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Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

j. nj. B. Tucker and M. III. Carver,
Esqrs., were elected Town Councilmen,
without opposition, last Friday. This
is % wise and judicious selection on the
part of our town people, and we are
satisfied that these gentlemen-being
old citizens and in every way identified
with the interests and prosperity of the
community-will labor for the public
good in the discharge of the functions
of the Office to which they have been
unanimously called.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21
JUDICIAL SALE.

-
Ry virtue of order of the Honorable Ju6ge
D of the Ninth District Court in and for tie
parish of Natchtoches, / viii offer. for sale at
public auction at Lissos Landing, near Coushatta
Chute, in this parish, on
Monday, 24th day of August, 1863.
the following property belonging to tie minors
Samuel and Paul Lisso, situated in the parish of
Natchitoches viz: Five lots of ground each con-
tanning one acre front, with the depth of an acre
and hail. situated on the upper portion of the
tract OF one hundred and eleven acres of land be-
longing to said minors: Lot number one begin
ming in the northeastern or extreme upper corner
of the tract on the river 'front.' next to the line of
land belonging to Robert Stothart, acquiredIfrom
W. Guthrie, and running down the river front for
the quantity OF one acre 'front.' and back from the
river for the quantity of one andi half acres in
depth; the second Tot to join the first described lot
below with the same front on the river and Depth
and the third fourth and fifth lots to be situated
respectively. below the second lot, with the same
quantity of front and depth, according to survey
and pat to be made of the said lots and which
VIII be exhibited on the day of sale.
TERMS OF SALE:
The lots wiz be offered for SALE separately, and
Wit be sold For Cash, subject to the full APP
praisement of each to be made.
SAMUEL PARSON.
July 21st, 1868. Sheriff.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The Natchitoches Times, of last Sat
urday, says: "The Times was again
elected printer of the parish nothwith-
standing the ruinous and ungenerous
rivalry of the other papers, 1t is not
only customary, but just to- the tax-pay-
ers, that when there is more than one
paper printed in parish, to let the pub
lie printing to the lowest bidder. A
Committee, composed of several men,
bers of the Police Jury, called upon us
for our bid for printing the proceedings
of that body for the next year, stating
that the Times had made sealed bid
and that we could either make a sealed
or verbal bid. We stated we did not
know the amount of printing the parish
might require, but if they would inform
us what was paid for printing last
year, we could make an estimate by that
an bid accordingly. They stated the
amount allowed was two hundred and
fifty dollars. We bid, verbally, twenty
FIVE dollars. A few moments afterward
the same committee suggested to us that
in order to prevent any ground for
probable complaint or dissatisfaction. il
would. perhaps, be better that we seal
our bid. We did SO, but beforehand,
on reelection, changed the bid to twenty
dollars. When the seals were opened it
was found that the Times had also bid
twenty dollars. The News made no bid.
It was then proposed, we are informed,
that as the bids were liberal, the print
ing be given to both papers. This was
to--and Oa ballot the Times
was elected BY vote of 3 to B.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The following acts have passed both
Houses of the Legislature and received
the Governors signature:
Tho Police Bill.
SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives. in Gen
eral Assembly convened, That the Gov
ernor, by and with the advice and con-
sent of the Senate, shall appoint Board
of five Police Commissioners for the
city of New Orleans, who shall have full
power to appoint and remove and con-
troll the officers and men of the police
force of the city of New Orleans.
SEC. 2. That no officer or member of
the police force shall be removed except
for good and sufficient cause, and after
a fair trial by the Police Board
Sec. 3. That all acts and parts of acts
inconsistent with this act are hereby
repealed.
The Governor appointed the new Com
missioners as follows, three of whom are
colOred radical: M. A. Southworth, L..
T. Delassize, ThOs. Isabel, j. A Raynal
and William George.
An act relating to the Finance of the
State.
WHEREAS, By special orders No. 40,
issued from the headquarters of the fifth
mlnCaIy ul6CrlcG on the twenty second
of February last, 1868, Major Gen. w.
S. Hancock, for the reasons stated in
the said special orders, and on the re-
commendation of his excellency Gov.
Joshua Baker, did order the licenses,
revenues, taxes and dues of the State
of Louisiana to be payable and collected
in United States legal tender treasury
notes; and
WHEREAS, It is important and proper
that no change giving rise to uncertain
ty, inconvenience and confusion should
be suddenly instituted, before the treas
urer and auditor of public accounts of
this State and the committees on finance
in the two houses of the legislature
shall have made an examination into
the condition of our State finances, with
q view to their improvement; therefore
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the State
of Louisiana in General Assembly con-
vened, That until further legislation all
the licenses on trades, professions and
occupations, the revenues, dues and
taxes of the State, shall continue to be
payable and collected in United States
legal tender treasury notes, and it is
hereby made the duty of the State treas
urer, and of all other persons charged
with these collections, to exact payment
as above.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, etc.
That this act shall take effect from and
after its passage.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

