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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03
:" WHAr THE Sourn NEEDs.-We rare

WHAT THE SoUTn NEEDS. We rarely
take up a newspaper now without finding
a long article upon the needs of the South
With all due difference to the writer's OF
those articles, our opinion is that thu.
South needs more work and less talk
We want bone and sinew. nerve and
gristle, energy and enterprise, money and
ability. These little wants" secured
we will soon reach the high road to pros
perity. Too much speech-making and
letter writing only sicken u,en Of the Ia.
bors before them. They wan something
substantial to begin, go on, and finish
with. We never knew a man to grow
fat by talking and crying out to every
one what he wanted. Bone, muscle aud
energy must do the work, and it can be
done no other way. The South at pres
ent is 10 the condition of the mire stuck
wagoner-no use praying to Jupiter
Put your own shoulders TO the wheel an
all will be we'll. Less talk and more work i.
the only way to find out :" what the soutl
needs"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

~ ~ /, AE .-L==sE4a #H-E#EA
The SENTIMENTS OF THE REGULAR ARMY.
"A Washington correspondent states
that the President h IS received from Gen.
Sherman a very important letter, not We,
published. in which the general gives in
his adhesion, without reserve to the Pre-
sident's policy Of reconstruction. Gen
Sherman was prompted to this course, as
it is stated and believed, by a feeling %,
resentment to Beast Buffers threats Il,
wipe out the regular army, lift should sup
port the President or obey his orders
when Congress shall unconstitutitmall,
and arbitrarily arrest. suspend aud de
prive him # his office. 1t is c~onfdentl,
asserted that the whole army, embracing
all it's proiEtaeht officers. resent Bethel
Buffers menace Cen. Grant, it is like
wise said. is even more indignant thai
Sherman TT the condutt Of Butler.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03


ANOTHER LOUISIANA CONVENTION RuMoR-
Ed Dame Rumor hasit, says the N. O.
Bee of the 29th ult., that Gov. WeIis.tf
this State, is about to reassembie the
Convention of "a" This is suspected
to be in consequence Of assurances OF
Judge Howell, who has just returned
from the North, where he has doubtless
been in conciave with the Radicals. The
rnmor has already been telegraphed
abroad. 1t is understood, as we'll as we
a ascertain, that the Go~nventioners will
rely upon Congress to prevent any inter
%ferance with their programme by the
President, or other authority. We hope
the N may prove merely sensational.
but must confess that our apprehensions
under any circumstances compel US to
give it currency.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

The radical demand to the the South is
this /: Reject the amendments, end we
keep you out of the Uaiou adopt them,
and we do not promise to let you in. II
is The story of the white man and tho
Indian I'VE again. The two shot q tu'-
Ky and q crow. Said the white man
Nov, you take the crow and III take
the "turky," or let me take the turky
and you take the g crow " Ughls
was the rejoinder, Indian get crow all
the timep So, under the radicals ths
South will get exclusion all the time.-N.
Y World.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

6r The New orleans Crescent will
shortly receive q new steam printing press
from the celebrated manufactory of R
Hoe D. Co, which is one Of the finest ever
brought to the South. So O as it is
in operation the ev, ming and Sunday edi.
tIons of that highly popular and infiuen
tial journal will be issued. We congrat
ulate our contemporary upon this evidence
OF prosperity. and sincerely hope the sue.
cess of it's proprietors will be in full
keeping with the energy they have al
ways displayed in conducting the Ores
cent.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

~ .tHE4+ ~ &E 81 AEEEE
A PsoPHEcY Becoming H1sroRY.-John
G. Calhoun, as far back as 1887, pro
claimed a great truth when he said
Emancipation itself wonld not satisfy
these fanatics ; that gained, the next step
would be to raise the negroes to a social
and political equality with the whites
aud that being effected, we should find
the present condition of the two races
reversed. They and their Northern mas
tiers would be the masters. and we the
slaves ; the condition of the white race
IN The British West India Islands, as bad
rs it is, would be happiness to ours ;
there the mother country is interested il,
sustaining the supremacy Of the white
race.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

n- We call sp-c:al attention to the
card Of F. P. Dnconge's. Wholesale and
Retail Druggist and general deal rim Medi-
cines and Chemicals, native and foreign,
No. SO Charter street, New Orleans
This is one OF the Oldest houses, if not
the Oldest, in that city. This in itself is
sufficient to ensure nothing but the best
of whatever is purchased at bis estab-
lishment.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

