The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-07-10

might thus be realised after all.
1t must be evident to all that the
absorption of Mexico by the United
States is onlya question Of time. We
verify believe that no better opportu-
nifty will ever present itself than the
present one when the sovereigns Of Eu-
rope would not only interpose no OBJ
lection, but would hail the event with
the most perfect delight.
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THINGS ABOUT HOME,
The. past week to us poor mortals
here above earth and water, in and
around Alexandria, has been one Of
pain, trouble and dullness intermixed
with little fun and frivolity.
The weather has been abominably
horrid, rain having been our portion
from three to FIVE times daily, accom-.
panied with due proportions Of wind,
thunder and lightning. At the present
writing the atmosphere and clouds in
dictate continuance of the same sort,
which, of course, we have old Jobs
virtue to bear with.
The crops-that is what is left Of
them-are in the worst possible condi-
ton, and our planters, though possess
ed Of iron qualities Of recuperation,
seem to stagner under their accumula-
ted ills and have but faint hopes Of
making average half ones of corn and
cotton. The grass crop, where moi
overfowed, is in the best possible con-
dition and will yield an immense rev.
enue, provided it can be gathered, then
sold at high prices!
The River has commenced, at last,
to recede and thus far has gone down
about ten inches. The water in Town
is receding in proportion to the fall in
the river, and leaving us as q healthy
legacy the dirtiest and filthiest streets
and yards we ever beheld and nostrils
of man and beast ever had to stand
All the perfumes Of Afric's scented
shores, with mashed garlics soaked in
Bluelick water thrown in, are nothing
in comparison to our perfamed local.
tiles. We hope all will at once pur.
chase lime in abundance and other dis.
infectants and use them profusely or
their premises. Anything short Of thii
and we may be sure we will be visited
with a severe epidemic. IS
As an antidote to all this and t.
drive dull care away, even if some
should accuse them Of Initiating old
Nero, fiddling while Rome was in flames
our Ive young men, who yet have the
breath OF life in their bodies and are not
lodging the Coroner, inaugurated 9
series of skiff races in imitation of the
pleasing and exciting Regattas o.
Northern cities. The first of these
came off on the fourth, in which were
three entries, the Kate Henderson, Ben
Wade and Aetna. The purse was 8
small one, as we are not overburdened
with greenbacks, but the interest man
Tested and the lively excitement got.
ten up, was truly refreshing and car
ried us back to the halcyon days o
peace, contentment, good will and hap
piness! The distance run was little
over half a mile and the time made
considered excellent. A large crowd
who seemed to be well pleased will
this novelty to us here, added much Il
the entertainment. The race was ami
mated and well contested. The aware
Of positions was given by the judges
thus: winner of the race and purse, The
Kate Henderson, second Ben. Wade
third and last, Aetna. The winner Oh
reaching the Ice House Wharf wa
greeted with cheers from the GROVE
and all went off merrily and cheerily.
A second race, more exciting thar
the first, came off on Saturday between
the Kate Henderson and the Aetna
which was a match run for q littl,
more greenbacks than the sweepstakes
Of the fourth. In this match the Actin.
proved an easy winner, which rathel
surprised and dampened the ardor o
the knowing ones, which howeve1
seemed to give satisfaction. TheAetn.
on returning to the Wharf received he
fair share of huzzahs, and after few
moments Of sociable exchanges til,
crowd dispersed and this writer wen
home with a light heart for the tim,
being at least.
We are pleased to know that thi
good prospect for fun and enjoymen
will not end here, and soon other AM
more numerous regattas will take place
This is as it should be, for God know
We need something to remind us tina
we still live, and wipe away the fas
gathering sweat drops Of premature
death from our foreheads. Let us hav,
fun, be merry and happy, if we are dy
ing by inches; let's meet it with
smile and in good mood.
! u Hon. Lazarus w. Powell, for
merly Governor of Kentucky, and sub
sequently United States Senator from
that State, died at his residence j,
Henderson, on the Sd inst.
~ Cantain Bob. Watson has RETURN