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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-11-19
Brilliant sortIe Mt Mexiercs.

A dispatch from Mezieres dated
yesterday says, force of 800 troops
made a'sortie there on that day and
disengaged IA body of Francs Tireurs
who were surrounded at Pracl. One
hundred Prussians were placed hors
du combat.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-11-19

BEAST BUTLER thinks the excite.
ment, growing out of the war, will
not much longer hold the Radical
party together, and that the best CO.
hcsive plaster will he n speedy settle
ment of the Alabama claims, by
Grant, which can alone rc-clcct him.
lie expresses the belief that England
will not fight, and that n little cheap
bullying will make n great deal of
party capital. We would suggest to
the notorious spoon thief more rep
utahle aud much surer way to win
popularity for his decaying party,
and that is tc disgorge into the Treas
ury, the millions stolen from il to
cqualize taxation; relrame the tar
iT upon revenue model; repeal
their tyrannical cdicts, aud renew
their oath of allegiance to the Con-
a,itution, rs our fathers framed it.,
md pledge themselves To the main
tainance Of the fundamental prin.
ciplcs OF free government. This may
rave the party, but nothing else can.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-11-19

- .
LONDON, Nov. l2.-The whole tide
Of popular feeling now in England is
strongly in favor of France
The Times, feeling its influence, has
changed its tone, and urges Germany
to make peace and withdraw from
France while she may do SO with
safety. This feeling is partly due to
the horror excited by the barbarous
and wholly unjustifiable conduct of
the Prusians in attemptin x to sup
press the popular resistance IN
France, and partly to the rapidly
growing conviction that England
ambition.
The speech Of the Lord Chief Ba-
ron the other day, which declared
that Austria would lie PROSTATE be-
fore Germany; that Russia will lie
compelled to barter her Baltic part for
Constantinople, and that England,
being only safe must arm herself for
n desperate struggle, has produced
great alarm and dismay, and hearty
wish for the repuse of the Germans
and triumph of the French.
LONDON, Nov. l3.-The Journal
Official charges that the Prussians
pillaged Nillionne for three hours, be.
cause the French troops had ohsti-
nately defended the place. They
next levied contributions and plum.
dered the inhabitants. Unable to
pay some OF them' ola men even,
were dragged from their homes and
beaten until their neiIhbOrs Surrpn.
dereC me last sou 10 save thelr lives
tasks Oh vine were Waltonly broken
open ana lheir contents poured ON the
grounu, anu furniture IN houses des'
tr0yed. Oiiicers quartereu them'
serves ana roopeu the people oi cloth
ing, linen, watches, snoea, ana toilet
articles, ana even OF Womeh's wear.
ing apparel. wherever they stopped
they destroyed or soiied everything
a German artillery caiSson, captur
Ell near Orleans, was found illled wifi
faces ana SILKS, ana others contained
clocks, vases ana rich parlor orna
mtnts taken rom the country seats
around the city,
LONDON, Nov. I3.-Thc Russian
| Minister has read 10 Lord Granville
Il letter from Prince Gortschakoti
stating that Russia now demands ,
modification or abolition of the pro
visions signed at the convention a
articles II and IL of the treatv n
/ Paris. Auril ~. 1856. These nroyis
ions forbid the Russian fleet from en-
tering the Dardanells and Bosnhorou
from the Black Sea. and limit th,
Russian fleet I'm the BLACK Sen IN re-,
/ small steamers. IL also nrohihit,
Russia and Turkey from maintoinin,
on the Black Sea coast any militar,
or maritime arsenal, and guarantee
to neutralize the Black Sea bv the i'm
| terdiction from lis waters of anv YES
sci of war belonging to the mower
possessing its coast or any other nower
This declaratlonou the part Of Rus
being simultaneously mndeIn Lon
don and To the Cabinets nj Constan
i tinonle. Vienna and Berlin. is be
lieved here Ia indicate Rnssin,s read
iness To insist ON the recognition a
her claims by force.
LONDON, Nov. l3.-Advices from
Versailles to-day state That Vol
Moitke mas ordered an addltiona
force sent TO l4onry 10 prevent anoth
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-11-19

STOKES County, North Carolina
has forty-two tobacco factories.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-11-19
Moltrse Gives Paris u Month.

