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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

How TO RIPEN TOMATOES EARLY.-First,
have stout, tapering plants, by giving them
plenty of room, sunlight and air, from the
commencement Of growth. Then study the
habits of the plant, and you will see that
from the main stem, it throws out at inter-
walls, long rough leaves, and at o later
period, from above the junction of these
leaves with the stem, start out secondary
stems with the same habits as the original.
These continue to multiply themselves M.
til you have large vine, and plenty oil
small green fruit, necessarily late in ripen.
ing, for the reason that the force Of the
plant has been spending in producing vine
Do not wait thus long, aud think to rene
dy the matter by slashing off the vines al
random, to let 10 sunlight, as in common
practice, Begin with the plant in time and
train it to suit you.
The time to begin trimming is just when
the first cluster Of aower-buds appear. This
will generally be at the junction Of the
further hfth leaf mentioned. At this time
the secondary stems will be seen just start
ing above the junction of all the leaves be
low. Here begins your work. Pinch
them all of at once, and when they star,
out again, as they will, pinch off again m
til you conquer. You have now stopped
the making of vine below this cluster O
iower-buds, and all the strength and juices
OF the plant are sent upward, pushing for
ward the cluster of flowers and the seconda
~ stems above. After little, commences
your work above; and pinch of all tn
secondary stems, except to leave five or sil
clusters of fruit. Your vine, so long a
you continue to pinch of these stems, il
checked both top and bottom. Keep i
tied up to strong stake, and 10 due tim,
your vine will be almost completely hidde.
by q mass OF ripe fruit, and all in the sun
light. x
By this process have not failed for sev
eral years Of having my first ripe tomatoe
the last ofJuIy, and last year on the Gath.
littls observation and skill will supp!
what further might be added, but Tor NAL;
ing this paper too lengthy. Rich soil ca,
do no harm to the tomato.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04
Andrew Johnson and Mrs. Surratt.
Memphis Sun, July IO.l
A NEW VERSION

Memphis Sun, July 10. asa
In arguing an application for writ of
babeas corpus in the case of young ket-
chum, in New York court last week-it
having been stated to the court that Ket-
chum considered his punishment just, and
did not wish to escape on technicality-
the attorney for young Ketchum objected
that his client was under the inh eence OF o
morbid conscientious feeling, ana not in a
condition to decide for himself The coun-
eel added: -
HE compared the state Of mind Of K ct
chum to that of Preston King, WIN, 10 ali
appearances in his ordinary health, was so
worked on by the thought that he had beer
the cause of the accession of President
johnson that he committed suicide"
This is new version Of Preston Kings
suicide, and one hard to understand. ex-
cept upon the assumption that be was
implicated in the assassination Of Lincoln.
The common rumor, extensively circulated
at the time, represented that King was I'M.
PEELED by remorse for his part in the trial OF
the eonspirators. and especially OF Mrs.
Surratt, to Gil his pockets with lead and
walk into the Hudson. On the day OF exc
cntion, when the judge had granted . writ
of habeas corpus for Mrs. Surratt, it was
reported that johnson was made drunk
and kept under lock and key by; King and
Kansas Lane, who also went crazy and put
an end to his existence. By their iustru-
| mentality aided and abetted by Holt aud
Stanton, the Recommendation to mercy
by the court never reached johnson, and
a proclamation in his name was issned
declaring martial law and the nullity Of the
writ OF habeas corpus. That King and
Lane we're 30 goaded by consciencs for the
part they bore in this atrocious murder
that life became intolerable. Such was
the general rumor at the time. EXPRESS
dent johnson has been most persistently
misrepresented on account Of the execution
of Mrs. Surratt, and we agree with the
Richmond Wing in the suggestion that
Justice TO himself and the public alike make
it proper that he shorld explain how and
by whom the proclamation OF martial law
was issued on the day Of Mrs. Surratts
execution, and how it happened that no
disregarded the recommendation TO mercy
made by the military court. We teel con-
ident that this whole affair is susceptible
Of an ensy explanation so for as ex-tresl'
dent johnson is concerned, and We hope
he will give it at an early day. fs
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04
Periodicals.

& IHE LADYNS r RlEND tOR AuNusl.-
The August number of this "Queen of
the Monthlies" is adorned with beau
tiful steel engraving Of those two youth
full lovers, "Paul and Virginia.
double-paged and handsomely colored
Fashion Plate, containing the latest
Paris styles-a picture of Maidenhood,
in illustration of Longfellow's sweet
poem-and the usual number of mis-
cellaneous engravings, illustrating sea-
side costumes, children's fashions, hats,
head dresses, dinner and walking toll
lets, &C., sc. The music of this month
is n ballad, The Rose of Erin The
literary contents are "An III Wind that
blew Somebody Good" by Madge Cars
rol ssThe Hearts Complaint" by Una
Locke; Earring Chords" by A. M.
Dana, and "Bitter or Sweet" by Flor
ence Percy. Those fascinating move
lets, "Roland Yorke; or, Done in Pas
sion," by Mrs. Henry Wood, and ''Be-
tween Two" by Miss Elizabeth Pres
colt, are continued. We are glad to
see that the editor, in her usual sensi-
BILE way, objects decidedly to the high
heel folly. Published by Deacon e.
Peterson, 3l9 Walnut street, Philadel-
phia, at $3.50 year (which also in
cludes q large steel engraving) Four
copies, Sc. Five copies land one gra-
tis,) SO. The Lady's Friend and the
Saturday Evening Post land one en-
graving,) 50. Specimen numbers sent
for ten cents. 3.ta3 :"
THE RIVERSIDE MAGAZINE FOR AU-
GUsT.-The Total Eclipse of the Sun
has good deal to do with the August
number of the Riverside, not however
to make it in the least bit less bright
than usual. The frontispiece is fine
ly tinted view of the sky as it is to look
on the day of the eclipse, with the po-
sition of the planets that are to be WIS.,
ible carefully marked. The article ac-
companying the picture is a clear and
concise account of the Sun, further IL
Illustrated by engravings, and young
observers are shown what to expect
and look for during the eclipse. Then
the wonderful little artists, whom An
ne Silvernail tells about, come out
strong with pictures to the story
fELucky's Visitor" The editor begins,
under the title "The Story of Book, !"
a description of the various processes
of book-making, from composition to
binding. "First School days Of a Lit
tie Quaker" ends happily. Mr.. Benja-
min, who told last month how a sail
boat was rugged, now tells how it is
managed. There is a farcical tale of a
Three Tailed Monkey, an account OF
"Vwo Of my Squirrels" some pretty
poetry, variety Of other stories, and
an unusually large installment of
games, riddles, and the like. Publish
ed by Hurd & Houghton, New York.
$3.50 a year. .0nl ia ja2H'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04
Packet Departures.

The B. L. Hodge No. 2, of the famed
and reliable "ten day line" with Cap
tain w. t. Boardman still in full COM
mand, leaves our town for New Or
! leans and all way landings, this day at
IL NJ. SKA f"s
e The Celeste, the punctual little pet
of the Alexandria trade, backs out from
our wharf on Saturday at IL M, her
usual day and hour.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

~ We learn that Captain Sidney
Smith Lee died recently at his resi-
dence in Stafford County, Virginia.
Captain Lee was an officer in the old
United States Navy and subsequently
in the Confederate Navy, having COM
lnand of the fleet at Drewry's Bluff
He was an older brother of General
Robert E. Lee, and father of General
Fitzhugh Lee. His wife was a sister
of Hon. James M. Mason. BIZ M
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04
~ King of Chills never fails. &
Substitute for quinine, King Of Chills.
King of Cbills cures dumb and shaking
chilis.
King Of Chills cures every other day
chills, ie

WoRK.-There was no cure in the
sentence uttered for Adam, Immediate
~ after the fall, " In the sweat of thy
face shalt thou eat bread" That was
the expression of love not of wrath.
Looking down the long ages God saw
how needfal toll would be to men and
though it must have panied him to do
SO, let the fair earth-His own image
in rock and riyer-feel the weight ola
curse, that toll might DO made unavoid-
able. And so work is the heaven APP
pointed minister of man. Ever since
the day it was first announced it has
been fulfilling its mission, recovering
with its kindly hands human Loneliness
and suffering and sorrow. How many
the hearts that have found in it refuge
and solacc. How many the spirits
who, by it's aid, have been made salts
fed with life and content with their
lot. Without work society would fall
into universal ennmi and sin--ennm
first, and then sin as the only adequate
means of relief.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

ARAB CAUSE FOR DrvoRcE.-The Arabs
allow man to divorce himself from wife
who does not make good bread. What a
crop of divorces that law would create in
America It would demoralizs domestic
circles more than tho war did.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

Da- The Democrats OF Iowa, 10 Their
convention on Wednesday, made the follow
ing nominations For Governor, Geo-
Gillespie LeptG Governor, A. I Richard
son, editor of the North Iowa Times;
Supreme Judge, w. n. BrantOn; S1perln,
tendent of Public Instruction, Edlna"a
Yerger. sa
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

SENSIBLE ADMoNITSpNs.-Don't buy
a piano for your daughter while your
sons need a pillow.
Don't let your horses be seen stand
ing much at the beer saloon; it don't
look right. .,sl Z,
Don't give a merchant chance to
dun you. Prompt payment makes in
dependent men. .saIa z.a
Keep good fences, especially line
fences. They promote good feelings
between neighhors. r
Decent, substantial clothing for your
children. make them think better Of
themselves, and keep the doctors
away. as seis'fssst
Don't starve your land; if yon do,
you will grow lean. f.
Don't become security for him who
waits for the sheriff.
Teach your boys to look up and for.
ward, never down and backwards.
When the labors of the day are past
let good books and newspapers invite
the youngsters to the sitting-roOm.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

GAMBLERS SENTENCED Judge Muir
dock, of Cincinnati, on Saturday last,
sentenced two gamblers, James and
Amos Davis, to the whole penalty Of
the laws Of 1916, imposing q fine Of
not more than $500, and imprison-
ment in the county jail, at hard Ia
Dor, for not more than six months
The public get the full benefit of the
law in the case of the Messrs. Davis.
The Cincinnati Times, in noticing the
sentence, says:
This is the first case in which the
authorities have dealt with the gam
blers " on the square" Once OF
twice before some of these gentry
have been sentenced to jail, but in
one case, at least, they were liberated
even before they heard the click OF
the lock that announces the execution
of the sentence. Could we possibly
sympathize with gamblers in distress
very large measure Of pity would
go out toward these convicts. cat
hard laborl" What a terrible pun
ishment for gentlemen SO unaccus.
ed to work or do anything for ar
honest living. The very honesty Of
the labor these gentlemen are now
required to perform will greatly in
tensify their wretchedness. Should
| thew pet through with the Si1
months labor and come out sound in
mind, limb and spirit, they should
begin to know something of the
means by which most people get o
living and If there is the least heart
within the breast, they should refrain
for the future from seducing and
swindling those who have saved {
few dollars by hard labor. The sen
tence has sent a thrill of horror
through the whole fraternity. Th'
idea of going to work is terrifying.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

~ 800 for case of ohills which Drom-
gOOle & Co. cannot cure with their King
Of Chills.
A permanent cure, King Of chills.
Quit shaking, by using King of ChfiIs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

~ Third day chills cured with King Of
Chills. $50 s44
King Of Chills cures seventh day chills.
after trying every 9th + kI IN remedy.
King Of Chills will cure you
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

u A good remedy for thirst is a
lemon sweetened. 1t is recommended
for fever patients in Halls Journal OF
Health. s1Ns
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04
THE GREAT MEDICAL MISTAKE

Of former days was2an utter neglect of
sanitary precautions. No efficient
means We're adopted for the prevention
of sickness. Sewerage was unknown
in. cities drainage was rarely attempt
ed in the country. Heaps of offal were
left to rot in the public streets, and do
mestic cleanliness, the great antidote
to febrile diseases, was sadly neglected.
1t is not SO now. Wise laws, philan-
thropic institutions, and vigilant san
itary police, have, to a great extent,
remedied the evil. Nor is this ALL
Preventive medication has helped ma
terially to lessen the rates Of mortality.
1t is not too much to say that tens of
thousands escape sickness in unhealthy
seasons in consequence of having in
vig0rated their systems in advance by
a course of HOSTETTER'S STOMACH
BITTERS. This pure and powerful
vegetable tonic and Alternative COM
prises the extracts and essences of a
variety of roots and herbs, renowned
for their strengthening, soothing, vi
talizing and purifying properties
These medicinal agents are incorpora-
ted with spirit absolutely free from
the acrid poison which defiles, more or
less, all the liquors of commerce, and
their effect is diffused through the
whole frame by this active, yet HARM
less stimulant. The result is such a
condition Of the system as renders it
all but in1perUioas to the exterior causes
of disease, such as damp, fog, sudden
alterations of temperature, &C.
Strength, and the perfect regularity of
all the functions Of the body, are the
best safe guards against atmospheric
poison and the effects of unwholesome
water, and HOSTETTER'S BITTERS
are the best strengthening and regula-
ting medicine at present known. For
dyspepsia and biliousness they are a
specific absolute. .9tfea7it fs'
~-c~.-o~~~1--7-->>~ st..
| sfiit ir0fil tst
New ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL
IN LoNDON.-The new Roman Catho-
lie Cathedral for the diocese of West-
minister was opened on the LIST inst. by
Archbishop Manning, who was assist
ed on the occasion by four other Roman
Catholic prelates, namely, DR.. Morris,
Bishop of Troy; the Hon. and Right
Rev. DR.. Clifford, Bishop Of Clifton ;
DR.. Amherst, Bishop of Northampton
and DIR. Corthwaite, Bishop of Beverly
After the high Mass, which was sung
by DR.. Morris, Archbishop Manning
preached long and able discourse dur
ing which he spoke of the rapid pro-
gress which the Catholic Church was
making in England. He also said, as
soon as he had the means Of doing SO
he would commence with the erection
of the cathedral in memory of the late
Cardinal Wiseman. There were pres
ent on the occasion nearly 200 Catho-
lie Priests, besides a large number Of
Catholics ta as Gt
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

The River, since our last, has
fallen eight inches, and still falling
steadily. ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

THE RsApIDEs.-This new boat, built
expressly for the Alexandria and Grand
Ecore trade, by Captains Haberle and
HEM, arrived here on Monday eve
ming. She is fine stern wheeler, and
is no doubt well suited to our trade
She takes the place of the Frolic, max
ing weekly trips. She is commanded
by Captain John HEM; her clerks are
William Culberson, Thomas Clements
and w. j. Rogers. s,sou h
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

PASTE THIS IN YOUR HAT.-Pay your
debts as soon as you get the money in
your pocket. Do without what you
don't need. Speak your mind when
necessary. Hold your tongue when
prudent. Speak to a friend in seedy
coat. If you can't lend man money,
tell him why. If you don't want to,
do the same. Cut acquaintance who
lack principle. Bear with mfrmities
but not with vices. Respect honesty,
despise duplicity. Wear your old
clothes until you can pay for new ones.
Aim at comfort and propriety, not
fashion. Acknowledge yourignoranee,
and don't pretend knowledge you
haven't got. Entertain your friends,
but never beyond your means. 'i'..
~o-------.--o.---@-- 80
MAN DEscRIBEp.-Chemicall speak
ing, he is pailful of water and pound
or two of ashes mixed up. He is thus
described in the Christian Examiner:
Regarded from scientific point of
view, the being of n man is a meta
n1orphosis of the organic material of
the world into forms of human tissues,
and of the animating force of the wolrd
into the conditions of human con-
seriousness" '4What is a dog? asked
we Of our little Robbie, one day. In
the plenitude of conscious mental might
and right, he promptly replied, rising
in his seat in his enthusiasm, IA dog
is an animal with four legs and one
tail" 9 E'e
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

ever, vi SOOA uCCOulluS 4" SOiJ PsVo~"
Die concern. The -Evening Express,
published on the South side Of Pennsyl-
yania avenue between 9th and 10th
streets, by Henry Ward, is an able,
energetic, and enterprising newspaper,
Democratic in politics, and edited with
talent, force and courtesy. 1t was
started in 1867 by Owen Thorn. Esq,
who sank ten thousand dollars in it and
then sold to Messrs. A. p. and Jonah
ID. Hoover. These gentlemen, after
several months, sold The Cypress to
Mr.. Henry Ward, gentleman of means
and brains, and under his management
The Cypress, is, am told, doing very
we'll. 1t is formidable rival to The
Star-has q bona tide circulation of
probably 5000 copies, and will doubt
less maintain itself. It is valuable
adjunct to the Democratic party, and
with The Republican is the best local
paper of the city. Its rate of compen-
sating its employees is nextto the Star.
The Sunday Herald, published at the
Express Office, was commenced in 1866.
1t rapidly grew to large circulation,
at one time selling over 10000 copies a
week, while it's advertising patronage
yielded immense profits. 1t has of late
months steadily decreased in prosperi-
ty but I trust under the new manage
ment will attain its old influence in
Democratic politics. The Sunday Ga
sette, started in 1868, by the Gazette
newspaper company, is now the leading
Sunday paper of the city. 1t is indie
pendent in politics, ably edited by a
corps of scholars and professional men,
and devotes much of its space to litera-
ture of the highest order. Its circula-
ton has rapidly increased, and now
numbers over seven thousand. 1t is
probably the most polished, elegant
and digniaed Sunday paper in the coun-
try. There are two or three other jour-
nails published in Washington, but as
their circulation and influence are alike
insignificant I have omitted mention
ing them. The Congressional Globe is
the oldest paper published here since
the demise of the National Intelligencer.
But as it can hardly DO called a news
paper, its sole business being the pub
LEGATION of Congressional debates, I
have purposely omitted mention of it
in my description of the local newspa-
per press Of Washington. ,l2l
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

TRY ST. JOHNS COUGH EXPEC
L ToEAST
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

I Again the week rolls around,
here we are in August, and our wealth
er article must announce a showery
week here, there and every where. At
the same time we cannot hear any Sc
rious complaint of such weather, ex-
cept from those pulling fodder. Many
of our planters have been unable to
save much fodder, but few, however,
growl at this, as they will more than
be compensated by the big yield of the
cotton and cane. Writing Of cotton
we have the same old stale story to
tell: no sign or trace of the catapillars,
and cotton doing fine, in fact bully =
We can hear of its opening fast on
many places; we have had sent us
lots of bolls full opened. By the mid
die Of next week fair picking will be
going on. ~.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

II The Supreme Court for this dis
trict, meets in Natcbitoches, on next
Monday. There are over forty appeals
from Rapides.
~ FL
y Our Town is yet unusually dull.
Even the Summer loafers are few and
far between. Our merchants are, how
ever, brushing away the cobwebs, and
making big preparations for the Fall
trade. We predict that cotton will
bring more in Alexandria than in Liy-
eipool.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

:, ET We are thankful to the officers
of the Celeste, B. L. Hodge No. Rap
ides and Era No. 10 for late papers.
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it's circulation is small, and it scarcely
pays expenses. Were it not for the
Government advertising, it would stop,
1t has ceased to be local paper. and
tho narrow and illiberal. policy of its
publisher towards his employees has
reaped its legitimate harvest in making
it decidedly the most uninteresting pa.
per in the District. It is kept alive
now chiefly on account of being the ad.
vertising and putting" agency Of
Forney's Southern Land Bureau. Its
daily circulation is about 1900. v.f
The Constitutional Union, published
at $50 E : street, by Hon. Thomas b,
Florence, was started in 1862. Neve,
strictly local paper. but fighting ear.
nestly for the Constitutional rights Of
the people, it at one period of its exis.
tence, had daily Issue of sixteen thou.
sand, and weekly issue of forty thou.
sand copies, in round numbers; its
weekly circulation is now large and
rapidly increasing. The Editorial
corps Of the Constitutional Union hai
always been large in numbers, and it,
regular force comprised several of thu
most brilliant and able political writers
in the Country. Daring the session o
Congress, some of profoundest minds
of the Democratic party are its regular
contributors. The Union, however, hal
upon the whole, never paid expenses
its proprietor Col. Thomas B. Florence
being too generous and liberal a maj
to make money. He has sunk owe
40, 900 dollars in it during the past sew
cn years. 1t gives promise now, how
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1869-05-28
DR.. Whittier.

REGULAR GRADUATE OF MEDICINE. os
II diploma at office will show, has been longer
engaged in the treatment of Tensreal, Sexual and
rrivate Diseases, than any other. physician in St.
Louis. ~
Syphilis, Gonoryhea, Gleei, Structure, Orehnis
Herniah, and Rapture; all Urinary Diseases aud
SYphiit;c or Aercurial affections of the throat,
SKI" or Bones, arc treated with unparalleled sue.
cess.
Spermatorreu, Serual Debility and Lapotencv as
the result of self. abuse in youth, sexual excess in
mature years, or other causes, and which produce
some Of the following effects, as nocturnal enis
sions, 6lotehes, debility, dizziness, dimnezs Of sight,
confusion Of ideas, evil tor6odings, aversion TO so
cicty Of females, loss Of memory and serual So,oer.
and rendering marriage improper, are permanently
Dr.: Undergraduates q MEDICAL PAMPHLET
relating to ycnereal Diseases and the disastrous and
varied consequences of self.abuse, that will bescnt.
to any address in q sealed envelope for two stamps
Many physicians introduce patients to the doctor
altcr reading his medical pamphlet. Commune n
ton confidential. A friendly talk will cost YOU
nothing. 0fico central, yet rctired-No. CIT St,
Charles street, st. Louis, Mo, Hours, 0 q. m. to
. p. M: Sundays II to 2 p. m.
April s, 1860 20 If