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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20
AZ Cuban Headquarters In New
York.
A FORMIDABLE EXPEDITION PnEPARxe-
WHEREABOUTS OF THE STEAMSHIP ATIAs.

At the Cuban headquarters, No. 81 Ex-
change Place, where the Amigos de Cuba
assemble there was considerable activity
displayed yesterday. The fact is that these
gentlemen are active every day, and yet
nothing can be seen going on. Persons
who visit the headquarters frequently can
not but be impressed with the idea that
the Amigos mean business, and that
the expedition which they are unques-
tionably preparing will be formidable one.
In reference to the Presidents message
on Cuban and Spanish affairs they express
themselves as entirely satisfied. The only
question ab0ut which they are in doubt Is
rs to Spain's good faith and ability to carry
out the conditions promised. Senior Artea-
"a, the Secretary, expressed the belief that
the virginius will be actually surrendered.
without any attempt to evade the demand.
A report prevailed yesterday to the effect
that the Virginius had actully been fitted
cut with an armament and sailed from
Havana in quest If the steamer Atlas,
which was believed to be endeavoring to
wake landing, with munitions and sup
plies for the insurgeut Cubans, somewhere
along the coast. The only vessel of That
name concerning which any information
could be had in New York was the Atlass
Mail Steamship Company, sailing regularly
between this port and Kingston and
Savanilla, Jamaica She is the vessel
which carried TO Jamaica varona, Ryan
and the other patriots who were cap
tured on board the virginius.
She conveyed most of them to Kingston
and considerable quantity Of amfs and
ammunition also, as passengers and mer
chandise respectively.
| A Herald reporter called yesterday at the
offices of Messrs. PIN, Forwood q Co.,
agents of the line. No Sc wall street, and
learned that the companyis British stock
company, limited, and that all their vessels,
including the Atlas, are British built, and
carry the British flag.
The Atlas is at present somewhere in the
vicinity Of Savanilla, her route being from
| New York to Kingston, and thence to New
York. The trm had heard of the report.
but had no private confirmation Of 1t, and
were inclined to doubt it on the ground
of the profound respect the Spaniards en-
tertain for the British flag. She took out
no arms or war material, 80 far as the
agents are aware, on her present voyage.
nothing but an ordinary general cargo"
If there were arms they were falsely in
| voiced. She had also but few Cujans
among her passengers, though her list was
q veiy full one.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20
Extract from Printing Las0s.

That all printing and advertising autho-
rized to be done by this act, whether State
judicial, parochial or municipal, shall be
maid for at the rate authorized by section
ten, item seven, of this act, which reads as
follows: For all matter Published in OFF,
ci al journals, in obedience to the provis-
ions ofthis act, the Printer shall be allowed
one dollar per square for each insertion. A
square shall consist of the space of ten lines
solid agate prorided, tat the standard for
the measurement of all printing and adver-
Using authorized by this act shall be
minion type or its equivalent
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20

TIE NEW YEAR.-One more number af-
ter this terminates our issue fbr 1873, and
with it also terminates with rs the credit
system, as after the first of January we
do not intend to give or ask credit to, or
from any one. There individuals whom
wo know are well able to pay the triae
duo us who consider it an insult to be ask
cd to do 90, and - we do not care either to
insult or to b. insultea, we shall give no
cause or opportunity in future either way.
This refers alike to subscription advertis-
ing or Job work, and We refer especially to
the change in our particular notice.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20
currenss Of Opinion in Cube.
New York Tribune, Dec. 81

