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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27
Our New Volume.

4 " i, IL. -z5as "a
To-day the DEMOCRAT attains its legal
majority and enterseupon its twenty-sec'
ond volume 1t is seldom thata country
paper lasts 50 long, and enjoys SO large a
share of the public confidence, During
that time, underth management Of differ.
emit editors, Of varied qualifications, the
paper has met with much success, and has
welded no inconsiderable influence in the
notifies of the State. Much of this success
is undoubtedly due to the ability with
which our predecessors conducted it, but
much is also owing to the generous pat
ronage of an appreeiative public. That
patronage, which is still continued, we
shall endeavor to merit, and we hope that
we shall never betray that confidence
which has been bestowed upon US.
As the DEMOCRAT is the only paper pub
lished in the Parish our position is some
what delicate and peculiar. We have alb
stained, to a great extent, from the discus
sion of political questions because our op-
ponents have no organ to expound their
peculiar views. We have, moreover, offer
ed our columns to those who should happen
to be aggrieyed by anything we may have
said in the course of our journalistic life,
and have uniformly corrected whatever
injustice we may have Internationally
committed. On account of these things
our opponents have come to think that the
DEMOCRAT is as much their property as
onrs, and seem to be offended when we de-
cline to make our columns vehicle for
doctrines which we know to be wrong
If we are to act as the organ Of the oLposi-
ton, as well as to expound our own opin-
ions, we cannot see the use of having any
a. fixed opinions at all. Our political senti-
ments are we'll known, and will continue
TO be disseminated through our columns.
We have no new promises to make. We
will endeavor to make the DEMOCRAT in
the future what the DEMOCRAT has been
in the past. For the patronage bestowed
upon us by 0ur friends and the public we
are most profoundly grateful.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27
s'roNEWALL JACKSON.

ENAMBLED PAPER COLLARS Poisonous. -
The Boston Traveller says: A short time
since young man, clerk in one of our
wholesale stores was afflicted with pain
full breaking out of the neck. which he at
first attributed to boils, but the matter get
ting serious, he applied to a physician who
informed his patient that he was suffering
from the poisonous properties Of articles
used in the PREPARATIONS Of his enamelled
paper collars which by the sweating process
or otherwise, was absorbed into the system;
that he had another similar case, etc. Up
ON inquiring, it was found that some hall
dozen other clerks, all Of them were these
collars, were affected in a similar manner.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27
Stonewall Jaokson's Last Words,

"ovER THE RIVER AND UNDER THE SHADE
1885 OF THE TREES" 49, POS *
From the Petersburg {Va) Index, May 101
We commence to-day the second ami.
versary of the death Of Jackson--Jaekson
who, in two short historic years, wrought
out wider and higher repute than ever
crowned another human name, wherewithS
the world had so brief an interview.
One day a modest professor in q military
schocl--the next, a patriot soldier-the
next, famoIs-the next, immortal. And as
was his living fate, so shall be his dead !:
to-day, f,rtively, and, as it were, by suffer-
Earce, we honor his dear memory, but the
day comes swiftly when the American peo-
pie shall honor courage, genius, piety, pa
triotisnl AYE. patriotism, as they honor
Jackson-no more. no less. He shall win,
even from those who trampled out his
cause in blood, the honor which kingly
England denies not to republican Hamp.
den, and the crown which imperial France
freely offers to Lafayette. for no land is SO
rich in heroes. and heroisnl as to afford to
lose the fame Of onr Jackson. ',5l'
But for lis there is a tenderer Office, and
q dearer. than all public recognition. how.
eyer honorable. He was, a Southron, a
p1rg1nlan, a brother-our own jackson. -
For year the Roman matrons monrned
the first Brlltus slaiT-in the hearts of Vir.
sinla g mothers and daughters there will
ever be mourning for Jackson. Among Ms
ne lived and he died among us. His name
links to glory many meadow and noun.
tain top, MANY a river and many a plain
hut they are all Virginia's. Here was he
born, here famous, here died, here buried
At her call he drew his sword-her ca,,se
he spangled with the glory of transcendant
achievement, and for her dear cans,,. hf
breathed out his grand, noble soul, on the
day we monrnfllly comrnemorate, mur
muring in child-like trust,
LET us cross over the river, and rest I'm
der the shade Of. the trees"
In the sad memorial procession to his
grave, his mother State walks with down
cast gaze and burthened heart, his chic
mourner. There is none to challenge hel
right, none to share her maternal anguish
1t is lowly grave, with little to distin
guish it, nothing to adorn it. Yet, owe
that grave, past which hostile armies have
marched with arms reversed and reveren
tread, there shall, in the day Of returning
reason, arise a shaft, lofty and imposing
numbered indeed with no parade Of full
some praise, yet, in two simple words, ex
i haustinO eulouv-- tl sst9
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

