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progress. The absence of fresh vexation and
difficulty is attributable, not to the forbear-
ance OF those who at one time seemed likely
to create both, but to the controlling influence
of more moderate cOunsels. The extremists
were ready for everything. They were eager
TO push forward impeachment at all hazards.
They were prepared to keep Congress together
in expectancy of revolutions or exouses that
might be used for their violent purposes.
They were not unwilling to treat reconstruc.
ton as still an open question, and to embody
their ultrasm in all manner of tests and
oaths and penalties. To accomplish these
ends, they were ready to unite with ANYBODY
and everybody who desired interference with
other questions considered settled. Nothing
is owing to the forbearance the wisdom the
magnanimity of the extreme section of the
party in power. They were minority. that
is ALL They were Overborne by the good
sense and the comparative moderation of the
majority of Republicans, who refused to
remain in session with nothing practical to be
done, discouraged propositions pointing to
greater harshness towards the South and
showed no favor to the Butler plan for remov-
ing the President, with or without cause.
1t is in this aspect that the adjournment on
Saturday forms just cause of graduation. For
in that fact we have proof that Butler and
Stevens are not the leaders of the House, that
their spirit is not its spirit, and that their
schemes of vengeance and revolution do not
command its approval. The evidence may be
negative, and SO certainly are the advantages.
But as against positive violence and wrong,
the mere refusal to facilitate either is some-
thing that should not be underestimated in
times like these.
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Adjournment of Congress.

From The Times.
The adjournment of Congress is a relief for
which the country, and especially its business
interests, ought to be profoundly grateful.
The assembling of the Fortieth Congress ON
the 4th of March could not but operate as a
source of widespread anxiety. Urgent ne
cessity was pleaded as a Justification of the
step, and the opening sounds were well calcu-
lated to convey an anticipation of startling
measures. Almost every question which the
previous Congress was supposed to have dis
posed of, at least for a time, was threatened
with disturbance. The tariff, the currency
the Bankrupt bill, the internal revenue
system, all the phases of the reconstruction
question, were menaced with unsettlement
On each of these subjects plans were broached,
changes suggested, fresh causes of irritation
and difficulty propOunded. busy and pro-
tracted session seemed imminent. Commerce
and industry were to a great degree paralyzed.
FOTebodings of evil unnerved importers and
traders and impaired a disastrous dullness to
every money centre. The South was harassed
by fears of new conditions and the possible
addition to the stringency of the law now in
force. All these considerations were made
worse by an ever-recuuing talk about i'm
peachment and the demand for the continu-
ance OF the session as q check upon the Presi-
dent, and preparation for emergencies that
We're declared to be probable
And now, happily, for season, these perils
are past. There has been no tinkering of the
tariff or the currency. Special interests,
grasping at exceptional profit, have not sue
oeeded in reopening internal taxation. The
beneficial results of the Bankrupt law will
come into play, despite the lobbying of its
merciless opponents. The reconstruction ques-
uon has been handled only to be perfected
the supplemental bill in effect completing the
practical features of the previous law, without
changing Its conditions or adding to its embar-
rassments. And though the impeachment
Prolect mas not been formally abandoned
Ihough the form of an inquiry is still to be
kept up-suilicient has transpired to prove
InAV practically it will amount to nothing.
therefore, we repeat, the country has good
reason 10 be satisfied with its deliverance from
Impending dangers. 1t may have no solid
ground OF exultation. 1t may perchance feel
that the disturbing element still lives. and
may renew its manifestations in December, K
not in July. But, at any rate, the immediate
trouble is ended, and every branch of business
may be expected to be benefited by the cir.
cumstance. A certain confidence and freedom
may be felt for the first time in months. an6
this of itself is no incOnsiderable advantage.
There are, however, more enduring reasons
for rejoicing at the occurrences of the brie
session and the events which have marked it
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The Purchase of Russian America.

Russia has sold us sucked ORANGE. Her
North American possessions, which became
hers by the right of prior discovery (Behring.
a Danish captain in her service. the discoverer
Of Behring's Strait, was her pioneer in those
regions), have been purchased by the United
States for seven million dollars. The treatv
was sent to the Senate on Saturday, and there
is rumor that Sir Frederick Bruce. the
British Minister, straightway sent a telegram
to London asking instructions as to what he
should do in the premises. Whatever NAV
be the value OF that territory and its OUTLYING
islands to us, it had ceased to be of anv t0
Russia. The only way she ever did. or ever
could, utilize the northwest coast was in the
prosecution of the fur trade. But that trade
has declined and nearly run out by the de-
structiOn of the animals (particularly the
otter), which have been hunted so industri-
ously that not enough We're left to breed and
keep up the race. What remains of the Rus
sian fur trade is not of sufficient importance to
justify the expense of the naval protection
required by the establishments. Russia has,
therefore, done wisely in selling the territory
and islands which to her had become useless.
But have we done wisely in buying it 2 If
estimated by what it is in itself, certainly no;
II bywhat the purchase may hereafter lead to,
perhaps yes. When Franklin was asked the
use OF some new discovery in science, his
reply was:-''What is the use of newborn
infant may become a man" 1t is only
in some such prospective view that we can
discover any value in this new purchase 1t
is almost amusing to read the comments
OF the efervescing quidnuncs who first
heralded the news. They dilate on the vast.
ness of the territOry--ten or twelve times as
large, they say, as the State of New York.
but the greater part of it is Of no more value
lor any human use than so many square milei
OF the ice in the Arctic Ocean by which it il
bounded, The Aleptian Islands and marrow
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John MOrrlssey In a DiIemma.

From ute HeTdtd.
The friends of Joe Coburn and John U
Heenan are said to be anxious to match them
Tor prize fight for $4,000 a side and the
champions belt. There must be some mls'nNo
in this, however; John Morrissey is champion
OF America, He whipped Heenan, and Is now
the rightlul owner OF the belt. If CoDurh Oh Oh
Heenan desire to win the championship, thSS Ss
must first challenge John Mornssey,, wnen tbe be
belt 10 his cbaiIenger. according to the rules OF
the the IG ppiHerns Hs TGe recess Of Congress will
leave Morrissey at leisure to deolae az 1o io
pIeases. We should advise nl@' ~ ge in for
fbse0 new up 'ns ,,ripeS at Washington. With bis
stamina pluck and practical knoSledgss OF ne
Ben Butler, Boutwell,, Hulbnrd' ond Sdo hold Id the the
other political brutsers' ana WIN '-
Champions ship there. ------
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-07-03

RECOVERY OF A CHALrcE TAKEN FROM
COLUMBIA, S. C.-During the siege of
Charleston quantity ofvaluable plate, the
church records, and other property belong
ing TO St, Michael's Church, in this city,
were sent up to Columbia, and stored there
in the vaults Ct the Bank Of Charleston
for safe keeping. After the burning Of
Columbia no trace Of any Of The valuables
belonging to the church could be found,
and it was With sadness assumed that they
had been altogether destroyed in the terri
BILE fire. A few days ago, however, Rev.
P. 7. Keith, the pastor Of the church, re-
ceived letter from Hon. Alexander Wake.
field Bradford, In which it was stated that
the writer had seen in pawn-broker's shop
| in New York silver chalice, which, by
the inscription, belonged to st. Michael's
Charleston: This letter was properly &C
knowledged, and on yesterday Mr.. Keith
received the chalice by express. The chal
ice, which has now been returned to its
ecclesiastical home, VISA presented to the
church in 1852 by Governor Boone, who
in that year, succeeded Governor Bull
It bears In front the royal arms Of England
and an inscription reciting the manner Q
| its presentation and, with the exception
1 of some slight dents, is in no way in
iured. ~ Charleston Mercury.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-07-03

nA. The following statement of Col.
Halpine, of New York, as to the conduct
of the negroes during the war, corresponds
with what has been started more in detail
by another Federal officer, Gen. Blair:
If Judge Kelley had been South during
the war he could not have the hardihood-
not even he could--to speak Of the negroes
Of the South as if they had all been loyal
to the United States during the rebellion.
The fact is that ninety-fve per cent Of them
were as faithful to the Confederacy as any
average equal number Of Southern whites.
they formed the quartermaster, com
missa,y. ordnance and pay departments
Of Tie rebel armies, working faithfully and
perseverinsly at their allotted tasks, al,
though R not i've pc, cent Of the able:bodied
whites were left at home to compel them
to this work, had they been otherwise
minded. It is simply bald, bold, black
falsehood to speak Of the Southern negroes
as having been faithful to anything but tn
rebellion, during the recent civil war. nc
laboribg population Of any country eve
did better service for an insurrection thar
did Sau,bo. Jumbo, and PompeY AM
Caesar for that Lost Cause" which cal!et
Jefferson Davis its President, Judge kel
ley should notfalsify history in his eager
ness to fatter tile black vote and secure
for his party nor should he be allowed t
Lkindle into unquenchable flame war 0
races /; nor should the military power Q
the United States be exclusively devote
to protecting him in his iocendiary labors.
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Items.

New York, June "a. Speaking Of shegi-
dams letter the Times says: Gen. Sheri-
dan certainly pays very little attention to
the forms of decorum in his relations to
his superiors. His dispatch to Gen. Grant
on the subject Of registration, sails as near
the edge of absolute insubordination as
anything of the kind we have seen lately"
The Tribunesays "Gen. Sheridan writes
o letter to Gen. Grant which has all the
directness and sincerity of that great SOL
diers character"
Gen. Sickles writes letter addressed
to Hon. Henry Wilson, Chief of the Mill
tary Committee of the United States, which
he signs D. e. Sickles, Major General com.
handing, setting forth the inadequacy o.
the appropriation for reconstruction, and
concludes II have the honor to suggest
for your consideration, and that Of yon!
colleagues as we'll, That the interests CT tht
public service requires, without delay, {
further appropriation to execute the acts
LOT Congress for the government Of thu
!repel States"
This morning Herald says: "a corps 0
thirty stump orators have been. tnrnet
loose upon the Southern States by tn
Union Congressional Republican Commit
tee, twenty Of whom are colored men
These speakers 60 charged with the stroh
gest Republican logic within the reach Q
the Congressional Committee, and with tn
determination not to permit EVEN one 0
the smallest villages to escape its share Q
political advice. Reinforcements to thi
corps are being recruited add eqdippe
daily, and another detachment of orator
will wend southwark in q few days."
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AN AM1ABLE SP1R1r.-To show the ami
able spirit, the absence of passion, and the
cool, unimpassioned Judgment which actu.
ates section Of the Radical party, we
quote the following resolution, passed bs
the secret political society called the
q Grand Army Of the Republic" . branch
of which, in Onaiga, Illinois, thus declares
aWHERnAs, The arch-traitot, the head
and front ofthe rebellion, JEFF. DAVIS, prime
mover, and so-called President OF the nell
born Confederacy, has been released OF
bail By the order Of Judge Underwood, tht
money Of the luhatic Greeley, aud the III
auence Of the renegade Johnson
RESOLVED, That we denounce Greeley
the Judge, and the traitor who Hills the hx
ecutiye CHAIR, in place of the lamented =, mar
| tyr our noble Lincoln that we VIII re
member them with our curses and Win gu
votes for the insult they have offered z
the soldiers of the Union, liviDgand dead.
1t viii be readily seen what brlllian
chances Of national peace and unity "
should have under the auspices Of thos
who manifest such temper and dispos
| tion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-07-03

YAKNEE CUTENEss.-The modas OPP
erondi Of the hay rake swindlers is in
genious, to say the least. They sell a
right to farmer for 500, and take his
note, on the agreement that ifthe buyer
doesn't make $500 a year on his pnr-
chase, they will give up the note.
This agreement is written across the
back Of the note, and is signed by the
swindler. Once out Of sight, the swim
dler, taking from his pocket a pair Of
scissors or a knife, and trimming OF the
edges Of the note, the back instantly
separates from the front, for the piece
Of paper on which was written the
agreement to return the note in one
wear if the farmer had not made any
thing out of the sale. Of the article, was
neatly fastened to the note itself in :
scientific manner with mucilage. Hav
ling thus freed the note from any incum
brance, he proceeds to the next tarme'
and gets it cashed, or gives.it in pay
ment for a team of horses, carriage q
what not.
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General Sheridan's Explanation.

