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Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

During the last two days the river at
this place has fallen three inches. We
understand a large body of water is
rushing swiftly through Parsons cutoff,
at Rouquier's point, and in few days
the channel will have been washed SO as
to admit of the largest size steamers.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

Mai. Jas. Cromie has been relieved as
Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau
for the 18th Sub District, La, and is sue
ceeded by Lieut.. Isaac N. Walter, 9th
U. S. Cavalry. Lit. Walter arrived on
the st. Nicholas this morning.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

Napoleon once entered cathedral and
saw twelve Sweepstakes. ssWhat are
these2" said the H9kperor. ssThe twelve
apostles" was the reply. s'Well,' said
he stake them down, melt them, and coin
them into money, and let them go about
doing good, as their Master did.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

Gov. BAKER DISCHARGED.-Un United
States Commissioner Shannon has dis
missed the suit against Gov. Baker for
perjury, in taking the oath of Office. The
prosecution failed to substantiate the
charge.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

The Congressional Globe of the
Thirty seventh Congress contains two
speeches, one made in March and one
in April, by different gentlemen, which
are duplicates, the Bohemian who I'M
dertook to supply them having sold the
same speech to both purchasers. This
is but a repetition, however, of what
happened in Philadelphia in 1898, when
a ready writer furnished one of the
ttietters to constituents" in which Con-
gressmen then aired their eloquence, to
Hon. John Olopton, of Henrico county,
Virginia, and then solids verbatim copy
of the same epistle to Hon. Thomas
Claiborne, of the Brunswick District.
Somehow the two letters were compared,
and although each gentlemen attempted
to show that the other one stole the
letter from him, their constituent refused
to re-elect either.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

"A fashion chronicle says that orange
blossoms now compose the principal
trimmings on bridal toilet They are
employed as fringes ON the sash and
sleeves, and are also used instead Of
buttons.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

The Alexandria Democrat of last
Wednesday says the crops i'll Rapides
parish look fine and are doing admirably
well. The caterpillars having disappear
ed entirely
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

IF a woman wants to keep her BUS
band at home, let her send him to the
top Of the house and then take away
the ladder. s--ss
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

The Franklin Banner learns that the
Salt mine on Avery's Island is again
under contract to be worked by men who
have the means to work it on large
scale.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

One of Thad. Stevens admirers writes
that the impeacher plays faro an hour
every evening for mental recreation, -
and not for the love of gambling, as he
seldom bets more than fifty dollars at a
time
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

One of the largest and strongest iron
clads ever built in England for any for
eign government was successfully
launched on Saturday, April %. She
was originally built for the Turkish
Government, but was subsequently pur-
chased by the Prussian Government, to
whom she now belongs. She is 5000
tons, and built to carry no less than
twenty-six 3O0-pounders, all made OF
Krupp's hammered steel, and all capa-
BILE of being fired with 75-pound charges
as often as twice per minute.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02
REooNsrRUorIoN srAr1sT1os.-Gen.

