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EARM FOR SALE

Nov. 8.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07
WEDNESDAY. APRIL
New Orleans Market.

CoTToN.-Tbe market is dull and
very few sales effected. We quote or
binary at 24a(a25c; Good Ordinary at
25@25ac; Low Middling 26@27c; and
Middling at27392sac.
SUGAR.-The market is dull and un-
changed, with large stock on hand.
We quote Inferior at &c, Fully Fair
I3B and for Prime 149144c.
MoLAssEs.-Is in fair demand and
very light supply. We quote fermen-
ting at 60c Reboiled 65c.
FLoUR.-The market is in good sup
ply and prices firm. We quote single
extra at 5000, double extra at $500,
treble extra at 500 and extra choice
family at 81 so to $3.50.
PoRK.-In good demand, plenty on
hand and prices high and firm. We
now quote Mess at $33,75.
BRAN.-Firm and unchanged. We
quote 81 80 per 100 lbs.
OATs.--The supply is held under
limit, and the market is much firmer.
We now quote them at 70975c.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

3sa- We are to have another paper
published in Alexandria. 1t is to be
called the Rapides Gazette, and will be
issued every Saturday. From what we
can learn it will be an independent pa
per, published in the interest of neither
party, but will support the administra-
ton of General Grant, SO long as he
carries out the principles announced
in his Inaugural. To the present
State Government it will also lend it's
efforts to proper and just restoration
of the peace, quiet and prosperity of
our country. In a word it will be a
strictly neutral and independent Jour-
nal in politics. Our fellow-citizen DR..
G. w. Southwick will be its Editor and
Proprietor. We shall certainly offer
no factious opposition to our coming
neigllbor. but shall, on the contrary,
bid him welcome personally.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07
/. 4HUcE LITERARY MAREs NEsr.-TTi
Pail Mall Gazette says So

"a Hungarian savant, DR.. Louis Mezei.
informed the Hungarian Academy al their
last sitting, by letter from Venice, thst
he has discovered in the library Of 81.
Mark. in that city, mass Of Greek and
Latin documents, the existence Of which
was hitherto unsupported. Amongst them
he mentioned many new works BY Arcii-
medes, relating to the use Of the thermom-
eter, meteorology, GEOLOGY, ETC.; poem Ly
Hesiod, describing all sciences in beauti-
full hexameters; an epic by Josepbus on
Jesus Christ, 'as long as K!opstock's Mes
siah, but much finer and more poetical;' q
Hebrew translation Of 'lIesiod,' by Moses;
ard a complete collection of the laws Of
Scion, tas large as the official collection oil
the Austrian laws The Academy feceiy-
ed this communication with loud laughter.
and Baron Ectvos, the President, remark.
ed that DR.. Mesei had fallen spon . cor
lection OF mediaeral themes Or 'styIist'c
exercises such as he himself had frequent
ly met with s6
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

lcoMMuSrc,rr,

| CHENEYyIILE, March, 2sth la6e
q. r. Biossat, Editor, etc.
DEAR sIR:-I scarcely know how ;,
write to you in such manner "a MIL, -.
you in few words clear idea ~ ~
meaning ofwhat I wish to say.
But to proceed, Hayi ing occasion "a v;..
New Orleans upon various errands as -.
know. l determined to find ont if pos.;
blswhat were the chances for Ra;j,o.s
to be constructed from Alexandra !.
Cheneyville under any charter Of the Ia.
islature or for private speculation in Tim.
to carry the coming crops Of Ba,o.
Boeuf; being animated in such iuon;-
BY the often expressed desire Of n,n.
planters to have done with the nro..,.
unsatisfactory mode Of Transporting errn.
and supplies.
While it was evident that 40 attemn4 :.
organize any company now, with yf.v .,
going to work Immediately, would be p,a
mature, on account Of the fact that neithe.
planters nor merchants have sufficiently =
covered from the misfortnnes of the fs,,
last years; enough information was gathered
to justify the assurance being given to thu
planters and merchants here interested
that the project scould be successful: no..
ably beyond their auticipatious-it te.
ing conceded as necessary that all per.
sons concerned in the road 10 this parish
should frat meet, and conclude upon some
formal mode of inviting the cooperation
OF New Orleans capital as well as that
which might be secured elsewhere.
After most Aattering assurances of aid
and lists had been made out Of persons who
would no doubt at the proper time assist
n lands or money to the amount set OPP
oosite their names, the Central Railroad
claimed our attention with the assurance
hat it would begin work at Alexandra
blowing the route contemplated in the
nap, ! had, and going on close to the
HuGpower would proceed in the direction
II its Eastern terminus; and that the work
Uould be begun in time to take ont the
coming crops Of Bayou Boeuf, from lie.
:omte, a Temporary terminus, to Alexan.
lria by Rail. a1st
Pending the action Of President Of the
jentrat Railroad company, the private en-
erprise is stopped.
1t is expected that the president Of the
boye named company will visit the plan.
ers and Others of this section within the
ext few weeks to consult upon business
preliminary to the commencement of the
york, remain Your obi. Servt
G. r. BOYD.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

