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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19


a A few months previous to the
surrender, the work shops of the late
Confederate Government were remov-
ed from this town to Natchitoches for
better security and other military me-
cessities. On leaving, in the hurry and
excitement of the hour, our Town bell
was taken off with the balanee,of the
plumber. 1t has been in Natehitoches
ever since; few days ago our Coun-
cilmen made an effort to recover it and
have it replaced to its former position
in the Market House, but to their
great surprise they were informed that
they could not get it. Itappears that
q Mr.. Schuman, of that town, now.
claims it, averring he purchased it and
will not give it up. This is rather cool
for these days of peace! En- PEASANT,
may we ask who sold Mr.. Schuman the
bellf And how much did he pay for
It'll In q word there is little of the
Butler in this affair and we should like
to be enlightened in the premises and
particularly to know who is the indi-
vfdual that is so meckly following in
the footsteps Of the illustrious Beast.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19
M ND YE NO WI
Christmas.

Before our next issue, Christmas,
with all its reunions of happy families,
all its joys and pleasures, both to young
and old, will have passed away. AL
though we have but little cause to con-
graduate ourselves on any very great
degree of prosperity during the past
year, yet we are truly thankful to the
Giver Of all good, that the birth day of
the founder of our religion finds us in
no worse condition than our present.
Though the prospect for the future is
very gloomy, we hope that by the re-
turn of reason among our rulers, and
by the practice Of virtue among our
people, the end of another year may
find us making rapid strides towards
that repose and prosperity for which
our country was distinguished in for
'mer days.
The DEMOCRAT to-day geets it's
readers with many hopes for a merry
Christmas, and many returns of the
worlds holiday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19
Death Of Hon Gave johnson.

i The papers announce the death Of thi
distinguished statesman at his residence
in Clarksville, Tennessee. Mr.. Johnso,
was born in Robertson. county, Tennessee
In the year 1893. After completing BIZ
education he devoted himself to the study
and practice of law. In which he achieved
much distinction. He entered the arens
Of politics at an early age, and in 1929 wa.
elected to Congress from the Clarksvills
district, which he represented with single
interruption Of one term l6 years. He
was the bosom friend and tho sssuch and
! fearless defender Of President jackson,
Upon the accession Of Mr.. Polk to the
presidency he was appointed postmaster
general, which position be occupied dur.
T ing Mr.. Folks entire term. In 1e49 he re.
tired TO private life, but in 1853 he became
president Of the State Bank Of Tennessee by
appointment Of Andrew johnson, then gov
erner Of the State. He occupied this re-
sponsible and honorable position for four
years. In 1860 he was appointed, by Mr..
Buchanan. commissioner to settle the
claims of Paraguay upon this government,
At the commencement Of the difficulties
between the North and the South, he was
a firm and earnest friend Of the Union, and,
exerted all his great powers to prevent its
disruption. Mr.. Lincoln's proclamation,
however, changed. his Views and he an.
nounced himself In favor Of Tennessee tax.
ing her position with her sister Southern
States not-upon the doctrine Of the right
of . State to secede, for he had been with
General Jackson lifetime opponent of
that doctrine, but upon the natural right
of revolution when q people are oppressed
or their liberties endangered. He was a
member of the convention to take the
State ont Of the Union. He had three gal.
liant sons, his only children, in the Con-
federate service, and his heart was earnest.
~ with that cause. His age prevented his
taking any active part in the war, and be |
remained quietly at his home. At the.
close Of the war his heart was gladdened
by the return Of all his sons. He had BY
this time become much enfeebled by hisd
ageand anxieties. IN 1860 he was pnrsrad.
ed to become q candtdate for the Stats |
senate and was elected, but the Radical
majority refused to permit him to take his
'eat on the ground Of disloyalty.
He was man Of high and noble I'M
pulses, exceedingly popular with all who
Knew him, esteemed for his generous hos
aitality, urbane manners, and uaimpeacha.
lie integrity. u will be long before the
people Of Tennessee viii cease to regret
he loss or cherish the memory Of q Old
1ave,p |.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

nA- We are glad to learn that We were
in error in stating that Governor Orr ia
vors the Constitutional amendment. II
had been So teIegraphed but the message,
which has come to hand, takes strong and
decided ground against the Ubiquitous,
measure. n. n ].
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

