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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

70 A writer to the Point Coupee Dem.
ocrat, signing himself Phoenix, shows how
little reason the Opposition to the Admin
lstration have to exult over the recent
State elections.
1t is often asked how it happens that
majority of the Congressman in Ten
nessee are anti-Democratic while the as
certained Democratic majority in the
State at large is at least 5000. The milk
in the cocoa nut is accounted for in the
subjoined correspondence:
The opposition press are greatly rejoicing over
the late State elections in Texas, Tennessee and
Kentucky. It's a kind of hollow, hypocritical, af.
fected laugh with them. They take good care not
to mention the issues, and appear totally ignorant
OF the local politics of those States In neither of
those States was the Administration or any measure
OF the Administration at issue. In Texas, the con-
test was between the self.styled "Southern State
Rights party and the conservative Unionists, of
which Gen. Sam Houston was the head, and has
trumphed, while the State Rights" have been
badly beaten and have come out of the little end
Of the horn. In Tennessee, the Democratic Gov
erndr is elected, together with the whole State
Ticket by q majority Of 1000 or S000 while, with
the exception Of 1857 the elections for years past
have been very close; the majorities seldom ex.
.ceedng one or two thousand on either side. That
fAey have elected two or three members of Con-
ss over their delegation Of last session, is not at
AL surprising, as the State, some ter years ago. was
80 appsSdoned as to throw all the Democratic coun-
tes as Rueh as possible together, or else SO divide
ana pair them off with strong opposition counties
as 70 destroy their influence. Thus in the 9th Dis.
ene. where Thomas is elected, the Democratic ma.
IVY ~ never less than three or four thousand.
' S election two years ago, the Democrats of the
~, 9th ana 9TH Districts were elected by very
snai' maortes. The main issue In the State elee-
non' was upon tbe Bank question, about which
""y y. tue oldest and best Democrats were divided
gu opinion. The question was Banks or NIB Banks
whether eny further charters shouId be granted
x sae state, or whether the system should Be abo
snea. In favor of the continuance. or rather. in
opposition to the too sudden discont;puance Of Tho
ossakng system and total arrangement of business
VI every description, were found such old namn'
e srn as Cave johnson, Maj. VIM. Fl palk 1 Gau
t; nao j. Knox Walker and many others able md
,. me opposition can find any satisfaction IN tho
nsa q the Kentucky election, rest assured the
FsAssssH sfe content Herewith, Wv
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

TIE AURORA BoREAL1s AT THE Morrill,
LOUISVILLE, Aug 31.--The aurora borealis
of Sunday night, the 2sth inst, was one
Of the grandest spectacles ever witnessed
in this vicinity.
presented itselfin the form Of columns
Of lnrid light, extending from the horizon
to the zenith, and occasioned universal
admiration and wonder.
The telegraph wires between this city
and New York, as also throughout Cana
da, were interrupted by the unusual over
charge Of electricity, which always per.
vades the atmosphere during the continu-
ance of this phenomenon.
The celestial phenomena observed here
last week, were but theextensions of the
most brilliant specimens of the Aurora
Borealis ever witnessed at the North.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07
He'll Cheney Springs.

THIS delightful watering place, situated in the
Parish Of St. Landry, in beautiful rolling Piney
| Woods, distant about SO miles from Opelousas,
will be opened on the 18th Of Juce next, o.
for the reception Of VISITORS Eiizn
These Springs are favorably known among tile
people Of Western Louisiana as mineral waters Of
great efficiency in Chronic Diseases Of various kinds
their medicinal virtues having been fully tested
by innumerable cures they have performed:
Theservices ofan excellent Cook, a good Steward
and polite and attentive Servants have beensecurcd
and fine Band Of Music engaged for the season.,
Two lines Of Omnibusses will connect with the
0peldusas boats on and after the 18th Of June; to
take passengers to the Springs
Persons visiting the above establishment may
have their letters and papers sent to them ID "Ba-
you Chicot, r, or and we will send for them.
Board and lodging pei month. 1875 90
week.: 10 90
day ...... 200
Children and Servants, half price.
PATIN l. DELAHOUSSAYE;
June 1-2m PRoPRlEroRs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