New York Tribune, Dec. 3.
TIE following hitter from merchant in
Havans, adarss.sd 10 = prominent Cuban
in this city, has bssn furnished the TLibsss
for pablicstiou:
Havana, Nov. 2o.-Ths capture Of the
virginius and the excitement among the
people has let loose all kinds Of wills upon
Us. Daring the hrst few days much
boastful languages VS. used BY the Span.
isrds. Many Spaniards apparently felt ~
sured that If the United States declared
war upss spain the strong navy Of the lat
ter and the volunteers of this ilsnd would
invade the United States and conquer the
country. The Spaniatds were planning to
drag the American Consul, and all other
Americans to be found, Through tho streets
to Campo de Msrti, and there barn thsm
to death.
soon, however, many persons proposed to
leave the island OH account of the apprs-
hended war. Men who were Designated
by the Diario as the most Incorporating
Spaniards now Say seriously that annexsr
ton would be likely to bring back prospsr.
ity to the island; because peace and order
would be restored. Business, they assert,
would then follow its regular chanuela,
and be materially increased under the pro-
lection of powerful nation. They argue
that by the removal of the duties now paid
upon cigars and tobacco, strong comPeti.
ton would be raised up in the United
States against the trade Of Louisiana, ~
shifting in immense profits to the Cuban
nlsuters. Against the adop-
ton of this policy are to be found all hold.
ing civil offices, all military chiefs, and
above all, Government contractors and
clerks employed in the military commits.
sariat. Their chief interest 10 to continue
the present system, and to make II still
more productive for themselves In case Of
q war with the United States.
The Spaniarls believe that the military
commissariat and the astounding robbsri0
of its officers have been more fate to the
prosperity of the island than the arms Of
the insurxents. There 10 another
and not very email class of 5paniArds who
call themselves Republicans, who fear the
downfall Of the Republic Of Spain. In case
that misfortune should happen. they would
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20
SUCCESSION SALE.

Succession Of Zedskiah Gibson, No. -
Parish Court-Rap;des Parish.
TN OBEDIENCE to an order ftom ~
i Honorable Parish Judge Of kag!
Parish, in the above nnmbsred and sutaS1
Succession and to me directed, COMM
ing me to sell the real and personal psel
ty belonging to said Succession, ~ -. 49,
to pay debts, I shall offer for sale st I'm.
Auction, at the plantation Of tho deoo1> r.
in this Parish, between the hours 9 =
o'clock A NJ, and p. n, on
SATURDAY, the cath day ofJsnuasy ~
the following described property, to.wSs
(l25) One Hundred and Twsney'
AGREE Of land and improvemeutgsit 1sseI n
Cherrywinchie Greek In tins Parisn,
being the place WHARF the said oibsoo -
sided st the time of his death. j,
Also the following described -
property:
(2) Two Horsos.
az Seven Head Of Csttle.
~ One Wagon.
(2) Two Shot Guns
(ii One lot Household Furuitss
~ One Clock.
~ One lot Farming Utensils
M One Grind Stone.
~ One Saddle aud Bride.
(ls) Fifteen Head Of Hog 49,,
(3) Three Promissory noses-nos ks~a
cd, drawn respectively by Amoe 49,.
Obediah d. Johnston and Ma u
fxsas o. sAIs:-cA !;I5o,,> .ausrs
Dec. Goth, SIS 81. S5o ".
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20
TOYS! TOYS!l TOYS
AT
FERGUSON s. SCHNACK'S.

Hon. Z. G. BILLINGs.-We have received
. copy ofthe speech of the above highly
distinguished gentleman, delivered at HIATT
field Mass, his native place on the
Goth of October ls73-the motto of which
is
"Since the truth should harm no man, let
Us have the truth"
We have not time this week to read or
notice fully the entire production, but in
glancing over it the head of one paragraph
struck us, as agreeing with our ow- senti'
ments and position as exactly as possible,
and though we of course do not pretend to
compare our humble efforts to his, it is in
that position that whilst we are the con-
ductor ola public journal We always ex-
pect to remain.
al am not the special advocate of their
(the colored) race, nor of any race, desire
. fair and equal chance for all races.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20
Public Printing.

The RAPlDEs GAZETTE has been selected
a. an Official Journal of the State of Louis-
lana. to publish the laws enacted at the
late sessions, extra and regular of the Leg
islature, and contract to that effect, sign
ed by the proprietors and the authorities
designated by law for that purpose, and
also a. Official Journal for the psrisbes of
Rapides, Vernon and Grant.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20

TLANTERS STUDY YOUR
q interest, w. s. Ridge is
working cheaper than any Smith in
the Pan ish.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20

u Judicial advertisers would do well
to observe our PARTICULAR NOTICE, as we
shall not depart from IL in any instancc.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20

Y 8. M. Pettengill 4 Co., 10
State Street. Boston, 81 Park Row, New
York, and FOL Chestnut Street, Philadrl-
phia, are orr Agents for procuring adver-
tisements for our paper, (Rapides Gazette,)
tract for advertising at our lowest rates.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20

"A LII WORK DONE WITH
"a. neatness and despatch, by
w. S. RIDGE.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20

--ORSE Shooting CHEAP
Il er than ever, by
w. 8. RIDGE.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20

.OYS AND FANCR GOODS
- in great variety, at
FERGUSON s. SCHNACKS.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20
Congress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 1879.
HOUSE.

