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The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1861-11-09
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SequestTatiOn Notice (!
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TO the Citizsis Of the Parishes d. Rapidcy,
AyOyelleS, Natchit0rheS and VIM,
DIRECTOR PRO TEN.

| HEREBY notify every Attorney, Agent
= former Partner, Trustee, or orther Person
holdlhg Or controlling any lands, tenements.
or heredltamehts, goods OF chattelSfligltsss6s
credits or any interests therein, Of n for am
alien enemy Of the Confederate States Of
America, speedily to inform me, the Receiver
for the section of the District of Louisiana
| comprising the above named Parishes, of the
same, and to render to me an account thereof.
and so far as ispracticable to place the same
in my hands. Any such persons wilfuly fai-
Ing to give me this information and render
such account will be guilty of high misde-
meanor and will be liable to be indicted anill
upon conviction, fined and imprisoned and
Will further be liable to be SIZED by the Con-
iederate States and subjected to pay double
the value of sthe estate, property or effects Of
the alien enemy held by him or subject to his
CONTROL
also notify each aud every citizen of the
Confederate States speedily to give me infor-
nation, as the Law makes it his duty to do
OF all lands, tenements or heredtaments, goods
and chattels, rights and credits within the
above named Parishes, and of every right and
interests therein held, owned. possessed, or en-
joyed by or for any alien enemy.
The following prsons are subject to the
operation of the Act of Congress, approved
August Both 1861, as Alien Enemies, viz
All citizens of the United States except
taose of Delaware Maryland, Kentucky,
Missouri, District Of Columbia, or the Terri
tories of Arizona, New Dlexico and Indian
Territory South of Kansas. Ali citizens or
residents of these excepted States and Terri
tories who shall commit actual hostilities
against the Confederate States, or aid, or
abet tine United States in the existing war.
ALI persons who have a domicH within the
States with which our Government is at war;
no matter whether they be citizens or not.
Address me at alexandria, Parish of Ra-
pides, Louisiana.
&c. MANNING, Receiver.
alexandria, Ina, October 7th, 1861.
oct 19--l M.
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TO THE SOUTHERN PUBLIC.

Al meeting OF the citizens of New Or
leans conv; ned on the Goth of July last. a per
manent committee of twenty four gentlemen
was appointed to solicit contributions for the
relief Of the sick ana wounded soldiers of the
Southern Confederacy, and provide for their
comfort during the war.
| sfhe undersigned, in behalf of the committee
thus appointed appeal to the humane and
patriotic to aid them in their holy work. 1t
behooves those who'enjoy the safety and con-
forts Of home TO testify, in a material form,
their appreciation Of the peri|s and sufferihgs
OF our brave volunteers It is in our cause
they are stricken, and it is our mission to
pour balm into tlieir wounds The poorest
can contribute something, and the offering
will be appreciated perhaps such will be
especially blessed in their results.
The committee will be advised of Tie nature
OF supplies required at hospitals. Their ef-
forts will not be confined to the so diers of Il
particular State Or section. They Will afford
all the aid and relief in their power to all
sufferers in our cause. If means can be raised
they propose to organize a permanent system
OF relief. Contributions of clothing, blankets
and bed clothes, articles o! nourishment sui.
table for the sick, particularly sugar, coffee,
tea rice, tarioca, arrowroot cordials, pure H.
quors and wines, are specially solicited.
Warm othlng, Woolen socks and shoes, in
great quantity, will soon become absolutely
necessary in the latitude of the seat of war
We appeal to our fellow citizens not to aba1-
don our brave soldiers in their Affections
A warehouse for the reception of such sto-
res as may be contributed has been cstabls-
he'd at No. So Gravier street, where a reIia-
bic person will be in attendance Each mem
Der OF the Permanent Committee will receive
contributions in money
J01IN FINNEY,
IT, Q. SuLLY,
r. GARDERE,
HENRY RENsHAw,
Sub COMMITTEE.
NOTICE.
The following gentlemen compose the per-
manent Committee for the relief Of the sick
and wounded soldiers of the Southern Comics
deracy
i w. "A. ELMoRE, President.
u. |. RICARDO, Secretary,
HENRY RENsHAw, Treasury,
P. f. Bonford. j. Pemberton, Fl. Wright.
SO. Nelson, g. Miltenberger, p s. Witt,
j. Bermndez S. z. DeLab2rre, T. 0. Suly,
4 Gardere, S. Il. Newman, w. A. Gasquet,
a. NJ. Buchanan, R. A. Bourkc. &. Il. D.
kemper, A. B. James, j. Finney, j. P. Ere
ret, Fl. Bier, z. 4. Girand, j. D. Denegre.
At meeting of the Comm ittee held this
day, the following P.eamble and Resolution
was unanimously adopted:
.WHEREAs, the citizens Of the Country
Parishes, would gladly and promptly aid in
rendering assistance and comfort to the sick
and wounded soldiers who have volunteered
their services and risked their lives in the de-
fence Of our common country therefore,
= Resolped, That three gentlemen in each
Of said Parishes be appointed Committee
to collect contributions, and forward the same
to the President or Treasurer of the Com
mittee"
10 Ntssrs. HENDERSON Taylor,
j. l., GESEREs,
III. M. keEARY,
Committee for Avoyelles Paris!.
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Sale without Reseryatlon.

