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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

REPORT or NORTHERN SflEs FROM THE
SoUrH.-The New York correspondent Of the
Mobile Register, says:
The Republican leaders here sent confden.
tiaI agents in September to every Southern
State, TO examine into and report the extent
Of arms and ammunition in the South that
could be used in March, 1861, should Sew
ards taking his seat be opposed. A copy of
a report was seen by a friend in the office of
the Independent. l will merely mention what
it contains in reference to Alabama, South
Carolina, and Georgia. The spies report, that
the arms and ammunition in Alabama is OF
no possible account. OF South Carolina he
speaks in the most contemptuous terms, and
contrasts the arms and supplies Of the Feder-
al Government and fo1tresses with those of
the State at Columbia and at Charleston. He
says there are not even rusty muskets sufi-
cient in the State to arm 1000 men. and if
there were, that the muskets would explode
and Kill the holders. In Georgia, the spy
says. there is a scarcity Of arms, and of pow
der and shot for the ordinary hunting done in
the State. All the States are reported, and
II the report is true, were | in your Legisla-
ture. not a day should pass without a remedy
was had. l would create a permanent supply
by le9allZlng man fractures of arms and of
powder. Why not?
The Memorial de Lille states that a colos-
sal oak from 700 TO 500 years old, grows near
Hem (Nord) According to tradition, it was
planted under the Government Of Th,erri
d'A'sace, Count de Flandre, by one of the
family of Lannoy, at the moment he was
about to leave for the Holy Land. This oak
is several times mentioned in the history of
the country. Beneath its branches. accom-
ing to Foissart, King Phillip Augustus assem-
bled his vassals OIL the eve of the memorable
battle of Bouvines, to consult with them on
the means TO be used to repulse the efforts Of
the Germans. At a later period, Alexander
Fairness. Governor of the Netherland, had
near this tree an interview with, Hugh, Pro-
vost Of the College of St. Pierre. Louis XIV,
when about to beseige Lille in 1867, stopped
under this tree to receive an envoy from the
town.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

Our friends Of the Delta seems e,..as-
op: osed to Mr. GiImer, Of North Carolin.
They hint that he is little better thu. .
Black Republican, though he does own a Inn.
dred slaves. A few days ago they comparsd
him with Frank Blair and Cassius NJ. CI,s
who, be it observed, own no slaves. Sav rs -,
Deha: 5000 ~
We have known large Shareholders s,vs
ject Of slavery. Mr.. Gilmey is one Of that
class. There is no man in Congress who
more habitually coaIesces with the BlacE.
Republican party. and who is 50 generally
acceptable to that party as Mr.. Gilmer. That
fact speaks louder than his simple ownership
Of a scorce 0, SO Of negroes. .e.s
Putting aside the point whether large
shareholders are likely to fight against their
ewn interests by opposing slavery, We should
like to know the Dcha's warrant for the
declaration that no man in Congress c~oalesces
more habitua1Iy with the Black Republican
party than Nj. Gilmer. We have noticed,
his votes during the session, and are some-
too, that the North Carolina and Georgi.
papers, speak of him in the highest terms :,
eminen!ly trustworthy, and we are loath to
believe that he is either unsound or unreliable.
But would not any Southern Opposition mem
bers be deemed Objectionable in the eye, or
the Delta? Ii it is determined not to like
G,lmer, what does it think OF Mayard. Of
Tenn. or Hill, Of Ga, or Hartman, Of the
same State, or Adams, of KY? We are 4
little apprehensive that our contemporary
thinks nobody sound on he slavery question
except the Democratic Representatives. Il
it not so?-Bee st
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

