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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29
War DEPARTMENT.,
BUREAU or MILITARY JusT1cE.

( BUREAU or MILITARY JUSTICE,
Washington. D. c., March II, 1866.
Mr.. s. Gonover;
Dear Sir Since writing you and en-
closing draft as requested, / have received
a letter frsm Campbell, to which | replied
this morning, mentioning the funds remitted
to you for himself and Mr.. Sneyel, aud ask
ing him to see you. He does not, however,
know precisely where to find you, and
presume you have not his address, which is
the Whitney House, corner of Twelfth
street and Broadway. I hope you will
place the funds in his hands with the least
possible delay, as he seems to be greatly in
need. t' 9t5
Very respectfully
Your obedient servant,
j. Holr,
Judge Advocate General.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

The monster ram Dunderburg is
nearly ready for sea. This vessel is $50
feet in length, with 70 feet breadth of
beam, 52a feet depth ofhold, and meas
ures 5000 tons. The Dunderburg is ex-
pected to steam Is knots an hour.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

9T Overall, Tardrew & Co, No. 50
Canal Street, New Orleans, publish their
card in our present issue. Attention
to it will benefit many Of our patrons
and the public generally.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

70 The Richmond Examiner says
that the President has restored to ex-
Gov. Henry A. Wise his property,
which had been eonfscated by the Gov
eminent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

pW We call special attention of all
house-keepers to the card of the Louis
lana and Texas Petroleum Vapcr- Store
Il Gas Light Company.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

HoRRIBLE!- The Louisville Journal
refers to a poem by Mrs. Virginia
French, published in "The Home,n
weekly paper at Atlanta, and which, it
says, Hbreathes the very, fires Of per-
dition." The Journal adds: That
we do not use too strong terms, let the
following lines from it show:
Sow with SALT the smiling valleys, and
on every breezy height,
Kindle bale-fres Of destruction, lurid on
- the solemn night;
lie may 4y saollilee the aged and exult when
MA ~ y o snna ~, s'a aaas;
'u ' with f1 nase dDH Hands asnes y nef n0'ne'
Dropping over hnngered children Man
may thus irnimortalize
His name with Haggapd infamy--his
~ watchwortl-a Shermanize!"
IF the journal thinks the bare reci-,
tai Of these horrible events g breathes
the very fires Of perdition," what has
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

D General P. A. Morse, just from
the Philadelphia Convention, has sent
us q late paper with the Peace Procla-
nation, so-called, for which we are
thankful. The General speaks hopeful
~ Of the prospects Of the Democrats at
the Fall elections in the North and
West. We sincerely hope his expecta-
tons may prove true.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

D Francis Hall, late editor and pro-
prietor Of the New York Commercial
Advertiser, died on the 18th, aged 80.
He was connected with the above paper
So years always highly esteemed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

D John Fraser has just renovated
his stock and received, per Mittie Ste
phens, q large supply of groceries, wines
and every thing in his line. Drop in
and you can but be pleased with his Sc
lectiens.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

T The New Orleans Tribune, the
Wells-Nigger Organ, has gone up, and
left the Buzzards, all alone in their in
fanny and degradation. None so poor.
now, to sing their praises.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

~ It has already taken $4,000 to
pay off the extra pay to Congressman
who voted themselves 5000 a year, and
seventeen months back pay.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

g The fine, passenger Packet Nit
tie Stephens will, the balance of the
season, make weekly trips between this
port and New Orleans. She will leave
New Orleans every Wednesday evening
at 5 P. M. and Alexandria every Satur-
day evening at the same hour. She is
agood boat, well differed and deserves
patronage.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29
An Incident Of the Revolution,
TFrom the Ladies' Homo j

