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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of West Baton Rouge,
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Mary Jane Chinn wife, vs.. William B.
Robertson husband, No. 1925.
On motion of Messrs. White & Robert
son of counsel and on due proof of the
plaintiffs claim, it is ordered, that the
judgement by default received in this
case on the Sd day of April 1866, be now
confirmed, and it is further ordered, ad-
judged, and decreed that the plaintiff
Mary Jane CHM, wife, recover from the
defendant, William B. Robertson her hus-
band, the sum of eleven thousand one
hundred and twenty-five dollars with the
legal interest from judicial demand, that
she have judgement for a set of silver
spoons her %paraphemal property now in
her possession valued at two hundred dol
lars, that her legal and tacit mortgage
be recognized, and to have effect on the
real property of her said husband !; for
the sum of two thousand dollars to date
from the 18th day Of April 1853, for the
sum of eight thousand six hundred and
twenty-five dollars to date from the Oath
day of May 1852, and for the sum of five
hundred dollars from the 1st day of Jan
uary 1861. That she be decreed to be
separated in property from her said hus.
band, and the community of acquets and
gains existing between them be dissolved
and that she be authorized to resume the
administration of her paraphernal prop
perty without the interference of her
husband.
It is further ordered that the costs of
this sui be taxed and paid by the defend
ant. April 18th. 1865.
(signed) R. T. PosEY, Judge Fifth
District Court.
A True Copy.
CLERKS Office, West Baton Rouge,
this 10th day Of April, A. D. 1856.
APP 81 O. N. LEBLANC
Clerk.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish. OF westB Baton naa.~
FIFTH JUDICIAL DlsraIcr.
Marguerite Adeline Trahao. vife.

Marguerite Adeline Trahan, wife. ,.
Joseph Tuillier husband, No lSaa
This case having been regularly default.
ed and the judicial delAyslheying Ieepired
the defendant still failing to appear and
file his answer, the. same was taken Nm
and after introduction Of Testimony ~
the part of the plaintiff, for reason q thu
law and evidence being ID favor Of the
plaintiffs CLAN against the defendant,
It il therefore ordered sdjudRsdf ~ 4.
creee that the plaintiff MafEuetisss Az.
line Trahan wife, do have AID recover
Of the defendant Joseph Tuillhie.1rls husband
Judgement for the sun Of Eve HUNDRED
and ninety-one 8i.10O doilsrs with S
per cent interest from the 14th DAY Of
March 1886, and with . legal ndrtesds
on all his property from Cd day Of JAW
1886. It is further ordered that ,hs
community Of acquets and gains heteto.
fore existing between plaintiff aud der
husband the defendant be dissolved and
that she resume The administration cf her
separate property and costs Of suit 10 r.
taxed. April 9th, 1866.
April 13rh, 1866.
(Signed) RI POSEY,
Judge Fifth Dist Court.
Clerks Office West Baton hpuke,
this 18th day Of April A. D., 1866.
ap2l O.. NJ. Leblanc; CIerrh.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12
ETAT DE La LOUISIANA.
Paroisse d'Ouest Baton Roug,

C1NQUIEME DISTRICT JuEICAIRE
Mary Jane Chinn, epouse, VS.. William B.
Robertson, epoux. No. 1925.
Sur la motion do Messrs White & Rob-
%ertson, avocats, ct la reclamation de la
demandresse ayant etc prouve, il est Or
dome que lie Judgement par deiaut rendu
dams cette cause lie 3me jour d'Avril 49,
SIS, soft con6rmee maintenant, ct il est de
plus ordorne. adjuge ct decrete qui Ia de-
mandresse, Mary Jane Chinn, epouse, re-
couvre du defendant William 3. Robert
son, epoux, la somme de ONE mile, cent
vingt-ciuq piastres, ave. interet legale de
la demande judiciaire, qu'elle ait juge-
ment pour I'm service de cuil!ieres d'ar-
gent, sa propriete paraphernale qui Sc
trouye maintenant Ell sa possession, eva
lue a deux cent piastres. Que son by.
potheque legale ct tactic soft reconnu
d'exister sur toutes les prophecies reelle
de son dit epoux, pour la somme de deux
mile piastres du Is Avril 1898, pour Il
somme de hut mile, six cent vingt-cinq
piastres du 24me jour de Mai 1853 ct
pour Ia somme de ciuq cent piastres du
Ter Janvier 1861, qu'elle soft decrete
d'etre separa de bien de son dit epoux ct
que la communaute d'acqueh ct gains
existant entire eux soft dissoute ct qu'elle
soft autorisee de reprendre padministra-
ton de SEES biens paraphernaux saDs que
son epoux s'enterpose. p.
II est de plus ordonne que les frais de
ce process scient taxes ct pages par le de-
fendent. &c Ii Avril 1866.
(signe) R. T. POSEY,
Juge du SINE District J~udiciaire.
Copie conforme a l'original.
Bureau du Grefier, Quest Baton Rouge
ce Is Avril 1856. o. N. LEBLANC.
ap21 Gref6er.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
parish or West Baton Rouge,

