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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17
ROME, GEORGIA, I
Jany. II, 1871. !

DR.. VIM. II. Tut:
Dear Sir-Having used your Liver
Pills and finding none that have done
my wife or myself as much good, l
would like to know if they would do as
we'll North as here. I intend going
North in March, and if they will have
the same effect as in this climate,
want to take them on with me. Hop
ing to hear from you soon,
remain, your ob't serv't,
HENRY A. HILLS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17
New Orleans Market.


CoTToN-There is much better
feeling, excited by favorable Liverpool
advices, but the movement is restricted
by light offerings and the stringency OF
holders.
So far the sales embrace 6oo bales,
part at yesterdays prices, ana part at
sitter rates. Middl'ng sold at zSsc'
high style of strict low middilng at
22fc. ,ooo
Yesterdays sales embraced lS"
bales, and the market closed as loi
lows:
Average
Low Ordinary. .....---------ls 1870 ~
Ordinary. .....-..----------l9t @ va
Good Ordinary ---.-...-.---S' te rs
Low Middling. --........'' .s~ 80
Middling- y ~
Strict Mlddi'ng.---.----s ~ |os
Good Middling----------~' - Sn'
SuGAR-The market is quie', WIZ"
light receipts, and the STOCK III 'i'e
sheds heiu mostly ~. "s" p 80
Inferior IS qnoteo Ill oac' 0" ~, ~ :,
&c, good 1a'f Ssc; seco.' 's'
MoLAssEs-Ohiy s'l''''' .o'' o- ~
and ends are no" coming " -,
plantation. Some poor ieoo''eu solu
at 40; prime ferment'ng 4Sc; 'iS'''N
bottom 53c y galloh'
FLouR-1he oe''cl s'"u'' ".'
light supply ana IN oeha"u' ou' '"'
poor qualities continue uhs.'ie"''e
we note some inquiry ~, &c. o. NV
sales OF looo oois'' VI "n'.n 90 o wv
treble extra at 10 ~ oo oo. aS 90 o.
125 double extra - 'o 'oo , ~,
treble extra at ~ oo; loo no. a' @
rs; SO choice extra at STU 20 ooo uo
at $40 SO; SO do at Slo ~ q oo'.
| CoRN-1s in light supply Out guy
ers are holding back on account OF III
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

IMPORTANT Law Casa remarka-
BILE illustration of the glorious uncer
tainty of the law has just been affor-
ded in a suit now pending in Ireland
The late Lord Hartford executed, to-
ward the close of his life, a brief CO.
docil. By that instrument he be-
uueathed the whole of his "real and
personal estate" to Sir Richard Wal
lace. Had he not made this codocil,
an immense estate in ireland would,
by the terms of a previous DISPOSE
ton, have devolved on Sir Hamilton
Seymour. Sir Hamilton was advised
that the codocil could not stand, be-
cause it was assumed by his advisers
that the Marquis could never have in
tended by the one word ''real" to
carry a property of three hundred
thousand dollars a year, without a
single further sentence to confirm
such bequest. Sir Hamilton, there
fore, took possession. Sir Richard
brought an action of ejectment, at
the Antrim Assizes, and Sir Hamil-
ton was confirmed in possession. An
appeal was then made to the Com
mon Pleas, in Dublin, with the same
result: Thence it went to the Exche-
quer Chamber, before seven Judges.
There four decided in favor of Wal
lace. One of the four was the Judge
before whom the case had been tried
at the Antrim Assizes, when the de,
cision was for Seymour. Although
the decisions of the Irish Bench rank
exceedingly high, Sir Hamilton will
probably go to the House of Lords
with the case, buoyed up, perhaps
with the recollection that in what j:
known as "The Great Douglas Case,
the Peers reversed the decision o
the Scotch Courts Exchange
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U A rural gent of eighteen sun

U A rural gent of eighteen sum-
mers invested in banana on the
cars recently. He carefully remov-
ed the peel and rut it on the seat
by his side; then he broke the 'ruit
up in small bits, cycling it anxious
ly as he did SO. When this was
done he picked mp the peel, shook
it in his lap, and finally threw the
pieces out Of the window remark.
ing as he did so "that's the fust oil
them prize packages I ever bought
an its the last, you bet.''
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

