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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-25

Work is a great pauacea for trouble.
II you have plenty TO do, you have less
time tor the " blues.r and syour
thonghts are prevented from dwelling
unduly upon real sorrows. To earn
ones bread BY steady labor need not
oe a curse but blessing. In bereaye-
ment, in troubles Of home and heart,
even when the bitterest of all griefb
come, the consciousness that trusted
friends have failed yon, there is sort
OF safety and consolation in genuine
hard work, be it mental or physical.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-25
.O OETRY Y
NOUN NOT FOR HIN.

Mourn not for him who calmly sleeps
Beneath the soft green sod.
You rather should rejoice than weep;
His spirit is with God.
No more shall grief and bitter tears
Disturb his peaceful breast;
After his tolls and sorrows here,
How sweet to be at rest.
A pilgrim, at his journeys end
Across hfe's desert sands.
Has gone to join the pilgrim friend,
Borne up by angel-hands.
To join that shining, happy throng,
In brighter worlds above,
To sing the never-ceasing song
Ofjoy and peace and love;
Where pleasures are all pure and true,
Untarnished by sin:
Where, though he cannot come to you,
You yet can go TO him.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-25

BEAUTIFUL fIGURE.-Life is
',Ne fountain lea oy thousand
s'reaps .nat perishes II one be dried.
- 70 siiser cora twisted with thous-
anu N'iings' Ina1 parts asunder It one
oe ofoAeh' inoughtiess mortals are
ea'oanieu oy lnnumeraole dangers
NV. 'uaAeS u SO muca more strange
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-25
A Novel Pair of stockines..

u believe women will do a good
deal tor dance" said an old M. D.:
i" they are immensely fond of sport. /
remember once in my life used to
fiirt with one, who was q great fayorite
IN provincial tewn where lived, and
she confded to me that she had no
stockings to appear in, and that with.
out them her presence at the bali was
out of the question:
"That was hint for you to buy the
stockings" said friend.
No; you're out" said the doctor.
"She knew that was as poor as her.
self; but, though she could not RELY
on my purse, she had every confidence
IN my taste and Judgment, and consult
ed me on plan she had formed for
going to the ball in proper trim. Now,
what do you think it vast,
"To go in cotton, l SUPPOSE re-
turned the friend. - ?.
"Out again, sir. You'd never guess
1t, and Only q woman could have hit
upon the expedient. 1t was the fashion
IN those days for ladies' in fall dress TO
wear pink stockings, and she proposed
painting her legs.p
Painting her legsp exclaimed his
friend.
/" Fact, SIR said the Doctor; and
relied upon me for telling her if the
cheat was successful. =. "a ka,s
"And was itr asked his friend.
"Don't, be in hurry, friend. 1
complied ON one condition, namely:
that should be the painter,
ooh! you old rascal, . said his friend.
"Don't interrupt me, gentlemen.n
said the Doctor. 81 got some pink
accordingly; and ] defy all the hosiers
in Nottingham TO make lighter fit
than did on little Jennie. A prettier
pair OF stocking l never saw,
:" !" And she went to the ballsr
She did"
/" And the trick succeededy ~
$50 completely said the doctor,
"that several ladies' asked her to no.
commend her dyer to them: So you
whata woman will dc TO go to
dance. Poor Jennie she was a merry
mink. BY the-by, she boxed ny ears
that night for q joke made about the
stockings. Jennie,' said I, 70, fear
you, stocking should fall down whils
you are dancing, hadn't you better let
me paint a pair of garters on then.p
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-25
ALEXANDRIA, La, SATURDAY, NAY 25, 1872. 80
and drowsy, and, Mr.. Sparton's advice,
soon retired to rest.

