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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

TIE NEW FRENCH MINISTER TO THE
UNITED STATEs.-Jules Ferry, who is
officially announced as the French min
lister to this country, was born at St.
Die (Vosges,) April 5. 1882 and joined
the Paris bar in 1851. He became one
of the editors of the Gazette des Tri-
bunaux, n leading journal-ef Paris. In
1865 he Joined the editorial staff of LIE
Temps, and wrote vigorously on poli:-
cal subjects, evincing marked ability
in financial questions. He acquired
great civic fame by his warfare against
the administration of the city of Paris,
exposing the great abuses and extriva-
gance connected with it. His attacks
provoked many warnings from the
Government, but undismayed, the
hold journalist prepared, les complies
fantastiques dHaussmann in which, he
summed up all his charges, and botl
amusins!y and effectively exposed the
doings of the Paris ring" He was
an unsuccessful candidate lin Paris 70,
the Corps Legislatif in 1868. but, in the
elections for 1869, he was elected after
spirited contest against the govern
ment and clerical candidates. He has
always evincea frientlliness toward the
United States, and ranks among til,
advanced liberals of France.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27
~ This is good advice, given year.

u This is good advice, given years
ago by the Louisville Courier:
If a young man wishes to engage in
business that will ensure him, in mid
die life, the greatest amount of leisure
time, there is nothing more sare than
farming. IT he has an independent
turn of mind, let him be farmer. II
he wants to engage in healthy occu-
patton, let him till the soil. In short
If he would be independent, let him
get spot on earth; keep within his
means; shun the lawyer; be temper
ate \; AVOID the doctor; be honest, that
he may have a clear conscience i'm
prove the soil, so as to leave the world
better than lie found it; and then, il
lie cannot live happily and die conten,
there is no hope for him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

~ The causes for which n Mahom-
etan woman may demand divorce are
clearly and broadly laid down in the
Koran, and her evidence is sufficient,
because the Mahometan law supposes
that woman must be violently ag-
grieved before the modesty of her sex
will allow her to appear in public with
such application. So careful is this
lawto spare her feelings, that she is
not even required to recount her iniu-
Frles, unless of her own free will; all
she is to DO is to place her slipper re-
versed, that is, with the sole upward,
before Cadi, and the case is finished,
tho divorce is granted, without further
inquiry. ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27
The Great Pictorial Annual-1872.

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for 1872, for distribution, gratis,
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Swedish, Holland, Bohemian and Span
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household and farm, numerous anec'
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sing reading matter, original and Sc
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with the opening of the year, this vii
be one of the most useful, and may b
had for the asking. The proprietors
Messrs. Hostetter g. Smith, Pittsbnrg
Pa, on receipt Of two cent stamp
will forward copy by mail to any
person who cannot procure one in his
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in every city, town and village, and
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

v There comes a time in the life o
every one when the skies are over cast
and troubles, disappointments and
vexations, form gloom so deep as to
weigh upon the soul with a most un-
bearable heaviness. 1t is then, when
the storm cloud is darkest, and the
star of hope is hid beneath it's sombre
curtains, that the strength and power
of a mans nature is put to the fullest
test, and the truly brave, noble and
manly, will lift his head above the
angry waves Of opposition and make
the haven in triumph, while the weak
and timorous will yield, die, and
make no sign.
When prosperous and propitious
breezes fill onr sails, and Watt us on to
every desirable goal, the great pow
ers of resolution and strength, mental
and physical, will lie dormant or may
haps give fitful evidence of existence,
but when the night of trouble, dark
ness and misfOrtunes comes these
qualities shine through the gloom with
increased brilliancy, and become the
sheet anchor of hope and safety.
at is easy to glide with the ripples,
AdOwn the stream Of time,
To flow with he>coarse of the river,
Like music to some old rhyme;
But ah, it takes courage and patience,
| Against the current to ride,
And we Must strength from heaven
When rowing against the tide"
How necessary for the youth of the
country 70 cultivate spirit Of manly
Independence, always recognizing the
supreme source from whence all power
must come, and fight the battles o.
life with fixedness of purpose, and the
laldible ambition to achieve great
ness and renewn. 1t is the brave
fearless, and self-reliant who are eve1
victorious; the cowardly heart faint.
at the pricling of thorn or the frs
threatening of trouble, The first il
admired, honored, loved-the latte
q fit for contempt and scorn.-[ Cadd,
Gazette.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

