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Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27
Feb. 81, 1868

Vertc Def lie CoIFecteylr des Taxes.
EHtat de la Louisiane-PaToisse des NatcbF-
II toches. En- vertu dun Acte de Ia Legislature
de rEtat de Ia Louisiana No. sc, section 6, APP
Drouve en- Avril 1865 J'ai saisi ain de satisfaire
les Taxes dc lIGtat Ct dc Parosse pour les anuees
1865 ct 1866 assesses les proprietes suivantes
au nom de Joseph Il. Prothro ct joffriIai en- vente
au plus haut ct dernier encherisseur
Lllrdf. BE Come Jour de Mars, 1868,
entire les heures ord,uaires de yente, 10 porte de
la Maison de Cour dams ct pour IL Paroisse des
Natchitoches une quaattee sufisante lou tout sill
est necessare) de Ia proPrIete cfapres decrite aim
de satisfaire les dltes Taxes avec tous les roISs
say Dir:
JJn certain moroccan de terre situe dams Ia Pa
rosse DIES Natchitoches ainsi que o1tes les amelio
rations ct batisses qui sly trouvent contenant une
moyenne de rrois Cent QuatOrze acres ct 20-100,
etant lie meme moroccan de terre vendu par Joseph
4. Prcthro a Joseph L. PrOthro par acte publique
passe par 6evant VIM. Payne, Reeordeur, lie 3Tme
jour de Novembre sos, ct par lie dit j. L. Pro
thro, a Elijah cartwright par acte pubique passe
par devant George w. Kearney, Recordeur, 10
22me jour dOctobre, 1866, reference est faite an
dts acte pour description plus minutieuse du
dit moroccan de terre'
Let la meme heure ct a Ia meme place On vertu
du meme Acte de la Legislature J'offrirai en-
pri6te ciapres decrite saise ain dc satsfaire les
Taxes dEtat ct de Paroisse assesses au nom de
Mr.. e. Vienne, SAVIOR:
I'm moroccan de terre situs 1ans cate Paroisse
ton numero Vngt-leux, du Township Dix, de la
Rangee Sept, Guest conteuaut Cent Quarante
Quatre acres ct s0-1o0 ct etant le memo gui fut
achete par Emile Vienne L. A. Deblieux par
scte passs lie lime jour dAvril, 1916.
Aussi, autre morceau de terre situe dams cette
Paroisse sue Ia rive gauche de Ia Riviere Rouge
remontant, dessUs du Grand Ecore, contenant
Quatre-V ingts acres plus on moins borne par en-
has par lie moroccan de terTe cidessus dscrt ct par
en- haut par des sterres autreiois appertenant q
Lonis Tauzin, aysnt facade sur Ia RIvisre avec
toute la profondeur qu luiappartient, il ut achete
par Emile Vienne de Remy McFier par acte pass6
lie 80 Fevrier, 1919 lie morceaux ci-devant decrite
formant lhabitation sur laquelle Emile Vienne,
deeede await sa residence le tout sera vendu ainsi
que les bdtisses ct amelioratons qui sly trouvent-
TERMEs TT CONDITIONS DE vENTE:
AN Compliant, sans le bensfce destination.
J. @. HUGHES.
Few. p, 1868. Coilecteur.
o. Take pour la Convention est encore due sur
- les tes terres ct 81 Ia dite Take nest pas payee
avant lie jour de vente les dtes terres seront oeres
en- vente ain de satisfaire Ia dite Take avec une
addition de Vingt-Cinq pour cent ajouter pour
ne layoir pas payee dams le temps prssrit par Ia
loi. ]. G. HUGHES,
Few. ~, 1868. Collector.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

ELECTORAL NOTES.-THE numbers of
electoral votes in the Union of 81 States
is now 312, viz: PA in the represented
States, and 6S in the ten unrepresented
States. A majority necessary to elect,
if only the represented States are count
ed, the requisite vote for majority is
157, against 155. e.s ~. r..
If the Radicals succeed in making the
ten negro boroughs in the South, and
pack the electoral boxes with the 6S
negro votes, it will require only 81 ofth
votes really constitutional to enable them
to outcount 155 clearly constitutional
votes. es.. ......
This is the stake they are playing for:
to get 6S votes from outside of the cons.
titution, to neutTalize the possible loss
of votes cast against them within the
conStitution.-N. o., Picayuae. .aa.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