BATON ROUGE, CROSSE TETE AND OPELou-
sAs RAILROAD CoMPANY.-From the ener-
getic President Of this road, we have received
a copy Of his Annual Report for 1859. 1t
speaks we'll for the business of the Company
showing an increase over the profits of last
years business, notwithstanding the loss sus-
tanned BY the crevasse Of May last, which
overlooked the road for some months.
From the report we learn that the receipts
for the year ending Dec. LIST, 1853, amounted
to $31 ,526 SO, while the expenditures for the
same period were $4,000: leaving nett bal
ance ST.
The indebtedness of the Company amounts
in full, to $31 ,20O-while it possesses availa-
bic means to the amount Of $ls3,l40 90.
Showing a large surplus after meeting it's
Liabilities. This does not include the rolling
stock of the Company which amounts to
$4,000.
The President mentions the new stock
taken for the extension to the AtchafaIaya.
and the company's having purchased thirty
hve negroes to work upon the same. He
says there is but little doubt that the entire
amount necessary to complete the extension
to the Atchafa!aya, can easily be raised. We
hope soon to be able to chronicle the fact
that the "Iron Horse" is ~snortins upon the
banks of that beautiful stream.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07
. We lapsuish in blessed ignorance

o. We languish in blessed ignorance
upon a certain point, and SO languishins'
pant for relief. We want to know the
exact definition of the often quoted phrase,
g Union-at-an y-price-sentlenen." What are
the aims and objects of those gentlemen ?
We often fad in a number of Our exchanges
an Immense amount Of sarcastic filings at
those poor gentlemen" What have they
done, and are doing; TO arouse the wrath OF
a few papers in the South? Some one must
relieve our burdened mind upon this point.
1t can't be endured any longer. Mr.. Cres-
cent, you use it very often, but very unwIsely
leave your many readers in the dark as to
what you mean by it. 1fyou can't answer
onr interrogatory, the subject is open for any
other journal.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

SIXTH DISTRICT CouRr.-The Sixth Judi
cial District Court for this parish, convened
on Monday last, for the January term. Hon.
D. d. AVERY. took his seat, and after empan-
nelling the Grand Jury, delivered the charge
ina most appropriate manner. Resolutions
were adopted expressive Of the regret of the
members Of the bar at the decease Of Judge
BEALE, and testifying to his faithfulness and
impartiality while presiding Judge Of the Dis
trict. Also Of coincidence with the bereaved
widow and children. After assigning a few
causes, the Court u adjourned.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

ALABAMA STATE DxrENoEs.-A joint COM
mittee OF the Alabama Legislature has been
engaged in peffecting a plan of State militia
ry defences. The main features of the plan
are as follows: &c., r.r
Thu organization off corps of eight thou
sand uniformed volunteers, in two divisions,
four hrigades, and sixteen regiments to be
armed by the State, the purchase of arms
and annunitions, the erection Of a~rsenals, and
the establishment Of a State military school,
with reorganization Of the militia Of the
State.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

WOODEN PUMPKIN AND ,RoslN NpruEes-
A gentleman Of this city, SAYS the Richmond
Dispatch, purchased a quantity of pumpkin
seed at the North, and finding that after he
had put them in the ground, that they were
rather slow in coming up, had the curiosity
to examine the material they were made Of,
and found them all of wood. A lady observe
ing grating nutmegs over her dessert, that
This will do very WELL Rrown paper heels
and soles Of shoes, hollow brass nail heads,
wooden pumpkins seeds and rosin nut
megs.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

OPTICAL lscovERY.-Prof. Wharton Jones
has made an important optical discovery,
which while especially advantageous to per-
sons Of weak eyes will be priced by all who
appreciate eyesight 1t is a form Of specta-
Gle glasses whereby paintings and engravings
appea: as stereoscopic pictures; that is the
figures and objects are seen in full relief and
roundness. The glasses may be fitted and
worn as ordinary spectacles, or used in an
opera glass; and with an effect as surprising
as it is delightful. 7f
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

~Whiie On ! visit to Rosedale, the
Crosse Tese terminus Of our Railroad, we
were pleesed to find = large number ofuegroes
busy at work upon tie embankment of the
extension. We were well aware that delay
upon this work was out Of the question after
the Board had decided upon goin. ahead, but
certainly had no idea they were ready to
commence operations SO soon. All success
10 them say we. 4
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