HoRATIO SEYMoUR.-The nominee of
the Democratic Convention for the Office
of President of the United States, was
born in Onondaga county, New York,
In 1911. Studied as lawyer and COM
menced practice in Utica, N. Y, just
before coming of age. In 1S42 he was
elected to the Legislature of his native
State, and held the position for three
years. In 1850 he ran Washington
Hunt very close for the Governorship,
and in 1852 was elected so that post by
a large majority, signalling his term by
vetoing the Maine Liquor Law. In
1856, and at each successive Conven-
tion of the Democratic party he has
been favorably spoken of as a candidate
for the Presidency, but always declined.
In 1862 he beat the opposition candidate
(Gen. Wadsworth) for Governor of New
York, and served out the term to the
satisfaction of everybody. During his
administration he strongly opposed the
conscription bill, and was identified with
every true Democratic measure in op-
position to Radical fanaticism. Since
the expiration of his term of Office, he
has in a measure retired from public
life, and has just been called thence to
fill the highest Office in the gift of the
people. No candidate could have been
selected more acceptable to the people
of the South and the whole country.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The Seymour and Blair ratification
meeting held near this place was very
largely attended, which speaks well for
the earnestness and patriotism of the
people. The large and imposing pro-
cession- consisting of the various Ward
Clubs-marched to the Springs under
the sound of martial music with beauti-
full banners streaming, displaying ap-
propriate notices and devices inscribed
thereon. The meeting was called to or
der by j. G. TrieheI, ESQ.,, Grand Mar
shal of the Day, who announced the
programme. j. M. b. Tucker, ESQ.,,
President of the Natchitoches Club, in
a few brief and logical remarks intro
duced the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
The Democracy of the parish of Match
itoches, in Mass meeting assembled, do
hereby resolve
LIST. We do heartily ratify the nomi-
nations by the Democr attic National
Convention of HoratiO Seymour, of New
York, and Frank p. Blair, of Missouri,
and pledge our earnest support to these
distinguished champions of Democracy
and Constitutional rights.
"a. In the Platform adopted by the
Democratic National Convention, we
recognize the enunciation of principles
sacred to the cause of true republican
liberty, and the enforcement of which
can alone save our beloved country from
anarchy and ruin, and perpetuate the
Constitutional government framed by
our patriotic forefathers.
Sd. The Democracy of Natchitoches,
impressed with the importance of the
pending political issue to be decided in
this Presidential contest, pledge their
uniting efforts towards effecting the
success of the Democratic Platform and
of Seymour and Blair, and earnestly
appeal to all Conservative men, regard
less of party ties and associations, to
CO. operate with them in their struggle
against Radicalisrn.
The meeting was then ably and elo
quently addressed by Messrs. Dranguet,
David Pierson, Jack and Levy, which
were well received, and fire.
quently and loudly applauded. King
johnson, colored, then enlightened his
colored brethren in quite an
and telling speech, at the
of which, a large number
joined the Club.
The Dinner was bountiful and pre-
pared in an excellent and tasteful man
ner, which reflected much credit upon
the industry and good judgment of the
gentlement entrusted with that depart
ment.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21
S1nERIFF,S SAT-E


nistrict Court-parish OF Natchitoches. No.
H 7250-ELIzA OAKNAHAN Us. HBRrFAGE
HowERToN, BY virtue Of writ Of feri facias Is
sued by the Honorable District Court IN and for
the Parish of Natshitoches, to me directed in the
above entitled aud numbered suit. have Reized.
and will offer for sale to- the last and highest bid
der, on
SATURDAY., Est day of August, 1865.
at the residence Of the Defendant IN the parish OF
NstchitOohes, the following named andidHscribed
property seized rs the property Of the DEFENDANT
to-Wts
l5 head OF Herned Cattle.
55 Head OF Sheep.
Bay Saddle Horse.
lot Farming utensils,
] lot Household and Kitchen furrsture.
twohcrse Wagon
Also, the Defendants interest in the present
growing crops of corn and cotton
Cash, with the benefit Of appEaissmcnt.
d. II. BOUELT.
July 2ls 1863. Deputy Sheriff.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