gD> The Attorney General Of Louisiana
was recently refused permission to appear
as counsel for the State in the Federal
court in New Orleans, The Picayune com.
pares Durell to Underwood. 1t would be
hard to tell which of the two is insul.ed
by the COMPARISON:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

la- We learn from good authority that
we were in, erorin stating the Salary of
the Adjutant General of the State to be
FIVE thousand dollars. The Salary is Fixed
by law at three thousand. !, It will be re-
nembered that we did not make positive
assertion, but only gave the information as
derived from Others, not having the law at
hand. $50
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

has We are panied to learn the deatl
;1of Mrs. Eleanor Williamson wife of Col
George Williamson, Of Caddo, and daugh
ter Of Col e. G. W. Butler, of Iberville
Mrs. W was grand daughter of Lawrence
Lewis, thenephew ofGen. Washington ant
Of Nelly Gusts, the grand daughter O
Mrs. Washington. Ia ssaIees EGf H{
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

rss. We have to chronicle sad bereav-
ment to our esteemed fellow citizen, Ed
Guard Veil. On last Wednesday, while
his little son, Isaac, sprightly, intel
lieent lad, five years old was playing. on the
river bank with one Of his little companions
both fell in the river, and assistance
barely reached them in time to save one
of them. Poor little Isaac, who was the
first to fall in sunk at once and was carried
off by the rapid current and rose no more.
All efforts to recover the body have proved
unayailing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

s1~ Hon. James w. Patterson has
been elected U. $. Senator from New Ham
shire. Mr. Daniel tlark's disinteresteo
love ofhis country, which he so often par.
AIDES before the Senate, was rewarded by
only two votes out Of the whole Legsla
ture. ooh how / love my Country"
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-o~o-,~.---aNs-....o>-,.e..-o.e

"a We publish elsewhere an article
headed Brazil, translated from the Thibo-
deaux Sentinel, which we advise our read
ers to peruse. The writer is man Of high
character good Judgment, a successful
planter and his statements can be relied
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

Rsn, A Senator in sister State of the
North West, distinguished no less for his
wit and general ability than for his devo-
ton to the rights of the South in the late
unfortunate contest used to relate with no
little CASIO an anecdote on himself, which
will bear repetition. He was once caught
in an agricultural meeting, in which solid
farmers were discussing the cultivation Of
their farms and gardens and the improve
ment of their stock. Taking it for granted
that member Of Congress ought to known
everything they called on the Senator for
few remarks. Now it happened that the
Senator had never raised blade of corn in
his life, or paid the slightest attention to
the subject of agriculture, or the improve
nlent Of the stock; nevertheless be was IN.
willing to confess hisignogence on any sub,
iect or to lei down in meeting ofrespect'
able farmers in his own State. He rose and
excusing himself from making set speech
said he would eonGne his few remarks tc
he subject of sheep, 10 which he had paic
psiderable attention. 1t was his vel
opinion that TIE breed of sheep II
untry could be improved only BY al
,ticn from abroad and he would
recommend that this society, ifit
sermine on an Importation, wouIt
] to bring over lot Of hyaraali'
the best calculated to insure tht
result. 1t isneedless to add thai
Oh brought down the house, and tina
citing Immediately took steps to car
o execution the suggestions OF TIL
guished speaker.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27
srGss OF THE TINES The National In

