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The Waves.

The waves came dancing DER the sea
In bright and glittering bands,
Like little children wild with glee,
They linked their dimpled hands
ihey linked their hands, but e'er | caught
Their sparkling drops of dew,
They kissed my feet, and quick as thought
Away the ripples flew;
The,twiight hours, like birds, flew by, =,
As lightly and as free
Ten thousand stars were in the sky,
Ten thousand in the sea;
For, every wave, with dimpled face,
That leaped upon the air,
Had caught star in it's embrace,
And held it trembling there.
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LAST FOND LooKs.-When a lady I've
re talking of a lady in the full height and
readth of EaShinnl has rot her hnnnat and

LAST FOND LooKs.-When a lady Eve
are talking of a lady in the full height and
breadth Of fashion has got her bonnet and
gloves on, and is perfectly ready. with her
parasol in hand, she always goes back to
the looking-glass to take a last fond look.
Upon asking "a dear handsome duchess :"
If this were not the truth, and the beauti-
full truth, she had the charming candor to
state:if t3 .t1. ar#5 .. ..
: Yes, my dear Punch, it is the truth, but
not all the truth. No woman, take my
word for it, is satisfied with one look At
least | know that am not, for (and here
our duchess laughed as though she was
pleased with herself and all the worldly
don't mind telling you, invariably take
four, four good ones. The first look in the
glass is for myself, that's fair; the second
look is for my husband, that's nothing but
just; the third is for my friends, that's on
ly generous; and the third is for my rivals,
that's human nature. If the last look sat-
listed me, then j know it is all right, and I
assure you never takeany more!'- Lon.
don Punch.
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The Old Cathedral 0rganist.

lis forty years ago since first
l climbed these dusty, winding stairs,
TO play the Dean in how | spurned
Beneath my feet all meaner cares,
When first leant, my cheek on fire,
And looked down blushing on the
choir
Handel and Haydn, and Mozart
I thought they watched me as Iplayed
While Pedestrians stern, sad face
Seemed in the twilight to upbraid;
Pale fingers moved upon the keys
The ghost hand Of past centuries.
Behind my oaker battlement
Above the door I used to lean,
And watch, in pulling crimson hood,
Come stately sailing in the Dean;
On this, the organ breathing low,
Began to marmur, soft and slow.
used to shut my eyes and hear
The solemn prophecy and psalm
Rise up like incense; and | loved
Before the prayer the lull and calm,
Till like o stream that bursts its banks,
Broke forth brave Purcell's "Oh give
thanks
knew those thirteen hundred pipes
And thirty stops, as blind men do
The voices of the friends they love,
The birds song, and the thunder. too
And the fierce diapason's roar,
Like storms upon rocky shore.
And now to-day yield me up
The dusky seat, my old loved throne,
Unto another, and no more a.tf
Shall come here in the dusk alone,
Or in the early matin hour,
To hear my old friends.voice of power.
And yet methinks. that centuries hence,
Lying beneath the channel floor,
In that dark nook shall delight .
To hear the anthems swell once more,
And to myself shall quietly smile
When music floods the vaulted aisle, i.
Or, hooking gravely at some hand
Less skillful than my own was once,
In my snug nest I'll lie and mark
The blunders of the foolish Ounce
But to myself the secret keep,
And turn me round again to sleep.
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APPLE JUICE" Elder will you have a
drink Of cider?" inquired farmer Of an old
temperance man who was spending the
evening at his house. mo, thank ye," said
the old man; 81 never. drink liquor of any
kind, specially cider; but if you call it
apple juice, l don't care if do take a
leetie." vi ct .iGt taH Ess.r-
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$500 Rew ar ID,

T OST two large envelopes. One con-
IL tanning S2850: three $500 notes and
one hundred one dollar bills; the balance in
different denominations.
The other envelope contains bills Of
Groceries and Merchandise bought in New
Orleans. 2AN,R.W I'm LIZ
The said envelopes were lost on the 18th
Of March, 1866, betweel. Alexandra and
.Cheneyville,
l will pay to any one who will deliver to
me the same, FIVE hundred dollars.
March u, 3tx G. II, SAILS.
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NJ @ ito @.

