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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-04-03

WEAR THEM OUT.-There is, of course,
the greatest possible dependency among
our people in relation to the recent action
of Congress, and nothing indeed could well
be more Notifying to men accustomed to
political freedom. 1t is intended to be so.
It is designed as a punitive act, and is to
be borne precisely as an act of confiseation
would be.-I'his act is, in fact, a conflsca-
ton of civil and political rights, forfeited
by rebellion wherefore let us submit
with the dignity of men to unavoidable
misfortune.
But as the military jurisdiction must be
necessarily of a very general character, it is
not probable that it will be felt to any
great extent. The Brigadier who gov
erns Georgia, for illustration, will also
govern Alabama and Florida, and we
question whether he will have force
employed i'll the business exceeding FIVE
thousand men, and perhaps not half that
number. Unless, therefore, he is disposed
to be very cfficious, it is not likely that
the mass of the people will see or feel
nun DIS Gllc autOCluu III NuooO SoOu fio"Sut0
reposes their lives, liberty and fortunes
But should a sooty son of Africa complain
that he had lost quarter by their instru-
mentality or remissness, there is no know
ing what might be the result. The people
must keep clear of all causes of offence in
respect to American citizens of African
deScent--this is the main point.
Another good idea will be to keep clear
Of the towns. Raise on your farms all
you need to eat and to wear, as far as
possible. Spin and weave your own
clothes--trade ittle--owe nobody--live at
home--let politics alone. The sun will
shine--the birds sing and the gentle rains
and dews descend from Heaven, just as
well under military, as under any other
government; and you will not have to be
reminded that you have lost freedom if
you stick to your farms, unless the min
listers of tyranny come after you. The
first and last care Of the South should now
be subsistence meat aud clothing.
The less cotton Vou raise the less you acW
lose. u is scyop aIuays tnced and
easily stolen. An industrious farmer can,
if he will stick to his place, draw from it
all his supplies, and never know anything
about military despotism. = Exchange.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-04-03
A Snappish Senator Snubs Sumner.

In the Senate the other day the fol-
lowing occurred:
Mr.. Trumbull moved an executive
session.
Mr.. Sumner (Rep. Mass.) hoped not.
He wished to say a few words on the
subject before the Senate.
Mr.. Trumbull said this would lead to
an interninable discussion.
Mr.. Sumner said he could say what
he had to say On the motion to go into
executive session in a very few words.
He was proceeding to congratulate Mr..
Morton on his speech, when he was
called to order by Mr.. Fessenden, who
said congratulations to Mr.. Morton were
not pertinent to the question of going
into executive session.
Mr.. Sumner understand the rules
of the Senate.
Mr.. Fcssenden--Oh, yes, you UNDER
stand everything; but some Of the rest
of us have rights here as well as you.
Mr.. Sumner said he was not arguing
or his resolution, and did not wish to
do so at this time.
Mr.. Fessenden-No, you cannot dig
nifty it with the name Of argument, but
you were beginning to talk, never
theless.
Mr.. Summer said he believed he was
in order in stating, on question of 60
ing into executive session, why the Sen
ate should remain in open session.
Mr.. Fessenden-Oh, yes, you are al
ways in order.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-04-03

tsy The organ Used in the Episcopal
Church, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. IS
said to have been made in England, in the
time of Cromwell, and to be therefore, the
Oldest in the United States.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-04-03

EXCHANGE OF BABIEs--A laughable In
cident occurred few evenings since liz
this vicinity. A lady and gentleman,
whom we will call Mr.. and Mrs. Smith,
called to spend the eveningat aneighbor,s,
whom we will call Peters. Each family
had ~ baby, and the little fellows, about.
the same age were laid together, sleeping
upon a bed. After the enjoyment together
of pleasant evening in socability, the
visitor prepared to leave; and while Mrs
Smith was getting ready, Mr.. Peters jocu-
larly called to her not to take more than
her own" when she replied to him not to
fear, as she would take nothing that be-
Ionged to him which proved to be quito
a Joke OH him as the affair turned out.
After their friends were gone, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peters prepared to retire; the child
reused and commenced to cry, and Mrs <.
remarked that it was not Iucy's voice. On
examining the little one, it wastound to be
Mr.. Smiths baby, and Mr.. ?. started over
to Mr.. SIS. to have the mistake rcctitied;
but soon met Mr.. S. with the exchanged
baby In his arms, who thought the ex-
change sbeat the natson," DIS he and his
rood wife had found out the swap on arri-
wing home, and resolved at 0ace to trade
back. The matter was adjusted with .
hearty laugh, principally at the expense OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith. !,
We believe this is the only instance OF
the swapping of babies on record in Jeffer-
son county-unless the red men have some
such historic event. Oskaloosa Indcpcn-
dent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-04-03
Who Are and Who-Are Not At
fected by the Military Recon-
Struction Bill,

1t is q matter of some Importance to
the people of the South to know who
are and WHO are not affected by the
Military Reconstruction Bill, passed by
Congress over the veto of the Presi-
dent. The law itself has double
character. 1t establishes, in the first
place, a complete military despotism
over the. uDrepresented States. In the
second place, provision is made for the
reconstruction of those States. 1t is in
this latter division that are found the
provisions affecting particular classes
OF individuals, curtaillng the rights of
some and charging those of others
They relate to holding office and voting.
HOLDING OFFICE.
The following persons are forbidden
to hold any Office, civil or military, UNI
der the United States, or under any
State, or under any Provisional State
Government, or to be member of any
convention to form a new State Consti-
tuition, who took an oath or affirmation
to support the Constitution of the Uni
ted States and afterwards engaged in
the rebellion, or gave aid and comfort
to those who did, viz:
lst. Senators and Representatives in
Congress, officers of the army or navy, and
other United States officials.
| I'd. Governors of States, members of
State Legislatures, and State judicial off
GERS, from judges down to magistrates.
No one is excluded from holding an Of
flee who does not belong to one of the
above classes.
All male citizens twenty-one years old
and upward, of whatever race, color, or
previous condition, who have been resident
IN said State for one year previous to the
day of election, shall be entitled to vote,
except Tie foHoging persons, uiz:
|. Such as may be disfranchised for par
ticipation in the rebellion.
2. Such as may be DISTINGUISHED for
crime.
3. Such as (above enumerated) are for
hidden to hold office, are also forbidden to
vote for members to Convention to form
a Constitution under the provisions of this
bill and also for officers under the Provis-
ional State Governments.
HOLDING OFFICE AND VOTING.
No person is disqualified from holding
Office by reason of any part he took in the
rebellion, either in holding Office under the
Confederate Government. or in bearing
arms, who had not previous to the war held
u Federal office, or an executive, legislative
or judicial Office in some State.
No person is disqualified from voting by
reason of any part he took in the rebellion
either in holding Office or in bearing arms,
except those who are disqualified from
holding Office, as above stated, and they
are disqualified from voting in two cases
only first, for members of the Constitu-
tional Convention and, second, for Off
GERS under the Provisional State Govern
ment.
AS no person under twenty-one years OF
age was allowed to hold any Federal Office,
or any State executive, legislative or judi
cial Office, and as the war commenced six
years ago, no man in the South under
twenty-seven years of age can be excluded
from holding Office or voting, by reason OF
any part he took in the rebellion.
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-04-03

To PREACHERS. BE short and lively
Load up before you enter the sacred desk,
announce your text, when the time comes,
with distinctness, and lash right into dis
cussion. Fire at point-blank range. Keep
your eye on the drowsy nearer until ne
Becomes wide awake. Hold the children
and those restless young folks under good
command. "Give d portion, to the aged
ones, who try so hard to catch every sylla-
BILE You utter, and, under some Of the mo.
dern pulpit orators lose about halt. Stir
all the peoplet "ShakealE dull slotl,' in
manner and tone. Be in earnest-tr eiilen'
dously in earnest! Time is passing, eter.
temity is near; Judgment is at the door.
Make an impression, if you can, inside Of
thirty minutes; if mot, ask God to give his
blessing and-close.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-04-03
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for the purpose -
The proprietors offer the PERUVIAN
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G. L. KOUNS g. BRO, SO Common ST..
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Ets The above Bitters can lie had Of
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all Druggists.
Alexandria, La, April 8, 1s67-tf.
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- II 6 i. L FITS . al 6.
G. F. LEWIS, District Court, Par
ys. fisll Of Rapides, State
JOIN CLARE. Of La. No. 974.
DY VIRTUE Of an order Of seizure and
u sale issued from the Honorable the
District Court in and for the Parish Of Ra-
pides, State of Louisiana, and to me adj.
dressed in the above entitled and numbered
suit, I have seized and will offer for sale to-
the last and highest bidder, on
SATURDAY the 4th day Of MAY, 1867,
between the hours Of Ii A. M. and a P.
NJ, at the Court House door, III the Town
of Alexandra, Parish OF Rapides, State Of
Louisiana, the following described property
seized as the property Of the Defendant, to.
wit
A certain square of ground numbered
thirty-six (36) in the Town Of Alexandria,
and all the buildings and improvements
thereon.
TERMS OF sAlg. CAsH--in United
States Treasury Notes, subject toappraise,
ment. J. r. ANDREWS,
Sheriff;
April3- tsls-Printers Fee $l8 90.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-04-03

@H A nsgro preacher was holding forth
to has congregation upon the subject Of
oheying the commands Of God. Says he :
:. Bsedren, whateber God tells me to do in
dis book, holding up the Bible) that I'm
gwine to jump at it. Gwoin troo it longs
to God-iumpin' at it longs to dis nigga
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-04-03

Ea An official document from the War
Department informs Congress and The pub
lie what is the annual pay and allowances
of all kinds Of the different officers of the
army. we give a few Of them: Gen.
Grant. $500; Lieut.. Gen. Sherman,
Sl4,sl4; Maj. Gen. Halleck, S77l7; Maj.
Gen. Meade, s77l7; Maj. Gen. Sheridan,
$7717; Maj. Gen. Thomas, S77l7: Brig.
Gen. Mcdowell, $55l7; Brig. Gen. Rose
Grams, $5517; Colonies, $4,000; Lieut.. Col
onels, $3994 Majors, S376b; Captains.
S3049 First Lieutenants, S27l3, and Sc
cond Lieutenants, s;2ess2o.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-04-03

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY IN Missouri
A bloody and fatal tragedy occurred at
the little town of Lacoxie, No., a few
days since, growing out Of an old feud
existing between Jacob and Johnston
Barnock, brothers, OF high standing and
fine education. It appears the younger
brother, Johnston, had been attacked
by the elder, on occasion ofhis visiting
the residence Of the elder, and was ter
ribly maltreated, being cut and badly
bruised. The younger brother then
sent the elder word to arm himself, as
he intended to kill him on sight.
Neighbors and friends of the two men
then interfered, and used every posi-
BILE effort to stop the feud and reconcile
them, but to no purpose.
The two men went heavily armed on
all occasions, and finally they met or
the highway, near the residence of the
elder, and Immediately commenced
firing at each other, at the same time
approaching. They emptied two re-
voRers each, and then clinehed and
beat each other in a horrible manner
with the butts of their pistols. They
continued iii this horrible work until
they fell apart from sheer exhaustion
When found by some men who happen
ed along the road, the elder brother
was stiff and dead, and the younger
horribly wounded, and trying to drag
himself away from the fatal spot where
his brother lay. The survivor was at
once attended to, and when our inform
ant left he was still alive, with no hopes
Of his recovery, as he was terribly
wounded in five places, and continued
to rave like maniac Exchange.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-04-03

Vlr, feSSeuUGH HIS u TtputttluH III
logical consistency and for candor of state.
hient. Ordinarily a sopllism stands no
chance under his critical analysis. But
the distinguished Senator from Maine must
laugh inwardly" when, after voting for
the Shellabarger amendment, he stands up
\, n BIS place in the Senate and talks about
ms nnwillinguess TO compel the South
INTO taking any steps towards reconstruc-
llon That is u favor Of which neither he
nor any other Senator who has any self
Inspect or any respect for the common sense
" HIS countrymen should be guilty. When
the Southern people arc told, that whether
sou wish 1t or not, you shall hold no elec-
' .ioh at which negroes are not permitted to
vote, and if you do not form governments
iecSgnlzlng negro suffrage and partial
acknowledgements you shall be governed by
Tue baiyonet, tits a,hideous mockery indeed
10 TAX about the voluntary principle OF
lepablicanism.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-15
TESDAY EVENING. OCTOBER Is, 1867.

freesboro, at Chickamauga, and at
Franklin, that these brave Southerners
were inferior in intelligence, in bravery,
in physical endurance, in any quality
that constitutes good soldier, TO Ma
poleon's men, Besides, these men knew
what they were fighting for, and it is
only reasonable TO suppose that at least
two.thirds Of Napoleon's men did not.
All knew that accompanied the army
into Tennessee, or that knew any
thing about the latter days of its
existence, that its General was not
favorite among the men. His more
vigorous tactics around Atlanta had re-
duced the army near fifteen thousand
men in q couple of weeks, and accom-
plshed nothing unless the loss Of Atlanta
might be accounted something. The
men sullsnly accompanied him to Ten
nessee, expecting the same results.
When they marched through their thickly
scattered comrades, who lay as thick on
either flank as they marched the follow.
ing morning through Franklin towards
Nashville, their faces we're lowered and
their countenances became sombre as
they thought how many of these poor fell
lows would now be marching by their sides
had few well directed volleys been fired
into the enemy as they marched by al
most under the very muzzles of our
loaded guns in the darkness at Spring
Hill. Observation-Disclosures exhausted
with cold, wet, fatigue and hunger-yes,
for forty.eight long hours did these few
brave men withstand the persevering at
tacks of the overwhelming masses that
had been collected even from beyond the
Mississippi to awaken us from our torpor
with the terrible thunder of their two
hundred cannon. In my opinion they
stood all that human nature could stand.
The concentrated fire of artillery went
crashing through our hastily constructed
works of few rails and little dirt as
though they had been pasteboard. A
part was destroyed and with it most ofits
defenders. Here the line was penetrated,
and the army had no confidence in their
generals ability to re-establish it AS
the enemy rapidly bore down upon their
flanks, the men saw no alternative but
flight or capture. OF two evils they
chose the least, and wisely. think.
&c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-15
XOIIR. WIFE

Possesses charms in proportion TO her health,
and she measures husbands love by the inte-
rest he evinces in her welfare while she is sick.
Now. if you wish TO retain in tact your wife's
love and affection undiminished, and desire
that she regain her health and former beauty,
you should, by all means procure one bottle Of
ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS,
to more sckIy females than all other remedies
combined. IL only proposes TO cure those
Uterine Complaints peculiar to the female sex.
1t is indorsed by the medical profession all
over the country. as il is no secret nor patent,
and effects cures bona fde cures afterall other
means fail.
OLD AND YOUNG FEMALES
Have long needed medicine that would relieve
them of all those Female Complaints and
Irregnlarities. which prove so troublesome all
over the Southern country, and they can now
confidently rely upon the curative powers of the
English Female Bi2ters. II arouses, restores
and regulates. lis cures are rapid and perlna-
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irregular Menstruation, Hysterics. Leucorrhoea
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the Womb, Chleross. and all those symptoms
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THAT YOUNG GIRL,
Whose bloom has departed from her checks;
whose eye has lost its lustre whose intellect
has lost its brightness; whose countenance
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MARRIED LADIES,
As you value your life, and health, and per-
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have been under treatment of some physician
without benefit; as you have nearly concluded
that your case cannot be reached let US insist,
let us urge you TO y aside your fears and pre-
JUDGES, in regard TO ,adyertised remedies, for
enc time in your life, and try one single bottle
of English Female Bitters.
We are well aware that many persons snub
at the idea of using an article that Is adver-
tised, and we know of many snubbin0 individ-
uals in this community, and if they had their
way, many of them would snub all you sickly
females in your graves. Cannot worthy medi-
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procure bottle Of this powerful Uterine and
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]. z. DR0MG00LE a co., ProprietQrs,
3gl Main street. Memnhis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-15

garlic and grease, simmering in a little
brown earthenware pan over a charcoal
fire, and deems herself well paid if her
lord and master bestows on her friendly
word of commendation. A strange life
these army followers lead. They are a
strange people altogether--a bundle OF
contradictions. The women, although
lost to all sense of decency and virtue,
will yet submit to every kind Of hardship
for their companer0's sake. 0ue mo-
ment you will see the man brutally
thrashing his spouse for some real or
fancied infdelity; next instant they will
be sitting under the same blanket, billing
and cooling like a couple of turtle doves.
In the trenches, during the Queretaro
siege, most Of the men dug caves by their
side for their women, who thus kept
them company on duty, and not unire-
quently the hospital litters would bear
away wounded and dead women as well
as men, GALAXY, for October.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-15
Camp Life in Mexico.

The camp life of the soldiery is as sin
gular as everything else. In Mexican
armies it is emphatically the case that
every laddie has his lassie" The wo-
men share All the dangers with as much
sang fr0ia as the oldest veteran, aud
perform, without pay, all The duties Of
army suffers aud reCimental cooks and
purveyora On the march they ride
ahead, mounted on their burrcs. OF on
rsw-boned horses, which they generally
besiride "a cavalier, and i've minutes
snsr the halt Is called each will have q
Eayory uess Of chickens and chile, and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-15
The Truth,

The Cincinnati Commercial, referring
to the negro suffrage proposition in Ohio,
speaks the truth after the following
fashion:
OF the proposed amendment we will
say that it was unwse in Congress to
make it political necessity for the
friends of Congress to offer it and sup
port it at this juneture; and its conclu-
sive defeat in Ohio must be accepted as
absolute evidence that the extreme
Radical policy OF converting the South
into black States is not acceptable to an
immense majority of the people of the
North
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-15
Have For sale--.

Have For Sale---
25 MILBURNE'S CELEBRATED IRON
AXLE WAGONS.
25 MILBURNE'S CELEBRATED THIN
BLE-SKETN WAG0NS-over 800 sold in
Memphis; all warranted for u months,
and only $l2 so damages claimed for break
age.
50 CARVER GINS, from 40 to 80 saws. wood
and iron franc.
25 T0DD'S IMPROVED BULLOCK COT
TON PRRSSES-doublo geared and 70
work by crank. Two men can make 500
pound bale.
10 T0DD'S IMPROVED HORSE POWERS,
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JAMES TODD STATIONARY ENGINES,
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T0Dp's planning MILLS AND WOOD
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PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES, of all sizes,
from to SO-horse power.
STATIONARY ENGINES. of all sizes. from
20 to SO-horse power.
SINGLE. AND .DoUBLE SAW MILLS
Todd's and other MAKES.
GIN SEDIMENTS. for 10 and u feet wheels,
complete.
RAILROAD AND LEVER HORSE pow
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rs TONS OF IRON TIES Cow to the trade).
100 DOZEN CEDAR BUCKETS, iron and
brass-bound. assorted Glow to the trade).
100 NESTS CEDAR TUBS Glow to the trade).
1OBUCKEYE CIDER PRESSES. to close
consignment.
1lOAND u HORSE P0WER. PORTABLE
ENGINE, secondhand. low fer cash-Inust
be sold.
16HORSE POWER, secondhand. cheap.
I5HORSE POWER STATIONARY EN-
CINE and SAW-MILL-all complete-can
be bought low.
2SOsAw and $50 SAW GINS Cbut little used)
low for cash.
DANIELS PLANNING MACHINE-cuts
81 inches wide and 25 feet long-can be had
at bargain.
PLOWs of all kinds:
FEED CUTTERS;
THRESHING MACHINES;
REAPERS AND MOWERS;
LATH MACHINES;
WHEAT DRILLS;
LILIES FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES
DEERING COTTON PRESSES;
COTTON PLANTERS,
COTTON SCRAPERS;
COTTON SWEEPERS;
CIIITTVAT0RS.