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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22


IHE RADICAL PnoosAasx.--T6a n
lngton correspondent of the Chs
Times sums up the proposed ms.aS
of the radicals, as laid ont at ,bs;, &c
Icaucus /: @'s
l. A bill taking away from tho p....
dent the power of removal and aesa
ment during the recesses Of Coneraptp. o'ns
2. a bill providing for the mss.
Congress hereafter on the lst ~ ass o.
Der in each year-the sessions to ven
nue. every year till the end of Jalv S, .bs'
doug away with short sessions. and a"
ing only a short recess of th,sa : nav
each year. "oashs
8, A bill for the confscatIoD - j.
farms and plantations Of a large class y
the Southern people. o y
4. a bill declaring that no vo.e, .t.n
be counted in the electoral college ssaaA.
those from States representedin Copgrss..
and providing that no members sbslI |
admitted to the 4Oth Congress from 40
State not represented in the present Nh,
gress. ool-
8. A bill abolishing all the State GOV.
ernments IN the ten Southern States
duclng those States to the cond;,io, u
territories, and providing fot their GOV.
eminent by commissioners appointed hv
Congress, and by acts passed BY Cons.
ress. -
These are the main points of the pro.
gramme There are Others, Of lesser in.
p%ortance, such as committees to ~inyes,i.
gate the New Orleans riot. And ,bers
is one special act, providing for the meet.
ing of the fortieth Congress on the 1,h
of March. which will be brought befors
the House today.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

ANOTHER GRAND BALL.-The Masons
Of Baton Rouge contemplate giving a
grand Dress and Fancy Ball, in connec-
ton with the Odd Fellows, on the 9th
inst, at which, we know, will be assem-
bled all the grace and beauty Of the
country for miles around. We arc more
than pleased TO see these evidences of
life in our community, despite the dull
ness Of the times and general s~tagnation
of business. It shows that our good
citizens are keenly alive to the ordinary
pleasures allotted to mortals, and that
they are determined to avail themselves
OF every opportunity to recreate body
and mind. VIZ anticipate a fair repre-
sentation from this parish.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

THE LOUISIANA "LoYALIsrs."-- The tel
egraph reports that a petition has been
presented to Congress from Louisiana
ioyalists,a praying that body to super
cedc the present State government, and
establise another which shall be a rerub-
'ican in form" By republican in form /"
the petitioners simply mean republican .
in substance. in other words, that none
others but republicans" so called shall
hold the Offices from which public indig-
nation has driven them. Strange to say,
this petition is represented to be signed
by the executive of tide State, Governor
Wells, who, notwithstanding his capture
by two Confederate flags, seems to have
vitality wnd freedom enough to counsel
his own overthrow. The picture which
these " loyalists draw of affairs in Lou.
lsiana is frightful enough, only it is lack
ing in the one essential element of truth.
We should not perhaps mention this little
circumstance, except by way of account
ing fer the favor with which the petition
will be received by Congress-. The truth
being precisely just what is not wanted
by that iiiustrious body, we anticipate
that the manifesto of the Louisiana sloy-
aiIsts" will be considered one of the most
valuable and precious documents of the
day.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

SQUIRRELS AS CURRENcy.--We are in
formed by a frierd-a resident OF Prince
William county, in this State t~tatthougf
the general impecuniosity p~ervading the
entire South, also infests his county, yet
that the people there will have a curren
cy OF some description. and as green
backs have failed them. have resarted to
squirrels as a circulating medium. He
mentioned the fact that upon a late occa-
sion, he was asked at a grocery, in a vii
laee in his comfy, by a friend, to join
him in a drink, after taking which. in.
stead of money, his friend deliberatelv
drew out of his overcost pocket two dead
squirrels. and depositing them on the
counter, walked away, as though the soup
making animals were the recognized cur
rency Of the county. AIrandyia Gaa>he.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

