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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11
Governor WarmOth.

p y ~ .
A very worthy and intelligent old
citizen OF Claiborne writes us private
letter, from which we take the liberty
OF extracting the following well de-
served compliment to Governor War
morh;s
Your structures on the course of
the New Orleans Times, in reference to
Gov. Warmoth, are true and just. The
Reporter or Interviewer ought TO have
been kicked out of the room but the
Governor took the wiser course, and
has put his accusers to open shame by
triumphantly refnting thousand SIAN
ders which have been hurled against
him by unscrupulous paftisans. That
which was intended to blast his fair
fame bias rcdounded much to his bene-
fit, among all sensible and unpreju-
diced men. A neighbor of miue--an
old-line Democrat-pron0unces War
moth the giant of the State; Tor is be
alone in his opinion. / am a reader
and subscriber of the Times (; but never
will consent to see faithful public
servant traduced by chques and un-
principled partisans, without raising
my voice against it. ! trust Gov. War.
| moth will our-live all his traducers and
slanderers; and assuredly he will in the
hearts and esteem of all honorable
men,
Nor is this well put" paragraph
from our old and highly esteemed
friend the only indication of the sort
we have received lately. Such ex
pressions are quite frequent and com
mon in private conversation In fact
the feeling in this section toward Gov
| Warmoth is Thousand fold more
favorable than certain grumblers in
the slower regions" seem to anticipate
The people are always just in the ex
ercise of the sober second thought
4 Homer Had.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11

70 We notice with much satisfac
ton that a very great improvement
has been made lately, in the public
road on Red River below town down
az far as the Sandy Bayou. The big
mad hole or pond in froat ofthe Watts
place has been drained as efectuaily
as the nature of the ground will adj
init of, and Lumber Of other smaller
nuisances OF the same order filed up
We believe this public benefactioD
was completed under the direction Of
our energetic friend James Moore
and we wish there was another
like him to take charge little farther
down, where work of the same hind is
equally needed.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11
.sYyirai a,.a Bepars are Of .sTai

Alexandria TO New Orleans.
Depsrt Tuesday Thursday and Sa'
TuIday at 2 M.
arrive from n. o. Tuesday Thursday
and Saturday by 5 p n.
Alexandria to Natchitoches Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday at o z NJ.
Departs Tuesday and Friday at ga M.
arrive Monday ane Thursday . A. 81
Alexandria 10 Harrisonburg
Depart Tuesday at l Z. III. arrive
by II NJ.
Alexandria to Homer depart Monday
at PIP. NJ. arrive by II N.
Alexandria to Cotile Landing and Col.
fax depart Mondays Thursday and
Saturday at 6 a. n. arrive by g a. NJ
Postmasters are not required to re
ceiye mutilated currency in exchange
for envelopes and postage stamps.
The person entitled to letters recei'
we'd By mali, are those whose names
are in the address, aud the deliye- )
should be to the person addressed, OF
according to his or her order.
II. B. RIN6GOLD, z. NJ.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11

A Broadway dandy. whose clothes
were as fragrant of musk, cologne, and
other perfumes as though they had
been dipped in a tank of extract, was
exhibiting himself on the steps of one
of our hotels, when Yankee from the
country came ont and stood beside
him to his great annoyance. He show
ed his disgust in many ways, and f.
naIly tried to raise laugh ut the Yam.
KEGS expense. The Yankee took no
offeuse, but said to him: Il say, shall
l tell you how to take the smell out OF
them ere. clothesi There's no use oil
carrying that ere smell round. You
jist bury them ere clothes about a foot
ia the sand, and in a week they'll smell
as sweet as mine.n Our dandy hai
not since been visible n the uoksd exc
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11
TICKET FOR 1872.