EIFTH DISTRICT COURT,
Aspasie Leblanc, wife, vs. Theophile Al
lain, husband, No. 1876.
BY VIRTUE of q writ Of e ia directed
to the Sheriff Of the Parish of West
Baton Rouge, in the above numbered
and entitled cause, from the Hon. the
Fifth District Court, in and for the parish
and State aforesaid, l have seized and
will expose at public auction to the last
and highest bidder. at the present domi-
Gil of said defendant, about a mile above
the Court House m said Parish on
SATURDAY, the second day Of June
next, A. 1. 1886, at 10 o'clock a. M, of
said day the hereinafter described prop
erty to wit
MULES, 2 horses, l mare, l old
Wagon, and s old double plows, l bug
gy Jersey Wagon, 3 large bedsteds,
small bedsteads, l toilet stand, l wash
stand, l small table, 8 small tables, l
Office desk, l sofa, 3 dozen chairs, l ar
moir, l corner armoir, l corner stand
l safe, l lot silver spoons, l cooking
stove and utensils, l lot household bed
ping and linen.
Seized to pay and SATISFY the amount
Of judgement, interests and costs in the
above suit.
Terms of sale-CASH, with benefit
of appraisment.
J. V. DURABLE JR., D'py shhf.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Par h of West Baton ROtge,
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Alosia Leveque, wife, VS.. Joseph Alfred
Landry, husband, No. 1881.
"a regular default having been entered
in this case and more than two judicial
days having elapsed and he defendant
14titl failing to appear and file his answer
it is ordered adjudged and decreed the
law and the evidence being in favor
thereof that there be judgement in favor
of Alosia Leveque wife, and against 10
seph Alfred Landry, husband for the
sum of twenty-seven hundred and seven
ty-six dollars and ffty-six cents with le-
gal interest thereon from the judicial de
maud to wit: From the 18th day of
March A. D. 1866, until paid together
with co It's of suit to be taxed, with pri,
vilege of mortgage in favor of plaintiff
against all the property of her husband
from the 30th day April AID. 1855, the
date at which the said sum of twenty
seven hundred and seventy-six dollars
and ~6fty-six cents came into his hands as
established by the evidence on file. 1t is
further orderedand decreed that the plain
tiff be separated in property from her bus.
band that she have the administration OF
her separate and %parphernal property and
that her mortgage be made executory
against all the property rights and cred.
it's of her said husband for the amount OF
this judgement and that the costs OF suit
to be taxed.
The United States Internal Revenue
duty having been paid in this case.
April 18th 1866.
(signed) R. T. POsEY, Judge Fifth
Dist Court.
A True Copy,
Clerks Office West Baton Rouge,
this 10th day of April A. D., 1866.
ap2l O. NJ. LEBLANC, Clerk.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE,

E1xlxC1x vi VAOA DAA /
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Leodocia r. Pope wife, VS.. Nathaniel
W. Pope, husband, No. 1889.
This case having been regularly de
faulted and two Judicial days having
elapsed and the defendant still falling to
appear and file his answer, after evidence
aduced for reason of the law and evidence
being in favor of plaintiffs claim
against defendant, it is therefore order.
ed adjudged and decreed that the plain
tiff, Mrs. Leodocia r. Pope wife, do have
and recover of the defendant N. W.
Pope husband, judgement for the sun OF
seven thousand seven hundred and TWEEN.
ty,six, 61,3-7 Ice dollars, with legal in-
terest from the second day of December
until paid and with a legal mortgage on
all property of the defendant as follows
to wit: From LIST April 1889 for the sum
Of $685., 613-7 ; from 18th December
1859 l4.0O ($7726,61 81.
It further ordered that the community
Of acquets and gains heretofore existing
between the plaintiff and defendant be
dissolved, and that the Plaintiff resume
the administration of her separate prop.
perty and costs of suit to be taxed.
April 18th 1866.
(signed) R. 7. P0sEY, Judge Fifth
Dist Court.
A True Copy,
Clerks Office West Baton Rouge,
this 10th day of April 1866.
0. M. LEBLANC, Clerk.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12
ETAT DE LA LOUISIANA.
ParOisss d'Ouest Baton Rouge,
sIxIEME DISTRICT JUDICIAIRE.

