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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02
The.Editor.

There is no fallacy more common
than that which takes possession Of q
very large number of young men, par
ticnlarly those who have inst made
their way through college and aspire
to literary employment, in the impress
sion that the life Of a newspaper editor
will afford them at once the fame and
favor they would secure, with the least
possible secure, with the least possible
labor. Knowing nothing Of the ardu-
GUS and never.ending toll, the annoy
ances and perplexities, which fall to
the lot of the editor Of a daily paper,
and seeing only the external results of
his work in the influence lie exerfs, he
appears to their gaze ever in rOseate
halo of splendor-a sort Of Olympian
IF happiness ever sits, and before
whose high estate an admlring world
is ever paying obsequious homage. A
New York correspondent Of Southern
jonrDal thus dissipates these illusions,
the folly of which every old journalist
fully understands:
"There nsed to be popular delusion
that the editors Of newspapers were. a
most favored as we'll as famous set !;
that they sat upOn cushions which,
like HassaD's footstoOl. had been tOnch-
ed by magic; that they ate, drank and
we're merry without money and with
ont price: the familiars Of authors and
actors and artists of every description;
dwelling in a h.aze ofpoetry and tobac-
co; whose gildeG round Of duty and
pleasure was favored with never end
ing presentments of Bourbon whisky
and Cognac brandy, edged, to make
the matter racier, with an CccaalOnaI
dull or romantic adventure. AL TINS
has gone onfOf the Imagination Of me
present race of Notwithstanding
men and women. An editor may no
more clOthe his neck with thunder and
60 forth with long locks, like a Carrib-
bean freebooter, to prey upon society,
to partake Of it's dinners and carry Of
its richest and prettiest girls; an edi-
tor, l say, may no more do these things
than his neighbor, who has to take the
world rs he finds it. Editors are, as
we see them, n very practical class Of
fellows, and if they sit on cushions at
all, be sure there are plenty of th0rns.
l advise no well-tO-dO cObbler who can
drive an honest peg to try his hand at
and if Polly, the cobbler's
daughter, can marry her fathers ap-
prentice. / advise her to do SO by all
means. take my cue from the SQUAD
bles Of tie New York dailies and the
dangers, vexations and heart sickness
that, in one form or another, assail ev-
cry one of the great men who conduct
their drudgery, but have little power
to control their destiny. I could tell
yOu some tales that would surprise
yon. Idon't propose to do scat least
inst now-and only throw ont these
general hints to that senseless rural
idea which imagines the press of the
to be sort of second beav-
en- where country politicians 60 when
they die"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

SHORT AND SwEET.-Pay your
debts as soon as you get any none,
in your pocket. Speak your mint
when it is necessary, hold you
tongue when prudent. Speak to,
friend in a seedy coat. II you can,
lend a money tell him Why. Ify0
don't want to, do the same. Gu
any acquaintance who lacks prin
ciple. Bear with infirmities, but
not vices. Respect honesty, des-
plicity. Wear your old clothes till
you can pay for new ones. Aim at
comfort and propriety, not fashion.
Acknowledge your ignorance, and
don't pretend knowledge you
haven't got. Entertain your friends
but never beyond your means.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

