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OFFICE ON THIRD street, opposite the branch of the louisiana state bank.
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BATON ROUGE, LA., THURSDAY MORNING/DECEMBER 21, 1865.
NO. 75.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
FUQUA à KILBOURNE,
Attorneys & Counselors at Law,
WILL practice in the Courts of the Parishes of
Bast ana West Baton Kouge, Iberville and
East and West Feliciana. a -
.V IIEKHOU,
attorneysat law,
co un r no use square,
Hilton Rouge, Ln.
WILL attend to all business in thftir profession
entrusted to them, in this and the adjoining
p-irish^, and in the city of New OrleanB.
______ —
TlluMAK (IREKS DAVIDSON T0M B™ DM *
Davidson & Bynum,
attorne ys at law,
office at lïutoii Rouge, La.
WILL PRACTICE IN THE COURTS OP THE
IV Kl irida Pari. hen. septlO-tt
j. c. M»»» G - W - B0CKKItB -
STAIT0K1) & BU€KNER,
attorneysat law,
Officii, Cor. I,surd & Third Sta., up-stairs,
lJ.vTO.V ItOCTiE, LA.
practice in the parishes of Hast Feliciana,
and West ltaton Kouge and Iberville,
wt
entrusted to them
attention.
vill receive prompt
sent23
w. BORGES, B - E - CH * N "
IU hgkss & ilIAXKÏ»
Attorneys and Counselors at Law,
OFFICE ON CHURCH STREET,
bet. convention & north boulevard,
IB a. to il Ilouge? La.
ANY business entrusted to their care in the par
' i«h. sof Kast and West Baton Kouge, East and
\\ .Ht K.'llciana, Pointe Ooupée and Iberville, will
bt* promptly attendee to.
sept2.
SAMUEL «REVES,
attorney at law,
Florida Street, Baton Rouge, La
WILL attend to aH business entrusted to him
W in East Baton Kouge and the adjoining par
ishes . ae p'- iu
C. s>. FAT HOT,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
court house square,
Baton Kouge, La.
YiriLL practice In tee Parishes of East and West
vv Bat <n Kouge and Iberville.
Prompt attention will be given to the collection
of all claims, notes and accounts.
References:
W S PlKK, J08KPH MKSARP, >
r/
,J. An. k ozikr,
n .v2-tf
VOIMS 4 IJHOCET
■ New Orleans.
R. \V. KWI< "KERBOCKER A. P. CONVERSE
Knickerbocker & Converse,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
AND
C IL A B IW AWEIVTS.
"tiff IT. Practice in the several Courts of the Fifth
VV Judicial District and in the Supreme Court
of Louisiana.
Particular attention paid to the settlement of
successions.
The. bave also made arrangements in New Or
leans and Washington City for the successful pros
ecutiou and collection of
CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.
Oft! '., on the corner of Fifth and Laurel streets
BATON ROUGE, LA.
CLAYTON Ei. EVATT,
Civil 33nginoor
—AND—
CITY SURVEYOR,
Office with K. W. K nickerbocker , Esq.,
orsacr oV Filth anil Laurel s troot«,
ISA Ï ON ROUGE, LA.
"11711,1, attend promptly to all professional busi
VV uess entrusted to him. aug29-4in
H. H . MeMUN & SON,
REM. IÎSTATE BROKERS,
Accountants & General Agents,
auül2-8m BATON ROUGE, LA.
JOHN M. TRACY,
Justice of the Pence,
SECOND WARD,
l'ariüh of East Baton Rouge.
OFFICE, COR. THIRD AND LAUREL STS.,
0p-8tairs, over tue sus billiard saloon.
f. a. nefhler,
J 11 s lice of the Pence,
WA R D No. ONE,
Office on Boulevard, foot of Third Street.
HAVING resumed business, I am ready to at
tend to ali business and suits, within the
earliest delays el" the Saw. apr8
Oll. KRATZ,
OFFICII ON I.ACHEL STREET,
BETWEEN THIRD AND CIIUKCH,
(Opposite Mrs. Junes' Boarding House,)
jun24-tf B\TO\ IIOUGB, LA.
