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Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-09-07

state of LOuisiana-P of East Baton
Rouge--Fifth judicial District Court
No. 08--Henry L. Wolfe vs.. Michel
Poirier, osepb V. Poirier and Henry V.
Babin--No. 209-Henry L. Wolfe VS..
Michel Poirier, Joseph V. Poirier and
Frederick Arbour.
10y virtue of three writs of teri tacsas to
> me directed from the Honorable the
Judge of the Fifth Judicial District Court,
of the Parish and State aforesaid, have
seized and will expose to public sale. at the
Court House door, in the city Of Baton
Rouge, on
Saturday, the 7th of October next,
A. D., 1855, at Il O'Clock, A. NJ, of said
day Che following described property, to-
wit:
A certain TRACT OF LAND, situated
in said Parish, containing one hundred and
sixty acres, and described in the Certificate
Of Amos Kent, Register of the Land Office
at Greensburg, as southwest quarter OF
Section sixty-five, of Township six, south
of range one, east, situated in the Green's
burg District. Said Certificate bearing date
Sd September, A. d., 1859.
Seized to pay and satisfy the writs Issued
in the above entitled and numbered suits.
Terms of sale cash, in U. s. Treasury
Notes, with she benefit of appraisement.
ED. COUsINARD,
sept5. Sheriff.
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|The Gazette& Gpntet
THE sTAMMERING WIFE.
by JOHN d. SAKE,

When deeply in love with Miss Emily Pryne,
vowed If the maiden would only be mine,
would always endeavor TO please her;
She blushed her onsant, tho, the suffering In
Said never word, except, "You'fs an ass
An asian ass-iduou5 tsaZerP
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-09-07

state OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of EGast Baton
Rouge-Fifth Judicial District Court
No. IT'S, Probate--In the matter OF the
succession of John T. Fairchild, decd.
10y virtue of acommission to me directed
ID from the Honorable Judge of the Fifth
judicial District Court, Of the Parish and
State aforesaid, | will expose at public sale
ON MONDAY, THE 25ru OF SEPTEMBER NEXT,
A. D., 1868, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. at the
residence on which the deceased last re-
sided, about twenty seven miles from the
CITY of Baton Rouge, on Sandy Creek, in
said parish, the following described prop
erty belonging to tho above estate, viz
A certain tract of land containing about
two hundred and sixty acres, more or less,
bounded North and East by public lands;
South by school lands, and West BY Geu-
som and public lands. Also, the following
personal property, viz:
BAY MARE, -
3SPANISH PONIES,
1875 HEAD OF HOGS, more or less,
100 HEAD OF CATTLE,
moro or less, marked--a swallow fork and
under bit in the right ear and upper slope
and under bit in the left ear; upon the fol-
loving terms and conditions, viz:
The movable property TO DO cold for cash,
in currency. The land to be sold payable
as follows One fourth cash and the bal
anee in one and two years credit from the
day of sale, with mortgage retained until
final payment. ED. COUSINARD,
aug26 Sheriff.
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But when we were married, found to my ruth,
The stammering lady had spoksn the truth.
For often, in obvious dudgeon.
She'd aav--if yautured to give her jog
IN the way Of reproof--"Yon're dog--you're
dog -
A doR--a dog. matte curmudgeonW
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State of rish OF East RHt0n
Ronge--Fifth Judicial District Court
No 3Tg--Mrs. Widow Theriot VS.. Bares
ID Billiard.
10y virtue of writ of .fe2S facias to me
ID directed from the Honorable the Judge
Of the Fifth judicial District Court, Of the
Parrish and State aforesaid, have seized
and will expose to public sale, at the resi-
dence Of Bares d Billiard, known as the
"bun Coffee House," in the city Of Baton
Rouge, Oh
Saturday, the 18th of October next,
a. d., 1866, at IL o'clock, NJ ), the following
property, to-wit:
2 BILLIARD TABLES and
Fixtures and appurtenances,
20 Cane Bottomed CHAIRS,
COUNTER and SHELVING,
Large Bar Room LOOKING GLASSES.
Terms Of snle--eash, in u. 8. Treasury
Notes, with the benefit of appraisement.
ED. CODSINARD, "a
sept2 Sheriff.
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state Of Lou.siana--Par,sl, or East Ba ton

