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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-28

Our Jon 0FFIcE.-The PUBLIC LEDGER
job printing department has been lately
supplied with the latest and most ap-
proved patterns of type, borders and
presses, and is better prepared than ever
to accommodate the mercantile public,
Our prices will continue to be the most
reasonable in the city, while our work is
guaranteed to give satisfaction. We have
the only complete printing Office in the
city, ard will continue to give our Gus
toners inducements no others in this
market can afford Call and see. t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-28
DROMGOOLE * co.
King of ChillS
STRANGE. IN Nj i; BE-

That so many men and women go moping and
creeping about. with their pale and detected
faces, and big eyes. saying from day to day,
" I've get the chills." when they can 50 easily
be cured By using one package of
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

THE Truth OF HIsToRY.-History is
gradually vindicating herself. It appears
from Che following, that more confederate
prisoners persisted in Northern prisons,
amid the abundance, and even profusion Of
the Morrill,. than Northern prisoners in
Southern prisons, where our own soldiers
were, most Of the time, on half rations-
What a commentary is this on the murder
Of Wirtz:'
According to an official report Of the
Secretary Of War, the number Of prisoners
taken on either side during the war with
the Southern States, compares as follows
Number Of Federal prisoners taken, 26O,.
s4o; number Of Confederate, 100000. Mum.
Der Of Federal prisoners who died whilst
incarcerated, 22,s76; number Of Confede-
rate prisoners who died while in Northern
prisons, 26,430.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

The following are the days on which the
undersigned expects to preach at the
TOWN HALL, between this and the Sit
ting of the Annual Conference, viz: the
FOURTH Sabbath in October-the Sc
COND and FOURTH Sabbaths in Noyem-
Der. (see Heb. 10, 25.)
p. NJ. GOODWIN.
ALEXANDRIA, October, 1855.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

nsA- We went of halfcocked last week
in writing about criminals atthe recent term
of the District Court. We now make the
ameadc and announce to the world and
his amiabIe wife, that Rapides will be repre-
scented at Baton Rouge for one calendar
year. And what is still better both races
send a delegate. Henry Davis, yeoman,
goes there for Burglary, one year, andis
accompanied by Sampson McDuf, Freed
man so-called, for the same time, his offence
being horse-stealing. Bullyfor Rapides!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24
Commodore Robert T. Stockton.
Fl. N. FRISBEE,
Late Colonel of u. S. Volunteers.

3 4 r -
This gentleman, formerly commodore in
the United States navy, died at Princeton,
N. j., on the 7th instant. iis aaos
He was born at Princeton IN 1896, and
entered the navy At lineage Of fifteen, as a
midshipnlan, and aid to- Commodore
Rodgers, on the frigate President. In De-
cember, 1914, was promoted junior
lieutenant. In 1915 he was sent to the
Mediterranean on the Guerrero, but was
subsequently transferred to the Spitfre, in
which he distinguished himself. In 1916
he was ordered to the Washington. and
subsequently to the Erie. In 1921 he pro-
ceedea to the coast of Africa in the latter
vessel, and obtained from the natives q
grant Of land embracing the new republic
of Liberia. During his cruise on the coast
ne captured number of slayers,- among
them French and Portuguese vessel; each
ofwhich was subsequently q subject ofinter-
national dispute. On his return lie pro-
ceeded to the West Indies, and was sue
cessful in breaking up the nests of pirates
intesting those seas. From 1926 to- 1888
he remained at home, taking an active
political part in favor Of General jackson
and OF State internal improvements. In
1888 he was sent again to the Mediter-
ranean as flag officer of Commodore Hubs
flagship, the Ohio, and recalled with rank Of
post captain the following year He com.
menced in 1912, and completed in 1874
according to his own plans, the machinery
of the sloop-of-war Princeton, vessel
which atlthat time provedto be superior to
any float. The explosion ola gun--in.
vented by Captain Stockton, to be used as
a,portion of the armament of this vessel
led to the death offYe distinguished men,
among them the Secretaries Of War and
the Navy. In lS45 he was sent to Cali
fornia, which country he took possession Of
for the United States. In lS47 he return.
ed East In l84s he resigned his commits
sion in the navy, and in 1851 was elected
to the United States Senate, where lie pro
cured the passage ola law prohibiting fog
ging in the navy. In 1853 he resingned
his position, and has since lived in retire
ment at Princeton.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

