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Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-04-21


"a "Iommy, my son, what are
you going to do with that club ?"
"Send it to the editor. Of course"
"But what are you going to send
it to the editor for 2"
"Cause he says if anybody will
send them club he will send them
paper"
The mother came very near
fainting, but retained consciousness
enough to ask;
"But, Tommy, dear, what do you
suppose he wants with club ?"
"Well, I don't know replied the
young hopeful, "unless it is to knock
down subscribers as don't pay for
their paper"
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-04-21
Great BARGAIN

i Of Land--2oO cleared under fence, about 10
miles above the city OF Baton Rouge, on the East
side Of the bank OF the Mississippi river. Thsl
IL we'll timbered with ash, cypress, 10, and q
well adapted for wood yard There - DWELL
ina and iii necessary outbuiIdings. A great bar-
gain can be had II application Il made soon. For
particulars apply TO, or address the undersigned
at the Gazette Comet once.
mario tsss u. Y. CAAkkOTTE
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~ The saw in South Carolina
mill was lately broken to pieces by
striking twenty-four pound shot,
imbedded in a pine log.
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NoBLY DoNEY

against the Black Crook Constitu-
ton and the mongrel ticket to which
it gave parentage.
Look at the figures elsewhere
given, and behold how that thing
Of denominations dignifed with the
name Of Constitution, and the mis-
cradle medley Of mean. low white,
black and tan oflice-seeking mendi-
.cants, have been utterly routed
"horse, foot and dragons" in this
city and, parish. w.
The Democratic Conservatives,
true to themselves, to their country,
their homes, their families, society,
civilization. in fine, to the instincts
Of patriotism, responsibility and self
preservation, came out in their
might, worked like Trojans, and
overwhelmed the carpet-baggers and
their deluded followers and adherents
with a regular Waterloo defeat.
Considering the great disparity
existing between the number of
white and that Of black registered
voters in the parish,-the prepon-
derance being largely in favor Of the
latter the result is no less aston
ishing than gratifying, and in this
respect our neighboriug parish of
West Baton Rouge also claims both
our admiration aud establishment.
Truly, our people did well and
nobly, and not alone to our white
population be all the credit and
glory awarded for services and sue
cess in this heroic contest: great
many Of our black friends stood
firm and true in their devotion to the
cause OF sound principles and wis
dom. Shoulder to shoulder with
their old, long-tried and trusty white
friends did they go, singly and in
bands, to the polls, and vote the
white mans ticket,-vote against
the Constitution, and against the in
iquitous plotters and workers who
had all along been essaying to dupe
the poor negroes with view to their
own selfish and unholy purposes and
to the degradation, abasement and
ruin of the latter.
But, thank Heaven the negroes
were not all SO easily duped. They
were not all Of them such fools and
ignoramuses as to sell themselves,
body and soul, to the carpet-bag
interest. Many of them, as the Sc
quel OF the election in this city and
parish and West Baton Rouge has
shown, were wise, prudent and in
telligent enough to know "on which
side their bread was butered."
They knew who were their best
friends and with whom to ally their
best interests, and having thus
proved themselves our faithful friends
and allies in time of dire emer
gency, they should be held in CRATE
full remembrance for their fidelity
and friendship. We must cherish,
encourage and reward that fidelity
and friendship.
Carpet-bagism in this region has
grown "small BY degrees and beau
tifully less" and looks as though it
was pretty well played out. It
must eventually Ego glimmering
among the things that were." A
speedy exit say we, to its itinerant
majesty. It will be "a happy rid
dance Of bad rubbish" when this
community shall look upon its like
no more, when our whole State and
the South shall be freed from its
blighting and unwholesome pres
ence.
10 "Iommy, my son, what are
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-04-21

saT Massachusetts, people deposit
in their savings banks half a million
dollars a week.
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For Rent.

A COMFORTABLE dwelling house, with <.A
n three rooms well finished. For par EGl
ticuiars, apply at this office. JAMS
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Plantation for Sale.

IOS ARPENTS Of land situated on the
4LC Bayou Sara road twelve miles from Ba-
ton Rouge. with improvements, consisting Of
good Dwelling house, Cabins, Corncribs. and %
acres OF the land are open and under cultivation
the other ID heavily timbered. For terms apply
to JULIUS O. BOdEL,
feb22 - Auctioneer
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E@r All selfmade men are not ia
nous, nor are they all remarkable for
intelligence. For a man may be
selfmade who has made goose Of
himself.
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Farm for Sale.

4 q MILES from Baton Rouge, on the Bsyou
- Sara Road. 1t coptsins about l2O acres
Of splendid land about 80 acres cleared and un-
der fence. The improvements are amply sum.
Gent for residence and quarters. PRICE $40
per acre-half cash, the balance In one year.
Apply to JULIUS Y. bOHEL,
ian25 Auc tioneer.
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For Rent.

