bedsteads.
Gilt frame looking-glasses.
Carpets.
Sheets.
Tables.
Table-cloths.
Chairs.
Rocking chairs.
Pitchers.
Stoves.
Carpenters tools.
Pantry and kitchen furniture.
Knives, forks, spoons, plates. dishes, pans,
etc.
f Clock. % r
Iron safe.
Separate Property of a. J. Stevenson. deceased
Rachel, a mulatto woman, aged about 40
years.
Dilsey. a negro girl. aged about 9 years.
4 negro man, named Ransom: aged about 4(
years.
One gold watch and chain. a
One trunk.
Terms and conditions Of the sale:
Cash, uih the benefit Of Appraisement
SEVERN PORCHE, Sheriff.
Pointc Coupee, April q, 1860.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19

nss~Mr. VIM. Macarthur offers twenty
dollars reward for the delivery Of two
stray mules. See advertisement.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
The State of Louisiana.

Parish Of f"intr C"upce-Ninth District Cour,
In I'll" matter Of the succession of Divide It,
l"nnr. DECREASED. and Euira>ir Sicard.
AdiAiniStratrix.-No. 25ll.
PURSUANT to in order to me- addressed hy
the Hon. the 9Th District Court in and for the
State and parish aforesaid, l.. the undersigned,
Sheriff, will offer at public sale. on
SATURDAY, the oh dny Of June, 1860,
at 10 o'clock 4. NJ. on the premises. the follow.
ing property. depending upon said succession,
viz.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
P0YDRAs COLLEGE

THIs Institution will he ready for ,Ae
sd of May next. On 'As
The studies pursued in this Ins,itu,io, ,,;,,
embrace q thorough commercial ron,sn WIZ
Reading. Writing. History. Geocronhr W.
mar. English and French Composition, Ar uiapa
tic. Algegra; bookkeeping, etc. Also 49,
Paratory classical cour"e. in which the , "a:
ments OF Latin and Greek will le tanrL, ~,
great care. and according to tue order f,n,'"4!
in Universities. y
CONDITIONS:
For Tuition and Board, per wear. ST.; Il,
Washing. use Of cdStcad and mattress " a.
Complete bedding. IN y"
Day Scholars. per month -"
Doctor fees. books and stationery or. or,u
charges. 'N'"
Rs~A deduction on the price Of board vinn.
made for very young pupils.
TEENS.-On' quarter payable inyariabl, in
advance. 7"
The classes begin on thc 81 of Nav.
April -. N.EASll.. I~rr>idrn,
NOTICE.
TIE UNDERSIGNED. having purrh,.., -.
premises and stock Of goods of l.. H. Trrd. vi
situated in the town OF Waterloo. cou>i-,irrn w.
Il commodious 90
STORE IND W.1EEHOI>E
announces to his friends and the public that he
is no" ready to continue in the same limo ~
business. He will have constantly in his .to,a
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES, WESTERN rpn,
DUCE, articles of general use, and
AMGY GOOUS.
E~s~Special attention will be devoted to tho
receipt and shipping of freight. lie hopes bv
nnremlttlng attention to merit the patronage Of
the public.
HENRY RENE.
Waterloo. April II, 1860.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19
NOTICE

T7HE Partnership heretofore existing between
l. H. H. Vanderslick and W. A. Jackson, in
Waterloo, is from and after this date dissolved.
l will not be responsible for any debts hereafter
contracted by said ". A. Jackson. 9
Arril os. lscn. II, UIANDLESLJCk.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-05-19

HE JAPANESE EHBAssY.-The u. S.
steam frigate Roanoke arrived at New
York on the 9th, with the Japanese EN-
bassy on board, but was Immediately
ordered to Norfolk, ~whencethe Embassy
go direct to Washington. The Express
says: @
The japanese were informed Of the
change in the programme by their chief
interpreter, and protested to be pleased
with the directions of the Government,
that they should be Immediately con
veyed to Washington. This course cor
responds with the orders of the Tycoon,
which were that they should immedi.
ately present themselves to the Presi.
dent. The appearance Of our japanese
visitors was most agreeable and pre-.
possessing. They were mostly dressed
in loose blue coats and wide trousers,
white stockingssand leather slippers,
and with uncovered heads Their hair
was drawn up in two long bands to the
tops of their heads, and was there con
fined by a singular contrivance of wood
OF horn. In stature they were generally
q little below the average of our own
people, and in complexion somewhat
darker, althougha few exceptions showed
that there are among the Japanese
compilations as fair as those of Caucas-
JAMS. Their c~ountenances were full of
intelligence, and an expression of great
a~miability seemed to belong to all alike.
Of the most eminent dignitarics, only
stray glimpses were a~ttainable, these
gentlemen being secure in the secfnsion
Of their state rooms, chance opening
doors of which revealed them undergoing
the comforting process Of shaving and
having their feet washed. There are
seventy one japanese on board the Roa-
noke, one of the original delegation hav.
ing been taken ill at San Francisco, and
left behind to bc r%cccnductcd home.