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Who is in Fault !?

1t is common to hear some Demo-
Gratis complain of the manner in which
delegates to conventions are elected,
and candidates for Office nominated,
as an excuse for heglecting to take an
active part in elections, and sometimes
for even ncglecting to vote. These
parties aiicge that all these matters of
party interest are controlled by men
who have no pec,iniary interest iii the
weltcrc of the people. The last propo-
sition we utterly deny. 1t is altogether
a mistake to suppose that a man must
be the owner of landed property or
other taxable interest before he has Il
direct interest in public affairs. The
rich have waos aud means to protect
themselves ut all times and almost IN
der I'LL circumstances. Not so the poor.
They have but one patron, the law,
and to it they must look for protection
against oppress0rs and for the main
tainance of the rights of labor. Labor
and its products represent their only
wealth, and the patrimony to be hand
ed down to their children. Shall they
not watch these precious sights Shall
they not be Jealous to defend them
and rally as one man at the first sign
of innovation or invasion? Whenever
we>shall so far depart from the teach
ings of our Democratic catcchism as to
object to men without property rally
ing actively under the Democratic par
ty, let our political epitaph be written
"He departed faom the Democratic
faith and the glorious teachings Of the
Fathers" The Democratic party
means not the poor, not the rich: not
the weared arm of labor, nor the un-
firing energy Of an interest bearing
bond-bnt it means the people, and
the natural and vested rights of all the
children of men. Properly understood
there is no conflict in the interests OF
the people, except so far as tyranny
has interposed its wruthless arm to i'm
pose upon the many the grinding in
strumcnts of monopoly.
But if the monied interests of the
country fail to influence primary con-
ventions, whose fault is it? Certainly
not of the men who do take an active
interest in such matters. Let the in
tchgent capitalists of the State 60 into
| liCCtihSsS, slu't wv Shh tto',uAs
them their presence will be hailet
with pleasure, as an augery OF good to
all and triumph on election day. Thu
union, cooperation and harmonious
action that will thus be established
between labor and capital is one of thu
great ends for which the Democratic
party has ever commended.
In no political struggle that ever oc
cured in this or any other State, wer
the interests of these two essential ele
ments of society so intimately blended
as the one now pending in Louisiana
the one to protect himself against
system of taxation that almost amount
to confiscation, and the other to pre-
serve and protect whatever rights O
4 labor still remain nnusurped by tn
stupendous monopolies that hay
1sprung from the loins Of a corrupt an
venal legislation.
Democrats, away with .jealousies an
feuds of all kinds! There is no plac
for them in Il Democratic camp. Ava
with them, and let all unite harmoni
ously ia the one cause of deliveranc
from opprcssion.-[N. O. Democrat.
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CAkrEr-BAG CONSEQUENCES.
Cleveland Herald, the orthodoxriess OF
whose Republicanistn is beyond the
shodow of a doubt, commenting upon
the dispatch that "southern cadets
failed in the recent examination at
West Poiut' says: "The fact is any
thing but complimentary to the Con-
rressmen who designated the candi-
dates, and goes to prove that carpet
bagging Is not success in any partic-
ular. 1t has thrown inferior men to
the surface, and they in thrn, nominate
inferior boys to the cadetships." Such
a lesson as this read to us by a cop
perhead sheet " would neither set well
nor be accepted; but, coming as it
does from the Herald, we trust it may
have tendency to hasten the day
when the intelligent people of the South
will be permitted to have d voice in
the selection of their representatives
and local officers. Were this question
of being ruled and robbed by imported
thieves and scalawags made persona
one with Northern men would not eacl
one exclaim: Were l a Southerner as
| am a Northerncr, while a carpet-bag
ger was forced upon me, | would neve
accept reconstruction never, never
never - Cosmopolite.
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Just Where l Please,

John Randolph was travelling in 4
part of Virginia with which he was I'M
acquainted. In the mean time he
stopped during the night at an inn
rear the forks of the road. The inn
keeper was Il fine old gentleman, and
no doubt one of the first families of the
old Cominlonss Knowing who his dis
tinguished guest was, he endeavored
toldraw him into conversation, but
failed in all his efforts. But i'll the
morning Mr.. Randolph was ready to
start, he called Tor his bill, which, on
being presented, was paid. The land
lord, still anxious to have some con-
versation with him, began as follows :
(which way are you travelling, Mr.
Randolph"
'sSir9" said Rgndolph, with a look OF
displcasure.
81 asked which way you were trav'
cling" said the a9alord.
"Have l paid n,y'bill?"
"Yes.n
ado owe you anything more?"
ssNo."
"Well, I'm goingjnst where please
Do you understands"
Eyes,"
The landlord by this time got some
what excited, and Mr.. Randolph drove
op. But, to the landlotd's surprise, thu
servant returned to inquire which o.
the forks of the roads to take. Rar-
lI~lr s-noe being out of hearing, che
landlord spoke at the top of his vice :
"Mr. Randolph, you don't Owe me
a cent; lust take which road yea please.
IT is said that the air t,rned red
witiacurses of Randolph.
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DIED.-At her residence, in this
Parish, on the 18th of July 1870. MRS
MARTHA J. COLLINS, aged 35 years:
She was born in Pike comfy Miss
ississippi, Oct. Oath 1894. She, with
her husband, G. ID. Collins, removed
to this Parish in the year 1859, where
she has since resided. She had been Il
consistent member of the Baptist
Church for nearly, sixteen years. She
has left husband and three children,
with large circle Of friends and rela-
tivcs to>mourn her loss. n. II.
~ Mississippi papers please copy.
DIED:-On July 10th, at totilc, az
ter d short illness, ELOISE, eldest
daughter of S. A. and Ada Dowty, aged
5 years and months.
A promising child has suddenly been
suddenly called away from this earthly
abode in exchange for one in the realms
of bliss, where sorrow and signing shall
be no more. Their loss is her gain.
"Suffer little children to come unto Me,
For in no wise will cast them out"
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THE sHAyERs.

The barber shaves With polished blade,
The mercer shaves when ladies trade,
The broker shaves at twelve her cet.,,
Tic doctor shavcs in draughts and pills,
The tapster shaves in pints and gills,
The farmer shaves in hay and oats,
The banker Slaves in his own notes,
The lawyer shaves both friends and foe,
The pcddier shaves where'cr he goes,
The willy merchant shaves his brother,
The people all shave one another
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dividends annually, an
IL aSSinnS tliYilcnas anituully Ia all 90

nECLAREs dividends annually, and
- assigns dividends annually to all pol
icy holders.
Divides eighty-seven and half per cent
(579 p c) OF profits amongst the polly
holders.
Lends in each STATE the funds acquired
from the policy holders of that State.
Lends its funds only on first bond and
mortgage, aud lends only tp the amount
Of one-half the value of the real estate
pledged.
Is exclusively Southern Company, its
Stockholders, Directors and Officers were
born ia the South.
Its prosperity is uncqualled probably in
the whole history of Life INSURANCE No
Company has ever before during the same
period of it's history. made such progress
as the Piedmont and Arlington has done.
No Company presents such claims to the
patronage aud the confidence of the South
crn people,
w. G. CARRiNGTON, .....P President
JOHN E EDWARDS,. Vice-Pfesident
ID. ). HARTSOOk, Secretary
j. s. HOPKINS. -. Assistant Secretary
John c. Breckenridge,
General Agent for Kentucky.
Dabney II. Maury,
General Agent FOR Texas, Louisiana and
Arkansas.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE BRANCH
OFFICE IN NEW ORLEANS:
Dahney II. Marry President
Gen. q. T. Beauregard- .Vice-P President
DIRECTORS:
ID. Fl. Many, Gen. G Il. Beauregard.
X. NJ. Simmons, Gen. Braxton Bragg,
+. S. Barton, DR.. w. II. Holcombe,
| Col. Thos. Macon, Col G. G. Garner,
Louis Barnett, Col. ID. A. Wilson,
| Edward Male, Jules c. Denis,
A. N. F0rtier, W. NJ. Randolph,
Forester Deslondes.
Liberal commissions will be allowed to
active agents who have had experience in
| the business.
| Agents are especially desired for Lohisi.
ana and Arkansas. Gentlemen applying
for agencies will please send references
and state what their experience has been.
DABNEY H. MAURY,
General Agent for Southwest, So Caron.
delet street, New Orleans.
| L. V. MAYRE,
| Aug. 10, 1S70-1y. State Agent.
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August 10,'1S70-4t.
Printers Fees So 90.
ESTRAY.

