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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-25
II3 Advertise in the DAILY RECORD, th
oldest paper in Venango County.

A fine lot OF Imported Wines and Liquor
just received and for sale by GAFkNEY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

WESTERN CATTLE TRADE-Kansas city, on
the western border of Missouri, has become
the great depot of the cattle trade by rail from
the region beyond. This season 100000 head
of cattle have reached there by thekansas Pacific
Railroad, $1,000 by the Missouri river, Fort
Scott and Gulf Railroad; $4,000 by the Leaveu-
worth, Lawrence and Galveston Railroad, and
by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail-
road p, 0O0-makiDg total of 1000 head
with $4,000 head yet to come in. One of the
most notable features in the cattle trade is its
development 10 the Territory of Colorado, from
which, this season, 3, 900 to 1900 head were sent
east They were driven slowly east in the early
part OF the season, grazing upon the grass of
the plains, until they reached Ellsworth, where
they we're shipped by the Kansas Pacific Rail-
road a distance of 253 miles, reaching Kansas
city, in good condition. and averaging in value
nearly cent pound above the Texan cattle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

aud while some of US would gain the street by
bridges from our garnet windows others would
have the pleasure Of living ten feet below
ground until they could raise money enough,
after paying for being thus incommoded, to hit
up their houses to the new level and get re-
constructed generally. Our new market house,
in which We take such pride, would be ours no
longer it would belong to ''the District of Co.
lumbia;' our Fire Department, our Police, our
Public Schools, would all pass from under our
control, and be managed by persons appointed
by the President Of the United States. We
would have, probably. member of the Council
appointed by the President, two members of
the Legislative Assembly. our ouly real repre-
sentativcs, and, perhaps, one member on each
of the Fire, Police, and School Boards.
If, III 1915, single judge could get an act
of Congress requiring him to reside in Alex
andra repealed, against the united rcmon,
stranccs of our whole people, what would be
our condition with one or two representatives.
surprising that they did truly represent us,
against the overwhelming majority on the other
side of the river, should their interests conflict
with ours? We would be u mere suburb OF
Washington. The shops aud Offices Of the rail
roads would inevitably be removed from Alex
andria, because they are Virginia corporations,
and Virginia interests would demand that they
be located within her borders; and We would
sink into the insigniicancc we should merit, did
we consent, by any act of ours, to do, voluntarl-
", what the brave Inhabitants of Asace and
Lorraine have cxilcl themselves, and are now
seeking our neighborhood, to avoid doing, un-
der the hard hand Of an memorable necessity.
1t is, Of course, impossible, that such an
event as retrocession could happen, but people
abroad do not understand the matter as we do,
and the agitation is already doing great injury
to our interests. We trust therefore, that it
will cease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

SOUTHERN DEMOCRATS. Theodore Tilton,
in his Personal Retrospect of the Campaign, ="
pays this tribute to Southern Democrats =
Many of the EXTREMIST Democrats, whom |
had additionally disliked since lS56-emerged
upon me like shining stars through the dark
ness with which had ignorantly clouded their
names. Sir Philip Sidney, were he alive,
would acknowledge them for types of ideal
gentlemen. They enter into my mind to occu-
py its highest places, and to sit therein with
that concave of true souls whom every man.
in his own way, selects for himself, and with
whom, in memory, he holds perpetual parlia-
ment."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

WARRENToN ITEMS From Oct lst to
date los car loads of stock CATTLE averaging
about 80 heard to car, have been delivered
at Warrenton depot, the freight on which
amounted to s7,l96.l0.
Jas. v Chiffon has resigned his Record
ershp. The Council has accepted his resigna-
ton and ordered an election by the voters Of
the corporation on Saturday week, the 3Oth
inst.
The Town Council has appointed John n
Grant Sergeant Of the Corporation Of Warren
ton. He is expected to qualify in few days.
Until then L. A. Cologne will continue to act
as Sergeant.
Gov. Smith has raised sugar beet weigh
ing upwards of fifteen pounds Mrs. Silas B.
Huutou turnips some Of which weigh ten and a
half pounds, Willie Hodgkins cabbages weigh
ing over ten pounds and Robert Coons cab
bage twenty pounds in weight Ha1cnton
L.der.
The Farmers Convention is to assemble in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

