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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12
Degradation Of the Press.
TREBLA.

There is nothing in all of our ma
tional misfortunes that SO undenia
bly, marks the decay and retrogres
sion OF our government as the condi.
ton Of the press. Fallen from the
lofty and ennobling sphere for which
it was designed, it is trampled upon
by the Infatuated mob, and made
subservieLt to the designs of unscru.
pulous partisans. 1t has betrayed
its sacred mission, and deserted its
noble aims. It is no longer the faith
full sentinel standing upon the bull
wark defending with jealous care the
honor and rights of the people
Truth and independence are no lon
ger its motto. It kneels at the feet
of oppression, and ticks the hand OF
power. It shields the guilty from
the hand of justice and makes a
mockery of virtue. It no longer has
courage to resist the current of pop
ular prejudice. Its object and de-
light is to please the contemplate
rabble, and win the applause Of pas
sion and prejudice.
The press of nation is the index
to the character and morals of the
people, Like the press like the peo-
pie 1t is the part of journalism to
elevate the minds and mould the
character Of the people; to maintain
public virtue and national integrity,
and to this end no human power
yields mightier influence. The
people naturally and irresistibly fol-
low IN its footsteps, conforming in al
instances to it's dictates. What then
must be the state of the morals and
sentiments of people when the
press becomes faithless and corrupt.
1t is startling to think of. Journal
lists nowadays have their columns
to let-money controls them, and
consequently they are converted into
mere placards of Misrepresentation,
SANDER and abuse. The ignorant
and credulous are misguided and de-
ceived. They prey upon each other
like ferocious beasts, one rejoicing in
the reverses and misfortunes of the
other. It has become common for
neighboring newspapers to keep up
continual war of words, pouring IL
rades of abuse upon each other, as
if it We're peculiarly edifying and in
teresting to their readers. It is not
only undignifed to the journals
themselves, but it is demoralizing to
the communities where they are pub
lished. 1t is to be hoped that spir-
it Of reformation will find it's way
into the ranks of the American press,
and cause it to enter upon its true
mission-Ex.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12
FACETIE.

"Come on !" as the man said to his
tight boot.
What is the form of an escaped
parrotf A Polly-gone. - 91alf
What tent would it be well i've
could all dwell inf Content.
"If you beat me, I'll call out toe
soldiers, as the drum said.
When is baby not a baby : When
it is q tea-thing (teething.)
When must Time hang up bis
cythe I When he shall be no mower.
How peaceable an oyster is! ana
yet how frequently it gets in a stew!
Why is lover like a knocker! BE-
cause he is bound to door (adore.)
When are jokes like nutsi Because
the drier they are the better they
crack. .tssA'l
go Nelly, wilt thou gang with me!
as the man said when he stole Enc
goat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12
ALEXANDRIA, La
WEDNESDAY. JAN. IL, 1870
THE FOREIGN REVIEWS.

We call special attention to the ad-
vertisement of the Leonard Scott Pub
fishing Company, and their announce
ment for 1870, to be found in another
column. Tt will be seen that the For
eign Reviews are to be offered to the
American Reading Public on the same
liberal terms which have enabled men
of moderate means to subscribe for all
five of them for 30 many years past.
We are glad to know that this enter
prising company extends daily the Cir
culation of their American reprint. No
man who pretends to keep pace with
the transactions of the book world can
afford to do without them. To all
such, particularly business men who
have little leisure, the contemporary
Literaturen article in the Westminster,
and the same article in the North
British "a feature recently added to
the latter Review are fully worth the
subscription price OF all five OF the Pc
riodicals.
The December number of Black
wood is before us, and it is decidedly
interesting number. The second parts
oftwo tales appear, and each story
promises to be an Entertaining one.
Cornelius O'Dowd" is as racy as ever.
"The Farrex Saga" is replete with
Scandinavian love, "Egypt and the
Suez canal" gives the only satisfacto-
~ account of the great work, now Gre
ating such a sensation, that we re-
member to have read. There are other
articles which we have not had time
peruse.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

