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Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24
PQYDRAS COLLEGE

THIs Institution will be ready for the recep-
\ ton OF Boarders and Day Scholars on the
Sd of May next.
The studies pursued in this Institution will
embrace thorough commercial course, viz ::
Reading, Writing, History, Geography, Gram
mar, English and French Composition, Arithme-
tic. Algcgra, Bookkeeping, etc Also, pre-
paratory classical course, in which the rudi-
ments of Latin and Greek will lie taught with
great care. and according to the order followed
in Universities. sa.
CONDITIONS:
For Tuition and Board, per year. SIS 90
Washing, use of hedstead and mattress 25 90
Complete bedding. ......... 10 90
Day Scholars. per month E 90
Doctors fees, books and stationery are extra
charges.
HseA deduction on the price of board will be
made for very young pupils.
IERMs.AOne quarter payable invariably in
advance. @ z -
The classes begin On the Sd of May.
April 2S. V. BASIL. President
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24
T. A S S M A n IS
IRON HOOPS AND TIE S
For Cotton Bales.

fttey v CtHts Itf p0Att1--1-o ptf teH~ "e''
sw thaa llope.
ANY one considering the advantages Of Iron
over Rope as material for binding cotton bales.
will be surprised that it has not been adopted
long since. In its security against fire there is
an overwhelming reason for its adoption.
The presses in the Seaport Cities have been
the main canse Of its not being generally adopt
ed; but, now that objection is removed gener-
ally and the Orleans lress the largest in n. o..
give it fhe preference over rope. The Fassmann
Iron Hoop and Tie is the improvement OF one
OF the proprietors. and is adopted from the fact
that it is found after long experiment. to com
bine the greatest merits in simplicity and facility
Of application of any one yet made. It is so
prepared as to require no change for recon-
pressing. Thus obviating the only remaining
difficulty at the sea board cities.
. The hoops are sent of any length from eight
to ten feet. and full guarantee given that
neither the Ties nor Hoops shall break. And
further, that all cotton bound in them shall be
received on the same terms at the Orleans Press
as rope bound cotton. The weight per bale is
about the same as rope, not one pound more OR
less.
To show the opinion Ship Masters have of it,
we give the following, among numerous COM
mendations we have: .
The undersigned masters of vessels having
had cotton compressed with Fassmann s new Iron
Hoops and Ties, hereby recommend the same.
The bales being we'll compressed, and the but
tons or hoops never breaking when thrown
down in the ships hold: or when slowed.
L. L. Condey, Capt. Ship Moses Davenport.
A. Robinson, '' - Macras,
James Tomas, @ g Henry. .
A. Talbot, :: '' Hareaseeket,
John Dean. :: 8: James Flint,
John c. Wilmer, :. Mulhouse.
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Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24
Grand Ievee Hotel,

- hEFT BY T. g. MUUR RAIN. :,
Tf1ils establishment is now ready for the ac-
l. conmodation of travellers and the public in
general. The proprietor hopes, by attention to
business. to merit a share of public patronage
Good and attentive servants will be found al
ways on hand. %
For the accommodation of Drovers. there is
fine lot and pasture for horses, mules and cal
tie. ~Prices moderate 1N ol5-3m
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24
To Sell or Lease.

A LOT OF GROUND containing abont 81 sr-
n perfica1arpents fronting on the Mississippi
river, in the Village near the New Texas
road: with fine two-story dwelling house and
all the other buildings appcrtaining thereto, a
fine garden, etc. etc. being the residence Of the
late John Tircuit g 1
gs Apply to EUGENE QuBRE,
feb25 Village, La.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24
NO. As.
Plantation Economy.

