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FROM MONROE, La.

Unjust and Illegal EIe cGion-Formal state
ment of Citizens.
The following has been sent to the associated
press for publication:
MONROE, La, April Is. I'VE, the undersigned,
loyal citizens of Monroe, parish of 0uachita,
State of louisiana believing that the right of the
people peacesbly 20 assemble and petition the
government or any department thereof, shall
never be abridged, soemnly assert that TO our per
sOnal knowledge the election. as conducted in
this town on the 18th and 18th days of April, 1868,
was unfair, unjust and Illegal Signed: Isaiah Gar
raft, G. NJ. McCrainie, Eugene risdale, George
Chamberlain, Geo. Q. Norcross, r. Richardson,
o. ID. Stllman, G. W. Mckee, Jno. W. Scar
borough, Herman Meyer, John Mckinney, James
Mckinney, N. r. Heniken. and many other citizens.
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FROM MONTGOMERY.
ImprI.onmeut without ban of an Editor.

imprisonment Without Hail. of an Editor.
Nom GoMERY, April lS.-Mr. Ryland Randolph.
editor of the Tuscaloosa Monitor, lately had a
difficulty with negro in Tuscaloosa county, in
which he cut the negro with knife. Mr. Ran
oolph, learning that his arrest ordered by the
militlry, came at once to Montgomery, and
reaching this city at O'Clock last night, reported
at once TO Gen. Shepherd. He was told to report
this morning at 10 O'Clock, which he did promptly.
Gen. Shepherd informed Mr.. Randolph that be
must be committed TO the military prison without
the benefit Of bail. He further remarked that in
all Of military arrests the parties would be
committed to The military prison, there to remain
until discharged by military commission. Mr.. R.
was promised speedy investigation by military
commission.
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FROM WILMINGTON, N. C.

Exciting Close OF the Political CampaIga.
WILMINGTON, N. c., April lS.-The political
campaign is closing amid unparalleled excite.
ment, both parties making desperate efforts.
Business will be almost suspended during the
election commencing Tuesday, in the cities and
the large towns. The negroes will vote the rad
cal ticket slmOst en- mdsse. The radicals say
that the ratification of the Constitution will bring
peace and prosperity; but the conservatives,
consisting of fouF-ffths of the white men of the
State, think the welfare of the and State de-
mand its rejection. The feeling between the
white and black races is more bitter than at any
previous period.
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The JOURNEY OF TIE PRINCE AND PRN-
CESS OF WALEs.-After parting in
teryiew with the queen on the l4ta,
the Prince and Princess of Wales, &C
accompanied by their respective sutss. left Lon
don ON their visit 10 Ireland. They took special
train for Hollywood, where they were to embark
90 The feet which was to convey them across the
Irish sea. A Dublin dispatch Of the l4th, says
The great preparations which have been made
here to give all possible ecldt to the visit Of the
Prince Of Wales are about completed. The
castle has been changed into royal palace for
his accommodation. st. Patrick's Cathedral has
been most snperbly decorated for the coming
ceremonies attending the initiation Of his royal
bighness az Knight Of St. Patrick. The quays
and public buildings are lavishly ornamented with
flags streamers notices, and other decorations,
and beautiful triumphal arches have been erected
on the principal streets through which the royal
visitors will pass. The people Of the surrounds
ing country are pouring into the city, and crowds
Of visitors are hourly arriving from England to
witness the ceremonies and participate in the fesu
tivities of the reception.
The royal party arrived in Dublin on the l5ths
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ACCIDENTS TO RoYALTY.-A series Of singular
accidents preceded and followed the marriage of
Victor Emsnuel's second son and the young Prin-
cess della Csterns. few days before the mar
rage the carriage in which were the royal be-
tTothed and her mother was shattered in the
streets of Turin. The horses ran away. The day
Of their marriage Count Verasis de Castigone
was gslloping by the side Of the carriage in which
they we're going 10 the Chateau de Stnfringo 70
spend the honeymoon, when he fell dead from his
horse from spoplexy. A few days afterward the
brides favorite chamberlain committed suicide;
and the brides mother died suddenly, the other
day, in the noon Of life.
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friends confidently asserting that ne will finally
vote if occasion requires il. With Wade's vote
il requires nineteen-wthout it, eighteen, to save
the president.
Brevet Major Gen. Geo. L. Hsrtsuff. lieutenant
colonel and A. A. c.. has been relieved from duty
in the fifth military district, and assigned to tenn
porsry duty 1T headquarters department of the
East with permission to delay reporting until
next June.
The prosecution will put in evidence on Mon.
day. Boutwell, will open for the prosecution.
His speech is already in type. Ii is apprehended
that Stsnbery's health will not permit speech.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