state Of L0ussiana-Parass OF East Baf
Rouge. Fifth judicial District Court
No. 403--Wm. s. Pike vs.. K. B. Ritkets.
DY virtue of writ of seizure and sale
ID to me directed from the Honorable the
Judge Of the Fifth Judicial District, Of tho
Parish and State aforesaid, have seized
and will expose to public sale at the Court
House door, IN the city Of Baton Rouge, on
Saturday, the 18th of October next,
A. d., 1866, at IL o'clock, M, of said day,
the following described mortgaged prop
srty, to- wit
x CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, stu
ated ON the corner of Main, formerly
Church street, in the city of Baton Rouge,
containing forty i0) feet front on Church
street by one hundred and sixty five (l65)
feet IN depth ON Laurel street, with all tho
buildings aud Improvements thereon, con-
sisting Of u
Two story frame DWELLING HOUSE,
KITCHEN,
And other necessary out buildings.
Seized to pay and satisfy the writ issued
in the above entitled snit, together with
interest and cost.
Terms of sale~-cash, in e. 8. Treasury
Notes, with the benefit of appraisement.
ED. C0USINARD,
sept2 Sheriff.
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III.

Aad once when ! said, 1--WE can hardly afford
This axtrayagant style, with our crate hosrd,'
And limited we ought to be wiser,
She looked, assure you, exceedingly blue,
And fretfuIly cried, "You're Jew--yours jew
A very ju-dicious advissrl"
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-09-07

A SUPPLY of the aboye-named articles,
II usually on hand and for sale by
iuly1 JOSHUA REAL.
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s SPANISH PONIES,
1875 HEAD OF HOGS, more or less,
GRASS ROPE,
FpgOaU Lines Egasd BrOO21sS

ITO save time and money, or buy new
4 Broom, call at ths store Of
julyI JOSHUA HAAA'
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form Meal, Grits and Crushed Corn.

THE above articles manufactured by
l. iulyi JOSHUA HEAL'
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ONIONS AND POTATOES.

T,HEsH arrivals Of the above, twice per week, 81
T. the store Of -,,.x. -,u.r
suSl7 JHsaS@ kHhH'
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g. WI. fisher,

ID EspEeTFULLY informs his friends and former
II patrons, that he has resumed business at
Theodore -Goldmanns Jewelry Store, where viii
be found large and general assortment of Staple
and Fancy Dry Goods Shoes. Hats, and variety
OF Notions, suited to the ladies of hast and West
Baton Rouge. 1uiyzS-Im
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/ v

A gain, when IL happened that, wishing TO shirk
Some rather UNPLEASANT and arduous work,
begged her to go TO u neighbor,
She wanted to know why made such fuss,
And ssucily said, you're q cns--eus-cuS--
You're accustomed TO labor y
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-09-07

Out Of temper at last with the nsolent dame,
And feeling that Madam Was greatly TO blame
To scold me instead Of caressing,
/ mimicked her Specialize churi as am--
And angrily said, "You're dam--daIu---dam--
A damage instead Of . blessingh
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23
RANG UP THE STOCKINGS.

The ground is all covered with yesterdays
snow,
But the stars like eyes OF The angels. are
bright,
Santa Clan. will be here ere morning, know,
So, hang up the stockings, dear mother, to-
night!
love the glad Christmas time, mother, don't
your
And the dear Saviour too who made it so
bright,
III try 10 be gentle, and loving, and true,
And I'll pray for all little children tonight
lam sorry for all who are out in the cold,
With no Christmas fire on their hearth burn.
ing bright
Ipty the hungry, the sad, and the old,
hope Jesus sees and hears them to- night.
Chri.tmas," they say
hope twill be clear, and the sun shining
bright;
The shortest of all IS the glad Christmas day,
shall dream Of it, mother, all of the mig hit.
lwon Ter wha: -Kinkle has for US all
His pack must be most wonderful sight
For Willie, perhaps there's top and ball;
Don't forget little Willie's white stocking to-
night.
Gsorgie's last sled is broken and useless, you
know,
Hi. drum'.-head is anything else but tight,
Hi. .sword he has lost, his trumpet won't blow,
He was grieYing about it at bedtime last
night.
He sod that he thought nice little note
Would please Santa Claus if directed Alright;
think that it might, hut whatever he wrote,
Tne old chap couldn't read il at night
May hopes for doll as large as herself,
With eyes Of dark blue, and ringlets quite
light,
4 grand kitchen stove, and new set Of delf,
With chandeliers, for dolls parlor at night
And well hardly know what do need
A pair of new skates are great delight,
And SO for indoors, are good books to read,
Then do not forget the stockings tonight
Good night, dear mother! your stocking is
there,
May hung it herself in the corner, all right;
wonder how many hang everywhere
Oh won't kriss be tired Of stockings to-
night
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23
DR.. spurgeon on the Millennium.

