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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-24

Senator Butler has been rs,,,,,r,tsa
for Congress in the frt confress;o"a,
district. This is well, and Sena.or
Butler is thus receiving his rev ard sor
his service TO his party generally and
to his country in particular durinr
Carriers second rebellion last wintar
Senator Butler lives in this State
while kellogg's candidate il said ~
I've somewhere in Pennsylvania.
One of tue Vice Presidents of the
Democratic Demonstration on Satur.
day night was connected with the AZ.
~ Thousand dollar brine that Cor
Warnoth refused to accept to sign the
Nicolson Paving bill. Asa matter Of
course he is against Warmoth. All
the m'n who have tailed to use the
Governor are now abusing him.
As Mr.. Tehuantepec Laserc is work.
ing for Grant with such great goosi
will by driving all the negroes to his
support, it is just and right thaE he
should have the credit. There il no
more efficient Grant man in Louisiana
TRAN Lasere, and we appeal to the re.
suit of the election next November to
prove what we say.
The Sixth District Democrats de.
clare that they can only he tree by
white men being in power. As the
negroes are. In the majority in the
State, the whit. must not blame them
if they resent this unjust declaration
10y casting their ballots in favor of the
colored people. 1t is singular. that
men who pretend to have all the sense
show so little of it.
Antoine says he vii! not resign from
the Kellogg ticket because he is the
only black man Oh it. This. is Just
what we expected. He has the black.
est principles that we know anything
about, and the black people should
teach him that he nor any other man
shall claim their support in favor Of
black principles by simply pretending
to he black man,
A'great many rascals, little and big,
are anxious to find ont where the
STATE REGISTER is. They think If it
would only take sides once then, it.
would have to keep quiet about the
rascals of its own party. This is Just
why we do not take sides. There are
men in all the parties that need expo
SURE and opH kition, and we intend to
remain wher9 We are in order to ex-
pose and oppbse bad men in all pas.
ties.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-24

a very tired man may he fairly
compared to an overcoat both being
worn out.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-24
f. II. FLOWERS,
of Grant-Short Term.
FOR CoNGRESS-FIFTH DISTRICT,
DAVID YOUNG,
of COnc0rdia.

u We are authorized to anRsuisce
the name of
JUDGE JOHN OSBORN,
as candidate for reelection as Judge
of the Ninth Judicial District, compos-
ing the parishes of Rapides, Eatchi-
-tocbes, Grant and Vernon.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-24

The young lady who took the eye
Of everybody has been arrested tor
Etealing.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-24

Jenkins teaches bookkeeping in
one lesson OF three words, "never
lend them.n
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-24

~ We call particular attention to
or New Advertisements.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-24
Dams Breitman is in trouble. Thi

DaIis Dreltmah Is IN trouble. Thi
is what he says:
Pm broken hearted Democrat.
Volts vilted NIT Grief and shame;
il dell you vot der troubles ish-
doesn't know my meme.
IND 20 am in droubles,
can't git droo mcin head,
fedder I'm Democrat volts living,
Or Democrat vot ish cad
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-24

DIR. j. G. ANGELL. I'VE have re-
ceived letter from this gentleman, so
well known here and in other parts of
the State, as well as in the city, his res
idence, as one of the most skilfnl and
successful dentists in them, stating
that he win be- in Alexandria, about
the first OF. next month (September),
having previously spent Il fe days
in Cheneyville. Many persons here,
ourselves among the number, have re.
ceived and can show indisputable
proofs of DIR. Angels proficiency in
his profession, aud as from positive
engagements elsewhere he can STAY
here tor a short time only, we would
advise all in need of his services to ap
ply directly on his arrival. f,
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-24

" We hereby inform the friends
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-24

as an Independent Candidate for the
Judgeship of the Parish of Rapldes
Louisiana.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-24
+" What the n, w Orleans Times
Thinks of the Pinchback
Convention"