TIE US'oN PARTy.-A Washington letter,
Of the 25th ult, to the Charlestcn Courier
says: -.i.t. ..s:.3
The National American ard Wing Com.
mittees are making arrangements to call .
National Union Convention, for the nomiua.
ton of a President and Vice President Of the
United States. They will issue an addresst to
the people of United States suggesting the
mode Of e%lecting delegates; and giving reasons
which make the proposed Union measures
Indispensable to The rerpetuty Of the Gov
eminent. /" Ftt.s4. -FbtG 81 %
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

A HoMEsPuN PARTY.-Under this head we
find the following in the Richmond (va)
Wig:
The movement towards Southern indie.
pendence is progressing steadily. The peo-
Pile Of Virginia are in dead earnest about this
matter. While we gentlemen have con-
tented ourselves as yet with meetings,
speeches, etc, the ladies have commenced to
act. Without noise. they nave commcnced
to give force and color 10 our resolution-to
put our theories into practice. We had the
pleasure few evenings ago Of attending a
'homespu," patty, given by a patriotic lady
of this city, whose excellent good sense
prompted her to substitute deeds for words,
and to inausurate at once that system OF self
dependence which has been the theme Of
innumerable public meetings held recently
in every county If the State. The party was
a decided, a brilliant success. More than q
hundred ladies' and gentlemen, belonging to
the most respected families in the city, were
present, all OF whom were attired in part or
in whole in garments made Of Virginia fab
RIGS, woven in Virginia looms. 1t was
strictly a Virginia cloth party.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

o. As was generally anticipated, Hon.
RANDALL HuNr was elected Senator from Or
leans by a majority Of 6l3 over HENRY sr.
PAUL. Well, there will be one smart mat
more in the Senate, and the Lord knows that
BODY wants smart men bad enough.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

Mr.. Thackery is to receive from the pro-
prietors Of the CornbiT Magazine six thou
sand pounds for two tales, which are to ap-
pear in its pages during the course ofNths
next two years, and two thousand a year q
editor. -
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

ORDERS FALLING DRIVE are informed
by a gentleman who resides in Bridgeport
that the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine
Company, are running on short time in con-
sequence of a marked falling off in their
orders from the South. The inevitable re-
suits of the unwarrantable treatment of the
Southern States by the Republicans Of fhe
North are just beginning to be felt.-Neu
Haven Ne,rs.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07
A TELLING REBuKE.-The New York
Journal of Commerce pointedly SAYS:

journal o commerce pOlntediy says:
If conservative and national men would
write as hard as the AboIitioDists, in dissem-
mating their doctrines. more good would be
accomplished in a month than is now done
in a year. Wendell Phillips is one Of those
active workers in the cause Of Abolition wro
manage to keep themselves most of the time
upon the stump, at one place Or another, the
year round and he always finds newspaper
ready to publish his incendiary speeches IN
ertemso. So with other speakers Of the same
stripe. As one locust il a field will make
more noise than a hundred cattle feeding, so
the impression obtains abroad that the army
Of treason preachers is vastly more numerous
than it really is, and that there doctrines are
endorsed by public sentiment. In the SER
men delivered at Boston on Sunday by Phil
lips, and which the Boston .Alas publishes
in full, the clergyman pro tenn. styled John
Brown the "hero-saint," ami said that his
exploits in Virginia teach; Go thou ard do
likewise" (Shall we see that gentleman
head a second foray upon Virginia. But
while he had a few hundreds to applaud his
atrocious counsel. there was upwards of
$4,000 men assembled at the Union Meeting
in this city, for the express purpose of avow-
ing their determination to stand by the Con-
stitution ond battle with its foes.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

