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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06
sea- John Morrissey was recently con-

saL John Morrissey was recently Goa.
versing with a friend on the impeachns0.
business, and referring to the inquiry q
Mr.. Niblack, of Indiana, about those le'-
tiers Of Ashley to Gen. Case, OF Colorao0'
Morrissey said 4" Did you see that spar.
ring in the House yesterday? 1t was ~
best set-to / aver saw. | never saw q lsl-
low go all to pieces SO quick as thai lDsa
Ashley did. He reminded me OF som0
men I've seer fght--if they get one 70 "
head, it sets 'em wild" Niblack sa'o
Ashley one in the head"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

AFRICAN ExPLeRAToSs.-The African
travellers are generally most unfortunate
people. DR.. Livingstone was murdered
in Zanzibar, Girard was murdered or
drowned. An English consul and mis-
sionaries are still prisoners in Abyssinia,
with little hope of relief. The English
Government have sent out a party of ar
tisans with guns and machinery for the
Emperor Theodore. in exchange for tie
consul and missionaries, but who knows
that he will not keep them all? The men
who are on their way have, however,
agreed to take the chances. Mr.. Du
Chaillu got safe home, but his book is a
story of difficulties and disasters. Tnere
is no telling what may be done for Africa
hereafter, bat Africa at present is a pref
ty hopeless case.
On the contrary, Africa thrives in the
United States. Africa collectively should
should come over lock, stock aud barrel.
They will be made citizens; taught how
to amalgamate and improve the breed.
Their color will be washed away in the
grand pool of Radicalism-they will
stand forth, white as snow, and redo1ent
Of the perfumes Of Arabia. They will be
shown how superior they are to the white
man, in intellect, capacity, and loyalty
The travellers above mentioned. must
have been rebels or johnson men
which is just as bad, They preached their
4" pe.nieious doctrines" too boldly in ID at
highly civilized country, and were decap.
itated for the presumption. Thad Ste
veus & Co, should bring Africa over by
all means. Thad may want a fresh wife
the old darby who has been nesting in
bis bosom for many years, has no doubt,
declined into " the scar and yellow leaf.n
Ihad wants a new smell-sonething fresh
from the mother country.n His ideas
want reeuperation badly. Bring Fem over,
Ihaddy, dear, and have first pickings,
Nothing like first finger in. the pie. Arr.
can flowers bloom only for Radical con.
s~ervatories.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

rsa A few weeks ago, an old bachelor
whose whiskers were beginning to silver,
concluded to renew his age by marrying
a school girl-which by the way, is too
commcn. After gaining the mothers coz
sent, the next thing was to tie the knot;
the next thing, furnish a house, and take
little Lottie wife home ; next thing IN OF.
der was to hire a servant: then,o course
the domestic wheel began to turn. One
day. his lordship came in and said Bird
get, whose is my Lottie 2' "Out in tho
yard, at play with one of her scoolmates,s
replied Bridget. Husband in all the full
ness eff his heart, rushed out in the yard
to participate in the fun. but was greatly
set back by his ''little Lottie' saying :
Go sway, you old fool ! We don't want
you in the play" -San Francisco Cal
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06
SUGAR PLANTER.

Communications intended for this paper should
BIO directed to Baton Rouge, not Vest Baton
Rouge.
Our exchanges will confer q favor upon US by
directing as above
Any Of our Baton Rouge friends having COM
munioations, SC, for the SUGAR PLANTER, by
leaving them with Mr.. Amor, on board she FER
ry-boat, they win be promptly received and at
tended.
Our Baton Rouge patrons must send over their
advertisements on before Thursday, to secure
their insertion the same week.
ssy- Oscar Holt Esq is our authorized agent
IN Baton Rouge.
ssSg~ Messrs. Wharton & Illingworth are our
duly Acknowledgment ia New Orleans,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

