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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
THE LOUISIANA CASE.

The Radical usnfpation in Louisiana
is attracting universal attention at the
North, ond we are pleased to see that
the Conservative press understand the
case fully. A leading editorial in the
World is by far the ablest and most
concise discussion of the points at is
sue that we have yet seen. 1t is bet
ter than any speech delivered on either
side on The trial before Judge Durell.
1t tears into flinders the Radical pre-
tension that a Federal Court can as
sumo to decide who are elected officers
at State and municipal elections. 9th
er papers are equally severe in their
condemnation of the high handed meas
Hres of the Administrative and its Lou
isiana followers.
The Northern press is the more sur
prised at the extraordinary turn this
thing has taken, that it had been given
out that Grant would inaueurate a
more peaceful and conciliatory policy
now that he had reached the summit OF
his asprations-an election for Sec
ond term. Men of all parties have
been calling on him to lay aside the re-
stlictive policy that has marked his
past administration. Bat Grant, even
though he should be disposed to do so,
is under the lead of a few bold. bad
men, the measure of whose yindiciive-
ness is not yet full. The first impor-
tant act after his election is this Lou
isiana affair, by far the most fragrant
act of centralism that has yet marked
his administration of the government
Where it will end God only knows.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
Why We Demand Protection.

Under this caption, the New Orleans
Republican, of a late date, has a long
editorial paving the way for the acts of
its party, lately fulfilled. We extract
the following from that article al. re
CARDS orr Parish. 1t needs TO com.
ments on our pa't, as we know orr
people here Know how much of it has
even the sembIance Of truth:
In Rapides Parish, Messrs. L. Texa-
da, j. j. Swami and j. G. p. Hooe,
three iusionists, are announced as mem
bers of the House, notwithstanding
there is at least 1900 Republican ma
,jolity on a fair vote. How this result
was accomplished may be judged 10y
the hundreds of sworn statements, filed
in the United States Court, which
show That the ballot boxes, instead
of being taken to the Court House, to
be opened as the law directs, were
conveyed to the private apartments of
.he State Supervisor, tie Federal Su-
pervisor being excluded, and there ma
ninulatcd thas such was the intimid,-
ton employed that at one poll only
five Republican votes were east, at
four others the United States Supervi-
sors alone were permitted TO vote our
ticket, and at the poll known as
"Paui's' not even this Federal official
was permitted that privilege. Three
Republican candidates make oath to
personal knowledge of more than one
thousand Republicans Illegally de-
prived of registration, while many per-
sons known as belonging to the oppo-
si'iou were Illegally registered. Every
trick that Ingenuity could devise to
deiraud Republicans, fist of lesistra-
ton and then of their ballot, WAS I'M
scIusulansly brought into play, and
that sterling patriot, Ex-Governor j.
Madison Wells, makes an affidavit that
clearly establishes the fact that "Ran-
d"lph's' poll was rifled of its legal
votes
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

BLANKET HoRsE.-Boys, look af-
ter the welfare of youEshorses. Re
| member it is more economical to blan-
ket a horse in winter than to allow him
to so unblanketed, for when blanketed
he will eat third less food, as it re-
quiIes less to generate heat. A horse,
after having been driven fast, or after
pulling heavy load, becomes tho
roughly warmed up, and ifleft to stand
still in the cold air when in this condi-
ton, without blanket on, lie runs a
great risk of taking cold that may
cost him his life, or at least injure his
health. Keep a blanket on him while
standing in the stable. If you have
been III the habit of blanketing him,
throw on an extra one after he has
been used outside, to absorb the heat
and perspira!ion, removing The addi-
tioual one after he has cooled off. So.
young farmer, save your oats aud doc
tors bills, and blanket your horses. 1t
is not only poor economy to neglect
this matter, but species of downright
cruelty also.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
FHRISTaiAS PRESENTS!
" at LEVIN g. FERGUSON
Reprint of Foreign Periodicals.

