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Midsummer Mala dies.

The hot solar rays that ripen the har-.
vests generate many distressing dis
eases. If the Liver he at all predis-
posed to Irregularities, this is the sea-
son in which bilious attacks may be
anticipated. A weak stomach, too, is
weakest in the summer months, and
the loss of vitality through the pores
by excessive perspiration is SO great.
that a wholesome tonic, combing also
the properties of a diffusive stimuiant
and gentle exhilaran., is in many cases
necessary to health, and under no cir
cumstance should be dispensed with
by the sickly and dcbilitated. OF all
the preparations intended thus to re-
fresh, sustain, aud fortity the human
| frame, there is none that will compare
! with Hostctter's Celebrated Stomach
Bitters. They have been weighed IN
the balance ofexperience and not found
wanting; have been recommended from
the first as great medicinal specific,
not as beverage, and in spite Of in
terested opposition from innumerable
quarters, stand, after a twenty years
trial, at the head of all proprietary
medicines intended for the prevention
and cure of all ordinary complaints OF
the stomach, the liver, the bowels and
the nerves. In the uphealthy districts
bordering the great rivers of Califor,
MIA, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters may
be classed as the standard one for eve.
~ species of intermittent or remitten'
fever. The people who inhabit those
districts, place the most implicit conf
dence in the preparation-a confidence
that is increased every year by the re-
suits of it's operations.
As Bitters, so-called, of the most per-
nicious character, are springing up like
fungi on every side, the public is here
by forewarned against the dram-shoI
frauds. Ask for Hostetter's Bittcrs-
see that the label, etc., are correct, ant
remember that the genuine arti' IL
is never sold in bulk, but in bottles
only is it sold.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03
New CONFERENCE.-THE n e

. NEW CoUNTERFEIT.-A new
counterfeit fifty cent note is now in
circulation. The following are
some OF the points OF difference be-
tween it and the genuine: The
head of Stanton has different ex-
preston, the beard harsh and stiff,
the background on the right of the
head irregular and scratchy. Under
some of the letters of the words
fractional currency" are five lines
in the rule shade to the letters,
and four in the genuine. In the
words "United States the blank
spaces between the body of the let.
ter and the ruled shade are irregu.
lar and generally narrower than
the genuine, which are of uniform
width. Tho back also evidences
OF counterfeiting, the hair lines be-
ing heavy. The red seal also diff
ters from the genuine in the forms
of the letters and dots in the shield
The fibre paper OH which the gen
uine notes are printed has been i'm
itated by scratchy lines engraved
Oh the counterfeit plate. BY close
y observing the above points tn,
counterfeit can be detected.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03

v Colonel George w. Carter pub
fishes his valedictory as editor of the
National Republican. He retires be-
cause he cannot support State ticket
recently nominated at BATON Rouge
In giving reasons for withdrawing, he
says the wishes of the Republican peo-
pie were thwarted by certain Federal
officials in the Convention, that made
too large a use of the force which could
be borrowed from the Federal patron
age in the State of Louisiana, and says
the grand doctrine which l understand
to be the very foundation, not only of
the Republican party, but also of all
republican government, that rulers
should be selected by the people, was
wantonly trampled upon, and ticket
was presented which, in word, repre-.
sents simply the preference and choice
of the Federal officers within this
State.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03
Death of James Gordon Bennett

Among the prominent men recently
deceased is James Gordon Bennett,
founder and proprietor of the New
York Herald, aged IS. So far as con-
Germs the ethics of Journalism, he was
inscriptions and irregular, zealously
advocating the cause of truth and JUS
tice on one day, but pephaps the very
next day assailing the same cause with
unworthy vehemence. Editorially re-
garded, tile Herald, under Mr.. Ben
nets regime, was VIGOROUSLY unrelia-
BILE !; but as vehicle Of news it was
the embodiment of enterprise, and in
this respect it outranked all its COM
petitors of the press. The New York
Herald is one of the most widely circu.
lated daily papers in the world, and as
property one of the most valuable
/ The establishment falls, by the bequest
of it's founder, to his only son, Mr.
James Gordon Bennett, Jr. He is {
young man of about 26 years, of con
siderable physical activity, chiefly ia
nous as a sportsman, particularly il
the yacht line. No king upon hi
throne ever possessed such power TO
good or evil as that now welded b,
young Mr.. Bennett in the New Yorl
Herald. That he may use his great in
heritance honorably aud wisely is tn
earnest wish of every person in thi
community. - Scientific American.
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u Twisted hemp cures felons.

