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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

u A Miss Cripper, one year old,
has just celebrated her first birthday
at her residence in Concord, N. H. A
local paper says: '.At about 3 o'clock
the carriages began to arrive, and by
4:l5 there were assembled some thirty
ladies and gentleman, aged from elev-
en- weeks to three years, embracing the
elite of our city. At S o'clock refresh
ments we're served at two long tables,
around which twenty-four 'high-chai-s'
had been placed, and the usual viands
were most lavishly served. Promi-
nent on the bills of fare were ginger
bread elephants and ROSTERS, biscuits
one inch in diameter, and choice cakes
of similar dimensions"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

THE GRAVE OF THE BELOVED
How pleasant is the spot to us where
rests the remains of a dear friend or
relative in whose society we once took
so much delight. The mother loves
often to retire, and while standing be-
side the grave of her beloved child. to
call to mind the scenes of by-g0ne
days, when the loved one, now repos-
ing in silence in the grave, smiled
upon her and called her W the endear-
ing name of mother. The father
spends hours in looking back to the
time when he know his promising son,
whom none knew but to love, was the
JOY of his heart and the object of his
greatest care and solicitude. The llus-
band and wife are came to mediate
and mourn over the loss of a departed
companion. All, from the nearest
relative to the warm hearted and
sorrow stricken friend, here resort
to mediate on the happy season of the
past, and look forward to the future,
when they too shall be laid beside
thos, whom they love and with them
enter another state of being.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31
w Last week, during a violent win

II Last week, during violent wind,
curious freak occurred at Geneva
Lake. Wisconsin. Myriads of little
animals came upon the lake shore at
the outlet, about the foot of the lake,
crawling, in bodies massed together,
around and into the houses nearest the
shore, the outside of some Of the build
ings being covered with them. They
seemed to be some species OF isopodons
animal, and soon "curled up and died. ,
Their advent was decidedly phenomen.
al, no such thing having ever been seer
there before.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

How THE LAURA FAIR JURY
AGREED.-On the night of the day that
the jury in the Mrs. Fair case render
were the subjects Of animated discus
sion in all the saloons and other public
places in San Francisco. Two of the
jurors in that case happened to be in
one of those saloons, sitting quietly
aud unobservea in corner, where the
verdict was being discussed and the
case commented on with much ANNA
ton. After some time, one of these
Jurors arose and said: Gentlemen, my
friend here and myself were two of the
jurors in that case, and l will tell you
how it was decided. During the pro-
gress of the trial not one juror had
spoken to his tellow-jurors of the case.
No ono had opened his lips to another
in regard to the evidence or any argyll
ments; it seemed to be a sealed sub
iect to us all, and when we retired TO
make up verdict, no one juror knew
anything of the opinion of his fellow
jurors. On entering. the jnry room,
the first thing done was to cut piece
of paper into twelve pieces, and to
place number on each from l up to
IL. These wele put in a hat and
drawn, and the slip drawn was the
number of the juror. On these slips
each juror wrote his finding in the
case, and when his number was called
put into the hat. When 1 wrote my
finding, Murder in the first Degree
hardly thought there would be another
such finding on any of the slips, but
when the slips. were all deposited ant
taken out and read, to my great aston
ishment it was found .hat each juror
on the first and only ballot, had votet
just as l had, Murder in the first de
green We obtained this inciden
last night from authority we consider
ed reliable. st. Jose Patriot.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

WHISKY AND NEwsPAPERs--A glass
of whisky is manufactured from a
dozen grains of corn, the value OF
which is too small for estimation. "A
glass of mixture sells for dime; and
if a good brand, is considered worth
the money. 1t. is drunk in minute or
two. 1t fires the brain, sharpens the
appetite and deranges and weakens
the physical system. On the same
sideboard on which the 'deleterions
beverage is served, lies a newspaper.
1t is covered with half million of
types-it brings intelligence from all
quarters of the globe. The newspaper
costs less than glass of grog, the
juice of a few grains of corn; but it is
nevertheless true that there are a large
number OF people who think corn
juice cheap aud newspapers dear.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31
"Put Yourself In His Place.

