davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09

~ fN~@'S "esS s"sS w coy
THEN AND NOW.
II am an American Citizen" was once
the proud exclamation which everywhere
shielded an American from insult or in
jury. ~.
Il am an American pigger,n Is now the
only exclamation that can reach the heart
of the ruling powers 10 this great A merica
Of ours. In fact. the time is upon us when
the shade of color man carries in his face
in bis only passport to, executive favor
and black instead ,of white the standard.
Evidences Of this fact meet Us turn in which
DIRECTION we will. Let negro be arrested
in any Northern or even Southern com
mum y for any offence, aud the Mongrel
party would howl thsmseiyes boayse If he
were NOT afforded speedy trial by fury.
We are glad to find there is some white
stuff left in the old Granite State, where
Woodbury. and Pierce, were wont to lead
the peMoc' attic ,hosts, It's. getting to be
about time for white folks everywhere 10
make defensive stand against the Radical
d'fficntiqn Of the negro. When the reac.
ton begins, it will sweep things.
Z
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09
%o-@<
JOE
I.CE.
-ICEl.
LOUISIANA ICE MANUFACTU,
RING COMPANY.

THE attention of Planters and Country
l. Merchants ia called to this Home Pro.
duct. which besides pos essing all the re.
quisites Of tho imported Ice, is cheaper,
cleaner aud purer. 1t is furnished at Ia
cents per pound. packing aud hauling in-
cluded, To Steamboat or Railroad Land
ings
All orders addressed to Box No. 1873, N.
0. Post Office. will be promptly attended
TO-. D. POCHELU,
June y, lS69-lm Secretary
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09

DMD.-On the 14ths of May, 1863.
at Paris, France, MEREDITH COL
HOuN, of the Parish Of Rapides,
aged 60 years.
AT Lucky Hit, in this Parish,
JOSEPH L. SHARITT, Jn., in the
t44th year Of bis age.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09
TAKE NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted for Licenses
"A to the State of Louisiana and the
Parish Of Rapides for the year 1869,
are hereby. Notified that they are re-
quired to conform with the provisions
Of the law and come forward and make
Immediate payment, for in tlefanIt
thereof they will be dealt with accord
ing to law. State, money will not be-
received for State Eicenses-Unite,t
States currency required. Tax Office
in Court House. an stairs.
H. MICHAEL EEGRAS,
State and Parrish Collector for tic Par
ish of Rapides.
Jure 9th, l869-3t..
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09
ESYRAY..

TAKEN UP and estrayed before the
L undersigned, Justice of the Peace
for the Parish of Rapid~s, by John o.
Q. Stanaeld, A GREY MARE, Ave
years old, thirteen hands high, brand IN
the. shape of letter NJ, on the left
rnmp. Appraised by T. E, Randolph
and E. X. Stanfield to be worth twenty
dollars.
The owner will come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take the
mare away, or shall proceed to sell IN
sixty days, according to law.
WM. RANDOLPH, j. P.
May 26th. Is69-3t.
Printers Fees So 90.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09
For SALE.

T OFFER for sale my place, situated
l. near. Plpeville, containing 10 ar
penis, with dwelling house, garden,
shrub6ery, etc., at a reasonable price.
The place 10 well improved--calia and
see. Terms cash. For particulars ap-
lpy to the undersigned. or to @. w
Boyce, at his Office in, Pinepflie.
BERNARD SORBET.
May 18th, 1920.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

4 BAY HORSE, about fifteen hands
"A high, reached name, blaze face,
two glass eyes, a white spot on the
right side, and Spanish brand, last
esen at MIR. Rusheau's; any informa-
ton that will lead to his recovery, will
be literally rewarded. -
j. w. MARTIN.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09
ESTRAY.

IN i 4U1
UP and estrayed before me,
Il Justice of the Peace for the Spring
Hill Ward, Raiides Parish. by b. ri.
Willis, Jr., A LIGHT BAY MARE.
about eight years old, fourteen hands
high, branded thus v, on each shoulder
apd left rninp, small star in tile fore
head; with colt, about two weeks old.
A FILLY. three years old, brand in
shape OF a square witt, the letter, A over
t e. top, on the left shoulder. Ap-
praised by Thomas E. Randolph and
Matthew P: Willis to be worth sixty
Ave dollars. !,
Inc owner will come forward, prove
sold according to law.
WIN. RANDOLPH, j. P.
May 96th, l869-3t.
Printers Fees 80 90.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09

BAKING SonA!-CooKING SoDA!!-
Pure English Newcastle can be pro-
cured at II. ST. JOINS at the same
price that is paid for COMMON IMPURE
SODA 90 frequently palmed off on the
public by ignorant dealers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09
To Rent or For Sale.

4 VALUABLE Saw, Mill and Fix.
II tures5Engine and Machinery 50 tn
bic for Sugar House. The Same lstely
owned by Cummings l. George. eight miles
below Alexandria. Apply to
Ii. :. LOSEE,
Attorney for Mrs. NJ. V. P-ice.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09

q For all forms of diarrhea, use
R. D. R.
R. D. R. cools and quiets the sto-
mach.
R. D. r. excellent for crying babies.
For children while teethlng, use R.
D. r.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09

TRESH, LEMON SYRUP-War-
1 ranted Genuine. Prepared by H. ST.
JOHN. Orgeal Syrup, Vanilla, Pine Ap.
pie. Strawberry. Prepared by II. Sc
JOHN.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09

FISHING TACKLE-Perch, Trout
IL aud river hooks; superior lines of
silk, grass, hemp aud cotton; trot or river
lines; cork floats, bait boxes, Japan Fish
ing Poles, at Fl. ST. JOHNS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09
LuMRER.

THE undersigned having rented tn.
Il Saw Mill,of W. S. Calhoun. is no~e
prepared 10 fill all orders at the r.,lrc,
price Of $50 for cypress aud el5 per IL inf
pine. AH hillk payable on delivery.
June I'd. 1859 -2ns.. Sc. f,TNy
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09
JOHN J. FERGUSON,
MATCHMAKER & JEWELER,
OPPOSITE MARKET HOUSE.

n Watches, Clocks and Jewelry re.
paired
n: B--Highest cash price paid for old
gold and silver. fdec236s-tf
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09
THEN AND NOW.

A GRANITE STATE DEMocRAr Tie
Littleton n. 7. Republic has this to say
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09
j. Curtis wv a1dd.
NEW ORLEANS,
NINE YEARS WITH THE HOUSE OF
F. VAN BENTHUYSEN & CO.;
AND FOR -FOUR YEARS CORRESPONDENT OF
THIS PAPER,

! THIS PAPER,
lnFFERS his services. lie b PUR.
~ CHASING, ADVERTISING aud
COLLECTING AGENT Personal at
tention given to the purchate and sale
Of all kinds of merchandise. Orders
and consignments solicited. Collec-
tiOns attended to and remittances
promptly made. Life, Marine and Fire
Insurance effected on the most liberal
terms, in good and solvent companies.
As an active and energetic CANVAS
SER FOR ADVERTISEMENTS. hi
offers his services to tile Journals Of
the South and South West, and would
arrange oD liberal, terms for = COR
RESP0NpENCE. having had long ex-
perience apd training in that lihe.
--kEFERs To-
saml. Smith l. Co., Bankers, rown
send & Lyman. Stock and Exchange
Brokers, Krull & Dickey, Stationers,
A. Wallase Hunter, Secretary Home
Insurance Co., New Orleans.
+. K. Biossat, Alexandria, Ia.
p. bennett, Franklin, La.
7. X. Mayors, Handsboro, Miss.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09

.ICBl ICEII ICEII
THE PUBLIC, from and after this
u date, can be supplied with ICE at
JONAS WELLS STORE, on Second
Street. The services Of Jnlins Levin
have been secured, who will give per-.
sonal attention 70 the sale Of Ice.
May 18th, 1869-tf.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-06-09

dTOuuu loose. ne party Is ulieQ Win
dissentions and dissatisfaction. and is
fighting for the little residumn of plumber,
and tits our duty to give them no rest, to
press home upon them and hasten their
death by bold, and manly and courageous
adherance to the essential principles of
true republican government
| NEW York. June 2.--To-day's Tribune
says: We have special and credible advices
that by means of seven or eight expedi
| tons. which have within few months left
New York and Philadelphia, the Cuhans
| have received large aud somewhat sur
prising quantities OF arms and munitions Of
war. The Cuban authorities here and at
Washington have, as we q, e informed, been
| necessarily active, and the result of their
efforts is seen in the animated hopes and
renewed spirits of the patriots in the field
| On the strength Of the resent help given
to their cause, or promised them at no dis
tant day, the campaign of G-n. Quesa-
da is believed to have assumed new
aspect; in proof of which ara the series OF
successes lately achieved for Cuba at Los
Lunas, Alta Gracia, Sabana Neuya, the
| Bay of Nisse, and near Puerto Padre, all
of which are claimed by Quesada's forces
The following is an authentic list Of the
expeditions ALLUDED to and their cargoes
of mi ita,y supplies: BY the Salvador from
Key West, 1900 arms and 3 field pieces !;
from Nassau, ky the same. $500 guns and
8 cannon by the Grapeshot, 1000 guns
and cannon. These vesse.s originally
left New York.
Those sent from Philadelphia in the first
expedition therefrom were three schooners
with $500 arms and four steel enns. This
cargo was delivered near Trinidad on the
18th April, and has ALREADY, if report be
credible, told with effect on the situation
in that greatly disafected quarter.
The second expedition had it's landing at
the same place, with 5000 guns in small
steamer.
The third expedition has just gone.
By these various expeditions the Cnbans
have received 81 900 small arms and %
field pieces.
WASHINGTON, June, 2.-Richard H.
Cuny has been appointed Register of
the Land Office at New Orleans, in
place of Pinchback. He filed bonds to-
day. and starts for New Orleans next
week.
The announcement to-day of the de-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-01

Large Red Wethersfield, Danvers Vel
low and the White or Silver Skinned
the first named for the main crop. Farm
ers generally, however, had better plant
sets.
Parsnips, carrots, satisfy and beets
should be planted in rows fourteen in
ches apart, and from three to six inches
asunder in the rows, according as large
or medium sized specimens are desired
For either of these vegetable roots the
land should be rich, and for the first
three named no fresh manure, unless it
is placed deep in the ground, otherwise
they will be sprangly and worthless !;
plow the land deep, even if it is trench
ed all the better.
For the Early Blood Turnip Beet the
land should be rich, but need not be
plowed more than ten inches, to insure
toierable crop.
After the ground gets a little warm
plant sweet corn for early table use the
early red cob sweet is first rate. Plant
more sweet corn every two weeks, for a
succession, till July 10th.
Plant few rows of potatoes near the
house for early use as soon as the ground
will permit. The Early Goodrich and
Buckeye are as good as any others.
Don't forget the small fruits straw
berries, .raspberries and blackberries
make a good succession. and are not bad
to take with plenty of sugar and good
cream, which the farmer generally has
at this season of the year
With little care and some work, no
one can live hetter and cheaper than the
farmer, and with little carelessness and
inattsntion no one lives worse.
6. s. INNS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-01
Magnesipu Light

Late scientific intelligence from Eng
land expresses the belief that magnesi-
| UNI, by new processes of manufacture
about to be introduced, will be brought
down to shilling an. ounce, retail. AT
| this price its use in lamps, in the shape
OF ribbon of the thickness of heavy pa-
per and tenth of an inch wide, will he
decidedly economical. The supply of
magnetism ores and other compounds is
unlimited. Dolomite, one. Of the com
monest rocks in the Southern, States.
and extending in a vast range through
NorthernNew Jersey, New York, West
ern Massachusetts and Vermont into
Canada, contains 1866 parts of carbon
ate OF magnesia, and 4.35 of carbonate
OF lime. From the magnetism carbon.
ate the chloride of magnesium is ore
pared, and from that the metal is elimi-
mated. Or the chloride OF magnesium
can be obtained direct from sea water.
and then reduced to metal by the usual
process. 1t is estimated that tun of
sea water contains two pounds of the
metal. The sources of supply are thus
shown to abound all about US; and the
only question involved in the use of the
metal for illuminating purposes is that
or cost, and that question, as we learn,
is on the point of being satisfactorily.
answered. AS our readers may not uii
derstand the workings of the magnesium
light, we will explain that the metal in
the form of a thin ribbon, weighing but
little more, for its bulk, than a delicate
wood shaving or a strip of writing no-
per, is c0iled about a drum, and fed Inv
simple clock-work into the flame of y
small alcohol lamp. The heat of tbs
flame ignites the metal, and it burns
slowly and regularly with the unrest
Imaginable white light, equal to seventy.
four stearin candles and upward, accord
ing to the size of the ribbon. AS it has
the essential characteristic 1.-THE actinic
power Of the solar rays, photographs are
easily taken by it. 1t is. in fact, an fmi-
tation Of daylight. and therefore special
ly adapted 10 the eyes whereas, the
ordinary gas is known to be highly in.
furious to those organs. So soon rs mag
nesium can be furnished cheaply enough
Yankee Ingenuity may be trusted to in
vent some still cheaper apparatus for
burning it. II takes but little faith to
look with confidence, to the Introduction
OF the magnesium light (unlessn better
enc can be producedyas as common sub
stitute for gas.1 That man is not rash
whs would predict that at some day.
perhaps not far of, gas will become as /
obsolete as rush-lights nowlare in civil
lied communitiss.-[N. Y. Jour. Of Cam.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-01
for the Noung FOLKS.
The Love or Gaming.

