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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22
A LIBERAL MAkaIN.-H Horace Greeley
thus defines the power Of Congress

thus defines the power Of Congress
5s"Congress, inshort, represents the PEG.
pie Of the United States; and the pow er,
Of the people Of the, United States, to do
Whatever they make up their minds to DO
are, under our present Constitution, very
considerable.
We should say SO, under "our present
Constitution" How about the old Con
stitution for which so much blood and
money were squandercd? Does the ''pre
sent Constitution" recognize minority
Of whites as 'the people. Of the United
States 7" s3
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

aeAs The following letter is a perfect
model in its way. We cetainly hope it
unique spe cimen gs
"Dear Brother, I've got one ofthe hand
soonest farms in the State, and have it near
ly paid for Craps are good, prices never
were better We have had a glorious reyi-
val ofreligion in our church. and both our
children }the Lord be praised) are CONVEX
ted, Father got to be iucumbrnce, and
last week | took him to the poor house.
Your atfactian,tc brother.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

No NEGROES IN THE CHICAGO Cox
vENTIoN.--Thurlow Weed, a Grant
man, says: ATS.
However blatently members of Cons
gress may affect Southern negro suf-
flage in their speeches, they know
enough to keep negro delegates out Of
the Chicago Convention. Ifnegrn del.
egates appear in that Convention, moi
even General Grants popularity will
enable us to carry Indiana.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

LONDON, April. l4--Ihe lieraldis spe-
cial, jus. to hand from Barcelona. reports
that the entire Kingdom of Spain is agita-
ted by a revolutionary unquiet, and that
the country is much excited. D., ,,.,
Martial law has been proclaimedby roy
al order in the province of Catalonia,
New York April l5.--The Herald's
special from Hayti says bloody battle
took place near Conaives,
The Government forces amounted to
600 men, with two cannon. The Carabs
numbered 40O0 AZ
The latter lay in ambush and after
routing, the Government troops retook the
towns of Monden, Waller, Pierche, Pignon,
Raphael and Michel. -
they captured many prisoners and the
enemy's cannon. They Commanding Gen
eral, Fistorien CheyalieI, is missing.
Gen. Augustique Montez, brother oil
the late Gen. Leon Montcz, took com.
mand of them two days afterwards, aud
found them in excellent order.
Their headquarters are at the towns O
Michel and Coornie, the most important
points.
A decisive struggle is at hand, and it is
expected that q change in the government
will take place after Easter.
President Salnaues exploits have been
greatly exaggerated. His reported capture
OF Fort Lbarto is doubtful.
Sainave when last heard from was at
tournaments, making tour before return.
ing TO the capital
Reliable adyices inform US that there
vas an open rebellion at Gonaiocs, but we
lave no details,
WASHINGTON, April Ia Senate.--Im.
parchment was continued. Chase ruled
6st the Presidents message ofthe 24th
u February, The managers objected to il
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

| w cSG luuiOSs ..-s-- ...,,..
Asia has a population Of six hundred
and sixty millions, Of which scarcely more
than three millions belong to the Catholic
Church. OF these three millions, one mil
| lion dwell on British Territory, half mil
lion in Turkey, as many in Anatn, ant
about three hundred and thirty thousano
/ in China. These three millions of Catholi,
Christians are divided ins l0l dioceses, o
which SO are in Turkey, 81 in China, l9Ir
british India, s in Anam, aud the rest il
further India, Persia, &c.
i, The Catholics of Africa amount in rount
numbers to FIVE millions, and are divided
Into thirty-four dioceses. The Canary isis,
count II ,OO0; the Azores, $4,000; Nal
liza, 10000; Madeira, 100000; Bourbon
/ loo 600 the MuscatiBe Islands, 100000
Algiers, 100000; the independent negro
States of Congo and Angola, one million
in three dioceses; Egypt in the two dioce
SEES Of Alexandria and Cairo, 10000; tn.
ICape, 12,o00s Tunis, $4,000; Tripoli
/ $500; Morocco, 1900; the bishopric 0
LIST. Thomas, on the Gulf of Guinea, 1900
! the Apostolic Prefecture OF st. Louis, il
Senegambia, 10000; and the newly erect
ed Prefecture of Senegal, in West Africa
800 souls. - s
| Australia has Catholic population 0
-four million. with q bishoprics. Nes
Holland and Van Dieman's Land hav
! 325 900 Catholics in nine dioceses, and TIL
remaining Australian islands, 10000 il
eight dioceses. The metropolis Of thes
l-lT bishoprics is Sydney
i The extent Of the diocese differs consid
i biy.-Twenty-six have a population Q
more than a million; Mexico moro thai
1.-TWO millions seven aioceses have betwec'
The New York herald., 1868-04-28
BOARDERs AND IopGrns waNrr =.

