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Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-03-29

The EMPEROR MAxTMILIAN.-He
was born on the 9th of July, 1882,
and is therefore now in his thirty
fourth year. He is the brother of the
present Emperor of Austria, and on
the 9th of July, 1857, was married
at Brussels to the Princess Charlotte,
daughter of Leopold, the present
King of the Belgians. The Arch
duke Macmillan was Vice-Admiral
and commanders n-chief of the Aus
trian navy, of which he may be con-
sidered the founder; and the most
important works of the empire for
marine purposes have been con-
structed under his direction. There
is no department in naval architect
ure, and no branch of science, litera-
ture and art, Of which he does not
possess a thorough knowledge. He
was at one time Governor of Lom-
hardy and Venice; it was trying
period, yet he conducted himself with
such wisdom and tact as to surmount
all obstacles, and secure to himself
the esteem and admiration of the
people under his government. He
speaks all the leading European Ian
guages; his administrative talents
are said to be unsurpassed, and
through the Austrian empire his
popularity among all classes of peo-
pie was unbounded. His mother,
the Archduchess Sophia, is con-
sidered one of the most enlightened
and talented ladies in Europe.
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FOR SALE.

DLANTATI0N called "MagRolia Springs thir-
L teen miles from Baton Rouge, on the Green
well Springs Road; $50 acres land, so cleared and
under fence, with Frame Dwelling, five rooms,
out house, kitchen, stables, &c. Also, 80 head Of
cattle, on favorable TERMS by
w. w. MoMAIN & SON,
febl3 Real Estate Agents, Baton Rouge.
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FOR RENT.

IGOR term Of years if desired, the well known
a plantation, magnolia Mound" belonging to
George o. Hall, below Baton Rouge, about seven
hundred arpents cleared-is admirably adapted
to cotton, being perfectly drained and not liable
to overflow, with very fine improvements-ean be
mad on advantageous terms. Apply to
mars w. w. McMAIN 4 SON,
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ear Salf--9or Bent, Gtf.
Plantation for Sale.
HAn ACRES OF LAND,
SO HEAD OF CATTLE-more or less
so HEAD OF HOGS-more or less.

The above tract of LAND, situated about fifteen
miles from the city of Baton Rouge, on the Comite
Road, two miles this side Of Greenwich Springs.
The stock are running at large in the neighbour
hood of the plantation. The marks and brand
will also be included in the sale. There are about
fifty acres cleared and mostly under fence
There is a good spring on the place, which has
never been known to go dry. Titles guaranteed.
Price, $1,000, cash Possession given Immediately
For particulars, apply to ED. OOUsINARD,
jan22-'66 Sheriff:
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For SALE.

TIME large and commodious buildings on a.
l. Fifth street, South Of Laurel street. %l:u
known Familiarity as the s'Slosson Property"
mari w. W. McMAIN & SON.
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WANTED WANTED!g

WANTED second hand Gunnie and Oat
w Bags. Planters wishing to sell their grain
Bags, can do SO on application TO the undersigned
feb20 JOSHUA BEAL.
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FOR SALE.

H00 ACRES of choice bottom land on the
w Mississippi river, Cast sde) about four
teen miles above Baton Rouge-300 acres cleared.
Is offered at great bargain If applied for soon by
marc w. W. MCMAIN & SON.
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FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.

A T THE LANDING. TWO FLATBoATs and a
-. large quantity of seasoned WHITE PINE
LUMBER. For sale at the lowest market rates,
py D. P. SCOTT,
feblO at Baton Rouge Coal Depot.
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FOR SALE.

H10 ACRES OF LAND, adjoining Greenwich
y ~ Springs. DO acres cleared, the balance
neaVlly timbered. Also fine growth of cane
brake If applied for soon can be had very low,
feo2Z W. W. McMAIN & SON.
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SOMETHING NEW.

pEsT QUALITY ILLUMINATING AND LUBRI.
ID eating COAL OILS, in and 10 gallon Pat.
ent Safety Cans. Prices moderate.
aug12 JOSHUA BEAL,
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From Mexico and South
. America.

