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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13
sa We have bad wha. we wanted f.,

sa We have bad wha. wa wanted f.,
q long time-a good, heavy shower Of
rain. We received a full benefit q,
J tuesday, as it lasted all day. 1t has
been a great relief to those who wanted
water, and their name is legion. All.
'hongh, at the present writing, the SIM ia
snlning brilliantly, there is every ipdicat.
Ion that we shall have more wet weather
before many days. We have travelled
far into the bowels of the winter
aud have had but little cold vea,be, !.
and' as intimated in q previous article
DID citizens predict a mild season, though
perhaps a wet one. To have a ~pleasan,
would be very agreeable it is
not often known in this par.
1
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

RADICAL ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT RECON
srRUCTIoS.-It is leaking out as the Con
!gressional session approaches, that tht
redlmouthed Radicals are not yet salts
fed with reconstruction. Like Oliver
Twist, they cry for more and are NOV
ing to keep out the Southern States still
longer. TO this end writes q Washing
ton correspondent of the New York Her,
aid "Stories are being industriously
circulated and letters written by interest.
ed parties in the South, to the effect that
there is a general understanding among
the Southern leaders that as soou as these
States are admitted, their Legislatures
will undo all they have done in compIi-
ance with the demands of Congress-, and
that the action of the Tennessee Legis-
%lature, as we'll as that Of Georgia, will be
generally followed. It is known that
such conduct is disayowed by the men
who have been most prominent in the
work of reconstruction 10 the South, and
1t is believed that the purpose attributed
TO these men has no existence except in
the minds of those who are anxious to
keep these States out of Congress. The
President is known to be anxious for the
speedy admission of all the States not
yet represented, and it is said he will use
MS Influence for that purpose, He does
not pay any attention to the stories about
.atent treachery OF the part of Southern
nor does he believe that there will be |
my developed"
We know very well that those fanatic
politicians would keep the South out for
'ver, if they could, but the grayitation to.
wards a reunion of the States is irresisti-
lie. 1t is slow to be sure, and travelling
rough and cruel road for the South
the end will be reached, and Alaha
"a and all her Southern sisters will be
ehabllitated 10 their long lost indepen-
ence and civil and political righss. Then
ne carpetbagger will vanish aud be
card OF no more, and the scalawag viii
ONE to justice before the bar Of the tlib.
of public sentiment, which will con-
ign bim to everlasting contempt. The
nils OF the gods grind slowly, but still
icy grind.
The above article we take from the
Of The Mobile Reqisler.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13
SUGAR PLANTER.

Communicati6nsintendedfo for this paper should
be directed TO Baton Rouge, not Rsst Baton
Rouge. Exchanges will confer a favor By direct
ing as above.
ANY Of cur Baton Ronge friends having com
nmnications, etc, for this paper, by leaving
them on the Ferry-boat, they will be promptly
received and attended to.
Our Baton Rouge patrons must send over .asir
advertisements on or before Thursdas to secure
their Insertion the same week.
Msssrs. Z. E. Overall 4 Co., are our duly au.
tncriEed agents for the city of New Orleans.
Messrs Cheatham & Walter are our duly au-
horized agents for the city OF Baton Rouge.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13


The NEGRO ExoDUs FROM THE BoRnFR
STATES The following is telegraphed
from Washington
A letter from Richmond, Virginia.
says that during the last two weeks the
trains going South from there have been
crowded with colored people, migrating
to The cotton, rec and sugar country,
The writer says the movement OF the ne
groes to the lar South, under the induce.
ment OF a more genial climate and high
wages. is assuming large proportions
Inc coiored labor of the country is gra-
vitating to the localities it is best adapt.
to. and leaving a clear field here for
The Northern and European immigrant.
be negroes are daily leaving the State
under contracts, in parties varying from
twenty-five to one hundred. For instance.
called for and rapidly responding
10 work on a Chattanooga railroad
hey will ultimately, no doubt. talfll
tlelr mission in the culture of care and
cotton. This confiems the tinns
AND predictions of the BaAetaa. All in
1ustrious ard honest emigraats f.om
lrg'u1a or from North Carolina. Ken
1achy, tennessee and Missouri will be
welcome to the broad. beautiful
Ind fertile fields of the Gulf States
mere IS room enough and work enough
0 E all who may CORE.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

BE- Our immediate neigobor, John
Hill, Esq. commenced grinding this week,
with but inferior results so far. True.
he Is using up his poorest cane at first.
and the yield, as might be expected, is
rather indifferent. In a few days he will
commence upon the best remaining in the
field, when we hope to be able to eport
better success. The weather being pro.
p'tions at the present time, nearly all u
planters are in foil operation
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

sts- The american AgricultaraltSt, the
best and by far the most interesting agri-
cultural periodical published in the North.
is on our table for the mouth. Not alone
interesting to The farmer and borticuItu.
ralist, it is invaluable to the household
Price two dollars per annum, published
BY Orange Judd & Co, New York.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