Sweeping over the Western prairies
and down the broad Southern delta
comes the news, pregnant with a ma
toms interest. The campaigns of 1872
has opened, with the battle banner
thrown to the breeze, inscribed with
the names of Greeley, of New York,
and Gratz Brown, of Missouri
Pledged to reform of political abu-
SEES, they are the arant corriers OF a
grand political revolution which will
strike corruption in its high places,
and redeem for good and wise purpo-
ses the insulted honor and violated
rights of the nation. The great prin
ciples to which their candidacy gives
practical expression are not merely the
outgrowth Of partisan antipa;hies or
sectional differences, but the sober
views of patriotic statesmen deeply
imbued with a love of country, striv-
ing might aud main to rescue it from
the evil ways in which its government
has fallen, aud restore it the prestige
which made it, in fact and in name,
the greatest and purest among the ia
tions of the earth.
The primary principle of this regsn-
Grating work is REFORM. The plat
form on which our candidates stand is
outspoken in it's meaning and specific
in the ends which it has in view. The
men themselves give assurance of the
faithfulness with which such purposes
will be carried into effect. Both are
great, wise and good. Calumny even
has never accused them OF injustice,
and the rancour of political opposition
has never dared asperse their tame.
Their lives have been a long struggle
for the greatest political freedom, the
political rights of States and commu-
mites, aud the pure administration OF
the government Of the nation. They
stant squarely upon the question OF
the political equality OF all men, and
their lives have been long struggle
for universal political freedom in
America.
The declaration Of princi les upon
which they go before the country is
specific aid clear, bat even a stronger
guarantee than it is secured in the
personal character of our candidates.
Honest and capable, pure and wise,
they are fitting representatives of the
honest masses of the American PEG.
pie, and are sure to administer the
government entrusted to their control
in honor, virtue and purity.
1t is not surprising, i'll view of these
great exceIlencies OF character and
principle, that the enthusiasm which
now re-echoes from one end of the
nation to the other will increase il
volume and extent until wrong and in
Justice will sink before the great STREAM
} of public opinion as the yieldin:
shrubs sink before the rush of thu
mountain avalanche.
No wonder, therefore, that the grea
Reform party If America rejoice II
their standard bearers Greeley ant
! Brown, and that the campaign OF la7
opens with enthusiasm and eonfidenc
J of SUCCESSFUL. O. Republican.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11
THE CINCINNATI CONEEN-
TION.

u
TION.
We give in full the balloting OF the
liberal Republican Convention at Gin
cinnati, to which resulted in the nomi- |
nation of Horace Greedy, of New York,
for President, for the next term, and
Gratz Brown, of Missouri, for Vice
President. We give also, the CON-
ments OF the Nep Orleans Republican
and the National Republican, of the
same city, representing the two wings
of the Republican Party in this State,
upon the nomination. We have there
tore, not much space ourselves for ex'
tended remarks upon the ticket or
platform, nor indeed is it necessary,
for while all of Us may have our IN
dividual preferences, no one can
reasonably object to the two highly
distinguished individuals selected,
more especially Southern whites or
colored, the former because both Tree
liz and Brown, have been the earliest
and most earnest advocates Of general
amnesty aud universal restoration OF
political rights, aud the latter because
both have been also, the persistent ana
eloquent champions of universal liber'
y and loyal equality.
1. appears that both Governor War
moth and our fellow citizen, ex.Gov-
eruor Wells, were delegates from
Louisiana, and both met with distin
guished attention and consideration,
the former being selected as Chairman
of the Louisiana delegation, and the
latter as President of preliminary
caucus. Governor Warmoth was also
spoken of as President OF the Conven
tian, and received votes for Vice Presi
dent on the National Ticket.
T Our friend of the La. STATE Reg
lister, we see by late number, has got
into the picture business, in opposition
we suppose to Worrall of the Mitrail
lease. The cartoon of the Register 10
headed, Resisting raid upon the
Treasury" and representing Governor
Warmoth driving back a number OF
greedy applicants, each with sharks
head, aud holding tabled placards with
the various schemes of depletion. By
the by, we think the Governor ought
to be proud of the support Of such a
man as the editor OF the Register.
whose approval outweishts the Sian
ders OF hundreds of National Republi-
J can carpers. Speaking OF the welcome
which Governor Warmoth met with in
Cincinnati, he says:
The Republicans of Louisiana have
40 cause to blush for Gov. Warmoth
since he has been endorsed and accept
ed by the Republicans at Cincinnati
: The great men of the country kno@
how to measure man when they g
out to hunt for one.
And in another place he gives raj
to some members Of the Legislature
/. including two of our representatives
!, who it seems did not remember thu
: proverb about living in glass houses.
q Lieutenant Governor Pinchback, &C
cirding to the National Republican
said in his speech before the German
a Theatre convention that be had " fore
seen two years ago that the day wa
coming when q vigilance cOmmitte
wauld turn out to hang the member
a OF the Legislature for its corruption.
!, That was q comforting statement 20
" those members Of the Legislature
/ present as delegates, Who had vote'
of these corruption swindles, such a
Faulkner, p. Jones Yorke, Harry Lot
and brother, John Bay, Syphei
, Stamps. etc.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11