The editor of q Texas newspaper
speaks of one of his fellow citizens in tia
following strain:
We het Mr.. March Oh the street zee.
terday and be would hardly speak to "a.
We were hugely surprised at first, know.
ing him to be one 0, the most polite gen.
tlemen OF opt acquaintance : but happen.
ing to cast our eyes downward We d;s.
covered that be wore fne, new, sewed.
No. |, water proof, long legged boots. If
we had a pair we wouldn't speak to any.
body for a week.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

LIST OF CRIMINAL CAUSES DISPOSED OF Al
THE LAST TERM OF CouRT.--Frank. Thomp
son, charged with larceny. Acquitted
Tom Brown. C.. charged with larceny,
acquitted.
George Baptiste, c., charged with ar.
son, found guilty without capital punish
ment. New trial granted.
Petia, c., charged with larceny. Found
guilty and sentenced to six months in the
Pebitentiary.
Henry Elijah. c., charged with larceny.
Found guilty and sentenced IL one year
in the Peniteutiary.
Joe Smith, c., charged with larceny.
Found guilty and sentenced to one hours
imprisonment.
Charles Asia, C.. charged with assault
with dangerous weapon. Acquitted.
Washington Bird. c.. charged with
manning a horse. Acquitted.
Sylvester Walker, c.. charged with lar
ceny. Found guilty and sentenced to six
months in the Penitentiary.
James Bioodson and John Castor, both
c., charged with larceny Found guilty
and sentenced each to n years impris-
onmett in the Penitentiary.
Ahram Williams, c., charged with lar.
ceny. Found guilty and sentenced to one
months imprisonment in the Penitentiary
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22
Mr.. Norman Maldy, before the Poly

Mr.. Norman Maldy, before the foiy
technic Association, recently, presented
some curious statements furnished IN al
official report on the battle of Gettys
burg, stating that 1856 guns were pick
ed up on the field after the engagement
"a, 900 of which were loaded. Of this
number one.half had two loads remaining
uDfred, one.quarter had three loads, and
the remaining 5000 contained over ter
loads apiece. Many were found having
from two to six bullets over one charge,
in others the powder was placed above
the ball, one gun had six cartridges with
the paper %untorn, in n Springfield rife
twenty three separate charges were found,
while one snooth-bore musket contained
twenty-five bullets and sixty bnckshot
ramnled in promiscuously.
During our short %sojourn in the $50
called Confederacy" during the great
scrimmage. we frequently heard of men
loading their guns twice before they fred
them off, and as often ramming down
the wrong end of the cartridge, putting
the bali first, but never did we hear of
such extraordinary loading amongst the
- blasted rehs " as that mentioned of The
+" Feds" above. It reminds Us of the val
orous /" Yank' who was terrible in his
way on training days-he could go
through with everything but discharging
his gun One day at muster when
every man wa given ten rounds of blank
cartridge, he fammed them all into his
gun but never fred once On returning
home be told his grandmother what be
had dore. The old lady e~xasperated at
his want Of pluck in firing a musket,
went through the manuel Of arms in or
der TO shame him. When it came to
" take aim-fre," the valiant "melishy
man." was missing. Nothing daunted
by his disappearance, she bang'd away.
and got landed into a corner heels over
head for her trouble. $50 i. granny"
shouted he from outside the door, there's
nine more loads to come out yet |" The
only difference is there appears to have
been no old grannies to fire off the mus
kets left upon The battle field of Gettys-
burg.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

se- The T~hespians give their sixth en-.
tertainment tonight at Pixies Hall, for
the benefit Of Prof. Boning. The Profes.
sor is a worthy, clever gentleman and de
serves a good house. To his mastery
skill as a musician much of the pro6cien.
cy of the Thespians is to be attributed,
and they desire to show their gratitude
in a complimentary benefit. Nothing
more than right.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

TEE COOP Times OF L1rE.-The days
are fast approaching when an unusual in
diligence IN the good things Of life is an
ticipsted. Our neighbor, PHILIP BAUER,
is prepared to receive and fill all orders
for wines, liquors, eordials aud other
etceteras, that may be entrusted to him
It's the place to get your money back
If the order is not filled to perfect salts
faction.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

