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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-01-06

The RIyER.-Old Red is still tan.
ing, to the deep disgust and perhaps
muttered DIS of the officers OF the big
boats, whilst those of the little ones
chuckleand say, Go ahead lour) steam
boat.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-01-06
Saturday. January 9th, 1872
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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-01-06


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Depart Tuesday Thursday and Sa-
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nssand Saturday by D p M.
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Thursday and Saturday at 8 p NJ.
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Ell arrive Monday ane Thursday 8 A. nj.
Alexandria to Harrisonburg
81 Depart Tuesday at 1 p. M. arrive
OF by ~ M.
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sanat r. M. arrive by ~ NJ.
Alexandria to Cotile Landing and Col
fax depart Mondays Thursday and
Saturday at 6 A. NJ. arrive by q A. NJ
Postmasters are not required to re
ceive mutilated currency IN exchange
for envelopes and postage stamps.
go The person entitled to letters recei
we'd by mail, are those whose names
are in the address, and the delive. :,
should be. to the person addressed, OF
according to his or her order.
a. syiias III. B. RINGGOLD, p. NJ.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-01-06

FALSE ALARM--Somewhat of an
excitement was gotten up the night of
the ball last week, rather at our ex-
lpense We had goneto supper and left
the stove doors open tc make less draft,
when it appears the wind coming
down the fue blew up = small blaze
which with the bright moon illumin-
ated the large front windows of our
Office 90 wildly that some timid intli
vidual going along raised the fearful
cry of IRE, and dozen or two follow
ing him, rushed up the stairs and
bursted the door open to find some
smoke but very little fire.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-01-06

THE LEGIsLATURE.-Just before go
ing to press we received by mail New
Orleans papers of the the LIST and End
mat Mend ay and Tuesday. Both bran
ches of the Leg islature met on Monday
but there was no quorum in the Senate
and in the House of Representatives
nothing was done except passing reso-
lutiyns relative to the death of 1t.
Gov. Dunn, and of undated conf
dence in the integrity and efficiency of
Hon. Geo. w. Carter, the Speaker.
The latter resolution being introduced
by one of the members from this
parish, Mr.. Harry Lott.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-01-06

ANOTHER HoMICIDE.-A M a n
named Tracy died in the cas- els vii.
lage of Pineville a day or two since,
from the effects of pistol shot wound
indicted upon him by one E. F. Grin
stead, store keeper in the above
named village. The dispute which led
to the fatal result, arose from the sale
of some land by Grinstead to Tracy,
to which it afterwards appeared Grin
slead had no good title. We have
heard good deal more about the mat
ter but prefer to record that only
which is beyond doubt. Grinstead
we hear is not to be found.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-01-06

~ We had last week quite forci-
BILE illustration of the truth of the
sketch of an Editors troubles and tri-
ais, given in our columns. While
busily engaged in writing, a somewhat
excited individual whom we do not
know, rushed into our Office holding a
copy of the La. Democrat, and gestic-
ulating rather violently. Ire ye the
iditor of the Gazette ser p he enquir.
ed, and on our admitting the soft i'm
parchment, he continued. "Thin l
want We to answer this pointing to
a paragraph in the Democrat, "and say
that livery word ov IFS lie."
1t seemed that our neighbor had
been rubbing our visitors hair the
wrong way, accusing him either of do
ing something what he ought not to
have done, or of having lett undOae
something which he ought to have
done, and he came to rs for help. We
tried to explain to him that what he
wanted of US, was not in our province,
and that all we could do would be to
call attention to his reply, which he
must write himself. or get some one
else mot us) to write for him, but we
succeeded badly, and he left in a very
bad humor, but convinced at least
that there was no helpin us.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-01-06

CAUGHT ON THE JURY-Straying
into the court roo0r last Saturday
morning, after our weeks labor was
over and quite unconscious of the dan
ger we ran, we were unceremoniously
picked up as a talisman and no excuse
being taken were compelled to set on
q jury, to Try for his life boy of about
ten years of age, who it seems had, on
seeing his mother over-powered and
likely to be severely, if not fatally in
iured by two or three other women
who had gone to her house for the
special purpose, as was proved by
their own words Of killing or being
killed, picked up gun and shot one
OF the assailants, killing her on the
spot. Although indited for murder,
the assistant prosecuting attorney,
Robt. P. Hunter, Esq, only claimed
verdict of manslaughtrr, contending
in very ingenious and able speech,
that such verdict would be not only
benefit to the boy himself, but was
due to the community. Thejury how
ever, did not see it in that liglf,
neither did they see the justice of con
victing an infant of a crime which so
many older offenders had committed
with impunity, but agreed rather with
the able argument of Capt. White his
counsel, that the act was justifable
and therefore speedily brought in a
virdict of not guilty.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-01-06

