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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

SIMPLE METHOD OF COMPUTING INTEREST.
A new method Of computing interest
on any number of dollars at six per cen
appears very simple. Multiply any given
number of dollars By the number Of days
Of interest desired, separate the ri sht
hand figure, and divide by six ; the result
is the true interest Of such sum for such
number OF days, at six per cent. This
rule is as simple and SO true, according
to all business usages, that every banker.
broker, merchant or clerk, should post it
up for reference and use. There being
no such thing as a fraction in it, there is
scarcely any liability to err or mistake.
By no other mathematical process can
the desired information be obtained with
SO few figures.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

RosENFlELDs.-This establishment is in
full blast for the winter. An ipsnection
OIL DIS new advertisement in to-day's is
sue will convince any person capable Of
oelng convinced, that all and every arti.
Gle wanted for a thorough winter outfit
can be found at Rosenfeld's. Another
great feature at this emporium is that
prices are regulated to accommodate the
purses of all corners ; a regular gradua.
n0h OF the value of goods being SO arrang-
90 that none need grumble. Go in time
and supply yourselves cold Nortber
may catch you mapping. .Abram will be
delighted to see his friends at the corner
Of ln'rd q Laurel streets, at any hour Of
the day.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06
....oCTonER 6, 1896.
rs- The attention of all holders Of

1sa- The attention Of all holders Of
claims against the parish is called to a
notice in another column. 1t is i'm
p~eratively necessary that those claims
should be registered by the Sd day of
November next, 1856, or they will be out
lawed aud prescribed. If we understand
the spirit of the resolutions adoptedin er.
gard to the matter, they will be rigidly
enforced, 50 that no complaint should be
made hereafter if those claims are lost to
the parties holding them.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

The New York Tribune, in vindication
of the gentleman with the high sounding
of Chief of the Bureau Of Military Jus
tice,' says that in procuring the testimo
ny against Mr.. Davis, he was imposed
upon by an atrocious scoundrel. But how
about the money he gave the scoundrel =?
What was that for? We do not bride
men to tell the truth, here, in Alabama
Does a different rule prevail in the " Bu-
reau Of Military Justice at Washington ?
--Ao5He Gazette.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06
WHAr DOES IT MEAN I'VE have some

WHAr DOES IT MEAN I'VE have some
rather startling intelligence from the seat
of government, and from a source which
leaves not a doubt of it's authenticity
When the First United States Colored
Infantry were mustered out of service, q
large number Of them remained in and
around Washington. These ex-soldiers
have kept up their organization under the
name of Lincoln Reserve Corps" Of
which one Capt. Daniel K. jenkins is
commander Of the LIST battalion. On the
evening of September 4th, a secret meet
ing was held, at which about a hundred
Of these men signed a resolution offering
their services to Gov. Wells, Of Louisiana,
to aid iu his Struggle for liberty and
JUSTICE Capt. jenkins was instructed
to write Gov. Wells to this effect, stating
that the Lincoln Reserves" we're "well
armed and disciplined, and would serve
without remuneration - excepting, we
suppose, what they could coniscate a Ia
Butler.
What does this proposition indicate p
Do the Radical politicians intend getting
up another riot in New Orleans? Are
the loyal Louisianianso and Northern
political leaders not satisfied with the
blood they have caused to be spilled in
our streets? Do they wish to add to the
unfortunate calamity they brought upon
our people by further tumult and ,disor-
der? Certainly this looks as if there was
some foul plot hatching.--N O. Times.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

There are Be, 1000 idle negroes in the city
Of Washington, who have neither means
nor disposition to obtain an honest living.
The Tribune asks Northern farmers to
give them employment.
If we remember correctly one of the
main reasons for abolishing slavery at
the North was that it was not profitable.
When they were held as slaves there it
was found that it did not pay, and so,
philanthropically, sold them, Now who
would employ those lazy vagabonds when
good, honest white labor can be had in
any quantity ? The Tribune must be in
an unusually pious mood when it advises
Northern farmers to hire them when old
Greedy knows, as well as any one else
that the negro soon dies out in cold
climates.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