Charley Rogers plays marbles for
keeps, mother, and he certainly cannot
care anything about them, he has so
many things of his own, and all the
money he wants to buy things with"
He may care about those he wins for
all that" said his mother, "if he allows
avarice to take possession of his heart
You rememcer that elephant that we
saw at the menagerie, Walter. Was it
a hundred pounds of hay the man said
he ate every day, besides a bushel of
grain, with great tub of water? He is
an enormous feeder, and yet you saw
how eagerly he groped about with his
trunk after the crumbs of cake and, the
little peanuts the boys threw down in
the straw for him. With the same
trunk he picked up the great wisps of
hay, drew up the gallons of water. and
picked up the tiny nuts and apple
cores.n rt~ ... - ..c.. t5ttiE'
Just SO it is with these little gains, to
the avaricious person. When you begin
to heap up things just for the sake of
owning them, you begin to feel fire
that nothing but the grace of God can
put out. The more you feed it the
fiercer 1t burns. The more you get the
more you want.
ihSio 10 Hdruiy any Dau ilaDlt That
grows upon one faster than a love of
gaming. If you play for marbles you
will very soon learn to play for other
things, and then for money. The gam
bier usually loses his interest in every
thing else but his game. He will use
his utmost arts to draw any one into his
snare who has money, and then when it
is all won away, he will cody push him
aside to make room for another victim.
He cares nothing for the poor mother
and children left penniless, that his
gains may be greater. He cares nothing
If the distracted man he has robbed goes
away to a suicides death.
But God marks all these, and Just his
share of the guilt is surely charged to
his account. He often punishes,' even
in this life, such evil workers. 4 1t is a
rare thing, indeed, for gambler to die
rich. They are often reduced to great
want and distress in their last days, dy-
ing alone and friendless, frequently by
their own hands. Shun the first steps.
Walter, and you will be safe from this
sin. Never touch cards, even 10 build
card houses with or. to play little tricks
or games. I hope you may never be-
come familiar with even their names or
appearance. ,ar sEiI.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-01
Garden Work for April,

From the Columbus Journal. "-7..-t
On account of the extreme backward
ness of the season there has been little
or no work done in the garden during
the month of March even by profession.
al gardeners. Consequently we will
have to begin operations this year iu
April. ''- .....-', ~
Let me say to the farmer, too, dom,
crowd your garden up in some narrow
or small place where you cannot get n
it with horse and plow or cuItivator
but 60 into some corner of field handy
to the house, and after you have given
it liberal supply. Of that well rotted
manure you have near your stable or in
your barn yard, plow it well, not less
than eight to ten inches deep-twelve
to fifteen would be;better., If your land
is good corn land capable of producing
seventy bushels, per acre, plow up some
where you put no manure for your peas
and early snap beans 'A .r,.I D
These grow too much to leaf and have
less fruit when the ground is very rich.
Peas of sorts should be planted as soon
as the ground can be worked at all COM
fortably make the surface smooth and
fine and lay out the rows four feet apart,
and drill in the peas one to every inch
Gu6 IDWS VI SOiuc lcuSlu anu l6uVe
room to turn at each end with horse and
cultivatcr of double shovel plow. .Hs
Beans, early Valentine best, may be
planted as close as you can go through
them with horse and plow, Say thirty
inches between the rows, and twelve to
fifteen in the row from hill to hill. mi
Plant after few warm days, and If
the beans rot from cold or wet weather,
try them again. ..., ...., .-...... ...,. s,.'.
Take the best and richest land you
have for your onions. We lay off our
onion land as much as we want, and
strike a furrowN straight through the
middle, throw three or four furrowssto-
gether and rake smooth, drawing clods,
&c, into the open furrows, go round
once or twice more, then rake again and
so on till it is done. You now have your
land plowed and raked smooth, and not
a track of man or beast upon it. Use a
marker to lay out the rows. We lay
ours out, fourteen inches, apart this
gives room to admit q corn hoe between
the rows, THE onon. would grow, how
ever, just as we'll with the rows ten in
ehes apart, hut it would be more tedious
tending. Plant in the r. ws four inches
apart, or II you SOW seed thin aud trans
plant 10 that distance. Sets are better
for the early crop asptliey nre At fer the
table months before those from the seed
Seed should be planted very early and
covered with some light covering to en-
sure good crop. For varieties use the
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-01
.Philosophical plan.

.
In this Seminary we have been led to adopt
the Philosophic plan of each Professor and his
class devoting their whole time and energies to
single study, until completed. We have been
led to this by seeing so many students
disheartened, or rendered superficial, by being
required TO carry forward three or four studies
at the same time. Then each Professor was re-
qulred to hear SO many recltations and the time
TO give each subject and each pupil the required
attention. In Introducing this method, We ex-
PecIed 10 De aole TO make our classes much more
thorough and practical but not only are We
succeeding beyond our expectations IN this par
tlcuiar, but We are accomplishing great deal
more III the same time, as well as doing it much
better In graduating, one-third of the time
and expense is saved, matter of great consider
atlon to every one. After thoroughly mastering
Inc Common Branches, students complete the
Scientific Course in two, instead OF three years.
as heretofore required; devoting three months
istry, and one month each to all the other stud
les. Our course is full and practical. and the
time allotted to each study enable US iodo vast
ly more with Ii than is usually done. We ex-
plain this on the principle, that men show the
greatest results in given time, when they de-
vote their whole energies to one thing. II has
been claimed that students devoting their whoIt.
time TO one study would become weary bui We
lind instead of this being true. that the student
having an opportunity to concentrate his whole
energies upon one subject, succeeds and as a
result of his success. an enthusiasm is aWaken-
ed, before unknown in schools; the student be-
comes genuine Philosopher in search of truth
New Studies are commenced monthly, aL which
time students can enter and remain as long as,
desired. Glasses for Fall and early Winter, will
be formed September l4th, October 18th, and
November 9Th. \ class Will commence Algebra.
November 9th, and go o-regularly through with
Mathematics. BY our plan We propose 10 make
this more thorough class than any ever con-
Quoted on the old system. Those wishing TO
enter II, would do well TO engage rooms soon.-
The department of Music and Painting are
now offering the very best advantages.
The Ladies Ornamental Course is short but the
most practical and useful. All is left out that
Dractlced wOman'S
sphere. And they are made so thorough, and
such o love Of science is induced that they will
carry il into and adorn every department of lie;
and not, as is too frequently DONE lay it all aside
as soon as they graduate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-01
Expenses.

Notwithstanding the high order OF all the de-
partments the expenses all taken together are
very low. Sixteen dollars per month pays for
boarding, furnished, warmed and carpeted
rooms, washing of bedding and lights, in the
Presidents family-in the Seminary building
The building is in two separate apartments, one
for ladies and one for gentlemen; all dine at
and is heated throughout by steam radiators
No coal SCOT or dirt in the rooms. Few Semi
naries furnish so many home comforts. Tuition
ln,the several departments about the usual rates.
Rooms in the village for self boarding. OTIS
furnished on the Seminary grounds free of
charge for the accommodation of those wishing
to erect rooms for their own use>
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-01
An Agricultural Ode.
BY ]. G. WHITTIER.

This day, two hundred years ago.
The wild grapes by the river side,
The tasteiess ground-nUt, trailing low,
The table of the woods supplied.
Unknown the apples red and gold,
The blushing tint of the peach and pair;
The mirror Of the pow WOW told
No tale OF orchards ripe and rare.
Wild as the fruits he scorned to till,
These wales the idle Indian trod;
Nor knew the glad, creative skill.
The joy of him who tolls with God.
o, Painter of the fruit and flowers.
We thank Thee for Thy wise design,
Whereby these human hands Of ours
In natures garden work with Thine.
And thanks that from our daily need,
The joy of a simple faith is born, r'-
That he who smites the summer weed
May trust Thee for the autumn corn.
Give fools their geld and knaves their power
Let fortunes bubbles raise and fall
Who sows field or trains Il mower,
Or plants tree is more than all.
For he who blesses most is best;
And God and man shall have his worth
Who tolls 10 leave as a bequest
An added beauty TO the earth.
An d, soon or late to all who SOW,
The time Of harvest shall be given;
The flowers shall bloom, the fruit shall grow
If not on earth, at last in heaven.