BIXIEHE DISTRICT JUD1CIA1RE.
Alexandrine Daigre wife, VS.. Flavien
Tuillier husband, No. 1871.
BY VIRTUE of a writ of f fa., to me
directed in the above entitled suit of date
18th day Of February A. D. 1855, from the
Fifth District Court, in and for the par
ish and State, will be offered for sale at
public auction to the last and highest
bidder on the premises in this. parish, on
SATURDAY the I'd day of June 1856,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12
Our devil has given his poetry machine an e1'
ira twist and ground out the following
I TAKE THE PLANTER.

TAKE THE PLANTER.
Twas highland Struggles to his wife
Lay talking as they were in bed,
OF all tho ills and cares and strife, .
That fell upon his luckless head.
"Here We have been six years." auoth he,
.And still we find both ends don't meet ;
. Eve worked Is busy as a bee,
And yet We barely live and eat!
Our ohildrenfhave no schooling yet;
Indeed I'm ashamed Of Ben #
Poor fellow ! I'm so much in debt
He's had no chance, though now past ten"
"But stop, how is it said his spouse,
"Our neighbor gets along so well,
Have you not marked how farmer Blowse
Whate'er he has can always sell?
His boys, he says, know for much more
Than those who've been to school . year
And then he always knows the law;
When goods are cheap and when they're
His farm though not so'large as ours, [desr.
Is fast improving every day
I'd like to know what magic powers
He has to help him in this way"
"And l would too" poor Struggles thought,
Sosnext morning forth he went,
To find where Blowse his bargains bought,
l,Andhow hs had 30 little spent.
Said Blewse, s'Dear sir, the thing is plain, T
And easy answered, without banter,
Tho s~ecret,is because I take
The merry little SUGAR PLANTER. /
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-01

of the wigwam Convention there was beg.
garry display of bunting, but next week we pre-
sume the case will be far different. 1t is like
wise presumed that the city will then rejoice in
the presence of Its Mayor; and if 1.-The cele-
brated John Milton" or Mr.. Secretary Seward
cor any other man" of Wigwam tendencies,
chooses to, take John Gilpin gallop through
our streets, his ambition of having the Chief
Magistrate OF the city for spectator will be
amply gratifed. 1t would also be in taste for
our citizens to honor the Southern heroes by
illuminating their residences in the evening, as
long as the Convention is in session.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-01
ING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER l. 1866

earnest co-Iaborer with ex-Governor Holden in
his efforts to redeem the "Old North state'
from the blighting effects of slavery and seces-
sion.
b JONES, a native of the State, has always been
a firm Unionist, and now edits radical paper
at HendersonviIle. He is Representative elect
to Congress from the Seventh District.
WILLIS and RIcH, two of the delegates, were
out-and-out Union men during the war.
South Carolina.
This State is so thoroughly reconstructed that
but one name has been obtained as
sIoNER OF THR GALL.
I. Henley.
tennessee.
The following from this State are among the
sIGNERs OF THE GALL .
W. b Stokes, Nat B. o yens,
Joseph S. Fowler, T. Mckinley
James Gettys,
The loyal Unionists of this State do not have
the fear of Andrew Johnson's reconstructed"
Rebels before their eyes, and consequently they
have assembled in open day and appointed dele
gates to represent them in the Convention.
The radical Convention held at Nashville
some time since selected the following
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-01

Among other loyal Alabamians who are ex-
pected to attend the Convention, are David
Woodruff, e. w. Peck and W. w. d. Turner.
WOODRUFF is a native of Connecticut, but
resident of Alabama since 1929. Although he
has never held Office he is one of the finest
scholars in the State, and has always exerted
great influence and always in favor of the Union.
PECK Is also a native of Connecticut. He is
considered one of the most profound jurists of
the South, and has held the position of Chan
cellor in Alabama. He was firm Union man
from first to last. On the close of the war he
was elected member from Tuscaloosa county
of the State Convention for remodelling the
Constitution of Alabama but the Sheriff fraudd-
lently gave the certificate to his sedesslon oppo.
nent.
TURNER is q native of Missouri. He served as
q Colonel in the Federal army, and was with
General Lyon at Wilson's creek. He was also a
member of the Missouri Convention Of 1861 At
the close of the war he established himself as a
lawyer in Mobile.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-01

