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Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-10
Ihe Gazette &Golnet
rFrom the Brooklyn IN. ~ Eagle.1
COTRY O,LANUs, EPIsTLE.

Gen Grant IN Broohtgtn--Hoao no Game 10
Come Hon he is to be Treated achets he acts
here Programme Of the Erhfbttton at the
1cooeMv. s0 .sa5I altaia As54aa
DEAR EAGLE: t-e4s ait. f,45yt s9,
General Grant is coming over to SEQ us
on Monday.
He has been doing Now York a
i told him while he was In this vicinity
he had better drop over and see Brooklyn.
He said he would If he had time.
Seward came on the day before yesterday
with word that Andy johnson thought he
could run Washington alone for q few days,
and take care of Thad. Stephens and other
Dead Ducls." 3,44f1,g s5t .,taf#8 a1
Andy has got his back up and isnot GO
ing to stand any moro nonsense.
Having settled the Tennessee rebels he
thinks he can polish off the Massachusetts
and Pennsylvania Ruerrillas. s-
1t W II be aafe to bet on Andy.
/ have a great deal Of confidenceIin In
Andy. sad 4z 20 ez{5nbst5s at fo#a7f
SO has Grant.
He therefore concluded to stay few
days and do Brooklyn #..,,s''..
should have invited him to dinner,
but Mrs. 0'Lapns is cleaning house, and
she wouldn't like the General to see her
house when things were 10 upside down.
/ explained this to Grant and being q
| family man himself he understood how 1t
WAS and excused mo. &s Hs@ "a#
Itold him we could get m oyster sup
per at Phil. Grogan's, and that Grodj,nski
Ike pit capital segars.
The General, like myself is fond Of
good segar.
Nearly all great men smoke.
1t clears the intellect and brightens the
ideas.
As that bridgeis not built yet, the Gen
eral will come over IN a ferry aboat. Ta9y
shall meet him in the ferry7house, and
take him up Fulton street, show him the
Eagle office, and the site of the pump that
Boegs pulled up. ai4s7l So
We shall then take car ride up to the
City Hall and let him admire the fountain.
After refreshing shall take him walk
around the Heights, and point out to Him
the location of New York, Governors
Island and New Jersey. E5er 4
| shall show him the Academy ofMusic,
the Park Theatre, Plymouth b Church, and
Hooley's Opern House. sta s. si .51ad
If the weather is fine and tho road in
good condition / shall hire buggy and
take the General out on the Coney Island
r0od. zHa2 sttts
intend to treat tho General hand
somely. .s..,o
always had q high regard for the Cen
eral. ,a- g.. 5ttt
When he wanted more men for his army
in Virginia | sent my wife's cousin to re-
inforce him.
have no doubt the General feels CRATE
ful for this, and that is why he came TO
promise to come to Brooklyn. .f
He wants to see the city where disinter-
ested patriotism found home.
T., 4 IYn hal n.;, 1.n
reception at the Academy of Music, where
| shall have the pleasure Of introducing to
the public the great military hero Of the
age. C4s4 ~ @ vs.
The public will bear In mind that the
Generals engagement at the Academy will
be limited to one night only.
The following is the # Gt
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-10
PROGRAMME AT THE ACADEMY.


