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The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12
Personal.

We had the pleasure, the other day, of well
coming in our midst Dr.. John 7. Simmons OF
Caldwell Parish, L.. DR.. Simmons was raised
in this county by one OF the bust of fathers and
most respected and rcvcret citizens, Col. S. S.
Simmons WHO, for number of years., ably,
and faithfully represented This county in our
Legislature, both in the Houset9ha in the
Senate. We have known DR.. JotaT frog his
earliest boyhood and have always respeteed and
admired bin for his many manly traits Of
character and for that glow Of kind social
feeling which shines out on his pleasant coun-
tenanco, and wells up from his generous heart
It has been o treat to US to spend a few days
with hin, in social and friendly intercourse
We were gratified to learn that in politics, he
is a Southern Rights Democrat of the strictcst
sect. We predict for him bright future in
The State Of his adoption, and shall expect to
find him, as age shall give him experience, oc-
cupying the same strong hold upon the respect,
affection and reverence Of the people of bis
adopted State, that his venerated father held
among the people of his native section. We
wish him every success in life, and hope to
have The pleasure Of again meeting with him
and Of exchanging kindly greetings
(Ala) Statesman.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

FtSERAL OF GENERAL PLAUcuE.-The funeral
proc ession that attended the remains of Gen.
Plauchc to their last resting place last evening
was the most solemn, beautiful and impressive
that We have seen in New Orleans for a long
time. 1t was, however, buta fitting tribute Of
honor to the brave Old man who brayed the
peril Of the sbrief and bloody, but brilliant
campaign Of December and JANUARY, 1874 and
1915.
The c6rtcgc was headed by Brigalicr Gen
eral Palfrey and two aids, who were followed
by the Continental Guards, Captain Clark
Then came the Louisiana Greys, Captain Ken
ncdy, with members of the City Guards; the
Washington Artillery, Captain Walton, and
the Louisiana Legion. Next came Archbishop
Blanc and clergy, escorted by a guard of honor
of the Chasseurs. Then followed gun car,
upon which the coffin was placed, drawn by a
pair of horses, and all drapcd in mourning.
The Veterans followed the corpse, and the
Chasscurs came after. A long line of private
citizens, Major General Lewis and bis staff,
Adjutant General Grivot with the Governors
staflisand two pieces of artillery, completed the
procession. The body was laid in the;vctcrans'
Tomb, in the St. ouis Cemetery, with ap-
rropriate religious aud military ceremonies
-DVu.
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The Speakcrsllip.

While our federal Congress is involved in
maze Of difficulty in the matter of elccting n
Speaker, it may not be inappropriate for us to
refer to the selection Of Speaker Of the House
of Representatives of Louisiana, ut the ap-
proaching session Of our Legislature. The i'm
portance of this office being filled by gentle
man conversant with parliamentary law and
usages, rea'ly in action quick in decision, and
urbane and conciliatory in manner, is too OBJ
vious to require argument. Nothing contributes
more to the prompt discharge OF business and
the harmonious action of delibemtive as
scmbly, than an efficient and well qualified
Presiding officer.
The Democratic press Of the State has, with
great unanimity, pointed to the Hon. G. IL.
Morrison, Of Ouachita, as the proper person for
the position Of Speaker Of the next House. and
we take great pleasure in adding our hearty re-
commcndatou Of the suggestion. Mr.. Morri-
son has the experience, quiekncss and intel.
ligcnce which give promise thai he would Gil
the office crcdtably to himself and benefcially
to the State, and We, therefore, trust that he
will be elevated with unanimity to this high
and responsible station. On this subject, a
word or two personal to the writer OF this
article, may not be out of place. The New
Orleans correspondent Of the Louisiana Demo-
crat, and our estimahle contemporary of the
Nachitoehes Union have, in very complimenta-
ry and kind terms, suggested the name of the
senior editor of this paper in connection with
the speakershp. Most gratefully approaching
the Kindness and Partially Of these friends, be
would state that he has no aspirations for the
position alluded to, but infinitely prefers the
humber but still highly important place of u
member on the floor, where his chief ambition
would be faithfully to represent the interests
Of his constituency. and contribute his best eff.
forts towards the advancement of the prosperi-
ty Of the State, and the full development Of its
fertile resourches.-N atchtccaes Chronicle
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{ Communicated