OOA WEST TwENrY-FOUErH STREET.. -hLARGE
AAf story lrpnt Room. with Board hot and co q
water fourth story front Room No children taken
roference re .ulred.
The New York herald., 1868-04-28

0O1 EAST FORry-SIxTH srREPr, NEAR THIRD
ZLf avenue-Furnished hooms TO let. References ex-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03
Miscellany.

AN EXTRAORDINARY ADoPTIoN.-A re-
porter of the Philadelphia Press who mas peeH
visiting the Blycksly Almshouse' in tnS' '''' y
tells the following story:
A gentleman and his wife were returning
from their wedding tour. when nau oceup.eu
a wear. Before leaving Tor holne Nhassdcht'-
setts) they determined to fi'iU Sui H'lnelouse.
wife said to the husband, CD look at that
cb;Id~diJ YOU ever see such resem-
blance to our baby?" "Well it does
look like orr beauty" answered the husband
Thereupon they called in their nurse, with
their three months old baby, and the pau
per's child was placed by the side OF it, when
the likeness struck them all as most singular.
The young mother whispered something to
her husband. "Nonsense," was his reply.
"Oh, but willr' she exclaimed. ~ by, my
dear" snow, George" she urged, "remem.
Der you said you would deny me nothing!'
"Well well. have yorr own way" responded
the jndulrent husband. Thereupon she turn
ed to the pauper mother. and asked; "Win
you part with your child :"
The poor woman looked frightened at the
question, replying: mo, no, mop "But con,
slider. 1 will take it to good home and will
bring it up as my own" "Oh, no, no, madam
indeed cannot part with my childw = You
are poor-I am rich. This child will be 9
burden to you. To me it will be pleasure
l will give you fifty dollars for it." The pool
mother looked NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for {
moment, then burst into tears as she handed
her child to the sweet-looking lady who wa
bidding so earnestly for it. The amiable hus
band paid the money, the. baby was wrapped
in large shawl, the mother kissed it con
vusively, and the party passed out OF the
room. When taking leave of the Superlnten
dent, she laughingly said: II wrote to moth
er that had baby; but won't she be sur
piised wnen she makes the discovery that
have twinsr' .a-I.t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03

Every intelligent and thinking person must know
hat remedies handed out for general use shond have
her efficacy established by well tested experience in
the hands OF regularly educated phi, sician whose
preparatory studies lit him for all the duties he must
fulfil; yet the country is flooded with poor nosrums
and cure-als, pTrpOrtmg to be the hest in the world
which are not only useless, but always Injurious
his physician, as 1t is lamentabe yet ncontroverti-
Die fact thai many syphdc patients are made mis-
from inexperienced physicians in general practice for
tits point generally conceded by the best sypiloyra
pliers, that the study anc management of these come
plants should enxross the whole time of those who
would be competent and successful in their treat.
ment and cure. The inexperienced general pract-
TONER, having neither opportunity nor time to max
himself acquainted with their pathology commonly
pursues one system Of treatment in most cases max
ing an indiscriminate that antiQuated and dam
gerous weapon, the Mercury.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03
Hew many Thousands Cam Testify 20 Thf,
~ hY Unhannx Kxneriaucai -

Young men troubled with emissions In sleep.-s
complaint generally the result OF bad habit in
youth,-treated scientifically and perfect cure war
fanted or no charge made.
hardly day passes but we are consulted BY one OF
more young men with the above disease some on
whom are weak and emaciated as thou h the, had
the consumption, and by their friends are supposed 20
bave it, All such cases yield TO the proper and onls
correct course Of treatment and in a short time are
made to rejoice in perfect health,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03
Humphreys Homeopathic Specifics

uAvE PROVED, from the most ample expert
Il ence, an entire success; Simple-Prompt, Eff
per Getty ad pied 10 popular use-so simple that
mistakes cannot be made in usng them; so harmless
as to b. free from danger, and efficient be al
ways reliable. They have raiseu the highest COM
mendation from ALL and will always render satisfac
Ton
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03
Hav,GcunA.r...