AHe National In
telligencer says:
Every day brings ,s additional nroofs
that the friends of the resident will stand
shoulder to shoulder inlthe fall elections
No matter what party tley have acted with
heretofore, common eemy and a com.
mon cause will induce sery true natriot
to make any sacriticeto lsstore the Union
an ana save the county rsm another war.
The iron heel offalatifsa in its mad ca.
reer IS now attempfneto rush out State
rights, and i successful twill soon seek
to extineuish State Inns. If there ever
vas time that etenaI vi,iance was the
price Of liberty, it isat the present moment,
We believe that thesoldiers If the country
y rally against sni attenptIo ccntrali,a-
ton.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

nsr Our obliging friends oftlie Alabama,
Louis Dor, National, Starlight, Saratoga
and Mittie Stephens have furnished this
Office with late papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

n Since the bar rooms are shut up or
Sunday, some Of the New York BARRIERS
have invented q new hair tonie--for the
lbeard--which is applied just under the
moustache " 5sii
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

nn- A Jewish house, entire, has BEEN
excayicated in Syda, dating two centuries
before Christ. II is furnished after the
Egyptian fashion, Ind parts Of the old II.
lament we're soundin come Of The soonas,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

ar Voltaire says that ideas are like
boards: men never have them till they are
grown, and women never hare them at all.
The ungallant wretch! f
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

tD~ Mrs. Barlow has opened a select
school for girls, on A. Hiltons' premises on
Fourth Street, in which will be taught all
the branches of the English and French Ian
Suages. Terms etc. in our next.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

hG We call particular attention to the
order PUBLISHED by Major Willauer, the
Assistant Superintendent of Freedmen etc,
for this Parish. aits
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27
Religious Notice.

On Sunday next, the lst day of July,
: the exercises of the Sunday school and the
Divine Service of the Episcopal Church
will be renewed in the Town Hall at the
accustomed hours. Z. DOW 4.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

OFFICE ASSISTANT SUPERINDEN'T. }
BUREAU REFUGEES, FREEDMEN &c,
PARISH RAPIDEs, ALEX. June 25th, 1866 !
The following order is published for the
information and guidance of all concerned:
S. G. WILLAuER, Brevt. Major and Asst.
Superintendent, &c. 56eg tIItF
HEADQR's. BuRE'U REFuG's. FREDM'N &c. J
NJ Saa5 STATE OF LOUISIANA, aa4
NEW ORLEANS, June 18th, 1866.
Solicitations will be issued to persons
rendered destitute by the recent overflow,
on the reduisition of any of the Parish Ju-
rors, made monthly as per accompanying
form, verified by the oath that the persons
for whom the provisions are required, are
/ in destitute and distressed circumstances
for want ofprovisions and that they have
no means Of obtaining subsistence, and
that the Parish is unable to support them,
| The Jurors for the different Wards
should furnish the President the names,
age, Sex and color of all persons in their
Restrictive wards in a suffering condition
which he should conso lidate SO as to pro
cure all of the Subsistence Stores reanired
for the Parish at one time. Each Parish
should have a duly authorized Agent mp
pointed by the Parish Jury to receive the
provisions and attend to having them con
veyed to the point or points where they
are required for distribution.
On the presentation of the report at this
Bureau, a Return will be approved for ths
necessary amount of Subsistence Stores
which will be delivered by the Commissa
~ of Subsistence, at the place designated
by the Agent -
By command of gt 5a III
Brevt. Major-General A. BAIRD, US v.
Asst. Commissioner, &c, State of Louisiana
% J..IRvIN GREGG,
/ Brevt.-Cal. U. S. A., Asst. Insp. General
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

"old Red" is fully four feet within
en!rs and filling faster than ever
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27


Hsa. Since our last the river and the
waters of the late food have receded very
fast. The streets aud yards Of the town
are drying very slowly The former are n
perfect wreck ard are far worse than we
first imagined, 1t will take months of
hard work and the expenditure ofthousands
of dollars to place them in anything like
passable order. The shade trees, with the
exception ofthe oak, elm, cotton wood and
willow, and the peach, apple and pear
trees are all dead. The gardens, which
were very fine, and the shrubbery are all
completely destroyed. The authorities
have commenced, on front street, to fill up
the deep gullies and tear down the huge
sand bars, and with efficient labor our poor
old town will again look up. go q
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