Communicated
Mn. EDITOR The time approaches when the
State Government will pass into the hands Of
the incoming Administration. North Loui-
sana will be represented for the next four years
in the high and responsible position Of Trea-
surcr, by the Hon. q. l.. Dcfrcesc, than whom
there are but few clevercr men. From what
know Of him feel assured that lie will dis
charge the duties Of his Office faithfully and
impurtialy.
The Hon. r. a. Hunter, the present incum-
bent, retircs from the Office with tho good
wishes of the Old Line Democracy and of the
people, and with the reputation of having dis
charged his duties in highly satisfactory man.
ner; his vgilant guardianship of the people,
money will not soon be forgotten, and richly
merits at their hands the bcnediction of "wcll
done thou good and faithful servant"
If the Hon. B. l.. Defrcese shall acquit him
self rs landsomely-of which have no doubt
it will have been proven that North Loui-
sana has men of administrative talent "eoual
to the occasion" JUSTICE.
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Communicated
MONROE, January 7, 1860

MONROE, January 7, 1860.
DR.. Saml. Bard, Editor Of Register:
DEAR SlH-By reference to the list No. ? of
Swamp Land Approvals Of Swamp Lands
listed to the State Of Louisiana under the
Act of I'd March, 1919, but recently received
ut the Land Office in this place, l find that
Swamp Land selections in odd numbered Sc
lions within the limits of the grant to the
Vicksburg, Shreveport & Texas Railroad, made
anterior to the Rail Road bill of Sd June, 1856.
and also anterior to the Act of Sd March, 1851,
confirming Swamp Land selections to that date,
are ommiltcd in said List of Approvals.
Now, Sir, at the urgent solicitations Of many
persons owning Swamp Lands, selected prior to
the Rail Road bill, and prior to the Act of Sd
March, 1857, Iwish to enquire of the Presi-
dent Of the Rail Road Company, whether
selections made at the dates above specified.
have been suspended at his instance? or in
other words, whether he has, as agent and the
President Of said Road, filed at Washington
careal against Swamp Land selections made
anterior to the Rail Road bill, and the Act of
3d March, 1851 The public are interested in
the solution of this question, aud they should
have light on the subject. had thought that
the Company confined its objections to Swamp
Land selections subsequent to the Act of Sd
June 1856, but upon an examination of the
Swamp Land List No. Of Approvals in the
Land Office here, am inclined to believe other
wise.
If the Company does not contest selections
made prior to the Act of June, 1856 and Sd
March, 1857, why in the name Of common sense
will not the President of that Company file
statement to that effect in the General Land
Office and put quietus to land titles that have
already been too long in suspense. Docs the
President Of that Road intend to contest every
acre of LAID that may happen to be within the
limits Of the Grant, and if not, why this foolish
objection 10 Swamp Land selections which have
the fat Of an Act Of Congress for their con-
lirmation!
Let him confnc his objections to selections
made since the Act of Sd June, 1856, and
let the people alone in the enjoyment of their
rights acquired before the passage of the Rail
Road bill. Will he enlighten the public on this
all important question:
CITIZEN.
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Preside,,t,s Message.

In our editorial column will be found por-
ton Of the Presidents Message, the entire
document being too long for publications. in our
columns. The.Mrssage deals with grave topics
in most oommendable manner. The style of
the paper is lin every respect unexceptionablc
II is lucid and unaffected. In word, il is just
such document as might be looked for from
the pen of JAMES BUCHANAN, which will be free
~ and warmly endorsed by reasonable and un-
prejuliced men of all creeds and parties. As
" matter Of course, the Message will be object
cd to by the petty leadcrs Of the stupendous
OrroslrloN in Louisiana. Persons and parties
who emerge from obscurity are generally good
fault finders The Message is roundly and ably
abused by the True Deha, which is strong md
unanswcrablp evidence oi i4s orthodoxy mud
power.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12
S u n d ay Col u.m n.
Hate Not.