and drowsy, and, Mr.. Sparton's advice
soon retired to rest.
The strange guest did not awak.
until it was time for breakfast the nex1
morning. He was invited to sit down
and eat with the family, and took the
profered seat with thanks, and in 9
manner which showed very plainly he
had seen better days. After they were
all seated at the table, the converse
ton was opened by Mr.. SpartoD, who
asked the stranger if he rested well.
"Thank you, did, indeed. l slept
very soundly. 1t was the first time !
had rested On a bed fer over two
fnonths.s
An exclamation of pity broke from
the lips of the entire group. he then
continued,-
II presume it is my duty, after your
kindness to me, to give you my name.
and also the history of my past life.r
"We hold you under no obligations. .
said Mr.. Sparton, "stin We would be
glad to learn yonr history
Ny name is Frank Edwards said
the stranger. 81 am the son of Mr..
Charles Edwards, merchant, who died
some six years ago in thecity of c..
Perhaps you have heard of him.
Being answered i'm the affirmative,
the man hurriedly. related his sad
story. His love for liqv II had first
commenced in his college days, when
ne was one of a set of merry thought
less students. After his graduation.
the appetite increased, and, as time
passed on, he became a confirmed
drunkard. His father, broken hearted,
died, leaving all his wealth to his way.
ward boy. While it lasted, the young
man had plenty of friends to join with
him in reckless debauchery; but, when
his fortune was all sqandered, friends
deserted him, and he became the poor,
deserted vagrant whom Mr.. Sparton
found in the gutter.
'j"lfI l could only gain one true friend,,'
concluded the man, who would trust
me with work to do, that might gain
a decent livelihood, / would earnestly
try to please. BIT every one turns
away from the poor drunkard. and re-
fuses to trust him. How / have lived
for the few months l cannot tell YOU. |
only wonder that cold and want have
not killed me.'
Mr.. SpartOn was struck with the ap-
parent trnthfulness of the man, and
also his gentlemenly manners, which
went to prove the truth of his story.
So be took him down to his store, and
gave him some light task. He seemed
willing to work, and, as Mr.. Sparton
vas just then in need OF help, he con-
;luded to retain him for while, at
east.
Weeks passed, aid he still kept him.
lie proved most efficient clerk.
A few years passed, and the former
'agrant had managed to save enough |
money an interest in his benefactor's |
BUSINESS. He is to-day among the
most respected citizens of a city not
aany miles from here.
Such is the result OF kindness, and a
Tord Kindly dropped from the lips Of |
passer by upon some degraded
7fetch., may I've the means of saving
i'm. Years have passed since the
acts related in this story transpired,
nd Mr. Sparton has never had oc.
aston to regret the night he called
oor drunken wretch " fr;and.n
TRUE FRIENDsHIP.-Money can buy
lany things, good and evil All the !.
'palfh ut tha world couId nof h,.x, x-o,, !
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Saturday, Nay 25tlt, 1872.
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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-25

A rich man is never ugly in the eye.
of q poor girl.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-25

A wag was driving, when somebody
who thonght he knew him accosted
him with, II believe your names
Smith" Then you'd believe any
thing"
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-25

TRUE FRIENDsHIP.-Money can buy
many things, good and evil All the
wealth OF the world could not buy Won
q friend, nor pay you for the loss of
one. Il have wanted only one thing
to make me happy,rHazlitt writes.
"but. wanting that, have wanted ev.
erything.7 And, again, "My heart,
shnt mp in the prison house of this
rude clay, has never found. nor will it
ever find, a heart to speak tn" We
are the weakest of spendthrifts if we
let one friend drop off through mat
tention, br let one push away another.
or if we hold aloof from one for petty
jealousy or needless slight or rough
ness. Would you throw away dia-
nond because it pricked youi A
friend is not to be weighed against the
jewels of the earth. If there ia cool.
ness or unkindness between us, let us
come face to face, and have It out.
Qnick, before lore grows cold. aLife.
is too short to quarrel in.n
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-25

Are you colored PFC Colored, no,
dis yer chile born sc.r
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-25

q Nothing beats good vise---except
a bad husband,
The New York herald., 1872-08-06
RACING NOTES.