Tag We observe that j. Madison Wells
has written an official letter, requesting per-
mission to remove the body of Governor
Henry Watkins Allen, from where it now
rests in>the City of Mexico to his home
in this country-Wells evidently intends
to harmonize upon the occasion, and seeks
the excuse tn do so as the Executive Of
Louisiana. Were he believer in the old
Scottish superstition SO dramatically repre-
sented by Sir Walter Scott in the "Fair
Maid Of Perth in which the dead body
of a victim is said to bleed upon the touch
Of its murderer, we hardly think that he
would have the courage to 60 through with
the ceremony. j. Madison Wells at the
graveof Henry w. Allen!. The cowardly
impugner seeking to do honor to chivalry.
Oh, no. III life, the soul of Allen had moth
ing in common with this man, and in death
he would be let alone. The loved cray uni
form that forms his cerements would be
too much for even Executive cIemency to
look upon
We hope that the Allen Committee now
formed in New Orleans will take entire con-
troll Of the matter. and make all due ar
rangements for the removal and reinterment
of the body. All that may be asked Of the
present Executive, is simply leave to lay
the dust in the SOIL it loved so we'll Cad
do Gazette.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

SOUTHERN WIsDoM.-The Huntsville
(Ala.) Advocate says:
A great change in the opinion Of the
Southern people has taken place, and VIZ
now favor, and desire and invite immi
grants from all quarters TO come among us
to help restore and build up our waste
places, and give us again prosperous
State. Population is strength. Popula
ton is Independence. Population is securi
Nv. Population will settle the vexed ques
ssa 10 this region. = 's,''
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

gushing publications of the vices ofthe peo-
pie, and the pandering to the vulgar tastes
of the wicked, ON the part of the Metropo-
Titan press, have made the Yankee people
what the Yankee people are now admitted
to be-a disgrace to the civilized world
and shame on humanity itself.
For years past Colonel seaton-unlike
his compaer-asas lived in comparative
poverty. The working, toiling editor, who
makes the fortunes of politicians, is gener-
ally left to starye by those whom he sets
up. he must make the fortunes Of others,
but bis asking for anything himself would
create as great sensation as Oliver Twists
modest demand for more soup. Hence
the National Intelligencer did not enrich
its proprietors. After lifetime of labor,
they die poor., szass.as rses e'ss.ss'
The telegraph informs us that Col Sea-
ton was followed to his tomb in the Con-
igressional cemetery by large concoprse
.ofpublic and private citizens, So much
honor and respect will even wicked world
pay to the eminent virtues which athey
themselves are far from possessing. i'aE
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

from companionship with snch Mephisto-
phelean nature. If the dark guidance of
Stephens was prompted by sincere convic-
ton, there would be some palliaticn for his
conduct, but the vicious instincts of half a
century are not to be easily controlled
Throughout his entire career, Thad. has
exemplifed the destiny of an Inscriptions
man-with violent passions, unbalanced
by any sterling intellectual acumen. Now
to the analysis of the subordinates that
have been enlisted in his train. Imagine
a character in direct contradiction to the
nature of Observation-Disclosures on one side
and secretiveness on the other--intense
and heartfelt sincerity, sometimes leading
to passage Of the parliamentary bounda-
ries, opposed to q rancorous and nurtured
hostility, without any foundation in reason
or any limit to its continuance. If your
readers had listened to the opprobrious
epithets applied by Grinnell to Rousseau
and were acquainted with the national
and individual divergences of characters
represented by the two men, they could
almost have anticipated the elimination
which / am about to record. 1t is very
pleasant to heap violent and indecent APP
pelatives on an opponent and tsen expect
shelter beneath the sacerdotal veil-pro-
lection from the ministerial cloth. Grin
nell may have been very good preacher
bnt he is not SO good parliamentarian
when he seeks a curtain beneath the very
robes which be had outraged by an undig.
nifed conduct.
Castigation in the Rotundo Of the Capt..
toll dageIlation in the face ofday before
his beloved compeers in the work Of evil
has been the fual and natural result.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

'Thunderationr With sh;a erc,am.+;on
the Sergeant pulled pc hi. hat, aud read
justing it over his ives, truck . donhle
quick on the straigRst line for his regi-
ment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-06-27