-
We have the following from most as
Unable friend, who related it to us unon
her returnfrom New Orleans, in March last
She had been spending the winter in FIAT
city, and the incidents was days wonder
| and topic Of gossip at the St. Charles. /
lady from the G Red River country beinr
on visit to the cis-Atlantic Paris: ana
happening (as ladies will,) to 90 into i
millinery establishment, was attracted by
very peculiar ring which she saw upon tha
finger Of the shop-keeper."
Ah!. she exclaimed, " your rinc !.
unique, mademoiselle. / had not thonoht
there was such another as nine in ia
world. Green enamel and diamond cross
with my initials inside Win you kindly
Epermit me to look at your ring.p
| To this the trim grisette demurred. and
the lady becoming . little excited, urged
the matter still farther. es-
ut would not be much she insisted
I, only to lock at it. only desire to sea
IF it has initials within Il will tell Won tha
letters in mine and she mentioned them
A shade of pallor oyerspread the face Of the
young shop-keeper, but no entreaties could
induce her to part with the jewel for mo
ment.
"Ah! livery well, mademoiselle,n said The
lady, dare say the ring is yours, and you
have some good reason for declining 10
Iallow me to examine It."
Convinced, however, that theiewel right.
fully belonged to herself, she went immedi
ately to the post commandment, to whom
she stated that she had been robbed of such
a ring by o Federal officer at the time
Banks made his celebrated Hcotton" raid
up Red River, and that she believed her
property was now adjoining the little brown
hand of this young grisette. She gave him
the initials which were within her ring
(which were those OF her own name)-and
asked only that an investigation might be-
made. The commandant, (Who by the way
was neither of The Butler or Banks per-
suasion,) ordered the French woman before
him, and the examination was made.
1--WE only wish to investigate this mat
ter" said he, as he drew the jewel from her
finger if the Initials do not correspond,
this lady will make you due apologies"
This ring is yours, madam = he continued,
handing tito the owner, the inscription is
the same you gave me, and answers to your
name."
Wherenpon Sophie" unconsciouslycon-
iirmed the Judgment by bursting into tears,
and declaring the ornament her own right
~ property, as it had been 1given to her
by - mentioning an officer in
hioh command. . inst after fhn IIninn army
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

D A New York company is erecting
q $4,000 qaurtz crushing machine at
Libson, N. H., with which to operate
their gold mines in that town.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

@ The receipts Of internal revenue
since the commencement Of the present
fiscal year, amounts to forty-nine million
Idollafs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

DISTRIBUTION OF THE SExEs.-The
number of males in the United States is
lb6S5,854, against l3,0O5,372 females.
showing 6sl 1852 excess ofmales, accord
ing to the census Of 1860; SO that there
is now more than man to everv wo-
man, in spite of the loss by the war. In
Europe, exclusive of Russia, Turkey.
Prussia, Switzerland and Austria. there
are 81 ,350, 796 males and 52,345,el6 fe-
males, showing an excess Of 900, 100 feI-
males. This difference in Europe is ac-
counted for by the fact that o42 ,O6s
more males than females have emigra-
ted to America. That accounts for the
excess Of males in this country. Had it
not been for this we should have near
300, 900 more females than males. Had
the emigration of these sexes been equal
there would be in Europe about 100000
more females than males; SO that this
country is far more favorable than Eu-
rope to the increase and preservation of
females.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

H There will be meeting Of the
Police Jury on Monday the 10th day Of
September 1866.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

aeA. Who wants good Steam Engine :
See advertising column and you may be
able to get good bargain.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

gsp We have the most extraordinary
and unprecedented spell ofweather to re-
cord for the last seven days. During the
whole Of that time, and even at the present
writing, it has rained necessarily. The
roads in the country and the streets of the
town are perfect quagmires and never be-
fore we're they in such a horrid condition.
1t has been cold enough for December
The damage to the cotton is immense, and
as there seems no show for better weather,
we are safe in estimating the damage at
the destruction of clear fourth of the
crop The River, in consequence, has
risen over foot and still coming up.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

sy A good investment may be had
by needing, in time, the advertisement
of w. in our advertising columns.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

asa- A Frenchman is out with pam
phlet recommending the French Govern.
ment to transplant the freedmen of the
United States te Algeria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

~ The definition of love is "a prodi-
gal desire on the part Of a young man to
pay some young woman's board.s
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

Ny Removals from Office are going on
with great rapidity in the North. a blow
and . howl and tho thing is oYer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