- We are auth0rized 70 annouhcs
the name OF
HON. j. MADISON WELLS,
of the Parish of Rapides. as a Candi-
date for Representative in Congress,
from this District, to. I'll the vacancy
dccasioned by the death of the late
Hon. James McCleery.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11

u Our friends Messrs. Levin aad
Ferguson not only keeps the best
goods in their line, always Oh hand,
but also employ the most accomplished
workmen. We saw the other day in
their store, watch made by Mr..
bchrack, who with Mr.. Ferguson at
tends to the mechanical department,
which is not only an unerring time
keepe., but a beautiful piece of work
manship, in which Mr.. Schnack has
combined the eAcellencies Of several
styles of watches. Alexandria has al.
ways been nosed for good artisans IN
this line, and Mcssrs. Ferguson and
Schnack viii keep up the reputation
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11
A. J. WHITTIER,

and the public generally, that he is a
Candidate for Congress from the fourth
Congresslona District, subject to nom
nation by the Republican party.
MANY VOTERS.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11
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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11

SERIOUS AFFRAY.-A very serious
diligently occurred a few days since, at
Lloyd's Bridge, on Bayou BGuf in
this parish, between two young men
residing IN the neighborhood, Frank
johnson and George Marshall, il
which both were badly If not dan err
caslr wounded
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11

Light rafantry Rsbiss.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11
HON. j. MADISON WELLS,

- We hereby inform the friends
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11

lima, and an esteemed citizen o. O1Gi-
borne parish, died on the 22d inst He
served as soldier 10 the war of 1oaz
Immense quantities Of rain hive
fallen in Union parish, Of late, natsri.
ally damaging and retarding farming
interests.
The Minden Democrat 10 Of optimism
from present circumstances that MIN.
den will, in the course of q few years,
become one of the largest interior
towns in the Southwest. New huild.
ihgs are going up at every point Of the
local compass.
Mr.. Jas. T. McClanahan has With
drawn from the editorship of the Mans.
field Reporter. j. e. Hewitt condutta
the paper now.
Judge Van Thomas, of Frsnkliu
parish, gentleman personally esteon.
ed, IL dead. =. 'sfs s$tsf uskss
/ The Morshouse Conservative an
nounces the death of Mr.. Z. B. Nc.
Adams, "one of the first and best
ritlzens of that parish. -
The ci-izens of Napoleonville, A.
sumption. parish, arc taking steps to
J have o railroad built from the town Of
LahadIeville to the town Of Paincotrts
!. vile.
II While the sexton Of the Baptist
t Church at Shreveport was ringing the
bell, it suddenly fell from its fastening
) in the belffy. The sexton made = har.
rNr escape NJ hsing crushed
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11
Responses.

GREELY AND BROWN IN WILMINGTON
NOMINATIONS FAvoRABLY RE-
CEIyED-ExCITEME IN RICH
MoND-THE STRONGEST TICK
ETr-INTENsE INTEREST IN WASH
INGTON--PRoCEEDI OF Con
GREss Observation-Disclosures OF
THE CONVENTION ON THE PUBLIC
MIND.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11

" WIN litL0. AS W TIC QucSttOu DIS
to whether the Democrats will indorse
his nomination, the Express says;
+" Dir. Greeley has at times abused us
all roughly, but we are forgiving race
of men, and shall do what is best for
our country.
The Commercial .Adrertiser says
"The prospects of the Republican par
| ty have brig htened, and whether the
Democrats indOrse Mr. Greeley or not,
be is doomed to be defeated"
The Erening Post heads the news
" Grand Failure-The Curtain falls
Sad Transformation Reform
Surrenders Monopoly aud Centraliza-
ton. - tsyS ..ass4.
Mr.. Greeley expressed surprise al
his nomination, and said be would &C
cept in letter.
Philadelphia, May 3.-There were
considerable crowds about the news
paper bulletins to-day to learn the re
suit of the nominations at Cincinnati
There was however, no excifements
and all parties appear to be satisfied
the Republicans having faith in thu
name OF Grant over all opposition; thu
Democrats believing that the nOmina
ton will carry large number o
Grants adherents.
There is great curiosity to know
what the Democrats are going to dc
/ The Liberal have made no displa,
!. of enthusiasm so far, and are probabl
s waiting for the return IT their leader
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11
II. S. GRANT.
OUR CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT

IL We are authorized to announces
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
Uhifisg,oj'e District.