DEATH OF r. DURBI4 DAY.-Death has
visited our community and removed an.
other genial and worthy citizen in the
person OF K Durbin Day, oae so long and
well known in Baton Rouge, the CITY Of
his adoption, aud where be had so lone
resided AS a new beginner in establish.
ments of years gone by. he was a favor.
tie with all who knew bin, and when be
embarked in business for himself i, mo
tuFe life. the interest be had created fol.
lowed him and brought with it a natr,n.
age that soon established him as a sue,
cessiui and prosperous merchant. The
war, as with thousands of others, brought
reVerses to him but many are the fam.
illes In the city Of Baton Rouge who re
member his acts of kindness while their
natural protectors were away battling
Tor a cause they honestly conceived t, be
lust. lie writer remembers with the
warmest feelings, the kindness of Mr.
Day, when without money, poverty .strick.
and helpless. medicines were freely
.arhisfed bis suffering family, and, at
risk, were sent to him through the
FEDERAL lines. These favors are treasur.
"a up and will not Don be forgottep.-
Ana now that the cold, silent earth Is
brown over the remains of our frians
We can do more than pay what we con.
to be a feeble tribute to his manly
Vorth, and TO trust 10 the ~feryent hone
nat he has met with the reward of the |
Ighteous in the realms of the Eyerast- f.
lg. 6
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

We hare heard Of spendthrifts who
swallowed bank notes to show their con.
tempt of expense. and the story Of Cleo
patra's peal ia not unknown to our most
juvenile reader. But what shall we say
OF The festive Councilman, at the laying
of the cornerstone of q new aImshouse
at Trenton, who, for his contribution to
the deposits usual on such occasions, pct
a one hundred dollar green-back into the
hole !?
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13


ahe capital of Norway, says the N. o
zan'es, Is at present in a terrible state of
tumuit, growing ont of a frenzied opposi-
tien to Free Masonry, aud for several
days the Free Masonfs Hall bas bsen tho
seene OF riotiRg and conflict between the
police and the people. The excitement
is due to a prevailing belief among the
more ignorant classes that every seven
years the Free Masons serve up several
1at juicy human beings at a BANQUET
This eannibalistic era is said to have re.
turned, and already fourteen bakers. one
tailor, several young women and a num-.
Der oil boys have disappeared, all of whom
are supposed to have been duly cooked for
Tue purpose. 1t is, of course, a very pood
Joke on the Masons. Notwithstanding tbat
that it is likely to be attended bv
serious consequences.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

G @. j Barrow, of the depot store,
has been adding largely to his stock late
~ of western produce and family sup
pies. "Tony's" custom is gaining daily,
which is always the case when people are
fairly dealt with in the purchase of goods.
All he asks is TO give him a trial.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

@ ihe miidness of the winter so far
mas proved a great anr eyance to our hpn.
ters and other lovers of wild game. Bu,
iew ducks have been seen aud killed
wniie the smaller fry of the featberad
aanTosa are remarkably scarce. This is TO
~ apioieo py III who pay more attention
4" 'heir sppotites than their health
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

THANKSGIVING DAY.-President Grant
has issued a manifesto declaring the 18th
anst7 a day of thanksgiving and prayer
Throughout the length and breadth of the
country, and all are specially requested
to conform thereto. All this is verv
good and proper in its way when prop
erly observed, but so common has been
the custom of sighting this sacred duty.
that the general run of people look upon
1t with more leyity than is in keeping
with the sanetity of tue occasion. If
observed, as originally contemplated by
those who originated the custom, it would
be one to appeal direct 10 the heart and
feelings of every worshipper who ack.
nowledges the existence of a Divine Be-
ing bot as it is, it is a day of festivjtv.
mirth and rejoicing, and is usually CON
sidered an extra holyday in the year when
people may give free license to their an.
and passions. It ought to be OBJ
served with proper respect, but %upfor.
it is not.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

sss- The Baton Rouge AdUocate says
that George A. Pike, Esq. formerly Of
that city, has been appointed financial
agent of the city of Shreveport. Mr.
Pike fully understands the duties Of the
position, and will make an efficient
officer.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

LIZ The gallant boys of Independence
Fire Go. No. 2, of Baton Rouge, conteu.
plate giving a grand fancy dress ball on
Thursday night, s5tb inst. The published
list OF managers and committees demon
strate the interest manifested therein. and
a sure guarantee for carrying out the
programme in full detail. A pleasant
time may be anticipated at this reunion,
and we have every assurance that it will
be graced by the beauty and gaiIautry Of
the city and surrounding country.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