I'VE nepe} the peaceiul Seienily alu happi-
ness Of better world.
Although Colonel Seaton may not have
filed so many high Offices as General Cass.
vet he was as widely known, exercised as
extensive an influence, and died as univer-
sally lameated as perhaps any private citi-
zen that ever lived within the limits of the
Republic. In proof Of his ability, his spot
less integrity, and Ills gentlemanly bearing,
we have only to mention his connection for
so long time with the National Intelli-
geucer, together with his bosom friend, the
Iamented Joseph Gales. For years the
National Inteligencer, particularly after
the birth of the Wing party, moulded the
public sentiment Of its party, and was look
led to, from one end of the Union to the
Other, by many leading statesmen, as the true
exponent of the principles of the Constitu-
/ ton. Vt is creditahle to the character OF
+! its two great conductors, that all parties
concede the fairness, the freedom from
acerbity, and the gAnt!emanly manner with
which political Questions were discussed in
its columns. Woo'd that its tone had
been initiated by the press throughout
the country. But the rivalry among Jour.
nalists, the greedy appetite for gain, and
The growing corruption Of thaQublic taste
have caused such papers as the 1Qtelligen.
lcer used to be, to be shelyed, and have
raised up ia its place system Of joapal.
ism which has destroyed the morals fhe
country, and Slapped the foundations Of tn
country itself. Sensation paragraphs, dis
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-03

FOREST TREES on THE WESTERN PLAINS.
In response to a resolution Of inquiry
BY the House Of Representatives, the Com
missioner Of the Land Office has transmit
ted a report on the subject of planting for.
60, trees on the Western Plains. He says
he is o prepared to recommend any gen.
eral system to encourage the growth OF
trees, but thinks one may be ma,ured after
free discussion, and that a large amount OF
information on the subject is now being
compiled by the Land Office agents. He
closes his report with three suggestions
FIRST. that the Homestead Law be so
amended as to oblige the settlers 10 plant
trees. Secondly, that Government land
surveyors be directed to plant the seeds OF
trees around each corner established in
making their surveys; and third. that
grants Of land be made for the purpose Of
demonstrating the possibility Of growing
trees upon the grea, Western Plains. He
also says that individual enterprise is.
after all. the only reliable and efficient
power for such a work.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-03
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.

All day the hustle and stir Of prepara-
ton by societies, miners and military, has
enlivened our town, and rejoiced the
hearts OF storekeepers.
The various Committees are industri-
ously engaged in carrying out the minor
details. and the Hall at the Homestead is
rapidly approaching completion in fittings
and decorations.
Liberty Hose Company invited the
Hook and Ladder Company Of Dayton
to turn out with them, but the members
are SO worn with fatigue at the late fire
there, were obliged to decline. Many Of
those engaged in mechanical trades, who
had Tot thought to parade. have. since
yesterday, decided to turn out in force ;
and the prospec, is that 1000 persons, at
least. will join in the march, regardless Of
heat without, which will be counteracted
by the glowing patriotic Are within their
breasts.
Let everything in the way Of labor be
ended tonight, /; make the air ring with
rejoicing-,hrcw rare and trouble to the
~,nds-snd all unite in a demonstration
that will excel any that may be seen on
the Pacific Coast outside Of San Francisco.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-03
Deaths.
ALEXANDRIA, Sacramento. June 90, Abra.

ALEXANDRIA, Sacramento. June 30, Abra.
ham, son Of Selah and Mary Alexander, aged 4
years. 8 months aud o5 daya
Sutteryille, June 30th, Jerry Race, q
native Of New York, aged about IL years.
SCHUYLER-ln Marysville, June 30th, George
X. Schuyler. aged "a years and 6 months.
san Francisco, juno 29th, Thos.
Penlman. aged 66 years.
HENDERsON-ln San FRANCISCO, June %, Jacob
Henderson, aged 4s years.
JOHNSON-In San Francisco, June 30th, Sam.
I. johnson, aged 80 years.
SCHOBER-ln Jackson, Amador County. Juus
2oth. Richard Jacob, youngest son Of Frederick
and Nettle sehober, aged l year, 4 months and
STAPLES-In sulsun, June 18th, Ina, Infant
daughter of Frank O. and Sarah W. Staples,
aged IL days.
N-ln Suisun. June eath, Fanny A.,
only child Of J: H. and Fanny A. Msrston, aged
! year and 6 months.
GLEAs0N-ln Oakland, June sd. Henry Glsa.
son. aged "a years. -E Ell
EDS0N-Tn Austin. New, juno 24th, Henry N.
Edison. aged IS year,.
WICHERSHAM-At Croton, Iowa, May 18th,
Israel N. Wickersham.
CHERRY-In New York, May 23d, Jos. Cherry,
aged ~ years. rf ,,i
RONNY-In Railway, New Jersey, june 18th,
John 8. Ronny, aged rs years.
BlXBY-!n Boston. June 96.h, Fanny VILE OF
tho late P. W. Blxby, aged SO Year,.