V Our merchants and planters, re-
ceiving and sending freights, OF trav-
cling to New Orleans. above this
point, can certainly find no excuse
We have now the finest line of Packets
ever running in the waters of old Red.
In connection with these remarks we
must call particular attention to the
card of the fine and old favorite
Steamer National. She is still under
the charge of her old commander,
Captain Richard Sinnott, who is well
and favorably known to almost every
man, woman and child in Rapides, and
needs no enconiums of ours to further
recommend him to their favorable con-
sideration. T. c. Findren, the veteran
Red River clerk, holds the key of the
iron chest and presides in the office.
Read her card.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07


a Polite TRAYsAcrToN.-AF rencbmap
while at Naples, was introduced TO an az
sembly Of one Of the first ladies by ,
Neap0litan noblcman. While he was tIer,
his snuff box was stolen from him. I'M,
next day being at another house, he saw ,
person take snuff out of his box. liz
tnrned to his friend:
"There:" said he, "tLat man in blue
with gold embroidery, is taking snuff out O
my box, stolen yesterday DO you know
him? 10 he not q sharper?" -.
Take care" said the other, " that man
is OF the first quality"
~ do not care for his quality" said the
Frenchman, Unjust have my box again
Ill 60 and ask him for it." -.
Pray" said bis friend, she is quiet and
leave it to me to get back your box"
Upon this assurance the Frenchman
went away, after inviting his friend to
dine with him the next day. He accor.
DINGHY came, and as he entered said:
There. have brought you your snuff
box. | did not wish to make noise
about ii, so picked his pocket
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

DEATH OF A REMARKABLE MAN.
Jacob Surget, ninety seven years old,
died at New York last week and left q
property valued at $4,000, 600. He
was a Creole Frenchman, but was born
in the United States. He lived By rule
and was very abstemious, drinking
only water. He used to say that he bad 2
secret Of longevity which bought Of q
gypsy woman when lie was sailor, and
he thought he should live 10 be hun :
dred. For many years he spent his
winters in Mississippi, hut when the
war broke out he came to New York
he remained until he died.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07
Packet Departures.

The B. L. Hodge No. 9, Captain w
IT. Boardman, leaves for New Orleans
this day at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The Frolic, Captain John Helm,
leaves for New Orleans this day at 70
The Bart. Able, Captain w. c. Har-
rison, leaves for the Crescent City to-
morrow at 10 o'clock A. M.
The National, Captain Dick Sinnott,
leaves for New Orleans, on Sunday,
the 1ltli inst, at IL NJ.
The Steamer Selma, Captain John
Kouns, leaves for New Orleans on
Tuesday, the 18th inst, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

~ We have given long rest to the
Institutions" hoping to see change
for the better, but lately the old jade is
worse than ever. We get our mails
by boats, and some other way, semi
occasionally and are most thankful for
the gracious boon. One consolation
she can't get any worse. We still re-
member the Institution in our morn
ing and evening prayers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07
Ulysses the Little.

Under this caption "Mack," the Wash.
ington correspondent Of the Cincinnati En-.
quirer. writes of the removal Of Gen. Frank
P. Blair, Jr., as Commissioners Of the Pa.
c:6c Railroad
~ met cold man Blair" as they called
him. the father of Gen. BIair,) to-day, and
IN the course of a short conversation the
subject Of Grants removal Of Frank from
the petty Office of Pacific Railroad Com.
missioner was alluded to. Mr.. Blair seem.
ed to be deeply hurt, not because Of the
removal, but because of the manner in
which it was done. He said he had taken
pains to inform Grant, very soon after his
inauguration, that Frank did not intend TO
embarrass him by holding the Office, bat
would resign it within q month. There
was some particular reason why he wished
to remain even that long; but Grant was
also told that if he wished to appoint some.
body else Immediately, Frank would resign
forthwith, rather than be formally dismiss
ed,
The request from an old gentleman who
has been respected by every President
since the days Of jackson, 10 behulf Of bis
son, who was one Of the bravest and best
Federal officers from the Northwest, SO Ear
from accomplishing the desired result, pre-
cipitated what it was intended to avoid
Up to this time Grant did not know that
Frank Blair held any Office under the Gov
eminent, nor that there was any such Office
as Pacific Railroad Commissioner. he
Immediately ordered Blairs removal, and
the appointment Of Mr.. Issaac N. Morris.
OF illinois, in his stead. And, as | said
in former letter, the same day that he
removed Blair from one Office he appoist-
ed LOngstreet to another and better one.
Now I should like some body who is
versed in history to match the above as On
instance OF petty niaiignity on the part ofa
man occupying SO highs place as that Of
President. The act, trifling q it may az.
pear, shows one Of the strongest character.
istics of Grant, and is true index from
which to judge the man aud the President.
Heis BY ell odds the smallest speeimen Of
genus homo that ever emerged from the
industrious obscurity of tan yard into
the blazing meridian Of statesmanship. l
knew him in the army from 1861 and 1864,
and could relate . hundred incidents in
strict accord with his contemplate trest-
ment of Blair. But we need not 20 so far
back to find companion pictures for his lit
tleness. What prompted him to send
Hancock to Dacota and Thomas to Cali
fornia These men, during the war refas-
cd to join the Sherman Grant Mutual Adj
niration Society, and hence their punish
nent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

10r A writer ia the London Spectator
has got of rather q curious theory in ref
ereDce to the numerous::well authenticated
cases in which persons at the moment Of
death have made their presence seen or felt
by distant friends. lie suggests that the
brain has the power of producing waves or
vibrations in an atmosphere peculiar to
Itself, just as magnetic battery sends an
undulation through the magnetic fluids con-
tanned inn telegraph wire, or bell sets
the air surrounding it in motion when it is
rung. AT the moment ofdeath, particular.
~ Of death by some violence which finds
the body in full vigor. the brain, exerting
itself with spasmodic intensity, causes
those brains which are connected with it
BY affinity to feel its power, and thus to
perceive the presence Of the person to whom
it belongs. Such oblique methods of COM
municating between brain and brain, ifsuch
there be, would in theopi,,on of the writer,
probably, but rarely take effect. The in
duences would be too minute and substiIe
to tell upon any already precccupied by
action of its own, or any other but bruins
Of extreme, perhaps morbid, susceptible
ty. t@5
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

~ we have received the February
number of Blackwood's Magazine from
the American Publishers, The Leonard
Scott Publishing Company, New York
The following is its interesting table Of
contents: s.se
Doubles and Quits, part "; On Ar
my Organization; Cornelius O'Dowd ;
In Life and in Death The Chinese
Mission to Christendom; The Pulpit of
the Olden Time; Oh why should a
woman not get q degree; Vapours,
Fears and Tremors; Mr.. Gladstone
and Disestablishment. The articles are
written in the racy readable style
which always characteristics Black wood.
Those who like " Cornelius O'Dowd''
will be interested in knowing that it is
written by Charles Lever.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

n The N. Y. Herald special cable
telegram says the Duke of Montpensier
has been selected as the new king of
Spain, and that he will arrive in Mad
rid within fortnight to assume the
duties and perils of royalty. Montpen-
sier is Bourbon, but of the Orleans
branch, being the fifth son of Louis
PHILIPPE, the late king of France.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

g We have the same old stale story
to write ofthe weather. We can hard
ly tell what month of the year we are
in. We have had touch of June,
December, March and April, and its
no use grumbling about it. When we
come to reasonable ticks we'll duly .jot
them down.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

BAKING SoDA!-CooKING SoDA!!-
Pure English Newcastle can be pro-
cured at II. ST. JOINS at the same
price that is paid for COMMON IMPURE
SODA so frequently palmed off on the
public by ignorant dealers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

To The river is now full two feet
higher than it has been the present sea-
son. We have about eight feet bank,
and the river on a stand for the past
three days. But old Red is as tickle as
this years weather-and may fall or
rise three feet before this goes into
print. ssaz =;
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07
CONGRESS-.