D The New Orleans mails are now
being sent tri-weekly by Steamboats, to
this town. 70 whom are We indebted
for this changei Did we know we
would send him an old yaller Gobler
for his Christmas dinner.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

tT The peerless Alabama, as usual,
came up to her time on Monday morn
ing. She goes down Saturday at 5 p.
NJ. We are obliged to her clerks for q
full complement Of New Orleans papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19
Can Chase Appoint

We are clearly of opinion that the
appointment Of the proposed territorial
Governors for the Southern States can
not be Constitutionally vested In Chief
Justice Chase as provided for in the
Radical bill before Congress. Art. Q,
iSec.2 of the Constitution says, "But
the Congress may by law vest the ap-
Continent of such inferior officers, as
they think proper, in the President
alone, in the courts Of lao, or in the
heads of department" Now, it will
not be pretended that Mr.. Chase indi-
vidually is "Court oflaw," although
ne undoubtedly forms a part of ONE
That such appointments could be vest
ed in a full bench of the Supreme Court
is unquestionable, but there is no au-
shorty for singing out one of the
Judges and entrusting him with such
powers. But what do the Radicals
care for the Constitution or the laws of
Che countryf
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

sA- The trial of Henry Bird Lewis one
OF the nearest relatives to General Wash
ington' charged With the murder Of Dr..
Rose during the late wal, is progressing in
King George county, Va
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

u The death of Nathaniel Paschall,
The venerable editor of the st. Louis
Republican, is announced. Mr.. Pas
shall was in his sixty-ifth year and has
been connected with the press in St.
Louis for more than forty years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

u The past week has been o deci-
dedly brisk one in the chicken stealing
line. We hear complaints from many
families that they have been robbed of
their last poultry. We cannot account
for this sudden Shanghai Butlerising
except the approach of Christmas, as
these thieves must have chicken-pie
aud chicken salad for their HOLIDAYS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

q Captain j. D. Clarke's superior
and fleet Packet, Dan Able, is adver-
tised in our columns as regular week
Iy packet between New Orleans and
Grand Eeore. She will 60 down every
Saturday evening at S o'clock. In
these days of Steamboat uncertainties,
we think we can with some respect to
the rarest of virtues, truth, recommend
shis boat to the favorable notice of the
travelling public, and that she will be
pnnctual in her time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

@ The following toast was recently
proposed at . fremen's dinner, and was re- !
celv ed with showers of applause:
ne ladles--their eyes kiDd.s lie only
flames Which we cannot extineuish. and
ssainst which there is no sinsursnee.p e
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

Y The river is steadily rising, be-
ing now nearly full banks. We may be
spared another overflow, but, as yet,
we can't quite see but poor prospects
fox it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

q Colonel Brooks, respectable
freedman, has been robbed ofhis horse,
and viii give s25 reward for his re-
.covery.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

nA- We are under particular and last
ing obligations TO the Steamer Caroline for
not furnishing as With singie rspsr.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

70 All lovers of mirth, desiring to
pass few hours agreeably and socia-
bly,, will'do we'll to goto the Ice House
Hall, Tomorrow night, and see the
Amateur Minstrels in one of their best
Performances. - =
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

~ See notice of Lieutenant Wing,
A. G. s., advertising for the supply of
fresh Beef for this Post,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

