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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17
No The family of our friend, Ca

sa The family of our friend, Cap
tain j. G.. White, made narrow es-
cape on Tuesday last. During q
slight thunder storm one of the CHM
neys of his house was struck by light
ming. The lightning cut up many
fantastic tricks, running through the
house, hurting huge splinters hither
and yon. smashing up crockery etc
His family were all in the house
some in one room, and some in an
other, but fortunately no one was
injured. It was a most miraculous
escape. The house was not set or
fire, but was very seriously damaged
by the shock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17
TEMPERATURE
TIED BY LEVIN AND FERGUSON
To Our Patrons.
A little nonsense now and then,
Is relished by the Wisest men,

a l1Gtl6 NONSENSE HOW 6uu tHcu,
Is relshed by the wisest men,
So also would a few ''stamps" be
relished by the publisher, Of the
Democrat, who must once more
and for the LAST TIME gently, but
in plain business terms, remind
every body of one important and
self evident fact, that he must be
paid, and that cash for his work.
His paper is no longer to be pub
lished pro bono pablico and for
glory and sweet words. He can
not live a single week on either,
therefore any kind of work or ad-
vertising done, during the pending
political campaign, for Clubs, Meet
ings, Committees or any one else
in the political arena must be paid
for cash on the spot without grum-
bling. Under no circumstances
will he deyiate from this rule; he
trusts all will understand him well
and act accordingly or have their
work done elsewhere. Glory work
is dead and gone aud don't buy
bread. sfffhs Faitc-- the Demo
GRAFT stu retains some old notions
and will yet write some men into
greatness without charge, but the
Publisher begs to be excused from
following into those charitable an
tecedents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

~ The chairman of the Parish
Central Committee of the Liberal
Reform party has called a mass
meeting of the people of the Parish
who sympathize with the movement,
for next Saturday; for the purpose OF
appointing delegates to the August
Convention.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

IThe Journal des Debats ~
1t has just been discovered tbsfs
solution Of sulphate of iron sptr
killed. upon fruits and plants hss
wonderful effect. Beans gai1ts
sixty per cent. in size and in qusp.
ty, and pear-trees were wonderfaf
~ benefited by the new fertiIirl
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17
IF Read U. S. Tax Sales.

~ Hereafter, the New Orleans mail
will arrive at this place every Monday
aud Thursday night, through Red
River Landing. a triweekly lifse will
be started as soon as arrangements can
be made with the contractor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

~Mrs. Darlington entered the
Office Of the probate judge (called
"civilian"), and inquired in her
blandest tones: care you the civil
villain9" "Do you wish to insult me,
MADAME" said the judge. EYES,
replied the amiable old lady, "my
brother died deteested. and lef,
three infidel children, and I'm to he
their executioner."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

n@-A lawyer. in cross-examining
a witness, asked him, among other
questions, where he was on a parti.
cular day, in which he replied, 'In
company with two friends. u
"Friends2" exclaimed the lawyer.
1.-TWO thieves, I suppose you mean.
'They may be so, replied the
witness, "for they are both lawyers!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

NJ A gentlemen from Londe
lately. in making a return OF y
income to the tax commits sioneh
wrote on the paper: "For tho ~
three years my income has Deel
somewhat under fl5O: in future"
will be more precarious, as the rsA
is dead of whom | borrowed -
money"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

B@- From the latest papers receiv-
ed we CLEAN that the action OF the
Baltimore Convention is tbeing well
received, and cordially endorsed all
over the country.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

How THEY DO THINGS IN HART
FoRD.-A pretty woman goes into
a dental Office with her husband to
have a tooth extracted, and takes
gas. After the tooth is out. and
she is coming out of the effects OF
the gas, she throws both arms
around the dentists neck, and ex-
claims: "Oh, you dear young man!
if I wasn't married, I'd marry YOU
Husband enjoys the tableau-and
SO does the dentist.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17
The ActiOn Of the Baltimore Con-
YcntiOn.