On this evidence let the public determine
whether Campbell and company had any
inducements or consideration forthe course
they pursued, and whether the affidavits
made by them for the Bureau of Military
Justice were true or false. What a pity
the Judiciary Committee could not shield
oil their friends completely. I am obliged
IN order to reach the next mail, TO bring nv
letter to an abrupt conclusion. Tn nv next,
shall have something to say Of the mystic.
rlous and furious 279and No. 8.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

Ey The Annie Wagley, Una, Mittie Ste
phent and Lizzie Tate have supplied this
Office with late papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

The following letteris directed to Sand
ford Conover, Esq, Post Office, station F,
New York city"
AsToR HOUSE, April II, 1866.
Dear CoaoDes..c-I came in last evening,
and have been all day endeayoring to find
you. That villain Campbell has divuleed
the whole arrangement to Davis friends,
and will, if possible, be pushed before the
committee. / have been sent on to assist
you in getting him sweet again, SO that he
will stand by his story, or else keep out OF
the way, It must be done at any cost. /
am prepared with the needfal. Old 279
and No. s were at headquarters the day
before yesterday, and are furious. We
shall be well rewarded If we save their
bacon. Unjust bedone. Call the moment
you receive this. / shall wait till YOU
come, for ! can do nothing without you. I
have also written to your old address.
AS ever, yours,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

Mrs. Joseph s. Jones. Mrs. Thos. Carroll,
Miss. Brownlow, Hiss. NJ. Aston, Mrs.
J. NJ. Heck, Mrs. Lucinda Jones, Com
mittee.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29

mentioning an OInCef IN
high command, ajust after Che Union army
returned from BED River ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-08-29
Judge Advocate General.

The following letter is directed to Sand
ford Conover, Esq, Post Office, station F,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-03-21

Z
F See the cardsof Messgs. Goldsmith L Kind, and
if you want castings ofany kind, or anything in
their line of business, we recommend that your
orders be sent forthwith to them. They are
pleasant in intercourse, reliable in business and
their work warranted to give satisfaction. >,
AUSTIN, ASDERs h Co, lSl Meeting street,
Charleston,sS c., Wholesale and Retail Groeers,
and Commission Merchants, receive by every
steamer fresh invoices of Goods in their line,
which they offer to the trade at reasonable prices
". W. ~HoUsEAI, it will be seen, is with Love
lace & Wheeler. he invites his old friends and
former customers and the public generally to
an inspection of their well assorted supply Of
cheap goods. -..-.---,,
HI WILLIAMS & Co., 147 Meeting street,
upstairs, Charleston, S. c., continue to supply
the trade with Hats, Caps and Straw Goods at
Wholesale. 49, ..--
JACOB STERN has returned, and advertises, in
addition to his fine stock Of spring goods, some
thing good They say it's very good. -. +.
For Sher;ff-Captain Thomas N. Paysiuger.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-03-21
Special Investigation.

Saturday last, in company with number OF
onr prominent citizens, We were favored With an
interview by Cap, Henry A. Shorcyy 18th Maine
Vol, and Lieut. G. Ii, zeiglcr, j. A. \. 6. on
Ger. EEy>s staff, who were appointed to examine
into the condition of the Freed people,, concern
ing the trea tment of whom variety Of grave
charges we're preferred The interview was cor
dial and seemed to be satisfactory to both par
ties. The commission were earnest IN their en-
>deayor to render a Just and impartial verdict in
the ease, and demcaned themselves with becom-
ing courtesy and kindness of manner. Capt.
Shorey was of the opinion that "Bushwhacking"
belonged to the past-that it was about "played
out" And that the charges of an unpleasant
nature referred the close Of the past year !;
that now matters were improving, He also ex-
pressed the opinion that there was an over plus
of fnegro-iabor in our community, and believed
that ifthe idle and the lettering could be taken
swaysit would prove q mutual good. Capt. S.
and Lt T. returned to Columbia. the same day,
to make their report, which we an1iously look
for. , ....'
-. 1t is a relief to US to learn that the charges
against our sister district of Laurens will be re-
futed so far as the present year is concerned.
The authorities had very pleasant interview
with the citizens last week, and all that apper-
tains to the freed: eple is in good condition.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-03-21
Emligration to Mexico.

We publish in another column, for the infor-
nation of our readers, an interesting letter from
n. F. -Naury on the subject of emigration to
Mexico. He.has, received from MaximiIian the
appointment of Imperial Commissioner of Imigra-
ton, and this letter has. been written for the
benefit of those in this country who desire to
remove to Mexico and enjoy the privileges ex-
tended to them under a decree of the Emperor.
The high character ofthe writer, and the oppor-
tunities which has enjoyed of obtaining accurate
knowledge of the country, are sufficient guaran-
~ ofthe truth Of what he states in this letter.
We do not believe that he would indulge in ex-
aggeraEion on so oimportant subject 1t will be
perceived that he recommends to those who de-
sire to seek their fortunes in this 'tland flowing
with SIilk and honey, to form associations or
companies, and send ahead persons to make. Sc
lectiens of lands, and collect al the information
necessary .oc the success of such an enterprise.
On SO Important matter every one must act on
his own judgement But if the Empire can be
regarded as permanently established, their is no
country under the sun more inviting, in every
respect, to the Southerner who desires to leave
his home fora foreign clime.5.. ri. .. - :,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-03-21
Turned up at last,

From. al account in a Northern paper ola de.
scent by the police upon distilleriesin New York,
tits stated that no less than twenty we're dis
covered secretly at work manufacturing ~hiskey,
upep which no tax was paid. They we're of
coarse, seized In oneso of these establishments a
quantity of told roller composition was found,
bonsht.up second hand from printing Offices for
the purpose Of being manufactured into good old
French Brandy, Ye gods. GHiak of it, brandy
made .oEold glue and molaSses soaked for months
in printers ink andEe, faugh Our old rollers
arc valuable from this date and are for'sale, and
we eheerfplly recommend, them to stlIers as hay
ing all the vile requisites SO essential to. the
making of good brandy. Like Micawber we have
been waiting under the belief, that. something
would turnup, and 10, here tits, the mine is dis
covered, we are rich, perhaps. Any how we can
manufacture our own French brandy. ~
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-03-21

AeoUITTED.-The case of the United States vs.
Daniel and r. addison Jefcoat5 which has excl
ted some interest for several weeks past, before
the military commission, sitting in this city, has
been brought to7a3elose by a judgment of mot
guilty." which finding has been approved by
Gen. Ames. The prisoners were defended by
Messrs. T. W. Fcklng and J. D. Pope; and was
prosecuted by Lieut. Crooks, acting as Judge
Advocate. The charge was, "the murder of a
person, whose name was unknown, wearing the
uniform of a United States soldier, some time
about the 18th or 10Th February, 1866, in Lex
ington District, Immediately after the passing Of
Gen. Sherman's army through that section The
justification pleaded by the prisoners appears to
have been of the strongest kind, and the court
rendered a,verdict of ''iusti6able homicide" ;" 1t
affords US great pleasure to record this termina-
ton of the case, as our community appeared to
be getting somewhat feverish, under the impress
sion that to Be t''eharged" before the commits
sion, was certainly to be condemned" to heavy
penalties and long Imprisonment The decision
in this case will be received with favor. 1t will
tend 10 disabuse the public mind of this impress
ion, and to show that justice will be meted out
by the commission upon fair case made. We
are informed by one of the counsel for the pris-
oners, that the Judge Advocate conducted the
prosecution with courtesy, and presented the
case for the United States with skill and ability.
Columbia Phoenir.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-03-21
APPEARANCE OF 4 DEMoN.-ManY of the cit