The New York Journal of Commerce
reports three hundred and seventy five
failures of business firms in the North
during the four weeks ending on the
25th of January. This shows the effect
of Radical reconstruction on the bust
ness interests of that portion of the
country, which was, comparatively
speaking, uninjured by the war. But
for Radical madness, the whole country
would now be in a prosperous condition.
IN o.. Times. -...etis,
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

PUBLICATION OF THE REVISED REG
IsTRX LIsTs.-Under date of New Or
leans. Feb. 10, Gen. Hancock issues the
following Circular: ..
The lists of the last revised Registry
of each Parish in the State of Louisiana,
not having been heretofore made public,
will be published once in the newspaper
having the greatest circulation in each
parish. Fifty hand-bills of said lists
will also be printed by the same paper,
and posted in the most conspicuous
places in the parish, under the direction
of the Sheriff. ..
In parishes where no newspapers are
published, the printed lists will be fur
nished from this Office, to the sheriffs OF
such parishes, who will post them as
above directed.
The lists for publication in the news
papers viii also be furnished from this
Office. .n.s
Proper expenses for publishing and
posting the registry listy will be paid at
this office upon presentation of the
usual vouchers. t. ..a. s.ro
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

We regret exceedingly to notice the
great misapprehension under which a
large mass of the Republicans North
are laboring in regard to certain North
ern fre-eating publications. as being the
exponents of Southern principles. These
trashy penny -liners--such as tho New
York. pay-Boek, Metropolitan Record
AID La Crosse Democrat-are gotten up
for purely Il speculative purpose andano
other, and finding that this sinister puT-
pose can be the more readily accom-
pl;shed by pandcring to the degraded
tastes and passions Of the rabble.'abuse
and obscenity are used in lien OF sound
sense and argument the latter, 10
doubt, being beyond their limited CON-
prehensicn. These irresponsible and
unreliable sheets presuEptuously as
sumo to speak for the Southern people
without authority or even so much as
by their permission, but to the contrary;
and in doing SO, are really injuring ms
more than benefitting us-in more *io-
Iently arraying the Radical extremists
against us, by the severe and abusive
denunciations constantly hurled anthem,
and more nnfavorably prejudieing the
minds of conservative Republicans, who,
but for these perverse misrepresenta-
lions, might prove friendly to our cause.
or if not, exert no violent opposition
thereto.
The English language is sufficiently
yoluminous that the views of the most
wonderful imagination can be properly
expressed, In the most emphatic man
ner and in elegant and polite terms,
without condescending to abuse and
vulgarity, which is no argument, and.
These wonld-be friends are too jealous
to be sincere; not that sincerity because
coupled with zeal is to be doubted, but
it is in accordance with sound sense
that extremists, no matter-o of what par
ty, denomination, or religious sect, are
too blinded by bigotry and prejudice tc
listen to argument from their opponents
and too contrary to admit the fact i
convinced of their error.
1t was, we believe, in the winter O.
1860, during the height of the secession
canvas, that the celebrated Is. L. But
Ter was making q e-eating disuniol
speech to serenading party one even
ing, in Washington, when Presiden
johnson, then Senator from Tennessee
was asked by one of the by-standers
"what do you think of Mat9" Mr.
Johnson doubtingly replied, in Language
more emphatic than polite, ''Sir, L d.
not wish man to be for me more tlral
I'm for myself!''
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

The Black and Tan Convention of
Florida being very sensitive to public
ridIcule, holds it's meetings in secret
session, and most of the time without a
quorum. Remonstrances of the citizens
of Florida to Gen. Meade have hitherto
been unavailing. Deeds of darkness
always fear the light. -. !. IL -
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

The Mobile Register states that the
Republican Executive Committee in
that city in the recent election, in order
to secure full negro vote, promised
voters discharged from employment for
voting, meals at the gate of the county
Jail. .-..,.. sl.....r
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

The New York Tribune has informed
Messrs. Julian and Chandler that if the
people wanted blackguardism they could
get it at a cheaper rate than $4,000 a
year, mileage and stationery. In this
instance, at least, the Tribune is quite
right.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

