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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13
HE LOUISIANA Stale FAIR.

We cannot too often draw the atten
II q Of our readers to the third granc
Fair of the Mechanics and Agriculturs
Fair Association, to be held at the Fsi,
Grounds in this city. commencing on
Tuesday, the 9th day Of April next, an
to continue eight days. Nor can we tou
often Insist upon the duty Of our citizens
to give their support to the enterprise
II il likewise the interest Of all our p.o
ole to make this Fair . success. Thu
more attractive it is the greater the mum
Der If visitors to "ur city. and the greater
the benefit to be derived from the exhib
itiou IF the various agricultural products.
manufactures aud machinery which i, is
expected will be displayed on this occas-
ion, if sufficient encouragement he shown
to exhibitors and a sufficient d+gree Of
Interested be manifested 10 the Fair BY
the people Of New OrIeans. !
The Board Of Directors Of the Ascot.
alton are working with energy to make
the exhibition - complete as possible
but they rrly npon the earnest CO opera
lion III their fell"w-citizens in this work
The Directors have no private or personal
interest to serve. Their Board is com.
posed Of merchants, mechanics, agricui
'%urists. aud professional men, all pernan,
rnt residents Of OUT State. They are
dsvoti"g their experience, knowledge.
aud valuable time to this pr ,irewortl,,
enterprise solely from . sense Of public
duty and with a single eye to Southern
prosperity. They appeal to the m~nufac
tursr, inventor, stock raiser and sgr'cuI
t%nrist, in every section Of the land, l."
come to our city III April next, and invite
them to bring with them -v-rythi' e ,ba,
will contribute TO desrlop and give r.
newed impetus to the Objects the associa-
'i"n have in view. W. cordially SEC md
this invitation, and assure the classes re-
ferred to that they will be welcome t."
New Orleans, both as exhibitions and
visitors. This is a cosmop" Titan city where
strangers are not asked what their opin
ions are on any subject, but received
where they are entitled to it. with ever,
confederation. Every facility, kindness
AND Courtesy, We know. will BE- extended
to o visitors to the Fair by all cIasse>
IF the community.
Come, then, from the North. East and
West bring with you your wares and
manufactures, your inventions and han
; unite with "a upon q platform
np"n which all can harm"nize, and thu
and promote commerce, apricuI.
lure aud mechanics.
A large number Of the principal rail
roads. steamships. and steamboat lines
throughout the country, have agreed to
ring and carry back all exhibitors and
heir wares at half fare.
A pamohlet has been published contain.
ng full Information as to premiums and
e. u!Ations Of the association Mr. In,
her Homes is the Secretary of the Asso.
and will give exhibitors and v;si
all nerdful instruction as to the Fair.
y. Bee
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13
The Meridian Gazette says:

The working young lady 10 The saste'a
part Of this county whom it was our for
tune, soon after the late wsr, to see %.
gagged 10 the lsuds bic exercise Of follow.
ing the bundles II q pillow, dsswp BY ID
- married. Is anybody surprised
that such . heroic specimes Of Mother
Ewes d.ughtsrsc could have found . yoaag
InaD to join bis fortune With hrrs, after
what ON fsstidious people cali dsgr'd.
Jug work for q lady OF nice Young mani
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

~Of course we have bad another
week Of weather. SONG rain, some Sun.
shine. AMI occasionally . little Of both
BY way Of varying ths sntsrtaissest.-
To day friday the sun looks as if be
bad The blues, and didn't know whether i,
would pay to shine OF not. Indications
are that we shall have more rain in q day
or two. Every hour that can be made
available is is used in preparing for crops
There are no idlers about, oil being as
busy - they can while they can.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

Two acres viii be planted 10 cotton
this year 10 middle Tennease for n I..,
year. says the Memphis Sun.
We fear this hss been tue . al o,er
~ South. The high price Of cotton las,
year hes turned many crazy Q. the sub
Ject So long - breadstuds have no,
been neglected. 81 10 former ye.r., this
may 90 veil enough ; but Il not, there
may 30 "si'iog in many . plsater's bone
before the year expires. Cotton is By 90
mesos aesrtaia crop. The 10 veil known
% the great sosrov Of many Who foolisbl,
dsp'adsd spoa che. stapls Alons for oil
their means of s~uste.anca
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

