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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-17

sta- The Police Jury, at it's late
session, elected Charles E Owen
their Clerk to fill t h @ vacancy,
which occurred. The selection is d
good and competent one.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-17

nsa~ We have received late pa
pers from New Orleans by The
Steamers Bastrop, Gladlola, Garry
Owen and Era No. 10.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-17

- The Leonard Scott Publish
ing Company, New York have once
more favored our intellectual pal
ate, and we have thanks to express
FOR the reception of the July num-
Der of rhe London Quarterly. A
glance at the following table OF
contents of the number before us,
will prove we have had good read
ing:
The State of English Poetry.
The Church of France.
Celtic Scotland.
George Grote.
DartmoOr.
Harold of Norway.
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
John Stuart Mill.
Beaumarcllais and his Times.
The Shah of Persia.
Lessons OF the French Revolu-
ton.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-17

MANAGING A HUsBAND.-AP ennsyl-
vania lady has most romantic and
ingenious way Of managing the gentle
man so happy as to be her husband.-
Exasperated by her persistent CONVEX
sation, he nngallantly boxed her ears
the other day. The wretched woman
cast but one lingering, reproachful
glance upon her lord and fed, simply
remarking that the briny deep should
wash away the insult. Leaving behind
everything most dear to her--the home
of her married life, full of beautiful
and cherished mcmories-tllis heart
broken woman rushed frauticaIIy to
the canal, and, with one parting sigh,
threw in a large stone Will, mighty
splash. Then she went and hid her
self in the bushes aud gigsled. while
her husband and twenty other men
hurried up, with horror depicted on
their countenances, and wildly drag
ged the canal for her body. When the
injured became convinced that the
wretch had suffered enough, she appear
ed from behind the bushes and led him
home, a resigned and willing victim.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-17
ALEXANDRIA, La.
Wednesday, :. September II, 1878
sea- The Dengue Fever, in all

ss- The Dengue Fever, in all
forms and types, is raging in our
Town and near surrounding coun-
try. Thus far many, nay one third
of our population, have been down
with it, and in pacing the streets
you can't take a step that you
don't encounter a Dengue Ghost
hobblng along with stick and al.
most dead pace! 1t is truly lament
able to see poor manhood thus
knocked up and a martyr to the
thousand pains Of this awful Den
que! But SO be it, and it must run
its race and strike all alike. The
disease has but one good trait, it
don't exactly kill you right Off like
Yellow fever, but then it leaves its
mark and feel for many long days!
The whole Democrat family have
had it tiom head to devil, and we
are sure our well readers will ey-
cuse us this week for such miserable
showing. We are at our post with
the good will Of old, this bright
Monday morning, but then that's
all! We have had a ten days
fight with the monster, and that's
enough to tell who come out first
best! Readers! excuse us this
week, we cannot cater to your
wants in any respects.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-17

II The following is an abstract
of a PRONUNCIATION issued by Kel-
log in reference to the tragedy in
Richland parish: Whereas informa-
ton has reached ME OF the cruel
and unprOvoked murder of Thos.
Archibald. Esq. by two unknown
men, while standing at the gate of
his house in Richland parish, on
the night of the I'd inst, and Offer
$4,000 reward for the apprehension
aud conviction of the murderers of
Judge Z. S Crawford and A. P.
Harris, District Attorney, and
$500 for the apprehension and
conviction of the mu. derers O f
Thomas Archibald.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-17
The Texas Democracy.