We learn from the Shepherdstown Regis
ter that a serious charge has been preferred
against several prominent citizens of Jefferson
county, w. Va. Messrs. R. c. johnson,
J. p. Leslie, w. a. Reed and e. W.
Rhincman were arrested last Wednesday night
and brought before magistrate at Charles.
town, the county town They are charged
with having forged the will Of Mr.. \. o..
Roper lately deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

1t is said that at the coming session of Con-
gress there will be complete trial of pucumat-
ic tube transportation. The first tube is to be
laid between the capitol and the government
printing Office, the work upon which has been
commenced, and will, it is expected, be COM
plcted within month. 1t is proposed to con-
meet the capitol with some Of the executive
departments by similar tube.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

A special Washington dispatch to the Balti-
more Gazette says There has been rumor
current in political circles here for some days
past that President Grant intends to make the
tour of Europe next June, leaving the execu-
tive duties to be performed during his absence
by Vice President Wilson,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

The Baltimore American says that there
are 10 that city several Sunday schools from
which is carefully excluded all acknowledge
ment Of Christ as the Saviour Of men-all
of the remission of sins through
His death on the cross
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

A new trial for Mara, for the assault on
Alderman McMullin, in Philadelphia, has
been refused, and the prisoner sentenced 10
pay fine of five thousand dollars and un-
dergo six years and nine mouths imprisonment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

Three hundred and ninety colorcd emigrapts
from Georgia, under the auspices of the Colo
nization Society, left New York last week for
Liberia, on board the bark Jasper, having been
brought forward from Savannah on board the
steamer ST. Salvador. The emigrants COM
prised number Of families and men Of more
than ordinary intelligence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

Barney Woods, convicted of the murder Of
Mr. Cheeseman, in Washington, has been re-
spited by the President for ten days, the time
of execution being postponed until Friday,
Dnnnmhar G
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

A nitro-gIycerine explosion occurred at
Roberts magazine, in Venango county, Pa.
Oh Saturday, by which telegrapher and tor,
pedo agent we're blown to atoms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

not, however, elicitatc themselves upon much
progress, and since the settlement Of the Ala
bama claims but little is heard of the project
on either side of the line. As the New York
Journal of Commerce remarks we may be
sure that if there were smouldcring feelings Of
interest in it, We should know of the fact on
some more direct evidence than that of 4 meet
ing of ex- Canadians in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

The Wilmington (Del.,) papers Of Saturday
give particulars Of the disaster On the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad,
on Friday morning before daylight, by which
two persons were killed and fourteen wounded.
The coroner's jury have rendered verdict in
the case Of Henry G. Fritz, one of the killed,
that he came to his death through the incom
potency and neglect of Anthony Rue, conduc-
tor of the train, which was run into
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

The Washington correspondent Of the Balti-
more Sun says The recent pardon OF Il ku-
klux prisoner who was sent to the peniteutlary
for ten years was in pursuance OF policy
which ii is reported the administration intends
to carry out in other cases, and is based on a
petition for clemency signed by leading citizens
Of both political parties residing in the locality
and familiar with the charges on which con-
viction and Imprisonment were secured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

ANNEXATION OF CANADA.-Meetiugs are
held annually, or perhaps oftener, in New
York, to agitate the subject of the annexation
Of Canada The few enlisted in the work eau
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

Littc's Living Age for last week contains
a selection of interesting articles from the late
British Magazines
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

Rev. T. S. Cassidy, of the NJ. +. Church
Baltimore Conference, died in Baltimore o
Friday last,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

The Baltimore American (Radical) warmly
advocates the annexation of St. Domingo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

MASONRY AND TIE LADIES The Lcxing-
ton Gazette says THE degrees of the East
ern Star, comprising five degrees Of the adopt
ed rite, was conferred upon Der Of ladies
in the Masonic Hall in Lexington on Wcdncs-
day night last We learn that the ladies were
so much pleased with their experience of the
goat and the gridirons, that they have de-
ter,nined to organize permanent Chapter III
Lexington, and that they have instituted the
preliminary proceedings necessary for that
purpOse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