~ Ration Rouge aspirants for Office
have donned their srmor and are ready
for the fray. A foil half column 10 the Ad.
oocas announces the names Of many who
aspire to serve the city, and their pockets,
for the next year. at least. All the names
mentioned are those of Jolly good
fellows, and they ought all to be elected.
We would like very much to say q good
word for q friend, here and there, but We
are fearful some spiteful "cussn might
say tits nohs Of your durn funeral :"
therefore due ~precsution for our health
and even temper compels an obstinate
silence. Pretty soon the town officers of
Ban Michel will be chosen by it. free and
untramneled electors. and then We shall,
d'Iste to extreme lengths upon the avail.
ability Of the numerous candidates.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13
A New York dispatch of the Glib to the

New York dispatch Of the Glib to the
Times says:
A tremendous telegraphic pressure,
both mercantile aud p"litical, has bee,.
rxerted from here oil dsy on Washington,
against any change in the law to PERM,
Stewart to take the trea ury. The bosi
ness sentiment is heavily against Stew.
srt' Tor Commercial reasons, and Repub
l,can politicians fear y repeal will hur,
the party. This evenings Post is GU,
against Grant on the poiot, and SAYS
's has taken . false STEP" There i.
much excitement. and European new.
Indicates . further decIiue in govern
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

Next to the obituary of the man who
invented the acc"rdeon. the adjnurnmeu,
u " Tennessee Radical Legislature il the
m.st cheerful reading we csn Conceive
Of Memphis Avalanche.
And what shall be said of the immac.
nlste body which has just sdjou,ned IL
this State?
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

A Western man. writing from Wash.
'"g'oa city. Gays be 10 "ssddened With
the oo"vic,i"a that corruption 10 high
- in low official positions, In n.tiopsl "
IN municipal al. 70 is the cauker eoaw.
ing 81 the very vissls Of the Republic.
sod threatening to undermine ito institu.
uons." tF{&IFkG VErTI
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

II. Our pious friend, Tom-delicste
Tom-of the Nina Ssmmes, will please
accept our warmest considerations for
that splendid reddish. Yea, but there
was mirth and rejoicing in our household
oext day!
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

COMMUNAL FEucrrs.- Yesterday. while
busi'y engaged. q couple of the nations
wards" attired in their working "har.
ne'a," entered oar Office and inquired for thu
Jasdoe Of the peace. Puttfsg on one Of
the most captivating smiles, we answer.
Cd he VA present and desired to know
their business. The he-msle put bis hand
into his capacious pocket, drew forth o
marriage license and requested to BE-
tied up forthwith. Nothing daunted
OF the proposition, witnesses we're sought.
cooks looked into, and 10 less thaa Eve
minutes the twain . made one accord.
ing to the laws Of the great State of
Louisiana. The ceremony over, the fee
"s' paid and they took their departure 40.
Pareot!y ss loving - two turtle doves
coo'og on . house top. On leaving the
yard. tao groom mounted bis tackey.n|
saying to bis blush;ng bride, NOV yoc
jes' stop your foolin' round DC : il,
yos don't. I'll bust your id head opeo.s|
and rode away. leaving her to walk home.
. distance Of come une miles. She
" whinnyed' . little at bic incivilitv,
but 5000 took up her "liue of march,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

~ We are anxious to know what Re
came Of that ~spleodi1 concert that vas to
b given last Wednesday night at Bru,y
Landiogl This thing Of humbuggiug the
"dsar peeps" don't exactly suit. Try
again, Alfred.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

The New York Tribune, good Radical
authority, says "it is not believed that
the next Congress will be able to give
'he majority necessary to carry the Fit.
teeoth Constitutional Amendment, The
" niggsr" will slsep tor . season. Thank
= -
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

Mise Mary Louise Warner, .ged four.
teen, 70 the most popaiar barber in L n
eaog. Michigan. Shs 10 established in her
ovn shop.
whsopss! Crest licenses rivers I I'm,
"e''d't "e lite to hs"e that shop .ruaad
vhseo - "oiskilstee
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

An Enalishman relates that he ressnt'
ly dined in Nevada with an sditer Of ilet
c'sum"u wealth Who inquired after tho
health Of Tennyson and lh"s. I. Cs''
Iyle," 'emsrkieg, Them mes kis cling
lux, they kin. .t ss4tga9e 2IH22SFi
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