The Convention of the Democrat.
ic party Of the State Of Texas, re-
Gently held at Austin, was one Of
the largest aud most enthusiastic
assemblies of the kind ever held in
the South. A series of resolutions
was passed, containing the sound
est Democratic doctrine, and a de-
nomination of the outrages commit.
ted by the present Radical admin
|istratiOn. Grants conduct in the
Louisiana case was denounced as
1t has been by every other Demo
cratic Convention yet held, and a
resolution was passed unanimously
Inviting the annexation to Texas
Of Gel tain Louisiana parishes, who
are seeking d short cut from Radi-
Cal oppression.
The head of the ticket is the
Hon. Richard Coke, Of Waco, who
was nominated for the Office of gov
ernor, and his associates are men
who are both able and popular
Judge Coke is a native of Virginia
and a son Of the Hou. Richard
Coke, many years ago member
of Congress from that State. In
the campaign in 1881 Mr.. Coke be-
came involved in a duel with his
opponent, Henry A. Wise, then
young man, barely eligible, and
was slightly wounded. He was
successful that year, but Wise was
elected for the succeeding term
Richard Coke, the younger, gradu-
ated in the Law Department of Will
liam and Mary College in 1913, the
professor of Law being Judge Bev-
erly Tucker, who succeeded in ma
king all his students sound
State Rights Democrats. Set
ling early il Texas Mr.. Coke rapid
ly rose in his profession and has
for many years been one of the
most prominent citizens in the
State. His success by large ma
jority is not open to doubt.
~~o~o~-o-~~~-o>~~~~~~0
B@- And so Butler is beaten-bad-
ly, ANONYMOUSLY beaten. He does
not meet his fate with respectable
showing Of brass and buster, but
seeks to cover his defeat by very
feeble effort of Parthean strategy
He makes point against some MEN,
Der tf the nominating convention
who had declared that he would not
have voted for Butler if he had been
the nominee. There was not much
consolation in the vote on this prop
osition. A majority of the convention
sided with the member who would
not swallow INSTRUMENTATION He
had therefore no so]ace from this mo-
ton. And thus, after incredible ex-
ertions and large expenditures, the
Tichborne claimant is non-suited
His defeat is one of the fast increa-
sing proofs of the decay and decline
of the dynasty upon whose walls are
inscribed, as distinctly as upon those
Of the Palace ofthe Babylonian Mon
arch, Mene! meme 1skel, Upharsin!
IN. o. Herald.
Music IN THE FAM1LY.-There
lis nothing That contributes more to
the pleasure of the evenings at home,
than music in families. To cultivate
a love of music among the childraa,
creates and fosters a refined senti-
ment that is not forgotten when they
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-17

uB The New Orleans aud Grand
Ecore Packet Company have char
tered the fine light draught steam
er, Garry Owen, and put her in the
place of the St. Mary, in our trade.
The crew of the St. Mary have al
ready taken charge of her, aud they
will, from this out, keep up regu-
lar time and connection,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-17

Music IN THE FAM1L There
lis nothing That contributes more to
the pleasure of the evenings at home,
than music in families. To cultivate
a love of music among the childYA,
creates and fosters a refined senti-
ment that is not forgotten when they
arrive at maturity. Music engendels
and promotes good feeling. TIL g
blending Of the voices Of parents aud
children in song, strengthens the ties
that bind them together, and the love
that cen .ers about the home fireside.
1t renders home attractive, interest
ing, and beautiful, and in every home
circle where il is tolerated and cult
waited, there will be found a greater
free ON from all those discords and
inharmonious contentious, that rem
der so many parents miserable, and
their children anxious to find a more
-aongenlal atmosphere e Is W h ere.
Every home should have musical
instrument in it that can be used as
accompaniment to the family voices.
1t will give employment and amuse
ment to the children in their other
Wise unoccupied hours. It will keep
them at home and out OF bad intiu-
'ences elsewhere.
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20 The ticket in opposition to the
control of the Legislature by the
railroad power has carried California.
San Francisco elects this entire tick
ct, with the exception of the chief of
police, who will be Democrat. Both
the regular parties had tickets in the
field, but they were overslaughed by
the "people's candidates. The cleo
ton hinged upon this local quarrel,
and the Central Pacific Railroad has
been beaten for the present, and the
next United States Senator will not
be subseryient to it's interests.
. --oo-~~~~..-a-.-
10 We would advise all who have
to 60 to New Orleans now on bust
ness, to take trip on one of the fine
coaches running from here to the
mouth. They are making connec-
tons with the fine packets Pargoud,
Lee aud Natchez. By taking this
route you will not be detained, as they
have no sand bars to pull over, but
will put you through in quick time.
We are now receiving our mails in
good time, and glad we are of it in
these days of slow steamers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-17

rsa. We are authorized to state
that premium will be given by the
Fair Association for the best saddle
horse.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-17

ssa~ The following, taken from The
N ew Orleans papers of Saturday,
gives us the very latest from Shreve-
port:
SHREVEPORT, September 12.-The
fever is on the inclease. Whole fam
lilies are down with it. The Durses
are worn out. There were thirty
deaths yesterday ana eighteen to day
up 70 2. NJ.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-17
Practical Advice for Fishermen.

