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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10
TIE GRAD LEvEE.-I n another column

TIE GRAD LEVEL n another column
we give place to a communication to the
New Orleans Times from an Iberville
correspondent. We do not desire to dis
courage tn. writer or to deter any one
from attempting any measures calculated
to close tbi. huge gap, but experience
has taught US that submitting such works
to the action of conventions always ac
complished nothing. Many have been
held, plans suggested, adopted, and
speeches made in abundance. The dele
gates would then wind up with a grand
flourish Of trumpc,s, 60 home and do
This has been doue so often
that we doubt the ability Of any conven-
ton to do more than we have mentioned
above. The river is rising rapidly and at
the sane rate, in a few days, the water
will be pouring through the break, again
spreading devastation and misery in its
course. Time enough has elapsed since
the last high water to have built a dozeu
Grand Levees, and yet those charged
with one Of the most important trusts
ever coufded to . body Of men, has been
most shamefully, if not criminally, neg
lected. We are in favor of doing any
thing to close this break that appears at
all plausible, but We do not see it 10 the
plan suggested by "H"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 1868.
REGISTER lf REGISTER |

Voters of West. Baton iRouge the Re-
gistry is DOW open for the parish at the
Court House.. The books will remain
open until the Gath of this month, when
they will close according to law.
p@L But two weeks are allowed you
do not delay, but 60 at once. See notice
of Supervisors on next page.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

DA- The heavy storm Of wind and rain on
Thursday night and Friday Of last week,
seriously injured the sugar cane which
We hal described in our last tissue i'll
such glowing colors. 1t is Frustrated
10 all directions, some entirely down, and
more 10 all conceivable sorts Of positions.
Fences went down with a rspidity that
gladdened the hearts of the industrious
gentlemen who make a living by erecting
those fragile barriers. Trees, too. seem
ed to take wings aud take themselyes of
to localities never designed by nature for
their propagation and growth. Small
tenements lsbored under the impression
they were entirely useless on this terres-
tial sphere and went Exiting" in al d.
rectious, to the great indignation Of their
owners and the delight Of the young
freedmen ss seeing them cut up such
antics. Cotton went Up from the open
hollis higher than tho bulls and bears Of
rue Carondelet ever sent it when good
news val expected from Liverpool. Some
profane language wss improperly used
when the storm subsidized aud the extent
of damage known !; but as We were q
sufferer too, We retired to our solitary
chamber and INDUCED in . little talk to
%ourself. under the impression that We
we're . second Job beset with trying
difficulties.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

~ Baton Rouge has lost another Of
her old landmarks in the death Of Mr..
Frederick Thielman, ST., who, for more
than thirty years. was one Of her ables.
citizens. He died on Saturday last, after
an illnese of some weeks. He was .
good man and esteemed by all who knew
him. sijr
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10
Col. VIM. Role, IA uettino

~ Col. Wm. Role, is getting ready
for the freezing term by supplying his
cellar with the choicest Irish and other
whiskies. Now, that's what we call
sensible, and advise "~drinkists" to CAL
in At The Parlor, opposite the market.
and "smile" occasionally with sweet
Wllllam.p 2 - ~ Nr4rrTr
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

~ Thursday morning set in With a
cool breeze from the north. rendering
heavy clothing and ires necessary for
comfort. The weather at this writing is
clear and bracing. W. hope it may con
tinue 20, o time 10 valuable nov ia view
Of preparations for sugar making.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

~ Geo. w. AcCranie, editor Of the
Ouschits Telegraph. has been dominated
BY the Democracy Of the Fifth Congress.
ioaal District for Congress. Nc. handles
his pen and tongue with great ability
and will make IN exoelleat representa-.
tive. ~.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

~ The Eueming Della has suspended
publication after the appearance of its
nineteenth number. Dizziness Of times in
the city is mainly the cause. W. are
sorry to lose it from our e change list.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