We publish in another column The
prospectus of the Leonard Scott pub
fishing company, New York. For
years past this enterprising company
has undertaken to place before the
American reader the lea,,ing English
periodicals at a price low enough to
put them within the reach Of all.
Their enterprise has met with the
encouragement and success it so rich
}y deserved. And they have the sat
isfaction, too, to know that their
work has done much good to the
American student aud general reader.
1t has improved the taste for reading
and elevated the standard of the
works sought for by the general
reader. 4 wider and more accurate
knowledge of what is doing in the
book world is one of It's beneficial re-
suits. There is no necessity for a
waste of time on the trashy maya
zines of America when the best Eng
lish Reviews can be obtained at the
same price. We call attention to the
exceedingly low figures at which
these periodicals are now furnished.
We have received the October
number OF the London Quarterly Re
view and the November number of
E!ackwoed's magazine The Quar-
terly has the following table of con-
tents: -
]. The Duke of Wellington as a cabinet
| Minister.
! 2 The Completion of St Paul's.
=. Baron Stucmar
a. The Consciousness.
3. Veasqnez
6. Journal of French Diplomatist in
Italy.
Z LaS6 African Slave Trade.
8. The Position of Parties.
Lakewood has the following:
The Palisiins. Book H.
Tho Shores of Biscay.
On II Resurrectonist.
A True Reiormer.-Part TX.
heating about The Bush.
Coming to the Point.
Our Relormer Meets with the right lis
| teners at last.
Tue Conversation interrupted.
In which our Relormer finds another on.
portunity.
In Which another point is Scored.
Montalembert.
La Bruyere.
The End of the Banquet.
Our Autumn Munmvres.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
THRISTAiAS PRESENTS!
~ at LEVIN & FERGUSON'S

Go ON.-A man must not yield to
dependency, nor sit down inactive,
despairing, because he is in darkness
Sometimes few steps onward or up
ward are all that are needle J, and he,
for want even Of that little activity,
may remain all his life beneath the
cloud. Perhaps You have been as
cending mountain with the mist SO
thick before that at a few feet from
you not an ebjeet was visible, and so
wet that it was like dripping rain.
Timidity arddespondency say in such
a case, you had better turn back, at
any rate lie by in the first shelter.
But perhaps you will find a clear sky
with a little more travel upward.
Courage and hope say, Gro on!
higher up you will find light. So
you so on, and at length, unexpect-
", at one single step, you emerge in
to clear sunshine. Then all your
troubles are forgotten. How glad
yon are that you psrsevered, that you
did not turn back; you would have
lost this glorious sight, this magni-
fcent prospect, this popularity ofgio.
~, which you could have enjoyed
only under these very circumstances
OF preceding mist and gloom. You
would have lost the sight of the
clouds under yon, and the atmos-
phere resting upon them as on ser
OF chalcedony, smooth, soft, undula
ting, and the SUBMITS Of the noun
TOMS all around glittering with ict
and snow And you would have los
the 81, ry of the breaking up ant
| trooping away of these cloud con
gregations, as the departure Of al
army with banners, and the revela
ton Of the unveiled world as a new
creation. - Exchange.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
The Great Pictorial Annual = 1873.

/. i i q II
Hostetter's United States Almanac
FLOR 1873, for distribution, gratis,
throughout the United Stetes. and all
fcivilizeG countries ofthe Western HEM
isphere, is now published and ready
! for delivery, in the English, German,
French, Norwegian, Welsh, Swedish,
Hollan;l,s Bohemian and Spanish lan-
Iguages, aud all who wish to under
stand the true philosophy of health
shonll read and ponder the valuable
suggestions it contains. In addition to
an admirable medical treatise on the
causes, prevention and cure OF a great
variety of diseases, it embraces large
amount of information interesting stn
the merchant, the mechanic, the mi
ner, the farmer, the planter, and pro-
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! The nature, nses and extraordinary
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sing reading matter, original and Sc
lected. Among the Annuals to appear
with the opening of the year, this will
be one Of the most useful, and may be
had for the asking. The p,oprietors,
Messrs. Hostetter e. Smith, pittsbnrg,
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25