On Saturday, in the United States Circuit
Court, in Baltimore Judges Bond and Giles,
the jury. ia the case of the First National
Bank OF Richmond, Va, against Samuel lay
lor Suit, esq Of Prince Georges county, Nd,
rendered Il sealed verdict for the defendant
The action was brought to recover from the
defendant, Suit, balance Of $9,6S4.33, due by
the firm of Ely l. Botcer, bankers Of New
York city, to the plaintiff, and the death Of
Mr. Boteer, and the discharge Of Mr.. Ely as a
bankrupt since the commencement Of the pro-
ceedngs, were suggested by the respective
counsel, leaving Mr.. Suit as the sole defendant,
the plaintiff claiming that he was silent
partner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

BRILLIANT WEDDISG.--The Petersburg
Index of Thursday says: The marriage OF Mr.;
Asa Rogers and Miss Alice, only daug liter Of
T.. L. Brooks, of Petersburg, was celebrated
last evening brfore great congregation at St.
Paul's Church, Rev. Dr. Wingfeld. From the
church the bridal party adjourned to the man-
sion of Mr.. Brooks, where the many friends
of the bride and groom and of their house
holds were sumptuously entertained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

INTERESTING RELIC.-Our correspondent at
Fairfax c. H., furnishes us with the following
document which will be read with interest.
The original is in state of excellent preserva-
ton printed on good paper, with clear type and
the blanks filled in in plain handwriting, with
ink that retains its color most remarkably. 1t
will be observed that among those commission
ed is George Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

The Farmers Convention is to assemble in
Petersburg on Wednesday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

A monument is about to be erected at Me-
eehanicsville, N. Y. to the memory of Colonel
Ellsworth, Of the Fire Zouaves, who was killed
10 this city at the commencement Of the civil
War.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25

Lynclburg is threatened with wood famine
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-24

and has its very being; that constitu-
tons are made by the people in their
sovereign capacity for the express pur-
pose of defining and limiting the pow
ers of the government, (applause) the
powers of all governments, State or Ma
tional. 1t means that we are deter
mined that Presidents and Governors,
Congresses and State Legislatures, and
every department of the Government
shall obey the Constitution (Prolong-
ed applause.)
Gentlemen, l have thus briefly named
the situation, duties and purposes which
bring lis here. A great responsibility
rests upon this Convention. If its ac-
ton shall be such 4 doubt not it will
be- as to put an end to this lnisruls
which, for the past few years has atilict,
ed our beloved country, this generation
and generations to come after US vii
remember with pride and gratitude tht
Convention at Baltimore Of the Sch O
July, 1872. loud and long continued
applause.)
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-24
DIED:

At Cotile, Rapides Parish, La, on the
18th inst, of Group, PHILIP SCHUY-
LER, second son Of I. S. and Martha
NJ. Van Ingcp, in the third year of
his age.
The death of this beautiful little boy
will long be remembered by those
who accompanied his sorrowing par
ents to his grave.
His bright smile, unusual inte'li-
gence and strong attachment to those
lie loved had endeared him to large
household who sympatlIize most ten
derby with those whom He alone that
smote can scothe.
''The flower that smiles to-day
Tomorrow dies;
Ell that we wish to stay,
Tempts and then flies.
Bnt judge not the Lord by feeble sense
| But trust Him for His grace;
Behind frowning Providence
He hides q smiling lace
~ New Orleans Times and Picayunt
please copy. notice. ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-24
For Sale,

A PLANTATION SIX MILES FROM
N Alexandria, on Bayou Rapides, with
all the improvements thereon, including
Engine, Saw Mil, &c, complete. This is
certainly the cheapest piece Of property
in Rapides Parish. For terms, &c, apply
to the Democrat Office Oh to
JAY 2i-gm j / FILM
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-24

