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IS PUBLISHED TRI-WEEKLY,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
j. cÄÄniirsi PIKE.
T. B. B. HATCH, : : : : : Editor.
BATON ROUtiE i
TUESDAY,24, 1865.
Our Agent« in New Orleans.
Mkssbs. Gardnkr t Co., Newspaper Advertising
Agents, No. 6, Commercial Place, New Orleans,
are tne duly authoriied Agents in that city for
the Gazette ami Comet.
Address to Votebs .—We insert elso
■whefe, the address of Maj. J. M, Taylor
to the voters of this parish. It will be
read with interest, as presenting in a suc
cinct form the *iews of that gentletnan j
and proclaiming how he intends directing
his efforts in a legislative capacity, in the
event of his election to the State Senate.
Djsclines .—Mr. J. A. Ad. Bohiek , de
clines accepting the nomination of the
Democratic. Convention for Congress in the
Second Congressional District. At the
eame time, he avowB himself an adherent
of the National Democratic Party, and a
supporter of its ticket.
Gen. Fullerton's Address.—
The important address lately issued
by Gen. Fullerton , the newly ap
pointed Chief of the Freedmen's Bu
• reau in this State, will appear in our
next.
tST A number of the old friends of
Capt. Tom Leathers , of the steamer
Magenta, presented him on Friday
last in New Orleans with a magnifi
cent medalion velvet carpet, for his
steamer. The carpet was purchased
of Messrs. A. Brousse au & Co., No. 19
Chartres street. Speeches were made
on the occasion, and the captain—be
"gin a treat all round"-—in the shape
of an elegant repast; where wine wit
aud sentiment sparkled in abundance.
Skgr President Johnson has issued
a Proclamation declaring martial law
at an end in Kentucky from and after
the 12th instant, the date of the Proc
lamation.
ttègr The Empire Parish, of the
14th, says :
We are within the bounds of truth
in stating that at least 6000 hogshead
of sugar will be manufactured in this
parish (Plaquemines,) within the next
ninety days, should the weather be fa
vorable.
The editor calls upon the idle and
demoralized freedmen hanging around
New Orleans to go to his parish,
where hundreds of them, he says,
would now be paid good wages on
most of the sugar estates, if willing to
work during the grinding season.
16^" Two lawyers in Lowell were
returning from court when one said
to the other : "I've a notion to join
the Rev. Mr 's church—been
debating the matter for some time.—
•iWhat do you think of it!"
Wouldn't do it," said the other.
41 Well, why ?" "Because it could do
you no possible good, while it would
be a great injury to the church."
gj3T Do you enjoy going to church
now ?" asked a lady of Mrs. Parting
ton. "Law me, I do," said Mrs. P.
''Nothing does me so much good as to
get up on Sunday morning, and go to
church and bear a populous preacher
dispense with the Gospel.
1 They give odd remedies for
cattle disease in England. A cow be
longing to Miss Burdett Coutts was
dosed with "eight bottles of whiskey
twelve bottles of brandy, thirty bottles
of port wine and other strong drinks."
The animal recovered from the dis
temper, but died of delirium tremens
gST An English paper tells a story
of a preacher, who observed, that it
was ä striking proof of the wisdom
and benevolence of Providence that
death was placed at the end of life
giving time to make the neccessary
preparation for that event. This calls
to mind the profound remark of a
philosopher, who admired the arrange
ment of placing Sunday at the end of
the week, instead of the middle, which
would make a broken week of it.
g^r The steamer £riUi<mt was destroyed
by fire at New Madrid,oa the morning of
the 19th, together with a heavy cargo of
freight. All the passengers except,one la
dy escaped by jumping overboard and
reaching the shore. ■
ßgP Gold closed in New York on the
•20th, at H6>£, and Cotton at 55c. for Strict
Middling, »ad for Ordinary.
Interesting masonic Ceremony.
BAPTISM OF SIX CHILDREN. BT ALBERT
PIKE, Of ARKANSAS.