THE COLLECTION OF DEBTS
The Journal of Commerce gives the
weight of its testimony in favor of
an idea which the Herald has adj
vocated for many years when it.
says: 1--WE have grave doubts if
the laws for the forcible collection
of ordinary debts have not worked
more harm than good ever since
the first experiment. We would
be glad to see every sucI statute
abolished throughout the world.
There would be more debt paying
and fewer losses from bad debts
every year that such legislation
was omitted. We would punish
the fraudulent contraction of debts
as a crime, but leave debt honestly
incurred to be settled by mutual
agreement between the parties to
the contract. When tlIis great re-
form shall have been accomplished
credit will stand on a higher and
firmer basis, overtrading and spec.
ulation will be discouraged, and
business OF all kinds will be safer
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

s1~The Cincinnati Packet. Edin-
burgh on her way down the Mississ-
ippi, collided with the Frank Par
goud, but met with no serious dam
ages. She passed here on her way
to jefferson, on Sunday, with fair
trip.
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The Cincinnati Convention.

The Convention to he held at
on the LIST day of May il
to be q Republican Convention.
Neither the Grant nor the Demo.
cratic party can participate in its
deliberations. The nominees will
be Republican, and it viii then be
the province Of the people to de-
tprmine whether or not to elect
them. No mans vote. who may
choose to give it, will or can be re;
iected. The inquiry as to what
may have beer his views in the
past will not be made. Although
all Republicans favorable to the
movement are invited to attend, it
is expected, of course. that the re.
prcsentatives Of til Q different
States will meet separately, and
determine for whom the vote of
their respective States shall be
given, as is the case in all national
conventions. This will put it out
OF the power of those who might
contemplate mischiefifit were SIM
ply mass meeting.-N. Y. Tribune
Plain talk to both sides. Very
independent indeed are these Re-
publicans of the Cincinnati Con.
vention; and we like them the bet.
ter for 1t. There is no wisdom in
temporizing. Grant is decidedly
for Grant, and anybody who wants
to defeat him must be as decidedly
against him.
Yet, the Cincinnati convention
lists are as far as the world knows.
a very small body, and must do
something very commendable to
get supporters enough to win vic.
tory.
We heard to-day of a suggestion
that has some wisdom in it-viz-
that they should offer a candidate
who was as ultra as possible in the
war. His record. would be unas-
suitable from the Grant Radicals,
while his present conversation, his
desire for the restora, ion of peace
to the country and reforming the
abuses of the Government, would
commend him to good people ofall
parties.
We of the South are in the best
frame Of mind. We know that We
cannot be worsted; and we are
ready to help our "fellow-citizens''
of the North to improve the Gov
eminent, and restore equality Il
the States and harmony to the
Union. We think it would look
better in them if they would con
slider the South and pay some res
'pect to it by giving it some lar
ticipation IN the national ticket; bu1
that is as they choose. They mus
fix up the campaign. IF they Civ
us a reasonable ground to go upon
we are in the fight, and will max
ourselves felt. If they do not, VIII,
! the South will fall back on the lOgi
: ofevents and let things take thei
: course. That is what we have 4
say to the Cincinnati Convention
J, r Richmond fVa:) Dispatch.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

u The river, now very high, is
still on the rise. All reports from
above have it rising every where.
We have no dread. however, of an
overflow.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17
THE DEIocRsTIC CONVENTION

The Convention of the Democracy OF
Louisiana will assemble n New Or
leans tomorrow morning. If we may
Judge from the meetings in the differ
ent Parishes, the proceedings OF which
we have observed in the country press,
every Parish will be fully represented
bv its ablest and most faithful men,
This is as it should be. The crisis de-
mands that the wisdom of our ablcst
men should be now devoted to the task
of rescuing the State from its present
condition of degradation and financial
ruin. As the great majority of the
Conservative citizens are to be found
within the ranks of the Democratic
party it is felt that Democratic Con-
yention should take the lead in the good
work of Reform. We regret exceed
ingly that the ablest men in the party,
because of their Acknowledgement, have
hitherto stood aloof from the party
\ OlNcUtiUllS dul lStu tuo p"i'y INV
chinery to be worked by the weak and
the inexperienced. This, we believe,
will not occur again. The consequent
ces of this indifference have been too
disastrous for such apathy to be re-
peated. While our experienced lead
ers are disQualifed.f from holding office,
none are prohibited from voting. Its
possible to find among those not dis
franchised, enough men of ability and
integrity TO save the State from further
plumber. At any rate no change from
the present condition can be for the
worse. The old Democrats should,
therefore, aid the people, to the extent
of their ability, in their efforts to rid
the State of the present corrupt State
government The Convention will
have a very delicate work to perform
In these days of imbecility and charla'
tanism every fool considers himself
wise enough to lead. Men must be
brought down to their proper level
and the interests of the State must no
be ieoparded to advance the interests
of the stupid, the vain and the immod
est. All the elements opposed to Rad
icalism must be harmonised ant
brought Together. With union, harmo
nv and Cancellation the defeat of Radi
calism and the salvation of the Stat
can be easily secured. Such harmon.
we expect to mark the proceedings o
| the Democratic Convention whicl
meets tomorrow.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