A New IrEx OF LIFE AND ACCIDENT IN
suRANcE They transport catfish from
Shreveport to Marshalls Texas. take ont
policies Of insurance that they shall arrive
there alive and kicking | What nexts
The Bastrop Dispatch should tell 40.
other isb story and then retire to the
shades Of private life.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03
Qua LEVELS ONCE MORE.

Assurances have reached us, which II
our opinion, places the rebuilding OF onr
levees beyond q doubt. We had an lux
ling of this last week, and SO minated
in our issue Of 9th ult. The Board OF
Levee Commissioners finding that the
present contractor was unable to Com
plete the levee at the time specified. oW
ing to the magnitude Of the work, aud
his inability to procure a sutficlency OF
labor, very wisely came to the conclusion
to rescind his contract, and relet the work
in three divisions. These divisions are
composed Of one hundred thousand yards
each and each contractor works upal,
his own responsibility without regard to
the others. These parties, fully compe-
tent to fulfil their respective shares, have
been secured and will enter opon theil
labors in the course of week or ten days.
These contractors otligate themselves t.
have a working force of eight hundred
hundred men upon the levees at the time
above intitnated. This forcewi!l be AM
pie to complete the work by the first day
of January next, making all allowances
for wet weather and ~holydays. A Close
calculation of the amount Of labor on
man is able to perform ia ten working
hours a day, places the completion of til,
work in less time, but a margin is given
to cover any unforeseen accident. We
are not prepared to give the anne OF
the new contractors at present for oh
vlous reasons, but we can assure GU,
readers that they are fully competent II.
the task before them, and have so far,
faithfully performed all contracts the,
have hitherto taken in other parts of tir
State. Next week, we may perhaps, Civ.
fuller particulars, as everything tending
to increase the confidence our people III
the timely rebuilding Of those ~ievees, il
absolutely necessary for another years
cropping. The knowledge of this fac,
will inspire new life in this parish and
will give an energy to agricultural pui.
suits unknown to our citizens since til.
war closed. There are other parishes it
the rear and below US liable to overflow
from the Cllinn crevasse, to whose citi
zens the intelligence will be equally graf:
flying.
We learn that the Grand and Morganz>
levees have been sub-di vided in a simi
lar manner to ours, and that there is ever,
reason to believe they will be closed fo'
the next rise, the contractors having the
necessary means at their disposal for tina
purpose. Once more we say, we'll done
Levee Commissioners. Should any IN
~fp'seen accident prevent the completion
Of the great work, the people Of the Stat,
must bear witness that all has been don.
in their power to prevent it,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03
As an evidence of short crops. an

As an evidence of short crops, and
consequent scarcity Of breadsfuffs III
those portions of Virginia and Nortl.
Carolina contiguous to the Richmond and
Danville railroad, the remarkable fact il
stated that for the past twelve months
the shipments of wheat, flour and corn
from Richmond up TO the road have beer.
much larger than the shipments from the
country to the city.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

A Nashville paper notices an exoaas
nf people. of East Tennessee, prlnc'ps"y
IN the way to texas. 1t says thai hss
rennessseeaps are leaving by hnndreos,
and that, if Texas is receiving 80 mapy
emigrants from other portions Of the cow,
try as she is from East Tennessee, Ds4
vast praries will soon be filed u,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

Comparing John Morrissy with other
members of Congress, the Chicago Times
saws Of him: !" He is not a drunken bull
iy like Chandler, nor a drunken fanatic
like Yates. for a drunken idiot like
Sprague. He is not a blackgnard like
IngersoH nor q crayen like Grinnell, an
impracticaide ass Ike Galena Washburn,
nor a beast nor a thief ike the probable
Congressman Butler.
Rather heavy that, on the RAIDS II
all congressman of the Radical stripe
bear any affinity to the Times's picture,
what a nest of vagabonds and swindiers
will congregate 10 Washington next
month.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