RECONSTRUCTION DTATISIlCS>--Uo 's'
Grants Report.
Gen. Grants Communication sent to
Congress ON Tuesday covered reports
from district commanders on the num-
Der of voters registered in the Southern
States under the reconstruction acts,
and the proportion of whites and blacks,
the number of each color voting for or
against the conventions, and the num-
Der of each color DISTINGUISHED or refus-
ing to register.
Gen. Schofield'sreportg gives the whole
number of voters registered In V1r-
ginia as 225 1888, of whom $50, 10l are
whites, and 1867 blacks failed to vote
on the question calling a convention.
Judging from the tax list and other
data, the mum Der of whites who failed
to register is 16,343. There is no report
of the number DISTINGUISHED in Vir-
ginia under the reconstruction laws.
Gen. Candy reports JOG, 721 whites and
~ ,932 colored voters in North Carolina,
nearly all of whom voted. 1T is estl-
blacks failes to register, and of these
IL $3.50 whites are disfranchised. In
South Carolina there are 1888 whites
and 80, 655 black voters registered: TO-
992 whites aid 4,167 blacks failed to
register. About seventy-five per cent.
of the whites are DISTINGUISHED. In
Georgia 90, 1888 white men and 95, 168
colored voters are registered, of whom
60, 1888 whites and 24,75S colored failed
to vote; 10000 whites are disfranchised
and $500 refused to register. In Ala
bama there are CT ,2S5. white and 103,-
61S black voters, of whom 81, 15S, lbs
white and 32,947 colored failed to vote.
There are no data to show the disfran-
chised. In Florida few are disfranchised,
and nearly all are registered and have
voted. The number of whites are II
GA and blacks 5000. Gen. Gillem
says there was no data kept from which
to ascertain the number of voters OF
different colors in Mississippi. In Ar
kansas 5,697 failed to vote. Gen. Han
cock reports 45,21S whites and 4,435
blacks were registered in Louisiana.
OF this number 50,4S0 failed to vote,
but the General is unable to say how
many are disfranchised. In Texas 3d.
633 white and 40, 497 eolored voters are
registered, of 1,757 whites and 39,932
blacks voted. The number disfranchised
cannot be ascertained.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

It appears that the force used by Gen.
Thomas to get Stanton out of the War
Office was a long black glass concern
that held about a pint and half.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

{ The cost of living is so high in New
York, that many families are going to
Europe for the summer They think
they can see the Old World for about
as much as housekeeping or fashionable
boarding would cost at home, so they
are preparing to be off for London and
Paris as soon as possible.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

1t is said Wade has been consulting a
medium for some days past, who has
invariably told him he would not be
Andrew Johnson's successor, nor could
she discover any chance for him at Chi
cago. Mr.. Wade now owns UP, and
processes entire confidence in spiritual
communications.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

The Register says that S53, 800 have
already been subscribed for the building
of the Waco, Texas, bridge. IT
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

The Hon. John A. Gilmer, of North
Carolina, formerly Representative in
Congress of the U. S., and subsequently
in that of the Confederate, died at his
residence in Greenboro, last week.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

The reason some people put on airs is
because they have nothing else to put
on.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

Cheering reports of the crop prospects
continue to come to us from all parts of
the West. The indications are said to
show that the harvest of 1868 will be a
large one,
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

The time of publication of the Specta-
tor has been changed from Thursday to
Tuesday morning
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

The Illinois Democracy are, making
great preparations for the coming cam
paign, it apparently being their inten-
ton to make it, on their part, one of
the most determined since that of 1860.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

DRUNKARDS IN THE UNITED STATES.
The committee on temperance of the
Baltimore conference of the NJ. E.
Church, South, at it's late session, sub
mitted report, which states the number
of drunkards in the United States to
be 900; 100000 homes made desc
late and $4,000 annually fill drunkard's
grave. In fifty years this would make
the awful aggregate of 1 100000. At
tached to the report We're resolutions
pledging the Conference to continue it's
protest against the use of Intoxicating
drinks, as a beverage, and that each
minister shall, during the year, preach
at least one sermon on temperance.
The resolutions were adopted.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

a Washington dispatch says that
Stanton has lately violated the law re-
curing him to send all orders through
the general commanding. Proof is
positive that in several instances he has
disregarded this law, and issued orders.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

The School-Day Visitor, for june, is
on our table. As a magazine for young
people, it Is not lexcel1ed in this country.
Published by }. w. Daughaday, 424
Walnut street, Philadelphia, at 81 %
per year.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

Instead of tear for the suffering of
the poor and needy, drop a shinplaster
lit viii do more goOd.-[Er.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

Last Saturday q Barbecue was given
at Campte by the Democratic Conserva-
tive Club of that place and vicinity.
The meeting was addressed by Col. Ro-
bieu, Col. David Pierson and w. III.
Jack. Esq. After which, several colored
men, of both parties, discussed the po-
litical issues of the day for the edifica-
ton of their own race and color. The
affair terminated quietly with harmony
and good feeling prevailing between all
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