First-Find ont if there is anv. fish
in the river to which you are going; il
so, get some one who knows the water
to show you where the fish lie; and
when he shows them to you, don't you
show yourself to them.
Second-Don't imagine, if the fish
does not dart away, that he has not
seen you; on the contrary. be is very
likely devotins his whole attention to
you, and preparing to start the moment
danger is imminent.
Third-lf you are fishing with fly,
and you pass it neatly three times over
him, and lie refuses it, you need not
wait any longer; he has seen your line
of Invitation, and does not Intend to
come.
Fourth-If you are above fish when
you hook him, get below him as soon
as you can; for if you pull him one in
slant against the stream, and lie is a
heavy fish he will b, eak his hold.
Fitth-Never throw u long line when
a short one will answer.
Sjxth-Never mind what is said
about "playing your fish till lie is tired"
put him in your basket as soou as you
can.
Seventl-Remember that every thing
depends upon the way you begin your
acquaintance. Ifyou can prevail on a
fish to 60 down the stream little way
with you, you will afterward have no
difficulty in persuading him to let you
have the pleasure ofseeiug him to din
ner.
To these excellent maxims I beg
leave to add one Of Mr.. Stotldart's, esp
ecially intended for bachelors, young
and old: "Neuer full in loue uith a no.
man bytAe ,cater side; there are situations
IN ,chich every acoman looks an angel"
II From Dir. Btecl,er'sClristian Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-28
LOCAL 7SfsEVITEES.

The premises Of Mr. B. Smoot, at the corner
81 Prince and Columbus streets, were Invaded
last night and all the fruit, including quantity
OF pears and grapes of superior quality and
upon which much care was bestowed stolen.
Snra aud Reid birds are becoming plentiful
IN the marshes, In this vicinity, and already
numbers are being killed by the gunnerS. They
ARE not yet a fat Il they will be in IA little
while.
The handle of the Bridge Pump that turn-
ishes water for nearly all the Gcniz2ns Of that
locality and for squares around was broken Oft
two or three days ago and has not yet been re-
paired, causing great Inconvenience.
There are a number IF Golfers aud river crafts
lying in this port ard the loag line Of lights on
the vessels IN the river opposite the wharves,
made last night IA very pretty appearance.
There is IN anti-Caterpilicr Society at Wen
ma, 10 Fairfax county. which docs good service
in assisting to destroy the cat, rpillars which
now abound.
\ letter in the Washington Republican
speaks IN high tcruS of The crops, fruits and
orchards of COL Edward Daniels ut Gunstun,
in Fairfax county, below this place.
\ panorama Of ireland will be exhibited at
St. Mary's Hall Tonight, the proceeds Of which
vii! be added to a fund for the benefit Of st.
Nlary's Catholic Church.
The Louloun County Conservative Nomi-
pairing Convention meets in lecsburg on Mon
day next
The regular monthly meeting Of the City
School Board will be held tO-morrow night.
The september terms Of the County Court,
Judge CockerilIe, CONFERENCES next Monday
A vessel load Of salt water fish, came up yes
tcrday, but passed on to Washington.
Judge Hugh ". ShcHcy, Of Staunon, was
IN this city last night.
Plentiful supplies Of apples, peaches and
pears are now brought to ularket for sale.
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HEGTIOE S.7LES.
By Francis A, Kerby.
[General Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent.
TOM ISSlON EKS' 5 y l. + d..

90 NJ NJ ISIS o N E KS ) Y l. =.
On WEDNESDAY, the 81 day of Septem-
Der, 1878, at II o clock m in front Of the Mar
ket House. on Royal street, Aexandria, Va.
the under signed, as Commissioners Of the Cor
porntion Court of Alexandria, Va by authority
Of decree passed at the February term, 1872,
OF said Court. in the suit of Dyer asd wife vs..
Davis and others, will offer for sale, at public
auction, in two lots, the WHARF PROPERTY
Of the late josiah II. Davis situated on the
Strand, between Prince and Duke streets, in the
city Of Alexandria, Va.
OF No l INCLUDES all the property lying
south of the alley which runs through from
Union street to the Strand, consisting of the
larger WAREHOUSE and the LOT in rear
thereof on Union street. together with the
WHARF ard DOCK, 81 feet wide on the north
side OF the wharf. The deck on the south de
of the wharf is the property Of K. b. Miller,
esq, with the right in him to use the southern
side of said wharf for the purpose OF collecting
tolls, wharfage and dockagr the wharfto be
kept il repair ut the joint expense Of the pur-
chaser ana h H. Miller.
LOT No. 2 includes all the property lying
north of the alley which runs through from
Union street TO the Strand and consists OF TIE
smaller WAREHOUSE and the LOT in the
rear thereof on Union street.
y plat and survey of the whole property can
be seen ut the office of John s. Chapman
Terms of Sale: OEe-sixth OF the purchase
money to be paid in cash upon confirmation Of
sale; the residue in four equal annual install
mcnts, with interest thereon from the day of sale;
the title to be retained until all the purchase
money is paid. The purchaser Will be required
to keep the buildings insured for such an
amount ne will be salts 'uctory To the Commits
sJEcrs. JNO. ,. Ola NAN,
s. FERGUSON BEACH,
Comm rs of Sale
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Fatal lsaiI1Oad Accidents.