Capt. Tidmarsh, the well-known circus
manager, died suddenly of disease of the
heart, at an early hour or the 2eth, in
the Commercial Hotel, Memphis.
Capt. TIDMAgsH was we'll known in
Baton Rouge, and in fact, throughout the
South, as a w%arm-hearted, clever gentle
man. When the war broke out, he Joined
the Confederate army and took his chan
ces with the others in that unfortunate
lost cause" doing his duty well and
gallantly to the last. Many better men
may have lived, but a nobler heart never
throbbed.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

S. MENDELsoHN, Eso.-The popular es-
Establishment Of this we'll known caterer
to the fluid and solid wants Of the COM
munity. was sever better stocked than it
is now. You may be sure of getting
nothing but what is of the best quality,
while his prices correspond with the diff,
f~cuIties of the times. We don't know
that Simon is capable Of keeping a
hotel,n but he is fully posted in keeping
a branch of business be is particularly
adapted to. Now is the time to lay in a
supply of good things for the winter
months, when a little something nice,'
internally taken, is a sure preventive OF
cold, besides the great comfort of occa.
sionally "hobnobbiog with a friend
Don't mistake the place-corner of Flori.
da and Lafayette streets.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

sA- Professor MErrLER, that scientific
cocktail builder, has sent us a mysterious
looking bottle, with a very nice label
stuck on one side, bearing an inscription
in high Dutch, which we don't understand
'Spose it's all right. Being in a some
what d~ilapidated condition just now, we
have sent the aforesaid bottle to the As
syium for tie Relief of Distressed Edit
ors. Well, we have
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

A Presbyterian minister in New York,
on a recent Sabbath, suddenly disappear.
ed behind the pulpit, while a mysterious
smoke, with a strong smell of sulpher rose
in his stead. He " was putting himself
out" bis vehement demonstrations having
ignited some lucifer matches lying loose
in his pocket.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

nea- STEVE is getting ready for winter,
by newly fitting up and repairing bis
establishment on Third street. All pre-
parations necessary for putting the saline
bivalves in the most tempting display
for the dissection of epieures are being
hurried through with all possible dis
patch. His tables will groan beneath the
accumulated "good things Of the mar
kets, that Of New Orleans included, while
his wines, redolent of boquetish aroma,
will ~titilate the delicate palates of those
who ~patronize the alter of Bacchus.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

Gen. SwAYNE denies the reported sale
OF two negroes in Alabama, reported some
time since. This Radical canard was
started for a political purpose. Thou.
sands will read and believe the charge.
but will never see the denial and even if
they did, wouldn't believe it, but call it a
rebel lie.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

rea- Our pious and exemplary friend,
CHARLEY WEEK, is preparing to accommo,
date "thirsting humanity +" at his new es-
tablishmsnt, Just fitting up, at the corner
of Third & Laurel streets, for the winter
months, where everything comfortable, in
a spiritual way, can be had.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

Henry Raymond says he has nothing
IN common with the Democratic party
and declines to run for congress.
Butler has nothing in common with
the Democratic party either, he having
transferred his political interest to the
keeping of Radicalism, hat party being
easier satisfied on the score of his tbefts
and pilferings. Raymond thinks he sees
which way the cat is jumping, and like
a good and faithful patriot wants to get
where the most money is to be found.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06
% The Montgomery. Ala. name,

Ii The Montgomery, Ala, papers
give an account of a mother and two
daughters dying from actual starvation in
that city. 1t. would have been far more
creditable to the people of Montgomery
to have relieved the unfortunate family.
We hope such scenes are unusual in the
South, bnt if not, for common charity
sake, don't make them public unless it
be to throw the blame where it properly
belongs-upon those whose purse-strings
are drawn SO tight that no appeal for
mercy can enter. ~ &
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