New YORK, May l.-sAspin.
wall advices have been received,
A fight occurred between the
Impcrialists and Liberals i'll Ok.
aca, in which the latter were
successful, driving the imperial
lists before them, and capturing
seven hundred nuskets, five can
non, two thousand mules, a large
amount Of ammunition and mo-
ney.
Advices from Valparaiso state
that the town: has been lombard
cd and destroyed by the Span
iards, and with it twenty mil
lions of dollars of property
Great blame is. attached to. the
British and American admirals
for withdrawing their fleets from
the harbor, and not interfering
to prevent such wholesale de-
structiOn.
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The Personnel of Head
Center Stephens.

In person, Stephens is about six et,
peculiarly well developed in music, I'D
Of wonderful activity. His complexion
is fair, inclining to ruddiness; his han.
is sandy, rather thin, and usually worn
combed smoothly back Of the ears. His
face, in its development is remarkable.
His fl rehead is broad, massive, lofty
and full; his eyes are rather dark for
ono of his complexion; and his nose and
tile lower part Of his face. are indicative
of energy and restless activity, conf
bined with peculiar !quickness and pen
etration of intellect. Stephens weighs
about ono hundred and forty pounds,
and, on the whole, is asman Of rather:
striking and extraordinary. presence.
TIo battles and eludes the skill Of tho
detective by the wonderful facility Of
his invention in the fabrication Of dis
guise, by the celebrity and secresy ofhis
movements, and by the singular fertility
of his resources in tho adoption of sleh-
der means to. the comprising of his
PURPOSES.
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Southern Relief Fair.

At a meeting Of the Executive
Committee of Ladies, held on the
26th ult., the sum of SlOS,OOO
was appropriated to the follow
ing States
Virginia, $4,000; North Ca
rolina, $4,000; South Carolina;
$4,000; Georgia, $4,000; Ala
bama, $4,000; Mississippi, $l5,-
OOO; Florida, 81, 900; Tennessee,
$4,000; Arkansas, $4,000; Louis
lana, $4,000; Maryland, $4,000.
4 Committee Of three ladies
was appointed to superintend!l; the
distribution for each State-a
list of whom will be published. in
a few days. In addition to the
appropriations above, about $780,.
900 will remain as a reserved
fund in the hands OF. the Execu-
tive Committee to increase the
allotment to such States as may
require it, and to meet special
cases. The result of the Fair
has been so far developed as to
make it certain that its aggregate
proceeds will notbc less than one
hundred and sixty thousand dol
lars. The entire expenses will
not exceed three thousand dol
lars. eCAmzeston Ctuoliniaa7.
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Terrible: Riot in Mem:
phiS.

MEMPHIS, May IA riot oc-
CURED here this evening between
the City Police and negro SOL
diers, growing out Of an attempt
of the officers of the police to
arrest a white man whom the ne
grocs had attempted to protect
from arrest, About thirty po-
licemen kept up a fight with a
hundred and fifty negroes for
two hours, when the blacks were
finally quieted by a detachment
of the 10th Regiment of Infantry.
One policeman was killed and
three wounded. Eight OF. ten
negroes we're killed, and several
wounded.
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ReceiDls Of Corn,

The Charleston Courier, ofTuesday the
LIST inst, says that the Easterly wind
On Sunday night, has brought into that
port quite a large number Of vessels
from Northern ports. In addition to
other freights, these vessels have added
between $4,000 and 10000 bushels Of
corn to the stock on hand. previous. a
truthful verifcation of the old adage-
'.it is an i'll wind that brings no good" F."
as some of these vessels have been de-
tanned some time on account of adverse
winds. p;
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TablcauX VirAMa.

