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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

LETTER FROM A CoLoRED MAN.-The
following letter from colored man is pub
lished in the Columbia South Carolinian.-
The photography is bad, but the sentiment
is good and we therefore give it place in
our columns:
Mr.. Editor: take privileg of riting a
few lines to say to you that l saw yesterday
a white lady walking with a man of my
own color in our streets. She wore what
you call tiltin whoop and big waterfall
and moo she wasn't one ofour own people.
| felt disgust for her, but a good deal
more for the colored man who put himself
on an ekwalety with her, because l moo it
wasn't right. | wish to say to you that
the old serverts Of our people though they
know they are free have not forgotten their
position, and wish to give them the respect
which they are entitled to. School marms
are welcome for purpose of teachin our
children, but let them KEEP thare places
Please print this.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05
The President and Congress
WHAT THE PRESIDENT INTENDS TO M

The Suns Washington corespooa..
gives the following portion of co ) asS'
cation addressed by member Of the CIV
net to friends ofthe administration IN NJ
England, in relation to the position a. h
President and his attitude towards o. ss
gress. The writer says: Notwitbst.ss
ing his long public career, few men seem :
be less understood than President johns
That he is man of strong convictic ns ~
earnest purposes is evident from the MAJ
ner in which he advocated and poshS
forward important measures in Congress
like the Homestead bill, and the stand i
took against secession and in favoroi i.
Government during the civil war. HEN
lieyes that the manner in which he nm;
posed that the Government should al
with the Southern States was not QUIZ,
magnanimons one, but the only one liksl,
to result in speedy and hearty reconcile:
ton between tho two sections and i.
has felt it to be his duty to sustain hi,
views by the exercise Of such powers as It'd
Constitution had clothed him with. BIZ
while this has been, and doubtless will con.
tinue to be, his course, he will violate 10
law nor fail to perform the duties which IN
legally devolved upon him. He will ye.o
every bill that he may regard unconstitr.
tioral, no matter how unpopular itmay ),
for him to do SO. But he will execute
with INSCRIPTIONS fidelity all laws, aud
especially those to which he has declined
to give his official sanction. S
The apprehensions which you seem Il
feel, and which many others share will
you, that Mr.. johnson will attempt d
force Southern representatives into Con.
gress, or do any other imprudent thing 81
which the public peace will be disturbed, |,
entirely unfounded. While he will exercis.
fearlessIy the power which he possesses uu,
der the Constitution in frrtherance of tho
measures which he thinks are best calcula
ted to promote the public veal, he will not
quarrel with Congress for pursuing, the
same Independent course. He regrets The
disagreement between the Legislative and
executive branches of the Government, aud
would, doubt not, yield much to effect ,
reconciliation. He will not, however, sac
ri6ce his principles, nor violate the COnsti
tuition, according to his Interpretation d
it, no matter what pressure is brought tt
bear upon him, He means to do right, i,
he understands the right and will trust t.
time for the vindication of his course. II,
will be as true to the Constitution and til,
Government as President of the Unitet
States as he was true and steadfast to til,
Union in the darkest days Of its trials"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

RG~ The South Garolian has descov-
cred en- old paperin which is found an
autograph letter from President Jackson 10
which he acknowledges that South Carolina
~ the State which gave him birth, and says
that this sets at rest question which has
heretofore been disputed. We thought
the question had been pretty well set at
rest ever since 1882 when he styled the
South Carolians in his notification proc
lumation. i" fellow citizens of my native
State"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