One of the most interesting, and,
at the same time, novel ceremonies,
connected with Free Masonry, was
performed in Masonic Hall, Thir
teenth street, near Fourth avenue, on
Saturday evening. The celebrant
was General Albert Pike, of Arkan
sas, Grand Master of the Scottish
rite. General J. H. Hobart Ward
acted as Senior Warden. It con
sisted of the baptism of six children,
ranging from six months to eight
years of age, according to the Ma
sonic ritual. This being the first
time the ceremony was performed at
the North, a large number of Masons,
with their wives, daughters, sons,
etc., were present, so that the lodge
room was crowded. The ceremony
took place in a Lodge of Perfection,
which was opened publicly. In the
east, on a platform, were placed a
font filled with oil, a vessel of conse
crated oil, and a plate of salt. All
being ready, two lines were formed,
consisting of a guard with drawn
swords, facing inward, and the offi
cers and members of the Grand
Lodge of Perfection entered in pro
cession to the music of a grand
march by the organ.
After several alarms the parents
and children entered with the god
fathers and godmothers, the latter
dressed in 'white ; the children who
were unable to walk were carried on
a cushion covered with blue silk, by
the master of ceremonies ; after him
came a brother carrying the lighted
candles, black, white and rose color
in the form of a triangle, while the
choir sang the chant, " Out of the
mouths of babes and sucklings, Thou
hast perfected praise." Then came
the other children, two by two, then
the fathers and mothers. The pro
cession went three times round the
lodge room, the organ playing and
the chant still proceeding, while the
Master and Wardens repeated certain
sentences, the mystic sentence com
mencing "Suffer little children to
come unto me," etc. After questions
asked of the fathers and answered
by them, the children were brought
to the front and an impressive prayer
offered up by Bro. Wilson Small, as
Grand Chaplain. This was followed
by a hymn, and the Master informed
the godfathers and godmothers of
their duty, while the Orator in the
North, the Senior and Junior War
dens, admonished them and their
parents to be true to themselves, to
others, to their country and to God.
Another prayer was then offered, and
the children were brought to the
altar. Their names were :
Harrison Small McClenachan,
Harry Sheridan Lee, George Small
Anderson, Zoe Virginia Gibson,
Anna Theresa Gibson and Charlotte
May. The baptism was performed
as follows y placing the hand of the
child in the font filled with perfumed
water, the Master said, "Harrison
Small McClenachan (naming each) I
wash thee with the pure water. May
God give thee and maintain thee in
that innocence and purity of heart of
which this cleansing is a symbol."
He next marked the Delta with the
consecrated oil on the forehead of
each child, being the symbol of the
wisdom, might and love of God, and
blessed them according to the ritual.
After a hymn was sung, all the
brethren knelt and made a solemn
vow, which they confirmed by eat
ing salt, to protect the children
through life.
A locket was then given to each
girl and a ring to each boy, with the
assurance that if they were in dis
tress or danger they had only to
send the locket or ring, aud they
would be assisted. A jewel was also
given (the delta), with Masonic em
blems, to each child, who was also
invested with an apron, and the
Senior and Junior Wardens pro
claimed the baptism along their col
umns, after which all clapped three
times, and striking the palm of the
hand against the left shoulder, cried
huzza three times. The Orator next
delivered a discourse, and Wilson
Small delivered an address on behalf
of the godfathers. Two young ladies
were then selected to make a collec
tion. It was announced that the
money so obtained would be given
to some needy brother, whose name
would not be publicly known, if there
were any such known to a brother
present, or it would be given to the
Grand Almoner, who would send it
to a distressed brother, without the
knowledge of any one but the Master,
and the brother would not know
where it came from.
The Grand Master then said:
"The labors of the day are con
cluded; may they be profitable to
all. Go in peace, may our Father
in Heaven bless and prosper us in all
our laudable undertakings. Amen."
The procession then retired in pro
cession, in the same order as they
entered, and the lodge was closed.
N. Y. Herald,
To the People of the Parish of
East Baton Bouge.
Fellow Citizens —It was with much re
luctance that I consented some three
weeks ago to permit my name to be used
for the office of State Senator from thi»
parish. At a time like this every one
must deprecate the excitement of a strug
gle for office. At the time of the announce
ment of my name no one appeared to de
sire the position of State Senator, and
had another aspirant offered his name I
should have been the first to pledge him
my support. Inasmuch, however, as a
contest has been inaugurated against me,
Ï am not one to decline it.