The crowded state of our columns
had almost preeluded our making refer
ence to enc of the most chasto and de-
lightful entertainments given during
the festivities of the floral season. The
Town Hall on Thursday evening, Sd
inst, was beautifully decorated and
well filed with an appreciative audi
cnce to enjoy an entertainment some
what varied in character, but not the
less interesting, under the management
of Miss MAGGIE DENooS, where the
personation of parts and deiueation Of
characters were so admirably performed
it is needless to discriminate, but cannot
refrain from making special mention Of
the Coronation Of the Floral Queen.
The crown she wore seemed most be-
coming, and with
"Such harmony in motion, speech and mir,
That without fairness she was more than fair.
'Tis seldom, if ever, we have seen the
Coronation" presented with more be-
coming muidenly lnodesty and dignity
In the charade the character Of Mrs.
Lockitt was unexceptionable-
ated to life, as was all others in the
piece.
The Goddess Of Liberty" was well
pcrsonated, but in the present condi-
ton of our country, could at best only
partially realize that We wero living in
the land of liberty.
Several young gentlemen amateurs,
who kindly volunteered their services,
gave undoubtcd evidence Of musical
talent.
The dcliniation of character with tho
song Of the drunken husband was
shown up as but few could show him
had an inyeterate dislike to sbroiled'
but great weakness for 'stewed' chick
en- and rifle whiskey.
The last scene in the evenings enter
tainmcnt was the signing of contracts,
which reminded us too forcibly Of our
fallen estate.
The audience retired to their homes
highly delighted with the entertain
mont, where unboundedapplause greet
ed each peice presented.
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Trial or Mr.. Davis.

The Charleston Courier says, The
Washington Natio'a5 Republican an:
nounces editorily, and apparently with
authority, that tho Law Office of the
Government, under instruction Of the
President, is preparing to have Mr.
Davis arranged before the United
States Circuit Court of Virginia, which
meets at Norfolk, on tho first Monday
in this month, upon the charge of high
treason. 1t adds that nothing will
prevent this action but the Intervention
Of Congress, or the refusal Of Chiet
Justice CEASE to try tho case. =,
FIRE IN CoLUMB1A.-We learn, by
our Columbia exchanges of yesterday
that fire broke out in that city the,
morning previous, in the stable of Capt
John q. Heise, on Bull-street. The
building was destroyed, and the fire
extended to the adjacent building, occu.
pied by Shelton, Calvo e. Walsh as a
grocery store, which was also destroyed,
with contents, excepting the books,
The whole loss is not stated.-CAarhs-
ton Me,Os, May l.
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Of George Wasti'
ingtoM and Andrew Johnson.

The reader of our political history is
struck with the great difficulties which
bcset WASHINGTON and oven now en-
compass JOHNSON. The former entered
on the duties of his Office after an ex-
haustive war, at time when the coun-
try seemed ready to break up by virtue
of the misconception and mismanage-
ment of the confederation. Policies
had to be inauglrated. Everything
was in confusion. Tone and direction
were required. New parties were
being moulded. The constitution was
an experiment. Dissatisfaction was
rife. The monocrats, as JEFFERSON
termed them, were consdadationists.
They rcvered the English constitution,
and desired to assimilate our form to it.
Tho earnest patriots who eschewed
such views, and perhaps vered too far
the other way, were ior new system.
While they were not altogether pleased
with tho constitution as it came forth
from the Convention of 'S8, yet they
gave it a most cordial support; and in
the forum Or the press, by conversation
or letter, upheld it. The foreign rela-
tions of the government were complica.
ted. Financial affairs were shockingly
inflated and below value. The depart
mentsof government were unorganized
Factionism stalked about the land
Distempered querulousnesss threaten
ed to destroy what blood had been 81
freely given to aehieve-to-wit: In
dependence and nationality. The wa.
had inculcated, as all wars do, intoler
ance, haughtineSs and tyranical predis
position. There was no head to tn
country-no central figure to advise O.
guide it. Not to multiply the miserie
of the condition, everything tended #
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Important CabinetMeet-
ing.

WASHINGTON, May lit i
understood that at a Cabinet
meeting to-day, the members pre-
sent upon invitation of the Pre-
sident, expressed their opinions
respecting the recent report Of
the Reconstruction Committee.
Secretaries, Seward, Wells,
Stanton nd%McCulloch are re-
ported to have been emphatic in
opposition to the plan proposed
by the Committee, and to be in
favor of the. Presidents policy of
restoration. Secretary Harlan
was rather rcticent. Depnison
was in favor of the Presidents
policy, but undecided as to the
proper time for the admission Of
the Southern Representatives.
Inc PRESIDENT declared him.
self emphatically against the
plan of the Committee, and op-
posed all conditions precedent to
the admission of the loyal Rep
resentatives, in the shape of con-
stitutional amendments, or the
passage of laws on that subject;
and remarked in general terms
that if the organic law is to be
changed at all, it should be done
at a time when all the States and
all the people can participate in
the alteration. ;.
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Congressional Proceed
ings.
WASHINGTON, May 2.

