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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-04-27

AN EXCELLENT MOVE -Ac ing upon the hints thrown
out i, the last numbe of the. Planter, that our citi-
GEMS, more especially those, who from age, or other
causes. unable to perform severe military duty,
should organize themselves into . corps of police for
home security, q number Of gentlemen held . meet
ing at Bruly Landing on Monday last to organize q
company for that. special purpose. The names OF
those composer 8 the company were not sent up WIN
+he following resolutions, an oversight on their part
for which we ara sorry. as it would have Afforded us
much pleasure to have made them public but We
known two or three. and they are amongst our most
staunch and reliable citizens. The resolutions re-
ferred to are as follows:
Resolved, That the members OF this body
he constituted a committee of the whole.
and as a standing committee Of police for the
LIST. 2d. Sd. 4th ard 5th Wards of this parish
to cause to be arrested any distuTbeIs OF
the peace, itinerant suspicious travelling
characters "a aforesaid wards, who are una
bic to render any good account OF himself or
themselves; to cause them to be brought be-
fore the nearest court of Justice to have his
or their case Investigated into.
Further Resoived, That said standing COM
mjttee Of the whole, collectively or sepa-
rately be authorized to have the rules ard
resolutions adopted by this body executed to
their fullest extent. =
R.sol. cd, I hat the proprietors, overseers.
Tor owner Of negroes who have no overseers)
he REQ uested ana notified by the present reso-
luton to keep the ~strictest vigilance, watch
and police over their slaves under control: bv
day aud by night and inform this commit
tee at their room, Bully Landing, OF anv sus-
picious transactions or facts they may notice
=. j:e.ou.. = ho IN ,uhifD mr. A0rk
Further, That no negro or negroes shall
be permitted to be or travel OIL the public
highway or road. or in any store or grocery
by day or night, without a pass Except
those who are driving a cart, Wagon or
team for their masters or overseers. And
any negro or negroes thus found, without q
written order or pass shall be arrested and
punished according to law and locked up in
the House Of Refuge*" in Bruly Landing:
and tn. owner or owners thereof. before their
delivery shall pay as fees the sum Of one
dollar to the keeper or turnkey OF said House
of Refuge"
Be it further resolued, That the thanks Of
this meeting be rendered to NJ. N. Bourg &
Bahiu for the kind Offer Of and use of their
room to hold our regular sessions.
Icer.ify the above as a true copy, (extract)
from the proceedings of this day, as ordered
to be published. J. TRAS LANDRY, :
Secretary.
Bruly Landing, West Baton Rouge, April
22,1s6l. 81
*The "House Of Refuge" a great 1nstitu-
ton, was built by the inhabitants Of the I'd,
Sd, 4th and 5th wards of the parish by au-
thority and under the auspices of a resoIn-
ton of the Police Jury Of date November the
o6th A n. 1850.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-04-27

MoRs LlBERALru The citizens Of Clinton, In this
State. have subscribed over twelve thousand dollars
to support the families of those who have volunteer
Cd from this parish, in defense Of their county
Good for the gallant, noble and patriotic Cliutonians.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-04-27

mounted with IA gilt spear head. from the base
of which hang three rich golden cords, and
~tassels. 1t is a handsome gift, and reflects
great credit upon the noble ladies Of our par
ish. who left nothing undone to render the
flag worthy Of hem and those over whose
heads It is 10 wave, perhaps in many a hard.
fought field. One thing the ladies' can be as
surrd-'hat it will never be deserted while a
man is lef- to defend It.
The ceremony If presentation oyer, the
ladies were conducted to the large galleries
IN the rear Of the building, where a most
tempting collation. was spread before them
We did not get a sight at the tables. but were
Uniformed that the Committee of Arrange
ments had prepared everything i'll fine style,
in fact a lady informed us. that every one
was astonished It the display of good things
set before them.
The steiner sex then marched to the ware.
house at the depot, where a sumptuous repast
awaited the guests; and for one We know,
that right hearty justice was done the good
things, eatable and drinkable. Speeches were
made by Hon. P. D. Hardy, Capts. Fremaux,
Kaufman and Favrot, while Major Cotton of
the Pelican Rifles, and R. |. Barrow, gallant
" responded to calls made upon them. Many
fine toasts were given which unfortunately
we were unable to remember next day. The
following from Col. Louis Hebert, having
been rendered in writing was preserved:
The FLAG The i,elta i'if.s have until now been to
gether by the patriotic feeling which animate the
bn>cnS of trte lovers of their country. Now, to
uni'e 'h"m still more closely. they have o,,e more OBJ
jet Of love anl veneratlon-THMR FLAG.e
Dinner being over. the Dp!tas determined
to escort the Baton Rouge companies home -
The fine steamer .Aeadia having just landed at
the depot, on her way down the river: the
three companies embarked. for Red Stick
On arriving. they pa1aded through the princi-
pal streets until a late hour, when the Deltas
were escorted in return to the ferry on their
homeward trip.
Everything went off in the most pleasant
and agreeable style. greatly to the satisfaction
Of our own boys ard their guests, while all &C.
knowledge that the Goth day of April, 1861,
is a day to be remembered by all who witness
ed the presentation of the flag to the Delta
Rifles of West Baton Rouge.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-04-27
CHE Snoar glauter.