Gideon Welles, our efficient Secretary
of the Navy, whom Mr.. Lincoln used TO
joke about never having seen the sea,
has reduced his first estimate of the ex-
penses of the navy for the coming year
about fifty. per cent. This saves the
country about twenty-five millions of
dollars-a trifle which should be credit
ed to Gideon's second sight. s.nefz
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

The Alexandria Democrat OF yester-
day morning reports the river as having
fallen about twenty inches within the
past week, and now bordering on the
lowest stage.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial says. "The loss
of Reyerdy Johnson to the Senate is a
national calamity. He is one of the few
members of that. body whose eminent
abilities remind us of the better days of
the American Senate-days before
Garrett Davis succeeded Henry Clay
before Wilson took Webster's seat
before Drake howled where Benton
reasoned-in fact, before the Senate had
become what latter-day politics and
politicians have made it,
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

Greeley says the wealthy men of New
York endeavor to earn a reputation for
meanness to protect themselves from
beggars. .Whereupon an exchange
suggests that their efforts have been
crowned with brilliant success. ii r.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

The New Orleans Republican, after
quoting from a recent article in the
Spectator. in reference to the proposed
government Aid to Planters" or ra-
Their, Freedmen, says it admires our in
dependence as expressed therein, and
hopes for the general welfare that the
ssstrong arms will make good crop
this year. The prospects, thus far, fol-
so doing, are favorable. But in that
event, our planters will, we are almost
confident, with but very few or no ex,
ceptions, ship to Merchants of their own
selection whom they can trust, rather
than to any Government "Carpet-Bag
gers" from whom, in all probability, nc
returns would ever be received.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

The. Gazette OF the ed Instant, says
the River at Shreveport within the past
week had fallen 10 understanding 81
inches in all since the late rise.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

It is said to be a common thing in
New Orleans to get up n miniature dis
tillery at a cost of about $50, and have
it informed on and seized. The informer
gets $500. $3.50 -. ..---------- i.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

1t is said to require three servants to
hold up the trains ola fashionable lady's
dress in New York.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

During the past week. we have had
rather mild weather for this season of
the.year, though very pleasant.
The River at Grand Ecore is still on
the decline. ,-a.o
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

We are under obligations to Mr.. E. S
Blackstone, at Grand Ecore, for late
papers. -.. .... at
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27
Petunia:

Petunia:
Fancy-Mrs. A. II. D'Meza.
Presidents Table:
Refreshment-Mrs. Rev. III s. Jacobs.
Tulip:
Tombola Table-Mrs. J. Hoffman.
Music Stand:
Orchestra under the direction of Robt.
Meyer.
Violet:
Fancy-Mrs; s. j.. Weilman, Mrs.
John Myers.
Japonica:
Cigars-Mrs. S. l.. Nasito.
Dahlia.
Gain.
Fnchsia:
Fancy-Mrs. J. ID. Henriquez.
The above named ladies compose the
Executive Committee, who are each as
sisted by number of young ladies, the
names of whom we regret were not fur
nished.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

A chap out West says he cured pal
pitation of the heart by the application
of another palpitating heart TO the
part affected - - -. t.a
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

The National Intelligencer fittingly
suggests the propriety of newspapers
throughout the country conspicuously
publishing the post Office address of
Delegates to Conservative Conventions
and members of Parish Committees in
order that political documents and
tracts may be forwarded them.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

In 1928 there were three miles of rail
road in the United States; in 1888, 1884
miles; in 1913, 56S2, miles; in 1858, 1882
miles; and in 1868, there are 3S, COG miles,
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

At Democratic Conservative Mass
Meeting held in Alexandria on the 10th
instant, nine delegates were appointed
to the State Convention, as follows: Dr.
Smith Gordon, Gen. NJ. Wells, NJ. Ryan,
j. L.. Walker, l.. Texada, CT. 3. Mar
shall, E. r. Boissat, j. @. Wise and w.
w. Wilmington. The Meeting was adj
dressed by Messrs. e. North Cullom, NJ.
Ryan, w. a. Seay, John Kelso, j. G.
White and DR.. ScTuggs. After which.
the Chair announced the following gen
tlemen as members of the Executive
Committee of the Parish: L. II. Biossat,
p. Eddleman, J. G. Wise, j. r. An
drews, t. b. Helm, S. Gordon, and L.
Texada. 1850
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27
MISUNDERSTANDING just received a