S»i. .1 I,, w. PHARES,
S URO EON DENTIST,
OFFICE AT MRS. BONING'S,
Corner of" Chtircl) and Florida Streets,
1J" WTNO perm«n.>ntlv located in
i this city, offers bis services to
Ins friends and the public gener
ally. Charges will be reasonable,
and all work pnaranteed.
Références— Dr. r. ii. D ay , Ool j. 0. F ü^üa , Dr.
0 Kratz . deell-om-pd
AT RETAIL or by tbe keg,
nov21
new lard !
JOSHUA BEAL.
A. 8. ARCHER.
WM. HENDERHON.
ARCHER & HENDERSON,
FORWARDING & COMMISSIOM
IS^EROM-A-TSTTS,
t—and—>
GENERAL STEAMBOAT, COLLECTION
—AND—
PU ROH AS TNG- AGENTS,
Third street, Baton Kouge, La.
REFEft BY PERMISSION TO :
Capt. P. D. Pratt, j Cfopt .»no.McLean, N.O.
" W. B. Richardson. | H W. Taylor, N. 0.
E. R. Beckwith. Baton Rouge, La. auglO
,#. Jackson,
cotton buyer
.—And—.
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
cash advances made on
Shipments to his Friends in N. 0. and N. Y.
Office, Corner qfZawrel awl Third Sh eets, j
(tTSBER THE VERANDAH BOTEL,)
aug 12 BATON KOUGE, LA.
SIMON MENDELSOHN,
DEALER IN
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS,
Wines, Liquors, Tobaccos, Cigars,
—AND—
SUPPLIES,
C orner L afayette and F lorida S trkktb,
JunelT UATOS llOK.F,, LA.
~ JAMES J. DÜNDAISÖ,
WHOLESALE AND RKTAIt DEALER IS
GROCERIES,
—AND—
WESTERN PRODUCE,
Wines, Liquors, Tobacco & Cigars s
"CITY BAKEKY,"
CORNER OF MAIN AND LEVEE STREETS,
BATON ROUGE, I.A.
julius o. bogel,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
and dealrr in
Plantation and Family Supplies,
COR. MAIN AND LAFAYETTE STS,
julyl3 BATOS ROtTCJE.T^A.
JAMES McVAY,
HARDWARE MERCHANT
AND DEALER IN
Agricultural Implements,
WINDOW SHADES,
W ALL PAPER, ETC.
CALLS respectfully the attention of the
public to his lar^e and excellent stock of goods
pertaining to his line of merchandise. lie be
speaks a liberal sbare of public patronage.
Store on Third street, opposite the building of
the Louisiana State Bank. ju yl
F. OTTO,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
x —AND—'
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DEALER IN
DRY GOODS, CLOTHIMG,
OE.OCES.ISS,
t—AND—% I
PLANTATION SUPPLIES;
wines, liquors,
CIGARS and TOBACCO,
crockery and tin ware,
AND ALL KINDS OF
WES TERN PRODUCE,
Received per steamers almost daily.
f. O tto respoitfuliy announces to his friends
and customers and the public generally, that'hls
stoie having been removed fron, itj fo-iu-'; ste'-d,
adjoining Day's Drug store, to the larp;«» groré and
warehouse building,
on TIIE SOUTH EAST CORNER of THIRD and
LAUREL STREETS,
He is fully p'epared to keep on hand one of the
lareest and most varied assortment of the above
artices to be fouxd in the city of Raton Rouir».
With his increased and increasing facilities for
obtaining and storing merchandize, he is enabled
to meet all present and fntur» demsnds. and there
fore invites the sp-cial attention of purchasers to
that fact, hoping by a spirit of accommodation to
please all, and to always sell on as reasonable
terms as the state of the markets will permit, to
secure a lib .ral share of regular patronage.
Please call before purchasing elsewhere
aoglO-tf
.Votary i* a folic.