THREE LARGE AIRY ROOMS ever the n
1 Peoples Store, opposite the Bank, Third |sN
street For particulars apply at the
sept17 PEOPLES STORE
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Parish Warrants for Sale.

TyHOsR PERSONS who have not a. yet paid
their parish taxes, win ind II TO their inter-
eat to call on the undsrsigned parish jail keeper
at this city, who can accommodate them with
parish warrants on the mDst liberal terms.
msr7 q NJ. BROOKS
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Preston & Merrill Yeast Powders.

On DOZEN Preston Merrill Yeast Powders
~ just received and offered to dealers at New
Orleans prices. Call and ascertain prices.
april JOSHUA BEAL.
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Dissolution of Copartnership.

NIOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the CO.
IN partnership heretofore existing In this city
between r. VAZQUEZ and @. QUINTERO, under
the name and Arm Of vAZQUEZ Il QUINTERO,
is dissolved by mutual consent, dating from the
LIST Of April. 1868.
Mr.. VAZQUEZ, who becomes by this arrange
ment, sole proprietor Of the business, is fully
authorized to settle all the outstanding business
Of the concern.
Mr.. QUINTERO, in retiring, retur ms his CRATE
full Acknowledgements to the friends Of the late
firm for their kind and liberal patronage, and
bespeaks for his successor, Mr. VAZQUEZ, con-
tinuance of the same.
FERNANDO vAZQUEZ,
apr7 CAMILLE QUINTERO.
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Inst ReCGiVeN.

DIRECT FROM NEW YORK, large assert.
IL ment of PEBBLES, in Gold, steel and Shell
frames; SLEEVE BUTTONS and STUDS, Of Mo
Their Of Pearl-something beautiful and cheap
Also, Triple plated TEASPOONS on white metal
at New York manufacturing prices. American
GOLD WATCHES in IS carat cases. and SILVER
of 2, and ounce cases. Il. FENDLER,
april Third street.
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FOR RENT-LOST, ETC.
For Rent.

A NEAT, comfortable and commodlous fss:.A
II Cottage Residence, containing four @::J
rooms, kitchen and servants' rosm; a. H8ls&
good aistern; we'll supplied with water--the To-
ca ton very pies SAINT and desirable. Apply TO
febl5 JAMES MCVAY
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CANDY.

A MOTHER lot OF Fresh Candy just stored,by
n aprs JOSHUA BEAL
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MILL FEED.

A GOOD lot of Mill Feed now on hand. Call
II soon while you get 1t.
anrll JOSHUA BEAL
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Notice..

INTENDING to visit Europe the coming sum-
i mer, / am constrained TO request my friends
and customers who are indebted to the firm, to
come forwa I'd with as little delay possible, and
close their accounts. Their immediate attention
is earnestly requested to the above.
mar28 A. ROSENFIELD.
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MESS PORK.

az BARRELS frst-class standard Mess Pork,
~ now In stsre and for sale low by
apr7 JOSHUA BEAL.
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WANTS--FOR SALE


SITUATION As CLERK, IN A GROCERY
~ or Dry Goods store, ~ young m.n o. snis
city. we'll known--one experienced IN the busi.
pess-can give good references Far particulars.
O. TO wages, &C., apply 1t this once. marn
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No Credit.

THEREAFTER no accounts will be opened by
I1 me and no sales will be made except for cash
mar28 L. ROSENFIELD.
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LIME.

M BARRELS best quality of Rock Island,
w now in store and for sale by
april JOSHUA BEAL
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PEACH BLOW POTATOES.
az BARRELS very choice Peach Blow Pota-
~ toes, just stored and for sale by
april JOSHUA BEAL
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y CHOICE BREAD CORN.
OEA BAGS Choice Dry White Bread Corn
eO.)O for sale at market value by
apr7 JOSHUA BEAL.
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SWEET POTATOES

so barrels best quality Sweet Pc.
w tatoes. Apply to
aprJ JOSHUA BEAL.
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A Free School,
SILICA X.

DEALERS can find at my store a choice article
- Of Sugar for retail purposes: Prices all
.. K [apr9l JOSHUA BEAL,
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Flooring for Sale.

FlOOrlug lOr Safe
TyHE MISSOURI MILLS are now turning out
i fne article OF Dressed Tongue and Grooved
Flooring which will be supplied at very low prices
for cash (fsb26] A. A. DELAnODEklE
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aeD Demo
the Plains
the Constitution of Gentlemen whe which above
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-10-24
From the Southern Cultivator.
An Experiment with Wheat.