! L In order to have d little more Rad
Ical capital to work upon-a little more
expense to the General Government aud
a few more harmless pleasautries" to
amuse the dear people, Congress has ap,
pointed another committee to investigate
the origin of the New Orleans riots. Oh
course, their labors are anticipated by the
RAIDS, and they expect much consoIing
nourishment tberefrom. That I" rio" was
a god-send to them--they stirred it up,
appointed the wire-workers, drilled The
underlings, and the result was what they
desired, only a little more so. They did
not expect the "martyr" Dostie would
meet his fate, nor did they for a moment
believe that Henderson and Horton would
fall beneath the fire Of the " murderous
rebels" but i" come veal or woe power
and place were what they we're aiming ut,
and little did it reek TO them whose blood
flowed through the streets of New Orleans
so long as they could secure those price
less gems. The poor negroes were an ex-
sub-stratum--they were plentiful,
lie easily spared, and what better
holocaust could be offered to the throne
Of the Radical gods than tie sacrifice of
a score or two of freedmen
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

DEATH OF FREDERICK ARBouR, Sa.-Tbe
melancholy intelligence reached US or
Tuesday evening last that this good and
worthy citizen had breathed his last. Tn.
expected as it was a gloom was thrown
upon our little community. which was in
creased when his remains were conveyed
across the river to their resting place on
Wednesday. Mr.. Arbour was So well
aud widely known in this State, as a
high toned gentleman. an excellent citi-
zen, and one, who, while he lahored for
his W support, did not forget his duty
to the society in which he lived and which
be so highly adorned by bis many virtues.
that we can but repeat what is already
known. In common with our felIow-citi-
zeus Of both parishes We deeply deplorc
the removal of this worthy man from
our midst, and fervently trust that He
who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb,
may pour the balm of consolation into
the hearts of his bereaved family and
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

Last week some soldiers of the 18th
infantry, stationed at Augusta, Georgia,
in a riotous mood commenced assaulting
the draymen in the streets. and in tho
course of their sport, without pgovocs-
ton. knockd down a ons-legged Confede-
rate, named Atkins or Atkinson, and best
him severely with his own erutch. A.,
after bcgging them in vain to desist fred
a pistol and inflicted upon one Of them q
mortal wound. The officers Of the post
declined to prosecute him, on the ground
t Il his act was iust.fable.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

H- The card of Messrs. White & Rob
e~'tson, Attorneys and Counselors at Law,
will be found in our columns. The high
reputation this firm has gained in our CON-
munity is the best tribute to their merits
that can be offered. They discharge all
business entrusted to them with fidelity
and dispatch.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

CHANGE IN FIRM.--It will be seer by
reference to the card of our friend, N. J
Williams, that he has taken into copart.
nership, Mr.. Eugene Kremer' 40 accom-
plished workman, and that they are fully
prepared to execute all work entrusted to
them with punctuality and dispatch. We
refer to the card for further particulars.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

m- The river is still rising rapidly,
large quantities of drift wood are coming
and unemployed freedmen are gathering
large lots Of it to offer for sale or use
themselves. We have no fears for the
stability Of tie levees at the Chipn and
Robertson crevasse as the force at work
now is very large and enough to render
it secure in the face Of any rise that may
come down for the next two or three
weeks.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

At the residence of Mr.. Reny Delatte in the
Plains of East Baton Rouge, on the 18th inst,
by the Rev. G. Carer, MIR. ALcIpE DrLArrE to
Mrs. J. 0'NEAL, all of that parish.
We always thought our friend ALcIDs
was destined to lead a bachelors solitary
life, and a great many besides ourself
thought the same. But Cupid has a way
of doing things to suit himself without
consulting other parties. As it is our
friend has gone off on the broad and
beaten track of matrimopy which We hope
may be to him and his fair partner oneof
everlasting love and happiness.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