THAKEN UP by George Miller. ten miles
l. from Cheneyvillc, OH Red River. at
George Wiison'splantation, Parish of Rap.
ides, and estrayed before the undersigned
authority, n SMALL BAY HORSE, about
nine or ten years old, branded on the near
shoulder with the figure 6, some white on
his hind feet, about IA hands high, and ap-
praised by d. T. Stafford and Dennis Hal
lock to be worth Thirty-Five Dollars in
currency. The owner is requested to come
forward, prove property, pay charges and
take the same away in sixty days from the
date hereof, Or he will be sold on the Both
day of August. at Cheneyville. us the law
directs, at II o'clock M, for cash, with the
benefit of appraisement.
d. NJ. CALLAHAN, J.P.
August 10, l670-3t.
Printers Fees Sc 90.
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ESTRAY.

TAKEN UP by Jack cambridge, resi-
i dent of the Parish of Rapides, at Hugh
Carlin's plantation, on Bayou BGuf. TWO
BROWN MARES Of the following descrip-
ton: One four or five years old, branded
on the near shoulder with the figure 4 !;
The other five years old, branded on the
near shoulder with the figures and A
joined, each about IA hands high. and APP
praised by d. w. Williams and c. j. Mat
thewsson oath, to be worth Twenty Dol;
lars each, in currency. The owner is re-
quested to come forward, prove property
pay charges and take them away within
sixty days from the date hereof, or they
will be sold on the 18th day of September
at Cheneyville, at II o'clock N. Terms 0i
sale-Cash, with benefit of appraisement
d. NJ. CALLAHAN, j. p.
August 10, 1S70-4t.
Printers Fees So 90.
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ESTRAY.

TlAKEN UP by Joseph Jackson. on Ba.
Son a B%u before tSe o
oersigned authority, q SMALL SORREL
Stub HORSE, about ~ hands high, eight
or nine years old, branded on the near
thigh S b, and appraised by Isaac johnson
and J.. +. Pearce, on oath, t2 be worth
Twenty Dollars in currency Inc owner
is requested to come forward, prove prop.
erty. pay charges and tafe tue same away
hc will he sold in tel days thereafter, OH
the 18Th ID day of o,soIer, in cheneyvils, at
IL o'clock NJ, 3sr cash; with the be9eiit of
appraisemen. D. NJ. CALLAHAN;
August -. lS7e- At. J.f.
Printers Fees So 90.
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NTH SESSION.

NINTH SESSION,
Now in progress, will close last Wedncs
day in June, 1870. The next session will
begin first Monday in September next, and
will continue ten months.
ACADEMIC BOARD
Consists of full corps OF able Instructors
in all branches of Literature and Science,
usually taught in the best Colleges and
and Universities.
COURSE OF STUDY
Embraces Preparatory and an Academic
Department. 4ncludng q Literary. Scien-
tific and Optional Course, a Special School
of Civil Engineering and Commercial
School.
LIBRARY, APPARATUS AND CABINETS,
We'll selected and valuable. The Geolosi-
cal and Neurological Cabinets, etc, the
largest aud most complete in the South,
embracing the extensive collections of tho
| late Colonel WALES, of Mississippi, and
the Cabinets of the Typographical, Geo
logical and Botanical Survey OF Louisiana.
ADMISSION
Granted to Cadets not under fifteen years
of age, who know Arithmetic, English
Grammar and Geography.
EXPENSES
VI every klnu, except ciOtnlns, lor tcit
| months, $3.50; $500 payable i'll advance,
balance February LIST; or by accepted
| Draft, at per cent, for ninety days.
Payments may be made through the Canal
| or Citizens Bank.
Cadets received at any time during the
session and charged from date of entrance
DISCIPLINE,
Military, with daily drill. A battery OF
four guns will afford facilities for instruc-
ton i'll Artillery. Uniform of Cadet-Grcy
Cloth, TO bic had at the Institution ut q
cost ST S25 90 per suit.
For further information, address,
d. +. BOYD, Superintendent,
May LIST, 1870. Baton Rouge. La.
lS Office of the University, in New Or
leans, at Swarbriek Il Co.'S. No. So Camp
Street.
Until the rebuilding of the College cd
ifice lately destroyed by fire, near AIexan-
dria, the Institution is Temporarily located
at Baton Rouge, in the Deaf and Dumb
Asylum. Location very healthy, and ac-
commodations ample for n large number of
Cadets. Number this session, ITO.
May 25-1y.
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ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are destroyed,
Or the glands atrophied and decayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
Of fouling the hair with pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray Or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous, and
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it. IF wanted
merely for
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THE EMPTY CRApAE.-The death OF
little child is to tbs m4 afa j he Sad
like dew on plant plant lifts up it's
has persisted. Theenness to the morn
head in freshed grnother's soul gathers
ing light; SO the orrow through which
from the dark 81 fresh Frightening OF
she has passed, ,pes.
her heavenly ny over the empty cradle,
AS she oehos brings her sweet infant
and IN fancy by of divine light is on
before her, Il re- II is her son still. but
her cheruo 1aa of Immortality on he1
WIN inc seieels that heaven was the
brow. ohe Rhere where her precious
only atmospk unfold without spot OF
flower cotid she would not recall the
blemlsh, and / anniversary of his de-
lost. But thes To bring his spiritual
parture SEEING, her. She INDUCES in
presence neaErief which soothes, like
that tender alin, all her passages and
an opiate. IN p'The world to her is nc
cares Oh me. with a human love and
longer hileo future, so glorious with
ilope-1h 1--WE and joy, she treasures up
heavenly (which the worldly unchast-
iiappiheSe ever conceived.
ed heart n,rht fresh flowers with which
Inc tied her room, the apartment
she decofe infant died are emblems OF
Mhere brighter hopes now dawning on
, .lle i,u dream. She thinks of the glo-
liei u''a beauty of New Jerusalem
~ anShe knows her infant is there, in
anu (, world of eternal bliss. She has
that ,ked one passage in that book-to
mari mphatically the World of Life
iier lying closed on the toilette table
ll9M.ch she daily reads Suffer little
WI WI ttdren, and forbid them not, to come
chitto Me, for such is the kingdom o.
,1hu ven.n- Exchange.
ETR WRERRY PA NtTS FOT
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Classical and Mathematical School
Ar ALEXANDRIA.