III must bt LARRY CofCt'tu. Ou ioUh
ing over the two hundred Delegates
chiefly black understanding in the
Pinchback Convention, after the de.
parture of the Liberals, that they
represent very large portion, if not
a majority of the colored voters of the
State. Nor is il by any means clear
that the action of the eighty odd
members who Withdrew on the re-
lection of the Swords substitute was
either wise or malicious.
Had these delegates remained with
the Convention they might have done
much good. As it is, they are com
paIatively powerless. The Pinchback
Convention. as now constituted, may.
on the contrary, feel strong enough
To put in the field an exclusively
colored ticket, and the issue of black
against white-sO much to be de
ploretl-nay be Immediately forced
upon us. Nothing is clearer .han THAT
the Kellogg ticket Iould vanish be-
fore the nominees of this Convention.
ii made with special reference to the
black vote.
Kellogg's action OH 'the Sumner
civil rights bill, and his Testimony
given in reference to the riots of
1856, are not altogether palatable to
the negroes tastes; and Antoine's
:. Wilderness" experience has shut
him out efieciualty from Il e sympathy
of these of his cO-laborers last winter.
who fear TO trust any One-even OF
their own colvr-who would form Il
compact with Democrats.
The Editor of the New Orleans
Times, may dispel his fears upon tie
subject of the war OF races. We can
assure him that, it was never the in
tention of the Colured voters to place
before the people,. for their suffrage,
Candidates for Office exclusively color
eel, although not ignorant of their
strength, they are not unmindful of
their position as good citizens depreca
ting fully as mach as the Times Edit
TOT. aHy act on their part Which would
lead 10 clash of races.
w at they claim. ask and expect. is
recognition of their civil and ,oliti-
cal rights and no more. When beft
to discharge incumbent duties of civil
offices, they expect with the consent oi
the voters, having stIe authority to
confer the privileges thereto to hold
them. and will exercise all political in
fluencrs fairly through the ballot-box
to obtain them, and il denied this pre-
rogative, will as willingly as the Times
Editor and his race submit to the yer
dict of the people. AS Republicans
recognizing General Grant as theil
head, will use all proper means through
the ballot-box, to give him the Electo
rial vote of this State for President
and by similar exertjons expect to re
tain, the control of the State by TIKI
Republican vote of both classes.
L
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02
Ills. CENTRAL X. X. CoMP'Y.

ANEENi y vi OuHc GO, iCf. j
To persons wishing to attend the ma
tional democratic convention to be held at
Baltimore, July 9th, 1872, We will sell
round trip tickets from Cairo to Balti-
more and return, good to go from July LIST
to July 9th, and to return up to and in.
Guiding July 8lst.
These tickets may be had either via
Pittsburs and Harrisburg over the Penn
sylvania Central, or via EfIingham, /. y
cinnati and Petersburg over the Bslti.
more l. Ohio railroad, at $50 80; or Wis
Odin, Cincinnati and Parkersburg at
S2s IS. Passengers selecting either route
will have the privilege of visiting Wash.
ington city without extra charge. Pull.
man palace drawing room and sleeping
cars will DO run through from Odin and
Efingham to Baltimore without change.
7.2-6t. JAMES JOHNSON, Ag't.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

THE Liberal Republicans of Cairo know
no variableness or shadow of turning
They are stsadfast, and are going to raise
a devil ola row with the Radicals in the
coming campaign. They have no use fol
your Munns and your Popes, and these
are all that are left of the Radical party
of Cairo except the unfortunate Linegar
and score of other white men, backed by
a lot Of misled colored men, who do moi
know their own interests and submit with
patience to nose leading. The intelligence,
the activity, and the vim and vinegar of the
Radical party Of Alexander were all
crushed out Of it by the Liberal move.
ment
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02
GRAND PICNIC EXCURSION.

