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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

E 4 report wss II circulation here
abouts q day o. t~o ago that our old
friend, 50 long and popalarly kpown on
the river, Thos. u. IRE, had departed this
existence, from 3 severe attack Of indans.
tory rheumatism. Having th, testimony
Of Capt. are4thouse, Of the NsrytVs, be
fore US, we srs forced into the belief that
friend Tom il still " alive and kicking,
not having yss Determined to shuttle Of
this mortal coil" II this connection. old
dame runor he'd consigned another friend
70 " Elysisn shades." il the person Of Col
James 4. Flower, bat we saw bis graceful
form and benign visage on board tic u
erriAe, last Tuesday, . living evidence of
vitality, good health and genial nature.
Capt Greatbouss hss secured Al excel
lent first clerk il Ar. Flower, aud If they
don't work harmonious ii Tie traces,
together, Why then, the angels in Para
disc could not agree.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

Rich Some wiseacre in the United
States Senate, on the 9th inst, introduced
a resolution declaring neutrality between
Aoyssinla and Great Britain. The dis
patch states a fareical debate ensured
thereon. The joke is equal to that of
King Rammebammeba, of the Sandwich
islands, who declared has neutrality when
the orimean war broke out, some year
8 go.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

The CONFERENCE.-THE Convention
now been in session two weeks, a;
that time but two things have been.
viz: to organize the Convention
vote ten dollars a day, and twenf
mileage each way, to the me-
this rate how long will it TAX
Constitution for the People of /,
and how much will it cost IN. Z
ketin.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14
SATURDAY,. DECEMBER ID, 1857.

The WHEEL turns Gen. Hancock has
issued an order restoring adam Gifin,
State Treasurer, and Hypolits Peralta'
Auditor Of Public ACCOUNTS to their places,
and who were removed By order Of Gen.
Mower. There are 80 many tutnS of the
political wheel n~ow-s-dsys, by military
order, that Gees. Hancock may b termed
a reYolutioniss. His last act s%nnulIing
the order placing negroes on the jury LIST
is 8 gem Of the most brilliant water, al
though tbs "Cogventionistsa can't see
through il.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14
ss Dan Rice. the excl

&C. Dan Rice, the ex-clown, has an
organ, which says: "Dan Rice clubs are
being formed in different parts Of the
country, in view Of presenting the distin-
gnished equestrian as a candidate for the
next President of the United States As
the American people can't have both Rice
and Train for the next President, one or
the other of these aspiring gentlemen
must be disappointed.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14
fsa- Col. VIM. Roller informs us that

ssa- Col. VIM. Roller informs US that
with a view Of accommodating such visi-
tors as may honor him with their patron
age during the Fair week, his house,
1he Par1or, opposite the Baton Rouge
market. will be kept open night and day
for their special behoof. As the Col. keeps
nothing but the best wines and liquors on
hand, customers will find TIE Parzor a
desirable place of resort.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

sa- The London Star states that q Mr..
Everett, a London harrister, IS now on a
visit to the United States to ascertain
how the owners Of plantations and other
estates IN the South can be assisted with
capital to develop there sources of these
sections, which at present are so de-
pressed through the poverty Of their
owners. His chief object is to see If all
solute and available security can be
given, and, the Star adds. that If So. ii is
obvious that immense sums now Locked
up in England might be invested, realiz
ing two great ohjeets-a good and safe
return for British capital and giving eff.
aid to the Industrial people Of the
South. It believes that at the present.
the poorer owners Of lands in The South
only get assistance By paying about
per cent. monthly, or at the rate of30
per cent. per annnm.-Grssceat.
We would ike know what branch of
agriculture il the South can afford to pay
such afate Of Interests in the present condi.
ion of affairs The English money len-
may feel very charitably inclined,
oat we don't exactly see2where il lies. IN
,estments can be made profitable in the
south in certain cases, where labor can
be obtained, but in very few
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14
SUGAR