FAsr Coxroslrios The Fort Wayn(
Democrat brags on Mr.. Wall, q compositot
who set 1000 ems Of BREWER 10 one hopr.
The. indianapolis Herald has compositsf
who can set $4,000 ems, in minior, In Mini
heirs, and 4 Mississippi compositof set aud
corrected, IN nine hours and thirty minutss
10000 ems BREWER one-tbird solid--coW
as it comes from the hook. s-ssvs
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

II Since our last, We have had in the
shape Of weather, a full visitation of
che four seasons of the year.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19
Short Dresses
8 49,. -. !,

&c - = 4 ~
The New Fork papers speak Of the lassit
style Of short dresses as already in general
use on Broadway. According 10 the Hse.
aid they are very popular both with :iidiee
and gentlemen. With the former, doubt.
less, on accout Of convenience. aud viii
the latter on thegronnd Of economy. Ths
old style Of trailing skirts, which swept ID
their train all the itaic Of the streets, xe,SS
not only very inconvenient and tedious Is.
look at, but expensive.to keep In decent
trim. One hundred dollar trails were ven.
gorgeous 10 drawing rooms, and % the
sweep Of Brussels and velvet carpets, but
as brooms to sweet dirty streets they q.
cited more disgust than admiration, end,
besides gave very fattening blows to evea
plethoric pocket books. We shall look
with interest to see our Western ladies
adopt the style. The New York Herald
says:
Nothing can be more comfortable.
more becoming and more convenient than
the latest style ofsniali crinolines and shot
dresses. Ladies' can now walk withous
dragging their skirts, and ride in cars and
omnIbuses without taking up three timu
the amount Of space for which they pat.
Some women With large ankles have con:
planned Of the last fashion upon the ground
that the ladies' feet are conspieuously al.
played but We have yet to learn that Il L
any more indie icate for lady to show he
feet than for 4 gentleman h, show HE. and
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

q Corn, that good old Confederate
staff Of life, will be ground at any time
By Harris & Lewis, at their Ball Mill.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

q The New Era and National are
Que our best compliments for late pa
psrs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

oooA'Oinuery ana llth0graphlng room, SO
that all orders can be executed on the spot,
Their foreign stock is imported direct and
selected with special care for a southern
market. The practice Of sending North
for books, which has 50 long prevailed
amongst our large mercantile firms who de.
sired hrst class work, is now passing away
as they can now be suited here.
The Ladies are holding !. fair Al the
Moresque buildings which is one Of the
largest ever held here. The rooms are
crowded nightly with gay crowds, who en-.
joy an hour d two and contribute at the
same time to an object Of charity, desery.
ing the highest encouragement. The sea-
son for charitable deeds, the most appro-
pirate Of the year, is now With US.
While sctse Of my readers are perusfne
your valuable paper, before the light Of .
cheerful Christmas fire, LET them remember
the less fortunate in worldly affairs, and by
acts aud deeds Of love and charity honor
the memory Of Him, whose life was spent
in teaching us humanity and brotherly
love. Wishing the Democrat and ali
our good readers merry Christmas and 4
happy New Year, With life and prosperity
TO enjoy many, very many more. I am,
Yours Truly,
a-sasTINsLI NKTNWATER. 3
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

% We solicit due attention to the
lumber card Of 7. j. Stafford.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

DEcEafBER, Z.
P. Shy usual good luck follows me
this week-as the boat which went yesterday
will not leave until tonight, OF some Other
time-so as the gentleman from Erin said
to his Grandfather, "if you don't receive
this letter just write and let ME know"
Major Richasd A. Howard. q gentleman
much esteemed by all who knew him is
dead Major Howard was an officer in .tha
late Confederate army, and served with
distinction during the war.
A large fire occurred here this morn;no
which destroyed the old Orleans. Theatre :
around which many pleasant memories Of
the golden days Of the past were clustered
The old favorite resort Is new q shoulder.
ing mass Of ruins.
! have an arithnetieal proposition to
puzzle my young friends of Rapides. A
rice planter was short of hands and annliad
to aneighbor for the loan o. his man Ste.
phen for ninety days. sWell,n replied his
neighDor, you can have Steve-1 want
some f'eef ana you shall give me for bis
services 8. one grain of rice the first day, two
the second, foes the third, and so, on each
day doubling the previous one" The pro-
position was agreed to. Now it will take
an average of $4,000 grains Of rice to each
pound, and 24O pounds to barrel Now
my young friends how much rice would Il
take TO pay Steyes waeesf
Yours Again, TIM.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

