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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

an act so exceptionable in all its points.
and designed, so undeniably, TO be mere
partisan expedient, adopted by bis enemies,
to accomplish objects which he has again
and again proclaimed to be in violation Of
the constitution and deleterious to the best
interests Of the Government and people.
IN. @ Picayune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

A.v. ToE.-"Pa," said an interesting
juvenile the other day, to his indulgent
sire-"Pa. haven't | got q veto as well as
the Pres dent 2"
mo, my child"
Yes, | have pa, my fifth toe is V-toe
l reckon
"Take that child to his mother-he's
ruined !"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
District COurt-PariSh Of KapideS.

NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
No. 335.-Estate of William P. Kick.
man, Administrator.
Whereas John w. Hickman has made
application to this Court to be appointed
Administrator Of the Estate Of William P.
Hickman, deceased; Notice is hereby CIV
en- to all whom it doth or may concern, to
show cause. within ten days from the date
hereof, why the same should not be
granted.
Clerks Office, Alexandra, Louisiana,
April 2sth, 1866.
w. W. WHITTINGTON, Jr.,
May 9th, 2t. Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

JOHN G. BaEcKrSRIDGE.-Al late issue Of
the Columbus Kentucky Chronicle says:
1--WE understand that efforts are being made
by some of Central Brpckinridge's old
friends in the North to obtain his pardon
from the President, which will enable him
to return to Kentucky and spend the re-
mainder of his days in peace and quiet"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16
Government
SEVERE TAsK.-The late Judge

A SEVERE TAsK.-The late Judge P
of Connecticut was not remarkable for
quickness of apprehension. At q certain
time, Hon. R. W. Sherman was arguing a
case before him, and, in the course Of his
argument, Mr.. 5. made point which the
Judge did not at once see MIR. Sherman,
I would thank you to state the point so
that can understand you" Bowling po-
ftely, Mr.. s. replied in his blandest man.
ner, Your honor is probably not aware OF
the task you are imposing upon me-"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

Has THE THING LIT IA gawky back
woods boy was once OF depot on one Of
the Georgia railroads, and was, of course,
deeply interested in gazing, for the first
time, at the "fxins."
Finally he got inside of q car, and while
indulging his unbounded curiosity, the
whistle screamed, the bell rang, and the
steam horse began to surge at the rate Of
$40.
"Oh, Lordy," shouted the boy, Stop It,
I amt gwine." Bursting forward, he
opened the door, and jumped out on the
platform.
Just then the train was crossing deep
and cadaverous looking gorge on trestle
work, and seeing the earth and tree-tops
beneath him, be tainted and fell. Directly
he came to, and looking up to the conduct
or, who stood near him, he exclaimed with
deep sigh-'O, Lordy, stranger, has the
thing lit?"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

D0 Quartermaster General Meigs says
there are supposed to be 10000 Federal
soldiers buried in the Department of Geor-
gia and that their removal to the national
cemeteries, which it is proposed to do, will
involve an expense Of some $4,000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

A TOUCHING TRIBurE.-Relates the Ma
con (Ga.) Journal and Messenger, Of the
18th ult:
At the old cemetery in Macon, on Thurs
day, we learn that the ladies universally
decorated the graves Of the deceased Fed
eral prisoners, as they did those Of the
Confederates. Under the Christening inRu-
ence of sorrow, all resentments vanished
rom the pure hearts Of the Macon fair,
and they adorned, Unfortunately, the
graves Of the dead of both sections as the
victims of a common calamity. Rev. Mr..
Warren, Of the Baptist Church. delivered a
most eloquent and touching address upon
the occasion, and with feeling alluded to
this affecting incident.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

The Howl or A HyESA.-The Cincin-
natl Gazette, speaking Of the Southern peo-
pie. says
And if by the necessities Of war, their
cities and plaetations should lay waste, her
people exterminated, and heaps Of smoul-
dering ruins mark the course Of our armies,
there would not 90 out, from one loyal
breast in this whole land, q sigh Of regret.
Their calamities furnish cause for unmixed
ioy and uobounded enthusiasm.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