I WOULD most respectfully announce to my
friends and the public generally, that I am
now prepared to make Inventories, Appraise
ments, Partitions, receive Wills, make Protests,
Matrimonial Contracts and Instruments of Writ,
ing, to hold Family Meetings, and Meetings of
Creditors, 4c.
All business entrusted to me will be attended
to with promptness and dispat 'h.
JNO. M. TRACY,
Justice of the Peace und Notary Public.
octU Office, Corner Third and Laurel Sts,
GEOGEEY
PROVISION HOUSE,
PLANTATION SUPPLIES.
22. 71. BECKWITH.
i s 7
TTtltlÛ ST., CORNER OF LAUREL, »
raton rouge, la.
CONSTANTLY ON HAND EVERY VARIETY OF
PLANTATION SL'1'PI.IES.
S3PT flaute^» and others woüld do well to c»ll
before purcha ing elfewhere.
Cotton bought at Iilgliest market riites.
ju^yB'Smos.
j.q^nua beal,
Corner of Third and Convention Sts.,
BATON ROUGE, LA.
GENERAL DEAL Eli IN
WESTERN PRODUCE,
Family and Plantation Supplies,
school books, stationery,
FANCY GOODS,
and notions generally.
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
(Sf Terms Caeïl. ' jnlyl
M. GRANARY,
DEALER IN
WESTERN PRODUCE,
lwmij.y GKOOJBItlES
-AND
Plantation Supplies Generally.
BEGS leave to inform his friends and
the public at large, t'iat he will keep on
hand fresh and full supplies of all articles in the
provision line, which he will sell cm terras to suit
the cash basis of trad®. A liberal share of pat
ronage is respectfully solicited, at his sfcaml on
Third^treat. julyl
NICHOLAS WAX,
DEALER IN
WESTERN PRODUCE
-AND
family groceries.
IS constantly receiving
We
direct from the
fe^t and other quarters, every species of arti
jcle required for
Family «V Plantation use.
He has increased facilities for obUiliiug supplies,
and is determined t« keep up with the demands
of his customers, av.d to deal with them satisfac
torily on the score of quality and price—bis motto
being
'•Q,ulclt Sales niifl Ssuall Profits..'
Mr. R.' ilflfWtf.W, well known to our citizens,
will be found ' bL-hlad the counter" ready to at
tend to business calls.
Please drop in at the old stand, near the Court
House, where we Eiiall be happy to see you.
julyl-tf
Z3X-TJ3VSI.
! DEALER IN
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
provisions,
And Piantatiuii S»ppHes «pnfraJïy.
ALSO,
«rockery, t1x, wood & willow ware
Store, Oor. Africa and St. Nsp deon fits.,
BATIXV ROt'GE, L.A.
Determined to keep a full and well
selected stoe)t of articles such as go to make
up a first-rate variety sto.e, A. BLUM hopes to
merit and receive «a increased amount, af pat
ronnée. He respectfully invites his old customers
and thtf*ptit)1W lift continue their calls as
Uf Hal assuring thern of his determination to
Please anc! »:itÄ;y them in every particular.
julyft-M '
CA^ILLO QULN'TEIU),
DEALER IN
HAVANA CIO-ARS,
ClQ-ABETTAS,
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco,
SNUFF, PIPES, ETC.,
Corner of Third and Florida streets,
BÂTON KOUGE, LA.
IN addition to hislarge assortment of the
best brands and ouaiities of all articles in the
line of a Tobacconist, CAMILLO QUINTERO,
keeps aiso on band a choice variety o' "Notions,"
su' b as fine Pocket Knives, Stationery, etc., to
which he invites' public attention, guaranteeing ,
«i gfve satisfaction to all customers. julyl-tf j
Baton Rouge JUarble Werks,
J. SWOLLEN & Co.,
bi.vnufactür&ks of
fOTI CCS, flOSl'TIENTS,
KEAÖ-STONiä, MANTiäLS, ETC.,
Corner of Main anu Cuurch streets,
july25 BATON ROUGE, LA,
.
iif. 0. ADVERTISEMENTS.