WHEELING, w. VA, Aug 2S.-The Column
bus express train going west last evening collld-
ed with a freight train standing on the track at
Mouudville. WIN. Hendricks, the eugipeer OF
the express train, was killed and Il mail agent
and lady passenger We're injured The freight
train should have been 90 side track seven
teen minutes before.
DowINGTowN, Pa, Aug. Is The passen,-
ger train on the Pennsylvania Railroad which
left Philadelphia last night coIIlded ar the
Chester Valley intersection with the rear end
of stock train Three cars and the caboosc
of the latter were thrown from the track, and
hagmap John Mcdowell was killed. The en-
gine, express and baggage cars OF the paSsc,n-
rer train we're thrown from the track and the
road blockadad. The passengers escaped un-
injured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-28

At the same time and place, the undersigned,
administrative with the will annexed OF the late
Josiah Ii. Davis, will offer for sale, at public
auction, the STEAM ENGINE, BOILER ard
all the MACHINERY belonging thereto, which
have been used upon the promises for the prIr-
pose of grinding plaster.
Terms of Sale: One third cash on the day Of
sale the residue in three equal instruments, pay
able in Is, II and Is months from the day OF sale;
the deferred payments to bear interest," and to
be secure by the notes of the purchaser, with
approved security. -
HANNAH ANN GATCHELL,
1-n0tS Administrative C.. t. 4
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~ UTlCE To CITY TAXPAYERS.
City Collectors Office.

ATeXAhdr:N, ' n, July =, Is -.
Notice is hereby given that the tax bills for
the fiscal year 1873 are now in the hands of the
Collectors, and the attention of all parties inter-
csted is respectfully called to the fourth section
of the Revenue bill, which is " follows
Section t. That no discount for the prompt
Payment Of taxes shall BIZ hereafter allowed; bat
OH ail tax bills not paid within sixty days alter
they are placed in the hands of the COLLECTORS for
collection and notification of the same published,
the said Collectors shall add TO Ill such unpaid
tax bills ten per cent and collect 1t with the bis
OfIice-kuom No 4 Royal street, front Mar
ket Building. r., ~ NJ.
" 22-tS2J s. b. FIELD, Col. 5. Dist
f1aMlLY and tNrKA FLOUR Clancy
GEO. McBURNEY & son,
aug ~ lGG and 10 King s.Cec,.
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Price Of Bread in Paris.

PARIS, Aug. 2S.-A special session of The
Cabinet Council was held yesterday 10 consider
what measures the government may take to al,
lay the troubles caused by the high price OF
bread 1t has not yet transpired that any dcll-
mite action was determined upon, but 1t is re-
ported that the Cabinet were OF the orlnlon
that the government is authorized to abolish
the discriminating duties as to cereals without
convoking the assembly for legislative action on
the suhiect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-28
Suicides.

PouGIIKEEpsIE Aug. 2s.--J. II. Roson-
quest, cashier of the First NatiDnaI Bank, at
iarrytown, committed suicide this morning.
Boston. Aug. 2S.-Wm. S. Boycc, a resi-
dent of Lynn, a member of the firm Of VIM 5.
Boyce T. Sons. hat manufacturers, and pre>l-
dent of the First Na;ioual Bluk Of Lynn, CON-
mitted suicide last evening at the United States
Hotel BY cutting his throat 10 q bath tub.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-28
'Orf Sill CAPTURED by the Indians.

New ORLEANS, August 2S.-A special dis
patch FROM Waco, Texas, says a stage driver
brings news that large body Of Indians cap
tured Fort Sill, Indian Territory, massacreiug
women and children and nearly half of the
Fourth United States cavalry. The Associated
Press at New Orleans has telcgraphcd for an
explanation Of this report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-28
Government Gold.