UP THE OHIO RIVER ON THE STEAMER
HCKERT ON THE FOURTH OF JULY.
The steamer Eckert will leave the whar
at Cairo precisely at eight o'clock, on
Thursday morning, the Fou nth Of July
touch at Mound City at nine, at Caledonia
half past ten, at Metropolis at H. at the
Lakes opposite Paducah, at half past one;
after which she will go to Paducah, where
she will stay until five, returning to Cairo.
at half past eight o'clock in the evening.
The people of Paducah give a picnic on
that day at the beautiful lakes inst oppo
site their city, which will give all who
wish, chance to join tie Paducah people
in their picnic, or enjoy nice stroll in
the beautiful woods about the lakes, while
those who prefer it can have three or four
hours to walk or drive through Paducah.
Each family will have the privilege of
taking their basket, while those who would
rather not be incumbered will be
furnished with refreshments at the
lunch tables on the boat, at reason.
able prices. There will be q bountiful
supply Of confectionaries, fruits, ice cream,
lemonade, soda water &c. This will be a
splendid chance Tor families who wish to
spend the "fourth" together. As the
Eckert was built for picnic purposes, the
children can be turned loose on the boat to
enjoy themselves without danger.
This excursion will be given for the
benefit of the Methodist church of Cairo.
Fare for round trip from Cairo, Mound
City and Caledonia, 81; children 6Oc.
From Metropolis Soc; children 25c. I'd
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02
TO HOUSE BUILDERS.

The building of two-story frame build
ng in Dongola, Union county, Illinois,
will be let to the lowest bidder on Satur.
day, July 10, 1872, bet ween the hours
two and four o'clock. All bids must be
sealed, and security will be required on
the day of letting the contract, for the
faithful and prompt performance of said
work. Plans and specifications can be
seen at the station house in Dongola. Fol
further particulars call on or address ]
d. Benton, clerk of the board.
H. HANNES, President,
j. d. BENTON, Clerk.
Dongola, June 20, 1872.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

WE walked a square yesterday TO shake
hands with John Hely, and did not. He
wasn't John but another man; but he was
as much like him as two peas are like each
other, and the unfortunate fac simile had
to enter into an elaborate argument to
prove that he was not Hely. The argu-
ment was conclusive and the proofs salts
factory, but by our troth we have lingsr-
ing doubt about the counterpart of the old
SURVEYOR.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02
ARLINGTON HOUSE.

T.B. Ellis, proprietor, corner 7th street
and Commercial avenue, Cairo, Ills, is
prepared to accommodate the public with
board by the day, week or month, at lower
rates than any other Hrst-class house in
the city. The rooms are all we'll fur.
nished, light and airy, good sample rooms
for the accommodation Of Commercial
agents. The house IL located In the cen.
ter Of the business part Of the y within
one square of the post Office. 4-9-tf
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

Mr. T. j. Parker, of Metropolis, agen,
for Z. g. Aliens publications, THE Peo-
pies Literary Companion and Our young
Folks Illustrated Paper is in the city
canvassing for the above papers. The
Companion Is published weekly, and Our
Young Folks, semi-monthly. The price i:
but 'riAe, and ane steel engraving i.
given to each subscriber, worth double the
amount the paper costs. Those who wish
to procure good literary reading, now
have rare chance, and we hope they will
avail themselves Of the present opportu.
nifty.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

POLICE CoURT.-Quite number o,
DRINKS were paid for yesterday in Squire
Shannessy's court. John Mullen forked
over V for being drunk and allowing hi.
angry passions to rise to such an extent a.
TO cause him to hit somebody.
Jack Hillhouse, whose weekly fine is 81
and costs, and who makes it point to
get drunk every Sunday, obtained credi,
till he earns the money.
Dennis Griffin, drunk, fined 81 and
costs. Dennis has the pleasure of spend
ing the Fourth in durance vile.
G. B. Davis drunk and fighting; fined
IS. Jail 10 days.
VIM. Casey, drunk, fined 81. Jail five
days.
Charley Cook, drunk, fined 81. Jail 6
days.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

Our good neighbor of the Gazette per.
sists in throwing small editorial bricks at
the Rev. Mr. Shores. This is wrong
Mr.. Shores has n mission to perform, and
is proceeding with the work in that or.
der in which, in the providence of the
Good One, it has been evolved out of cha
osity. 1t is wrong, particularly in the
friendisof the good cause, to put stumbling
blocks in his way and Harrcll should
not also and likewise forget, that TO this
able man he is indebted for the school d.
rector's robes which flow so gracefully
about his beautiful form. He should re
member, too, that the same shall be dish cd
up to them that dish up, and the day
when it shall be said "Yea' and Nay is
at hand, 50 to speak. If these considera-
tions do not shield our friend from Har-
rells shaft, "the foul and Kissing bolts OF
scorn," we wish he would tell US what
will. We pause for reply.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