W. S. PIKE J. M. LAPKYJ .RK A. BROTHER.
pike, lapeyhe & brother,
BANKERS,
DEALERS IN
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC EXCHANGE,
MONDS, STOCKS, COIN AND
TTIsTOTTPtnEXsTT NOTES.
office on camp street,
Between Canal and Common Streets,
New Orleans, La.
dee!7-y
j.j. wabben. t. w. cbawïobd.
WAHREN & CRAWFORD,
(Successors to "Warren, Gillmore & Co.,)
COTTON FACTORS
—AND—
commission merchants,
No. 29 CA RONDELET STREET,
jalyll-6m* NEW ORLEANS, 1.A.
R. PRITCHARD,
[Formerly Priichard & Flowe -.]
COTTON FACTOR
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
J*o, 53 Caroudclct Street,
NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Liberal Cash Advances and Supplies fur
nished on consignments of Cotton, Sugar, Ac., to
his address.
References s
F uqua & kii.bourse. ) P ike, L apeyke k B rother
Baton Kouge, La./ New Orleans, La.
augS-6m
MAIEIl BROTHERS,
Crcsccnt City Steam Tobacco Works
Nos. 49 and 51 LAFAYETTE STREET,
Sales Room—No. 31 Tchonpitoiilas St.
MAYER BROTHERS,
No. 51 TCIIOIJPITOIJLAS STREET,
BETWEEN POYDRAS AND NATCHEZ,
New Orleans, La.
dealers in
J^EAF A CHEWING, 4 MANUFACTURERS OF
Smoking Tobacco and Cigars.
A heavy well selected stock constantly
on hand. july29-tf
NEW ORLEANS
CARPET WAREHOUSE,
1!) CHARTRES STREET,
Between Canal anil CuNtcnihoiisc.
We have on fcand and are receiving a large
assortment of
CARPETING OF ALL KINDS,
SUCH AS—
MEDALLION,
VELVET,
WILTON,
BRUSSELS,
TAPESTRY,
'3-PLY,
INGRAIN,
VENETIAN,
1IEMP,
COTTAGE, &c.,
FLOOR OILCLOTHS,
Of all widths and qualities.
MATTING,
White checkered and fancy.
WINDOW SHADES,
Cornices and Bands.
TABLE and PIANO COVERS,
RUGS,
MATS,
ENAMEL CLOTHS,
Of various qualities and colors,
COCOA MATTING and MATS,
IIAIR CLOTH, &c., &c.
All of which we offer at moderate advances on
manufacturer's prices, for cash.
aug3-ly A. BROUSSE AU & CO.
FAMÏIMSS! FANCY GOODS!!
GUÉBLE ,t GOURSAUD,
137 Canal Street 137
DIRECT IMPORTERS OF
french, ENGLISH & (iERBIAN
FANCY GOODS, RIBBONS,
HOSIERY, &C.
WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY inform country
buyers, that we are now prep ired to show
tbetn the most complete and best selected stock of
FANCY GOODS in this city. A full assortment of
BERLIN ZEPHYRS—warranted.
BELTS and JiUCKl.KS.
CO-lili.^ and BRUSHES, of all sorts.
THE BEST FRENCH CORSETS,
FRENCH PERFUMERIES,
And KID GLOVES.
A full line of
, )RESS tRIJIJH â 'GS, BUTTONS, ETC.
tpmB ant j exatu j ne oar splendid stock, which
has been selected by our Mr. (3UEBLE himself, in
Paris and Germany, so we may recommend it for
the quality and taste of the goods, as well as tbe
ASTONISHINGLY LOW PRICES,
We are enabled to sel! them for.
purchase hoosk is paris!
NO. 12 FAUBOURG POISSOINNIERE.
GUEULE & GOURSAUD,
137 Canal street,
aeptSO To uro Buildings
TIIE OLDESI ESTABLISÜMEST
IN THE SOUTH,
Removed from No. 10 Old Levee,
Corner of Gravier St. and Bank Place
II. CASS1HY,
SAIL MAKER,
TCNT, AWNING AND
Fins Manufactory.