Lat week Ne poke OF the ci"sivg c.
rrc!>c, II tho school ia this district. Tho
L,ceum hich has been carried on dur.
iny the winter. ia this and The Ming pl5
uict. clused at the same time; but We
loaru that the people io not mean to be
without their social gatherings
Ia Saturday evening Farmers Club
N,s organized, on different plan nom
sry which We have heard of before. -
AI1u and women. bows and girls. as
>embled At The Whittemore sehool.houss,
and elected the following officers: Pres
idsni A. s. rhayer; Vice President, L.
l. Starbid; Secretaries, w Maxim and
/. b Merrill; Committee on the qucs
TON. Sc,,n ROYAL, J Starhird Jacob
Briggs.
The question ne to whether superphos-
pilates are beneficial or no, was discussed.
The debate was lively and interesting,
Mears. h. Briggs A $. Thycr, W. ",
Maxim. Solon ROYAL and Others taxing
part The question Tor the next meellng
i. Resolved. That Farmers and Me-
chsnics deserve more prai,s than Pro-
ie>.ioual men. Afer the discussion,
which close. ~ 5 O'Clock, paper full OF
ton and u.eful information. WAS read y
-. "a a.. ,,ttn,. ialto.
The ."Nt meeting will be held on sat
md,, cysnin.., Feb oath, nj half ps~t six,
Al :. paper will be read, and the cIer.
ci,rs continued by means Of Singing,
D,,.amIious Select Readings, &c
Fri~uI, lrom the Hill are invited lo At
tend
The Staging School in this district i
also progressing Iinely under the inShuc-
lion at Mai, Cushmsn. of Hebron. The
scholars seem 10 be making rapid progre's
in Ihc-art of singing, and say they have a
good time
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
DIE d..

Ia Portland, Feb. l2th, M. Richard Il. Robinson
formerly 81 Norway. Sged - ysars.
In Rumlord Centre, Feb. 18Th, Mr. simeon ~
,u, formerly Of S;oneham, sgcd about -.
In BGCkaeld ktb. 18th, Hon. Noah Prince, age,
- wears.
In OreeuW cod, jan. ST. Mr., Maria A. Caldwell
vile OF Ay Arolus Caldwell. aged u years
In Peru. 1ih ia.,.. very suddenly, al heart di.
sa.. julia l.. oldham, daughter ~ Prof. JohI
Oldham, aged IL year,. God bless the Htfiete,
parent. and loRely sister.
IN sweden, Feb. 9Th Mr. Polly Eyan,, in he
Go YEAR. Sac wac consistent member Of th'
Congregational Church, o. veErs.
In Lowell, August 2slh. ISL, Nathaniel J. White
house, aged 10 years. months and days
In Rumford, the and inst, VIM. Henry b. Msore
Sscd . ycsrs-
Hi. lingering ,l.easc be bore with great patience
never ining ~ his lot. lie hal followed 20 TN
grave, 4 few month. previous, wife aud iDfan
! child lie bar len behind only sister, age
grand parents Hsd other dear friends, who leepl
mourn his carly and somewhat unexpected 10
mtyal from them.
Father! NC view Thee just,
While 10 Thy will uo bow
Though fondest hopes are buried
suprenely good al IEoG.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
TURNER'S CIub--NOptCdy.

Club met Feb. Il. Vice President, j..
A Bolster. Esq in The chsir. Owing
u the storm, there were but iew present.
The question Tor the evening VAS very
satisfactorily disposed Of, and question
ioS the next meeting adopted, which is
Is follows: Resolved, that the raising Of
potatoes pays the farmers Of Norway
better than any other cultivated crop.
Disputanls- affirmative. c. W. Partridge,
and Seth Pike; negative, j. A. Bolster,
and C.. w. Ryerson.
We hope TO see = guodlY number pres.
enl Ladies arc cordially invited
SECY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
Tueea's Er0uds

The protest of O'Donovan Rosa,
against Twesd's alleged election To the
senate. proves repeating, false r.gistrs'
ton AMI illegal voting. In Que district
Tweed bad S3l votes whsrs the whole
male and female population is onl, 500.
In another Tweed had 32i Votes where
total male population Was only 243. An
other district gave Tweed POS votes
where there were but 2S5 msles. Anoth-
er records 2iS votes for Tweed, with q
total male population of $50, and IN The
I4th di.trict which recorded = unanimous
vote Of 675 Tor Twesd. there were OILY
pig OF the male population. and seven OF
The fraudulent registration only 324 name
in,Vn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
Farm eFs' C{ub--Puf-is.