A young poet, in describing heaven,
says:
at is a world Of bliss, fenced it with
pretty girls" Where's the man that
won't repent now ? Boston Post.
The world Of bliss would have no
charms for Us unless We could steal a rail
off the fence,-B Brandon Republican.
FrantZ can't quit the old habits he
learned during the war.--Carrolton Con-
servdtige.
We didn't belong TO the quartermas-
ter's department. Uncle JEFF never gave
old Wing editors a chance at "Cousin
Sallie's crib -BrGaacn Republican.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

Kind friends, We who have been en-
lightened and Instructed by the SUGAR
PLANTER, for the past year, bear In mind
that we are in the midst Of the days usu-
ally devoted TO mirth and jotialty. We
therefore refrain from loDg-winded arti-
cles Upon general topics, because, With
the surroundings, they would possess no
interest. Mankind was never created to
mourn, nor was mankind intended to In
duIge forever 10 a vale of tears. These
points established, we spread out widely
into a vortex Of fun and pleasure and bid
adieu to the cares and troubles of the life
editorial for a few brief days. In com
men with our friends in general we have
a right to do it, and we intend to do as
the balance do. A day or two of relaxa
ton from the ordinary %rontine of life is
as an oasis In a desert. 1t refreshes and
invigorates. We are dilapidated 10 body,
mind and wearing apparel, and who would
begrudge us a few hours of recreation
when they know they would really be the
recipients Of the benefit of that interval
in our labors, in a paper full Of life, re-
lolent of our usual pleasantries, and IN
creased in value more than five times the
subscription price?
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22
me-. The holydays being at hand when

nsa- The holydays being at hand when
it is expected that presents will be given
and taken, we advise an examination Of
our advertising columns, as a directory
where those things can be found in
all their purity and pristine brilliancy
Dry goods, clothing, silks s%atins, fancy
articles, etc, at AsHER's, Orro's, and Ros-
ENFreLDs.
Furniture, toys, etc, at BauasrARg's.
Photographs, melainotypes, fancy al
buns. and pictures of all kinds, at LY-
Ties.
Shoes, boots, slippers, ETC., for men end
boys, at K%osDERr's.
Wines, liquors, cordials, fancy groce'
ries, etc, at J. G. Boosts, McCABE's, IA
Dor's and MEsDELsoHS's.
Good dinners, breakfasts, etc., at Gen.
trail House, LEosARD's and STEVE BAsI1Is.
co.'s
Fine drinks. egg.nog included, at Dun
pAs'. MErrLER's, Our House, aud other
similar establishments. Call on those
we have mentioned-look over our col
umns if we have forgotten any ope-and
you will find things as We have represent
g. them. They all patronize the printer.
All who do so are friends of the gods;
and special favorites of the gods are q
blessing TO humanity in general.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22
T Now. reader, we'll tell you a Sc

cw Now. reader, we'll tell you a Sc.
cret but it must not be made public--we
are willing to--but, mind, the secret
give you the benefit of a first class puff
be careful Of the seeret--if Won vii,
send Us in time for Christmas-remember
not to tel! any one-a fine, fat turky for
our dinner on that day !! There now +. can
anything be fairer7 Happy is be who
receives an EDITORS blessing, for straight
way 10 his path made straight. Nobody
need read this paragraph unless 3 turky
IL the result.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

The following colored religious %intelli-
gence we find in the Harrisburg, (La.)
Era
An old negro of our town-one of the
few who says be would rather be black
in de cabin lin speaking of the new
order Of things related the following to
one of>our old citizens: :" tell you, ole
massa, it won't do, row mine | tell you.
Why, why, sir, ! went out yonder de oder
night to a meeting. and dare was a ole
black rascal dat preached about a hour,
den sung about a hour, and by dis time
it was late in de night ; de seben stars
was way up yonder but dis ole minister
ob de gospil didn't sleep till he had PEN
ned one Of his white neighbors' cows and
took de last drop of milk from her. Fact
sure ; it is dat"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

