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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-29

frW- A distinguished Ex-Governor Of
Ohio, famous for story telling, relates that
ON one occasion, while he was addressing
a temperance meeting at Georgetown, Dis
.trict Of Columbia, and depicting the miser-
les caused by too frequently indulging in
the flowing bowl, his attention was, at
tracte1 by the sobs Of a disconsolate and
seedy-Iooking individual seated in the rear
part of the room. On going to the person
and interrogating him, the governor was
told the usual tale of woe; among other sad
incidents, that during his career Of vice he
had buried three wives. The governor
having buried a few wives Of his own sym.
pathized deeply with the inebriate, and con.
soled him as much as was 10, his power
s'The Lord has indeed deeply afflicted you !
The mourner, sobbing, replied: ~ yes, he
has, and pausing q moment and wipine
his nose, continued, "but don't think the
Lord got much ahead Of me, for as fast as
He took one, I took anotherl"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-29

I EASTER EGas.-In almost all Christian
countries the custom still prevails Of eggs
being given as q present at Easter time. In
Germany they are generally hid by the old
err people in the gardens and under the
young gooseberry bushes and other early
plants, when they are looked for by bevies
of little children, and great is the joy at
finding, one of peculiar richness in .agna-
ment, for they are all decked in gay c6lors
and covered with gold and silver devices.
In France the eggs, although still so called
have degenerated into costly bon bons or
even more expensive presents, which are
exchanged by friendly according to the
French proverb, that "ittle presents keep
up friendship" In Russia alone they have
maintained their sacred character, and are
given with the words: I" Christ is arisen! "
Everybody, at home or abroad, has a sup
ply Of Easter eggs about him; every passer
by is thus accosted, and the two eggs are
knocked against each other. The owner Of
the harder one; which has succeeded in
breaking the other, carries off both. In
spite Of this association with the reason of
Easter end the sacred character given to
the custom by the Greek church, these eggs
originated in the far East, and are of hea-
therp nature, In the Orient the eggs is
well known to be the symbol of the print
tive, state of things, of the creation which
developed the germ of all things. Now
there the New Year. begins still as it has
ever done, with the spring equinoxes, and
the festive occasion is celebrated by the
giving away Of eggs. At this period, when
the year and all nature begins anew, gilt
and gaiiy painted eggs are sent trourfriend
to friends as tokens of the. renewal of all
things. From there the custom found it's
waylto the Western part OF Europe. where
for centuries the year began with the
opening of spring, and the egg remained an
appropriate symbol. Since the time when
Charles the TX. of france first fixed the
beginning of the year upon the first Of JAN
nary, the custom has gradually lost its an
cienct Specification, but Easter eggs are
still well known in all parts Of the world.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-29

sm-T The New York Tribune called Gov
Seymour "liar" and being taken to task
for the brutal epithet, defended itself on the
ground that lying was more nngentlemanly
than the pccusatlon of lying, Why, asks
the New York Times, on his theory 0
epithets, does he not $50 the whole figure
and use them '4nixed'as well as straight
Why,not, head his editorial Ger. Seymour
is a d-n lar" or makeit even stronger
than this, if he thinks the case deserves it:
He would find it just as easy to vindicate
the one on the score Of taste, as the other
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-29

A COMMON BLuNpER.-In persuing com
munications intended for the press, and
in seeking, among our exchange proper
food for the scissors, the eyeis offended
and the heart grieved, not only by casual
errors, but by certain classes of blunders,
constantly recurring. One Of the raost fire.
quent Of these is the reduplication Of the
conjunction athat." Thus, correspon.
dent will "regret to say hatin consequence
Of drought, that the corn crop viii prove q
failure" and the like. And we regret to
say that from neglect oftbe plainest gram.
NAUTICAL rules, that the newspaper dialect
Of the English language is becoming sadly
corrupted. Mobile Register.
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The Impeachment.
How THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE "HIGH COURT
ARE VIEWED ABROAD"
TFrom the London Morning POST I

