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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-01
Business Prospects for the New
Year.

The new year opens amid a univer-
sal gloom which summonds the indus
trial interests of the State. The failure
of the crop of 1866 damped the hopes Of
our people, but they set to work with
renewed energy to repair their losses,
and fondly hoped that the year 1867
would extricate them from their many
troubles. A more disastrous failure has
followed, and with it q degree of des-
pondency. and a prospect of future suit
fering, which are truly appalling. 1t
is time that our planters were ready to
commence operations for the current
year, butwe have heard of but few who
had any settled plans for the cultiva-
ton of their lands during the present
wear. The former source to which ev-
cry planter resorted for aid-his com
mission MERCHANDISE likely to prove
barren one, for the reason that the pros
tration of business for the last two years
has crippled most of our business hou-
ses, and the loss of confidence by the
failure of the crops has made others
unwilling to risk their means in an en-
terprise so precarious as cotton and
sugar planting have recently become.
Add to this the fact that even if every
one had an abundance of means, the Ia
Dor system of the country has become
so demoralized that planting has ceased
to be remunerative. The negroes, I'M
den the ineendiary teachings of bad men,
have been led to believe that they are
to be supportedin future without work,
and either refuse to hire themselves to
work explanations, or else fail to keep
their contracts when they make en-
gagements to labor. AS they have no
means of subsistence they live by
stealing whatever comes in their way.
They roam from place to place and
nothing of any value escapes their
hands. 1t is impossible for planter
to keep provisions or stock of any kind,
Horses are stolen and carried off, and
every day cows, hogs and sheep are
shot down and eaten by these lazy, half
starved vagabonds. Such a state Of
things will of course put an end to any
organized system of agriculture, as long
as it is permitted to exist.
Our planters must therefore begin a
new year without any extravagan'
hope of making a fortune. at once. Il
they can make both ends meet at the
end of the year, they should be abun.
dainty satisfied. Instead Of runningin.
to debt in vain to make large crops as
in former times, let them endeavor t.
raise grain, stock, and other things
which will aid in sustaining life, with.
out depending rthem upon other por.
tons Of the country. Let all the lazy
thriftless vagabonds be driven off the
plantations, and only few industrious
and reliable hands be retained, whose
labor will be sufficient to cultivate q
crop Of proper dimensions. By these
means we may be enabled to gel
through the year, by the end of which
it is to be hoped the destruction of the
revolutionary party which controls the
government will lead to revival o.
prosperity and the commencement Of
better times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-01

~ The monument on Plymouth hoc1
has been completed. The last stone y.
placed upon the structure on Sa'a'u.,'
when the ashes Of some Of the Pllgnn
Fathers we're deposited in one Of the cn'u,
bers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-01

ng~ Special attention is directed to the
notice Of Biossat & French. Those need
ing sugar can drive good bargain with
them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-01

To We are obliged to the w. Butler
aud Caddo fer New Orleans papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-01

To MORROw.-The day when m'ss.'
give, when idlers twork, snd wien w
ncss reform.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-01

U A mind that is conscious of its
integrity scorns to say more than it
means to perform.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-01


~ 1t is q well known fact that poor
Rapides has suffered since the surrcn-
der for the want of a Parish Assessor.
We consider that Office the mostrespon-
sible one of all the Parish offices and
few indeed are found to fill the bill.
He should be man of good sense,
sound judgment and fair education.
Such one we have been praying for
for some time, and only few days ago
we heard with qualification that H. M.
Labat, had been mentioned to the pow
ers that be for the appointment. Eve
ry one was delighted at the chance of
cur good fortune in getting the right
man in the right place. But alas! for
the follies of this District and tue woes
Of Rapides we are done for again! In
the Crescent Of the 9th, ult we find the
following:
civilian Morris, Assessor of taxes,
parish Of Rapipes La, vice P. H. Cav
anaugh, resigned" The military or
der states that this was done on the
recommendation of Governor Flanders.
1t is useless for us to say in the name
of Rapides and her interest and those
of her property holders, that the ap-
pointment is eminentlyanf to be made.
None but the demented of Rapides
could have made such a recommends
toin to Flanders and thus impose on
General Hancock. William Morris is
a very old and pretty good sort of a
man in his way and to his poor abilities
but totally unfit for the Office of As
SCISSOR for the Parish of Rapides and
under no circumstances can he fiji it,
being unqualified in all and every par
ticular. And those who recommen-
ded him to Flanders knew it full well.
We hope General Hancock will suspend
the appointment and see that our poor
suffering Parish be not cheated and i'm
posed upon in this fragrant manner.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-01
rbs Nav ORLEANS 81 correspondent Of The

The New Orleans correspondent o. 'Ds
New York Tribune says:
Gen. Movers removal from sihce e1ci.es
but little regret among either loysl q ols'
loyal men. The reason Is that, WINS -
tempory command ofthis district, p =. !,
pointed men to Office who were dese.'ss
by all good men, and some Of then @ y
low an order that good society would sanA
them as intolerable.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-01
CARRIERS ADDRESS
-oF THE
!" LOUISIANA DEM0GRAF. '
JANUARY !, 1868.