True plantation economy is matter
which the agricultural interests of tue
South seem to have ignored to "a great
extent, and most probably to their loss
and disparagement. 1t has been to IL
great degree, the ruling object of our
planters. to devote their whole energy
to the progress Of one branch to the ex-
clusion of all others. Hence, in this
region, the great desire is, to count up
as high in the range of figures as posi-
ble in the number of bales of cotton pro-
duced; and the success of a planter is
too much based upon the amount Of his
production OF the staple without injury
as to the method or policy pursued. "A
plantation, as we'll as country, State,
town or community, is the most happy
and thriving when it can administer to
its every want and requirement, and pro-
portionateIy independent. But the es-
tablished and continued practice has
been to raise the largest amount of cot
ton, and depend upon foreign sources for
the necessities required to keep up the
plantation. '- -. e--
The corn, pork and various other cs-
sential articles of sustenancc, as well as
a large proportion of articles for cloth
ing, are brought down our rivers or
through other conveyances from the
storehouses of the North. How much
better it would be could the fountain of
such supplies be brought home rather
than to feel obliged to depend upon the
caprice, and at times extortion of Il
people whose favor with us exists appa-
rently only through the medium of dol
lars and cents they obtain 1r~f g.s #~.g
The Indifference WHICH many affect in
regard to the raising of corn seems sim
gu|ar, when we look at the matter in a
calculating manner Did the net pro-
cceds of cotton amount to more than corn,
then there would be a. strong argument
in favor of attending to it to the exclu-
sion Of the latter.
But we have heard it affirmed again
and again by experienced planters, that
an acre OF corn was equal in value to
cotton, if not superior, as an acre of
cotton would not furnish tie amount of
corn that could be produced on an acre
of ground; and if such be the case, how
Improvidcnt to slight the corn, and lc
at the trouble and expense Of preparing
and freighting to market cotton and
freighting back corn to take the place cf
corn that should have been standing in
the field. How much more economical
and prudent to have raised sufliciency
Of the latter, and a little to spare so as
to be prepared for an unpropitious season
like the present. at
AS it is with regard to corn, so it is
with raising pork, and with providing
many Of the other necessities which are
now sought for abroad with as much
regularity and complacency as thought it
was nndeniably established that they
could not be secured by home industry.
By a modification of the old routine of
duties and proper division of labor,a
decided economy can be brought into
play, a still larger profit derived from
the soil, all impetus given to home iii
dustry,5 and our domestic institutions
rendered more beneficial and more. per-
manent. Concordia Intelligencer..
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24

a1rIt is stated that the French army
now in Italy kill horses unfit for further
service by injecting air into an open
vein, which produces instantaneous and
painless death. ~
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24

ng-The loading Of a steamship with
cotton for New York, at Charleston, was
discontinued on receipt Of the news Of
Lincolu's election. ~
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24

sgrThe man who is always behind
hand has recently purchased several
bottles Of kctcil-up.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24
TIE VILLAGE WAREHOUSE.

sz... THE undersigned informs -
: GsG. n the public that he has opened -
asz=@zaszka large and commodious ware 9saE1k
house, and that he is now ready to do all the
Rscedvsag, Forwarding 4 Storing business
at the Village Landing, near Raccourci. He
therefore the patronage of the planters of
the Village. New Texas, and Raccourci, and the
public in general. u ~ *Es2E
RATES OF CHARGES. .s.kzg
Cotton, per bale. ............s......1 10 cts.
Sugar, per hogshead. ad.............s..20 /"
Molasses, per barrel. ..s..s-...........l5 g
Other produce and merchandise in proportion.
L. Y. PORCHE.
Village, Sept 8, 1859. If.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24
Saddle and Harness Manufactory.

~ BOCKEL. Manufacturer of Saddles Har-
-. ness, Brides. Whips, Collars. &C.. corner of
Commerce and Sun Streets. Bayou Sara. La. All
orders promptly attended to-. @r Repairing
done with neatness and dispatch. n27-y
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24

NOtice.-P. A. ROY, Attorney and ooun,
sellorat Law, and Notary Public, has fen0'eo
ais Office next door to the Court He-e''
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24
Fine Saddle and Carriage Horses
MULES! MULES!

rTsHE undersigned, having been for many
i years engaged in the sale of mules and
horses, has permanently located himselfin this
parish, near the Ferry Landing, opposite the
town Of Bayou Sara, where he has erected large
stables. and will keep on hand q large number
of fine mules and horses, raised in Kentucky.
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. sss.a 51 E
lIa alcf, hoe fhnrnrI III 1,,.oI r
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24
RAUSCH e. CO..