s1- An Irishman had been sick
for long time, and while in this
state would occasionally cease breath
ing, and life be apparently extinct
for some time, when he would again
come to. On one of those occasions,
when awakened from his sleep Pat
asked, An how'll we know, Jenny
when you're dead ?" You're after
waking up every time" "Bring me
glass of grog, and say to me, Here's
till yees, Jenny y an if I don't raise
up and drink, thin bury me-"
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Parish Liberal Executive Committee


J. w. Texada, Chairman of Greeley
and Brown Ratification Meeting, by
authority vested in him by said meet.
ing, has appointed the following Parish
Executive Committee:
SMITH GORDON, Chairman.
T. SPENCE SMITH,
W. j. CALFIT,
j. S. BUTLER,
]. W. PRESCOTT,
POWHATTAN CLARKE,
HENRY ST. JOHN,
T. Is. HELM,
r. J. BOWMAN,
ID. C. PAUL.
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Pole kats.
ny JOSH KILLINGS.

by JOSH htbLiNHn'
nv friend, did yon ever examin the
fragrant pole kat clnssly /?
| guess not, they are kritter who
won't bear examining with a micros-
kope.
They are butiful beings, but oh! how
deceptive.
Their habits are phew bnt uniqne.
They bid their houses out or earth
and the houses have but one door tcw
them, and that IL front door.
When they enters their houses they
don't shut the door after them.
They are called pole kats because it
il not convenient to kill them with
klub, but with pole, aud the longer
the pole the more convenient.
Writers on natral history disagree
about TIE right length ov the pole few
he used. but wcuNd suggest that the
pole be about three hundred and sixty
five feet, especially if the wind IL In
favor of the pole kat.
When pole kat liz suddenly wal
loped with. long pole, the fnst thing
that he, she, or it dug IL tew embaln
the air for mcnney miles in diameter
with an acrimonious Ol!faktory re
freshment which permeHates the ether
ial H.,id with an entirely original smell
This smell is less popular i'll thu
fashionable world than luhins cXtrackt
but the day may cum when it will bt
boiled up like musk, and sold for eigh
ty seven and half cents per bottle
small bottles at that.
A pole kat will remove the filling
from hens egg without breaking
hole in the shell bigger than marrow
fat pea.
l How this il did historians have lef
MS to doubt.
This is vnlgar!y called "surkin.
eggs"
i This il an Accomplishment knows
among humans, which it is sed the,
have learnt from the pole kat.
Pole kats also deal in chickens, tur
keys and young goslins.
They won't tutcl an old goose, the.
are sound on that question.
Man liz the only phellow who will at
tempt to Int into an old goose, an,
his teeth fly opll a great many tine
) before he looscns any of the meat.
A pole kat travels under an alias
which is called sknnk. There is
great menney aliases that there is II
accounting for, and this liz one ov them
l have kanght skunks in a tral
They are easier to git into a trap tina
to git out ov it.
In taking them out ov trap, grea
| Judgment must be had not tew shak
!, them up; the more yu shake them VI
, the more ambrosial they am.
One pole kat ir township al
, enough, especially if the wind change
E once in while.
A pole kat skin is with two dollar
1 in market after it is skinned, but it
: with three dollars and fifty cents tie
:, skin him.
This il one way tew make twcl,
shillings in wetsday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03

~ A fragrant breath and pearlt
teeth are easily attained, and those
who fail to avail themselves of the
means, should not complain when ac-
cused of gross neglect. The SozoDQNT
will speedily eradicate the cause of a
tonl breath, identifying and preserv-
ing the teeth to the Oldest age. Spald-
ing's Glue is useful in every house.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03

s8 A painter, being asked to esti
mate the cost of painting a certain
house, drew forth pencil and paper and
made the following calculation: ga
naught is a naught; three into five
twice you can't; I'll paint your house
for tif,y dollars"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03