T WILL open school ON Monday, Sep
l. TENDER S, 1870, in the house recently
occupied by Judge Barlow, on Second ST.,
in the town of Alexandria. There will be
taught the usual branches of q liberal cd
i,chtlon, and boys can be prepared either
for college or for the active duties of life.
The undersigned is graduate Of the Lou
isiana State University. to the Faculty OF
which he would reter for testimonials OF
character of scholarship
TERMS OF TUIftoN:
H,E1r5n pfuncfeo, -''rU o, on - NJ
I-.-"t,aoe..s or higher mathematics W
Good board may be had on reasonable
terms with respectable families in the
town. JOHN RANSDELL.
August 10, 1S70-tf.
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ESTRAY,

VyAKEN UP by Thomas Woodaril, at his
l. plantation, Bayou Cotile, q CREAM
COLORED MARE, with white name and
tail, 134 hands high, about years old, no
brand, and appraised by M. J. Dunnam
and J. w. Horton to be worth Forty Dol
lars in currency. The owner is notified to
come forward, prove property, pay charges
and take her away, or said mare will be
sold in thirty DAYS. according to law.
August 10, ls70-5t.
Printers Fees IS 90.
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AugustlO, ls7O-3t.
NOTICE.

NEW ORLEANS, JULY 81, 1s70.-DEAR
~ SIR: beg leave to inform you that
will be candidate before the next Demo
cratic State Convention for the office OF
State Treasurer, and most respectfully so
licit your good will and exertiOns i'll my
behalf, with the Delegates of your Parish.
Very Truly Yours,
Aug 3--tde. ADAM CITIZEN.
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DIR. JNO. G. ANGEL,

tai Su g on ?
1872. STREET, 152
Near Camp,
NEW ORLEANS
INFORMS the Medical profession and
l. others that he has constantly On hand
for sale 3 complete assortment of Ban
ning's celebrated Trusses, Spinal Shoulder
Braces, Abdominal Supporters, &c, for
the prevention, arrest and total cure often
of Rupture, Piles, Constipation and Chron-
ic Diarrhea, arrangements and Extreme
Displacements of the Womb, Dyspepsia
and Nervous Affections, Spinal Weakness
and Deformity, Bronchitis and Weakness
Of the Lungs, ProlaPsus Ami and Weak
ness of the male and female system.
These valuable appliances are unequal
ed for comfort and satisfaction to the pa
tient. and are sanctioned by the Medical
profession throughout the United States
and Europe as the best adapted to fulfill
the purpose for which they are intended ;
and the Trusses and Braces are adopted
by the u. S. Government for the use of the
army and navy. Terms Cash.
Send for his pamphlet. 1t is better to
call.
Ang. 10, 1S70--1y.
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70 The lawyers in the case d Early
against Craig, at Wytheville, Va, were
much disguised the other day because
their two clients, who were engaged nj
a breach of promise case, suddenly
made UP their quarrel, ran away and
got married.
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ESTRAY,
August. 10, l670-5t.
Printers Fees S. 90.