DS- An exchange says:"A gentleman
in travelling along the coast Of Florida and
Georgia found woman who did not know
what newspaper was. She had seven
children and a pipe in her mouth" She
must have had capacious mouth.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

AN INCIDENT AT SHARPsBURG.-On the
18th day of September, 1868, when the
armies of the Confederacy and United
States fought the desperate battle of
Sharpsburg, Captain Carey F. Grimes,
among host of other gallant men received
his mortal wound.
Like all good soldiers, he was stern dis
ciplinarian, and courage with him was vir-
tue. When shot down, he reviewed the
good days work which he had done, and in
that last moment displayed the nobility Of
his nature most conspicuously, as this little
incident will show:
There was man in his battery whom he
had surpected of cowardice, aud upbraided
for the weakness but 10 that long days
bloody work he found this gunner as true
as the steel of his own sword. With the
instinct of a true knight, he sent for this
man, and, as his life-blood ebbed away, he
said:
| "Comrade, I have done you injustice.
You have shown yourself a good soldier
Forgive me"
What shower of tears fell on the breast
of the gallant soldier! How tenderly they
wrapped his " martial cloak around him, .
and laid him to take his last sleep with a
brother soldier, his perrin gallantry.- Nor
folk Virginian.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

p@. The Grand Jury Of Norfolk, vir.
ginia, have found q true bill against Jefer-
son Davis for treason. Rumor says he will
be tried at once.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

I1 A cottage in Newport has been let
for the snug little sum Of four thousand dol
for the ensuing season. There ought to
be great deal of love in that cottage to
make it pay.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

a9 Certain coeuettes, gaily dressed,
thickly powdered and we'll rouged, being at
a ball in Paris, asked foreigner present
how he was pleased with the French beau.
ties. "Ladies," he replied, with great mai
vette, II am no Judge cf painting"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

Me- Our life, it is true, has its bright
and its dark hours, yet none are wholly OBJ.
secured, for when the sun OF happiness is
set, the reflected moonlight Of hope and
memory is still around.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

pea- An inveterate bachelor gives asa
reason for not getting married, that be
wishes to preserve o good opinion Of the
gentle sex.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

pA. Passions, like wild horses, when
properly trained and disciplined are capable
Of being applied to the noblest purposes;
but when allowed to have their own way,
they become dangerous in the extreme.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

ALMOST A HANGING ScRApE.-The Reno
(Pa) Times relates the following ludicrous
affair:
Going up on the Atlantic road the other
night we saw little by-play, which was
comical to the spectators. A couple Of
young people of the male and female per-
suasion had been having an animated argu
ment upon some interesting topic, perhaps
as to whether they should call upon min
lister at the next stopping place. At any
rate he was persistent and angry, and she
reluctant and pouting. As the train near
cd L,avittsburg, the bell-cord was detached
at the end of the Car, preparatory to sep
Grating the train.
The end of the rope hung beside the
seat whence the young man glowered upon
the travelling world. Partly for fun, and
partly to frighten his companion, he jum-
ped up, and throwing the cord about his
neck, pretended to hang himself. just at
this moment the brakeman at the forward
end of the car seized the rope, and gave it
a tremendous jerk to draw it out. The
witch upon the cord almost lifted the young
man from his feet, and made him see stars
that were not down in the books. The
Young lady jumped up with a feminine
shrek, and caught hold Of her beloved to
keep him from being drawn headlone
through the cord loops. AS he settled back
into his seat. it is hard to tell which had
the whitest face, even when they came in
close contact minute after In a labia
proclamation Of peace. We think the
minister in the next town got a fee that
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

IT A fat man in an omnibus. q tall man
in crowd, short man on parade, and
lady in huge bonnet sitting before you ut
a public lecture, are declared to be four Of
the most unpopular personages of the day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

H6T Young men, says sweet young
lady, are Of no account from the time they
are kissed in the cradle till they learn to
kiss as lovers. That is hard on the nous
tacheless.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

DIED--At the residence Of his psternal
grandfather, right bank, Parish Of Orleans,
May 9Th, GEORGE WAsHlNGToS, infant son
Of 6. Uncas and Amenaide a. Lewis.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

sA. An exchange says that ain the 3D.
sence Of both editors, the publisher had
succeeded In securing the services Of gen.
teman to edit the paper that week."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

