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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-10-19
STAFF OF LOUISIANA pApISnoa

>falh OF LOUISIANA. PARISH IN
""s' Baton Iionge, Fifth judicial ~ -
ttlct Court John Bird vs.. Jana. =
L"tdeli NJ. 20i2. u
lty virtue If HI alias writ ofseizors ana -.
Injected To the Sheriff Of tho nar;sh 70
"es' i ton Ronge 10 the above entitlsa
and numbered cause, Of date Sent oar
A D 1854, from The Hon. The Fifth D;s,'
,r'ot Court IN and for said parish ana
State, | have seized and will offer q, n,h.
he sale tn the las, and highest bidder =.
the d"micil Of the defendant on Tia nj.
mont plantation IL the parish. 90
SATURDAY, tie ID day of November !. B,
1867. al ii O'Clock a. m, all the ,;rh,
Title and interest Of the defendant Ia and
TO the following plantation, TO wit
A certain tract Of land cultivated .. .
-ngar plantation containing abop. four
hundred and sixty superficial arpen,..
handed above by lands of Theopbila
Nstier. m c, heIow By those Of John
A Bird. and in the rear by those Of Js,
McCaIcp, witt, = depth of forty srpea.s.
mere or leTs, together With all the build.
ings and improvements thereon. Possess.
ion given On the lst Of January, the q.
piration Of the present lease.
5 ized 10 pay and satisfy amount Of
Judgement, Interest and costa IL slo,s
suit.
Terms Of Sale-CAsh with t.aeGs Of
apFraisement
APPS J Y. DURABLE Jr. D. &.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-10-19

J nr n'A""' 1867 jasqu'au paimcnt =.
h"F r. eng pour cent frais d'avocst' =,
'r IS dn p'"res. ainsi sizes frais de- aba. !.
qH pour"nt ,ccroitre dana levae1
dn dit process 'Aeca1loa
C"d.,ions d. n ven.a-cu
ien'ficr d'nvpntaire. Aae asec
S"'so VIM WHITE sbo,r
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-10-19

According to law. the Police jury met
9. the Cour; House in Weat Baton Rouge.
on Monday, September ID, 1857. 4 quo
nm not being being present, tho Jury
adjourned to Monday, the 9th day of
September, 1857.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-03-01
Shall lce License? /?

The following entitled The Social
Evil" is taken from the columns of the
New York Tribune, and is an indication
OF the growing tendency of the secular
press TO deal rightfuily with the great So
cial problems that need solution, 1t con-
tains matter for grave reflection now when
men of standing in the religious world are
lending their aid TO establish license in
stead of prohibition:
.'Of all the miserieS now endured by
civilized men, those resulting from viola
tions OF the divine law of sexual purity
are probably most gigantic and appalling.
The strength of manhood is Sapped the
loneliness of womanhood transformed into
something inexpreSs:tly loathsome and re-
voting even the life blovd of infancy Is
tainted ard filled with the seeds of agony
and death, 10y diseases engendered by lust.
The innocent suffer with the guilty the
guilelss purity of girlhood is ensnared to
physical and moral ruin the stamina and
health of the race are fearfuliy undermin-
ed deaths are hastened and multiplied.
while births are rendered fewer and fewer,
because of the pestilence that walketh in
darkness, and threatens the human species
with general impotence and anguish if not
with determination.
The statistics of the hideous vice where
in this dreadful scourge has its source are
revolving, and need only be glanced at
All know that it exists. All admit that
something must be done but what
There is bill now before our legisla-
ture which proposes to legalize-its advo-
Gates say, TO regulate prostitution and,
since Gov. Andrew heads the effort TO le-
galize rum selling in Massachusetts,, we
see not why some equally eminent and
honored statesman should not champion
the regulation Of harlotry here. The ar
gument is substantially the same in both
cases Men will drink liquor they will
violate the seventh commandment why
not recognize and respect the fact! Why
not limit evils that cannot be extirpated +!
Why not have that done decently and in
order which will at any rate be done
Our objection is radical and fundamen-
tai. The object of regulation is TO lessen
the changes of infection-of disease and
we would not have them lessened. On the
contrary, We hold it desirable that it
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-03-01
The NeU Reconstruction Bill.

