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Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

THE Pope AS A CRITIC.-The Pope
has lately been preaching a crusade
against ladies' dresses, as worn in the
Holy City. His Holiness says that the
Romans generally seem perfectly ignor-
ant of the fact that church is the house
of God, and he lays the blame on the
shoulders of the fair sex. He says, 'spro-
baby the cause ofthis evil is to be found
in the conduct of the women, who when
they go to church, dress as if for theatre
or fashionable promenade" and he
advises, as a corrective to this, that some
influential ladies shall band together and
form society, and influence a luxury
which produces the ruin of families, and
leads to immortality" 1t is also decreed
that any women with extfavagant head
dresses shall not in future be allowed to
Join in the communion.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The Democratic State Convention
organized at New Orleans on Thursday,
9Th instant. Hon. John NJ. Sandidge,
President. Ex-Gov. r. G. Wickliffe and
Hon. Isaiah Garrett, were chosen cleo
TORS for the State at large, and Hons.
Anthony Sambola, NJ. b. Brady, A. S.
Heron, Adelaide Deblanc and n. w.
Coleman were chosen, by reclamation,
electors for the five Congressional Dis
tricts, respectively.
After adjournment of the Convention
on the second day of meeting, lists OF
prominent names were furnished the
President, by the several Delegates, i'll
order that he might select therefrom a
State Central Committee.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

John Hecker. the last radical candi-
date for mayor in New York, has pub
lished card in which he declares that
she will hold no intercourse whatever
with any man who will not uphold the
president in the vindication of his
constitutional rights against Congress;
and in the impeachment calls upon all
men whose sentiments accord with his
own, to unite as vigilance committee
in his support, 'never to yield until orr
constitutional rights are secured
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

THE LAST RECONSTRUCTION ACT
PAssED.-The House has agreed to the
Senate amendments to the reconstruc-
ton act, and the measure as 1t has gone
to the president, is as follows:
Be 1T enacted, etc.,, That hereafter
any election authorized by the act passed
March %. 1867, entitled an act supple
mentary to an act to provide for the
more efficient government of the rebel
States; passed March 2 1867 and to faci-
litate restoration, shall be decided by
majority of the votes actually cast. and
of the election In which the question of
the adoption, OF rejection of any Consti-
tuition is submitted, any person duly
registered in that State may in the cleo
ton district where he offers to vote, when
he has resided therein for ten days next
preceding such election, upon presenta-
ton of his certificate of registration, his
under such regulations as the district
commanders may prescribe.
SEC. 2. And be 1T further enacted, etc,
That the Constitutional convention of
any of the States mentioned in the acts
to which this is amendatory may provide
that at the time of voting ON the ratiff-
cation of the Constitution, registered
voters may vote also for members OF the
House of Representatives of the United
States, and for all elective officers pro-
vide for by said Constitution, and the
same election officers who shall make
return of votes cast for the ratification
or rejection of the Constitution, shall
enumerate and certify to the votes cast
for members of Congress.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12


Books RECEIVED.-Throug the
courtesy of the Publisher we have re-
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giving many valuable suggestions and
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meetings and conducting debates, and
much other useful instruction. Printed
on fine white tinted paper, 220 pages;
price, 81 80.
Pope's Essay on Man: This most
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one of deep and powerful intellect
and portrays superior wisdom. Beauti-
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price, 81.
-Hsop's Fables: This charming book
of tales-each one of which points a
moraf'-is almost as universal as house
hold words. 1t is both entertaining and
instructive. Beautifully illustrated and
printed on tinted paper. Price. 81.
Any of the above works may be OBJ
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s. r. Wells, Publisher, $50 Broadway,
New York.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The land in England is said to be own
ed by some thirty thousand men. The
London Star says it has heard ofaperson
who was uneasy in his mind, lest these
thirty thousand, out of patience with
strikes, Disguised with reform, worried
by railroads and shocked at the increase
of population. should one day combine
and give the whole British nation notice
to quit.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

France increases in population no
faster now than when its census showed
only three-quarters as many inhabitants
as at present. The rate is only about
49,, 900 year, or little more than a
third of one per cent, while England's
rate is four times as great, notwithstand-
ing the emigration from that island.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

1t is expected that the English Abys-
sinian expedition will cost that Govern
ment fifteen millions sterling for the first
year, and eight millions per annum for
each succeeding year they are forced to
hold the country.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

On the evening of the 4th instant, at the resi-
dence of the brides mother, by Judge Philip
Myers, HENRY NJ. LEVY to Miss ESTHER PHILIPs,
both of this place
IN. O. Times aed Crescent please copy,1
Accompanying the above piece of deli
cious wedding cake and a bottle of sparkling
Champage, with which toast was drunk to the
future happiness and prosperity of the lovely
bride and happy groom.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

T. is reported that the president has
retained the following lawyers for his
defense: James L. Brady, Charles O'Con-
nor, Ben. T. Curtis, J. S. Black, A. G.
Thurman, William S. Groesbeck, William
Schley, r. 81. Dana, and Reverdy John
SON. ,Jr
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