LOUIS BLATAU's saloon deserves the
popularity in to which it has grown. 1t has
been very handsomely fitted up, and is SO
comfortable that it is pleasure to while
away spare hour there. The bar is
supplied with all kinds of fine liquor and
wines, and with the best of Fresh Lager
Beer, and Weiss Beer that in deliciousenss
cannot be exceled. a lunch, free Ia
patrons, is spread every day, and an article
of Swetzer Cheese, the best in the market,
is always on hand. Mr.. Blautau invites
the public to give him call, on Eighth
street, between Commercial avenue and
Ohio Levee, opposite the Perry House, in
Rizer's building.
49, dt IF
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

WHILE workmen were sinking drive
we'll at the residence Of Capt. Halliday
last week, the pipe became fastened in q
hard substance and could neither be driven
down further nor pulled up. The work men
were compelled to dig down twenty eight
feet the distance to which the pipe had
been sunk. They found to their aston.
ishment that the pipe had been driven
through large piece of bark of a cotton
wood tree in perfect state Of preservation
The question Isl "How long ago was that
bark deposited where it was found, twenty
eight feet below the present surface of the
earth, and how was it preserved for SO
long period ?" Where is Deutor?
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

THE Masonic fraternity of Cairo who
participated in the celebration of ST.
Johns day, Oath Of June, either directly
or indirectly, desire to return their I'M
bounded and sincere thanks TO the Cairo
silver cornet band for their assistance on
that day, and to Capt. X. W. Dugan, the
ETHEREAL, and his excellent crew, for the
manner in which they were transported to
and from g pc Girardeau, hoping at the
same time that st. Johns day may be
celebrated again assisted by just such gen.
tlemen. JAS. A. PHILLIs,
Sec'y. of Com. Arrangements.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

BILLY BRowN has been in town agah
to consult the clique. He objected 10 tle
double dealing of It's members, who had
bees patting Clement sand Dougherty On
the back, and demanded Of them fair It'd
ing in the future. This led to sonr.
what acrimonious scene between the Cob.
mel and Mr.. Pope, and it was thought blor'
would follow but they did MT. PPt
backed down and promised to be a gpd
boy, and Brown subsidized into a beautfu
calmness.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02
LOCAL NOTICES.
NOTICE-LICENSES

Saloon keepers and liquor dealers whose
licenses expire on the first day of July are
hereby notified that a prompt renewal of
the same will be required. All bonds
should be filed with the City Clerk, by
next Monday evening, so as to be pre-.
scented to the council on that evening for
approval, otherwise delay may be dan
gsrous' NJ. j HowLEY,
City Clerk.
Cairo, June 26, 1872 At
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02
CENTRAL HOUSE.

Having refurnished this we'll known
and popular boarding house, on Sixth
street, near the post Office, the proprie'
tress would inform the public that she
is prepared to accomm odate the public
with first-class board and we'll furnished
we'll ventilated rooms on the most reason.
able terms. Ample preparations have
been made to accom- modate an unlimited
number of day boarders. Patronage so.
licited. Mrs. T. N. GAFFNEY.
b1.gdf
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

DWELLING HOUSE FOR RENT.-The
second story Of the brick building on the
corner Of Washington avenue and 18th
street, containing six we'll finished rooms
good cistern and necessary out houses, ID
for rent on reasonable terms. Apply to
Samuel NJ. Orr, Casey's coal yard, opposite
st. Charles hotel.
lg1wd
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02
BLASKESBuRo AHEAp!-Wines and CT.

BLASKESBuRG AHEADl- Wines and CT
gars Oldest and choicest, at the EXCEL
slOR SALOON, opposite the Post Office.
Finest of Liquors, Free Lunches and mu.
sic every day. The great Liberal and
Democratic, Greedy a. Brown drinke--WEIs
BEER, is made speciality, and Fredprides
himself upon keeping the freshest and
coolest in the city. Lemonades the cold
est, mixed drinks and music the finest.
Go there 6-27tf
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02
MT. vrssos. Ill, April II, 1879.