JOB DEMONSTRATING Just received an
assortment of the finest quality of Job
Printing paper, Cards, tickets, ETC., ETC.,
we are now better prepared than ever TO
print anything in our line of business
from mammoth poster to the tiniest
visiting-card. at the shortest possible
notice and on the most reasonable terms.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27


received the following explanatory let
ter from Post Master Taliaferro:
Posi- OFFICE, N. o. LA,
February 1871, 1868.
Shiny attention was called, this
morning, to an article in your paper of
18th inst, in. relation to the Mails from
this city for the Red River country. /
enclose you statement of the mails sent
from this office during the month of
January and Feb--up to date. This will
convince you that the blame does not
rest here. / attend. and see personally,
that the mails are made up regularly
and dispatched by every safe opportu-
nifty we have access to.
Yours, very Respectfully,
II. w. TALIAFERRo, p. NJ.
J. NJ. SCANLAND, ESQ,
Editor Spectator,
NatchitocheS, La,
The statement above alluded to shows
that the mails in question were regularly
forwarded twice, and very often three
times, a week. The route agent from
this place to Alexandria denies being at
fault;Athen the blame must rest upon
the agent of the route between Alexan-
dria and the Mouth of Red River. Let
the WlltHlly Negligent parties be traced
out, then be instantly removed and more
trustworthy officials installed.
S----
We have received from the author,
the Hon, John r. Eakin, one of the edI-
tors of. the Washington (Ark.) Tele-
graph, neat little Book of so pages
entitled ''Rudiments OF Grape Culture y
being ''simple directions for the use OF
those who have no previous knowledge
of the subject This is truly valua-
BILE work and should be in the hands OF
every wine grower. Price, 20 cents
Sold by j. p. Etter, Washington, Ark.
and J. T.. Reardon, Little Rock.
11--------s ----
We aresin receipt of the last severa
numbers of Littell's Living Age, al
excellent Magazine published ever!
Saturday. We have no hesitancy ii
saying it is one of the best periodical
extant, and no one having perused it
highly entertaining contents will eve
have cause to regret the same. For ad
dress, terms. &C., see notice on 4th page
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-27

THE Enthusiastically evening we
received the following explanatory let
ter from Post Master Taliaferro:
New-York tribune., 1868-06-01
ERANCE.

iTE PUBLIC MEETINGS REGULATION LAW.
fAl'is May S0-The French Senate has passed the
law Tor u" regulation of public meetings.
sPEECn OF THE EMPEROR AT RoUEN.
MAY Sl.-The Ehseror Napoleon and the Empress
Eugene visited Rouen to-day, where they were re-
ceiyed with great ceremony and rejoicing by the
authorities and citizens. The Emperor made a
speech in which he publicly returned Las thanks and
the thanks of the Empress, to the Mayor Of Rouen,
for the energetic and efficient measures of relief
which had been provided by the Municipal govern
ment for the pool of the city during the past
Winter, and expressed the hope that their suferngs
were now ended. In his reply to an address from
the Cardinal of Rouen DIE Emperor declared: ave
will not sever our love # God from our love of
country In the evening tla Emperor and Empress
returned to Paris.
New-York tribune., 1868-06-01
GREAT BRITAIN.
PARLIAMENT ApJorRNEp.


LONDON, May 3o.-Parliament las night ad.
iourned over the Whtsun holidays, or unSl the 4th
of June. Whit Monday will le observed as asoli-
day on the London Stock Exchange and in the Ln
erpool cotton market
nIsRAELI GIVES NJ FURTHER RESISTANCE TO
THE r,IsH CHURCH BILL.
Mr.. Disraeli, : Prime Minister of England, has
,vr;,ten rery TO Mr.. Gladstone on the subject of
tha irish Caurch. lie admits that further resistance
In Parliament is hopeless, and he will not therefore
onnoJ the passage Of the Church bill.
HARVEST PROSPECTS.
The weather today has been very fine and favora-
ble for the growing crops.
TIE EPSON RACES.
LONDON, May 3O.-At the EPSON Summer meeting
yesterday the second race was for the great Surrey
foal stakes of 10 soyeregns each with 100 added for
foals OF 1861 colts, st 10 10 fillies, ST. h; the
winner Of the Derby to carry Il ID and the winner of
New-York tribune., 1868-06-01
The following card from Senator Grimes ap7


