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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28
The Last Words Of John G. Calhoun
in the United States Senate.

To the Editor of tho Chicago Times:
AS an interesting anecdote relating to
the great champion of Southern senti-
ments and the father of secession and re-
bellion in the United States, send you the
following incident, which has never before
appeared in type: -
In his last illness, it will be recollected,
Mr.. Calhoun desired to express his theory
Of our government, and his views as to the
logical result Of the political principles
which then obtained, once more, as sup
port to the South and as warning to the
North. He was not strong enough to rise
in the Senate and deliver with his CUSTOM
airy freedom and vigor, such convictions as
filled and stirred his soul, but was forced
in a sick bed to dictate his views, and tho
close unerring logic of his reasoning to an
amanuensis A few days afterwards, in the
same session, that of 1850, he appeared in
his usual place in the Senate wrapped and
mutfled up, and looking, but for the keen
and undimmed luster of his eye, more like
corpse than the living warrior who had
crossed lances with the ablest champions of
human liberty. Not being able to read his
last great speech himself, at the suggestion
Of another Senator, it was read in clear and
impressive tones by Mr.. Holmes, his col
league from South Carolina.
It produced a profound impression on the
Senate. The garrulous Fo0te, of Missis-
sippi, however, must hurl his pointless ar
rows and inflated eloquence at the dying
statesman,i misunderstanding and misre-
presenting the sentiments of tho great
champion, when the latter, by the power
of a mighty intellect, rose defying even the
inevitable, unrelenting grasp of death, and
explained away the weak objections of his
wOuld-be adversary with his usual clear
ness and unerring Judgment. The Senate
then adjourned. Fearing lest his falling
voice was not heard, and anxious that his
low words should be duly recorded, he tot
tered to the reporters stand, then occupied
by Mr.. Sutton, and asked, in voice must
cally low and sweet, but sad with the pain
of fading life: "Did you hear me, Mr.. Re-
porter 2" Upon being assured that his
words were distinctly heard, he bowed,
saying, 'Then l am satisfied" He was
then conducted from the Senate chamber
to his rooms at the hotel, where, a few
days afterwards, went out one of the most
brilliant intellectual lights of any country,
or any age, though devoted, as is now seen,
to the advancement of doctrines radically
wrong and fatal in their effects on the
Southern people.
These were the last words that fell from
the lips of Calhoun in the United States
Senate-the arena of his fiercest and most
wonderful struggles during long series of
years in defense Of supposed Southern in
terests.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28
asy. We are authorized to announce
G. y LEDOUX
a, q candidate for Sheriff Of the Parish OF
Rapides at the ensuing election.
Notice..

A We stated some time since, the DEMO-
srat appears to-day considerably enlarged
r. contains more reading matter than be-
fore, and is printed on full setofnew type
and worked off on new press but recently
received from heNorth. Our subscription
price is, however, the same, although we
flstter ourselves that thepaperismuch more
valuable, than the one we have been accus-
toned to furnish our subscribers. To our
patrons our thanks are due for their gener-
Gus support, and We shall endeavor to
make the Democrat worthy of o continu.
ance oft.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

ss. A change has taken place in the
Dollectorship Of Internal Revenue for our
Parish. Peter Conliu has been appointed
TO that office, vice A. A. Stone relieved.
Ills appointment will please our people,
~ho have formed favorable opinion Of
Mr. Conln, he having filed several Offices
here and has always given universal salts.
&lction. Mr.. Conlin desires US to call tho
attention Of planters and Others having
trade stores to call at once and procure the
proper license.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28
The Election.

In accordance with the act passed at the
last session of the General Assembly the
Governor has issued his proclamation for
an election for Parish officers to be held
throughout the State on the first Monday
ind MAY next. A goodly number of candi-
dates in the parish have presented themsel-
yes for popular support, and from what we
can learn, there will be no lack of them in
any portion ofthe State. The election is
q most important one and should call out
full vote Of the people. The state has
been grooming under the administration
and incompetency of civil officers ever since
the Surrender, and it behooves the people,
at this their first opportunity to select their
own officers, to choose such as are compe-
tent to discharge the duties incumbent on
them. A heavy responsibility rests on
them, and it will be their own fault if the
imbecility which now characterizes the
office holders throughout the State, shall
continue for any length Of time.
As the officers to be elected are not prop
erly political, there is no necessity that the
usual party machinery should be brought
into play, for the purpose of filling the Diff
ferent offices with partizans of any Of the
different political organizations. For our
own part we intend to take an independent
course in the election, and to vote for
those men only who have proved themsel
yes honest, faithful and capable. Our col
umns are open to all the candidates, and
to those who shall espouse their cause.
We shall not takes sides publicly for or
against any ofthem, unless indeed it should
become necessary to expose any candidate
who is VIGOROUSLY too corrupt or too in
capable to be entrusted with an office Of
honor oHemolument. We sincerely hope that
our Parish, which certainly has asuficiency
of material, may succeed in filling all the
Parish Offices with menVGho shall be wor-
thy in every respect to fill them properly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