APPEARANCE OF A DEMoN.-Many of the citi-
zens of Bracken County, Kentucky, have made
affidavit that t eg we're visited by an unearthly
demon One of the af6daVits describes the mon.
ster thus; ~ -.
Standing to the right Of the cabin, near the
fence that separates the negroes garden from the
house yard, was creature of gigantic stature
and the most herrifYing appearance. It was
nearly as high as the comb Of the cabin, and had
a monstrous head, not dissimilar in shape to that
of an ape; two short, very white horns appeared
above each eye, its arms were long, covered
with shaggy hair of an ashy hue, and terminated
with huge paws, not unlike those of a cat, and
armed with long and hooked claws. Its breast
was as large as that of large sized OK. Its legs
resembled the front legs of a horse, only the
hoofs were cloyen. It had long tail, armed
with dart-shaped horn, which it was continual
ly switching about. It's eye glowed- liked two
living Goals of FIRE, while from its nostris were
emitted sheets Of blush colered fame, with a
Kissing sound, like the Kissing Of serpent, only
a thousand fold louder. It's general color, save
it's arms; wasa dull, dingy brown. n = -
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-03-21

DEATH OF THE REY., STEPHEN ELLIorT,-0uI
words of sorrow and regret have scarce been
spoken over the untimely death of the heroic
Gen. Elliott, when it becomes our duty to make
the painful announcement of the death of his
father, the RevStephen Elliott, who died in Beau
fort on the 18th of March, 1866, in the sixty.
fourth year Of his age, of disease contracted in
accompanying to the grave the remains of the
son whom he incurred so tenderly. ..--.- =
Mr. Elliott wns born at the beginning of the
present century, at Beaufort; took his degree al
Harvard University and about 1882 received
holy orders in the Episcopal Church. His life
was faithfully spent in doing bis Masters work
At one time, be was, temporarily, Rector of ST.
Peters Church, in this city. He will be, how.
ever, chiefly remembered in the Church by
his untiring efforts to promote religion among
the negroes. He declined, of his own choice,
the charge of any established church, and
from his own fortune built, in 1874, a large
church at Combahee, intended exclusively for
the use of negroes, to whose religious Instruction
he devoted himself assiduously for many yelrs,
asking and looking for no reward but the ''well
done" Of Him whom he served.
Mr. Elliott served as Chaplain of the Beaufort
Artillery in the bombardment Of Fort Beaure-
gard in 1861, and afterwards of the Post at Po-
cotal;go The last years of his life were filed
with cares and trouble. He saw untimely graves
closed over two beloved sons, and exile and spo-
!iation of property were heavy trials Of his old
age. But af1iction and worldly losses never for a
moment lesscned the equanimity which was the
charm Of his character; and his brave heart,
though bowed with trouble, was full of charity
to mankind. We intrude for a moment upon
their sorrow, and express to his family and friends
the tender sympathy of this community in their
losS-C Charleston News.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-03-21
Nickerscn's Hotel.

= We. had occasion last week to stop at this
formerly the Female College. It was
our FIRST visit there since its conversion, from the
original design, TO its present tuse: We bad no
idea that it was 50 well adapted to Mr.. Nicker-
sons purposes. The interior arrangements and
ACCOMMODATIONS are most admirable. As to the
mana cement Of the house it is needless to say
more than that Mr. N, has not forfeited his merit,
ed claim asa good host by his misfortune through
FIRE, and that the house is as good as the best.
soon as circumstances warrant, it is the inten,
ton of NJ n, ztozerect a magnificent hotel in the
central portion Of Columbia, but comfortably and
pleasantly fixed as he. is,now We hardly look for
change soon, = -. =. - -, . -.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-03-21

The UNITED STATES AND MEXICO The feeling
in Washington as to the2exacs relations Of the
United States and French Governments on the
Mexican question, is by no means settled.or de-
tined There is strong party at the national
capital who are in favor of pushing matters, a
little. Although the French. Emperor has signi-
file his intention to Withdraw the French troops
from Mexico, signs are apparent that their places
are to be supplied Immediately by other foreign
forces All this is to be done at the instigation
of Napoleon. Our Government, 1t is reported, IS
seriously considering this whole question, and
spirit is manifested lot to tolerate any ehieanery
or ipsolence on the part of France, We do mot
believe an open rupture will occur between the
United States and France on account Of this
Mexican inbrogio, but We, would not be sqr-
prised to see some very sharp correspondence
before long. Fights between the Liberals and
Inperaiists are said to be of almost daily occur
renee in Mexico since the last dispatches we're
received. . - - =, ~,. =. r.. 1.-.-, ..s.T