Oor7ox CRor OF rax UNITED SsArEs.-
The New York Commercial and Fiaan
cia! Chronicle makes the following ssti
mate of the cotton crop Of the United
States for the year ending Septsnber !,
1865:
The total crop reaches q, 49s, sos bales.
while the exports have been 1851. OILS
baies. aad the hone consumption $685.
OILS bales, leaving . stock on hand at the
close of the year Of 3S,l3O bales. The
stock Of cotton at the Interior towns,
September l. 1868, not included in the
receipts. is 1897 bales, against S1O3 bales
last season.
The total receipts ct the Gulf and At
lantic shipping ports this year have BEEN
2.2l0.2Sa bales. against 1855. ia bales
laat year.
From the details Of the production Of
each State We 6ud that Lee, 5S1 bales
were made in Virginia this year, against
l27. 867 bales last year, Exported from
Virginia to foreign ports, 1888 bales T; r.
domestic ports, 1873, 1893 bsles. S,ock ON
hand At the end of the year at Peters
burg and Norfolk, 1000 bales. Stock on
hand at the beginning Of the year. 1889
bales.
The total amount Of cotton manufac
tured South during the year has been
about 60. 900 bales.
The highest price for Middling Up'ands
have been 81 follows: May LIST. in New
York 32Ac.; in Liverpool l2sd. Las,
year in New York the highest price was
42c.; in Liverpool l54d.
The consumption in tho Southern
Sta:es was $3.50 bales (460 pounds
esch) in 1860. In the Northera States
there were 700, $50 bales.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

An exchange says: " Let the vote Of
the two parties in PsnnsyIvania be il.
creased as they were in Maine, aud the
Keystone State will give . Democratic
majority Of As, 900" ~ s2l HAlEg
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

I@- The municipal elections through
out Connecticut resulted in large gains
for the Democracy. vThe returns, so far,
indicate . majority in the State Of over
Eve thousand. ~ -'
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

On the occasion of an eclipse in Vir.
ginia, . colored individual became great.
~ elated. "Bress de L,rd," said be,
= de niggers' time has come at las, aud
now ives gwyne to hab q black sun"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

~. The board Of registrars for East
Baton Rouge is composed of Josh. Van
TEomp, Il. ]. Puokett and L. Francois.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

Improvements have besn made 10 The
oeedIe gun. getting rid Of several cpn-
plicatious. aud increasing its rate u 6rs
to fifteen shots q minute. .rstea iptss.a /,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

A Msmmoth Cave-the Court of Spain.
- Times. .. rr
Another-a darkey's mouth piling IN
gingerbread. .
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10

PLAN FOR REBUILDING GRAND LEvEE =
An Iberville correspondent of the New
Orleans Times suggests the following
plan for rebuilding Grand Levee +: u.
AS there seems no present prospect OF
the rebuilding Of Grand Levee. l beg
leave, through your columns. TO submit,
TO FOUR merchants and the citizens Of the
overAowed parishes, the following plan j:
That each paper of your city and the
above parishes be requested to call and
urge a meeting Of your merchants to Up
point delegates to = convention. - many
as they may deem proper. (say one for
each ward) aud the citizens Of each
country precinct to elect one delegate to
said convention. These meetings to be
held on the l7,h,inst., and the convention
in your city on the 9th inst. To this
convention I would suggest the follow
ing programme. Ito be discoursed and
matured by the joint wisdom aud expei
rience of the body):
A committee to be appointed to confer
with our most worthy Ievee contractors,
as to bidding upon said 1evee in State
bonds, said bonds to be bought at current
market prices by our citizens. To secure
the sale, l would still further suggest
CATER appointing officers to carry out all
the details and minuti@ OF the general
plan) that the delegates from each par
'sh appoint thorough going men to cal!
meetings in each precinct, Oh . day sc
lected by the convention Tor the purpose
Of raising subscriptions from Ill, white
aud black, to buy these bonds. and re
ports Of the result to be made promptly
to the proper cHcers or committee.
Ii the parish meetings should bs called
on the 18th, the Convention on the 9th,
the reports Of the subscriptions could be
made by the 10th OF November. This
would leave any pushing contractor
time to complete the work substantially
This will require prompt and energetic
concert Of action WHICH alone eau save
our State aud develop it. From my ow"
personal experience. ia similar matters,
rbrlievc q. least $4,000 can 30 raised IN
this very poor precinct. The freedne,
will respond in sums Vi IS aud $40, aud
they eau take shares in . bond. Also
as the crops arc nov being sold, cub
scyiptious can be nado reliable Axd re.
aliz.ble.
Should this plan meet your approval
you will do our peer country . great ssr
vice by bringing it promptly before tht
public. If the Radicals succeed, ON
citizens must look to themselves for tbt
salvation aud preservation Of our mi
try ; if tie uuserva.iyes. vs can By
susa prompt and concerted action Nj
our g%oyeruuent,ia developing irs pros
perity. y.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-10-10
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH o.
West Baton Rouge, Parish Court y

STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH o.
West Baton Rouge, Parish Court y
matter succession Of Irene 1tshso, WI.
aFss6eois Fesbos. No. 6e9. 81
Whereas Valiere Ferbos hss applied W
the clerk Of ssid Court for the sdusisie'
tratiaa Of ths above spcceDsiJn--
Notice is hereby given that PIT oppns''
ton to the appointment 81 ssid vsliers
Ferbos ~ administrator asoreaaidy mist ~
6led in the oaBcs Of The Clerk Of saiao
parish within ten days from the 6rst psb'
location of this notice.
o. n. LEBLANC. Clerk:
Clerks Office, West Baton Rouge, THU
10Th day IT Octob-r .. d. 1858. ia gs
ErAT DE La LOUISIANA PABOisa1 4
dOnest Baton Rnuge. Cous "a Pss.
oisss. Dana psf.ire de- u succeeeios
d'Ir-ne Trahan. yeuys Frsncois Ferries.
No. 603. "a
Attends que VALERIE Ferbos hit apptias!s
ION 90 greiief de 10 dite eour poar Esd
minAtsstion de Il sssdifs suecesslod-
Avis est PEI. ceS prelsates douuS o.
.outs opposition . pappointment. dadIts
Valiere Fcrbos comme ~adnipisnstear ms
dit, devra etrs fsit' IN Absrsau du ers1se
de- cstte pafoisss dams les dix josss qstF
sqiyeouk D premiere pubiicstiep deee9
nvie. q. II. LEBtANC. Gsei5ef.
Boreau Do 0se@ Der. psioiiss'diQlese'ear
ton Raaes, ~ 10 'octcbss = y lses.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-06

Nevada.-We spent part of last Fri
day at this place. On arriving we soon
met Judge Leith, with whom we took
a tramp. The first place we halted at
was the store of J. s. Leith 6 Co. We
found two of the proprletors waiting on
customers. This is a nice store. being
well supplied with Dry Goodsand Gro
ceries. The Saw Mill, Door and Sash
Factory of Leith & Co. was our next OBJ
ject of attention. They walk right
through saw logs here. To judge from
of Doors and Sash which We
saw, they turn out first rate work.
Work on the new NJ E. Church is going
on rapidly and when completed will
be an ornament to the town. The Ad-
vent Congregation have also a new
Church in course of erection, which
will be about the size of the NJ. g..
Church. Dinner time having arrived,
by invation of the Judge we went to
his residence and partook freely Of his
hounties. We should not wonder if
IHC u utiSt CO1Cilueu tiidU We eiIc IflUIc.
vigorous with the knife and fork than
with the pen. The Judge has a nice
residence into which he lately moved,
and we hope that he and his may long
enjoy it. Mr.. Scott, whom we an
nounced lasi week as the partner of Mr..
Perky, has finally changed his mind
and concluded to remain in Nevada
He was at his clothing emporium, ac-
tive and busy.
Asa general thing business appears
to be dull at Nevada as well as Upper
Sandusky. The most attractive feat
ure of the day was trial before Squire
Cook. 1t was suit between two gen
tlemen who were formerly in partner
ship in business. The suit was insti-
tuted for the recovery of $50, but the
plaintiff failed to win the case, The
trial was conducted in very good hui
NOR, and was prolific of much fun fol
the numerous spectators. Squire Cook
understands his business and gives eX-
cellent satisfaction. He would make 8
G good Common Pleas Judge.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-06

Mental anxiety or excessive think
ing tend to deaden the vitality of the
scalp; it's effects are to produce febrile
affection of the head, which causes gray
hair and badness and although gray
hairs may be honorable in old age, yet
premature blanching, or loss of hair
in the young or middle-aged, is to be
regretted, and as it is natural for us all
to desire a youthful appearance, we
would recommend to those afflicted in
the above manner, the use of Halls
Vegetable Slcilian Hair Remover. This
preparation will soon change gray and
brashy hair to its original color, and
make it of silken texture; and will
create a new growth when it has fallen
off, as it furnishes the nutritive princi-
pie which nourishes the glands of the
hair, filling them with new life and
coloring matter, and giving a healthy
condition to the whole fbrous mass
Dramatic Chronicle.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-06
Hon. C. r, HEott.-The deeds of

