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Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-31

THE CONDITION Oh TIE SouTH AND TIE
FEELING OF HER PEOPLE A correspon-
dent OF the New York Herald, after travel
ing distance of four thousand miles, vis-
ting the principal cities and towns in the
interior of Virginia, North Carolina, Geor-
gia and Alabama, talking with the plan
ter at his home and with the negro in the
field, in giving the result Of his observn-
tions, says:
If any there be who think the war is
not ct an end, or have any fears of a revi-
val Of the rebellion at this or any other
future period during the present gener-
alton, they have only to take trip to the
South, talk freely with the people, and
they will coon be disabused of the idea.
No one, unless he has witnessed il, can
form any conception Of the utter ruin and
exhaustion of the whole South. The rail
roads are worn out, the rolling stock 9th
or destroyed or dearly useless, fences gone,
houses, many of them burned, and what
are left badly shattered horses and mules
carried off by the armies, stocks of all
kinds very scarce, negroes free and often
insolent, and neither money or the where
with 60 obtain any, to enable them to
start again in life. Notwithstanding these
troubles, the people, as q general thing,
are not respondent or disposed to yield to
their troubles. They went into the war
with their eyes open, staked their all upon
tho result, and have lost. They now say,
ave have done tho best we can for our
cause. We don't admit that our cause was
Il bad one, but we have failed, and are will
ing to abide the consequences. You have
the power in your hands do with it as
you will. If you will allow us to come
back ia the Union with the rights of citi-
zenship. we will be good, law abiding cIti-
Sans We accept willingly the emancipa-
ton proclamation, and wish to pay our
share of the national debt. We are whip
ped, bjugated-anything you please-
and never want to see or hear of q soldier
ag4in. All we want is chance to be quiet,
aud to make living for ourselves and fam
lilies. You see fit to punish us for our
past sins we shall be obliged to submit
but, on the other hand, if you wish US to
owe and cherish the old flag again, and
Eel that the Union is blessing, treat US
sseniently."
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-31

10y Short and sensible, as 10 usual with
him, was the speech Of Ex- Gov. Poase, IN
welcoming Gov. Hamilton to Austin
Here it is:
In behalf Of the citizens Of Travis and
other counties here assent led, bid you u
cordial welcome. to the capitol of Texas.
without regard to their past opinions upon
those questions that have involved our
country in oil the horrors ofciyil war dur
ing the last four years, they now acquiesce
in the result OF that war, and cheeFtully
accept the consequences that legitimately
flow from it with fnll appreciation OF the
sacrifices of feeling and OF old habits that
many of them are required to make.
They are repaired to resume their ale
glance to the Quilted States, satisfied that
in doing SO nothing is demanded from
them that is calculated to destroy their
self respect or to humiliate them in the
opinion Of the world. While they receiv We
aid welcome you as the representative of
the United States; invested with authority
TO rec establish civil government over them
they recognize in you fellow citizen,
who has long been Identified with them
in sympathy and interest, one whom they
have heretofore honored with high public
statlon, ana 10 whom they now look Wlth
confidence to pursue such course OF pol
icy as WILL secure restoration OF law and
OF der aud prompt and impartial admin
istration of Justice.
In behalf of those who with yourself en-
deavcred to prevent Texas from uniting
her destiny with the late unhappy rebel
hon, l feel authorized to say that they
rejoice to meet you once more under the
rF ~ ar n u d. A.. al. L..
never ceased to cherish. They hail your re-
turn from exile, with the appointment OF
Provisional Governor, as Just reward for
your devotion to those principles of civil
liberty. that were so entirely disregarded
in the late effort to establish Southern
Contederacy. And assure you of their
confidence and generous support in the ar
duous duties that will devolve upon Won
in the establishment Of civil govern
ment upon the principles Of freedom and
ustics to every human being.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-31

"UNDEE WHICH KINs, BEzoNIAN s'-Ths
New York Times pats the Internal Rove
nue. Office with one hand and slaps it with
the other, after the following extraordin-
airy fashion. The two paragraphs appear
in the Times in the exact order in which
we produce them:
DKFAULTER.--A. P. Stone, Collector of
Internal Revenue, OF Ohio, was, II is ascer.
tanned, defaultor TO the amount of $685.
600. His sureties are bound to the sum Of
100000; they are perfectly responsible
and will satisfy the Government.
have passed through the Internal Revenue
Bureau since it's organization, and SO far it
has not sustained the loss Of single doll ar
By misconduct OF any of It's officers.
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CANDIDATES.