na- We have, at last, to place on
record, the fact that we have had a
full week of good seasonable weather
and but one small shower.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17
g@The BOYS ofPacific Fire con

gy The boys of Pacific Fire COM
pany, had their fine Engine out on
last Thursday and treated the top
of orr office to fine wash. Now
that the dusty season is soon at
hand we invite them around twice
a week Oh such a mission.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

sn-We acknowledge the receipt
of complimentary tickets to attend
the Sixth Grand State Fair Of the
Mechanics and Agricultural Fair
Association of Louisiana. w e
wish them success.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

pa- The troops of the best Gov
eminent on earth, that visited Col
fax, the cradle ofSweet Willie, and
the Parish seat of Grant. returned
to New Orleans on the Hodge.
They went up as protectors to as
sist Philips draw the Jury. Tire
la bagatelle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

rm- Rapides will have a full dele
CATION in the Democratic Conyen-
ton, that assemblies tomorrow in
New Orleans. :.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

"a edo you think" asked Mrs.
Pepper "that little temper is bad
thing in woman7" Certainly not,
madam" replied gallant philosopher,
'it is a good thing. and she onght
never to lose it,"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

u The Councilmen of Boston and
Chelsea, Massachusetts,, have voted to
adorn themselves with badges.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17
About Town.

In our way, we enjoyed, very agree
ably, stroll around the corporate
limits of our little town on Sunday
evening and noted with no slight de-
gree of qualification the very many
improvements rapidly making, and,
which seem to be pushed ahead like
magic-adding degree of beauty
and value to the place, only to be
fully appreciated when the better
DAYS do come. The first feature OF
real interest we found in the upper
Suburbs was the neatly, and com
pletely constructed Ginnery n d
Grist Mill of our energetic and pro-
eressive friend, Col. Powey Clarke,
from which can be supplied good,
fresh corn meal on reasonable terms,
and at which, all, who desire, can
have their cotton safely and carefully
ginned and packed. We hope, yet
to see the energy, perseverance, gen
Jus and enterprising spirit OF this
gentleman appreciated and. encour-
aged as he deserves.
Next comes the Slaughter House
of our lille friend w. j. Neal, from
which is supplied to the good peo-
pie of the Town, a wholesome and
abundant quantity of the best fresh
beef the country affords, and with
the assistance of our young friend
Hampton we hope soon to see this
stall wear the horns.
On every side we saw new build
ings going up and many already
completed, which speaks volumes fol
the energy and thrift of our citizens
Notwithstanding the innumerable dis,
advantages and obstacles against
which they are so manfully contend
ing. The Court House is rapidly ap
preaching completion and will refec
great credit upon the cold governor
and his jolly partner as we'll as make
an attractive ornament in the arcbi
tectural line to the Town; and thu
big housewarming promised on tn
first of May, in the shape Oft magni
fcent Ball in the great Hall of tn
building, will afford all pleasure Low
ers a rare opportunity of "trippin!
the light fantastic toe" and be be
coming inaugural to the grand entire
of the Court and Bar for the Ma.
Term. The Town Hall and squar
is being made quite feature within
| the Corporation, and under the magi
: wand of enterprising Julius the lie
Cream and Soda Saloon will soon b
: in full blast, when the old and youn
and every body and his wife can en-
: JOY their refreshments shaded fror
, the heat of the sun meath vines use
F., full as we'll as ornamental.
Weary and amaist footsore "
4 made our way, finally, to that gran
1 centre of attraction, the Exchang
: Hotel, where we knewsboth comfol
s and good cheer awaited US and whe,
: no traveller ever goes but that leave
0 with lighter heart for the kind after
d ton received at the hands of the gel
a ial proprietor. And in conclusion "
II would remind the good people of o,
: parish, and the country general
d that, as they now have good hot
It for their convenience, they shoul
/ under all circumstances encouras
n and sustain it, as no effort is spare
l. on the part ofits enterprising pr
e prietor to make it give satisfaction.
j.,
To- Read orr advertisements; it "
paw.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

