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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25
1Tg RINDERPEsT IN HOLLAND.

Mr.. Ewing United States Consul, ia letter to the
state Department, dated the Hague, Jan. !, says )
About the latter part Of November according to the
custom Of the Netherlands, the cattle were housed
for the Winter since when the rinderpest has in
creased notwithstanding the efforts of the Govern
nent to arrest it's progress From the LIST TO the 18th
Of December the number of animals attacked ex-
ceeded that Of the previous week by 500 From the
o,I A. the 1stb the endemic diminished, the number
~; ~ ~ beng nm From the time il made its ap
rsrsnce in ne country to the 18th Of December
0O0 animals died Of Che disease, and u Wy Killed
iins The total loss n OOO Previous 20 the out
hail ~ fha endemic beef cattle we're largely eZ-
DoTed 10 England This expectation has since ce9sea.
fll efforts 10 cure have been fruitess ana tne 10Y
ernment Las confined its attention TO lnlecVeu US
tricts but SO far with little success
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

as further resolved that the office Of Keeper at the
he abolished and that b. e. f. Mullen, late
fine Reeper be appointed nightwatch OF storeouses
d Alsis buildings same sadary 5000 IL was
also resolved that physician be appointed 10 examine
an nrcaufs for medical and surgical treatment In the
boIs of the department. his salary TO he charged 70
expenses of central office The destruction by fire OF the
ookbOuse and MessrOOn last Sunday az a. m, was re-
ported by the Warden of the Penitenary and II was re
solved that Messrs. Bell and Bowen be appointed com
ttee investigate the causes OF said IRE Alter some
further business OF minor nature was transacted the
RIOS adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

how five wears cid, In BTacken County, ny, was S
recently fascinated by three large black sA me fse
killed them, and tie boy pined away and ded
Il Is announced from New-0Tleans that the Rebel
John siiden xii not return to this country
jeff D0visia late mansion at Richmond, Yap -
offered for sale for $4,000.
Rx.presdev,t Tnchanan writes that he Endorses tho
ohiecte AZ fle Vonnc Meria enocratio Club Q1 6Q8nA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

HATTERNooN Provision MARKET, ~ OCiOCk.-Fork Is
dull and nominal az go 25dsl9 S7 New western Mess Is
offered at $40 the spot and $40 66 seller February
and $40 s7 sellorMareh Market closes hat wtha down
ward tendency
PETROLEUM Il dull and prices nominal; we quote
Crude at zoe In bbs and lac. IN bulk Refined, in D0nd
90 for J. 81 2ic for do 70 W. 3Oie for y DO do JlU3ltc
for 5. W., and 33c. for T. w.
RICE-Prices remain firm and fair inquiry prevails;
sales OF 100 tcs Carolina at i0i dl0ic,
sUGARS-Very little activity prevails In the market
for Raw Sugars but holders ask about previous rates
sales of ~ hds Porto Rico at lotc 200 hhds English
Island private terms and 10 boxes Havana az ll4ci
Refined steady az 15ic ion Hards.
sEEDsThe inquiry is fair for Clover Seed at i9A34ic
Timothy Seed Is held at So 25atj G2h per bush Rough
Flax Seed squet at g 60dS2 TO-
BTALLOW Is I'M good demand and prices are firm; sales
yesterday afternoon and to-day OF 100000 10 at uiaIle
for Prime.
WHIsKY.-Tbe market Is unsettled and Is quiet at
A. 28QS2 50 per Dbl,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

C0AnfIssIo NERao Ec1ARTriEs AND CORRECTION.
meeting Of the above took place at their Office,
No. BOudst, yesterday afternoon The minutes were
Rad and confirmed There were several transfers Of
ales and females from the City Prison to tho wOrhouso
on Blaergels Island az vngrant and dieoFdefly re-
austOn Tie Controller was made 70 issue hts warrant
tof e OF 500 to payable 70 the order Of the Pre
dent and beeretaryj the said amount 20 be paid
Out 81 the appropriation for the above Department
asyerel uOfOs8 were entertained boiler
f0f tie AlB House, and that 81 Mesers James Murphy
& Co for 800 was Accepted II being the lowest James
IA swain I'M was appointed clerk % the Penentlafy vice
p. Meklster resigned. IL ordered that the fe-
aes committed the Second District Prison jefferson
Market for dsOfdery conduct, occupy the New Prison.
end that tie males committed for Ike Oensc occupy the
place vacated by the females The order Of nteents at
thc CITY Cemetery Wards Island, extended TO read
1ues1og, Thursday ana Saturday. II was resolved
t suitable Libraries f0r the children ~ the Nurseries
nd Hospital az RaDdaIie Island should be provided snd
ee4sd charge 81 1e Warden Of 6ufseEss and the gu.
Hsknfa1dant u HOspitala, and that the sum Ok
sAs y nDQEppBsiee rs TO Pwqhaef n tRe RoQah
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25
RFCEIpTs OF PRODUCE.

