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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22
Fl. B. WHITE & Z. w. ROBERTSON,
Attorneys d. CounseIors at Law,
Lafayette St, betw cen Convention & Florida.
BATON ROUGE. La. d22

STATE OF LoUTsIANA--PAgIsH OF VEST
BATON RoUGE--In matter of Success
sion Of Alexander Davidson, deceased.
No. 500
WHEREAS Hannah L Lamon, has APP
piled for the administration of the estate
of her late husband, Alexander Davidson.
Notice is hereby given that all legal
opposition to the appointment OF said APP
plicant, must be filed in the Clerks office
Of the undersigned Clerk within ten days
from the first publication hereof.
Clerks office, West Baton Ronge, De
cember % 1866. 0 NJ LEBLANC. Clerk.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22
ErAr De LA L0UISIANE-PAROiS.
Sc p'OUEsT BARON RouGE. CouR DU CIN-

Sc p'OUEsT BARON RoUGs. COM Do I'm
qnieme District Judiciaire. No. COY.
Dams pafaire de la succession dAlexan'
Dire Davidson, DECIDE. Attendu que Han
nah E. Lemon a enregistre son application
pour administration de la succession DO
son epoux, Alexander Davidson. avis est
par les ~pfesentes dome one toute oppesi
ton legale au dit appointment desfa stre
enregistre an bureau du g%refier dams les
dix jours ani suivront la premiere paoi'
cation de Get avis, Bureau du Gret1er'
Dec. "a, 1866. 0. NJ. LgBLAro, Grensf.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

HosPrAls--Saitshls hospital buildine.
are going to be erected for the reception q
cholera patients. This 10 what should b
done BY all means and as soon % possible,
There are those, who are compelled 70 live
in unhealthy localities, and who will be nm
sble to provide the necessary help and med
icai assistance. II there be one dsty above
all others, which city owes to its inbabit-
ants who are unable TO help themselves,i IT is
70 see that they are cared for in the times OF
an epidemic. Not only the lives Of the
stricken, but also the lives Of others are de-
pendent upon the proper management of
this pestilence at the outset.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

At tho last regular meeting Of the Shiy
Carpenters and Caulkers Union No. 2, Of
Chicago, the following persona were elected
FOR the ensuing term:
Pressaenf--James Barry.
First Tiee Pres. B. Cszier.
Second Vice Pres n. Jameson.
Rscordiag Sec'y.-Errick Simpson.
Corresponding Ssc'y.-Frank Lawler.
Finance Sec's.-James Mouat.
Tisaswrer-Daniel Tobias.
CcBduetor-Frank La xler.
ass. Conductor Joseph Wilment.
FIR { WGrden-Waite Walling.
Second WGrden-Almun Fowlsr.
Board Of Directors Robert Marks, Frank
Duffy, Thomas lee, II. McGOnigal, Obey
Anderson.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

FRANK LAwLls, 1871 Farquahar street, i
authorized to ,ct as General Subscr;ptio,
Agent for the ADvocArs.
Mr. g. C. HARRIS is authorized to solicit
subscriptions for the Advocate through t.,
State Of Wisconsin Any monies paid tC
him will be duly acknowledged.
FoNDULAc, WIscoSsTN.-Mr. Alexander
Mason has kindly consented to act as agent
for the ADVOCATE in Fondulae. We hope
our readers their will make note Of this,
and forward their subscription as per agree
ment.
P.S.-We would also request all who
subscribed to our travelling agents, to for.
ward the amount without delay.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

THR WoRKRGEAN's ADvocATE.-The frs
copy Of this journal that appears after Mr.
Cameron's return from the Labor Congress,
at Baltimore will be an edition much enlarg.
ed and improved. The services Of some in
teresting correspondents and writer's will be
secured by that time and we hope to be able
to present a newspaper as well as labor
organ inferior to none in the country.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

CIGAR MAKERS -NIc.-This picnic
was a decided success. The weather was
hne aud everybody seemed determined to
enjoy themselves, and succeeded in doing
SO. The sports and games usual upon such
occasions were participated in with great
gusto aud showed that indoor life had moi
untitled the cigar-makers for the more
active sports Of the field.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18