The PRESIDENT AND CoNaREss:--The
Tribune and the Herald find some comfort
in the reflection, based upon rumors that
have reached their ears. that President
johnson is about to capitulate to Con-
gress. These papers, of course, parade the
result of the late elections as the ruling
cause in this decision of the Presidents.
They cannot believe that man may pos
sess such thing as eoavtction, or that his
conduct may be decided by asense of right,
and not fear of consequences, after all.
Now, for our part, we seenothing, either
in President Johnson's recent declarations
or in his present attitude, to warrant the
belief that he is about to strike hands with
the country's enemies, and to retire from
his position, hitherto so steadfastly main
tanned. It's possible that be may have
some suggestions to make to the Southern
people concerning their cause in connection
with restoration. Advise from him could
not be otherwise than respectfully received
by the people Of the South, for the reason
that he has not been wanting in the ex-
hibition of an interest in their welfare.
But that his advice, if he should offer any,
will in any way urge the adoption of the
Radical heresies, We do not permit our
selves for moment to suppose. The Rad
i,al Tribune and the nondescript Herald
may read the Presidents purposes in that
light ifthey choose but for our part, we
prefer to wait until the President shall
have distinctly declared his apostacy, and
the desertion Of principles so dear to the
body Of the American people, before we
entertain the possibility OF the spectacle Of
himself and Congress ain accord upon
the grave subjects that now distract the
couptry.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

@r Ex-Gov. Seymour, Of New York,
uttered these words, which we commend to
the attention of our readers
"We have more to fear from the South
if it accepts the doctrine of subjugation
than we even had to fear from its armed
rebellion we cannot enslave them without
enslaving ourselves. We cannot have a
government whose Northern face shall
smile devotion to the popular will, and
whose Southern aspect shall frown con-
tempt, defiance, and hase to the people of
eleven States. The South has compare
lively little to fear from misgoyernment ;
its lands have been laid waste /; its system
of labor broken up /; its homes impoverish-
ed !; and its families thinned by the sword.
It has seen and felt the worst. It can bide
its time.
1T is not wise or safe to trample upon
those who for years with desperate courage
held their ground against the millions we
sent to the field, and the thousans Of mil
lions OF treasure we spent in the contest. =
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

II Among our new advertisements
will be observed the one of Bushee &
Carney, importers and wholesale deal
ers in foreign and domestic brandies,
wines, liquors, ales, porters etc. We
assure our patrons this house can be
patronised and relied on with absolute
certainty as being one of the very
staunchest in the Crescent City. Their
liquors ETC., are all of the purest and
choicest brands, all of which can be
readily proven by calling at their estab-
lishment, No. IL Crosssman street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

% Captain ]. D. Clark has purchased
the magnificent and fast steamer Dan.
Able expressly forthe Grand Ecore and
Alsxandriatrade. She will make week
" trips, leaving New Orleans every
Tuesday ats P. NJ; and this Town, on
her down trip, every Saturday at 5 ?.
NJ. She will be here tomorrow morn
Ing on her first trip.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

mention the inevitable .Moody-he was
there, his shirts were there, and very fine
turn out he made of it.
There was perfect jam all day Tong
and / do not suppose there were less than
forty thousand visitors on the grounds, on
this the first day. Amongst the curlosl-
ties was man, or huge fellow, either elev-
en- feet seven inches, or seven feet eleven
inches high, I disremember which. The
Floral Hall, or grove, was well arranged
and contained an innumerable collection of
shrubs and flowers, mostly from the gar
dens of F. Schiller, of Carrollton. On the
second day in this floral retreat, there was
a beautiful boquet, about three feet in cir
conference, which when looking at it a
few steps away would be pronounced fine
assortment of red, white and yellow roses
as perfect and as handsome as could be
be desired-yet upon close examination it
proved to be manufactured from beets, tur-
nips and parsnips.
Considering the trials our, people have
had during the past four years, and the fact
that this is with US q new enterprise, ]
think the directors and exhibitors have
great reason to congratulate themselves
and each other, and there can be no doubt
but that succeeding exhibitions will be
broughtsto greater perfection exhibitors
being stimulated by the success that has
been attained in this first effort.
Yours Truly,
TIM. LINKINWATER.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

TELEGRAPH FAC S1MnEs.-Mr. Field
has brought out TO this country nunbet
ofvery interesting specimens Of the system
of telegraphing now in operation between
Paris and Lyons, and Paris and Bordeaux,
by which exact copies Of the messages ore
produced at either extremity Of the lines,
solely by mechanical means. The message
is written on prepared paper. covered with
a lead-colored service, which is non-con-
ductor of the electric fluid. The writing
or drawing, in the ink furnished for the
purpose, changes the points touched VII
to the opposite electrical character. Ths
pendulum is swinging at each end of the
circuit in unison. Its upper end is divided
into points, say, like fine tooth comb.
The message being passed over these a.
one end, sends o currentto correspond with
the writing, or lines, and produces an exact
copy Of the original upon the prepared pa
per held to the vibrating pendulum in tho
distant city.
Thus, fac smile Of writing and sigma.
ture is furnished without any skill Of The
operator. A drawing of the likeness of
thief or absconding clerk is reproduced with
minute faithfulness. Patterns Of machine
ry, patterns for bonnets, hieroglvphics, mes.
sages in Chinese, or in an unknown tongue
are copied with as little trouble as the
simplest letters of o familiar alphabet.
Some notices of this have been given IN
foreign journals, bu. no mere verbal dessrip.
ton can convey a full idea Of the wonder.
full process. The Hibernian who insisted
some years ago that the telegraph operator
should forward his photograph over tns
wires to his sweetheart, was only little
ahead Of his age, since this can bs done
without the slightest trouble, provided tho
likeness be taken on the proper material
New York Journal Of Commerce. e
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

" The River is still rising very
fast it is now very high, particularly
for this season of the year. At the
rate of the present rise and with a con-
tinuance of such weather, we entertain
serious fears of another overflow. We
have no levees, no labor and no money
to pay for the latter even if it could be
procured. So our situation is not to be
euvied and we have to wait coming
events like old Job.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

e Our Steamboat friends have
showered their favors on us this week.
As we have just purchased afne beaver
we tip it with becoming serenity to all
Of them; and, as a matter of record, we
name them: Frolic, Monsoon, Elnora,
Texas, Lady Grace, Bart Able, Nation
al and Mittie Stephens.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05
souE of the Masons of Massachusetts

SoME of the Masons of Massachusetts
have presented to their brethren of Char
lesion. S. c., a case of Masonic jewels,
accompanied with a letter Of fraternal
greeting in which the hope is expressed
athat the Masonic chain shall be extended
over the whole country, binding the States
more firmly together, and blending Their
seperate stars in one golden halo of light"
Resolutions of acknowledgment were SUBJ
mitted by W, Gilmore Simms, and ua-
animouslT adopted.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

" The attention of the travelling
public is particularly called to the
schedule time of the regular Red River
Packet Line, composed of three of the
finest steamers afoat; the Bart Able,
Alabama and National. The public
may RELY on their departing for New
Orleans as advertised.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

u The long continued spell of fine
weather has deserted us, and we are
having rain, continued rain in its stead.
By way of interlude we were visited on
Monday morning with an awful hail
storm, falling thick and fast, and as big
as our old gray alley taw.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

II We publish the card of Swarhrick
g. Co., General Grocers, New Orleans.
From many quarters we hear enconi-
INNS passed on this house as being one
of the very best and most reliable in
the city, and we take pleasure in re-
commencing them to the people of our
Parish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

TT A public sale Of horses, mules,
oxen, furniture and farming imple-
ments of all kinds and sorts takes place,
at the old Post Office stand, on next
Saturday at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Let
every body attend as good bargains
will be had.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

" We publish two letters from our
New Orleans correspondent, and par
ticularly recommend their perusal to
our readers. They give full and
complete compendium of the late State
Fair.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

@r Governor Marvin, Of Florida, 10 q
message to the Legislature Of that State,
takes ground against the adoption Of the
Constitutional Amendment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

" We would earnestly remind a
large number of our patrons, that they
are now running over four months into
new years subscription of the DEM
ocRAT, and have so far failed or for
gotten to call at the Office and plank
down the dough. All such we hope
viii take the gentle hint and come and
see MS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

ma. A man in Dacotah thinks be has
found Paradise. Hear him:
aNo income tax: no internal revenue
no spies to see if you treat lend on
Sunday no special police; no dog, tax, 10 9
poll tax, school tax, or bounty fund. AM
to end it with, the Indians and ha!t-breea
can't tell one greenback from another ~
all our ones are tens.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

seA,. The I" Colored Tennesseear'," puo-
hshed at Nashville, is deceased.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-05

up the Pickering fame as if you were
rickety old bellows, but you turn on
the petroleum, strike a match, and
"presto, change" your fire is made.
But for those who cannot get Petro
leum stove or are too much welded to
the old style, the next first thing is
Curstin Mays patent fire kindling,
made in New Orleans, of Southern ma
terial, by Southern men: It comes in
small square blocks, each one Of which
will burn twenty mintites, is easily
lighted and when once on fire won't be
put Quit!
Next comes the machinery room
where there were cotton gins, hand
looms, feed cutters, corn shelters, &c.
One Of the most ingenious apparatuses
on exhibition was the self acting water
elevator invented and patented by
James Freret, Esq, one Of the most
promising architects of this city. This
machine is so arranged as to convey
water to the upper stories of buildings
without the use of pumps or extra Ia
Dor. In this room card was conspic-
uouslv displayed. reading:
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-08-29
GEOGRAPHIC NEWS
Special to the South w estern.



NEW YoRk, August p, noon--Gold l47b- Cotton
quiet, at 34@36c. for middling.
Washington rumors have been received Of Stanton 5
probable removal. Strong pressure against him. The
Missouri convention delegation urge the appointment
Of Gen Frank Blair but Gen. Steadnan will probably
be his successor.
New ORLEANS, August 2l.-Cotton frmer. Sales
for the day $50 bales Receipts for four days 500
bales. Low midding 32@84e,
Twenty eight deaths from cholera for the twenty
four hours ending at 6 A.. N.
Fifteen days quarantine has been established at
Mobile against all New Orleans vessels
NEW York, August q, evening Gold 1885. Cot
ton quiet Sales 1000 bales. MiddIng 34036c.
The call for the soldiers and sailors convention o.
those who endorse the presidents policy, to meet at
Cleveland is signed BY Frank Blair, Rosseau, Cusar
McCook Steadman, Meredith, Dix, Slocum, Sickes,
and nearly one hundred other federal officers. The
address declares it the duty and right Of each State
to participate in government. Believing the soutl
sincere, the siguers are unwilling the people should
be held in vassalage and say they cannot BE denied
representation in congress without violation Of the
constitution. The address concludes, when the re-
storation Of the Union and the preservation Of GU
form Of government are at issue, however much th
gners regret to sever old political associations to co
operate with former enemies, they prefer to act witt
those who have been wrong ard now right, thar
act with those who have been right and are nov
wrong.
I WASHINGTON, August 2l-The president has off
cally announced to Gov. Hamilton that he is relieved
provis: laal governor OF Texas the affairs o. Una
4 ~, 4yt,Ittf Ion
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All REApY.-In passing along Milan street. on
Monday, We noticed that THE cotton warehouse Of
Messrs Walsh & Boisseau, upon which they have been
making extensive repairs, was finished and ready to
receive the heccy staple in any quantity. We cam as
sure our country friends that this firm has spared
pains or expense in fitting up their store rooms far
as safety i concerned and that they fully prepared
to store and forward all freights consigned to Them
We would remark ID passa1st that the senior member
Of Tue firm has just returned from the city with large
and well selected stocks Of groceries Of every discrp
ton II i enough for say this house is fully pre-
pared for The fall and winter trade.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-08-29

We call attention to tie card Of N. 0. Donolue,
commission and forwarding merchant and steamboat
agent, No . Tcboupitoulas street, New Orleans Mr..
Donohue is gentleman Of frstrate business quaif-
cations and sterling integrity and cordially
mend him to our friends having business in the city,
Mr. Donohue to our knowledge, served through the
war in tile Confederate army and was one Of the last
to lay down his arms. BY all means give him TRIAL
y. Il 81 Jacobs have commenced receiving another
one Of their mammoth stocks of dry goods and groce
res The senior partner is now III New ork, and we
learn that he will purchase extensively than at
any previous visit The reputation Of this house for
libcrality aud fair dealing is well known to tl.eir
patrons.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-08-29

ANorHER RIor FAcr-The New 0rleaas Crescent
learns from an authoritative source, that qB Aid sar
day preceding the rio5 which Is Subject Of H.
4sigation white men visited the plantations of lfr
slar3 aad Asa 6a-l Kennor, above Casrotgn, aad
enda8Fola " draw Tie freedmen employed tarro irto
&eH Orleans oa the following Monday. Tile people bn
Hr 5auee plantation informed him Of tlt proposition
aui no o1e ef6 he place, but the emrlssaries stc
aeeaad Ii aadHrtag eight men from Mrs. Kennar 0Fy
H5 gf tla Ht returned
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-08-29

we ore under many obligations to Rev. A. l.. Hay,
for files Of late papers Mr.. Hay has just returned
from the north, where be has induced large number
of artisans, mechanics and aborers to mmgrae to this
country ths fall They will bring their families with
them, and come amongst Us to stay. We see from a
circular that Dir Hay will be prepared to furnish
every description Of fruit and ornamental trees,
shrubs, &c., upon application to him. His circular
states The price Of cach tree or shrub. Send fol-
circular
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-08-29

MILITARY Gen. Sheridan in recognising the de-
partment, has left Cen Baird out in the cold, 50 fir as
the command of district is concerned. This haF no
reference to Lis position a. assistant commissioner Of
freedmen for this State. Tie military district Of 4ou
siana is abolished, and commanders Of regiments are
required to report directly to Gen Sheridan's bfad
quarters, department Of tile gulf.
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convention for the purpose OF destroying te govern
ment under which he holds his power and position.
We find him on the day of this disastrous riot in
his Office in the same building where the unlawful
assembly was held, where he remains until very
short time before the rioting began On leaving MS
Office he had to pass through the mob OF armed ne
oroes assembled to sustain the usurpers lie must
have known the evident danger OF riot and boodshed,
vet not one word have heard from him, the sworn
protector Of the laws prevent the impending con-
SEQUENCES OF the threatened trouble, evidences OF
which were all around him. The first thing we hear
from his exeeency is published manifesto, IN which
he attempts to Justify his giving aid and comfort to
the usurpers and viGfes and ISLANDERS the people who
have elevated him to bis present position
The testimony before the grand jury shows that the
feeling of the people of the city is one OF sympathy
for the unfortunate coored people who have fallen the
deluded victims to the lawless ambition for place and
power of bad and INSCRIPTIONS white men, whose
great interest in the welfare Of the blacks is all
fegned for the purpose of accomplishing their own
nefaroas ends To the coored people, as class,
there is no hostility. On the contrary, there is dis
position entertained very generally to that even
handed and impartial justice is done to them in every
| respect.
In conclusion as these troubles have been brought
amongst us by political trickste:, in attempt to
deprive US of our proper participation in our own
government and the events of the 30h OF July are
sought to be tortured and msrepresented to our in
Jury we deem it not out of place express our strong
conviction that the people Of New Orleans have in
good faith renewed their aegianceto the government
of the United States, and in the fullest sense
loyal to the constitution and the Union.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-08-29

THE Crescent MoxrHLr.-From / erop1, i AL
New Orleans papers, Ne learn tha tbe Crescent 5fontb
", publication Of Which has been suspended Tor The
jast month Or two "a account Of The sickness Of Mr
hreyn, will speedily be resumed 10 provide for ali
contingencies Mr.. Erolyn has associated hiusf wEth
VIM B. Smith, & Co., Of Raleigh, N. {. I'VE I.ore IL
doubt new but the Crescent Monthly will Erove sIe
cess; il certainly deserves it,
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CnAsE-ISG no SOME PURPosE.-The New York Her
aid states that there is discrepancy Of some thirty
millions Of dollars which has been discovered in balane-
ing tie accounts Of Judge Chase, while secretary of
the treasury-or rather that his accounts do not bal
ance BY that amount A nice little deficit indeed in
the cash account The Herald charges that Mr.. Fes-
sender resigned on account Of the middle in which he
found the treasury accounts, and Mr McCnlloch has
been unable 10 gL!ashten matters