JAN 24-59g bbls Flour, 80 bbs. Whisky, 800 sacks
Corn Meal $500 bush Corn, 1850 bush Oats, l60 BUSH
RIVE 1000 BUSH Malt bush Seeds Al pkgs Ashes leO
Beef OO7 bbs Pork 1876 pkgs Cut Meats, 52l pigs
Lard 81 kegs Lard 762 Dressed Hogs 1858 dds fetO
Tenn 2.sf0 pkgs Butter, $500 pkgs. Cheese.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

FALSE LlPRIsoNMENT.-J. H. Osborne, esq
brought an action IN the Kings County Circuit Court
Yesterday against william Riggs policeman, for false
imprisoument Some days SINCE Mr.. Osborne crossed
smthst in front Of lady, and the officer considering
that the lady was insulted arrested him, and he was
locked up over night The evidence showed no inten-
tonal nsut on the part Of the plaintiff, and the jury
rendered a verdict Of Sir cents IN his favor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

ATTEMPTED SUIcIDE.-John Morrison, residing at
No United sates-st, Brooklyn, tried TO commit suicide
on wednesday night by stabbng himself in the meek with
pair Of scissors He lab0rng under mt OF delirgm
fremens al the time Of the He taken TO the City
Hospital and viii probably al though he has an
ugly wound in the heck near the juguar VEN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

Found DRAD-Patrick Delaharty, residing at No.
rs Bondst Brooklyn, found dead In bed at about
o'clock yesterday M. The Coroner held an inquest,
and q verdict Of death from heart disease was Feh
-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

CoURT CALENDAR.-The following is the calendar
Of the Kings County Circuit for today Jan 2') NOS
CO. o. o. o. 100 100 to 1T inclusive 49, co. The calendar
the Brooklyn City COurtfOr jan % he first DAY OF the
Ees. ON is Nos. lOI 70 lla inonsye. 10. ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

BROoTuYN CENTRAL AND JAMAICA RAILROAD
This Road has again changed hands, Mr. Oliver Charick
President OF the Long leland Railroad having bought INC
rolling stock and leased the road MI u taxes pOSsesIOh
ON the Lat Of FEBRUARY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

ILLICIT DIsITLLTNG.-Hug Duffy was brought be-
fore Commissioner Jones yesterday charge Of having
carried on the business Of Disabling spirits At the foot OF
Clinton-s, Brooklyn without paying the speeial tax
The evidence showed that Mr. Duffy had no permanent
interest in the business and he was discharged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

THE STEAMER CRcAssIAN.-The case of L. X
Porter and 80 other agt the steamer Crcassian
for the recovery OF wages called up in the United
States District Court, Brooklyn, yesterday Connie
sOner Jones' referee in the case) made hislcpOr ana
upon the statement OF counsel that there no. serious
difference between the parties 10 facts the Judge took
the papers and seseryed his decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25
RBOORLYN NEWS.

WHISKY SEIZED. Two barrels of whisky were
seized yesterday morning by officer Of the Fortynnth
Precinct Police Brooklyn from eartman, WHO was car
rying through SandfOTdst The driver with hs morse
and cart, decamped TO parts unknown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25
TILE MARKETS.

SOUTHWEST PACIFIC RAmRoAD.-See advertise
mcnt under A" Financial"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

