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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15


ing law of Senator Blackburn as in
famous. Then what term of oppro-
brium shall be used to describe the
''custOnl" that has prOfitcd the Times
so longf If it is unfair to give
direction to work by a fair state
ment of the reasons for so doing, as
Mr.. Blackburn does, how much
worse it must be to give direction
to the same work by falsehOOd and
malicious suggestions. The Times
has managed to mOnopOlise the vol
untary advertising of the public by
lying about the republican press,
and by feeding fat the unwhOlesOme
prejudices of the community. Its
stock in trade was to pretend to be
the friend of the white people while
it was their enemy; and its weapon
was to assail all who differed with it
as radicals. In this way it estab-
lished control over the ignorant
crowd that enabled it to awe public
patronage to its exclusive support.
1t pointed the finger of contempt at
republicans or at those who held re.
publican opinions, until the commu.
nifty became afraid to patronise u
republican newspaper. 1t accom-.
plished this end by falsehood and
malignant scandals. IL alleged
against those it Ostracised, opinions
and designs they never held. 1t
made war upon the freedom of pub.
lie opinion. 1t set up the persua.
sion that to believe in the rights of
all mankind was tn believe in the
social equality of all men; and it
asserted that for man to DO % re.
publican discredited him to be u re.
spectacle citizen of the South. 1t
did not do this cOnscientiOusly, DO.
cause at the very time it abused its
neighbOrs in the fashion of which
we have spoken, it was engaged in
the most villainOus ndexikings
against the State and people it pre-
tended to be serving. The people
whose organs were being crushed
out by this infamous perversion of
the popular patronage, had a right
to demand some means of defend.
ing themselves. 1t is true that in
many instances the plea was abused
by the incompetence of the men who
were entrusted with the newspapers
that the State assisted, but this
does not prove that the defence was
wrongly adopted. The printing law
served two purposes. 1t built up
an opposition press that gave the
people some help, and it broke down
a lot of intlamatOry democratic pa
pers that were worse than ignorance
itself. The tone of the country jour
nails in Louisiana has been mOdera.
ted from the lofty air of defiance to
all republican movements that pre-
vailed at one time and now gen
tlonan can read one OF the demo.
cratic organ without sharpening his
appetite Oh a bowie knife and pis-
tol. The printing law is % good
thing in creating that opposing pub
lie sentiment which helps the pub
lie, and it should continue in exist
ence until the people patronise their
newspapers for their merits us is
done in other and more sensible COM
munities.-tLa. State Register.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15

THE EXCHANGE HOTEL.-Every
few days since the owner of this es-
adjustment has taken charge of it
personally, he has had to draw out
his extension dining table and,
if the demand for seats at it con-
tinues increasing, he will have to
devote another room to families and
private parties.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15
Hon. w. JASPER BLACKBURN

Hon. w. JASPER BLACKBURN
We copy two articles in our columns
to-day, relative to this distinguish.
ed gentleman, who in the almost
certain event of Louisiana, remain.
ing Republican State is probably
destined to attain a still higher
station one a retutation from him.
self of a slanderous charge, and the
other an able vindicatiOn Of his &C.
ton in introducing his printing bill
from that independent and infuen
tial paper, the La. State Register.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15

To- The Democrat says that the
Police jury which was not elected,
met and plHyed Legislature one day
last week. Well, why did not the
Police Jury that ,ras elected, meet
and act Legislature also, if they were
elected, that certainly is what they
were elected for. The fact is, how.
ever, and it is SO plain that it can.
not DO denied that playing Legisla.
turc is nearly played out, or will be
by the time that this paragraph ap.
pedIs.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15
The Town Council.