In reference to General Sheridan's report
in explanation of the removal OF Messrs.
Abcll, Heron, and Monroe, we have SIM
ply to say that, granting his allegation to
be true, the act was unjustifable, We be-
lieve in the supremacy of the civil over the
military authority. Liberty is far less
likely to suffer from the abuses OF civil Of
feers, however fragrant, than from the ar
bitrary rule of q chieftain. And even ii
the official conduct of these gentlemen was
utterly indcfensible, free discussion would
sooner or latter amend il. A Republican
should rely on the power of truth. 1t will
make its own way without any aid from
the sword. And in Republic the only
possible justification of violence is to resist
armed aggression. Anything else can be
put down by the might of an enlightened
publicopinion. The people ofNew Orleans
are not deficient in intelligence; they
could DO made to understand and rebake
such misconduct as is charged upon, these
officials But we have reason tsPbelieve
that General Sheridan strongly overstates
f ais case, and this suspicion only makes his
ecninCt more Objectionable. 1t is unfor.
thnate, however, that partisans will moi
regard this whole question as involving Il
vital principle of free government, but
mlsled BY the claptrap Of loyalty, and the
acknowledged services to his country OF
5enefal Sheridan in the field, defend his
disregard of civil authority, thereby recog
mIzng the very essence of despdtie rule
Wemake no attack OH General Sheridan
OF any other soldier who has served hi:
country but we do protest against any
man ayailing himself of his military PROV
ess to stab the nation in its vitals by de
slfoylng the public respect for the suprem
acy OF law and the subordination of thu
.nn,liitary to the civil powcr.-[ National In
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-07-03

PoL1r1cAL INEouALr1Es.-fhe following
are some of the enormous inequalities Of
our political system, and its practical
workings in administration:
Thus, New York, Pennsylvania and
Ohio have about ten millions of people and
six United States Senators.
The six New England States have three
millions ofpeople and twelve United States
Senator's.
Three thousand millions of dollars worth
of property invested in agricultural, com
mercial or manufacturing industry is taxed
sixty millions of dollars for State and
local purposes.
Three thousand millions Of dollars inves
ted in Government bonds is exempted
from the payment Of the sixty millions o
dollars, and is not charged one cent.
twenty-five hundred thousand Republi
can voters North and South have hun
bred and eighty or ninety members Q
Congress.
Thirty-five hundred thousand Democrat
| ic and Conservative voters North aut
South have now about fifty members in th,
Congress Of the United States.
AS the Radical are engaged in the Worl
Of remedying what they call political in
CAPABILITIES, we throw these out for thei
consideration.
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aa. Never marrya woman whose love
for you win depend upon The qualification
of her wants, or Of her love OF power
For, however ardently she may profess an
attachment to you, Or extol you TO Others the
or take pras in hearing good Qualities lies
moment you interfere with what she con- :.
siders her Il sole pferogat;ve even though it
be in the discharge ola solemn duty, or an
exercise of the rig hts which, as a protector
and provider for your family, you possess :,
both in law and in equity, then she will
hate you as cordially as she loved, and not
be at all backward in calling you very ugly
names to your face. No matter for your
excuses, or for disclaimers of malicious OF
spitefuI intent you are lost man, so iar
as your domestic peace is concerned-take
my word for it.
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More About the Jefferson DaYis
Disguise.

The Portland, Argus publishes the
following:
| anu no admirer OF JEFF. Davis; I am
a Yankee, born between SaccaraDpa
and Gorham Corner, am full of Yankee
prejudices, but think it wicked to lie
even about him, or for that matter,
about the devil.
was with the party that captured
Jeff. Davis-saw the whole transaction
from the beginning. / how say, and
hope that you win publish it, that
JEFF. Davis did not have on at the time
he was. taken any garment such as is
worn by women. He did not have
over his shoulder waterproof article
of clothing. Something like "Have-
lock-" 1t was not in the least conceal
ed. He wore hat, and did not carry
a pail of water on his head, nor carry
pail, bucket nor kettle in any way.
TO the best of my recollection, he
carried nothing whatever. in his hands.
His wife did not tell any person that
her husband might hurt somebody if he
got exasperated. She behaved like a
lady, and he as d gentleman, though
manifestly he was chagIined at being
taken into custody. Our soldiers be-
haved like gentlemen as they were, and
our officers like honorable, brave men
and the foolish stories that went the
newspaper rounds OF the day telling
how wolfishly he deported himself
were all false. know what / am wri.
ting about. / saw Jefferson Davis
many times while he was staying. il
Portland several years ago, and thiDl
that | was the first one who recognized
him at the time of his arrest .
When it was known that he was Ger
I.tainly taken, some newspaper cores
|pondent-1 knew his naIne at the tim'
fabricated the story about the dis
guise in an old woman's dress. Iheart
the whole matter talked over as a goot
Joke, and the officers, who knew bet
ter, never took the trouble to deny il
Perhaps they thought tile Confederate
President deserved all tie Gsntemp
that could be put upon him. | think s.
{ too, only / would never perpetrate
falsehood that by any means would be
f come history.
, And further, would never Islander
. woman who has shown so much deVO
ton as Mrs. Davis has to her husband
no matter how wicked he is or ma
have been.
! I defy any person to find a singl
. officer or soldier who was present d
. the capture OF JEFF. Davis, who will say
3 upon honor, that he was disguised i
woman's clothes, or that his Iwife acte
! in any way unlady-like or undigpiGe
' on that occasion. / so for trying hi
: for his, crimes, and if he is found guilt
!. publishing him. But | would not Ii
g about him when the truth will certain
s. Iy make It bad enough.
y JAMES H. PARKER.
d Eilburnville, Pa, May 0, 1867.
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SHERIFF'S SA LIE.
Joseph NJ. sollibellas, aoo +

George B. Boomer e. Co.,
District Court, Parish Of Rapides, State
of Louisiana.
DY VIRTUE Of q writ Of Fieri Facias
ID issued from the Honorable the
District Court in and for the Parish Of
Rapides, State Of Louisiana, and to mo
addressed in the above entitled and
numbered suit, I have seized and will
offer for sale to the last and highest
bidder, on 80
SATURDAY. the Sd day Of AUGUST,
1867,
between the hours of II A. ~, and 4
P. NJ, at the Court House door in. the
Town Of Alexandria, Parish Of RapideH
State Of Louisiana, the following de-
scribed property Of the Defendants, to-
wit:
A certain tract Of land lying and be-
| ing situated on the North side of Red
River, and known on the Map at the
Land Office, as follows: A certain por-.
ton Of Section No. 6, in Township No.
l6; N. RE. Acertain portion Of Sec.
/ ton No. Is in Township No.7, N. r. /
E. A certain portion Of Section No.
LEA in Township No. 6, N. RE. A
certain portion Of Section No. %, In
Township No. 6, N. RE. A certain
lportion Of Section No. IA in Township
INo. 7, N. r. E., in all containing the
quantity Of Thirteen Hundred acres,
more or less together with all the i'm
proyements thereon situated, including
a Steam Saw Mill.
TERMs OF SALE: CASH-in q. s
Treasury Notes, subject to appraise
ment. J.R. ANDREWS,
Sheriff.
i June26- Printers Fee $3l so.
4
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nsp. mo snonial WashinptonF cores

neE The special Washington cores
poudent OF the Missouri Democrat Raai-
cal) says: There is much talk about Con.
Sheridan's letter on registration end the
Attorney Generals opinion. Dehiocratic
papers denounce it as insubordiIate to the
last degree, and one or two sentences are
condemned by many Republicans. It was
addressed to Gen. Grant, but that officer
has nothing to do with the subject Of reg
|istration one way or another. It Is. be-
lievea that some private kilograms haye
been sent to Gen. Sheridan, but no otlicl9!
action will be taken, it is announced, TIL
the President returns. Conservatives say
the Executive cannot do less than relieve
Gen. Sheridan from command.
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IHE PERILs ATTENDING SESSION OF
CONGRESS- -The publication of MIR. STAN
ustys opinion upon the reconstruction
'aH has very much irritated the Radicals,
snd as the result OF that opinion seems to
y declaration that the designs Of the
paty which enacted the law cannot be
. !. under its provisions, another resort
=. % Washington, and the enactment OF some
Jung yet more stringent is demanded
nnen Congress one assemblies, no one
sno has the least desire to maintain
reputation for wisdom would venture to
PleOet when it will adjourn, and what it
aay DO during the interval. IL may plunge
y once intoa gfeivons Acknowledgement
wy ",.n inc laws which bear upon bhe bust
IT,, interests Of the country. 1t may
w some very exciting measures, like that
impeachment, TO alarm and agitate the
!. %aple' It may paralyze industry aud
a.ee2 enterprise, and iujure business in
s sssfy branch. The haPpiest periods OF the
ssar are those when Congress is not in
'esslon.- Philadelphia Price Current.