10 There are on exhibition in
chicago two extraordinary speci.
mems Of the lusns natuw-a hand,
some, finely-formed COW, across
whose back hangs an extra hind.
quarter with leg and hoof continu-
atoms, and an udder with a solitary
lacteal pendant, besides the usual
udder, both yielding milk; and &
bull which, in addition to the Gus
tomary characteristics OF his kind
actually gives milk. The bovine
par are a remarkably curiosity
and are attracting considerable at
tentlon by reason OF the singular
anatomical anomalies which tIel
| constitute Chicago Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03

70 A brakeman on the Connecticut
Shore Line took his lady love to New
London, Connecticut the other, day,
was there married in the conductors
room, and took his wife home on tn,
train, doing his regular work.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03

~ The sixth Annual session of the
Alexandria Institute will open on the
First Monday of September next. The
Principal, Mrs. G.. A. Garfield, hopes
to receive continuance of public pat
ronage, aud pledges herself on her
part, to do all in her power to promote
the advancement of her pupils.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03

LIVER COMPLAINT AND B1LLIOUsNEss.
DR.. TUFTS Liver Pills exert direct
and powerful influence on the Liver,
and will with certainty relieve that i'm
portant organ from disease, and restore
its normal functions.
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---.AQ~s.-

Is Colonel D. Is. Penn, Chairman of
the State Central Committee of the Lib
cral Reform Party. calls on the people
of the different Parishes to form Greeley
and Brown clubs at once and TO elect
delegates on the Goth day of July to the
August Convention.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03

- We never knew Alexandria so
healthy at this season of the year.
General good health reigns supreme,
and the Medical Faculty complain Of
dull times as well as other folks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03

VIM. y. SEAY, ESQ. from our
post, from indisposition last week, pre-
vented us from noticing the announce
ment of this gentleman's candidation
for the District Judgeship. We have
not had like our neighbor the pleasure
of a close personal intimacy with Mr..
Seay, but from pleasant acquaintance,
and universal opinion, we doubt not he
fully deserves the high enconium be-
slowed upon him, and that the people
of the District would be extremely for
tunate in securing the services of a
Judge as upright and able as lie would
prove Rapides Gazette.
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RApIpEs BASE BALL CLuB.-Ihe men,
bers of the Rapides Base Ball Club are
requested to meet at the Town Hall, on
Friday evening, July 9th, at 5 O'Clock.
Business of great imI ortance will come
before the Club.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03


The STORY OF AN AroM-The atom
Of charcoal which foated in the COR
rupt atmosphere of the old volcanic
ages, was absorbed into the leaf of
fern when the valleys became green
and luxuriant; and there, in its prop
err place, it received the sunlight and
the dew, aiding to fling back to hea-
ven reflection of heavens gold, and
at the same to build the tough fibre
of the plant. The atom was con-
signed to the tomb when the water
submerged the jungled valley. 1t
had lain three thousands years, and
month since was brought into the
light again, imbedded in block OF
coal. 1t shall be consumed to warm
our dwellings,, cook our food and
make more rudy and cheerful the
hearth whereon our children play; II
shall combine with a portion of the
invisible atmosphere, ascend upward
rs curious wreath to revel in the
may dance high in the blue ether
shall reach the earth again and BIZ
entrapped into til 9 embrace of {
flower; shall live in velvet beauty OF
the cheek of the apricot; shall pas
into the human body, giving enjoy
ment to the palate; the health to th,
blood; shall circulate in the delicat
, tissues OF sthe brain, and aid, by en-
, tering into some new combination, i,
producing the thoughts which ar
now being uttered by the pen. It i
but an atom of charcoal; it may DIVE
one moment in stagnant ditch, an
next be flushing on the lip of beauty
? it may be component of limeston
: rock, and the next an ingredient in
e field of potatoes; it may slumber fc
: a Thousand years without undereoin
:, single change, and the next hoT
e pass through thousand, and aftt
r all, it is only an atom of charcoal IN
s occupies only it's own place wher
S ever it may be- Exchange.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03

II We have thanks to return, FOL
New Orleans papers, to the c. H
Durfee, Era No. 10, D. L. Tally ana
Era No. 9.
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~ A few more weeks of dulluess
and stagnation to wade through, and
then things will take good and lively
turn. A good and profitable season
is lead foI Us ali.
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~ Corn and oats are getting scarce
as up freight for our boats.
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70 The Texas cattle trade is now
open; droves coming every day.
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~ The GLORIOUS Fourth" will be
celebrated tomorrow in many portions
of the Parish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03

ly The D. L. Tally goes down this
day at 10 o'clock.
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~ Watermelons aud peaches have
made their appearances in our Town.
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District Judge.