The General will appear in his much ad-
mired costume of blue coat, brass buttons
and shoulde straps. rr
To avoid mistakes Of identity shall ap-
pear in black coat with white necktie.
We sball march with military escort on
| to the platform. asfgaa5.j .a. a
Music by tho band; enthusiasm by the
audience; waving of handkerchiefs by the
| ladies'.
The General will then be introduced
and bow to the audience who are expected
to hurrah as long as they can stand 1t.
The General is used to noise.
The General will be welcomed to Brook
| lyn in o neat speech.
To which the General will respond to
| the effect that he don't m axe speeches.
Which will be received with immense
| satisfaction by the audience.
Cheers and waving of bandkerchiefs and
| libitum.
IN. B. The audience are requested to
bring clean handkerchiefs, and economise
their perfilmery--the General has smelt
powder, but he can't smell everyibing.l
Subsequently the audienae will be intro
duced to the General individually with
the privilege Of shaking hands.
Shekes will be limited to two seconds
| each.
As the General has only got two hands
he can't shake hands with three people at
once. sr. ar.a Nss#as @
The audience are requested not to ask
the General any impertinept questions.
Such as his opinions of the Freedmen's
Bureau; whether Thad Stephens ought to
be hung; or who's,his hattera
The General Ia very reserved in his
opinions, and when he has any he prefers
to keep them TO himself
People will be allowed to say Chow are
you General" "Glad to see you, ""Hope
you're well,n and similar observations Of
a brief and friendly character
Elderly ladies will be permitted to say
"God bless you, General"
Gushing young ladies will under no
circu instances be allowed to kiss the Cen
eral in public. ..H ,s.-.,
1t would overcome him. be is 40 bashful.
Besides, Mrs. Grant might object to 1t,
and rot let him come here again.
If they must embrace somebody they
Mrs. o'Lanus won't be jealous, if she
don't hear Of II.
After the exercises are over the General
will retire.
The audience are also expected to retire.
IF they don't the Janitor will put them
ont,
When the audience are all out, the Jani-
tor will put the gas ont and go TO bed.
have engaged the 23d Regiment, to
give military aspect to The scene, and
make the General, who is yery military
in bis habits, feel at home.
The 23d Regiment will bring their Baud
along, TO furnish the music, which will
consist of selections from the national
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p. A. KU0LER.
BROOMs.

TyHE Institution for Mutes and Blind are now
1 manufacturing BR0oMs, Of which they have
on hand several dozens-equal, II not superior to
any In the market. Merchants would DO well to
cali at the institution before purchasing else
where. a. X. MARTIN, Superintendent
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

GEN. ]. E.. B.; STUART. The mill
tary correspondent Of the London
Times, writing from powlowitz, pays
the following indirect compliment to
Che illustrious cavalry leader of Viz
ginia:
Were there such cavalry general
on the Austrian side at present as the
Confederate Gen. Stuart, in the Amerl-
can civil war, he would have grand
chance to win a glorious stake by AFRAID
upon Brunn. The King Of Prussia is
in that town at the present moment,
and only two battaIions Of infantry and
a squadron Of cavalry have been left as
his escort. With him are Count Bis
mark, Gen. Won Moltke, the War Min
lister, Gen. Won Room, and a large staff
OF officers. # these could be captured,
or even one. alone, on what different
terms could Austria sue for peace
But it would need a man Of Stuarts
intrepidity to seize the prize, and the
capture Would not be effected without
severe cost; but to secure the King
would compensate for any sacrifice
The Austrian cavalry probably does
not even know Of the defenceless state
OF Brunn, but in one Of their own PRO
vlnces, where the inhabitants are fell.
low countrymen, they ought to have
ample information, and the perfect
knowledge OF the country which thew
have would materially assist in such an i
enterprise. -
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| y !. y z !. a.
Hon. LAsDos q. HAYNES On THE sr7uA-
TONI. 9. Haynes, formerly Of the Con-
federate Senate; from East Tennessee, re-
Gently made speech in Memphis, in which
he said:
| III ever INDUCED ambition for public
honors, tits now gone forever; and if = lax.
led to ride, propose to myself here After to
take back seat, and never more atfemnt
to grasp the reins. / now this,1 that Ylter
all which has transpired in '.f.e late sfrngSIe
for the late Coufederates Of the sonth s, fSat
private stations are pos az honor. IA.
prived Of the rights Q. suffrage, and inter
licted the privilege Of holdins Official sta
tons by test oaths framed BY those whom
they have no pow. f.r to challenge as Jurors,
Or except TO, os judges, let them devote
their powers 70 che industrial and profss.
slonsi pursuits theirreason to the study
Of philosophy their intelleeis to tie ac-.
QUESTION CT learning and the cultivation Of
literature their industry to the adjournment
Of Their beautiful and sunny homes; their
soilcltnde to the education Of their lovely
chlldran their deceucy and dignity to re-
finenlent Of social life !; their hearts to the
silent graces Of the unobtrusiye, virtues
their splendid benevolence to the grand
purposes Of Christian charity and their.
allegiance to their country and their God.i
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WANTED.
Mt. lebanon Female College.