The Democratic National Conven-
ton at Baltimore, as we have long
since foreseen, has endorsed the can
didates and platform Of the Cincin-
matt Convention. They are now be-
fore the country, and Democrats are
not only at liberty to vote for them.
without endangering their party al
lance, but it is as much their duty to
support them asst they were lifelong
Democrats, nominated by Demo-
cratic Convention.
We believe that we were the first
that ever started the idea OF leaving
the Democracy of the North to put
forward such candidate this year as
would suit themselves. We first sug-
gested the idea that the South should
not even be represented in the Con-
vention. !. We wanted success, and
we were willing to take anything
that would defeat and break up the
regular Republican organization.
The North chose the plan of taking
candidate from the Republican
ranks, as had been SO successfully
done in Virginia, Tennessee and Mis-
souri,. The South not only acqui-
esced in the plan, but, when the can
didates selected happened to be
Greeley and Brown, the outside pres
sure from the South became 90 great
in favor of their endorsement as to
contribute largely to the decision Of
the. question.
The originators of the movement
distinctly stated that it was to be a
temporary expedient; that no one
was expected to sever his party allie
glance; and that after its success, eacE
would fall back to his original party
standard. So far, therefore, from the
election of Greeley and Brown des
troying the Democratic party, we be-
lieve it will add immensely to it,
strength. In all the large Northern
States, the Liberal Republicans arr
supporting the local Democratic tick
cts in return for Democratic supper
of Greeley and Brown. In this wa.
we shall have Democratic Congress
and Democratic governors in tn
largest and most important States.
Mr.. Greeley does not claim tn
support of Democrats because he j
in favor of Democratic measures
We are perfectly willing that he shall
have Republican administration
Democrats support him because the.
know that any change can but b
for the better. His election woul'
put an end to the military govern
; ments and other engines of oppres
sion at the South. The South knows
then, that it will gain immensely b
his election, and will support .hir
! heartily and in good faith.
We place the ticket at the head {
our columns to-day ard shall give
the same support we should nave az
corded to straight Democratic ticl
, ct if one had been nominated. W
do not believe it will lose Demo
cratic vote in the State. We beliey
Louisiana will cast her electoral vol
for the nominees at the Novembt
election.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

70 The Greeley Club celebrated
and ratified the Baltimore nomina-
tons, on last Saturday night, imme-
diately on the reception of the news.
Over One Hundred guns were fred.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

Reviewing an article in the, New
York Post attacking Mr. Greeley, the
Springfield Republican says:
Mr.. Greeley is not the man who is
here described. 1t is true that he is
far removed from conventional saint
as from the ideal statesman; that he
has been rather,a student of affairs than
of books, and rather worker than a
student; that he has crotchets and &C.
centricities and weakness; that he has
tolerated political associates and para
sites of very dubious sort; that he
will never he q Beau Brummel or
Count D'Orsay. BUTT is not true that
he is either scorrnptionist, or an ac-
tor, or a clown. The people believe
him to be an honest man, and this be-
lief Of theirs can not DO shaken by
"leading articles" no matter how elo-
quent. They know, that if lie slows
his 7antaloons into his boots or uses
unevangelical language, it is in loco;
that in public he is quite as decorous
to say the least, in dress, behavior and
Language, as was 'Andrew. Jackson or
Abraham Lincoln. They may vote
against him for this or the other reason,
lbut it will be very hard work to con-
vince them that be lie an enemy to the
Republic, or that it's liberties would
be imperiled by his moving into the
White House.
The fact is that the Horace Greeley
! of the Evening Post is not to be found
in real life; has no flesh-and- blood ex;
istence. The veteran poet, whose hand
is still strong and weighty upon its
helm, found years ago in the editor Of
tn Q Tribune natural antagonist
They were both positive men with
earnest convictions, fondness 70 !
hard fighting, and o tendency to intol-
erance. Their convictions clashed, and
for an ordinary lifetime now they have
been at swords points. Blows levt
been given and taken, on both sides
which have left scars. Mr. Bryant ha.
accustomed himself nd juniors t.
think of Mr. Greeley as vilely and de
test him as utterly as the orthodo,
Christian fathers thought of and de
tested q contuuacious hereto. The,
look at his mistakes, his vanity, his pet
ulence, the infirmities of his nature
through the most powerful Of magni
flying glasses; and they are stone blint
to his great services and his shinnin,
virtues. The result is that they wast'
strength, which will be needed by ant
by for the russell with the flesh ant
blood man, in cutting and slashing a
the imaginary monster.
Are not some of Mr.!Greeley's friend
SHINING against sound economy in YER.
! much the same wayf Or is all the pre-
, judice and unfairness and unrcason-
for the first time in lthe history Of hu
man politics--upon one side Z If 81
let US make haste to elect Mr. Creole
and organize the millennium.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

wMen of the noblest DISPOSE
ton think themselves happiest
when others share their happiness
with them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

" The D. L. Tally has furnished
our Office with full flo of New Or
leans papers. She goes down this day
al 10 O'Clock A. III.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

70 If there is really a delightfully."-
refreshing scene on this earth, it is a
newly married man siding home with
his washboard.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

swA Greeley and Brown Club has
been organized in Alexandria; this is
the opening of tho campaign. They
have raised fine liberty pole, over
the Exchange Hotel, ornamented by
a huge White Hat and the An erican
flag.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

IF No lady's toilet complete unless
there be the fragrant SozoDoNT; unto
the breath sweet odor it imparts, the
gums a ruby redness soon assume, the
teeth quick rival alabaster tint, and
seem as pearls set in a coral vase
Spalding's Glue, cheap, convenient and
useful.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

~ The following gentlemen com.
pose the resident Democratic Com.
mittee at Washington:
Samuel J. Randall, Pennsylvania; w
w. Corcoran, of Washington d. c.; AL.
Ian G. Thurman, Ohio; James Brooks
New York; Montgomery Blair, Mary.
land.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

u He who loves little, prays little;
he who loves much, prays much.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17
liserict Judge.

I'VE are authorized to announce
WM. A. SEAY,
kn;des, as a candidate for the of
y1ge of the Ninth Judicial Dis
aposed of the Parishes of Ra-
nt, Natclitoches, Sabine and
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17
Dr.. TUFTS Sarsaparilla and Queens
Delight.

THIS valuable preparation combines
all the Medicinal virtues which long ex-
perience has proven to possess the most
safe and efficient Alternative and dsGb-
struent properties for the cure of Scrof-
ula, Kings Evil, White Swellings, Ill
GERS, Cancerous and Indolent Tumors,
Mercuriol and Syphilitic Affections, En-
largement and liberation Of the Bones,
Glands, or of the Womb, Spleen and
Kidneys; all the various Diseases of the
Skin, such as letter, Ring-worms, Boils,
Pimples, Sore Eyes, &C.; Nervous AT
fections, Dropsy, and all diseases origi-
mating from depraved state of the
Blood. Also, many affections peculiar
to Females, as Suppression, Irregulari-
ty, Leuorrhea or Whites, sterility, Ova-
rian and Uterine Dropsy, &C. It is
Purely Vegetable.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

WHILE using DIR. TUFTS Liver Pills,
no restraint Of diet or occupation is ne
cessary. You may eat or drink as usual.
They are purely vegetable.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

DIR. Turr's HAIR DYE LEAVES NO RIDIc-
ULoUs TINT.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-17

printers and own them. They can't
strike they can't run away, and if
they get drunk you can whale 'em
like. Then you don't have to pay
them anything; just feed and clothe
'em-that's all. Depend upon it, Cap,
it's the best plan. Go out now, Cap,
and buy, 'em.'
"Wait for me here.'
"He evidently thought he had con-
vinced me, and that was going to
attend the negro auction. l did no
such thing. Putting on my hat,
went up stairs into the composing
room. Too true! There my solitary
printer, q fine, industrious young fel
low, who worked all day and played
on the flute all night, was hard at it.
setting type for dear life. He said
nothing to me, and said nothing tx
him. Turning on my heel, went
down stairs again, left the Office, ani
never returned to it. The paper ex
pired then and there, and that was til,
last had to do with the printing bust
ness.
This incident occurred in Lynch
burg, Virginia. The printer VIII,
worked all day and played on the flut
all night is now, and has been for YER,
many years, the editor of a leadin,
paper in the city of Richmond.-[Lip
pincott.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