= @3EE FROM PAkTS. 79S=f=s@9#t
Painters, Uphotssere,s aud stgr. Painters,
DEG leave to announce to the public that they
ID are ready to undertake any job entrusted
to them such as Common and Ornamental Paint
ing Of houses snd other buildings. Decorative
Paper-hangips, Imitation of Marbles. Fresco
and Oil P<fnting, and in fact any description of
Painting. gCali at v. Majors Hotel and see
specimens of their work .ny20
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-24
CATTLE SHEEP AND HOGS.

fer 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 Dorm Sheep, and the best breed of
hogs, at the choice of the purchaser.
Il d24 s.s: SANFORD THOMPSON.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-07-26

tFR0A AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT
cHURoR's PICTURE-"TwILIGHT IN THE WILDERNESS
- NEW York, July "a.
Inc admirers of Church's pictures-and by this
mean everybody-will find, l think, that his new
work' on exhibition here at GoupiPs, gives him
Iresh ute 10 their admiration. "Twilight in the
+" huerness is q name which, to my fancy, does
not Preciseiy tel the story of the picture The
idea winch twilight generally suggests. is rather
that of the darkness which is at hand than Of the
sunlight which has gone before. Run over in ,our
memory all thatpoets have written of the g sweat
hour" and l am sure you will find that it has adj
dressed their feelings and Imagination, for the most
part, from its sad and shadowy side. And this
persuaded, is its natural relation to the minds
and hearts of all whom it impresses, tinging fan
ces and membranes alike with the gentest and
most tender melancholy. '.-4 90 -i..| .....t g.
Such, to me, is not the expression of Mr.. Church's
painting. In some of its details, no doubt, it ap-
peaIs to the silent and sweet influences of the hour
as touchingly and with as full q measure of poetic
inspiration seems possible on canvas-but STILL
as whole, it is too gorgeous to be called picture
of "the dying days decay" There is no pallor of
death upon it. The artist has caught the rehec-
ton Of the heavens but a few moments after the
going down of the sun-certainy before single
shade of gray has crept into the sphere. Along
the Western horizon, and sharpening the vivid out
line of far range OF purple mountains, Is broad,
expanding zone, of that peculiar golden green
which follows, in our summer evenings, the pure
gold of the immediate sunset. Nothing can exceed
the deep, transparent beauty with which this diff
cult lights rendered. ~"
The artist has no where illustrated, more superb
ly, his extraordinary power as coiorIst, and his
mastery in the management of aerial prospective.
The trees in the rocky illuminated foreground, and
along the dark successive headlands now abrupt,
now sloping softly towards the river as you look
ness and relief and you can see, as from hilltop,
the long sweep OF glowing atmosphere which fills
the distances between the ridges, frightening and
Frightening as it nears the horizon. In keeping
wears Its deep tint about the zenith and per-
haps not the least dexterous and astonishing msnip
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tors in the public games were crowned with laurel
and with bay. They cultivated the use of the
eaestus, the ptchngof the quot, running, riding,
driving, swimming wrestling archery, and hurl-
ing The javelin and the bar A more athletic
or handsomer race than those old Greeks were
never seen. Yet such apparently rude exercises
did not In the least affect their appreciation of the
beautiful in Art, or their quick perception of sole
clsms in language. Regulated by officers, who
had made the science of gymnastics branch of
medical study, and whose duty it was to graduate
the exercises to the age and strength of the pupils
and alternated with studies of more intellectual
character, the development of the ply steal
strength kept equal pace with that of the mental
attainments, upon which it exerted through all
future years an unquestiouaby beneficial inAu-
ence. The German school of gymnastics, which
at the beginning of the present century. was
founded principally by JAIN, and by whom the as
soclatIons known to us as 7mnperien, were first
made popular, partook of many of the features of
the old Greek Gymnasia. The good service which
the members of those societies rendered to the
national cause during the prolonged contest with
the FIRST NAPOLEON has been more freely admitted
than duly honored. The physical advantages re-
sulting therefrom are apparent to this day. It
is herein that we find in the system adop-
ted by the Chicago Zouaoes very much that is
worthy of admiration. That the efficiency of the
corps as military organization, has been greatly
increased by previous training to which the mem
bers have voluntarily subjected themselves, we do
not doubt in the least. But underlying this. and
of equal if not superior Importance, the system has
moral not less than sanitary value which if il
scarcely possible to over-estmate. That any con-
siderable number of young men should bind them
selves to the observance of rules which constrain
them to live soberly, and to refrain from those
vices which are common to those of their age and
station in life, and that they should consent to do
this simply for the perfecting of their physical
strength and of making themselves hale, hardy,
and active, is an innovation which is not only ex-
cellent in ITSELF but which, if it can be popular
lied, would leave its impress upon future genera
tons as it did of old upon the subtle but majestic
Greeks ......
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There is something more than novelty in the
military exercises of the Chicago Zouayes hide
pendently of the admirable efficiency which they
are SAID TO have attained in their peculiar system
y, ufili' the amount of physical endurance dis
piayeu "y The members of the corps would be
little less than marvellous, did we not know that
Tue perfection OF muscular strength and activity
may De realized by any healthy person by the
"uophoh OF proper course of training, combined
WIN rigid abstinence from all enervating plea
sures In this respect if in no other, the Chicago
DoudUeS have set an example to their fellow coun-
rymen which might be proftably followed. We
should have fewer saow faces fewer dyspeptics,
and far less number of prematurely old men,
IL we gave that encouragement to manly sports
and pastimes by which sound health and muscu-
lar vigor are alone to be secured. What we all
want, as people, and more especially those who
lnhaoit our large Cities is stamina. The best
remedy for this defect lies in temperate habits and
an occasional change from business cares and close
confinement, to active outdoor exercises which shall
bring all the theys and sinews into fair play, and
which, whilst increasing the flow of animal spirits.
shall strengthen the body as 10 enable it the bet
ter to resist fatigue and to bear up surdily against
those sudden atmospheric changes that operate
so njuriously, in our climate, upon enfeebled sys
tens. Throwing aside, then, for the moment,
the military efficiency of the Chicago Zoudues, and
regarding the dress worn, and the drill adopted
by them as merely attractive features which have
stimulated them to prosecute their efforts to per-
feet themselves in the science of gymnastics, the
advantages to be derived from their varied exer-
cises are not the less evident. When governed
by proper regulations, the result of bringing the
physical powers into frequent use is to enlarge and
lhVigofa'e the muscles of the trunk, arms, and
iegsi 10 expand the chest, and to impart grace,
ease ana steadiness of carriage to the person.
EVERY intelligent man is presumed to under
stand now, and to what an extent, the mind
and body act and react upon each, other. and how
necessary II is for the perfect freedom of the one
and the perfect yigor of the other, that nbysical
exercises should be combined with mental anr,;-
cation. Bat notwithstanding the comoarat; ga
universally Of this knowledge otwithstana;,,
too, the popular prevalence OF the old couplet T.
which, with more truth than correctness of rhyme,
has admonished generation after generation that
All work and no play ''.'' i
Makes Jack a duh boy '''-''-
work has been made with us almost the sole duty
of life, and the strife of politics almost our only re-
Taxation, as if they constituted the twin essence.
upon which depended not only the vitality of the
body polite, but also that of the body physical
The old Greeks had much higher perception O
what perfect manhood requires, and in what trus
manhood consists. They made their gymnasis
apart Of their national establishments. The vie
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WASHINGTON NEWS.