Board OF PUBL,o WbRks.-The members
of this ~Board-Kent, Bragg, Montgomery
and DeRussy- met together yesterday at.
their room in the State House., and organi-
zed. Gen. L. g. DeRussey. President.
Capt. J. r. Duncar, Of New Orleans, was
elected Chief Engineer, and L. j. Fremaux,
Secretary. ). N. Searles, vas appointed
Engineer for the First District, P. II. rhomp-
son for the Second District, w. H. Osborn
for the Third District, and Fred. H. IFaffas
for the Fourth District..-Adpocate.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

SLAVERY IN NlssouR1.-We see it con-
stantly stated in the papers that Missouri
will soon be q Free State, an immense exo-
dus having taken place during the past year
to sections where the institution is more
firmly settled. A census just taken, how
ever, shows tina. there is a gain in the negro
population from 1858 to 1883, Of la4s.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

1t would be necessary to go back to the
Biblical times to find the trace of a longevity
so extraordinary as that Of Captain Alexander
Victoria arcissus Viroux, Of Belgium, who
has been put on the pension list, by a royal
command Of the sixteenth Of September,
1859. Mr.. Viroux was born at Chimay,
November o, 1899, and consequently has
attained the age of one hundred and fifty
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

GO The skating party that went out to
Lake Crocodile, one day last week, had .
fine time Of it, NO we learn. 1t was observ-
ed on their way home that much difficulty
was experienced in keeping on their legs.
All the effects of standing upon slippery
places.n
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

"Come here, you young scamp, and get a
sound spanking" SchoIor-" You haint got
no right to spank me, and the copy You lust
set me SEE So" Teacher-'I should like to
hear you read that copy" Scholar" You
shalt" (Reads). LET all the ends thou
aimest at be thy country's, and so forth, and
when you are 2 spankin' me, you amt aiming
at no such epd."
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07
SATURDAY. JANUARY Z, 1860.

60 Hon. HENRY ST. PAUL, is a candidate
in opposition to Hon. RANDALL HuNr, for
the State Senate, from the Parish Of Orleans
The gallant Captain will be left in a glorious
minority. 1t may be a consolation to him
to know that if he can't be elected to the
Senate he can be elected to stay at home.
That's some consolation, anyhow.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

% We are glad to learn that the lessees
Of the Penitentiary are having the gas intro
duced into that building: where among many
other conveniences and benefits, the prisoners
will be enabled to read at night, until a rea-
sonable bed time.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

.f1r A, western paper says thst . Ss,s
and wagon was drowned in the Ohio. NOW
isn't that orful? What a tale that to"gsH,
could have told, had it been rescued. Aud
what .pokes the wheels would have uttered.
Poor feNoes, they are gone.-Ezehasgs. 7sfi
We are tired of such attempts at wit.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

- From the city papers We learn that
Gen. J. B. PLAucHE, a veteran Of 1915 died
on the end inst. He was in his 18TH year.
A true representative OF the gallant sol,iier,
courteous gentleman, and uusel6sh patriot.
Peace to bic sshes.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

Archbishop Hughes has accepted the Invl-
tation of the senior class of the University Oh
North Carolina, to deliver the Commence
ment before them on the .4th day OF June
next. O
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

Cure FOR RHEuMArlsM.-Galignani's Mss.
senger in Paris, says. fsasssEa
Dr.. Hartieng has successfully applied citric
acid to the cure Of rheumatism. Lemon,
juice had already been recommended by Dn.
Rees, Dalrymple. Perkins, and others but
that remedy is much more costly whereas,
twenty grammes Of citric acid dissolved in
two hundred aud fifty grammes of water,
sweetened with from seventy-ive to one
hundred grammes Of s, rup, may be adminis..
tered in the course Of from gfteen to thirty.
six hours, the affected part being wrapped up
in ~waddling, and the patient being allowed
to drink fresh water at discretion. A COM
plete cure is generally obtained in the cosns
Of from ter, to fife en- days EsElPgns
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

