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Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-04-04

A GREAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTED.
We understand that the Board of
Directors of the Grand Lodge Hall
free and accepted Masons, purchased
yesterday, from the Carrollton Rail
road Company, the entire portion of
the square, belonging to the company,
bounded by Tivoli Circle, Delord,
Carondelet, Calliope aud St. Charles
streets. This is the present site of
the railroad depot and its appurten.
ance. The purchase has been made
with the design Of erecting Masonic
temple on one Of the corners, and
the Odd Fellows, will erect their
hall on the other. The selection of
the corner which each shall occupy
with their splendid edifce has not,
Of course, yet been made. The price
to be paid for the entire property, we
understand, is 100000. This speaks
we'll for the prosperity Of both orders,
and the enterprise Of those having
the management Of their affairs. As
the works progress we shall give our
readers full notice, and wish every
success to those having charge of this
business.-New Orleans Picayune,
30th.
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Inundatien and DeSOlatiOn.

What is to become Of the popula-
ton inhabiting the lowlands Of our
coast, subject as they are from year
to year, to the ravaging incursions
Of the Mississippi The State, al
ready overtaxed and reduced to the
verge of bankruptcy by the wasteful
and extravagant management Of her
finances, can do nothing for the per-
manent relief and security Of those
people. The scale of work required
for such an object is Of too gigantic
nature fst any corporation less
than the General Government to
grapple with, with. any reasonable
show Of success, and granting that
the General Government will take
the matter in hand, (Which is very
problematical), it does appear as
though some other system than that
of levees composed Of sand-earth or
alluvium will have to be substitu-
ted. Millions have been expended
by the State in the vain attempt to
make good and effective that system.
The money, as results have shown,
might as we'll have been thrown into
the Mississippi, at the start, and
yet millions more have been asked
for and granted by the Legislature
and the Governor, in the shape OF
bonds which will be hawked about
at a ruinous discount and the already
impoverished and over-taxed people
of the State, be- ground to the dust
to meet the payments, even to the
uttermost farthing Of principal and
interest. The last number of the
Iberville Pioneer, contains most
scathing article, in which the action
of the Board Of Levee Commission
ers is characterized as being one OF
"extravagance, incompetency and
the most criminal negligence nor
does the writer let pass the legisla-
tive and gubernatorial authorities,
without holding them up also to
public censure and Indignation for
their course in sanctioning and
unfolding such extravaganza, &c
We have space only for the wind
ing up of the article in question,
which follows:
Ruin, broadcast-perhaps famine
and death-are the lot of our toiling
people; and all this to satisfy the
greed OF pandemonlum OF unscru-
pulous officeholders.
We have heard and read of cor
ruption in politics, Of cliques, Of
swindling, but we believe that Loui-
siana has never been cursed, damned,
with such an Unsuitable oflice-seek-
ing, wide-wasting extravagant com
bination of political plunderers as at
present. Nor do we see any end Of
these iniquities or of the suffering
and seething miseries Of our people,
until the passions Of the political
Macchiavelians have exhausted
themselves.
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Wednesday, April 10th.

at IL o'clock d.. for the erection Of a fence
around the U. s. Barracks and grounds at Baton
Rouge, louisiana, according to Specifications to
be seen at this office and at the office of the Chief
Quartermaster, 9th Military District, at New Or
leans, Louisiana
Bidders must be prepared to commence he
work. imme lately after acceptance of the bid
and must complete the same, within two months
lime.
TIE fence to be constructed of the bsst quality
o'cypre g, and IN the most substantial manner;
the work to be done under the supervision OF the
Post Qusrtermaster, Baton.Rouge, Louisiana.
Payment will be made upon the completion of
the work, if accepted by tn, Post Quartermaster
The ability of the bidder to fulfill his agree.
ment must be guaranteed by two responsible per.
sons, whose signatures must be appended to the
guarantee. The responsibility of the guarantors
must 80 shown to the satisfaction of the Quarter
master Department.
Bids will be opened on the day and hour above
mentioned, and bidders have the privileg e of be-
ing present at the opening.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
Bids should be indorsed, "Proposals for Erect.
ing Fence and addressed 10 LIST L cut. John N.
Coe, A. A, Q NJ, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
By order Of
Brevet Brig Gen G. sAWTELLE,
Chief Iartermaster 9Th Military District.
john N. CoE
LIST Lieut.. Goth U.s.I A. ON.
april 4t.
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of the G, ,nsral Assembly of the stste Of

of the General Assembly of the Etste Of
Louisiana. IS -
Joint resolution making appropriation
for the protection Of important levees.8
An act to authorize the New Orleans
and Selma Railroad Company to exercise
corporate functions in this, State.
An act to provide for the payment Of
mem bers, officers, and contingent expen-
ses of the General Assembly of the State
of Louisiana.
An act to compensate Judge j. B. Rob
ertson for making geological survey of
the State.
: An act for the relief of John F. Piker,
Assessor of the PARISH of East Baton
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STATE OF LOUSIANA-FIFTH JU-
dicial District Court--Parish of East
Baton Rouge-Succession of Elizabeth
Helmling, deeeased-No. 945.
DY VIRTUE of a commission issued in
ID the above succession and directed to
the Sheriff of said Parish from the Honora-
bic Court aforesaid, | will expose to public
sale on the premises where deceased last
resided, corner of Boulevard and Phillppi
streets, opposite the State House, in the
city of Baton Rouge, on
MONDAY, the 18th day of April A. d.,
1867, at IL o'clock, A. M, OF said day the
following described property, to-wit
large lot of Household and Kitchen
Furniture, Groceries, &C., consisting of
Beds, Bedding, Armoirs, Sideboards, Ia
bles, Washstands, Rocking Chairs, Sitting
Chairs, Looking Glass, Trunks, Valises,
Mating, Curtains, Towels, Napkins, Re.
llgious Pictures, Statuettes, Lamps and
Fixtures, Knives and Forks, Crockery ware,
Wines aud Liquors of every kind and
quality Smoking and Chewing Tobacco,
Soap, Candies. and a great many other ar
ticles- enumerated on copy of inventory
in the Sheriff Office.
Terms of sale cash.
ED. ID. CHEATHAM,
apr4 Deputy Sheriff.
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~ The fashionable young gen
tlemen Of Paris are running in direct
opposition to waterfalls = wearing
bald headed wigs.
Upon this subject, "Junius" (who
is shockingly bald himself) says in
his last New York letter to the
Chicago Republican:
"Strange as it may seem, badness
among men is growing to be fash
ionable, as it has long been common
in New York, owing, perhaps, to the
fact that the most elegant young
men of Paris have prematurely lost
their hair. New York initiates the
French capital in whatever it may,
and cannot, of course, be behind in
this last capital eccentricity. So
many young men here have been
enabled by nature to follow this
fashion that they are in high salts
faction at its adoption. Others, that
have luxuriant tresses, have really
begun to cut them short, and shave
their craniums, while those who have
worn wigs have discarded them and
appeared upon the scene with shining
pates."
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- We find the following in tn
National Intelligencer:

- We find the following in the
National Intelligencer:
PHILADELPHIA, March 81, 1867.
John T. Ford, Esq.,.
Dear Sri herein inclose to your
care the sum of five hundred dollars,
to be sent by the safest and most ex-
peditious way in aid of our suffering
brethren in the South.
God Himself only knows the full
extent of their present sufferings. 1t
is enough for US to know they greatly
need our assistance. Let US, then, at
once do all we can to relieve their
dire distress-not stop to question
what is constitutional, for "charity
itself tulflls the law"
" EDWIN FORREST.
Hg A reverend gentleman of At
rican descent was preaching to bis
colored brethren near Pensacola a
few nights ago, and having worked
them up to the yelling and shouting
pitch, took advantage Of the moment
Of interesting excitement to make a
silent exit from the crowd, mounted
one of his brethren's horses and made
off, but was overtaken and turned
over to the sheriff who lodged him
| in Jail.
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B@- A man in Norwich, Connect
cut, bitten by dog, obtained $500
damages.
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.ve1U advertisements.
NOTICE

HEREBY given to all persons having claims
y against the succession OF the late Elizabeth
He'mling, to prese It the same without DELAY IN
the undersigned Administrator, and those in.
deoted to said succession are requested to come
forward immediately and pay the same
JOHN O'CONOR,
hpf4 Administrator,
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RE l.. c. MORRIS, Collector and General Agent
for the settlement of Claims Bills &c. Also author
lied Agent and Collector for The GAZETTE Com EFT
Office at the Court House.
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20" Call and examine my stock and
the prices at which will sell it, and you'll
be sure to say that good goods can be bought
cheap at j. KUHN'S,
apr2 Corner Main and Lafayette SITS.
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Beg The new steam distillery
erected near the river, at the foot Of
Boulevard street, by Mr.. VIM! Hen
derson, of our city, has been in sue
cessful operation for some time past,
turning out several barrels per day
Of the best proof rum and recti6ed
whisky. The establishment was put
up at considerable pains and expense,
aud is conducted by gentleman from
New Orleans possessing great expert
ence as distiIler.
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RE- WHARTON b ILLINGsWoRTH, General
Newspaper and Collecting Agents, lib Common street
between Camp and st. Charles streets, New Orleans
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Of the best proof rum and rectified
whisky. The establishment was put
up at considerable pains and expense,
and is conducted by gentleman from
New Orleans possessing great expert
ence as distiler.
The "GREAT REPUBLIC" This
new and magnificent low-pressure
steamer made her appearance at our
landing on Monday afternoon last,
and having considerable freight to
discharge, remained long enough for
the throngs Of ladies and gentlemen
who were attracted to the landing
by her presence, to 60 on board of
her and inspect her palatial cabin.
Every one united in the expression
that as a specimen of steamboat
architecture and splendor she is the
ne plus ultra Of anything that walks
these waters.
The next steamboat sensation will
be the Richmond, of which we find
the following notice in one Of our late
exchanges
The new ow-pressure steamer
Richmond is still at the Jefferson
Vile wharf, the continued rainy and
gloomy weather proving very great
drawback to the work of completion.
Ia the meantime she is receiving a
portion of her outfit, and Mr.. Will
lions has a strong force of painters,
artists, decorators, ETC., hard at work,
getting her ready for visitors. Steam
for the first time was raised on Wed
nesday, and the immense paddles
put in motion. Mr.. Winton, the
chief engineer, is sanguine that she
will prove the champion of the wa
ters. With only eight pounds OF
steam Ter water-wheels were set in
motion and turned over as smoothly
and easily as if they Lad been in use
year. This is the triumph Of low
pressure machinery.
The Richmond will not be taken
to the Louisville wharf sor day or
two to come, and Capt Neal has
fully determined not to start her to
New Orleans until Saturday week,
the 9th of April.
gB~ The following recent decisions
Of the Supreme Court of Louisiana
apply to this vicinity
Nelson Potts appellant, VS.. Mrs. Elizs
Blanchard, wife Gf F. Cooney, ct ais
Judgment affirmed with costs.
Amelia Micheal vs.. H. V. Babin, Sheriff
ct ais, appellants. Appeal dismissed
gJH Four thousand and eighty
eight boats arrived at Cairo in 1866.
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LARD AND BACON

lust stored fine retail lot OF clear Bacon Sides
- and Shoulders, also Is kegs leaf Lard
april JOSHUA BEAL
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SHAKER PRESERVES.
lust received supply Of very choice Shaker
81 Preserves-quart jars.
apr4 JOSHUA BEAL
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PERFUMERY, PERFUMERY.
niRECr FkO.I PARLIAMENTARY fire. h
~ Perfumery, for Ladies' and Cents toilet
don't fai! to call ard yourselves the splen.
did stock just received at L. CAPDEVIELLE'S
Variety Store. apr4
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RIBBONS AND TRIMMINGS,

IA the Ia test patt"rus Just received and for
sale at 2. CAPDkVIELLE'S Variety Store.
apr4 -
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1867-06-06

Ar a meeting of the Council of the
town Of Point Pleasant West Va, held
on the evening Of the goth Of May 1851,
the following preamble aud resolutions
were adopted;
WHEREAS, II is understood that q
meeting of those favoring the construct
ion of Railroad from COvinglcu, Va.
to the Ohio river, is proposed 10 be held
at some point in the Kenawha Yelley,
and believing that Point Pleasant would
be more accessible to the friends Of the
road from Virginia. West Virginia, Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois and Missouri than any
other point, be il
Resolued, That the Commissioners.
who it is understood are 10 meet in the
City of Wheeling on the 81 of June, DO
requested to call said Convention at
Poin. Pleasant, and that the hospitaiilies
Of the town be rendered 10 the members
Of the Convention.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
Iutions be sent to the Commissioners at
Wheeling and published in the papers
6 this town.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
Thursday, May 80, 1867.
p,-roypn HoWR-We had The plea


RETURNED HoHg.-We had the plea
sure a few days ago of taking by the
hsnd our esteemed friend, Hon. K. ".
Wbaley, who has pnrnod home on
brief visit to his family, from Washing
ton City. Our readers are aware that
Col. Whaley is now engaged in probes
sional pursuits in Washington, where
his personal popularity and extensive &C.
quaintance is bringing into his hands a
lucrative rstum for his UnaigiEg energy.
We are glad 10 see that he is looking
well and hearty, and is now, as ever, o
firm aud unainching Radical Tho sol
diers in this section could not dGbetter
than secure his professional services in
the collection of any claims they
may have against the government
Sol. Whaley not only has unsurpassed
facilities for the transaction Of his bOsi'
ness, but takes care to especially interest
,him.elf Where the soldiers interests, are
stake.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1867-06-06

PrRsoSAL.-Major General w. H
Powell was on short visit 10 our town
ON last Tuesday. The General, Os most
of our readers are aware, is the SuPerin'
4endent of the "ClTfton Nail Works" in
this county, which are located about one
mile above West Columbia. He informs
US that the buildings are now about
completed, the machinery On foreground,
and that they expect the mills to be 10
operation by the first of nexl September.
The General is now resident of Mid.
dIepor' ohi,, bu! designs in few days
removing tOI.his side of the river. We
congralulate.the people of the county on
this accession Of a true and brave soldier
10 the Union party, aal trust that he
may find his residence suong US hap
pY anil prosperous one.
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VANprN 4 HurcnINgoN. -We diree

VANDpN & HurouNsoN, We direct
especial attention to the advertisement
of this firm in this issue Of our paper =
They have tholargsst stock of hardware,
cutlery. farming implements &C., ever
brought to GalIipoIis Ohio, which they
offer to our citizens a, either wholesale
or retail. To country dealers they offer
great inducements, ShnuId you send
them an order, we guaf'nt.e the5 will
giye it prompt attention and render en-
ylrersarisfdcrion. Tryssthom.
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New SALT WoRKs. company has
been organized in Mason City, in this
county, who intend starting a new salt
works. They have purchased the CAL
loway lease and the railway leading
from the hill to the river, together with
the coal, &C., for the sum of $500
Messrs. Patrick, Wagner, Wiley, Simp-
son, John Young, Adam Young, Joseph
Dswg, Mr., Cartwright and Olhess are
stockholders ia the company.
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TnE SILVER MrSEs,-Wo learn that
the excitement in Jackson county, in
relation to the9silver mines continues as
intense as ever. Foreign capitalists are
rushing in for "fat take" and the
"roOl of all evil'is being extracted with
q gusto that is willing to oOdure not
only tho evil butas much oil it as they
can get. We hope jackson county will
profit richly by the discovery, and feel
satisfied that il she don't, some men
will. The finding Of the silver is no
humbug, as the accounts that reach us
are Of the most authentic characlOr.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1867-06-06

MEETING OF THE BOARD Oh SUPER :
vIsoRs, The Board Of Supervisors met
ct the Court House last Tuesday. E..
NJ. Filz-Gerali rendered his resignation
as clerk of the Board, which was accep.
ted. and the Board appointed D. w.
Polsley to fill the uncxpired term, which
ends on the 2Oh Of June
The vote for the pcysaas who were
elected to the several township Offices at
the recent election in this county were
officially declared, and after the lransac-
= ton Of some other business the Board
adjourned. This is the last meeting Of
this Board, the newly elected members
ticking their seats at The next regular
session in June.
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Local NGws.-We here take occasion
to state for tho intelligence and cdfCa-
lion of ali our patrons, that we delegate
each aud all to send us such items of
local nses Of public interest as may
occur in their bailiwicks. Should any
person having items OF this kind fear
that they cannot put them in proper
form for publication, we would say iot
down,the simple circumstances, aud we
will pat them 10 shape for you, Ond
thank you fotycur trouble.
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Point Pleasant Market.
Corrected Weekly by
COLE g. BRYAN, GRocERS.

FLoUR-ln good demand; Extra Sill
Family $l4 50; Fancy Sl6
GRArN-W Wheat prime So 00@3 so;
Oats soc; Corn $1,000.
PRovlsIoNs--S Shoulders 90llc; plain
hams 15c; sugar cured fsc; sides
l5c; dried beef % cents.
ArrLEs--driOd So 5oOS per bush,
PoTAToEs-Scnrce and are selling at
soc@Sl per bush.
LARD-G supply l2!c@ 1850
BUTTER -e0O25c., and scarce.
EGGs--ln good demand at l0OI2lc.
BEASs-S2@2 so pr bush. Retail 4@5
per pound,
CoTFEE s50sO for green. Drowned
So cts,
SuoAE--Havanna, 14o; Cuba l5c;
Porto Rico l6@l7c; hard refined 20 cts,
Coffee sugar, l7(@l8 c.
MoLAssEs--Sorghum 45O60c per gal
Porto Rico 81 90, Syrup 81 %
SoDA-l2lc for American; and 15c
for New Castle.
STARcn--l0OlSc.
FIsH-New mackeral by tho kil,$2 so
0s3 90; quNoer Dbl. $0O7
SALT-Barrsl SO 00O3 %.
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CORRESPONDENCE. -Wo regret thai!
the interesting correspondence Of M s.,
dated Junction City, Kansas" was re
ceivad by US too late for insertion in this
weeks Register, 1t viii appear IN cur
mex. Many Of our readers will rscog,
NJ, in this correspondence an old friend
an his journey to the far West, told in
a pleasant Nnl.ccsdable style will no
doubt be duly appreciated. We hope
10 hear from him often. In the mean
time our readers may lba on the gu vive
Cur an interesting narrative, and from q
pprus,I Of the manuscript, we promise
they will not be disappointed.
The communication If *" has been
crowded out for want Of space. II will
appear in our next,
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SoID ouT.-WO learn thOt Lieut.. S.
COmstock of this place has sold out his
interest in the steamer "ChprliO Bowen"
to KnSoy Robinson. KinsOy knows how
10 run q boat as we'll as grind -four, aud
wO wish him success as river man,
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The RAILROAD ExCITEnENg.- Since
tho latorprOject for the building Of the
iGovington and Ohio Railroad to this
place, there has been quite stir among
our capitalists, and the disposition TO
invest a few Oparo greenbacks in real
,esta,o,is quite prevalent. Town prop.
yerty is rising somewhat 10 value, and
we predict that should the conLempla,
ted road be reduced 10 q certainty Of
being built, there will be such scramble
after mother earth as was never before
heard olin these parts,
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Mr. Q GILMORE. has jast'received a
choice lot Of dry goods, notions, carpet
ing, &C., which he is offering at ex
rremoly low prices. Give him call
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MEssRs. SMITH & PoLsLEY, are nov
in receipt of splendid invoice Of goods
in their line. They propose to sell as
cheap as the cheapest. If you want
bargains give them call.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1867-06-06

APPOINTED We learn that Francis
w. Sisson, Recorder elect for this county,
has been appointed by Capt. Ford as
his deputy treasurer
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PREAcmSG. -T'he Rev. Mr., Mcclellan
will peach al the Presbyterian Church
in this, place, on next Sabbath, ct lo!
o'clock A. NJ. All are invited to attend.
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Tue steamer victresa IS at present
doing an excellent business.
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In the dens Of the lions and tigers, which she
will enter at each exhibition, and by her un.
accountable power reduce the savage monsters
to a6jeCt and even seryilo submission, present
ing the most astonishing. instance Of Female
Intrepidity ever Witnessed.
In addition to the above brilliant and unpar
ellelod array ofgenpino and sensible attract.
ion, there will be introduced the performance
of trained, trick and dancing Horses, MONKEYS
and Ponies, AND LAUGHABLE CoMIoAL.
HES tmay 23d-3w.