Ear A Radical organ says that the
President, in his 22d Of February speech.
" struck foul" The ghost of the poor
q dead duck " knows that he struck fowl.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

THE RECONSTRUCTION REpoRT.-A spe-
cial Washington dispatch of the I'd to the
New York Times, says:
The fate of the report Of the Reconstruc-
ton Committee would appear to be sealed.
It is likely to receive as much tinkering as
was attempted upon the Constitution du-
ring the first six weeks of this session
Already one-fonrth of the Republican men,
bers of the committee have proposed
amendments or substitutes to the report.
and others threaten to present their politi-
cal idiosynacracies in the shape of amend
ments, when the great treat comes off on
Thursday next. 1t is evident that Mr.
Stevens has made another mistake as to
the temper of the House. From the man.
ner In which he set down the joint resolu-
ton and accompanying bills for hearing on
the calendar, the one for Tuesday and the
others for Wednesday, it was understood
that he proposed to drive them through
severally "before SHUTDOWN" on the day
named. The indications now are that the
"leader of the House" will find his team as
untractable next week as the fiery steed
proved to be when he attempted to force
the growth of the first born Of the Commit
tee of Fifteen.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

A PLEA FOR WHIsKEY.--A man jumped
out Of third story window in Wheeling,
Virginia, few days ago. He was so linn
Der that he didn't break. Had be been So
Der, he would have been killed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

HY> A toast at IN Irish Society dinner
at Cincinnati: Here's to the President OF
the Society. Patrick O'Rafferty, an may 10
live to ate the hen that scratches over his
grave"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

THE OLD SpIRrr.-Garrison, whose motto
at the heard of his paper for so many years
was: ''The Constitution and Union-a lea
que with death and covenant with hell, ;"
in response to an invitation to attend the
late banquet of the Fort Sumter Club"
sent the following sentiment:
1.-THE speedy impeachment and removal
of Andrew johnson from the Office he dis
honors and betrays."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

PRESIDENTIAL VEroEs.-The Washing
ton Chronicle gives the following as the
list of yetoes since the formation Of the
Gouarnmaut
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

MATRIMONIAL PERPLExTTY.-A cores
pondent Of Harper's Magazine is involved
in domestic perplexities. He writes:
got acquainted with young widow
who lived with her step-daughter in the
same house. / married the widow; my
father fell shortly after it in love with the
step daughter Of my wife and married her.
My wife became the mother-in-law and
also the daughter of my own father. My
wife's step-daughter is my step-mother, and
l am the step-father of my step-mother.-
My step-mother, who is the step-daughtsr
of my wife, has boy; he is naturally my
step-brother, but because he is the son of
my wife's step-daughter so is my wife the
grand mother Of the little boy, and am
the grand father of my s5ep-brother. My
wife has boy; my step-mother is conse-
quently the step-sister of my boy, and is
also his grandmother, because he is the
child of her stepcon; and my father is the
brother-in-law o. my son, because he has
got step-sister for wife. am the
brother of my own son, who is the son Of
my step-mother; l am the brother-in.law
of my mother, my wife is the aunt of hel
own son, my son is the grand son Of my
father, and am my own grandfather
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

Ag. 1t is observed that the most censor
ious are generally the least judicious; who
having nothing to recommend themselves
will be finding fault with Others. No man
enyies the merit Of another that has any OF
his own.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16
The Capture Of Jefferson Davis.
A special dispatch Of the LIST, to the N.
Y Times says:

A special dispatch of the lst, to the N.
Y Times says:
1t appears from the records in>the War
Department that with the exception of the
Presidents proclamation. none but verbal
orders were given for the capture of Jeffer-
son Davis Major General Wilson says
that Lieut.. Coils Harndon and Pritchard
are entitled to great credit for the zeal and
activity with which they conducted the pur-
suit, and that it is but simple justice to
these worthy officers to remark that they
were ignorant of the reward OF the time Of
the capture. Col. Pritchard says it was
so dark that he could not distinguish the
uni rms. In the course OF his narrative
he says: "On the return to the camp | was
accosted by Davis from among the prisoners
who asked if / was the officer in command
and upon my answering him that l was, and
asking him what / was to call him. he re-
piled that | might call him what pleased;
when I replied to him that l would call
him Davis; and upon moments hesitation
he said that was his name. Then he sud-
denly drew himself up with true royal dig
nifty and exclaimed: II suppose you con-
slider it bravery to charge train Of defence.
less women and children; but it is theft
and vandalism" Nothing is said in the
narrative about his being disguised.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16