In soliciting your support, Fellow Citi
zens, I deem it my duty to explain to you
briefly some of my views on questions of
vital concern to your interests.
1. To bring everything to bear on the
National Executive to withdraw such
troops from our midst as are not neces
sary to garrison Government posts, and in
their stead to authorize the Governor to
organize the State militia for the better
security of life and property, as in Miss
issippi.
2. I am in favor of the passage of
stringent laws to protect society from the
thousands of idle, vicious, vagrant freed
men who swarm through the land in all
the insolence of a mistaken freedom, plun
dering with impunity from the people
what little of substance the ravages of
war have left them. This condition of
things must cease—these vagrants must
be made to work, and just but stern legis
lation must be invoked to cure the evil.
3. I shall if elected endeavor to le
gally compel the old chartered banks of
Louisiana to make every effort, in as short
a space of time as will be consistent with
the security of the object in view, redeem
their circulation.
4. I am opposed to the illegal removal
of the seat of Government from Baton
Rouge, where it was located by the voioe
of the people through their legitimate
Constitution. If elected I shall not cease
my efforts while I serve you to restore it
where the fundamental law of 1852 says
"it shall be and remain."
In conclusion, fellow Citizens, if you
should honor me with your confidence I
shall endeavor to represent yonr interests
faithfully. Hoping to meet and inter
change opinions with many of you be
fore the election,
I am your obedient servant,
J. M. TAYLOR.
CORRESPONDENCE.
New Orleans, October 4dh 1865.
Hon. John E. King, Opelousas.
D bab . S ib:
The undersigned citizens of the Fourth
Congressional District, deeming it of the
utmost importance, in this crisis of the
affairs of our country, to have the best
men to represent them in the Congress of
the United States at its approaching ses
sion, and feeling satisfied from your
known ability and patriotism, that you
are eminently qualified for the position,
earnestly ask permission to present your
name as a candidate for that position.
Aleck Barrow, | DdegaUg f rom
{.IS \ We*Baton Boute.
Jud. Yoist,
R. J. Barrow,
J. T. Hawkins,
A. L. Tucker,
E. D. Estilette,
T. C. Anderson,
Elbert, Gantt,
O. A. Guidry,
B. A. Martel,
| rointe Ooupee.
| St. Mary.
St. Landry.
J
Opelousas, October 10 th, 1965.
To Messrs. Barrow, Yoist, Tucker and others,
Delegates to the N ational Democratic
Convention, from the Parishes of West
Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee, St. Mary
and St. Landry.
Gentlemen :
Your letter of the 4th inst., inviting me
to become a candidate for Congress, was
received two days ago, on my return from
a visit to Northern Louisiana. I had pre
viously received others of a similar import
from friends in different parts of the Dis
trict ; but did not think it prudent to an
swer definitely until the action of the
Convention at New Orleans should leave
me free to accept or decline. While I
am sensible that you and they have over
estimated my competency to serve the
State adequately in the trying emergency,
it would be affectation in me not to ex
press my gratification at the flattering
terms in which my friends have been
pleased to convey their remembrance of
my former services.
The honorable position in which you
seek to place me before the public, is one
which, I think, ought neither to be solici
ted nor declined ; and, entertaining this
opinion, I consent to become a candidate
for Congress, from the Fourth Congres
sional District.
Not knowing of any great public meas
ures about whieh there can be any serious
difference of opinion among the citizens of
the District, I have no pledges to make,
except, in the event of being elected and
received, to cooperate heartily with the
National Democracy in reestablishing the
State in her rightful relations with the
Union, under the Constitution ; to aid in
harmonizing the different sections; and
to lend my feeble efforts to sustain the
rights, develope the resources and promote
the prosperity of my native State.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN E. KING.
A Paris correspondent says
the first question an English excursion
ist asks on his arrival are :—"How
many francs do I get for this sover
eign ?" "Where do they sell pale ale 2"
and ''Where shall we see the Emper
or ?" fe
All is Vanity .—Frederick, at the
church door.—"There now, how very
provoking ! I've left my prayer book
at home."