If the number of sales be any criti-
cism of the merits of the different ma
chimes. it cannot be denied chat the
Singer, owing to the lopniarily Of
what is known rs our NcW Family ma
chine far surpasses all others, for we
sold in 1871 over ,Ett,-two thousand
more machines than any other compa-
ny, as shown by sworn returns of the
companies, which returns are made
under the licenses granted them by the
owners of the sewing machine patents.
Annexed arc the returns spoken off,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-24
SEND FOR CIRCULARS AND SAM
PIES OF WORK.
VIM. z. COOPER G 90.
GENERAL SOUTHERN AGENTS,
80 Canal Street,
OPPOSITE THE NEW FOUNTAIN,
NEW ORLEANS.

two are also GENERAL AGENTS
for L. BUIvrERICK g. CO.'S CELEDRA-
TED PAPER PATTERNS for every style
Of Ladies and Childrens Garments NO
FAMILY CAN AFFORD TO BE WITH
OUT THEM. Catalogues containing full
description OF Style ipill be sent to any
address or receipt Of postage stamp. La
DIES TRY THEM. A PERFECT FIT
GUARANTEED, if instructions OH Che
labels accompanying each pattern arc io..
flowed WM u Ci}ai,LH i 90,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-24

u In the depths of the sea the Wa
tiers are still the heaviest grief is that
borne in silence; the deepest love
flows through the eye and touch; the
purest JOY is unspeakablc; the most
impressive preacher at q funeral is the
silent one whose lips are cold.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-24
Machine Sales For 1871,

T'HE MAGNITUDE TO WHICH
the Sewing Machine business has
grown is only surpassed by the rivalry
of the various competitions, few of whom
are unfamiliar with tho various arti-
clcs rcsortcd to for the Communications
and sale of the particular machine
sought to be sold.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-24
"The applicant in every case has des-
icnatcd the kind of machine desired

"1Ne TnrilcaiG III ever Sitsc ias usn
ignatcd the kind of machine desired
The returns of sales of the different
sowing machines, during the year 1871,
show the Singer machine to be by far
the most popular of all in the market,
the number sold being ISL .2G0, out ola
total of 6lO, 1914 of twenty-five different
patterns. Tt appears, too, that tho
Chicago Relief Committee, which I'M
dertook to furnish sewing machines to
persons needing them, supplied 2f27
Singer machines against 5i7 of all 9TH
er kinds. This preference for the Sin
ger machine is due to its intrinsic SUI
periority, and seems likely to be main
tanned against all competition New
4 York Sun.
Which is the best machine, is point
on which different companies differ
each, of course, thinks its o,cn the best.
One may have advantages for ore kind
of work, and another for another. But
if the point were to be decided by pop
alwity, tho Singer machine would out
strip all others.-LN N. Y. Evangelist
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-24
Proceedings Liberal Reform Con-
yeltiOn.
ALEXANDRIA,, La, I
july Goth, 1872. (