Maynard, of Tennessee, from the Com
mittee on Rules, reported bill removing
all disabilities imposed and remaining on
any person, by the third section of the
fourteenth article of the amendment to the
Constitution, and substituted for the IRON
clad oath the modified oath now admins
tered to persons from whom disabilities
have beeu removed.
Lawrence, of Ohio, asked whether, under
that law, Jefferson Davis might not obtain
u seat in the Upper House.
g. F. Hoar inquired whether the Com
miftee on Rules had light to report such
an act of general legislation.
The Speaker doubted very much wheth-
er that Committee had right to report it
except under call.
Hoar said he would not insist on the
point.
Butler. of Massachusetts,, said that he
would.
Maynard moved to suspend the rules,
and to receive and pass the bill. In reply
to Lawrence's question, he said that the
late President OF the Southern Confederacy
q seat in either House. provided the people
should think proper to send him.
Butler, Of Massachusetts, said that he
would not object to the bill if it had been
examined by and was reported from COM
mittee.
Maynard said thar it was the unanimous
report OF the committee.
The bill was then passed by vote of
141 to ~.
THE LOUISIANA CONTESTANTS.
In the House a resolution was passed by
which certain Louisiana claimants to seats
escape the consequences of not having
given due notice of their intention to con-
tess.
The resolution authorizes Mr.. Lawrence
to contest Mr.. Sypher and Mr. Davidson TO
contest Mr.. Smith.
Gen. Sheridan has given due notice.
Gen. Gibson's name does not appear in the
resolution, and it is understood that he has
abandonen his claim.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20

n RE SELLING OUT AT
~ mices to suit the times,
FERG USON & SCHNACK.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20

.OYS AND FANCY GOODS
- in great variety, at
FERGUSON & SCHNACK'S.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-12-20
TERMS /:

THE GAZETTE is Published every satnr-
day Morning, on the following terms, in
variable in advance.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-06-05
KIIBOURN.S NEW YEAR SONG.

* This is g song, for the people to sing Who have bank notes, and that sort of thing Iris sung thousand times or so, By the patrons of the great show
 At Kilbourn's Store. Friends. I came not here to talk Said the cunning Spider to the Fly. Cotton, Sugar, Cheese and Chalk, s'pose you know that cash will buy,
 At Kilbourn's Store. On Linden when the sun was low, Poor Harry Gill was very cold. Tall oaks from little acorns grow, And boots ard shoes are cheaply sold
 At Klbourn's Store At midnight, in his guarded tent, The boy stood on the burning deck, And every time that Mary went, Of cash she made perfect WI eek.
 At Kilbourn's Store. In slumbers of midnight, the sailor boy lay, With his fingers weary and t m, For he had been to the Station that day, And his pennies were faded and gone,
 At Kilbourn's Store. is madness to defer-be wise to-day. Our Pilgrim Fathers, where are theys You can make your lives sublime, And departing leave your stamps behind.
 At Kibourn's Starr. When Potatoes hang on the trees And apples are dug from the ground, And all mankind do as they please, We'll cease to shout the joyful sound
 Of Kilbourn's Store January, 1873. 5Otf
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-06-05
Naugatuck Railroad .