NEw ORLEANS, December lstk, 1866.
Friend {. Democrat = Another large FIRE
ln the centre ofths business part 81 town
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-12-19

THINGS USKNowN.-Show us young
woman whose waist has ever been encom.
passed BY an arm Of the sea.
Who has ever seen the COW that had
calves on, her legsa
Where is the identical nose Of the bel
lows that ever smelt rat4
Where is the person that was ever felt
for by the heart Of an oahq
Was any barber ever applied to to shave
the beard Of an oyster9
What vocalist can lay claim to having
ever been listened to BY ali ear Of cornq
Who has ever been pushed by a shoulder
Of muttons I've know Of many who have
been pushed for one.1
The Individual who was ever seen by the
eye Of . potato has not been visible.
Who ever felt the breath from the lungs
ola chest ofdrawers9
~~~es~->-s~sOe.>>--.>
VETERAN EDIToRs.-The Louisville Jour
MAJ has been published for thirty-six wears,
and tive Boston Post for thirty-fonr wears /;
and II is said the editors who controlled
their columns at the beginning occupy the
same positions now. There are few Aineri..
can editors who can point back 70 10 long
ana 90 succsssfulss carees. $50
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-07-11

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

BrBLE CcLLECT1oNs.-Wnl the Pas
tors and Churches of Addison and Chit
tendon Counties please bear in mind that
July and August are the months in which
the General Conrcnton'of Vermont and the
IIemont Conference Of tic ". f. Church
recommend collection FOR the Bible cause
in their district,
Much good will be accomplished if all
the churches will regularly take their COL
lection for this object within the term.
1t is impossible for the agent to visit all
the churches the same year, but he trusts
it is only necessary to remind them that
calls for the Inspired Word in destitute
parts of our own land, and so foreign
tongues in which we circulate it, were
never 81 pressing rs in this beginning OF
our second half century: and the prospects
of good resulting from its diffusion, never
SO bright.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-07-11
GREEN MOUNTAIN HOUSE,
III WE

This fine establishment will be openei on and
after the 18th day of July, 1866, for the reception
Of families and tourists.
bhPton can well boast Of its attractions. situated
in a valley Fix miles square with the far famed
Green Hill. upon either eide, watered by its hun
drcd sparkling cold Spring Brooks, from which
Thousands OF pounds of fine Trout are taken every
Summer. For beauty Of scenery, aud as a Summer
resort, kipton can defy the World. Eight miles
from Middlebury, six miles from Lake Dunmore
and within a few miles of Lakes George and
Champlain.
The many sources Of amusem ,1t that other first
class houses afford, such as norses, { arriages,
Bowling Alley, &c, g., are to be found here.
Tbs route to Ripton from New York, Albany,
Troy and Saratoga Springs. is via TROY, Rutland
aud Washington, and Rutland and Burlington
Railroads.
From Boston, via Fitchburg, Cheshire and Rut.
land and Burlington Railroad to Middleburv.-
From the CaLadas, White and Franconia Noun
tains, their are two routes, via Burlington TO
Middlebury, or White River Junction, Bellows
Falls and Rutland to Middlebury.
With the many comforts and attractions this
place affords, the undersigned will endeavor to
make the stay of visitors pleasant and agreeable.
n. LAFRANCIS, Proprietor.
RiPton, VI, June %, 1865. I3,3w
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-07-11

EXTRA SHEARlNG.-A two year old
ram owned by Mr.. Albert Brace, of
Hubbardtoh shcarod 80 lbs. and Coz of
wool, four days less than one year growth.