Tt is now stated that VIM. H. Yancey
died from violence. His death occurred
shortly after his return from an unsuc-
cessful mission abroad in behalf of the
Confederacy. He was in his place as a
rebel Senator from Alabama, and, in
the course of hot debate on the alb
stract doctrine of State Rights, and the
divinity of slavery, with a Senator from
Georgia, he received the lie from his an
tagonist. Yancy Immediately leaned
forward to strike, but was caught and
violently thrown back over desk by
his opponent, seriously injuring his
spine. He was carried away, q vote OF
secresy was passed, and in few weeks
he died; it is only lately that the mode
of his death has become known.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

To CLUBS.-In Clubs of five, or more,
the Spectator will be furnished at 81 per
year. and an extra copy to the getter up
of the club
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

M. A. Southworth, Esq, editor of the
New Orleans Republican, has been APP
pointed member of the National Repub-
lican Executive Committee, from this
State.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

The New Orleans Ice mandatory
turns out twenty-four tons a day.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02


THE BARGAIN CoLFAX OFFERED TO
WADE.-The New York Herald's Wash
.ington correspondent says: eta
The Herald's exposure of Colfax's
proposition to Wade has produced much
sensation here, and the shameless denial
of the fact in the radical organ of New
York, may yet lead to an investigation
such as Mr.. Broomalf proposed. Wade
himself authorized the statement that
Oolfax had called upon him and sug-
gested his resignation as President pro
tenn. of the Senate as a means of pro-
curing votes for impeachment, or rather
of removing objections to it, The con-
sideration offered for this retirement
was to be the witBdrawol of Colfax and
Wilson as competitors for the Vice
Presidential nomination at Chicago,
while their rewards were to be the White
House for Colfax and the Presidency of
the Senate for Wilson, if the game sue
ceeded. Now that it is ceatain to fail,
COlfax pretends to be very innocent.
But Wade won't let him off. and the
truth of history will be indicated.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-02

There was something of a struggle for
the honor of dominating Grant in Chi
.cagO. AS Logan pronounced the name
the ladies sitting in the upper box, on
the right of the stage, set at liberty a
pigeon with blue wings, red breast and
neck, and white tail. Truly a strange
bird, if the observer had not known the
feathers we're painted for the occasion.
Immediately after the frightened bird
had found refuge in some nook, a magic
scene appeared at the back of the stage
Ia picture of the "Great Captain" was
unveiled. A female figure by his side
pointed to another seat, while the words
"match him" appeared over the pictures.
A song followed the result, and the ven
cradle Grant shed tears of gratitude.
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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16

The New York Tribune learns that
Chang and Eng, the celebrated ST.
amese twins, have determined to
submit to q surgical operation for the
purpose Of discovering the link that
has bound them together since their
birth. These twins were brought
from Siam about forty years ago, and
since that time have exhibited thcm-
selves in oil parts of the civilized
world. Having visited America, they
determined to make it their home
They bought q tract ofland in North
Carolina, married two sisters, and set
tied down in the ordinary routine Of
Q farmers daily life. The reason for
their determination at this late day, to
cali in aid ofthe art of surgury to pro-
duce an entire physical separation is,
that having reachedsnch an advanced
age (59 years. thoy are fearful that
one may become thesubject ofdisease,
which may prove fatal to botn. Ii
haslong been thought that separation
would bo deoth to both. They are
to visit Paris to have the operation
performed.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16
Sinking.

Our last nights dlspatches contain
the following ominous wall from the
leading ana largest circulated
Democfatic paper IN TINS conntry:
New York, July 10.
Inc melala I.;,s says !s ). me n oemocpasic 40 p
idant shall I " ho Grant @ S San,no,,r s 20 i
gainst Grant amounts to . democrat-
10 surrender or a .disbanding of the
democratic party.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16
Chase.

