Sugar Planter
Baton Rouge
May 25, 1865
We were surprised to learn, while in New Orleans, a few days ago, that the stock of printing paper on hand there was nearly out, and that no more could be procured from the North—the Southern factories not being able to supply one-half the demand. Such being the case, we may expect soon to hear of many newspapers in this State, and else where, ‘shutting up shop’ until the war is over, or at least until a fresh supply can be procured from—the Lord only knows where!