MITTEE.
The following is the complete LIST
the National Executive COMMITTEES ~
member being named by each Sta
Delegation:
Alabama-Jo ohm FORSYTH.
Arkansas-Jo ohm Nj. Hamet.
California-Joh ohn Bigler.
Connecticut-Wm. Nj. Converse.
Delaware--Samuel Townsend.
Florida-Charles E. Dick.
WILDER e. Story.
Indiana-Wm. E. Niblack.
Iowa-Daniel j. Finch.
Kansas-Isaac Eaton.
Kentucky-Thos. g. McCreary.
Lonisiana-James @. McCloskey.
Maine-Sylvanus Leyman.
Maryland-OdinB Bowie.
Massachusetts-Fre O. Prince.
Michigan-Wm. o. Moon.
Minnesota Charles w. Nash.
Mississippi-E. Harker.
Missouri-Ch Charles A. Manrz.
Nebraska--G. S. Miller.
Nevada-J. w. McCorkles
New Hampshire Harry Bingham
New Jersey-John McGregor.
New YOrk-August Belmont.
North Car0lina-Amos Bragg.
Ohi0-John #. Thompson.
Oregon. q. Hawthorne.
Pennsylvania-Isaac Jellister.
Rhode Island-GideonB Bradford.
South Carolina-Chas. Swinton.
Tennessee-John w. Leftwitch.
Texas-John Hancock.
Vermont-H. b. Smith.
Virginia-John Goode.
West Virginia-John Hall.
WiscOnsin-Fred. w. Hern.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

JOB MISUNDERSTANDING an excellent as.
sortment of plain, fancy and ornamen-
tai type, and various kinds of paper, we
are now prepared to print jobs of any
and every description, at moderately re-
duced rates, Office-in the Prudhomme
building, corner Front and Horn streets,
upstairs. over Theo. Schuman's fashion
able Drinking-Saloon, where we would
be glad to see our friends and the pat
ronizing public, generally.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21
eGaTesI News.

| WAsHINGsoN, July IT. Ssnate.--.J. !.
A. Abbott and j ohm Pool, Senators from
North Carolina, and Vim. p Kellogg
and John S. Harris, from Louisiana,
were admitted to their seats.
H0Mse.-The credentials of the Louis
lana Representative were referred to the
Election Committe.
Leuisiana's ratification of the 14th
amendment was read, when the Senate
went into executive session and adiour-
ned.
The third party movement is dead.
WASHINGTON, July 14.-Meade has
transferred Florida to the civil author
tiles.
Grant won't return from the West
till the middle of September.
Considerable talk and some positive
assertion of a third party. Fremont.
Gen. Carey and John Quincy Adams
are prominently named. Chase declines
to cooperate in the movement. Sena-
tor Doolittle wrote letter strongly dis
cOuraging the third party movement.
Judge Fisher, from Mississippi, re-
ports to the Repuslican Committee that
Mississippi went Democratic by seven
Thousand, but claims he can prove fif-
teen thousand fraud.
HOasSc-House resumed the Alaska
appropriation bill, which passed by ia
to ~, with rider declaring the right of
the House to participate in making
treaties.
KNOXVILLE, July 11.-Confederate
Col. H. M. Ashhy killed by r. @. Camp.
WASHINGTON, July 1O-House pass
ed without division bill ordering the
Virginia election 18th, 14th and 10th of
August, and meeting of the Legislature
at Richmond LIST Tuesday in September.
Senate passed Edmunds' bill regula-
ting the electoral college. Amendments
to military bill forbidding brevets du-
ring peace and reducing Major Generals
to three, selectable by Grant; others to
be mustered out by January.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The General Assembly met in Joint
session Wednesday and elected as SEN
ators to represent the State of Louisiana
in the United States Congress, the Hon.
VIM. Pitt Kellogg, of Illinois, for the
term ending March 4, 1873, and Hon.
JAS. s. Harris, of Wisconsin, for the
term ending March 4, 1S7I.-I Pic, 11th.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