The Pail BoH Gazeiie says: Some
body has been sending 10 Mr. Spurge0n
some tracts pnrpor,ing TO be written by
himself. which predict the cad Of tho
world as likely 10 rome next year. The
reverend gentleman, a, a meeting held in
his chapel this week, thus snerge.ically
repu1i.red the authorship attributed 10
him: You will hear Of me in Bsdlam,
when you ever hear such rubbish as that
from me. The Lord may come in 1866.
and shall De glad to see Him; but | DO
not believe He will, and the reason why |
do no, believe He will is, because all
these ,wopeuny, halfpsnny false prophets
say he will. II they said He would not
come, should begin TO think He would;
but inssmuch as they are all crying ont as
one man that He will come in 1866 or
1867, | am inclined 10 think He will not
arrive al anv such time. Ii seems 10 me
that there are great many prophecies
which must be fulfilled before the coming
of Christ, which will not be fulfilled
within the next Twelve months, and pre-
fer 10 stand in the position Of man who
knows neither the day nor The hour in
which the Son Of Man cometh-looking
always for his appearing, but never inter-
fering with those dates and figures which
seem 10 me 10 be the only proper amuse-
menl for young ladies who have nothing
else TO DO, and who take 10 that instead Of
reading novels, and rerlsn divines who
have exhausted their stock OF knowledge
abou, sound doctrine. and therefore Try TO
gain a little ephemernl popularity by stuf-
fling texts Of Scripture. as The Norwood
pipsies shulilad cards in the days gone
Inv"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23
Gen. Grant In the South.

Gen. Grant had a protracled interview
with the present on Wednesday last, and
communicated to him the result OF his
observations during his recent Tip ,hro'
Virginia, North Carolina, South Caroll-
ma and portion of Georgia. He was
everywhere received with tokens Of per-
sonal respeet, and none we're more for
ward in such Manifestations than the lead.
ers in the lale rebellion. The dlscon-
tented who staid at home during the war
and the women are our bltterest enemies.
The labor question Is snl in an unsettled
condition. A large ma JorIiy Of The ne
groes are in comparative idleness, and
nearly all refuse TO make or renew con-
tracts ill after Christmas. In some To-
cali,ies the negroes religiously believe a
general division Of property is 10 take
place al that time, and vague expectation
Of something Of this sort prevailed nearly
everywhere. In too many instances, II
is feared, they are the creates. bindrance
in the work Of reconstruction. All men
of standing and Influence were outspok en-
in favor Of complying with any demands
the President pight consider necessary
for their restoration. Slavery, State
rights, and secession they admit 10 be sell
tied against them irrevocably and forever.
Their desire now is 10 return 10 the
Union in fac, as well as in name, and de-
vote the balance of their lives TO repair
ing the ravsges of war. They have been
strengthened in this belief by the express
or implied promise Of ,hose having Them
in charge. The summing up Of General
Grants observations inclines him to the
belief that the Southern people almost
unanimously desire speedy re-admls'ion
TO their old position as States in the Uni
on and that their professions of future
loyalty and good behavior are honest and
sincere.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23
Three Remarkable Women.
J. X. THOMPSON.