M1DsHIrMEN.-The New York World
complains that from the Naval Register
of 1851 it appears that numbers of Con-
gressncn are filling places with what it
calls manufactured midsbipmen." who
are appointed from the unrepresented
Southern States, in which they never re-
sided and do not belong. It gives list of
fifteen midshipmen who reside in New
York, Pennsylvania, District Of Columbia,
Illinois, Connecticut and Massachusetts,
but who figure on the navy roll as having
been appointed from Louisiana, South
Carolina, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia and
Arkansas-States within whose borders
they probably never drew a breath. 1t
Justly thinks hat either the midshi pmen
appointed from the Southern States should
belong to the States from which they are
appointed, as the law requires, or else
that no appointment should be made
from uprepresented congressional dis
tricts,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

NOTICE 70 JURoRs.--Owing to the
change of terms of Court in this Judicial
District, the Jurors for the fcst week in
this parish, will appear on the sth inst;
the Jury for the second week of the term
will report on the 10th. This change
may not prove agreeable, but, the Judge
is inhexible, 50 that grumbling may as
we'll be dispensed with.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

WHITTIER ARE WE TENDING I'VE ask
this question sorrowfully, not politically
Whittier are we tending 7" may mean
much, andrmuch may be said in a little.
Ia a word, then, we are once more over
fowed--West Baton Rouge is destined
again to witness the submerging OF the
greater portion Of her fair territory. Inc
breaking Of Grand Leyee has forced a
volume Of water down upon the rear OF
our parish, This, in itself, would have
worked no particular harm, but, unfof-
tunateIy, the Hickey crevasse has taken
place and another food Of water is turn
ed upon US at q point little anticipated
The waters from the Hickey crevasse
flow upwards ID the rear Of the parish and
there meet the flood from Grand Levee
Ivy far the greater body and the two,
thus united, are rising rapidly upon the
trout proprietors. We have been inform
ed that large levees were built tins year
upon the bayous Fordoche and Crosse
Tete, which prevent the passage Of the
in that direction, and thus The
whole body is forced back upon u.s.
There is every reason to believe that we
shall have more land under water this
year than we have ever had efore, from
the causes above mentioned, We shall,
in a few days, be confined to a narrow
strip Of land bordering the river bank.
How much distress will be added to our
over-burdened community by
these disasters, it is impossible now to
estimate. We are already impoverished
to a fearful degree. We are owing taxes
and have other indebtedness, which must
be liquidated 10 some manner, and. with
the prospect staring US in the face, the
question naturally arises, what a we
10 ~ we are tending to absolute power
ty and want. This is a bitter admissi ,n,
but it is the truth--a clear, unvarnished
statement. Instances have been reported to
is where families were compelled to leave
their homes with such haste as to lose
all their household effects, as we'll as cat
tie Of all kinds. Without shelter, money,
or the whereWithal to procure the com
honest necessaries Of life, theirs il in
Iced a hard lot. So few are in q con,
lition to relieve the wants Of others that
much suffering must ensue, unless assis
comes from abroad. To. the coun-
.ry We cannot appeal for assistance--alI
ire nearly in the same condition as our
ourselves. New Olleans might extend .
hand to our u~nfortunates without
it from her ample supplies. We
hink il might be given without Heaven
" man grieving at the mercy. Win not
,ur city contemporaries assist us by Civ
ng this appeal q more extended notice +?
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

GEORGIA FAoroRIEs.--The Columbus Sun
says Despite Wilson's visit, our city
has made some progress. Our real estate
is valued at oyes $4,000. 900, taxes yer
Sl5o,0O0, and population estimated at
about $4,000. The oldest cotton manu-
featuring establishment is the Columbus
factory, which was commenced in 1884.
1t is rather singular that the same should
be the first to spring up after the burning
OF all our factories by Wilson. The next
oldest is the CoWeta Falls (now Grant's)
which commenced operations in 1874.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

TIE Hickey CREvAssE .ABASDoNED--As
we go to press the unpleasant 'nteli'-
gence reaches US that all attempts to
close this break, have been abandoned.
The water is washing away the lower
levee with great rapidity, while the depth
of water in the break, increases hourly.
This is sad, but not unexpected.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

