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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

m.caASIc' AND ClsAxs 4@, =.
-. recent NV Orleans p.pv, ,4 ., so'n~
:" aosv a. now. Building oo. ss's 's'r
quite actively carried on, and upSs'; !. ar
providing for the necessities = s''' 'Ath
larger development Of y. = ns' ,d
'ustFy, Mechanics of all kind. =. aud !.
ana are sure Of employment - 'tsddat
stated that there is so large !. : aadi
UNEMPLOYED clerks at NV Oh ,s.p'a'd
some Of them are taking oo.;,; oI's''s thS
walters. The Suulb heed. ,0.s " baa
more than clerks, and viii w., %,SseA'Aia
"ee mn them tor some time to come ''', met b
- much to be done in the w.v =, tsss
Ing up and unfolding the ind9., ! 9a'a.
Commercial! development Of n. 81. 'Nl
States, and skilled laborers will s "%'' :
part Of the country q rewu,.'., quo ta.t
for them. 's'' lid
The disparity between N.
Demand tor mech ."ics sud clr,lsp , :; W. ~
Orleans is very Ike what e,;., = Nss
parts OF the country. The u.ss y y
'e'de: are derm-d less inviting !, ,aasa
men tina" c!erkships sad proG,tI;y 'sa!
!" n" city Of any Considerable b: ''es
country where the number Of N.Y.. u'
seeking clerkships Of v.rious k;nd I'; :''
largely ~ excess Of the plsces to +. sr.%
We need everywhere rnurs skil.d Is''
IT, men who thoroughly understand .' !"
mechanical business, aud it ~ilI Ls : ~
Indication for the future when our ,,s. u
men begin to tnrn their at.eution ns'
generally than at present to thr ,.,;..'
mechanical trades. The coun,,, :, ~
North as we'll as at the South, and :, h's
Z 'st and West alike, needs vo,te,. W.
producers, and we want tt ses M. Ill.,. !"
# people-a class so essential 70 n.,;o,'
prosperity largely increased within T.
next few years. This is . world Of w.
aud there is no kind Of necessary ,0,.
which is not honorable. Boston Jb.,,J
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

E We are indebted 10 the Board 81
Managers for a Catalogue of the Uni
versity of Virgins for 1868 81 Although
1t is one of the most prominent seminarie,
Of learning 10 the South, we find that onl,
seven Louisianians were enrolled in tn
line above stated. The total number OF
students for the year was four hundred
and ffty.two. ..t.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

= - q. NE"
No We close a much better week thar
we have done for months past. Some
cloudy days, but no rain. Weather ratb
er chilly, morning and evening, but none
to hurt. Work is going on smoothly as
fast as the labor will permit, and no
complaints from any quarter. beyond
those of . general demand for more help
We have meyer seen the parish quieter
or more orderly than at p~reseat. Two
or three weeks Of such weather as we
gre now having, will work wonders in our
cane, cotton and corn fields, to say moth
ing Of garden productions which are
much behind time. .--r O
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10
The ALLENpALE LEvEE COMPLETED

NE
The completion of no levee in this parish
gives greater satisfaction to our citizens
than the one upon the plantation of the
late Gov. Allen. The work is on a Crane
scale. being som fo%rty.three hundred
feet 10 Tenth, thirteen feet high, nine fee'
crest and one hundred and four feet base
These dimensions show a levee of uDusu'
al magnitude. In that neighborfrood,
however, such works are necessary to
protect the front, owing to the situation
of the land and the constantly caving
banks. 1t completes the extension of
the formidable Chinn and Robertson
~levees to the upper line Of the Babin
plantation, to which it joins. Those
who have inspected the levee pronounce
it one of the best ever built in the State,
and rejecting much credit upon the super
visors of the work. This, we believe,
completes the last works in the parish
upon which tie Peuitentiary hands will
he engaged. although there are other
levees under contract with the lessees
but are berg built by other parties with
hired labor. Few persons who saw the
AllendaIe plantation in its prime would
recognize it now. The stately brick man.
sion was destroyed by fire during the
war, the columns in front alone remaining
to mark the spot where it stood. The
6ne park, once filled with the most beau
liful shrubbery and rare %exotics. has dis.
appeared beneath the demand for earth
10 build the levee, while the other attrac.
lions of this once magnificent estate have
been swept away by crevasses, until
but the sugar house remains
Sad indeed is it to witness the desolation
hat reigns where once so much magnii
;ence t1ourished, and sadder still to know
hat in a few years more the river will
weep away the last vestige Of the home
If one whose name will ever be cherished
y Louisianians. ,..t4.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