0N MONDAY. the 18th November ! sGl !,
" and the following days, ats9 A. NJ, it
will be offered at public sale:
The splendid stock, comprising dry goods
and other articles, OF NJ. b. p. Delavallade,
in Marksvrlle.
TERMS l. CONDITIONS.
For all sums Of FIVE dollars and under, pay
able CASH !; s.l1.
For all sums above FIVE dollars, payable. in
cotton, at the rate of from eight to ten
cents per pound according to quality and Under
bale. The delivery OF said cotton to be made
in full on or by the 3lst Of December next,
1861. Purchasers to furnish their notes to
the order Of B. P. Delavallade, with two SOL
vent securities, and payable in cotton on the
3lst day Of December 1861. And in case
payment is not then made, said notes
will bear interest at the rate Of eight per
cent per annum, from date until paid or sa-
tisftd.
j, The sale will he made through the ageacy
Of Edouard de Generes, Auctioneer, I
The pubic is respectfully invited to come
and ex, mine the goods. -. .a.-...=.1.
None but ladies will on the days Of sac,
have admittance, in the store.
Marksvlle. Avoyelles, this 9th day Of
November 1861.
EDOUARD DE GENERES,
-a sa.1 Public Auctioneer.
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CoD1naun c.7ted.

With the consent Of the President Of
the Confederate States to raise Regi.
ment Of mounted men for.special ser
vice in th,r State Of Louisiana, and the
promise of an immediate acceptance OF
the same by the Hon. J. 2. Benjamin
Sec. of Of war pro TIM [ call upon those
who are determined TO maintain their
rights as frcemeri, and the honor Of their
country to fall iii with me, and as earl y
as possible organize companies. From six
ty five to one hundred men will consti-
tute accompany, each man to be furnished
with a double barrel shot gun or rife,
and if possible a brace Of pistols; the
size of the horse will not be objected to
if he can carry his rider will, ease, this is
no time for words or would show the
advantage that the. State will derive
from such a Regiment as this is designa-
ted to be. We shall be governed by an
act of the Southern Congress entitled
."An act to provide for local defence and
special service" For further particulars
cali at my residence, or address me, big
Bend i. @.
Big Bend, tvovslles Gil, Oct. 1861.
b. w. BLAkEWOOD.
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-NS NSsGSsN
. BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
For the Relief of the Needy Families Of our
Volunteers
NNS sA 8 S~

A number of the citizens of our pa
rish, taking into consideration the preca!
rious position and even distressing cir-
cumstances of some OF the families OF
our Volunteers actually on tie seat of
war or about to proceed thereto, hav.
met at the house OF j. l,,e Gaspard, OIL
the 9th Of November 1861, Tor the pur-
pose Of taking steps towards the organi-
zation of a society TO come to the reliet
of those families.
On motion of J. b. Gremillion, j. Y.
Rabalais was called to the chair, and
ID. III. CouvilIion was appointed Secre-
tary.
On motion by Gregoire Couvillion:
RcsoLce1, That meeting of this AS
sociation be held at Mansura, Sfess'
Store on Sunday the nth day OF No
vember next 1861, at one o'clock L. NJ,
for the purpose of electing President
. and other officers necessary to carry on
b the objects Of this Association. :
On further motion
Resolyed, That some lists Of subscrip-
tons be opened and left with the fellow
ing persons, viz:
L.. Ii. Couvillion, Marksville
j. b. Gaspard, Mansura, I. o.
j. V. Rabalais, Bayou des Glaises
Mansura L. Q.
j. b. GremTllion, MoreauvNle
III. O. Couvillion, for Bayou Choupi-
que, MoreauvilieP: 0.
Gregoire Couvillion, Mansula z. o. ;
Zelien Couvilion, Big Bend.
Which lists will be for the purpose
of receiving contributions offered by per
sons whishing to aid in carrying on the
object of this Associations.
On motion
Resolued, All persons deslrous o.
furthering the philanthropic object O
the promoters Of this Association be IN
vited to answer the call OF this meeting
and aid in carrying on its views. I.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JOHN v. RABAlIAIS,
President.
L. III. COUVILLION,
Secretary.
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The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1861-11-09
LEON GAU'IHIER
PUBLIC AUCTIONEER.