On the 10th inst. Mr.. Cuny, of Ra-
pides, presented, in the House, the Pc
tition of ]. Madison Wells, representing
that in 1864 he had been chosen COVER
nor of the State for tour years, that he
had been superseded by military ap-
pointee and that he was legally entitled
to salary from the time of superceSsion
up to the time of the restoration of a
civil government in Louisiana. 1t was
to the committee on claims.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

We learn that number of enraged
citizens of, Homer entered the Iliad
office at that place, recently, and done
considerable damage by throwing type
out of the window and committing other
unwarranted acts OF destruction.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The House, on the 4th inst, passed
the joint resolution ratifying the 14th
amendment to the constitution by vote
of 5S to 3. 1t passed the Senate on the
11th, by % to IL, and has received the
approval of the Governor
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The following Louisianians were
placed on the committees of the Nation
al Democratic Conventions: On Creden-
tinls-DurantD DaPonte. On Permanent
Organization-J. b. Eustis. On Reso-
lutions-G. w. McCranie.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The truly loyal Arkansas Legislature
has enacted that no man shall keep a
stallion who can't or doesn't take all
the oaths necessary to be a voter. This
looks like establishing a monopoly for
Grant and his horse friends.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

In 1S47, Henry Clay, in speaking of
the possible election of Gen. TAYLOR to
the Presidential chair, remarked:
"If Gen. Taylor, who is absolutely
without any experience whatever in
civil administration, shall be elected, 1
think we may bid adieu to the election
ever again of any man to the Office of
Chief Magistrate who is not taken from
the army. Both parties will stand com
Initted TO the choice of military men.
Each in future will seek to bring him
forward Who will be most likely to se-
cure the public suffrage. Military chief
tain will succeed military chieftain until
at last one will Overreach his predeces-
sor, who will put an end to our liberties,
and establish throne of military des-
potism."
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The AMERICAN Stock JOURNAL
Farmers and Stock Breeders, who look
to their own interests, should send for
a copy of this interesting Monthly Mag
azlne. Specimen copies free. Address,
burg, Chester Co., Pa.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The settlement of a small German
colony in South Carolina is said to be
having good effect on the freedmen in
the neighborhood. They find that work
ing against the white man is likely to
work them out of a home
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

Gov. Warmoth will forward to all dis
trict and parish officers, commissions at
once, who were declared elected by Gen.
Buchanan. The officers elect must re-
turn oath of office to Secretary of State.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21
we take Che following items from th.

V1 NOHIV"sHS 3 AUOALAS 1IUM 6ut
New Orleans Times:
Grant thought he saw his way to- the
Presidency. He will now .ssee more,
in the way than he bargained for.
Grant to Gov. Seymour-Horatio, /
am dead; thou Invest
Advice to the New York Herald-See
more and blare for the Democratic can
dldates.
The "Black and Tan" candidates.
Colfax, the black, and Grant, the tanner.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

JAS. Cromie, Esq, qualified and enter
ed upon the discharge of his duties as
Clerk of the District Court last Thurs
day morning.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

No debate is allowed on Radical bills
introduced in the Legislature; they are
not printed, but are carried through
under the spur of the previous question.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

Mr.. Packard, Chairman of the Board
of Registration, has extended the time
for collection of Convention Tax and
final settlement of Sheriffs and Collec-
tors with the Auditor until August LIST.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

Eyes are the electric telegraph of the
heart, that will send a message any dis
tance in language only known to the
two souls who correspond.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

One hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars has been mis-appropriated to pay
the expenses of the highly colored leg
islature.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

Congress has passed an eight hour
labor law which has gone into effect.
Work commences at O'Clock, A. NJ, and
closes at p. NJ allowing one hour in
termlssion for dinner.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

Grant was recently asked what he
meant by having no policy to oppose
the will of Congress against the people.
~ meant," he is reported to have re-
pned, whichever way Congress goes
will go; for / consider that Congress is
the people,
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

George Washington is member OF
the House of Representatives of the
State of Louisiana. He is black.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

Many young lady in pretty pair
ofslippers is pretty slippery customer
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The warrants drawn on the United
States Treasury for the month of June
amounted to $32, 900, 900.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

There have been 238 convictions be-
fore the Criminal Court of the parish of
Orleans at this session, fIom November,
1867, to July 4th, 1861 Bulletin.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