Three remarkable widows are living IN
New York. The first is Mrs. John j..
Critenden, tall, handsome, and stately, IN
splendid health, and always msgnlhcenlly
dressed. The second is Mrs. Daniel
Webster, not so well preserved, nor so
young, but still noticeable lady. The
last is Mrs. Major General Philip Kesr-
ney, a magnificent woman in respect 10
appearance, with much natural beauty and
a good deal more lhslis artificial. Cen.
Kesrney, il will be remembered leli Two
widows-esch Of whom was designated
in his will as his wife. This was his
second wife formerly Miss Maxwell.
daughter Of Hon. Hugh Maxwell, for
mer Collector Of New York, and dlsiln'
guisbed merchant. The first Mrs. kear-
ney was Diana Cuil bert Bullit, OF Louis
vile, kentucky, sister Of The presen, Col
leclor Of The port OF New Orleans, and an
esiinable lady. While she was still lIv'
Jag, Kesrney saw and admired Miss
Maxwell, and she admired him. The
Two went TO Europe together, and, aiIer
being gone sbont year, during which
sui, of divorce from The 6rs! Mrs. kesr-
ney was prosecuted and obtained by some
means, returned and were married.
When Kearney was killed. his estate Sss
Iefi TO his second wife. with a provision
OF $50, 900 10 Mrs Kearney, nee Bullii',
and The same sun IN each Of her children
Mrs. Ksarney. nee Maxwell. is living
there in. fine style. She is said 10 be very
charitable, and takes great interest III the
welfare of soldiers end their families.
She is beau'lful women sill, and much
courled and admired.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23
A Wife's PRAYER.

Lord, bless that dear person which
Thou hast chosen 10 be my husband-lel
his life be long and blessed, comfortable
and holy; and let me also become great
blessing unto him. and sbarer in sll his
SORROWS. meek helper in all the accident
and changes in The world; make me ever
sniable in his eyes. and forever dear 10
him Unite his heart 10 me in all the
dearest love of holiness, and mine 10
keep him in all sweetness, charity and
compliance Keep me from all uugenlle-
ness, all disconlentedness. and unressona.
bleness Of passion and humor. and make
US humble and obedent, useful and O6ser.
want, iha, We may delight in each other,
according to Thy blessed word, and both
Of Us may rejoice in Thee. having our
portion Of Thy love and service Of God
forever. Amen"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23
JEFF Davis on the Utility OF Bullets.

However Mr.. Davis may be disappoint-
ed upon the subject of his trial. i, has not
so far depressed him but he is yet ready
for joke. General Miles came into his
room two mornings since. and after ex.
changing the usual morning salutations,
took bullet from his pocket and care
lessly commenced whitllins'it.
"Shouldn't waste bullets now.' ex-
claimed Davis; "ihe Presidents Message
holds on, possibility Of war with Eng
land, if not also with France, and bullets
may come more in demand the next four
years than the pas, four years Il did
not think 10 question my informant
Whe 'her the General stopped his bullet
whiting, but from the fact as now given
may be gathered Mr. Davis opinion of
The Presidents Message from another
point of view than that given above.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23

Mrs. r. E. Lee has sold her farm near
Wsrren,on 10 DR.. Drewry, of Richmond.
al $40 per acre. |! contains abOui 500
acres, and We understand the price paid
for it was $40 per acre. or $4,000 for
The entire iraci. The Federal troops da-
ring the war destroyed all The fencing and
oubuiIdings on sbs place and nearly all
the timber. III.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23
Bashful Men.