Communication intended for this paper should
be directed to Baton Rouge, not Vest Baton
Rouge. Exchanges will confer a favor by direct
ing as above.
ANY Of cur Baton Ronga friends having com
munications, etc, for this paper, by leaving
them Oh the Ferry boat, they will be promptly
r~ecieyed and attended to.
Our Baton Rouge patrons must send over their
advertisements on or before Thursdss TO secure
their insertion the same week.
Messrs. z. E. Overall s. CO., are cur duly su-
thorized agents for the city Of New Orleans.
Messrs Cbestham & Walter are our duly au-
thorized agents fer the city Of Baton Rouge.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

20 Our corpulentfriend, Leonard, and
whilom poet and restaurateur, has pre-
pared his saloon in excellent style TO
accommodate visitors TO the Fair, as well
az ordinary visitors 10 general. He says
he vii! not be surpassed in quail
ity and style Of serving up, all the deli
oacies that can be had for love or money.
and any one who feels disposed to doubt
bis assertion, be, she or they should call
upon him and give him a chance for per-
sonal yindication. We believe Leonard is
right in what be says and, that he is
reliably "sound on the goose"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

MEaPHIs5D Dec. 5.-Dr. Beecbsr, of Iowa
was nominated BY the Radicals and ne.
groes tonight for Mayor. He has three
indictments in court against bim-one is
for an attempted assassination. aad "a
other for an attempt 10 obtain money un-
der false p~retenees,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

G We are pleased 10 learn that our
old friend, Daniel bennett, the worthy
and popular editor Of the Planters Banner
has been nominated for Collector of Gus
toners, for the Teehe District in this
State, by the President. If strict integ-
rity is a recommendation to Office, the
position not be better filled than by Col.
bennett.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

a oHAseE.-on Wednesday night, or
rather early Thursday morning, a heavy
rain visited US, accompanied with heavy
winds, which blew down fences, frail out,
houses, and such like phantom teneuents.
The wind veeriDg to the North, is brisk
and chilly, although the sun shines with.
out q cloud to obstruot It's rays.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

g~ Those interested ia the Fair Asso.
ciation-aud eov we know their name is
legion, will please attend a meeting, this
evening at the Mayors Office. Tie sale
of booths and stands. also takes place
Today at the same place.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

ssa~ Our sanctum was graeed with the
dlgnlded presence of DR.. Ward, the gen.
siemanly editor of the IbervilIe South, on
Monday last. We never saw our con-
5Tere in better health, Or looking more
.promisingly for the future. Long NAV
he wave
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

I One of the Mississippi conven'
TONERS is about to enter State service IN
a different eapacity--he has been elected
by the unanimous vote of twelve of bis
countrymen to serve q period in the PEN
Tertiary for his successful exertions az
h%orse-thief.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

s>aA- Bus Driver. Ito conductor Of op
nosition bua) i've knoved yer ever
since you was born. koo~ed yer poor
mother; she had two on yer that time.
One was a very nice little boy, t'other
vas half III idiot-s sort Of sro~n Jos er
teller. The very nice little boy died
very young, he did.a
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

sa~ Levss work progresses SO Ear as
ordered. To-day, > number Of new Ieyees
will be offered for sale. among them the
now celebrated Hickey leTee. 70 close
this last mentioned opening, will require
time and labor. even If : purchaser for
the work can bs found. However, moth
ing will be left uudone BY The parish au
thoTlties to aecare some ons willing to
undertake the work, and that too, at any
sacrifice ezacted b. law. Beyond that
they cannot So; il failure is The regult Of
their efforts, no just censnre can attach
to them. Parties desiring to invest in
works Of that character. will find a list
Of leyees to be sold in to-day's paper.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

sa- Gen. Hickman has failed to gain
bis suit, at Huntsville, for damages in
the sum of $1o0, 600. for "imprisonment
and jeopardy Of bis lifen by the action of
a Confederate Grand Jury in 1868,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

aa- A tin wedding was lately observed
IN Gloucester, Mass, after a rather uo-
usual mapner..fte wife eloped with a
young fellow the same night, taking with
Der all the TIM she had saved in ten
years. The discovery of her absence
closed the festivities.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