u When the fire was sweeping
through Pearl street in Boston, one
OF the large shoe dealers, seeing tina,
his stock could not be saved, invited
the bystanders to help themselves.
A policeman, who appeared on the
spot, not advised OF the invitation,
Indignantly observed an individual
pulling boots, pair,after pair. from an
open case before. him. "Villian p
be Numbered, what are you about?s
Trying to find . pair Of eights,''
was the mild response.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
ALEXANDRIA, La.
TEMPERATURES
AS REPORTED EY LEVIN AND FErGrso

CHE1sTMAs.-This sacred and hap
ny Holiday once more dawns on u.s.
Kind reader, the Democrat, again
and as Of old, sends you one and all
kind greetings, happy cheer, and
happiness and prosperity to you now
and forever ! The day and hour re.
call many as ociations of the coed
pastand sad recollections cluster thick
and fast around orr yet fresh mem
DRY, which we cannot bury in obi.
won. But be the Christmas of TO-
day a temporary resting place to
them all, and let MS all be happy and
enjoy it. Life, at be f, is but short,
Christmas comes bnt once year,
therefore, here's a bumper and a
good wish for the world and his wife
OF Rapidesl The Democrats choicest
blessings are showered On all of you,
without exception, and NAV you all
live n thousand years and we be
your pail bearer. Happy, Merry
Christmas to you all.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
1t Acts Like q Charm.

This is what we hear on all sides OF
Dr. Tnit's Eypectorant. In cases OF
Group, Bronchitis, Asthma aud all Dis
eases it affords instant relief 1t per
meates the very substance of the
Lungs and causes them to throw OF all
aerd matter. 1t is very pleasant to
tue taste. Children take it readily.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

A BEAUTIFUL TnouGnr.-When enei.
neers would bridge a stream, they often
carry over at first but a single thread
With that they stretch a wire across
Then strand is added to strand, until q
foundation is laid for planks, and now
the bold engineer finds safe footway.
and walks from side to side. So God
takes from Us golden-threaded pleasure,
and he stretches it hence Into Heaven.
Then he takes child. and then friend,
Thus lie bridges death and teaches the
thoughts of The most timid 10 find their
way hither and thither between the two
spheres.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

EFFECT OF CAST IRoN STevEs.-Son1es
time ago a paper was read before the
French Academy Of Sciences, in which
the evil consequences of using cast iron
stoves We're forcibly dealt with. Lit
tie, however, was the iiiterestexcited
In the matter at the time, but the sub
Ject has more recently been brought
forward with better success. Dr.. Car
ret, one of the physicians to the Hotel
Dieu, in Chambery, plainly denounces
cast iron stoves as an absolute source of
danger TO those who use them, and he
claims to base his Genunciations upon
positive facts. 1t appears that during
IAN epidemic which prevailed in SAVOY
Dp: Garrett observed that Ill the inhabi-
tants who were affected by it used cast
iron stoves, which had recently been
imported into the country. On the 9TH
er band. he observed that all those who,
used other kinds of stoves. or at]optefl
other modes of firing, escapetl tho ,iis.
ease. Another circumstance bearing on
the same Interesting question occ;I Is
in the Lyeeum Of Ciambery, where an
epidsmic Of typhoid fever broke ont
i ~ regarled by Drss Car
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
Dr.. TUTT's HAIR DYE IMPARTs A NAT
UEAL Color.