To CArDIpATEs.--Candidatos for Office
need occasionally to be reminded that we
insert no announcements, unless accom-
ranied with the printers fee Of $40. We
have on hand q goodly number of names
which have been left at our office to be
announced in the foregoing connection,
but until our old established rates are
complied with, the parties concerned can
not receive the benefit Of a standing an
nouneement in our columns.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-31

REauLAR MEETING. There will be 3
regular monthly meeting of ST. James
Masonic Lodge, No. At, at their hall,
corner of Main and Church streets, next
Saturday evening, September I'd, at the
usual hour, See notice of JosErH Mo-
ConMicK, Secretary, elsewhere.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-08-31

A FIRE OF SMALL JoKEs.-The papers
state that somebody has been chipping
pieces off the monumental bust of Bum
yam. What of it Destroying 6uason
must Of course be great help to the Pill
gsa'as progress.
The reason why policeman are never run
over ia that they are nsUer in tie aoGg.
A young ladies first love-kiss has the
same effect on her as being electrified. Its
great shock, but soon over.
WAENINd no LAplEs.-Tattle begins with
NEW DEFINITION Masculine, million
aire femme, million -hesress.
May not bird who sleeps upou the
wing, be said to occupy feather bed?
We often hear Of fashionable marriages. '
but never Of fashionable deaths.
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SURVEYING AND CrvIL EEeINEERrSs.--
The attention of lot and land owners is
collected to the Card Of CLAYTON B. EvATT,
Surveyor and Civil Engineer, who is ready
10 attend promptly to all business orders
in his useful profession.
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GENERAL ORDERS No. 6s.-Under this
heading, see official notice from Brigadier
General FONDA, respecting the sale of
arms and ammunition within the limits of
his command.
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notice.

THE Tax Payers of che Parish Of East Baton
L RoGs g arc hereby notified, that I have depos.
tied in the Parish Recorders Office, at tue Court
House, in he city Of Baton Rouge, the Tax Roll
for the year 1864, in order that any person az.
grieved by such assessment may, within thirty
days. appeal and have the same corrected If found
incorrect. JAMES II. X EN NEDY, Assessor.
BATON ROYCE, August 10th, 1906.
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For the better accommodation Of our
country subscribers at present we have
arranged box at our Office, in which
their papers win be regularly placed and
whence they can receive them when called
for.
This arrangement will work convent
emily for all as soon as custom shall have
rendered it familiar.
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ALEXANDER II. srEpHxNs.--The Josna,

ALEXANDER Il. sTEpHENs.--The Journey
Of GO1aalero6 says:
A gentleman now at the Aston House,
has Just returned from Boston, where he
succeeded in obtaining an interview with
Mr. STEPHENS, late rebel Vice President,
In his place of confnementat Fort Warren.
The apartment is described as partially
underground, and SO damp that fires are
built in the after part Of the day without
re erence to external temperature. Mr..
STEPHENS, is said to have appeared patient
ly submissive, expressing himself as hav-
ing never been an enemy to the Govern
ment, but as having accepted public Office
in the Confederacy with hopes Of contribu-
ting more speedily to settlement of the
national dif4cnltiss His health Ia prepa-
Eious,
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GIN BANDS. MIR. McVAY advertises a
lot Of Fire Hose for sale, snited to the pur-
pose of making gin bands, which cotton
ginners would do well to remember,
whenever they should happen to stand in
need Of the article.
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FINANCIAL.

NEW ORLEANS, Tuesday Morning, August 90
GoLD--Receipts per two steamships amounting
TO upwards Of 100000 caused depressing effect
In the market. the highest sales made being at
144IS. Closing rates, 1401ss to l4115.
BAsK NoTEs --Louisiana State Bank Notes
quoted Ut 100, DC. on the dollar; Bank Of Loui-
siana, 3fGa3oc.; Unien Bank, T7@D7Se.
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FOR CLERK.