Communication intended for this paper should be
directed to BATON ROUGE, NOT West Baton Rouge.
Our Exchanges will confer a favor upon w by
directing as above. .s
~ Any Of our Baton Rouge friends having com
unicat,ons. ne, for the SUGAR PLANTER. by leaving
them with Mr., Richard Markham. ON board the
ferry Boat. Sunny Soutf, will b. promptly received
~ Our Baton Rouge patrons must send over their
advertisements on or before Thursday, to secure their
~ipsertion the same week.
- Mr.. JAMES SrRAwBprpcx II our authorized agent
in New Orleans to receive and receipt for subscrip
tons and Advertising.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-04-27

*The "House Of Refuge" a great Institu-
TONY was built by the inhabitants Of the I'd,
Sd, 4th and 5th wards of the parish by au-
thority and under the auspices of a resoln-
ton of the Police Jury of date November the
26th A D., 1860.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-04-27

thee Two Will advance him to the head OF a
regiment. Grea, energy OF character Is the
third; these three will advance him to the
head Of a brigade. An indnmits,''r will is
the fourth, aud tbessfour will carry him TO
the head of armies. II to these Va" add a
perfect acquaintance with human nature, You
elevate him TO the pinnacle "f a Napoleon,
onG If you further add Christianity, to the
position Of a Washington.
Soldiers ! fame invites you to her rugged
paths; and it must drpeul upon your brave
". your knowledge. your energy. will and
Christianity. the elevation to which you may
hereaf,erreach. Beautiful! banner! emblem
atical OF all that is noble aud good. in thy
s%potIess white, We rknowIedge the TT en-
BEN of purity whose teachings iead to inno-
sense, virtue. and goodness in Inv modest
red. is vaIor dep c,ed, which points to honor.
powera and fame; in thy gorgeous blue, is etrr-
nal truth portrayed. whose teachings lead to
wisdom, greatness and Immortality; in thy
Ion. star, We receive the emblem OF Empire
and in the Delta. the name OF this PATRIOTS
association.
: Our prayers attend yon!' Yes. soldiers /!
it is Che prayer. of the fair donors OF this cher
ished banner that YOU be surrounded by high
and noble sentiments, and that all your acts
NAV receive the ap. rohat'on.ot the wise, the
noble and the good the approving smile Of
loneliness and beauty the heartfelt thanks
of your dearest friends, aud, to yourselves,
the satisfaction OF an approving conscience.
which will enable you to feel that in your
military career, no tarnish was found upon
your Furnished escutch~on. And now ge"tle-
men my mission by presenting for your ac-
ceptance, this banner,Is ended with the further
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-04-27

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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-04-27