CRBswELL is a native of Cecil county, Mary
land, and lawyer by profession. In 1851 and
1862 he was a member of the Maryland House
ofDeleeates. In 1862 and 1868 he served as an
Assistant Adjutant-General for Maryland. In
1858 he became a Representative, and subse-
quently Senator in Congress. During his
Congressional career he has acted uniformly
with the radical Republicans. He is now a
candidate for reelection to the Senate, his term
expiring March 4, 1867. His most formidable
competitor is the Hon. Montgomery Blair.
FRANCIS THOMAS was born in Frederick county,
Maryland, February 8, 1779, and after studying
law, was admitted to the Bar in 1920. In 1922,
1877, and 1929 he was a member of the State
House OF Delegates. In 1881 he entered the
lower House OF Congress- holding his seat un
interruptedly until 1s41. From Is4I to 1874 he
was Governor of the State. In 1861 he
was again elected to the seat in Congress
which he still holds. he is an out-and-out
radical, voting In favor of the reconstruction
measures of the present Congress.
JOHN Il. THOMAS, Jr., member of the present
Congress Is as radical as his namesake casting
vote on the same side on every occasion.
CHAPMAN, at the outbreak of the war. was
promising young lawyer of Baltimore. He was
ably educated, and in every way fitted to lead
the loyal men of that city in their everyday
contest with secession. During the war he was
elected Mayor, and is now a candidate for re-
election the third time.
mississippi.
The following are the
sIGEERs OF THE GALL.
Joseph N. Field, lJ M Jones'
John H. Aughey.
FIELD is a native of Georgia, now living in
Columbus, Miss. He was Circuit Judge before
the war, and has always been strong Uniouist.
Missouri.
The following are among the
sIGNERs OF THE GALL.
j. W. McClurg, r. T. Van Horn
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-05-14
summons

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST
J. Judicial District, Of the State Of Nevada, in
aud for the County Of Storc-.-California Z. q.
Evans, plaintiff. Va. Jehu Evans, dcfendant.-
Action brought In the District Court OF the First
Judicial District Of the state Of Nevada, In aud
for the county Of Storey, and the complaint fled
in said county Of Storey, in the office OF the
Clerk Of said District Court.
The State Of Nevada sends greeting to Jehu
Evans, defendant: You arc hereby required to
appear In an action brought against You, by the
above named plaintiff, In the District Court Of
the First Judicial District, Of the State OF Ne.
vada, in and for the county Of Storey, and an
swer the complaint filed therein. within ten days
exclusive Of the day of service5 after the services
on you ofthis summons. II served In said county,
or, II served out Of said county, but within said
District, within twenty days; and In all other
cases forty days; or Judgment by default Will be
taken against you. according to the prayeHof the
said complaint. Tn said action Is brought to
obtain a decree Of divorce forever dissolving the
bonds Of matrimony existing between this plain.
tiff and defendant, upon tho grounds, as alleged
by plaintiff In her complaint, Of d~esertion on the
part Of tho defendant Tor, more than two years
past. All Of which Is more fully set forth In
plaintiffs complaint now on file In ny office, and
to which you are hereby particularly referred,
etc. And you are hereby notified. that II you
above required, the said plaintiff will apply to
tho Court for the relief domnndedin her complaint
on Ale.
49,, Given under my hand and the seal Of
I. s. the District Court Of the First Judicial
.~S Districi Of the State Of Nevada, In and
for the county Of Storey. this 7th day Of May, In
the year Of our Lord ono thousand eight hundred
LUCIEN HERMANN. CLERK. 80
sr1En BY THos. B. FOWLER, Deputy Clerk.
WIN. w, BISHOP, attorney for plaintiff. lmy9 I'd
I50c Int. Revenue stamp. SOC State stamp
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-05-14

