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Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

Last Wednesday, 10th instant, at II
o'clock, NJ, Mr.. j. r. Conway, the newly
elected Mayor of New Orleans, repaired
to the city Hall to take possession OF his
office, in compliance with the provisions
of a recent order from District Head
quarters. On presenting the said order
to Mayor Heath, the incumbent, and
naming the parties therein declared 0uly
elected, he was told by Mr.. Heath, who
refused to vacate, that he "knew of no
law authorizing the election" An order
was subsequently received by Mr.. Heath,
from Gen. Buchanan, directing him to
report in person at headquarters, which
he declined to do. Aid-de-camp, Capt
DeRussey was despatched to the City
Hall to install Mr.. Conway, eject Mr..
Heath, and compel him to surrender the
books, papers, etc, of the Office. Mr..
Heath, who was then seated at his desk
surrounded by several friends Purposely
assembled, replied to Capt. DeRussey,
when served with the order, that "he
was appointed by the General Comman-
UlnR anu cOuuEAu0u Wy COhSiOSS'
Capt. Immediately called upon the Chlef
of Police for sufficient number of men
to enforce his instructions. Mr.. Heath
was then arrested and taken to the office
of the Chief of Police, but afterwards
allowed to depart. Considerable excite
ment prevailed, and anxious crowds
were necessarily kept from the office by
armed guards. No violence was resorted
to; and, finally, quietude was restored.
A quo aoGrrGnto was issueI against
Mr.. Conway from the 9Th District Court.
Mr.. Conway has also petitioned for a
writ of quo aoGvrGnto. tits understood
that Gen. Buchanan will leave the mat
ter for the courts to determine. The
writ was made returnable on Monday,
18th instant, before Judge Duplantier
Pending which time Alderman Graham
is acting Mayor.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The Hon Thos. Jefferson Durant,
whose visit has been the subject of SO
many comments, was witnessed yester-
day OH st. Charles street, by the won
der stricken passers-by, to negotiate the
purchase of carpet-bag. "This bodies
some strange irrupton to the State
I'm. O. Crescent.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The New Orleans Republican and
the Advocate-''cardinal'' Newman's
paper-have come to financial grief.
Judge Durell has Withdrawn the patron
age OF his Court--the official publication
of notices in Bankruptcy-from those
papers and transferred the same to the
Crescent, Times and Picayune; at which
the Republican wakes wrathy and says
such proceedings are illegal. Probably
Judge DurelI is quite as cOnveTsant with
the law under which he is acting as the
Tribune man; OF does our loyal cOtem-
porary know it ala
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

Among the three hundred prisoners in
the penitentiary are two boys. aged res
,pectively nine and eleven years of age
The former is there serving out a term
of five years for stealing stick of candy.
II LllnchbNrq (YG.l NeaoS.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The elegant and commodious steamer
st. Nicholas, with Capt. 7. j. Dowty on
deck, arrived in port early this morning,
and leaves at o'clock. We are indebt-
ed to Mr. j. f. Muse, her accommoda-
ting Clerk, for file of late papers.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

