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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20
Report Of the Secretary u War.

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This is q lengthy document Of forty-e
pages. 1t commences BY giving history
of the campaign of 1864 5, which terlnin-
ated the struggle. On the lst OF May,
1864, we had 970,7l0 men in the service,
Of whom 1000 were all available force
present for duty. On the LIST Of March,
1865, We had $4,000 men fit for duty, and
|965,0O were in the service. Since the sur
render Of Lee, 800, 1853 men have been mus
tered out, paid off and discharged.
The Secretary recommends the establish
ment Of a well-organized militia system.
He also recommends the establishment Of
homes, and the increase of pensions for
rounded and disabled soldiers.
The war appropriations at the last scs-
sion Of Congress were $5l6.OOO,0 900. For
the coming year he thinks $38, 000. 900 will
do. This is on the theory that the army
will be 10000 men. The Government re-
tains in it's arsenals more than million Of
the best quality Of arms and implements.
The number of negro soldiers who were
enlisted in the service was 1888. There
have been $4,000 Of them mustered out.
The number remaining in the service isnow
e5,O24.
The amount Of money disbursed by the
Pay Department during the war was over
! 81 .O29, 100000.
During the war there were ,057,000 ca
SEES in the general hospitals, Of which about
eight per cent. resulted fatally.
These are the most important facts sta
ted III the report.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

Christmas.

Before our next issue Christmas will nave
come and gone. So far as our own co"a-
try is concerned, the anniversary ofthe birth
of the Prince Of peace, will, for the hrst
time in four years, dawn on people at
peace with each other and with all the
world. Whether or not they will bear TO
wards each other that "geod will pro-
claimed to men at the birth of the Saviour
,or dwell together in that unity when We
are told is so pleasant to see IN men wnc
call themselves brethren, will depend III
treat measure on the conduct OF those Of
the recent belligerents who, having the
.nower to subdue, also have thepower TO op
nress or to conciliate, as they may see III
those who were recently arrayed in hostility
IN them. As for ourselves we hope never
again to see our country drenched in fratrl
cidal blood; we hope that peace and pros
perity may forever reign over happy ant
contented people.
To the little folks Christmas this yea
will be particularly welcome. For toul
years they have been debarred the pleasures
which the season always brings to them' b.
the blockade, which bore as hard on the in
nocent as on the guilty, and shut out alike
che instruments of destruction and th'
harmless toys which bring joy and gladnes'
to the hearts Of youth and childhood. VIZ
hope that the visit Of Santa Claus may bt
productive to them Of much pleasure ant
J happiness, and that the yearly return OF th'
worlds holiday may bring to them, along
with their increase in years and stature,
ike increase in goodness and wisdom.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

NoErn CARoLrSA U. s. SENATOR'S. The
North Carolina Legislature has elected the
following u. s. Senators: VIM. A. Crab
am, for the long term, and John Poole, OF
BERTHE comfy, for the short term. Mr.,
Graham was Secretary Of War in the Fill
more Administration. HeHas also . Con
faderate Senator, and, it is said, has not
been pardoncd. Mr., Poole is "a Union
man."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20
The Reconstruction Question.
SENATOR SUMMERS .coxplrIoxs.