PAs AFRlcAS.-The Macon (Ga y Jour.
nal and Messenger credits This term 10
the albany On. Y Argus, aud aida:
1t lilly charsctefizes the movement
now being made under the sanction Of
unconstitutional Legislation, and backed
ny the bayonet aud q polluted baIlotbox,
to turn ten States Of the American Union
into such cemeteries for white c~sriliza.
ton as Eayi and ssh Domingo. We
propose stli furtfiar to utilize the term.
aud apply it to the party that supports
this policy, particularly at the South.
Let il he designated the Psn-Africsn
party. It ohjects to being called Z Raii-
ca" and fairly howls end dances with
tie term Nigger;s maybe it
will take nor kindly to this new name
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

LEvEE cosTRAers.-On Tuesday last
in New Orleans. the following ~levees,
ordered to be built. by Gen. Hancock,
we believe, were adjudicated as follows:
10 P..J. Kennedy. Securities. j. J.
GarraTd d Co, and Kane & Gordon.1 at
% cents per cubic yard and $40 per thou
sane feet, including planking, timber and
labor. The following bonds were required
and given, viz: sauve levee. $4,000.
Falrex leyee, $4,000; sarpy Ievee.
$40. 600.
The only opposing bidder was the New
orleans and jackson Railroad COMPANY
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

BRIG GEN. LAFAYETTE G e.
this celebrated parsonage the m;.of
report Of Messrs. Eidridge and Na 'uotl'g
gives the following picture, which 'Snsll
yigor and graphic po wer. seems ~ '0F
been borrowed from Tacitus hirnsslf 4aSe
A blush of shame will tjnge tbo
OF the American student in fatnra 'aeek
when he reads that this miserable ases
for years, held, as it were, in the ho, LII
Of bis baud, the liberties Of the Ama 'ow
people s.; that, clothed with mower "si
reckless administration, and viii, ~
nofdes Of u~nprlncipIed tools and snia 10
penetrating the land everywhere m;sh
n~ncounted thousands Of the people,s mo-
ey placed in his hands for his yiIa !"
poses, hat creature has not only bad ~.
power to arrest without crime mr. "a
and imprison without limit. any citizsa
Of the Republic, but that he ~actnaIlv d;a
so arrest thousands all over the lana
and filed the Prisons all over the conntr.
with the victims Of his malice or tbato r.
his master. VI
a drag net has been put out 10 catch
every malicious whisper throughout Tho
land, and all the vile vermin who hal
gossip or Islander to retail. l~earsav ~
otherwise, have beer permitted to appea,
and place it npon record for the delectst.
ion of mankind. Spies have been seDt
al over the land 10 find something ,b9,
blacEen the name apd eha,as3or r.
the Chief Magistrate of our country. tn.
whipped knaves have given Information
fabulous letters and documents. that
like the dgais .fataus, eternally eluds ~
grasp of their pnrsuers, and the chase
resulted in the depletion Of the
public Treasury. Gen. L. C. Baker
. chief of the detective force" even had
%efrontery to insult the lean Geo.
Pile by placing his spies within The yerv
walls Of the Executive Mansion, the nr.
yacy Of the Presidents home bis private
life and habits and most secret tboDohts
have not been deemed sacred or exenpt
rom invasion the members Of bis house
hold have b En- examined, and lie chief
prosecutor has not besitated TO live into
he loathsome dungeons and consort With
convicted fefons for the purpose Of &C.
eompiishing the object of arraiening the
president on a charge of Infamous crimes.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

s- one-third Of the sugar crop con
sumed by the civilized world is made
from the beet.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

s- The men Gen. Mower appointed
70 Office IN bis late sweep in Louisiana,
were rebels during the wal aud Radicals
after its close.-Bostoa Post.
A great many of them have nc clothes;
but are after then, very fast.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