DECLARATION OF INDEpENDENcE.-Poli-
tcians of the Sumner way Of thinking
make frequent appeals to the principles
embodied in that famous instrument
known as the Declaration Of Independence,
to which our respected fathers subscribed
their lives, their fortunes and their sacred
honor 1t was very creditable document
to have been written by STAKEHOLDER who
'traded in human flesh," and to have been
made good by the sword of Shareholder
who ought and sold human souls"
The Declaration denounced the King of
England, among other things, for having
" erected multitude OF new Offices" and
for having sent hither swarms of officers to
harass our people and eat out the sub
stance"
For having except among US in time Of
peace, standing armies, without the con-
sent of our Legislatures"
For having affected to render the milf
tary independent of, and superior to, the
civil power"
"For quartering large bodies of armed
troops among us"
For imposing taxes upon us without
our consent
"For depriving us, in many cases, of the
benefit of trial by jury"
"For taking away our charters, abolish.
ing our most valuable laws, and altering
fundamentally, the forms of our govern
ments."
This George III, who did these things
must have been magnificent villain
II Montgomery Mail.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16
NOTICE.

TIME commercial firm of Isaac Levy
i & Co. was dissolved by Mutual con-
sent, on the 18th Of March, 1866.
Marx Levy and Jabob Levy will settle
the affairs Of the Big Cane branch, and
Isaac Levy and Ben. We'll those of the
Alexandra branch.
All persons indebted to the firm will
please come forward and settle BY note or
otherwise.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16
Yankee Trade .

Al eer.aia farmer, who lathe course Of a
few ysan purchased aeyerai dollars worth
Of goods, (and always paid for them called
at the store Of village merchant reg
ular place of dealing-with two dozen
brooms, which he offered for sale. The
merchant (who byihe;way is fond Of bar
gain) examined his stock, and said:
"Well, Cyrus, l will give you shilling q
piece for these brooms."
Cyrus seemed astonished at the offer, and
quickly replied:
"Oh, no, John, | can't begin to take
that for 'enl, no how; but I'll let you have
em for twenty cents piece, and not cent
less"
"Cyrus, you are crazy" replied john
Why, see here" showing i fine lot Of
brooms, "here is an article great deal
better than yours, (which was trpe,) which
| am retailing at twelve and half cents Q
piece, (which was not true by seven and Q
half cents.
"Dout care for that" answered Cyrus
your brooms are cheap enough, but yo1
can t have mine for less than twenty cents
anyhow and pretending to be more than
half angry, shouldered his brooms and
started for the door.
The merchant, getting nervous over the
loss of good customer, and fearing that
he might 60 to another store and never re
turn, said:
"See here, Cyrus, hold on awhile. II
give you twenty cents for your brooms, YOU
will not object to take the price of then
out in goods?"
"No, I don't care if I d." replied Cy
rus.
"Well, as you are an old customer,
will allow you twenty cents piece for this
lot. Let me see-twenty-four times TWEEN
ty makes just four hundred and eighty
cents. What kind of goods will you have
Cyrus ?"
"Well, now, John, reckon it don't make
any difference to you what sort Of goods I.
take, does it 2"
"Oh, no, not at all-not at all" said tht
merchant.
"Well, then, as it don't make any differ
ence, l will take the amount in then
brooms of yours at twelve and half cent
a piece. Let me see-four dollars ant
eighty cents will get thirty brooms and tel
cents over. 1t don't make much difference
John, about the ten cents, but as you ar
a right clever fellow, I believe I'll take tn
change in terbacker."
When Cyrus went out of the door will
his brooms and "terbacker," John wa
seized with a serious breaking out at tn
mouth, during which time he was distinct
heard to violate the third commandment
several times by the bystanders, who al
enjoyed the joke.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16


