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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25
The Parish Convention.

It will be observed, by reference to
a notice in another column, that a
Convention of all persons opposed to
Grant and Kellogg has been called
to meet in this town on Saturday,
the 10Th of October, for the purpose
Of nominating q Parish ticket. Pri-
mary meetings are to be held at the
different precincts, on Saturday, the
9Th, for the purpose of electing dele
gates to the Convention. We can
not too strongly urge our friends in
the different precincts to meet and
send proper delegates. The dele
gates should be the best men in the
neighborhood-men Of judgment and
patriotism. On their wisdom will
depend the character of the men NOM
mated in the Convention. And of
course our parish ticket must be COM
posed of the best material to be
found in the party. We want men
who will work necessarily for the
success of the ticket, and who, when
elected, will be an object of pride to
the party, the parish and the State.
We feel confident that the ticket will
be successful. Let us have one, then,
which we shall be proud to elect.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

q A young lady in Delaware
suing for breach of promise, finding
that the lovers letters did rot come up
to the legal mark, offered to put in =
lot written by herself, to show how she
understood his missives, whereupon.
the judge emphatically said: "No, no.
that will never do. If such things
were permitted, no man would be-
safe
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25
Do Not Despair.

Hundreds of cases of Scrofala, in its
worst stages, old cases of Syphilis that
have de6ed the skill of eminent physi-
clans, rheumatics who have been suf-
fering for years, and the victims of the
ipjudicious use of mercury, have been
radically cured by DR.. TUFTS Sarsapa-
rilla and Queens Delight. 1t is the
most powerful Alternative and blood pu-
rifer known. It is prescribed by many
physicians in their practice.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

~ We learn that the Geneva arbi.
tratlon has agreed on the round sum
OF sixteen millions to be paid the Uni.
ted States by Great Britain for the
depredations committed by the Con.
federate priyeters.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

" A case of genuine yellow fever
is reported in New Orleans; death en-.
sued. 1t was the first case of the sea.
son. The victim, Norfleet Hawkins. q
native OF Alabama, aged % years, died
on the llth inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

u Don't forget to register. If you
put it off for single moment after
the Registrar comes near You, you
may lose the Opportunity. It is no
time for trifiing. The people are en-
gagged in a struggle to save the State.
Every single vote may be needed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25


% There was a pleasant reunion of
the friends and patrons of the Rapides
Collegiate Institute at the Academy
buildings on Thursday evening last.
The young ladies and gentlemen had a
fine opportunity to enjoy the dance,
and other amusements, from an early
hour until daylight next morning. We
are glad to know that the Institute has
met with much encouragement and that
prospect of having a permanent first
class academy in our neighborhood is
pleasing indeed. We now see no me-
eessity, for parents sending their chill
dren to distance to be educated.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

D Papers and news scarce this
week. The Ozark and 18th Era are
tue only boats to whom we are thank.
full for papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

If you have Chills, whether every
other day, every tenth day, or every
two or three weeks, take DR.. TUFTS
Liver Pills, and you will check them,
otherwise they will stick to you the
whole winter.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

u The fragrant breath Of beauty
attests the matcbless purifying proper
ties Of Sozodont. Every lady who has
ever used it, proclaims it perfect an
tidote to dental decay. Pure teeth are
essential to pure breath, and both
are enjoyed by all who resort to this
agreeable, wholesome and Invaluable
vegetable compound. Spalding's Glue
will mend your ways, &c.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25
DR.. TUFTS HAIR DYE DOES NOT STAIN
THE LINEN.

IdE LINEN
~>~~>~~>-1>~~~~>~->~
CHIFEJUsTICE CHAsE.-We find h e
following letter in the Cleayeland (O.)
Plaindealer:
NoETHwooD, N. H.,
August %, 1927
E. A. Schellentragef:
Dear Sir-Your letter expressing the
wish of yourself and many friends to
know my views of public duty in the
approaching Presidential election has
been received. My answer must be
brief. 1 make no secret of my conxic-
ton that the highest interests of our
country require the election of Mr..
Greeley or of my intention to vote for
him. At the same time cheetfully ac-
knowledge our Indebtedness to General
Grant for his services in the war and
for much of his Administrative as Pres
ident. My thanks are due and grateful
ly given to my countrymen who felt
and feel towards me the sentiments you
express. My health was and is too pre-
carious to allow wish for the nomina-
ton. Everything and more than could
be hoped from me may be expected
from Mr.. Greeley.
Yours truly,
S. p. CHASE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25
Where are the Documents !