Hate not, It ia not worth while. Your life
is NIT long enough 10 make it pay to cherish
ill-will or hard thoughts toward any one.
What if that man has cheated you, or that
woman has played you false? What if this
friend has fOrsaken you in yonr time of need,
or that one having won your utmost confluence;
your warmest love, has concluded that he pre-
fers to consider and treat you as stranger!
Let it all pass. What difference will it make
to you in a few years. when You 60, hence to
the undiscovered conntfy7r All who ill-treat
you now will be more sorry for it then, than
you.. even in your deepest disappointment and
grief, can be.
Do not commit the folly of hating, of feeling
,evengeful toward the frail beings for whom,
if you are true child of God, your soul is yet
to ycarn in agonizing pity, or to burn with
qucnchlcss love.
A little while and all Misunderstanding, dil.
ferences, and heart bnrnings are to be over for
ever; and how you will then regret that ever
you had an rinkind thought Of any human
being,
When one, whois tour enemy, orworae, your
ungenerous and untractable friend, refuses to
favor you, or makes thrust at your Interest
or Your feelings, if you feel the motions OF that
reyengeful tiger that has his lair in every heart;
if he lift himself up and shake his fierce head
and say, Beware, have it in my power to
bring you forcibly to terms. or at least sorely
to punish you," hold that tiger down. lie IL
child of the devil, and bis business Is to tease
you, and to drive you, to rend, and destroy
Listen not to him, but look upon the one he
asks for his victim and say: "He is but dust
and ashes as am. His heart has its own bur-
dens and sorrows though his eyes now have
that hard aud steely light, and though their
chances are cold as ice. when they turn on me,
yet they have wept tears Of anguish, and they
will weep again before they close forever. He
will have enough to bear, let not me torment
him. When VIC stand in judgment before God,
if his doom is to go into Punishment, how thank
full shall be that forgave the wrong he did
me, or that I did not add Il feather TO tho
trouble Of bis life; and if be and are wei
coined to the Holy City, surely then, shall &c
joice that avenged not myself against him. 1t
may he hard now to love when am not loved.
it may be u struggle freely to forgive, but it is
not worth while to do aught else; for the dy-
ing should never contend with the dying, nor
be anything but patient and pitiful with each
other. And verify, VIC are all worms together.
and soon we shall be hidden together in The
carth.'
few more smiles. few more tears, some
pleasure, much pain little longer hurrying
and worrying through the world, some hasty
greetings and abrupt farcwrlls and our play
will he "playcd out" and the iujnrer.and the
injured will be led away, and ere long forgot
ten. Is it worth while to hate each othcr?-- N
p En,noeliH
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the interests Of all commercial countries, re-
quire that che should have, belongs to this
Government to render, not only by virtue Of
our neighborhood to Mexico, but by virtue
also of our established policy, which is incon-
sistent with any Intervention by European
powers in the domestic concerns Of that Re-
public.
For reasons stated, the President recon-
mends the express passage of law author
izing him to employ such military force to
enter Mexico, for the purpose Of obtaining in
demnity for the past aud security for the
future. Should volunteers he selected for this
service, the President is of opinion that such
force would easily be raised in this country
among those who sympathized with our sui.
fering fellow citizens in Mexico, and with the
unhappy condition Of that county: Such &C.
| cession to the forces Of the Liberal Govern
ment would enable il soon to reach the Capt.
toll.
The President also recommends the estab-
lishment Of military posts along the Mexican
| frontier on the boundary lines of Sonora and
chihuahua, for the protection of the lives and
properties of American citizens against the
deprcdations of the Indians. He also recon-
mcndcd the establishment Of Territorial
Government for Arizona.
Upon the subject of Central American
affairs the President is of opinion that the
provisions Of the treaty recently concluded
with Nicaragua cannot fail to be satisfactory
TO NIL parties concerned. He recommends q
law authorizing the employment of en- ado
quate naval force for the purpose Of protect
ing American citizens passing over tho 18TH
mus OF Panama, Tchauntcpec and Nicaragua
He also recommends that authority be given to
the President to employ the naval force for the
purpose Of protecting American commerce
against seizure and. confiscation In Mexico and
the Spanish American States.
The President refers to the failure Of the
post-ofrice appropriation bill, and earnestly
recommends the passage Of bill at the earliest
day, to provide for the pay n1cnt Of all amounts
due mail contractors witt tbe interests which
have accrued since such amounts we're due;
also to make the necessary appropriations for
that department for the current year.
The President strongly recommends the pas
sage of bill gIaeting liberal aid for the pur-
pose of building railroad to the Pacific, gives
his reasons at length, aud urges the matter
upon the attention Of Congress.
In referring to the Trcasurcr's r4bort, the
President says that it appears, from the report
Of the Secretary Of the Treasury, extremely
doubtful whether the Government will be able
to pass through the present and the next fiscal
year without an additional revenue.
In case deficiency should occur, he recon-
mends 10 Congress that the necessary addi-
tionol revenue be raised by an increase Of the
present duties Oh imports.
In conclusion the President recommends to
the just liberality of Congress the local inter-
csts Of the District of Columbia.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