Maria.—"Well dear, never mind;
but do tell me, is my bonnet straight !
Punch,
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
D* S OTO L odöb , N O. 7,1.O. O. F.,1
Baton Bouge, Oct. 22d, 1866. )
Whereat, It has pleased the Almighty,
in His mysterious Providence, to take from
our midst, in the prime of life, our well
beloved and lamented brother, H iram R.
Monteith , and whereat, by this afflictive
dispensation, our Lodge and Order have
lost a shining light and ornament; the
community an upright, nseful and exem
plary citizen; and his wife and children a
devoted and affectionate husbaud, father
and protector; therefore, be it
Resolved, That out of respect for the
memory of our deceased brother, we will
wear, and also drape onr Lodge Room
with, the usual insignia of mourning, for
the space of thirty days.
Resolved, That we tender to the family
of our departed brothor, our united and
heartfelt sympathies in their trying be
reavement.
Resolved, That a copy of these Resolu
tions be transmitted by the Secretary of
this Lodge to the family of our deceased
brother, and to each of the papers of this
city for publication, and that these Reso
lutions be spread upon the minutes of the
Lodge.
Jos. N kphleb, \
J. M. T atlob , > Committee.
J. C. Chabbotte .)
tribute of respect.
Washington Fibe Company, No. 1,1
Baton Ronge, Oct. VLd, 1865. V
Whbbeab , In the death of our esteemed
and worthy Foreman, HiBam R. Mok
teith , we feel that we have sustained in
common with his family and the commu
nity at large, a most serious loss, and de
siring to manifest some token expressive
of our sorrow at so sad an event; it is
hereby
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt
condolence to the bereaved widow and
children of our departed fellow-fireman
and invoke the consolations and blessings
of the Father of MsrcieB upon their heads
in this trying hour.
Resolved, That in memory of our worthy
Foreman, we will wear the usual badge of
mourning and drape onr Engine Room in
habiliments appropriate to the solemnity
of the occasion.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be furnished to the family of our lamented
Foreman, and also to each of the city pa
pers for publication, and that the samo be
spread upon the minutes of our Company.
Richard J. McCabe, "1
Bernard J. McCabe , j
Andrew J. Booan , Committee.
Edmond Lköendbk, |
R.W. Kniokerbookeb , J
DIED:
At bis residence in this city on Saturday even
ing, the 21st instant, H. R. MONTEITH, aged «6
years.
The lamented deceased was held in uni
versal esteem by his fellow-citizens for his
exalted qualities. He was the "soul of
honor," and a model of usefulness among
men.
He was followed to his last resting place j
by an immense concourse of grief-stricken
friends—among whom were the Masonic
and Odd Fellows and Firemen's Societies
—of each of which he was an honored i
benevolent and beloved member.
"Beyond all hope, or care, or stri'e,
The ekeingout of bitter life,
Tis past,"
SPECIAL NÖTIGES.
FIREMEN'S
GZEt-A-lSTID 33-A.IJXJ
to be given at
FIZLB'S HALL!
SATURDAY EVENING, NOV. 4 TH , 1865,
by the members of
Independence Fire Company No. 2.
MANAGERS:
J. C. Charrotte, P. Capdevielle, Geo. A. Pike,
J. R.T. Haynes, P. Burg, Jr., John Gass,
L. Jadot, M. Granary, R. J. McCabe,
F.Trahan, Irenée Pujol, J, V. Jastremski.
• INVITATION COMMITTEE:
F. Trahan, B. J. McCabe, P. E. Rils.
A. Kowalski, Ph. Machet, K. J. McCabe,
J. C. Charrotte, J. M. Tracy, P. Captlevielle.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE:
J. M. Pujol, Frank LetefT, F. Cooney,
George Pletier, Joseph Paban, J. J. MiUhell,
L. Legendre, A. W. Bates, George Gimler,
FLOOR MANAGERS :
J. R. T. Haynes, H. Abramson, R. CaaedeSFan,
B. J. McCabe, P. Burg, Jr., C. G. Breckenridge
L. Jadot, John Gass, Felipe Castro.
The proceeds of the Ball are to be applied
to the purchase of Hose for the Company.
