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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31

TIE Tsurs.-A late number Of Ii,
New Orleans Bee talks ssssibly Of ID.
effects Of var upon Soalhern euts,pss.:
Mr.. Lincoln has sunwiuisQiy b., .
benefator to the South. He has ,eueht
US the inestimable blessings Of ae)kssi
ance and independence. H has oom.
PEELED Us 10 look to ourselves, 10 iss,eti.
gate our power md r source, and 10 Ut
work energeticaily and successfully tor
their rapid and vigorous dsvsl6passt,
Take a single illustration New 0vssas,
has generally purchased from CiitndSaa.i-
about two hundred thousand dollars'
worth Of plonghs yearly. The supply
being cut of, a firm in Jackson, Niss;s-
sippi, has undertaken TO maaufaeaure Tie
article, and has closed several large con.
tracts for ploug':s. Thus. should ,he
blockade Of the river be removed 70.
morrow, Cincinnati will none 10 L.
have forfeited nearly a.quartss oi anil
lion of dollars I'M single article a.Som.
mesce. We say. nothing Of The sdulu.
tus afforded BY :he blockade 70 ths k6me
market for provisions. 10 . few mo61ls
We have .!esrned 10 6ud suLstitsAs. 81
Kentucky beef aud Ohio pork, 1osl5asd
wheat, in silnilar products which-seaSh
US from Tennessee, Texas, Georgia ID
other Southern States. Ii short, IA
comparatively trifling cost, we havsleara-
ed from Mr.. LincoIn's blockade thai the
South possesses within herself lhAasls-
ments-of her subsistf Gee, p,ogren and
prosperity, and that henc.forth the Tan.
KEGS must seek for other customers.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31

re- The news received from Major
W. E. Tunnard, of the Sd Regiment Of
Louisiana Volunteers who participated
in the battle Of Oak Hill, that thirteen
Of the gallant Pelican Rites were woun-
ded in that action but none MORALLY,
created much excitement and served to
allay the feelings Of anxious friends and
relatives, for their welfare.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31
The SwIsEHERDs BECOMING FESTIVE

The SwIsEHERDs BECOMING FESTIVE
"A late Cincinnati paper says:
A large number Of the principal pork
packers Of Cincinnati held a meeting a
few days since, to take into considera.
tor the necessity Of raising the block
ade, and allowing all articles not contra
band Of warzto be shipped to Louisville,
without the formality Of permits, cerli-
Gates, DC. The feeling that peryaded -
with not a single exceptiyn-was that
the blockade should at once be raised,
and that all articles, except munitions OF
war, should be allowed to be shipped to
Louisville and all loyal cities, wi.lou,
hindrance on the part of the Govern
meut.
J. The letter plan is to keep them " res
tive" If Kentucky is detern ined upon
maintaining her position Of" neutrality
she cannot allow any such move to in
terfere with it. Receiving provisions, or
goods, from any State, North or South,
violates at once that neutrality. Besides
it is easy to see that the -Porkopolians
ouiy want to send their meats to Keu-
lucky, and, through her, to the South
ern States, thereby repleuishing their
exhausted purses, and giving themselves
much aid and comfort. We are much
mistaken if such . game is allowed to
be played. If Ole Abe is willing to re-
move his blockade from our sea ports
and the embargo upon the river, We may,
perhaps, come to SOME terdtS about tax
ing their provisionss but as we have
enough "hog and hominy to live up
on at home, without caring a continent
red for them or their measely, sw,ll-
fed pork, We can afford to wait awhile.
This is what we would call "hoisting
the engineer with his own petard."
r Ez-A E& IS - p 49, - = 49,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31
SHARP.-Tbe New York Dav Book