~ The contested case for the pos
session of the District Attorneyship, of
'ur Judicial District, has been decided,
by the Supreme Court, in favor of N.
\. Robinson, the present incumbent.
This settles the matter that Warmoth
can't turn out elected officers at will
and fill up with his own choice. We
shall publish the decision of the Court
in our next issue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

70 The Chicago Tribune, the great
Radical organ Of the Northwest, says,
editorially:
There is no hopes of the country un-
der the Administration of Grant. 1t is
the most corrupt, the most sordid, the
most stupid, the most hopelessly joined
to its idols the nation ever saw. The
people demand change and they will
have it. If the Republicans cannot
give it to them, the Democrats must.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27
The Message.
COMMENTS FROM GREAT JOURNALS AND
OTHER SOURCES.

COMMENTS FROM TREA JVonNaA'o AMI
OTHER SOURCES.
The Presidents third annual mes
sage is an improvement on its prede-
cessnrs, and has the qualities to make
it very satisfactory and popular doc
ument. It's chief points of policy are
reduction of taxation, mitigation of the
tariff, civil service, reform, and un:ver-
sal amnesty. All these will be popu-
iar, and will also be approved by rea-
son. We recommend the message to
the reader as an expression of broad
views, and of zeal for the public SER
vice.-[Cincinnati Gazette, mot hu-
morous,) edited by Richard Smith, who
once dined with Grant.
A good deal of the message must
have been written NY the President
himself. Taken altogether, the mes
sage will please the mass of the Presi-
dents friends and confirm their npin-
ion of his possession Unpopular quail
ties Cincinnati Commercial, edited
by one who never dined with the Pres
ideDt.
We sincerely hope that it will not be
shown that President Grant has been
investing in the stock of the Western
Union Telegraph Company.-[Cincin-
natl Enquirer, Tom Scott.
The Presidents message is regarded
here by free speaking politicians as an
admirable jockeying document. 1t
pleases the supporters Of Grant,. al
though many of them speak of it with
Il sly wink. All pronounce it adroit,
and many say that either the President
mas a good deal of political ssgacity,
or somebody about him has that valu-
able adjunct.
That portion of the message relating
to Catacazy is generally unpopular
Many denounce it as undignified, in
bad taste, and malicious. 1t is not
thought necessary to mention Cataca-
zy's name, aud the Presidents, course
is generally criticised. The diplomat
icIcorpse, who have way of looking
at 81 thing of that nature in n very
sensible way, believe that tue Presi-
dents language was unguatded and
lily considered. for the reasons: The
son of the Emperor of Russia, whose
Minister Catacazy was, is now the
guest of our country, and is travelling
through it under the escort of the
disgraced Minister, who was special,
selected for that purpose by the EN-
peror. The Presidents course ha,
placed dishonorable brand upon
Catacazy, which can not fail to be Oh
served by the Grand Duke. The ,e
suit must be that either the Crane
Duke must abandon his trip and return
at once to his country, or else place
himself in the anomalous position o
travelling with disreputable charac
ter. The Presidents action can no
fail of causing much embarrassment il
any case.
rIruu ~. e:.," &c Tire Iuessstgo VII
doubtless be telegraphed to the En-
peror, and be the basis of action of hi
Ministry. Catacazy's selection as tn,
Dukes companion may be abrogated
and he peremptorily ordered home
-[Washingtm Telegram to Cinciunat
Commercial.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