The Worlds correspondent at YER
sailles writing on the 18th says
Moltke sui,l yesterday Paris will be
able to hold out at most four weeks
longer. i deplore the folly of the
French in refusing to yield and the
necessity for devastating the country.
The opinion of the army concerning
the entry of Paris coincides with that
of Moltke. The men, however, are
terribly anxious to go home. They
don't care about seeing Paris now
The rear of the army investing Paris
is protected by the arrival of fresh
troops.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-11-19

"SPALDING's, GLUE" Cheap, Con-
vcnient and useful. Mends every
thing.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-11-19
BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOTS
FOR SALE.

| WILL offer for sale, on Tuesday, 22d
inst, Ten building lots, situated Ia the
beautiful beach glove which fronts my
residence. Terms made known on day Of
sale, q. =. kEfsSEE.
Nov. II. '70-2w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-11-19
PaIindincs 20 Have an Army OF
100000.

Gen. De Palladines in decree of
the government is appointed com
mander in chief of the army of the
Loire in addition To the force now or
gained IN the field. -Four entrench-
ed camps are to be formed where
in all 500,0N men may he drilled.
Dispatches from Glen reports the
enemy at Seno.
On the German prisoners taken
around Orleans were found large
quantities of French jewelry and gold.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-11-19
How NnpoIeon mas be Restorca.

The belief prevails among officers
that as soon as Paris is occupied the
majority of the troops will be quarter
ell in the city, and remain there all
winter, experimenting the Constitu-
ent Assembly and keeping wide cir
cleOf country under subjugation while
the army lately under Bazaine is to be
brought back to France, to be used in
strengthening the hands Of new
strong government, with which peace
will be made. At the head of this gov
eminent will lie Napoleon. This is
the reason why Bnzaine has been
sent to Wilhelmshone, and of the
communications between Napoleon,
the King, Bismarck, and the imperi.
alists of England and Belgium.
Bayarians DESERVING.
TOURS, Nov. l5.- The Bavarians of
Won Der Tann's command are desert
ing in considerable numbers, and the
peasants capture and bring them into
Tours.
PaIIrttucs IN Have a,p ru,U or
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11
TREBLA.

INDEL1BLE BLUE IsK.-Take five
parts of oxide of molybdenum, dis
solved in the smallest necessary of
hydrochloric acid then two parts of
extract of iquorice, and six of gum
arabic, dissolved in two hundred
parts Of water. Mix the solutions,
and write with them on the line to
be marked. After writing, moisten
with solution of chloride of tin in
water. This is an ink not only in
delible in ordinary washing, but in
acids and alkalies. 1t can not posi-
bly, be removed, except by destroying
the articles written upon. In fact, il
is an utterly indelible blue dye,
while the black so-called indelible
inks may be removed by cyanide Of
pc tassium.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

MENDINa BROKEN CH1NA.-Diamond
cement for glass and china is made
in the following manner Take ism
glas l o., distilled water 6 ozs., al
cohol l ozs., warm in water bath
still dissolved, and strain the solu-
ton. Add to the clear solution,
while hot, milky emulsion Of gum
ammoniac 5oz., alcoholic solution OF
gum mastic drachms /; this posses
ses great adhesive qualities Il Soien-
tifc American.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

Il Rapidians going to New Orleans
should not forget to call at once at the
st. Charles to register their names, and
then step right across the street into
the fine clothing emporium of Sproule
e. McCown and rig themselves ont
bran new. We have tried both and
speak by the card. w. H. Rogers, an
old one of Alexandria, will be found to
fit you out in any suit the most fastidi-
GUS may desire.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11
Letter From jefferson Davis.