An 1pIoT AnRoAD.-Ybe Manches-
ter Guardian of November Il, saws:
"When Sergeant Bates and his flag
arrived in Kendall, all the public
men Of the town who were not pres
singly engaged, attended, aud after a
repast, speeches were delivered, in
which strong sympathy was express
ed with Bales and his mission. He
was assured that the good feeling
toward America, which he had come
to test, did in reality exist, notwith-
standing the recent adverse awards
under the Washington Treaty.
Bates said he was now carrying out
his project at the request of a num-
Der of public men in the United
States who held the same opinion
that he did on the subject in dispute.
On Monday morning lie resumed his
march to Lancaster. On leaving he
as heartily cheered by a large
crowd of people. HIS route brought
him into close proximity to the an
cient hill of Levens, where he was III
vited to partake of the hospitality OF
the hall, and concerned to the time
honored custom of drinking des-
cription of old ale called Morocco,
out of a large goblet, standing on
one leg, and saying: "Luck to Lee
vens as long as the Kent flows He
has so far been received with enthu-
siasm, and has been offered the hos
pitality Of some of the leading hotels
in the princi I.al towns through which
he intends to pass"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
Opera and Gents Fancy Curb Chains
LEVIN & FERGUsoN's.
: ---c.,-.--,..s. 20. -.

~ Here is q good one on potato
Dngs: Three men were comparing
notes. One says, "Tlere are two bugs
to every stalk" A second one says,
"They have cat down my early crop,
and are sitting OH the fence waiting fo,
the late crop to come up" '.Psl.aw y
said third, '.you don't know any
thing about it. | passed seed store
the other day, and the bugs we're there
looking over the books to see who had
bought seed potatoes
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

u Tomorrow evening, at i O'Clock
the citizens of our Town, meet at tie
Polling places, in their respective
Wards, to nominate their choice for
Comcilmen, and to appoint delegates
to the Convention, meeting in the
Town Hall, on Saturday evening at Z
O'Clock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

70 During the late war, while in
conversation with noted Confederate
General, We asked him to give us the
meaning OF Martial Law. 1t is, sir,
simply the will Of the Military Comman-
der, was his short and quick response.
Don't our people now know, that
Grants will is now the law. Such is
the sober and sad fact.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

s@ The boys and girls of Alexan
dria, on this Christmas morning, as
they move and prance about merrily,
should be sure to step in at Levin
and Fergnson's Emporium of bellies
chooses, where they can get value re-
ceised for their spare nickles,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

nes~ During the last decade the
United States has imported from
Paris, for purposes of dress merely,
more than 100000 worth of goods,
in the form of bombazines, grapes,
merinos. shavls, hair, leather, hu-
man hair, gloves, trimmings, and
SO on through the haberaasher's
whole catalogue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
Reiected-Clara FL. Flower.

sS" In another place we pnbliSh, in
full, The Message Of Governor Waimoth
delivered to the true aud fairly elected
Representatives of the people of Louisi-
ana. We commend its careful peruy1l
to every one, who reads this number OF
the Democrat. 1t gives plain, unvar-
nishcd and truthful statement of the
wrongs, frauds and infamies, which
have just been heaped anew on the pco-
pie of our poor and accurSed State. Ii
shonld be filed away carefully as a re-
cord for our eliiltlren's children 10 re. id
and be historically posted on our
wrongs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
ToYs! TOYS. IoYs! A
II at LEVIN & ErR

. ~
u The Paeitics will sivdih
Grand Fancy Dress Ball I'D
the 3lst of December 1921 /
known and well founded flp
these gallant Firemen. to. Iii
their best foot foremost id d
reunions, We confidently lse
expect the feature ofthe sesb
occasion. Old 1872 could Ill
cred out Of existence under &
piccs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

70 Two fellows committed heavy
robbery in New York, the other day.
They entered bank. and while one
Of item heIda paper before the cashiers
face, ostensibly. to show him some
stock reports, the other seized 4 tin
box, which, from its weight, should
have contained at least $50, 900. and
made off. On opening the box tlsey
found about 100 most excellent cart
ridges for a larse-bore shotgun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

asA- S. Hess reputation for good
taste and bon ton as a purchaser, is
still kept up and on the increase.
You can purchase rare niceties OF
him to-day. Pitch in, and he will
welcome you.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