We beg to express our appreciation OF the sympathy
extended TO us by friends, IN the uneX-
pected suspension OF house and also to INFORM our
creditors that we expect TO be able 70 arrange our mat
tcrs so we can resume business In a few days.
QUIG1EY BROTHERS.
Ner- York, jan "a, 1867.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20

comfortably crowded with as happy
and friendly company as ever before
met ir our city. The disguises were
numerous and varied, beautiful and
grotesque. One lady attracted my at
tention very much; she was dressed as
"folly" and her elegant dress was COW
cred with dozens of small bells, and
other bright ornaments. Another lady
was dressed as Night, while there
were any number of Princesses and
noble ladies. Amongst the gentlemen
| noticed our friend B. in comical
long tailed coat, literally covered with
advertisements, such as "Git your
slirtsat Moody's;" "Pyle's O. X. Soap;'
cred Jacket Bitters;;" and on the rear
of his pantaloons, in an honorable po-
sition was displayed "Freedman's Blu
reau." The financial result Of this ball
will be an addition to the funds ofthe As
ISOLATION Of about eight hundred dol
lars, which, as the object is to do good,
and dispense kindness where it is
needed, is a matter Of congratulation.
Wehave had three very disagreeable
DAVIS. IL has neither rained nor been
clear, but we have bad fine mist near
ly all the time, making the streets
muddy, and everything mouldy and
uncomfortable. Yours Truly,
TIM. LTNKINWATER. 4
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20

MARRIAGE OF THE Aztec CHrLDREx.H--
The human montrosities known here
some years ago as the /" Aztec Children"
have recently been exhibited in England.
The London papers report that they we're
married in that city on the 7th instant.
The London Herald says:
The bride was dressed in Russian COS.
tune, presented to her by the Governor
General Of Moscow, and the couple pro
ceeded, with Mr.. j. NJ. Morris, their guar
dian, to the Office Of the registrar q St.
Georges, Hanover Square, where, in the
presence Of the Registrnr General, who he'd
issued the license after due inquiry wheth,
er there was any har to the union, the cou-
pie were made one, by civil contract.
They then returned to their lodgings,
where the girl was attired in white satin
dress, with o lace veil, an orange blossom
wreath, all. as well as the jcwe,ry which
she wore, being made for the occasion.
The bridegroom wore well-6tting suit OF
evening dress, with a camelia in one but.
ton hole, and the ribbon Of some contiBeu.
tai order. whereof he IS member, in The
other. Soon after one o'clock they were
taken to Wiilis's rooms, where they were
attended in the capacity of bridesmaids BY
the young persons who usuallyise to their
wants, and where they were received by ;
numerous COmnanv .ti58 H. f$.g,sYssift4
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20
The Yankee Dam.

A Memorial is in the hands of the
members of the Legislature from this
Parish, asking for some action to be
taken to avert the continued disaster
and loss of property, which has been
caused by the Dam built by the Yam
KEGS just above the Town.
Last week o land slide of one hun
dred yards in length by fifty in breadth
occurred of part of the front of the
Town, just above the old Railroad
Warehouse. This should quicken ou1
Representatives in their action, if they
do not want the Town to slide in the
River before they get back. We hope
they will not fail to press the subject
earnestly and persistently.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20
Griffin.
from the Galveston News

u
Two days ago we made bold to ask, .Who
is General Griffin II A fiiend hos just
given US one detail of the biography ofthat
commander, from which it will appear that
he likes much better to meet dead Con-
federate than living one, and that he was
much more resolute in holding Galveston
church against the cold clay Of Gen. John
ston than he had proved himself in holding
Falls Church against J. E. b. Stuart. The
reason is that he knew that Stuart was
alive, and all alive.
The following note, with Stuart's answer,
Endorsed, was found amongst that gallant
officers papers. The note Is from q West
Point officer, who knew that Stuart was
known to his army friends by the sob,iquel
Of Beauty"
LEw1NsyILIE, Sept. II, 1861. .
My Dear Beauty am sorry that cir
cumstances are such that / can't have the
pleasure Of seeing you, although so neal
you. Griffin says he would like to have you
to dine with him at Wizards at Eve O'Clock
on Saturday next. Keep your HBlack
Horse" off me, if you please.
Your, etc
+ (Sisned) ORLANDO NJ. POE.
]. 3. b. Stuart, two miles below Falls
Church. In care ofwhosoever finds this
i "Please answer both the note and Grihin's
invitation" . ~ ##
On the back Of the note is Endorsed Col
Stuart's answer, as follows:
/ Il have the honor to report that 'circum
stances were such that they could have
seen me had they stopped to look behind
and I answered both at the cannon
mouth. Judging from his speed, Griffin
surely left for Washington to hurry up the
dinner J.E. B. STU ARi'."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20
!. {. L. vALLANDIGHAM.