Hon. G.. e. NIott.-The deeds of a
faithful public officer will always be
appreciated by an enlightened people.
We have repeatedly said that Judge
Mott could not under any possible cir
cumstance, be swayed from the rigid
and faithful performance of his duty,
as he conscienciously understands it.
We find the following merited compli-
ment to the Judge, i'll the Bucyrus
Journal oflast week, which we trans
fer to our columns with pleasure.
The Ion. Judge Mott adjourned the
Court of Common Pleas, last Saturday,
after a session ofeleven days.
He has by his courtesy, decision and
hrmness, won the respect of all, as q
gentleman determined to do his duty
and to bea judge and not a political
partisan.
One great improvement in court ct
iquette, he has introduced, for which
he deserves much praise. He permits
no attorney to approach him and en-
gage with him in conversation While
on the bench.
We have known some of his prede-
cessors engage in conversation mem-
bers of the bar even While other mem
bers were addressing them. "a Gus
tom more honored in the breach than
in the observance" and we are glad
that Hon. Judge Mott commands the
respect of the bar by paying to every
member the compliment Of an atten-
tive hearing.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-06
High Taxes--Who is to Blame?

Democrats keep up continual howl
about high taxes. and getvery eloquent
on the necessity of public economy.
The fact is that wherever Democrats
have the exclusive control oflocal af-
fairs, there the taxes are very high, and
they alone are to blame for it. Look at
New York City ruled over by Demo
cratic officials. 1t is taxed without
mercy. Look at our County. Our
local taxes are the highest we have
ever known. These local taxes can and
should be reduced. Some of the officials
are infinitely liberal when political
favorites' bills are to be considered, but
a hypocritical air of economy is as
sumed when the claimant is without
the Democratic pale.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-06
The Hancock Jeffersonian saws:

On Saturday last three young men,
George Dennison, of Findlay, Allen
did not learn, of Blufiton, were out
hunting, in the vicinity of the latter
place, when rabbit was started from
cover, and chased into an old house.
Ashton went around the building to
frighten the animal out while the
others were to stand ready to shoot.
AS the rabbit ran from the building
Ashton shouted, and at the same time
looked around the corner of the house.
Dennison fired hastily, and Ashton re
ceived the entire charge of shotin the
face. Medical aid was soon procured
and it is hoped that no serious results
will occur.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-06

2 Cred Tape" was the subject of the
lecture by Dr.. FL. A. True, on Tuesday
evening. The frequent expressions OF
applause, which. the ability, wit and
fine hits of the speaker elected from the
large audience, must have been very
gratifying to him. Many of the fool
cries Of the age were completely riddled
with sarcasm.
'sHistory VS.. Fiction" will be the
subject of lecture next Tuesday even
ing, at the Presbyterian Lecture Room.
by Rev. Geo. l.. Kalb. We are assured
that it will be able and highly inter-
esting.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-06
Lectures.

A course of public lectures will be
given in Beery's Hall, for the benefit OF
the Presbyterian Church. The lectures
will be given by various gentlemen OF
high standing and well known ability.
and will, we doubt not, reward all who
patronize the course, with entire salts
faction. The community needs the
stimulus ola series of lectures of high
order, and the church needs assistance.
But in craving that assistance we de-
sire to give you an equivalent for your
money. The lectures will be in the
following order, and on the following
days, viz:
Rev. Geo. l.. Kalb, Feb. 1lth, subject,
"History W. Fiction.'
Rev. II. B. Fry, Feb. 18th, subject,
Young America"
Season Tickets admitting Gentle
man and Lady to the course, $500, Sin
gle tickets, 80 cents.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-06