A FAT TAKE.-The Princess Mary was
weighed q few days before her marriage.
when it a fonnd that she presented
the substantial figure of eighteen stone
1852 pounds.
The chap must be a heavy @platenn
to take an impression" from such !
/" FORM"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03
sa-An old citizen oftbis parish who ha

m- An old citizen nftbis parish who has
been a " w~eatherologist for many years,
gives as his veritable opinion that we
shall have a mild winter. Upon what he
bases bis prediction we know not. nor d"
we care SO long as it is verified. A light
winter will be of immense advantage to
planters for the next year. and the Lord
knows they require something to cheer
them up after the many infections they
have undergone for some time past. Asfr
%onrself. we are glad if it prove true, he.
cause our wardrobe would never stock a
clothing shop, and our wood pie could
not possibly sell for more thanh bali a dollar
If it was put up at auction besides, our
porte-monnaie is ridicnlonsly scarce Of
" filthy lucre' to az extent that would
forever prohibit a novice from the attempt
Of publishing a country paper.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

1es- The editor of the Sugar Planser
propose 10 Us to exchange, as we oaee
lid. Certainly, Hyams 10 there ans.
thing else we can do for yon? Take !.
drink, old. fellow, at our expense !-Moa.
roe Telegraph. hs n 2 LOT
Thank you, Mac Glad to see you
don't forget your old acqnaiaances. You
can do nothing else for us, except 10
smile occasionally. when next we meet.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

sas- 1t is not quite certain hat 'h'
grand meteoric display predicted for the
18th of this month will take place Ola
that night, nor is it certain tina, it will
occur at sIl this year. Professor Forshes,
of Galveston says
The papers are announcing the expect
ID return of the grand ,netenrie dlspla,
of 1888. It's anniversary recurs on tn
nights Of November IL Is, but whether
IN 1866 or 1867 admits OF some discus
sion. The expectation of its return II
based npon the fact Of its having beer
seen in 1879 by Humboldt and Bamp'apd,
then travelling 70 Cnmana, Srnth Amer
Ca. Then 10 1881, 80 80 it was seen. IN
some degree Of Irilliancy, the former tive
wears, and in 1883 in wonderful hrillianrv.
IF we take this date. the period was 81
wears, and the great display will not re-
eur till 1867. However those who would
not miss a natural phenomenon, so extra
ordinary. and rare in it's occurrence, s"
s~tupendous IN its grandeur, will not
erudge half a night IF slumher in observa-
,ion for the two years, both Of which
may be expected to repay the obserya.
ton.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

I@- Rev. John McMahan, a catholic
priest, has been sentenced to be hung at
Toronto, c. w, on the 18th December
next for participating in the Fenian inva.
sion of Canada. This is rather petty
vengeance and must recoil upon the heads
of his Judges.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

The daughter Of the late composer,
Meyerbe'r 7, has married a printer.
The pair will then have 10 di1icultys ID
e composing"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

It was rumored in Baltimore, on the
Goth, that the grand jury had indicted
Forney for attempting to incite a riot.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

~ Don't forget the grand ball at
Brnly Landing tonight. General report
says It will be one of the most magnlf-
cent affairs that ever took place in the
parish. That fine band Of MIsvrELLE's
would draw a crowd in a desert.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

A Government Commission in New
York are investigating the causes OF the
disaster to the Evening Star.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

WoMAS's AeE--Hpw long Eve, the
ilrst woman, lived. we do not know. 1t
is a curious fact that. in sacred history,
the age, death and burial of only one
woman, Sarah, the wife of Abraham, is
distinctly noted. Woman's age, ever
siuce, appears to have been q subject for
history or discussion.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

The Richmond Examiner says that
about six years ago. jus. after the Penn
sylvabia election, in October, the General
(then Mr.. Butler) was urging us, IN a
private interview, into the secession move
rnent.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