No man in America ever fell before
solow, and come up so filthy, as Sal>
mon p. Chase, in his late experiment
for the Presidency.
Having only received ! a vote
from the Robbers Roost at New
York, in consideration Of his base be-
trayal Of his party and life long pro-
fcsions, hc ought now if he has any
self respect left, or any regard for
the memory Of his great prototype,
whose treachery he has made respect
able, to wit; Judas Iscariot, ct once
to so off and hang himself. g
This is the only act that he can
possibly do to redeem his reputation
with the loyal mon ofthe country
he has sold outfor . rebel vote
Of the Tammany Hall scalawags.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16
/" The Old Farm"

I've been, dear George, TO our old place
Where you and were born;
But meeting no familiar face,
It made me feel forlorn.
Whore father titled, now strangers TILL
Our fathers house is not;
A strangers home stands on the hill
Where stood our humble cot.
The old red barn Is torn away
A new one stands there now
What fun we've had in that old hay!
Whist fr0licks in the NOV!
The old well-sweep has disappeared,
Instead there Is apump;
The farm how changed! Tho land we
cleared.
Is now without stump.
And those back acres where we moved. !.
(Boch-arches true they were,)
A boy upon mower rode
And cut while was there.
The rafting reaper rapid run
The waving grain among.
Where erst beneath the boiling sun
Oar cradles oft we swung.
Thesersapers George, have truly hung
Our cradles sin the shade;"
The only cradle nowadays swung
Z ID where the baby's laid.
Onr mothers grave, dear George sought,
And wept-1 know not why;
I felt the changes years have wrought
On all---on you and I.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16
MUTILATION AND DEATH!
Terrible Effects Of q Premature
ss Cannon Dischargi

About 5 o'clock last evening, while
the Democrats were having q cannon
aiding ratification over the news from
New York, by some fearful mistake
of the gun squad, q premature dis
charge took place, resulting in the
death ofthe rnmmcr, John MacArthy,
The explosion occurring while the
ramrod was still in the gun, and the
doomed man before the muzxle, the
result was horrifying. His right
arm was blown of at the elbow, his
left near the wrist, his clothing torn
from him, and his breast terrible mu.
tilatcd BY the ramrod. He was
carried to . shady spot, and medical
aid Immediately summoned. The
rgeons-Thompson and Grimes
labored faithfully with him to the end,
but all was Of no avail, ,-after four
hours Of terrible agony, death came
and most mercifnly relieved tho tor
tured man Of his sufferings.
The man was about 29 years old q
stranger here; said he was from Ga
lena, Ill, where his parents now re-
side. He also said he was q mcmber
ofone OF the Chicago batteries during
the ewar.
This sad and terrible occurrence
needs no comment. The event cast
Q gloom over the entire community;
and those who saw the poor fellow,
besmeared with blood and pitcous in
agony, writhing out his life, will new
er forget the horrible scene. It is
but another fearful example and eau
tion for the future. REGISTER.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16
The Happy Family.

The following from yesterdays
Chicago Republicans correspondence
shows the harmonious condition o.
the Dead Rabbit Convention on tho
platform question: .e
'Quite number of the New York
and Pennsylvania delegates have ex-
pressed themselves very freely to-
night concerning it. Their impress,
sion is that New York and Pennsyl.
vania have been thrown away by its
adoption. a
It is also rumored that August Bed.
mont has declared that he viii spend
$4,000 to defeat any man who runs
for the Presidency on such plat
FORM"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16
The Porkers Lament.
~ oRuNr.
wo bstIde the dreadful day

Wo bstide the dreadful day
when n our native OttumWa.
From favored haunts we were rejected.
Our right to freedom dlsrespected.
Born to be free, to roam about
Where e,er directed BY our snout;
Enjoying ease In fragrant wallow;
And stolen scraps and slops to swallow:
Here we are now IN dismal pound
Or hunted up wherever found;
Nayhap consigned to narrow stye,
And who can tell the reason why?
Outside we see the barking dogs,
More dangerous than gentle hogs;
And COWS that break the shade trees
down,
Are granted freedom Of the town,
: Besides we think our friond the Marshal.
ls, In his course, most dreadful partial,
Why not hire boys, with sticks and rattle.
Io help imgound two legged cattles
Without any merciful admixion.
On the city council, stern, that wont,
Listen q moment toour grunt..
To wish our wish may seem quite hard,
But may they lack the satisfying lard;
Their sides grow rancid, hams all spoil,
And should they tender shoulder boil:
As they the flesh delicious eat,
May trichina their work complete;
And cholera be quick transferred,
From suffering swine to suffering lord.
Then mercy taught by sad inflicttion
OF this our righteous malediction.
Shall we be set at liberty,
70 roam the streets and alleys free,
Then once again the mother swine,
On grassy sl0pS 70 SOFT reclined
6hall feed her little brood of piggies,
While blessings loud Of Pats and Biddies,
Shall fall, like rain on parched city,
And hare shall end the Porkers ditty.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16
Pure Democracy.