MAGNIFICENT REcEPrroNT.-Crosby's Opera
House has been the scene OF two grand re-
ceptiOns during the past week. First came
Lccs John The house was crowded to
Overlooking by an eager audience. Merit
came Gen. Logan, and the same enthusiasm
was manifested. In both instances every
shade Of Chicago was represented. There
was 70 be found the ponderous divine and
the capitalists side BY side with the poverty
stricken mechanic and ths coxcomb. The
ladies were there too, and seemed to be
quite anxious 10 do sonsthing towards
saving the country. The band was there
also, and vas not the smallest part Of the
attraction. These immense psblic gather
ings are taken BY some TO be an indieatio,
of the interest feit in The public officers b,
the people at large. They are hailed q
favorable oa.eas for the stability Of Repub
lican institutions. But, IL We could get a
the motives, which induced every individua
To visit the Opera House, We believe tina
not few would 10 found, who went her
from motives Of curiosity, 70 zee the build
ing, to hear the music, 10 meet an acquain
tance or to pass the evening. n Was . 81
sight 70 see % many vorkingmen crovdin
tohsar speeches which were ~ No interest
them and neglsoting their own organization
j. WAsn win the workine~sa lam founder
stand politicians, and that III this work
: clap-tsAp 10 catch their votes without rem
dering an sqalvslssk ~
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

THE DOWNFALL m CLorRINe-Shown by
DuDlsrs Bulletin. rs Randolph street, Chicago, should
induce call fcm every man. youth and boy in want d
fashionah's Ready made ciashing Examine the BuHe-
tine rader The Museum.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

THE CEoLERA.-There is no longer any
doubt but that the choleral is amongst us,
But "a vet there is no serious cause fes
alarm. 1t is of very mild type, bearing
more resemblance to a malignant kind Of cho-
lera morbus than to the dread Asiatic pestl.
lence. Temperate habits, abstinance from
nlost fruits and vegetables, and cleanliness
and above all, eheerfulness and absence Of
fear, are more valuable remedies than Drug
and medicines.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

We hope those OF our country subscribers
who are in arrears win promptly remit wha,
they owe, as it is our intention at the com
mencement Of our third volume, to discon-
tinue sending the ADvocArE to eoery sub.
scriber who has ot paid in advance.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

hFLASGE.-LAst Wednesday mornings
Times was sadly mixed up. Dix's and Lo-
gan's speeches were blended lovingly To-
gether. 50 that il would have puzzIsd q
Philadelphia lawyer to dissect them. Mis-.
takes. we know, VIII occur in every ven re-
enlated family, but nothing elss can BE- an.
pected from family Of Rats.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

ELECTION OF DELEGATE.-At the last
meeting of the Cigar Makers U1ion, Mr..
Henry Bonn was elected delegate to the
Cigar Makers National Convention, which
meets at Baltimore on the 9th Of Sept Mr.
b. Is q stannch, reliable union man of ster.
ling common sense. and win doubtless re
present the interests Of his society with
ability and success.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

ATTENTION THIRD WARD EIGHT HouR
LEAGUE. There will be a meeting of the
Third Ward Eight Hour League on Wed
nesday evening next AS business Of i'm
portance win come before the meeting full
attendance is requested
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

"aE WEAEHER.- 1t is cool and hot by
spells. One day We begin to think Of the
price Of coal and wooden cIothing, and the
next day soda water and ice cream are in
demand. But residents Of Chicago are ac-
eustomed to these changes and would not be
healtey without them.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

rCArnos-Thoss useibg the Fed jacket htiss srs
warmed 70 beware q mpOatIons and countericiss The
PFetrctors are doing their utmost protect paddle
eeasnss eo1rsssietss Each botsIe has private u q
ksvenne stamp over the cork and the propresors name
6snneH, Peters o., blown In the glass % the bots,,
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

FESAS NIc-The Fenian picnic a
Haas Park, was attended by an immense
number. Some put it down as high as
$1,000 AT any rate it was monster gath.
ering. General Logan and Governor Oglesby
made speeches which were listened to with
great attention and frequently applsuded
Everything passed off pleasantly and har
monlOusly, and il there was any diversity o
political sentiment it did not m,r the gene
al.hilarity which prevailed among the ex
cursionists.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

Mechanics ISsrIrurE.--a meeting Of me.
chanics was held on last Tuesday evening,
at st. Georges Hall, Cor the purpose Of tax
ing measures to investigate the rights to
which the mechanics cf Chicago are entitled
under the charter Of the Mechanics Insti-
tu;e. Mr.. E. Crossfield was called to the
chair, and Mr.. W. NJ Coleman appointed
Secretary.
On motion OF Mr.. j. Jenkins, the chair.
man explained the object Of the meeting to
be as above stated. He further remarked
that Mr.. Van Osdel, the President OF the
old Mechanics Institute, though urged by
the members to call meeting, had refused
to do so. Upon these representations it was
resolved to appoint committee to inycsti-
gate the matter, and to make full report to
the next, meeting Of the Trades Assembly
on the following Tuesday evening The
chairman, secretary, and Nc. J. Jenkins
were appointed. Meeting adjourned.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