SnARp.-Tbe New York Day Book
get. of the following.
A Republican exchange says that ii
u ministers did not preach and pray
for our cause, the very beasts Of the feid
would cry out As Balaam's ass did 81
old" And If some devotioual ass should
attempt such religious service FIR the
Republican party, we expect he would
begin BY saying -"Bfe'breu, let Us pray"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31
Correspondence.
West Baton Rouge, Aug. Il, 1851

g.
To J. V. DURAlDE, ESQ.,
Dear Sir: The undersigned, your fellow
citizens Of v est Baton Rouge, fully Impress
ed with the importance Of having our parish
ably represented in the lower house Of the
State Legislature, respectfully solicit you to
become a candidate for that position.
The rupture of the late Union, and the Sc
cession Of our cherished State therefrom, has,
for a time at least, merged all old political
parties into one common voice for the gene
raj welfare, and, with this acknowledgements,
cannot be understood as soliciting your ac-
ceptance Of that position, if elected, in a po-
litical sense. Our parish, for years past, has
been well and ably represented in that body,
and It has been the pride every West Baton
Rougean to know that his Representatives
have always stood foremost in the halls of our
State Legislature. Believing you to be fully
capable from your general knowledge of pub
lie afairs-your position in our midst, and
your minute acquaintance with our local
wants and interests, we pledge you our cor
dial support for the position Of parish Repre-
resentive in the State Legislature should you
feel disposed to accept the nomination We
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31

RrdovEkED. About one hubdEe4n ~
twenty-five Of Tue sick soldiers who -,
been n.ths hospitals and privess.
dences Of opr city, have 20 hr rscotlssad
a to bs able 70 return TO their positieea..
Many Of them now aick and pons6s4l
are. under the kind asssatios bes1ssse
ppon them. rapidly inPsesisg.-
.sopd Enquirer.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31

A NEW ENTEPRIsE.-A circular from
U friends, Messrs. Thomas e, Shields
4 Co, New Orleans, informs us that
they ara the sole agents for the Southern
Ink Manufacturing Company, at Amite,
La. This company is now turning out
beautiful printing ink, and will, SO soon
as the arrangements a be perfected.
commence the manufacture OF printing
paper. We ATE rejoicsd to hear Of the
progress already made BY this company,
We have been heretofore entirely de-.
pendent upon the North for such sup
plies.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31

The ARMY McCuLLocH HAS BEATEN,
From the very lowest estimate Of the
Lincoln papers Of St. Louis We learn
that the army Of Gen. Lyon in the bat
tie near Springfield was 1900, including
1900 regulars, Is pieces of artillery, and
8 cavalry and dragoon companies, all
admirably appointed and equipped.
Gen. Fremont in bis official despatch
es to Gen. Scott at Washington, states
that his forces engaged in the battle at
Springfield were eight thousand.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31
QusRY HAS the N. O. True, Delta
declined further exchanging with US =
IF 90, We would like to know it. 2.

~ We call special attention to the
card Of the Ladies' Aid Sewing Society,
Of this parish. In q few days tLei,
committee will visit our citizens for co.,
tributions, when we hope to hear of
every family in the parish giving some
thing. All donstions will be published.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31
Keep on Giving.

@ A 2 -
Every day We hear men remark tba'
they have contributed this, that and
'tother thing to the C~onfedsracy, and a.
often wind up their patriotic boastings
BY saying that they have done enough
No such thing, gentlemen, you have uo1
done enough, while you enjoy the cosy
comforts of = home, and our brave vol.
unteers IN Sighting the battles Of ou'
country to protect your property with
the lives, if need be. You cannot give
enough. There is constant demand
that will lever cry enough, and that De.
mand must be met. Our volunteers are
suffering hardships Of which you in your
comfortable homes can have no appreci.
alton Of. They must sleep on the bare
ground ; be exposed to rains, storms
night-dews, the brofling SUNS Of summer
aud the icy blasts Of winter, and all this
is 10 protect your property from the
spoilers wrath. More soldiers die from
exposure and neglect than by the bullet
aud the bsyonet. Every ma fighting
under the stars and bars" Of our glori-
GUS little Confederacy should be, treated
as an indulgent parent treats his chill
dren. We should not permit them to
suffer while we have the means to pre-
vent it. It is for us they are fighting and
we must not be chary Of the good things
which we enjoy while they are suffering.
Tax your ingenuity devise ways and
means to contribute 10 their relief, If you
have~them not at yotr immediate COM
mand. Many little articles of every day,
wear, which . you carelessly throw by,
may be turned to great advantage with
the volunteer: Many little delicacies
which you daily consume, or virtually
throw away upon children, may give
vigor and strength to the wounded ard
Many vegetables in your gardens
are suffered to rot or be destroyed, which
could be sent to the poor families Of the
same soldiers. Think upon this, and lei
your study be how to afford all the as
within your power to our sol.
aiers. Think not for to-day and to NOR
but carve out work for months and
perhaps years. ahead. Bear one impor-
ant fact 10 mind, and let it be ever up
'ermost in our thoughts: this war NAV
asst for years, and VT must support it.
t we prove successful, as we trust in
Tod we shall be, u property and our
ZONES will be secured to US if we fail,
n our efforts and are overwhelmed by
he enemy, nothing will be left Of prop
rty or homes that We can call our own.
he people and the army are members
+ the same body; Destroy one md
gu paralyze the whole defeat our ar
~ and We are conquered and ruined.
his fact must be patent to all. Strain
len every nerve-do all that your
'eans can command for the army, for
It lies our hope and our salvation.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31
AID SEWING SOCIETY OF WEST BAT.
ON ROUGE. +.