n@- A great crowd was recently as
sembled on Pennsylvania avenue, in Wash
lngtop, TO witness q fight between two
cripples, one minus a leg and the other an
arm. The melee became general among
the nearest spectators, because a friend Of
the one-legged man hit the one.armed man
under the ear with . brickbat. At abont
the same moment the one-lessed man
struck q furious blow with his crntch, bring
Ing down two other men with bloody heads.
Whisky was al work.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

a6p The New Orleans house of P.
Mares & Co, whose card wepublish this
= week, presents unequalled inducements to
merchants. The resident partner in Paris
in charge Of their wholesale house there
purchases in London, Brussels and the
various cities where silks, laces, trimmings
ribbons and perfumery are manufactured
and is thereby enabled to sell as low end
on as favorable terms as any city in the
Union. iffstt'i9 Aia f1
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

b9~ We take pleasure 10 soliciting the
attention to the new card of j. Levois & Co.
This house situated on the corner of Canal
and Bourbon Streets, New Orleans, is Ger
tainly one of the most elegant houses Of
that city ). Their superior and varied stock
is purchased by the resident partner in
Paris, being one Of the leading houses Of
that city of fashions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

g T BY reference to a notice Of the
President Of the Police Jury, it win be
observed that the bricks belonging to
the ruins Of what was the finest Court
House IN the State, will be offered for
sale on the 10th of next month.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

ssa. j. 3. Gibson, than whom Alexan-
dria does notcontain or patronize a more
clever and reliable merchant. gives to the
public his first blast at the opening of the
Fall trade. He has, so far, met with sue
cess in his line, and hopes by continued
efforts to cater to the wants and tastes of his
friends. A visit to his store will certainly
endorse our estimate of him and his estab.
lishment. ~ ~ liIH l.l.-li. W. ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

IS ET Persons who intend running a
farm the coming year, and have none
Of their own, will consult their best in
terests BY calling to see C. Fl. Walden,
who may be able to give them a bar
gaih See card. fe3
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

FRANels JOSEPH or AUSTRIA Although
not as vigorous as he was short time ago,
he is still avery king Of man on his noun
tains, and dressed as a hunter with riae,on
bis back and aipenstock in hand, there are
lew guides orcragsmen who can keep pace
with Franz Josef or can vie with him in
endurance and activity in a long days work
among the tremendous bcrgs to which
Scotch Bens are molchills.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

BA- A large and well selected stock Of
new, fashionable and seasonable goods,
wares and yankee notions are now being
opened at John Wells Store. on Front
street, opposite the Ferry Landing. Drop
in and lay in your supplies of oil kinds.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

@r One Of the most popular and oldest
houses is 10 Chartres street, New Orleans,
the large and complete Carpet House of
Brousseau & Go. They are ID advance Of
last years stock and receive more than a
proportionate increase Of trade.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

rea. We would remind merchants going
to New. Orleans that Read and Hunt,
at 81 Magazine street, are as full as last
Winter, they know their business, always
keeping the best articles manufactured.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

rea- John Van Buren, died on board the
Scotia, ofthe Gunard line, at mid.oeean on
the l4th inst. His remains have been
brought to New York for interment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

A3~ We have thanks to return for papers
furnished our Office by the following steam
ers Irene, Lady Grace, ElHoras Lizzie
Tate, Cuba and Pioneer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

sea- The Marquis de Boissy. well known
as an eccentric Senator Of France aud the
husband of the former mistress Of Byron,
the Countess Guiccioie, died a few days
since.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

rsa The fine packet, Mite Stephens, IS
again in our. trade and will now remain
permanently in it. See her card in to-dayls
issue. q, igo
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

neAs The River is still tumbling to the
verge of low water mark, and very soon the
old familiar sand bars will be visible.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

s~ Cold is down again to 1473z ;
cotton 40 g AZ. These are the quotations
of the New York market of the 10th inst,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

s"A las ! an, no more!r as Miss Susan
Moore Moore remarked, after becoming Mrs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

Bas The weather is still beautifully clear,
cooland truly bracing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