lNHE UNDERSIGNED begs leave to
L inform his friends and acquaintance
that he has resumed his former profession,
at the residence formerly occupied by o.
WESTBROOK, on the cross street above
the Jail. Having made arrangements and
renewed my subscription to A. F. Wards
Philadelphia Fashions and Tailor's Archie
types, will continue to receive them for the
Spring, Summer and Winter Of each year;
and by strict attention to business he hopes
to receive liberal share Of patronage.
the Aatters himself that he'will be able to
give satisfaction to all who may favor him
with their custom Prices Mederfte. Z
NIL &, @s5f g. V.A 500.
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DIR. JAMES S. FISH,
SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN,

Offers his services to the Citizens Of Alex
andria and vicinity. During the day he
may be consulted at St. Johns Drug Store.
Ali orders left there will receive prompt
attention. At night he may be found at
the residence Of Mrs. Carnds on Second
Street.
March IA, 1856, 3m.
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S9H Jesse R. Grant, father of General
9. S. Grant, has been appointed Postmas
ter of Covington, Kentucky. Mr.. Grant is
said to be opposed to negro suffrage and
negro equality. @' sla.@ si.l0.as
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FLEA new inventionsin Paris is said to
be pair Of musical boots. At every step
the pressure of the foot produces melody
lit may be waltz, mazomka OF an
operatic air. This arrangement would be
extremely convenient for dancing mas
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,oSt Notes.

Two promisory notes drawn by join
Began to the order of the legal representa-
tives Of 0. N. Ogden, endorsed by NJ
Ryan, each for $1,000, one dated January 6
1862 and the other 9th January, 1863. eacf
payable one year after date. The finder
will be literally rewarded on returning the
same to the undersigned.
GEORGE O. WATTS.
March 81. 1866, st. 'atas5
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TEETH TEETH! TEETHI!!
nR. w. III. IRWIN and his associ-
~ ate DIR. w. II. SANCHEZ, will open
their Office and be prepared to perform all
branches of
D n tt 8 try
10 the neatest possible manner AID prompt
dispatch, On MONDAY 10Th FEBRU-
AIRY, 1866. All the rev and progressive
iprovements. Office at Julius Good
mans Front Street. fcb2l-3m
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The Editor.

The editor works--he's never at rest,
For the world, unsated with news, ~
Keeps asking for more, the latest and best
He cannot-he will not refuse.
Big sermons and speeches, stories and
rhymes,
With items both ancient and new,
Suiting the people, and suiting the times,
He must faithful and constant review.
Not only deals he in subjects profound,
His reason must ningle with fun;
The world will laugh and the joke 60
round .a I1rn -,'
When the editor scribbles pun.
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FOR SALE.
TWO Fine Squares Of ground, one in the
upper and the other in helower part Of the
Town. Apply at this Office.
March IA, 1866, st.
LOST

LOST
A due bill made and executed by Eliza
Richardson in favor Of T. H. j. Richardson
for the sum Of four hundred dollars, dated
December 18th, A. d. 1866. ''A'
All persons are hereby warned not to
buy or trade for said due bill, as payment
has been stopped.
w. L. RICHARDSON.
March 81 3t* H.it ls .bh +
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Jud&nQent.
Mrs. r. j. Stafford ! No. II;

Mrs. r. j. Stafford No. ll3-Dis-
Thos. Jefferson Stafford, ish of Rapides,
Her Husband, State of Louisi-
ana. .a4;, a.. hes. ..sa .asos.
IN this case by reason of the law and
evidence being in favor Of plaintiff, it is or
dered, adiudyed and decreed that she do
have and recover ofthe defendant the sum
of four Thousand two hundred dollars, and
that she be separated from defendant, her
husband, in property and have entire ad-
ministation Of the same free from his con-
troll. 1t is further ordered that plaintiff
recover from defendant the costs of this
suit to be taxed. ~. s-- .t.r. .a.
Thus done and signed in open Court this
18th day of March, A. d. 1866. '-.'''
w. B. LEWIS ssh
r..j Judge Ninth Judicial District.
District Court, Parish of Rapides. Filed
March IL, 1866.
W. ". WHTrT1NGToN, Jr.,
IL. r .er Clerk.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Rapides.
/ hereby certify the above and foregoing
is true and correct copy of the original
judgment obtained in this office.
SgssFMsM Given under my hand and
s. ssa@M seal of Office as Clerk of the
IE ga@H Ninth District Court. Parish OF
49, Rapides this, the 18th day Of
March, 1866.
W. ". WHTTTINGTON, Jr:,
a.. , $50 i.a Clerk.
March 81, 1866, st. Printers fees SIS 90.
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N O III Q e.