COTToN-The sales to-day embraced
800 bales at an irregular decline of ia
&c. We now quote Low Ordinary at
181@194c., Ordinary at 191G20c. Low
Ordinary at 2ld2l1c., Low Middling
at 2la(022tc., Middling at 224G224c.,
Strict Middling at 23923fc., and Good
Middling at@23ac.
The market was completely unsettled
and the prices paid exhibited unusual
irregularity, sales having been made
early in the day above the outside
figures given for Good Ordinary and
Low Mlddling, but good styles of the
same grades sold subsequently Mt in
side rates. The decline in foreign ex-
change was equal to about 1c. in cot
ton, in addition to which prices were
depressed by the Liverpool and New
York kilograms, as we'll as by the gen.
eral generalization and slack demand.
SUGAR-The receipts were liberal
this morning and embraced s97 hhds.
The market is very dull, and there is
so little doing that prices are almost
nominal. Inferior 7@6c., common
s4@9c., fair 9301o4c., good fair 1Oac..
fully fair 104c., prime l2c. choice l2ic.,
yellow clarified l3@l3sc., white 14@
l4ac. ~ ID.
MoLAssEs-The receipts this morn
ing embraced 523 bbls. and 200 half
bbls. The demand is good for good
molasses, and the supplies sell pretty
readily at full prices-interior 35C1 4Oc.,
fermenting 6O@72ac, as in quality !;
fair 75@67c., prime 1880.
FLoUR-Is in request, and prices are
full and very firm, but the demand is
restricted by scarcity. Fine is quoted
at S. so ~ bbl., superfine IS rs, single
extra S. e005 IS, double extra Sc
l2a, treble extra Sc 37i66 gu, choice
and family extra SOS so y bbl.-
There were sales to-day of 1900 bbla.,
(which 800. superfine at IS 20, 100
and 200 do. at SIS rs, 200 do. at S. 80,
800 single extra at SIS as, and so choice
extra at SO " bbl.
CoRN-Is in request, but the market
is nearly bare, and prices are still
higher. Sales to-day 1000 sacks, of
which 3l5 inferior at 81, 300 white at
81 20, 100 and 200 do. at 81 22a ~
busllel.
OATs-Are in good supply, with a
moderate demand and firm prices
Sales to-day 24OO sacks, of which 200
and 1900 at Csc. and 300 and $50 at
69c.
BkAN-There is none in first hands,
the last sold at 81 rs ~ 100 fb.
HAY-Continues scarce aud in re-
quest at s35 ~ ton for prime Western.
PoRK-Is dull with mess offering at
500 25@59 so ~ Dbl. 1t is retailing at
500 5O029 rs ~ Dbl.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

sS~ At an enthusiastic meeting
among the negroes in Blonnt county,
N. c.. last week, the mourner's bench
was crowded with penitents when one
of them, a sable damsel Of elephantine
proportions, sprang to her feet crying.
/" If dis niger had de wings of June
bng she'd fly right to heaven" Her
enthusiasm was checked at this juno
ture by matter-of-fact sister, who
raised her head and brought the new
converts thoughts back from the ideal
to tile real, thusly: "You fool, what
do you meant If You had June
bugs wirgs don't you know wood
pecker'd gobble you fore you got halt
a miiew
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

IF Tie March number of Demon
est's Monthly Magazine is all aglow
with literary gems, useful information,
and a beautiful display of the Spring
Fashions. No magazine that comes to
our table is SO welcome, or is carried
to our home with SO much satisfaction
as Demorest's Monthly. The ladies
are always in ecstacies over its mint of
attractions and artistic beauty. Each
su Dscriber at SO, besides securing q
model parlor magazine, also receives
as a premium large and beautiful en-
craving, valued at $40. Address, De-
morest's Monthly, s35 Broadway. Long
live Demorest.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02
Corruption in Congress.
CHARGES AGAINST CARPEr-BAG CON-
GRESsMEN.

''Mack," in his letter from Washing
ton dated 18th instant, writes as fol-
lows to the Cincinnati Enquirer:
1t was not mistaken in the predic-
ton that the principal business of the
committee appointed to investigate the
alleged sale of cadetships would he
that of withdrawing. It is already
given ont that the lime is in soak
and the brushes in preparation for the
performance. knew very we'll that
whether it would be an honest and
fearless investigation or a mere sham
depended entirely upon the political
status of the persons implicated-that
# the guilty ones were Democrats they
would be exposed, if Republicans their
crimes would be concealed. I made
acme inquiries yesterday as to the pro-
gress that mad been made, and / heard
enough to convince me that there will
be nothing like fair investigation,
simply because Republicans alone are
criminally concerned 1t IA impossible
to ascertain with any degree of certain
ty the names of those upon whose track
the committee has been started.
doubt, however, if there is Northern
man among those accused. A far as l
can learn, they are all carpet-baggers,
and without vOuchinff for the truth OF
falsity of the statement, I give the
names OF those mentioned in the lob
bies IA likely to suffer if the committee
does its dnty-Blackbnrn and Sypher
of Louisiana, Whittenfbre and Bower
Of South Carolina, and Devices of North
Carolina, These are the men whom
they say they are after. l don't want
to Islander even a carpet bagger-if
snch thing were possible. And so, if
in mentioning these names have done
injustice to any of them, / am sorry.
However, I can make the amende BY
telling something good deal worse
than tle sale Of cadetsllips about some
Of them-sOmething that I can sub
with documentary proof.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