Ea- Billy Weston, Jr.. on board the
PACKET Lafoarehe, has our best wishes for
late papers.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

open to conviction" as the catfish
SAD When It swallowed the baited hook.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

~ General joy prevails throughout
the country at the defeat of the lmpeach-
ment movement. A Washington dis,
patch to the N. @. Times, of the 9Th inst,
says: The President was occupied this
morning receiving the congratulations OF
members Of Congress aud other. on the
defeat Of the impeachers. Since the vote
of last Saturday the members of the
Cabinet and Senators and Representatives
have called to express their sympathy and
known their qualification ri the
oyerthros Of tha reckless, lswiess men
who were intent upon o%usting Mr.. John
from the Presidential chair. in order
to put in his place one of their own tools.
The President received these evidences
Of friendship with becoming dignity aud
9uiet, but With manifest gratitude"
This clear back down Of the Radicals
the way for \ final dissolution n
party. So moderate has been their
one recently, that we begin to bcIie'e
hey are turning conservative. How Oh
rhsd. must have hoxled and writbed
when be heard the failure Of one II bis
,et ~projectsI We think there j. light
head for better days, although the gIim
1er is yet somewhat pale.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

sa- Killing the impeachment question
the black DEATH
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

LIE LElFEA W KING lie following
is q more extended account Of The impor
tant movement in PliIadelpbia-the an.
naal meeting Of the Union League. The
attendance was very large:
All the present officers we're unanim-
ous!y reelected, with the exception Or
Mayor McMichael for vice-president.-
The report Of the board Of directors, con-
tanning q strong endorsement Of Gen.
Grant for the presidency, simply because
he had proved himself to be a great mil
itary man, vas opposed by the Hon. w.
D. Thomas and others, who thought { was
impolitic for the league to indorse Grant
until he had shown himself to be a true
Republican. The report was finally
adopted, and a resolution nominating
Grant as the candidate Of the Union
League for president was carried. The
minority are much dissatisfied with the
action Of the league, and conjecture that
It will have the effect Of dividing the
party in Philadelphia.
1t seems then, from this movement, |
that the Radicals are determined to have
Gen. Grant for their presidential candi-i
date whether he will or no. One wing
Of The League says the General must de-
himself a Republican first, and the
other wing want him anyhow. The hang.
ing and cringing around Gen, Grant by
the dominant party show that they fear
their only chance Of success lies in a
very popular man-the party itself no.
being strong enough with the masses.
The rogues are beginning to fall out. and
he old adage will SC y De verified.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-14

TIE CENTRAL HoUsE.-Th0se Waiting
Baton Rouge during the Fair week, =ill
End ali the comforts Of home 1t The es-
tablishment above named, and which is
3 under the management Of that ex-
c%ellent lady. Mrs. s. E. Jones. n speak
ing Of the merits Of the Central House.
we only reiteFate what Is veil known in
this part Of the State, and to which we
specially refer for the benefit of those re-
siding At . distance. We have every
reason to believe that Baton Rouge sill
be thronged with visitors during tie lat
ter part Of this month, many Of them
from the North and West, and We feel it
nc more than our duty to direct them to
a house where they will be comfortably
provided for and properly entertained.
The table Of this establishment is pro
verbal for The good things it daily offers
it, patrons. while the proprietress spares
pains Or exeriions to give satisfaction
TO her guests, Register your name by
all means 1t the Central House, If you
desire 10 yell entertained. II order that
there shall DO 40 mistake, this building
vas formerly known as the Harvey House.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-04-14