The New York Star, desiring to eclipse
all other papers, gave the election re.
turns, Tor the Legislature, in Nebraska.
'ass week, making out a stout Radical
victory, out is somewhat taken aback to
ma thai no such election will be held in
mat State until the fall of meet rear :
terprise. Gu
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

Serious fears are entertained that the
completed Pacific Railroad will be any
thing but safe between the months Of
November and April. The rails are now
laid to Sacramento, so that q change is
longer necessary at that place F; this
shortens the time between New York and
San Francrsco several hours. s
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

aeA- The report that Winnie Ream is
engaged upon q bust OF the Iberville
South man. seems to have some foundat.
ion in fact. "Busts are hisa afiicting
peculiarly.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

tomato seed are much finer if We 90.
lect those which ripen the first. and are
perfectly smooth. By continuing this
process we have raised them as smooth
as apples. and nearly every one would
weigh half a pound.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

q hepuoiican convention for Redwood
oounty. Minnesota. passed the following
resolution "Resolued, That We brand As
sore headed boilers those Republicans
WHO nave this day met in convention At
the blacksmith shnnv ~
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

An experiment on sweet potatoas fror,
WORTH carolina shows that by powerful
presses ninety per cent of their weight
a De obtain as juice, which contains Ten
ahd a half per cent. of sugar. This
e'eiai
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

auur, the man fish, is performing in
New York. He can remain under water
TWO minutes at a Time, can eat. smoke
laugh, drink, and whistle while a; the
bottom, quite as well as if in mau;s ma
tnral element. u"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

ine boston Post says If the present
hof'a style OF reporting weddings contin.
ues, 1t is thought that modest counles
VIII seek the privilege of being decorous-
iy married before a refereeo
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13
NOVEMBER i3, 1869.

sea- Thanks to the clever officers Of the
packet Turner, late city papers.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

The K~amschatkans eat toadstools as
stimulant. 1t skaters the nervous sysr
TEN, but they sometimes give $50 worth
OF furs for a single fungus ~
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

come Of the Minnesota farmers conn.,
pam mat the bears get il the yay Of
ed very difficult. 'o'ae'
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-11-13

Eugene has se~yenty-three persons in
her travelling suite.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-02

The hall where the exercises took place was crowded tot
utmost capacity with the Trends and sYnpathzers OF the
work Of both sexes pr Emily Blackwell, TO whose per
owes It'd existence. read an e&celleDay written
report. detaling the past hist6l5 Of the N, N
with the College DR.. WylcOop, Of the Faculty,
gave an address 70 the setting forth times Of
the course OF study which marked out for the and
eXbortng them TO patience and perseverance following
IT, ExJudge Kirkland one OF the trustees spoke briefly
in favor Of to women OF all the facilities granted
which she feels herself called and claimed her especial
adaptation TO the requirements OF physcian George
dom OF woman to learn and to do whatever the Creator
had endowed them with the faculty OF acquiring per-
forming. DR. Willard Parker expressed his entire sym.
pahy aud cordial cooperation with the designs OF the In
stuton believing that women were naturally better
and that the principles proclaimed for the guidance OF
with the most advanced views OF medical science and
promotiye OF the in the art Of preserving health
which he believed TO be about TO dawn upon the world
New-York tribune., 1869-04-02
BALLS.
rIAIFNT RAIL.
TJIF TWENTY

p FHE TwENTY-sECQNn REGIMENT BALL.
The first annual ball of the 22d Regiment is
distinguished for having been the emneny respec-
table ball of the season. so select company has hardly
been within the walls Of the Academy during the
season. which now drawing to close Apdit is equal
ly true that the season has hardly witnessed more
thoroughly socabe and enjoyable occasion There were
Of the questionable class present to be guarded
against the gentlemen all the members OF ours
and the ladies were their wives and sisters The ball was
nevertheless as bright in color and as sparkling In
crowded early IN the evening. and dancing with perfect
comfort hardly possible but as the hours wore on
and the Enthusiastic OF the dancers We're
LETT in possession Of the floor the revels be.
came as gay as any Of the balls which had
enjoyed the assistance OF the supposed indispensable
French and German elements, with their Objectionable
freedom ard OOsness The arrangements OF the committee
perfect and less confusion at those critical points
the ooaks and the supper room has not been in
OF the balls. On the whole the first ball Oft 22d must
be rated as q remarkable success.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-02
IOCAL POLITICS.