We are authorized to announce
WM. A. SEAY,
of Rapides, as candidate for the OF
fee of Judge of the Ninth judicial Dis
trict, composed of tie Parishes of Ra-
pides, Grant, Natcliitoches, Sabine and
Vernon.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-07-03

gA good square meal-A soda
cracker. Dry isn't it.
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PUBLIC ApMINIsTRAToR.-W under
stand that the Supreme Court has rem
dered a decision to the effect that no
office as Public Administrator exists I'M
Ger the law.
Not long since, in the case ofthe VIM
succession before Judge Daigre, Judge
Ryan sprung the question that the law
creating the office had been repealed by
the Revised Statutes, and his opinion
was sustained by the Court. The decis-
ion created no little excitement, was
concurred in by many learned iurists,
but poohpoohed in other quarters. The
question was brought before Judge Ors-
born, Of the District Court under
the Intrusion act, a decis i o n
readily obtained in favor OF the
Public Administrator, and an ap-
peal taken to the Supreme Court at OPP
elousas. The Court has reversed the
decision of the District Court, thus slls-
tanning the original decision of the Par
ish Court. As the case is an exceed
ingly. important one we hope to be able
soon to lay the opinion of the Supreme
Court in full, before our readers.
IMPORTANT DIsCovERY.-Galileo In.
vented the telescope; Columbus dis.
covered new world Harvey, the cir
culation of the blood, and to Professor
Morse is due the credit of teaching tlit
lightning how to talk, but it was re-
served to DIR. j. Bradfeld to penetrate
the mystic depths of science, and drag
Bherefrom the wonder of orr century
The victory has been won, and woman
is free
The sale of Dr.. J. Bradfeld's Female
Regulator is unprecedented in the his
tory of popular remedies, and thou.
sands of certificates are coming in from
grateful women, throughout the Union
attestlng its powers and applauding its
untold benefits to their sex.
E We have had several show
ers Of rain all over the Parish, some
planters have had just as much as
they wanted, others too much. All
the young corn needed it and has
been much benefited. Take The
corn crop of the Parish as a gener
al thing aud it can be set down a.
an average good one. The sam,
may be said of the cotton; waivin:
the appearance of catapillars, a full
crop may be safely predicted
The sugar crop Of the Parish i
found to be short.
--->-~~-~~---sNs--~~---~
WIN. 4. SEAY, Ese.-Absence from on
post, from indisposition last week, pre-
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TEMPERATURE

S REPORTED BY LEVIN AND ferguson
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DIR. TUFTS HAIR DYE is SOLD EVERY.
WHERE.
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SHERMAN AND THE CARA
Herald letter from Moscow, refer
ring to the reception of General ".
7. Sherman there by the Gar, :"
says: "When the autocrat OF bus
STA learned of the General'sspres'
ence in that city, he prolonged his
stay expressly to give him an In
formal reception. The Car gfee''
ed Sherman with great cordlailI!.
When Minister Curtin preserves
Lieutenant Grant, the Emperor GU
not give his hand to Mr.. Grant, pus
appeared cool IN his manner. in'
correspondent argues from 'n''
that Alexis reception in Washing
ton is not quite forgotten by 'u0
Gar.
| ----~---~~-. 0s,.~-~~~>--
CArcnING.-"Johnny, where is !04'
father3"
"Gona fishing, SIR"
"He was fishing yesterday, Wa -
not 9n
ayes. SIR"
"What did he catch 2"
some catfish, the rheumatism W
cells, .the tootlache and some littlaV. ,st
Ma says he'll catch HI to-niSh'' j.
wait TIL he gets hOme,"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.