Br Several delegations to t h e
Democratic Convention, from til e
Parishes above, passed down on the
La Belle on Sunday evening. The
Rapides delegates go down on the
Hodge to-day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

t. The Packet combination is
about to fluker. The Lotus No 8
brought up freights at half card
rates.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

e Every body is on the qai ci,e
for the grand May-day Festival at the
New Court House. 1t promises to be
something of the olden times sports.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

D We return thanks to the Lotus
No. 3, Little Fleta. b. L. Hodge and
Maria Louise for late papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

e Julius Levin, the prince of good
caterers, is now refurnishipg and
cleaning up his fne Ice Cream Saloon
preparatory to opening in full blast n
the LIST of May.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

u Great preparations are on hand
for the celebration and ball of the
Pacifcs, on the 25th inst. The Hooks
are invited to join in the ceremonies,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

U Emperor William OF yer,
many was married to all actress De'
fore he married his present wiz.
The actress died four months aises
the wedding and grief for her dea'A
nearly distracted the Prince
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

II The Radicals of Rapides opened
the campaign on last Saturday. The
candidates are string around already.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

u Tie r. L. Hodge No2, nnnrtnal
TO Tho noar goes down to'dl. at 10 d
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

ST. LOUIS PAoKErs.-We learn from
the officers of the La Belle, that a
telegram had been received at Shreve
port, announcing the total destruc-
ton Of the Carter line Packet, Gee
anus, near Cairo, on the 18th inst.
Her boilers exploded, then h e
caught on fire and was soon a total
wreck. Many lives were lost. She
had on board a portion, of the Men
agerie formerly attached to Noyes
circus it was insured heavily.
The Emelie La Barge, the monster
beat of the Carter line, passed up on
Saturday fiat in the water.
The Mary E. Poe, Of the same line,
passed down on Friday, minus hel
chimneys.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

nsa- The Right Reverend Bishop
Martin. of this Catholic Diocese, has
been on short pastoral. visit to his
flock of Rapides. He delivered a
sound fatherly lecture to his congrega-
ton at st. Xavier Church on Sunday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17
ALEXANDRIA,, La
The Convention at Alexandria.

We observe that many of the largest
Democratic Parishes have declared III
favor of holding the next Convention
at Alexandria, as being much more
central aud easy Of access than New
Orleans. The necessary expense at
tending a visit to New Orleans is no
inconsiderable item these hard times,
and should weigh heavily in favor of
some other place. Moreover, there is
danger that an epidemic may prevail in
the city at the time the CONVENTION
shall be called to meet, and thus the
assembling Of a full Convention may
be impracticahle.
At the present stage of water Alex
andria is accessible from every part of
the State. We have here the largest
and hest managed hotel outside of the
city of New Orleans, the rates OF board
at which are much more reasonable
than in the New Orleans hotels. From
400 to 500 delegates can be cas-
lily and comfortably lodged. Our new
Court House, which will be completed
in a few, days will afford an assembling
place for as large Convention as is
likely to together. On the whole,
therefore, our town presents unusual
attractions as the place fer the second
Democratic Convention, and if our
friends of the "Reform party" should
come along with it they, too, would
meet with a hearty welcome.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

To- Read our advertisements; it will
pay.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-04-17

DEKTEANT I ATHUM.
A few days after the appearance of
the above, in answer to a correspon
dent, the Crescent announced the name
of the author Jefferson (Tex.) Week
~ Democrat.
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English Comments on the Alabama
Claims. 80 -.