JUSTICE. another column we publish 4
Communication from one of the first ind most
responsible men in North Louisiana signed
: JrsrlcE." We endorse the article through.
out. We have always contended that Coz.
l'cSTER, did right in closing the doors of The
Treasury against the hapbazard demands made
against 1t, aed We hope the able TREAsrnEu
elect, will rs far as possible carry out the same
faic and healthy policy. We supported Coll
HUNTER at the time the issue was made in our
Courts Of justice, and rs yet, VIC see no reason
TO change our views in the matter. We hope
to see CoL HUNTER retained in some important
department Of the State Government, by The
incoming Administration.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

SEWARD OvERsIArGHED ny THE REPuplI-
cANs.-"Ion," in his letter Of the 2sth ult, to
the Baltimore Sun, writes:
This is the period for political developments
of Importance in reference to the next Prcsi-
dental election. Leading Republicans, it is
stated, have undertaken to ovcrsaugh Mr. Sc
ward. A committee will, it is said, wait upon
Mr.. Seward on his return and inform him that
the party, looking to success. cannot take him
as their standard bearer at the next election.
They have Bates, Cameron, Scott Banks,
Chase and others in reserve, now that Mr.. Sc
ward is abandoned.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

SEw PARISH orrIcERs.--Mr Madison Rogers
entered upon the duties Of Sheriff on Wedncs-
day last Mr.. Goodlett, also took possession
Of the Clerks department the same day. We
wish these new officials great success. The
Ex-Sherif and Clerk retire with the good wishes
Of ull, having proved themselves worthy Of
the public's confidence and esteem.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

DEATH OF GEN. J. B. PIAucnE.--Wc deeply
regret to gee announced the death of this true
representative Of the gallant soldier, courteous
gentleman and unseldsh patriot. lie died at
his residence on st. Peter street few days
since, in the 18th year Of his age.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

SEw ORLEANS ELECTlOS.-- The good people
Of New Orleans seemed to have forgotten that
there was an election yesterday. Twenty out
Of the forty.scven polls in the city were not
opened ut all, and the attendance at the re-
iaaining twenty-scven was scant indeed, for the
entire vote for Senator to represent our city
aud parish IN the State councilslAf this critical
Junction Of affairs, Was 1867, Of which Mr..
Randcll Hunt received $40, and MIR. H. St
Paul PIN q. Courier.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

Hon. Henry ST. PArz~--We deeply regret
the defeat Of this gallant and genuine Demo-
.crat ly the Hon. Randall Hunt, the great
mognl Of the SAMrgLIrEs " in New Orleans.
viii the city Democracy ever face the music,
by coming square q ITO the scratchf ,-
y w. shula see
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

pzr Mr.. A. Fl. Martins lecture before The
Monroe Lyceun,, on Thursday evening lust,
was we'll timed and beautiful.
Mr.. Martin is young gentleman of exquisite
literary taste ard VIC bcspcak for him q brilliant
future.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

The coincidence Of holding the Democratic
National Convention on the birthday Of James
buchanan is singalarly matched by the fact
that the Republican National Convention is to
be held at the city of Chicago on the 18th day
OF June, 1860. the birthday Of Lieutenant
General Winfield Scott. On that day General
Scott will DO = years Of age.-Ba.os Rouge
.idyoeuss.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

~ We call particular attention to the sale
: oil Mr.. Dorriss, to come of on Saturday, tue
Kin Of the present month. Negroes, Wagons,
Horses and Buggies will most positively be
sold on the day as above designated. Sale to
take place ut the Court House.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

WAKE FOREST c; IIEGE-The Trustees Of
Wake Forest College, North Carolina, have
recently elected Prof William Royal, of Fur
man University, South Carolina, to the chair
of Ancient Languages, andirrof. j.. II. Footc
of Taylorsville, N. c.. to give instruction in
the same departments. These appointments
were made to fill vacancies caused by tie re-
signation Of Professors Brooks and Owen.
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Commercial Intelligence.
New Orleans Markets.