inferentially not very Sweetly smell
ing spots about town, are to bt
maintained as standing institutions,
evidences perhaps, of the vigilance
and good taste of the Corporation
These are small matters, which III
the season now approaching, the
sun will lend his powerful aid to
rectify, but we have to notice some,
thing not so easily dried up, but
which the more You stir it, the more
the natural consequences will
enSue.
For some days back we have
heard rumors that our Town COun.
ell, at its last meeting, among its
legitimate business passed resoln'
ton directly the reverse, transcend
ing its legal powers, and rendering
its action liable to ccnsurc ut least,
If to no more severe penalty. Know.
ing that common report is sometimes
u common liar, we determined to in.
vcstigatc the matter, which we did
by applying to the very highest au.
thority, the very head and front OF
the offending, if offence there was,
and was answered that it was actu-
ally so, that the Council did pass a
resolution applying certain sum of
money, belonging to the town of
Alexandria, and devoted exclusively
by the charter of said town to mum.
cipal purposes, as an elcemosynary
contribution to the gentlemen claim,
ing to represent the Parish of Ra.
pides, rs Senator and members OF
the lower house of the Fusion Nc.
Emery Legislature, now or lately in
session Ut the Odd Fellows Hall.
We asked of the same party, if he
thought the proceeding under ques.
ton, equitable and just to the whole
body OF Alexandria taxpayers, and
he unhesitatingiy replied, that he did
not, but as the resolution was pass.
ed unanimously, he thought he
might as we'll sign it, and make
it legal.
Aye make it legal, for this is one
of the instances, where fusiOnists
and democrats acknowledge and
practice the axiom, that might makes
right.
Turning to the charter of Alcxan-
dria, we find that Section 10, COM
mences and reads as follows, as far
as 1t directly alludes to the uses
which the Town Council is authO.
rizcd to make of the Towns money.
Section 10. BE ifwther enacted, ETC., That
the mayor and common council shall have
power and authority to lay and collect an
nually such a tax rs they may deem neccs-
sary for the improvement of the town, for
the comfort and convenience of its inhabi-
tants, and for preserving well organized
police.
They are directly empowered to
use the tax raised from all the in
habitants of the corporation, for the
benefit of all, and only the inhabi-
tants of said corporation, and not
for the benefit of outside persons or
outside schemes, no matter who or
what they may be. We have con-
versed with a good many persons
regarding this matter, most of them
opposed to rs politically, and not
one of them has justified it except
on popular grounds; whilst eminent
legal authority regards it as we do,
an abuse of authority, and a
violation of official obligations, for
the diversion ola fund, designated
and especially devoted by law to
certain purposes, by it's sworn guar
dams is certainly both.
JuDGE JTuJON-Tba Now Or
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15

The Washington National Repub.
lican, the administration organ says
this:
Pinchback is decidedly the lion
of the day, and attracts universal
attention wherever he goes. Curious
eyes follow him, and his modest,
dignified dcmcanor cOmmcnds itself
t0nniccrsal approval.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15
Notice.!

All persons owing the Gazette for
subscriptions or advertisements, are
requested to call and settle with the
present co-proprietOr, L. q. Comp
ton, who alone is authorized to col
lcct and receipt for all back dues.
GEO. Y. KELSO.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15

MOdesty induced a Quaker couple
i'll Ida county, Iowa, to get married
at 3 o'clock i'm the morning so that
nobody would come to the wedding.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15

A National Convention of com
mercial travellers is to be held in
Cincinnati in July, 1875.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15

Gum arabic is among the exports
fO Texas.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15

20 The river is still rising.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21
JEFF. co. INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.
Report of Com. on Active Business.