A Coon JoKE.-The Murfreesboro Mon
itor has this good one: We heard a pref
ty good joke on one Of the radical dele
gates who was returning from the Nash
vile convention. A respectable. weil-be.
haved darby of this place was at the de-
pot selling apples and cakes, when a rad
zeal delegate approached. and told him he
was now the white man equal, and that
if any "rebel" attempted to impose on
him to knock him down or shoot him, and
he would be protected. The darkey gave
a long, OUTLAW, aud said Lord !? my
yong master was in de rebel army, and I
was dere with him. Deed was..' The
rad was so disguised with the man and
brothers disloyalty that he returned the
five cents worth of apples he had bought,
swearing he would patronise no id
rebel" Wonder what would become of
the radicals in this section, if the id
rebels refused to trade with them ?
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

n-Our pious friend, E. Fender, offers
the highest price for old gold and SILVER.
We will allow the highest premium for
greeubacks, new gold or silver, i deliver
cd in sufficient quantities at this office.
Receipts, in all cases, will be given, i
wanted.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

SUGAR CULTURE IN LouIs1ASA.--We
copy from the Price Current a list OF the
sugar plantations Of Louisiana and the
products thereof the last year. It has
been compiled by our friend Mr.. Young
with, his usual care and accuracy, and is
believed to be very near complete. The
estimates for the entire crop range from
10000 to $4,000 h~egsheads. Of the
number of acres planted this year. we
have 10 positive information, but it is
known to be much greater than last year
and the coming crop estimates range
from $4,000 to 100000 hogsheads. As
high as 5000 per arpent has in some in
stances been paid for seed cane by ear.
ties wishing to resume the business of
sugar making. The Price Currents es-
innate Of last years product of molasses
is $4,000 barrels.--Picayune.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06
sssg~ It is announced that Henry Wi

s~ It is announced that Henry Will
son, Nathaniel 7. Banks, and other radi-
cal orators of the Pogram school, are
about to "stump the sorsh," nominally to
persuade the Southern people that it is
their policy to acquiesce in and adopt the
latest reconstruction plan, but really to
reach the ears of the negroes. who mani
fest every disposition to use the abont,to
be.extended suffrage in favor of their
friends who were their former masters.
But will not what Wilson and Company
may gain in this respect by the proposed
stnmplng tour, be more than offset by the
loss of the radical capital now so effec-
lively used by,these same orttors in North
ern speeches, and by the Tribune aud
other radical journals, when they declare
that that it is not safe for a Northern
man to EXPRESS his sentiments in the
South p Vorid
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

The South insinuates that the editor Of
the West Baton Rouge Sugar Planter
lost his new hat whilst laboring under too
much benzine.-C Crescent.
1t is fortunate for the South man that
ne merely ansanuates, or, we could "a tale
unfold"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

HELP OF TIE RIGHT hIND.-Major
CHM, our Representative, well knowing
the condition Of the new levec IN this
parish, which partly bears bis name, de
termined upon an effort to make it secure
by means Of voluntary subscriptions
These subscriptions were to pay. Tor a
guard, night and day, upon This grand
work, to watch it and repair any part
that might give way from the accidents
incidental! to new %levees. The major
having failed to convince the Legislature
Of The great Importance of draining the
~leyee, and knowing that bis parish was
unable from poverty to do it, wisely be-
him of calling upon parties in
New Orleans who had some pecuniary
interests in the parish, and the following
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

aa% The telegraph reports the Den a.
Gratis as having carried Connecticut .. y.
late elections. English, their cano'a ~.
being elected Governor. Once IN 2 WI.
a CLEAN of sunshine streams through ~
dark clouds Of the radical horizon
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06

W AS we go to press, the weather
threatens a change. We thought the few
bright, balmy days we've just had were
too good to last. Another moon Of rain
and there will be some slight interference
with cropping this year.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1867-04-06
the result Of his labors

We can assure these gentlemen that
their kindness is deeply appreciated
Such relief appeals directly to the point
and will long be felt with feelings Of
gratitude by our citizens.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1867-02-14
For the Clarion.
JACKSON, Miss, Feb. 8, 1867.