DISTINCTIONS WITH a DIFFER
ENCE.-A hop in your walk is Il
lrss.; but a dance upon nothing is a
halter.
The Alps are a cool CLINE; bnt
Mr.. Whymper is Il cooler climber
One finger by itself may b c
a-numb; but ten fingers are mum
Der.
y deal, in gold, may be a plum;
but a dealer in lead is a plumber
You may sometimes put a sauce
into cup; but you should always
put cup into saucer
Every coat has tail; but every
tailor hasn't coat.
You're Il fool if you're a walker
in pond. You're philosopher il
you ponder in a walk.
a cough makes You wheezy OF
the chest: hut of the chest can you
make Il Golfer?
A steel is what makes a blah.
sharp; but Il blade that makes {
sharper is a steeIer.
TO write every jest is we'll; bu'
every jester is not the writer of /;
Weller.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

sJThe District Court yet in ses-
sion. 1t adjourned over from Sat
urday noon to yesterday morning.
The Grand Jury sat the whole week
and dispersed sisi die, on Saturday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

A yonnS man who had seen the
Fourth was discovered by, his mother
on tise 9Th, sitting on the wood-box in
the yard, trying to pull off his boots.
His mother held up her hands in horror
at the sight, while lie, endeayoring to
stand erect, exclaimed: 'Im not drunk
mother, but a siclser child you never
had.n
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

No. The "boys in blue" and the
"mllish" are still making arrests in
TIE Empire OF Grant. Nearly eve
~ boat takes down some good citi-
zen, dragged from his home and
family, without cause or t b e
shadow Of law, to the Parish prison
in New Orleans. We will have
peace after while.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

RICH.--During the present term
OF the District Court, there waS1,
case tried, where an Injunction llaG
been gotten out. 1t was tried by /
jury of colored citizens, and the fol
loving, we learned tom an ey,
witness, WAS their verdict
1--WE, the jury, sustains the con
junction, and allows 90 per cent
damages" His honor, Judge Os
born, was compelled to send then
back to take q fresh start. How is
that for high?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27


TRUE FRIENDsHIP.-I have known
those who were as. dear to me as my
own soul, friendship grew stronger
when malice reared its blistling front
and calnmny hurled at its victim the
keen envemoned bolts, like flashes of
lightning from a gloomy sky-grew
brighter in the hour Of trial-and sI,one
with a still more resplendent lustre
nnder the trampiing loot of death! =
This friendship has been to ME as re-
freshing as the dew of Hermon-balm
to my heart-breathed forth with all
the charm and power that dwell upon
the tongue of man-upon the tongue of
woman. 1t far outwtighted the beavi-
est burdens Of life, aud converted this
vale of tears into an earthly paradise.
Born Of affectionate Heaven-its step
is silent-its work omnipotent for good
and it shall attend and cheer me
through the ceaseless progress of the
coming hereafter.
Such friendships will never die, and
look forward to their renewal and
eternization in the spirit life of the ra-
diaht future. This loosens my hold
on 1.-THE changing and decaying world
around me and attaches me more aud
to the promised home in the bette,
land. In those realms of the llighe,
life, all things bear the stamp of i'm.
mortality--of fade-less bloom. Or
the margin IF tho River Of Life, ar.
trees of immortal 2oveliness, and flow.
ers of indescriptive beauty-the very
air is redolent with nndyUg friend
ship. No Pang of separation is eve,
felt within the hallowed precincts o
this clOudless Heaven-death throw.
no dark lines over the sunny maths O
this eternal Zion-nO tear is ever wept
l-[Stray Leaves, Rev. z. Fuller.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

~ We direct attention to the
card of "Buck's Brilliant" for
which Henry Hallel, No. 40 Caulp
St, is the sole agent. The best
proof of its superiority, is the num-
Der of different premiums that has
been awarded this celebrated stove
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

wWe have been supplied with city
papers by the obliging clerks of the
Ruth, Texas. Lotus No. 3. j. T. Moore,
Selma, La Belle, B. L. Hodge No. 2,
18th Era aud GladiOla.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

Bea- We hear great Goa plant rs
20 the condition of tile public road,
from the corporation line to the
Plank Boad. There is some one
paid $500 per annum, to keep this
road in good condition. Why is
lie not made to do it! Whose place
is it to see to it!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

~ 1t is estimated that Il new effol t
will DC made shortly to induce Con-
gress to pass international copy
right law. Those who have the project
in charge claim to have, assurances Oi
thorough cooperation in England,
France and Germany.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