ID ESPECTFULLY informs the. public
lO that from this day, the ecopartnerslip ex-
listing between the undersigned and Mr. Edou-
ard de Generes is dissolved, and he personally
tenders his services to his friends as Public
Auctioneer. He returns his thanks to them
for the liberal patronage they have extended
to him heretofore, and solicits the continu-
ance Of the same.
Apply by letter to his residence, on Bayou
des Glaizes, or to the Recorders or Pelican
Offices.
Marksyillc, this 9Th April 1861:
LEON GAUTIIIER.
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W. W. WADDIII. ARISTIDE RARBIN.
W.aAsDILL e R.4RBI,v

ONT l'honneur de prevenir leurs amis ct
le public qua partir du Ter JUN 1861, ills
sont en- societe pour exercer leur profession
dang les Cours du 7eme District Judiciaire
ct des paroisses voisines. Lear bureau est
Marksville, rue qu Maine. 1lmai :
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Liberal REWARD

WlLLbe given for any information lead
w ing to the recovery Of a Bay Horse,
about or 10 years old, with a white star in
tine face, sway back heavy name. and tail,
sstrayed from j. H. Cason' plantation. The
horse has Belonged. at one time. to Mr.. Per-.
kins of Bayou Rouge. Information to be sent
to Robertson, ,Jenkins'& Co., Simmsport.
19oct-l M 4. CASEY.
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Quarter General de
I.AzARE, IEVASSEUR g. CO,
MAISON ROUGE,

Les soussigues informcnt rcspectueuscment
lenrs nombreux amis de la Paroisse des Avo
yelles ct cenx des autres parties de l'Etat
qu'ils auront constamment en- main un waste
assortment de
Marchandises seches, Linge fait, Chaneaux
ct Souliers, provenant des nombreux sacrifices
qui Sc font tous les jours dams les ENCANS de
New York ct de la Nouvelle- Orleans, quils
vendront des tauX reimbursement bas.
liz esperent, par la modicite de leurs prix
ct l'attention qu'ls mettront satislaire les
ordres qu'on leur donnera, meriter lie patro-,
mage qu'ils sollicitent du public
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1861-11-09

Ti,e election of Monday last re-
suitedin the triumph Of all the candidates
brought ont by us, but one. NJ. Ricord
will receive a handsome vote in Point
Coupee, and so far as his chances are
concerned we sannot, AS yet, give an,
certainty upon the election for our Sc.
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DIED.

In Marksville, on the evening Of the
9th inst, Mrs ANGELA BARBIN wife
Of DR. G.. d. Elmer. She was,in the 42th
year Of her age.
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1 AZARE, LEVASSEUR 4 co.
DqUA5sV'Eigs@,
RED HOUSE.
OH the Icvee, near the Meat Market

T1tIE undersigned respectfully inform their
i numerous friends of the Avoyelle< parn Nh
and Others in the State: that they keep co.
stantly on hand large assortment OF
Dry Goods Ready mad Clothing. Hats and
Shoes, bought at the daily New York and NtY
Orleans AUCTIONS, and they are ready to
sell them at VERY LOW Prices.
They respectfully solicit a share of the pa
tronage of the public, and they feel contslcp.
they will be honored with. as their goods are
guaranteed to be good, cheap, and of the best
styles
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-19

this great struggle Bloody y-caiamitous-
! fear il will be. May we so conduct it, if
a collision must come, that we will stand
justified in the eyes OF Him who knows
our hearts, and who will JUSTIFY our everv
act. We must OF yield to resentments,
nor to the spirit of vengeance, much less
to the desire for conquest or ambition
81 see no path Of ambition open in a
bloody struggle for triumphs over my
countrymen. There Is no path of ambi>
ton open for me in n divided country
Hence, whatever we may do, must be the
result Of duty, OF conviction, of patriotic
duty-the duty we owe to ourselves, to
our posterity, and to the friends Of con
stitutional liberty and self-governmsnt
throughout the world Loud applause. |
MY friends, can say no more. TO dis.
cuss these topics is the most painful duty
of my life. 1t IL with sad hpart-with a
grief that | have never before experien.
ced that have to contemplate this fear
tul struggle; but | believe in nv con-
science that it is duty we owe 10 our
selves, and our children, and our God, to
protect this government and that flag
from every assailant, be he whom he may"
Tremendous and prolonged applause.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-19
seIsct Qoetrn,
GAY AID HAPPY.