Resolcaa, That in order to provide pror.
er guarantees for security in the future, So
that peace aud prosperity shall prevail and
the plighted faith Of the nation shall b.
preserved. it is the full duty Of Congress ,o
take care that no State declared to be in
rebellion shall be allowed to resume its re-.
lation to the Union, until after the satisfac.
tory performance Of Eve several conditions
which conditions precedent must be sub
lnitted to popular vote and be sanctioned
by majority Of the people of each State.
respectively, as follows: The complete re-.
establishment Of loyalty, as shown by an
honest recognition Of the unity Of the Re-.
public, and the duty ofalleeiancc to il At
all times, without mental reservation or
|et,,,iyocation of any kind; the complete sun.
preston Of all oligarchial professions. and
the complete enflunchisement Of oil eiti.
zons, so that there shall be no denial Of
rights on account OF colof OF race, Dnt Jns-
tlce saai! be Impartial, and all snail DO
equal before the law. the re!ect'on OF the
rebel debt, and at ti'e same time the adop-
ton 10 Just proportion, OF the national debt,
ana tue nalionai oDitgauohS 70 Ihion sol
dlers, with solemn pledges never TO JOIN IN
any measure, direct or indirect, Tor Their
reputation, or III any way tending 10 I'M
PAIR the national cfedl1; the ORGANIZATION
OF an educational system tor the equal bene'
ut OF all, without dls''ncsaon ot color Or
race; the choice OF citizens for oilice, whetll-
er State or national, OF constant and I'M
doubted Loyalty, whose conduct ana con.
Iversatlon shall give assurance Of peace and
reconciliation.
Resolred, That IN order to provide these
iessscntial safeguards, without which the
national security and the NATIONAL ialth
will DC iInperllled, States cannot PC precipl-
,tated back to political power and indepen'
dence, but they must wait until these con-
! dltlons are IN all respects tallhlied.
SENATORS WILSON'S BILL TO SECURE rREEnoH
IN TIE SOUTH.
An art to maintain the freedom Of thc
]inhabitants in the States declared in insur.
rection and rebellion by the proclamation
1 Of the President Of the lst al July. 1862:
/ BE i enacted &C., That all laws statues
acts ordinances. rules and regulations Of
lany description whatever heretofore in
force or held valid in any Of the States
which vera declared to he IN insprection
and rehc)lion nv the Proclamation Of tho
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

ma. N, P. Banks made speech in New
York city lately, in which he said that Gen.
eral Taylor was "a recreant son Of an ex-
President Of the United States Corporal
Banks, having been the best and most faith
full of Commissaries to General Taylor and
90 often whipped by him, should, now that
peace is declared, be more charitable in his
personal remarks Of gentlemen.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

Aa- The people Of Wilmington, North
Carolina, hare petitioned the President for
the release Of Hon. George H. Davis, late
Attorney General Of the Confederate States
who was arrested at Key West and sent
to Washington.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

pa. Persons are cautioned against tax.
ing bills Of the following insolyent Nation
al banks: First Bank Of New York, and
National Banks Of Attica, New York
New Bedford, Me-, and Hallowell, Me.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20
Things Original and Aboriginal


AN AMBITIOUS WoxAN.-An Angel with
bats wings.
Every heart even a cAild's--is worth
winning.
Why is mans dying drunk like tame?
Because it is q mellow die melody)
CowAsDrcE.-A duty man owes good
wife.
BRAvERy.-A revenge man owes bad
wife.
A RECIPE For KEErISG Low ALIVE
Feed on chicken soup-yery weak. Sing
"Come rest in this bosom" etc. Remain
close in your room, where yoa willtwice 4
day water q hearts ease kept in potion
the window sill, forexercise. Read oil the
authorities you can find and mediate deep
lly on thequestion, Which creates the great
er void in the heart, not to love or not to
be loved. When the patient is in full habit
and more exercise is required, in case OF q
female, little tatting is allowed; in case
| of male, he can twist a rattan cane on his
finger. Persons, whose love is on the
wane, will find this recipe to their advan-
tage.
CAp1rAL PusisHaESr-A boy locked up
in the closet where they keep the pre-
serves.
THE Observation-Disclosures
MENTo.--This ingenious musical instrument
the invention Of an Austrian peasant boy,is
creating quite sensation in Europe.
When irony weapons fail, weapons o
Irony will often succeed.
| Why is father like anything very obyi
Gus? Because he is parent lapparent)
! Some people from false modesty objec
to expose the naked soul aud would fair
swaddle it in the cold damp rags Of polio.
and propriety,
The effect Of eating too many melons i
often melon collie (melancholic.)
!! A married Indian must have squawl,
time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

ag g. w. Julian, member Of Congress
from Indiana, who delivered the "hell-tear.
ing speech" we publish this week, was pub
licly cowhided, q few days since, at the la
dies room Of Che railway depot at Indian
apolis, by Colonel Sol. Meridith.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

s@. Hon. Roger A. Pryor Of Virginia,
ana Hon. S. S. Cox, of Ohio, both ex-mem-
bcrs OF Congress, have located in New
York, and opened Offices for the practice Of
Law.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

ga. The Secretary Of State in replying
to letter from Napoleon to him, asking
for the recognition by the United States Of
Maximilian's Government, emphatically
declines to aecede to the request, and says
that the cause Of the Liberals in Mexico is
in the ascendant.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

