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The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18
The Absurdity Of Drinking.
From All the Year Round

1t has become sort Of popular almost
national faith that it is not possible to be
truly happy unless you drink. Among
certain classes and they are by no means
exclusively the lowest-drink is the be
gining and end Of every thing. The very
name Of liquor is held to be synonomous
with enjoyment, and the dearer the liquor
the more it is priced and coveted. Yet
every man who is not "a downright drunk
are is well aware that the pleasures Of drink
ing ore, beyond certain point, q mockery
a delusion and snare. ] put it to any
one who has stood half the night at bar
or sat half the night in q club-room drink
ing smoking, and bandying reckless talk
if the enjoyment Of such an evening has
been anything like that Of o few quiet
hours spent at home with book or news
paper? The evil influence oftavern pleas
ure on the health is too obvious to be de
MED by any one, and the illusory nature oi
the pleasures themselves would be undeni
able also, if the persons who indulge in
them did not deceive themselves, and put
| the truth out OF Slgft.
No one ever brought any good out Of 3
drinking bout yet. It is q short, feverisf
spasm Of animal enjoyment, which leaves
nothing behind but moreosness regret, bae
temper, self-reproach and headache.
should like to ask you, sir if you say you
prayers when you come home in that state
No, you don't. You are ashmed to say
them. You postpone them. until you have
purged yourself, your mind and your lips
by more sober and rational behavior
Next night when you pass the hours quiet
/ ly with book or friend, you feel that 20,
have had real enjoyment, and that the time
has passed pleasantly, that You have learn
ed something, and that you have not injur
ed your health. You are not ashamed t
say your prayers, and you get up next morn
| ing feeling fine. if
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

~ We find the Message of tho Pres
ident, which we promised entire to our
readers this week, entirely too long for
our columns. We give, however, ell
that portion which relates to the South
ern States and their situation. Our
readers will find it really worthy OF an
attentive perusal
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

naa AS fair sample of the swim
ding propensities of the members. OF
Jayhawker No.2 we find in theiI pro-
ceedings that a resolution has been in
troduced and referred, that the pro-
ceedings of the Convention be publish
ed in the New Orleans Republican,
Iberville Pioneer, St. Landry Progress,
Homer nliad, German Gazette and Mon NJ
roe Intelligencer, and that they be al
lowed the same pay as the New Orleans
Tribune, the official organ of the Coop
All six of these Journals are radical
ones and must be kept up at the exz-
pense of the already tax-ridden people
of this oppressed State. Really this
infamous body will stop at nothing un
til checked up by higher authority.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

u The Fannie Gilbert isupto time as
usual. She had, this trip, a fine freight.
We received our full package Of New
Orleans, Northern and Western papers
from her obliging clerk. Many thanks
for such favors. isll
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

/ MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF KEN
TUcKy-The Legislature of Kentucky was
organized on the Sd, and the message Of
Gov. Stevenson was received and read.
The following is synopsis Of the docu-
ment: ti8
The history Of the foundation of the
Federal Government is briefly referred to,
the sovereignty and equality ofthe States
assisted and defended. These principles
as affirmed were the fundamental condi-
tions of the constitution. The overthrow
OF this system is the dissolution of free
representative government. The States Of
this Union are stripped by federal legisla-
tion of equality, sovereignty, suffrage and
legislation; all the bulwarks Of personal
freedom have been removed. Worse than
all this, Kentucky is deprived Of her right
ful reprepresentation in the National
House Of Representatives. Entitled to
nine representatives she has but one. Mr..
Trimble, o member of the last Congress, is
denied his seat. If Congress upon party
suggestions of private individuals can de-
prive q State Of its representation, then
Congress is supreme and the State power
i less. Other outrages are already in opera
tion, and Others are threatened The rene.
dies are the right Of remonstrance and an
appeal to the people Of our sister States.
A calm, temperate address is recommended.
Let it be known we do not desire to re-
establish slavery; that we have no hostili-
,ttyto the black race, but are concerned for
the preservation of our own. He says,
. above oil, let our brethren throughout the
E Union know that the people Of Kentucky
are.united, and they present for the conjoint
action Of the people Of all the States {
platform Of principles which every true maj
Z who loves his country can warmly ant
! thoroughly indorse. The Fundamental
: truths are the supremacy Of the constitu
ton and laws of the United States within
: their allotted sphere the inviolability an
Z perpetuity Of the Union under the, const
), tuition. The incompetency Of a State q
Z States or Of the General Government t
! J impair the integrity Of the Union by sece'
sion ON the one hand or exclusion on til
!, other. The perfect equality among a
= = States under the constitution, the exclusiy
y right Of each State to regulate it domest
le and internal affairs subject only to SUE
y special exceptions as the constitution
. selfhas established the right Of each Sta
y to regalate suffrage Lettbe issue be mat
81 to the people Of every State and cann
u persuade myself that such an appeal will
le made in vain. The message closed with
- expression Of faith in the people Of Il
y Western States and trust in Divine Pro-
~ dence.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