A PEACEFUL PLAcE.-Brigham, a sea-
faring town in South Devon, England,
with a population Of seven thousand, is
without a resident attorney. The people
are on the best of terms with each other.
Happy innocents / They must be the
same people who believe Elizabeth to be
still queen Of England.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06
The following three are from the Ores

The following three are from the Ores
cent. They are jokes, we suppose:
What city in Georgia is more august
than any Of the others? Augusta.
What is the difference between a sud
den squall and a certain Southern city
One is a gust o wind, and the other Au-
gusta Georgia.
The reason why Common street is so
Called is because it is common to call
it that way.
Why are the readers Of these "goaks"
like blind men? Because they can't see
the point.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

The ostrich recently sent BY Professor
Agassis from Brazil to the city of Boston,
died last night. The Gazette says he
was unable to digest the city fare"
Not being of the right color, perhaps it
was ostrich-eyesed (ostracised) because
it could not vote.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

The following conversation took place
between the foreman of a ty~pe-foundry
and one of the settlers !" "Mary, that
font is in a hurry how soon will it be all
set up Mary shall soon be done !;
I've just set down to D."
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

Bsr McVAY, on Third street, has on
hand, with many articles of household
use, a beautiful assortment of picture
frames which he is opposed to part With
for a small compensation in "greenbacks.''
Call aud see what be has to sell, and you
will realise the old saying, "a penny
saved, is a penny gained.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

A man stopping his paper, wrote =
the editor . Il think foxes ottent speuu
there munny fur papur, my daddy dloenl
and every body say be WIS the mos q
te~llirentest man in the country ano q
the smartest family of tois that ever aug
ged taturs." lt
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06
G. PLANTER.

Communications intended for this paper should
be directed to Baton Rouge, not Vest Baton
Rouge.
Our Exchanges will confer a favor npon us by
directing as above.
ANY of our Baton Rouge friends having COM
munications, g., for the SUGAR PLANTER, by
leaving them with Mr.. AnBoR, on board the Fer
ry-boat, they will be promptly received and at
tended to.
Our Baton Rouge patrons must send over their
advertisements on or before Thursday, to secure
their insertion the same week.
gsa. Oscar Holt Esq, is our authorized
agent in Baton Rouge.
HEse Messrs. Wharton & Sandclif are our du-
ly authorized Agents in New Orleans.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

The South Carolina legislature has pass,
ed a bill which permits all parties to tes-
tify in their own behalf in civil causes,
and gives permission to defendants in
criminal cases to testify as to facts, but
does not require that they should give any
evidence tending to criminate themselves.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

bS- The Bayou Sara Ledger came to
us this week in an entire new dress, which
speaks well for the prosperity of that
valuable little journal. We hope the
business will continue to increase until
the editor is fully satisfied to retire With
a !" pocket full of rocks.n
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

The Newburyport, Mass, Herald John
SOM not only predicts the election of Gen.
Butler to Congress from the Fifth Massa.
chusetts District, but that he will be the
Radical candidate for President in 1868,
against Gen. Grant, Conservative.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

CHILDREN IN FACTORY TowNs.-A writer
in the Fall River Mass. News complains
that nearly one.half the children in that
place do not go to school. The number of
children between FIVE and fifteen years Of
age, returned to the school committee on
the 1st Of May last, was 1880 and, "last
week." says the writer, "the maximum
number of scholars Of corresponding ages
in all the public schools, including the
suburban, did not exceed 2342, leaving
nearly 1000 pupils out of the public
schools" He complains that children are
placed at work in the factories when they
should be in the schools.
What a commentary upon New Eng
land philanthropy [! While millions are
beng spent to educate the children Of
freed-people. in the South, 40 care seems
to be taken of the poor white children Of
the North. A a day or two ago, a travel
ing agent Of the Freedmen's Bureau, evid-
emily too, from his appearance a New
Highlander, called upon us to learn what
steps had been taken to establish schools
for negro children in this parish. He no
doubt was doing what he was paid to
do, but the thought occurred to US then,
that more real good TO the country might
be done to give white children educa-
tions, ever if the General Government did
pay for it, than to throw them away
upon those who would not and could not
appreciate the boon. It has been a
noticeable fact, at least in this parish,
that negroes, as a general thing, are not
willing to contribute to the maintenance
of schools for the education of their chill
dren. Those with families, here and
there, seem to give the project some favor,
but complain of the expense, while those
having no children fout the idea in toto.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