[From the London Morning 2ost.1
| Those who tried Charles L. and Louis
XVI. simply asked themselves whether
those monarchs had been good or bad
Kings, and found their issue according to
their particular notions of what good
King should be. If Charles imposed taxes
without his subjects consent, such pro-
ceeding may have been wrong, and may
have justly incensed bis people, but it GER
Itainly could not be termed criminal, nor
what was much more to the, purpose) IN
precedented. In Mr.. Johnson's case the
acts complained of are certainly novel, but
when their constitutional character is call
ed. in question il. must not be forgotten by
those who determine this point that the
circumstances out of which they arose are
equally withouta parallel. The supreme
power in the State cannot commit an un-
constitutional act, because its laws or de-
crees are emanations from the same source
from which the Constitution springs But
as neither House Of Congress, nor both to-
gether, form, without the President, the
supreme power in the American Republic,
it follows that if the Chief Magistrate can
be guilty Of unconstitutional acts, SO also
can either House of Congress. The Con-
stitution, however, is silent in respect to
any possible violation of the law by either
of the Houses, and provides no redress for
any evils which might spring from such,a
dereliction OF duty on their part. This be-
ing so, and the President being required to
WELD the Executive power in such q man
ner as shall be conformable to law, and
best calculated to- protect the interests of
his fellow citizens, it will be Incumbent on
those who now sit in judgment on Mr..
johnson in the Senate House at Washing
ten, or who may at any future time do SO
elsewhere, to consider how far any depar-
lures by him from the beaten path were
not justified apd necessitated by still more.
serious departures by the House of Con-
gress. No impartial person would think
of denying that the arbitrary exclusion
from, Congress of the representatives of
the Southern States was an act so grossly
unconstitutional, that besides it the high
crimes-and misdemeaDors charged against
MIR. johnson sink into insignifcanee.
The guilt ior Innocence of the President
must be determined on moral grounds, and
this being the case the circumstances UNI,
der which he acted cannot be ignored. IF
Mr. johnson be charged with breach of
the Constitution, in setting at defiance an
actof Congress, it is open to him to show
that in the acceptance of the American
Constitution, mo Congress sati Washing
ton.when the act IN question was passed.
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ESTRAYS.

TAKEN UP by John T. Farrell, near
4 VIM. Hollis, Seiper, TWO PONEY
HORSES, one sorrell 7 years old, no brand,
with white spot on the left hip; the 9th
or brown poney, hip-shod, with q hog
bell, and q brand on the left shoulder,
TINS: JHVI, (letters all joined) about 10
years old. The owner will come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take
them away, or they will be disposed Of -
cording to law.
Given under my hand at Cotile, La,
this, the 2lst day Of April, A. D. 1868.
WIN. G. JAMES,
April Doth, 668-3t. Justice Peace.
Printers Fee S6, t9sS
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POLITICAL PARsoys.-I'he Methodist
Conference Of Connecticut adjourned in
order to allow its members to go home and
vote for "Grant, Jewell and Victory
Previous to adjournment, these reverend
souls declared against the use Of tobacco
Throw away your long nine, Ulysses!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-29
ESTR,AY,I

.CTATE OF LOUISIANA. PARISH OF
y Rapides. -Estray taken up by Joseph
w. Rougeon, at Cotile Landing, A BLACK
MARE, about lG hands high, 6 years old,
which was deserted by a negro calling
himself Sam Price, direct from Bryant Sta
ton, Texas Appraised by VIM. J Neal
and J. D. K. Woodland, to be worth One
Hundred and Fifteen Dollars, including
the bride and saddle. A few grey hairs
in her forehead, no brand perceptible.-
The owner will please come forward, pay
charges and take her away, or she will be
disposed of in sixty days, according to
law. ~
Given under my hand this, the 21st day
of April, A. D. 1863
s.;fs VIM. C. JAMES,
April 20, 1863, st. Justice Peace.
prirtar,s FaoS "a M
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JolsSsoN's CR1ME--WendeIl PhelIins

JoltssoN's CR1ME.-WendeIl Phellips
lets the eat out of the bag in his paper, the
Independent. Quoth Wendell, who inner.
tied his immense wealth from slave.import
ing ancestors;" sai3 'ssisses
"Aad,e,o Johnson is guilty Of stsur.pa
ton in undertaking D!maAe this a Witt
Mans county.p beite Etitax'tla2
Every man who votes the Radical ticket
South or North, cries amen to this dox
ology. ,sf.a 81. 49,. t6.,
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NOTICE,

TTyHE UNDERSIGNED would respect
i fully inform his friends end the sugar
planters generally of the Parishes Of Ra.
pides and Ayoyelies, that he is now pre-
pared to set or repair kettles and boilers in
the most approved style and best work
manlike manner. Having had IS years ex-
perience in this line Of business, he feels
satisfied that he will render satisfaction,
and will guarantee that his work will be
better. and by his style of setting boilers,
economize more fuel than that Of any other
Mason in either Parish.
Best Of references given, if required.
GILES SMITH.
A,>n;rf04f 1909 tf
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BRAZILIAN EMIGRATION.