ANEcDoTE OF A Doo.-A few years ago
in the shire Of Edinburg, . splendid New
foundland dog might have been seen every
day visiting every pond or brooksin the
neighborhood of his masters residence II
had been instrumental more than once 10
saving persons from grievous death in the
water. He was respected for his amiable
qualities, till, strange as it may appear, this
.Aattery completely turnd his head. Saving
of life from drowning became q passion.
He took to it as humanity takes to dram
drinking. Not having sufficient scope for
the exercise Of his diseased benevolence in
the district, he took to a very questionable
method Of supplying the deficiency. When
ever he found child on the brink of the
water, he waited patiently for the opportu-
nifty, and placing his foepaws suddenly on
its person, plunged it in before it was
aware, Now all This was done for the
mere purpose offetching them cut again.
He appeared to findintense pleasure in this
sort Of work, At last the outcry became
SO great BY parents alarmed for theirchil-
dren, although no life was ever lost by the
indulgence ofsuch Q singular taste, that
the poor dog was reluctantly destroyed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20
Suicide Of . Partisan Celebrity.

Is s.N
The Paris papers chronicle The death Of
a celebrity known as "Caoutchouc." A
few days since he jumped from the Pont
DIES Arts into the river, and when the body
was brought ashore the following letter was
found in one Of the pockets OF the coat:
~ It is useless to attempt to identity me.
/ am the descendant OF noble family
whom my follies hare dishonored. All nv
patrimony is dissipated, and l prefer suicide
to misery. To those who affirm that it is
necessary to be brave to kill ourself, l re-
ply that absinthe gives coumge. / am
drunk it is thus that l ought to die.
have been surnamed Caoutchouc,' let me
be buried under this name May my death
serve as an example to youth.
"CAouTcHouC,n
Caoutchouc, says Paris paper, was the
old Count Chicard ofmodern public balls.
His reputation extended from the Chateau
Rouge to Mabille, and from the casino to
the opera. There was always a crowd to
see him dance, and it was certainly an ex-
traordinary performance. This year Caout-
chouc was at the head Of the orgies of the
masked balls Of tho opera, where he excel.
ed himself, as his admirers said, in the wild
eccentricities Of the quadrille. On Satur.
day, December %, disguised as an ourapg.
outang, he exhibited before the crowds 10
the theatre Of the Rue Lepelletier the mar.
yellous elasticity Of his body. lie leaped
on the shoulders Of his companions, spring.
ing from one to the other, with all the ease
and more than the mischievousness Of 3
BRAZILIAN ape. At Eve O'Clock in the
morning he was dead. On leaving the op.
era Caoutchouc declined to sup with a band
OF maskers, After drinking five glasses Of
aoslnthe IN cafe on the Bouleyards. he
oetook himself to the Pont DIES Arts, which
ne scale to perform bis last pirouctte.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20
Legislative Reports.

People who live at distance from
the seat of government have natural
desire to learn what their representa-
tives in the General Assembly are do
ing. For this purpose the city papers
profess to publish daily the proceed
ings of the Legislature in their col
umns. When we take into considera-
tion the fact that our city cotempora-
ries lavish such an expenditure on the
different departments of their papers,
it is little singular that not one of
them will go to the trouble or expense
of furnishing q Legislative report from
which one can CLEAN an ineligible idea
of what the assembled wisdom of the
State is doing for her people. They
all make some kind of an allusion to
everything that happens, but it gives
just enough information to tantalise
you with the idea that you have re-
ceived no information at all. To illus
trate, We will take at random q few
specimens from the daily report. We
are told on one day that "Mr. Sanford
called up the Senate bill having refer
ence to the State Seminary ut Alexand-
ria, and the bill was adopted" Now
this is matter which concerns us very
nearly and we should like to know
something about it, but we seek in vain
for information in the report before us.
The reporter might suggest that the
bill was published at length, Or at least
it's substance, when it came from the
Committee, but it happens that we have
watched this bill from its inception,
and have learned nothing of its provis-
ions from it's introduction up to this
time. 1t has figured all the time only
as the "bill concerning the State Semi
nary" and so it will continue to figure
even in the "Oficial Report" of the
State organ which will come along sew
eral weeks after everybody has forgot
ten everything about the bill.
On the same day we are told that
"Mr. Halsey called up House bill in
reference to the interchange of Judges
of the 9TH and 9th Judicial Districts,
which was passed" Our District is
the 9th, and as our Courts are APP
preaching we should like to know
something about this bill; but all the
reports relating to it have hitherto CIV
en- us no other information than that it
is "bill relating to the interchange of
Judges of the 9TH and 9th Judicial Dis
tricts."
And let no one think that we have
picked these instances out, and that
similar ones are of rare occurrence
We have cited them simply because
they refer to matters which come home
to our readers. We are an attentive
reader of the Legislative reports, and
can state eandidly that it is very sell
dom they give any more, information
than that which is contained in the
cases we have cited. Our city papers
will have to do better. A little atten-
ton paid to this subject will prove of
more value to them than a great deal
of care which they seem to bestow on
more trivial matters.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20

