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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23
A CARD.
WELLswoop, Nov. 8, 1870.

NELLSW00D, NOV. y, lStV.
0. X. Hau1ey, Clerk District Court.
S1R:-When I placed on file i'll
your office, dispositions to be used in
the case of Ex-Governor James Mad
ison Wells, Ex.-VS. Monfort Wells,
ct ais, l cautioned you about their
safety. I stated they would be sto-
len, as the papers in case between
the same parties, were stolen out of
of the Clerks and Sberiff's Offices in
the parish of Natchitoches, immedi-
ately after the close of our civil war.
A fellow was, sent up from New Or
leans to Natchitoches, and with the
aid of lawyer there, they were sto-
len. The lawyer received extensive
favors soon after. There was not a
paper of any kind, left in the Offices.
Bond and every other paper were
stolen.
In the suit here, none but the law
yers, Messrs. White, Manning and
Ryan, have any right to handle the
papers. Of course neither of them
would commit such an outrage,
though the opposing counsel.
Yours Etc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23


without an investigation. Tier. !.
some dodge in this in connection -.
the grand Radical scheme to carr -
New York elections by force.
West Virginia has spoken in tl,e,.,
tone as did Indiana and Pennsv,v,.:
The Democrats have carried the c..
by majority of from 1900 to ,ooo
The Legislature is Democratic, viii,
is gain of United States Senate.
the place Of Wiley, the present =
enmbent, and we have also gained =. =
Congressman most glorious r;e,.
ry. TREBLA s
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

THE LEE MEMoEIAL.-Weare pleas
ed to announce that the commit ee APP
pointed at the Lee Memorial meeting
to invite an orator to deliver an add
dress on the life aud character of the
illustrious soldier, have extended an
invitation to the Hon. Thomas G. Man
ming to perform that duty, and that the
invitation has been accepted by him.
The address will be delivered in this
town on Friday the ID day of Deem
Der next. The high character ofJudge
Manning as an orator and a writer is d
sufficient guaranty that the ceremonies
will be extremely interesting.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23
A CARD.
OFFICE SUPERVISOR REGISTRATION J
D.pvevr r,v> -

OFFICE SUPERVISOR REGISTRATION
PARISH OF RAPIDEs,
Alexandria, November ID, 1870. }
AS / have been brought in contact
with nearly every citizen of this Parish
during the Registration and Election.
a dnty which of itself is an unpleasant
one, feel it incumbent upon me rs a
public officer to thank the citizens OF
this Parish for the kind manner in
which l have been received and treat
ed, also for the quiet and peaceable
manner in which the election passed
off. A. +. WILD,
SuDeryisOr of Re1istratiOn,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

~ The Democratic papers of our
State are filed with accounts of infa-
nous and palpable frauds, committed
by the Radical party, at the recent
election. We are satisfied there is
much truth in there charges, but must
enter good VOID for Rapides. With
lis the election was peaceable aud
quiet. We were beaten fairand square,
horse, foot and ponies, and nothing but
the paucity of Democratic votes caused
our defeat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

asa. The fast and handsome little
Fleta is still in our trade, and ex
tends her trips to Conshatta. \
change of officers has taken place
OH her. Any of our friends who
wish their orders promptly attend
ed to, will do well to entrusf themtc
our young friend, Willie French,
who is Que OF her clerks. See he1
card.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

/ HAVE A TERRIBLE CoUGH.-fou
need not have it long; go to yom
Druggist and get a bottle of DIR. TUT
CELEBRATED EXPEcToRANT, 1t WIZ
soon cure you. 1t is dangerous "
neglect Coughs. This valuable prep
aration may be found in every Village
and hamlet in the South and Yves. J
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

Ep We have been on Fearful
hurrah" for a week, and for the
first time during its existence-oj
Years the Democrat has failed to
make its weekly appearance. We
needed the nap and feel well re-
lieved by the rest. It will be many
day, before we have again to
make a similar dmeade.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

" The tears of beauty are like
light clouds floating over Heaven
OF stars, bedimming them for mo-
ment that they may shine with great
er lustre than before.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

1--WE have been well and boun.
titully supplied witt, papers 10y til.
clerks of the B.. L. Hodge, Rapides
Gladiola, Fl. M. Sllipve, South
Western, F.eta, Era No. 10, Carrie
Convers, Era No. 8, G. H. Durfee,
Belle of Alton, d. L. Tally aud Lo
tus No.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23
Supervisor of Registration.