ROCK CREEK and the canal are frozen over.
THE STEAMER JOHN GIBSON arrived yesterday
from New York with full cargo OF general
merchandise for District merchants. Hhe viii
clear to-day for New York with 400 barrels OF
nour.
CHAsE ANT CArruRE OF A TurEP. Tuesday
night, about 800 O'Clock, a notorious colored
ihiei named John Thomas entered the black
lmlth shop Of Joseph Nicholson A Son, near the
Aqueduct bridge, and was discovered BY Nj.
Nicholson, who gave the alarm, which was heard
1y Special Onicer Harper, who was near At the
time. The thief becoming aware that he was
discovered, started to run, pursued BY Onicer
Harper, down the north tow-path and across the
canal on the boats. When he reached the Stair
AZ the Consolidation Coal Company wharf, lead
Ing TO Water street, he attempted to run down,
hut fell, the oflcer at the same time nrinR load
from his pistol at the fugitive. Thomas, after
the fall, remained at the foot Of the stalrs, and
upon the Oflcer coming up to him Il was found
that he was insensihle, and that he had a severe
cut over the right eye, produced either by the
ball from Onlcer Harpers pistol or by coming in
contact with the steps A. he fell.
The oflcer called to his assistance special ON.
Ger Brant1el and Sergeant Robinson, and after
the arrival Of these Ofilcers q search Of the man
was made, when II was discovered that Thomas
had In his possession some filea, brass spiokets
and other articles. The man was conveyed 10
the third precinct station on a atretchef, where
Drs Applehy and Porter were summoned and
dressed the Injury, prOnOunClng the would NOT
dangerous The entrance 20 Mr.. Ncholaon's
establishment was made through the front door
by cutting a bolt. After a search 10 ascertain
the extent Of the then It was found that he had
placed In bag large quantity Of dies and other
articles which he had prepared 10 take away with
him. Previous 70 his discovery he visited Mr..
NicholsonN chlcken-house, and had succeeded In
wTinging the heads on OF two hens and was In
the act Of killing the third one when she
squealed and the noise aroused Mr.. Nicholson
and they started away and returned to the shop
Afterward.
During the confinement in the station he was
very reticent, and did not speak a word until
some dinner was brought TO him, and at the
sight OF bacon and cabbage he began TO talk, but
was careful not to say anything In relation Ia
the theft. He will be forwarded 10 Judge Smell
to-day for action. The capture OF this notorious
ton OF Onlcer Harper IL strongly applauded foT
bis determination tn secure this Imam ct all
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

NOTICES OF NEW ADYERTI9EfTENTS
NICELY furnished rooms to let
A aEsTEEL white boy ia wanted.
Two woNEN are wanted 10 90 North.
A HOUSE for rent, and furniture for sale.
FoErY MEN are wanted TO work on railroad.
PINE brick dwelling on + street. between
Ninth and Tenth, for sale.
BRICK HousR on NJ street, between Fourth
and Finn, for sale.
BRICK HOUSE. on Twelfth street, between O
and u, for sale.
A rHREp-sroRT brick house on o street, be-
tween Fourth and Fifth northwest, for sale.
THFRR viii be divine service In st. Marks
church tomorrow evening.
NEW BOOKS at W. II. a o. II. Monison's, No. 40
Pennsylvania avenue.
BRiCE house on Fourteenth street, between
II and I, for sale.
A BRICK house on y street, between Second
and Third, for sale
J.w. BorELRR BRo. have received a beautl-
ful assortment Of bronzes, jariinleres &C,
Two TTRsTCtAss houses for sale, located on
Lafayette square and vicinity.
A LARGE stock Of dress coats and kid gloves At
Wall, Robinson A Co.'S
WANTED, a situation by young man, well re-
commended.
PRoF. W. c. MITCHELL Ia now prepared to re.
Ceive few pupils in photography.
A sOCtABLE will be held In the paTlOrs OF the
Metropolitan N. K. church this evening.
A FnJE business property for sale on Pennsyl-
yanla avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets
WIN. L. WALL 4 CO., auctloneers, will sell, on
Friday, December 10, at 10 O'Clock, a. m, an at
tractiye line Of furniture,
LATTSrER a CLEARY, auctloneers, will sell, or
Saturday, December II, at 10 O'Clock, .. m, 4
superior lot Of household furniture.