EDITOR DEMocRAr:-Don't you
think it is high time that we Pine
woods folks should be enlightened
and posted? In old times we we're
not neglected in this manner; we
were at least provided with an extra
copy of the Democrat, that we might
read and see how things worked.
But now we do not know that we
have a Central Committee either
State or Parish; in fact we are neg
lected and there is no life in our
leaders. Mr.. Editor, this IS all wrong
and inexcusable and should be look
ed to, and we are surprised that you
have not noticed it in your paper be-
fore now, and come to our help. We
here are working all we can for our
Ticket; are waiting for the Registrar
and will register to man, but still
we think hard that We are left in the
dark by our Central Committee.
Not too late yet to do good, so I hope
you will for our sake stir them up.
ROSIN HEEL.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

q Storms and babies generally
begin with squall.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

|
The STATE UNIVERSITY. The n xt
session of the Louisiana State UNIVERSE
ty will open at Baton Rouge on the first
Monday in next mouth. Many i'm
provements have recently been made in
the enlargement of the Faculty, and the
purchase of new books, apparatus, &c.
Moreover, the whole Of the Asylum
building has been devoted to the use of
the University. It is one of the hand
soonest college'buildings in the South,
and can afford accommodations for
large number of students.
The people of the State should rally
to the support of this their State Insti-
tuition. If half the students sent to 9TH
er States for education, were sent here,
its walls would be full and it's revenues
ample for its support. We should then
have an institution of which any State
might be proud.
10 those of our friends who contem-
plate sending their sons to college, we
recommend the University as one of the
best and cheapest institutions in the
South.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25

sB The Liberals and Democrats of
Massachusetts, last week nominated
Charles Summer for Governor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-09-25
FOR VICE-PREsIDENT,
VI. FratZ Brown.
OF MISSOURI.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS,
AT LARGE.
T. G. MANNING, .-..-..--.-.-.Ra pides
A. S. HEBRON, 100. East Baton Rouge
C. A. WEED, Orleans
FIRST DISTRICT.
EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, plaquemines
sEcoSD DISTRICT.
LOUIS BUSH, .Lafourche
THIRD DISTRICT.
ALLEN THOMAS, Ascension
FOURTH DISTRICT.
4. Fl. LEONARD. Caddo
PIFTH DISTRICT.
L. Y. REEVES. Tensas
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22
Woman and Wine.

A writer in Scribner's Monthly uset the
following strong Language, which will be
responded to. by the women who have .uffer,
ed all over the land:
OF the worst foes that womer has TO en-
counter, wine stands at the head. The an
petite. for strong drink has spoiled the lives
of more women-ipiRed more hopes for
them, scattered more fortunes for them,
brought TO them more shame sorrow and
hardsbip-than any other evil that lives
The country numbers ten thousand-uay,
hundreds OF thoussnds-of women W ho are
widows to-day, aud sit in homeless weeds
becuuse .heir husbands have been slain by
strong drink. There are hundreds OF thous.
anda Of homes, scattered all oyer the land, ),
.in wh!ch women 1--we lives o torture, going
through all the extremes OF fear and dis
wine better tha2 they d. the women they
have sworn to love.
There are thousands OF wo men who dread
to hear at the door the step that once thrills
ed them with pleasure, because that step
has learned to reel under the influence Of
the seductive poison. There are women
groaning with pain, while we write these
words, from bruises and brutalities inflicted
by husbands made mad by drink. There
can be no e2aggeration in any statement
made In regard to this matter, because no
human Imagination can create anything
worse than the truth, aad no pen is capable
of portrasing tie truth. The sorrows and
horrors OF wife With drunken husband,
or mother with drunken soa, ars as near
the realization OF hell, as can be reached in
this world, at least. The shame, The indig>
nation. the sorrow, the sense Of disgrace for
herself aud her children, the poverty-and
unirequently the beggary-the. fear of vio'
lence, the lingering, life long struggle and
despair of countless women with drunken
husbands, are enough to make women curse
wine, and engage uutedly to oppose it
everywhere as the worst enemy OF their
sex.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