FALSE HAIR The bishop of New Jer
sey, It is said. has given notice that h.
Will refuse at conir nation to lay hi.
hands upon the piles of false bair aud
ch'g"o"s which dis6gure the heads Of 81
many young ladies' seeking admission to
the church and communion. The LAYING
on Ut sacred hands ut the altar upon so
much rubbish gathered from the four COR
ners OF the earth. instead of the genuine
natural hair or head. is deemed an offeuce
to the law and gospel Of the church.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARhHw
West Baton Rouge. Parish Codar

~
In matter succession Of Gertrude bsos'
widow Ellie Hebert, deceased. No Wv
BY VIRTUE of 90 alias conm'es,o' y
me directed in the above entitled .n
numbered succession, Of date Aprl ~
I'D. 1869, from the Hon. W., s LOooe!
Parish Judge 10 and for the psf,'e
West Baton Rouge. in said State, ! ~
offer at public auction to the lsss -
highest bidder, on the premises, Inc =.
place If residence of widow Ellie heO'''
near Bruly Landing. in this paf'sD'"
TUESDAY, the llth day Of Nay
1859, At IL O'Clock .. M, The bersi':1na
tract of land and boceeDs.
Effects aud moveables belonging p%
succession of said deceased WHO" ="
Hebert, to,wit: w,h
l. A certain tr.c. Of land situ.tsd, J.
ing and being 10 the aforesaid psnsI
West Baton Rouge, whereon &C.,
resided. measuring u arpent ifos'S
The river Mississippi. with the dePts ,' o.
INTO belonging, bs'unded shove ~ ~
Il Luke BilIops below BY thoss o. -.
.oods, and ia the rear and back p, 49,
4 Jean Bsptisia-Lxjsune NTH 49,
singular the buildings and impfo'sr
.herson. saH rm fo4rso 4 hsviase7 ~. -
Q. The following farming 'inpsasss
)tosk and househs1d fuepisass WV"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

SUGAR The troubles 10 Cub, h..
had u very strong efftc in iucre,S.,
prices of sugars. The island 10 IN ANIL
\ state OF disturbance that there can /.
very slight hop s pla, ed upon thu sun,
crop for the PRESENT year. While " en-
rel"f"rce our importations from obe,
sources, We can scarcely hope 10 obt.i,
40 great an amount Of sugar Is vas r.
ceivec in this couatry before the insure.
tim. Our own sugar interests h.ys bsen,
since the close Of the rebellion. in ! ve,
feeble condition. aud very little hope CO..
lie built upon the prospects Of the presel.
year. Under all the circumstances. ,br,.
fore, II may be expected tkss ne pric I
sugar during thu present yess wlr lel
upward.- Phiddelphto C0mmerial III
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