In ~ IL - III
OFFICE OF THE Police JURY OF
RAPIDES PARISH, -
ALEXANDRIA, La, February Sth, 1866.
IN ACCORDANCE with resolution
/ of the POLICE JURY Of the Parish
of Rapides, State of Louisiana, this day
adopted. Notice is hereby given to all
persons having claims against the said
Parish, that the same must be presented to
me, duly authenticated, on or before the
3lst day Of MAY, ID. 1866. L.
FRANK Z. FORBES,
Clerk Police Jury.
ray New Orleans Crescent please copy
! times daily and times weekly, and send
bill to this office. febl4-llt.
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s. Plantation For Sale.
The plantation formerly owned and occu
pied BY John n. Lewis, about 20 miles from
Alexandria, containing about 400 acres
with improvements. For terms and coudi
lions apply to W. B. Lewis. Alexandria.
Jan. II Pm.
20" II. KENDALL CARTER.
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By~ The vaults of the Bank of France
which contain more treasure than any other
single spot on the face of the globe, are &C.
cessible through an iron door which has
three keys, and these keys are kept by three
leading officers. Theron stairs which leads
to the vault can be detached, and by q
chemical apparatus, supply of deadly gas
can be made to permeate every part, des.
troying human life in few seconds, while
the whole vault can be submerged in ten
minutes.
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r. W. BRINGHURsT. cHAs. r. BOYD
9riugllurst + 9oggd.
Land SURVEYORS
-and-i3ns - .@
Civil IElg1neers,
Office next door to Losee's law Office,
.aa BoGAN's BUILDING, <7is
.'.s' Front street,
A1exa ndria, La-
January 81, 3m* 800 1e.,eaq's
STEAM ENGINES & BOILERS,
Circular Saw Mills,
HOE e. cos CIRCULAR SAWS,
r u Is Dor Bel ting
~ and p ack1ng, ad
CORN AND FIGURING MILLS,
DRAWING P UNI p S
Wooaworth's Planting Machines.
COTTON GIN sHAFTING,
And a general assortment OF
MACHINERY, for.sale by -
EDWARD NJ, WENS, Il
,ela No. SO St. Charles Street,
New OIL Fans La
December 18th, IS, If .'' =
,aet SHERIFFS SALE. E =
Pauline Boutel) No. l66, Ninth District
Hiliare Rey. =
DY VIRTUE ola writ Of seizure on
ID sale directed by the Honorable Nintl
Judicial District Court Of Rapides in th
above entitled cause. l will proceed to sci
at Public Auction at the Court House doc
in the Town of Alexandria, on
SATURDAY the 18th day Of APRIL, 1866
The following described property, to wit,
-Four certsin lots Of ground situated i
the Town Of Alexandria IN the upper subur
of said Town aod designated as lots No.
2,3 and A Of square No. Il, together wit
all the buildings and improvements thereo
to satisfy said writ. "
TERMS OF SALE: Cash 10 US. currenc
with benefit Of appraisement. q.
J. ROUTH WILLIAMS, Sheriff.
Sberiffs Office, February 2Sth, 1866.
Feb. 2Sth, St. Printers fees 1913 so.
- : = - :
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3 Plantation for Rent or Lease.
MY Enfield" plantation, nine miles
from Alexandria on bayou Robert. No
buildings on the place. Plenty. Of rails to
repair fences. The lessee can psy rent 10
binding cabins, gin, etc, if the w5rk is ap.
proved. The plantation is one OF the, best
in Louisiana, and will be leased for three
years. For terms apply to Judge Manning.
THOS. O. MOORE.
Alexandria, December Sth, 1865, If
STOLEN
FROM my residence, on Second Street, a
BLACK TRUNK containing clothing
The trunk was marked at the end in white
letters: D. 6. CARNAL.. / will give a
reward Of fifty dollars for it's return to me
and no questions asked. -' 3i da.'.i
.taaa9f, Mrs. M. B. CARNAL.
March l4th, 1866. i3t.t5 >,
CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. FRAN.
egH CHS XAVIER. Jla
p g w g. aa.i.a ZIG
THE PEWs Of ST. FRANCIS
l. XAyIER'S CATHOLIC Oh URCH.
will be disposed Of on EASTER SUNDAY,
after Church. The present owners who
wish to retain their Pews must give notice
of their intention, at least one week before
Easter. 's'a $50 u
..=f..T DJY led
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A MATRIMONIAL ADvERT1sEMENT.-A
French lady advertised, some time ago, in
the Partisan journals, under the initials A.
c., that she was young, handsome and
worth two millions and was anxious toget
married, but did not care whether her hus-
band was rich or poor. She invited the
aspirants to her hand to send their photo
graphs. A month afterward, having, in
the meantime, received fifteen hundred APP
plications, she started a journal, soliciting
subscriptions from all would-be husbands,
and promising to publish her reply to the
respective candidates in her new Journal.
She immediately received several thousand
francs, the aggregate amount of the sub
scription money, and forthwith published
all the letters.
The journal ceasing to appear after tho
first, and it seemed last, issue, the befoolcd
parties now appealed to the court, where
the trial of the ingenious lady has lately
taken place. Among the most spicy Of the
letters is that of drum major, who de.
clares himself ready for all sacrifices, inclu-
ding that of his post in his regiment, pro-
vided he cansecure Mile. A, c. and her two
millions A cook writes to her: my
physique is admirable, mademoiselle, and
my two sisters ale milliners. Your two
millions would make us the kings of
France" Among the admirers Of this
aforementioned woman, are not few
persons occupying high stations, who thus
find their matrimonial ambitions rather
aWkTardly exposed. .r,.
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Veto.