The common experience OF house keepers
with sevant girls, is that it is much more diff
cult TO secure their services, than 1t is to-
get rid of them when they "don't SUIT
Germant own. however, lately afforded an
Instance of unusual fidelity on the part of
domestic. She had been in the employ of
her new mistress but a few days when "she
refused to do any werk, and also refused to
allow any one else to do it" as the Chroni-
Gle informs us. Not only this, but she en-
phatically declined to sever the cordial re
lations existing between her mistress and
herself, AID the most earnest appeals from
the former utterly failed to change tho de-
termination of her servant. she was offered
o premium 10 vacate the promises, but moths
ing could sbakel her attachment for her
mistress, until policeman was called in
Here 10 perfect Treasure for a family who
don't care to be annoyed by the sudden de>
,parture Of their help, and who want a nice.
reliable girl that will stay right with them
through sickness, death and house cleanin.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

One OF the membars of the present New
Zealand Parliament met With curious ac-
cident in his tsnaer infancy. He was car
ried of, as the story goes, by a large female
monkey in Cape Colony, South Africa
Three months afterwards he was rescued by
a party of huuters, who discovered him in
the arms of his abductress, who was tendery
nursing him. This was strange enough,
but the narrative is incomplete as it stands
A touching sequel, in vindication of the
Darwin theory, should have been added,
and it il this: Since his accession to parlia-
mentsry dignity the grateful member has
hunted up, literally speaking, his wild
foster mother, and had her placed under the
charge of competent instructors, with the
pleasing result that now, at the ripe age Of
coupie of hundred years, she hangs around
the schoo! house lsping ba-be>bi-bo|bu. -
There is nothoing like telling the truth when
Que commences romance.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22
Gold 1t l p. m. ll3X

THE TARE Run TERRIToRY.-Yssterdsy
We made mention TO some extent Of oil mat.
sers near Cherry tree. Since then we have
learned q fsw additional fuctS :sIstive to
that and the farr Run territory. The ter
ritory leased BY Messrs s. A. Woods, Dr..
N. g. Egbert, and J. W. Irwin, OF. Petrole-
Inn Centre, sad John A. Stewart, Of Cher
Tytrss, comprises As acres, known as the A.
Pierce Farm, and is IN direct line between
the Chefrytree oil belt and that Of Church
Run, near TithsviAe. 1t is but short dis,
'anes son,h Of the Eycs Farm, in the direc.
tion Of the Centre.
A short distance to the tight Of their
tract lie the Mason aud Pihney tracts, own
cd by Jonathan " atsou. OF Titusyille. and
on which are several good wells, averaging
from to l6 barrels each daily.
On the Hyde farm there are at preoen.
tS.se wells pumping respectively IS 20 and
i2Strrels daily. A new well was complies
ed Ghy before yesterday which is making
fine show. Six wells are in various Stages
OF eomplstios, and large number Of new
rigs are going up.
The average depth 'oi the wells is $40 10
500 feet, thereby proving tho territory to te
superior to the down river territory as far
az not having TO drill as deep by nearly
hall, Is concerned. FROM what We know OF
ths territory we incline TO the opinion that
the wells on the TAR and Upper Benuehcfr
Run territory wilL'prote.as good and more
lasting than anything yet struck in the
down river territory.
The gentlemen above named have the rig
already up for their first well, and the en-.
gins sad boiler was being moved Yesterday.
Drilling will commence Monday or Tuesday y
naxt
Mr. Edward Fox, of Titrsville, has a
we'll going down iu the same vicinity, which
Ia now nearly 500 feet deep.
Land and leases are being rapidly picked
"p thereaoou.a, aud tho probability is thai
dsv'ip'ng will 10 active the present summe,
asd tall iu the new aidorado.
T'tusvi'le and Petroleum Centre will be
mutually benefited in consequence.
- ---------------
Cherries are plenty.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