CHANGES IN THE HABITS OF THE SOUTH
ERIN PEoPLE.-The Richmond (Ya.) Times
thus comments upon the changes for the
better wrought among the Southern people
by the ordeal they have passed through:
"There are many striking changes
wrought in the habits and customs of our
people, by the stress of circumstances
They can nolonger lead those lives Of ease
and idleness to. which slavery was not only
a temptation, but, in a measure rendered
utmost unavoidable, in the man of wealth
and leisure. The village post Office, inn
crossroads grocery and court-green, are no
longer the scenes upon which idle, dissi-
pated men, young and old, spend the great
er portion of their time. It is said that
whisky is dear and greenbaeks are scarce;
but these considerations do not explain the
moral and social phenomena which we are
called upon to witness. The people have
changed with the times and their circnm-
stances, and wisely realize the necessity Of
conforming to the necessities Of their al
tered condition. The vapid l0ua-mouthed
politician is no moro listened to with rant
attention and curiosity, and he has sense
enough to hold his tongue where the peo.
pie take so little interest in politics that
he would not secure an audience. Speech
makingis now voted q bore. 1T consumes
valuable time, and the people find it diff
cult to discover how eloquent harangues
on the hustings are at all likely to tighten
taxes or help the political situation. They
have vague suspicion that toomuch talk
ing brought the war and ruin upon us, and
that those are the best off now who think
much and say little. We dare say they
are right; nor can it be denied that there
is world of philosophy in their reasonings
upon this subject ..3s.s I.
The revolution in sentiment and action
to which we have alluded, is confined to
no particular class at the South; it per
vades all classes OF our white population.
The changed condition of affairs. like a
new pair Of shoes or boots, NAV rub and
pinch at first, but ultimately may be worn
with ease and comfort. Ours is not a peo.
pie to sit forever whining and repining by
the banks OF the stream Of human progress
and watch the remnant Of their prosperity
Heating off upon its surface No, they
have enough Anglo-Saxon courage and en-
ergy left to dash into the water and rescue
the fragments Of whatever may be left
them worth preserving. Those who think
that the South, like a great moral coward,
will fall prostrate, and grovel forever in
the dust and ashes Of despair, are grieyous-
~ mistaken. She will do no such thing
but conscious of. her merit and untarnisaed
honor, she will, ere long, astonnd the world
by achievements in every domain sof sci
ence and art 40
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

asa- The great French statesman, NJ.
Thouyenel, died on the 19.h inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24
w If there be an institution Of para

EY IF there be an institution Of para
mount importance to a community and
one that cannot be dispensed with, it
is a good Blacksmith shop and Wheel
wright establishment. By reference to
our new advertisements it viii be OBJ
served that Boyce & Turner, merchants
in our sister village Of Pineyille, have
at great expense started such an cstab-
hshment, and win be glad to wait on
the people of Alexandria aud vicinity,
promising to do and turn out good
work. While calling attention to this
we may as well add that the same firm
have on hand a large lot of good and
seasoned fire wood, which they are
offering at the cheapest market rates.
-~~~-~~..-e----~>-~~-
Edouard We'll, withbis usual energy and
20 head business turn, is determined to
keep pace with the music of the day. He
has accordingly taken trip to the Crescent
City for the sole and special purpose of
selecting in propria persona his goods for
the Fall campaign. lie isjust back from
the city and his customers may well be as
sured bis trip has been well spent in their
behalf. Call and see for yourselves his
we'll stocked counters and his jammed
shelves, and you will be forced to acknowl-
edge the corn that he has done his duty
well--and before you walk out, do yours,
and make big cash bill with him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

"a SOUTHERN INVITATION TO THE Jews.
The Richmond Wing thus inndoryes the
world renowned business sagacity Of this
long despised race. Il. 9.,. S. ', s..s
Terrible, indeed, must be the industrial
condition of Ireland, when the Israelites
avoid it. Neither climate, distance, dan.
ger, nor any other cause fleters them from
settling in 8 country in which they can
turn penny. Where there are no Jew
there is no money to be made. Whors
there are no rice-fields there are no Tice-
birds; where there Is no wild celery theEb
are no canvass-back ducks; where thereib
no trade there are no Jews We hail their
presence in such numbers in the Southern
States az an auspicious sign. Instead q
diminishing they have probably increased
In this city numerous squares, almost en-
tire streets, are monopolized by thens5 and
q soberer, steadier, or a more industrlcus
and law-abiding class Of population dos
not exist. They interfere with no one,
mind their own business, observe Their
religious ceremonies, and pursue their Own
peculiar cnjoyments and indulgencies-
We hope they may never leave US When
they do, we shall begin to fear that wc are
given over to ruin-that what q distln-
guishcd Ex-Governor would call the doom
OF Devergoir awaits US. If there is to be
new Jerusalem, let Richmond be the
place"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24