D6y~ The kind attention shown US BY
Che officers of the Steamers Lady Grace,
Mary HEM, Una, and Lizzie Tate in fur
nishing the DENocRAr Office with papers,
is duly appreciated in these non-mail days
We are also thankful to the Gossamer for
kindly refusing US papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

gGpsA bill has been introduced in the
Missouri Legislature making it penal of
tense for any person to speak of any officer
connected with the Confederate army and
give his title without pre6xing "reber'
thereto.
That bill would punish three-fourths Of
the officers of the United States army; and
we'll guarantee that no gentleman who was
ever in the United States army would car
ry out its provisions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

PoL1r1cAL. New York Herald clas-
sites, politically, the House Of Represent
atiyes in this way: Conservative Republi.
cans 65, Radical Republicans 50, War De-
mocrats 80, Copperheads 10, 6outherners
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

seaA. 1t it q sign that the South, says the
Louisville journal, is becoming lively and
active in theIegular way, that We are be-
ginning to hear ofrailway disasters in that
section,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

pa The Mississippi and Louisiana dele
cations called on the Secretary Of War on
the llth, in regard to rebuilding the des-
troyed levees. The President agreed to
send force for this purpose, stating that
his authority to do sc. was that these States
we're under military government.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

pg Lieutenant General Longstreet, Of
The late Confederate Army, whose name is
so deservedly popular among the people Of
the South, has arrived in New Orleans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

Yea- General Grant was received with
distinguished honors by the Legislature OF
North Carolina. He was invited to visit
the Legislature, and was publicly welcomed
by the Speaker.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

ness The House refused to suspend the
rules for the admission Of the resolution
giving the representatives from the South
ern States the privilege of the floor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

Rgp A Washington special says the SEN
ate will introduce a bill DISTINGUISHING all
who voluntarily took the oath to support
the Southern Confederacy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

ass- Julius Levin, on his last trip to
The city, has remembered all Youthdom.
Call little ones, at his store, and you can
nurchase cheap your Christmas toys.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

nsas A gentleman visited one Of the bat.
tie fields near Petersburg not long since
for the purpose ofrecovering the remains o.
a brother, killed in battle during the last
month Of the war. Having obtained them
he made inquiries as to the cost of coffin and
transportation, and finding that this mode
of conveying them would be very expensive
he put the bones in his large travelling bag
and thus carried them home.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

aGr We understand that William b.
Lewis has been appointed Judge of this
the Ninth judicial District, to MI the
vacancy occasioned by a late resignation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

N@- A Fortress Monroe correspondent
says Mr.. Davis enjoys good health, and that
the health of Hon. Clement G. Clay is inn
proving.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

- The National Intelligence essl-
mates the United States revenue for the
current fiscal yearfor customs aud lot ~
tcrnal taxes at 800, DOoOpo.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20
The State Seminary.

We are pleased to know that our State
Seminary of Learning in this parish is in
full operation, and that the institution is
progressing under circumstances which give
"a fair promise offuture success. The build.
ings have been thoroughly repaired, and the
session was regularly opened on the first
Monday in October. Although there are
as yet fewer students than we had hoped
for, yet they are continuing to matricalate
and we doubt not that the Register for this
year will contain very respectable mum
Der. In the present impoverished condition
of the country it cannot be expected that
many men can afford the means Of educa-
ting their. children; but it is pleasant to
know that all seem willing to practice econ.
omy and selfdenial in order to procure the
means of doing their duty towards those
who are dependent on them. We are
pleased also to know, from personal obser
walton, that the young students ofour State
institution appreciate the efforts OF thei'
parents in their behalf, and are applying
themselves to study with becoming industr,
and dociIity. They arc blessed with pecu
liar advantages, entrusted as they have beer
to the guardianship Of a Faculty so compe
|tcnt, and SO conscientiously devoted tt
their duty as the able men who compose
the Academic Board of the State Seminary
Colonel Boyd, the Superintendent, and hi
worthy associates, have set to work in ear
nest to make our State institution worth,
of the patronage Of the people, for whose
benefit it was established, and we have eve
ry reason to believe that their efforts will b.
crowned with complete success.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

aar Our city dates, this week, ore three
DAYS behind timer
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

1 There has been q serious conflict in
Monroe, Louisiana, between the military
and civil authorities about cottoui
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

Asr President johnson has abolished
the Detective Bureau Of the War Depart
ment. Now let him make clean work oft
and abolish the Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

na- Governor Parsons has been relieved
as Provisional Governor of Alabanas.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

sv General Winfield Scott is in New
Orleans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20
- The Rev. A. L. Hay is oar au'
thorized agent for the Northern and
Western Parishes Of the State.

Wanted to Purchase
A small plantation, containing from foa III
"a six hundred acres, with Improvements.
anv one DESTROYS to sell such q one Will
nlesse call ON the Editor Of the Democrat
CAsu will be paid for the same.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-12-20

plenishing their shelves for the Christmas
holidays, and all hope to reap a reach har-
vest for the next two months. So we hope!
The Attn U. S. G. /. who had been sta
toned here, doing duty, have left for Baton
Rouge, there to be mustered out They
have been relieved by the 9Th Illinois Vol
unteer Infantry, now the only troops here.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-07-04
MINERAL WELLS.
MINERAL WELLS,
Parkersburg, West Va.
EN- Oh

HAVING RECENTLY EMOD.
I'LL eled this excellent and extensive establish.
ment, aud added thereto q complete Bathing
Apparatus, for Hot or Cold Baths; Dancing
Hail, Billiard Saloon, Ten PiE Alley, and other
places of comfort and amusement, / take pleas
Ire in announcing to its old friends, for whose
mast liberal patronage thanks are returned, and
to the public generally, that it is reoPened, for
ments to Guests, seeking either health or amuse-
ment, greatly superior to those OF any previous
season. and equal to any watering place IN the
country.
An Omnibus Line
viii run regularly between the Wells and Par
kersburg as follows:
Morning Line--Leaving the Wells at A.
", arriving at Petersburg In time tor the early
boats and trains. Returning, leaving Parkers.
burg at 730 A. NJ, and arriving at the Wells at >
An "a
Evening" Linc-Leaving the Wells at 3;SO
e. Returning, leaving PS az noRTgo e Wv
800 ,y Proprietor.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-07-04

G. L. ZANE & CO.,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
i FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WINES and
Liquors, Manufacturers of Pure Catawba Wines,
Quincy Street, between Main and Market SITS,
Wheeling Va, keep constantly on hand Bran,ties,
Scotch and Irish Whiskies Jamaica Runs fand
Cordials, choice Old Rye and Bourbon Whistles.
aep9n
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-07-04
Testimonials of our present Superintendent
MIR. THOMAS B. SMITH,

1t affords US much pleasure 70 bear testimo-
nv to the superior business qualifications 81 the
bearer, Mr. Thomas b Smith during several
wears in which he was ia our employ as Book
keeper aud Superintendent of our business
LOCKHART & MANAHANi
Merchants and Manufacturers, Chippewa
City, Wisconsin. -,B. p.
AS an accnrate expert and scientific .Ac-
oonntar,t and as Young man Of superior bus
mess att .inments. commend Mr.. 4. 3. Smith
TO the fullest confidence Of sii my friends and
tbs nnbIic a c. FAIR
Formerly of the firm of Lockhart ManahIn &
Fair Chippewa CITY, Wisconsin
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-07-04
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
wheeling Wholesale Market.

MONDAY EVENING. July 8, 1865.
FLOUR-Supply limited and in good demand,
at 81 501s Is.
WHEAT-In demand at 81 4O0l IS.
OATS-Nominal a. d9050.
CORN-Firm and in steady request at 75c0sO
BARLEY-Sells dull at 81 IS
SUGARS--Dull and little doing; Porto Rico 10
Choice Yellow I7c.; Crushed Powdered and
granulated at 21ac, and Cuba 14tc.
MOLASSES-New Orleans 81 80.
SYRUPS-At 9Oc0$l 90.
COFFEE-Unsettled and lower at SO 034c.
OILS-Firm at $I65 for No. Lard: 7G675 for
SALT-Ohio River . u.s. Table $40
BUTTER-l5c.
P0TATOES-Not much doing: prices range
DRIED APPLES-Dull at SAGE per H.
EGGS-Not much doing at l2c.
LARD-1982O in fair supply
HAY-sl4 per ton loose.
BROOMS-Common So 7575 50; Fancy s. 250
500
IoBACCO-Dark los as 750s5c; Spun Roll
7oa75c; Bright 90 6sl al %; Common Twist SOC,
Navy at 1895.
CSNDLES-Mould IL.
GLASS-Good demand Market firm; by 10
No J. So IS; No. . s. 40; 8 by II to 10 by ~ No
|. St IL; No 2 IS rs; 8 by 10 to 10 by IA No. ],
81 80; No . S6 10.
LEATHER-Sole 32036c. per h.; Oak sole
4Jc 045 per ID. upper s36042 per doz kip
leather 75a1 IS per b.. calf skins 81 35dl SIS per
H.; harness leather 35d4ec per ID; hides &c per
H.; calf skins 10c per 10.
WHISKY Steady; common 81 03: Rye
81 G016 90.
wOOL-Buyer, are offering SOC; small sales
at quotation
CHEESE-At Ice for selected W r.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-07-04
SWAMI HOUSE,
J. G. G.. BAYHA,

DREAD, CRACKER AND CAKE
ID BAKERY, Market Street, opposite the
Washington Hall, a few doors above Monroe
Street, Keep constantly on hand full assert
ment of the above articles
fYSTheir wagon rms Consistently to all parts
of the city with Bread, Crackers. RuskS Cakes
etc. sciG"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-07-04
SIMON ,KEIM,

SIMON ,KEIM,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
i FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WINES,
Brandies, Whistles, &c, 210 Market Street
Wheeling, Va.
would invite the special attention of city and
country dealers, and the public generally, to
call and examine my stock before purchasing
elsewhere. sep2o
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-07-04
DUFF'S BOOK KEEPING

Price 3. Postage p cents Sold by Booksel
q. eIs generally - g..
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-07-04
Grocery and Provision Market.

(hetduJ
MONDAY EVENING, July 3, 1865.
FLOUR &c per Id. at soOoaa so per Dbl. for
nest brands.
CABBAGE-53l0 per head
BUTTER-2G025c.
EGGS-l6020
ONIONS-s3 90 per bus. or 9Oc per peck.
COFFEE-37i640 per Id.
SUGAR-Brown 1920 Crushed p, Coffee u
a25. Pulverized25
TEAS-Green 81 7592 IS, BlackSl 50Q2 90.
CHEESE-Western Reserve 25c per ,b.; East
ern and English Dairy zoe; Pine Apple 37@ inc.
SOAP-l5020 per ID.
cANDLES-Tallow2 5, Star 40; Sperm IS
RICE-l5020 per lb.
POTATOES-35040 per peck
APPLES-35050 per peck.
HOMINY-10 per quart.
MOIASSES-Sorghum 75c; Cuba 81 A. BAL
timore syrup 81 50; Orleans 81 50 per gal
yINEGAR-40050p per gal.
CORN MEALS per peck
CRANBERRIES-s2 0Oper gallon
PROVISIONS-Sugar Cured Hams 27c par h.;
Shoulders and sides zoe Dried Beef 25c: Beef
Tongues i0d60c.
laic; Family soap llic