On the 4th inst, Major Gen. Irving
Mcdowell assumed command of sthe 4th
Military District, composed of the States
of Mississippi and Arkansas Brevet
Capt. Jno. III. Costar has been announced
as his aid de camp.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The river is falling so slow as to hardly
deserve a notice. We learn from the
last steamer up that the river is about
on a stand, or falling very slowly, at all
points Jefferson JIM lectGte, 9th.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The question is repeated again what
is the true name of Gen. Grant. The
biography of him written by his father
for Bonner's Ledger settles the point:
HE was christened Hiram Ulysses"
He got to be Ulysses by the mistake of
Senator Hamer, who presented him for
admission at West Point as Ulysses s.
Grant. The s. was supposed by Mr..
Hamer to be for Simpson, because the
no real part of the name. We suppose
the proper way of designating him
would be, Hiram Ulysses Grant, COM
monty called Ulysses s. Grant. If Mr.,
Seward shall have occasion to write it in
his diplomatic papers, he may, in his
abundant caution, describe him as the
'tsocalled" Ulysses s. Grant.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The South Western very appropriate
~ suggests to planters, now that "the
wand of cotton is passing from our
hands," the great usefulness and pro-
priety of cuhivating vineyards, and Sc
curing German immigration for the man.
ufacture of wines-predicting that one
acre of land thus cultivated, would yield,
in the worst of seasons, an average pro-
duct of $500; while, ii planted in cotton,
not more than 800 would be realised in
the best seasons. This is quite sensi-
BILE suggestion on the part of the above
named journal. The lands of the South.
generally, and of this section of country.
particularly, are specially adapted to
the abundant producing qualities Of
vines, fruits, grain, vegetables, etc., and
yet very little attention is given to the
growing of such by the planting COM
munity, who, it seems, forsake every
thing else: in many instances, the plant
ing of sufficient corn for home consump-
ton, and neglect, or total disregard OF
orchards and gardens-and wander alter
the dethroned 'sking cotton" Let our
planters but once try the.experimen OF
planting largely in cereals, then If the
cotton crop fails, they will have suffi-
Gent to subsist upon while making ano-
ther crop, and not be compelled, as here
tofore, to spend what money they accu-
mulaced the preceding years, or, in many
instances, involve themselves in debt
for the necessary subsistence with which
to live another year. Let us once De-
come independent of the North, and
this can only be done by becoming
productive, self-sustaining and manu-
featuring people. We have the facilities
at our immediate command, why not
exercise them. Have we the indomita
BILE will, perseverance, and independence
of spirit, to avail ourselves OF the al
most exhaustless resources of wealth
and prosperity which smiling Nature
has SO kindly and bounteously placed
within our grasp? 1t is evident that the
more we produce end manufacture, the
less money will besent off to purchase
those necessaries; and, in calamitous
seasons we would not be compelled tt
import those articles, but may be able
to derive small revenue, at least, from
expectation.
In order to perfect some understand
ing among planters in regard to adopt
ing such suggested course, our cotempo
rary suggests that Convention of plan
tiers be held at Shreveport, in which
they may express their full views on tn
subject.
Would it not be well were the planter
to hold parish Conventions, and appoin
from each, committees to meet in gen
eral Convention, representing therein
the views of the members of such paris
Conventional
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

Oaths are vulgar, senseless, offensive,
impious; like obscene words, they leave a
noisome trailupon the lips, and stamp of
odiumupon thesoul. They are inexcusa-
BILE; they crafty no sense, while they out
rage taste and dignity.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The Boston Post pointedly asks: twill
those Senators who slept with Stanton in
the War Department please call at the
Treasury Office and pay for their lodg-
ing"
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

Besides twenty million bushels of
wheat, California will raise twelve and
half million bushels of barley and oats
this year, but does not know where the
ships to bring it to market are coming
from.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

We notice in the Louisville Courier of
the 3rd inst, the salutatory of Gen. 5.
B. Buckner as one of the editors of that
paper.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

On the recommendation of the Gov
ernor of Texas, Gen. Buchanan has or
dered the appropriation of $4,000 from
the treasury of that State for the support
of the penitentiary.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16
Tiger Island Conservative Club.