~
WHAT SOUTHERN GIRLS Can Dos-The
first bale Of cotton sold at Marion station,
Miss, was brought to that place last RI.
day, and sold to Messrs. Prewett & Rob
erts for 2l3 cents per pound, the purchaser
paying the tax. Of this bale the Lander
dale Times, published at Marion Stationp
says: IS
1t was planted, cultivated and picked py
the. daughters of Mrs. Eliza Pickett, near
Pnshmantaha, Ala. No danger Of starving
from abject poverty, while our women dls.
play this sort Of industry. We have nos
tho pleasure of their acquaintance, but We
suppose them to be the sisters, daughters,
or perhaps widows Of some deceased Con
federate soldiers, and left without any ono
to support them; and that they, after
sensible survey of the situation, deternliD
ed that while the earth could produce
something upon which to live, they would
not beg or die from starvation. May the
Lord prosper them, and when they mar
~ may they be blessed with good nus
bands.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24
EXECUTIVE MANSION, 4


STRANGE FREAK OF A LuNAT1c-A TER
RIBLE RIDE ON A LocoMorIvE.-At four
o'clock this morning yard master in the
employ Of the Illinois Central railroad at
this place, saw man on an engine that
had steam up standing on the track ready
to goout. The yard master accosted him
and told him to get off the engine. The
man replied by knocking down the yard
master, running the engine out on the main
track, and starting northward at terrific
rate of speed. A brakeman and fireman
were lying asleep on the engine when it
started. They awoke to find themselves
aying away with all the speed Of the wind,
and astrangerat Che engine. On examina-
ton they found him to be q drunken stone
mason of this place, named Fitzpatrick,
who has been raving with delirium tremens
recently. The two men were at first ap-
palled with terror. They appealed to the
mailman to- stop, but he needed them not,
and drove the engine faster and faster. He
sounded the whistle at Central City, the
first station north, but did not for a mo-
ment decrease the frightful velocity Of the
engine. At the junction just above Cen
trail City, the whistle shrieked again and
the engine sped like cannon bali toward
Sandoval. The situation was now becom-
ing fearfully perilous. when the brakeman
seized a biece of coal and hurled it at the
desperate maniac He then left the engine
and turned upon the brakeman and Gre
man. One Of them struck him with a
sledge hapmer, and after struggle he was
secured. The engine was speedily rover
sed and brought back to this city, Cen
tralia (lll) Cor. Chicago Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-10-24
The Trial Of jeff. Davis.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13-The President
has addressed the following letter to the
Attorney General, in regard to the trial Of
Jefferson Davis:
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-10-29
TRUSTEES SALE
OF THAT
VALUABLE, EA I'M

lu,A Known as ESSEX" which Gonteins l,ost acres
n TGoS s snd % PerGphgs on pGeomoGe yer Il
land sss ibo 10y MA land ana 2mileS from the Mary
fIedeilek County, Ma, as a. 1atof Equity, Mo sub
S1lrf House door IL Princess Anne, >"merset county
Mar,lstd At one o'clock, on Tuesday. November 9Th
"hssexin Iht'fa N has been divided into hurpar,f
and will be sold in The following order
lst-kiver Farm, containing ii acTea, Rood aud u
perches; sbou IA cleared. baauce IN timber. 1hit
snd has on il new and substeatisi dwelius Gease
iaTse barn, 'taS bling Or e.tte aad hotsef eYfn h"n
~ ED ts eoma'E,9K ~ aetss rod a.
ian has on It rev aud we'll built dwelling hni Other
ad-schoolied Farm, coulaiug It's acres, roD Il a,i
perehesi .99 acres cleared bataLee IN timber, lh-
@ nns W y "uMeiihss' Que new anu Tue "tHti ~
so99 aepns, Darn tNbIlns, corn h"us ~ All "thrr
farm Their two and substa tisl dwelings, new
bsTa, corn houses, statbng Tor hotses aud cattle.
had applied 10 them uycr Oun CUISINES ui Lime.
considerable portion of the land iswel sol IA clover
aud AM part will reduce clover,
Al tr9t Trees now produce eGandani rar, iGnlaG
Orchard, which produced largely this year. snd ot
Peach fsrms no lHhd oilers superior adEantaees n
iguT times every week, and the Mar, sn4 Drltmare
constant commune tiion can be had with baltimore.
Phiisdelphia and the Northern Citirs These lands
ION each farm has had sppCrtivnsd suiteal bod, u
me timber land Tor ienelpa and iirewood a..
Of mi. or on itbe rasaon heregt by liz Spt AM
the residue Ia equal annual payments, the puruhu
scr or PURCHASERS gvins his her or their notes with
sale. On the payment OF the whole purchase money
and interest aud before, the Trustee will convey
The tenants The property viii take pleasure in
showing tho lands to s,s &c and any in'orn@Sn
address, at Feeder ek CITY Nd rnsleGai rgoesedngs
Crisasid, in Princess Anne sid. y NV'' : "
oct u Isl uRUHGE r. DENNIS Trustee
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-10-29