Io the night passing slowly and the morn ia niOh
shadows lingering owy the plains sums
Toll the with egrettngs for the cursed year tear
Toll him with chime Of gadness toll him to nnaowd bi
hath he wrought us what weary page Of woe
Reads the record Of people sinking meath Fas heavy blow
All the wrongs Of darkened all the all the strife
That have dimmed the story OF nations peous life
All ours! and counted by the weary shobs Of pain
Days and hours stormy anguish sweeping omier m
Toll him out! All blessed Heaven he uhered with hona
welcome sounded from the heights ones
cried ooh King be beed weary faint and soreiy tried
Lo we greet thee Of the blessings long denied
And the oblquey answered" What hold within ms hand
Shall be like the Cadmean harvest sowed and aped fertile
Then he raised the winds and and the mighty rushed
wild havoc and destruction all their turb flushed
gaunt Famine waysdes croucedn
Mother in her anguish cursed her infants birth
Now thought the empty but did not know the
There yet another weapon in his armory of fear, s
Stealing yellow Banners with the South winds pemed breath
Crmsoned pupng Vineyards the steahy steps Death
How his wans filed and heavy from the homes left desoa
How paid the dearest tribute to stern relentless Fate
Let quiet future shrink with genest wounds
the auntingoss and anguish from the gTayeyars cold
Nothing left to harm usbu look beyond the
Where the Austrian eagle quaeh fute wild the Feur L
Where the Papa banner snkeh and the beezes the South
the fiery tempest from the lannon's hot red mouth
And the English lions rampant sink their proud and honoured
Meath poison, and havoc Of the whwind from the
Whwinds Of peoples Madness universal suffrage laws,
Showing in the code Of nations destructive vital flaws
Ah dear God! look around and the end of ALL
In the vanished pride and glory in the nations and fall
In the reign and Madness the loss of Hope and Truth
And the people in their frenzy wisdom and to ruth.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-01

nen. Senator Wilson went down to Rich
mond the other day to see what Under
wood, Sche6eld & Co.'S Convention was
doing, and the doorkeeper refused to let
him in. Wilson was naturally very much
annoyed at this, and spoke abont it at a
Radical caucus that he attended in the
evening. But it should not have surpris-
ed him in the least. He ought to remem-
Der that the Alabama Convention flung its
heels in the face Of Gen. Pope, it's own god
father, and surely it was no worse for the
Virginia Convention SO shut its doors
against Senator Wilson. If that gentle
man lives much longer he will discover
that the new Sambo statesmen # the
South will smash all the party traces and
go off at full canter in their own way.
Let him think Of the man who was h0isted
by bis own petard, or the other man who
warmed a serpant in his bosom, aud was
rewarded by being stunt to death.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-01

V0nlGne0 0aLOnS
reign Of cant and Madness in the loss of Hope and Truth
he people in their frenzy lost to wisdom and to ruth
But in this general endorsement;
Down here in this down -trodden land,
Look out with the coolest Indifference
As to who may yet falter or stand.
We boast Of q Niger convention"
We of the grand Causasian race,
And God knows when or how the black masters,
May give us the last coup de grace
There an old world Magma Charta,
mouldy old-time Bill of Rights,
There was law, there was order, and freedom,
Days Of quiet, and still, peaceful nights.
But now in the Voudouan language,
We are called to account for the sin $3.50
OF bringing the DahOmey savage,
To the light and the gospel within;
We are called to account for the knowledge
Beaten into the African brain,
God knows with what time and what trouble
What swampings on bab00nish main,
What toll to turn brute creature
Into sign, into semblance Of man. SO
Then hurrah! for the Niger convention! zs
May it thoroughly finish its task
And may those who have fostered its venom
Drain the last bitter drop in the flask.
Rapides we have little but sadness,
Fair parish you stood in the van,
Midst the wreck, and the roar, and the madness
You suffered and stood to man.
And the DEMOCRAT still floats its banner,
Firm, true to its pledges Of yore
Unblenched it will still hold it's station,
For Truth, until Truth be
Il has striven God knows, no one better,
For Freedom, for Law, and for Right,
1t will strive still, God helping the willing
Through the gloom of starless night
What matters ruined people
What matters ruined cline,
When Error is numbered by minutes
But Truth is free of all time.
Then hurrah for the Democrats motto
Float proudly its flag to the Winds
It has worshipped the Truth in letters,
It would cry down the Wrong in Kings.
Hurrah too for Hancock and johnson!
For soldier or statesman who dare
Mid the camorous whr of q faction
The patriot vestments to wear.
And now to the liberal hearted
The CARRIERS need who draweth near,
Those who give will have gained one small blessing
To gladden. the dawn Of the year.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-01-01

General q. S. GRANT, commanding Al
my of the United States.
Official copy:
i. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-11-04

TETrfl. KE2abe a Co..
wv Manufacturers of First Premium, Gold
Medal, Grand, Square and Upright
ssjs E'EA NOS. Baltimore,
These instruments having been before the pub
lie for the past thirty years, have, upon their
celience alone, attained unpuJchased preemie1ce
that pronounces them uneaGnaed. Their TONE
combines great power. richness sweetness, and
fine singing quality, as well great purity Of in
tonation and harmoniousness throughout the en-
tire scale Their TOUCH is plant and elastic,
and is entirely free from the stiffness found in SO
many pianos, which causes the performer to so
easily tire, In WORKMANSHIP, they cannot be
e1celled. Their action is constructed with care
and attention toevery parttherein that characeri-
yes the finest mechanism. None but the best sea-
soned material is used in their manufacture and
they viii accept the hard usages of the concert
room with that Of the parlor upon an equality
unaffected in their melody; in fact they are con-
structed ssNot.foy a ysag--bm foreper." All our
Square Pianos have our new Grand Scale and A.
giraffe Treble. ++s5 ,.r.-.,ss-s .ssf...
N. B. Prof, E. L. IDE, sole Agent for Angus
ia county, is by special arrangement enabled to
furnish the above celebrated Instruments at low
est Factory prices. He has also an assortment
Of second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs, from
the best Factories. Rooms at Piedmont Insurance
Office, opposite DR.. Youngs Drug Store, Staun-
ton, Va
march lily
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We are now selling, and have a constant de-
mand for Farming Grazing Timber and Mineraz
Lands of all descriptions, AiIls, &c.. and we in
vie parties having such property for sale, especi
ally in the county Of Augusta, and the Valley of
Virginia, to put the same in our hands, believing
that we possess superior advantages from our
central location, and thorough knowledge of the
country, and our extensive business relations for
securing purchasers. a So
We make no charge for advertising or showing
property, but when we f,idla purchaser for It we
charge commission of five per cent, to be paid
out of the first payment made by the purchaser
nov 20-tf = ~ ~ ~ s-=-t--- 80 ~
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WASHINGTON CARDS. y IS :
svs w. B. MOSES i 'qsass
FURNITURE WAREROOMS, 79
ssAVENUE HOUSE,, ~ stt,,s
ner Of Seventh ST., & Pennsylvania Avenue,
WAsHINGT D. c., s
THE ONLY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KIND IN THE
''4t COUNTRY i ~ ~ ~ 1890

~ .af-t ---- tSlif' $50 A'f'.''9fs's -
Containing, the largest assortment Of Office and
Household Furniture, Carpets Bedding, Shades,
&c. &C., to be found in any establishment in the
United States ;having large number Of Rooms
Carpeted and fttod up with complete Suits Of
Parlor and Chamber Furniture of every grade
and description. Also5 has constantly on hand,
during the, seasons. a fun and complete assort-
ment Of Cocoa and Straw Mattings Of every quail
ity, Childrens Carriages, Ausaulto iCanopies, SC.
Has just made great reductions in price of Car
pets, Oicloths, Mattings, Cottage Chamber Suits,
Wardrobes, Extension Dining Tables, Dining
Chairs, Rockers. and all other Cane-seat Chairs,
Mattresses and Bedding Of all kinds, &c., SC. III,
CALL AND EXAMINE! a;ifE.,.-. s,
And be convinced that a large establishment can
and does sell at as low, and lower. figures than
smaller ones. This fact is acknowledged daily
by persons who pass through my warerooms,
(where every article is marked in plain figures
for cash. and compare my prices with those. Of
other dealers: and the fact that am under heavy
expenses, and employ force Of assistants, does
not indicate that l must charge high prices, las
the general impression ISL but that my large
stock aaaMncreasing business require it, sal g
sssM ha. aas w. B MOSES, -Iei'aif =
atst"Avenue, House, 4af;ia
y sci 9TH stand Pennsylvania avenue, aasJ !
april Som se9s si}l 6A5 Washington, D.sC.sN
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Ra 7aesapesas4e GA Ohio Railroad.
e. WINTER SCHEpULE-On and after
the FIRST OF OCTOBER 1868 thu nassaazsr