A>SHEEr OF P4sER.-It is curious to re-
feet upon what uses sheet of paper may
be put. 1t lies before you in state Of
virgin purity, and its utmost value is a
cent. 1t is scrawled over with poothooks
and hangers, few promise to pay are
written on it, and it becomes good for
thousands of dollars. A piece of wedding
cake is wrapped in it, and it is kissed by
the rosy lips of lovely maiden, placed
under her pillow, as spell to conjue up
in her dreams handsome lover, a fine es-
tate, and moderate quantity of little res
possibilities. 1t is received by one person
and he blesses it for bringing him the glad
tid:ngs of his promotion to fortune; by
another, and he is disinherited. In accor-
dance with the characters upon it, it lights
up the eve or waters the cheek-it makes
the heart throb with JOY or quail with sor-
row-it is treasured as precious relic, or
torn to pieces with inconceivable disgust.
The destiny Of the sheet of pqper on which
we are writing is to afford copy for our
devil, and food for reflection to thousands
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12
Something like an Earthquake

On last Sunday morning, about halt
past five O'Clock, the whole Town, and
country for thirty miles around, were
startled and frightened by tremen-
dous shock, resembling an earthquake
or an immense explosion of powder.
Men, women, children, horses, fowls,
dogs and even the cats, suddenly left
their snug retreats aghast and terrified.
For q while most of us thought judg-
ment day had come, and could plainly
hear the footing of Gabriel's horn.
VIII some sage or astronomer please
give us some insight into our young
earthquakef
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

No. The newspapers had good deal to
say some time ago about "the approaching
marriage" Of General Phil. Sheridan, but
the name Of the young lady was not given.
The New York Sun of Monday brings it
out thus I: ''The elimination of great
fluttter and excitement in fashionable socie
ty was reached on Thursday in the we'd
ding of Mr. Eugene Lyman, of Boston
with Miss Bessie Cheever, the noted belle
| and beauty, once the fiance Of General Phil
Sheridan, and niece OF the elegant Mrs
George Townsend, in whose magnificent
residence on Madison avenue the ceremony
was performed. The guests numbered
about one hundred ladies and gentlemen OF
the highest social position in this and
other cities. In honor of the suspicious
occasion, the house was richly decorated
with flowers, and all the requisite prepare
| tons were made on q very grand scale
The bride looked very lovely in dress o.
white uncut velvet trimmed with white
lace, and valued at $500. Mr.. sLymar
wore the English wedding costume, ant
Count Cutter was chosen best man
young sister of Miss Cheever was the only
bridesmaid, her toilette being of white
tulle, trimmed with green leaves Miss
Townsend appeared in white satin, aut
looked very queeniy. They were married
by Boston clergyman. The subsequent
dejeuEer was served in elegant style, ant
fine band discoursed delightful must,
during the meal. Dancing was afterwards
INDUCED in quite freely, the natty Coun
being again called upon to lead the Ger
man. Among the Onesfs woro NJ on,
Mrs. W. W Lyman of Boston, Mr.. aut
Mrs. M. G. Stanton, Mr.. and Mrs. Potter
Col. and Mrs. La Fargo, Miss Stuyvesant
and Miss Bessie Ludlow of Boston. MI
and Mrs. Lyman are now enjoying ON ex
tended wedding tour, FROM which they ar
expected to return early 6ext week. TIL
brides presents amounted in value t.
100000. ft 9e t
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12
Be sure and give them a call.

~- The Grand Era takes advan.
tage of the columns of the Democrat, in
the strictest sense of broad and en-
lightened policy, to make known her
schedule Of arrivals and departures the
present season of 1870.
It would be useless repetition on our
part to again write in terms of praise
OF this really fine boat-but simply re-
commend our friends to give her one
trial
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12
Special.

Heyman & Levy, Cheneyville La,
have bought out the large and varied
stock of goods of Alex. NJ. Haas, of the
same place, and are offering the great.
est inducements in the way of cheap
bargains. They are determined to
close out this stock at the very cheap
est rates, in order to make room fol
q new and large Spring stock.
Be sure and give them a call.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

1 We never knew Alexandria Sc
dull at the present season of the year.
Business of all kind languishes and
loud are the complaints from our mer-
chants. Little or no produce is COM
ing from the country, the money mar
ket is tight; in fact there is much
cause for this suspension of all trade
and we very much fear we have hard
times ahead.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

II We may as well acknowledge
the corn and give in to the clerk of the
weather. There is no use trying to
write about it-for certainly we hardly
know whether it be Spring, Summer,
Fall or Winter-in word such non
descript in the shape of weather we
never saw beforehand sincerely hope
the end of it will soon come.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