a FIRsT-CLASS, LARGE IRON,
IN ocean Steamship, second of the
Line, under the contract of Mr.. Charles
Nathan with tho Brazilian Government,
will leave NEW ORLEANS for RIO
DE JANEIRO, on WEDNESDAY,
MAY Doth, next. 81 'ass. : 'a5A
First Class Cabin Passage -S15Qin gold
Second i" " d" ..Sl25 s ~
All the Passengers will fare at the
same tables. Abundance Of substan-
tial, well-cooked food, plenty Of bed
ding and bedroom; water, fuel, SER
wants; medicines and medical attention
to all alike. Passengers, personal eff
fects and agricultural implements car
ried free of charge. Freight will. .be
taken at NEW YORK PRICES.
Bills Of Exchange given on RioIde
Janeiro. d
A Circular with further details of Mr..
Charles Nathan's contract will besfor-
warded on application. i aeiaaIs ela ii
For Passage and Freight, ssapply to
,,a.a E., L. Hart, Agent,
No. 10 Union ST., OF. to P. @. Box 1906,
New Orleans, La. 5t9 igf gsgl
April 29-lt. u III. s; i..,5
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sional habitues ofthe saloon.

sIt'IaI ilaDIUueS tine saloon.
BALTIMORE, April 24.-Just at the
close Of the session ofthe Senate to-day
the Presidents private Secretary deliv
cred to that body several nominations,
among them Mr.. O'Niell to be u. s. Dis
trict Attorney for the Eastern District
of Pennsylvania, and Gen Schofe1d, to
be Secretary of War, vice Stanton.
The nomination Of Mr.. Ewing for the
same post was withdrawn.
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.(%|glzsorJ1'liSSRs
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
'arish nf Rani1as-District Court

Parish Of Rapides District Court.
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
No. 123.--Succession Of Duncan G. Linton,
Tableau of Debts fi
TXTHEREAS Thomas IA. j. Bowles has
wv filed in this Court o Tableau of
Debts of the Succession of Duncan G.
Goodwin: Notice is hereby given to oil
whom it doth or may concern, to show
cause, within thirty days from tho date
hereof, why the same should not be. ho-
mologated. = = $3.50. sa,i. Z Nf's'ss Y.
Clerks Office, Alexandria, La, April
'2lst, 1858. pro-. a,fa
April 29, ST. Deputy Clerk.
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BAKING SOD-AIl
4 COOKING SODANi

|DURE English, Newcastle can be pro-
[ cured at Ell. ST.. JOHNS at the same
price that is paid for COMMON IMPURE SODA
so frequently palmed off on the public by
gnorant dealers.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-03-07

b A FIRST Cousins uoTEL.-W hat
is that, pray? Let us tell you a story,
reader, and then you Will understand
the point of the thing. A farmer liv-
ing in the Western part of .Massachus-
etts applied to the cproper. authorities
for a license to keep hotel. TWAS re-
piled that he lived on a by.road, little
travelled, and where entertainment was
seldom openly asked for.
81 know it," he answered, "ani yet
there is a considerable demand Tor horse
feeding and single meals of victuals."
The result was that his application
was granted. He raised his sign, "En.
tertainment for man ard beast" and
fon that hour Lis .tafic II off,
In two years time he disappeared from
tie list Of landlords in the county, ana
the sign was removed. Our inloi maut
asked him. ...-...........
"What in the name Of common sense"
induced you to ask for 4 license ?"
q" had most excellent reasoas for the
application Before raised my sign, I
had lots of cousins, more than 1 had an
idea of, to visit me, to feed their horses,
themselves, and stop over night. As
soon as l hung out my sign my cousins
began to fall off, and in year or more
not one come to see NE. Keeping a
hotel has killed that business"
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-03-07
TIME OF HOLDING COURT.
Second Monday in January,
Last Monday in April.
FIRST Monday in August.
First Monday in November.
J. S. BORDWELL, NJ. D.
ECLECTIC PEE HSFCF.f.s-