. In 1853, trial took place in Con-
necticut, under the section of the Blue
Laws" prohibiting kissing. The culprits
We're Sarah futile and Jacob Newton. It
seems that Sarah dropped her gloves, and
Jacob found them. When Sarah asked for
them, Jacob demanded kiss for his paw.
and Sarah, not thinking the charge extor-
tionate, paid it in full. Complaint was
made by some sour-tempered individual,
and the guilty parties were arraigned be.
fore the magistrates. The facts were clear
ly proven, and the parties were each fined
twenty shillings.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

AN UNpRoFrrABLE CoNTRACT.-The vii.
mington IN. CO. Dispatch says that a gem
tleman living about ten miles from that
city contracted last year with forty-two ne
groes that they should have the use of his
farm of three hundred and twenty acres,
including all the stock and implements,
provided they would give him one-third of
the products. His share has been ascer-
tanned o'be four bushels and three pecks
of corn, two hundred and seventy-fve
pounds of fodder, thirty pounds of rice. four
roasting ears and quart of potatoes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

eel.
1a- a few days since the military were
compelled to take cognizance of two i'm
portant criminal cases for the want of prop
er civil officers to assume jurisdiction over
,hem, Aith hEslexandrla ward is en-.
u''ea 1qSISX aces of 1.-The Peace, and
'aree " the Governor has never
gwen us bssVbne. Magistrate and that one
Is absent from his bailiwick. General Web
. oe1' Who hasaRitherto RETAINED from inter.
'srlng WITH bferogatives of the civil au-
t tss ez,se1 III lelf to find proper
ol.o'' 70 'ove cases could be
ana the premises only
when his search f Justice of the Peace
mad proved unavailing. We are assured
that the accused will be turned over to the
first justice of the Pease who can be found
within the limits Of the Parish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

No.. Ben. Bloomfield, Of New Orleans,
has received from the Governor the ap-
pointment Of Quartermaster General of
Louisiana, with the rank of Brigadier Cen
erai. The Hrate has confirmed his nomi-
nation. W
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28
Secretary Of State,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES


The W1FE.-It needs no guilt to break q
husbands heart the absence Of content,
the mutterings Of spleen, the untidy dress,
cherries home, forbidding scowl, without a
crime among them, have narrowed to the
quick the hearts core of many man, and
planted there, beyond the reach of cure, the
germ of dark despair. Oh! may woman,
before the sight arrives, dwell on the recoI,
lections of her youth, and cherish the dear
idea of that tuneful time, awaken and keep
alive the promise she SO kindly gave. And
though she may be the injured one--the for
gotten, not the forgetting wife--a happy al
fusion to the hour of peaceful love, kindly
welcome to comfortable home, smile Of
love to Danish hostile words, kiss Of peace
to pardon all the past, and the hardest heart
that ever locked itself within the breast Of
selfish man, will soften to her charms, and
bid her live as she had lived, her years Of
matchless bliss, loved, loving and conten'-.
the source. Of comfort and the sprins Of
fovo
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

s@. We have q hard time to keep post
ed with "old Red" After tumbling down
over eight feet up to Saturday morning, oil
Of q sudden another rise comes along. al.
ready has the old lady gone up two feet
and still rising. The Boats report rise
all the way above as far as heard from.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

~ The public are notified that Julius
uooaman' has just fitted mp in splendid
''yis ana regardless of expense, q magnif.
cent Drinking Saloon, and two new Billiard
tables Mr. Goodman certainly merits pa.
slonase for thus lavishly catering to the
wants OF the ePbying public. Every thing
= MS establishment is bran new, save and
except MS liquors, which are of the choic.
ssh anu oldest brands. We speak by the
caro-. Ior our cWeial sampler has so informed
aS' Drop IN and sample for yourself.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

g lS;1' ~ TOD who rules the universe, that
han , 's . lor mecy, through watch at least least !
III ba w e nue. the Celestial City.
vonr . ohe Inc honor to be, very respectfully
81 HENRY ". ALIEN,
Late Brig. Gen. c. $. 4,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

H9. Robert G. Hynson, Jr. & Go. have
just received large lot of the famed brand
Of" Whitaker's Choice Sugar Cured Hams"
These hams have a justly worldwide repu-
tatlon among bon rirants and are eagerly
sought for in every market. They have al
SO choice lot of leaf lard put mel kind
of packages. IL
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

~ we are pleased to announce that our
Yellow citizen, General G. Mason Graham,
mas = oeen appointed and confirmed Adjutant
General ofLouisiana, vice VIM. Mitboff.
Jr', rejected by the Senate.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

aSS We must again notice the fact
that j. e. Gibson has received a furtbe,
shipment of new and seasonable dry goods,
and choice and fresh groceries. Mr.. Glib
sons continued efforts to suit his custo.
raars ID sure guarantee Of snccess.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

n Major Gen. F. B Cheatham, late of
the Confederate army, was to have been
married recently to Miss Robertson, of Da-
wilson county, Tennessee. 1t would seem
that some of the Confederate leaders are
again springing to arms.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

aA- Our thanks are due to the obliging
clerks OF thesSteamers Starlight, Caddo,
Homeyer National, Alabama and Louis
Dor FOR complete files of late New Orleans
papers,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

Ia Our list Of candidates has increased
shls week. For the new ones, see editori-
al column The first entries will be found
IN the proper column of announcements.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

s9s We have removed our Office TO our
Few building on Second Street, the third
square above the Ice House.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

sap The Mayor has fined several Of the
darkie tribe for having little dance, with
out paying license and for kicking up .
fuss generally. ..----.--
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

seAs Hon. John P. Stockton, U. 8.
Senator from New Jersey, fills a seat
which was occupied by his father, Hon.
Robert F. Stockton, and his grandfather,
Hon. Richard Stockton. But seldom in
the history of the country have father and
son been both members of the U. s. Senate.
Henry Tazewell and his son Littleton w.
Tazewell were both Senators from Vir-
glria; Stevens I. Mason and Armistead
I. Mason from the same State; James
Ashton Buyard and his two sons, J. A.
Bayard, jr., and Richard H, Bayard, from
Delaware; G. G. Clay and G. G. Clay, jr.,
from Alabama Carrot D. Wall and James
W. Wall, from New Jersey. Henry Dodge,
of Wisconsin and his son Augustus G.
Dodge, Of Iowa, were in the Senate at the
same time.
Ex-senator John G. Breckenridge, of
Kentucky, is grand son of John Breckin-
ridge formerly Senator from the same
State, and Senator B. Gratz Blown, of
Missouri, is grand son of John Brown,
one of the first Senators from Kentucky
and grand nephew of James Brown, one of
the early Senators from Louisiana. Ex-
Senator Fremont, of California, is son-in-
law of the late Senator Benton, of Missou-
ri; Senator Sprague, of Rhode Island, of
Chase, of Ohio; Senator Stew
art, of Nevada, Of Ex-senator Foote, of
and Senator Patterson, of
Tennessee, ofEx-Senator Andrew Johnson,
Of the same State.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

lB The Clarion thinks the secret Of
General Grierson's poor opinion of Missis.
sippi to result from his running for Cover.
nor OF the State at one tins. and being
beaten By General Forrest.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

S Ut Sssson, SO well and favorably
anown in Rapides as an eminent and sue.
{. aessf0i praaStioner, has resumed the prac.
tlce Of medicine in our midst. See his
card o., wv ''
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

ae. DR.. Smith Gordon, of our Parish,
has been appointed and confirmed as Sur
geon General of the State.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

sse Our price fo' announcing candidates
=, os,ca Is TWENTY DOLLARS, PAYA-
DYE INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

N.Y. We are authorized to announce
WV WH1TTzNGT0N, R.,
me present incumbent, as candidate for
.,s office Of Clerk Of the District Court OF
.,s Parish OF Bapides, OF the ensuing
Ne
election.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

s@ The Rev. A. L. Hay is our author
lied agent for the Northern and Western
Parishes Of the State -y. .
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-03-28

@Esa's authorized to announce
rkfyTON K. HAYWORTH
AZ candidate for Recorder Of the Parish
If Ranidss at the ensuing election.
The New York herald., 1866-07-31
TIE New. In fas.d.s'

-, -. OTTAWA, Z. w., July 20, lseS
Yesterday afternoon an Extra published here an.
noopced tbe success Of the Atlantic cable Ths
nifty taken by surprse. There u general satsSac-
iion a the wsalt Of The enterprise, bu, sn,ha-ssm
There grss, anxiety 70 hear more from the cable and
"a 10 The chief topic Of Conversation Much dirappont
meni aod Dissatisfaction prevails here the, NJ 10
this hour Parliament has taken notice Whatever Of
the grand triumph.
NosnyAt- & v, July ~, 1895
The success Of the Atlantis cable sics the prosound.
20, admiration Of the people here J. IL The one great
subject Of public and private eonsrsiua'ion, and we're
the people mereursl the universal rejoicing would
hud more visible vent.
The New York herald., 1866-07-31

BuEyAio july 40 1906
Tho steamer cry of Bsfalo which arrived here On
Saturday cyoning from Chicago, caught hrr this
while unloading a, stuses elevator The boat and
cargo entirely destroyed except about twenty iva
thousand bushels of oats which had been unlooded
The ire communicated 70 the surgss elevator which /.
nov buraBs II will be a total loss The elevator 10
valued about one hundred thousand dollars and had
about hundred and atty thoasand bushels Of grain
mostly oats
The los 90 tie elevator and grain Il estimated Al
t250, 600
The steamer City q Runao had .even,yfwo thousand
bushela Of oats On board The boat varcd al
fT5 900, aud insured loF $1,000 She owned BY
y frosssr.
The sturges elevator il owned W Mr. sprgss Of chi
cago, and partiss In Albany.
Tho fire 4 nov spreading u w. " Hale'r stave yards
|, very dcult ~ access for the engines be ng seros
the Buffalo creek.
In addition 70 the lossss reported shove by
the Ore On Bgfso creek there ten thousand dol
lara worth u coal burned, lot ~ Oh valued Al tvess
tLous dollars and of slaves 10 the amount of twenty
Ave thousand dollars The total ose the elevator,
steamer slaves, grain, Ac W f3l5 III stures never
lnuirea fhs other % tho ELEVATOR have par
tlal Insurance the building. Including one nsf 0i
ff, 90 10 Tho Peoples once of Massachusetts,
The New York herald., 1866-07-31


| Bc~ar- Of Politicians Another Grand Talk
I Demanded, xc.
FNnS BsoruERnoop O~rnAI ovvcs
July 20 1899
BnorBsRs-rhe Fcpian Bfotherhood--an AUXILIARY
branch Of tho actual home organization sahord,
nais 20 that organization and has It's objcos
and duty direct assistance 10 Ireland wort-d
in strict sccorispce with this, s orsnAs
aud sole legitimate aim. tho Fenho Brotherhoed
will 10 Of service 70 our cause; but mus, bc
ohevous and might be big with ruin otherwise used.
Docs the inneribie logic Of facts kno~n 70 yes
all speak trumpet tonguod in oopnrm alton Of ,hs
TRUTH True when applied 70 any period OF the
organization At present this truth has peculiar fsrce ana
agnincsnce For the day for which wo havo yearnsa
and toiod through many years IL Imminent and inesit
able On this vital point let no man be mistaken or Try
and cloak his motiyc and ams In simulated ekspti.
eiam Wo agt for freedom lrish roll this very year.
Mind, u no longer qucaton Of battle d isoiu-
ton repent tho inen al HON. have resolved nghs
a year, and agh they will Undor such crc aurss
solemn and glorious duty dcvolyss you. ~i not
ask are you willing 70 fulnl this duty and rcdesm
the nane o lflshmcn tha continent being every day
more and more convinced ,ha, you only willing
but determined ~ do go foa viii DOT again allow
SELVES 10 be mlscd hy false hn held forth lure yea
from duty and ireland. The straight course ii
"a the true hone lrish freedom muA bc %
IRISH soil you viii no, look or aid 10 any goyernm-uV
,ll We at home are ~ n arms Even then you ~ill
pcct more from any government than recognition
as q belligsrout THIS viii he amply rufrc,rss
fc our purposes, and this, oncs We are
holding own, shall be al accorded
Could republican Ancrca do icn for tian mca-
arrhica fngland readily does for ell the world A..
sufsdly not. Aud wc took for no more. freely our
blood has nown for those ststoa Hut you hold your
selves independent 81 all Fovcrnments hns much
must you bo Independent, y mere party our caIss
y TOO sacred ios tho polueisn } - feel this ana
you know him from SAD aud bitter oSpenancs-
Therefore need MT warn roo sgaiast those Who.
IA the of this psry thn and ou the strength e
cloudy promises. would gain yoar yotc- LOT the ming
.le,tion Thus % D. won ~ literally % be foid fea
Aro not Di,Ii nov anu 20 when man q lifelong a.
difference ~ II hostility % tue present
NJ for her n, edom hcooe. sudsniy cnsmored ofor
The New York herald., 1866-07-31

Gas FR.saso July 2s 1sos
The Supreme Court Of san FaDcisoo bss amrmed the
validity of the Militia iss, passed by the lat Legs
lstur..
Tho steamer ornsbs fitm Columbia river, brings
t7isooo - treasure
Indian depreds,lcns In Idaho Territory oontinae.
Hong Kons sdvices contradict ihs reported murder
near Hanko~ o. the EngEsh coasei ~ chesfoo. Rrs
had dccned thirty cents per peui siEce iasi Svices
The expedition of Englxa gunboats sganst the pirates
the wet cuast had bc.n very sucesfl having cap
tarsd masked battery u tsslve guns a Namsni
Sydney, Australia, adviNs report CAhofba wheat
o. ~ per bushel. Chile vteat So -
mo aour nsrset Il yIrotis New aouth wsles in1.
nrmse> In consrqucnos u the eoriinuef 1ry
season. The wheat crop Melbourne reported fcrty
thrse thousand tons larger han that q lssi yes1.
Ths crops % o~rron snd he Territories are rspressntsd
esvnrahi- condition
The New York herald., 1866-07-31
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY JULY 81 lsss-TRIPLE SHEET

May this snion be instrumental In securing the hap
piness OF oil nasons and the rights OF all peoplesl
joint. HOFFMAN, Mayor OF New York
The New York herald., 1866-07-31
TINE fEtp.So ELSEWHERE.


salute In Bo~toB.
Boeros July 30 1905
Govsrnsr Bullock has ordered salute OF one hundred
guns 10 be nrsd on Boston Common today TO celebrate
Tho completion of the Atlantic cable.
The New York herald., 1866-07-31

The pfcemen supposed the mA1 had been
struck, and advanced and arrested alo supposed
assaant Fhcy we're me with volIey Of ioistoi shots,
bricks, &c. which at induced general alarm, and
hence the bloody tragedy that has been enactcst
Tho excitement has generally subsidized and II utmoS,
order prevails
Mayor Monroe previous to the riot had an ina erview
with General Baird and asked assistance General Baird
consented bu, tho troops after the disturb An GO
over
The following has just been issued by the Mayor
Whereas the city Is in great agitation arsia
out Of the riot preciptaied by revolutionary actiou
ana whereas absolutely necessary that order be re-
stored ana violence DO suppressed therefore john T.
monroe mayor OF the city Of New Orleans. do cali
such citizens a. are willing maintaining tho
peace TO appear at tho City Hall day, six r. NJ 70
Do sworn as extra policemen. No not holding my
authority VIII DO allowed 70 mako any arrest All good
c'zens with the exception Of those duty, 70
quesed 70 retire TO their homes and not assemble IN
crowds IN the streets JOHN 7. MONROE, Mayer
All the lockups filled with the arrested rioters
and the hospitals with the dying aud wounded.
Tho city is now perfectly quiet The crowds on tho
different thoroughfares the Convention building
have all boen dispersed at tho point OF the bayonc aud
artillery planted within sweeping range.
The New York herald., 1866-07-31
Psr, /, Orchard ssree,.

The alarm Of nre at three O'Clock ysstsriay afternoon
caused by imperfect fue at Nos so and 81
Orchard street lager bocr saloon kspt BY Creb Rrohsrr
Mr.. Conrad Greb assisting 70 put out tho 1fs bsrnt
both hands badly some shAyngs under the stairs, 4
seems took nre from the heat Of the fus Damage to
building very tTinnR
The New York herald., 1866-07-31
NED.

Ps-ss. saddspiy, on Monday July 70 krs y.
PssssAs
Her frisnfs and tho~s % hsr son kysg m
respectfully Invited 10 atssd her funeral frofs the
dsnee of her IN law Albert Phillips No ioS wsvsw
lev place, ON wednesday morning. al nine o clock.
Wura a-un Monday July 10 ~ brain fever Gsosos,
sides, sA cf William and Leilna White. Axed yssrs
mouths and ~ days
rhs friends asa relatives sf the family rsspstfsnv
invited IN attend th~ frn~rsI Wednesday ansrno~s
st O'Clock from the fs.sisBns u ha parents. fAv
r-nne s,re~s b-tSsen hinth and Tenh avsaa~s ths.-
bsssssilI.l
pr omar Dvals ss~ N,s.A rag,