pears in The Chicago Tribune:
WAsHINGTOS, May DC, 1863.
II Is not true that have ever had, any hostility
TO Mr. Wade never had the slightest misunderstanding
with him IN my life.
1t not true that sought TO be, ever desired
TO be- candidate for NcePTesident or President pro
teBiDOTe of the Senate
1t is not true that Chief Justice Chase sought to in
huencc Judgment in the impeachment trial never
had word OF conversation with the Chief Justice on
that subject or ON the subject OF party or OF any
party; OIL he the subject OF
the Presidency TO me. have been in the house OF
the Chief Justice for more ths, two years.
II not that have ever dissatisfied with the
reconstruction plan OF Congress So from H. was
Of the seven Senators who were mebers Of the Joint
Committee on Reconstruction, and signed she report /
was Chairman OF the Committee on the Slste OF Ten
Dessee, and 10 upon uief the
State was so early restored to the Union .,-
1T true that now, or ever WAS ether urecIy
paper. do not know ever have known, how me
Tribune corps organized, what is its capital VINO hre us
stockholders what Ia the value Of It's stock Nor nave
Lever sought to influence the OF that paper In any
measure public private. am sorry TO be cOinpcltd
10 add that the story clTcumstantay related ana pup
lshed that the wife Of the editor Of that paper Is my
dau ghter, is not true.
If is not true that ever had tie slightest sympathy
with the general policy OF Mr Johnsons adinnstfatl0h
have had no personal intercourse with Mr. Johnson for
two years never asked him for favor, and never re-
ceived one from him. , . M,
aipertainng the trial Of the impeachment Of Andrew
Johnson | would render impartial justice according TO
the tutiou and the laws" ceased 10 act in repre-
sentative capacity. became judge acting on my own
responsibility and accountable only TO my own conscience
and my Maker and power could force me to decide
i'm such case contrary TO my convictions 10 suit the
requirements OF party whether that party were com
JAMES W. GRIMES.
New-York tribune., 1868-06-01
me rRIAL OF IErFERsoN DAVIS.

RIcHMoND, May 3l.-It is now probable that
the trial OF jefferson Davis may be postponed until octo-
ber the counsel ON both sides have agreed timo
The witnesses had been subpcnaed for next Wednesday,
Mr.. Davis has nOt arrived.
New-York tribune., 1868-06-01
pORTUGAl.

DEPARTURE OF FARRA,rT.
LISBON, May 3l.-The United Staes squadron.
with Admiral Farragut on board, saileG Yesterday
from the Tagus for Antwerp.
New-York tribune., 1868-06-01
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

the Oaks 6 II extsa Mr.. Salmons Vale Royal walked
over the BY the rule established for races at
Epsom only half Of the public money is to be added
in the case of walk over The third and last race
of the meeting was for the EPSON two years old
plate Of 200 sovereigns colts, st 10 b. flies, st.
n; winner of a plate or sweepstakes TO carry
5 b, twice more, Z fb extra; horses hav-
ing started twice without winning allowed
H. twice 9 ib. Entrance, sovereigns.
The race was won by Mr.. T. V. Morgan's chestnut
flly Electricity. The betting before the race was
three to one against the winner.
New-York tribune., 1868-06-01
uOIrsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The SPEAKER asked the House for instructions upon
the order which was made Saturday, relative TO com
muncations for the recusant witness, WoOcy M0oley
had desired the attendance Of three lawyers. and the
Speaker had ordered that they should have access to him.
and that his wife, child, and nurse should also nave
portunity visit hnss esterday dispatch was suD
United to the Speaker in sealed envelope directed TO
Charles W. Wooley, with supeTscrptOn unusual III us
character and oxenOr and, in the opinion OF the Shar
not only respectful TO the House. but intended 10 DC
insulting to the House
Mr. BUTLER U2ep, Mass.) desired 10 submit motion
10 the House That Dispatch he said had been inclosed
by Mr. WOOley 20 him I'm n note as follows:
uolosed dispatch maeks Of dsoyAI to the late Mansge
passed to-day feel that but ron
shonld i custodian With mach respect e. W. NOOLbL
To the lion b. r. Butler -. -. 49,