The candid Mcclure says that he askse
Gen. Grant to appoint Gov. Curtin, q
Pennsylvsnis, to . place in the Csbtcst
not because Curtin could serve the soun'
try, but bScause be was tue only
man who eoald save the State next Esh."
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

Ihs Mobile Regis,.r Gays NJ. c+es.
veil. Of Maryland. tho nev pos,msst.,
genera. y The only member Of the cab.
LOOT mat nay b ct down % . Radical
ia ~ ~ suieaetly ,e-anaarvat;va.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13
THE AGONY Is OVER

The AGONI Is OSGh
The agony is over and the result know"
F., President Grant has a~stouished the go"d
people Of this country 10 bis selection o;
q Cabinet, and lone are more sstouoded
than the party which elevated him to
office. OF the material composing THU
Cabinet bu, little is known. No politi
clan Of any considerable note 6gnres in
the array of names, which, al we take
it. is an evidence of some determination
on part Of the new President. Whether
they will meet the expectations
Of bis Ezcelleucy, and the people. is u
matter sadeveloped 10 the womb of Time
One thing certain, however, the President
has thrown down the gauntlet to tn
Radicals by the bold manner 10 which b.
made biz selections without consulting
them. He il evidently determined |"
fight it out upon bis own line, even it it
takes the four years Of bis administrator"
to Go it. 81 far 50 good. The only thing
remaining to BE- seen is whether he will
persist in doing business after bis own
method, OF give way to the heavy press
ure that will be brought to bear agaius.
hin by those who claim the destiny o.
the country to be in their hands. Evi-
IDENTIFY there is q screw loose somewherr
in the machinery Of President Grant'-
political views, always Understood, how.
ever, that be has views which he is ablr
to maintain. He has committed q great,
40 almost objectionable fault, in having
dared to act upon bis own responsibility.
This is q beinous crime in the eyes of the
d" trooly loil" union savers. They are
not pleased, nor do they relish bis sudsc
ity 10 thinking for himself. Already dis
sensioos have sprung up, in which some
do not cen willing that this or that
should be done, while all feel outraged to
. considerable extent. His message,
which was expected to breathe nothing
but love and devotion to the Radical par.
ty, has fallen With astounding effect upon
their unsuspecting heads. Admitting that
it does not appear to be very explicit. nor
very satisfactory to the people at large,
yet there is matter in it which the Rsdi.
,als seem poorly to digest. They thought
Mr.. Grant would, naturally. feel under
every obligation to them and follow bliudly
The policy they bad marked out to per
the power they have wrung from
people BY every process known to
and rascslity. But . stopper
8 suddenly pot 10 aud the game is block
d. Well may they appear disconnected
man has taken the helm of state who
> generally reported to have a will o fhi.
The only point now upon which
70 base our hope for the country is that
resident Grant will carry ont bis own
laus without caring for the threats and
which will undoubtedly be
to work against him II We IN
the condition Of affairs correct
the Republican party North is becom.
g disgusted with their leaders, and de-.
re q final adjustment Of the difficulties
hich still agitste aud have convulsed
'e country since the close Of tho war.
60. the President is on the right track
secure that ardently desired cousum.
ation. |.
Sugar was made last week by VIM.
snhsm Il Son, Of o rcd cane on one {
Cooks EV~apOrators. Tho o.or.t;,,r d
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

There are signs. ssYs the PittsboFg
Dispstcb, ofs great emigration scu,hws'd
n the early spring. Many families 90
preparing TO lssvs Pittsburg for Virsia'ss
and Georgia. 1ssoa5.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

Thanks to the attentive officers Of
the popular packet, Nina SHINES, for
late papers, which, by the way, we neve
receive.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1869-03-13

Tia Psnts,' Banner hss y new Hoe
railway press, espsbls Of priating 500 70
1000 pspsr % bour.-Crsess. sa
We ayo Wiliae. eeI ttaF'a
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1869-10-14
Tribute Of Respect.