I'm the ono that's gay and happy,
Wheresoe'er Ichunse to be,
Aud ri do my best to please you,
you will but list 20 me.
CaoRus-so let the wild world wag as 1T will,
.... I'll be gay and happy still,
Gay and happy, gay and happy,
I'll be gay and happy stilt
envy neither great or wealthy,
Poverty l ne'er despise,
Let me be contented, healthy.
and the boon Ill dearly prize.
COoprs-so let the world wag, &c.
TIE rich have cares wa little know of,
An that glittcrs is not gold,
Merits seldom made II show Of,
And true worth is rarely told.
CaoRus-- So let he wild world wag, &c.
If the Presi de nj should sit beside me.
I'd sing my song with usual glee,
Fools might laugh, and knaves deride me.
Still I'd gay and happy be-
CHonrs-so let the Wild world wag, &c
care for all, yet care for no one.
Those that do well need not fear,
I like mankind and the world to dwell on,
What else makes this life 50 dear.
csoRrs-so let the wild world wag, &C.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-19

Texas TooTn-rlcKs," With blades lSJ
inches long and 2! inches vide, (Ugh0
and bono handles all weighing several
ponds, src being nanufactured IN Washing,
ton, Ga.
nsa- Queen Nlctolia's 42d BIRTHDAY wa.
celebrated quietly by her own family at
osborn. The King Of the Belgians took
"his mutton" with her Majesty .-- ..
INSANE. -lruis Della, literary gentle
man of Philadelphia has become insane
10y the troubles Of the country. lie has
been taken to the insane hospital.
psn The United State, Senate viii have
% vacancies at the extra session in July.
OF those in attendance, 3 will to fepub-
licans an fifteen opposition. ...
pelAs They Washington States ard Unior
announce. that two negroes have beea ap,
pointed TO Office IN toe Post Office Depar;
nont at Washington.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-19
N(lstrIlanrOus,

T.yIYG TO HlTH NE.--Loohiug over our
,rbanges, we find the following dialogue
,ported as having occurred in one of the
Cincinnati public schools;
81" says the person who Witnessed the
wpe, "saw a little fellow with bis
INNS around little witch of girl, en-
ieyoring, il Interpreted the manifesto
ions rgbt, to kiss her.
Tommy, said "what are you doing
here ~
"E,thng. sir, spoke the bright-eyed
little boy, somewhat alarmed.
"He wsth, thir- he wath trying to kith
as that lie wath, thir !" said she eyeing
i1 closely.
why, Lucy, what prompted him to act
aunsentlemanly, right here in school ?
sBed. anticipating some fun.
'0b, he hitched up here, and then he
nnt.d me to kith him, and told him
couldn't k;th thuCh a ihnmpy 10y "a he
h: then he thed led kith me, and | told
i'm he dathn't, but he thed he would do
and ! told him | would tell the rHath-
elf he did, but he thed lie didn't care d
|hrap for the ma'hter, and then he tried
10 ki,h me tie harder !" and The little
hing sighed.
WAY didn't you tell me. rs you said
-cu you,d?' ! asked in pleasant way.
0h," she replied with charming naiv'
ate Il didn't care much if he did kith
me- and tho tho't I'd let him !"
here the whole school, who had been
sening, instantly broke into an uproris
A laugh, while our little hero and hero
aeblushed deeply. .
Nsw SOLUTION. Not long since a
erGir quack, who looked as wise rs an
| o', vas addressed by one Of his patients
hus
Doctor, tell. how it is that when we eat
nd drink, the meat is separated from the
hk,'
Why, will tell YOU said the learned
nan Of pills. You see as how there is in
loneck two pipes-one of them TO re
ave meat and the other drink. Al the
9cf.hem pipes is a I'd or c.apper, and
'ten We cat this clapper shuts up the
INK pipe, and when we drink, it turns
rkuFcn the meat pipe-n see-saw kind
nOilon. Queer appratuses, | assure
ular
But, Doctor, said the patient, At ap-
aH TO me that ere clappcr must play a
fsharp gamo VIII en- we eat pudding and
Glk.'
| Vaack took his hat and slid. aiysing G
nNIient not to swear at all. .... ..
OSdi', that Hardee, the author of Har-
aes Tactics, was passenger in the dis
ise Of female apparel, in the last steam
sIhat left New York for Europe. In the
~ news Of his whereabouts he was said
0Oe In command Of Fort Morgan, guard
Y Mobile. ltwas understood some time
y That he had been sent to Europe to
lthaSe arms for the Southern confeder-
~. .....a
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-19