~ The people are becoming de-
termined to root out and destroy the
hordes of corruptionists that are fas-
tened on them in SO many different
portions of the country. They are
getting tired of being remorselessly
plundered, and the only wonder is that
the effort to punish the robbers has
not been made before. They have
been suffered to go on until bribery
and stealing have become professions,
while those who are adopts in these
callings parade themselves before the
public as brazen as painted harlots,
aud are as deeply sunk in the depths
of villainy and crime as any of the frai
sisterhood ever fell. The time ha.
come to end this and retributi6n be-
gins to approach those who, in the
insolence of power and flushed Will
booty, vainly think they are strong
enough to defy public opinion.
All this clearly shows that there il
yet CLEAN of hope for the country
Placeholders may he, and vast ma
jority are, as corrupt as it is possibl,
for human beings to become, but til,
great body of the people are yet I'M
tainted. 1t is to them we must appeal
1t is the duty of the press to expos,
and denounce the deadly virus tina
has poisoned the body polite, and t,
ask the people to apply the remedy
If they would not only preserve thei
liberties from imperialism, they mus
be up and doing, and that quickly
r. Galveston News.
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Our agents..
ALEXANDRIA, La

WEDNESDAY,, .........G DEC. 2I 1871
e1a-ss - T..-s.@l7 z177 $40 *
na- The Democrat will not be is
saed next week. We. intend to give
our boys a weeks rest for recreation
and the enjoyment of the holidays
They one and ali need and deserve it
and for tbe sake OF pnnctua]ity W.
ore not disposed to deprive them o
their Just DIES
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

ST. PAULs REMAINs.-The Navy
Yard at Philadelphia was the scene OF
considerable commo,ion on Friday
last, occasioned by the removal of a
veritable sarc6phagus from the hold OF
the United States steamer Richmond,
just arrived from Madeira. The re-
ceptacle is said to contain the dust and
bones of the Apostle St. Paul. Its
weight is about six tons, eight feet il,
length, two feet in width and four fee,
high. The lid weighs about two tons
On the front tablet is representation
Ola trio of angels extending n wreath
Of laurels and flowers to a figure
whose general outline is indistinct.-
The chiseling and carving are general
ly excellent. The foot of the tomb
contains no inscription or device. In
fact, there is nothing about it calcula.
ted to lead to the superstition that it is
sanctiticd by holding the dust and
bones of the apostle. The sarcopha.
gus is said to have been discovered a,
Mycene, and was purchased by one o.
our United States consuls for the
Metropolitan Antiquarian Society, O
New York city, where it will he sent
ina few days Washington Chronicle
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

nsA- We would ask our readers,
and the public generally, to bear il
mind, that J. @. French has re
moved his family grocery two doors
lower down, where he keeps ALWAYS
on hand, the very best of family
groceries, also the best of wines, Ii
quors and Havana cigars.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

sa- The river, at this point, is
still falling. 1t has receded eight
cen inches since our last.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

g8~ Conservative Republican is the
new and long name, now in vogue.
for q good Radical.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

l@- There is, and has been ~
over two months, a vacancy ID u
Police Jury of Kapides. why cas
not it be filed By a good man!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

nes- We have been blessed with
extremely fine weather for Christ
mas times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

70! A Sacramento lady found herself
under suspicion of larceny the other
day, under rather peculiar circumstan-
,es. She was riding in Il crowded rail
way car, and occupied seat with an
'tl,er lady passenger. Like great
many other women of the present day,
she were curls-her own hair, ofconrse,
but it wasn't fastened on strictly ac-
c"rding t" natures programme. By
a'nl-hy, as the train ,iolted along, she
cit something falling about her face
aud neck, and I'm il second it flashed
across her brain hat her curls had be-
come detached. The predicament was
u shocking one, nnI snc eHucavureu 10
ave herself as. much as possible by
luietly passing the capillary ornament
INTO her pocket, thanking her stars that
,lie was almost Il, her destination. At
he station she fastened to the dress.
sng-room to repair damages to her
toilet, when behold the mirror reflect
d back the fact that curls were in their
proper position, and an examination o!
hnse in her pocket showed that they
we're not hers. but of il different color,
md belonging to the lady who sat by
ier side in the car.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

gzyr Trade and traffic unusually
brisk in Town all of last week.
Some estray sreenbacks in circula-
!ation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27
New Orleans Market.