The citizens of Ward No. met at the
residence of Mr.. Jules Sompayrac, on
Thursday, June 18th, for the purpose of
organizing Conservative Club auxiliary
to the Central Club at NatchitOches.
The meeting was called to order by D..
L. Pierson, Esq, with a motion that Dr..
j. w. Butler be called to the Chair.
The objects and purposes OF the meeting
were explained by the Chairman in a
brief and eloquent manner.
On motion, the meeting proceeded to
organize by the election of other officers:
President-Dr. j. w. Butler. Vice
Presidents-E. v. Deblieux, j. Som
payrac. Secretary-E. l.. Pierson. Il.
A. Terrett, Treasurer. ID. l.. Giliem,
Sergeant alarms. Executive Commit
tee-A. B. Sompayrac, Chairman, j. A.
Derbaune, Secretary. Members Q
Truly, II w Airey, III p Gallien, j N
Deblieux, and w b Butler.
Names of Members enrolled at the or
ganization:-Dr J w Butler, e V De.
blieux. Sompayrac, B A Terrett, DIR j
G Truly, A e Sompayrac, G GfSompay-
rae, b A Rowlette, j A Derbaune, w b
Butler, j III Campbell. S w Tucker. j N
Deblieux, A b Sompayrac, Il w Airey,
d j. Gillen, III z Gallien. A Deblieux
e l. Pierson.
Resolved, That the Natchitoches
Times and Spectator be requested tC
publish these proceedings.
The meeting then adjourned.
e. l.. PIERSON,
| Secretary.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The river at this place has fallen about
a foot within the last three days, and is
still receding at the rate of five inches in
"a hours.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The Hon. w. B. Lewis, Judge of this,
the 9th Judicial District, died at his
residence in Opelousas parish Oh the 9th
instant, after short illness.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The Saturday Review says that the
Emperor of France "has neither shut nor
opened the gates of Janus, but keeps
them perpetually on the jar"
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

During the Chicago Convention the
regular and special press dispatches
from that city reached the enormous
number of 1913, 1913 words.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

In November the people of Illinois will
vote on the question of calling conven-
ton to frame new constitution.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The Senate has confirmed the nomina-
ton of A. T. Lacey, Esq. as collector of
internal revenue for the LIST district, La.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

GEN. GRANT AND THE SOLDIERS AND
SAILoRs.-Gen. Grant made another
speech on the Goth nit. Here it is:
Gentlemen Of the Soldiers and Sailors
CoRUeRtiOR-I will say, while it was
never a desire of mine to be candidate
for political Office, it affords me great
qualification to feel that have the sup
port of those who were with me in the
war. If did not feel that 1 had the
confidence of those, 1 would feel less de-
sirous of accepting the position. The
acceptance of the Office is not matter
of choice, but of duty. Hoping that,
having accepted the nomination, will
receive your aid till next November, /
must thank You gentlemen for the honor
you have conferred upon me.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

Prentice thinks that, when Ashley re-
fused to take Mr.. Chase's hand, there
was clear saving of soap and water to
the Chief Justice.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

1t is said that Marshal Navarez was ex-
horted in his last moments by the atten-
dant priest to forgive his enemies. I'm
emies," replied the dying statesman;
I've none left. 1 ordered the last TO be
shot long ago,
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

General Grant was born in April,
1922, Schuyler Colfax in March, 1923.
There is consequently, less than year s
difference in their ages.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16
Tiger Island, June II, 1868.

We are in receipt of the June number
of Packard's Monthly, ian American
Magazine, devoted to the interests and
tastes of the young men of the country"
Published by S. S. Packard, 937 Broad
way, New York, at 81 per year.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The printing material for the publica-
ton of Republican paper at this place
arrived on the st. Nicholas this morning.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

Some growing fellow observes that
not among the least of WOoley's punish
ments is to be shut up with Lincoln's
statue.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

and passed by the Senate has been sent
to the House for concurrence.
Be it enacted, sc. That the legisla-
lures of each of the States of Arkansas,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisi-
ana, Georgia and Alabama elected under
the constitutions thereof formed and
adopted pursuant to the provision of an
"act for the more efficient government
of the rebel States, passed March I'd,
1867" and the acts supplementary there
to, be and hereby are authorized to meet
on such days as may have been fixed
either in such constitutions or by the
proclamation of any officer authorised to
convene said legislatures by the conven-
ton which framed such constitutions;
and if no day shall have been fixed as
aforesaid, or if the day so fixed for the
meeting of the legislature of either Of
said States shall have passed, or shall
so nearly have arrived before the pas
sage of this act that in the opinion of
| the governor elect there might no5 be
| time for the legislature to assemble on
| the day so fixed, such legislature may
| be convened within thirty days after
the passage of this act, by the Governor
of said State.
SEC. 2. That whenever either of said
States shall be admitted to representa-
| blOn Ill COllSIcS Uuo CACCutlhO ,Ju-
dicial officers of such State, duly elected
and qualified under the constitution
thereof may be inaugurated without de-
lay and the government of such States
shall thereupon be transferred to the
civil authorities thereof.
SEC. 3. That it shall be the duty OF
all civil and military officers exercising
authority in either of said States to af
ford all practical aid and protection to
the officers of such State in carrying out
the provisions of this act, and any such
officers who shall wilfully prevent, hin
der or delay the meeting of either of said
legislatures or the inauguration of any
of said State officers, or of any Other
i. civil or military officer under either o
said State authorities, shall be guilty o
felony, and upon conviction thereO
before any Federal or State court o
criminal jurisdiction shall be punished
/ by imprisonment not exceeding tel
: years or by fine not exceeding ten
thousand dollars, at the discretion o
the court.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16