PERsoNAL;-Mr A. C. Cameron is absent
at present attending the National Labor
Congress at Baltimore, to which body be has
been sent as delegate to represent the
Trades Assembly Of this city.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

ESPELLED--At the last meeting Of Divi-
sion Nc. 10, Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers, A. Dino :, E. b. Hall and Nike
'eigh, were expelled for non-payment of
dues
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

PtBLIc MEETlNG.-We call attention to an
advertisement in another colnmu ',r meet
ing to be held in St. Georges Hall, on next
Wednesday evening. A large turnout is
expected.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18
JoURSEYNEN SToNEcUrrERs' ASSOCIATION
OF CHICAGO AND VICINITY,
Au0ust Eth 1966

II was.unanimously resolved by this body
that vote Of thanks be rendered to Mr.. A.
G. Cameron, late President of the Trades
Assembly, for the able services rendered by
him to the Journeymen Stone-cutters Of this
city during their late strike.
GEORGE HowIsoN, President
JSo. GIBSON, Secretary
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

Go TO TEE BEsr.-Bryant & Stratton's
Chicago Business University, is acknew-
lodged to be the best training school for
young men in the country. Bookkeeping.
fenmanship, Commercial Arithmetic, Com
meieial Law, Correspondence and Telegraph
ing, are taught thoroughly. For Papers
Circulars, &C., address Bryant 4 Stratton.
Chicago, Til.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18

The DouGLAs MoSUNENT.-fhe corner
stone Of the Douglas monument will be laid
on the 9th of September. Great prepare
tons have been made to render toe scene
one Of the most imposing taat has ever been
witnessed in Chicago. President johnson
is to officiate, and General Dix is to delive.
the address. IL is proposed to invite large
number Of distinguished gentlemen The
Cabinet, the judges Of the Supreme Court,
Generals Grant and Sherman, the mayors Of
the principal towns of the Northwest, the
editors Of some of the newspapers, journal
lists, &c. Private societies and organiza-
tons, and citizens are generally invited to
participate, and they will report to the chief
marshal for instructions. The cars on he
Illinois Central will run every ten minutes
during the day. Badges have been stricken
off to be worn by those who may desire
them. IL our large manufacturers would
suspend business on that day, it would af.
ford an opportunity for large number Of
workingmen to be present who might desire
to witness the celebration.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-08-18


The CRosBY OPERA HoUsE ART AssocIA-
roN.-The time is rapidly approaching for
the drawing to take place in this grandest
enterprise Of the kind that has been known
in America. The palatial building itself,
and the lot upon which it stands il to be the
first premium awarded. There 10 the Opera
House proper, with all its splendid furniture,
scenery, machinery, and fixtures then there
are the other depa- .ments, which. exclusive
of the Opera House, yield a yearly rent Of
$4,000. The magnificent painting of Bier
stadt, the I" 70 Semitic Valley" valued at
$40, 900, is one among the three hundred
great works of art that are to be disposed
OF to some fortunate individuals. Also a
life size bust u Abraham Lincoln worth
81, 1000. The character Of the gentlemen
who constitute the committee to conduct the
award, is sufficient guarantee for the fair
ness and good faith Of the transaction. These
gentlemen are men well known here for high
character, and would not lend their names
to q swindls. Price Of certificates IS. FoI
further details see another column Of the
ADVOCATE. The drawing takes place on the
tirst Of October next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-06

MAGNIFICENT Dyor is 10 be erected at Chicago by the
Michigan southern and Northern Indiana and Rock Island
Railroad Companies the river the south side
II will occupy entire block perhaps be nearly two
10 the world II Is 10 be arranged that the arriving
trains will In side and those departing leave
from the side OF the depot The depot will be Of
stone with marble facngs, and be entirely nrcproof
Large towers similar 10 those OF the Illinois Central de-
pot will be erected The front and of said depot
and when completed will resemble castle mag
ncen palace than the dcpots Of the present day
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-06