FLAG PREsENTATION.-Says a st.
Louis exchange: A few of the many
friends and admirers of the Belle of AL
ton, which will leave here next Monday
for New Orleans and Grand Ecore, met
together by accident this morning and
raised sufficient sum to present that
packet with a full set of flags. They
will consist of large size Bungee,
with the name of the boat, an ensign,
tthe stars and stripes,) and two flags
for tile wheel houses, one of which will
have New Orleans and the other Grand
>Ecore, in large letters. The flags are
being got up by the well known estab-
lishment of John Clemens, corner Com
mercial and Chestnut streets. The
whole amount not having been expend-
ed, the Committee having charge of
the same proceeded to Mr.. Harding's
picture gallery, on Fifth street, and Sc
lected the following paintings: A beau
tiful portrait, with one of the most be-
witching faces, representing the Belle
of Alton; pair of magnificent chro-
mos known as the s'Proposal" and the
Acceptance" and the last is gem of
a copy of Raphael's celebrated "Mado-
ma of the Chair" They will he all ell
egan,ly framed in handsome gilt frames
and will make the Office of the Belle a
point of great attraction to all admir-
ers of the fine arts.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23
NOVEMBER 23a 1870.
Packet Departures.

B. L. Hodge No. 2, leaves this day
at IL o'clock NJ.
Rapides, Saturday, the Goth inst, at
9 o'clock p. NJ.
Fleta, Saturday, the Goth inst, at II
o'clock NJ.
Belle of Alton, Tuesday, the 2Gth
inst, at - o'clock VI.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

ga Both sugar and mOlasses are
beng freely hauled to Town. AS
vet the roads are in good condition.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

EOR SALE AT BIOSSAT'S WARE
Il honse-FLOUR, in barrels and half
barrels. every. grade and quniity-direct
from st. Louis and under New Orleans
prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23
Address j. B. MERWIN,
7O5 & 7l0 Chestnut ST., ST. Louis, Mo.

~ We have receiv. communica-
ton from an esteemed friend, who
though an old line Wing, registered
and voted the whole Democratic tick
ct, proposing to discuss the propriety
of organizing q Conservative Party in
place of the Democratic Party. AS we
dissent from the views expressed we
could not publish his able letter with
out reply, and we cannot reply, be-
cause we think discussion of the
question at this time out of place and
highly improper. Our people want a
little rest from politics. Our friend
may rest assured of one thing, howev-
er, that the party which, in the recent
Congressional elections, demonstrated
its ability to elect the next President
will have an organization in Louisiana
as well as in every other State in the
Union. And we are confident, too
that our correspondent will do good
service in that party.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

II Three fine plantations are offered
for rent, through our columns, this
week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

~ The telegraph has been very
unsatisfactory in giving information of
the result of the Congressional elections
in the twenty states witch voted last
week. 1t is stated that the Democrats
have elected l05 members, without
counting independent Republican can
didates opposed to the Grant admins
tratiOn. In the few states which are
yet to elect, the Democrats stand good
chance of electing sufficient number
to give them a majority in the next
House. If a Presidential election had
occurred this year the Democratic Can
didate would have been successful
He will be sure to be elected in 1872
And yet we are told that the Democrat.
| &c party is dead.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