The following is the new reconstruction
bill as it finally passed the two Houses ot
Congress, including Mr. Wilson's and Mr.
Shellabarger's amendments:
Whereas, No legal state government, OF
adequate protection for lite or property
now exists in the rebel states of Virginia,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia.
Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, Texas and
Arkansas and
Whereas, 1t is necessary thai peace and
good order should be enforced in said
states until loyal and republican state
governments can be legally established
therefore,
Be it enacted, &c, That said rebel states
shall be divided into military districts, and
made subject to the military authority of
the United States as hereinafter prescrib-
ed, and for that purpose Virginia shall
constitute the first district, North Carolina
and South Carolina the second district.
Georgia, Alabama and Florida the third
district, Mississippi and Arkansas the
fourth district, and Louisiana and Texas
the fifth district.
SEC. 2. That it shall be the duty OF
the President to assign to the command
of each of said districts an officer of the
army not below the rank of Brigadier
General, and to detail sufficient military
force to enable such officer to perform his
duties and enforce his authority within
the district to which he is assigned.
SEC. 3. That it shall be the duty OF
each officer assigned as aforesaid, to pro-
tect all persons IN their rights of person
and property, to suppress insurrection, dis
order and violence, and to punish, or cause
to be punished, all disturbers of the public
peace and criminals, and to this end he
may allow local civil tribunals to take
jurisdiction of and try offenders, or, when
in his judgment it may be necessary for
the trial of offenders, he shall have power
to organize military commissions or tribu-
nails tor that purpose, and all interference
under color Of state authority, with the
exercise of military authority under
this act, shall be null and void.
SEC. 4. That all persons put under
military arrest by virtue of this act shall
be tried without unnecessary delay, and
no cruel or unusual punishment shall be
inflicted, and no sentance of any military
commission or tribunal hereby authorized
affecting the life or liberty Of any person
shall be executed until it is approved by
the officer in command of the district. and
the laws and regulations for the govern
ment of the army shall not be affected by
this act except in so far as they may con-
tict with its provisions.
Sec. 5. That when the people of any
one of said rebel states shall have formed
a constitutional government in conformity
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with the constitution of the United State:
in all respects, framed by convention oi
] delegates elected by the male citizens OF
said state twenty-one years old and up
ward, of whatever race, color or previous
condition, who have been resident in said
state for one year previous to the day of
such election, except such as may be dis
tranchised for participating in the rebel
lion, or for felony at common law, and
when such constitution shall provide that
the elective franchise shall be enjoyed by
all such persons as have the qualifications
herein stated for election OF delegates, and
when such constitution shall he ratified
by a majority of the persons voting on the
question of ratification who are qualified
as electors for delegates, and when such
constitution shall have been submitted TO
congress for examination and approval,
and congress shall have approved the bill,
and when said state shall, by Il vote of Its
legislature, elected under said constitution.
have adopted the amendment TO the con-
stitution of the United States proposed by
the thirty-ninth congress, and known as
article H." and when said article shall
have become part of the constitution of
the United States, said state shall be de-
clared entitled to representation in congress
and senators and representatives shall be
admitted therefrom on their taking the
oath prescribed by law, and then and
thereafter the preceding sections OF this
act shall he imperative i'll said stale.
Pror1Ied, That no person excluded from
the privilege of holding office 10y said pro-
posed amendment to the constitution of
the United States shall he eligible to cleo
ton as a member of convention TO frame
a constitution for any rebel state, nor shall
any such person vote at any election tOr
members oi such convention.
PrOralei, ttuthe,. That until the people
OF said rcbclliouS states shall by due form
OF law be admitted TO representation in the
congress of the United STATES, any civil
government which may exist there shall
be deemed to be provisional only and in
all respects subject TO the powers and
authority of the United States, at any
time 10 be abolished, modified or >uperce-
del. and all elections for officers OF such
provisional governments shall be conduct
ed only by persons named in the fifth SEE
tion of tins act, and no person shall be
eligible 10 Office under such provisional
government who would be disqualified
from holding office under the provision Of
the third section of the constitutional
amendment of last session.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-03-01