ARMY NEWs-THE PRINTING Observation-Disclosures
Five companies of the Third Infantry, to be sta
toned at Rnggold Barracks, will be designated by
the Colonel of the Regiment The other five com
panies will take post at Fort Clarke, Texas, where
will be established the headquarters of the regi-
ment. Two of the Companies for Ringgold Bar
racks, will halt at Camp Mcintosh, near Laredo
Lieut. Col Backus will take post at Ringgod Bar
racks, and Major G. c. Sibley at Camp Mcintosh
Light Companies K and F, First Artillery, will con-
stitute the garrison Of Fort Duncan. Company C,
Eighth Infantry, will proceed to Fort Stockton and
relieve Company FL, First Infantry; Company D.
Eighth Infantry, will repair to San Antonio and
relieve Company |, First Infantry, and Company,
+, Eighth Infantry, will proceed to Fort Outman
Fort Davis will be occupied oy Brevet Lieut.. Col.
Bomf9rds Company, Fl, Eighth Infantry. Com
pany l. First Infantry, proceeds to Fort Chadburn,
Third Artillery, Capt Hamiton's, is ordered to
Honey Lake. for the protection of the inhabitants.
The Colonel of the Second Infantry is ordered to
make an assignment of fortv-twe additonai e~;sY
to the companies of his regiment at Fort Aber-
S Srnmhiin Breyet Lieut.. Col. Brooks, Company H,
Lyons, Company B, Second Artillery is assigned
to Fort Wise. Major Mcdowell is here and has
entered ON the discharge of his duties as In
spector General
The printing spoils, as the phrase is, are sadly
mixed. y. X. Pangborn, of Boston, whom Ford
appointed to reign in his stead, arrived here to-
night, to see about the injunction and suit which
Defrees has instituted for his share of the profits
Marine corps, has been stricken from the rolls as
defaulter. Major Russell, Of the same corps, has
for some months performed the duties of the office
Minister McLane has little faith in a speedy resto-
ration of peace in Mexico, except through foreign
intervention. 1t is not probable, therefore, that he
will again return to that country. -y
UP to the present hour the Republicans here,
under the direction of Senator King have distrbu-
ted more documents from this city than any of the
other party clubs.
Thirty thousand copies of the report of the Covode
committee have been printed, but the House printers
will not deliver them until the difficulty with Mr.
Ford's assignee is settled.
Porter's Spirit Of the Times says: ave have
letter from England in which it is stated $50 apiece
is due to Mr.. Morris, of the New York Hotel
London, on the famous Heenan and Saver fac
sim belts, and that the f1OO will be soon collected
and Heenans belt, thus released from durance vile,
be sent to him."
Sturgeon preached in Geneva, Switzerland
fortnight ago last Sunday.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-07-26