An interesting discussion was had on
Friday evening last. on the Subject ct
Gardening. j. 5. Hobb. Esq. opened
the question. We have not space to
give the remarks this week. A ) Thayer,
: X Newell, j. T. CLARK and +. +.
Shaw. continued the discussion. The
subject Was postponed tor one week
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
OUR TABLE .

whitney Musical Quest, fJr Fcb contains
god choice nusic, and 81; items of MtOrc'i la
an Only slOo year Specimen copy, cont
ug music worth 81 20, with premium liz, fol ISM
" M be Geut for 10 cts.--Tolslo, o.
The Literary World, for Feb, is deceived
lhose .ho eappst afford to buy and read nan'
new books, may end In this excellent seriodcaj
,x,rsci. f,nw the beat Of them, with rslahg s'i-
ici,u,r AND reviews, Ppbli.hed hy 5. Il. tru'Fa',
Br.tcp
Nerry's Museum is publishing charming -.
i.ai stories by uicce Of the poet Whittier. iii.
Ja,cr,lc Magazine t. dc5rrNctly pslu,s, tndcr
IS .rr.,ut msns cement. E,cry subscriber W.
,,i,e- gratis a nlsu,tui ,'t,l caErts,o. catlicd
First Love" Terms, ~ o. Boston.
The Maine IourGRl of Edaeation.i"r tcb.'
rnary hsa /, gnpf Article or En,h-h CompV.,
ton" I, also publishes the paper war al lhe
Maine ~,ajv Teachers Association, ~ Portland,
d, T. u >tctson. Which T. wo,thy."f The attention
OF ~ teachers
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REGULATIONS.

sncb regui cations are made for the direction aud
control of the gentlemen aud ladies, a. are sup
posed 10 De most conducive 10 their progress IN
stulv and their general improvement
ton a. true men and women, consist, in more
than mere literary attaiumeHts, however eNten-
syc; Thar il includes, with these, just habits OF
thought aud feeling, refined and elevated iasteS,
cultivated affections social and religious and well
disciplined wills
Pupils from ont OF iowa, or away from home
command The particular attention OF the Primer
pal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20

There will be public installation Of
Oriental Chapter oi Royal Arch MasOns,
at the Town House IN BridgtoD. on Tues
day. Feb. 20lh. A procession will he
formed under Sir Knight w. w. Virgin,
Marshal. and an Grafton be delivered by
Grand Chaplain c c. Mason. of Cape
Elizabeth. NJ J. r. H. A 5 Kimball. oI
Waterford, j. the installing officer. There
is lu Ue Instrumental and oeal music and
= good time generally.
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EXP ENsEs, sc.
= he oIt,iueI AZ sa.71, $4,000 and

Board csu be obtained at 52.9J, $500 and
$3.2J per wcek.
Room furnished those wishing 90 board them
selves, at reasonable rate.
BJoAs furnished by Tie Principal, 90 reduce
rates
Tuition as usual-payable tenth week 81 Term.
For Circulars, or any information, apply 10 i'e'
In n r. SAW1 FIR: r. r. STONE; PARIS
FIGURING co; HOLSTER & HASKELL; GEO
S PLUMMERi or
HORATIO L.. SVyASEY, Principal,
Ian o. south Pans, " q
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Department Tor Training Teachers

~ TIE SClENCE AND ART oi TEACHING
In connection with This institution Depart
mapt for trainng teachers has been established
In which special instruction viii be given IN tbs
Theory and Practice of Teaching, according To th'
most approved methods, sud IN the government
Of schools; and such as are competent To tcach
will be aided in securing situations.
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BORN,

In Hanoysf, Jan. !ath. 90 tie wife Of Levi But
Nd, a daughter
IN Stouchsm, ~ tbs WIFE of CuslimsA sswycr. d
dluetssr: TO the vile - / NJ. GsuiiHOn, q 'oa
20 t.c wife VI Wa Cannon, daughter; To the
wife OF David NcKsen, a daughter, "a ths vile OF
jonathan Bartlett son; 10 The wife oi q, Al
len. q
in Rumlorl, u IN, wife OF Capt. Elisha NJ. Cod
dsTd I -On
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MARRIED..

IT, Portland, Fob. c,h by Rev. g. Hayes, WI
ii.u, u. Wcsc OF, " Hcthtl Rnj Miss lille Wat
.ou. 81 New ! Otk.
Ia Brld.tou, Frh llth, Mr. Leroy 4. RyCr,ou
and Mas Laura y Starbird. 10Th OF Paris.
Ia East DiXheld, Feb. 5th, 10y G. III Fuller, 30
Ar. Francis Turs, Of Wilton, and Miss HldorA
Randall of piNaeld