All who have committed an excess OF any kind.
whether II be the solitary vice Of YOUTH or the sting
ing rebuke OF misplaced confidence in maturer years
SEEK FOR Az ANTIDorE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lasstude and Nervou.
Prostitution that may follow Impure Cotton,
are the Barometer to the whole system.
Do not wait for the contamination that is sure to fol
low; do not wait for Unsightly Ulcers, ior
Disabled Limbs, for Loss Of Beauty p W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03
miAdle.ARed Men.

Fhere are many men OF the age of thirty who are
troubled with too frequent excavations from the blad
der, often accompanied by slight smartng or burn.
ing sensation, and weakening the system in a man.
ner the patient cannot account for. On examining
the urinary deposits a ropy sediment win often he
found, and sometimes small particles of semen or al
bumen will appear or the color will be of thin milk
1sh hue, again changing to dark and turbjd apnear
ance. There are many men who die of this Difficulty
ignorant of the cause. which is the
SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL WEAKNESS,
can warrant perfect cure IN such cases. ana
full and healthy restoration of the urinary organs
Persons who cannot personally consult the Dr.
can DO so by writing, in plain manner, a descrip,
ton Of their Diseases and the appropriate remedies
will be forwarded Immediately. Nrlr : -.
AL correspondence strictly confidential, and viii
be returned, II desired. NJ .fl
Address: DR.. j. b. HUGHES,
t8a- -Er No. Il Prehle Street,
Next door to the rreble House. Portland Ma
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03
THOSE SUFFERING FROM
cart Disease, ShOrtness OF Breath
<OIgh or HumOrs,

Hanson s. Kieler's onic Aromatic Syrup.
And tor testimony enquire of Edward Buchanan 81
Portland st, Chas. F. Randall 27 Watervle St. Henry
j.: Dyer % Alder st, IL. johnson 81 Washington ST.
all OF Portland, Me; Charlotte p. SWEET, SOPHIA
Smith, Falmouth, Me. For sale by H. H. HAY, and
all medical dealers in the State OcI6dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03
DIR. .R.HUnHEs ntf
GAN BE FOUND AT HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS
No. II Preble Street.

ata-R,s Near the Preble House.
WHERE he can be consulted privately and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted, at
hours daily, and from A. NJ. to 8 P. NJ.
Dr. II. addresses those who suffering under the
afi1ton Of fjvate diseases, whether arising from
impure connection the terrible vice OF self-abuse
Devorng his entire time to that particular branch OF
tne meral profession, he feels warranted in GUAR
standing or re' emily contrOcted entirely removing the
dregs OF disease from the SYSTEM and making per-
feet and PERMANENT CURE.
He would call the attertion Of the afflicted to the
TACT OF his long-staDding and well-earnsd reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance Of his skill and sue
cess.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03

DR.. ES particularly invites all Ladies, wbO
need medical adviser, to call at his rooms No. 10
Preeie Street. which they vii lind arranged for theiI
especial accommodation. 81.
Or. g Electc Renovating Medicines are unrivai-
led in efficacy and superior virtue in regulating all
certain OF producing relief a short time.
LADIES will find it invaluable in all cases of OBJ.
structons after all other remedies have been tried in
vain. 1t purely vegetable containing nothing in
the least Injurious TO the health, and may lie takei
with perfect safety at all times. - =
Sent to any part OF the country, with full directions
by addressing DR. HUGHES
ian !. ls65dSsw. No. "a Preble Street Por,iayd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03
REAL ESTATE.

1900 for good LIZ story House
o. And Que Acre of Land. in westbrook,
ks;,,,l within three minutes walk of the Horse Cars
-. The house Is modern and convenient. Plenty
excellent Soft Water at the ''oor. Has good barn
and wood-house. Only $1,000 cash required down.
Apply to W. IL: JERRlS, 49,.
dc-30j3ws Real Estate agent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03
Land for Sa1p.
P1rHOH' Brackets

MANUFACTURER TO order ut 62 FEEDER AL
WI 81, Ia few doors below Exchange) Thlsn want
ing ything in the above line viii well to give us
a call
A B.argeVariefy of Patterns 90 Select from.
Brackets constantly on hand and for sale cheap
Cg-Lignt Scroll Saving done by the hour on the
most favorable terms. ja1dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03
Steel-Plate Engraving
Subscription One Dollar.