Editor Cairo Bulletin:
DEAR siR-Plesse to announce me az a candi.
date for Clerk Of the Supreme Court, Southern
Grand Divisi IN OF Illinois. The new constitution
provides that the Cle'ks OF the Supreme Court
shall hereafter be elected at the November cleo
ton, instead of the June election as hereiore.
The successor Of the present ,ncumbents are
TO be elected this coming fall. but will not qualify
until the present terms expire in 1873.
Respectfully,
II. A. d. wILBANKs.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

FRED. BLANKENBERa has engaged a
new pianist, an accomplished musician,
who recently arrived from the old coun.
try. He is very fine performer and
Freds is fine instrument; consequently,
the music Of the Excelsior, like its liquors
and cigars, is not excelled in the west
Go and listen to the music and try some Of
Freds cool Weiss beer. 5-23 If
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02
AoENT's OrrIcE. I. G. R. r. Co., l

CAiRo, June ~, 1872, !
We will commence the date of excur
sion tickets for the 4th of July to points
on the line of this road on the evening Of
the Bird and discontinue on the departure
of the evening train on the 4th. Tickets
will be good until July 9th inclusive.
One and one-flfth fare will DO charged for
the round trip. JAMES JOHNSON, Ag't.
S-27-6t
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

The Widow Hallday's new house on
! is getting Up as fast as posi-
Die in such wssths Another brick
building is to be put up Immediately be.
tween Arter's and the Atheneum.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

THE small pox continues on in Its wind.
ing way. II cannot be indnced to leave
the city, and the board of health are at
their wits ends. The disease has been an
epidemic and is little short of that now
One physician informs us that he has wait.
ed upon one hundred and fifty cases, some
of the worst he ever saw in his life. What
is to BIO done2 Anything?
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

HAVING been appointed agent Of Il
"Snger Sewing Machine, take tn.
method of informing the citizens of Cairo
and Alexander county, that l have es.
tablished my headquarters at lannon's
book store l26 Commercial avenue, where
l will be found at all times, ready TO
show up the merits Of the Singer " to all
who are contemplating purchasing a first
class machine. Machines sold on the lease,
note or cash plans. Every machine war
ranted, and thorough instructions given
free Of charge.
l have also on hand o quantity Of ma
chine thread, silk twist, oil and atatch-
ments, which | retail at 4" tehoiesaie A" lri-
ces. Ladies will please bear this in mind.
g. 7. WHIrLoCK,
Agt Singer Sewing Machine Co.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02
PROPOSALS..
FOR REPAIRS OF CERTAIN sIpEwA LIZ

FOR REPAIRS OF CERTAIN sIDEwA LKs.
Sc lied proposals. addressed to the Committee
on streets VIII he rec eived by the City Clerk uI.
III WEDNESDAY, the Srd proximo, for furnish.
ing materials and dong the work Of repairing the
SIDEWALKS an crosswslks, aud lowering the same
Two feet .eiow their present grade, on the West
sde Of Washington Avenue, between 2ist and
zNh Ntreeis, and between Soth ana 3ith streets,
ana on the West .lde o. Commercial Aveune, be.
tween 2Oth and 3ith streets.
similar proposals will also be received at the
same me and place Tor doing the same work, the
city TO furnish the requisite materials
by order OF COMM TEE ON STREETS
June ~, 1872. 27tI
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

THERE is a big row in progress in the
German school association, a number of
the members being in favor of inducing
Apple to return, and number being in
favor Of retaining Weirsching. At late
meeting the indignant oratory of the APP
pie men almost lifted the roof of the
school building.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

GOODYEAR is at work on the wagon in
which thirty-seven good little girls will
ride on the Fourth and represent the states
OF this glorious Union-this grand land
OF the free and home of the brave.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

The post Office clerks appreciate their
new quarters. They look cleaner than
they used to at the corner of Sixth and
Commercial. The postmaster is so proud
OF the Office that he puts on two boiled
shirts week.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

The new laws of the state, in reference
to many and sundry matters, went into
force yesterday. In fact, the change
which took place was a thorough and
complete revolution of the government
tearing up of the old order by the roots
and the planting of new tree.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-07-02

For RENT-One ofthe Do Vasa cottages.
1t has been repaired and put in splendid
order. Just the house for family resi-.
dence. Apply to LOUIS HrRBRRr.