Y. Nj. G. A.-The second meeting of
the Upper Sanduslly Young Mems
Christian Association was held in the
NJ. e. Church Oh last Friday evening.
Mr.. j. M. COe, Vice President, in the
Chair. 1t was very gratifying to see
so large turn out. 1t is good evi-
dence that our people are deeply inter
ested in the cause and object of the So
ciety. An appropriate, instructive and
interesting address was delivered by
d. Il. Miller, on the ''Way to Happi-
nest" Additional remarks were made
by Revs. Messrs Ginger, Smith and
Young. At the suggestion of Rev
Miller, Revs. Ginger, Tyre and Mr.. j
Gump were added to the Executive
Committee.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-06
To Our Young Men.

| Many of our young men have very
erroneous ideas of what constitutes a
noble character. They. seem to forget
that reputation like wealth is attained
only by perseverance, energy, prompt
ness and fidelity. None of these COM
mendable, and indeed, indispensable
traits are ever acquired in saloons and
other places, where precious time and
money are unnecessarily spent. And
here we desire to give some advice to-
our young men. This we do because
we desire their welfare. No country
affords so 81 eat opportunities for ac-
complishing good and attaining honora-
BILE positions, as this; but its induce
ments 20 demoraliZe and debauch are
numerous and varied. Ifa young man
cannot advance to distinction in the
United States, we advise him not to try
elsewhere.
He who is born in n poor house, in
this country, may, if he will, die in a
palace, but he who is born poor in the
old country. has no possible hope of
ever bettering his condition so long as
he remains there. Then, too, he who
has energy. perseverance, skill and the
in the old country; but here, in this
God-favored land he can find employ
ment and friends to assist him. Here
he does not have to contend against the
tyranny of the rulers and the rich, but
all unite in encouraging the merito-
rious. Then young frienes, seek some
honorable employment, and follow it
diligently and faithfully. Remember,
always, that the wants of the body are
numerous and perpetual, and that
every day that you are idle, your in
come ceases. Spend as little money as
possible, and use your brains in doing
so. Dress decently but do not try to
rival the dress of the rich, till you get
rich. 1t is great folly to initiate the rich
in dress when we cannot compete with
them in anything else. Labor day and
night to establish q good name for
yourself. This you can readily do by
rigid attention to business, honorable
treatment of all with whom you deal.
Be especially prompt in the perform
ance of all your promises, and if you
owe man. and you find yourself una
BILE to pay when the debt is due, go and
tell him the real cause Of your inability
to meet the debt, and ask for little
more time which will generally be
granted, but don't keep silent, and when
the time for you to pay arrives, exhibit
an infamous Indifference, and if you
see your creditor coming towards you
don't sneak in some hole, which is the
favorite practice with some people.
Buy yourself good books and spend
your leisure hours, evenings and morn
ings, in reading them. Search the his
tory of our country. study well the
lives of the great men who have honor
ed our country and its institutions, and
initiate them in those traits which
have contributed to their snccess and
fame. This will not make you Wash
ington, Writ. Sherman, Hancock, Grant
&C., but will greatly aid you in your
laudable efforts to become useful and
happy.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-06

Mr.. Hipe Winery has completed the
beautiful painting. upon which he has
been employed for the past three months.
It is truly fine production, and the
lovers of tho beautiful in art will be am
ply repaid for their trouble by calling at
his rooms, where that as well as other
productions of his pencil may be seen.
His Studio is at the Dental Rooms OF
Dr.. Pearce.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-06

From J. L. Peters, 200 Broadway,
New York, we have received a num-
Der of the United States Musical Re-
view, publication containsng II pages
of musical matter, art items, &C.; and
in addition to the above, pieces of
good music, sheet music size. We have
tested the latter, and found them all
simple and beautiful. The titles in
this number are ''Ally Ray" "Damask
Rose March," ''Maribell," and 'Red
Bird Waltz" all by well known good
composers.
The Review is furnished at the low
price of $500 per annum, and strong
inducements are offered to clubs. 1t
is very much cheaper than to purchase
sheet music by the single piece, and
should find blace on every piano.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-02-06

Times first footprints are wrinkles
and gray hair, and although nothing
has yet been discovered to eradicate the
former the latter may be easily obliter-
ated by the use Of Rings Vegetable
Ambrosia. We know that it will re-
store gray hair to its original color and
remove from the scalp all itching or
irritation, whether caused by dandruff
or humors, at the same time imparting
to the hair that glossy and beautiful
look so much desired.