MODERATE TONE OF AMERICA COMMENDED.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-16

Wcllposted Judges estimate the tobacco
crop OF Missouri this year at $4,000 hogs
heads. Last year it reached lS,00O ho9S'
heads. The liberal premiums offered by the
tobacco association have done much to stlmu'
late planters to increase their acreage OF TO-
bacco, as well as TO induce new men to en-
gage in its production.
"The days of chiyalry" have returned to
England since her greatest statesman de.
cared that they were "gone." If any one
doubts It, we refer to the face that an Eng
lisl Jury has awarded 81 800 damages to an
actress whose forehead received trItling
scar in railway collision, Oh the ground
that in her profession personal appearance
has direct pecuniary value.
NIr. +, c. Douthat, sheriff Of Botetourt
county, has rendered to the Judge his resig.
nation of that office. which was accepted, to
take effect the list of january, and MI.
Rufus 2. Kyle was appointed to fill the va
cancy thus made.
Mr., Thomas Bilby, author of the hymn
ooh, that will be JOYFUL" died recently al
Islington, England, where he was PARISH
clerk. ut the age of seventy-elSht.
Rev. Douglass Forrest has received and
accented a call as assistant pastor OF st
Paul's church, Alexandria, OF whicn hes
DR.. Norton is the esteemed PASTOR
David G. Croly has resigned his position
as managing editor OF the New YORK Rofsa
p. a.. Carpenter has become editor OF the
Halifax Record. f4
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-16

Ut LOOK AT I II L HAND-hNII
ZEPHYR WORSTED HOODS at CSC. worth 81;
BREAKFAST SHAHLS al 81, sl.25, Sl.So, anu - :
C!IILDRES'S MITTESS al CSC;
KNIT IEGGINGS for children at 90 -, and sec. a
mir. lust about one-half the regular prices;
WOKsTED SCaRES ut ioc worth COG:
SUBIAS at Sc worth il.2S;
PULSE-WARMEkS Ut Sc pair:
KNIT WORSTED sACQUEs for ladies and chill
dren;
LAMB'S-WOOL KNIT SHIFTS at So worth S.;
ROCLEyART SKIRTS at s. worth SO:
BOULEVARD SKIRTS at 500 worth $3.50;
RALMORAL SKIRTS for ladies and children OF
all prices. at LEVY BRoihEKe'
UNBLEACHED KNITTING COTTON at sec.
pound. de4
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-16

The New York and New Haven Railway
Company have been experimenting with q
new safety switch, which is thus described !:
The lever OF tie switch is enclosed III a
small house or sentry-box, the door OF which
is locked. When the swtchman enters the
house and opens the switch he thereby shuts
the door of the house or box, from which he
cannot make his exit till by shutting the
switch he thereby opens the door OF the
box. If by any chance a train comes along
while the switch is open he must make his
escape from the box TO avoid the probability
of being himself killed. lie cannot make
his escape without shutting the switch.
Therefore every time sWitchman opens Il
switch he is bound under penalty of death TO
have it closed before any train comes along.
one man Gun attend to only one switch"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-16

TIE HEALTH OF REV. DR.. MUNSEY.--A gen.
tenan who returned from Baltimore last
night confirms the melancholy report which
has been in circulation for some time past
concerning the indispostion of Rev. Dr..
MunSey, who was stationed i'll this city
few years ago, and whose brilliaucy and clio.
quence had won for him an extended rep,t-
tation. Owing to excessive mental labor his
brain has become aticcted-temporaliy it is
to be hoped-and for the present, at least.
he has been relieved Of all his duties, and is
undergoing medical ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Gazette.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-16

The distribution viii lie by bllndfolded persons
Tor hind chiIdrcn) from two wheels, one Of which
will contain gifts on printed slips, sealed in enve-
lopes of the same size; the other will contain tags
with numbers on them corresponding with all the
tickets sold After the contents OF both wheels are
thoroughly mixed by revolving, the person at the
first wheel will take q number thercfrom, aud then
the person at the second wheel Will take gift
,hererrom; and the gift thus taken will belong to
the number taken Immediately before It, This pro-
cess will contnue-the numbers and gifts being
publicly announced-untl the whole four hundred
and one gifts are distributed. Thus the public will
readily see there con be no fraud, collusicn, or
knowledge of what gift any number will get.
Should the tickets be all sold when the concert
comes of the presents will be distributed In proper
ton 10 the number sold. s..
It Is hoped the public will promptly respond to
this effort to establish upon firm basis delightful
resort during the heated months.