B-WoRK.-Having 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 n 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??, 1868-03-12

COTTON IN LIvERPooL.-Thee stima-
ted stock of cotton in Liverpool, Janu-
airy %, was 406, 140 bales, with 251 900
at sea, against total of COS, 900 bales
last year, showing an apparent deficit
this year of "a, $50 bales.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

A destructive confagration occurred
at Jefferson, Texas, on the night of the
Goth ult., by which, about fifty houses
were consumed. Loss estimated at one
million dollars. The cause of the origin
of the fire is unknown.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The total imports into the United
States in 1867 were S412 ,233, 322, of
which 500, sos, $40 were specie and bull
lion. The total exports for the same
time, including gold, were $500, 357 ,523,
On the 1st of February the New York
banks had on hand 500, 800, 900 in gold,
and $213, 1886 900 on deposit.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

From Boston to Iowa, terrible snow
storm, accompanied with furious gale,
prevailed Sunday and portion of Mon
day. The railroads were much blocked
mp, and the trains impeded in various
places. Further south the storm was
one of rain rather than snow. 1t cleared
off intensely cold.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

political disabilities have been removed
by act of Congress
In consequence of the absence of
Chase from the Supreme Court to-day
the McCardle case was postponed until
Monday.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

We notice in the Shreveport South
Western that the Sheriff has advertised
to sell, on the 4th proximo, that portion
of the Southern Pacific Railroad run
ming from Red River to the State line.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

a New York correspondent of the
New Orleans Picayune says it is general
~ admittsd that we have seen our last
regularly elected President. 1t has
been some time since we have had one,
and it may be longer before we have
another.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

A young lady at an examination in
grammar was asked, "why the noun
bachelor was singuIar7'' She replied
Immediately, with much naiuete,
Because it is very singular they don't
get married"
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

Passengers and shippers are notified
that the elegant steamer, Bart Able, w.
c. Harrison, commander, passes Grand
Ecore Saturday morning bound for New
Orleans. Passage, $40. Cotton, 50.
See advertisement in another column.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

Within the last week this community
has been visited by succession of very
heavy rains. With "a fair-or rather,
uufair-prospect of continuance for
several days.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The present estimate of the number of
cattle in Texas is five million head. Raj.
sing beeves and selling cotton to the
Mexicans are yielding good profit to
the people of that State.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The love of the radicals for the negro
is tremendous They set him free be-
cause they wanted him to fight for them.
They enfranchised him-because they
wanted his votes. Afectionate radicals
-credulous negroes!
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The tsSecond Adventists'' solemnly
predict general wind up of all terres-
trial affairs before the beginning of the
year 1860. This is settled beyond a
doubt-in their minds. No postpone
Inent on account of inclement weather.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

A newspaper editor says he felt called
upon to publish Father Lewis sermon on
the Locality of Hell,'' as it was ques-
ton in which nearly all his readers were
deeply interested.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

DEAIoREsT's YOUNG AMERIoA.-This
popular little periodical has been greatly
enlarged and improved with the new
year. Twice as much reading matter is
given as formerly. 1t is great favorite
with the children, always supplying
them with fund of amusement and in
struction, conveyed in an attractive
way. Parents cannot do better for their
children than subscribe for It. For
terms, ETC., see notice on 4th page.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

Statisticians inform us that male firts
outnumber the female three to one, but
the victims of the latter outnumber the
former in the proportion of nine to three.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

When is a smack on the mouth no
offense9 When it is received from the
lips of pretty girl.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The National Democratic Convention
for nominating Presidential candidate,
will convene in New York city on the
4th of July, next.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

An Indiana judge disposed of scouple
at Lafayette recently by sending the
husband to the penitentiary and marry
ing the remainder.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

A Georgia Magistrate examines the
teeth of candidates for matrimOny to as
certain whether they are of age.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

We are under obligations to Mr.. G..
W. Hewlett for files of late New York
and Washington papers.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

We are indebted to A. B. Bacon, ESQ.,,
one of the associate editors of the New
Orleass Picayune, for copy of his
pamphlet on the Origin, Uses, Mode of
Culture and Propagation of the Ramie
Plant This valuable work can be OBJ
tanned of the author at SOC. per copy.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The river at Grand Ecore during the
week has risen about two feet and is
still rising.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

Speaking of leap year, the Deseret
News says it dosen't make much differ
ence out there, as the Mormon ladies
have always the privilege of popping the
question to a manageable saint.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

1t is estimated by statistical writer
that a girl of to-day costs four times as
much per pound as one cost thirty years
ago.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The Advocate says Cotton Factory
will soon be in operation in Arizona,
Claiborne parish. The citizens of Homer
speak of putting up another.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

Twenty four candidates for the Repub-
lican nomination for governor of Illinois
have been announced.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

Nineteen United States Senators res
tire in 1869, six of HON are Democrats.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The literary negroes in the Virginia
Convention have used up 1908 worth of
stationery.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