NIaa
Any person sending us ONE DOLLAR, or paying
the same to our local Agents, will receive immedi-
ately fine Steel Plate Engraving at choice from the
following list and Certificate of Stock, insuring
one Present in the GREAT DISTRIBUTION.
ONE DOLLAR ENGRAvINGs.
No.1.-"My childlMy Child" No. 2.-"They're
savedl They're saved!" No. Sold Seventy six
or, the Early Days of the Revolution"
Any person paying TWO DOLLARS will receive
either of the following fine Steel Plates at choice
and Two Certificates of Stock, thus becoming entit-
TWO DOLLAR ENGRAyINGs.
No. 1.-"washingtons Courtship." No. a.
'Washington's Last Interview with his Mother"
THREE DOLLAR ENGRAvINGs.
Any person paying THREE DOLLARS will re-
ceive the beautiful Steel Plate of
"HoME FROM THEwAR"
and Three Certificates Of Stock becoming entitled
to Three Presents. h. aa5tI 4ttt- aal
FOUR DOLLAR ENGRAvINGs.
ANY person paying FOUR DOLLARS shall re-
ceive the large and beautiful Steel Plate of
"THE PERILS OF OUR
and -Four Certificates of Stock, emitting them to
Four Presents. IN. sae5 eseia az n 7t- eav
FIVE DOLLAR ENGRAvINGs.
Any person who pays FIVE DOLLARS shall re-
ceive the large and splendid Steel Plate of
1.-THE MARRIAGE OF PoCAHoNTAs,"
and Five Certificates of Stock, emitting them to
Five Presents. ,j.-, .I t., E
The Engravings and Certificates win be delivered
to each subscriber at Local Agencies or sent bv
mail, post paid or express, as may be ordered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03

THE RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE,
Situate at Riverside, Burlington County, New
Jersey, is founded for the purpose of cautiously
educating the sons of deceased Soldiers and Seamen
OF the United States,
The Board OF Trustees consists OF the lollowin;
well known citizens of Pennsylvania and New Jel.
sey:- r.. l..a.
HON. WILLIAMB. MANN, -HJ"
District Attorney, Philadelphia, Pa.
hon. IEWISR R. BROOMALL,
Ex-Chef Coner U. S. Mint, and Recorder ofDee
Phila., Pennsylvania.
HON. JAMES NJ. sCovEL, New Jersey
HON. W. W. WARE, New Jersey.
HENRY GoRMAN, Esq. t
Agent Adams Express, Philadelphia, Pa
j. e. COE, Esq. oaa e
OF JOY, Coe & Co., Philadelphia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, d. c., April Is, 1867.
Office of Internal Revenue: - Having received
satisfactory evidence that the proceeds OF the enter
prise conducted by the Washington Library Com.
pany will be devoted to charitable uses, permission
is hereby granted to said Company to conduct such
enterprise exempt from all charge. whether from
spt cial tax or other duty.
E. A. ROLLINS, Commissioner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03

The Association have appointed as Receivers,
Messrs. GEORGE A. COOKE g. CO., SO South
Third Street. Philadelphia, whose well known intcg-
rity and business experience will be sufficient guar
antee that the money entrusted to them will lie
promptly applied to the purpose stated.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 20, 1857.
To The officers and Members Of the Washington u
brery Co., N S. READ, Secretary
Gentlemen:-On receipt of your favo OF the 18th
int notifying us Of our appointment as Receivers
for your Company, we took the liberty to submit
copy of your charter, with plan of your enterprise
eminent legal authority, and having received bis
favorable opinion in regard TO its legality and SYM
pathzng with the benevolent object of your Associa
ton, viz the education and maintenance of the or
phan children Of soldiers and sailors OF the R,y
ersido Institute, we have concluota to accent The
trust, and to use our best efftrts TO promote so
worthy an object.
Respectfully, yours, &c,
GEO. A. COOKE 8 co,
Address all letters and orders to
GTO. A. COOKE & CO., Bankers,
81 South Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Receivers for the Washing on Library Co.
GEO. X. DAVIS & CO.,
Agents in Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03
Valuable Real Estate for Sale.
For Sale---One Mile from Port