TIE CENSUS oy PARIS Ky, has been recently taken
total. 400 The oldest inhabivnt Is negro woman,
by the name OF LYDIA whose ago 01 years, and the
oldest is negro man, 10 tho name Of James Bur,
den who is 50 years olf !.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-06


the prison and asked him how hsfelt.
Mayhem replied that he felt prepared to die, but that
he dreaded the form He dreaded the way in which he
Coursgi-well, am glad to hear you say that you
are prepared to die You must not attach much i'm
portance tho form Of death; there arc many more
MarHrw-weR,I donr know; the form Is the only
CorSsEi-Yon ought to feel easier now that your time
Of imprisonment is soon TO EXPIRE You win not have
mauv more hours Of suffering
Just one and has fallen on the right man n Is better
that should be 10 than that an innocent man should
Coussu-I am glad to hear you express yourself in
this way suppose you would not wish your sentence
TO DO postponed, even II II was possible.
MAYuEw-No; / have wish 10 have postponed.
MY desire IL have the matter hurried up as quick ~
possible.
his poor client IN such happy frame OF mind, and then
took his leave.
RrroRrEa-Havs any Efforts been made 10 obtain q
MAYHw-Yes; but not by my request II was got up
by my sistcr.in-aw 70 crafty my mother would
rather suffer death than perpetual n np,isonms1 and
think the petition reached the Governor
REroRrER-In reference to your treatment since you
MAYmw-The sheriff has always been kind and altsu-
tive and owe him many thanks
70 S a ysS
Durham; what yonr reason for not marrying herr
MAYuEw-Well my folks were opposed 10 the ma.cn
usFe IeRTctteu tuOubanu ufnts
marry her, for that would have spared me AL tnI'
trouble had known her for years, aud kept com
| pany with her before went to the war
RxPoRrsR-How long had Mrs Durham peen maIiis Z,
when she requested you 70 buy hsr some poison VIII
which TO kill her husband 80.
NAYHEw-only two weeks She said her husband haf
deceived her. telling her that he was well on when az
wss not and that she wanted 70 get re OF him Durham
vas man who could neither reet nor write and tina
was the reason he gave his ss 70 read on the day
Al this pont OF the interview the sheriff entered with
the prisoners supper Maybsw parook Of tho noel viii
tocr~blc good appetite, md a. ne close resumed tn
| ooovcrnton - follows:-SI
nArssv-I vsh tafsAy v tho world, ESPECIALLY v
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-06

The Golden Gate alter spending two DAYS at Piovcr
bay sailed on the 18th Vi september for Petropaulovski,
atnNins the 18th e October The nrst view OF the
Coast kamschaska lar from undressing. The
shore bold bulIl, Witch, a, tha. time still
covered VITA short hrrbagc while In the distance
crlgged pe,ks covered sublime The entrance TO
tho harbor OF Petropauov-k similar In general mp
peaaucc TO that OF san Francisco and about the
width. The shores covered with low timber and
short heritage Several very noticeable nccdle-shapcd
rocks scattered along the shores either side ON
abe northern side Of the Is lighthouse which
IS illuminated, however, only when vessel seen ap
proachng from the sea
Proceeding inward the harbor EXPANDS into mag.
iccnt bay well sheltered and capable OF aordng safe
Nnd anchorage for almost uni mted
Der OF vessels within the larger bay and separated
from II by promonory about three fourths Of mile In
lengtb smaller and more secure harbor at the head
of which stands the town
The general appearance OF the lie that OF place
fasa going decay. The buildings Of logs, having gen
orally matched roofs are scattered and struggling In
location and old and weaiher-beaten 10 appearance
Those occupied by officers Of the government and by
che foreigners having painted roofs and boarded
sidea sometimes painted. look muIh neat Tho
populaton Of the town is about three hundred, the
sncnt which, In fact may be SAID TO support the place
The business and population are constantly decreasing
The development OF the Amoor river country, end tho
lhne climate and business facilities there found pres
attractions forll classes who remove hther fast
possible. The Russian government, at present very
liberal does all IN lis power 10 attract settlers and busi
ncss 70 its newly acquired territory Yearly govern
ment vessel ant 10 Petropauloysk and other points In
amsclaka and conveys settlers 10 the Amoor river
p merely nominal price. In addition TO those facilities
any ocer, no matter what may DO his grade marrying
kamschauele or Russ subject Is at once released
from service 10 the army navy, furnished transpora
ton and given house sSd land on the Amoor with onl,
tbe condition that he shall there for 1--WE years.
There ss here, Ne NEST necspoory articles Of subsst
Ance-iour aod Rslt-cep 30 pur eAssd frop the govern
su' " an ef@NSngv low rAte Az pe1oPauovsk
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-05-08