ST. LOUIS, April Is.-Weather clear and cool.
HETROIT, April ls.-The Democratic State con.
vention of Michigan is called to meet here or
May 9th, TO appoint delegates to the New York
National Convention.
MONROE, La, April lS.-S97 votes polIed here
to-day.
JACKSON, April lS.-In the convention to-day
the reports of the committees on schedules and
general provisions were under consideration.
Capt. Townsend was expelled from the eonven
ten to-day for his recent assault upon the pres
dent of that body.
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FROM MOBILE.
Burning OF n Ship Laden with COttOn-LOss
Nearly $500 900.

MOBILE. April lS.-The ship Albert Gslatn
was struck by lightning and burned in sthe lower
bay yesterday morning. Three thousand one
hundred bales of cotton we're destroyed with her.
Loss nearly half a million. Insured principally
in Liverpool. After all hopes of saving the yes
sci were given up she was scutted aud sunk in
three fathoms of water.
lSecond Dispatch
MOBILE, April lS.-The British bark Folia
burned in the bay to-day with 1904 bales of cot
ton.
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DOUBLE MunDnR.-A Tyler CTexasJ dispatch of

DOUBLE MURDER.-A Tyler (Texas) dispatch of
the 4th says:
w. r. ID. Ward aud Mr.. Ely attacked and Mr..
Ward killed on the road. ten miles below Hen
derson, on the Nscogdoches road. Mr.. Ely badly
shot and robbed. We are in pursuit. The muir
derers are Willis Poe and Harris Robinson.
Mr.. Ward was a citizen Of Marshall and Major
Ely, of Shreveport. The latter subsequently died
from bis injuries. A Henderson dispatch of the
stb says:
Willis Poe, one Of the supposed murderers, is
captured and at this place. wounded. The other
one is not captured yet. Parties are in pursuit Of
him
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FROM GALVESTON.

Murder and Attempted Nurder-MObbIag
of n Judge.
GALVESTON, April lS.-Three desperadoes at
tempted TO murder Boer, master machinist of the
New Orleans and Opelousas Railroad, at Houston,
on Tuesday night, in bed.
George F. Eber. bureau agent of Dallas. was
murdered and robbed, near Rockwell, on the 9th
instant.
Winfield Scott Spencer was murdered at Bra
zoria, on the I'd inst.
Judge Cooper, of Crockett, was mob5ed on
Thursday night, and his office was smashed.
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QUERIES FOR THE FISHERIES CoNNIssIoSERs."-
Csn the skate u be ever considered anything but
a nice fish,
Did herrings originally come from Erin's
Isel and if 80, could they by any chance have
been the first 4" fnny 'uns9"
Is the ultimate fn' of fish called the "hnis ~
Would it be etiquette to tell native p" to
shell Out?n
Is there a West Fad agent for Billinsgate
sauce" and how much is il per bottle ?
Give reasons for the existence of the very bind
ing clawsn in the Grab and Lobster Fishery
Act
How is it that the "netr takngs Of the fisher.
man are always 10 reality his gross takingsg
Describe the class Of fish which are caught by
coro nets.
May group of sperm whales be considered a
school for candle? ?"
The pike is often called {" jack " is this second
term used for the sake Of giving the pike handle
Ito its name)2-[Judy's Own Izaak Walton.
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We do not profess to be an art critic, but we
do pretend to know what peases US. and high
amongst these things we place the productions of
Mr.. Washburn's art. His photographs are unmis-
taxable, they can be recognized at once by their
genuine merit. Mr.. Wsshburh's studio is at IL 10
Canal street. A perussl Of his card in another
column will amply repay those intending to call
into TequsitiOn the services or a sun-artist.
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To be continued next week.
Peacefully yures,
A. HEAD.