1Dr. st. John, despite the times,
is up to his old repute, and has sure,
ly an extra fine and fancy selection
for this Christmas day. Walk in,
one and all, and make your purcha-
ses for presents and keepsakes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

u The Durfell Legislature has
corrected ore of the miseonnts of the
Lousstreet Board. They have given
his seat to w. K. Johnson, from
Ayoyelles. Never too late to do some
good,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

" Some OF the citizens of Rochester
have employed man named Mun,lav
to make burst of Fred Douglass
Where MnDday il to procure lump
Of charcoal large enough for the bust
ness is a mystery.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

A young woman la]
herself in Vienna. aud In Il il
she had left on a tableinear TIN
which she lay, She had writtd
last cigar draws very badly, tlel
am tired Of life. Good night.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

SOUTHERN CLMMs-The Washing
ton Chronicle contains a list of claims
allowed and rejected since the last
report to Congress. Thisre was
submitted to Congress on the ninth
instant, and will be passed upon and
probably affirmed during the present
session. We reproduce he allowed
and rejected claims of Rapides:
Allowed-William Bailey, $40, 161.
James B. Sullivan, $1G,4G3.
Rejected-Clara FL. Flower.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

r..
~ All tho worlds a sta.sS
the people merely players, am
mise that a large portion Of tlM
thereon must be nsiug that.j,a
ular preparation for the teen
grant sozodont," from the ]
demand there is for that arl
most delightful, convenient All
cions heautifer and preserve
teeth the world ever prodnced|
ing's Glue, useful in every lioasl
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
NEW York
DR.. YIN. II. Tut:

DR.. VIM. Fl. Tatt:
SI#-Wl,en in Aiken, last winter. l
used Your ESpectorant for my cough,
and found mole benefit f!om it than
any l have nsed. took half a dozen
bottles home with me and have had to
give sumo of it to my friends. Please
send me one dozen by Express, C 0 d.
ALFRED CUSHING,
% West -3lst street,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

Remember, that though to-day
be Christmas, Adolph Kraft, is still
selling out at reduced rates, and has
many articles suitable to the occa-
sion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

u Moses Rosenthal, in his line,
has many nice articles we'll calcula-
ted to please as Holiday gifts. BY
all means his establishment should
not be sighted this day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
HHRISTAIAS PRESENTS!
" at LEVIN g. E'ERGUSON'S

sAThe River, opposite this Town.
has been rising for over a week.
Thus far it has gone up over eight
feet, and is still rising. .
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

W A French woman once fa y
never loved anything
yonr children, Z suggested 9 fr Il
I When they were little,n size N
And you love diamonds n B
when they are large. ( ss N
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

" L was the }dyiag reqd
late King :, Of sw4de'f that /
speech should bel held overl
they talk of the goesa / may 3
they must also mention>the n
Committed. and l prefer sifanl
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25

The REvEILLE--We have received a
copy Of The Rcreule, Published monthly
at the State University, Baton Rouge,
and conducted by its faculty. 1t is
devoted to the Interests Ct the Unieer-
sity and of Education generally. Its
Typography is neat, and the paper
presents very handsome appearance.
Its articles are well written, shown
extent and variety of learning and
vigor and elegance of style. AS a
literary Journal it is highly credltat,le
to its founders and conductors. We
wish it complete success.
From the Rereilie we learn that the
tenth anniversary of the University
will be celebrated on the I'd of January,
An address will be delivered by Hon
VIM. B. Egan, of Caddo. All the old
students and friends of the Seminary
are invited to he present.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-12-25
Opera and Gents Fancy Curb!
LEVIN & FERGusoN's

"a Up to this writing We III
had the fun to know, whom q
ca'-snessitg Board ofLongstred
& Co.. have counted in Tor Pal
GERS for our Parish. We sup}
Will hardly make a right g !!
p, i, the 4 lawfully and f',irIy
Grants will is law 5n LeuisiaI q