~ See advertisement ofstovc want
ed.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-01-06

ed"
And when all was lost but the hope
that time would heal her wounds !;
when the occasion came when that
healing process might have commeDc-
ed, the sons of southern soilo apos-
trophized in the address we have quo
ted from, not only let that occasion
pass them, but have since persistently
neglecting all endeavors to heal the
wounds of war, and have omitted no
opportunity of tearing them open
again, "a faras irritating words, and in
many instances secret and ccwardly
acts could do SO.
We should be very sorry to think
that these "sons of the Southern soil
in reality comprized very many South
erners, for We believe large majority
of both Northerners and Southerners,
are willing and anxious to again be
come a really united people, but Meth
er unfortunately understands the true
feelings of the other, and i'll will is
kept up by the writings, utterances,
and acts ola set of impracticable idiots
who having nothing to loose them
selves, care not what trouble they in
volvc others in. 81 tint they may ac
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-21
NEBRASKA.
50
TIE Bubble Of Corruption Burst.
Another Legislative Explosion.
BriHiait Display of Radical PyrOtech.
mics.

OMAHA, Jan. 20.-The Nebraska Legis-
lature in the Senate came to a dead lock
last night over bill donating 10000 acres
Of land to a company for the purpose of de-
Veloping the Salt Springs at Lincoln, the
vote being for to against the bill. After
being in session all night, recess was taken
for breakfast, and at 9 A. NJ, after much
wrangling, President Hascall declared the
Senate adjourned to Dec. 81, 1872.
Six Senators left the chamber. The re-
naming six pronounced the adjournment
illegal, and ordered the arrest of the seced-
ing members. They were put under arrest
by the Sergeant-at-Arns, but afterwards
released, and have departed to their homes.
The six remaining Senators are still in ses-
sion, and expect the arrival of a seventh
member, who has been absent, when they
will have a quorum.
The House met at 10 A. NJ. A motion
was made to adjourn to Dec. 81, which was
amended to adjourn to Monday next, which
was carried.
At this time there arrived a message from
Gov. James prcraguin the Legislature
Before it could be read, however, the Speak,
er declared the House adjourned.
The following appeal to the people is
being circulated:
"Thc bubble of corruption is bursted
The Senate has adjourned. The House is
prorogued. Thomas, Cropsy, Abbott, Shil-
don, Metz and IIascall have been Under ar.
rest. The people Of Lincoln and Nebraska
City hold an indignation meeting tonight
VIII Omaha Join us
"MANY CITIZENS OF LINCOLN"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-21
CUSTOM HOUSE CORRUPTION.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-At the custom
house investigation to-day, Williams testi-
fed that 1t is customary for the steamship
lines to give inspectors SO to $40 as a gra-
tuity for work done when they deserve it..
The custom has prevailed a long time
GrinnelI would order against it.
CustomhOuse StoTekeeper Wilson testi-
fed that he hai no knowledge Of the ar
rangement between Leet & Co., Custom
Inspectors. to hurry goods to the store.
A letter was read from Mr. kemhie, ct
Boston. stating that he was taxed sixty dol
lars in gold on two silk dresses brought by
him from abroad in August last he failed
to obtain receipts for his money from the
officials and wrote the facts to the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, who replied That the
Custom officers We're not required by the
regulations to give receipts for duties paid.
The following CpllOqy then
Senator Pratt-Is it your understanding
that the Secretary Of tie Treasury received
the money?
Senator Bavarl-I don't believe be knew
anything about il. ! think it simply an
Outrageous act of plunder.
Senator Pratt-DO YOU think this man
intended to smUggle these goods.
BayaTd-I don't know the man, Duj L
don't believe he did. He pointed out the
goods to the Inspectors.
Casserly-It seems to me that We can
obtain nothing fTOm the CustOnhoUse in re-
latiOu to these charges They are all Re
publicans, friends Of the Administration.
Not one Of them has stepped forwardto as
sist US in the discovery of the alleged frauds.
i. .Bayard-On the contrary, they are called
on to defend themselves.
Mr.. Stcwart-This is hardly relevant to
the issue although it may be pursued to
advantage at another time.
Ii was finally ordered TO refer the COM
munication to the collector and ask him TO
explain it.
4 communication was received from
Naylor x Co. ContTayerting statements in
special agent IIOwe's testimony Yesterday
IN regard TO the seizure Of their property.
Adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-21
THE FLIGHT OF TIME.
From the Columbia Herald.

Somebody was kind enough to leave us a
COPY of the UNION AND AMERICAN of Aug
10, 1859, this week. 1t contained some
very interesting extracts from the Nashville
Patriot of 1913. Our present State capital
was at that time very insignificant little
village, and very poorly supported one
weekly paper. The Patriot expressed
great fear of an attack from two thousand
Creek Indians then on the war path along
the banks of the Tombigby. 1t also con-
tanned long letter from Gen. Gaines, call
ing on Gov. Biount, of this State, for rein
forcements. The United States were then
at war with Great Britain, and the paper
contained accounts Of several small fights
in the vicinity of the lakes. One Of the
most interesting features about these old
papers is the length of time it took for them
to get news. The Patriot published news
a month old. The UNION AND AMERICAN
makes light of it, and boasts that it, in 1859,
had published news from Italy before it
was three weeks old. The same paper now
publishes European news before it is day
old. o, tempora! o, mores!
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-21
A STONE MAN.
4 Curiosity On The Republican River.


We make the following extract from a
letter to the Philadelphia Press, written by
a correspondent crossing the plains with a
military expedition. 1t is the story Of a
pioneer employed IS 4 guide
cone day some young fellows said that
they were going over to see the stone man.
! had often heard them talk about the stone
man, but never believed there was anything
in it. So one Of tie young fellows said to
me: Now, Nelson, you jest shut up
about the man, or come along and see him.
Next morning l borrowed apOny, and eight
of us rode across to the country to the \ OTth
Fork Of the Republican. 1t was about four
o'clock when We came to 4 little stream that
empties into the North Fork, and the In
dians told me the stone man was Just
little way up the stream. We went on
about half 4 mile, when the Indians dis
mounted, tied their ponies, and pointed to
the right. About a hundred yards
from the stream there he was,
sure enough. The Indians, who
had been very noisy, all along,
would only speak in whispers, and wouldn't
90 within ten feet Of him. He lay on his
back. with his right hand resting on his
breast, and his left arm gone. | stepped
him, and he was twenty-five feet long. His
chest was seven feet broad at the shoulders,
and his teeth were eight inches long. one
side of bis under jaw had been broken of
with q sledGe-hammer, and two Of the
teeth were gone. 1t was broken by trader,
who took it into NSrth Platte, where it now
is. He had been tCIliu' some Of them tel-
lows about the stone man, and they would
not believe him, 50 when he came out again
be sledged of the Jaw and took it in to
show them. He had also sledged off the
right arm near the shoulder, but two men
could not carry ii, and it was still lying
near the body. There was a cavity in the
stomach, and also in the eyes, but the nose,
ears and cheeks were perfect. The nails
on the toes had grown cut half an inch be-
yOnd the flesh, and one leg,was slightly
drawn up. The veins were visible under
the skin, and the flesh had dried on the
Iibs so Won could count them. l had never
seen anything like it, and if hadn't seen it
l wouldn't have believed it was thar"
We had al listened to this story with
feelings Of doubt, wonder and amazement.
The General said: Mr.. Nelson, how far
are We from the stone man noW?'
"About one hundred and twenty-five
miles"
"And how far will we be from him when
we get to Thickwood creek, where we are
going?'
':AbOut eighty miles
'If we scout up the south fork of tue Re
publican, how far do We pass from the stone
man.
''NOt over twenty miles
"Then,n said the General, eve shall look
up this wonderful stone man; and mind
YOU. Nelson, if you have told us a prairie
warn about him, we shall take the liberty of
treating you to a cold bath in the river"
Nelson solemnly aveTed that all he had
said was true, and expressed himself per-
fectly willing to be ducked if he could not
point out just such ''stone man" as he had
described.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-21
FOREIGN.
NJ. Theirs Resigns Once Again.
And COlGaxeS out Of 1t.
FRANCE.
Taking Notes,