A new invention in the way of rolling
stock, called the dtover palace car, is now
being used on some Of the western roads.
The sleeping apartment, occupying one'balf
OF the car, is for the exclusive use of drovers
aud men In charge of stock. The other halt
is for the use of train men, and is furnished
with cupola or look out, enabling train
men or drovers to pass out readily, and CIV
ing them easy and safe access TO any part Of
the train.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

PoricE NEws.-Yesterday, on oath Of
II. McWalters, agent Central Petroleum
Company, man named Charles Burgess
was arrested Tor larceny. From the tests
mony it appeared that Burgess had appro-
priated TO bis own use quantity Of coal at
divers and suudry times belonging to the
Company. Justice Reynolds fined the &C
cused SO and costs and ten days imprson-
ment in the county Jail.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

BY reference to'the notice published else
where, it will be seen that Dr. Crittenden,
OF the well known firm of Crittepden Il Dix
on, Dentists, of Titusville will he at the Roch'
ester Houpe next week, prepared to attend to
the wants OF those desiring his services pro.
fessonally. The DR.. comes weM recon-
mended as dentist, and complete master
of his profession. Those whose teeth ale
out Of order will do well to pay him call.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

or NEws.-Siggins No. 2, D. Ritts farm
Is r :. 9ing 6j barrels per day.
The well on the /. Nicely farm is pumping
about 10 barrels per day
Brice aud others have well on Grass
Flats doing % barrels per day.
The Soult & Dover well which was torpe.
doee last week continues to pump about 10
barrels per day.
Mason is in the sand on the Sboup farm
Turkey run, and the well is making big
show.
Eben Crawford and Others have another
new well on TIE Faust farm doing 25 barrels
per day.
The Hess well on the Knight farm is min
us sandy toitoin. This well is about
fifty rods too fer west to touch the belt.
They are ge,.iig good show ut Berlins.
on Beaver creek. They struck The third
sA& on Monday whieh looks very favota-
b'g.
10 the neighborhood Of JEFFERSON Furnace,
Beaver creek, Clarion Co.. there are fonr
new wells going down, they are owned by
Hammond and othe,e.
M'Cloud is the sand on the Heating
farm. The well is located near the Neely
farm line, and directly east OF Neely's house.
Sand middliog.
The Vensel boys have got n second well
on their lease OF the John Ashbuch farm in
til e woods opposite the churches Peters
burgbl which is doing fully So TO 40 barrels
per da..
On the Master farm east OF Turkey run,
there is well down TO :h9 boulder which
has an immense flow of gas, throwing the
water at times as high as the derrick, and
with snch force that it passes off in kind OF
spray representing some gigantic fountain
bursting forth with sudden gush of pow
er, unknown or seen.
This well is located on belt passing
through from the Grass Flats bearing N
81 east. About one mile further on, on
same belt, Mr.. Hulings has a lease of so
acres on the Deo farm, upon which he has
we'll nearly down. Aad still father on
about one mile and a half there are several
here you strike the head waters Of Beaver
creek three miles north OF the Clarion river.
According 10 recent developments this is un-
doub;edly the course OF the oil belt il it con-
times further than Turkey run which fact
ia now plain Emlenton Friend.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22
Local Notices.
Gafiney sells Lager
by Request.