The entries for the stakes OF the American Jockey
Club for 1s73 which closed on the 18th Of july show
fair increase over those Of this year. The Belmont
Stakes for 1873 have sevcntynve nominations against
nftynine OF 1925 the Ladies' Stakes fortythrce for
next year, while there were thirtyseyen this year.
The Jerome Stakes have seventy; this year there
were sixty one. The Nursery Stakes also have an
increase OF four over this year, there being fifty
four nominations. The Maturity Stakes have an
increase of one over this year. In the stakes closed
for Saratoga the Kenner Stakes for 1873 have an In
crease OF ten over this years entry; but there Is
falling or in all the other events such as the Trav
ers Stakes, the Alabama Stakes, Kentucky Stakes
and Saratoga Stakes. The entries for the stated
events of 1874 show marked falling or there be-
Ing only flfty-two entries for the Belmont Stakes
against seventy-five for 1878. The Jerome Stakes
have nineteen less than the stakes OF 1873. The
Maturity Stakes however, have an increase of
eight over this years number, among which are
Catesby Tom Bowling, SILK Stocking and others
form.
The New York herald., 1872-08-06
spised, performed their allotted task In obscurty.
In common with the great English sea painters,
Moran makea

spised, performed their allotted task In obscurty.
In common with the great English sea painters,
HIS BOATS FLOAT:
are confident they could buffet about In the waves
without any fear OF being swamped or turned keel
uppermost In the present picture we see the
artists power OF water painting, with the sea at
rest and almost unbroken even by the ripples The
sheen OF the sun Is the water and looks IKE mol
ten glass bat suused with grayish tlnge, such as
we notice when the waters are ct rest and the
nQontl,le spn beats down almost vertically.
David Johnson has painted lake scene which,
while preserving the unbroken stiffness and quiet
which belong TO all hls COMPOSITIONS, is marked by
been mingled judlciously with the browns, and
and there - evidence OF more irmness In the draw
s as @ as s a@a CSy ~
scape artists ac has added something which before
was wanting In his work. The enapge ls decided
Like most conscientious workers, Mr.. Johnson Is
constantly improving In his mastery over details.
s %Cat Did H." by Jan yerhas Of the S Belgian Ian
subject and Its treatment remind one Of the
English school, except, perhaps, that 1t Is drawn
with more care than the islanders usually bestow
sprawling child and the management OF tho
perspective displays mastery treatment. A
landscape by Waberg offers an excellent oppor-
scape with our native one. While our artists are
almost wholly concerned In making faithful tran
scripts OF minutir, the Europeans seek to produce
the same general effect by the judiclous treat
ment OF
MASSES OF LIGHT AND SHADE.
AS result they obtain greater breadth In their
enects and moro unity In their compositions. Their
pictures present themselves more as wholes, with
detached and Independent existence, while the
tendency OF our school Is to encourage the produc-
ton OF highly finished bits, which, even when most
carefully nnshed arc only fragmcntary representa-
tons Of some natural scene.
The New York herald., 1872-08-06
MONMOUTH PARK RACES.