| hE II a - n A ~ y ~ TON A l.
i BANK OF NORFOLk.
President. .,rf.f r.-.
GILBERT c. WALhER.
Cashier.
JOHN j. KNOX.
Ass't Cashier.
:. P. MOORE.
Directors:
EDwAaD N. Blows, GEoasS SASefns, ''
MARSHALL PARKS, $3.50 WILLIAM NICHOLS,
GrLBsar G. WA1xER.
Government Depository and Financial
Agent OF the United States, 1.r
Exchange Bank Building, Main Street.
A constant supply of 7-SO Notes will be kept on
hand.
This Bank will buy and sell all classes of GOV
ERNMENT SECURITIES at current market
rates. U ......... .-.
FURNISH EXCHANGE and make collections
on all the principal cities of the United States
Purchase Government Vouchers on the most
favorable terms, and give careful and prompt at
tention to
Accounts of Business Men and Firms.
and tc any other business entrusted to the Bank
Full information in regard to Government
Loans at all times cheerfully furnished. an9-ly
MERCHANTS AND MECHANICS
1I SAVINGS BANK.
OFFICE No. 80, BANk STREET
President. I -...-
WIN. I. HARRISON.
Directors:
Jos. R. Sra TLkY, D. q. SIxMoss.
RYLAND Caps, W. Ii. TURNER.
b. DsLANr, JAS Y. LEIGH.
Cashier.
WIN. II. WALES.
This Bank lie open for the resumption of bust
ness Deposits received upon the usual terms, in
terest being allowed at the rate of five per cent
on all amounts remaining on deposit for 80 DAYS
or upwards; per cent. for less period; in
terest commencing 10 days after deposit, and
ceasing 10 days prior to withdrawal
The Institution keeping accounts of its New
Depositors entirely separate from those of the Old
Depositors, so as to answer the demand of the
New Depositors. casa
All indebted to our Institution will please call,
pay, cqrtail, or renew their paper.
The Board of Directors will meet every Wed
nesday and Saturday morning at 8 o'elock.
au Sly
LRANKLIN SAVING b NK
Bank Street, near Main, Norfolk, "a.
JOHN ID. WHITEHEAD. President.
J. B. wH1rEHEA i'sT't goHy JAMES -.
S. HARTSHORN, J. 6 POLAND,
j. I. BLOODGOOD, WIN. WARD,
w. !. MOORE.
j. 9. DENING. Cashier
O. H. LANGLEY, Assistant Cashier.
This Institution is prepared TO receive deposits
and allow interest thereon at the rate of FIVE
per cent: on sums remaining on deposit ninety
days and upwards, and FOUR per cent for short
er periods. af.a n
Ns~ Parties indebted to the Institution are
requested to renew, curtail or pay their notes as
soon as possible. jy24-1m
se,zu.x,.,E,aaax.<,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-05-08
GROCERIES.
. &c ELY IN G

X BY DAVIS 4 BRO.
The following goods at very low prices.
so Barrels Extra, Super. and Fine Flour,
25 Fine Syrups and Molasses, .
20 Bags Prime Rio Coffee,
20 Barrels Sugars, Extra. &C." "B," "A !"
Crushed, Powdered, and Yellow refined,
Porto Rico, in Hhd's and Bbls.
l25 Barrels and Half Barrels Labrador and No.
Gross Herrings, landing from Schooner
Fireman, ...
Barrels No. Mackerel
20 Boxes Lemons, landing from Schr Clara,
10 Barrels Whiskey,
Half Barrels Rum,
{" Gin,
80 Kegs fine Cucumber Pickles, ready for use,
rs Barrels prime Russell Apples,
% Boxes Adamantine Candles,
10 Boxes Tallow Candles,
20 Dozen Buckets,
Is Dozen Brooms,
Barrels No Mess Pork.
5 Nests Wash Tubs, ..
90 Boxes Sterrine, Rabbits and Rosin Soaps,
30 Honey, Honey and Almond, Palm,
Variegated, CASTLE, and Olive of the best
manufacture,
100 Reams Wrapping Paper,
10 Caddies Assorted Tea,
80 Dozen Yeast Powders,
l50 Mason's Backing,
Cases brakes Plantation Bitters, Coneen"
trated Lye and Ess. Coffee,
and 10000 Cigars. .
Give us a call and examine for yourselves.
Gu l DAVIS & BRO,
No. "a Rowland's Wharf,
oh Of no