In another column will be found the an
inouncement of this excellent school for the
education of young ladies. The Board of
Trustees has been so fortunate as to induce
the venerable DR.. Bartholomew Egan to
accept the Presidency of the institution
The great learning of DR.. Egan, his deyo-
ton to the cause of education, and his pol
ished manners eminently fit him for the
head Of an institution intended for the lite
rary culture of the daughters Of the South.
He has associated with him an able corps
of coadjutors, among whom we observe the
name of fair daughter of our own Parish.
The College will, we doubt not, receive
from the people of the State that patron
age which it SO richly deserves.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

4 BRICK PoMERoY's OPINION OF BRowN-
Low.An article in the La Crosse Dem
ocrat, evidently from the pen Of ssBriek
Pomeroy," on Parson Brownlow, has
the following;
"He is minister without religion
A preacher without a convert. A Gov
ernor without brains. He has the
tongue of a bedlamite of hell--a heart
without merey-he is an adventurer
without bravery rascal without dis
cretion--a hbertine without taste or
decency--a sinner without the least
show for heaven--a man with the
heart of q fiend-a brute by instinct-a
ruflian by natTe-a BLACKBOARD by pro-
fession, hypoerite certain of hell, a.
foul, nasty, reeking sore on the political
mass of corruption to whichhe belongs,
a stigma, a disgrace, an insult, a by
word and reproach to the list of Gov
errors of America States"
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The Old Metairie Course.

| Before the war the Metairie Course at
New Orleans, enjoyed a world wide fame,
and justly so, because it was the theatre Of
some Of the greatest exploits ever recorded
in the annals If the turf. But when the
dark cloud settled down upon the land, and
peace became stranger to the Sisterhood
of States, the proud race course Of the
Crescent City was deserted by the lovers Of
the turf, and ere the storm had passed. it
had shared in the common wreck and be-
come lnournful ruin. After the close of
the struggle, an effort was made to revive
racing, but the difficulties TO be overcome
were too great, and the Spring Meeting of
1866, at New Orleans. had to be held on a
different track, and under the auspices of a
different club. The friends of the turf,
however, did not yield to despair, and
having triumphed over many embarrass-
ments, they are now prepared to announce
that the semi-annual meetings over the
Metairie Course will be resumed. A pro-
gramme has been arranged for the ed Of
December next, aud we are invited TO attend
a seven days meeting. FL. B. Foley, ESQ.,,
owner Of Lightning, is the superintendent,
and his card appears elsewhere Thousands
will hail the announcement with delight,
and doubtless, old tur6nen are now dream
ing Of the grand reunion to be held on the
famous Metairie during the holiday week.
How gladly will many of US turn our backs
upon the frozen lakes of the North, to
travel beyond The letters Of winter, the icy
king, and greet the orange blossoms Of the
South, and pay parting tribute to the
dying year. We wilIWepd ourway to the
Metairie Course, and will join with the fair
daughters Of Louisiana in applauding the
Jockeys in their bright, gay costumes, and
the satin skinned racers, as they sweep past
the grand stand in the struggle for victory.
We will greet our old friends, and with the
future dawning SO auspicioulsy, will feel the
warm blood coursing through our viens
with all the vigor Of youth. Metairie |!
The word has mystic sound, and it falls
upon the ear like charm, awakening
thoughts of other days, and emotions that
long have been buried in the hearth We
recall the glory Of the past the halcyonf
days-and falling into musing state, we
fondly dream of a radiant future, made.
bright by the golden memories. Hail, then,
the announcement that racing il to be
revived over the Metairie Course, al an
event suspicious in itself, andthe reunion
as new epoch in the history of the turf.
Our march is onward ION to glory and to
greatness-apd We gather strength as we
CO.. Turf, Field and Farm. 3
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

A SCRAP OF PERSONAL HIsToRY.-
Two daughters of John Van Buren,
were recently presented to the Princess
of Wales, which is considered as equiv
salent to being introduced to Queen Vic
toria, the Princess receiving all com.
pany in the name other mother-in-law.
1t is a pity that the Van Buren, girls
did not see the widow, as that would
have afforded them an opportunity Of
seeing their fathers old fame. 1t will
be remembered that when Martin Van
Buren, was President, his son visited
England, where he upset aristocratic
English propriety by dashing firta-
ton with Miss Guelph. Yictoria re-
membered John Van Buren, until her
memory was clouded by the bur1y Ger
man Albert, inspiring her with new
love. Victoria is now d widow, and a
recluse III a court visited by the bloom
ing daughters of her old fame.
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The Seminary.