TNhe word eclectic means TO choose or
select medicines from all the different
schools of medicine 4; using remedies that
are safe, and discarding from practice all
medicines that have an injurious ctfec on
the system, such as mercury, antimony,
lead, copper, &c.
/ lay aside the lance-the old blood
letter, re1ucer or deplcter, and cqualize the
circulation and restore the system to its
natural state by alternatives and tCnics.
shall hereafter give particular attention to
chronic diseases, such as Pobenmatism,
Dyspepsia, Liver complaint, Catarrh. Neu,
ralgia, diseases of the throat, urinary or
gans, and all diseases peculiar TO females,
&c.
CATARRH treat with new instrument
Of late invention, which cures every case.
TEETH extracted without pain.
Office and residence south of the jail on
Centre st. Office hours from to g q. m
II to | p. m; 8 to 7p. m.
Dec. 23'67.-ly. j. s. BORDWELL.
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sa- Bonner. who by his encourage

a@- Bonner, who by his encourage.
nlent to fast horses, fast "pulpit ora
tors" fast philosophers and nanlby-
pamby literature for fast girls and boys,
has made himself the Barnum oil the
press, is turning his organ into the
channel of politics, but not to so great
an extent as the moral world could de-
sire for its own purifcation. Ilisis one
Of those so called literary papers which
can touch pitch-aye, and roll in pitch
and not be deflcd. The "dirty pool
of politics " could scarcely add stain
to pages whose subtle, sensuous poison
is slowly but surely submersins the
souls aud sapping the foundations OF
happiness Of thousands of youthful be,
iDgs.-Patrjot & Union.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-03-07
DROPOSALS FOR
L u M B E r!

The Columbia Bridge Company will re.
ceive proposals, addressed to G. B. Rob-
ers, Chief Engineer, Office Pennsylvania
Rai'road Company, Philadelphia, until
February 20, 1868. for about
$500 600 Feet White Pine, B. NJ.
IOUgOOO Feet White Oak, b. NJ.
l,9OO 600 Short Joint Shingles.
To be delivered on the framing ground,
at the Bridge in Columbia, Pa, on or be-
fore the lst day of August 1868.
The lumber to be of the best quality of
bridge lumber, and subject to the inspec-
tion, measurement, and approval of such
Agent as the Company may appoint. De-
tailed bills and specifications can be pro-
cured by addressing G.. b. ROBERTS,
Penn'a r. r. Office, Philad'a.
Feb. 8, 'G8.3t.
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rooms first. Over the mantle in the
sitting room was frame, and under the
glass in large letters we're these words
NOT ANOTHER DROP, DANI'L."
Mrs. Akin said, 80, if PANEL could
have only said those words and stuck
10 them, this beautiful place might baye
been his"
The Quaker said, " Theu thee doesn't
know where Daniel is 2"
"No, 1 have no. heard lisp from
him fof more than three years"
"Theo would like to see him
= ayes, indced.P lAHlaa1
"Lct,us walk mp stairs" As they
went up the front stairs, Daniel Akin
slipped down the back ones, aud took
his stand in the sitting room. When
they returned, Mrs. Akin noticed a stal.
wart Man standing in the room with his
back to the hall door, and started back
for an instant, The Quaker said, " 1t
is friend, Mary" Upon this Daniel
turned round, aud in the mat with
heavy beard aud mustache, she did not
recognize her husband
i" Don't you know me, Mary? Have
you forgotten your husband I"
We leave the reader to imNg glhe what
the meeting wose3 Frend Edscrton
said, s" must &c aud get Amy Mary,
this house and farm are thine Daniel
has the papers lorthee. Thee can stay
here as long as thee lives. Thee will
live happily now Tor that (Poiutins to
the frame over The maatl9,) Not AnOth.
er Drop, Daniel, is his motto now, and
will be during his life"
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"A gentlemrn of color working on
one of the boats on the Alabama river,
was asked the other day whether he was
best off now or before he was free. Tho
negro scratched his wool, and said !:
"Wall, when | tumbcd oycrbo1rd be-
fore, the captain stopped the ship, and
put back and picked me up, and they
gave me glass of hot whiskey aud VA.
ter, aud then they gave me twenty lash.
es for falling overheard. but now, ii
I'd tumble overheard, the captain he'd
say, " What's ,hat? oh, only dat dam
niger. Go ahead
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-03-07
ATTENTION LUMBERNEN!