The following arc some Of the "ori-
ent pearls at random strung" from
the pure Coppeahead gospel accor-
ding to Brlck Pomeroy.
Loyal Democrats; decent Demo-
Gratis; christian Democrats, ought to
roll them under their tongues as
sweet morsels:
stAt Jefferson, Texas, has Just been
issued the first number Of a paper
called the Vitra Ku Klur. Look out
for dead niggers.
When rogue like Thad. Stevens,
for instance, arrives at ripe old age,
wouldn't it be proper to pick him off
with apistol shot?
1t deyolves on our Democratic jour-
mails and speakers TO warn tho people
against the Satanic white niggcr
mobs known as Christian Associa-
tions, aid societies, mission clubs, &c.
Democrats avoid them as you would
the plague"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16

s'CoL" RICHARDSON Mr.. Richard.
son, oflllinois, having partially rocov-
cred from his sickness of yesterday
afternoon, stands in his place, his face
luminous, and hair disheveled. His
usual muddled condition of brain is,
however, upon him, as is soon evident
in his attempt to amend the resolu,
ton to refer all forthcoming rcsolu-
tions to the committee without read.
ing.-Cor Chicago Redu5lican
The chairman of the Illinois dole
CATION has been retiring for consulta-
tlon." He has had, as is his usual
custom, most too much 'sretire in
hisn."
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16

Two coal black buck niggers one
from Tennessee and the other from
North Carolina, arc sitting as mem
bers Of the Tammany Hall Pow-wow,
It must be trying TO the olfactories
of the Deans, Morrissey's and For
rests, to be be hustled about in a
crowded room this hot weather by
stinking niggers. However, there is
nothing like voting the Copperhead
ticket to deodorixe . niger 70 the
sensitive nostrils ofan exquisite Dean
or the fragrant representatives from
tho Five Points, and Mackerelvillc. e.
Meantime the aforesaid niggors have
our sympathies on account Of the
prolonged contact. How are you
white mans party !?
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16
The Tammany PoW-wow.

q n ~ = a44 + 81 !
Tho Platform question being now
out Of the way, wo presume the Con
vention will ballot away to-day az
they have done all week until they
find il impossible underthe wo-thirds
rulato nominate a strong man, when
i win finally take up Kippins orsome
one else equally unknown, who can
be claimed onall sides of all questions,
with equal facility. Afs,
Tho Vico Presidency will next abb
sorb tho attention Of these Tammany
Sachems. Atthia moment, the chan
ces Of Wendell Phillips, Charles Sum
ner, and Susan B Anthony for that
Office, are about equally divided. The
Anthony's s'teching' appeal to the
Convention Monday, has greatly i'm
proved her chances, and she is now
making q splendid run, with full cam
uass, under 4 heavy sterngale, on tho
home stretch. MN,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16

THE HAPPY FAMILY.-Hear Brick
Pomeroy go for the Chicago Times,
"What we have apprehended and
predicted now appears. The Tines
has again betrayed those who hsve
confidence in it, and we hope for the
last time. 1t should bo no longer
tolerated BY the Democratic party
Cast it of turn it out ofthe Demo-
cratic fellowship p-spurn it as vile
and unclean-and its power Of mis-
chief will be gono, and wholesome,
generous, honorable, Democratic
sentiment win be maintained in
spite Of all its efforts to dcbauch and
undermine it."