At called meeting Of Felix Grundy
Lodge +. A. NJ, No. 2S4, the following
resolutions were read and adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the beniii-
cent Master of the Lodge above, in tue
dispensation of His allwis proyi-
dencc, to call from our midst our dear
ly beloved brother. Augustus b. W.
Austell, in the prime and vigor Of his
youth and usefulness; therefore be 1t
Resolved, That we, Free and Accept
ed Masons, feel that in the untimely
death of $50 good man" as brother
Austell, the neighborhood has lost q
worthy citizen; society dazzling or,
nament; the government tried and
useful patriot; literature a sparkling
genius; the arts and sciences q dill
gent student and devoted admircr; his
brothers and sisters noble, affection
ate brother; !; his parents q dutyui son
whom they expected to be the prop
and stay of their declining years; we a
priceless JEWEL.
Resolved, That, in token Of the re.
gard and esteem in which VIC held our
true and usty" brother, we wear the
usual badge Of mourning for thirty
days.
Resolred, That We tender to the fam.
lily our sincere and heartfelt sym
pathies, and request them to remember
that their and our loss is his everlasting
gain; for We feel that he has been
sealed from labor" below "to refresh.
ment'' above.
Resolved, That the Secretary be re.
quested to send copy of these reso.
lutions to the family of our deceased
brother; also, a copy to the Winches
ter Home Journal, with request tc
publish.
Done by order of the Lodge.
NJ. GILLIAN, Secy.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1869-10-14

or the Spanish gunboats now in
course of erection at New York, called
the "musquito fleet one having been
completed made u satisfactory trial trip
up the Hudson on Saturday. 1t is sup.
posed the whole fleet will be flushed
during October The builders are ad
ytsed that there is no lawful power to
dctain them in the American waters.
But how the administration is to take
ground, rs it has does against'thcir de
parturc one day and let them 90 the
next, does not appear. II will be like
y to find or make pretext in due
time, If these gunboats escape and
run up the streams leading into the iu-
terror, where the large gunboats can-
not go, they will make Grightlul havoc
with the property and lives Of interior
villages. and Cuban independence will
be done for The issue with the GU
bans is precisely that Of the Contedcr =
ate States in the late war; and accord
Ing to its own doctrine against Great
Britain, this Government cannot allow
vessel to escape in aid Of the Cubans.
But in aid of the Spaniards there is no
restraint or limit. The government de-
sircs Cuban Independence, and is not
pressing the Alabama matter Just now
with any great yi%o"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1869-10-14
The Curse of Gold.

Many years since sea-faring man
called at a village inn Cn the coast of
Normandy and asked for supper and
bed. The landlord and landlady were
elderly people, and apparently poor.
He entered into conversation with. them
invited them to partakc of his cheer,
asked them many questions abou. them.
selves and their family, and particular
ly of n son who had gone to sea when
boy, and whom they had long given
over as dead. The landlady showed him
to the room; when she quilted him he
put purse of gold in her hand, and de-
sired her to take care oft till the NOR
ming, pressed her afectiouatcly by the
hand, and badc her good night. She re.
turned to her husband, and showed him
the accursed gold. For its sake they
agreed to murder the travler in bis sleep,
which they accomplished, and buried
the body. In the morning early came
two or three relations, and asked in n
joyful tone for the traveller who had ar
rived there the night before. The old
people seemed greatly confused, but
said that lie had rose early and gone
away.
"Impossible," sale the relations, lit
is your own son, who has lately re.
turned from France, and is come to
make happy the evening of your days,
and he resolved to lodge with you one
night as stranger, that he might see
you unknown, and judge of your con
duct towards wayfariGg mariners"
Language would be incompetent to
describe the horror Of the murderers
when they found they had dyed their
hands in the blood of their long lost
child. They confessed their crime, the
body was found, and the wrctched mur-
deres expiated their offence On the scat
fold.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1869-10-14
No Difference

A few days since, man we'll known
in New York socicty-not young, and
who could not dance, was sitting at q
party, near ayoung lady. and watching
the mazes Of the German" lie turn
ed to her, knowing her well, and said,
Il wishy you would let me put my arm
around your waist" OF course she
looked at him in amazement "Oh, "
said he, "you know | can't dance, but
| don't see the difference. All those
young men have their arms about the
girls waists, and why should ! not
have the same privilege, though | sit
still That mans head level.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1869-10-14