y
The next session of the State Seminary
Of Learning will commence on Monday
next. BY that time it is expected that the
able members who have been added TO the
Academic Board will be present, and that
the institution will open with a full corps
of competent instructors. From present
indications there will be a large accession
of students, and, we doubt not, the coming
session will prove the Seminary to be one
of the most fourishing literary institutions
in the South. 50
During the vacation the able superin.
tondent, Col. Boyd, has been indefatigable
in bis efforts to disseminate correct infor-
nation with regard to the institution over
which be presides, and we are satisfied that
his information alone will be sufficient to
secure a large attendance of young men in
search Of q liberal education. tt is only
necessary to satisfy the people Of the State
that the same advantages are held out
within her limits, as beyond her borders,
to secure for her State institution that
patronage which it should be her pride to
bestoW. We believe that the Academic
Board Of the Seminary is exceiled in ahili-
~ by the faculty Of no similar institution
in the country, That il is the cheapest
institution of its grade in the South is evi-
dent to all who are conyelsant with such
subjects. For the sum paid by the stu
dent, as required by the Regulations, on
his admission, everything, with the excep-
ton Of his clothing is furnished. He has
no wood, or lights, or furniture, or books,
tie buy. The Seminary being situated in
a retired neighborhood, far from the temp
tations fthe town, there are no opportu-
mites presented for the extravagant waste
of money. 1t should not be forgotten also
that the State educates, free Of all charge,
one INDECENT and young man from every
parish in Che State.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29
New York, March 5, 1866.

Mr.. Conover-
Dear Sri have been trying to see you
for several days, but learn that you are GU,
of town. / shall leave this at Station A
that you may get it as soon as you return
| am in great need Of more money my last
investments did not pay, and I am dead
broke, and so is Snevel. The Judge told
me when last saw him to communicate
with him only through you, and I don't
like to write to him, but Imust have money
in a few days, Get him to send me $500
for nothing less will be of any use to me
| wish Icould get in bulk all I am to re-
ceive, and then | could get into safer bust
ness but | suppose yon are all afraid that
if you should give me all in my hands at
once, could not be found when wanted
| don't like 10 be suspected, but anything
is better than being poor, so will take
what can get, but of course MT less than
$500. Don't keep me waiting again fol
Gods sake, for | shall hardly be able to
raise cocktails and cigars till I hear from
you.
Truly yours. WIN. CAMPBELL
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29
The Judiciary Committee Conspi-
racy.
ICor. Of the suborned Witnesses.

| The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Herald reviews. with pointed
severity, the recent report of the Judiciary
Committee of tile United States House OF
Representatives, on the alleged completely
Of Mr.. j efferson Davis in the assassination
of the late President Lincoln, and publishes
certain letters from the witness Campbell
to his accomplish Conover. Added to
these is a letter from Judge Advocate
General Holt to Conover.
OF the man Campbell the correspondent
gives this bit of incidental biography:
Campbell further declared that, instead
Of being in the rebel service, as he had
originally sworn, he had. lived exclusively
| in New York during the war, working at
his trade (sas fitting; and he gave the
name and addresses. of the persons for
whom he had worked, and of others who
knew him well and saw him daily during
that period. The committee promptly dis
patched an agent with him to New York,
who took him in presence Of the persons
he had named, when he was at once identi-
fled as the party he claimed to- be before
the committee and yet the majority of
that sapient body are. not able to say
whether his original statements are true or
| false"
The correspondent then continues:
That Campbell and Sneyel were suborned,
as they confessed before the committee,
and were employed to suborn Others, and
Ipaid handsomely for their rascality, the fol-
lowing correspondence, which I have pro-
cured with much difficulty, will establish
beyond doubt. The first letter is directed
to Sanford Conover, Esq, Washington,
D. c."
WELDON HOUSE, ST. Adams, Nov. 1856.
| Mr. Conover:
Dear Sri have just parted with the
party | thought would do to represent
Lamar. evil go into the game and
swear all that is wanted but he places his
price at a pretty high figure. He wants
$4,000, and says he won't sell his soul for
less. You told me not to go above $1,000.
but the Judge told me afterwards that if
necessary / could 60 $500 more. Buteven
this is far below the mark. What am / to
do | have written the Judge how the mat
ter stands, and ! hope you will urge him to
come to the terms, Dick is good fellow,
and we can depend on him without fear,
and he has the faculties liars need most--a
mighty good memory. I hope to receive a
message from you tomorrow, telling me to
strike the bargain. Atany rate, let me
know how to act as soon as possible.
Yours truly,
WILLIAM CAMPBELL.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29
Monument to the Daughter Of Gen
Lee.