THE EAGLE TURBINE WATER
Il WHEEL, patented july 80, 1867, is
superior to any wheel in use. The under.
signed have the agency for said wheel in
the State of Pennsylvania, and can recon,
mend it as being the best manufactured.
For further particulars, and circulars. in .
quire at our Foundry in Kersey, where
machinery, mill gearing, castings aud steam
engines will be made to order at reasonable
prices, We expect by giving satisfaction
in our work to receive good share fpub.
lie patronage.
J. r. ROBERTSON,
II, BELL.
kersey, Pa, janlG lsGSpd.
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GREAT REDUCTION
~ IN THE
PRICE OF FURNITURE

Mr.. Charles L. Baycr desires respectful
~ to inform the citizens of Elk County that
he has now the most complete, cheapest,
and best lot of Furniture in the county,
His Furniture is all made in his own shop.
he can therefore warrant it to be neat and
durable. lie has a large assortment OF
Bureaus, Lounges, Sofas, Chairs, Tables,
Warlrobes, CupbOards. Bookcases, Book
stands, Washstands Towel Racks, Hall
Racks, What Nois, Bedsteads of Whitcwood,
Walnut End Cherry, Brackets, Picture
Frames, and everything usually kept in a
first class Furniture Ware. Room.
He has connected with his establishment
n steam turning lathe, which will enable
him to do all kinds of turning in a neat and
workmanlike manner.
All he asks is fair trial, and if his
wares do not give satisfaction, he will re-
fund the money.
CHARLES L, BAYEH,
my22lSG71y st. Mary's, Pa.
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S@~Violin strings ofihe best quality
are made in Naples from the iutestincs
Of the Neapolitan sheep. The process
is one involving great care aud labor,
being scr4ped, stepped iu ley, clarified
with alum, bleached, drawn through an
aperture in thimble, sulphured, wash
ed, twisted and polished.
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seay A town in Iowa has the pointed
name of Scmicolonyiila. This would
be capital place to make a full step
for short period.
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NOTICE OF APPEAL.-The Commits
~ sioners of Llk County, will hold ap-
peals, at the time and places mentioned as
follows:
Feb. Is, for Spring Greek, at Irwins.
" 10, for Jones, at the Wilcox House.
20, for Highland, at Charles Srubbs.
25, for Horton, at D. Oysters.
" 26, for Fox, at John Kochs.
" 27, for Jay. at NJ. Spangl RS.
" 28, for Benezet, at Aliza Winslow's.
Mar. 2, for st, Mars at NJ. Wellendorfs.
9, for Benzinger. at j.. Windfelder's
&c 4, Cor Ridgway, at Com. Office.
On the 9th Of March the appeal on un.
seated lands will be held at Ridgway.
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WI aEELER 4 WILSON'S SEW
w ING MACHINES.-The under
signed having been appointed Sole Agent
for the sale of Wheeler s. Wilson's Sewing
Machines for Elk county. lie keeps an
assortment constantly on hand. Machines
sold at Philadelphia and New Yor prices.-
Any parties desirous of obtaining them can
address J.K. WHITMORE,
March 9t.'66-1y. at Ridgway, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-12
The Markets.

:; LONDON, May 2-Noon.--Consols 94ga944.
us. 5.2vsy1OB. uHig49 30 l0i1 -
LIVERPOOL, May 12.-Noon.- Cotton dull
and irregular; sales Of COCO bales; prices un-
chan ged qBreadstuffs quiet ~ ~ s. - ~. -
L1yERpooL,, May 18th. Afternoon. -Cotton
dull and inactive; Uplands 115al2d; Orleans
12bal21d Il Corn S0sSda30s6d. - =" uc r.
NE YORK, May 12.-Flour .5a10c lover -
Wheat is shade easier. Corn is q triae lower.
Pork dull; new mess $2s.75. Lard heavy at
Babe Barley dull Peas dull Cotton dull
and lower at S0c for niddling uplands. Freights
quiet. o., .e5r9d liz @4G2 So lls.l.11 ,
NEW YORK, May l2.--Stocks dull. Money s
a7lper cent. Exchange lOB. Gold 1S93. Va
SIS So. Old government bonds9 new do. 81.
" BALTIMORE, May 12-The quotations for
Southern stocks arc unchanged Flour dull;
Howard. Street Super $l0.6oa$11. Is i Family
Sl5.25aS15 City Mills lSupefE $40 5oa$l1. Is !;
Family $l3 5Os$15, Wheat weak; Maryland
So0ssO5; Pennsylvania .28oaass5. Corn dull;
white 1l6; yellow 120al25. q Oats and Rye IN
changed Provisions unchanged. X W. -.