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
L Town Of Gold Hill do ordaln as follows:
SECTION |. There shall be appointed by the
Board OF Trustees Of the Town Of Gold Hill. q
Town Sexton, whose duty II shall be to take
charge Of that tract Of land now owned by the
Town Of Gold Hill. the Independent Order OF
odd Fellows, and the Order Of F. and A. Masons,
and heretofore known Us the Gold Hill Gene
tcry," and which Is hereby declared TO be the
Town Cemetery-who shall hold his otiee for
the term Of one year from and after bis appoint.
m.nt. and until his successor shall be appointed
and qualified, unless for cause he DO sooner re-
moved.
SIC. Q. Il shall be the duty Of Sald Sexton 10
take charge OF the said Town Cemetery. and to
see that the grave-stones or other fixtures In and
about said Cemetery shall not be injured or mu-
,ilated by evil.disposed persons or otherwise to
recommend TO the Board Of Trustees any neces-
sary repairs or improvements that he may deem
proper 20 the keeping tho same in a good condi-
ton.
hurried in said Cemetery until he Is FIRST fur.
pIshed with the prescribed certificate by the at.
PENDANT physician, or In the event Of there being
no attendant physician, by the nearest relative or
friend Of the deceased nor shall he permit the
disinterment Of the body Of any person buried In
said Cemetery until he Ia first furnished with .
permit from the President Of the Board Of Trus.
tees, ordering the same. All burials ana disinter.
ments shall be done under the direction and con-
troll of the Town Sexton.
SIC. 4. He shall furnish blank burial certif.
Gates 10 persons herein named; the certincate 10
contain, when filled. the name, nativity, sex, age,
date Of deceaSe, nature Of disease or probable
cause Of death and shall record the same In q
well bound book, and carefully preserved, to-
sether with the hle of eertihcates, as the property
Of the town and at all reasonable ines said
book to be open TO the inspection Of the public.
He shall make quarterly reports to the Board Of
Trustees from the records kept as herein pro-
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-05-14

wallace Defeat Mining Company.-
A meeting Of said company will DO held at Judge
Sawyer's Office, South B street. opposite Olin's
Stable, Virginia, Nevada, on THURSDAY, the
18th day Of April, 1866, att o'clock P. N
Alowners are requested TO attend, az business
Of importance will Be transacted ~
spIttd A. RTRsEN; President.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-05-14

For Sale or TO Lease.
DWELLING, ON GROWN POINT s.das
A Rayine street, Just above the Ken. XIII
tuck claim, containing three rooms and a.
kitchen. Apply to n O. 4.
Gold Hill, March Goth. mrUu
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-05-14
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENT.
TO INVALIDS
WHosE suFFERINas HAVE

WHOSE suFFERlNas HAVE
been pro,rac,ed from hidden causes
and mal'treatment, and who require
prompt relief TO render exist.
snce desirable.
DIR. ]. ~PRRRAULT,
Graduate Of tho University
OF Queens College, beg, to In.
form his patients, and others seeking
medical advice, that he may DO CON.
suited personally or by letter in all
cases Of Nervous and Physical
Debility, and the various disorders
arising from ~sedcntary habits. excess,
accident or climate, from A. N. to 10
NJ, andfrom Q to 8 ?. NJ, Mt his office,
Armory Building, northeast corner
Montgomery and Sacramento sts.,
RoomsINoA 8, 10 and II, first floor
upstairs. Entrance on either Mont.
gomery or Sacramento streets.
No aooln1,, ~, ..o,tstta for ~
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-05-14
Opiuion. of the Press.

DIR DOHERTY Is n skillful physician and
honorable gentleman. Any statementshe makes
to his patients he Is sure to fulhll. ThM fact Is
one great cause OF his eminent success In his pro-
fession- It Is fortunate that among the many ad
v~ertising physicians there Is one who can be de
pended on.'-Review.
DIR D0HERTY'S reputation as a physician
Is q sufficient guarantee for the cure Of any case
he Observation-Disclosures.
"DR. D0HERTY has devoted his study more
particularly 10 chronic, specific and secret prac.
tiee. and as such ia now the most successful of
any ply stefan in San Francisco" Ere Press.
"DR DOHERTY'S reputation Is second TO no
other physician on the coast in chronic and spe-
cidc practice"
"DR DoHERTY.-Fcw men In the medical
profession have succeeded In gaining the conf
dence Of the public in their skill and Judgment a.
he has."-Enquirer.
uDR DOHERTY ranks As one Of our most
dIs,ineuished physicians, and also one OF the most
mecessful, which Is now the criterion by which
The medical practitioner is judged"-Eeho.
CDR D0HERTY enjoys n more extensive
practice than any physician in this ssase."-Ex'
press. norrprv NJ n
.nis I'm San Francisco. Cal
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-05-14
QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE
TOWN CLERK.
To the Honorable President and
hoard OF Trustees of Gold Hill

GENTLEMEN: Herewith you will please find
q true and correct statement Of accounts audited,
and warrants ordered issued for the same, by
your honorable body, for the quarter ending
March 81, 1866: