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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09
The Firebrand Phenomenon,
HOW IT APPEARED A. D. 1865
lCor. of tho CONFECTIONERY,
CHRIsTIANsBURG. Ky FL :.

GU. ~.
Upon reading sketch of a s;,..,
ptenomenon." as copied in your a.p's
~ edition from the New York H nsek,
your correspondent was remindaS
similar phenomenon Witnessed Ia "
in February, 1866. Upon yoino MIN
door at o'clock at night. / beb - 'he
sight which held me to. tho '.,."a
some minutes, overwhelmed viii ior
der and amusement. A little e,. "on, ..
north and a few, perhaps 90. dss .s o.
above the horizon, there was anse1s $3.50
ed in the air hinge object Of ok snd
shape, tapering to point at e.e1. o ~
At first | thought it was closS -. sna. |.
by some unaccountablef freak n n.. cn'
had assumed that fanciful shan. ',nte,
from what source it was so h;rh,s "a,
Illuminated. it was impossible - y
much as conjecture, as the skv =
perfectly clear and looked quite n.,s
raj, except the object in question 4.
rich fieecy appearance, glow,pc IN.
red-hot iron, its tremendous sizs AZ, q.
natural appearance of everything r s.S
which it was surrounded. forns s''u
spectacle seldom witnessed in q Es'
time, and quite beyond descript; n.' !.
Observing that its brightness incres.a s;
in intensity. watched it narro~,s
and presently discovered that cr,d.'
al slougl,ing Of was going on. AZ
cry extremity of the great figure nav ~.
ticles could plainly be seen senarat;n.
from the main body and growing :,
tinct as they receded into space. l.sr.
ing the extremities rough and hassseS
This diminution went on steadily I'M
the entire object disappeared, AT
now gazed upon a clear sky l was Al.
most ready to doubt my own sen.e.
but very shortly / began to discovers
faint outline of the departed wonder
at first Of p4e ashy hue, then liz
half-ex:inguished fire-brand, then
glowing in full splendor. Soon aoain
and the dimunition commenced. until
there was nothing left. How long this
object had been visible before / dis.
covered it have never been able "a
ascertain, as l have never met with any
one 10 fortunate as to have seen il an.
sooner than myself The curious chan
ges went on for about two honrs before .
the object had entirely d:;sapneareS1
Toward morning MOS. brilliant nm
rora borealis made its appearanr.
shooting its fiery needles far nm towa,S
the ztM!!h, II may not be out Of place
heie to state that before the expiration
OF three days we were visited By a
heavy thunder storm, followed by a
very cold snap for the time of year.
G. w. D.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09
To the Democracy Of Louisiana.

DEMOCRATIC STATE CENT. Con-,
New Orleans, Feb. Is, 1870.
In view of the fact that the dis.
tant Parishes of the State cannot be
represented in State Convention
of the Democratic Party at so early
date as the 4th of March next
therefore,
RESOLVED, That the order of the
Democratic State Central Committee
calling Convention for the 4th Of
March prox. be revoked; and the
time for the meeting of the said Con.
vention be postponed until the Sc
cond Monday of September next.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND Or
DERED, That in the next Democratic
State Convention, each Representa-
tive District of the Parish of Orleans,
and each Country Parish shall be en-
titled to the same number of dele
gates as the said District and Par
ishes aforesaid are now entitled to
seats in the Lower House of the
State Legislature.
Democratic Journals throughout
LouislaEa are respectfully requent-
ed to publish this appended call for
o State Convention,-and it is also
earnestly urged upon the Democracy
OF every parish and ward of the
State, at once to reorganize and keep
the party in effective condition.
F. Fl. HATCH, President.
THos1As STEEL, Secretary.
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throwing dust in the peoples eyes in
order to blind them to the increased
duties on woolens, cottons, steel and
other articles that take twenty cents
out Of the pockets of the people for
every cent saved on tea, coffee, and
sugar. If Congress really means to
reduce the burdens of taxation to the
amount of SIS, 100000 it can be done
much more effectually than by lower
ing the rates on tea and coffee. In
1868 the Treasury derived $780,, 00O
from duty on lumber, while the in
creased cost of this commodity to the
community amounted to $4,000, 900.
| The duties on hides and leather real
lied So, 500, 900, at an increased ex-
pense for boots and shoes of SIS, 000,-
900. The government derives little
over 81, 000,00O a year from duty On
iron, at an increased expense OF over
$l2, 100000 transferred from consllm-
ers to the iron manufacturers in the
shape of protection. For every dol
lar paid to the government for wool
and woolens the people must pay
twenty to the monopolists. What
better than a juggle with the best in
terests of the people can we expect
when every interest in the country is
represented in Congress by some or
more members and they compose q
grand congressional "ring" and aid
each other in their schemes of self
interest. Gen. Munger in a very
able speech in favor of Cuban bellig-
erency said of Senator Sumner that ::
"This Senator had constructed a
very lofty pedestal upon which he or
it perchs himself or ITSELF" When
we find persons destitute of physical
ana moral manhood, what can we
expect of them? The rule of anse,r-
ed men in the declining periods of
the Roman and Byzantine Empires,
through effete princes, led to more
profound decentralization than was ev-
er known before. Speaking of Eu-
much he said. A sad monstrosity of
mans creation, he could Sot rise to
the level of human sympathies. He
was n.S,lnrsu only by the most gray
cling passions enyious of all yirility,
physical and moral and worked out
his policy by intrigue and craft.
These are but q few lines of his char
acterization of the immaculate Chas.
Sumner. His attack on the coward
ly vacillating policy of General Grant
was ike his attacks in the field bold
and fearless. He convicted Grant of
double dealing and heartless selfsh-
ness in his dealings with the Cubans.
W. TREBLA.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

9@- The Impeachment trial of G.. M
Wicklife, the Auditor of State, has
ended. He was convicted by unani-
nous vote, removed from office and
sentenced to be forever Ineligible to of
fee. How much money he has stolen
does not appear, but the sum is evil
IDENTIFY very large one. We do not
believe that he is any worse than hun
dreds of other Radical officials who
have come South to plumber the people.
We do not believe, for instance, that
he is any worse than Warmoth who,
according to the Legislature, is entire.
ly innocent Of the charges Wickliffe
preferred against him. Wickliffe had
the misfortune to be caught. He de-
served his fate. Why did he not imi-
tate Warmoth who, like true Spar
tan, believes there is more turpitude
in the discovery OF. a theft, than in the
theft itself7
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bg The Black-and-Tan Legisls

b@r The Black-and-Tan Legisla-
ture of Louisiana so-called, having
been in session full sixty days, do
ing nothing-but maturing plans
to rob and further plumber bank
rupt people adjourned without day,
a few days ago. But Warmoth,
the Illinois adventurer, who still
signs himself Governor, has called
them again together in extra ses-
sion for ten days. The robbers in
that time can drive a fine business,
and if time lacks them, Warmotil
will issue another document and
extend>their lease.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

- March IS upon US in full
blast. cratic and clustering IS of
yore. He has treated us to all the
seasons of the year. Upon the
whole, however, we have no reason
able cause of complaint. A little
more rain would be acceptable to
our planters, who are needing it
for planting corn, and blowing the
stiff land.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

DTWe learn that the celebrated Exhi-
bition, known as the "MILTONIAN TAB
LEAUX, of Paradise Lost" (which has at
tracted so much attention throughout the
South, in the past four years will visit
Alexandria, if suitable place can be oh.
tanned for its production. Some three
years ago efforts were made by several of
our citizens, who witnessed this remarka-
able exhibition in New Orleans, to induce
it to visit our city, bnt other engagements
prevented. 1t is said to be the most sub
lime spectacle Of modern times.
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Democratic Central Committee.
DEMOCRATIC STATE EXECUTIVE }
COMMITTEE, ,
New Orleans. March 2. 1870.


New Orleans, Marcel, 2, 1870. !
The following resolutions were unan
imonsly adopted at meeting held ot
tho Committee and ordered to be pub
listed in the daily papers:
Resolved, That the Democratic State
Central Committee announce with
pleasure to the Democracy of the
State and all patriotic citizens, who
have opposed the dominant party OF
corruption and misrule, the renewed
activity and zeal OF the Democracy of
New Orleans, and they regard as the
prestige of victory, the alacrity and
harmony with which former organiza-
tons have been revived and new or
CARNATIONS have been formed for the
approaching municipal elections.
Resolved, That we re-affirm the
Democratic principle, that the proud
title of American citizen, with which
the benefcient provisions of our Ma
tional Constitution and laws invest ev-
cry man who seeks u home in our
broad land, was intended to make our
people homogeneous people, and ex-
periencce warrants us in asserting that
all attempts to organize political ele-
ment on Il distinct basis of nationality
is fraught with fearful danger to the
peace and good order of society, and
without accomplishing it's professed
aim, will only invite that ultimate re-
tributiOn which an inevitable reaction
is certain to provoke.
Resolved, That the Democratic par
ty, being the only organized party az
rayed against the Radical party in this
city and State, it is self-evident that
all attempts to disturb it's unity and
weaken its force by irregular and
spasmodic nominations, emauating
from sources however exalted, exclu-
sive and respectable, is simply the fol-
~ of political ignorance, or the malig-
nifty of disguised treachery.
\ Resolved, That being opposed to a
foe strong in numbers, in unity, and
INSCRIPTIONS management, aided under
the forms oflegislation by unwarranted
agencies, to pcrpetuatc it's political
power; knowing, from the past, how
it would govern in the future. we warn
the people that IN the present condi-
ton of affairs there is no middle ground
except for those who are on the road
to the common enemy that while re-
cognizing the right of every man to Sc
lect his party allegiance, all Democrat.
ic and Conservative citizens should dis
countenance and denounce all such
movements of political independence
as being in their practical results equiv
alent to active hostility against the
rights and interests of the people; and
we invite all good aad true men to
unite with us in presenting to the suf-
frages of the people candidates of
known integrity and capacity.
F. H. HATCH,
President Dem. Central Committee.
THOMAS STEEL, Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

s@- The Mardi-G ras Fancy and
Masked Ball, at the Ice House
Ball room, was decidedly good
and well gotten up affair. Fun,
merriment and hilarity reigned SUI
preme and all were more than re-
paid for their pain and expense.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

" The New Herald says that well
known lady at Washington, who dress
eselegantly, gives magnificent dinners
and entertains cha,mingly, now and
then numbersa guest who remembers
very well, flor it was. not SO very long
ago. when she presided at the counte,
of a lager beer saloon in the interior OF
Pennsylvania. - L.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09


Tout CONNIE CHEZ NoUs.-Le Parlc-
ment, of Paris, of a late date, contains
a sarcastic description of the manner
in which time is squandered in the
Corps Lesislatif. 1t speaks of the SEES
sion of the third of February, as fol-
lows:
NJ. Schneider in the chair.
The minutes are read by NJ. BOur-
nat.
There is absolutely nobody in tho
hall. M. sc Pire mounts the tribune,
but is apparently at a loss whether or
not to speak before empty benches.
The President profits by the occasion
in reading little sermon to the depu-
ties who are not punctual.
Thus it is that sessions which are
called at 2 o'clock scarcely ever begin
before half past 2. Another half hour
is lost in discussions about the minutes
of the previous session. At 3 O'Clock
the proceedings may, perhaps, begin:
At 6, one by one deserts the hall ana
in this same slow manner q week y
consumed in deciding question when
otherwise could be acted upon in two
hours.
The Corps Legislatif of France squan-
ders time; but there are Legislative
bodies in other countries--ours, OF
course, excepted-who not alone act
likewise, but squander both time and
money.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

1The fine steamer B. L. Hodge
No. 2, Will go down on Saturday,
at 10 A. M. We are thankful to
her clerks for full files of papers,
and to the Captain for two tin
packages.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

TRUTH.-We must not always speak
all that we know-that were folly: bus
what q man says should be what ne
thinks, otherwise it is knayery. All
man can get,by lying and descending
is that he shall not be believed when
speaks tho truth. II Montague,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

sa- The Terms of our District
Court have been changed. So at
least we learn from common ru-
NOR. When we find out all about
it. we will let the interested public
know.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