HopE:-Hope is the sweetest friend
that ever kept distressed friends COM
pany; it beguiles the tediousness of
the way, and the miseries of our pill
grimage. It tells the soul sweet
stories of the succeeding joys; what
comfort there is in heaven; what
peace, what Joy, what triumph, what
marriage songs and hallelujahs there
are in that country, whittier she is
travelling that she. goes merrily away
with her present burden.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

A SPLENDID MAGAZINE FOR BoYs
AND GIRLs.-The March number OF
Demorest's Young America is full OF
entertaining Stories and Poems, Puz-
cling Puzzles, Music and numerous ell
egant Illustrations. The supplement
tary Chrome picture in the March num-
Der is a real gem, and altogether Young
America is a great prize among the ju-
veniles. Yearly $3.50, with a splendid
Chrome, worth SO; or bound volume
OF Robinson Crusoe as a premium to
each subscriber. Address, w. Jen-
nings Demorest, 83s Broadway, N. Y.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02
Old-Time Duels.
DEATH OF THE FIRST HAMILTON.

Washington correspondence Chicago
Tribune.]
Here is piece of information seven
ty years old that is new to me, and
may be to you. Did you ever know
that Alexander Hamilton lost a son in
duel fought near the spot where he
himself was killed three years after
ward by Burrf
I came upon it by chance in the IL
hrary to-day, while overlauling the
file of the New York Evening Post of
November, 1901:
"Died this morning, in the Goth year
of his age, Philip Hamilton, eldest son
of Gen. HamiltOn-murlere in n
duel.
"On Friday evening last young
Hamilton and young Price, sitting in
the same box with Mr. George Eacker,
began in levity cons ersation res
pecting an Grafton delivered by the
latter in July, and made use of some
expressions respecting it which were
overheard by Eacker, who asked
Hamilton to step into the lobby (of
the theater). Price follOwed-here
the expression damned rascal was used
by Eacker to one of them, and a little
scnffle ensned but they soon adjourn
ed 10 a public house. An explanation
was then demanded. which of them the
offensive expression was meant for !;
after little hesitation it was declared
to be meant for each. Eacker then
said, as they parted: Il expect to hear
from you.' They replied, You shall,
and challenges followed.
"a meeting took place between
Eacker and Price, on Sunday morning,
which, after exchanging four shots
each, was finished by the interference
of the seconds. ,.,- $500
Yesterday afternoon the fatal duel
was fought between young Hamilton
and Eacker. Hamilton received shot
through the body the first discharge,
and fell without firing. He was
brought across the ferry to his fathers
house, where he languished of his
wound till this morning, when he ex-
pred"
I wrote you, some time ago, a long
account Of Decatnr's duel and you will
remember that Decatur had received
similar warning in the deaths of two
members of his family before he him
self tempted fate and fell on the iDglo-
rious field of Bladensburg.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

S@-We publish the prospectus
card of that first class Agricultu-
raj, Literary and Family Journal,
just started in New Orleans. Sure
~ the necessity Of such paper
has long been acknowledged and
felt in Louisiana, and now, that
such a one is under full head way,
we bespeak for it a fair trial and
liberal patronage.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02
A Horrible Case,
DEN FOR THE DEsTRrcr1os -,
INFANTS.