The Abyssinian expedition viii cost
about twenty-five millions.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-16
The Municipal Elections.

Under ditte of june @, Gen. Buchanan
issued the following order:
1. The returns of the elections for NIL
nicipal officers, held in the several mu-
inequalities in the State of Louisiana, ON
the 18th and 18th days of April, 1868, in
pursuance of special orders Nos. 55 and
63, current series, from these headquar-
tiers, having been made to the command
ing general in accordance with law, the
names of the persons elected to the sew
eral offices therein ,are hereby announced
for the information and guidance OF all
concerned:
Observation-Disclosures, Theo. Schuman;
Counciimen, Joe. Ezernack, jacob Is
rael, Henry Burns, Washington Brady.
Constable, Levi Hanson.
The officers whose election is herein
announced, except those for the city OF
New Orleans, will enter upon the dis
charge of their respective duties on the
9TH day Tor the day following, provided
the 9TH falls on Snnday,) after receipt of
official copies of this order by the sew
eral MAYORS OF the corporations above
enumerated, to whom they will be sent
for distribution to the newly elected
officers.
Those elected for the city of New Or
leans will enter upon the discharge OF
their duties on Wednesday, June 10th,
instant.
The officers who are hereby declared
elected will be required to take, and to
| file at these headquarters, the oath pre-
scribed by the act of Congress OF July
I'd, 1862.
The present incumbents will vacate
their Offices as soon as their successors,
above named, shall have qualified.
In case of the inability of such sue
cessors to qualify. appointments to the
vacancies will be made from these head
quarters. Appointees to fill such vacan-
cies in the council, will be selected only
from residents of the district or ward in
which they exist.
Should the State Constitution be ap-
proved by Congress before the arrival
| of the time for the next regular munich
pal election, the persons elected as above
will then be entitled to take their seats
under its restrictions.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-09-03
-onorI OH "A MOTHER.


There is something in sickness that
breaks down the pride of manhood !;
that sbftens the heart and brings it
back to the feelings of infancy Who
that Has suffered even in advanced
I life I'M sickness and tdespondency, who
that has lain ON a weary bed in the
neglect and q loneliness oflaS foreign
fand. but has thought aof the mother
ssthat looked on his childhood that
smoothed his pillow and administered
tolhis Relplessness? GOh, there is IAN
endearing tenderness in the leveiof a
ssd0fhef for her SON; that transcends all
other. affections of the heart. 1t is
neither to Be chilled by danger, nor
weakened by worthlessness, nor stifled
by ingratitude. She will sacrifice ev-
. cry comfort to his convenience, she
will surrender every, pleasure to, his
enjoyment, she will glory in his fame
!, and exult in his prosperity,and, II ad.
,sIyersity .evertake him he will bs the
dearcr TO- her by misfortune aasd i
Ii disgrace settle npon his name, che viii
j iIstilblove and cherish him, ii arst.,, d al
the world cast him, off she vii sbersh
Il the world to IhiFi.-TTcS5l + ,ii..g,CI |
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-09-03
Y CHINESE FARaTING.