SUPPER AT IIALF-PAST ELEVEN O'CLOCK,
Which will be given under the supervision of that
excellent caterer, N. Antoins.
(8T" Ladies are requested to present their In
vitations at the door.
GRAND MARCH AT EIGHT O'CLOCK.
GENTLEMEN'S TICKETS S» 50.
NOTICE TO BAKERS !
THE price of Floor being $15 per barrel, Bakers
will give 19 ounces for a dime, the ensuing
week. JORDAN HOLT,
oci24 Mayor.
J. W. Blackmail's
COMMERCIAL ^OLLEGE,
Corner Canal andCarondelet SI».,
entrance on c a *0 hob lit.
OPEN THE ENTIRE YEAR, day and evening
Penmanship, Book keeping, Commercial Cal
culations, and the Modern Languages practically
taught by experienced professor». An apartment
also lor ladies. Private instruction to those who
desire it. The proprietor has had fourteen years
experience in teaching in New Orleans, being for
ten years Professor of Book keeping in Dolbear
Commercial College.
J. W. BLACKMAN, Principal.
M MARIt^O^ I Professors of Language«.
Circulars to be had at the GateUe and
Comet office. oct24 lm
for sale or rent.
THE bslldin? known aa th. Baptist Church,
corner Fifth and Laurel streets. Partie» JE*
desirous to purchase or lease the same may apply
for terms to [oct21-lw] JULIUS C. BOGEL.
Shawls and Cloaks.
POPLINS AND DELAINES.
CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS, &.C.,
A ••• ~ Ar ~
JACOB KUHN'S
WHOLESALE AND BETAIL STOKE,
' ' THIRD STREET,
NEARLY OPPOSITE THE BANK.
MY FRIENDS OF THE CITY AND COUNTRY
are respectfully Informed that I have In my store
TH* HASBS0ME3T AID LATEST STYLES Of
SHAWLS,
CLOAKS, NUBIA 8,
ROYAL AND IRISH POPLINS,
PLAIN AND FIGURED DELAINES,
FRENCH AND ENGLISH PRINTS, POIL DE
CHEVRE, BLEACHED AND BROWN
SHEETINGS, CASSIMERK8
AND SATINETS,
BALMORAL >
And
HOOP SKIRTS,
WHITE AND RED
FLANNELS, CORSETS, HAIR NETS,
HANDKERCHIEFS, STEEL, IVORY AND PEARL
BELT BUCKLES, PERFUMERY,
LACES AND EDGINGS.
—Also
THE MOST COMPLOTE ASSORTMENT Of
READY-MADE CLOTHING, SHIRTS, COLLARS,
CRAVATS, UNDERSHIRTS AND
D R A W E RS ,
And
TRUNKS, VALISES AND TRAVELING BAGS.
W Special attention is called to the bargains
I am now enabled to give in
BOOTS A2STI3 SHOES I
Having bought a very large lot direct from the
manufactories.
Call and examine my beautiful stock of
NEW GOODS,
And convince yourself of my eagerness to sail
A Good Article at. a I.ow Price!
jacob kuhn,
Third 8t., opposite the Bank,
Bator Rougs, La.
octl9
E. FENDLERj
DEALER IN
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING,
JEWELIR-Z-, «ScO-,
Third Street« Opposite the Bank.
RESPECTFULLY INFORMS HIS FRIENDS,
that he has just returned from New York with
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING,
CLOAKS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
HATS and CAPS, Ac., Ac.
—ALSO—
.CHOICE SELECTIONS OF
J" B W E LE "X" 1
CONSISTING OF
WATCHES,
DIAMONDS,
SILVERWARE,
RINGS,
CHAINS,
NECKLACE8, Ac.,
—And—
THE GENUINE BRAZILIAN PEBBLED
SPECTACLES,
ALL WARRANTED TO BE)
or the
F WEST QUALITY AND FINISH,
HE CAN SELL
BELOW NEW ORLEANS PRICES!