THE beautiful residence occupied by Rev. W.
Il Merrill, situated in Westbrook, on the Back
Cove road, known by the name of the Machgonne
Villa, The grounds are tastctuily laid out with
walks flower beds, splendid evergreens and shade
in bearing; plenty Of currents and gooseoe ries;
about acre OF strawberries-ra 1000 quarts
this year. The lot embraces nearly Jour acres, with
streets 60 feet wide all round ii. The buIdings-a
fine house with 10 rooms, French root and cupola,
and piazza round three sides; warmed with fur
mace, good well and cistern in cellar; gardeners
house and summer house, and good stable well
finished with cellar. .r..,- III tsrsF .-
Terms easy, For particulars enquire on the pre-
misses, of WHI1TEMORE & STARRIRD, OH
Commerce al street; or FERNALD & SON, corner
OF Preole and Congress ST eets.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03
Medicar Notice

Eve n % M a so SPECIAL a.
office hours from II A. NJ. to p. M.
May 49, tt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-03

How TO Obtain shares and Enxravinxx.
Send orders to US by NAL, enclosing from 81 to
s2o either by Post Office orders or in registered
letter, at our risk Larger amounts should be sent
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Bank NOtioa

THE liability of the South Rcr,v;ck Rank TO Re-
L deem It's bills will expire March 20, 1868.
A. z. ROBBINS, Bank
,oo- Y. L. WEBB, Commissioners.
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TO THE LADIES. sa


9a No. Il Prehle Street,
Next door to the treble House, Portland Ma
eY Send Stamp tor Circular. .-,-
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-10-20
FROM EUROPE By CABLE.

LIVERPOOL, oct. 19.-The Chamber of Commerce
have appointed the 22d inst for the presentation of
the address to Reyerdy johnson. The Mayor of
Liverpool has invited Mr.. johnson to dinner at the
Town Hall, on the 2Gth
. LONDON oct. 10, midnight.--A dispatch from
Paris reports that Morfor has fought a duel with
Henri Rochefort, editor of La LdRterne. The latter
is said to have been badly wounded. No further
particulars
LONDON, oct. 10.-The Houghton race meeting
commenced at Newmarket The Criterion stakes
were won by Wild Oats beating Beadsman second
Heatley third and Genthus fourth.
DUBLIN, Oct. 19.-Mr. Train has published an
address to the American people bidding Irshmen
vote for Grant for President aud adducng proofs
TO show that the Democratic party is friendly TO
England. He denounces Tammany Hall, and de-
clares that the voters of the firth Congressional
district of New York must take him as an indepen-
dent candidate, or not at all. In conclusion he
states that though the amount of the claims have
been proered to his creditors they will not release
him unless he is elected to Congress, and even i'm
that event, it is possible they may continue him
Bail.
VIENNA, Oct 19.-The Rechsrsth has reassem-
Piled, Many bills, proposing important reforms,
have been introduced.
PARIS, Oct 19,-Generai Pfim has addressed a
letter to the editor of the Gauiois indignantly re-
pelling the charges of personal ambition made
b gainst him by that journal. The General dis
claims all pretensons to royalty and declares that
Die would rather leave the country than accept a
crown. Minister Hale has frequent audiences with
Serrano and Prim,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-10-20
FROM WASHING TON.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 10.

The Navy Department has ordered Lieutenant
Commander Charles T.. Clark to the receiving ship
Nandalla, and Surgeon Hord to duty at Norfolk
Navy-yard Lieutenant Commander Cork is de-
tached from the receiving ship Yandalia, and Or
dered to the Naval Academy.
The Treasury Department to-day received $40
conscience money from an eX-government official
The War Department has relieved Major E. w.
Crittenden, 9TH U. S. cavalry from duty i'm the De-
partment of the South, and ordered him TO report
to the Commanding General of the Department of
the Missouri. Captain John Il. Blaine, Military
StorekeepeT of the. Quartermasters Department,
has been ordered to duty in the Department of the
Missouri.
During the past week 3I3 applications for patents
and 50 caveats have been filed, while 26O patent
rights were issued,
The United States Consul at Santiago, Cape
verde Islands, under date of August, reports that
the port is infected with yellow fever. lie saws
there have been few deaths, although there has
been much sickness