EDITOR SOUTHERN CULr1vAToR Il de-
sire to give the readers of The Cultivator
the benefit Of an experiment made by a
nelghbor of mine, with his last wheat
crop. He sowed down, with the wheat,
eighty pounds of salt per acre, and gather
ed a good crop Of wheat clear of rust,
while all around him made almost fail
ure.
II salt will prevent rust, every farmer
should know it and use it. Again, Mr..
George Cunningham, an enterprising
farmer in this county, in March last, sow
ed, as top dressing, equal portions Of
salt and plaster, and portion of lot in
wheat, as an experiment; the effect was
perceptible to all. The wheat thus
managed was good, while that adjacent
was very poor. These experiments are
satisfactory, to my mind, that salt is
preventive of rust. AS the cost of salt is
trltiing, compared to the losses sustained
by rust, all should test it for themselves.
The wheat crops in this county were very
three bushels per acre, on
an average. The corn crop is also seri-
ously damaged by the drouth, and much
more so by preparation Of the soil and
cultivation of the crop. Under the old |
system, all depend on bounti-
full supply ofroin. l hope, soon to be
able to make better report from old
Newton. AS your journal is extensively
circulated in this county, this year, we
nope to place it in the hands of every
armer before January next.
L. F. LIVINGSTON.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-10-24
---~-A~~
L. +. LIVINGSTON.

H1~ Rye is said to be more valuable than
clover for green pasture. If sown heavily
in the fall or spring, and plowed under, il
will be equal to a good coating of barn-yard
manure, and fall-sown rye produces a bouns
tiful supply of excellent spring food for sheep,
colts and cattle. 1t makes a Sonderful saw
ing in the hay NOW.
Rye in the shape of bread is said to proc
duce more brain and muscle.suppo food
than wheat.
Farmers who have not already commenced
to prepare their hogs for market, should lose
DO time in doing so. One week of this favor.
able weather is worth two weeks in Deem
Der. Many farmers who use nothing but corn
for fattening, begin to feed it as soon as it is
in tassel Though it has not the substance
of ripe corn, still swine thrive very well on
it, eating not only the soft ears and husks,
but also the leaves and quite a portion of
the stalks. Care, however, should be taken
not to let cattle 60 into the yard or field
where hogs are fed on corn cut up in this
manner, as they are liable to eat the cLewed
stalks that are left, and in consequence are
troubled with the mad itch -Prc,rie Farmer.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-10-24
A Beautiful Picture.

The man who stands upon his own soil,
who feels that by the law of the land in
which he lives, he is the rightfu and exclu-
-'- -Tner of the land he tiIls, is, by the
Constitution Of our nature, under a whole,
me influence not easily inbibed from any
.er source. lie feels, other things being
sQuOl, more strongly than any other the
character Of a man as the lord of an inani>
mate world. Of this great and wonderful
sphere which, fashioned by the hand Of G cd
and UPHELD by his power, is rolling through
the Heavens, part Of his, his from the cen.
tire of the sky. 1t is the space on which the
generation before moved its round of duties
and he feels himself connected by link
with those who follow, and to whom lie is
to transmit home.
Perhaps his farm has come down to him
from his fathers. They have gone to their
last home; but he can trace their last foot
steps over the scenes of his daily labors.
The roof which shelters him was reared bv
those to whom ho owes his being Some
interesting domestic tradition is connected
with every Enclosure. The favorite fruit was
planted by his fathers hand. He sported in
boyhood beside the brook which still winds
through the meadow, There lies the path
to the village of earlier days, He still hears
from the window the voice of the Sabbath
bell which called his father to the house of
God; and near at band is the spot where
his parents laid down to rest and where,
when bis time comes, he shall be laid by |
HE children. These are the feelings of the
,er of the soil Words cannot paint them.
'Doy flow out of the deepest fountain of the
heart. They aie the life spring of fresh,
healthy and generous national character
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-10-24
Autumn Flowing.

A correspondent of the Country Gen
teman sums up the more prominent ad
vautages to be derived from turning the
soil in autumn, under the following
heads
/. August and September is good
| time to turn over bound out sod land,
and manure and re-seed it at once to grass,
obtaining crop Of hay the following
year.
2. October and November is an excel
lent time to break up sod land for plant
ing the following spring.
3. The weather is then cool and brac.
ing, and the team strong and hearty for
the work while the weather in the spring
is more relaxing and the team less able !;
and spring work being always hurrying,
it saves time to dispatch as much of the
blowing a S possible during the previous
autumn.
4. Sod land, broken up late in autumn,
will be quite free from growing grass the
following spring; the roots Of the grass
being SO generally killed by the immedi.
ately succeeding winter that not much
grass will readily start in spring.
5. The frosts of winter disntegrate the
plowed land, SO that it readily crumbles
in fine particles in spring. and deep,
mellow seed bed is easily made. The |
chemical changes and notifications re.
sulting from atmospheric action during
he winter, develops latent fertility in
be upturned burrows, together with the
influences, materially increase
he crop.
6. Most kinds of insects are either
wholly destroyed, or their depredations
materially checked, by late fall blowing.
specially the common white grub and
be cut worm.
7. Corn stubble land may be plowed
ate in the fall, and thus may be all ready
or very early sowing in the spring, there
y going far to insure a good catch of
rass the root Of the new seeding get.
ng hold well, or being well established
efore the drouth of summer comes on.
8. A great deal Of land needs deeper
lowing than has generally been pracric
4. Where the subsoil is fine grained
I'd unctuous, and close, or where there
a hard pan Of good quality, deep plow-
g may at once be resOrted to, with de- :
ded advantage. Where the subsoil is /
'orer, the blowing may still be sdVsn- a
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-10-24