gests! Texas had a population at the last
census of 420, ,000 Connecticut of 10000
Supposing then, instead of Senator Rob-
erts of Texas, it read that Senator Dixon,
of Connecticut, says that twenty-seven
hundred Irish labOrers have been murder
ed in his state within the year. We could
then family conceive of the horror of hor-
rors that overwhelmed that state This
comparison is not entirely opposite, for
Senator DiXon's course shows that he
would hardly make an outcry against such
an abOmination as this that maketh desc
late; as this is but the legitimate fruit of
the policy he advocates. The Texan sena-
tor is as much in advance of the Connecti-
cut as his state is behind the latter's. On
this same ratio Massachusetts, should re-
port three times that number murdered In
a single yea, Or over eight thousand of
her poor, peaceful and industrious citizens.
New York should report nine times, or
twenty-five thousand persons murdered,
What horror would freeze every soul at
such an announcement. Well might the
people, thus driven as sheep to the slaught-
er, pray for bondage as protection
against such merciless massacre.
Think, too, of the harmless conduct of
these slaughtered ones 1t is another Mas
sacre OF the lnnocents. They open not
their mouths. They give no provocation,
They were taken thither by their masters,
who now turn upon them and butcher
them. They are faithful, atfectionate.
laborious, attentive to all the impious
demands of the dominant and tyran-
nizing race, doing all in their power to
ward off the terrible fate that hangs over
them.
Think, too, of the Herods who order or
allow this massacre These white men
and women Surpass the ancient murderer
in hate and cruelty. lie ordered but one
execution, and that of babes, and for Il
day. These rage in devili>L malice against
the fathers and husbands and brothers bv
whom their scanty pittancc of food is Sc
cured. They pursue them not in u single
city and for 4 single day, but from town
to town, from plantation TO plantation,
day and night, year after year.
" 40 c;.n tell the agonieS that have rent
those victims hearts; the cries and tears
that have gone up to God from these his
bleeding and dying children! Who can
imagine the shuddering with which they
lie down 1T hi 5ht or 90 out at day ? Every
bush is a murderer. Every eye burns
coldly and helliohly upon them. Every
step they tuke,ls into destruction. Twen-
ty-seven hundred bodies rctt OF life bv open
assassination in Il single state. in the cir
cult Of this year OF grace-the year which
many believed and yet believe to be pro-
phe>ied by Daniel and John As the dawn
of the millennium. Twentv->cven hum /
oIroa 4..,l- -.nt cry to GUd against the 7
infamous healing OF Americas sore. the
infamous treachery of Americas rulers. !
Well may Gen. Sheridan declare that ne |.
prefers a residence i'll hell to one in Texas;
for hell has no such slaughter of holy and
harmless men and women to add to its
cruelty and curse. Impious as are It's
ticnds, they are, at least, powerless against |
the innocent.-N. Y. IndeDendcpt.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-03-01

should be rendered absolutely certain that
every man who visited house of ill-fame
would there be smitien with an incurable
and fatal leprosy- Ii Is the chance of es-
cape unharmed that stimulates lecherv and
multiplies hbertines- Were certain and
speedy death the notorious penalty. the
tranSgressors would be few indeed.
But the idea of securing men against
the natural results of their own vices. Is
not merely immoral If Is sheer illusion.
Regulation has been reduced TO a science
IN France, especially In Paris. vet the
Judgment of God against sexual pollution
Is executed there as well as here. And
Sc 1t will he everywhere, in spite of Regions
of quacks-in spite Of all that science can
devise or regulations achieve.
We are not urging the passage of more
stringent, repres>ive laws. We think our
legislation might be improved but we
will not now insist on that. What we do
URGE Is universal enlightenment. There
should be a series of tracts, setting forth
the nature, REASONS, OBLIGATIONS and re-
qmrenents OF sexual purify, and the aw-
tul, inevitable consequences of disobeli-
ence 10 The divine command These. 80
i;ist as prepared, should be disseminated
and studied. 1t Is not difficult 10 teach
the vital truth IN terms adapted TO every
and inoffern>ive to purity or
good taste In this @reat work our church.
G, tract societies, Christian associations.
&c, should cooperate and vie with each
other, ill a great and hallowed reform
shall have been fully accomplished
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-03-01
IaCenty-seCen Hundred Murder.
iH q Year.

The following paragraph is floating in
the papers, like a frightful corpse on gay
and busy stream:
''Senator Roberts, of Texas, paints a
horrible picture of affairs in that state. He
says that twenty-seven hundred freedmen
have been murdered within a year, and the
persecution of the unfortunate blacks is so
fearful that they are praying for a restora-
tion OF slavery as protection against the
murderous hate of the reconstructed white
rebels.'
Who has paused as he read this item to
reflect on the state Of things which it sug-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-03-01

ready for list SO portable that carries it
without hndrance active exertioas. For manufacto-
riea warehouses, depos public buildings hotels and pr-
vatc csid ices, it j. Indispensable and for steam and
sailing vessels it j. vitality Necessary lite boat
life peserver 1t occupies bur little space contains
chemical liquid tperpetusly enewable and is equally
etfcaciGus at any lapse of time. So mp that boy
charge manage it. .s-SeGd for circular. Addrcs.
AMERICAN FIRE EXTINCT ISHER CO.,
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-03-01