CHRISTMAS PRoPHEcY.-The following YER
ses introduce a quaint old prophecy of the six
teenth century, which is preserved in the
British Museum, and is republished in Bran
des' Antiquities
Lordynegs, warne al b%eforne,
Yet that day that Cryste wos borne DE-
Falle upon a SUNDAY,
That winter shalbe good per fay,
But CRETE wyndes aloft shalbe .
Thu m sha'be fayre and drye;
By kynde skylie, wythowtyn Jesse
Thro' all londes shalbe peas,
And good TYNE all thynges to don;
But he that steIythe, he shalbe founde some
What chylde that day borne be,
A CRETE lorce he shalbe.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

Sabbath school Teacher-",Wh was it
that the angels ii Jacobs dream, having
wings. were seen ascending and descending
from Heaven on a IadderD Scholar, hesi.
t%atingly-''l guess they wese n.owAiag and
coxAd'a vi hv.n go
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

Douglas sGerrold TcalpsI wsoman's arms
the serperts that wind about a mans neck,
killing his resolutions ..-
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

THE CONSERVATIVE OPposITloN.-An ac-
count is given in the New York Express OF
the speeches lately made at a meeting Of the
Wings and American members of Congress,
and Others recently held in Washington,
The speeches were all in favor OF acting
calmly and deliberately. Mr.. Boteler and
Mr.. Stuart both bore evidence to the state OF
feeling, irrespective of party that prevailed
in Virginia. in consequence OF recent events
Mr.. B. said that the invasion OF Brown was
but an incident of a deep laid plan, as would
be shown to the country by the colrespon'
dence that would be published. Mr.. Hum
phrey Marshall avowed his adherence to the
national principles of the American party,
and said that some position between the
crt,emes ought to be taken and adhered to.
Mr.. Conrad, of Louisiana, said, The had
always been opposed to the Democratic
marty, but if compelled to decide between
the two. should vote for the latter on account
of its more national sentiments. He desired
to see both defeated, and, if it were possible,
10 act with some party who would be in
favor of the Union. He detested Southern
lawlessness no less than Northern aggression.
and there was no language too strong to use
against that class OF Southern politicians,
who. in violation Of the C institution. were in
favor of the. Southern slave trade" Mr..
Crittenden made a most eloquent appeal in
favor of maintaining the Union. He con-
cIujed by saving: Neither the Constitution
nor Union brings these troubles upon us, but
The Aelusion of certain citizens Of the North.
And I trust in God that John Browns foray
at Harrers' Ferry may be instrumental for
good, by %arousing the Northern mind to the
dangerous tendencies Of that delusion, AMI
leading to its prompt correction by our
Northern brethern themselves" The con-
~clusion Of the deliberations Of the meeting,
was, as stated yesterday. to refer the whole
mute, under consideration to a committee of
seven, to confer with the Executive Com
mittee of the Wings and Americans, and
with such other persons as are favorable to
the formation Of a National Party, on the
basis of the Union, the Constitution, and
the enforcement ofthe laws;;' and to report
some plan for the formal Inauguration Of
such a movement, and report to a subse-
quent meeting.-Rthmomd Wing.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07
The Sngar &lamter.

Communication intended for this paper should b
directed to BATON ROUGE, NOT West Baton Rouge.
Our Exchanges will confer = favor upon Us by
directing rs above.
- Any Of our Baton Rouge friends having com
munications, re-, for the SUGAR PLANTER, by leaving
them with Nj. Richard Markham. on board the
Ferry-Boat, Sunny South, VIII be promptly received
and attended to.
~ Our Baton Rouge patrons must send over their
advertisements OIL or before Thursday, to secure their
Insertion the same week.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

As for the sugar fields, it is as yet impossi.
Bile to say how far the injury will be felt
There is little doubt that most of the stubble
cane is killed outright, and although we hear
Of some planters who think the seed cane in
safe, yet many regard that as ruined too. 1t,
so, the sugar crop for .he next two years will
be nothing to speak Of. ..-5 - J
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1860-01-07

CANE N TExAs.-The Houston T4ssrsph
Of the 3oth ult. in speaking Of the damage
done to vegetation by the late heavy freezes,