These words have been used as the
title of a book. They are suggestive
of an important moral. 1t would be
indeed a glorious enlargement of char
ity, could we, at all times, place our
selves in the circumstances of others
who have been betrayed into error and
sin by causes the force of which we
cannot adequately conceive, having
never been ourselves influenced by
them. Perhaps, had our way been
durkened as theirs-had we been left
companionless and friendless as some
culprit whom we condemn, like error
may have led us from the path of rec
titude.
Even in cases where no great moral
stain attaches to individuals, but where
venal indiscretions and obnoxious pc
culiarities make those we know, and
sometimes esteem, s0lecisms in society,
we should extend indulgence to their
foilings, aud, putting ourselves ip their
places, ask the question of our con-
sciences, had we been destitute of ear
ly and judicious training, would we
have escaped from popularity, even so
far as they, with many imperfections,
have done9
The sins Of vanity are multiform,
and yet this great charity, SO lumani-
zing in it's results, should lessen many
of these. 1t is the ambition of many
women, on the wrong side of thirty,
and well preserved bachelors, some
where near forty, to look upon every
new acquaintance of the opposite sex,
as somebody to be practiced on in the
way of love making. These they first
approach by inuendo, and all the art
full language of the eyes. Next com
pliment is resorted to, at first insid.
ious, then familiar and seemingly spon.
| taneous.
Though thorough people ofthe world
understand these things, and rate the
vanity no less foolish than wicked
which prompts them, yet some inexpe
rienced child of nature may receive
false coin for gold, aud find too late thu
sting Of vanity.
But let us extend charity to ever
this paltry aud injurious phase of ri
dicuious attempt at self-aggrandize
ment-this imposition on society. 1t
votaries argue thus: 81 shall flatte
him Tor most probably her, Of the op
posing sex into preference for me-
This will, in due time, appear, and
shall be considered quite killing
Venus or an Adonis, as the case ma,
be-" Let MS look as tenderly as posi-
BILE on this sure indication of friyo
lous mind, exhibited by vanity of th
deepest stripe, and scarce to be pallia
ted when charity enables us to ''pu
ourselves in his place.'-[New Orlean
Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31
Courtesy to Women.
The Saturday Review SAYS

The Saturday Review says:
That women do not receive the same
amount Of attention in England as
they do in the United States, is true.
There it is a positive cultus, cxaggera-
ted as cults generally are by fashion,
superstition. or caprice. It's exagsera-
ton is fatal to its beauty. When
male courtesy ceases to provoke graft
tude Or reciprocity, it ceases to per-
form it's intended functions. When
attentions are extorted as right, their
fla or and spirit are gone. When two
gaunt women take up position OF
blockade by the chairs of two molten
size men, and one drawls out, 81
wonder how long we're to be kept
standing. and the other drawls in re-
ply" II don't know what's become of
mems gallantry," the immediate CAPT.
tulation of the besieger is tribute to
female pertinacity, not to sentimental
tenderness. Yet it was from feeling
of tenderness to the imputed helpless
ness of woman that tho code of
clivalry arose. Woman was supposed
to be weak and powerless. the help Of
man was dictated by the.precepts both
of Christianity and of generosity. Had
the earlier ages known the institution
of fstrogg- minded, middle-aged fe-
males, of strange attire, valuble tongue
and exacting demeanor, it is probable
that the code of cliivalry might have
been modified.
As i: is, law made for the protec-
ton OF the most charming has been
confirmed to the advantage of the least
interesting Of the sex; and it is much
to the credit of American men that, in
their own country, they exercise ira
ditional gallantry even under the most
unpleasing conditions. Perhaps neither
they nor the objects of their attention
know how much their practice is infiu-
enced by the discipline of ancestral
Puritanism. We suspect that in Eng
land the sort of gallantry exhibited by
the Cavalier and non-Paritan world
was often anything but respe ctful; and
that true courtesy, like cleanliness and
punctuality, was among the special
virtues of a lowlier and ssterner class.
1t certainly is the case that, if one
wants to find the most widespread and
profound courtesy to women nova
days, one must look for it not among
the "polite' French or the refinal
Italians, but among the descendants OF
the American Pilgrims, or among the
cultivated representatives of English
Puritans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