The undersigned appeal to the patriotic Of
our parish for donations of any thing that
will contribute to the relief and comfort Of
the brave volunteers fighting in defence of
our homes. Our Society in now fully organ
lied, andwe invite all who are able to sew
or knit, to unite with us in making up the
winter clothing Of our absent soldiers, who
must not be allowed to suffer whilst there
are SO many ladies surrounding the happy
firesides of our parish, who must feel them
selves called upon to do al in their sphere.
The Governor Of the State calls for blankets
for the tented field which money, at this
time, is unable to purchase. The news
papers urge us to send comforts and delica-
cies for the sick and wounded, and who ought
to be more ready and willing than the ladies
of Louisiana, whose soldiers stand foremost
in the ranks of our noble armies? Blankets,
sheets, comforts, half worn clothing, linen,
old cotton, lint, wines, cordials, jellies and
honey, will be thankfully received
Messrs.a Louis Favrot and David Pipes
have been appointed to solicit contributions
Of money, wool, cotton, or anything that our
citizens can spare FROM their store. houses.
Gentlemen Of West Baton Rouge, do not let
them appeal to you in vain! We can work,
but you must produce the material for our
willing hearts and busy hands to fashion into
soldiers garments.
Our next meeting will be at the Court
House on Thursday, the 5th day Of Septem-
Der, to which an invitation is extended to all
who will join, or assist US in our labors.-
Let our entire parish be we'll represented.
Mrs. DAVID PIPES,
President West Baton Rouge Aid Society.
Or.,c,u. -, W,sn.nu.. D. T,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31

The Democracy held . public meeting
at Danbury, Conn.,, o the 9Th Of Aue.
ust, and passed = eel Of antiwar re,olu-
lions.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31

Our OvERsEERs.-Amongst the fore
most and most liberal citizens of this
parish who have contributed to the war
have. been q o~verseers, Their sub
scrptions to the Confederate Loan, have
been Of 4he most patriotic, liberal char:
actsr, while their participation in the
ranks Of our volunteer companies, have
Teen second to none Of our other classes
Of citizens. Instances have been brought
to.our. notice where oyerseers have cheer
fully given up their 6ne saddle-horses to
or o:her- mounted companies,
without so much as caring for a thank
you fot the donation. Taking them
all in all, they have acted nobly 10 their
contributionsto'our war of independence,
and BY so doing, have reflected the high
est honor upon themselves and the pat
Of our little parish.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31
For Representative.

Mr.. EpsToa:-Ycn are hereby authorised to an
nouncs Col. u. v. DUBALDE, rs = candidate
to represent lhis parish IN The State legislature, and
that he viii b supported BY MANY FRIENDS.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31
Word to subsc lbers.