"ccst~.Ny ""u ud1uIyut SN0l prevail, She
will glide down the stream of Of Time. un-
feared and almost unnoticed. But when ser.
t'ona' hate shall lead the public mind, seex-
ing some fair opportunity to give vent to the
pent up passions, TITS then that patriotism has
good cause to fear he coming Consequences
A crevasse of waters is local in its effect. ami
few are ruined; but a crevasse of unpovern.
able, sectional, f%anaticaI passions, would en-.
danger the Liberties Of a nation, and has can.
sed the dissolution of q Union.
AS IN the temple Of Liberty, in which we
have all worshipped in peace and harmony
Tor so many years, its ~votaries cannot TODAY
worship in unity and concord, let US. as did
our fathers, build a Temple with our own
hands, and, if needs be-. I4t the bI..od Of tho
brave and the tears Of patriotic woman. con-
tTloute to the rearing Of a structure whore
The child Of the South can worship in neace
We know in a conflict If arms, that the Del.
ia Rifles will ehdeavo, to make a name th.+
may be handed down to future generations
IN song or story, and leave a record on the
page OF History. And knowing as We do
shat the flower Of Southern chivaIry is ems
oraced within your numbers, permit me 70
refer TO the qualifications necessary ia co,..
stitote the great soldier
Let me point the path to fame
So often sought BY glory
where thousands fail TO make 4 name.
While one ascsnds in story.
Bravery IS the first qualification: but will mt
OF itself, raise the soldier from the ranks-|
A perfect military education is the second
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-23
Class No. 37.--Rpif.

George Thorn for greatest variety OF -
Apples, w
Z. Irwin & Sons for best peck of APPS
pies, Barry's Fruit Garden
Dr.. R. v. Wilson for best Pears, dip
Mrs. j. r. Leonard best specimen for>
eien grapes, Barry's Fruit Garden
DR.. X. v. Wilson for best specimen Of
American grapes, Barry's Fruit Garden
James A. Read for best specimen OF
Seeding grapes. ~
Hon. VIM. Bgler for best specimen
Straw berries, dip
Class No. 3s.-Horsemanship. ds.
Miss Anna l.. Kelch for horsenanship dip
Samuel Houston do do dip
Gilbert Tozer for one drum mannfac.
tured in county. dip
Clearfeld Rifles Martial Band, dip
Wasbin gton Cadet Brass Band. dip
CLASS No. 39-Nurseri<s
John D. Wright for best Nursery. , 90
Glass No 40.- General List.
Miss Henrietta Irwin beet display and
greatest variety of Flowers, dip
Samuel Reams for best Cactus, dip
Miss NJ. B. McMurray for best display
of Floral ornaments. dip
Miss Melissa Irwin best hand bcquet. dip
Mrs. Henrietta Welch for best ysris-
ty Of Iahlias, dip
Glass No. Al.
Samuel Reams for cage and bird, dip
Frank Iarrimer for Turtle Dove. dip
r. E. Shaw for one Pheasant, dip
Mar. A. Nichols foi Trout. dip
CLASS No. H. Win,,, &c.
Mrs. E. p. Jones best domestic wine ] 90
Do do best Elder blossom do dip
DO do bes. Apple do dip
Mrs. T. g. Snyder Blackberry do dip
Mrs. A. G. Finney Currant do dip
Mrs. s. Mitchell Raspberry do dip
Mrs. W. l.. Moore Grape do dip
Many other specimens OF vine were ex-
amined and found to be highly crcditable
to the exhibitors.
The committee have made the above
awards from the reports made by the
judges, which in many instances were
informal and difficult TO understand. Tho
labor has been performed with an anxious
desire to do justice to the exhibitors, and
with the hope Of rendering satisfaction to
all.
The Society take this method of rem.
dering thanks to generous people tor
the liberal manner in which they contrib
uted TO the complete success of the Fair (;
much credit is due the officers in charge,
and very much to .ho people in atten-
dance, for the perfect order which pre-
vailed on the ground during tho whole OF
the four days.
1t is also not little gratifying to be
able to announce that not single acc-
dent of any kind occurred, and that bar
mony and good feeling prevailed through.
out. ELLIS IRWIN Pres't
IF. ElZWEILER Sec.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-23
FROM EASTERN VIRGINIA.
THE ATTcK on THE FIRE zoUA oEs NEAR
NEWPoRT-SEWs.