Four races VIII be run to-day ut Monmouth Park
the first being the Thespian Stakes valued at $780,
added to sweepstakes Of $50 each, play or pay
for two-yearolds; the second to receive 500, ana
the third $50 out Of the stakes; threequarters OF
mile. Closed with twenty three nominations, Of
which number there will be six or seven starters,
comprising Ii. p. McGrath's bay colt Tom Bowling,
M. Littels chestnut colt Felowcrat, A. Belmont's
chestnut flly Medora, Wards illy, w. j. Bacon's
chestnut fly DOlorosa, and L. w. Jeromes entries.
The second Is q selling race, purse $500, for all
ages, one and q half mile; horses to be sold for
81, 500 to carry full weight for 81, 900 allowed lbs,
for $3.50 allowed lbs, for $500 allowed IA lbs any
surplus stated price to 60 to the second horse
There were seven entries comprising Cynthiana,
carrying so lbs; Sanford, III lbs. Henrietta II
lbs; Albuera lol lbs. King Henry, 1ol lbs; Impe
cuniOus, 81 lbs, and Gerald, 101 lbs,
The third race is the Long Branch Stakes, value
$500. added to sweepstakes OF $50 each play or
geidings allowed lbs the second horse to receive
$500 and the third 500 out Of the stakes; two
% Ta w Be Mr. ca
Aroy, Thomas w. Doswells bay mares Midday and
Wine Sap, and John F. Chambcrlain's bay colt mpe-
night Preakness was the favorlte, selling for $50,
while Midday ana Wine Sap brought $40 and Alroy
$50. lmpecunious could not be sold.
The fourth race will be for the Schell Cup handi-
cap, mile heats, best three In ve for all ages. The
cup is an elegant punch bowl & valued at at $500 pre-
IL
very interesting One only two have accepted the
weights. This kind OF race has always been apopu-
lar one, however, with the old turtles, but not
with the owners OF horses, as IL is o very severe
one. There would have been greater rilnber OF
entrances and acceptances, however, for the race
had the prize been for purse instead OF cup, as
the majority OF the owners OF race horses from
distance prefer greenbacks to cups OF the same
value. 1t would be well for prOprietors OF race
courses to bear this in mind.
The pool sales at the West End Hotel last night
on to-day's races were as folows:-
THESPIAN STAKES.
McGrath's entry, s1l5; Belmont's, $40; Wards,
$40; Jerome's, $40: Littel's, sl5; Bacon's, 81.
TIE SELLING RACE.
Sanford, 500; Henrietta $42; Impecunl0us, $2S :;
King Henry, S22; Gerald, S16; Cynthiana SIS; Al.
| buera, $l2.
| THE TwO-MILE DASH.
Prcakness, S325; DOswells entries, $1S5; Alroy
$50
No pools were sold on the Schen Cup
The thOrOughbreds Nominee, Zcbedee, Logan,
Bruce and La Gatina will be sold on the course at
noon by John NJ Clay of Kentucky, who intends
giving ND racing,
The New York herald., 1872-08-06
LONG ISLAND POLITICS.

Greeley and Brown Stock Above Par-De-
sertinz the Republican Committees.
The political situation on Long Island IS very
promising for Greeley and Brown. The republican
county committees are fast losing their leading
members The latest conversion Is that of DR..
Spinner, OF Greenpoint, Chairman of the Suffolk
County Republican Committee. So many members
have seeded from the Queens County Committee
that Mr.. Prince has had primaries called for August
Is to have the vacancies filed. At Huntington, on
Saturday night, q Greeley club was organized,
with Frederick j. Caire Tepublican) as President;
II. J. Long republican, and N. B. Conklin demo
craft as Vice Presidents. In SouthOld town
Greeley club has been formed, with Ex-Super-
VISOR Overton, Ex-School Commissioner Elmer,
ex-C0unty Treasurer Joseph II. Could all Old repub
licans, as officers. In Lakeland there is not Grant
man to be found. Supervisor Wood OF Islip, is out
for Greeley. Smithtown has large number OF
Greeley republicans. In South Hampton the Greeley
ties are very strong. paper for the organization
OF q Grant club received iOur signatures. Astoria
organized Greeley club ON Saturday. On the
same evening the democratic organizations
throughout Long Island City endorsed Greeley ana
Brown. There Is a Greeley club in Jamaica and a
Grant club with five members, each having an OIL
cer The cOlored men are for Greeley. The DEM
Ocratc organization at ROckaway Will not change
its name, but Con Kelley says Greeley Is the man.
The New York herald., 1872-08-06
SUNDAY SENSATION AT LONG BRANCH.