See change of schedule of time of ar
rival and departure of Mails at the
Natchitoches post-office.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The Democrats have given up Alaska
and the Dry Tortugas as certain to go
for Grant.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

Dreams are the novels that we read
when we are fast asleep.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

Every Saturday this year has been
stormy.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The number of farms in Texas are
42;291, averaging 591 acres.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The Legislature Of South Carolina
has adopted the Constitutional Amend
ment.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

The following acts have passed both
Houses of the Legislature and received
the Governors signatures:
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-21

of New York.
vIcE-PREsIDENT:
r. p. BIZ AIR.
OF Missouri.
Electors.
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE:
r.. G. WICKLIFFE, of West Feliciana.
ISAIAH GARRETT, of Ouachita.
ALTERNATES:
JAMES p. FRERET, of jefferson.
JUDGE j. N. LEA, of Orleans.
DISTRICT ELECTORS:
1st Cong. Dist.-A. SAMBOLA.
2sd NJ. b. BRADY.
3rd :. :. A. s. HEBRON.
4fh >. :. A. DEBLANC.
9Th -. =. N. w. COLEMAN.
ALTERNATES:
LIST Cong. Dist.-T. p. SHERBURNE.
2md - GEO. w. RACE.
3rd =. :. j. H. KENNARD.
4th ;. :. Il. N. CULLUM.
XII w. +. BLACKMAN.
o''' j. III. BRIGHAM.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-08-18
Baltimore Oat.le marsstnAur. rs.

g BEEF CATTLE-rhe offerings at tie
scales during the past week amounted to
,1775 head, against 1889 last week. OF, the
number offered 657 head came from West
Virginia, 500 from Ohio, SO from Virginia,
and 60 from Indiana, over the Baltimore
and Ohioarailread; 80 from Virginia and
SO from, Maryland on foot; and A from
Maryland by boat. OF the receipts $40
head were taken by Baltimore butchers,
174 sold to spectators for other markets,
377i to farmers for grazing, 200 were
reshipped to the east without being offered
here, and the balance left over unsold.-
Prices to-day ranged as follows: Old Cows
and Scalawags at So 371s@4; ordinary thin
Steers, Oxen and cows S4@5; common to
fair Stock, Cattle 5000 so; fair quality
Beeves at $5@7; and the very best Beeves
at S6 1907 rs per 100 lbs, the average
price beiES about So 75 gross. The market
CLOSED very dull at a decline ofsabout so
cents per 100 lbs on all grads of Cattle
from the rates of last week.
tSHEEP.-The supply at market during
the past week has been in excess of the de-
mand,i and quotations are about Ic per Id
lower. Prices to-day ranged as follows:
Fair to good fat sheep at 4@5c per ID gross;
stock sheep S2@3 90 per head; lambs $40
90 per head. r 54s- u2E ;suO3yui1a
HOGS-The arrivals during, the past
week have been about sufficient to meet
the demand, but quotations of last week
were maintained. Prices to-day ranged as
follows: Fair to good live hogs ut Sl3 500
IA IS per 100 lbs net.ad 3Rsii 4onIgves)
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-08-18
European NIau Advices.

NEW YORK, Aug. IL. Il
Z E lropean mail advices to August 4th,'
contain the following: y
Sir Edward Blakeley, an English Field
Marshal, is dead. .-..-,-
The premises of the Jarrow Chemical
Company, at Gateshead, was burned Aug.
I'd. Loss Gl00,000. Several men were in
ijured. Five hundred men were thrown
out of employment. ~ 4 -
The English wheat harvest promises to
be of first rate quality and condition, and
ample yield The crop is very early. Po-
tatoes and vegetables are scarce and dear.
The French High Court of Appeals has
given damages in favor of shareholders
against certain directors of the Credit Mo-
blier. The amount is not fixed. -,
Cattle plague has appeared in several
Russian districts, near the Prussian from
tier. Several men had been attacked with
it and died. wi ". a. 5-,.zs-.1.--r.s
Thirty persons were injured by the ex-
plOslon of barrel of gunpowder at Saint
Anne, Belgium. III I1ENFg q
The monument to perpetuate Poland's
struggle for liberty would be inaugurated
on the borders of the Lake of Zurich,
August 16th.i ''~ ''' '' r