B~AuMsrARK's EsTABLIsHMENT.-We rec
commend to the attention of our rea. ers
the card of A. BAUMsTARK which is to be
found in our advertising columns. The
want of a FIRST class house furnishing es.
adjustment has long been felt in fair
Red Stick, and it affords US much plea
sure to know that the vacuum has been
properly filed. The stock is entirely
new and of the choicest patterns. all
freshly imported from the most celebrat-
ed manufactures All kinds Of upholstery
work and repairing done. The card viii
explain further particulars.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

~ The Children's Calico Ball " hav
ing been postponed to Tuesday night 9th
inst, a large attendance may be antici-
ra.ed on that occasion. We are pleased to
learn that every effort is being made to
dispose of the tickets and render the oc-
casion a delightful and interesting D
Mrs. JONES will do all in her power to
render the guests welcome at the Central
House. All should remember that this
ball is given for the benefit Of both As
sylums of Baton Rouge, aud tia. who
giveth to the poor lende,h to the Lord"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

I@A Although the North wind compels
3 change Of clothing and a little fire, the
sun continues pouring down his rays, un-
o%bstructed by a single cloud. Really,
we have been blessed with good weather
for SO long a time, that We begin to think
it will never rain again. But there is
cotton yet 10 the fields to pick out, and
planters must get it out as fast as possi-
Bile upon the good old rule Of " making
hay while the sun Shines We hope the
fields will be cleared before bad weather
sets in, for then there is no knowing
when a change for the better may again
take place, and then much of that left
unpicked may be ruined. -
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

ALL SAINTS DAx-The celebration of
this day. 30 sacred to all worshippers Of
the Roman Catholic faith, was observed
with great reverence 10 Baton Rouge
The decorations of the different tomhs
and graves were not as rich and gaudy
rs they were in days before the war, but
there was a taste and simplicity in their
arrangement which appealed to the heart
with far more force and effect. The at
tendance at the Cemetery was unusually
large, in which we noticed may visitors
from the country and this side Of the river.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-03

Ma We assume 10 responsibility for
the /" doggerel Of "West Baton Rouge
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-21
rHg PRICE OF BUTTER. Butter has

rHE PRICE OF BUTTER Butter has
liz Unlike almost all other commo.
dities, it goes mp as gold goes down, and
Yesterday afternoon it sold ia our mar.
kets for as high as seventy cents per
hound. This we have no hesitation in
pronouncing the most impudent kind OF
rxtortion There is no earthly reason
Why butter should bring even forty
cents pound now ino nr markets, much
,.ss seventy aud how prodHcerscan have
iLe cheek TO demand sach prices, Is
more than We can understand, Last
summer aud fall the CHEF argument used
IN defense OF the price of batter Was the
nigh figures at which groceries aud dey
goods Were held; but even though sugar,
which sold AT thirty cents, can be boaght
at seventeen, and dry goods at forty PEI
ceut less than then, butter, Instead OF
coming down, jumps up to seventy cents
aud viii be IL 90 on Friday, II the prO'
ducers and hucEsters have their way
There is but one way TO block this I'M
uudeut game of imposition. ana that is
:. 30 without butter altogerher 80 long
- il i, Eelu AT its present Unreasonable
lIlcc ii ought not 10 cUmihand in"ie
tndG thIIy hSc cents puuhi, moi
Should Our citizen, pay more IOf IL al
a.i ANY circumstances
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-21

STTLF OF WEARING IHE HAIR y "a
,If,iis. notwithstanding the repeated
assertions that they were going out, %
have uot yet been discarded The hEee
plain bundle Of the summer is no longer
worn The waterfalls OF this winter
aIu smaller and OF more graceful form.
Some are made wholly of rlaits VI rolls
\ tasteful mode of arranging the ham:
low TO some extent adopted, is 10y
placing over Il small plain waterfall q
fail of curls surmounted by roll the
front hair being dressed i'll cnrl,, 0I
tuIued back III a single roll. Sometimes
the tIOnt hair is all turned back, and is
surmOunted 10y heavy braid his lasf
style IL not well adapted 70 any but del
cate and regular features The short
ASpa>ia cUTls, trizzes and braidS fol tte
forehead. 1re inst now fashionable -
High rolls carHut be conveniently used,
vet they are 10 ht seen occasionally
some persons benz slow. IN defiance or
fashion, t. ubaudJH style |" when
hey have become accustomed lhe!c -
50 tuvelty in the form of hair feathers.
iLry are made OF short hair AMI fIstcn-
"a 10 Il wire, Of the shape OF AL "s'iich
Gather, ana slightly curled or fIH<ri -
That its popularity will be ca
pc Judged of but When tast,i"i'N ''f
,anged 1t may he a very becOm,
.ucpt
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-21
q -AIready tlIe croak.