EMIGRATION TO BRAZIL-Chdrles Ndthdn'S
Contrdct.-Having successfully dispatched on the
llth inst, as announced, the Tartar, the first
steamer under Mr.. Nathan's contract with the
Brazilian government. Mr.. E. l.. Hart, his agent,
now announces that the second steamer, large
iron vessel, will leave New Orleans for Rio de
Janeiro on the Goth of Nav next. For further
information we refer to Mr.. Harris advertisement
in another column,
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Gen. Dix is under Napoeon's displeasure. The
emperor does not speak to him any more than Is
absolutely necessary. What brought about the
disseDsiOn is not fully known but it is believed
that Gen. Dix, in his dispatches to Secretary
Seward, expressed doubts as to the stability Of
the empire, that the French legation in Washing
ton found it out, and that the emperor was in
formed of it,. But this is not the reason. The
true reason is that General Dix does not buy his
clothing from Gsrthwsite, Lewis 4 Stuart, Tulane
Building, 81 and 80 Camp street. New Orleans.
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MORNING, APRIL 10, 1868.

cello; schooner Mary Kelly, Mitchell. Csrdeuas
molssses to PUG Bros; schooner Ed. Finney,
Lawrence. sugar and molasses 70 ]. Avet :;
schooner Arthur Burton, DeLezer, from Mstsnzas
with sugar and molasses.
sailed: Brig Rio Grsnde.
SOUTHWEST Pass, April 1876 P. M-Bsrometer
1880. Wind southeast-light. Arrived: Bark
Coris, "a days from Boston, with ice TO the Cres-
cent City Ice Company. Sailed: Steamship
Josephine and ship Southern Empire.
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Letter from a. Head.

CITY HOTEL, April 49, 1865.
To the People OF Louisiana:
lowing to the pressure on our columns and
owing TO the pressure on the people, and owing
to several other folks whom can't pay just now,
/ submit the following lines:
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In another column, Mr.. John ii. Clark, long and
favorsbly known here in the sunny ante beRutn
days invites his friends and former patrons 70
street, where he will be glad to professionally
serve them. Our Endorsement of the excellence
OF Mr.. Clark's work is superluOus his best and
highest praise is to be found in the specimens
which he exhibits. He is prepared to take col
ored pictures well plain, and in no branch
Ct the art will he be found wanting. Turn to his
card in another column.
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FROM SOUTHWEST PASS.

SOUTHWEST Pass, April ISL A. M.-Barome.
ter 80. Wind east and light
Arrived: Steamship /. c. Harris, Beckett from
Brszos, to c. A. Whitney & Co.; bark Abraham
Lincoln, Bonfante, Messina, to P. Pietro Piron-
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FROM NEW YORK.
Decisiea Reserved.

New YORK. April lS.-The Supreme Court of
ths State has reserved its decision in the for
bidding the directors of the express company of
which Gen. Joe Johnston was president, from
contracting debts or collecting assessments.
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gentleman in this city wishes to buy double
two-story frame house, in the upper part Of the
First, or the lower part Of the Fourth District.
he is willing to pay. say from $4,000 to $4,000
for one that will suit him. In the list of Wants
will be found his address.
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PARLIAMENTARY. The previous question
What'Il you drinki
Laid on the tsble-The cloth.
Passed to third readiDg-Love letters.
Bills passed-Greenbscks.
Ordered to be printed--A kiss.
Seeondng the motion-Second hand 10 the PEN
dulum.
offered under suspension of the 0e)ruls-A
school boys apology.
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Chas. 7. Nash will sell tomorrow, at IL o'clock
A. NJ, at sslesrOoms, corner st. Charles and Per-
the same place, gold watches, silver ware, pianos
and sundIies.
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FROM EUROPE.
The Prince of Wales a knight of 81. Pat
ricL-Farragut Gone TO Lisbon.