An Investigation was made !,
a house on 7th st., relative tn !,
recent birth Of an illegitimate chill; ;Ie
The officials were led mp a na;r anu J:
winding and ricket stairs, tI',nusust
three rooms, into dark. na,.s
corner, where a woman Law v;.s
the pallor Of death on her 'hrns.a
only recently having given bfffh :!
a child. The father is a mo,,;. y
man.
AS to the place where Tia e;.a
has been kept, a Mrs. Mann e 81
is proprietor of the sink, Is ona nv ~
those sly, yet halfwitted creatr,ss
who make. pretensions in efIsrt;ns
cures through spiritual arrns;s as
and her house is a den where eS;,'
dren of illegitimate birth NAV
left, the real object being their &.
traction. One infant Law upop -
lap of the woman, Mrs. M,ns
which she stated was Eve month,
old This is undoubtedly true. IT,.
the poor child has been stunteil i
growth. and is in q sickly, emae;s.
ted condition, which poftends
short life. The one recently ho,.
had been secreted when the docto.
visited the sick woman on nrav;
Gus occasions, and he Determines
"a day or two since to ascertain
where it was. After rumag;n.
through the different roomss hs
found it wrapped up in q shawl
and lying in a corner where ther.
,yas nothing but rubbish, which
was oiled upon the newborn infant
aud in all probability it had been
left there four days. The spark of
life was,almost extinct, and but =
plaintive wall Indicated its pres.
ence. We assisted II removing the
woman and the two baI'es to car.
riage, the former to be taken to the
Intirmary, and the latter to The
Poor House, where they. will BE-
properly cared for. Mrs. Mann
has all the necessary facilities for
her work; consisting Of Q had
heart, q secluded residence, damn
rooms, &C., and she practices i
with ready will, the only condi
ton being that she shall be well
paid.-lTrOy News.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

q Will there be. any umbrellas
theres A Highland Scotch minister
being much disconnected by the putting
up Of umbrellas, here and there in
congregation which he was addressing
in the open air, on the sudden appear.
ance of a summer shower, shook his
head grimly, and fixing bis eyes on the
said, with dreadful solsm
nifty, All, ma frecns, there'll be nae
umbrellas in hell !"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

@- We direct special attention
to the advertisement of Schwartz
& Haslett, Pittsburg Pa, sole pro-
prietors, of b. A. Fahnestock's
Vermifuge.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

No. The River is again ON a stub
born decline. We hear complaints
of some trouble above us to the
boats.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02
ESTRAYS.

TAKEN UP by N. w. Magee, Two
l. HORSE MULES-one brown and one
mouse colored, 10 brands perceptible
The mouse cOlored is about and the
brown years old. Appraised BY iss sse
Hanes and A. ;Clcucre to be worth S.S
each. The owner is hereby requested 70
come forward. prove property, pay cnaIgsss
and take them away, or they will be 500
In sixty days, according to law: GiveA
under my hand this 18th day Of JanuaH'
A D., 1870. WIN. c. JAMES,
Jan. 26-6Od. Justice Peses'
Printers Fees SIS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

H@- The weather still continues
more than fine and Spring like
several abortive attempts at rain,
which only made the cleanup still
more bright and genial.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

1@ Alarge fire occurred at Gal
weston, on last Thursday night, on
the Strand. which swept both sides
of that portion of the City between
Twenty Second and fremont streets
The loss of property estimated at
9 800, 600.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

u A servant girl got up in her sleep
in Concord, N. H., on Thursday night,
and her. movements awakening hen
mistress, the latter thought burglars
were around, and vigorously blew .
tin horn to attract the attention of the
police. The girl was awakened by the
sound, and imagining it to be Gabriel's
last trump, very promptly tainted
away. Tableau. sg
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

S@- Warmoth has not deigned
yet to give us Parish Judge. The
candidates are as thick as Autumn
leaves in Vallambrosa, and just
about as poor. That accounts for
90 appointment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

S@ Let our citizens and the pub
lie generally remember that there
is to be a sale of a large lot of
Household and Kitchen furniture,
at the Strangers House, On Satur-
day the 9th day of March.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02
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 2-1m.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02
NOTICE