DELTA OFFICE, Friday Jan. G..
COTTON-Thcre has been a fair demand for
cotton during the past week, Notwithstanding
the drawbacks of stringent Money market
continued depression in Exchange and un-
favorable adyices from Europe while with
only moderate supplies of desirable lists
holders generally have obtained full prices for
good and clean descriptions The sales of the
week have embraced some $4,000 bales--or
which $4,000 on Saturday, 1900 on Monday,
1880 on Tuesday, IL 900 on Wednesday, H.
900 on Thursday, on 5000 to-day--the market
closing very firm for the medium qualities,
notwithstanding the unfavorable accounts by
the Bohemian, and we now amend our Quota
lions as follows:
COTTON QUOTATIONS.
Inferior. ...... 5a IMddling lO3a II
Ordinary ...... s . Good Mild'g Halls
Good Ordinary. Ola 81 MiddHng Fairl2falaS
Low Middling. .lOialo4 Fair. .........-a-
Other articles are as follows -
SuGAR.--3aa9ic.
MOLASSEs-30 a4Gc.
F1ouR.-s5 2Oa$6 IS
CoRN.-75a90c
OATs.-G23a10c.
Mess PoEK.-$lsasI9.
CoFFEE.-llal2c.
BACoN.-lOal2.
WAITER AND RyzR-Wcsther cool and
rainy, the river is still! raising very rand.
ly.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

A New York Aboliionist, named Cregar,
was run out of Knoxville, Tenn, on the: goth
ult. y meeting was held, and at one time it
looked much as if Judge Lynch's court would
be called into rcquisilion. Temperate coun.
sells, however, finally prevailed.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

MOBILE DlvIDENDs.-Thc Mobile Advertiser
says the Alabama Life and Trust Insurance
Company, and the navigation and Mutual In
surance Company, have declared each five, and
the Fulton Insurance Company ten, per cent
dividend for the last six months.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

Wendell Phillips, in o card in Boston pa
per, denies, nnequivocally, any knowledge Of
Browns intended invasion of Virginia. lie
says he had little personal acquaintance with
Brown. Whenever the subject of stampcdns
slaves was broachcd. he always discouraged
and dscountcnanced it, and he had not aided
Brown with money or advice.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

FIRE IN WEsTroRT. Moon Sunday morn
ing, 18th ult.. fire broke out in DR.. Boggs's
drug store in Nestport, Mo-, and spread up
and down the street, until thirteen houses were
destroyed. The loss is estimated at s3O,47O.
on which there is an insurance for sll,2OO.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

CirlzES--Elsewhere We publish Com
mnnication, signed, "CrrrzES" We know
nothing Of the question in dispute
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

Mr.. Elgec, of Louisiana, has been appointed
Secretary of Legation, to take the place-of Mr.
La Reintrie, who has resigned
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

IxArGrRAHoS.-Gov. Moore will be !naueu-
rated on the 22d inst, being the fourth Monday
Of the present month.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

ArchbishopsIughcs has accepted the invita-
ton of the Senior Glass of the University of
North Carolina to deliver the commencement
sermon before them the 4th of June next
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

.QsARrEnLY MEETING.--W are happy to state
rafN cur Methodist friends are to hold n
vr'erly Meeting at Loo Town, on the I'LL,
shi 18th Of the present month. The commune
" Mt large are invited 10 attend. Preaching
may be expected by the Rev. Mr.. Smith and
the presiding Elder, Rev. Mr.. ivcy.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

LARGE William H. Gibson.
late treasurer of the State of Ohio was con.
victed, on the seth ult, Of the cmbezzlement
of $lS?.l2s il, His counsel hos made appli-
calisa for new trial.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

70 Tho Peerless and McRse have our
thanks for dies Of city papers. These boats
compose the peoples line.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

The Washington Globe announces the death
of the Hon. Samuel Casey. Treasurer of the
United States He died Oh the morning of the
22d inst, at Cascyville. Ky, where 1t appears
he retired in the beginning of last month on
account of sickness. His age was about scv-
enty-one years. lie was appointed to the office
of Treasurer of the United States in the early
part of the Administration of Mr.. Pierce,
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10 To Subscribers. -rse

We hope eur Subscribers will pay up all past
Indebtedness to the Register by the 18th Of this
month. All accounts due the office after the
18th Of the ercscnt month, win be placed in
The lahdJOf q collector for collection. 1t re-
tt.Ires money to publish paper and we must
have it. Ed II Rsyister.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

The Baltimore papers announce the death of
Lieut., Julian May. He belonged to the mount
ed rifle corps.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-01-12

~ DR.. c. G. Young has placed MS unde
obligations for files Of New York papers.