6 A correspondent calls attention to
fact which illustrates the industry and
integrity of the Chinese. All along
the coast the steep shores, and even
mountain sides, are made tillable by
system OF, terraces. The front or slope
of these terraces is about six feet in
height, and protected by sod. The
level space thus obtained is devoted to
raising vegetables and general pro-
products of the soil. Only one kind
of seed or grain, however, is planted
on the same space, and no two spaces
produce the same vegetable or cereal.
Thus the traveller has presented q
mountain side ringed with diversified
vegetation. Rows of peas, beans, tur-
nips, carrots, vines, etc, rise in regular
series until the summit is attained
The fiat or bottom land immediately
on the coast is invariably devoted to
rice, Their system of irrigation is
complete, and all the lands devoted
to this crop can be easily overilRwed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-09-03
THE NEWSPAPER.


-gAsameWspaper taken in a family
seems to shed gleam Of intelligence
around. 1t gives the children q taste
for reading-it communicates all the
4 important events that are passing in
sSSthe busy worid-it is a never falling
sofIfse Of amusement-and furnishes
: a fund OF jnstructiont that will never
be exhausted. Every family, how
ever poor, ii tl1ey 'shl to hold place
. in the ranks ;tof flAtelhgent beings,
should take at least 0lle Rspaper,
And the man, who, possessed OF prop
erty sufficient to make hisaseif easy
= for life, and surrounded BY eliildren
4 eager for knowledge instigated by
,lIthe vile spirit of .cupidity, and reg
q lects to subscribe for "a newspaper, ls
deficient in the duties, Of o nraent OF
q good citizen, and is deserving Of
scensnre from his intelligent neighbors,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-09-03

Bs- A suit was recently broueht. in
Iowa against a man who executed a
MORTGAGE on certain property and a
few days afterwards sold it to another
man and gave warranty deed. The
court decided that, as the mortgage
was duly recorded, the purchaser had
no cause of action against the swihd-
ling seller.9i td baAoglls jsTit tH
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1868-09-03

One Of the sins of an enlightened
age is-Medicine.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-02-01

Alone n Ne drsnry. psffless street.
WA ny toru old dress sna bare cold hst,
An DAY I've wsndersd 10 and FRO.
Hungry ana sbiverink, and 1osAere 70 go
Ths night is coming On IN darkness and dread,
And The rhin sieet beating upon my bare head;
On why does the Nind blow up,n me % wild
10 k escanss TE nobedys child
Ana warmth aud beauty and All things bright;
Beautiful children m robes 90 fsir,
Are caroiag songs In rapture there.
] uouder they. 10 heir blisfsi sles,
Waaid pity poor little beggAr uke me,
Wnads rinx afnns In the merciless stresf.
NAKED and snivcrinE, md noshinG 70 est
0hi whasrshAR Do when the nIxht s,mss down
Ia ne terrfhis btsct neM over the towWf
shat iAy ne dsvn 'nenih the Ansry sky.
wh~n the beautiful children their prayers have
And nAnna's have taeked them up snngly in
No dear noshsr ever upon me smiled;
way : is. woAdsrf in n0body's child
No hthsr. no mother. no sister--not one
In ell sss world iovss me; zen the little doss
when vsnder soo near them ris woundzsaa %
Hsw eysrythInx shrinss from b<gxar me mel
Perhaps tbs q dream but, sometimes when lie
e-.i.s fAr upin she DARK eias sks.
Watching for hours some large, bright star,
j hney the beautiful g.ies are s!ax.
And host of white robed, nameless things
Come nuttering Ger me In gilded wings
A hand thas b strangely son and fair
caEesses grntiy my tanglsd hair.
And voice like the csFsl Of some uiId bird
The sweetest voice thai ev~r vas heard
Calls me many dear pet name
fili ny heart and spirit are all sfams.
And tells me Of such unbounded love,
And bid me come uS 70 their nome above:
They look II me with their sofl, sweet blue eyes.
And Il seems TO me. out Of the dreary night,
i am going up N that world Of light
And Az AZ from the hunger and storms 20 Wild
am sure shall then be somebody child.