Business wishing to advertise in any part Of the
country leave their orders with Messrs Geo. P Row
ell and Co.. % Congress Street, Boston, IS Cedar Street
" who are authorized to publishers prices
for ali newspapers issued in the United States and British
Provinces.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-03-01

81 A manufacturer in New York city
Is filling an order for two thousand tbim-
bles at eighteen cents per dozen, for the
managers of a popular gift enterprise.
No blanks, Every ticket entities the
holder to a present -
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-03-01
WINS PATENT HAIR CRIMPERS


For crmping and wav ng ladies' har No heat required
in using them Ask your storekeeper for them. If he
doe not keep thcm write to the manufacturer f. WINS
Sixth st. l. Columbia Ave., Philadelphia.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-03-01
DIRE. FIRE! FIRE!

Delay makes the danger
Till now fires have only been
met by means too dilatury, TOO
late and too cumbrous. The
time lost in sending for an en-
e ne and getting it into work
ing order has too often proved
4 fatal DELAY. The Extin-
guisher, Il s. lf-pctiug. portal lie
fire engine. is inexpensive,
and 80 simple in its construc-
tion that the mere turning If
cock puts it into full action.
Warran cd harmless to life.
health and property. ALWAYS
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DELICIOUS:
WINTER EMPLOYMENT.

500 per month and expenses paid male or female agents
introduce and useful invention Of absolute utili-
ty in every household Agents preferring 10 work on
commission can earn from $50 to $50 per day For full
particulars, enclose stamp, and address
w. e. WILSON g :, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-03-01
l. MPIRE w A S II L r

The subscriber would inform the Inhabitants of Caledo
MIA e., ntv that he i manufacturing and selling the EN-
PRE- WASHER, which is far superior to any Washing
Mach ever fore Offered to the public 1t is simple
and easily operated can be used to good advantage by
ri her men, boy's or wone and is great saving Of
me aud labor in washing clothes of al kinds, Us all per-
-o- after using short time do testify. No person is
asked bug until he has fairly tested the same by using
lea two week. The subscriber would refer to the
following among the many who have used them:
Ms. l.. Kendall. Passumpsic Ira Brainard, Danvlle,
4. j. Aill.r VIM. B. Palmer,
iey. L. Evans, {. j. G. Fuller,
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David Gibsu II, G.. Sherman thotep St.J Gen.
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a. Btckup, 80 Dr. B. Ssnborn,
b.lj Gil on, McIndoes Falls
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~ House on Pearl Street for Sale.
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pOET R y
Freedom in Brazil.
BY JOHN C. WHITTIER.


With clearer light, Cross of the South, shine forth
In blue Brazilian skies;
AMI thou. U river, cleavlng nail the EARN
from sunset TO sunrise,
Fro N the great mountains to the Atlantic waves
Thy joys long anthem pour.
Yet a few days God make them less! and slaves
Shall shame thy pride no more
NJ iettered feet y shaded margins press; 81
Bat "a | men shall walk free II- =
Where thou. the high priest OF the wilderness,
Hast welded sea TO sea. 4.. -..-t
And thou great-hearted ruler through whose mouth
The word OF God is said, s,--.,
Once more. "Let there he lightr'Son OF the south
Lift up thy honored head.
Wear unashamed crown by thy desert
More than by birth thy own ..,,.
Ca eess Of watch and ward; thon aft pegrt t.i
By grateful hearts alone. -
The mOateI wall and battle snip may iaii,
But safe shall justice prove -.-i --
Stronger than greaves Of brass or iron mail
The lanoply OF love. n''.a
Crowned doubly by mans blessing and Gods grace,
Thy future is secure;
Who frees people makes his statue 8 place
In Times Valhalla sure. .f.-
Lol from the Neya's bank the Scythian Car
Stretches to thee his hand. -s'assa--a-.
Who, win the pencil OF the Northern star,
Wrote freedom on his land. az
And he whose grave is holy by our calm
And prairicd SangamCn,
From his gaunt hand sha1 drop the martyr's nalln
TO greet thee with swell doner' =, '....g
And chou, Earth, with smiles thy face make sweet,
And let thy wall be stilled &, Y =
To hear the m Sc OF prophecy repeat
iier promise haf fulfilled 49, 80
The voice that spake at Nazareth speaks still IL
NO sound thereof hath ,iied;
Anke thy nope and Heavens eternal VIII III
Shall yet be sa ished
The years are slow the vision tarrieth long, 1853
And lar the end NAV be; BONA .. .
But one by one the tends of ancient wrong ...
20 out and leave thee free. -'
r-4tlantic Monthly.