Day The new Steamer B. L. Hodge 2
built expressly for our trade, reached here
on Monday morning early, making the trip
inside of thirty-six hours. This ia fair
time for ante be!lum days, bat awful fast
for these times, when seventy hours is con.
sidered brag run. She did not bring the
mail. Five or six other boats left the city
with her and we may expect the mail on
the seventy hour craft.
The officers Of the Hodge sent US pack
age Of late papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20

gayA Our attention has been called to
che fact, that large majority Of those
travelling over the Bayou Robert Plank
Road, are sure TO come without tho money,
and want and demand TO pass on credit.
A little reflection will certainly stop this
practice. The toll is fixed by the Parish
and is moderate the lessee has gone to
mach expense in building the Road, owes
yet TO many for their labor aud should re-
ceive the cash for his services. lie has
change tickets always on hand at the gates.
IL is to be hoped those using the road will,
in future, pay the cash.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20
Funeral Of Major Mercer Garfield.

! The remains Of the late Major Can
field have arrived at Alexandra,
They will first betaken to the residence
Vt his family where they will remain
until Wednesday morning; then they
will be removed to the Concert Hall,
where the funeral exercises viii take
place, on Thursday the 2lst inst, at II
o'clock A. NJ. a,aT
I The public, both ladies and gentle
men, are invited to attendant espec-
tally tho members Of the Bar and bis
old company and regiment.
After the close Of the exercises they
will be removed to the Pineville Gem
etery, for their final interment.
w. w. WHITTINGTON, Jr.,
]. M. BARRETT, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20

RI
TnE BRAIN IN SLEEP. The principal
evidence as to the state Of the human
brain in sleep Is derived from the observa.
ton OF woman at Montpelier, d case well
known and often quoted. She had lost .
portion Of her skull cap, and the brain and
its membranes were exposed. eWhen
she was in deep or sound sleep, tho brain
lay in the skull almost motionless; when
she was dreaming it became elevated; and
when her dreams, which she related on wa.
king, were vivid Or interesting. the brain
was protraded the cranial aperture. TBS
condition has also been experimentaily
brought about and observed in animals,
and the same result has been seen, namely,
that in sleep the surface Of the brain and
its membranes became pale, the veins
ceased to be distented, and only a few small
vessels containing the artcrial blood were
observable,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20

U Prot. James M. Garnett, who was
recently elected to the professorship Of
Greek in the State Seminary, has arriv-
ed and entered upon the discharge OF
his duties. Prof. Garrett comes highly
recommended as q gentleman of fine
scholastic attainments and an instruc-
tor of much experience and success.
He is a distinguished A. M. graduate Of
the University ofVirginia, and for some
time past has acted as a licentiate +"
professor of Greek in that institution.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20
pA- A Massachusetts schoolmarmr

s@- A Massachusetts " schoolmarm ;,
walked lovingly arm in arm with the black
est specimen Of buck negro in the streets
Of Richmond one day last week. This is
one Of the improvements which the '4party
Of great ideas" is resolved on introducing
into the South. Perhaps these Yankee
"schoolmarms" have right to their own
notions as to the best manner Of simproy-
ing their own breed Of cattle" but they have
DO right to commit nuisance in the face
and eyes OF respectable white people, in do
ing it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20

s We have had continued and heavy
rains the whole of the pest week. Wealth
or, at this present writing, warm and sultry.
The river has come to stand ut this Town,
with slight rise reported above.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20

BsA. We are under thanks to the officers
of the following Steamers for New Orleans
papers: Lady Grace, Lotus No. 2, Star
light, Mittie Stephens, Cuba 6, Bart. Able
and st. Nicholas.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20

EsT Jacob Walker, one of the oldest aud
staunchest of Alexandria merchants, pub
fishes his card this week, and we call
particular attention to it. In the way of
Flows he offers rare bargains to planters.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-02-20

EH A rare opportunity is offered, in our
columns, to any one with small capital
to coin money. The White Sulphur
Springs are offered for rent. See card.