IsA We take pleasure in calling at
tention to the card Of Messrs. VAsQUEz &
QuIsrERo, which will be seen elsewhere
A splendid assortment Of Meerschaum
pipes can be found there, together with
the finest brands of Havana cigars and
smoking tobacco of the most approved
manufacture.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

We see mules selling in our city from
thirty to one hundred dollars per head /;
we know that they are worth twice that
amount in Greene county. We do not
know the cause, unless it is that planters
think it unsafe to invest capital in that
way until they see what the radicals are
going to do.-Dcmololss Era.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

rA- All those wanting anything done
in the furniture manufacturing, or under
taking line, are referred to the card Of
FREDERICK FUNKE, 10 to-day's paper. FRED
is an excellent workman and turns out all
his jobs in excellent style. Give him a
a call.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22
G. PLANTER.

Communication intended for this paper shoaie
be directed to Baton Rouge, not hest baIoh
Rouge.
Our Exchanges will confer q favor npoo US es
directing rs above.
Anv Of our Baton Rouge friends having com
munications, s., for the SUGAR PLASTER, oy
leaving them with Mr.. Amor, on board the fer-
~ boat, they will be promptly received ana at,
tended to.
Our Baton Rouge patrons must send over their
advertisements on or before Thursday, to secure
their insertion the same week.
nsa. Oscar Holt ESQ, is our authorized
agent in Baton Rouge.
neg. Messrs. Wharton & I~llingworth are our
duly authorized Agents in New Orleans.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

m- The N. 0. Crescent in its putting
columns, advises those in want Of Christ
mas presents to go and G. Parr on Mag,
azine street, etc. When the Crescent
wants to pun why don't it Sc par-ate the
: pints . SO that the uninitiated may have
a clearDess of vision ?
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

1t is said that soon after the war, Mr..
Ben. Hill, of Georgia, was counsel in a
great cotton case in that State, involving
some millions of dollars, and that be re-
ce'yed for his services q hundred and ff.
ty thousand dollars.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

WospERruL.-A day or two since a
gentleman who was an officer on General
EwelI's staff in the Confederate army,
received from a friend in Petersburg his
chest of clothing, just as it was when it
was captured by the enemy, at Sailors
creek, on tbs retreat Of General Lees ar
my. It fell into The hands Of the Yam
KEGS, and one of them, who was probably
possessed a small amount of conscience,
finding who it belonged to, turned it ave
to the gentleman in Petersburg by whom
it was restored to its owner, Several
suits of gray, among them a handsome
coat, with . majors insignia, and all o.
the officers underclothing, were found
undisturbea.. This is a remarkable oc-
and stands, as far as we have
ever heard, solitary and %aloneo in ths
Of the war.-Richmond Examiner.
18TH. -
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

% The usual holy day weather has
set in, gloomy, DIZZY and cheerless. It
is not often that we have clear weather
at this season of the year, so that we are,
in a measure, contented. But as the
crops arc nearly all in, and field work all
done for the year, freedmen paid off and
spending their money as fast as possible,
every one is content to let the weather
jog along as it chooses.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

BAL We annouLce to day B. R. CHM,
Esq. as a candidate to fill the vacancy
caused BY the resignation of Hon. J. v
Durable. Major CHM, if elected, viii
make an admirable representative for gen.
eral interests, while his knowledge and
experience upon the subject of levees and
levee building, entitlc him to the serious
cousiderationot our fellow citizens, a mat
ter of more Importance to us now than
anything else.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

R 10 order to take and give a little
fun incidental to Christmas, nc paper will
be issued from this office until next Sat
urday.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22

On the 18th inst, many families wers
emigrating to Texas, from Georgia and
East Alabama. Several families are emis
migrating from Mississippi to Brazil.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-12-22
saTURDAY.... ...DECEMBER 221s
For Representative

We are authorized to announce B, R. CHM,
ESQ. as a candidate to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Hon. J. Y. Durable, at the re-
quest of MANY EOIERs.