In the Senate. to-day, Mr..
Dixon Offered an amendment to
the, propositions of the Recon-
struction Committee. Itdeclares
that when any of the States late
ly revolted shall present itself,
not only in the attitude of loyal
ty, but represented by men capa-
ble of submitting to Constitution
al tests, it shall be admitted to
the right ofrepresentation.
The House defeated the Bill
for the reorganization of the army,
and will next consider the one
which has passed the Senate hav-
ing the same object in view.
WAsHNcTos, May 3.-The
United States Senate passed the
bill from the Committee of Con-
ference establishing tclcgraphic
communication with Cuba. 1t
now awaits the signature of the
President.
The United States House Of
Representatives passed the bill
for the admission of Colorado.
WASHINGTON, May 5.--AIrs
Jefferson Davis arrived here thi'
morning, direct from Montreal
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The Admission of Colo.
IduO. =.

,f 80 e "' ~. .
The Senate, by a vote Of nine-
teen to thirteen, passed the Bill
for the admission. Of Colorado
Territory asa State Of the Union. {.
1t has an unsettled population of
twenty OF twenty-five thousand,
not as large, by half, as the. little.
city of Richmond. =, The. Bill was
opposed by conservatives mainly
on the ground that such d popu-
lation is hardly sufficient to justi-.
fly the admission .efa Territory
as a State, when the popular
ratio for a representative In Con-
gress is a hundred thousand I:
Mr.. Sumner and some other
Radicals opposedthe Bill because
negroes, in the State%Constitu-'
ton of Colorado, are excluded
from the right of suffrage. Other
Radicals. supported t~because it
would give two additional lmeni.'
bers to the Radical S strength j. il.
the Senate. Should this. Bill
pass the House, we shall. have
Colorado, with twenty-five thou:
sand:population, and a Gonstitu--:
ton excluding. negro; suffrage.
admitted as q State, whilst eleven
Southern States are forbidden a
voice in Congress because they
have not conceded negro suffrage |!
The New York Herald remarks
that what adds to the incohsis-
tency and injustice of the distinc-
ton is the fact that the cotton
furnished from the excluded
|,Southern States since the close
ofthe war, for the markets of the
world, foots up.a sum equal to
three hundred millions in gold,
for the relief Of the national Gre
dit, the national currency, and
the Federal taxpayers of the
United States, from one end of
the Union to the other whilst
i'll al probability as large an
amount may he secured this
year by admitting the South to
Congress, which would re-estab-
lish there the confidence, actiyi-
ty and systematic industry ne
cessary to the full development.
even of the crops that have been
planted Charleston Neaes.
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Military Commissions at
an end.
WaSuiNGTDN. May 9.

An order has been issued: by
the War Department, under. the
authority of the President, de-
claring that Military Commissions
and Courts Martial are not autho-
rized, and therefore will not. ass
sumo jurisdiction in trial of per-
sons other than those belonging
to the army and navy of the Uni
ted States, camp followers, con-
tractors and others, as are indi-
Gated in the Articles of War and
Acts of Congress. ..'. ''.'
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To Contributors.

We have in our Office desk several
manuscript articles written for the
JOURNAL, which we mostrespectfully de-
cline publishing, and which is subject
to the order of those to whom. they be-
long. We feel grateful for any COM
munications rendered that may be in
any way conducive to the interest of
our readers, but at all times reserve to
oursclf the right to judge Of their mer-
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From Virginia.

FALMOUTH, STAFFORD Co., Va.
April ga terrible riot occur
red here today between the
negroes and whites, in which fit:
teen negroes were killed outright
and a number wounded.
One white man is reported
mortally wounded, and others
slightly.
The affair has created the most
intense excitement and dread
The people are dreadfully alarm
ed. Order has been partially re-
stored.
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Departure Of Major Gen-
eral Sickles for Wash
ington.