THE HAND THAT SAVED Us.-Two
painters were employed to fresco the
walls of cathedral. Both stood on
the rude scaffold constructed for their
purpose, some forty feet from the floor.
Ono of them was SO intent upon his
work that he became wholly absorbed,
and in admiration stood off from the
picture, gazing at it with intense de-
light. Forgetting where he was, he
moved back slowly, Surveying leisure
ly tho work of his pencil, until he had
neared the edge of the plank upon
which he stood. At this critical mo-
ment his companion turned suddenly,
and almost paralyzed with horror, be.
held his imminent peril; another in
slant, and the enthusiast would be
precipitated upon the pavement be-
Death. If he spoke to him, it was GER
tain death; if he held his peace, death
was equally sure. Suddenly he re-
gained his presence of mind, and
Selling a wet brush, flung it against
the wall, scattering the picture with
nnsigbtly blotches of coloring. The
painter flew forward, and turned upor
ibis friend with fierce unbraidings but
starting Mt his CHASTITY face, he listened
to his recital of danger, looked shud.
deringiy over the dread space below
and with tears of gratitude blessed the
hand that saved him.
just SO we sometimes get absorbed
upon the pictures of the world, and in
contemplating them, step backward,
unconscious of our peril; when the
Almighty in mercy dashes our beauti-
full images, and draws us at the time
we are complaining of His dealings,
into his outstretched arms of compass
sions and love.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

CART THOU THERE, TRUE PENNY -
Who would have thought to find in a
Radical journal, says the Picayune, such
doctrine as this, which we read in the
N. Y. Evening Post:
The Government of he United
States differs widely from that OF eve
ry other nation. 1t is corporation to
which Il large number Of communities
have delegated certain specific powers,
to be used for well-defined purposes
each community rescrving to itself ex-
elusive jurisdiction within it's limits
for all other public purposes, and the
exclusive exercise of all other govern
mental powers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31
LOafers.

The word 'lOafer' is one which is
generally regarded as having sinister
meaning, and supposed to cast some
reflections on the man to whom it is
applied. While this may be true, the
genus loafer occupies a prominent
position in society, and performs func-
tions too important to be lightly con-
sidered. The great weapon of the
loafer is his tongue. AS his time is
not consumed in those vulgar tasks,
to which commonplace humanity is
assigned, he has abundant opportunity
for the propagation of his views. He
stands around corners, and in rural
circles his opinion is often most in
iuential in producing esteem, or cast
ing discredit on men vino are canvass
ing for public favor. He occupies a
most lucky attitude towards politics.
The excitements of political agitation
are the only things which can effec-
tually stir the stagrant current of his
blood, and here his abundant leisure
gives him the advantage. Who cares
for the politica! support of the steady,
! careful business man, whose whole in
dustry is concentrated in some legiti-
mate avocation. He is nothing as
compared to the loafer, who is con-
stantly soliciting attention, and influ-
encing opinion in favor of his favorite
measures and men. 1t is true that the
loafer has some drawbacks. 1t is very
natural for him to take to drink. But
this prediction of his is palliated by
the strong inducements which con-
stantiy besct him. In no way can the
loafer insinnate his views more effec-
tually than by using the lilarity of the
social hour. In no other way can he
get into peoples confidence, and es-
tablish that rapport which is the in
dispensabie prerequisite to cordial
friendly relations. AS a consequence
he becomes what is eauiyocally called
a "goOd fellow" You might as we'll
expect from him any exhibition of hon
esty, or high moral principle, but he is
generous with all the money he can
borrow or pick up, and he is in conse-
quence "clevcr," Another of the loaf
ers' ordinary qualifications is that he
will fight. 1t may be true that he
would be totally unreliably on an oc-
casion of public requirement, but as he
has little else to think about besides
the handy ways of gouging and the
best device to take his adversary al
disadvantage, and as, his passions are
stimulated by desire of applause, he
becomes really dangerous fellow, ane
by taking advantage of the weakness!
Of public opinion, lie makes this ;
source of great influence on the veal
! and timid.
1t will be seen that it is an injudi
cious thing to apply the word loafer al
, term of disparagement. He is 81
intimately connected with the socia
, system in the South, that he has to b.
, regarded as an inevitable element, t.
be .noticed and propitated. 1t may b
different when passions are lulled t.
y sleep, and means visions are unob
a scured by prcjudices, but till then til
4 loafer is power and he will make hi
g mark in every village in' the land
-[Clinton Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31
~ There is apparently no caus