In another column Is published the
Important and ominous announcement Of
the passage ofthc Freedmcns Bill over
the Presidents veto by vote of 33 to
Is. This intelligence will be received
with well grounded apprehension and
alarm by all Southerners though with
the detection of Senator Stewart, and
the election Of Senator Stockton and
the sickness Of Senator Dixson, and also
we believe Of Senator Wright, it should
not astonish any one in view Of the
close vote on the last veto.
The House of course under the ma.
npulation Of Stevens will follow the
action of the Senate, and thus this bill
with all its denominations and infringe.
ments of constitutional rights and the
partisan malice it embodies will become
the law of the land. This is an indi.
vidual atrocity. Its rca! significance
will be realized when it is viewed as the
establishment of the strength of the
Radical party and the ulterier mischief
it forcbodes. Henceforth ifthis vote is
u real index Of their power this party
can lcgislate without restriction or quail
fcation. How far the President in the
exercise of his merely executive pre-.
negatives can resist their designs we
can form no adequate idea.
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CONGRESSIONAL PrOceedlngs.,

WASHINGTON, April 6.--Tho Presi.I
dent transmitted to Congress, to day,
communications from the Secretary of
the Treasury and Postmaster General,
suggesting modification of the test
oath. They show the great Importance of
such legislation, both in pecnniary and
harmonious point,of view, and commend
the subject to the early consideration of
Congress 1t was referred to the Com
mittee on the Judiciary.
Senator Lane, of Kansas, offered
joint resolution for the admission of the
Southern States to representation on
condition ofthcir rep,sdia,ing the Cons
federate debt and indorsing the Federal
debt, and annulling all the ordinances Of
secession, and granting the right Of suc.
irage to colorcd persons who pay u tax
on two hundred and fifty dollars worth
of properly aud can read and write.
He spoke Of the necessity for undivided
action on the subject Of reconstruction
to save the Republican party.
The veto message was, taken up, and
some sharp conversation ensued be-.
tween Mcssrs. Lane and Meade, the.
former endorsing the President with
great vigor- The discussion created
considerable sensation. Further debate.
ensued. At six o'clock no vote had
been takem
In the House, Brooks has been un-.
seated and Dodge voted in
LATEST CONGRESSIONAL
WhsnINGToN, April 6.--The Civil
Rights bill has been passed over the
vetor by vote OF 33 to Is in the Sen.
ate The excitement is intense.
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Turner Ashby. H