The House moves on in the eve,
tenor of its way, nor faintest ripple
disturbs its slumber-wlile the Senate
for the last two weeks has been the
scene of as hard contest, as windy a
war as has agitated that staid old body
since those famous days of impeach-
ment glory, when Andrew John SOL
was inundated on the shrine of parti-
IAN and party warfare and lacked only
about an inch of being made a martyr
Well the United States Senate became
the repository Of all the power which
was transferred from the Executive
branch of the Government, and having
oncetasted the pleasure Of supreme au-
thority-Ambition-will not down.
They like their lordly sway and would
prefer. not to disgorge that which they
have seized upon it-But now after
contesting it for two long weeks by ev-
cry dodge, by caucus, by reference to
committee, they are squarely pinned
down to it and the result will he that
the tenure of Office Bill will he repealed
or so amended that itJwill leave the
President with the powers, which of
right belong to him. . re-z
Judges Ryan and Bailey are stop
ping at Wizards and are doing the
agreeable to their friends in that Lou
isiana style of hospitality which needs
but to be mentioned to be appreciated.
Judge Hunt is stopping at the Metro
politan. While the Hon. Mr.. McCranie
holds forth at 465 f. with the latch
string out-The very latest rumor to
night is that Ryan and Bailey will be
assigned their seats-ditto Sheldon and
sypher and the remaining scat will be
filled by new election.
The Louisiana Offices are not vet
taken up-they are still for rent with
however l701 applicants. How they
will be struck down and who bids them
in will be duly set forth in my next
I remain as usual waiting for an Office |
to turn up.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

u The performance of the Thes-
plans, last Wednesday night, set apart
as a complimentary benefit to Levi
Stewart, one of the leading Amateurs,
was indeed fine affair The bencfic-
larry was greeted with the largest and
most fashionable house of the season.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

Y We owe our weekly thanks to
the attentive clerks of the National,
Dora, Lizzie Hopkins, Selma, B. L.
Hodge 2, Bart Able and Frolic for full
files of New Orleans papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

Es~ Breeders and good stock raisers
arc solicited to notice the advertise
mcnt of j. Ii. Ransdell, to be found in
ctr advertising columns.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

IT r Y ST. JOHN COUGH
Expectorant. .e7
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

is to be worn massed high on the top of
the forehead mot off it) and arranged
in pnffs without showing parting, and
large chignons are still in vogue, but
observe they are worn SO as to let two
or more long curls flow from below
them down the bach. For evening this
style admits of flowers being wooyen
among the hair very advantageously
and with fine effect.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07
THE FASHIONS.

with bouquets, the sash was three loops
two of them quite long, the third ont
falling over these forms bouquet, 8
belt of the same color as the sash, which
was a Metternich green, completed this
elegant. and Inexpensive costume.--
For bridal dresses, white satin, o,
white satin brocade, or thick white
corded silk, are the materials preferred
with lace trimmings. In fact lace il
the only suitable trimming for such tex
lures and should always correspond
with the quality of the dress. Girls
and Misses dresses are not considered
stylish without an overskirt, and OF
these there are as many varieties for
them as for their elders, and they must
form a sort Of panier. The front gen
orally forms small apron, to the sides
OF which the back breadths are gather
ed, these back broadths are arranged in
almost endless ways, some of them left
open at the back and rounded out from
the centre, the sash bow and ends FILL
ing up the space, sometimes caught MP
at the sides with rosette and. some
times only a plain full upper skirt, with
sash bow ends and go on, through all
the varieties that taste or fancy can
suggest. 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07

hay PRETTY GIRLS. ~ ,rf..5. ;
The next object that attracks our at
tention as we stroll down the avenues
are the pretty little ducks in silks. sat.
ms and shoddy commonly called girls
And they are regular Summers" the
principal decoration Of these four cor.
ners are the aforesaid above mentioned
good looking girls, and ifany old skep-
of bachelor doubts it, let him come
up and take look-no matter how
skeptical, no matter how fastidious, no
matter how notional if in less than a
month Cupid's arrows don't pierce his
heart, don't lacerate his manly breast
then take my word for it he hasn't any
heart or his. manly breast is padded.
Shall we describe these girlsf We
know we can't do them justice. We
know we shall make miserable failure
but nevertheless here we go sin medals
ris."
They're nice. they're fresh, they re rosy
They're like a little posey;
They seem to say,
Oh amt | gayg a.
just come my way, sl 81,
There's nothing to pay;
The great big bashful Joesy.
To be continued in the N. Y. Ledger
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THE 01lUMWA COURIER
City and County News.
4 NEW EyTrHrrlsE Ann A NJ,

A NEW ENTERPRISE AND NEW
FlRM.--The demand for building lots
slt convenient distance from the bu-
sincss part of Ottumwa being SO
great, the South side OF the river,
opposite the business center of the
sity, has been laid out into lots. The
Town to be called South Ottumwa.
u heSe lots are very desirable either
for manufacturing purposes or pri-
waite reSid ,uccs, and in fact mum
her OF business houses would do bet
ter there than on this side. This
addition, or new Town, has pure cold
water at u short depth below the
eurt:lce-an item our hillside neigh
-hors know how to value. These lots
can all be brought up to a grade
above high water mark ut Il small
outlay and much less cost than our
steep hills can be graded down. A
bridge will surely be built within q
short time, connecting Ottumwa
proper with South Ottumwa, and us
soon rs this is done, these lots viii
svil at an advance of 100 to 500 pei
crl,l. on the prices now asked. A
plat, description, prices, and all 9th
CT information in relation to same
can be had at Edwin Whites Rea
Estate office.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-05-13
Agency CITY Items.

Alcssrs. Clarke & Tuttle of Ottum
wa, have recently purchased of John
Lyttlc, u business house in Agency,
and will ill it with stoves q tinware.
Mcssrs G. Il Il. are good business
mc', and we gladly welcome them
to Agency, and recommend them to
the public rs gentlemen worthy of
their patronage.
Mr.. Davis has received his wool
-va'dins and spinning machinery, and
his house being nearly completed, he
..w'll he ready for work in about two
weeks.
DR.. Rob. Morris, who spent the last
year in the Holy Land, will give a
public lecture in A gcncy, on the even
ing of june 24th. Dir. Morris visited
tie Holy Land under the auspices of
the Masonic Fraternity of the United
States, and his lectures will not only
be Interesting to Masons, but to eve.
~ "pe interested in the history OF
thc Bible.
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BULBS Sarsaparilia.
A Good Reason for the Captains Faith
Read The apfdins letter and the letter from

A Good Reason for the Captains Faith
Read The Gpfda,,s letter and the letter from
His Mother. .@
Benton Barracks, Mo. April 80, 1856.
DIR. JOHN BULL-Dear SIR: Knowing
the efficiency ofyour Sarsaparilla. and the
healing and beneficial qualities ii POSSESS.
es, send you the following statement Of
my case. mas
L was wounded about two year ago = was
taken prisoner and confined for si teer
months. Being moved so often. nv
wounds have not healed yet. have moi
sat up moment since was wounded.
am shot through the hips. NY genera,
health IS impaired, and need something
to assist nature. / have more faith is
your Sarsaparllla than iu anything else,-
wish that that is genuine. Please ex;
press me half dozen bottles, and oblire
CAPT. G. p. JOHNSON,
sa--s.- .. st. Louis. Mo.
p. S.-The following was written Apri,
BY, 1860, py Mrs. Jennie Johnson, mothe,
DR.. BULL-Dear Sir: NV husband. DIR.
@. 9. johnson, was a skillful surgeon and
physician in central New York, where he
died, leaving the above G. p, johnson to
my care. At thirteen years OF age he had
chronic diarrhea and scrofula, for which
gave him your Sarsaparilla. IT CURED
HIM. | nave Tor ten years recommended
1t 10 many in New York, Ohio and Iowa
for scrofula, fever sores, and general de-
billuy. Perfect success has attended it
the cares effected in some cases of scrofula
a',c fe0e7' sores t0cre almost miraculous. 1
am very anxious for my son to again have
recourse to your Sarsaparilla. Heis fear
full OF getting u spurious article, hence his
writing to YOU for it. His wounds were
terrible, but believe he will recover.
Respectfully,
-...- r-4-s ZEN MI II InIINcnN