A Word to Subsc lbers.
The collapsed condition Of our treasu-
Try and the utter impossibility Of buying
a sheer Of paper, or an ounce Of ink
without the money being first paid down,
compels US to call upon our subscribers
to pay upall past arrearagss. We have
kept our head above water so far, thanks
to the pccaniary assistance of friends,
but they have gone the limits of their
tether, and we can look for no more as
sistance from their quarter. flour paper is
worth taking, it is worth paying for, aud
at the publishers usual rates-in ad-
vance, if it is not, then let all dis
couteuted ones pay up what they owe,
and we cat save SO much time, paper
and ink To come moi directly to the
point: although our terms for suhscrip-
ton are always Due IN Advance, We have
nevertheless, outraged them by allowing
bills to run up for-one, two, three, aud
ever four years. This way Of doing bp-
siness must be stopped. for the reasons
expressed above. From and after the
first Of October next, all subscribers ow-
ing US for more than M years subscrip-
ton, shall be stricken from our list, ever
though We be- loser bv it. Circumstan-
ces over which we have no control force
us this. We shall, doubtless, lose many
subscribers-maoy of them being per.
fectly good for Their respective amounts,
but we cannot raise the wherewithal to
purchase paper if our patrons do not
pay up at the proper time. Had We
the money to keep our paper in opera
ton until times grow better, We would
not hesitate to use il, would We make
any demands for past dues until them
As il is, we are cramped in our resources,
and must avail ourself of the only course
for salvation. There is not a name upon
our books but a pay the small amounts
respectively due. and not to do SO, while
We are SUITE ring for money, is very I'm
Just, and to say the least of it, very un-
reasonable. We appeal to all subscri>
and ask them TO look over their
last receipts and overhaul their c%onsci-
ences5 and ascertain whether they are
to us or not. If so, let them
send US the money by mail or leave it at
our ofice-we cannot afford to pay a
collector. All those having their last
years receipts, or who know they are
'quare on our books, need not trouble
themselves until their time comes round
gain to pay up. We shall rigidly adj
lere TO our determination 10 erase from
'ur subscription list I'll who owe Without
exception whatever. Let all such,
therefore,, be not surprised or offended if
hey do not receive the PLANTER after
he first Of October next.
OUR OvERsEERs.-Amongst the fore
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31
President West Baton Rouge Aid Society
OFFICERS OF WEST BATON RoueE LADIES
AID SEWING SOCIETY.

President: Mrs. DAVID PIPES.
Vice President: Mrs. A.. d. BARROW,
Secretary: Miss AMELIA A. REYNAup,
Assistant Secretary: Miss JULIE DuRALDg
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31
For Congress.

= We are authorized to announce Hon. ALEXAN.
DER DE0EDUBT, q 81. Mertin, as q candidate
for Congress Of the Confederate States for the Fourth
Congressional District, composed Of the parishes of
Wess Fslciana, Point coupee, st. landry, Lafayette,
vsrnillioo, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, st. Mary and
st. Martin. Election nrst Monday in November next.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-08-31

=. J. HYAln, Eso.-Pleese announce the name Of
16111p Wfnlkee, - Z candidate for State Super.
fnteadG0f at Public Education. Election LIST Monday
n Novembsf. @ VOTER.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-10-26
THE PUZZLED CENSUS TAKER.
BY JOHN G. SAKE.

Got any boys?" the Marshal said
To a lady from over the Rhine;
And the lady shook her faxen head,
And civilly answered "NINE!"
"Got any girls?" the Marshal said
To the lady from over the Rhine;
And again the lady shook her head,
And civilly answered "NINE!'
"But some are dead?' the Marshal said
To the lady from over the Rhine;
And again the lady shook her head,
And civilly answered "NIyE!"
Husband, of course?" the Marshal said
To the lady from over the Rhine:
And again she shook her faxcn head,
And civilly answered "NINE!'
''The ID yuu have!' the Marshal said
To the lady from over the Rhine;
And again she shook her faxen head,
And civilly answered "NINE.'
''Now what do you mean by shaking your
head,
And always answering "NINE!''
"ICH KANN NIGHT ENGIICH,' civilly said
The lady from over the Rhine.
NEIN, pronounced NINE, is the German fol
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-10-26

YANKEE ENTERPRISE AT SEBAsroPoL.-Col.
Gowan writes from Sebastopo that he gets
on slowly with the work Of raising the re.
naming sunken Russian ships. They are so
rotten there is no portion Of them strong
enough to bear their own weight. The
Colonel adds: II have raised and removed
some fifty vessels, large majority vessels of
war. of which there were nine war steamers,
and several 6o-gun frgates. The harbor of
Sebaslopo! is as practically cleve his day as
it was before the sinking Of Ne fleet.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-10-26