E The Kitchen house Of B. Cooper,
in Pineyille, on last Saturday night
was entirely consumed by fire. His
residence barely escaped being burned.
The fire was undoubtedly the work OF
an incendiary. ..
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

Or 1t hasleaked cut that the ssparty
which offered to discount the Conven
ton bonds is the Radical Executive
Committe at Washington.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

ET We have thanks to return to to tbs shi
officers Of The Rose Franks, Rishtway
caddo and Lizzie Tatefo New Orleans
papers.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

NraRo. CoLoRgD PEoPaE, rc;.-. :. .hs y
nhrase .scolored people, alBa, used n..o' e ~
Jacobin press and too often . the y neu'u Z a,e
cratic press, has no meaning y :, y Msa. a,sa.
iii acoIored people,, Caucasian aaoss sonsG y.
liap, etc, as well as African. Ne, .au'11iil M
ans, are blonde, brunettes etc. e@ s ess. =.
aColored ., people some light, as lss oal, En-
ons. some dark, as the Spanlsfos, s.. s.,s srs
Moorish blood 10 their veins. eg'oss ssltss 80
no more acolored people than N9 'l
are. "a nofhiue
from Srs white man, than white man ,sGn hs;r
white woman. The negro hasIlloI y, y head ss
on his head--only wooli no BRAN ~ mans: r.
nor mouth nor chin, like wnlss sso's sA nor
no shoulders, legs. nor feet nor .s ass,s nsrts
shins, like white men'sand 70 QUE. ,sa. pi Al.
ohS' - his anatomy. aa not ct for newspapss =,
cnas;on. ai1 he differs in all respects H0'A !
0a1s TSus sh the negro is negro, and sns 4,
negro admirable in his sphere oi sli.s, VET II Il
which God made him, to be the se.,'r. e...rrsed /
1.-The white man-but odious a,lo a.sh .s. tha
when, as In the South, be rides oss' VARY Is
white man as bis MISTER
Express 8. y .-- l...---. S
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18


u Wehave received from the Leon
ard Scott Publishing Company, New
York, the London Quarterly Review
for October. 1t is an excellent number
The following is its table of contents
/. Royal Authorship, 2. The French
Retreat from Moscow, 3. Trades Uni.
ons, a. Sir. Henry Bulwer's Historical
Characters, 5. The Talmud, 6. Science
in Schools, Z. Portraits Of Christ, 8
The Abysinnian Expedition, 0. Tht
Conservative Surrender.
The Leonard Scott publishing Com
pany furnish all four reviews ant
Blackwood's Magazine for fifteen dol
lars year. 2
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

neA- General Grant shows that IS 900
men have deserted from the army il 4 year,
81 about forty per cent Of the recruits,
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18
Marriage Of Gen. Lees Son.

From the Petersburg (Va) Express.
d The event Of Thursday evening was the
marriage, by the Rev. Mr.. Cosby, assisted
by the Rev. Mr. Gibson, Of Major General
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee, to Miss
Mary Tabb Boiling, daughter Of Hon. Geo.
W Boiling, Of this city. The ceremony
took place at st. Paul's Church, at 8
o'clock, and was attended with every cir
cumstance that could render it Brilliant
The respective positions Of the bride and
bridegroom in society, the former a dazz-
ling beauty and the leader Of the bon ton,
the latter still wearing the laurels OF his
war service, illuminated by family prestige,
combined to create lively sensation, not
only among their immediate friends and
acquaintances, but through out the whole
community. The consequence vas that
the church was crowded to oyerfowing, and
but for the reservation Of sufficiency OF
space in the auditorium of the church, de-
noted by rosetted ribands across the aisles,
and the preservation Of order by a strong
force Of police, it would be difficult to say
what would have become Of the bridal party.
The people commenced assembling in front
of the church, fully three hours before the
ceremony, and then the rush was prodigious,
Upon the arrival Of the bridal party the
throng still in front of the church gave
way on either side. Gen. R. B. Zee, escor-
ting Mrs. Carr, and Gen. Malone and lady.
were the first to enter the church, followed
by several other ladies and gentlemen Of
distinction. The bridesmaids, ten in num-
Der, splendidly attired, attended by gentle
men, followed, and arrayed themselves in
front Of the altar. Then the bride and
bridegroom entered unattended, and their
appearance won the instant admiration OF
the vast throng of spectators. The cos
tune of Miss Boiling was charmingly beauti-
full, consisting Of dress Of white satin,
with perfectly regal trail, and trimmed in
the most elegant manner, a white veil des-
cending almost to the floor, and q wreath
Of orange blossoms. The bridegroom was
dressed with great taste. The couple pro-
ceeded Immediately to the altar, and were
followed by Col. Boiling and lady. The
ceremony proceeded, Col. Boiling giving
away the bride, the bridal party standing
meanwhile. The scene was truly grand
| At its conclusion the party proceeded tc
the residence Of the brides father, where
the evening was joyously crowned with Q
MAGNIFICENT banquet.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18
ohs gol1i5ialla Je'llottat,
ALEXAN DRIA, La:
WEDNESDAY. DEC. 10, 1867
The Ways and Means.

The Niger Convention has, after a
long struggle, devised the ways and
means of it's subsistence during its ses-
sion in the city of New Orleans. After
much opposition Blackburn's bill pro-
viding for the issue ofs50O,000 in bonds
has been passed. These bonds are pay
able in two years and bear eight per
cent interest. The immediate cause of
the passage of the bill was the assur-
ance offered by certain members that a
party stood ready to furnish the money
for the bonds at SIXTY fue cents on the
Dollar. The price, therefore, paid the
"party" for his timely relief of the ne
cessities of the Bastard Convention is
sl75,OOO by way of discount and $50,
coo as interest. 1t is great pity for
the truth of history that the patriotic
individual who makes such sacrifice,
should have refused opermit his name
to be published to an admiring world
We presume that he believes in the
doctrine that it detracts from ones viz
tuous deeds to be himself the herald of
their goodness. I
And SO it seems that niger Conven-
tion is such a luxury that the people
must pay high price for the privilege
of having one. The extravaganza OF
the jayhawker's Convention has been
the theme of comment for nearly four
years, but it will have to ''pale its IN
effectual fires" before the sable Con-
clave of wisdom and virtue now assem-
bled in the city Of New Orleans. The
only thing now remaining for them to
do is to create as many offices as pos
sible and attach to them large salaries
than those given by their immortal
predecessor.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

g The vote on the bill to repeal the
cotton ttsx stood yeas l45, nays 20.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

g No word about the great battle in
which he had played so conspicuous part
mo time or inclination to tell of those
heroic deeds which rendered famous forey-,
er sStonewall jackson and the Stonewall
brigade but he could afford the time to
send to his pastor money which he had
promised TIC the treasury Of the Lord"
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

LENA MILLER, THE MuRDREss HER Con-
FEssIoN OF THE CRrME.--Lena Miller, who
paid the penalty of the crime Of numbering
her husband, on the scaaold, few days
since, in the town Of ClearGeld, Pa, has
made terrible confession.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18

~ Gen. Hancock has recently atfor-
ded still further evidence of that res
pect for the civil law which he pro-
claimed on taking command OF this
military district. Two persons arres-
ted on a requisition from the Governor
of New York applied for writ Haoeas
corpus. which was not obeyed by the
officer to whom it was directed. Al
soon as General Hancock heard of the
circumstance he called on the officer II
question and ordered him to obey in
stantly the process of the Civil Courts
By such acts as these Gen. Hancock il
rapidly gaining the respect of all law
abiding citizens, and bids fair to be
come the most popular military comman
der yet assigned to duty in any OF tn
Southern States.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18
HER CONFESSION.

I first thought Of numbering my husband
in the summer Of 1865. / tried first to
poison him with tea made with laurel leaves
and the filings Of brass buckle. Then
with the quicksilver off the back Of a look.
ing glass. Then gave him, in two doses
a bottle of laudanum, which got from DR.
Potter for the cramp. Then some indigo
Then, one day, going after the cows,
killed small, green, grass snake, which
boiled aad gave to him in coffee. All these
things were given either in tea or coffee
according as one or the other was used q
meals. None CT them had the least effec
upon him-did not even make him sick
The time occupied in giving them all wa
about four weeks. 45s' rs
She subsequently, tried rat poison an
arsenicin in good big doses with bis dime
for several days, and finally killed him
Then she was sorry, and saw @!spooks. y
Hartford Times. ..ss /.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-18
/" Stonewall" Jackson Character.
istic Incident.

81 8 { .s 4 -l->E
In the Religious Herald we find the fol-
lowing interesting incident in the life Of
jackson, which gives us an insight into
some Of the thoughts that occupied his
mind the day after the great battle in which
be won his immortal soubriquet Of /" Stone
wall":: s- 4+8 ':s7 a3 "
A few days after the FIRST battle Of
Manassas an eager anxious crowd was as
sembled at the postoAice in Lexington,
Va, on the arrival Of the mail. The great
est excitement prevailed, and tidings from
the front were eagerly sought after. The
venerable DR.. White, (pastor Of the Pres.
byterian church) took a letter from the
postoffce and, recognizing It as in the
handwriting Of Brig. Gen. afterwards
" StonewaH y Jackson he said to the
crowd: Here is letter from Gen. Jack
son-now we will have full and authentic
particulars of the battle The crowd ca
gerly asked him to read aloud, and pressed
around to hear the expected stirring news
from the field Of conflict. BE broke ths
seal, and, to the disappointment Of all
found only these few lines;
MANASSAS JUNCTION, July 20, 1861.
H'MY DEAR PASTOR 81 remember tina
lmy subscription to Domestic Missions il
about due. Please fnd enclosed $50.
Yours, very truly,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-18
NTATE NEWS.

The Register says that 3,7o0 hogs were
slaughtered in Des Moines last week.
Number shipped, 5,325--price s5oo05 S5
gross.
The Wintersct MadisoniAn says that the
wheat crop Of Madison county this year
will be worth over half million of dollars
The Cedar Falls Gazette says that Black
hawk county will ship over million bush
els Of wheat this year.
Tie German Turner's of Ottumwa are
erecting commodious public hall, 40xGo
feet, and handsomely fitted up.
The Sayery House, At Des Mciucs, has
greatly added 10 its facilities by finishing
off fifty five rooms IN the upper story. 1t
is now complete house, and one Of the
very best in the Northwest.
The Clinton Herald comes out for Grant
placing his name At its column head Is its
choice for tho Presidency.
The Republican says they have a town in
Van Buren, county named Ssmicolonyil.e.-
Good point!
Twelve thousand dollars have been sub
sclioed at Grandview for the Cedar Rapids
and Burlington railroad
The Nevada AZ yis says that . lady living
near Iowa Centre, in Story county, gave
birth .ew days since, to four infants
three girls and boy. They all died.
J. H. Shields. Of Dubuque, has been sp-
pointed U. s. Commissioner, to fill the w.
ssncy occasioued BY the death Of j. L. Har
vey. 90 ssys the Herald.
The Oskaloosa Herald tells Of hog
slaughtered BY Capt. Scads, which weighed
475 lbs. and Of two pigs slaughtered BY J.
W. Hopkins which weighed $50 lbs.
The Madisonian says that the number Of
gopher scalps taken 10 Madison county du-
ring the past season is 2s,1s1; and The
amount Of money paid out by the county
for these mischievous animals 10 81, ,68S 80.
The expenditure is considered profitable 10
that county.
The Elkader Journal comes out for Col
fax for the next presidestial candidate.
The same paper mentions 1e pound beet
and !, OCT -ksrneled ear of corn as promi-
nent agricultural features Of one Of the best
counties in the State-Claytou.
A Norwegian paper 10 10 be started at
Dscorah, BY Mr.. Amurdsen. Tho name
is to be We'd Arnes, meaning in English
the "Chimney Corner"
The dwelling house Of E. G. Smith, rear
Adsl, occupied BY Mr.. Clark, vas burned
last Sunday, together with al the wheat
and pork raised on the place this season -
also The furniture and bedding. No insur-
ance. So says the Des Moinss Register.
The same paper learns that . woman
named Myers, the wife Of blacksmith, re-
siding In Marshalltowu. sged sixty years,
committed suicide on Thursday last By
hanging. No reason assigned. The event
caused great excitement in that place
The Des Moinss Register says that "Gov.
Merrill leaves McGregos on the goth for the
Capital--whsrs hs will take up his residence
for the winter"
Passenger cars are now running within
% miles Of Sioux City, and the grading Il
SO far completed that the Register thinks
that the work will be completed TO that
point before any Christmas tuikies are
eaten.
The Rsgissss says there havs besu le1
steamboat arrivals = thss pisss .dsrise ~
- o' .s@T
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-18

CoMrLIMsNrAnY BENEFIT. Elsewhere
will DO noticed numerously signed call
for preliminary meeting at the City Hall
on Saturday evening, looking towards pre-.
parirg grand complimentary benefit for
Dr. Burtis. upon .he opening OF his new
Opera House.
This is certainly move in the right d.
rect'on and no doubt the meeting will be
numerously attended and such arrange
ments made as vill ensure grand opening
entertainment during ths Christmas Holi-
days.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-18

On. KsArr. formerly of New York, who
has visited Davenport regularly the past
ten year. aad effected many wonderful
cures Of old CnRosrc Diseases, CANCERS,
snd diseases Of the EYE AND EAa. which
have been proa )ancei IScrRABLE by the
medical profession generally, can be con
suited at tho Scott Housc. Saturday, and
Sunday, Dec. 2lst and 22d, az will be s,en
by his card in another column.
Communication free
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-18

Tss OLD CuARrEa OAk.-Never TO be
forgotten by the American people 10 the
Old Charter Oak, Of Revolutionary memory.
and ever to b. rem smbercd and literally
patronizsd BY that people is that noble in
stisution the Charter Oak Life Insurance
Company, Of which T. II. Merrill, Esq. Of
this city 10 its enterprising agent for this
State. II Is sound ~ . gold dollar-all
oak all the way through does business on
tho most approved plan, and has no supe-
rior uywhsre. BY the way Mr. Merrill
has just moved into his new and commod-
ious office over The Davenport National
Bank, and this afternoon up went msgni
ficent new sign. decorated with a ia, simile
Of the old Oak Tree-which forms an at
tractive feature in that ncighborhood. Call
At the Charter Oak Office, get your lives in
sured, and thus secure an inheritance to
your families.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-18

Nsw IlorEL.-We understand that Mr..
Suscmihl has leased ths upper stories Of
Mr.. Schmidts new building, At the corner
Of Second aud Harrison streets, where he
designs opening German hotel, 10 be kept
in fine style. Success 10 him.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-18

TnE NuRssRY.-Wc cannot refrain from
calling the attention OF parents to this
little magazine, 30 beautifully adapted to
young children. Mothers d.sirous o. i'm
proving and gratifying their little ones,
should subscribe Immediately.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-18

WALLED LAKEs.-All Of Us have heard
much and read much about the wonderful
Nv allied Lakes" of Iowa, and many there
are who actually believe them to have been
walled in by certnin enterprising ancients
who owned and occupied the land long be-
fore the virtuous white folks stole it away
from the Indians, but our intelligent State
Geologist, DR.. White, in an interesting let
ter upon tho second page Of this issue
punctures that thing pretty effectually. Re.
ally i, is pity TO spoil such an interesting
delusion.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-18

GREAT REDUCTION in tho price OF choice
furs at "Smth the HAt,cr's;" Also In eli
other goods. Now Is the time to buy at
less than Chicago prccs. These goods
have never been sold as low in this market
Call cariy and mako your selections.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-18

GsHs FOR EVERYBODY in the hair jcwelry
lns-rich, rare and precious ksepsskes
made to order; switches, eurls, and srt
fcal hair Of oil descriptions. artistically
wrought aud finished, 1t less than Eastern
prices-can always be found st Mrs. q. II.
Smiths. Fulton's block, above Third street.
west side. Nothing SO appropriate for .
gift 10 near relative or friend.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-18
,fottcr.. Mothers, Slo:hers.

EOthcs-s. .sOtherss WOsner".
Don't fail 20 procure MRS. wINSLCW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP for all diseases Incl
dent TO the period OF teeshing in children
!. relieves the child from pain, cures wfnn
cole. regulates the bowels, and by giving
relief and h salth 10 The child, gives rest -
hn rno,hnr. Thirtr-ive cents bottle.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-18

A HuGE PoaKEa.-M.. u. Heinz to-day
bought from . farmer named John Frick
. dressed hog weighing 6o3 pounds. Pret-
ty good size, that. Those who would like
to tskc a peep At the biggest hog Of the
sesson-we mean four-lcgged-can see him
at IIeirz's warehouse. on the levce.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-18

MArnos AT the HoxE.-we sec It stated
that Mrs. Laura A. Berry. Of Nevads, Story
county, is TO succeed Mrs. wittenmyer as
Ma,ron OF the Soldiers Orphans' Home y
this place, and is highly recommended.