On the afternoon Of Thursday
last General Sickles left for
Washington on the steamer Cos
lnopolitan. The object Of his visit
dobutlcss has something to do
with the ministership to the
Hague, although the impression
prevails that he will not accept
that office. Notwithstanding his
desire to keep the subject of his
intended departure quiet, it ap-
pears the matter became known
at the early part Of the week.
and the result was an avalanche
of applications for passage J. for
Washington, nearly or quite all
of which, we: are informed, we're
courteously refused. Con. Sick.
les having been prominently be-
fore the country i'll a political ca
pacity. it cannot be wondered at
that his movements at this time
should attract more than ordin-
-ary Attention, In his absence
the Department will be under the
command of M@o!-General De-
ns.-Cuy7er Of tic sill.
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dissolution. At such time, and in the
midst of such calamities, WASHINGTON
was placed at the helm. A soldier and
and planter, unused to policies or poll
tics, he stood forth man of fair ability,
great common sense and nerve to man
age ship almost foundered in sea of
impenetrable gloom. He selected his
cabinet with reference to the dissenti-
ent views of, the day., JEFFERSON rep
resented the Republicans, HAMILTON
tho FederaIsts. In the midst of their
divergent principles. hot words and
strong debates in council, he acted as
o pacifcator. He committed himself
to what he regarded as constitutional.
He permitted JEFFERSON to control the
affairs of state and HAMILTON the Trea-
sury, only interfering whenever he
thought them in error. Without the
ability Of either he had more judge
ment and practical sense. His first
term passed in comparative safety,
without exacting much opposition.
During his second JEFFERSON retired
from the cabinet and HAMILTON was
left king among his cabinet 5compeers.
Tho President missed the candid, ,'logic-
al, firm mind of JEFFERSON. He loaned
too far the other side. The unfortu-
nate treaty of Jay; the refusalto convey
information. asked by the House of
Representatives concerning it.; the
indisposition to act up to the full mea-
sure with reference to France,
partly caused by tho imprudence OF
GENET, and the conduct of the govern
ment. in the whiskey rebellion, together.
with his action in questions Of finance,
blew up with gale Of abuse and op-
position on the partof tho Republicans.
He rode it. From the rage and fire Of tho
crisis he come forth unsullied in repu.
tation, for honesty and patriotism, how-
ever tile party denied his wisdom and
skill. He had been chosen to IN asso-
ciation with the Federalists by the Re-
publicans.l Many of its prolninnet men
had refused to enter his cabinet after
JErFERsoS's retirement, and pcrsistently
opposed lim. The FederaGsts made
themselves his friends. WAsu1SoroS
sought to be impartial. He was no
nartizan leader. Whatever. blame
may be attached to him is owing to the
above facts. His frmness was un-
finching. Hc gave dignity to his office.
He was its administrator of affairs after
war and during formative period.
He gave shape to the necessities of the
country at such time. How he did
his duty We have intimated. Eulogium
would be sophomore. Ho lived long
enough, short as was his life after dof-
fng his robes, to be adored by his
grateful countrymcn, and he is justly
called the Father Of his Country.
We have not space to speak of An
pR1:w JonSsoS's administration in this
issue, but will tako occasion to do
so in our next. Ills difficulties are
equal, if not superior to those which
onvironed the ''Cincinnatuss Of the
West" We deem it profitable at this
timo to draw public attention to tho po-
sition of the President, as contrasted
with that Of his illustrious predecessor.
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The Cadiz Bank Robbery

WHEELING, WEsrVA., April 80, 1866.
The burglars engaged in robbing the
Harrison National Bank Of Cadiz, Ohio,
we're overtaken about two miles from.
Lagrange, Ohio, this afternoon. a
sharp encounter tooRplace, in, which
one OF. the robbers was wounded and
three captured. One 'of. them succeed
ed in making his escape: closely pur-
sued. The amount OF money recovered.
will probably exceed $3.50, ,0OO. -.
The Free Masons Of Btooklyp, N. T.
have agreed upon the erection Of q
beautiful temple in that city to cost
100000.
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The oldest church now existing in
this country is one near Smithfeld,
Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It
was built in the reign of Charles I,
between the years 1850 and 1886. The
brick, lime and timber wcro imported
EIom England.
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eventful occasion, and having joined in
with all the ardor of our youth, it shall !:
be one to us beautiful in itself and
hallowed by remembrance.
! II. W. J..