ToBAcco.-A gentleman residing on Mo-
kelumne river. near MokeIumne city, informs
the Stockton Independent that the farmers
in that immediate neighb"rhood, will next
year plant over twenty five acres of ground
in tobacco The great success attending one
or two small experimental crops there this
year is their inducement. A good deal will
be planted on the Calaveras and San Joaquin
rivers
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-10-26

DIVERSION OF FuNDs.-A circular has
been issued from the South, signed by some
of the Presbyterian clergymen, calling up.
on the principal churches there, Of tha, de.
nomination. to devote their contributions for
MISSIONS which have usually gone into the
treasury of the Foreign Board to missions
in the various Indian territories among the
Cherokees, Choctaws, and other tribes, az
"lhey will in all probability soon become
parts of the Confederate States"
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-10-26

Why is IT So?-An exchange says: Fas.
ten nail or key to string, and suspend it.
from your thumb and finger, and the nail
will oscilate like a pendulum. Let some one
put his hand under the nail, and it will
change to a circular motion. Then let a
third person put his hand upon your should
er, and the nail becomes in a moment sta
lionary.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-10-26

BAD FOR THE Coo.-When Geo. Stephen
son, the celebrated engineer, had completed
his model of locomotive, he PRESENTED
himself before the British Parliament, and
asked for the attention Of that body. The
NJ P.'s looking sneeringly at his invention,
asked:
$50 you have made carriage to run by
by steam, have youl"
"Yes, my lairds."
"WelI, now, Mr.. Stephenson, let us show
you how absurd your claim is. Suppose,
when your carriage is running upon
those rails at the rate of twenty or
thirty miles an hour Gf you are unreasona-
bic enough to suppose that such thing is
possible,) q COW should get in its way. You
cant turn out for her-what then9"
Then it will be bad for the COO, my
airds"
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-10-26

The Providence Post, aIluding to the &C.
tion of Republican Grand Jury in New
York, in assaIiug certain Democratic jour
nails which advocate peace, remarks
"Let this sort of action be pus he'd it,
tie farther and we shall see the result. A
war between the Republicans Of the North
$50 far as they are disposed to face its dan
gers,) on one side, and a united South on
the other-alI democrats and conservatives
acting as spectators.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-10-26

+ DEATH OF Tom 1HUMB-The Boston
Journal says the Paris papers record tho
death Of General Tom Thumb, as having
occurred in circumstances Of great Indulgence
in that city. His real name was Stratton,
and his family, who have been reputed to be
wealthy, reside in Connectiuct
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-10-26

FIaHr WITH THE IND1ANs.-A dispatch
dated at Tehama, October 2ls,, says:
Clark, special Indian Agent, arrived from
Nome Lackee to-day. He says information
arrived to-day, By Short, an employee Of
Nome Cult Indian Farm, that the settlers Of
Round Valley had q battle about three miles
northwest of Nome Cult farm, with band
Of Indians and Mexicans who had stolen
stock from the Valley. They killed about
l0s Indians, and two or three Spaniards.
They found % horses and lot Of hogs.
None of the whites were injured in the fight.
None of the Reservation Indians were en-.
gagged in the robbery.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-10-26

Hop YEAsr.-Boil a half pint Of hops
in pint of water, until the full strength has
been obtained; strain off the water, and add
TO the same one pound of flour, mixing we'll;
let it stand till cool, and then add half a
pint of malt, which may be had from the
brewers or bakers.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-10-26

A PRoPosED PEACE DEMONSTRATIONS IN
New w'YoRK.-A New York correspondent
says arrangements are being made for a great
peace meeting to be held sometime near the
first of December, which is expected, from
its magnitude and the character of the par
ties concerned in it, will! make deep impress
sion on the country.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-10-26

WALKER VALLEY The Silver Age says:
The finest crop outside of Washoe and
Pleasant Valleys. that we have seen this sea
son, is at Lobdell's ranch, Walker Valley.
The corn appeared to be thrifty, while the
turnips, potatoes, ETC., were not only large,
but of superior flavor. Two crops Of corn
may be raised there in one season, and the
yield of most vegetables is prodyious.