The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-05-15
.NEW 0EtEANS9cO
New ORLEANS, May 9th. 1867

stepping on the trail of their dresses, Q
being swept into the cutters by their i'm
mense filters" And now the change!
fashionable lady, whose dress a few day
since would have measured in circumfel
ence, from twelve to twenty feet, appear
to-day in one that will scarcely take up a
much room as -four barrel, and ssinstea,
Of a trail-three OF four feet long, the long
est scollop scarcely touches the top of,he
CATERS. Just imagine Miss La Creev,
that was, or worse still, old Mrs. Squeers
in a frilled petticoat short enough to show
her feet, and her dress three or four inche
shorter, cut into points at 1.-THE bottom
trimmed with gay colored braid and but
tons, hoops, if any, so small that they ar
not perceptible. achignon that would fill
a bnshel basket, the whole surmounted
with an oyster shell bonnet about the sizt
Of your hand, excuse me ladies) but draw
such a figure, in your, minds eye and you
have, picture Of the appearance of nine
tenths Of the fashionable ladies that we
see onou street nowadays. Some folks
say tits economy, but those who pay the
bills need hug no such fattering delusion
for the trimmings are more extravagant
than ever, and quite oyerbalance the sa.
wing in MATERIAL a. tsau ad li.R qaz
: The Grand Lodge of the Masonic Order
has bought the ground occupied by the
depot and freight house Of the Carrollton
Rail Road, on Tivoli circle. The steam
trains are to be taken away and horse cars
run run to Carrollton, which makes these
buildings useless to the company, who
have, therefore, sold the property. 1t is
one of the best locations in the city, six
lines Of city cars pass by it, commnnica..
ting with all parts Of the town-and fine
hall located there would be a great i'm
provement. The Masons have made, this
purchase with the intention of building
there, and ifthe present hard times don't
interfere with them, will probably com.
soon. ls aEg H5gtSs iGaa t5s& I
The news from Europe is meagre and
unsatisfactory. A conference has been
agreed upon, but the leading disputants
continue their preparations for war. Well
informed persons predict that the settle
ment of the present dispute will not insure
continuance Of peace, as France looks
upon the further acquisition of power and
territory by Prussia, as dangerous to her
own interests, and will insist that she shall
forego them, and rest content with the
power already gained, a point that Bis
na:ck is not expected to yield. The fact
that Napoleon has made a miserable, fail
IRE in his meddling with Mexican affairs,
IS used as an argument that he will be
unsuccessful in q war with Prussia, aud
hat the boom of the needle-gun would be
J. death signal fer his dynasty. It must be
remembered, however, that to espouse the
cause of Maximillian an ocean had to be
crossed, that at the outset other powerful
nations implied, at least, their willingness
20 stand a part of the burden, that as a
oreign war it never enlisted the feelings
# the French people. In the present case,
hould war come, these disadvantages
would not exist No ocean is to be crossed
he hostile country is contiguous, and ac-
essible by numerous lines of rail roads,
nd the best Of public highways. In Aus
ria and Italy, and probably some Of the
minor German States, he would have al
les who would give valuable assistance,
nd the result of the conflict, would in
olive not only the honor and glory, but
he very, existence Of France; it would be
home affair to every Frenchman. and as
uch would awaken the, enthusiasm and
Of the whole country. Tradi-
ion and the memory Of treacheries in the
& -F. - Fts .sF % " Il
asst, love Of country and devotion to for
ler glories, wonld lend cohesion to the
'rench in a war with North Germany, and
Mess Russia sides against them, they win |
ally around the Lilies Of France" and
weep through Prussia like q tornado
trough an oak forest. The newspapers
re puzzling over name for the slice Of
'ear, bought by Mr.. Seward, and anumber
+ titles have been suggested. In view of
ne present state of the country, a due
onslderation for the political idol now
oisted upon the people, demands that no
pportunity should be allowed to pass, for
fferingg honor at the Radical shrine, and ]
INK, therefore, that the new country
lould be christened-" Nigger-Arctic."
here are many people who would not OBJ
ct to the Government offering great in.
ncements to nigger.worshippers to settle
the new territory if such men as
+ ambition, Banks, Fish and Wells, would
My goa subscription to pay their expen-
IS and "give them start would be
berally supported. - = i...i .5'3l..i4
The vexed question Of negro rights in
ar city cars has been settled, for the pre-
mt at least and the source of the decis-
y makes the matter doubly disagreeable
our citizens. General Sheridan refused
interfere in the matter, and left it en-
rely in the hands of;the Presidents of the
'mpanies. Thus called upon teact, the
residents Of the different lines gave orders
abolish the star" car system altogeth
:, and that drivers should not interfere
18th passengers on account Of color. So
one mans as good as, another and a id--
sht better" For several daysit looked as
lough there would be trouble, especially
the Third district, where The negroes
altered in large numbers along the car
utes, and forced their way into the cars
divided for white people. In every case
here they were questioned they stated
at they were acting under the advice OIL
bite people. During the whole excite
ent Mayor Heath has used all his inau.
zee to preserve peace and order, and has
own a fhNrn,, o,h x,,;11s,c.,o,, L. a.,r