% The New Orleans Times
thinks the rasnlt of the election de-
mOnstrates the wisdom of those few
conservatives who advocated the
the formation OF an organization
other than that Of the Democratic
party in opposition to Nadicalism.
The Times intimates that those
who formerly belonged to other
parties remained away from the
polls rather than vote for Demo
cratic candidates. If it was right
in those few to refuse to vote for
Democrats, why would it not have
been right in the large body of
Democratic voters to refuse to vote
for WGonSelvatives," who had not
been Democrats, and how does the
Times know that they would not
have so acted? In that case the
triumph Of itadicalism would have
been even more signal and over
whelming than it is. five were at
all malicious (Which we are not
even though defeated) we might
suggest that the utter silence Of the
Times and other advocates of the
Peoples party" during the cam
paign, was prompted by desire to
see the Radicals successful in order
to turn round and boast that "we
told you So" Some people would
much rather yindicate their own
very weak Judgments than.to save
the State from ruin.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

Won The HoRNs.-The steamer
Belle of Alton, on her last trip, has
made the fastest time on record, be-
tween New Orleaus and Alexandria,
distance 300 miles. She made the trip
from port to port, no deduction for bus
mess, landings or fog, in q hours
The Lafourche's time in 1868, unde,
more favorable circumstances, was %
80. Thus has the Belle of Alton proved
herself the proud champion Of Rec
River, and won the horns.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23
Mrs. WIN. II. MCFARLAND.
Mrs. G.. w. RANDOLPH.
Mrs. JAMES LYONS.
Mrs. WM. Brown.
Miss. NICHOLAS,
2ichmond, Va, Oct. 10, 1870.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 10, 1870.
The fourth Sunday in November
November 27tl) has been appointed
us the day on wiiici, the collection faf
the monument will be taken up. Re-
mt contributions to Miss s. n. Ran
dolph, Secretary of Ladies' Lre Morn.
meut Committee, box S3S, Richmond,
Virginia.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

pA- We sincerely hope that the
few Democratic members of the
Legislature who may be counted
into their seats by Mr.. Warmoth
and his carpet-bag "Returning
Board" will have the independence
to resi- gn their seats and return to
the body of their constituents. 1t
would he impossible to sit in any
such body without being defiled
with the filth and corruption in
which the next Radical Legislature
will revel. 1t was the boast of
Governor Warmoth, and his per-
ipatitic stump-speakers, that, on
all the iniquitous measures of the
last Legislature, the Democratic
members we've found voting with
the Radicals, and the Dem, Gratis
had to submit to the odium OF the
charge because they had no defence
to make. IF the members recently
elected have any regard for their
own honor or the integrity of the
pa, ty, they will not put themselves
or their party in the position it
was forced to occupy in the recent
campaign. Let the Radicals have
fnll swing. Perhaps, at the end OF
two years, they will either have
run themselves into the ground, OF
else will be alone responsible tol
the ruin which is bound to overtake
the State within that time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23


Fleta, Saturday, the Goth inst, at -
o'clock NJ.
Belle of Alton, Tuesday, the 2Gth
inst, at - o'clock VI.
The Circus Coming.
We'know this heading will attract
the attention of the old ones and startle
the young ones. The Circus is
coming! The Circus will be here on
Tuesday, November goth, 1870. We
refer our readers to the advertise
ment in another column, and assure
them we have positive assurance that
Nelson's Circus is Il good one; what
more is needed in Alexandria to draw
crowd than good Circus!
900 0D-----
THE DRAMATICs The Thespians
have been reconstructed, and have
made their bow to the Alexandria peo-
pie under the above name. A valna-
bic and talented acquisition has been
made to the company, in the persons
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fitzgerald. On last
Thursday night these artists made
their maiden debut on the boards Of
the Town Hall. We hear from all
quarters the highest praise bestowed
on them, and both made a decided and
good impression on our playgoers
Both are good and talented performers,
and are certain to become fast favorites
here. They perform again Saturday
night, and we earnestly advise every
body to go and see them.
essn 1t will be seen, among our
new advertisements, that Captain
John HEM has placed his two fine
steamers, the Hodge and Rapides,
as weekly packets in our trade.
His flag ship, the Hodge, has been
made better than new from stem to
stern, and is without peer in the
trade, and will continue true to her
day and punctuality. AS the old
veteran has, in past times of need
done something handsome for our
people, he now expects in the Aut-
umn of life, a kind remembrance
from those who should be his
friends. Captain B. W. Kay will
command the Rapides. The clerks
and officers of both boats are true
and tried ones, and we are sure the
line will meet with good patronage.
See cards of both boats for fur
Their particulars.
+---~---->-
BB" Elsewhere will be found aud
read the card Of the steamer Belle
of Alton. This truely fine Packet
has been permanently placed in our
trade, as a weekly packet, and will
continue as such the balan e of the
season of1S70-71. She is command
ed by Captain j. p Mckinney, we'll
known here Tie two past seasons
on the Stonewall and Kate Kinney,
with Major W. A. Hurd, as Chief
Clerk. The Belle is a new and ex-
tre,nely well fitted steamer and re-
ally an acquisition to our trade.
There is plenty Of room for her,
and we have no doubt, she will be
appreciated and patronized. We
mayas we'll mention the fact, that
our old favorites j. j. Compere and
Ned Phelps are clerks Of the Belle.
Tout ensemble she is perfect out
fit and Will do.
>~~o~~U~--~-s~e-~~--~~>-~
~ The Democratic papers of our
State are filed with accounts of infa-
nous and palpable frauds, committed
by the Radical party, at the recent
election. We are satisfied there is
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

Sec notice of Rev. S, Burford.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23
Memorial to General Lee.

The undersigned, connected with the
Hollywood Memorial Association III
Richmond, Va. respectfully request
the friends and admirers of General R.
E. Lee, in our whole country and
abroad, to unite viii, them ina cputri-
button for an equestrian bronze statue
of our chieftain, Of the best workman
ship, to be erected in the soldiers foE-
ton of Hollywood Cemetery.
A most eligible site, overlooking this
whole section, and in the centre Of the
part appropriated to the remains Of tho
dead from the battlefield of Gettysburg
has been offered by the association to
his family for his final resting place.
under our loving and continental care
and that of Virginia and the South.
Ii the body shonld lie elsewhere it's
still eminently fiiiine: to erect a mona.
ment to his memory in the midst Of
the heroes who fell fighting undel his
leadership. 1t is proposed, tlst on
the days of religious worship Gbssrsed
throughout the Sontli. every c0ngrega-
ton, Christian and Hebrew, maketheir
contributions for this Object. 1t Is
hofed the requisite amount will be Sc
cured ut once.
Mrs. WIN. II. MCFARLAND.
Mrs. G. w. RANDOLPH.
Mrs. JAMES LYONS.
Mrs NEM RpnwN
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-11-23

u Among the Democratic members
of Congress just elected from = Ten
nessee is the venefable Battle Peyton
who first entered Congress as Young
wlIig in 1883, many years before any
member Of either branch of the next
Congress.
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ALEXANDRIA, La
The weekly Arizona miner., 1870-09-10

with renewed energy and determination, and with Excelsior for our motto, push Oh to the complete fruiton of our hopes; the reclama- tion of this Territory from the savage-the treacherous and bloodthirsty savage-estab- fishing in its stead, peace and security, and the hallowed infuena .4af kaa.l and society to the end that tLe time may speedily come, when each "may sit under his own vine and fig tree, with none to molest or make him afraid" That each may enjoy to the fullest extent of his or her individual capacity, the souls calm sunshine, and the heartfelt joy"
 And we say, without desiring to latter or extol our own people, that Central Arizona l is thus far settled by an American population second Co none on the continent. And when we say American population, we mean both native and adopted citizens. We are gath cred here from every State in the Union, each bringing with him that particular bias in re- ligious and political opinions which the form of education. and habit, and location instills, and yet perfect peace and good will reigns supreme among US. In our business and .o- cial relations, we know no north no south, no east, DO west. And for love of good order and respect for the law, for devotion to jus tice, aud regard for the rights of each other, although A frontier people we challenge com parison with any community on the face of the earth
 Thus far we have spoken of national pro gress, and the character of our people to sus- tain this progression. But there is another element of true progress, that must not be lcet sight of for it lies at the root of all that is worthy of the name. We mean progres- sion in the moral and social virtues; without, which DO community, however grand their national development, can ever be truly great. Let Us then, as a people, endeavor to culti- vgte a love for the good, the beautiful, and the true, and discourage vice aud licentious- ness, in every shape. Particularly let us dis courage dfuukenness the great fruitful source of nearly all the crime and misery in thc world.
 How true is the language of the past:
 "Nicr is mousicr of Such hidcous mrin. That Co he hated, needs bus io be seen.
 BH, sceine once, viih half aycricd facc.
 We hfft endure, then puN, then cinhFase . Nothing perhaps, tends more To produce a iaxity of good morals in the settlement of q , new country than scarcity Of good GemAle society. And nothing tends more strongly to elevate, enBobIe. and purify men, than the society of good and yirtuoas lstres.
 h Central AriZnna we have many excellent , ladies. But we want more, many more, God bless them, for on rhem ,dePnds the elevation of s,eiety, and the pFoa.oi!oa < sli ;rat progress " J. E.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1870-09-10
Mining Items.

Vim. McCloud called on us last Wednesday. He came up alone from Peoples Valley, and states that on Little Copper creek, Tuesday night. Indians halooed at him from the hills He says Fred. Henry & Co, are in 50 feet.Nith the tunnel which they arc running 10 tllp Rainbow lode. In the tunnel they have cut n vein which is 10 inches thick and very rich. They expect 10 reach the Rainbow in 10 or 10 feet further. McClond brought US piece of rock from the little vein. which Is very good. The Rainbow is situated about four miles from Peoples old ranch and Fred. believes it contains his home stake.
 One of the Prescott merchants last week pur chased Of Andy Anderson 200 feet on the Vernon that rich quariz vein on Lynx creek, discovered and worked by c. Y. shelton The figures ar, not made public. Andy has made raise on Lynx creek by mining, aud leaves this morning for San Francisco and other places, where be can gel more fun for his money than in Prescott
 Uncle Billy Pointer closed mining operation, on his mine on Lynx creek last week, for the sea son-water having failed 90 that he can no longer run his wheel He states that on the last run b, ground 26 tons Of rock, rom which he realize, sl 200 in free gold. Ei
The weekly Arizona miner., 1870-09-10

RELIGIOUS PgocEEDISos.- Sundays since meeting was held at the Couu House. V hen Mir. head delivered discourse based oa the ist chap. 'er oi Haggoi. Hymns were sung and prayers offered in the usRalcOursc, after which the pro Vnety or building church was discussed with some fervcney. Nr. s. c. Rogers offered a plan TOT church aad school house combined, that seemed 10 meet with the approbatIon Of those present The cest was estimated at s3,0o0, and it was thought that no contributions from liqanr aea'ors aud gamblers should be received. Quite ."ag'ay account ef the meeting was handed us, b~'WaDl or space has forced us 10 oondense. On Sunday, Acsust es, Miss Garrison addressed the pa9sns Of the D.enA Saloon on religious subjects, and oa sRaday evening, the 4th Inst, She under took to hold religious meeticg in the Montcau- ~A saloon, but vas interrupted by part'es who were aised with ardent and evil spirits, and bg an mu''aual who rode horse into tbe saloon The Popretor seeing that muss was likely to cnsue, po'''ey requested miss G. to retire and escorted AT outside the house. It Is time church was bulk.