CROP PRosPEcTs.-Already the croak'
ers have begun to deplore the condition
ofthe fruit and other crops, and we are
told that what the late frosts did not
destroy was damaged by the snow OF y
Monday. We are becoming accustomed
to these stories, and they appear 10 US US
as mere scare crows. We have been 50
often threatened with famine that we
rather like it. But for all the scarcity
II will he found that the farmers will
have inst few peaches, and bnshel
nr two of other frcits, possibly 4 load
of hay, a wagon of vegetables, and a
small quantity of grain for sale for green
backs. The dealers will contrive, out of
their horrible famine aud universal
scarcity to collect a few of the produc-
tions of the soil, and we shall make out
to worry along While the earth re-
maineth,. seed-time aud harvest, and
cold and heat, and summer aud winter
and day aud nightshall not cease.Pn We
believe God, Himself, knows as much
about these matters az these panic raisers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-21

lhf SltftiN We have seldom seen
the street~ IN Worse condition than yes.
terday The SNOW Which EEL on Mon,
day was quickly converted INIT, sn.b
"nd by thres O'Clock the pavomeuts were
almost ankle deep With mud and pud,
die III was extremely d'sagreeable out
Of doors, and the ladies especially had n
most trying time of il as with spla,h-d
md water soaked CATERS and Lrdahli.1
skirts, they toiled hopelessli throagh the
mud and mire
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-21
Dr.. Larookah's
INDIAN VEG BILE
Pulnonic syrup.

,URRs COUGHS, COL DIS, WHU0-
" PING Cough, Group ASTHMA tatsIIh,
S-o5cb;tis Pain AZ the Side, Night Swests
Eoarseaess. TO which pubhe speakers ana sing,
sr,s are liable Conservation, al its cary stages
"a ali diseases OF the Throat and Langs
Endorsed by the highest medical aathoFity
,.Isrrvueu OF every denomination, authors eal'
fers professors in our various colleges anu q
rsauy OF our most eminent public men,
Contrasting no opium IL Is sasp.c1 - a. 49,.
,sro,s rss,jts which follow the ase OF many OF
the Cough preparations Of which opiTm and "a
Epecac are the base Give II la r IL ~ =
cent and 81 per Bottle. DR.. E R hs1e-hh s
lProprietor, Melrose, Mass 5.oa y
Sold at wholesale by 4 N; q IoI bsAa!SsaFiEID
and at Retail By Merchants ana Drugglsts e'
erywhere. feo2s-iu"'e'm
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-21

THE farmers in many localities
throughout the State have been engaged
for some time in manufacturing maple
sugar, and the new crop is already com
ing into market 1t is said the amount
manufactured this spring will lar exceed
that of last
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-21

The New HosE-Some time ago our
city councils contracted for lot of new
hose from Cincinnati What has be.
come of it? Fortunately the city LAS
been spared from serious loss from fires,
bnt for this blessing no thanks are due
the Cincinnati hose manufacturer or
Baltimore steam fire engine builder.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-03-21

OUR COUNTRY FRIENDS aud a number
Of our citizens Who take pleasure drives
ont the national road, are making an
effort to have the road running through
Fast Wheeling to Fnltou by way ct the
base of the hill repaired and placed in
"ider Besides atfording cooler and
mole pleasant drive during the summer
season, the thorOuyhfare would be a
shorter r""'e 10 the pleasant town of
Fulton