cuil ~-c'hS lSf~' }
Pursuant to call of tie Parish Lib
,ral Central Executive anu the Demo-
cratic Central Committees of the Tar
sh of Rapides assembled in the Town
Hall at II o'clock.
Dr.. Smith Gordon, Chairman of the
Liberal Central Executive Committee,
called the meeting to order.
On motion of r. J. Bowman, Thos.
G.. Manning was called to the chair,
and Smith Gordon and j. G. White,
were chosen Vice Presidents; and W.
]. Calvit, w. W. Wilmington, Jr., and
T. G. Compton, Secretaries.
The chair stated the objects of the
meeting in an able and eloquent man
ner. w. A. seay was called, who also
made one of bis clearSand concise eff
forts. r. J. Bowman, M. Ryan, and
J. G.. White, were also called and adj
dressed the meeting.
On motion Of J. ". Prescott,
Resolved, That the President ap-
point thirty delegates to attend the
Liberal Convention, to be held in New
Orleans, on the 5tll day of August.
On motion of John A. Williams,
Resolved, That T. G.. Manning, 1.-THE
President of this meeting) be added to
the list, and be the chairman of said
delegation.
On motion of Mr.. Bowman that a
Committee of five be appointed by the
chair to draft resolutions expressive of
the object of the meeting, the chair ap-
pointed r. J. Bowman, G. B. Marshall,
VIM. A. seay, j. S. Butler and Captain
j. G.. White. The committee reported
as follows:
Resolved, That we the citizens of
Rapides Parish opposed to the re-elec-
ton of General Grant in Mass Meeting
assembled, pledge our hearty and car
meet support to Greeley and Brown fol
the Presidency and Vice Presidency,
and congratulate the country that
the Conventions Of all the parties OPP
posed to the re- ELECTION of Grant have
periodically and wisely united on the
same ticket.
The chair appointed the following
delegates:. a
r. j. Bowman, T. Spence Smith
John S. Butler, John W. Prescott
W. j. Calyit j. G. ?. HoOe,
John A. Williams, John A. Newell,
Branch Tanner, A. G. Compton,
Jas. G.. White, c. r. Hawortli,
Montfort Wells, 7. d. Helm,
Stephen White, Lewis Texada,
j. C. Wise, II. L. Daigre,
, NJ. Ryan, NJ. Paul,
John L. Walker, Julius Levin,
+ E. NJ. Wells, Edouard We'll,
E C. L. Robinson, John Swan,
T. G. Compton, w. Pollitt,
: W. w. Wilmington, Jr., and Geo. "
!, a Stafford.
@ On motion of J. W. Texada,
Resolved, That the delegates sentt
the Liberal Convention to be held i
: New Orleans on the 5th of Augu:
O next be pledged to support the Stat
s ticket nominated by said Convention
"a On motion ofLewis Texada,
f Resolved, That Major W. F. Blacl
d man be added to the delegation al
l. pointed by the chair to attend Il
h Convention in New Orleans on the 81
d of August. -
is On motion the meeting then adjourn
If ed sine die. T. C. MANNING,
y y = !? S $ $:55:sror sss'.''''
~ Great thoughts belong only al
o. truly to him whose mind can he
III them. No matter who FIRST put the
al in 1yords If thny come to a. soul and
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-24

~ Great thoughts belong only aud
truly to him whose mind can hold
them. No matter who frst put them
in words, if they come to a soul and fill
it they belong to it whether they float
ed on the voice of others or Oh the
wings of silence and the night.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-24


ID1ocY.-Dr. Mitchell, of the Edin-
burg College of Physicians, says of
idiocy and its relations to marriages of
consanguinity, that in more than sixty
per cent, of the cause of idiocy occur
ring in the British Isles the condition
is acquired, not congenital, and is due
to one or other of the numerous acct
dents to which children are liable
He disapproves of unions of near rela-
lions, but states that proof is wanting
that any evil resulting from them is
dependent on mysterious influence
intrinic in the consanguinity itself.
His objections TO the marriage of blood
relations proceed rather from consid-
Grafton of the increased risk in such
unions of the transmission of morbid
pecufiaritics. THUS, if a deaf mute is
married to a persoa in possession of
the faculties Of speech and hearing, the
chances of having deaf-mute child
will be as to 1856; but if deaf-mutes
intermarry, the chances of having a
deaf mute child rise 10 / in co.
Speaking of the causes which pro-
duce idocy after birth, DR.. Mitchell
points out that purely intellectual
exercise in excess is more detrimental
to children than purely emotional ez-
ercise in excess; but the reverse holds
true in the case of adults. In children
as well as i'll grown-up persons, disor'
der of the moral faculty as q rule
precedcs intellectual disorder, ano
overteaching of pupils is first apparent
in charge Of character. Prolific causes
of idiocy are scarlet fever, hopping
cough, and measles to which 80 pc
cent. of all the idiots and imbeciles il
Great Britain are due Prop. Science
Monthly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-24
The Memorable Fire Of Chicago

Has given such an opportunity ofshow-
ing-as it is much to be hoped may
never occur again-how the citizens of
that city at least regard the different
machines claiming public attention.
1t is stated in the Report of the SPE-
CIAL RELIEF COMMITTEE, as pub
lished in the Chicago Tribune, March
9th.) that the whole number Of Sewing
Machines for which orders have been
issued to the date of this report is 2944
on which the Committee have paid the
sum of $71, 430 SO. The number sup
piled by each company is as follows +: