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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

D4- Washington specials state that
the President has directed Gen. Grant to
instruct Gen. Hancock to inquire into all
the causes and circumstances Of the re
movals of civil officers in this State and
report the facts in each case. This inves-
tigation, if properly conducted, will de-
termine the loyalty Of certain parties in
New Orleans, aud give the Northern pee
pie an insight into the condition Of politi-
cal matters 10 Louisiana
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07
SATURDAY.. DECEMBER 7, 1867.

sea- The good danes Of our parish
should remember that special premiums
are offered for the best homemade cot
tonades and bed spreads, in addition to
the regular premiums offered BY the Fair.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

California, it is said, promises not
only to furnish the best wine, but the
choicest. Alta recent fair specimens Of
superior wateted silk gress goods we're
exhibited, also sample cocoons and the
fact was demonstrated that the entire
State is we'll adapted to silk growing.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

Southern loyalists," says a Washing.
dispatch, " urge Gen. Mower for the
freedmen's bureau in case Howard is re-
moved. 1t is thought he ia too radica!
to suit the president
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

A servant girl writing a letter asked
her master if the next month had come
in yet. He laughed. WE'LL" said she,
" what | mean is, has the last month
gone out yet ?"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07
Hail Columbia, happy lana |

The Southern C~altieator makes the
suggestion that orr farmers should plant
a portion of their fields with early NortL-
ern corn, which ripens in from sixty 10
ninety days. aud thus be ready for the
support Of stock or for the making of
bread a month earlier than the common
Southern corn. This will enable them to
coin money out of our earlier seasons.
upon which we have dweIt sc often.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

fsl- Go and see the Thespians to night
by all means. IN addition to the attract
ions of the evening, a fine town lot will
be ratified for, each ticket Of admission
being accompanied with a number, Civ
ing the holder q chance for the prize
The Tbespians have labored indefatiga-
bly, to ensure perfection and success in
their performances, aud most admirably
have they succeeded. Let them have a
full house to might, they richly deserve il
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

A bill before the Tennessee Legislature,
to Encourage and Protect Loyalty
provides that il hereafter shall be an
offence for any person IF family 10 have
a picture Of JEFF Davis or Gen. r, L. Lee
in their possession.
Hill G.Inn1Lia hann.1 tnnn -
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

I6s- The different committees Of the
Baton Rouge State Fair Association are
hurrying up the business Of their respect
i've departments. Citizens, also, begin
to display an interest in the matter they
had not shown before. Everything prom
ises q perfect success. There will be
lively competition among the bidders for
refreshment and other stands on the
grounds, the sale Of which takes place
next Saturday. To add interest 10 the
Fair, Harry Mccarthy, the wellknowh
and popular comedian, has leased the
large hall n Tunuard's building, and is
fitting it up as a place Of amusement for
the Fair week. We shall have a lively
and pleasant time.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

A correspond
wife's many e.
full, dusi full, a
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

Ne Archbishop Odin has reached New
Orleans on his return from Rome. A
public reception was contemplated, but
his arrival being premature the ovation
was foiled. Tue worthy prelate is report
ed in excellent health, With the exception
of a slight attack Of neuralgia.
After the above was in type, city pa.
pers reached US giving full particulars Of
the ceremonies displayed in honor of the
Bishops return. They were grand and
imposing.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH Of
West Baton Rouge, Fifth Judicial Dis
trIct. 10 matter SUCCESSION Of Terence

- ~ 'ttS'oi 1tb
trict. In matter succession Of Terence
Desiehebourg, deceased. NJ. 67T.
By y5@ue Of 8. commission directed to tbs
SHERIFF. oil the parish OF West Bath Rouge
in thu above entitled and numbered sue
cessiAn, 8 date November Goth a. d., IS.
81, 81 N the Hon. the Fifth District Court
in ala for said PARISH and State. ] will
ofeiSt pubic saA-so the last and highest
bidd1 on the premises of Terence De.
rich:fourg. near Bruly Landing in this
parish of West Baton Rouge, on
TUESDAY, the 3lst day of December
next, 1867, at Ii O'Clock a.. m the here
matter described land and personal
property, to wit
l. A certain tract Of land. II planta-
ton, situated in this parish, reasuriug
one arpent and three-quarters, more Or
less, froet to the river Mississippi, with
the depth of eighty arpents, mee or less,
bounded above by lands of heirsfZephirin
Blanchard and below by lands,f Pierre
Granger, and in the rear by lads of y
B.. Trinidad, together with all ne build
ings and improvements thereon
2 A lot of personal and co,mnni
property, consisting Of one old arris
and harness, one old mare. one noki
stove, n lot Of corn, three hogs, us
Of crockery ware, knives and forks
shares 10 the B. r, G. T. & @. Ra
Co, n claim against Jean Baptis
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

The sugar wedding" thirty days af
ter marriage, is the Iatest.-Er.
The Vinegar Wedding comes later.
- Crescent.
Brute
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

North Carolina has probably given
Is, 90 majority for a convention.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

La a speech at the close Of tue Dan
vile Fair, Mr.. Watt, Of Richmond, said
| have a man in my eye, who, when
Richmond fell, had due him but $50 he
rented a farm for 500, and bought him
a mule for $500, and the first year be
made $500, hiring no other labor than
was necessary for cutting, threshing and
getting up his wheat. lie now pays
$1,000 for one 100 acres, and has sold
$4,000 worth of wheat. having almost
paid bis rent 10 raising vegetables, etc,
and bis profits are now between $4,000
and $500. Then for our young men to
60 about with long faces, and complain
Of having nothing to do When Rich
nond fell, Mr.. President, | was fifty years
old. and have been delicate all my life !;
| went into the field ard plowed regular
ly, and made a good crop and fed my
family. And then for young men to say
they can't work" it's a shame- "a burn.
ing shame
There is a mountain Of good sense pi-
led up in those remarks. They are true
to the letter and must hit hard the
nerves Of The sensitive young man who
has not learned to work. New Orleans
and, ID fact, ell Of our large Southern
cities-is crowded with young men seek
ing employment in mercantile houses. or
as clerks in other capacities, who can
barely earn a support, eyen if successful
Talk to such OF farming, and they will
turn up their noses as if it were q dis.
grace. This fact is known 10 every one.
With the smallest spark Of energy, the
country offers greater, better and by far
more manly occupations in delvirg the
soil and reaping its rich treasures, than
crowding large cities in search Of gentle.
manly labor. 1t is a mistaken idea will
many young men Of the South that man
aal labor il ignoble. They should be
disabused of that impression if they ever
expect to see their country flourish as j
did but a few years ago.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

STATE OF LOUIsIANA-Parish Of west Baton
R~ouge-Fifth District Court. In matter enc.
cession of Francois Z. Allan, decd. No. es3
By virtue of a commission directed 10 the shsr.
if of the parish Of West Baton Rouge il ,hs
above entitled and numbered succession, Of date
November 26th a. d. 1867, flom the Honorable
the Fifth District Court in aud for said parish.
and State, | will ofer ut public sale ID Inc last
and highest bidder, at the lsst place Of residence
of the deceased in this parish on
MONDAY, the 9th day of December next A. .
at IL o'clock a. M, the hereinafter described
movable property belonging to said succession,
to-Eit:
One mule, one lot Of cotton in seed, one lot Of
corn in shuck.
Terms-CASH.
nov8o ]. v. DURABLE, w., Dep. Sh'f.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-12-07

EPAT De La L0UISIANE-faroisse d,oue.t
@Baton Rouge-Cour du Cinquieme District
Dams faffaire de Ia succession dc Francois h.
Allan, decide. No. 683. "a
En- yertu dune COMMISSION addregse au Sherif
de la paroisse d'0uest Baton Rouge dams la sue.
cessien ei-dsssas, date IS Novenbre 1867, ds
FHonoraale la Cour du Cinquieme District pot r
Ia paroisse ct Etat susdite. ~j'ofritai en- rehis
pnblique, aa-plus offrant Ell dernies encherrissur
q la dernier residence du daceds-
LuNDl, lie ame jour de Decembre proclaim, A D.
1867, II heures q. m, les mobiliers ei.apreg
decrits appartenant q Ia dite succession
Tn muset, IN lot de cotton en grains, IN
lot mais ca robes.
Conditions de Ia vente-COMpTANT
uov30 J =. DURABLE, Jr, Dep Sh,F.
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17
The Paroled Rebel Prisoners in
MARYLAND.

The Baltimore imeriean raises a poin, Of con.
siderable in,ers, to the Union party jus, now
II is whefer The late rei soldier, Ra,r in our Sai,
-FSroisd I'Tisoasrs from he .irmiss # tie Con.
tssrdey-Aars any poiifiegi rights in our STATE, or
by iars ef he United States, eaa Aar, any wmii
they are enehaRgsd or reisassi Iror, h,ir ,sroie-
This question Is a very inPOrtan, one. The rebe
soldiery IL probably now the controlling ele-
meni in the State and II this vote eanno, be
brought against Us, the Onion men may take
eouragr, because our opponents will then no,
greatly ouinumbeF US. We append portion OF
the A@evic"" article upon this snbjce,
" There are supposed 10 he in MARYLAND al this
time some six thousand or more persons who
were soldiers or officers 10 the Rebel army dur.
ing active hos,liiies, and who are now Ilaroled
prisoners Of war. These men have not, 80 far
as We have heard, been exchanged or olherwise
released from their parole. Their relations 10
The United States are, therefore, those Of enemies
and prisoners, and they cannot be properly re-
cognlzed excep, as such by any loyal State
These men largely contribute to, II ihey do not
constitute, the majority which now controls the
State Of Maryland and which has thrown the
State In opposition TO the efforts Of Congress
and the nation 10 reconstruct the Union. What.
ever may be thought Of the constitutional power
Of this State 10 interfere with the condition of
these men 90 fhr as the right Of suffrage Is con-
eerned, within this State. they are being used
extensively, we learn IN q way which we cannot
think reconciliable with their condition OF cnp-
tured enemies OF the Uniisd States. Governor
Swami has appointed many Of them 10 high mil.
isary Offices In the militia, and they are being
enrolled In large numbers as soldiers ofthe State
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.
DR.. schenck's Puimonic syrup.


4 l5sTlils great medicine cured DIR. J. II.
s'1 scnEScK, the Proprietor, of Pulmonary
Consumption, when II had assumed its most
formidable aspect, and when speedy death mn.
peared 70 be Inevitable. His physicians pro.
nounced his ease incurable, when he comInenc.
ed the use of this simple but powerful remedy.
His health was restored Ia a very short time
and no return of the disease has been appre.
hended, for all the symptoms quickly diiap.
peared, aud his present weight u more than
two hundred pounds.
Since his recovery, he has devoted his atien.
tion exclusively 10 the cure Of Consumption
and the diseases which are usually eompIicat.
ed with u, and the cures effected BY his medi
cines have been very numerous and truly won.
derih- DR.. scHEscK makes professional visits
70 several of the larger cities weekly, where he
has large concOurse ofpatiants, aud u u truly
astonishing 10 see poor conanmptives that have
10 be- lifted Out of their carriages, aud In a few
month. mon healthy, robust persons. Dr: seuEscg's
PULMONIC SYRUP, sEAwEED TONIC, and
MANDRAKE PILLS are generally all rcaujr.
ed In curing Consumption. Full directions ac.
companying each, so that any one can take
thein without seeing DR.. ScuKsck, but when ID
" convenient u Is best W see him. He gives
advice free, but for n thorough examination
with his RespiFoneler hin lee Is threc dollars.
Please ohssFvai when purchasing, that H..
two likcncascs Of the Dooior--one when IN .he
last .tageoi Consumption, and the other a. he
now is, IN perfect health-are ON the Govern.
ment stamp.
Sold by al Druggists and Dealers. Pvice
$l.5e per bottle, or 81 150 the half dozen. Let.
tera ior advice should always be directed N Dr..
Aehenck's Principal Office, % North 9th 81,
Philadelphia. Pa. General whalesnIe Agents,
.peinas Barnes Co.. n. vi s. =. IIanee. BAL.
.imare, Md. John y. Park, cinrinnati, Ohio
walker Taylor, Chicago, ~. Collins Bros.,
st. Louis, No. tsd w.es.me,ly.
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17
A Constitutional " Dodge. !"

Tie members Of the Annapolis c"nv-n iiou are
no, rrady To admit that negro testimony should
be received in the courts; We, they know that
public sen,imen, demands H. II ihey do not
provide for this it will rndAnRer the passage Of
their batch ~ nniiquaied IDEAS under the head Of
"ccn',i,u'ion and IL they do provide for /,
they must sacrifice ;heir prcjudiCes aud admit
'ha, the negro is man. In order To escape this
dilemma and deceive the people into believing
tina, they have provided for this. they have en-.
acted that The negro shall be permitted to testify
in courts unless oiheTWi', I.roridsd by tie Leg.
''iaiDrs hereg'tsr. az course a Democratic Leg.
islaiure would q" oihrrwisr provide. e. This Is
arFan, knavery and Pal,ry cowardice. They dare
not submit their Prejudicss to the inspection Of the
people, and they endeavor to ekes, them into
their suppoft
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17
The aurraft Trial.

The jury In the ease Of John ~. = urra,t, cliarg.
ed with conspiracy and completely In the murder
Of President Lincoln vas discharged on Saturday
last. they no, having agreed upon verdict and
there being no probability Of their ever doing 80.
u 10 underwood nov that they stood eight for nc.
acqul,lal aud four for conviction.
u will be remembered that early In the trial,
JossPh u. Bradley, Esq., one Of surnu's cous-
sel, attacked Judge Fisher after Court aud struck
him one or two blows, on necouni Of his Honor 8
ruling on point Of law raised BY counsel. The
Judee took no Official notice Of the affair at the
time, but on Saturday afternoon last, passed an
order diminishing NJ. Bradley from the Court and
ordering bis name 10 b. struck from the rolls
NJ. Bradley, Of course, beeame greatly excited
over this and followed the Judge into stree, car
and handed him a challenge 10 6ghi duel,
which be read, bot, thus FAR, noilesd no further.
u sapposed that Surra,, will BE- again tried
- the Deoembsr term Of the Court
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

BASE BALL.--TowsOn Club will play the Idle
wild, oi Hartford county, on the grounds Of the
latter, on Friday afternoon next. II 10 expected
that The Club will extend its trip To l,el Air. aud
there play the iIavrc de Grace Club on Saturday,
but this 10 not eertsin.
Ia the match between the lvanhoc, Of Baltimore,
and the Mohawk's Of this town, (junior clubs,
played last Saturday, our boys were badly beat
en-. the score standing 55 10 70.
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

Jns-The Je~rsai says that "Govurnor Brad
" ioFsl has been able - purge himself. IN asme
. aseas#rs. of bis offences axalnst The people Of
" Maryland" So the tioveTRar ,sn't entsrsiv
iorgivsn' his p~rgatise efforts don't yet sali,Is
him % full absolalIon for the great eri~c Il
standing armly BY The Union In ~ hour Of
danger. The Governor ought " see " this
matter II anee. Perhaps ~ he would visit our
iewn aud publiely acknowlesIge III. rnanifula
tFansgTeasions. the Josraai would admit him
into full isll"wship with the immaculate demo
cgatie party.
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

To TEAcuEas. The attention Of all pcFsons de-
lFOus ofobtaniug certificates 10 teach 10 the pub
c schools OF this county is again called 10 the
fact that the regular examination OF applicants
will be held In this town on Tuesday next, the
goth instant. This will be the only examlnA-
lion held previous 10 the opening Of the schools
In September and no person can he employed
who has not certificate.
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

PlcKrOcxErs on THE CARs Two passengers
on the last car which left the city on the York
road railway on Saturday night last were vic
ii'nized by an expert pickPockei. Mrs. wm.
iosi, living near Govanstown. had her purse
taken from her pocket 50 taken out aud the
purse ihcn replaced Edward l.eiich, residing
near Homestead, had gold watch worth S75
taken at the same lime. A young man, Of gem
,eel appearance, who Is supposed TO have been
the thief, was observed riding on the car shor;
distance within the city limits but he had left
the car before the robberies were discovered.
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

REPLEvIs CAsE.-During the progress Of the
meeting al Waters Camp, sn Sunday last, Mr..
which another gentleman was driving, alleging
that Il bad been stolen from him some time ago
A dispute arose over the matter when Mr. Berry,
manager Of the ground, took the horse and told
the parties he would shut Il up ill next morning,
when whoever was owner could get him. On
Monday Mr. Stocksdale came 10 this town and
60, out writ Of replevin and got possession Of
the hofse
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

l.uTHERylLLE FEnALs ssNlxARY The irst term
Of the li,h annual session ofthis institution will
eonmencv on Monday, the ID day Of September.
THIS school needs no recommendations from any
one. IL graduates uFe scattered all over the
had. and wherever hsv are, the good expsricn-
ced BY having young ladies educated AT Luihsr-
vile will he seen and appreciated.
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

DExrEn. famous horse succeeded, at
buffalo, n. u, on Wednesday last, In beating
bis own hitherto unprecedented time, trotiing
his second mile Of n race against time to harness,
In 2l7l being I seconds less than the time ev.
er before made. Amer the race, Dexter was sold
To Robert Bonner, editor Of the New York Ledgsr,
for over $50 600 lie ls 10 be delivered alter the
Chicag" races, and will be retired from the turf.
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

Jeo- Subscriber and Friend - is rcsperi-
fully informed that we do moi publish coniribu-
iIons ofany character unless their anlhors real
names are given TO us. For this reason, the pro.
duciion of"a resident Of Baltimore county, In
his 18th year" cannot appear until the author 8
real name is made known 70 ua
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

TowsOsIowx FEnALs SEMINARY This excel
lent School for young ladies will commence ils
fourth annual term on Wednesday, September
llth 1907. iis principal, Mrs. Margaret u.
sehenrk, u an educated and refined lady, every
peculiarly qualified for the charge Of young la
dies. Circulars, giving terms, &C., Of the school,
can be had by applying 10 Mrs. Schenck.
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

rested, on Wednesday last, man named Benja-
min Cole, charged with striking and resisting
the Sheriff Of this county, while In the PERFORM
ance OF his duty, at the Ridgley's Woods Camp
Meeting, on Sunday morning last. lie was
committed for the action Of the county authors
ties
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

DEATn At CAPE MAy.--On Monday night last,
Joseph Carson, Esq, a prominent merchant of
Baltimorr, aud a resident Of =" Monticello, in
this county, died at Cape May, from paralysis,
after brief illness. The decreased was very high
ly esteemed, aud his death will prove heavy
loss 90 the mercantile community.
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17
Inconsistent.

!, was publicly stated 10 debate the other day
b. members Of the democratic constitutional
convention, that one Of the main objects Of a
new constitution was to turn out every officer in
the State that ~aselec,sd by federal bayoaets -
Then why accept Gov. Swami ~ was elected
during the full sway Of " federal hayonets - 10
our State he went into ofIics ON the iopmos,
wave Of r'dirnl Cnionisin, as fuli-fedyed un.
conditional no-eomIensa'ion for slaves Union
man he was voted for By the soldiers in The
field, as democracy contends. illegally. Why,
then, Is he excepted Il !, because, in looking
around, they tan End in ireasons ranks no filter
man for their purposes Why don, they ousl
Swami and take Ben. Harris lie Is jus, as good
a rebel, never was elected to Office ny federal
=" hayonets, aad is far more honest thsn Swami.
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

Sa- The Rebel Militia Law Of our State is be.
ing contested In Carroll county, a few days
ago. Of the rebel enrolling officers obtained a
States warran, for ihr aires, Of ,wo men, be-
cause they would no, pay him five dollars ior re.
fusing TO elec, whether they would go into the
National Guard or Reserve Militia. The cases
were tried before Judge Smith aud ;he suits dis.
missed, his Honor holding that the FIVE dollars
cannot be- recovered by 81 ir Warrant, and iha,
ciiizens cannot he compelled to make an eleclisn
Wherr either horn Of The dilemma " is to their
avn injury.
This Law is about coming To grief The
Constitutional Convention has given /, the cold
shonldtr by providing that I, shall cease at the
next session Of the Legislature. while the demo.
cratic press. even. are denourcing IT, We still
advise our friend. 10 pay no money tn the en-
rolling officers Iiei0re the provisions OF the mi
li,ia Law can he enforced the radicals will have
control Of the State. and will abolish the ouira.
geOus swindle
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

OHrAisISe MoEEy UNDER fALsG PaErEScKs.-A
young man NAMED Frederick Ekler was arrest
sd 10 baltimore 90 saturday last, charged with
obtaining the SUN of SO from Jacob Sesgar, By
representing himself 10 be q brother Of Edward
whilirmosc. ESQ.,, " this county, aud stating
that the money was for him
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

PowrnFrL RyAL.-There 10 . new psten,
Sewing Machine. teAIIed the Star Shuttle, man
ufaciured In Cleveland. Ohio, by W. q. Wilson
4 Co., aud sold for Twenty Dollars, that make.
the Lock Stitch similar TO whsslsr 4 Wilson, aud
other 6rs, class machines. The manufacturer.
claim tina, !, is equal In size finish and work.
manship, 10 any other hrs, class machine, beside
being able TO do the same range Of work.
The Baltimore County union., 1867-08-17

es- One Of these days, and that before long,
we shall see the old democratic leaders in Bal,i-
more county, who now profess to hate "a mig
:" ger as they do a raiiIesnake, eleetioneering
among their 4" eOlored brethren !" with as much
interest ms they now exhibit toward iIans aud
Patrick. just wait aud sec.