u There is apparently no cause
too slight for great lawsuit. A right
of way case has just been decided in
the Exeter Assizes in England, in
which plaintiff was brother of the
Attorney General, and the defendant a
clergyman of the Church of England.
The trial lasted three days, and the
costs amounted to about fiO00 sterl-
ing, and yet according to the defen-
dant's counsel, the right Of way could
have been purchased for four pence
year.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

&c PINE STREET. NEW YORK, November
81, lS67-UDoLPHo WOLFE, ESQ. PRE-
SENT: Dear Sir: have made chemical
examination of sample Of y0nr Schiedam
Schnapps, with the intent of determining
if any foreign or injurious substance had
been added to the simple distilled spirits.
The examination has resulted in the con-
clnsion that the sample contained no pois-
onous OF harmful admixtnre. 1 have been
unable to discover any trace of the delete
rious substances which are sometimes en-
ployed in the adulteration of liquors. /
would not hesitate to use myself, nor to
recommend to others, for medicinal pur-
poses, the Schiedam Schnapps as an excel
lent and unobiectionable variety of Gin.
Very respectfully yours,
(Signed) CHAS. A. SEELY,
Chemist
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

u There is in st. Adams a horse
whose upper lip hears a heavy NOUS
tache, over three inches in length,
which parts in the middle, and grace
fully curls out on either side in the
most approved fashion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

~ Grief knits two hearts in closer
bonds than happiness ever can; and
common snfferings are stronger links
than common joys.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

CHEMICAL AND TECHNICAL LABoRATo-
RY, l8 EXCHANGE PLACE, NEW YORK, No
vcmber IS, IS67-UD0LPHo WOLFE, Esq:
Dear Sir: The undersigned have carefully
and thoroughly analysed sample of your
Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps, selected by
ourselves, and have found the same free
from all organic OF inorganic substances,
more or less injurious to health. From
the result of our examination we consider
full as beverage, and effectpal in its me-
dicinal qualities.
Respectfully yours,
(Sigued) ALEX. TRIPPEL. Chemist.
FRANCIS +. ENGELHARD,
NJ. D.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

"Schnapps" is a remedy in chronic CO.
tarrhal complaints, etc.:
take great pleasure in bearing highly
creditable testimony to its efficacy as re-
medal agent in the diseases for which you
it. Having natural tenden-
cy to the mucous surfaces, with slight
degree of stimulation, regard it as one of
the most important remedies in chronic
catarrhal affections, particularly those of
the genito-urinary apparatus. With much
respect, your obedient servant,
CHAS. A. LEAS, N. D..
New York
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

sacred plant near by. time alone
must decide; but God forbid it ever
may. And may no passing wood
man spare it a blow.-[New Orleans
Times
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

LrOR SALE AT BIOSsAT'S WARE
II house-FLOUR, in barrels and half
barrels, every. grade and quality direct
prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

u II costs $40 in Canada to call %
man /; ''baid- headed IDIOT"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

A T BIOsSATs wAREHoUsE-FOR
IA sale cheap-POTATOES, SALT, AP
Piles. MACKEREL. HAY, OATS, LINE,
CEMENT, NAILS. SOAP.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31

LOUISVILLE, KY, September IL feel
that we have now an article Of Gin suita-
BILE for such cases as that remedy is adapt
ed to. DIR. j. w. BRIGHT.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-05-31
READ
CAREFULLH
Ague and Fever