An absent-minded gentleman, writ
ing letter at the breakfast table,
dipped his pen in his coffee and con-
tinued his letter. Noticing his mis-
take, he put a lump of sugar in the
ink, and then finding his second blum
der, poured the contents Of the ink
stand into the coffee-cup to set it right.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

D The THEsPIANs will give per-
formance at the Ice House Hotel on
Friday, January 18th. The pieces Sc
lected for the OCCASION are, "THE DEAD
SHOT, and "iRIsH TUTOR"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

~ The Louisville Courier-Journal
is the best and cheapest paper we ex-
change with. We can safely recon-
mend it to the reading portion of Ra-
pides, and hope some good and sensi,
person will at once make up large
club for it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

~ Giles. c. Smith, and his son,
Walter, have entered into copartner-
ship, as will be.seen by their card else
where. Twenty six years practical ex-
perience and close attention to business
should certainly meet with,rich reward
from discerning community.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

DR. Dosep was i'll; and his friend, the
Rev. Peter Quick, applied to the pa
tron for the next presentation; but the
Doctor recovered, and npbraided the
Rev. Peter for such breach of friend
ship, saying: "You looked for my
death" "No, no, Doctor" said Peter,
.'you quite mistake; it was your living
looked for.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

a The B. L. Hodge No. 2, still
clings to "those horns'. She has made
the fastest time ofthe season-35 hours
from New Orleans to Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

u A young mother has written a
poem on "Baby," the third stanzas of
which has been much admired. 1t
runs:
"Doxery doodle-um dinkle-um dunn,
Tum to its muzzery mozzery mum;
Tizzery livery boozery boo.
No baby so sweet aud SO putty as co."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

u Many thanks for late papers
from the clerks of the FIeta, B. L.
Hodge No. 2, Era No. 9, Gladiola, Post
Boy, Bart. Able, Texas and Frolic.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

u j. NJ. Crandall has removed to
Bogan's Building, on Front Street, OPP
posite the Town Wharf. See his card
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

A London umbrella thief returned
the purloined article with the follow
ing note: "This umbraller has prade
hon my konshens ever sin l stole him.
w. r.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

CTRAWBERRY PLANTS-FOR
- sale by H ST. JOHN.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

WROUGHT IRON GARDEN RAKES.
w strong and durable. For sale by
ct II. ST JOHN
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

LETT. The Radical press and pull
pits are loud in praise of Mr.. Stan
toms public and private virtues.
The war Horse of Radicalism and
free love, Henry Ward Beecher,
yesterday in his church in Brook
lyn said "his fame would accum-
ulate and surpass those of the gen.
erals and writer's Of the age, and
in the impartial light of history
rival or exceed that of Washing
ton" These sentiments were
loudly applauded as in Theatre.
Ofsuch as this is Radicalism made.
Time enough has not yet elapsed
to wipe out the recollection of his
reign of blood and terror when i'm
partial history shall write e. M.
Stanton true, a good or great
man, then will Nenro, Marat and
the butcher Cumberland be ranked
with Washington. We quote from
the NY. World, "Mr Stanton's
death makes him neither better
nor worse. Except with very shall
low or very sentimental people il
will weigh nothing in any estimate
] of his character. All men die. and
if death condoned crimes and
transformed faults into virtues, all
characters would be leyelled and
all moral distinctions countound.
led" Let partizans enlogize the
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-12

HAIR.
For day time thick plaits super
sede every other kind of couture
but curls are preferred for evening.
The chignon is much less prepos-
ferrous than it was, but is still suf-
ficiently suggestive of false hair
and other artificial aids, and in
deed these are few if any natural
heads of hair that could supply the
many thick braids now necessary
for the fashionable chignon.
are worn very small, by those who
still wear them, but I notice that a
large number of our ladies have
discarded these useful and COM
Portable articles. When the hoops
first came into fashion they met
with a strong opposition, and now
that they are falling into disuse,
they have quite as many champions
as they previously had rivals.
Yours Truly,
TIM LINKINWATEB
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-05