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
EVERY DESCRIPTION OP
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH
Light and Heavy ( anvass,
FRENCH ÄND ENGLISH BUNTINGS, &c.
Pays strict attention to in-iking, in a superior
manner, all sorts of Fancy Boat, pnd Yacht Sails \j
also every description of W;-od and Iron Frarae
Awnings,lor Stores, Galleries, Uflioes, Steamboats,
etc., at moderate prices.
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF
C-A.2VLI? IPXJBlSriTXJE.E,
SUCH AS
Portable Camp Cots, Chairs, Stools,
Always on hand in any quantity.
ALSO EVERY DESCRIPTION OF
American, Foreign & Fancy Flags,
Steamboats' Ships' 1 Burgees,
JACK PENNAN1S, ETC.
on hanu and made to order.
Fall Ropes, Slings, etc., spliced and furnished at
a moment's notice. Blocks of every description
strapped.
TRUNKS ÏJEATLY COVERED.
N. B.—Particular attention paid to getting up,
in superior style and finish, a 1 sorts of Plain or
Fancy Embroidered Silk Fl-.gs or Banners, for
Military or other Compftnn-s; and also to the
Manufacturing of Circus Tents, having had njuch
experience in that line.
Ail articles of Canvass will be warranted proof
against rot or milde». nov'2-y
THOS. B. IJODLFY & 10.,
No. O, PERD1DO STREET,
(ADJOINING MASONIC BUILDING,)
OFFICE, No. 128, GRAVIER STREET,
NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Circular Saw Mills, Stationary and Portable Steam
Engines, Circular Cross Cut Mill and >Iu
ley ftaws, Corn Mills, Wheat Mills,
And Bolting Apparatus,
Shafting Pullies
And Belting.
ALL DSSCRIPTIONS OF
PLANTATION MACHINERY AND
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
WE KEEP CONSTANTLY ON II A NI)
A full supply of
CANE CARTS, PLANTA
TION AND R O A 1) WAGONS,
TIMBER WHEELS AMI) WHEELBARROWS,
From the well known Fac.ory of
JOSHUA BODLEY, WHEELING, TA.
W k have connected with extensive Foundries?
and Machine Shops in St. Louis, Louisville, t in
cinuatian.t Pittsburg, through which w,_- are pr«
pared to contract for any class of machinery, on
most favorable terms, and deliver ar.ywhtre north
«f New Orleanä, free of freight.
THÖS. H. DUDLEY & CO.
oct21-y
JVOTICE.
r PIIE undersigned have renewed their
X former Partnership, and will transact busi
ness under the name of STEVENS & SEYMOUR,
at their old stand, Nos. 96, and 9S Common St.,
opposite tbe City Hotel.
E. R. STEVENS,
Per w. e. S eymour.
w. e. seymour.
N ew O rleans , July 1,18gs. yl8
PAPER, STATIONERY
—and—
FANCY GOODS.
Warehouse, Nos. 96 and 98 Common St.
WE are now receiving by almost every
arrival a iarge stock ef
PRINTING,
WRITING AND
WRAPPING PAPER,
PAPER BAGS,
BLANK BOOKS,
STATIONERY of all kinds,
And FANCY U00E8.
Received per steamer Evening Star and ship
Freedom— 0
44 cases CAP and LETTER PAPER.
40 reams COTTON SAMPLING PAPER.
10 cases SCHOOL SLATES.
2*'0 dozen WEBSTER'S SPELLING BOOKS.
150,000 PAPER BAGS, all sizes, from X to 251b
COMBS,
NEEDLES,
PINS,
TOOTII BRUSHES,
And a general assortment of
FANCY GOODS.
For sale at reduced prices.
STEVENS & SEYMOUR,
juIylK 96 and 99 Common street.
.11 i s s iss ippi Motel,
120 CHARTRES STREET 120
Corner of St. Louis,
IV E W O RLEAU'S, LA.