Mrs. Denison.i in speaking OF men, says:
We never yet saw a genuinely bashiul
mar who was not the soul of honor.
Though such NAV blush and slammer,
and shrug their shoulders swkwsrdly, un.
able to throw of with ease The thoughts
they would express, yet commend them
to us for friends.
There are fine touches in their charac-
tiers that time will mellow and bring out,
PERCEPTION as delicate as the (aintssi tint
of the unloIded rose; and their thoughts
are none less refined and beautiful, al.
though they do not flow with the impet-
uosily Of The shallow sneamlst.
We are as,onishsd that such men are
not appreciated; lhat The ladies' vi h real
Ily good hearts and cultivated inleIlects
will reward the gallant Mu'achio Brain
less with smiles and attention. because he
can fold shawl gracefully and handy
CON plimenis with Psrisiar elegance,
while they will not cnndescend to look
upon The worthier man who feels Tor
them a reverence so great lha, every
mute g lance IL worship.
The man who is bashfnl in the pres
ence OF ladies is their defender wien the
free tongue Of sIander would defsme; il 10
not he who will not boss, Uf conquesis,
or dsres talk OF fsilings that exist in i'm
aginarion only; his cheek will blush with
resentment, his eyes flashing with anger.
to hear the name Of woman coupled with
course oath; and yet he would die 10
defend Them is leas, honored by The ma
joriy Of oDr sex.
Who ever heard OF bashful liberline 7
The anomaly was never seen. Ease and
elegance are his requisites; upon his lips
sits Gairery, ready 10 pay court alike 10
black eyes and blue; he is never non
plussed ; he never bushes. For q ancs
he is in rsp,ures; f"T word he would
! lay down his life. YcI il is he who fills
our vile city dens with wrecks Of female
purity; j, is he who profsnes the holy
name OF mother desolsies the shrine Of
domestic happiness; ruins the heart that
trusts in him polutes the very air he
bresIhes oil under The mask Of a gentle
man.
Ladies. a word in your ear: Have
you lovers, and would you possess .
worthy husband 7 Choose him whose
delicscy OF department. whose sense OF
your worth leads him 10 stand aIoof while
others crowd around you. fhe blnshes,
s,smmes even at.yoUr approach. eonsld'
er Them SO many signs ol exalted opinion
OF your sex. II he is retiring and mod.
est, lei nei a thousand fortunes weigh him
down in the balance, for depend upon IL,
with him your life will be happier with
poverty than with many another sur.
rounded by the splendor Of palaces.
An Eastern editor says that man IN
New York got himself INTO trouble by
marrying Two wives. A Western editor
replies by assuring lis contemporary that
a good many men had done The came
thing by marrying one. 4 Northern ed.
ilot retcruitbst qure number Of bis sc-e
ousin,snces found trouble enough by
barely promising 10 msrry, without going
any (urIber. Southern edrsr Says that
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23

-"BuL Arr "-Chsrles n. Smith. Of
Rome. Georgia. author Of the "Bill Arp "a
lrlirrs. has been elected 10 The Alsbsms
State Senate. Al one precinct ''Biil Arp"
received seveniy.nine voice. while Z. n.
Smith only col one. The nom de plume
bes! the author. ,..t. ~.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23

"Wood is the thing alter all" as The
man with the wooden leg said when The
mad dog biz il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23

tom. tell lie biggest lie yor ever
toIG. and PH give you glass OF beer"
"a lie !. never Told lie in my life. !"
Draw The beer, boy. -.-s--s-.-,. - a.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23
TUE pEAp BNCANPMENT.

On the two hills TO The right OF ih'
Cemetery. barren. weedy, and harsh IL
the loot, by reason Of gravel, is pitched
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23

The young lady who lost linle pink
bow from her joeky-hat has found big
brown one under a beaver.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-12-23
AMONG THE T0MBS.
AN AUTUMN RAMBLE IN HOLLY.
WOOD CEMETERY.

The following article taken from the
Richmond Examiner, will be read with
interest -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-02-03

ADMIRAL PoRTER's Observation-Disclosures
Porter, in his report of the taking of Fort
Fisher gives the following accounts of his
passage of the bar, which he has been
censared by some for not undertaking be-
fore:
AS soon as the forts were taken. |
pushed the light-draught gunbo; into the
river-that is, as soon as could find and
buoy ont channel and take up the torpe-
does, which We're very thick We found
the wires leading to many, and underrun
them with boats. We found the torpedoes
too heavy to lift with our ordinary boats,
and they must have contained at least u
ton of powder. The rebels seemed dis
posed TO pay Us back for the famous tor
pedo Louisiana, which exploded in THEN
harbor and did them no harm.
We had some difficulty in getting the
vessels across the bar and into the riyeras
the channel Is very narrow and the bar
very shoal a few of them got stuck, but
were got off again with the tide. We all
came to the conclusion that we had follow
ed the right plan to capture Fort Fisher,
one in which the nautical man of any
sense concur. After | got three of the
gunboats inside OF the bar aud under the
Abound the rebels prepared to evacuate
Fort Casweli. Two steamers near the
fort, which think were the Tallahassee
and Chickamauga, were set fire to and
blown up, after the rebels had set fire to
the fort. That blew up last night, with a
heavy explosion, followed by some minor
ones. The barracks We're apparently in
flames all night, and some little works be-
tween this and Caswell blown up"