COMMODORE STEPHEN CHAMPLIN.-
The companion OF. Oliver Hazard Per-
ry, the last remaining commanding
officer of the memorable battle Of Lake
Erie; died at his residence in Buffalo
on the Goth ult. Commodore Champ
lin was a native of Rhode Island, but
was appointed to the navy from Con-
necticut. He entered the service May
22d, l7l2. He held the rank of sailing
master, and commanded the schooner
Scorpion, of Perry's fleet when the bat
tie of Lake Erie was fought, Septem-
her 10th, 1913. Tt was from his vessel
that the first and last shots were fred.
Toward the close of the fight, in COM
pany with the schooner Trippe, he
chased and captured the British school,
ners Ch:ppeway and Little Belt, which
were OF heavier calibre. Perry praised
the conduct of Champlin in the official
dispatches, and the gallant sailor was
Immediately promoted to a lieutenancy
by President Madison. The greater
part of his life was passed in the land
service. His last cruise at sea was
made in 1913. AT the time of his death
the old Commodore was on the retired
list.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

~ The River still falls slowly,
but steadily. We learn the same
all the way from above. The large
boats are having some trouble
above Grand EcOre.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

sa- Gold and cotton have gone
down clear out of countenance.
The former is now at ia the lat
ter below the twenties-fo full
particulars see our New Orleans
market.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

IL The boats from above are
passing down with less than hall
loads. They report plenty of cot
ton at Jefferson and Shreveport
but none for shipment, owing to
the downward decline of the sta.
pie.
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La.
WANTED,

A GOOD TEACHER TO TAKE
"A charge of five or six children in a
private family. Fair wages and good
fare will be-given.
APPLY AT THIS OFFICE.
March 2-Im.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

Egr Our thanks, this week, are due
to the Jerks of the Gladiola, Silver
Bow, Texarkana, Era No. 10, Lotus
No. 3, and Kate Kinney for papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

.S~ The detective police, system has
been abandoned in Boston. Circum-
stances lead the reflective portion of
the community to ask it ave would not
be benefited by the abolition of that
system. 1t no doubt has its uses, but
its abuses appear to overshadow them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

s@- We rather guess, that by
the'time we go to press, we will
be a blessed people again, and have
a Parish Judge, Had we plenty
of spare paper we would issue an
extra on the strength oft. En- at
teadant, Shoe Fly, don't bodder me
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

10 We are pleased to learn that the
Rev. j. F. Marshall, the Presiding Ell
der of the Methodist Episcopal Church
for this district, has made Alexandria
his home, and viii preach in this town
at least twice every month. Mr.. Mar
shall is native of South Carolina and
has resided Some time in this State.
He is gentleman ofpleasing manners,
Scholastic attainments and feryeut pie
ty. We congratulate our Methodist
friends on the prospect of having their
pulpit regularly and ably filed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

A- Ducks have decided opinions Of
their own-they always come out aat-foot.
ed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

Rm- We take pleasure in direct
ing special attention TO the mer-
camille card of n. L.. McGinuis.
This house is doing a thriving bus
mess, and from its well known rep
utation for fair dealing and cheap
bargains, deserves a renewed and
paying patronage from the public
Of Eapides. -
e See card of j. Curtis Waldo, to
be found in our columns, this issue
We do with perfect candor and safety,
recommend him to the good graces
of our people.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

nsa. Tie Kate Kinney goes down
this day al P. III
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

~ All We poor afflicted and chill
stricken individuals, now is your time
ar never. If you wish new lease OF
life, and be alive and kicking again,
take heed in time, and be sure to no.
tice Dir. Shellcnberger's important no.
tice.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09
TIE SEASON AND ITS DANGERS.

The human body is chiefly composed
of tissues and fibres as sensitive to ey-
cry change in the condition of the at
mosphere as the most delicate electrom-
ctcr, or the quicksilver in barometer
tube.
The stomach. the skin, the nerves,
the lungs, and the excretory organs are
especially liable to be affected by these
variations, and the best defence against
their disastrous tendency is to keep
the digestive machinery, which feeds
and nourishes the whole system, in
good working order.
II the stomach is weak or disordered
neither the blood nor the bile can be in
healthy state, and upon the fitness Of
these two important fluids for the off,
ces assigned to them by nature, and
the regularity of their flow, health in
great measure depends.
When the air is heavily laden with
chilling vapors, as it often is at this
season of tine year, the digestion should
be an object of peculiar care. fit is
weak and languid, the whole physical
structure will be enervated. If it is
vigorous, the entire organization will
be strong to resist the untoward and
depressing influence of damp and vi
tiated atmosphere.
A pure and powerful tonic is there
fore especially needed as a safeguard
against the diseases most common in
the Spring, and Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters being the most wholesome and
potent medicine of the class at pres
ent known, course of it is particular
ly advisable at this period of the year.
The stomach will thereby be toned
and strengthened, the liver and bowels
regulated, the nervous system braced
up, and nature put in state of active
defence against the miasma which su-
perinduces intermittent and remittent
fevers, rheumatisms, nervous debility,
headache, hypochondria and other
complaints which are apt to assail the
untoned and unfortified organizations.
The body is strengthened without ex-
citing the brain, and consequently no
unpleasant reaction follows its reyiv-
ing and renOvating operation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-09