A7a 1esa5sesaAe CT Ohio Railroad.
~ WINTER SCHEDULE.-On and after
the FIRST OF OCTOBER, 1868, the passenger
trains will run as follows:
y MAIL TRAIN between Richmond and Stauntoa
daily Except Sunday and between Stauntcn and
Coyington tri-wcekly-vz Leave Richmond st IT'S
A. n. and arrive at Staunton at 8.28 P. NJ. Leave
Stanton at G.55 A. NJ. and arrive at Richmond
OPS P. NJ.
On TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY
Leave Coyington at S 10 A. NJ. and arrive at Staua-
ton at 6. 10 A. NJ. Leave Staunton at 3.58P. N.
and arrive at Covington ct I. 55 P. NJ. r.a
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN between Richmond
and Charlottesville on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS,
and SATURDAYS. Leave Charlottesville at 4
A. NJ. and arrive at Richmond at $50 A. NJ.
Leave Richmond at $50 P. NJ and arrive at Char.
lottesyilleat 8 p NJ. .s.y,7-. -sf
The Mail Train connects st Gordonsvills and
Charlottesville with trains on Orange, Alexandria,
and Manassas RAILROADS for ALEXANDRIA,
WASHINGTON, PHILADELPHIA. N YORK,
'LYNCHBURG, KNOXVILLE, CHATTANC OGA,
MEMPHIS, NEW ORLEANS. MONTGOMERY,
MOBILE, &c. AT Staunton, with stages for HAIR
RISSoNBURG, WINCHESTER sc. At Goshen,
with stages for LEXINGTON, Natural Bridge,
&c. At Milboro with stages for BATH ALUM,
WARM, HOT, and HEALING SPRINGS at
Covington, with stages for White Sulphur Springs,
Lewisburg, Charleston, &c.
H. JAMES F. NETHERLAND,
oct -7-tf 4'7" s' General Ticket Agent
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WM. MILLER & CO., sc South Eutaw St.

N7M. MILLER & CO., sc South Eutaw ST.,
w Camden Station, WHOLESALE GRO
sCEBS and General Commission Merchants The
style the old firm of VIM Miller, 50 S. Gay street
has has been changed to WA. MILLER s. CO.,
and we hayerenoyed to our present locality, where
we have splendid Warehouse, convenient and
commodious with railroad track in front Our
facilities all that could be desired, and, poss-
essing we do, thorough knowledge of the Ialti-
more Produce and Grocery Aaahets, we flatter our
selves that give satisfaction to any one who
will give o trial.
Grain Bags furnished and liberal advances made
on consignmens. fa fifs++44s 4-'-. .!t,2--l- -
References given in any section of tho South.
Orders for goods, bags. market reports, lescrip-
tive circulars, any information may be address
ed either to the House in Baltimore, or to the
undersigned at Staunton,
sept 2-tf ., .s HENRY EDISON, JR. "
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RICHMOND CARDS. 2
NUN POWDER. - + z 80 N !
d d aii ORANGE RIFLE AND SPORTING.
THE PRIZE POWDER OF THE WORLD.

m,gu nd ~ sq .sl y.sf
~. ssene!on q sportsmen ana dealers IS called
- AN ~ t Ply, Iaets: u.
nItAe 'r f OF arms peforethe Examining Board,
e. II August 1906 cartridges made
- ~ 'nls poyuer gave far greater penetration,
lange w eleanlness, ana IN competition with the
plineipal american powders proved, n every
iespset superior TO all others. ss "a sas ,.at,e
AZ TIT M .ona KiFLE MEEflNa,1'1 IN ENG
haNn Yuly' looo' competing with the best OF for
o~ Su lhs same result was obtained, with
enn mls lr !, NlAI sse4l ge:i 30 si.e h
ine Doalu convened oy order OF the commander
i-cnsl q me state OF New YORK for the examlna7
.lo o 81 snlall arms whose sessions were attended
y omcers sPeelaliy detached ny tAe Knsslan,
lusslan anu Dahlsh governments, say IN their
q ,he numerous guns on 1rla that
.l.si one nunufeu ROUNDS al put one became SO
lou . as no. 70 admit the cartridge This led to
sess - ~ power anu 'ney aeen me subject o.
.islney say ~ Ihelf report.
ny ~ W useo " 'nese Carriages deserves e,
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RAILROAD, &C.
6S4R .-r.zz= sa.z.zzz.ssss-n sft
go (zE5s III
1867. "a, HO for the West. 1862