STEAMER MESSENGER BURNED. EARLY on
the morning of the 3lst ult, the steamer
Messenger, bound from St. Louis to New
Orleans, and loaded with cotton, corn, to-
bacco, powder, etc took fire near Bouis'
Point in this parish. The Captain, fear
ing an explosion, ordered the boat to be
run ashore and scuttled. No lives were
lost. Pt. Coupee Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.-Will be let
IN out on the premises to the lowest bidder, (pro-
vided the bid does not exceed the sum of(Sl5OO)
say fifteen hundred dollars, the amount appropri-
ted by the Hon. Police Jury for the purpose) ON
Saturday, the 18th day of September next, the
building ola Bridge at or near the mouth of the
Big Mario, on the estate Of the late ]. R. Mead,
under the supervision Of the undersigned Conmis-
sioners Said bridge to be constructed Of the best
cypress timber, to be above the high water mark
Of 1849, and guaranteed to stand for FIVE years.
J. W. HADNOT, J
P. T. HICKMAN, COMMISSIONERS.
j. s. L0NGMIRE,
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App DIN II WI IL " IL 8.

JONI NJ. LANDRuM, the Democratic Candidate
for Congress in the Fourth Congressional District,
and 7. j. SENMEs, the Democratic candidate for
Attorney General, will address their feow-ctizens
at the following places, on the days specified.
They will also take pleasure in filling any other
appointments which their friends may choose to
make on the route, which will not interfere with
those already published
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

MUsIC.-Prof. HENRY H. BRAUN, having per-
III manently settled in Alexandria, is prepared to
give Music Lessons OH the Piano, Guitar and in
Singing, with accompaniment on the Violin. He
will also tune Pianos on the most reasonable terms
EY Orders left at the store of H. Robertson &
Co., will receive prompt attention. augSl-ly
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERs.-Will be let
In out on the premises to the lowest bidder, (pro-
vided the bid does not exceed slO0o,) the amount
appropriated by the Hon. Police Jury for the pur.
pose, on SATURDAY 18th day Of September
next, the repairing Of the Bridge at Cheneyville,
La, under the supervisor Of the undersigned Com
missioners, to conform in all respects to the Or.
dinances Of the Police Jury in such cases provided
l. A A.. sr 4 T9RD, Commits.
august WALTER BAILEY, ''
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CHARLES /, DOLL,

ORGANIsT of the ST. FRANCIS CHURCH, and
" late of the Columbia College, Missouri will give
instruction On the Piano, Guitar, with Singing,
Harmony, Composition, and all that is connected
with the general science of music.
N. B.-Pianos tuned and repaired.
e# Office at the Store Of ]. M'Evag, opposite
Court House Square. augsl-ly !,
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Copper Steam Sugar Train,
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN!

r HAVE in my Work Shop three new Copper
i Eyaporatng Pans with Copper Worms in each,
Copper CURLING and Troughs, with Brass syrup
supply Cock, n Brass Steam Cock in each, and
inch Discharge Cocks in each with inch Brass
Wash Valves and Copper Syrup and Iron Con-
dense Pipe and Condensors, all complete for the
sum of Eighteen Hundred Dollars (Sls0O 00.)
They are the same in every particular as those
now in use on Plantations of S. O. Nelson, Esq, OF
St. Marys, Gen. R. c. Camp, Of Iberville, and
others; they will make from IL to 20 Hossheads
of Sugar every "a hours; are made of best mate
rial and manner Of W orkmanship and will be fully
guaranteed.
cH Please address
DANIEL EDWARDS,
%, 80, SO New Levee, New Orleans.
Aug. II, 1S5S-3m
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

A NY one having good Cook, Washer and &
II Ironer to hire out tor couple Of months "a
can find situation for her by enquiring at~W
the house of q. Robertson Co. auSl-lm
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
A GARD.

MISS GRIFFIN respectfully informs the citizens
I'LL Of Alexandria and vicinity, that she will open
school on the Goth inst, in the house on End
street, one square below the Rail Road, where all
the branches Of a thorough English Education will
be taught
For Terms &C., apply as above stated sep7-et*
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07
| N S UR A n G. E /!