lished on the 18th Of October, 1859,
and beginninn with the words 'Apos-
tolicosedis, in the fourth paragraph.
whereof the excommunication 'lata
SeglteRtice reserved 10 the Roman Pom
tiE is declared against those who are
adherents of the sects of Free Ma
sons, or Cdrbonari, or any other sects
of the same kind, which either open
~ or clandestinely eontrives schemes
against the Church or against lawful
powers, and also against those who
show any favor to the said sects, and
for so long as they shall fail to de-
nounce them against those who do not
denounce the secret ringleaders and
chiefs of these seets. And his HolI-
ness has ordered this answer TO be
given to any bishop who makes the
inquiry.
| L. S.
" For D. Angelo Argent, the Nota-
~ of the Roman Universal Inqusl-
ton.
"GIACoMO VoRAaGIEI. Substitute.
Wednesday, Jan. p, 1870.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-05
New Publications.

POEMS. By GEORGE ALFRED TOWNSEND.
Washington: ID. @. RHODES & RALPH.
This is a collection, in book form,
of the various poems which have
from time to time appeared in the
public prints Of the country. Among
them is the Searching for the Pole, +"
which Mr.. Townsend introduced with
such effect in his celebrated lecture,
1.-THE Lands to the North of US.
As he recited it we regarded it as a
gem, and it loses none of its beauty
or attractiveness on reading it In
the present collection. Mr.. Town
send is popular correspondent, and
his pen moves as gracefully In verse
as in prose.
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THE POPE AND THE FENIANs.
The Followers OF O'NeII, O'MahOney
and stephens Denied the Sacra-
ments and Christian Burial.

Inc tOIlOReFS OF U'NelI, OMah0neI
and stephens Denied the Sacra-
mCnts and Christian Burial.
New York special to the Cincinnati Com
merciail
An unexpected blast has Just come
from the Holy City. 1t is intended to
sweep to the dust the whole fabric of
Fenianism in Ireland and America.
His Holiness has just signed a decree
embracing an anathema against the
Fenians, and classifying them among
the cdr60RGGr and other enemies of
the church. Under the decree the
disciples of Gen. O'Neil, John O'Ma
honey and James Stephens are cut off
from the church, denied the sacra-
ments and the ordinary right ofChris-
tian burial. They cannot be buried
in consecrated ground, and apy cler-
gyman, priest or bishop who under
takes to absolve them of their sins
while they are connected with the or
ganization not under the Papal bar
does so at his peril. Annexed is a
translation Of the decree:
Since it has been doubted bv some
whether the association Of the Fenians
is deemed to be included among the
1ooOCA4kAOAo MAACA A4NG UGH con-
demned in the pontifcal constitu-
tons, our most Holy Lord, Plus TX.
by Divine Providence Pope, having
first taken the opinion of their emil
nences, the Cardinals Inquisitor Gen
eral, against heretical wickedness in
all Christendom, and being careful
lest the hearts of the faithful, and
especially Of simple men, should, to
the evident danger of souls, be led
astray, adhering, moreover, to the de-
crees issued elsewhere In similar mat
tiers, by the Sacred Congregation of
the Universal Inquisition, and espe-
eially to the decree of Wednesday,
July 5, 1865, has decreed and de-
clared that the American or Irish
association called that of the Feni-
Is included among the asso-
0ns which have been forbid
I'D condemned in the con-
of the Supreme Pontiff.
in the very recent con
his samo Holiness, pub
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-05

KITTY.-M. BETHAM EDWARDS. New
YORK HARPER IL BROTHERS,. Ctncinnalli
RoBERT CLARKE q co. Fifty cents.
ONLY HERSELF.-A novel, by ANNIE
THOMAS (MRs. PARKER CUDLISsl. New
York: HARPER & BROTHERS. Cincin-
natl: Re BERT CLARKE & Co. Fifty cents.
These two volumes belong to the
Library of Select Novels, constituting
Nos. 1872 and 333 of the same. Of
the real merit of the two, whose
titles and authors we have given
above, we are not prepared to speak.
We presume. however, that they are
the equal in interest of the other vol
umes of the series which have pre-
ceded them. The Harper Brothers
are judicious caterers to the public
taste, and would not be apt to publish
novels which would fail to interest
their readers.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-05
EVANSVILLE. IND.
B UEL e R -
EMPORIUM.