Taking Notes.
PARIS, Jan. 20.-lt is announced that
Col. Lewaschow, Abide. camp to the Gar,
has arrived here's According to general re-
port, his object is to personally observe the
condition Of the French army, and report at
st. Petersburg.
Chaos Come Again.
LONDON, Jan. 20-A dispatch from Yer
ssilleS says Thiers considers himself person
ally affected by the rejection of his tariff
measures. His resignation will be pre-
sented to the Assembly to-day. If it is ac-
cepted, it is thought the German forces will
re-Occupy portions Of France In the mean
time the Assembly contemplates passing a
vote OF confidence to the President and his
Minister'S to avoid the crisis.
Thiers' Cheap Thundre.
LONDON, Jan. 20.-Thiers, in accordance
with previous intimations, sent to the AS
sembly his formal resignation as President,
accompanied by the announcement that all
the Ministers had also rendered their res ig-
nations. A vote was adopted almost unan-
imOusly, only six members dissenting, ap-
pealing to the patriotism CT the President,
and refusing to accept his resignation. A
deputation was appointed to announce to
Theirs the action of the Assembly.
A Deputy subsequently moved that a
committee be appointed to et1deaYOr to eff
feet compromise with the Executive, and
in case of failure, TO consider and report to
! the Assembly forthwith what measures
! should be taken under the circumstances.
All the parliamentary clubs are sending
| deputations to Theirs to dissuade him from
his purpose.
The Deputies of the Right Center held a
meeting this afternoon and adopted reso-
luton declaring that the tariff was solely a
| question Of finance-not politics, and that
| in voting against the proposal to tax raw
material they bad no intention of express
| ing want Of confidence in the Govern
/ ment.
The Crisis Postponed.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 20, midnight.-The
deputation appointed by the Assembly to
wait on Thiers this evening, informed him
| Of the vote by which the Chamber refused
| to accept his resignation. Thiers consented
to remain in the service of the Chamber
and the country. 1t Is probable the pres
| ent ministry will remain in Office.
Trouble at MarseiIIes.
PARIS, Jan. 20.-A considerable force OF
troops has recently been concentrated in
and around MaIseilles, and there are an un-
usual number of men-Of-war in the harbOr.
These circumstances having caused some
uneasinesS a deputation of citizens waited
on the Prefect Of the Department to ascer.
tain the cause. The reply of the Prefecl
was to the effect that in view of recent dis
orders the government lad deemed it pru-
dent to take proper precautions against
! their removal.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-21
GRANTS CHANCES INTHE SOUTH.


A writer over the signature of 'iDan San
ders, G. CO. who claims to be one Of
Grants numerous relations, sent South to
see and report show the land lays" for an
other Presidential election, is entertaining
the public with some spicy letters addressed
to the President. We quote from his last
in relation to the present political states of
the "man and brother" in Tennessee
I don't think we have any true friends
left in Tennessee. Even the niggers are
against us-you wouldn't believe that
would youg As soon as landed here l
went right among the niggers and showed
them my commission bearing your great
name and your great seal, and told them
my plans; but instead of appreciating my
labor as had reason to expect they would,
they only grinned and winked at one an
other.
"What's the matter with you all here"
said I.
They winked and grinned all around
again, and then an old f low who was
spokesman for the crowd, replied:
"Nothlnj' 0ny we can't quite go .Massa
Grant!''
"Not 60, Gen. Grant!'' said I, in the
greatest astonishment: "why, you Internal
black rascals, have you forgotten that Gen.
Grant made you all free?"
"Oh no, massa;" said the spokesman
"we thinks ole Abe Llncum did dat for u.s.,
"Well, you wOoden-headed fools" said
''don't you know it's all the same thingP
eyes," he continued, 'but we know ole
Abe onny dO'd it cause he couldn't help his
self"
'Help himselEn l thundered, "didn't he
issue the Emancipation Proclamation"
"Uh yes, tnassa," said the old niger, dig
ging his wool with his flngers, "an he tOle
de Suddern folks in dat dOc'ment cat eff
dad stop fightin' in a certain time da might
still hole or: to der slaves; but da didn't
stop, an so twas dem as made us free, at
last"
Dear General, Ijust left that crowd IN
disgust. Itell you sir, of all the cOntemp-
tible creatures that walk Gods fOOtstOOl an
anti Grant niger is the worst. | hope you
Wall excuse me for using the rough word
"nigger," but have too much contempt for
such niggers as are in Tennessee to call them
colored people, or even negroes. If l find
them in the lower States as have found
them here, l shall be in favor Of Ku-kluX-
ing every scoundrel of them into kingdom
come.
can do nothing here in politics, General
and so, after making an effort to sell few
of our Seneca Sandstone shares, l shall
move further, where you shall hear from
Your affectiOnate Cousin,
DAN SANDERS, G.. G..
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-21
WENDELL PHILLIPS,
Reform a Magnificent DeIusiOn.
Grant the Great Carpet-Bagger.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 20.--Wendell Phillips
delivered his lecture on the political situa-
ton, at the Mercantile Library Hall tonight
to a very large audience. Farther than to
say that he regarded civil service reform as
at present contemplated, as a magnificent
delusion; that he did not expect to live to
see one iota of it put into practice; that he
had no more confidence in that great soldier
(meaning ttrant) than he had in other car
pct-baggers who had gone South, and that
he believed the nominee of the Republican
party, whoever he may be, will be elected
President, he did not touch upon ordinary
political affairs, but entered into a philO-
sophical discussion Of the relation of wages
to wealth, labor to capital, the great and
growing power of railroad corporations,
cheap money, the government Of great cities,
trades unions, the Interna iOnals, etc, etc.