JACKSON, MISS, Feb. 8, 1867.
The voters of this State are now anxiOusly
looking around for proper person to place
at the helm of State, at the ensuing October
election. We know of no man we would
sooner risk to conduct our State Through
the dark valley and shadow" of reconstruc-
ton than Gen. w. s. Featherston, of Holly
Springs, profound jurist, clear headed,
far seeing statesman, a gallant officer in the
late struggle. He stood foremost in the
long list of our heroic defenders during the
late war. When the Southern cross went
down to rise no more, Gen Featherston re-
turned to his home and resumed the practice
of his profession, and he is now manfully
struggling to repair his broken fortune He
would bring to bear his strong will, balanced
mind, and Roman firmness in conducting
the ship of State through the present storm
No man in the State has stronger claims
on the people of our State than Gen. w. S
Feaf6ersfon, and if he will allow his name
to come before the people in the coming cleo
tion for Governor, he will receive the hearty
support of North Mississippi.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1867-02-14

The Nashville American tells Of q
young lady from Pontotoc county in
this State, who recently visited that
city with leve on her lips and her heart
in her hand, but found the man she
expected to wed the husband of anoth-
er. Wretched in hope, crushed in
spirit, and far from friends, she gave
herself up to despair and endeavored
to deposit the heart that is broken into
fragments in the Cumberland river.
She is now in safe hands and it is to
be hoped the smothered signs of her
broken spirit will be hushed and the
ruthless wound healed.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1867-02-14
A MonEsr PRoposAL.-The Cover

A MODEST PRoPosAL.-The Cover
nor, few days ago, received letter
from Peoria, Illinois, informing him
that the writer had in his possession
the sword presented by the State of
Mississippi to Gen. Van Dorm, and
which stolen property he proposed to
restore to the State for the sum Of five
hundred dollars. He also informed
the Governor that this price could be
obtained from other parties, but that
he preferred giving the first chance to
the State. Very considerate, GER
tainly.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1867-02-14

HORTICULTURAL HINTS FOR EVERY,
BODY AND ALwAYs.-Cultivate acquain-
tances, if desirable if not, cut them
Never SOW the seeds of Dissension
Weed your Library.
Get as much Hearts ease as you can
Attend to Wallowers and trim Cox
combs.
Emulate the Cucumber-be cool.
Don't Peach.
Avoid Flowers of Speech.
bedding OUT is good for Plants
but not for friends.
Take the advice Of the Sage, or YOU
may Rue the consequences.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1867-02-14

BUTLER AND Hrs GANG.-'Imagine,
said Mr.. Hoffman, of New York, in q
recent speech at Buffalo, "imagine
Thad. Stevens as President, Parson
Brownlow as Secretary of War, Gen.
Butler as Secretary of the Treasury,
Henry j. Raymond as Secretary OF
State, James Gordon Bennett as Minis
ter to England and the travelling
troupe who are now perambulating the
country as members of Congress.
With such rulers what would your Sc
curities be worth? voice-'Butler
would steal them.'] You hear what
my friend in the audience says? ]
make it point never to contradict a
sensible remark. Great laughter.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1867-02-14
Twelve Page Weekly,
warranting the assumption of the position of
the First Weekly Journal Of the South!

tnG fIFSt WCCklv JOuIMul Vi int NOuIn!
have determined to add new and unequaled at
traction during the present year.
Desiring to supply our Southern readers, in
addition to the large amount of carefully Sc
lected Literary, Historical and Scientific mat
ter, original and translated, now given them,
with series of Original Stories-N ovelettes--
in sentiment and style more in sympathy with
the cultivated tastes Of our people than the
trashy, sensational and often fanatically Sec
tional illusions of some Of the Northern pres
ses, which have heretofore too largely furnish
ed the light reading matter of the country,
we have determined to offer the following
RICH PRIZES
for Original Stories, to appear during the year
in our columns:
A s2Oo PRIZE
viii be given for the best Original Story, to run
through from six to eight numbers of six col
umns each-our columns containing about one
thousand words. The prize is open to general
competition. Manuscripts to be in before April
LIST. 1867. Prize awarded and paid May 1st,
1867.
Will be given for the best Original Story, to
make from ten to fifteen columns. This Prize
and all following can be competed for only by
the widows, daughters or sisters Of deceased
Confederate Soldiers. Manuscripts to be in by
May 1st, 1857. Prize awarded and paid June
| LIST, 1867.
Will be paid for the Second Best Story as above.
A e75 PRIZE
Will be given for the best Original Story, to
| occupy from four to eight columns. Manu-
scripts to be in on or before March list. 1857
Prize awarded and paid April LIST, 1857.
| A $50 PRIZE
Will be given for the second best Stery as above
A 325 PRIZE
Will be given for the Third ststOry as above
The manuscripts must be neatly and legibly
written, and on but one side of the sheet, and
the pages numbered. Stories failing to obtain
the Prize will be published, If deemed merito-
rious, and paid for at fair prices, or will be re-
turned to authorsif rejected.
Manuscripts should be accompanied with a
SEALED ENVELOPE containing the true name
and address of the writer, which will not be
opened until the award be made on the merits
of the story, and then will be confidential.
A we'll known person Of fine literary talent
and cultivation will read all the articles and
make the awards. All prizes will be paid in
United States currency Immediately on award,
at our office, or sent by express to the address
of the writer if desired.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1867-02-14

The following lines by Bulwer are
capable of being read any way:
The love that trifes round the charms that
gilds,
Oft ruins whileA shines.
1t is said to have been Thackeray
who pointed out that this might be
read:
The charms that triae round the love it gilds,
Shines whileit ruins oft.
Or:
The ruins that love gilds and shines around,
Oft trifies where it charms. 81
Or:
The tribes that love gilds while oft it shines
1t charms the ruin round.
And yield about the same modicum
of sense in either of the four versions
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1867-02-14
MAsos1c.-Jackson Council, No.

MAsoN1c.-Jackson Council, No. 3,
Royal and Select Masters has recently been
recognized, by authority of the Grand
Council, with the following officers:
Amos R. Johnston, TIL. Ill. g. NJ:
Thomas Palmer, Dep. TIL. Ill. u. NJ.
John s. Buck, P. C. w.
L F. Harrington, NJ c.
John Nelson, Capt. G.
VIM B. Taylor, TT.
John H. Echols, Recorder.
A. Robbins, Sentinel.
The Council meets regularly, on the third
Tuesday evening of every month, at early
candle-light, in the Masonic Hall, and is fully
prepared to confer Degrees on such Compan-
ions as may present themselves and be re-
ceived 1t is requested that all members OF
the old Council cause their names to be en-
rolled by the Recorder. No fee for member
ship is required from them. The Tn. ILL., q
NJ desires full attendance at the next and
all future meetings.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1867-02-14

Rev. Mr.. Garnett, colored, in a
speech in New York the other day re-
lated the following:
just before John Brown went to
Harper's Ferry, said the speaker, he
called upon me and said: "Mr. Gar.
nett, / would advise all you colored
people to buy all the cotton goods and
sugar that you will want for the next
five years" "Why so,' said l. "Be-
cause said he, 81 am about TO raise
the price of things in this country. !
(Laughter.) Old John Brown had
kept his promise.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1867-02-14

The BATTERY AT CHARLEsToN.-The
Mercury of the I'd says the battery is
at present the scene of active and pro-
gressive work, under energetic man.
agement The ground is assuming a
level appearance, the holes are being
filled up and the mounds disappearing.
All that large bank Of earth that was
on the east promenade has entirely dis
appeared, and the great mound near
the same place is more than half gone.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1867-02-14

The advertisement of the Mobile
Times will be found elsewhere. The Times
is one of theIbest papers that reaches our
Office and we arc gratifed to see its enter
prising publishers have found it necessary to
enlarge and otherwise improve to meet the
expectations of its patrons. 1t is first
class, literary and family print combined
with sound political principles. st. Pau
and Mason are original and fearless writers
and by their sound and discreet tact have
attained place in popular favor excelled b!
vary few journals in the south west