Nsr one blamed NJ. March FOR chang
CHS mind, Well sNid the, that's jus
adherence between q man and q jack.
N-lhe Jackass can't change his mind,
"pA man cam its human privilege
lossr my son, run into tho store and
Ut some sugar. ....
Excuse me ma, am somewhat indis.
seo this morning Se.d father, and
~ him to bring ne plug of good to-
lm mind has certain vegetatiye pow
Y Ihleh cannot be wholly idle. lfit is
ia'd out and cultivated into beauo
u garden, it will ofitself shoot up
'eeds or flowers Of Wild growth.
'Where do YOU bail from?' queried
ilakee Of a traveller Where do you
- iOm'' was the response. "Don't
TlM al! J" said the asionished Jonathan.
,saI9isr do hail, so mind your own bu.
@ihe great difference between a car>
Ssssheel and q carriage horse is, that
'Sadoesn't .''.'.'-"' ~,...
wAn American poet talks of the mu-
yalow wind. The wind is often low,
very few Of the poets can raise il.
%A florida paper says that Mrs
N iity has a fine lot OF young cabbage
'Nnatc plants for sale" Has she nc
laaTies ? fn'7.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-19

j. ], CKIT TEN DEN, President,
JAMES GUTHRIE,
II. Il. GAMBLE, of Missouri
WM. a, HALL,
j. +. HENDERSON,
WM. G. POMEROY,
r., X. WILLIAMS.
ARCHIBALD DIXON,
!. VI. BRISrOW.
JOSHUA 7. BELL,
c. A. WICKLlFFE,
q. W. DUNLAP,
J f. ROBINSON.
JOHN B. HUSTON.
ROBERT RICHARDSON,
JNO, CALDWELL, Of Tennessee
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-01-09

strategy ia the war against the Florida In
,lians. In the same year he was appointed
Assistant Adjutant General, with the rank
of captain--the captancy itself NOT coming
until the October Of l84i, and his present
rank Of Major only reaching him last year.
!" His last service, previous to his taking
command at Fort Moultrie. was as a mem
Der Of the commission ordered last summer,
BY Congress. to inquire into the manner Of
instruction at the West Point Military Aca-
DENY. The labors of that commission in
which Major Anderson performed his part,
have already been laid before Congress.
Gin physique, the Major is about live feet
nine inches in hight; his figure is well set
and soldiery; his hair is thin and turning 70
iron gray his complexion swarthy, his eye
dark and intelligent, his nose prominent and
well formed. A stranger would read IN his
air and appearance, determination aud an
exaction OF what was due to him. He has q
good deal of manner. In intercourse he is
very courteous, and his rich voice and abun.
dant gesticuations go well together He is
always agreeable and gentlemanly, firm and
dignlfed, man Of undaunted courage. and
as true soldier may be relied on to. obey
orders aud do his duty"
Major Anderson has also performed a
large amount Of the staff duty incident to the
service few years since, and before it was
made. distinct from duty in the line. lie act.
ed as assistant Inspector Of the Illinois Vol.
nnteers, serving with Abraham Lincoln in
the Black Hawk war Of 1892. he was As
sistant Instructor and Instructor OF Artillery
at the Military Academy in the years 1856
'6 and z, and was aide de camp to Major
General Scott in 1898.
During the Mexican war the Major en-
dured al the labors and dangers OF the cam
paign, being severely wounded 10 the assault
on the enemy's works al Molinot del Rey, and
receiving breyet majority for gallant and
meritorious conduct in the ac.Iun. Major
Anderson has also received Iron the Govern
ment many evidences Of It's trust and conf
dence other than these bestowed by the War
Department..
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-01-09

Rufus Barringer, Esq, Of Concord, was
on the train bound to Charlotte and escaped,
we are pleased to state, without receiving
serious injuries, although he is somewhat
bruised in consequence Of being thrown a.
gainst the door Of the car when the collision
occurred.
A searching investigation will no doubt
be made to ascertain why the up train was
not stopped and delayed at the Turn Out
We hope il will be satisfactorily shown that
the occurrence was purely accidental.
Charlotte BuAetia.
Mr.. White, we learn, died Of bis wounds. His loss
is much be regretted he is said 10 have been the
best conductor on the road, accommodating and Ooufs
teous to all,