The correspondent Of the Philadelphls
Inquirer, writing from Fortress Monroe
gives the following account Of the attack
upon and the capture of number Of the
Fire Zouaves by tho Confederates, near
Newport News, on Saturday last:
"On Saturday, company of the New
York Fire Zouaves left their camp a!
Newport Newspoint, for the purpose Of
cutting wood FOR fuel They proceeded 10
cut wood about two miles and a half IRON
the camp, and had nearly loaded up m
army wagon, which was drawn BY lou'
males, when the rebels surrounded them
with about two hundred well armed men
The Zouaves were armed, but had mcgee
tea TO establish any sentinels TO give 90
alarm in case the enemy should be in Inc
vicinity. The first thing the loua'e,'
knew they were entirely surrounded, a
scene OF the utmost confusion pre'ale'I,'
They did not use their arms, nor woua
the rebels fire upon them, lest /: shoula
alarm the camps, and they would be pug
sued. A large number of them escaPeu
however, and left thirteen Of Their COM
rates in the hands OF the rebels. lu'ns
the night two of them escaped, and Gang
into camp. Previous 10 this, some anA'
ETY. was felt for their safety, and scouIi
were sent Out to find what had become ~
them, and they returned bringing no v. !.
dings whatever. The men Eho came :.
report that the rebels cay they have n \
lorgs force near our lines, and they ""
soon move towards us.
HORSES, MULES AND WAGONS
1t is stated that the Government m nn
now within tho lines OF the army ci Wv
Potomac. IN round numbers, 3O,OVV ny., .,
ses, purchased at Sl20 apiece; 7,OOO mum mS,r1
al Sl4l apiece, and 5000 wagon a. 'i''
apiece.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-23

At the present time unacquainted r;,l
but there are number Of steap,c,.
Now Orleans that could be converted !. /"
to gun boats, had they the proper arna ,a-
ment 10 place on board. This. how.r.''
is wanting and renders them useless '''
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-23

FATAL AFTRAY.-Patrio Rooney ,"
vate in the New York 34th Regimenl~
uoned at Rockville, Nd, was killed ~
Saturday night last in on affray Wins,
low.private. named Hiram Burke -.
latter was handed over to the civil au'h''
ities, and committed for trial,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-23

SAD AND FATAL AccirESr.-Robert c.
Shaw Of Goshen township came to his
death on last Friday morning from inju-
ries received by being thrown from his
horse on the Wednesday evening previ-
Gus. The deceased was attending the Fair
at this place riding spirited horse, and
returning in the evening in company with
Mr. Ellis X. Livergood, reached the resi-
dence Of his neighbor, Matthew Tate,
whose saddle he had borrowed and in
attempting to mount his horse after leav-
ing the saddle, the spur struck the horse
in the flank, causing him to kick and
start at full run down the hill, throwing
Mr.. S. off with great violence, injuring
him so severely that he never spoke af-
terwards, and breathed his last in about 36
hours The deceased was amost worthy
citizen, about 5S years of age, and leaves a
wife and seven children to mourn their
sudden bereavement.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-23
Gbt GItard,lb 3tpublitan,
The Army Vote.

After giving the result Of the elecli On
in this Legislative district, as fur as know n,
the last Journal remarks;
I'VE have yet to get the army vote OF
Jefferson county, and perhaps oi other
Volunteers from Clear6eld, Elk and Nc
Reap counties. The vote OF Jefferson
county is abou. 100 less than 1t was at
Curtin's election last year, and about SUI
Of these are in the army. The returns yet
10 be received are expected to give large
majority for McEnally and Wilcox, but
whether it will be enough 10 elect them
"a uncertain. Fully fopr:ffhs Of the potun-
,..rs from CearfsH county are Republicans,
and we believe this to be tho case through
out the district. As far as the army re-
turns have been received, nearly nine
,erths OF the vote polled for Assembly
have been for McEnally and Wilcox
!, is seldom that we have net with as
many 6hndrs Ito use very mild term
in 20 few words. II the Journals figures
are correct, there are 500 voters from JEFF
ferson county in the army. AS the vote
for McEnally and Wilcox is $50 less than
Inc vote lOr IuTtiii III tndt COuHly iuss io1i,
the Journal would not give the Democrats
of that county credit for a single man in
the army, but claim the entire 800 as Re-
publicans, whilst we know to an absolute
certainty that at least four Of the Captains
from that county we're the frmest of DEM
oorats.
But the assertion is distincly made that
fully four.ffths Of the volunteers from
Clearfeld county are Republicans" In
another part Of the same paper we are in
formed that there are from $50 10 400 vo-
,ers" from Clearfield county in the army.
This, we think, Is rather under than over
the truth--and we will add that, from the
facts known to us, Jefferson county does
not exceed Clearfield certainly by
more than 100. Now, the next question
10, how many votes we're polled in the
army by volunteers from Clear6eld coun-
ty' We believe all the companies have
been heard from, and here are the figures
McEnally d; Wilcox, l47
Early & Zies!er, 80
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-23
nay. The Post Masters of Grahamtc