We respectfully call your attention to
brief list of Building Materials manufac-
tured for and kept on hand b. us. We
propose 10 furnish everything required IL
building. Our establishment comprises a
combination never before attempted by
any one house, we make Building Ma
terials a specially; and from twenty-five
years experience as mechanic, manufac-
turer, and builder, we hatter ourselves
&. at we can furnish articles in our line
more to the satisfaction Of builders. as re-
ga1ds quality and fitness, than persons
with less experience assuring you that, If
our list comprises anything required by
yon, we shall be most happy to forward
you, on application, our Price List.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-05


Trinity lL H. ChWrch.-Sunday school
at0A nj Preaching at 1913 A. N. Class
meeting Of 8 P. N. There Will be no services
In the evening, owing to the Union Ser
vices at the Walnut street Church.
Tyfnsty W. Il. MISUNDERSTANDING by
Rev. f. MeJohnson, Al lO1z A. n, and at
night by the pestor. Sunday School and
class meeting as usual. The attention OF
the public is earnestly invited to these
services.
Independence II. f. ChWrch.-Preaching
AT l011 a. NJ, and Sunday school at "a r.
M.
Elder Alfred Flower Will preach for the
Church OF Christ, at the Criminal Court
Rooms tomorrow Lords day1 at lC7z A.
NJ. and 71zP.M.
Vine Street Pres5yteTtan. The Pastor
win preach at 1850. Those desiring to
unite with the Church win have an oppor-
tunity to do so at the close Of the service.
st. PUllI's CAlsrch-Rev. W. II. Van Ant
werp, Rector.-Sunday School, 9 o'clock A.
M. Morning Prayer (First Sunday in
LENT. 100 O'Clock. Evening Prayer, 2
O'Clock. Lamasco Mission, "a O'Clock, P.
M. The third sermon on the subjects
named in the Circular Letter OF the Con-
vocation VIII be delivered in st. Pauls
in the morning. Subject" Relations o.
Sunday Scholastic the Church and Home"
Lenten services next week. on Monday
Wednesday and Friday evenings, in st
Paul's, at ~ O'Clock
First Baptist Church. Corner Of Third
and Cherry Streets. Sunday School at
A. II. Preaching at l05z A. n. by Rev. A
Q. Caperton, OF Mayfield, KY. The ordi
nance OF Baptism Will be admi nistered a
the close OF the morning service, in tn
river, at the foot of Locust Street.
African M E. Chlsrch-Services at 101
A. M. 3 and ~ p, NJ, per Pastor w.
Langford. Glasses meet at 0 A. NJ Sabbath
School at u P. NJ. A cordial invitation
extended TO all.
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THE EARTHLY PARADISE. A Poem.
By WILLIAM MORRIS, author OF tue
Lie and Death OF JASON. f9 9l,,,o III.
natl: RoBERr CLARKE q Co. Price ~.
This is part third of a series of
poems by the author, a distinguished
Englishman. Parts one and two ap-
peared some time ago, and part four
will soon follow the present volume.
The poems included in the INSTALL
ment before us are the Death of Paris;
the Land East Of the Sun and West
of the Moon; the Story of Accontius
and Cydippe; the Man who Never
Laughed Again; the Story of Rho
dope and the Lovers of Gudrun.
AZ the titles show, some of the above
are classical narratives, while the last
named is an Icelandie legend. As a
cotemporary remarks, the CHANGER
like simplicity which characterizes
all Mr.. Morris productions Is appa-
rent in the present volume as in its
predecessors, and confirms him In the
position which so many critics have
been decided in awarding him, of the
best narrative poet of the day. His
works have the double excellence of
satisfying all tho requisites of the
most severe taste and of amusing un-
cultivated and youthful readers. The
book may be had of Messrs. Clarke &
Co., by mail, by forwarding the sub
scription price.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-05

Hans Breitmann's new book, enti-
tied, Hans Breitmann in Church,
and other New Ballads - is in press,
and will be published in a few days
by II. B. Peterson & Brothers, Phila-
delphia. Hans Breitmann's Par
ty" has already had a great and fat
tering sale, aud this volume will, no
doubt, create a greater sensation and
be more eagerly sought after. 1t will
be published in one volume, on the
finest tinted plate paper, and sold by
all book -sellers at seventy-fve cents a
copy, or copies of it will be sent to
any one, at once, to any place. post
paid, on receipt of its price by the
publishers.