rate its President, we will meet il as a
subjected and conquered people, amid
the ruins OF liberty and the scattered
fragments of the Constitution.
And we do declare and resolve, that
ever since the people of these United
States threw off all submission to the
British crown, the privilege and trust
Of suffrage have belonged to the seve-
raj States, and have been granted, reg
ulated and controlled exclusively by
the political power of each State, re.
spectively and any attempt by Con-
gless, on any pretext whatever, to de-
pri'e any State Of this right, or inter
fere with this exercise, is fragrant
usurpation of power, which can find no
warrant in the Constitution, and, if
sanctioned by the people, will subvert
our form of government, and can only
end in a single, centralized, consolidate
ed government, in which the separate
existence of the States will be entirely
absorbed. and an unqualified despotism
be established in place of a federal
union of equal States; that we regard
the reconstruction acts Of Congress-, So
called, as usurpations, unconstitutional,
revolutionary and void - that our SOL
diels and sailors, who carried the flag
of our country 10 victory against most
gallant and determined foe, must ever
be gratefully remembered, and all the
guarantees given in their favor must be
faithfully carried into execution - that
public lands should be either disposed OF
under the pre-, empton homestead laws,
or sold in reasonable quantities, and to
none but actual occupants, a: the min
mum p,ice, as established by the gov
eminent; when grants of the public
lands may be allowed. necessarily for
the encouragement of important public
improvements, the proceeds of the sale
of these lands, and not the lands them
selves, should be SO applied.
ReSolred, That the President of the
United States, Andrew johnson, in ex>
ercising the power of his high office in
the aggressions of Congress on
the constitutional rights Of the States and
the people, is entitled TO The gratitude Of
the whole American people and, on be.
half of the Democratic party, we tender
him our thanks for his patriotic efforts in
hat regard.
Upon this platform, the Democratic
party appeal to every patriot, including
all the Conservative element, and all who
lesire to support the Constitution and
'estore the Union, forgetting all past
differences of opinion, to unite with us in
he present great struggle for the liberties
If the people-and to all such, to what
'ver party they may have heretofore
belonged, we extend the right hand OF
fellowship, and bail all cooperating with
is as friends and brothers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-10-24

Horticulture and Agriculture.

1t is both gratifying and surprising to note
connected with the pursuits of rural life
But a few years have passed since the list of
journals wholly devoted TO Agriculture and
Horticulture numbered less than a bakers
neglected strawberry patch, literally strug-
g ing, day after day. to keep their heads in
sight, Now our list Of journals, weeklies
aud monthlies, in the cause, advocacy and
in 'ructisn of the primeval and most blessed
ooyupation of man, is almost beyond court
a-I Te no sooner note new laborer, and
get accustomed to his tone, than another APP
pears, until We have lately come to the cons
clusion that our people have really awakened,
and, while some may gamble Ia Wall street,
or other like marts, some may traffic and
trade, etc, yet the blessings of a rural life
the prospect which it offers to long and
happy existence, are rapidly becoming ap
preciated. South and West the people seem
to be calling for more and more of reading
matter relating to the garden, orchard and
farm, and their calls are met by new papers,
and the enlarged size of the older ones, the
formation OF horticultural societies, and the
records of increased interest at exhibitions
of those heretofore organized all are most
gratifying tokens of promises for the future
greatness and continuance of our nation, for
which we have reason to be thankful to the |
great Power which overrules and guides all
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-10-24

tageously deepened by degrees, say an
inch AZ each new breaking up. But in
by far majority Of cases, deep blowing
may lie practiced at once-indeed it may
be the rule, with safety, while shallow
blowing may be the exception. Plow,
say nine, ten, eleven or twelve inches in
November. The subsoil turned up will
grow several shades darker by spring.
The frosts and atmospheric influences Of
winter will mellow the soil. This inor.
ganic elements and all latent fertility
will be made more active for benefiting
the crop. In spring spread the manure
and pillow it in or otherwise work it in or
mingle it with the soil to the depth, say
of four inches, or little more or less,
and you have the very best attainable
conditions for realizing good crops
Deeper blowing may thus be practiced
than would at all times be safe or expe,
dent, if the blowing is delayed till
spring.