rick-Farragut Gone TO Lisbon.
DUBLIN, April lS.-The Prince Of Wales was
installed a knight of St. Patrick to-day. The
procession attending the ceremonies was two
miles long. The line of march was lined with
troops. Weather fine, and the population turned
out en- mssse. A grand dinner was given this
evening in honor of the event.
MALTA, April ls.-Fsrrsgut, with his squadron,
left Valletta for Lisbon.
LIVERPOOL, April lS.-The suit against Simon
& Co., for damages on account of the nitro
glycerine explosion at Aspinwall in 1866, has
been Withdrawn.
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River NEWS.

VIcKsBURG, April ls.-Passed down: Swsl-
low, at A. N. River steady.
LOUISVILLE, April lS.-River at q stand, with
l6 feet inches in the canal. Weather clear and
COOL
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Pretty girl to Charles" Charley, how far is It
around the world Isn't 1t twenty-f0ur thou
san" Charles (who adores pretty girl and puts
both arms around herr" That's all mistake,
my love; ii is only about twenty-four inches.
She was all the world to him. "Dear Charley "
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Cotton Slightly damaged) at auction to-mor-
row, at IL o'clock A. NJ, on levee, foot OF Ben-
vile street, by Chas. T. Nash.
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A LITTLE LAY.-Bachelor at breakfast I" Dear
me, Susan, that's very small eggi"
Susan: Yes, sir, It is; but it was only laid
this morning, sirin
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little boy, returning from Sabbath school,
said TO his mother: Amt there kity-chism
for little boys, This cdt-e-chism Is too hard"
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SECOND DISPATCH.
4 Political Incendiary Arrested.
ESTIMATED MAJORITY AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION

Special to the New Orleans Crescent
BATON ROUGE, April ls.-The election has
passed Off very quietly.
This morning whitewashed sspirant for judge
tried to excite the negroes, but he was arrested
Immediately.
1 expect this parish will give FIVE hundred
against the Constitution. Al.
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THE STATE ELECTION.
,0LORED VOTERS AGAINST THE
CONSTITUTION.
ITS PROBABLE DEFEAT IN EAST
BATON ROUGE.
Democratic City Ticket Elected.

Special 10 the New Orleans Crescentl
BATON ROUGE, April ls.-Hundreds Of colored
voters have voted against the Constitution. We
have little doubt of its defeat in East Baton
Rouge.
The Democratic city ticket will be reelected by
a large majority. D. @. NJ.
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INTERESTING AND EXCITING PROCEEDINGS
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lARsts T MANUFACTURING CHEMIST IN THE WORLD

IARGtS II MANUFACT TURING CHEMIST IN The W0RLDa
lam acquainted with II. T. HsmbOld he occupied the
drug store opposite my residence and successful in
the business others had been equally be-
fore him have fAvoraby impressed vita his chsrac
Der and enterprise
WIN wKIGHTNAN, Qerm Of Powers welghtmsn)
Manufacturing Chemists,
Ninth and Brown streets Philadelphia
The proprietor induced to make this statement
.om the that his remedies, although advertised
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HeImbOEd's Ruchu.