49* WATCHES and JEWELRY neatly repaired
and warranted. ° ct 2
JYotary Public.
I WOULD most respectfully announce to my
friends and the public generally, that I am
now prepared to make Inventories, Appraise
ment«, Partition», receive Wills, make Protests,
Matrimonial Contracts and Instruments oi Writ,
ing, to hold Family Meetings, and Meeting» oi
Creditors, Ac.
All business entrusted to me will be attended
to with promptness and dispatch.
J KO. M. TRACT,
Juxt icf of the Peace and Notary Public,
octll Office, Corner Third and Laurel Sts.
"OUR HO CJJ5HE3."
I HAVE OPENED "OUR HOUSE," cornor of
Main and Lafayette streets, with a large sup
ply of
WINES, LIQUORS, ALE AND BEER.
Lunch alwa?u on the aide table, at the lowest
prices. Mixed Liquors are much better and at a
lower prioe than any bouse in town.
Call and sample. "Jos," late of the Sumter
House, presides at the Bar. Public opinion tests
our qualities.
octl»-lm
EDWARD ALLEN.
Furniture at Cost Prices.
AB a IXM btark respectfully informs his
. friends and the public generally, that he is
now closing out his large assortment of Furniture,
consisting of
ARMOIRS, BEDSTEADS, BUREAUS, &c.
All of which is in good condition, and offereu at
cost prices. Call and procure bargains, at the
store, corner of Laurel and Church streets.
octl9-tf
J. jr. LEFEVER,
LAFAYETTE STREET,
«XT DOOB TO
L. KONDERT'S BOOT * SHOE MANUFACTORY,
BATOW ROUGE, LA.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
, .
public generally, that he has on hand a complete
stock of the
FINEST FALL AND WINTER GOODS
And is ready to furnish gentlemen with
Suits of the Latest and Richest Styles.
larAU orders promptly executed. oct)T-tf
CANDIDATES.
for Representative In Congrcus.
Wo are authorized to announce Maj.
TOM BYNUM as a candidate for Repre
sentative from the Third Congressional
Distriot at the ensuing election.
FOR ATT'YJGKENERAL.
Mr. Editor— Y on will please announce
Hon. ANDREW S. HERRON, of East
Baton Bouge, as a candidate for the office
of Attorney General of the State ol Louisi
ana, at the approaching election.
angl7-pd MANY FBIENDS.
W e are authorized to announce Dr. M.
ESTES, of Shreveport, as a candidate for
Secretary of State at the election to be held
in November.
FUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE.
Messrs. Editors— You will please an
nounce Hon. jordan holt, present
Mayor of this city, as a candidate for Rep
resentative to the Legislature from this
Parish, and he will be supported by
oct24-pd. MANY FBIENDS.
Messrs. £dilort~Yoxi will please an
nounce JOHN P. McCAA, Esq., as a
candidate for Bepresentative, for this par
ish, to the State Legislature. His numer
ous-friends will support bim. ***
T ub friends of henry w. walsh
are authorized to announce him as a can
didate for Bepresentative to the Legisla
ture from this parish, and solicit for him
the generous support of the voting popu
lation.
We are authorized to announce w. C.
mcgimsey aB a candidate for Bepre
sentative to the Legislature from East Ba
ton Bouge; and to say, that he will meet
with the cordial support of
MANY FBIENDS.
Ed. Gazette and Comet— Please announce
ed. d. cheatham as a candidate
for Bepresentative to the Legislature from
East Baton Bouge, and oblige.
many VOTEBS.
Ed. Gazette and (tororf—Please announce
edward alverson as a candidate
for Bepresentative from the Parish of East
Baton Bouge.
pd MANY FBIENDS.
POR THE STATE SENATE.
Mr. Editor— Please announce M aj . j. m. ♦
taylor, as a candidate for the State
Senate to represent this parish in the Gen
eral Assembly, and oblige many of your
friends as well as his.
MANY FBIENDS.
b atom B osos , L a ., Oct. 16th, 1365.