1867. ,o Io for the West. 1862
O REAT NATIONAL DOUBLE TRACK, "A. s,
M ROUTE FOR
st. Louis, No. sisi.sse Cleveland, Ohio, si
Memphis, Tenn. - st. Paul, Minnesota,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan,
Indianapolis, Ind, Chicago, ILL.,,
louisville, Ky, Kansas City, Me-,
Pittsburg, Pa, assi5rs 4 6 Carlo, Illinois,
and all principal Cities West and South west, via
the BALTIIoREz&IoHI O RAILROAD and its
Connecting Roads. arrangements have been made,
by which passengers going West can purchase
through tickets (ofe the Virginia CENTRALLY for all
Points at the ticket offices at Staunton or Waynes-
boro' by so doing they viii save from SIS to Sic,
on each through ticket besides avoiding all treu-
bic and expense Of checking Baggage and Omni-
bus transfers, Bas- as there is only change Of
cars between. Baltimore and Cincinnati or Indian
apolas, and but taco to St. Louis, Chicago Terra
Haute, &c., besides ELEGANT PALACE SLEEP
ING CARS on.all night trains, this route is there's
fore the most desirable, especially for Families
and Ladies travelling alone.
y Passengers with Western through tickets pur-
CHASED at the above named offices have the privi-
alege of visiting Baltimore without enra Expense
and then resunaing their journey West. II 6 q
Il THIS as the only Route, which can check Baggage
from Washington city to all Western cities.
Three Daily Fast Express Trains from Washing
on and Baltimore to all points West, leaving
Washington city as follows: Mail Line, 7,45 ..
M Fast Line, 4,SO, p. m. Express Line, $40,
p. m. j
The above trains making close connections at
Wheeling, Columbus and Parkersburg, with all
Western Railroads., for al points.
Passengers leaving on Saturdays viii gothroush
by this route, without laying Sundays,
thus arriving at destination in advance of any
other route.
For tickets and further information apply to
W. ]. Hunter, Ag't w., Central Railroad, Staun-
ton, and to VIM Wallace, Agent, Va, Central
Railroad at Waynesboro, or to - ,e. -
LOUIS ZIAIMER,
Gen'l Southern Agent, B. & 0. R. R.,
Greensboro, N. G.
. L. NJ. COLE. General Ticket Agent, B. L o. R.
R. Baltimore, Md.
j. L WILSON, Master Transportation, B. L O
& R. Baltimore, Md.
2 s--- f--, august Ally
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-11-04

TVor ygeiz,-s C;ye.-The subscriber bega
N ~ to inform the travelling public, that
from and after the first of June, 1858, he will
run a Daily Line of Coaches between Staunton
and the above named place, leaving the Virginia
Hotel at o'clock, a. m, arriving at the Weir
Cave in fine season. giving ample time to visit and
explore these great natural curiosities, and re-
turn in time for the train going west to the Vir-
ginia springs .sf.l,-..as e,r......e... .-.
Splendid conyeyances, intelligent and accom-
modating drivers will always be on hand, and no
pains will be spared to make the trip delights
full one. FARE only $500 for the round trip.
a''e9 JOHN NJ. STANLEY, Proprietor, ir
june s-tf ..,ai- Virginia Hotel Stables
"A NEW FENCE attention Of the farmers
n of this county is requested to new style
of Board Fence, a specimen of which is to be
seen in the Courthouse yard Staunton. ,as
It is erected without posts, costs less to prepare
than the ordinary board fence, can be put I'D and
taken down with great rapidity, is frn and du-
rable can be prepared during the winter and pre-
sentsmanny points Of, adyansage for the censdsra-
ton Of the farmer Farm rights will be disposed
Of upon reasonable terms, either, by George E,
Price or the Undersigned. = - -
april % # DAVID BUCuER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-11-04

ANOTHER WISE SUGGESTION The. In
tclligencer, in a dignifed editorial article this
morning, the sting of which is in its tail, in
its anxiety to get rid Of Seymour and Blair,
proposes that the electors shall pledge tlem :
selves to vote for such candidates as they
may recognize as representing the popular
will. Who represent the popular will in the
estimation of the Intcllisencer at the pres
ent time I? Is it General Grant, Mr.. Chase,
OF who a-Washiayton Express. 90