WROUGHT IRON GARDEN RAKES
w strong and durable. For sale by
St. H. ST JOHN
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ones not pointed at have been put-
ting on the shoes that fit so well and
to remedy this the Mercury with
commendable generosity has deter.
mined to give the names in future, SC
that the right horse may be saddled
The New York Democrat commenting
on this subject also promises to give
an expose of the vile rottenness OIL
this place and will not forget to give
names. In this connection he gives
the following which though not new
to us may be to yourreaders. "yVhile
Benjamin L. Butler was in command
at New Orleans he arrested and caus-
ed to be incarceratedin the Old Cap
itol Prison at Washington beautiful
young Southern girl. She was there
the victim of every specious of indig-
nifty, until, resisting all attempts to
induce her to sacrifice her virtue, she
was raped by a member Of Congress,
through whoseinfuence she was then
released" The proposed tariff re-.
auctions amount to $l5,OOO,OOO, on
tea, coffee and sugar. How much
are the people benefited by reduc-
ton of l per cent. on new sugars in
the course of year? At the same
time there is an increase on refined
sugars which gives the refners mo-
nopoly of the trade and increases
their wealth at the expense of the
people. This proposed reduction is
The Lincoln County herald., 1870-06-16
ChSIAyeJe'S Corner.
THE SHEEP WITH A CART.

THE SHEEP WITH A CART.
II nevsr saw q sheep haruessed up
Before" ssid Harry, .. he turned over
she leaves Of . big book On nAtaral hf'.
tory. aud found . picsute Of sheep
drawing . little two wheeled cart.
Do you know Whist nat8'A history
means? 1t means a history or descrip'
sion Of animals, birds aud a.hes.
"Lct M, see," said his mother. So
Harry brought the great book and iai d
1t 10 her lap. "Ah, yes" she continu Cd,
"it i. a sheep that lives in Syri and
Egypt, and other parts Of Asia and Africa,
ana has long heavy tail which some
times trails On the ground. This tail
usually weighs Is or 20 poa"ds but
, when thcsheep is fattened. it sometimes
gets to weigh 20 or 80, or even $50
pounds. The sheep cannot carry 1t then,
so little cart is made to lay it on, and
the sheep draws itaboua' p gssf
"What is the use. Of such big fat
tails p
THE people, when they kill the sheep,
use the fat Of the tail, which is not at oil
IKE tallow, for butter"
Harry shut up his book aud put II
sv.y. aud went out to play and biz
mother kept on sewing, and forgot oil
about The sheep with the cart. After
while she heard q great racket outside
the window, and looking out, she 'sv
Harry and Nep. He had fastened hi'
car, to the dog, and as Nep would no
et his tail lie in the cart he had tied hi
white ,ippe, to tho end Of the tail. Nel
did not understand these proceedings
and was frisking about and wseging hi
nil, wbh every wag setting the t'Ppe
Ayine in the air, and every few step
overturning the cart.
"Never mind, Nep, III teach you ye
If YOU don. be good dog and let you
tail lie in the cart, III have to tie
down"
But the next jump brought Ncp quit
out Of the harness. and away he capcree
looking back rosuishly, as much as I
cay, mo you don't, old fellow"
Harry was about to follow him, bu
just then lady passed BY, her long trail
ing skirt sweeping the walk, and gather
ing dirt and dust. Harry stood lookin
at her until she was out Of sight, an
then turning to his mother, he said
"Mother, don't you think it would b
good plan for ladies who wear tails
their dresses to have . little cart to kee
them up out Of the dirt "-E. b. d., j
Childrcn's Hour.