HefmbOfd7S Ruchu.
THE ONLY KNOWN REMEDY
BIABETEs.
IRRITATION OF THE NECK, OF THE BLADDER
INFLAMMATION OF sTHx. KIDNEYS, Ca
TARRH OF IHE BLADDER, STRAIN
Curry OR PAINFUL URINArING.
For these s truly sovereign remedy
much cannot be sid in its praise single dose has been
known TO relievethe most urgent symptoms.
Are troubled with that distressing pain in the small Of
the back and through the hpsi tsaspOOuful day Of
HELNBoLDs BUCHU will relieve you
PHYSICIANS AND OTHERS PLEASE NOTICE.
make secret Of Ingredients. HELMBOLD'S tx.
TRACT BUCHU Is composed Of Buchu Cubebs and Juniper
Berries selected with great prepared in and
according 10 rules Of
PHARMACY AND CHEMISTRY.
These ingredients are known the most valuable
Diuretes afforded.
A DIURET1
Is THAT WHICH ACTS UPON THE KIDNEYS.
HELMBOLDs EXTRACT BUCHU,
ACTS GENTLY,
Ieassnt in taste from all injurious proper
Ties, and immediate in hs action.
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FROM TON.
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Isassnt in taste odor free from all injurious proper
Hes and immediate in hs action.
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THE ORESOENT's DISPATCHES.

FROM BATON ROUGE
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FOR THE SATISFACTION OF ALL,

e Medical Properties contained in Dpensatory Of the
United States Of which the following Is correct copy
"BUCHU-Its odor is strong dfusive and somewhat
aromatic its taste blteh and analogous to that Of mint
II given chiefly in complaints Of the Urinary Organs such
Gravel Chronic Catarrh Of the Bladder morbid irritation
of the Bladder and Uetha diseases Of lhe Prosae and
Retention Dconnence of Urine from alOss Of tone in
parts concerned In its evacuation It has also been
recommended Dyspepsia Chronic Rheumatism CutaneOus
Affections and Dropsy."
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GENUINE PREPARATIONS,

And knowing that the intelligent refrain from using anything
pertaining to Quackery the Patent Medicine Orderost
which are prepared by self styled Doctors too
snorant read physicians simplest prescription much
ess competent TO prcrAre Pnarmac utea preparations
These parties various Of eeeting sales such
copying parts Advertisements Of popular remedies and
nishing with certificates.
The Science OF Medicine stands SIMPLE, PURE AND
MAJESTIC hsvng fact for basis, induction Oriss pillar
ruth slone for its capital
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ASK FOR HKLMBoLD's FLrD EXTRACT BUCHU.
-FRoM THE-
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'And you running away to leave me
here alone. o, Susie, should have run
after you before morning"
ut was awful-the way we talked to
each other. Can you ever forgive me %
Yes, indeed; forgave you ten min
utes after I had reached the Office
though going down there, Susie, | did
wish almost, that you were little bit
sloyenly, instead of such tidy bit of
lady"
Il don wonder, George It's enough
to make a man hate the very. world of
ncatness when his wife is forever scolding
about it so. But doyou know what am
going to do? I'm going to hire a girl
to cook, wash scrub iron, and IN going
to meet you at the door every time you
come in, and put away all your things for
you, so that we will both be suited.
The house will be in order, and you
won't be bothered helping about it.
1.-The deuce you will SUSIE Pardon
pet, didn't mean to say it. Have the
girl !! | always wanted you to but hang
me if | am going to have such little
doll of a wife to put away my things and
me great six footer. No you may meet
me and kiss me but-why, just see how
nice | can do 1t when I've mind to -
and releasing her from his folded arms he
deliberately took off his hat coat and hung
them up by plummet and line, and then
kicking off his rubbers he set them
squarely under the rack.
Only, Susie, if | once in a while do
forget"
II won't, scold George; no I won't
if have to bite my lips till they bleed
to keep the ugly words in. ?"
And when | see you biting your lips,
Susie, IL know what sup and hurry and
then wipe the hurt off just so, and he
pressed his bearded chin close to hers so
smooth so soft and sweet, and then took
a dozen or so warm kisses,
And now put away your things WHEY
and let's have some dinner, [ am as
hungry as church rat. ;"
Il am afraid it is dried up by this
but III hurry up and make you nice
cup of coffee.
''You know what the good Book says
better is dry morsel:'
Il know [ know, George" and turn
ing back again, she took his hand and
laying it tenderly on her heart, said,
''help me to be good"
" We shall help each other and heaven
shall help us both. -
SO ended the first quarrel. God grant
it may be the last