Bsy' The Post Masters Of Grahamtor
and Grampian Hills, Clearfeld county re-
quest persons having stamps and stamped
envellops OF tn old style, to come forward
and exchange them for new ones. within
six days from the date of this notice, o tn.
erwise the holder will lose them.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-23

The Caucasian is the title of paper su-
porceding the Now York Day Book.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-23
Total,

Thus we see that out Of, say, 400 voters
but III votes were polled, and Of this
number l47 have declared themselves Re-
publicans. ..... ....
But why was the vote so small' Where
is the remainder of these 400 voters? To
make the words of the journal true, they
should have rolled owe. 800 Republican
votes. II "four.fifths" Of them arc Re-
pu.licans why did they fail to vote! 1t
was certainly not for the want Of an op.
rortuni,y. Even our neighbor will not
deny that the most vigil~t efforts were
made 10 secure the vote of every man who
was willing to vote the Republican ticket
II he does, The fact thai two companies
iPattorsons's and Tracy's,) polling but
three votes each, were hunted up and
supplied with tickets, would contradict
him.
But why, the reader will ask, did the
Democrats in the army fail to vote 4. This
is an important question, and the true an
swer, If laid fully before the public, would,
we believe, raise such an outturst of in.
dignation against the guilty parties as
these hills are strangers to. But We for
bear, at least at present, hoping the time
will come when it will be proper TO call
the accused to account.
To say that "four-ffths' Of the volun.
teers from this county are Republicans, is
10 say what is notoriously untrue, and SC
proven by the Journals own figures. Take,
for instance, Capt. Twins company: viii
it be pretended that there are but 81 vo,
ters in that company Or will any man
pretend to say that there are only Dem
ocrats init? If so, how came it that twents
votes were cast at the Democraticiprimar,
election in August last, by that company
Or, again, take Capt. Roses company
Who will say there were no Democrats in
itr We are not ignorant of the means
used to operate upon the feelings Of our
brave volunteers, and to prejudice the
Democratic candidates in their estimation
They are now face to face with the enemy,
and is the military movements in that
quarter are properly interpreted, a nigh
~ battle ia imminent, in which many OF
them may fall in DEATH sen ling weeping
and anguish to many a household. Under
such circu instances it would be ungcner~
ou, to expose the shameful recklessness Of
some Of their pretended friends at home.
The votes Of the volunteers from this
county show very distinctly that but vel y
few Democrats vctsd-that for some cause,
or under some influence no doubt honor.
able to themselves, they withheld their
votes.-aS the vote for the County ticket
varies but little from that for the Assem-
bly,. This was not the case with the vote
OF the Jefferson county volunteers. Their
vote for the candidates for the Legislature
is quite as unanimous for the Republican
candidates, as is that of the volunteers
from this county yet for the County tick.
e: Of Jefferson the vote is about equally
divided between the Democratic and Re,
publican canditates--the Democrats re-
ceiving small majority. 1t is thus man,
ifest that the deep iad and recklessly ex>
sn,,lo,i III axND ,>r -,
The Kingwood chronicle. [volume] (Kingwood, Va. [W. Va.]) 1861-1861, 1861-07-27

VIRGINIA. SIS: AT Rules held in the
y Clerk office of the County Court of Pres
ton. on the first Monday in July, 1861.
Alexander Shaw, administrator In debt. To
of Samuel Shaw, deceased, recover $40,
Isaiah Kirk, jr. 4 Jacob Becker from the 24th
of April, 1856, due from the defendants
to the plaintiff
And happening that the defendant Becker is
not a resident of this State lie is therefore
hereby required to apper here within one month
after due publication hereof. and do what is ne
cessary to protect his interests herein. copy.
Test, SMITH CRANE, Clerk.
Brown 4 Son. July l3. 1s61-4t