Kessrs. EaStorS-P Please announce in your
paper the name of Joseph NEPHLER
tho presens efficient Clerk, for re- election
to the office of Clerk Of the Fifth Judicial
District, at the approaching November
election. MANY FRIENDS.
augl5-pd
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Music Box SToLEN.--A reward Of $25 is
advertised by Mr.. N. WAX, for the resto-
ration Of music box which he has had
stolen from him. The sum offered is .
handsome one, and the thief may eur.
more by returning the stolen article to itB
lawful owner than if he were to pawn it
or sell it to some receiver of stolen goods.
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r. w. & C. M. SMITH,
AGENTS
New York Daily and Weekly News,
10 St. Charles ST.. Room No. l, Ground Floor,
New Orleans, Ia.

New Orleans, La.
HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENTS FOR THE
III Neto York Daily and Weekly Neaoe we would
respectfully solicit the pa tronage FROM the people
Of the south and West The Neles is
Most Excellent Family journal,
And as an advertising medium is uuequalled; al
know its character, and nc one eau deny its de-.
votion to the true principle OF Liberty and Popu-
lar Rights, All persons wishing is Subscribe or
advertise, will do well TO band Ia their names
Persons from the country will have their orders
filled.
Farmers having Lands for sale 'uld do we'll
to advertise in Its columns, as its extensive creu.
lstion offer great advantage in that line.
Our Terms are as follows:
DAILY NEWS mailed to subscribers, sin.
gle copies, ore 90
WEEKLY NEWS, mailed to subscribers,
single copies, six months. 90
WEEKLY, one copy, one yesr..,.............. 90
>. To Clergymeo. 90
For further information call upon US, or address
by Mall as above.
r. w. Ss G. III. SMITH, Agents.
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NOTICE.

A LII persons having claims against the
II Estate Of STEPHEN KoBERrs, deceased, will pre-.
sent them to the undersigned, or to siessIss DUNN
u HEBRON, Attorneys for the Succession, within
the time prescribed by lay.
GEO, ", ROBERTS,
sug24 Executor,
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CoTToN GINNING. having cotton
TO gin, are requested to refer TO the sdver-
tisement of HENRY CoNNoR. Nix. CoNNoE,
is well prepared from long experience and
the possession of frst-rate Carver appe-
ratus, to FIJI orders in . punetual and satis-
factory manner.
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Mr. Editor You will please announce
THOMAS +. HERNANDEZ, ESQ, as
q candidate for the office of Sheriff of East
Baton Rouge, at the forthcoming Novern-
Der election.
aug5 pd. V0X P0PULI.
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Editors Of tie Gazette and Comset-You
are authorized to announce WILLIAM
HUBBS, Esq, rs candidate for the
office Of Recorder for the Parish Of East
Baton Rouge. He will be supported by
aug1- pd. NUMEROUS FRIENDS.
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AT BEAL'S.
ID UST ARRIV Ed
S0Ap-40 boxes Cincinnati German.
LARD-l5 kegs Leaf
COFFEE IS bags kio and Havana.
FL0Uk--40 barrels Superfne.
BAC0N--iiams, Shoulders and Sides.
PURK-15 barrels full Meas.
C0RN-100 bags White.
Hays bales Western.
TEA che imperial.
Which will be sold by tho package Or st retail, at
reasonable prices for the tim,n.
juiy25 JOSHUA ZEAL.
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Nr. Editor Please state, that at the re-
quest OF many Of his friends, ALFRED
DUPLANTIER, Esq, has consented to
become candidate for the Sheriffalty of
the Parish of East Baton Rouge.
aug5-pd &*&
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Messr8. Eaitor8-P Please announce the
present incumbent, EDWARD COUsI-
NARD, for reelection to the office of
Sheriff of East Baton Rouge, at the APP
preaching November election.
augl5-pd VOX POPULI.
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FOR DIST. ATTY.