"ParlIsans say Giant Is Wild Owe
Cuba,' so reports the latest Telegram
from Washington. Well, surprising he
lis wild, what difference does that make
in the price of putty or isinglassY 1t ii
not the first time he was wild, nor, in al
probability, will it be the last. Thel
why wake the dear children with such
dismal bugaboo2 Does he intend t
take C~ba from the Sraniards and not
let them worry any more about saen1po
tfel isld' Indications are, if we can judge
from such Information as reaches us, that
the Cubans are gaining more ground than
The Spaniards, and if they prove success
tul, bow does Gen. Grant, or any one else.
know that they are willing to come IN.
der the sheltering folds of the great
American buzzard ? 1t seems to US, or
any other man up 10 a tree, that it takes
two to make a targain-or it did before
the - and as no positive assurance
has ever been given that Cubs would join
hands with the white and SAIL sisters of
the Union, there is q reasonable proba-
UiIity that she may be foolish enough to
have a will If her own upon that point |
No doubt the United States would like to
have Cuba, and no doubt she would pre-
vent. al all hazards, the possession Of
that island by any other power but that
Of Spain. but to decide ownership before
the present struggle terminates, is rather
rushing the question. When Cuba, indie
dependent, makes application to the
American Union, it will be time to con.
slider the matter. While belonging t.
spain, even if uomiually. to take possess
ion, might bring down the wrath of both.
Quien saJe!E ..f.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

d. ~ The Plan,ers Banner. ofSt. Ma
ry', speaks encouragingly Of the pros
pec::s ahead for that parish. A grea,
many settlers from the West have por
chased lands there, and the cry is, still
they come !" bennett says : +" From pre-
sent appearances Chicago is likely to
capture St. Mary. They are falling in
love more and more with her as they be
come better acquainted with climate, coil,
etc" We q only hope they will no,
e0 settle 10 that rich and productive
section, because there are other lands
lying upon the banks Of old father Mis-
sissippi. equally as good add as cheap
- any others in the South. We do not
"begrudge "you your good fortune, friend
bennett, but We think you ought not to
be selfish 10 throwing out such cordial
invitations. II will never do to let tb-
alIuvial lands Of Louisiana lie idle when
there are wsys and msans to work them :
. 0 will they remain so. when the farmer.
North and West open their Eyes to tn.
great inducements offered, and to the
fact that sectional differences do not exis,
with us. @.t .-Ir q. Tasl ri
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

A NEw PoLlrlcAL ORpER.-Says the
New York Times of the 23d March:
A meeting was held yesterday evening
at the house Of Ira B. Davis, Esq, NJ,
IS East Twenty-Seventh street, to organ.
W. a new political order. The motto OF
the party is to be Government to be
be superintendent of education, property
and trade aud employer of the people,
male and female, upon the basis OF equal
rights, opportunities and compensation"
This implies the establishment of public
workshops and the assumption BY the
Government of the control Of railroads,
canals, etc. The means to which the new
organization Looks for the accomplish
ment Of Its ends are principally the sub
mission Of all laws to the people for AZ.
proysl, and the a~bolisbing Of primary
meetings. substituting . nominations Of
Ulcers by popular ballots. All officer.
are to be elective. Female suffrage j.
one Of the cardinal principles. All people
are to receive equal compensation Presi.
'dent and paviors. mechanics. professions!
men. soldiers. officers and seamstr+sses-
all alike The men engaged 10 the en-.
terprise do not lack enthusiasm, certain.
y, aud hope to make themselves heard in
tune. A public meeting will soon b.
held.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

A book has been published 10 Ss',H
nah, Ga, entitled the Great Earthquake
by which the Destruction 1t Ss~snu'A
aud the Surrounding Country Wi11i''
Radius of Fifty Miles is to BE- Accomplish
3D." The date Of this dresdfui nisbspn
fixed on the 7tb Of June ne1t. The COW
tents of the bOuk are invisible anpIs q
posed to very strong beat. when s'e
will Immediately appear IN red Of BROW
character. emo ss'
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

@ San Michel is making rapid strides
towards enlightenment and civilization.
A church is shortly to be erected here
under the auspices of Bishop" Luke
Billups, for the benefit Of bis sable con.
.gregation. 1t is to be a neat, substantial
edifce. and Judging from the number OF
lots purchased. it promises to be of good
size.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

ln the Radical village Of Centralis
ILL.,, a few days ago a negro worshippiue
congregation was seriously disturbed J
the descent Of q lot of rowdies. tn.
lights Of the church were eztinguished,
windows broken, several heads cracked
aud other vioIsnces Committed. Poor
n'g They won't even allow him to pray
or preach the gospel in . Radical village
in the State Of Illinois.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