THE OMNIBUS ACcIDENT-We understand
thu, the man who drove the omnibus tbEt
clipped over on Madison street, the other
e7erirF, did not escspe unhart, as was gel-
orally supposed. 10 speaking Of the affair r,
the Union says:
According 70 the contract with Mr. Let
tIg, the contractor, the excavations we're to
be securely guarded with umbers, aud
warning lights hug up at night. Nothing
OF the kind was there not the slightest
prscAutIon against accident.
/ Welove to condemn gu, dscrepid old
city administration from the lips Of its
Organ" We would ike to inquire whose
business il Is to see tina, dangerous exeays.
tons on our streets are securely guarded
with tim bers, With warning lights buag I'd
a, night ?' l. is the business OF the pol,c e
force, Of course. Aud OF course they don t
attend to it. They are too much occupied
in beating folks out Of the cigars and
drinks, TO give any sUpsrGgous attention to
their duties. Suppose that omnibus acei-
dent had resulted in the death Of one pas
senger and the manning Of another, as it
came near doing. Who would have had to
foot the bills? The city, to be sure. Tax
payers would have been invited 10 shell on,
fifteen or twenty thousand dollars aud eli
tor the benefit OF q gang OF iazy ioaters whom
We call policemen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
SzaVOUs DEBILITY.

kNIIR its gloomy attendants, low spirits
depresslo ,invo!urtary emIssioE s Ioss
OF saneu, spsEnatcrrAosa, loss Of power
dizzy head, loss of memory, and Threaten ed
iupotonce Gnd imbseility, fnd a sovereign
cure in HUIP8REYS' HOMEOPATHIC
SPECIFIC 20. TWENTY BIGgr Com
posed OF tho ~ost valuable mild and potent
Curstives. they strike st once at the root Of tb
matter, tone up the system. arrest ths dis
charges, sad impArt visor sad energy, life and
vitality to tue entire man. Taey have cured
thousands Of Gases. Price. IS per package Of
i've boxes Aad large 81 vial, which i. very i'm
p5r9snt to obstinate or old cases, or 81 Ter sin
gle box Sold by ALL Druggists, aud sent
by msil on receipt Of price. Address. HUMPH-
REI>' SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDT-
CINE CO, $40 BROADWAY, New YosK.
ChAs A BsuseE aa4 c, 5pidsl, Agents for
Rock lslsud,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

A New RoAD.-The PrOphet.town line Of
the G. B. Il q. road has encountered uuex-
pected obstacles in crossing The river a,
Clinton, and there are acme hopes that i
proper exerJious are made, this i'm portsul
line may be- brought down 20 Rock Island
to cross on the government bridge. There
are many reasons why this can be made as
advantageous 10 the road as to our city
Our business men should look into the
matter at once. The Davenport Democrat
makes the following slusion to the subject
Concerning the prop ,sed new bridge q
, Clinton, and the building Of road from
Clinton 10 Muscstine, al ing the West Bssuch
OF the river, MIR. Steel suggested in the
Rock Island Board of Trade this week that
commute be appointed, whose duty II
would be 10 endeayor to have the enter,
prise so amended as that the Propbetstowr
road hs brought down 10 Rock Island, and
sent into Iowa by the government bridge, Oh
carried on down 10 AudaiusA and thence
TO Muscatine It sail vel enough to con
slder If me has nothing else to DO: hui
when il is uDdersIood that the Iowa South.
ern which is now well under way is the NOV
ing reason for the construction OF the Gin
ton bridge, it is probable the committee
even if appointed will hardly take the trou-
bic 10 get tho bridge located.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

AN INFAMOUS AFFAIR.-Our readers will
remem Der the case, several months ago, Of
boy named Samuel Harding, mere child
who Was sent from Peoria with a team OF
horses and 3 wagon load of tin, bound for
Davenport. At this city be fell in with a
young scamp older than himself, who pur-
suaded him that he could do better by sell.
ing tho tin at New Boston. So he drove
down there, sold the tin, one of the horses
died, and leaving the balance Of the prop
erty, returned to the home of has mother a
widow at Peoria. He was there arrested,
being found concealed under his mothers
bed. at that time We severely ceusursd his
employer for sending him SO far from home
with such valuable effects. 1t now turns
out that his employer sent him of, to pre-
yeat his APT earance in court in suit then
pending. He WAS arrested BY scsllAwsg
who lives at MuscsIine, and who falsely
represented himself rs the city marshal Of
/ Davenport. He was taken 10 DAyeu port
without the shadow OF warrant, or Legal
saInoIity Of any kind, and there, without
friends or money, WAS bound over for :risl
A kind hearted lawyer Foster Iook an
interest in his case, and without reward,
volunteered to defend him. On SATURDAY.
be was acquitted, furnished with ticket
and dollar, and cent back home This Is
a most infamous affair thsougtou and
somebody oughttO be made to pay dearly
for u.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
r. Judson's Dead Shot Worm Candy,