A regular meeting Of the Twenty -third-st.
Republican General Committee was held last night at
their headquarters corner OF Broadway James W. Earr
in the chair The following resolutions were adopted
Metropotsu Excise Law amended by M Bgder from Erie
County meets hearty approval Of this organization.
es6ued aud confirmation Of Moses Grnnel
Collector Of the % sBd A. Cornell for Surveyor aud Gen
pledge them undivided support
The Committee then adjourned
A meeting of the Union Republican General
Committee was held last evening at their head
quarters, corner of Broadway and Twenty sec
Ondst., John i. Gridey. the temporary Chair.
man. presiding Committee on Contested
Seats appointed In January, still uDprepared
10 report and disposition manifested to put of the
report until after the Executive appointments for New
York had been made and after the 9djournmont OF the
LEGISLATURE and 20 effect this pospoDement. an effort
was made TO have adjOurnmeDt until May. A large
portion Of the General Committee anxious y hear the
report at the earliest possible period c0nended Tor an
adjournment tn earlier date. This question gave rise
10 a long debate Mr. Bpencer's motion TO adjourn TIL
the regular meeting IN May wss carried.
The following resolution, effered by Dir. Van Brunt,
was adopted by majority d q 70 l3. -, --, ,
Retolred tb auendmen the Excise law which ordered
to third reading 10 the Assembly On The 5isi u meets with
approval pjtOn which efcudes lager beer from
be qn0rs the sale ofwhieh hcense required
Mr. Grdley then retrei from the chair and Mr. Sin
clair Toucey was called 20 I'll his place. Mr. Legget
offered resolution which was adopted. earnestly re-
ouestin0 the Republican Senators and Assembymen 10
oppOse the passage Of the School law now before the
legislature as injurious TO the welfare OF the schools OF
resolution offered by Mr.. Keech indorsng the ap.
pOintment OF Messrs GrinneD, Cornell ana Merritt, and
eulOgizing these officers, was unanimously passed.
motion by Chas Spencer esq 10 engrOss the res0u-
tiOn Of Mr. Val Brunt, relative 70 the Excise law was
adopted after which the Committee adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-02
POLITICAL.


Mass meetings have been held in Norfolk
and Isle of Wight COuntesin Virginia in support of the
Republican State ticket headed by Gov. H. Ii. Wells.
The Mayor of Richmond having written to
Gen. stoneman the Department Commander, TO inquire
whether the appointment Of eolored policemen viii meet
with his appoval Gen. Isoneman has replied in the af
hrnative. ..... .... ..
The contractors and city officials Of st.
Louis holding office under James Thomas the present
Mayor have nominated that gentleman for reflection
and 1t is probable that the Democrats will adopt him
their candidate.
The election for village officers in Morissa-
MA resulted in the choice OF the following gentlemen
For Members Of the Board Of Education or full term)
T. MasonlOlver, James Finegau, Robert McParlan 70
Ill vacancy George Lueschner. For Trustees, First
Ward, John F. Rice Second Ward, Peter Link.
The following gentlemen, all Democrats,
were elected Town Officers in the Town Of wescheser
Westchester County, Tuesday last: Supervisor,
Abraham Hatfield; Town Clerk, George Blake; Town
Trustees Benjamin Ferris, Meryin Baxter, and Thomas
Kelly; Assessor, VIM Walsh ST.. Justice Of the Peace.
Lunny. ............ ...
RYE. March 81 1T may interest some of our
Westchester readers to know that Mr. Chas Lawrence
the Republican candidate for Collector In the town OF
Rye elected on Tuesday last by 1O6 majority his
Democratic competitor Ia keeper of porter house and
gin mill - left an and leg at Port Hudson The
Democratic majority the town is fully 100 Last year
Sergeant Mcintosh Democrat who served through the
war though repudiated by many Of his party, was
elected Gor the third tme by majority Of lf7.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-02
1lfcr1fnFs MrrrINGs. Ia

a grand concert will be given at Steinway
Hall THE evening in aid " the Cornell feadng-r
Eleventh. e.. between Avenues and u. t- .''
John u. Gough will lecture on temperance at the
Cooper Institute Tonight .. .-., t.Ll... - ..I
Arthur latham Perry esq Professor OF Political Econ
omy in Williams College, wl deliver lecture on Free
Trade, nc the Cooper Institute this evening.
. The Samaritan Home for the Aged gave a reception
last evening nj No 263 West Thirtyeevenhs Fully zoo
persons present The 9Th Regiment band furnished
the music. .f...I T.IIr .. -NL O.
Col n W. Knox lectures Six Months in Siberia"
this evening at the OF the Young Mems Christian
Association ..I.- -. t 81. r.. -
A meeting was held last evening I'm the Baptist Church
corner Of Madisonaye. and Thirty first st. 20 adopt
measures FOR forwarding the project of founding home
for the aged. Thsehureh we'll ned and addresses
were made by the Rev Dr. Anderd0n, Dr Weston, Dr.
Armage Dr Knapp. and others is Intended 90 start
subscription in the different Baptist Churches OF the
city 20 raise enough funds to erect oommodious and
suitable asyum for the rofuge OF the poor and aged