=. to-; S e; s :: sS''ss /.
..:sa rs Is! az
and That cSsssd 81 Il blzndik N i
extended for the money, with the Deskin md
Bascom horror st3dcE ~ A4hind, formed :
taboo .vich- wus mpp 9trikip than pleaqe
Theme}tin v0x t6f Jdut odj@ fo9I
wuz evident I'd the dulless con pre- sash9al
that nothiu more cpodent be done that nits,
M yoosual / fhiled for wsnt ~ cAP4sAl. ~
bin possesst nv the peltry sum Nv Eve dol>
lars how dihkent' Nonh M bind result
Perchance we MAJ, thro that de6shency, lose
Kentucky. Il mast never occur agin-my
salagy must be rnised. I can't make brix
without straw.
John B;sler met me next mornin and re-
muskt that he regrsttid the occarsancs, - he
ardently desired 70 sec the two races PALM
together. ssTha fault, Perfenex," sed be,
"wuz IN not managin properly. Tho NEXT
time you want spectacle niger 70 sit on
the platform nth you and the Deekin, OF kjee
or embrace yoo-9it him drunk. He'll do Il
then, probahly--I know - will r. he's
drunk enuf, he II hurrah for johnson, and IL
possible to get em down to the pint up votin
with 700. Lord how whisky drags man
down. See wat its brot 700 70, and the
insultin wretch rolled on latin boisterousiy,
sGit EN- drank, Perfesser," he yelled e. long
ez he Good see me. q
We don't intend TO give it up. Bglers
advice wuz given in tsst, bat, nevertheless,
/ shell act upon i. Whisky il vat brinep
white men to us, and eff white man kin be
thus capchered, why not . niger? The Al
rikin hezn't got Ell far TO fall 70 git down 70
our level, and it'll take less to bring him.
Bsscom ordered Eve barrels to-dag, vhicA /
spose the Administrator win ply fer. We
have vet the Moo York Custom House, and
more NV the perkesits must be yoosed for
politkle purposes.
PETROLEUM v. Nasty, P. NJ,
Wjeh Is Postmaster.} and likewise Professor
Nv Bibhkle Politicks in tie ed1thesA Gae
sikle md Military I1stitoot.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-04-14

sF1HUUs
T-a Bsssufai epfinyl
Beautiful Spring!
Coming again on the wandering wing,
Sunshine snd besuty anA PlsAsurs - bring;
Gladly W. welsone thee, beautiful spring
Virgin Of purity, beauty L. thine,
Bright 10 thy brow. 81 ths lore Of fhs mine,
Fair is thy cheek, ~ the hush Of the rose,
Sweet is thy smile, as an infants repose.
Robsd with mantle Of gorgeous array,
Clir,ied with tendrils Of amaranths gAyj
Ciemrn'd with bright fowerets Of syssy hue,
Freseo'd with sunbesms and spangled with dev.
Hollow -ehcek'd Sorrow and Sadness and Gloom
Vanish away to their wintxy tonb; sg X
Grief bows her fsunel-crouned bead to thy sway
Time like 4 phantom giides swiftly away.
Genial laughter and frolicsome mirth,
Herald thy coming again upon earth,
Welcome thee back to thy throne in our bowers,
Queen of the empire Of beauty and aowsrs,
Everything beautiful, noble or grand,
Wakes into life at the wave Of thy wand;
Earth dons her mantle Of radient sheen,
Azure and purple and scarlet and green.
Hedrerows and forests burst ont into bloom,
Flowers load the air with delicious perfume;
Winds hail thy coming with boistersus cheers,
Clouds in their giadness gush out into tears
Birds sing thy praise with a scnorious voice,
Trees clap their broad waving hands, and rsjoies,
Lamhkins and aedglings the chorus proiong,
streamlets gush out into raptnroas song.
Mortals ensmor'd, bow down ~ thy shrine,
Painters portray the q goddess divine,
Poets. the landmarks Of every cline,
Praise and sxtol the In epic sublime
Everything beautiful, noble, or bright,
Halls thy approach with shout OF delight,
Welcome thee back with jubilant ring,
Radiant sunny eyed, beautiful Spring
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-04-14
THIS RAILWAY EXTENDS FROM
DunkiFk to N. York, 400 miIes.
D11hlolo New York, Az miles.
Saia lunsaca 10 y. York 40 miles.
kEp 4. pkoN
% to 81 miles the Shortest Route |,

All Trains directi, through to New York.
Ar4eo MILES WITHOUT osssss oT co.cHss -