BosToN CoMMERCE.-The Boston Traveller saws
the commerce of that city is declining The China
trade has been diverted and now the Calcutta and
India trade is following. More than one hundred
less ships than last year (Which was not more than
an average one) have arrived this season or since
January LIST, at the port of Boston large por
ton OF this loss in the Southern trade, which the
Traueller thinks is owing to a lack of facilities for
prosecuting it, the business now being done from 9TH
er cities by means of coastng steamers Other causes
given are that her manufacturers purchased ore.+
supply of cotton during 1859, which has hardly
been consumed yet Second, 267 900 barrels flour
were received last year from New Orleans. AGAINST
$4,000 this year. less than one eleventh in amount
Third, less pork, lard, hams sugar, hides, hemp.
&C., have been received this year in consequence
ofpurchasers being ''severey caught" last YEAR
In the Southern markets this season the purchasers
OF Boston have been light, and great caution has
peen practlced. Reasoning in the same strain, the
Traveller says
"Boston has suffered severely from the lack of
facilities for prosecuting a Southern trade. She
mas them now, or will have them soon and will
reap rich harvest from this important business
Let the West and Northwestern States have a
season OF prosperity again, so that they can buy
freely of our manufacturers and imports. (which
they have been hardly able TO do at all Tor three
years. and you would see the trade of Boston
double itsefin few years. 1t makes vast differ
ence to Boston whether the prosperous and MONEY!
making States is Iowa Alabama The former, if
prospecting, with abundant harvests and good
prices, buys here thousands where the other State
Duys hundreds or tties. The great prostration of
Boston customers at the West, has had a most
tremendously adverse influence on the business of
THIS metropolis since 1857. The great prosperity
OF the cotton growing States has helped New York
and perhaps, Philadelphia and Baltimore, but has
not helped Boston. We really think that less goods
are sold here now than three gears ago. Had the
prosperous States been the Western, for the past
three years, the business of Boston would have
nearly doubled in some departments. But we now
are to have, we hope, more prosperous state of
things throughout the country, and shall be pre-
pared for the prosecution of more extended bust
ness than ever before