A Meeting, Match and Marriage
Within Tyyenty-four Hours--rhc DASH
ing Widow and Handsome Counsellor
Banghart.
Correspondence of the Newark Jo1rnall
MANSION HOUSE, |
LONG BRANCH, August 4, 1872
Last evening there was grand "hop' at the
Mansion House. and many Newarkers were on tho
noor doing the delightful, together with brilliant
company OF ladies' and gentlemen from other sec
tions Shortly before ten O'Clock Counsellor-at-law
John D. Banghart of Jersey City, and son ofSenator
Banghart, Of Hunterdon county, was Introduced to
a dashlng widow OF thlrty-nve summers, named
Mrs. Caroline Marsh, of New York Tue WIDOW Is
said to be possessed OF S2goOO,. She Is, perhaps,
the most eXtravagantly fashionable dresser seen
here for years ana has end OF magnilcent suits.
She has been attended by her dressihy inalu, ana
has been a very noted lady mere. AI.cr dahciDg
together awhile
THE PAIR PRouENADED
on the piazza, and clung together so tenaciousiy
that ybody was struck, and said the Counsellor
was certainly struck too. "a genuine case or love
M flrst sight not a few said. The Counsellor is
fnc.looking fellow OF about thirty-three-tw0 years
or so her ianlor. She Is radiant In her elegant
wIdow,s weeds, ana looks really well for one who
has prieved at the graves OF two husbands. To cut
the story short, the two were
MARRIED
this evening about seven O'Clock 10y the Rev. James
B. Wilson, u. d., after spending the day together
promenading and carriage riding. have seen the
Certificate, which Mr.. Banghart seems to be quite
proud of, as indeed he Is Of his bride.
The New York herald., 1872-08-06

comrades that you communicate with that the
story Of Of the Cincinnati Cbnerctas s false Ihayc
had no consultation with W. &. Robinson, Of Char
lottevile, on any subject have never said anything
favoring Grants reelection. On the contrary, being
q thorough democrat / would have preferred o
democratic candidate; but as Horace Greeley is
nominated by our party ! sincerely hope every
democrat will vote for him. Being DISTINGUISHED,
take no public part in politics. but to my friends
do not hesitate to express my feelings ana opinion
on political subjects. think the overthrow OF the
present administration necessary to any hope Of
constitutional government, and feel that cOntnu-
ance OF the democratic party is necessary.
The New York herald., 1872-08-06
BUFFALO DRIVING PARK,
A Fraudulent Pacing Rnce-Thc Bets
All OK.

BUFFALO, August 5, 1872.
To-day was an extra one, the proceeds OF the
course being allotted as benefit to Warren Pea
body. The whole affair turned out humbug on
the part of the owners of the horses, Dan vorhees
and Harry.
The opening race was one OF the mile heats for
PAGERS, in which Dan voorhees, and Harry, both to
wagon, went.
won the second In 2:20is and also the third In
2:26i4. In the last heat, voorhees, was dstanced.
The judges, seeing that the race was u fraud, de-
cared all pools and bets of.
The second race was trot miie heats, in harness,
between Dan Mace's mare Venus and A. JOlnson's
stallion Wade Hampton. The latter won The first
heat IN 2:3Sl, and Venus the three last in 2:37H,
2:33l4, 2:331s. AS no money was trotted for, the
time Is no record.
The judges have begun well in raiding put-up
races and all the frauds which attend thcin
The New York herald., 1872-08-06

The following is the decision Of the Judge for the
Bella and the referee In reference to the dispute
between the Bella and the Meteor:-
We, the unde signed referee and judge In the be-
Saturday, the Sd instant decide that the yacht Bella
and half minutes to the home stakcboa Furthermore
that the Yacht Bella did all that asked of her by the
Judge and refereenaey after going to three dfcre mt
propeller stop at the striped buoy, between four and
Six, blow her whistle to give notice that that was
e BE the Turning sSS which wa, done Ihs M Other 3 nG aas
where No buoy II the distinct understanding
on starting that the propeller was 10 be stationed at te
propeller the Captain ofthe Bella said starting that he
did not know where Ko5buoy was would turn the buoy
where the propeller was Stationed which was IN accord
board the propeller Furthermore, had the Judge for the
Meteor sailed to the southwest Spit Duoy there would have
been no dhicuy In finding H. TO this he M strongly OBJ
blind buoy, No We also distinctly state that the Judge
for the Meteor had full control Of the propeller Commo
cerned, and assumed at the start the whole rcspon.
siblity OF finding Il, in which he was unsuccess;ul;
delay insisted upon liking turning point in which the
referee acquesocd The judge OF the Meteor was treated
In kind and gcntcmanly manner In every respect and
Which were bersy dispensed as every one present az
well himself can testify Any stories OF coercion are
simply ridcqols and doubtless will be repudiated by the
JOHN L. WALKER, Judge for Bella
j: b. beatty Referee,
gust A. d. s72 before me came John L. Walker aud 10.
scph b Beaty 70 me personally known, and made oath
70 the truth OF the FOREGOING statemen which was signed
Public New York City and County.
Mr.. Duryea declares, IL is reported, that he will
give the owner OF the Meteor an opportunity TO re-
wishes.
The New York herald., 1872-08-06
LOUISIANA LIBERAL STATE CONVENTION
NEW ORLEANS, August s. 1872