The Bureau of Agriculture has issued
a summary of the crop reports, from
which we learn that the corn crop has
been the prey of numerous ills in every
section Of the country. The only States
that now show an avcraga condition are
Nebraska, Kansas, Florida, Louisiana,
Texas, and Arkansas. The cotton re.
port is better There will be 4 reduction
in the yield from the Crolinas to Ala
bama, and material increase from
Mississippi to Texas. Georgia, Florida.
and South Carolina have suffered most,
mainly from drouth, but in Il few local
tiles from rust, the caterpillar, and boil
worm. The estimates make the increase
in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas,
respectively ~, II, and IT per cent.
The probabilities at present favor a
yield Of 100000 bales. The wheat
crop, as u whole, is larger The only
States showing 4 decrease are Illinois,
Michigan, Iowa, and California. Some
of it is inferior in quality, aud II large
portion of it has been injured by rains
after harvest a considerable portion of
the Western wheat is Of good quality.
and that Of the South is decidedly 81,
pNrior.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1869-10-14

DiSAPPEARAECE OF A STAR.-Some
Of our exchanges have devoted consid.
erable space to speculations on one OF
the most startling of astronomical facts,
the explosion. or rather the conflsgra-
ton of Tau Coronae. It. now sppeares
that another and much more important
star Is slowly taking itself out OF our
system. Calculations of extraordinary
minuteness have demonstrated that
Sirius and our sun are mutually rece-
ding from one another at the rate oi
994 miles per second. IN Le end, there
fore. though the distance Of time stfsinl
the imagination, we must lose sight of
Sirius that is to say, provided we
have not by TINT timc gained the capaci-
of watching the more distant universes
toward which he must be receding ian
improbsbility. Nothing seems SO near
its 6nal limit ss the power ofastronom-
ical telescopes, while the power Of the
human sysifit altars at all, probably
decreAsss
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1869-10-14
Woman as q Juror.

This is one Of the very latest phase
of the petticoat suffrage question now
being agitatcd. Once armed with the
ballot, the duties Of sitting on the ju.
ries will be "imposcd upon the ladies.
Now it is notorious fact that men,
are far more lenient and mercifu to fe-
male criminals than women are toward
each other outside of q court room. If
they vii! not spare a weak or trail one
now, what will they do when clothed
with the rights Of jurors? Imagine q
Young and pretty woman who has
'stoopcd to folly" brought before a
Jury in which several irrascblc and ell.
derly spinaters hold the balance Of
power, it is dil!cultto say what the YER
dict would be? Would the prisoners
beauty or tears Of repentance touch
them? Verify, no. If the young
thing happened to be the plaintiff in
suit for breach Of promise against a
handsome, rich, young swell, would
she win her suit? Truly, no.--Could
the ladies on the jury find it in their
hearts to give a verdict against such
nice young m'nT Bless you, no.
Thus it is evident, that witt crinoline
in the jury box, neither would get JUS
! tice.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1869-10-14

HORACE GREELEY has found out that
for cotton culture small farms arc not
the most profitable, and even goes SO
FAR as to say that "On the plantations
ofthe South, long experience has set
tied upon force offilty hands belong
ing upon surface of about one thou
sand acres at the most profitable divi-
slon." That is the real truth, A ten
hapd planter can hardly afford 10 run a
gin; and several small planters must
always combine or, what is the same
thing, pay wealthier neighbor ten ber
cent. Of all they make to get their cot
ion seperated from the seed, ready for
msrkst. Small ferns may do for vene-
lables, bpt not in this quarter for cot.
'on, and hardly for corn and wheat.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1869-10-14

st. Louis is determined to have the
Capital Convention of which so much
has lately been said in the West. 1t is
tJ assemble on the Goth of October.
The Governors of Illinois, Iowa, Kan
sas, Nebraska, OREGON. Nevada. .Arkan-
sas. Louisiana, ana Missouri will send
delegates. The Governors Of Maine ana
Indiana have declined to appoint del
egatcs, but there will be representatives
present from those States. 1t is not eX-
pected, even in sanguine st. Louis, that
the Convention will do much toward
the consummation Of the grand project
occupying the Western mind, Of getting
the capital away from the Potomac, but
it can be held without doing MUCH
harm to anybody.