1N LUZ II :,
TAKEN UP by G. w. Ray, BLACK
yoars old, branded on the left thigh JX l,
the j and X Joined, with the letter A I'M
derneath. Appraised by g. II. Flowers to
be worth thirty dollars in CURRENCY, The
owner is requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take the mule
away, or he will DO sold in sixty days as
tho law directs. VIM. RANDOLPH
Aug 3--30d. Justice Peace.
Printers Fees S. 90.
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~ The Mormons of Utah have
turned their attention to the pro-
duction of gloves that rival those
of Paris in delicacy and workman
ship. The gloves are made from
genuine kid, raised in the vicinity
of Salt Lake.,
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NEW FI,OUR,

TUST RECEIVED by the undersign-
q ed, ground expressly for this mar
ket, ONE HUNDRED BARRELS OF
NEW and CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR.
E. r. BIOSSAT.
Augustl0, lS70-3t.
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Ayers
Hair Vigor,
For restoring Gray Hair to
its natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing SSieh
is at once ass able,
healthy, and ehsctual
for preserving the
hair. Faded or gray
hair is soon restored
to its original color,
scsM the gloss and
freshness Of youth.
Thin hoir IL fb;oE
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ALEXANDRIA INSTITUTE.
TIME FOTTRTH ANNUAL SESSION OF

VIE fOUhIH ANNUAL SESSlON VI
l. the Alexandria Institute for Young
ladies, will commence on the First Mon
day of September next. The large IN
crease of public patronage viii enable the
Principal, Mrs. G. A. CapHcld, to secure
the services of an able corps of TEACHERS;
and to offer to parents the assurance that
their children can receive at home every
advantage of education which the most
expensive schools Of other States or Par
shes could afford them and also avoid
the dangers and temptations too often at
tendsnt on a prolonged absence from the
protecting and sanctifying influences of
home. Mrs. Garfield hopes that the pub
lie spirit of the people of Rapides will con-
tinue to support an Institution so essen
tial to the well-being and prosperity of the
Parish, and which has been SO long need
ed in our community.
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PIEDMONT AND ARLINGTON
IIFE
INSURANCE COMP NY
RICHMOND, VA.

Capital pail nip and secured.-.- 100000
Asset-...-- $4,000
Policies issued during the last two
years. ....... 5000
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FISHING TACKLE!
At
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL.

WHOLESALE OR RETAIL.
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND FISH
" books-assorted One hundred Gross
Fishing lines-assorted. Bait Boxes. Sim
kers, FishiAg Baskets, Cork Floats, Fur
nished Lines. Snoods, Bamboo Poles and u
general assortment for sale by
HENRY ST. JOHN.
r CAN SUPPLY DEALERS IN FISH
Il ing Tackle, ut wholesale, on liberal
terms HIST. JOHN.
April 20, 1870.
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NOTICE
NOTICE..

NOTICE,
HAVTNG purchased of Jolrn Fraser, his
IL stock of Groceries, Wines, etc tos
gether with the book accounts, all persons
indebted to the business are requested to
call and settle their accounts. The bust
ness will be continued at the same stand
and under the management Of Mr Fraser,
who is my authorized agent.
j.. i. PENDLETON.
Alexandria, La, May %, 1870.
ID ETURNING my thanks for the pat
IL ronage extended to me by my friends,
/ solicit continuance of the same for the
| business. 1t will he my aim, as hereto-
| fore. to merit share of the saine.
| JOHN FRASER,
! June S-tf.
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HAIR DRESSING,

nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it docs
hot soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long on the. hair, giving it a rich, glossy
lustre and grateful perfume.
Prepared by DR.. ]. C. Aver & Co.,
PRAcT1cAI AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS,
LOWELL, MASS.
PRICE $lOO.
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LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY,
(Namc changed from La. State Seminary
BATON ROUGE, La
Founded and Supported by the State of
Louisiana.
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CRANBERRY PLANTS FOR
sale by IL ST JOEN