MR i*" AUKKRT. whose furnished rooms, Char
tres street, between St. Louis and Toulousse,
wtire so well known, has just opened the Missis
sippi Hotel, No. 120 Chartres street, corner of St.
Louis.
TRAVELERS will find in the above establish
ment FURNISHED ROOMS, at moderate prices;
I they may also have their MEALS, by the day or
j by the weelt.
j All will meet with that comfort which, for ten
I years, has been found in AcBsax's House.
oct28-3m
®lw toeifeêfeiMtf
general, NEWS.
One paper box establishment has
contracted with paper coller manu
facturers to furnish 11.000 boxes
ditiiy for one year. This gives some
idea of the extent of the paper collar
business.
Ladies' hats are now trimmed with
tomahawks, swords and battle-8xes
which are called Harrisettes. The
name is derived form Miss Harris of
Washington fame.
In the Alabama Senate but four
members voted against the constitution
amendment. In the House of Repre
sentatives there were seventeen nays.
ihe Southern Methodist publish»
ing house, of Nashville, seized by the
Government io the earlier part of the
war, has been returned to Rev. J. B.
arris, agent ot the association.
^ A late Paris letter to the St. Louis
Republican states that there are up
wards of two thousand Amerioan fam
ilies who intends to spend the winter
in Paris, ihe writer also hears of
'■ quite a little colony at Dresden."
fe. N- Pike, Esq., has purchased
the Burnet House property at Cincin
nati, for the sum of $500,000. The
business ot the hotel will continue td
be conducted by Oaptain Silas F. Mil
ler, the losses.
Olfioia! returns show that the vari
ous Indian tribes now in this countrv
number 300,800.
A letter trom Richmond says ttiers
is considérai le excitement in that city
over the report that General Butler is
.shortly to become military commander
there. Many persons think his anti
cipated assumption of the command
in \ irginia is in some way connected
with the intended trial of Jeff. Davis.
Spain assures our Government of
its hearty desire to put an end to the
African slave trade.
A London letter says, twenty-four
Irish liberal members of Parliament
have agreed to meet at at Dublin to '
form an Irish party, and oonsider
measures for the relief of Ireland.
Late advices from the Russo-Ameri*
can Telegraph expendition give en
couraging accounts of its progress.
Extensive beds of peat have been
discovered in Minnesota. Parties at
St Paul are preparing to put a large
quantity of it on the market.
The city ot Rome has a resident
population of 172,000, with 330
churches, 72 cardinals, about 7,000
priests, 2,000 friars, and over 2,000
nuns.
The editor of the Louisville Jour
nal hear3 that there is a great accumu
lation of war stores at Cairo, the pos
sible destination of which is Mexico.
The editor of the Mexican Time»
says : It is our personal knowledge
that an acre of sugar cane at Cordova
or Cuernavaea will produce three thou
sand pounds of good white sugar, and
five hundred gallons of molasses.
The Canadian French Minister in
a speech told the Canadians that if
Canada was annexed to the United
States, hor share of our national debt
would be §500,000,000.
G en. L ee's S urrender .—A Rich
mond paper says :
About nine hundred and seventeen
cords of wood from the celebrated Ap
pomattox apple tree, under which Gen.
Lee surrendered, have been distribut
ed over the United States in the shape
of snuff boxes, canes etc. As Gen.
Lee didn't surrender under an applo
tree, the demand for relics is falling
off.
A man named Sergeant has
invented a magnetic bank lock, which
is one of the mechanical curiosities of
the age. It has neither key nor hole.
A peculiarity of the lock is, that it
cannot (in burglar's phrase) be "feit"
from the outside, and is, therefore,
impossible to pick.
P rofits of the L owell M ills.
The editor of the New England Farm
er, in his " Notes on Travels," says :
" A stay of four hours at Lowell
gave me an opportunity to learn that
most of the mills are in operation and
earning large dividends for stockhold
ers. 1 was told by a gentleman some
what conversant with the manufacture
of cotton, that on all cotton goods a
profit of one dollar is made 00 every
one pound of cotton !