The following letter from Hon.
Jefferson Davis has been received
by prominent citizen of Phfls
delphia in denial Of the statement
made by Senator Cameron to ths
effect that he had said to Mr.. d.
Wis that his seat in the Sensts
would be filed by a colored man:
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, I
March 23d 1870.
My Dear Sir:-Yours of the ID
instant reached here during my ab-
sence, which win explain the delay
in this reply. senator Cameron
made no such statement az that
quoted by you. He made no 70.
marks to me at the time ofny
withdrawal from the Senate 0ttcr
than the expression of his good
wishes for me. His relations with
me had been uniformly those Of
personal kindness. and I have ex-
pected him, as duty tohimself ana
to truth, to deny having made such
remarks. as have been imputed u
the newspapers.
"Men had not then reached tho
degree of stulifcation which caused
the withdrawal of States from The
Union to be called rebellion" ana
the only remark. so far as I know.
made by any Senator. whice nso
the least practical bearing, va me
expression of Mr.. Hale, Of De~
Hampshire, that he expected ID IA
soon to come back.
Yours respectfully
JEFFERSON DAylk
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11
Virginia.


RICHMOND, Va, May 4.-To.d.-.
the churches were flled and the y,
presented Sabbath appearance
In the United States District Ca.
Chief Justice Chase said, In refer.,.
to the resolutions of the Richmond &.
regarding the late calamity:
''That human emotions are bat ma.
ly expressed by words. When Tia a..
vague rumors Of the terrible eye,s !;
this city which has been ftly na.,..s
the great calamity went throu,h =
land few days ago, all hearts IA.
shock like that of a sudden and 80,
personal bereavement. Then = i.
news came distinctly over the ~.
and the fearful disaster took shsss -
form in the minds ofthe people, h -
ed for a time to Cypress all llarh l;l.
a night mare-the pulses Of lie a..
bed heavily and human ntterane. Is
ed under the crushing sense Of nm.
which paralyzed the land, but soon q.
currents of feeling began to flow.l,,S
now. for many days, heartfelt esp,,e
sions of coincidence and substant;.I
manifestations of sympathy have -. /
flowing towards Richmond like M
tide, and Nc right-mindedyand t,,..
hearted man can help feeling thia ~
development of unaffected good viIl
SO strikingly devoid of everything u.
sectional or party feeling, ~ opa =
those CLEANS of radiance which, i.
Gods good Providence so often hin.
ems the darkest clouds 0fhuman Nit
When two days since We took oar 49,
upon this bench, orr eyes and bearh
alike misseth familiar faces from n.
bar. Let us thank God that tho..
whose voices were oftenest heard here
yet survive. May the Great Phyaiei,n
comfort their sorrowing houselolds.
and give them speedy and complete n
storation. But there were other mon.
beers of the bar who will never again
join in honorable contention. One III
gone in the ripened fullness Of honorea
years. Another with the distinctions
of his profession clustering thickly
upon him, having already won thoss
heights of public estimation from which
the ascent to the highest seemed easy
and sure. Another, younger yet ma
ture, treading with firm step the upward
pathe Of usefulness and honor. How
terribly does such calamity a. this
rebnke our vain expectations. How
impressively does it admonish ever
one of us to look beyond the shadoxs
Of time to the realities of eternity. d
is said that among those dying, crnsh-
ed under the mass of ruins, there were
some who could yet exchange . few
faint words with their Companions /.
that fearful place-none Of them which
have been related by the rescued have
impressed one SO much as that OF one
mangled and broken sufferer who still
found strength to exclaim, sob, death
where is thy sting! oh, grave whore i
thy victory!" What triumph was
<hot Wbot q tnct;~occ - Ar
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11
Supreme Court Decision.

One of the decisions rendered by the
Supreme Court just before adjourn
ment, is of a good dealmore Importance
than on its face it appears to be. The
act of March 10, 1863, requires, among
other things, that Southern claimants
for property, OF rather the proceeds
held in trust by the Treasury Depart
ment, of property captured by OF sur
rendered 10 the Federal army, nrust
prove afirmatively that they were
loyal throughout the war, and did not,
either directly OF indirectly voluntarily
aid the rebellion. Under the rulings
and customs OF the Court of Claims it
has of course been almost impossible to
furnish the necessary proof to meet
this requirement. The Supreme Court
in deciding the Paddleford case swept
away these restrictions and oppressive
rulings, and laid down the principle
that the fact of having taken the cath
of allegiance under the Presidents
proclamation of December 8, 1862, as
soon as the occupation or presence OF
United States forces made it possible
to take the oath, must be accepted as
proof of loyalty, and operates as a
complete restoration of all the rights of
property. This decision practically
decides many cases that have been tried
iu court.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

u The corn, cotton and cane crops
Of Rapides, thus far, are growing and
progressing finely. We hear, now and
then, little complaint of too much
grass, a few cut worms and a little sore
shins-nothing however to prevent us
from declaring, as general thing, that
we have splendid send off and en-
couraging prospects.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

u Club life is extending SO widely
in England that domestic society be-
gins to complain about it. The ladies
do not like the almost universal neg
lect of home which the multiplication
Of clubs is promoting.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

u The st. Charles Hotel, famed as
the best kept establishment in the
world, is still under the Charge and
management of O. E. Hall, and has in
creased in deserved patronage and
popularity.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11
CONSIDERATION OF BISHOP PERcHE

CONSIDERATION OF BISHOP PERcHE.
The conservation of this worthy
Catholic prelate, late Vicar General, as
Bishop of Abdera inpartibus infdelium,
and who is also coadjutor cum success
'sionis .jure of Archbishop Odin, took
place at the Cathedral in New Orleans,
on Sunday, the LIST inst, and was char
acterized with the highest solemnities
of the Church incident to such occa-
sions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

ScANpAL.-The celebrated Boesasss
who had many enemies, used 70 ~
that he never thought it necessary s
repel their calnmnies. "Ihey
sparks.n said he, (which, if you 90 ="
blow them, will go ont thensel.::
The surest method against scandA =
to live it down by perseveranee y
we'll doing, and by prayer to God, .ns'
he would cure the distempeEed Rines
of those who speak evil Of and ialufs
us"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

s9r We are thankful for late
papers, to the clerks of the Jennie
Howell, La Belle, Bradish johnson,
Golden Era, Texarkana and Ra-
.pides.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

1@ A young man having devoted
himself to the special entertainment
of company Of pretty girls for a
whole evening, demanded payment
in kisses, when one Of them instant
" replied " Certainly, sir present
your bill"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11


II On Saturday evening last Mr.. j.
B. Smith successfully launched his lit
tie steamer, the Enterprise" from
the levee in Pineville. The boat is a
handsome little screw propeller de-
signed as freight and tow boat in the
Red and nelghboring rivers. Mr.. Smith
has labored on his enterprise for many
months, working diligently with Ills
own hands, and keeping out of debt,
and is now doubtless highly gratifed
at his success. He certainly deserves
encouragement for his industry and in
genuity, and we are confident will re-
ceive it in the way of patronage from
a generous public.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

" Please notice the card of julius
Levin, to be found in the proper col
umn. We can testify that his Saloon
comes up to all ne promises, and that
Ladies particularly will find it a pleas
ant resort at all times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

Il Horse tlliefs are again rampant
in Rapides, but now and then, they are
brought to grief. We learn that two
notorious ones Of the fraternity went
up, a few days since, in the Western
portion of the Parish. Two of the
boldest of the gang stole horse last
Saturday night from Wash Glover,
colored, two miles from Town and
made their way here on the horse
bareback and with rope for sole use
full appendage. Two citizens of Bayou
Rapides, S. B. Haygood and j. W.
Horton, had just come to Town at q
late hour of the night in search of sto-
len horses when two individ-
uals came by, as above mentioned
Haygood and Horton halted them say
ing they wished to do them ne
harm, but must look at the horse. Al
this juncture the two thieves dismohnted
and Immediately fred on them. The
fire was returned by Horton, striking
one of them in the neck, the other
breaking offiat full run and making
good his escape. The wounded man
was secured, found to be badly wound.
ed and taken to q house near by
Medical assistance was called in, but
proved of no avail-he died in few
hours. Previous to his death he spoke
and gave his name as Spears, a Ken
tuckian by birth, but more recently
from Georgia. ~
j. w. Horton gave himself up to the
Sheriff; Monday had an examination
before Judge Kelso and was discharged
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

E We must again call the especial
attention of all true lovers of thorough
bred stock to the card of j. j. Whea-
don. His fine Stallion is from the best
and purest blooded stock in America.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

II California furnishes New York
with green peas, new potatoes, aspara-
gus and cauliflowers, in great aoun-
dance and at moderate prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

Why should King
David be despised by all teetotalers
Because he killed the greatest man
that ever lived with sling, II.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11
n There is a bill before the Mas

h There is bill before the Mas
sacllusetts Legislature reducing to a
mere nominal rate the expense and
difficulties OF procuring divorces in
that State. 1t is estimated that the
passage of this bill throw Chicago back
At least twenty years
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

u Lovely May, so far, has failed to
keep up her usual reputation. March
and old Boreas have fingered in her
lap, and still treat US to anything but
decent or seasonable weather. The.
nights and mornings are entirely too
cool and the days too windy and blus-
tering.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

No. The Rapides, in place of B.
L. Hodge, No. 2, goes down this
evening at 5 O'Clock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

TOMMON SENSE SEWING MA
~ chine. Simple. durable, cheap
Price, only $iS. Jos. McEvoy, Agent,
Ice House Hotel.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

rOMMON SENSE SEWING MA
~ chine. Simple, durable. cheap
Price, only Sl6. Jos. McEvoy, Agent
Ice House Hotel.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

U Please notice card of G.. v
Ledoux in our present issue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

II The River is well up, but not
dangerously so, with slight rising
tendency.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

Il The Democracy of Louisiana
should remember that the leader of the
"Third Party" which attempts to
force the Democratic party to disband
its organization, is the New Orleans
Times, which grew up under Banks,
the robber of the men, and Butler, the
insulter of the women, of Louisiana;
that it has the same editor now as
then; and that, even though the es-
Enlistment has cropped in" the Coolest
Democratic editor in the State" it can
offer no satisfactory reason why the
Democrats should sell out the party to
Warmoth, the Slaughter House Com
pany, and other robbers of the people
of Louisiana.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

The NEW COURT HoUsE.--The seal
ed proposals for building our Court
House were opened last week. The
following were the bids:
Bouillot g. Mills. 1900 90
+. NJ. Raxsdale.. ...... 1895 90
Kelly g. Smith. 81 $50 90
The work was accordingly let out to
Bonillot, & Mills, they being the low
est bidders.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

Blessed are they which expect
nothing, for thoy shall DO disappoint-
eL.n
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

s~See DR.. st. Johns notice in
another column.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

Y Killing Indians 10 Iowa i ecs'
si,lered iuslitiabls Sioux-cids.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

ITHE REDEMPTORIST FATHERS,
i BURKE and NtEJTHARD.
will commence the MISSION in the
Church Of ST.. FRANCIS XAVIER, in Al
exandria, on
SUNDAY MAY the ga 1870.
J.B. AVENARD, Pastor.
ALEXANDRIA, La, May 4th 1870.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

the conduct of a public officer. II
Gen. Towards acts have been honest
and upright, what fear of full and
free Investigation" The fact that
General Towards friends are COM
PEELED to fall back upon the cry of
conspiracy is evidence of great weak
ness. He is in the hands of his par
ty friends who will do. him full JUS
tice If he is innocent and try and
screen him if guilty, what then does
he fear? Mr.. Howard, chairman OF
the Pacific Railroad committee OF
the Senate, is the cerberus that
guards and protects the interests Of
the Pacific Railroad rings. He is
the special champion Of the Central
and Northern routes, but is the de-
termined. opponent Of the Southern
Trans-Continental Railway. The
reason is obvious, it is not job; there
is no money or shares to be given
away it does not ask for subsidies
nor immense tracts of land, enough to
make millionaires of airing it would
interfere with monopoly; it would
benefit the South, section that have
incurred Mr.. Towards eternal hate.
These are reasons enough. This
road, in glariag contrast to others, dc
not ask the government to build and
equip the road and then make them
. present Of it. They simply ask the
right Of way through Arizona and
New Mexico, less than one half the
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-05-11

The Bayou B9nff Knights have
challenged the boys for tilt in Alex
.andria soon and we may look out for
an exciting time before long. H.