The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-09-22


of England. The want of reciprocity
in the French treaty and the system Of
American imports and English exports
were generally condemned.
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The last instante of foolhardiness in
England is the case Of Mr.. Empson Ed
ward Middleton, who has undertaken to
circumnayigate,t the coast Of England alone
and unaided9 in his yacht of three tons
burden. He has already halffinshed his
trip. So far he has, in spite of storms and
Gains, gotten on very well. Every night
he ties up, and sails early in the morning
The spectators along the coast watch him
with great interest and curiosity. Once he
was out two days and two nights without
sleep, having been ,becalmed. The amount
of endurance, fortitude, and courage shown
in this absurd crank is one of the most
striking instances of waste Of good quail
ties in Improbable exertion. If he sue
ceeds in his effort to 60 all around England,
the next shing will probably be something
STU more rasl, and dangerous-the cross
ing OF, the Atlantic, for instance. In any
event, Middleton (who was formerly an
infantry officer) has shown himself as good
sailor as soldier, and will havo proven
his courage in both characters.
II.
"A VICIOUS .v1cERoY. ,'''
The Sultan Of Turkey has sent n sharp
letter to the Viceroy of Egypt, in which
are reviewed. The Pashh has been run.
ming about in Europe, and particularly in
Paris, and making himself too important
to suit the ideas of his Majesty the Sultan.
The position of Turkey towards Europe is
discussed the efforts of tia Ottoman Porte
to ameliorate the condition of Egypt are
enumerated. and the various evidences OF
the Vlceroy having overstepped his powers
and authority are stated. The eXtrava-
gance and folly of his Partisan trip are
pointed out, and he is sharply rebuked for
not carrying out the wishes of the Sultan
IN his administration of affairs by the
practice of economy and close attention
to the instructions he has received from
time to time The sore point is that the
clever Pasha should have received so much
attention and spent SO much money in
France without permission of the Porte,
and gone, too, TO Paris without an invita-
ton. OF the two men, the Pasha is much
the most fit for ruler, but unfortunately
The Sultan ranks him and be must account
for his conduct.
THE COMING THEATRICAL SEASON.
+ live are not amused this winter, it will
not be the fault of the managers. The
| Opera House has been refitted, and many
arrangements made which will contribute
very greatly to the comfort of the audience.
A stock company which, it is claimed, has
been selected with care, and an efficient
orchestra will be ready to support the stars
rs the come. Several concert and opera
troupes arm to be here, embracing among
them macy old fayorites and some new
Zones. It is to be hoped that AN honest
effort will be made to raise the standard oil
the popular taste higher than the circus
and negro minstrelsy, which have hitherto
drawn larger houses than the best legiti-
mate dramas. A step in the right direc-
ton toward this Contamination most
devoutly to be wished" has already been
taken, By the organization Of an orchestra
ofnearly Fifty good musicians. who will
give us occasional concerts during the win
ter, There is no reason why amusement
should not DO refining in its influence
1.-THE public taste certainly viii not always
crave, opera bouafe, 5cancaa dramas and
hurIesqae. AS one, of the characters. in
Bulwer's Money says, Decency, Sir john
lis what is most wanted on the stage aew.
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THE mUMBoLDT CENTENARY.
Extensive preparations are now be-
ing made in many cities to celebrate
with appropriate honars the one hun
iredtli anniversary of the birthday OF
Alexander Humboldt. In New York a
Handsome bust of this great man is to
be inaugatated with great ceremony,
The German singing and other socie-
ties will unite, a poem is to be read
an GRAFTON to be deliv cred and a grand
torchlisht procession TO come OF. In
Chicago and ST.. Louis the day will be
celebrated in q similar manner. Here
the arrangements for the celebration
are pretty much completed, and this
city will not be behind others in the
extent or iheartiness of its honors to
the memory Of the great German savan.
III will doubtless be exceedingly graft
Eing to those Of our German fellow
citizens who are fitted by their ednca-
ton and culture to appreciate the
works and labors of their distinguish
ed gcountrypan, in the canse Of science
and literature, to- see 80 warm and
hearty an effort made. in this, the land
of their adoption, to honor Humbo1dt's
birthday. IL will prove more than
anything else perhaps THAT his reputa-
ton and name are the common prop
erty Of Vile civilized world, and that
wherever science penetrates the name
of the author off KeHmOs will be- tss
familiar as household words. 2
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