Nr. E1StoT--You are authorized to an
nounce IL. w. KNICKERBOCKER,
Esq., of Baton Rouge, the present able and
efficient incumbent, as q candidate for re-
election to the office of District Attorney.
FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS.
aug-l9- pd.
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FOR SHERIFF.

Aessrs. Editors Please announce iii. v.
BA BIN, ESQ. as candidate for Sheriff of
the Parish OF East Baton Rouge at the ap-
preaching Election.
july25-pd. MANY FRIENDS.
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FOR RECORDER.

Aessfs. EiStory- Please announce JOHN
M'GRATH as candidate for Parish
Recorder, at the approaching election.
auglpd. MANY FRIENDS.
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lfT. Editor You are authorized to an
nounce SAMUEL SKOLFIELD, ESQ.,,
as candidate for the Office of Parish Re-
ccrder at the ensuing election.
aug5* MANY OLD FRIENDS.
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FOR Atty. GENERAL.

Mr. Editor You will please announce
Hon. ANDREW S. HEBRON, of East
Baton Rouge. as candidate for the office
of Attorney General of the State OF Louisi-
ana, at the approaching election.
aug17-pd MANY FRIENDS.
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4Res7g. EFatorS-Please announce WILL
LIAM MONGET, Esq, as q candidate
for Recorder at the approaching Novem-
Der election.
aug5 pd. MANY VOTERS.
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Administrators Notice.

A IL persons having claims against the
N succession of Henry Droz, deceased,
are hereby notified to present them duly
authenticated, to the undersigned Admin
istrator, within the time prescribed by law
for settlement. J. G. CHARLOTTE.
augl2 Administrator.
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FOR SALE.
FOR RENT.

A NUMBER Of unfurnished rooms, m
IL largo and small, suitable for single sAsyyssf
dodgers small families. Situation sx- HEEEm
tremely eiigible. afHaaAsAdo
For particulars, apply to the Editor Of Gazette
and Ct9n6t. july29-tf
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FLOUR. FLoUR!. FLoUR!!!

FLOUR! FLOUR!! FLOUR!!!
I'D GRoCERs,
PLANTERS AND
FAMILIES.
One and all can save time, risk, patience and mo-
ney, If they will make their purchases of FLOUR
from the undersigned, instead Of, as now so com.
mon, sending to New Orleans. My stock Of Flour
is always varied and being frequently replenish-
ed, usually twice per week, is always fresh.
trial solicited.
aug12 JOSHUA BEAL.
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N3UANkEBS
AND PECkETS.
THE undersigned begs leave to inform tho citi.
1 aens Of Baton Rouge, that he il now prepared
to fill orders for
SHINGLES,
FOUR FOOT BOARDS
AND PICKETs.
Made Of good sound Cypress.
&I- Orders left 1T the cfhce Of the Gazette h
Comet will meet with immediate attention.
aug22.Im OCTAVE ARBOUR
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ChgGas light.

JUST RECEIVED--An invoice Of frst dual.
- ity COAL OIL which win be sold at the low
price Of 81 20 per Gallon, retail.
aug22 JOSHUA BEAL.
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Ghe Gazette 4 Comet
BATON GE:
sURsCRIRERS, ROx.

thursday, :::::::::::#AUGUsT 81, 1865
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-10-21


In the list of Vice Presidents of the
New York Democratic meeting t"mon-
ster gathering of toar ne11-arethe names
of Charles O'Conor, the most distinguished
champion of slavery and apologist for the
South at the New York bar, and the SEN
ior counsel for JEFF. Davis; George
Ticllnor Curtis, the recreant son of New
England, whose frigid conservatism drove
him away from the shadow of
Bunker Hill Monument; Gideon J. Tuck
er, a special pet of the Ne1os Office den; A.
Oakley Hall and Manton Marble, late rene
gades from the Republican party, whose
zeal as new converts drives them to the
farthest extreme of doughface 4oyalty;"
Thomas c. Fields, the New York petit
fogger, who spouts treason in the Legis-
lature, and a great number of other
kindred spirits. Truly beautiful and ap-
propriste list to adorn the proceedings cf
a war meeting of the loyal friends of the
Administration and the UnionI What
sort of scat in the meal is this o,
superlativo impudence, thy name is De-
nlOcrdcV!
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-10-21
yesterday Evenings Edition.
from Mexico.

From Mexico. EE
NEW YORK, October 20th.-The Her
aids correspondent from Brownsville,
Texas, and New Orleans, furnishes news
of interest from the Rio Grande border.
Considerable ofa sensation and apparent
" little dissatisfaction has been caused
in military circles by the recent order of
Lieut. General Grant, directing the mus
tering out of large number of the colored
troops. By this order the 25th corps, under
Gen. Weitzel, loses eleven regiments of
volunteer colored soldiers from the States
of New York, Massachusetts and Connec-
ticut.
On the Mexican side of the Rio Grande
an agitated and confused state of matters
prevails. Cortina ands other republican
leaders were still lowering with their bands
in the vicinity of Matamoras, and skir-
mishes between them and the imperialists
were still occurring, though not as fire.
quently as some time ago. Some OF the
liberal chiefs in that region are lying IN
comparatively quiet state, awaiting the
result of General Carvajors mission to the
United States, which they are confident
will result in furnishing them all the men,
money and material necessary to rid their
country of Macmillan within the next
ton months. Already they have received
reinforcements from some quarter.
The prisoners taken on either side in
these border contests have little chance
for their lives. Generally, after being
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-10-21
From New York.


OOAus
New York, October 20.-Gold without
material change. The expectation that for
eign firms may purchase gold to remit bal
ances under the pressure of the high rate OF
interest at London helps to sustain quota
tons AG yot however, we hear of noimport-
ant transactions of that character. Quota
tions oIsned at 1464, dropped to l46, and re-
covered again.
The Wrecked Steamer.
New YORK, October 2O.-We learn from
the Merchants Express Company of this city
that the cargo of the lost steamer Atalanta
consisted of I,17s bales ef cotton, 800 boxes
of candles, and one case of merchandise.
Her passenger list included Miss Wolf o.
Livingston, Captain NJ. R. Wilson, Charles
Smith, D. Myers and lady, H. H. Maloney,
NJ. F. Lancey, David Dexter, and Robert
Colbie.
Four boats left the sinking craft, one of
which contained three ladies, child, and
other passengers. This capsized, and all
were lost.
Two other boats, in which were Captain
Williams and the crew, upset soon after
leaving the ship.
The fourth boat got off with four persons,
and it is thought they may have reached
land. Those who arrived here were saved
by clinging to the after part of the ship.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-10-21
THE GREAT FIRE IN DETROIT.
Loss More Than One Million of Dollars

We extract from the Detroit Tribune
the following account of the great fire
which occurred in that city on Wednes-
day:
The most destructive confagration that
has ever afflicted our city occurred last
evening at an early hour, causing a loss,
the enormous amount of which viii reach,
without exaggeration, the sum of 81, ,OOO,-
600. The freight depot and shed of the
Central railroad, stored with valuable
commodities, representing capital of all
portions of the country, were totally de-
stroyed, crippling the powers of one of
the most important and enterprising cor
porations of the West, and inficting blows
upon our business interests, which, if
not amounting to total paralysis, willseri-
ously retard their development.
ORIGIN OF THE FIRE.
A train of cars was being loaded with
freight in the second section, or room, of
the depot, devoted exclusively to goods
going to Chicago and further west. Four
or five cars were already filled, and anoth-
er had been partially filed, when it was
discovered that a half barrel of varnish
had been broken, and Its contents were
spreading over the car. The work of un-
loading the freight, to prevent its damage
bv the varnish, was at once commenced
and while going on, the light in the hands
of one of the workmen came in contact
with the varnish, and in an instant the
whole car was filed with smoke and
fame. The fire spread with dreadful ra
piditv, so that all efforts to stay its progres.
by the means at hand were utterly futile
| In the excitement of the moment, the
burning car, with those ahead of it on the
track, was run from where it was being
loaded-near the Third street end of the
/ depot-to the westerly end of the struc
ture into the open air. The burning ma.
terial dropped from the car as it passed
thus firing the building at numerous point.
at once.
PROGRESS OF THE FLAMES
The fire started near the east end of the
freight depot, and in remarkably short