In M mbers there is safety. 1t was upon this
principle that the formula of Judson's Mons.
TAIN Ham PILLS was prepared. Dr.. Judson,
intending to spend n forIune in advertising ais
pills, submitted his recipe to the revision Of
the most intelligent and learned physicians OF
the age, md the result lie a simple bur most eff
cacous medicine-ths JUDsos's MLusTAIr
He Pulls. They purify the blood, remove all
distractions, cleanse the skin of all pimplss
and blotehe'' and are perfectly sure and safe in
their operation. The J psoN's MOUNTAIN Ham
Pr Is cure Billiousness Female Irregularities
Headache, and many of the disc asses arisipg
from mpure blood aud q deranged digestion
Use the Judson's Mountain Herb Pills. and
when you have proved their virtue rscommen
them to your friends They are both surar-
coated and plain. For SAFE everywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

Pooh FELLow.-We understand that ST.
mouSon is pedding his grief around town in
convenient packages, and calling on al his
friends for their sympathy and moral sup
port, in view Of the unfeeing attacks Of the
ARGUS on bis management of police affairs
He gets very little encourage ment, no wever'
People cAn's exactly see what Influenced
him TO release tina, notorious outlaw, jim
Bell, for the contemplate sum of $25.
They don't know where he obtains the pc wer
to pardon criminals in consideration Of small
deposits Of cash. They are much mystified
over his strange interpretations Of law.
James, study your Blackstone little more
frequently. Your magesseriGl career has
been brilliant, but will be none the less brief
on tina, account The path Of glory leads
bot to the grave. You will be buried next
month. The morrners will be few, and the
funeral magnificent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

If you DO not feel well you send for a doeto,
he calls upon you, looks wise, scravls some
hieroglypbics upon piece of paper which YOU
take to g drug store and there pay so cents 10
81 90, besides the doctors fee, for . remed nine
times out of ten not half so good as DR.. Mor,e's
Indian Root Pills which costs but IS cents peI
box. Do you think the for er the best, because
you pay the most for it? If you do, we ad
you to use. just as Al experiment, the More's
Indian Root Pills. They prepared from q
formula, pronounced by the mostlesrnsd physi
oians of our country, to be the best and most
universal of family medicines. Ths Morses
Indian Ro Pills cure Headache. Liver Com
plant Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Female rregu
larities, No., and are put ND 10th sugar coated
and plain. Give them trial. Sold by al deal
ers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

We do not propose to defend the present
police department, from Magistrate Simon
son down any further than to ask impreju-
diced men few questions Union.
The good sense you thereby display is
highly commsndSble. The present police
department" can't be defended. Whether
you commence at Magistrate SimOnson and
Ego down." or commence with somebody
else and go up" the result will be the
same. You will 6Dd slOth, insincerity, and
iucompetsucy at every step. II would be
hard work to whItewASh such set of corner
loAfsrs into respec,ability. Don't try it
save your wind. But how is your precious
pack to get along without an ''orRsn?'
What do they support you for exceptto have
you defend them in seasons Of emergency
Won'i some Of them be starting "another
republican paper7" VIVA, will people think
10 see you so much afraid Of q brush with
the ARGUs9 Such questions as these should
receive your prayerful consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
JOHN ROOTS BETTERs,

JOHN ROOTS BITTERs.
John Roots Dittsrs are family uediefn.
John Roots Rittsrs cure general debility.
JohR Roots Bit:srs cure dyspepsia. Use
II.
John Roots Bitters cures fever and asue.
John Roots ittsrs cures all bilious dis.
eAseV.
John Roots Bitters cures Nervousness and
headache. Try Il! They are warranted.
John Roots Bittsrs cure Indigestion Try
1t.
Jehn Roots Bittsrs are not whisk drink
Roots Bitt,rs for sale at the Harper Hous,
Drug store. maya -deod-m, ,f&w1y
! John Roots Bittsrs are sold by al drug
sists. John Bongston, an Emil Koehler, Roci
Island, ILL.,, wholesale and retail druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

JNo. s. SMITH was trying to make a
dicker with gentleman from Rhineland
yesterday afternoon on team and wagon.
The effort ended like the tobacco in John s
pipe-smoke.-Un Union.
Isn't tina, au important piece of intelli
gence to be sent to the four corners of the
earth through the columns of q newspaper d?
That Onion will go up, some day, in a
cloud Of dish water.