DR.. CRITTENDEN, Of the firm Of Cri,-
tenden and Dixon, DENTISTS, Of Titu
vile, by request of many friends will remain
at this place for one week onlyto attend
to all wanting his services. DR. c., has bad
over fourteen years constant practice. lie
makes gold fllugs speciality. Those
wanting teeth extracted, filed. ETC., will Dc
well to call. Rooms at the ROCHESTER
HOUSE. Resident Office No. Q Franklin
street, Titusville.
i22-lt
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

eY Rev. MIR. Boyle, of Pittsburgh, will
preach in the Presbyterian Church ct this
place, tomorrow Sunday forenoon and
evening. The public are cordially invited
tosattead.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

A man named Hervey, residing on Nc.
Cray Hill, died yesterday afternoon after a
long Illness. His disease was consumption.
Mr.. H. bad worked for McCray Bros 10 the
capacity of an engineer for u long time. and
was MUCK respected by all who knew him.
The remains we.e taken TO Pittsburgh for
burial.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

A Lodge Of the Improved Order of Red
Men Is about to be organized in this place.
The requisite number of names have signed
,he call, and the charter will be here soon.
Among the list OF charter members we notice
the nares of some of our best citizens
The meetings will probably be held in Odd
Fellows Eall, on Thursday evening of each
week.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22
Highway Robbery.
BY ETHEL LYNN.

BY ETHEL LYNN.
Robbed on the highway boldly,
Robbed in ruthless woy;
Robbed Without cry or parley.
Robbed in the open day!
This remember only:
A strange and subtle spell;
A glance like summer lightning,
And voice like silver bell.
1 gave no cry nor struggle,
Called not for aid aloud;
Sought not the laws protection,
Nor pity from the crowd; p
But gave, quite unresisting,
The treasure J have lost;
Nay more, iorgave the robber
Whose path my own lad crossed.
DIX leet, sifoEP aCu s'ui""''s
Captured By ''five feet one;'
Bound by tether finer
T1an ever spider spun!
My captor were bonnet
Misty and blue and small,
Outside it, rose or feather
/ cannot tell at all. :
But pearls, and stars, and roses,
And curling rings of gold,
Were somewhere 'twixt the bonnet
And throat.tie's silken fold
and words with silver echoes
Rang as phe passed me by,
And then my heart unguarded,
She bore off bodily.
Twas thus the robber met me,
One sunny Saturday,
Robbed me in open daylight,
Upon tie broad highway.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

Thursday. Goldsmith Maid cad Lucy,
trotted at Mystic Park, Boston, Inc Maid
on the secord heat na1ing the bejt time on
record in a milo hes.. viz: 2.T6is. The
first quarter was made in 81 seconds, and
the half mile in T:0Tl5. Dexter will have
to be brought out now.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

The luxury of swallowing strawberries is
becoming less expensive, as the supply OF
heju!cy vegetable increases in the mar
ket.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

A Westernewoman has invented q species
of field gun, which is represented as being
more destructive than any weapon of the
kind ont. The barrel has a series OF grooves
and tongues.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

Nicaragua has a lake OF mineral water
which is said not only 10 cure cutaneouS
diseases, but TO take away all appetite for
liquors.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

The Watren Oil Works, on Long Island,
we're destroye by fire day or two since
Loss heavy.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

Magill & Curtis finished new we'll on
the Tarr Run territory, day before yester-
day. Result not known.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

The Oil City Greys have received theiI
tents, preparatory, 10 an encampment at
Conneaut Lake some time daring the heated
term.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

A man in Arkansas had the invitations
TO his tin wedding printed on square sheets
of metal, witch were duly inclosed in enyel.
opes.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

The Petrolias are playing practice game
of ball, this afternoon.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

Yesterday, at 10 a. IN. the thermometor
at the Central House denoted 90 in the
shade.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

The first load Of dressed granite, for the
new Treasury building at Washington, was
shipped from Richmond. Va, last week.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

Titusvile Las the military fever. One
or Two companies have already been organ
lied.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

The members OF the 10th Z. K. v. C. viii,
hold reunion at Sloneboro, on Friday,
June 28th
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

As Fourth of July approaches the little
ones grow anxious.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

The Calbolics of this place intend hold
ing picnic on the Fourth Of July. Due
notice will be given.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22
NOTECE.

The Tax Payers o. Compliant.
er Township are hereby mott
fed that John f. Alcorn is the.
only authorized collector, Of
Road and Poor Tax for said
Township.
Also,
No persons have pe%er to
employ persons to work on roads
except the Road Commission
els. ,:.,.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-22

Abou. this time look out Tor showers Of
documents.