Jack Hamilton, at Cleveland, spoke of
Gen. Grant as a supple tool in the hands
of a tyrant and usurper"
It is a great thing for some men to be
SO low as not to be worthy of notice. We
dare say Gen. Grant would consider it
beneath his dignity and selfrespect to
cast bis eyes even upon the vulgar wretch
who banks at his heels.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06
We have the best Bar in Louisiana

Monroe, La, lnteHigencer.
We expect to visit Monroe before long
and should like to have the name of the
gentleman who keeps " the best Bar in
Wonder if any of the " le-
gal gentlemen of Monroe I" practice " at
it.-Homer Niad.
Why, OF course they do !! Are not all
5ar-risters
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-10-06

SINGULAR AccIDENr.-In New Orleans
IN Monday last a little boy shot and kill
ed bis mother with a toy cannon, such as
are generally used by children. She had
three sons-the Oldest about thirteen aud
the youngest about nine years Of age
who were amusing themselves by loading
and firing the toy. Unfortunately, one Of
the children put a ball or some other mis-
sile into the little gun, and fred it in the
direction Of the mother, not dreaming of
the injury it might do. The missile enter
ed the right side, and, penetrating the
heart, was almost Immediately fatal
She had an infant in her arms at the
time. s5a
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-11

There Is woman in the pubic eve whose name
hsd all along been associated in our mind. with
the Yankee. Qutck - and 'linmbmg" But
= rs so no LONGER, and We dasiec to wrest Ter
anne from all such suspicious association IN oil
other minds Whatever notions we rnsy have OF
wo'naniv delicacy and propriety, we will admit
that woman alone is the Nurse 4 tn. good Nurse
the b,st Nur~e. Whether we shall have Female
Phys,c'ans or not, is "a question which must be
decidedly time aud principle. and not as mat
ter OF taste. Pride. pref udicr, caprice and Gus
rom NAV rs we'll behave themselves, for If there
- roailv want there will ulso be a supply II
there be calling" there will be coming.
Nature and human society are always self suppl.
ing and though Art and Fashion may hinder,
they cannot prevent.
Mrs. Winslow does not want 20 treat you Gen
Hem,n Nor d,cs she prescribe regimen for
YOUR wives; but modrstly appears rs messcn-
ccl ofhcalth and happiness to your INFANTS in
the cradle. Is there anything improper IN that?
say what is or is not good for babe, and ought
to be listened to. God speed her on humble but
happy mission. She is the most successful phys-
ician and most enectus! bcncsctress our |, tie
ever enjoyed her doiing parents rot excpeted.
just open the door for Ter and Mrs Winsow
will prove the American Florence Nightingale OF
the Nursery. Of this we sure. that we
will teach our " Susv" TO say "A BLgssINo on
| MRs W,SsLow'- for lying her to survive and
| escape gripping. colickipg and teething siege -
We confirm every word set forth IN the PRosrEc-
rrs 1t performs precisely what II processes to
| perform. every Part Of it nothing less. Away
| your Cordial" .'Faregoric," DR. Jps." "iauda-
| num-" and every Other Narcotic" nv which the
babe is drug ged into stupidity, and rendered dull
| ar idiotc for life.
W. rave never seen Mrs. Wi,slow-know her
| only through the preparation Of her Soothing
| Syrup for Children rcething" II we had the
power, we would make her, as she is, u physical
| savior TO the 1niart Race.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-11