john Peoples OF ths hrm Of Sykes Peoples, has sid
his Interest In the Wilmington Bolt and Nut Works to
Samuel Kelley aud William II Miller. The business will
hereafter be continued by the uu1,rs gLed under the
cuhme "f sykes, Kelley & c., Who will setie the nc
cunts Of the late nrn. LOTUS SYKES,
SAMUEL KELLEY,
sept AZ lSB6-ort l6t WILLIAM II. MILLER
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-10-29
Two splendid Farms at Public Sale

.,,,:xf- WILL he Sold at Plla Sale, al ,he
sS3ifIs;s stockton House, kent by Butler in toe
sns. W., town OtNew t-tle, Delaware, On Thurs
sshsklk3 DAY, the 18TH day N,,eIab.r. 1915, at
sssa-1%@t O'Clock, P Nj, those two L,suunl fl5ns
owned by Henry e. Burton, Ed lying directly a'ou
side Of the town ofNcw Castle The Delawar River
miss below Phils elphia
No Or Spring d4rdeu Farm ronls on the
Road leading from New Castle to arr- Corner joining
the lands Of T. + Tasker Esq AID v. Harding, E.q ri
Philadelphia. aud containing LIS Acres Of arabic land
IN the highest state OF cultivation, yellow clay sub-a
MI having been heavily fined ntm manure d. producing
heavy crops VI grain aud grass this I'M Is celebrated
Tor itsheayy wheat. II is dyidel into seyou Hs ut
waste land in any al thon. TN fences In compile
order The improvements con. - o.. A BRICK MAN.
SION HOUSE 40 feet square, with large HALL ia Ceutr.,
ionr large rooms on each floor, ceiues u isct hiPh
finished in the hest mnuner p'c bot fronts ali
surrounded by b~ntnl lawn, ilsi with every var
lefty ornamental trees aud shut with gravel ks
There are also atfe barn 90 10 with very largo
sheds surrounding She Barn yud sufhcisHt shg Tor
lVO mead Of stock carriage house. pThuay IL house,
poultry and tool HOUSES ali in complete order acres
orchard. cininiung tue Il nest yreties ct apples and
pears sc very ndsome garden, with ey0ry Naiet, cot
small hui avnd mill pump iUrcts all over lac
barn yard aud stables THIS is OF the finest rms
IN New Castle County. The view nom the Btu-r Is
ono OF the finest on he Delaware his farm deserved
the attention OF any one wanting tip top place all Ia
complete order. The implements aud stock now GA III
farm will 9 sold II desired
No. 2.-or River Side Farm, is separated from No
L. by the Delaware r. H., who Keeps up the fences along
The whole line, contains Abuu lI5 Of upland aud
meadow, and desr able situation for Dairy grslng
or grain farm There havs been kept 90 al slice on
past PpIuoh Oi INC Rllu - well adapted
Tor truck garden Ir tuit raising. This term b. 5
been heavily lined and ur,d ali over and Is very
productive II ia only ten minutes walk tho kul.
road Dept or stranlOnt wharf. at New Castle Tie
III provemenIs Frame Dw cling H1usu tvs So ri,s
high, with attic, all finished in th- beat manner with
back building ATTACHED good CELLAR underneath, ru
81 by IS feet, with stables hen house, sheds sc
all Ia good order. These the huest properties h
have been offered for sue Tor II very long time Any
wishing COED farm, hid better them at ono
The terms will be made very y, 8 600 to We Ilid
when the property Il struck III, third VII The
deed Is delivered the balance MuilgAye fer yr
nears possession given nj any time. The property viii
DO shown by the swner residing thereon, or
WIN. B3lGHr SON,
Real Eatate Dealers Wilmington, Del.
L. W. srDHAM. Auct oct 70 Ia