New York, Aug. 2S.--There were twenty
five bids for government gold to-day. az
gregatiug SS,SlS, 800, at from A.. 40 to ll5.4o.
There was one bid for 81, 100000 at ll5.4o.
The award will probably be at the latter figure.
New YORK, Aug. 2S.--Ihe government
awarded 81, 5OO, 900 gold to one bid OF 1870.
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'Thp Broken Cable.

LONDON, Aug. 2S Capt. Halpln writes
from the Great Eastern that the broken cable
has been grappled and raised to the surface at
The point designated by the electricians, but
upon testing the wires the fault was found to
be still to the eastward. The Great Eastern
had experienced adverse weather \ series OF
alternate fogs and gales rendered the work OF
graphing exceedingly difficult, but Capt Hal,
pin is saDguluc the fault will soon be found
aud lemedied.
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The trial of Marshal BIzaine.

PARIS, Aug. 2S-It is said the government
has been compelled to abandon the intention OF
holding the trial of Marshal Bazaine at Cople-
gene. The town does not afford the necessary
accommodations for the court. No other place
has been dcsignated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-28
Fire.

GLOUCESTER Mass. Aug. pa fle broke
out shortly after midnight in wooden block
on Court street. near Hancock. which rapidly
worked westerly, consuming four or five al
joining blocks The flames then caught the
roof of the Cape Ann Advertiser building,
which is Of brick, burning downward to the
second story. The fire was got under control
at four clock. The loss is estimated at from
$50. 900 to &lON,OUO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-28
Sudden Death.

PHILADELPHIA Aug. 2S.-G. Johnson, a
well-knowu citizen Of Mobile, died yesterday
on board the steamer Yazoo, shortly after start
ing Tor New Orleans The steamer stopped at
New Castle and the body was returned to his
friends here. Deceased had beeu uuder treat
ment at St. Jvsepbs hospital for seine time
ureyi,lls
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Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, August IS. | ! a. III.
Forthe northern portion the Middle States.
clear or partly cloudy weather and light varia-
Die Winds with low temperature, will prevail
during the day. the winds increasing in force
and shifting to eastc!ly and southcrly, with
more clouds tonight For the southern States
low temperature, with light variable Winds and
less cloudiness. except Oh the coast where areas
of rain vii nrcVall
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2S.-A party of row
dies assembled at Point Airy, on the lower part
of Smiths Island, opposite this city, to wit
ness prize fight between John I. Donovan
and James Murray. The police intcrfcred and
captured the principals and ten others, who are
held to answer
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The Markets..

New YORK, August - Stocks dull. Gold
Isl. Money 5uG. Flour unc aged. Wheat
quiet and without decided change. Corn quiet.
BALTIMORE. August IS West E!rginias II I
bid today. Cotton firm lSalsI. Flour dull!
and heavy; prices unchanged. Wheat dull and
heavy. Corn quiet but firm prices unc hanged
Oats dull and ~ yer for Southern Southern 43a
Il; Western mixed -: do. white 45a46. Rye
dull at I5aSS Hay unchanged. Provisions very
uliet.
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SDaniSll Fever.

ST. Louis, Aug. 2S-Some twenty-five COW:
died here within few days from Spaulsll tcre
or Texas cattle disease. Every precautlon i:
being taken to prevent the spread OF the
plague.
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RuIIiOn in the Bank Of England.

LONDON, Aug $3.50 p. NJ The bullion
in l..c Bank OF England has decreased elOO,QO0
during the past week The amount Withdrawn
from the bank on balance to day was 10000.
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Specie Shipments

New YORK, Aug. 2S.-The shipments of
specie to-day amount to STA, 75l, principally
silver bars.
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MEMPHIS, Aug 2S.-J cferson Davis has re-
signed the Presidency Of the Carolina life Ia
surance Company.
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TELEGRAPH.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAzETTE.l
The FauUuier Tragedy.

WARRENToN, Aug. 2S. The Grand Jury
to-day found true bill against Cbas. McBair,
for the murder of Alfred Martin, and NcBlalr
has been remandcd to jail for trial Oh the Sth
of Scntemher
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EOUND-TWO PAIRS OFSPECTACLES,
T. one gold and the other steel. trimmed; can
be had by proving property and paying for TINS
advertisement Call 1t the Gazette office.