The Committee on Active Business to whom
was referred the communication of Mr.. No.
land on the subject of the establishment of
shops for the manufacture of Agricultural
Machines, beg leave to report that they have.
as directed, collected such facts and statistics
in relation to the enterprise as will, in their
Judgment at least, be of service in its further
consideration by the association.
That community having large demand
for any article and having, at the same time,
within its reach. all the appliances necessary
Tor IT'S production, should, at once, turn its at
tention to the subject of furnishing the needed
supply, is one of the pleinest propositions in
political economy, and will be readily assented
to by all. If it be subject of manufacture,
the increase of wealth which the labor ex-
pended upon it, will bring; its retention of
capital at home which would go elsewhere
aud for the enrichment of other communities;
and the development of various other indus.
tries with which, in many instances, it al>
most imperceptibly, but surely connects itself,
indicate some of the many advantages always
attendant upon the adoption of such policy.
With view to the application of these ele-
mentary principles and views to the matter in
hand, the committee have endeavored to as
certain.
list. The extent of the use of agricultural
implements IN Jefferson county since the late
war, and tho amount of money expended in
their purchase.
I'd. The cost Of the proper improvements
and machinery, and the amount of capital and
number of hands required for the manufac-
ture OF What is necessary for the home demand
and the demands of such other markets as
they have every reason to suppose would be
supplied by an establishment located at this
point. and
Sd: The value of the products of such an
establishment, and the profits that will res
munerate investments in it.
And the committee would here ackpowl>
edge the indispensable aid they have received
in the prosecution of their investigations,
from Mr.. holland and Capt D. Il. Cockrill,
the former of whom, as a skiful machinist
and familiar with all the machinery imported
into the county, and the latter as a reliable
architect and builder, have enabled the COM
mittee to attain such accuracy of information
and estimate as will, in their opinion. require
but little, if any correction in the future
l. There have been sold and used in this
county, according to Mr.. Noland's estimate
since the lst of April, 1865,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

"PAY AS You Go."-To be Uncomfortable"
the first essential is to keep out of debt
This is, to some, perhaps easier said than
done; yet the effort should always be made.
Labor is generally in demand in this country,
especially in the agricultural districts, but
there are those whose lives have been so far
spent in the cities that it is too late to adapt
themselves to any other life Want of ems
ployment or sickness may interfere with these,
but it cannot be questioned that the last week
OF the year should see a household out of
debt, if possible. In all circles, whether of
mechanical or agricultural labor, or in the
fashionable regions, the odd dollar has to be
watched, or the tendency will be to leave
woful deficit at the end of the year. five
would meet our fellow. men with ligh. hearts
on the 1st of January, 1874, we must avoid
the grestest of all discomforts, Debt. and
adopt as our maxim-what has been pronounc-
ed the philosophers stone"-pay as you 60.
Baltimore Sun.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

The New WAg.-In Illinois towns they
prohibit keepers of saloons from painting or
staining their windows, or from using any
screens which shall prevent the outside world
from looking in from the pavcmeuts What
scatteration such an ordinance would create
hereabouts and what tales it would tell?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

SACRAMENTAL MEETlNG.-An interesting
sacramental meeting was held in the Presby>
terrain Church in this place, commencing on
Friday last and continuing through Saturday
and Sunday. The pastor, Rev. A. C. Hops
kins, was assisted during the meeting by the
Rev Mr.. Wilson, of Hancock. Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

FAcrs WORTH KNowING.-No man ever
gets his moneys worth out of newspap er,
unless he reads the advertising columns atten-
lively. They inform him who the live BUSH
ness men of a community are, and he also finds
out where he can get the very best bargains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21
JEFFERSON FOUNDRY AND MACHINE
SHOPS.

A fiER an experience of Is years in our bust
hess. we have at last found out that we cannot
carry on our bus nHss without moneys and the dit
hcul'y n collecting money these times ma kes it
necess'ty Tor us to adopt the Cash system We will
on'y or Country Produce down on delivery of the
%otk we VIII erd eavor to put down ourpr ices
20" scan be done in the county, and the work
m@date All who will favor with thei, patronage.
Our New Ploughs, of which we are making a
INee iot OF ditiercnt sizes, will be sold time
sood Responsible men, hv giving their notes pava-
pie at such time as specified in the contract Re-
Hetnoer. however. guarantee satisfaction in
every Gaze NO sale. Our old accounts
ready for sett!emeat and he closed without
delay. wEIRICK q WELLER
January ID. 1873
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

james Myers, young man of this
place, brakeman on the 3. T. O. r. r. had
his foot and leg crushed by car on Saturday
last. He was taken to a station house. where.
it is reported, he bed to death from sheer
neglect. --NurtinsLurg Era
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

APPOINTMENTS following gentle>
men have been appointed by Judge Hoge, Mas
ter Commissioners for the Circuit Court of JEFF
ferson county: G. W. T. Kearsley, Cleon
Moore and Jos. S. Bragonier. A good selec-
ton
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21
DIR. Toml1nson's
DENTAL OFFICE.
coasER CHAalrs AND LIBERTY STREETS,
CEasarEest0wsa.
Our Bodily Infrmities:

Physic infirmities the lot OF all. Millions
are Always sick. No man, woman or child is uni
formly in perfect health. Much. however. of the
sickness and suffering which render life a burden
to many of our fellow beings is due to careless
ness and neglect. mighty antidote to the leading
of disease has been provided. 1t is harm
less it is Efficient MOI poisonous drug enters
into its composition. 1t is indebted stimulant.
tonic land aperent of which every ingred lent ia
vegetable. This unexceptionabe preventive and
restorative medici inc is not ga thing under the
SUM-" Hostetter's Stomach b itters will soon have
been before the world quarter of century; and
1t ia not too much to that thousands aye,
OF thonsanus, now using it who would have
been in their graves years ago had they not been
strenghened and sustained by this hoiesome slim
ulant: The rapidity with which minor ailments
often becomes when neglected ,obstina Diseases
well known. This tonic ia famous for the imme-
date check which it gives to these breeders of
deadly ..disorders. The sensation OF languor, the
sick headache the the indisposition to
eIert!on, the nausea, the confusion of brain, the
hysical debility which are intended to premonish
us of the approach of ous danger, invariably
removed by few doses of the Bitters. The fame
OF the preparation as genuine spec &c for dyspep-
sia, biiious complaints, maarious fevers, rheuma-
tism and chronic debility. is wide the world :;
and in these days of infamous char la isn when
fierce csthartics, that rob the invalid of the last
remnants of his strength, are advertised invig-
Grants C1, 1t Is indeed blessing mankind that
Hostetters Stomach Bittrrs every where procur-
able, and everywhere popular.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

HERSA-lt is now demonstrated that rupture
can be surely cured without suffering ELAsTIc
TRussEs are superseding lie others wo advise II
before buying metal trusses supporters to send
tor circular the Elastic Truss Com
can be sent by mail to all parts of the country.
D3-Sm ~. Y. I,dspendent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

SANCTUARY RoBBED.-The NJ. E. Church.
South OF this place, was during last week
robbed of the oi>cloth covering the a;sles.
nc. The villalnous perpctrator of this act,
should he be detected, should be made the
Immediate subject of the severest penalty of
the law for such cases.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

LEMON JUICE IN DaopsY.-Lemons are
recommended for Dropsy in Russian med
ical journal, and are said to be beneficial in
the most hopeless cases. The first day one
lemon was given, after taking tho peel off
and cutting it up in small pieces in sugar
The two following days three were given, and
afterwards eighteen every day. Meat was
given for nourshment. In every case the
water came off on the seventh day. In cases
OF children if the dose should be too strong.
lessen the quantity, but give as much lemon
ade as they can drink.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

BG- We have received several comics of
the :" Orthopo|tton," neat and lively semi
weekly Democratic paper, recently estab>
lished at Parkersburg in this State. We
wish it success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

DISTRIBUTE Sc EDs.-The Agricultural
Department at Washington, has issued cir
cuar to the Agricultural societies throughout
the country, asking them to cooperate with
the Department in distributing seeds.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

u. S. CoURr AND COURT OF APPEALS
Both these Courts are now in session 81
Charleston. On the United States Grand
Jury we notice the name of the Senior of the
Free Press. We hope he won't be "huuo.v
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21
N OT.7.ICE
TaE.Payors.