We notice the return of j. NJ. 3. Tuck
er, Esq, and Judge NJ. Boyce, delegates
from this Parish to the recent Demo
cratic State Convention at New Orleans.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

There is lady at the West-End SO
particular she will not have q dish on
the table without dressing. tt.E =
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The daily consumption of matches in
Europe is estimated at 1900, G9O, 900.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

A party has been made up in Shreve-
port to go to California via the overland
route through Marshall, Austin, San
Antonio, FL Paso, etc.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The total amount of National banl
currency issued to the present is 1906,
404, 461.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

A pretty girl and a wild horse are
liable to do much mischief; for one runs
away with a mans body, and the other
runs away with his heart.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

A man in Buffalo, arrested for bigamy
pleaded intoxication as his excuse This
is the worst case of seeing double on
record.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

Grant, it is now said, made great
deal of money during the war as a cotton
grabber.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

Last year 1897 fires occurred
London. &
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

It is reported that the King of Greece
walks to church. In our opinion he
ought to slide there.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12

The river at this place rose II inches
during the "a hours ending yesterday
evening at 2 o'clock.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-12
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-09-24
Terms $500 per annuns, 5,, odrance.

to be done? How do those men who oro 81
fering to bet money on the election of The
Democratic ticket at the coming election ex
pect to carry this city of Philadelphia? Sure
y their confidence does not repOse upon the
ers who will vote the Democratic ticket
How, then, say, do they expect to overcome
the honest votes of the Republican party? l
VIII teil you, friends, how they expect to do
u. lney intend to bring to this city parties
rom rom Baltimore and New York, and vote
.ieth repeatedly throughout the various cleo
@ .lol DIVISIONS OF the city, and to such an ex-
tent as 20 strike down and render powerless
the votes of the Republicans of the city and
they will do this if we stand idly by and per
NIT it to be done.
l tell you the election will be carried AGAINST
you by gigantic frauds, unless all of us do our
duty to the uttermost to prevent it. / for
one am determined not to submit to it. | will
use my personal influence, and all the force
and power of my office to prevent it. will
urge my friends; employ agents; do my utter
most TO have fair election held in the city
OF Philadelphia
Inc spirit and determination of the Repub-
Icahs OF Philadelphia are well indicated by
the particulars which we gather from the va
rlous accounts OF the meeting; and we inter
that this rallying at the various central points
in the State is to be kept up for the fortnight
to come so that the people are to be well In
formed of the great questions at issue. With
these well understood, we have no fear of the
result
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-09-24

THE first-cass, three-sory brick house with free
L stone trimmings number 80 High street.
For particulars inquire at No 80 Exchange street,
Spanish Consulate's, between 10 A. NJ. and 3 P. M.
April 21-dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-09-24
Flag Raising a, salmon Fa,I..

The Mepublicans Of Buxton and Hollis have
not halted in their good works now that the
State election is over, but are pressing their
forces on for another glorious victory in No
vember. Saturday flag was thrown to the
breeze at Salmon Falls hearing the names of
Grant and Colfax-quite large crowd being
present, among which were many ladies'
when it was unfurled to the breeze three rous-
ing cheers were given for "Grant and Colfax'
and three for Joshua L. Chamberlain, the he
ro of Little Round Top and the man who has
| just been elected Governor of the loyal State
of Maine by a majority of 21 0OO" The "Star
Spangled Banner" was then sang, after which
Joshua Dunn, Esq, was introduced as the he
70 of Chatagee, and as a man whose gallant
exploits, daring deed and hair breadth escapes
while following the banner entitled him to a
hearing at all. times. Mr.. Dunn spoke at
some length saying that he was Democrat
now as he always had been. He learned his
politics from the Argus some 80 years ago
when that paper said that "man who would
not stand by the flag of his country was a
coward and q traitor" He believed it then
and he believed it now. But modern Democ-
racy is no more like the Democracy of those
dayo than Copperhead snake is like bird
of Paradise.
Mr. Dunn then alluded to the occasion of
the gathering, saying that we had come to-
gether for the purpose of spreading to the
breeze the glorious old stars and stripes, the
emblem of our country's pride and glory, bear
ing on its folds the name of our next President
and Vice President of the United States. We
had also come together to celebrate our glori-
our victory in Maine and in Vermont-the
star that never sets. As the news comes to US
from Vermont booming across the lofty peaks
OF the White Mountains, it tells US that true
Democracy is as fairly fixed in the bosom of
her sons as the base Of her towering hills is fix
ed in her soil. If the rebellion had been a sue
cess you might have had to day in some parts
of our glorious country the stars and bars,
with perhaps copperhead snake affixed,
which You would have been bound to respect
One of the most cursed of rebellons has been
crushed and tell us ye traitors, We villains high
and low, do not lthe injured souls of those
brave boys, buried in every Southern battle
field haunt you in your solitary walks, arrest
you in the midst of your debaucheries. Mr.
Dunn talked nearly an hour predi;ting 25OOO
in the State of Maine for Grant and Colfax in
November. The meeting closed with singing
The Union Forever" and three cheers for the
speaker. A