The NEXT COTTON CR p In a lengthy
article on the South and the next cotto,
crop, published 10 Hunts Merchant.
Magazine, we fiud the following advie.
10 our cotton planters:
W. have, then, in the experience Of tn,
past, an unmistakable indication of the
course that should be pursued by the
Sonth in order I'll at the advantages sh-
now possesses may be maintsined First,
then. ills of the highest Importance that
The planter should not he led by present
prices 10 contract with the freedmen a,
.xnrbitant rates. The crop must be rails
I'd economically and cheaply, for there is
no wisdom 10 s~upposing that it can b.
marketed except at figures very much be-
low present quotations. 1t must be re-
nembered that the prices now obtained
act as a premium for the cultivation ii
cotton throughout the whole world
Largely increased supplies are likely
under this stimulus, to be raised in India,
Egypt, Brazil and other places, ard al.
though the consumption Is steadily in
creasing, a decided reduction in the rates
must be the resnlt of this eager compr-
'iti"n in production.
We notice that there ia some indispo.
Sition among the freedmen to CONTRACT,
for last years wages This ia RICH,
where be is worth more ; but for tn
planter to agree now to pay an exorbi
,aut rate, just because cotton at the mt
"ent is high, would be only to insure fo'
both parties di appointment and loss -in
fact. to check the prosperity which tn,
past year has begun to develop through.
mt the South. Then, again, it is Of the
greatest Importance that as much wheat
and corn and provisions be planted a.
was planted the past year. 1t is desira
ble that cotton should be the leading, but
not the only production. A disregard OF
this idea was the error of the first years
after the war, and short breadstuff crops
10 Europe put up the prices of corn AID
wheat TO figures which resulted in tn.
fearful distress of the winter of 1867 8
We think IA little caution now on these
points would be OF inestimable value to
The South for years to come Not that
we desire a small crop OF cotton to te
ralsed for we believe the true interests
Vt the cotton States demand a large crop
and low prices which vii! drive out com.
petition-but simply that the greatest,
economy in production be used, no CON
tract for labor based on present rates for
be made, and a sufficient supply
,t food products be put in to make tina,
Independent of others br their
iaily bread. The observance of these
'recautions will insure u prosperous year
or the South. and do much towards i'm
activity to the industries of the
whole country.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

MA very interesting little periodical
entitled Leisure Hours, published at Pitts
burg, Pa, occasionally visits our table.
The April number is excellent, and worth
more than many others Of bighe, preten.
sions and less ability. Price 81 per an.
num-. '"-
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

Va The election iu Baton Rouge last
Monday for local officers, resulted in the
almost un .nimous vote for the regular
Democratic nominees. On Monday next,
the vote will he taken for Mayor, which,
it is fair to presume, will elect the regular
nominee, Mr.. Skolfeld.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

GETTING TIRED OF THEx We recenit
converted with u lady from Pennsyit.
mia. and learned from her that tho fsrnrn
and citizens generally Of Lancaster. Das.
pl,in. Blair, Adams and York counties 10
that State, are annoyed to death by gang
If travelling negroes who line the pubAs
roads begxil r. stealing and committing
all sorts Of outrsges. To use her cv,
words. she says The freeing oslls
Southern slaves has been . curse 70 tbs
people Of Pennsylvania THY = Rnr
sylvanis, is would seem fr'n Din 40
now IN tile stool vt repeutsses.- Cm,
Nd, Herald. awvEguT
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

The Spanisrds in Cubs' have t"r '0p
reason associated flowing female tre''''
with rebel procIivities. Ladies, tteis'G,
who ride out in Havana with thelf Oa
uncon6ned and drooping over their sh''
ders, are liable to insult.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

An exch"nge says: "A set of dirty
dogs from Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode
Island. and other parts of the North, have
gone down int" Georgia. aud are petition.
ing Congress rs " Union men of Georgia. I"
Before they left the North they we're mex,
to pauPers many Of them we're the
meanest sort Of political vermin.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

The Marquis Of Westminster, the rich
"st noblrma" Of England, has an income
~ ~, $1,000 n year. which, in ten wears
from nov. will be doubled by the expirat
,o" OF 9s-year leases in Beigravia. Blu,
ne "a. q softening Of brain. and has be-
come ldIotic. With unnumLered dollars
he has no sense. .-Ii .t l -
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10
SATURDAY. APRIL 10, 1869

~ John OUonor. Esq, has been pa
pointed postmaster of Baton Rouge j.
s. Chapman, collector Of internal revenue
I'd district and Napoleon Underwood
assessor for same district.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

49, In Washington, the Election Com.
mittee reported Messrs. McCranie ard ST.
Martin, duly elected Representatives from
this State, AS ineligible, although holding
Gov. Warmptb's certificates of election
OF course they are Democrats. IL
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

Gov. Wsrmoth has appointed Gen
fra1k Gardner surveyor for the parish
Of Lafayette. QE0 1AdE6I-
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

-. The latest rcturns from Connect.
ont chow Radical m.jorites, enough 90
to secure The psssage Of the fifteenth
sneudDes&. lEsa
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10

While in Baltimore ex.Presidpnt John.
son " s accused Of kissing all the pretty
girls who would allow him to do 80.
Catch as at any such foolishuess !
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-04-10
SUGAR PLANTER.

Observation-Disclosures this paper should
be directed to Baton Rouge, not West Baton
Rouge. Exchanges will confer . favor by direct
ing as above.
Any Of our Baton Runge friends having COM
municationa, etc., for this paper, by leaving
them Oh the Ferry-bost, they will lie promptly
received and attended to.
Our Baton Rouge patrons must send over 1eir
advertisements on or before Thursdas to secure
their Insertion the same week.
Messrs. E. E. Overall & Co.. are our duly au-
thorized agents for the city of New Orleans.
Messrs Cheatham & Walter are our duly au-
thori.ed agents for the city Of Baton Rouge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28
Cor. Of the Free Press and Times.
lnr Boston letisr.

PROF. J.. +. PERRY 5 LECTURES.
M. EDuoR Thinking that a word in re-
gard TO Vermontcr might be Of interest to
vermonters, | write a few sentences for your
excelleat journal.
The Rev. Johu B Perry, formerly OF your
State, but now ass .ciatol with Prof Agassiz, in
the Psychological Department of The Museum
of Comparative Zoology, at Harvard College.
has been recently delivering a course Of lectures
on Science and the Bible, in the lecture room Of
the Mount Vernon ChlrcL-Dr. Kinks The
audiences have been composed OF the most in
tellicent and appreciative class Of citizens, and
have been large throughout the three months
devoted to the lectures. To say that the course
has been eminently successlul-thAt it has given
old sa isact0n 10 most opposite classes OF helr-
ers. 10 the scientific naturalist, aud The arm adj
vo.ate Of the inspiration ofthe Scriptures, receiy
mo euiorv from both alike-is TO accord To
the lecturer. not merely the NEED Of praise, but
Of iustice This most difficult achievement,
esnsciallv AS Science aud the Bible are so often
orravel against each other, or As only one aspect
of the truth Is usually handled in partial way
has been mainly !l- ~ Ihe NICE that Mr. Per-
ry has been 90 AL appearance, thoroughly h0n-
est and free from ostenHton, and that he has
shown himself mas.er If his subject IN the large
variety of aspects under which he treated IT,
He met with caudor all the objections raisri:
has established his main points, both tAea---
and Sc entii,, GA pril piles Of universal validity
in wav and 70 an extent very rare IN the dis
EMISSIONS If the dry. The convictions awakened
by the speaker, and tle cstim1te iu which bis
efforts are held, are wei exhibited 600 70 short
~.
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