IN year 1872 were due and payable September let
last.
The urgent claims of Stat and County now pre,s-
ing me for payment. wi,h the necessity m
sberitta!ty business being ssIlIed, demand and
quire prompt collections
Your carly attention will prevent an enforce
meat of the same the law directs.
shall proceed With" twenty days TO enforce
against all no arc IN arrears "r the year 1871
o. This notice means business
GEO. " CHASE.
Late Sheriff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

GS The Charter has been asked at the
hands of the Virginia. Legislature for rail-
road from the Potomac to the Coal Fields.
via. Winchestcr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

CAR ON FIRE.-One of the passenger
coaches of Capt. Chambers train caught fire
from the stove, when near the Flowing Spring
Mills, on friday afternoon last, but was ex-
tinguished without doing much damage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

MONEY ORDERs.-The number of money
ordersissued from the Charlestown Post Office
from the LIST of October to the 3lst of De-
eember, 1872, inclusive, was 2S4, amounting
to So. 35S.lo. Number of orders paid during
same quarter, G7, amounting to 81 Nlh3l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

ARREsr-Two of our colored citizens of
African descent were before the Mayor on
Saturday last, and contributed to the corpora.
tion treasury to the extent of $500
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

ES Mr.. G. B. Rouss, the giant of the New
York auction rooms, paid flying visit to the
Metropolitan Store in this place last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

OUn:Posr OFFIcE.-Mr J. H. Haines, i.
is rumored, is to receive the appointment Of
postmaster at this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

AUCTION SALEs.-The advertisement of
the following sales, to which the attention of
our readers is called, will be found in this
paper:-
Saturday, February 1st-Real Estate bv
Kennedy aud Brooke, Commissioners.
Friday, February 2lst-1leal Estate by 7.
G. Green, Trustee
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

A MODEL PARLoR MAGAz1NE.-This is
essentially true of Demorest's Monthly, which
combines literary attractions of a very hi,h
order, with a most complete array of Rel;a-
BILE Fashions. 1t is "mcdel," also, of artis>
tic beauty in its illustrations and typography,
as any one can see by reference to tho beauti-
ful February number, which we fiud en- our
table. This popular Magazine, together with
two beautiful and artistic Oil Chromos, rep,
reseoting in value sic, and all for So, is
among the marvels of literary enterprises.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

SAINT Howell Cashier OF Fret Ma
tIonAI Bank Of JefErrson Chari do solemn
" swear Tint tho above is the best
OfIny kn owl ledge and belief
SAINT. DWELL. Casbier. .
Subscribed and sworn 10 before tbir 9th day of
January, 1873. j. v SIMMONS.
Notary Public.
Correct-Aucst.
5 i II 5 & i 5 ss::::; Directors.
January IA Ie73-It. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

CHApPEp HANDS face. rough skin ,pi,npIes ring
worm, salt rheum and other cutaneous affections
cured. 81 nd the skin made soft and smooth, by using
the ~ S'PEa TAR Soar, madeby Caswell. Hazard 4
Co. New York Re certain to get the Juniper Tar
Soap, az there are many worthless limitations made
with common tar. Nl9,2w
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

ACKNOWLEDGMENT Peter Grim will
accept our thanks for lot of the finest apples
We have seen for some time-real beauties.
We recommend our young friend to our young
lady acquaintances, and guarantee that none
Will make an unwise choice in sharing the
fruits of his toll for life.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

AID INTEK1M.-Hon G. S. Lewis HAVING
resigned the position of State Superintendent
OF Free Schools, and the Superintendent elect,
Hon. Is. W. Byrne, not entering on his duties
until the fourth of March next. the Governor
has appointed Hon. W. X. Pcndleton, Of
Bethany college, State Superintendent ad
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

B. & 0. AND o. & a. RAILRoADs.-Th
Alexandria (Va.) Gu=ene says: A survey
ing party, composed of Chief Engineer Dand
ridge, G. 0. Swami, John Ridgely, S. T.
Maddox, W. W. Anderson, John Miller, V.
Is. Taylor, II. Aug Sommers and James Bar
ron, are stopping in Georgetown, for the pur-
pose, it is reported, Of locating the site of
railroad bridge across the Potomac at that
point aud a line for connection of the Bati-
more and Ohio with the Orange, Alexandria
and Manassas railroad
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

THE PURE AND SWEETEST Cop-LIvER Or ia Haz
ard 4 Cas- WELLS made the Shore from fresh
selected lirers, by CAswELL. HAZARD & Co.. New
York 1t is absolutely pure and stceet. Patients
who have taken ii prefer to all others Ply
scians have decided it superior to any of the other
oils in ma rket Nl9l2w