NKw York, Jan. "a letter from Ot,.-
Va, Canada. says that Hon. Geo. Brown re-
signed because his colleagues would not
ADOPT "retaliatory policy against the q. s..
and compel the resumption Of the Recipro-
city Treaty."
The same letter says the loss Of free trade
With the United States has cast gloom over
the timber and produce trade, and Il ere i.
much anxiety fort market to replace the
loss. '''s
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-11

propose an ameode0t to the Federal Consti-
t.tioo, declaring that no State can secede q
dissolve it, Ssln1iene with ~ Unien, except
BY the consent Of two thirds Of both heosee
Of Coogrsss, ratified BY the Legislature d
two thirds Of the States.
The London Globe highly eulogises Gen.
Grants ofncial report, and says that Il %
very able. clear and strikingly modest doeu
ment, frankly admitting failures ana losses,
and doing full justice 70 his opponsrts.
A large Gre occurred in Sarma last night.
Father Toilier, Superior Of the Jesuit Or-
der in America, and formerly Of New Y rk,
died d Asntreal on Sunday.
The Leader states that there 10 great dis
satisfaction among the volunteers owing to
the meanness Of the Government in neglect
ing to clothe them.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-11
SPECK.aL CAUTION

Inc great popularity Of Mrs. winsIow's Tooth
Jog syrup Tor children teethins. has induced un-
prineiplsd persons to put M articles to BE- used
for the same purpose. IN advertising winch they
oase nos only copied our advertissmentsa end 10.
s'ces from the press. but have copied certificates
and letters from clergymen and others. aasxina
other names TO our genaine certihca.ee.-
D'"sEs ~ 'n'"s'o"s splt-dAwly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-11

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 9-flon. Horace H.
Of Commerce Of this city to-day, in an able
manner, on the important prnject now De-
fore Congress, of tablshing water com
munication between the lakes and the sea-
board for the largest class Of lake vessels. ~
means Of . ship canal around Niagara Falls.
Mr. Days plan contemplates the carriage Of
. vessel OF 200 tons burthen over the
route in portable docks. holding sufficient
water to float the vessels. on the inclined
plane system, the descending vessel opera
ting as the motive power to draw up the rs.
cending one, the difference in weight OF
cargoes or vessels to be regulated BY dis
placement Of water in the docks. This plan
entirely does away with the use Of locks,
With the delays incidental to the latter, and
has been pronounced entirely good BY emf
nent engineers The Chamber Of Com.
inerce passed reso utions warmly COM
mending the project, and appointing .
committee to cooperate with similar COM
mittees appointed Dy other boards Of trade
III securing the early action Of Congress on
the subject.
RACINE, Wis, Jan. 1O.-The Racine
Journal publishes m account Of terrible
tragedy that occurred last Friday evening
in Walworth county. A farmer living be
tween Lyons ard Geneva had sold his farm
for $4,000, and on the morning ofthe muir
der had started West to purchase another
farm. About o'clock in the evening,
three men dressed in soldiers clothes en-
| t1nh ,rdo ~ g
wife aud child, and then proceeded to ran.
sack the house. A neighbcr living across
the road hearing the noise, rushed over
there, taking with him a revolver; upon
entering the house. the first sight tina, met
his gaze, was the bodies Of the murdered
mother and child weltering in blood. The
murdercrs in the meantime were up stairs
and had started to come down, when the
neiehbor faced them aud fired upon them,
killing one instantly and MORALLY wounding
the other two. The names of the parties
are not sscertained.
The Journal also publinhes a statement
Of the losses by the recent confiagration in
Racine. The total ame UNITS to s l44,9 300, On
which there was insurance to the amount o
only sos $50. The heaviest loser is II. G.
Williams, of New York. who owned the III
tus Block his loss is $4,000. with an in
surance Of only $4,000. Raymond 4
Jones, Ia, DWARF merchants, lose SIS. 900
insured for $4,000. John Elkins 4 Son
ewelry store. lose s., 000-insured for 81,
600. The Episcopal Church loss is $40.
OOO-insured f.r, $4,000. DR.. J. c. Luke
loss is 81, 500-insurcd for 81, 500. w. A
Porter. furniture dealer, loses So 00O-in-
sured for $4,000 All the other individna
losses are under 81, 900.