Ague and Fever. Y
The only preventive known for Chills and
Fever is the use of Wolfe's Schie-
dam Schnapps.
WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM Selma PPS
Is good for Dyspepsia.
WOLFE'S SCHLEDAA Selma PPS
Is a preventive of Chills and Fever.
WOLFE'S SCHIEDAMS CHN4PPS
Is good for all kidney and bladder conf
plants.
VOLEE'S SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS
Is used all over the world by physicians
in their practice.
WOLFE'S SCHLEDAM SCHNAPPS
Is good for Govt.
WOLFES SCHIEDAM SCHN1PPS
Is good for all Urinary complaints.
WOLEE,S SCHLED4M SCHN4PPS
Is recommended by all the Medical Fac
ulty.
WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM SCHN4PPS
Is good for Collie and pain in the stomach.
WOLFE'S SCHIEDAN SCHNAPPS
Is initiated and counterfeited, and pur-
chasers will have to use caution
in purchasing.
r BEG leave to call the attention of the
L reader to testimonials in favor OF the
Schnapps:
l feel bound to say that I regard your
Schnapps as being in every respect pre-
emincntly pure, and deserving of medical
patronage. At all events it is the purest
possible article of Holland Gin, heretofore
;inobtainable, aud as such may be safely
prescribed by physicians.
DAVID L. MOTT, NJ. D.,
Pharmaceutical Chemist, n. Y.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-19
The Original Steamboat Runner.

Twenty years ago steamboating on the
lakes was rather lively business. and COM
petition was ve,y brisk. The Detroit Post
tells the following story of contest for
passengers:
The General Wayne and Columbus were
both up for Buffalo, and steam up ready for
start Captains. clerks. engineers and all
hands were Oh the wharf aud telling all
sorts of stories about their own and the
rival boat. Brundasc headed off Captain
Pratt of Perrysburg. captain of the Wayne,
who had i'll tow Il squad OF half II dozen
passengers. whose leader. barganer and
oracle was strong minded woman of
forty five. who didn't quite like the nasty
high-pressin' steamboats, what's alters blow
in up. besides scaldin' folks" But. my
dear woman said Brundage. "if you'll
Just step up this way a minute iii convince
Won that the Columbus cant blow up; it's
ilupossble.'
Brundage got the company to the gang
way, and then brought up from the kitchen
IL bucket of water not warmer than milk
from u COW.
There, madam cried the exultant and
truthful officer. I'VE never heat our water
hotter than that. SO You see We can't blow
up: and if we should, don't you see the
water amt hot enough to hurt nybody
We carry low steam. we do
The argument and illustration were con
elusive. and the Columbus got the pas
scn.crs.
1t is related of Brundagc that. upon an
other occasion, he was at the packet land
in. in Buffalo as the boat came in from
Rochester on Saturday evening, exercising
his elouuencc to induce party OF piously-
inclined travellers to take the Columbus,
which was to leave for Detroit Sunday
morning They nhicctad n vOinU on n Sum
day boat, but still did not like the expense
of lying over in Buffalo until Monday morn
ing. Brundage's explanation satisfied and
decided them Ladies' and gentlemen,
said he, 1--WE don't do any Sunday work on
the Columbus, only to get her out OF Bui-
talo. You see we get up steam enough
Saturday night to last all the way to De
troit; and then as soon as we get past the
lighthouse we lash the wheel and let her
jog along herself. She's been through SO
often she knows the way just as well as
any Of us" They went with him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-19
Served Him Right.

John Rudds is an industrious young Ger
man, keeping grocery in the city, where
he is tavorite with all the patrons Of his
shop. A few days ago, one of Johns GUS
toners. an Irish girl. came into the shop,
and, as usual while being waited upon,
kept up a varied conversation. I'm going
to see my beau said Bridget. All said
john - wouldn't you have me9 BE CORA,
l will" exclaimed Bridget, with SO much
emphasis on the last word as to astonish
John: and what he had said in a joke he
now thinks is getting serious. IA the girl
comes into his shop every day and attacks
him on the subject before his customers. de-
claring that she has money in the bank, and
will spend it to make him marry her Now,
Bridget is not beautiful; on the contrary,
she is short and thin, while one eye seems
to keep watch on the other; her golden hair
is of eighteen ''carrots," and, while she has
the rich brogue which OIIall loves so much
to hear her voice is by no means musical to
John. who finds himself between the horns
of dilemma. He SAYS he will leave for
Germany before he will marry so much
beauty, although he hasn't been here long
enough to be exempt from military duty in
the Father1and. John has the sympathy of
all his neighbors. but not ours. He ought
not to have trihed with the young girls
pheelinks. '-.Ner York Telegram.