NEW ORLEANS, August s, 1872
The Louisiana State Liberal Convention assem-
bled at noon at the Academy Of Music. Andrew S.
Huron, Of Baton Rouge, was chosen temporary
chairman.
After recess the Committee on Credentials re-
ported credentials from forty-cight parishes.
william W. Pugh, Of Assumption, was elected
permanent President.
committee OF fifteen was appointed to confer
with the Executive Committee or the democrats
. view OF coalition. 49,
d. Adjourned until tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1872-08-06
COLD FLOODED MURDER.

CHICAGO, H.. August s, 1s72
cold bloodcd murder Of police offcer was per-
petrated In the extreme southern part OF the cifv
early this morning officers Seaman aomi-
endcavored TO arrest Christopher Rcyy Royy was wn,s
orderly conduct. While Seaman an en-
warrant RAFFERTY, suddenly made 4. Was
door near which O'Mara was standirived an
inQ a pistol shot O'Mara In the tscinnati
died In q few minutes. RauerU nets would
yet been apprehendcu' rules.
y. II
The New York herald., 1872-08-06
ANOTHER SUPPORTER OF GREELEY.

JACKSON, MISS, August 5, 1872.
Judge W. NJ Hancock, Chairman of the Repub-
lcan Executive Committee Of this Congressional
district, has addressed letter to Judge Alcorn
Chairman OF the Liberal State Committee announc-
ing his intention TO support Greeley.
The New York herald., 1872-08-06
THE NATIONAL GAME,
A Clear Victory for the Philadelphia
Athletics Over the Baltimore Ninc.

BALTIMOKE, AUGUST D, 1917.
The disputed game between the Athletics, Of
Philadelphia, ana the Baltimore Club, having been
declared "on'' by the Judiciary Committee of the
National Base Ball Convention, was played again
this afternoon. The Athletics won by the following
The New York herald., 1872-08-06
GENERAL JOHNSTON FOR GREELEY.

A Communication from the Veteran Pro-
claiming His Determination to support
the Baltimore Nominees.
ST. LOUIS, NO., August s, 1872
The Times tomorrow will publish letter from
General Joseph Z. Johnston, dated Charlotte
Va, July 81, to Colonel ]. X. Ashley, Of Bates
county. No.. In which he says;-Assprc all our old
The New York herald., 1872-08-06

SPORTING IN CANADA.
The Game of Lacrosse Between cana.
dinns and BrookI ynitcs.

TORONTO, August 8, 1872
Amatch game OF Lacrosse was played here on
Saturday between the Knickerbocker Club, OF
BROOKLYN, N. Y, and the Toronto Club The play
ing was witnessed by several thousand persons
Tie Toronto Club won three straight games In p sk
and minutes.
The New York herald., 1872-08-06
SUMNER REPUDIATED BY CoLoRED MEN.

OBERLIN Ohio, August 8, 1872
The coored citizens OF Obern held large meet
ing tonight and adopted resolutions repudiating
Sumner and urging colored men throughout the
country to be true to the republican party and sup
DOrt Grant.