NOW all persons that from this dsls
IN j. Warren Jackson is no longer ~
cognized by me as agent for the comalun..
ty property OF the Estate OF Wlnosf
Crouch. j. N. BRACEWELL
March 9 19r0-3t.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

TA few years ago an ingenious
gentleman managed to get drunk al
most daily in the streets Of London by
falling down in a fit, with o small pla-
card on bis breast. Don't bleed me,
but give me glass Of hot brandy and
water"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

rA. Bostwick, the infamous JEFF
ferson detective and Radical spy is
dead. He has Joined Stanton in
another and hotter land, from
whence no traveller returns.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

r. j. Bowman, Attorney and
Counsellor at Law, has moved his
law office, in the rear of Jacob
Walkers store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

D The Newark IN. J.) Courier re-
fers to famous person as follows :
"This Prince Murat is the same-that
fiourished in Bordentown, in this State,
twenty-five or thirty-fivc years ago.
His wife supported him and their fam
lily by teaching school. He was gen.
teel, luxurious loafer, who went back
to Frence after lS47, leaving debts all
over Burlington and Mercer counties.
He, his wife, and children are rccog-
nized as princes and princesses of the
Imperial family"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

~ The late General st. John
Iddell had insurance upon his life
for the aggregate sum of $50, 900
IN the Mound City $4,000, in the
Globe 5000. aud in the Piedmont,
%, 600.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

T We call the attention of all
customers of Jonas Rosenthal to his
notice in another column,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

1eA- SAKE asserts that it is pleasant to
be surrounded by group of ladies' but he
likes to be surrounded by one just Is
well.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

6r Every parent s<like looking
glass for his children to dress themselves
BY. Parents. therefore, should take care
to keep the glass bright and clear.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02
Auction SALE.

r WILL SELL TO THE LAST AMI
j highest bidder, at the Stranger
House, on SATURDAY, MARCH 5tn'
a lot of Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture. Terms-CASH.
JOHN KRAMER.
March s-1ts
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

eBA- The Ohio Democratic State Con
vntion is to be held in Columbus on the
first Wednesday in June, 1870.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

HS"At what hour do you dine, my
dear? asked lady Of little girl. when
papa comes home." "And when does
your papa come homer" "Just before
dinner, ma 'am."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

nA- A Canada wife lately eloped with
a lover. taking with her eighty bushels of
her husbands potatoes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

Ninety-six pounds Of wild honey were
taken from single tree in Gambia. NJ. Fl.
few days ago. Some of the combs were
over six feet in length.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

sA- A New Orleans youth ate box OF
CASTLE soap to remove freckles. 1t isn't
known how he succeeded inside, but out
side he remains the same.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

B@-"Young ladies of the lower parlor"
is what the kitchen girls of Boston call
themselves.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

e An English gentleman entered a
barber shop at Calais, and addressed
the barber: II am delicate about the
skin. Shave me without cutting me,
and l will give you sovereign. Cut
me, and-here are two loaded pistols"
Tie barber nothing daunted, shaved
the delicate skin with admirable skill.
"Humph!n said the Englishman, "then
my pistols did not alarm you7' 'No
sir" "And why not 2" off my. razor
had slipped" said the barber, ~ should
have finished by cutting your throat"
The Englishman disappeared.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

II ANDRETH'S NEW CROP GARDE
IL Seeds Just arrived. For sale by
It. II. ST. JOHN.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

TARLY GOODRICH POTATOE-EAR-
~ ~ Rose Potetoc. For sale by
f, st. II. ST. JOHN.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

"a Hartford, Conn.,, has been :unds.
water four times within nine months.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

no. No Sensible man viii cut swell !;
and yet all sensible men will cut asweiI.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

s@. San Francisco Is the tenth city in
the United States in point of population.
The Chinese number less than 1000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02

B Thanks for late papers, to the
Fl. M. Shreve, Bart Able, Dora, Lota-
wanna, Bradish johnson, Jefferson,
Frolic and Kate Kinney.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-02
New Orleans Market.

THOMAS STEEL, Secretary.