-"Fred" Aiken, at n time editor OF
the Burlington Sentinel for a short Pc
Rod, and since notorious as n Of the
counsel for Mrs. Surratt, and as a demo-
cratic politician generally, was arrested
in Washington on Thursday for OBTAIN
ing money by false pretcncer.
z SnEDD's HAIR PREPARATIoN.-lt is
excellent for hair dressing and it has
relieved us of a head ache which for
years we have been subject to. Its pop
ularity is no matter Of surprise and its
success will be no more than a just reward
to its perscvcring and deserving proprietor.
- peIm0nter.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-07-11
TNIIE MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF
NEW YORK.
FREDERICK S. WINSTON, President.
"The leading Life Insurance Association
of this Continent also the model
Company of the World"
ELIZUR WAIGIIT. Mass. Insurance Commissioner
FREDERICK S. WINSTON, President,

The advantages offered by tbs Company are,
LIST. 1t has larger CASH ASSETS than any other COM
panv in the country, amounting to nearly
S15, 900, 900.
md. DIVIDENDS ANNUALLY, and may he used a.
cash in payment OF premiums, or to aug.
ment the amount Of insurance, or as an in
come.
5rd. Dividends declared upon a purely mutual
plan, and have been larger than by any
other Company.
Superintendent Barnes, In his report to the Le-
g~islature of New York, for 1888 saws "No such
imperial dividend as that Of the Mutual Life, was
ever before declared by any American COMPANY"
4th. Rates Of Premiums are lower than in most
other Companies.
CURRENT INCOME, past year, : 1000, 600.
AMOUNT l~NsuREp, .,ast pear, 81 900, 600.
NuMBER or PoLICIHs issued, 1000.
PAST REsrtTs.-A policy for $4,000, Issued in
1919; Dividends applied to augment the policy
in 20 yeags-amounted to sls, 0ss, 20, while the
whole amount Of premiums paid was only -, 500,
ENDowMENr Policies which have been paid
by the Company-show n surplus above all pre-
miums paid to the Company, with compound
Interest at G per cent,
Those wishing to Insure will do well to examine
the documents Of this company, which will be fur
ni'hed by the undersi ncd or theif agents. This
Company has paid 20 per cent dividends.
j. 4 c. q STEELE
Gem Agents for Vermont.
Middlehury, April q, 1866. All
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-07-11

(~GENGEMBER's PATENT J

Put on and taken of in a moment by any one.
without sewing, ryelet, screw, rivet, or cut in the
cloth. First premium awarded by American IT.
stitute in September, 1865. They can 10 changed
from one garment to another in an instan', and as
they never pull of nor tear tire cloth, the only ro-
liable Buttons Tor Mems and BOYS Clothing; the
most convenient Buttons for Ladies, a by their
u,c the appearance OF the garment can he a tered
to suit taste or occasion. For the Irniy and Navy
they are invaluable, as they can in an ms ant lie
exchanged for a new set removed for cleaning or
changed Tor plain covered buttons when desired.
They have been adopted by tailors and clothiers,
and those who have used them willhave no other.
In orlcr TO let the public at once sec the great adj
vanlages Of these goods we Offer 10 send by return
mail, postage prepaid, ON the receipt IT tie price,
one set Sleeve Buttons, Ladies or Gents, Plain
iOc.; Fancy 3Oc. per set ! duz. Suspendcr But
tors, i0c.; or one Assorted Box containing l doz.
each, Tor coats, vests, pants, and oNercoais, at
sl.75 per box. \ fall descriptive list, from which
any style OF Button can he ordered, will lie seat
hv mail on application. Call or address W.. h.
WATKINS, sole Agent, No, il6 Broadway, corner
Canal ST., New York. Po. o Box GsiS. Please
state where You saw the advertisement. Show
this TO ycur hicnds.