CoTToN-The sales to-day summed
up $500 bales at Rrm prices. requiring
no change in our quotations, except
adding 1910. as the outside rate foI
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

SPECIAL.-Thcre will be an en-
tertainment given at the Tow
Hall on the night Of the Sth OF Jan
uary, tor the benefit OF st james
Church, at which time viii he PIE
scented the Lady. Of Lyons. kinll.
gotten up by the young ladies' AND
gentlemen of the community. Be
tween the acts, there will be Il 81
ries OF entertaining Tableaux. o.
the next night, the 9th, there vi!
be a festival and III connection 9
nnllnction OF CHOICE and useful arti
Giles, to which all the friends of tbs
Church, are earnestly requested te
contribute. Contributions to b
sent in to the Town Hall as earl,
o. the morning of the 9Th as posi-
bic.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

AZ A clerk in Post Office wasa Nv
tie embarrassed the other day on beng
asked by lady if there was a lettd
for my COW. Being disposed to tre''
her politely, he replied that there w
nothing for anybody's COW. The lsay
being equally embarrassed. also ~.
posed to be polite, said she inqu''es
for Mike Howe.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

Ordinary. l64Ol74
Good Ordinary. overwhelmingly
Low Middling- WI94
Middling- Observation-Disclosures
Strict Middlihg. ....-..---...-0 lS4
Good Middling. O2O
SUGAR-Received 2090 hhds. The
market is dragging and the supplies
are being disposed Of slowly at 6lg6ac
for inferior; &c for common; 70 for
good common 74Gac for fair; S@sac
for good fair; SIC for fully fair; 6964c
for prime; l04c for choice; 699ac for
seconds ct y 1Oc for centrifugal l03
Ollie for yellow clarified, and HOE
4c for white:
MoLAssEs-The better grades, es-
pecially prime to choice, are in fair
demand, but the market for the poor
qualities is dull, and prices are weaker.
The supplies are selling at 2003Oc for
inferior; 3O033c for common; 3038c
for fair; 3994lc for prime 43G44c for
strictly prime.
FLoUR-The stock is light, and con-
sists mostly of choice extra, while the
medium and low grades are in demand.
Tie market is bare of super6ne.-
Double extra is scarce, and treble ex-
ira is in light supply. The sales en-
brace 1000 bbls, of which so double
extra at 81 20: so and IS double ex-
ira, on the spot, at 81 IS; 500 double
extra, to arrive, at 81 IS; IS treble ex-
ira, on the spot, at SO; 900 treble ex-
ira at SO 124; 100 do at 80 25, 400
choice extra on private terms, and zoo
family at SO y bill.
CoRN-In in better supply and prices
are easier for buyers 1000 sacks sold,
of which 300, 500 and $50, 1000 and
1900 white and yellow, and 600 white
at 9Oc ~ bushel.
CATs-Are in light supply and
moderate demand so sacks sold at
&c, and IS choice at 63c per busllel.
BRAN-Is scarce. 1t is quoted at 81
rs per 100 lbs.
HAY-Is in light supply and fair de-
mand; so bales prime Western sold at
$35 per ton.
PoRK-The market is unsteady, and
mess is quoted at Sl4 509l475 pei
bbl.; 100 and 800 bbls old mess sold
on the landing at Sl4 Is. 1t is retail
ing ut $l59l5 " Dbl.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

~ The D. H,Tally passed down on
Friday, and had on board nine citizens
of Grant Parish, under arrest and in
charge of United States troops, en- route
to New Orleans to be tried in the y. S
Court, under the provisions of the Ku-
klux bill. Peacell
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-12-27

10 The Grand Jury Of st James
Parish have indicted Governor
Warmoth for releasing from cnsto-
dy the brothers Oliver, who were
committed to Jail upon Indictment
for the alledsed murders perpetra-
ted in the DonaldSOnyille li0ts.