The following Companys have complied with tue
cies Of Foreign Insurance Companys:
THOS. ASKEW, State Collector.
ADAM GIFFEN, City Treasurer.
New Orleans, June Z, 1859.
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY Of New
York
HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY of
Hartford, Connecticut.
SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY, Springfield, Massa-
chusests. y
HAMPDEN INSURANCE COMPANY, Of
Springfield, Massachusetts,.
ATLANTIC FIRE and MARINE -LNSU-
RANCE COMPANY, Providence, RI
FIRE, MARINE, RIVER AND HULL IN
SURANCE. Stocks of Merchandise, Buildings,
Furniture, Manufacturing Establishments, Freight
Lists, &C., covered against loss or damage by Fire
AMI the perils Of Navigation. v
! POLICIES issued in and out Of this city, and
return Of twenty per cent. made in cash.
POLICIES issued for the country, without the
country clause. sass
POLICIES, MAXINE AND RIVER, issued
in and out ofthis city, to cover Merchandise and
Cotton, and unconditional return Of twenty per
cent made at settlement on. the first OF each
MONTH
The CAPITAL Of the above Companys IS all
paid up in CASH, with large Surplus.
All losses adjusted and promptly paid in this
city, in CASH.
Tie best Of references given in and out Of this
city, on application at the Office.
P. FAIRCHILD, AGENT,
aug24-5m JsSt. Charles ST., New Orleans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

CADDo NOMINATION. The Democrats of Caddo
have nominated Mfr. VIM. A. Lacy and Mr.. Wm
Robson, for the House Of Representatives, Mr..
Nathan Hoss for Sheriff, and Mr.. n Wright for
Clerk OF the District Court
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

NEW MUSIC.-IOOO Pieces of New Music, just
N received, which includes the best works Of an
cient and modern composers. Also collection of
Studies for the Piano. and Precepters for the same
by twelve different authors.
Beethoven, Mozart, Mendeshon and Hayden's
works for the Piano, complete. For sale at city
prices by JOSEPH McEV0Y.
cY- Best Naples made Guitar and Violin Strings.
Aug. l7-lm
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERs.--Wil be let
N out at the Rigoett bridge near the residence
of George Sadler, to the lowest bidder, on WE'D
NESDAY, the l4th day of September next, (ls5e,)
the building Of two bridges, one across the Rigo-
lette Bayou, the other across the Bayou Darro.
To conform in all respects to the ordinance of the
Police Jury in such cases made and provided, and
also, to guarantee that the said bridge shall stand
for five years.
A. CRUIKSHANK,
j. b. HATCHER, COMMISSIONERS.
N. MITCHELL.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

Salad Oil
IN Flasks, Quart and Pint bottles, for sale by y.
May Is ST. JOHN l. GROVES.
White Wash Brushes
some extra FIVE at ST. JOHN Il GRoAE's.
Kings Efervescent--
CITRATE OF Nh GNESLA.
JUST RECEIVED--A large supply Of the above,
direct from England, by
d ST. JOHN & GROVES.
Magnetic Powder
For destroying Mosquitoes, Flies, ect.; at
ST.. John l. GROVES.
Bathing Sponges
At - ST. JOIN l. GRovE's.
Window Glass
Large Sizes, calculated for Picture Frames. Also
Enameled Glass, at ST. JOHN Crows.
Self Sealing Cans
Made of Queensware, Yellow ware, and Glass for
PRESERVING FRUIT, VEGETABLES, &c.
Also, the Patent Preserving Bottle, quarts and
half-galions. ST. JOHN l. GROVES.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07
Hone Fire Company No. 2.