The citizens of Warren, Va, have jus.
erected a monument to the memory Of o
daughter Of Gen. Lee, bearingthe following
Inscription:
Onthe front, which looks towards the
west" Annie G. Lee, daughter Of Gen. R. b.
Lee and Mary Gusts Lee"
| On the south side, Born at Arlington,
June Is, 1843, and died at the White
Sulphur Springs, Warren County, n. O.,
Oct. 20, 1862
On the north side are the last lines of a
favorite hymn, which the young lady asked
for whend dying:
" Perfect and true are all His ways,
Whom Heaven adors and earth Obeys.'
Gen. Lee was invited to be present at the
erection Of the monument, but sent this
letter:
RocKBR1DeE BArHs, July 20, 1866.
LADIES' have read with deep emotion
your letter of the 18th instant, inviting
myself and family to witness the erection Of
| a monument over the remains of my
daughter, at Warren White SulphurSprings,
on the 9Th ofnext month.
/ do not know how to express to you my
thanks for your great kindness to her while
living, and for your afeetionate remembrance
Of her since dead.
My gratitude for your attention and con.
sideration will continue through life, and
my prayers will be daily offered to the throne
Of the most High for his bouhdless bless
ings upon you.
/ have always cherished the intention of
visiting the tomb Of her who never gave me
aught but pleasure; but to afford me the
satisfaction which crave, it must be at
tended with more privacy than can hope
Tor on the occasion you propose.
But there are more controlling considera-
tons which will prevent my being present.
Her mother, who for years has been afflicted
with a painful disease, which has reduced
her to a state Of helplessness, is this far on
her way to the mineral springs, which are
considered the best calculated to afford her
relief. NY attendance is necessary to her
in her journey, and the few weeks have
now at my disposal is the only time which
can be devoted to this purpose.
But though absent in person, my heart
will be with you, and my sorrow and deyo-
tons will be mingled with yours.
/ hope my eldest son and daughter may
be able to be present with you, but as they
are distant from me, | cannot tell under
what circumstances your invitation may
find them. | feel certain, however, that
nothing but necessity will prevent their
attendance.
inclose, according to your request, the
date Of my daughters birth, and the inscrip-
ton proposed for the monument over Der
tomb. The latter are the last lines of the
hymn which she asked for just before her
death. #
lam, with great respect,
| our obedient servant.
II. e. LEE.
Mrs. Joseph S. Jones. Mrs. Thos. Carroll,
Miss. Brownlow, Hiss. NJ. Aston, Mrs.
J. NJ. Heck, Mrs. Lucinda Jones, Com
mittee.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

INTERNAL REVENUE DECISION The
Commissioner of Internal Revenue has
written the following respecting tax
upon auction sales:
Prior to tho date of the late act of
July 10, 1866, it was held that sales
made by auetioneers for judicial or ex-
ecutive officers, or for executors and adj
ministrators, were liable to tax in the
same manner as sales made for other
persons. The law has been amended,
and it is now held that sales of auction
GERS for or on account ofpersons or off,
GERS above specified, are not liable to
tax since August 1st, the time when the
above act takes effect.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

Hg When Horne Tooke was rejected
as member by the British House Of Com
mons, he attributed it to his ownsuperior-
ity in virtue and honesty, and remarked
that he was like the virgin who, when she
applied for admission to The Magdalen Hos
pital, was told to "turn out and qualify"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

SINGULAR DIscovERYThe constant
washing away of the bank Of the island
opposite Hermann, Mo-, has leftuncovered,
at the waters edge, the end Of box which,
on being examined, proved to be q coffin
containing q human skeleton How or
when il came THERE'S q complete mystery,
as the island il barren and never was in
habited. The coffin, which is in perfect
state Of preservation, is about Ave feet
above the surface, and Immediately over u
grows . tree over forty years Of age, which
has grown there since the body was inferred
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

HARpING ON SEVERAL D DAUGHTERS The
Selma, Ala, Messenger uses the following
complimentary language with regard to a
young gentleman of that place, who is much
given to serenading the ladies'; g For hay.
ing heard him declare in tunaful strain to
each of six young ladies in one evening,
that she was all the world to him, we
can safely endorse him as the most har-
monlous Tyre Of cur acquaintance