M. Gazette tt Gamet:
Please announce Dr. r. ii. day one
of the oldest citizens and physicians of
thiB Parish as the People's Candidate for
State Senator from Eaist Baton Bouge —
Election, November 6th. And oblige
A host of fbiends.
Election JYotice !
IN OBEDIENCE to a proclamation from his
Excellency James Madison Wells , Governor of
the State ot Louisiana, an election will be held in
the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on the
FIRST MONDAY OF NOVEMBER, 1865,
between the hours of 9 A. M. and 4 P.M., for the
purpose of electing a Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, At
torney General, Superintendent of Public Educa
tion, one Representative from the Third Congres
sional District, and one Senator and two Repre
sentatives to the State Legislature for this Parish.
Said election to be holden at the places, and to be
supervised by the Commissioners appointed by
the Police Jury as follow«, to-wit :
1st Precinct, (Court House,) N. Wax, F.Trahan,
and John O'Connor, Commissioners.
jjd Precinct, (Oity Hall,) J. D. Blouin, Joseph Mc
Cormick and B. McCabe, Commissioners.
4th Precinct, (at Delatt's), Tom Mills, Robert
Malloy and William Fields, Commissioners.
6th Precinct, (Highlands), Paul Kieinpeter, Dr.
J. II. Iluguet and Dennis Daigre, Commissioners.
7th Precinct,(Haralson),A.Dixon,U F.Burnett
and J 0. Foreman, Commissioners.
10th Precinct, (Burlington, removed to Morgan's
store), W. J. Usher, H. R. Graham and R. W.
Greenwell, Commissioners.
11th Precinct, (Sandy Creek), J. 0. Denham,
Wm. Kelly and A. I'enningston, Commissioner*.
For the information of all voters I annex hereto
the qualifications of voters as established by law:
"Every white « ale who has attained the age of
twenty-one years, and who has been a resident of
the State twelve month next preceding the elec
tion, and the last three months thereof In the pur
ish in which he offers to vote, and who shsll bo a
oitiii-n of the United States, shall have the right
of voting."
In addition to the foregoiag qualification, every
elector is required to produce the amnesty oath
prescribed in the President'« proclamation, either
of the 8th of December, 1863, or that of the 29th
of May, 1865, «worn to and subscribed bj him be
fore competent authority.
"I do solemnly swear or affirm, In the presence
of Almighty God, that I will hereafter faithfully
defend tne Constitution of the United States and
the Union of the States thereunoer, and that I
will in like manner, ahlde by and faithfully sup
port all laws whieh have been made during the
existing rtbellion with reference to the emancipa
tion of slaves. So help me God."
This oath is imperative on and after the ^vth
day of May, 1865, and will be rigidly enforced, it
will be understood, at the same time, that those
who are excluded from the benefits of this amnesty
oath, by any of the list of exceptions contained in
the proclamation, will not be allowed to vote un
less specially pardoned by the President.
In all other respecta this election is to be con
ducted iu accordance with the provisions of the
Constitution of 1852, and the commissioners of
this election are directed to make their returns
without delay to the »nders^gned^^^
octl7 Sheriff Parish of East Baton Rouge.
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
—at—
BATON ROUGE, IJA.
My School will re -open <m Wednesday, Nov. l»t.
Board and Tuition.SO per month.
Payable $200 00 in advance—
balance lit Mwch.
Tultîon alone.... 10 00per month.
Payable »40 00 in adv&ace—
balance 1st of March.
Modern Language« will be taught when the
wants of the School demand it, at an extra charge,
u low as it can be made.
Boarders will furnish their own bedding, wash
bowl and pitcher, towels, Ac.
W. H. N. MAGRUDER.
Ratos Rooos, La ., October 11th, 1865.
for rent or lease.
A FINE PLANTATION In the Parish of Mk
Iberville, situated on the Mis«i »«ippilii.
,, - ix miles below the town of Plaquemine,
hlvîL a Large Two-Story DWELLING HOUSE.
There are »bout 140 acres of land, two-thirds of
which is cleared for cultivation—land not subject
t , overflow. For particulars, spply «t the Drug
Store of JASTREMSKI A McCORMICK.
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