Hope Fire Company No. 2,
A TrENTION The Members of Hope Fire Com
II pany No. 2 are requested to meet on SATuR-
DAY EVENING next, September Sd, for the pur.
pose of electing officers.
aug31-lt H. R. CUMMINGS President.
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saAsp;aoeat Candidates.
80 We are authorized to announce that
- y. A. NEWELL

. 1ndenendent candidate for the office OF Clerk
EN- district Court for the Parish OF Rapides.
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Castor springs,
go NILES WEST OF coLUMBIA.)
cAT1H0ULA PARISH, LOUISIANA.
HRS. ANDERSON & SON respectfully -
announce to their numerous friends fs4.A
Ill ard all other seekers Of ss
Health; Pleasure and Recreation lk
that they hare newly fitted uptheir establishment
at tie Castor Springs and are prepared to
offer better Communications than ever to those who
feel disposed to pay thema visit. The watef pos.
sesses the very finest medical properties, as many
heretofore afflicted With Dyspepsia, Rheumatism,
Jaundiee; and other functional and organic dis
eases can testify: e@
The SPRINGS are situated in 4 peasants health.
full, Pine Valley region with an abundance Of
Came and every facility will be afforded
to chase and kill the silver footed deer.
The roads are good from almost any point,
North, Jouth, East or West. ~
There are Bath-H Houses provided for those who
desire to test the efficacy Of the water BY bathing,
and those who desire amusements will be furnished
with BALL ROOMS, WILL ALLEYa, &c.
The proprietors are distinguished for their nn-
weatied attention to the happiness and comfort ef
their guests; and their charges are more moderate
than most places Of similar resort.
June 9Th; 1S59.-6tn
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

NOTICE. be sold at public auction, at the
IN Court House door in the town OF Alexandra;
on SATURDAY, the 3rd day Of September, to the
highest bidder, the right to keep a FERRY ACROSS
Little River, at the place known as MILLS FER
RY. July 27,-tds G. BAILLfO; P. P. j.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

NOTICE TO TRACTORS undersigned
In Commissioners appointed by the Hon. the Po-
lice Jury for this Parish, to let out the REGRAD-
ING and SANDING Of the Plank Road above al.
exandra, hereby give notice that they will let out
the above work at the Court House door, on SAT-
URDAY 18th September next, at II o'clock, A.
NJ, to the lowest bidder, provided the bids come
within the appropriately those undertaking will
be rquircd to take up the planks and ties regrade
relay, and put 10 inches sand over the same, say
Is feet wide, commencing at the town line and
running to the upper end Of Plank road, in con-
formity with SAID Ordinance. Any further infor.
nation furnished on application to
ROBT. G. HYNS0N, I
W. NJ. SASSER, Commits
w. j. BEATTY,
G. w. COMPTON, sioners.
aug24-3t S. <. JOHNSON,
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,w We are requested to announce
WIN. H.. GRAY

a. candidate for the office of Sheriff of the Parish
g Rsnides. at the ensuing November Election.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

DELLS.--A large lot Of Bells from the smallest
r the largest, just received and for sale at re.
u duced prices, by je2s s. W: HEsAaII
NOTICE.--If Mrs Mary A. E. Winingham,
IN born Mary A. 3. Lambright, will call on me at
the Post Office, she will learn something Of pecu-
liar Importance to herself.
July goth lS59-3t D. R. BI0SSAT.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

The Democratic papers throughout the District
are requested to publish this list of appointments
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Editor Democrat: Having been solicited by
many friends to permit my name to be run as a
candidate for Sheriff Of this parish, after having
Considered the subject, l hereby announce myself
a. candidate before the people at the coming cleo
,;on in November. j. II. HOLT.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-09-07

nAsH ADVANCED on Cotton, or will purchase
at the New Orleans quotations, one cent per
u pound off. S. w. HENARIE.
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II For Sheriff, Parish Rapides,
ELIJAH NJ. CROSBY,

subject to the will of the people at the neat Novem-
Der election.
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State of Louisiana,
Parish Of Rapides.

State of Louisiana,
Parish Of Rapides.
Succession of NJ aseo
Frederick Baltic, Decd 1'0'0
PURSUANT to decSeesof the Hon. the District
[ Court, in and for the Parish and State aiore.
said, bearing date the 10th day Of August, 1859,
and directed to the Ser Of the Parish Of Rapides,
will sell at
Public Auction,
at the Court House door in the town Of Alexan.
dria, on
S A T u R D A Y,
the 18th day Of September, A. D., 1859, between
the hours prescribed by law, all the right, title
and interest of the Succession in and to the follow.
ing described property, to wit: &
LOUISIANA, a negro woman aged about "a
twenty-five years, and her two children, one M
aged three years and ane Is months old. Also
one YOKE OF OXEN, one Saddle and Bride.
TERMS OF SALE--CASH, according to law.
Sheriff Office, Aug. Is, 1859.
&c. WISE, SHERIFF.
Aug II, ls59-ptr's fee $40.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-27

OCTOBER TERN
GEO. q. WRIGHT, Chief Justice
W. 6. WOODWARD,
l.. ID. STOCKTON, 'ust1ces.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-27
Letters found in Browns House.


CHARLESTON, Va, Oct. 26-Brown has
m(de no confession. but, on the contrary,
says that he has full confidence in the good
| ne(s OF God, and that he is confident that
he will rescue him from the perils that sur
roend him. He says he has had rifles lev
elled at him, knives at his throat, and his
life in as great peril AS it now is, but that
God has always been at his side lie knows
that God j. with him, and fears nothing
Alex. K Bateler. Member of Congress
elect from this District, has collected 5l0O
letters from the citizens residing in the
neighborhood Of Browns house, who
seAsehed il before the arrival of the ma
rines
Letters are also in possession Of Andrew
Hunter, who alec has q number obtained
from the house by the marines and other
parties. Among them is roll of conspira>
tors containing Al signatures, and also re-
ceipt from Horace Greely for letters re.
ceived from Brown, and an accurat "
traced map from Chambersburg to Browns
house; alec copy Of letter from Brown
stating that 'he arrival Of too many men at
once would create suspicion, and that they
should arrive single aao a letter signed
"Meriman," stating that 10000 men were
wanted, G.. S. was good for one fifth Of them;
Brown tells them to let women write let
ters, not men; also a letter from j. G. Cook
stating that the Maryland election was
about to come off; the people were becom-
ing excited, and they would get come OF the
candidates on their side
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-27

PHILADELPHIA. Get. 26 The n. Y. Times
contains . very thorough scientific de.crlp.
tion Of the trial trip Of the Great Eastern
from specisl corr espondence. whom the
Times describes - On American engineer
who has taken . professional interest in the
matter. The general conclusion the writer
seems to have sttaioed is that when the ex
pectations OF the public. undu.y wrought up
by incompetent authorities are issppointed
those Of the projectors are abundsntly veri-
ned, thus while the vessel cannot advanta-
geousiy be employed for o mere transatlan.
tic service IL is perfectly adapt ed TO the long
Australian voyages tor which it Was design
ed. It cannot attain speed OF 80 miles m
hour but it can accomplish . rate OF Is
miles. 1t cannot make trip from Liverpool
to New York in s days but it can 10 10, il
does not wholly ohviste the discomfo. to of .
sea voyage, it does not 60 through the
waves instead Of over them but it does
pitch and roll 80 slightly ss to cause Ii tie
ser'ous distress to the passengers Other
points OF interest are developed, the vessel
- imperfect. the bulkheads are neither FIRE
tlght nor water tight, important valves are
not as they should be. the apparatus for
superheating steam seems only 10 be- Av .ii-
able at the cost Of great peril. the mschin-
cry 10 very tar from having that complete
ness and that proportion people have been
led to anticipate.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-27

CHAMBERsBuRG, Pa. Oct 90 Capt. John
+. Cook was arrested yesterday by Messrs
Logan, Claggett and Fitzhughes, at Mont.
alto, franklin county, fourteen miles from
this place. There is no doubt Of this being
the man. His printed commission, filled ~
and signed by Gen. Brown, and mark ed,
. No. A." was found upon his person also a
memorandum written on parchment. He
was fully armed, ard made desperate re.
slatance. He came out of the mountains
into the settlement to obtain provisions
He was much fatigue almost starved.
He was brought to this place at O'Clock
last night. After an examination before
Justice Ruster, being fully identified BY one
Of our citizens. who formerly knew him, he
was committed to Jail to await requie;tion
from Governor Wise He acknowledges
having three others with him in the noun.
tains. One Of them was seen and conversed
with. He had blue blanket over hi.
shoulders, and carried a Sharps rifle and
double barrelled gun he said belonged to
his partner. who had gone for provisions.
Parties are hunting the woods for the
others to day.