Bho'New York World OF the 1Glh.uli. con-.
tains graphic and interesting sRetch, of
"Gcnernl Ashby-the Pn:.tizan," bY ~ E.
Z. whitii all will at once recognize MS s,ti,e.
initials of that vigorous and charming wri-.
ter, John Esten Cooke. Esq, of Virginia.
His description of General Ashby's appear.
once is as follows:
what the men of jackson saw at tho
head of the Cavalry from March to June,
1867 was % man rather below tho middle.
height, wiihan active and vigorous frame,
clad In plain Confederate gray. His brown
telt hnt was decorated with black feather:
his uniform Uas almost without decorations:
his cavalry boots, dusty or spla he'd with
mud, came TO the knee; and. around hin
waist he wore sash and plain leather belt,.
holding pistol and sabre. The face of this.
man Of thirty or q little more, was notice
able. His complexion was rs dark os that.
of an Arab; his eyes, of deep rich brown.
sparkled under well TO, med brows. and,
two-thirds of his face was covered by a huge
black beard and moustaehe, the latter CURL
ing at the ends the, former reaching his.
breast. There was thus in the face Of the.
cavalier something Moorish, and brigandish:
put nii idea of melodramatio parsonage
disappeared, rs you pressed his hand, look
ing into his eyes. which would dash all.
perbly in battle. were the softest and most
friendly imaginable; the voice which would
thrill his men as it rang like q clarion in the
charge. was the perfection Of mild cour-
tesy. lie was as simple and t.fFiendly'' "a
q child, in oil his words movements. and
the carriage of his person, Yo,iSould see
from his dress, his firm tread his open and
frank glance, That he MAS q thorough
soldier-indeed he always stocked ike.
work"--bnt nnderst tho soldier. as plain
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Departure of the Garrison.

The detachment Of Federal troops
lately stationed in our town left yes
terday morning by the Charlotte
train. We are thus left for the
first time in many months without
garrison. During the entire occupation
of these troops with the exception of one
notable but fortunately short period
the relationship between the citizens
and commandants has been as harmoni.
Gus and pleasant as was possible under
the circumstances. Lieut.. Livenspar.
ger especially during his leng term of
service in our midst conducted his
delicate and responsible trust with an
invariable courtesy and patience and
with a fine discrimination and conside.
ration for the difficulties of our position
that we believe produced salutary eff.
feet upon the freedmen of the District.
Notwithstanding this we are delighted
at their departure. The presence of
armed soldiers cannot fail to be obnox.
ious to high spirited people who see
in them the immediate instruments of
their disasters and humiliation. Doubt.
less this is the first fruits of the Presi.
dents Proclamation.
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Political Matters.

We appropriate the most Of this is.
sue to the publication OF the Proclama
ton, and other matter connected with
the great Issue now pending between the.
Executive and Legislative Depart.
ments Of our Government. The coun.
try has reached n juncture of political
affairs Of most intense interest to every
man.
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New Jersey Politics.

WAsnlNeToN, April ~ From Tren-,
ton, the probabilities are strong that n9
Senator will be elected. The Houss
has concurred in the Senate resoiim%a
to adjourn sine die. Both parties1
watch each other closely, and an intensoI
feeling is manifested.
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Notice 10 DistilIers.,

We refer to tile advertisement under
this head. Parties involved are advised
to conform with the directions of the
Board of Commissioners. The conse.
quences of illegal distillation under the
last act of the Legislature on the sub
iect are scrious-both' ine and imprison.
ment.
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MR.. EENNIsON.

Mr.. Dennison, Postmaster General,
sees everything couleur de rose be.
lieves that Congress and the President
will harmonize; that just at this time
there is dark cloud in the political ho-
rizon which casts sombre shadows upon
political affairs; but, with the eye of
hope, he penetrates beyond this cloud
and sees the sun of triumph lighting up
the view. He does not believe that the
President intends or desires to separate
from the Union party, but that the pre-.
sent contest is something like the Wade
and Davis attack Upon Mr.. Lincoln,
with the exception that Mr.. johnson
does not show the wisdom and equani.
nifty manifested by Mr. Lincoln in his
contest. lie believes that Mr.. Johnson
is equally pure, true, and patriotic, and
desires very earnestly that unity and
harmony may speedily come. HeAle.
sres to remain in his present place, and
will work to maintain harmony and to
keep that place; but it may be put down
as fixed fact. that wher, yer the Presi.
dent goes Mr.. Dennson will always be
found within the lines of the Union par
ty. Mr.. Dennison is gentlemanly and
yielding, to fault; but underlying all
this softness and placidlty there is a
granite strata that is genuine aud trGe,
and that can always be trusted.
MR.. SPEED, ATTORNEY GENERAL,
Ia unqualifedly with the Radicals Of
Congress ontho question Of negro sab
ffage, and opposed to tho policy Of tho