PoDsNAp IN THE SESArE.-A Washing
ton letter says:
1t was an amusing sight to see Sumner
enter the Senate, this morning, with the
two young heirs to titles who are now on
visit to the Capital. Since their arrival
Sumner has stuck closer to them than o
brother-closer than a col0red brother
sticks to the Freedmens Bureau. Such
toadyism and funkyism is. rarely seen,
even i'll Washington. Down sat the two
young gentlemen (and quiet, nice young
men they are,) on sofa in the rear Of
Sumner, while Summer did his usual de-
pertinent and then took his seat. Enter,
impressively, Summers Secretary, and
hands book and dummy letter to Sum-
ner. Sumner waves the Secretary behind
him, after the manner Of Podsnap. Visible
sensation on the sofa. Young Englishmen
evidently impressed. Sherman rises and
talks about the rinderpest, and the slaugL-
ter OF whole hetacombs of oxen in Eng
land. "Where did you say ?" queries Sum
ner. "In Great Britain" replies Sherman.
"Oh, aw," said the satisfied Sumner, and
then turns with a Podsnapian glance to
the young Englishmen, and patronizing
smile, which seems to say: "You-see-my
-yOung-gentlemen-that we are accus-
toned to speak of Great Britain in the
Senate of the United States-though we
generally say England, or the English peo-
pie. You may see that wear CATERS
indeed there is no telling how much Sum
ner's evident "tooling" of Sherman for a
display before the young Englishmen
meant. 1t was evident enough to cause a
general "titter' in the galleries, which
broke into broad smile when Sumner fol-
lowed Sherman in small speech on the
rinderpest.
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white man, and drew pistol on him. A
shot was fred by one Of the by-standers,
and the negro rushed along Main street at
q fearful rate, followed by large crowd.
Several shots were fred but the negro es.
capped with q slight wound.
A reporter for one of the daily newspa-
pers, who was early at the ARRAY on South
street, received slight flesh wound. He
had very narrow escape from being woun-
ded in vital part by stray bullett.
Owing to the very great excitement which
prevailed upto a late hour last night. it was
almost impossible to ascertain the real num-
Der who were killed and wounded. Many
reports were current, but the number OF
casualties given above may be fully relied
on. Poor Henry Dunn, engineer of No. 2
steam fire engine, expired at a late hour
last night, Notwithstanding all that Dr.. j.
E. Lynch and other medical men could do
for his relief. He fingered in great agony
for several hours, when death relieved HIM
from his sufFerings, and his soul returned
to the God who gave it. He was most
efficient oficer-an affectionate husband
and kind father, and has left widow and
two little ones to lament his untimely fate.
Officer James Finn, of the police, was shot
in the groin, and it is very doubtful if he
can recover. Officer Slattery has also re-
csived wound which is supposed to be 70,
tai, although faint hopes were entertained
last night that he would recover. The
number Of negroes reported killed were
from seven to fifteen; but the latter number
may be considered correct. Several were
wounded at the ARRAY on South street. and
also on other streets during the evening
None of their names were known.
1t was reported that the negroes had
taken possession Of Fort Pickering last
night, and were determinejsto hold it at all
hazards. 1t will not be surprising if the
ARRAY which resulted last evening in SO
much bloodshed is renewed to-day. The
widest rumors were afoat en- the street a,
midnight regarding the ARRAY, but all good
citizens will be ready to express the hope
that it will not be renewed, but that the
guilty may be brought to justice and pun
ished as the law Directs Memphis Bull
letin.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-16
ISAAC LEVY,
BEN. WE'LL,
JACOB LEVY,
MARX LEVY.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
District Court Parish Of RapideS.

NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
No. 3s6.--Estate Neal Davidson, Admin
istration and Inventory.
NTHEREAS Mrs. Martha Davidson
w has made application to this Court
to be appointed Administering Of the Is
tate Of Neal Davidson, deceased; Notice is
hereby given to all whom it doth or may
concern. to show cause, within ten days
from the date hereof, why the same should
not be granted.
Clerks Office, Alexandra, Louisiana,
May llth, 1866. .s
w. w. WILMINGTON, Jr.,
May le, 1866, u. Clerk.