|O follows: -'" A0''' 'rA'ns VIII run as GolNG NORTH-LEAyE BRIDGEporT 7.lo A. M.-Milk train forWjnstad win ,,as.o,,-.,.
 Tar a!aehed, connecting at Water
 Leave Litchfeld n So 'i"r"' AV''O A' M'-rOT Nnsted, connecting wifi, tI.
 o.oO a. m train from New York and
 Haven. '"'" we"
 Leave Litchfeld I245p.m. lU.45 A. M.-Freight train for Winstod
 Lcsve Litchiield 445 p. In.
 connecting with train to Albany 3to
 pm. speclal for Waterbury oIO F. M.-FOr Winsted connecting with the , CD
 p. m. train from New York and the
 5OOp. m. from New Haven, and at Waterbury with train from Hartford
 Leave Litchfeld 7.33. GOING SOUTH-LEAyE WINSTrD 7d5 A. M..- For Bridgeport, New Yo,k. and New
 Haven. connecting at Al,sonia v Iii
 traln for New Haven iu kn,, ;, c0nnest with train via Sh0re lint. ;,., New London and Providence Leave LitcEfieId 739 SSO A. M.-Freight train for Bridgeport e.,;, meeting at, Waterbury for Hartford
 Leave Ltchheld 63S. l,4l F. M--For Bridgeport, N. Y. and x. E., cun- neetng at Waterbury with Iain f"r Leave litchfield 2.2O. 60 D M.-hilk tram Wih pa. senat ear att tach, | connecting al Bridgeport fur New York. and Ansnnia for New Haven Leave Lltchtield 44j. On Saturday nights, an additional Trai,, w,th pasrtnger car, will leave Bridgeport for Wibpicd at 9.15 F. N Sunday milk leave ilchfeId 5 37 PM
 .NATERTOWN t WATERBURY R. Trains leave Watertown at TSO A. M., and }. .35 ?. h, connecting with passenger trains to New York
 Returning leave Waterbury F % M,, and (. 60 p, M.,on arrival of passenger trains from Bridgeport. WoOdbnry Stage arrives to connect at Se, mou, with the 7.C5 A. M. Train down from Wiustrd, and at WatertOwn with 7.3O A. M. Tram, and etuf n,, arriva! of the 10.l6 A. M from Bridgeport The Stage from New Hartford, Otis, CuIebrOnk Burlington, SandisGeld, arrives to connect with the ]. .45 P. N. Train down from Winsted and rc from Bridgeport. The Stage for Litchfeld leaves Litchfeld Sta. tiOn on the arrival of the 1915 A M. and 50OP N Trains from Bridgeport. The Stage for HarWil- ton leaves Litchheld Station the arrival of t.o 1915 A. M Train from Bridgeport The Stage for Bethlehem and Morris leaves Natcrtown on arrival 10 15 train from Bridge l port.
 Smiths Stage for Middlebury leaves Waterbury Mondays. Wednesdays, and Fridays, on the ami val or the lOl A. M. Train up from Bridgeport The Sage for Goshen leaves WolcOttviie on ar rival of the 1915 A. M. Train from Bridgeport A Discount of cents made to Passengers uar. l chasing Tickets at the Office 1 GEO. W. BEACH, Superintendent. Bridgeport. May 26th. 1873.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-06-05
NATIONAL Life Insurance Company Of the United States.

The only Company chartered by Congress and the only one in the United States over which Congress by an officer specially appointed exer- cises the power of controlling it's Investments by 8 careful thorough examination of it's assets, similar to that over National Bank Jay Cooke & Go. are largely interested in the Company.
 Its rates are more favorable than any other Company. and it offers besides perfect security to the insured. FE .:ss't The official report of all Insurance Companies doing business in the State of New York shows the National to hold the largest cash assets in proportion to it's liabilities thus in addition to it's more favorable rates, offering the most perfect security. WELLS & TAYLOR, Gen'l Agents for Duchess, Columbia and Liteh. field Counties. -
 CHAS. L. HOMMEDIEU
 Ag't for Litchfield County Who may be addressed at Goshen Ct. 81-N
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-06-05
Norfolk.

DAY Horse, by Billy Denton, dam by Hector D by Latteurette's Bellfounder, will make the season of 1878 at the farm stables of the Sub scriber at Norfolk. Terms, S25, to insure.
 Billy Denton by Rysdyks Hambletonian, dam by Exten Eclipse, by American Eclipse, grand Norfolk is sixteen hands high. He is horse of fine temper, good trotting action. symmetry of form and beauty. His colts (the oldest four years this spring) indicate his value as sire. - 5sw
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-06-05


 Every year increases the popnlari- ty of this valuable Hair Preparation; which is due to merit alone. We can assure our old patrons that it is kept fully up to it's high standard; and it is the only reliable and perfect ed preparation for restoring GRAY OR FADED HAIR to its youthful color, making it soft, lustrous, and silken. The scalp, by its use, becomes white and clean. It removes all eruptions and dandruff, and, by its tonic prop critics, prevents the hair from falling out, as 1t stimulates and nourishes the hair-glands. By its use, the hair grows thicker and stronger. In badness, it restores the capillary glands to their normal vigor, and will create new growth, except in extreme old age. It is the most eco- nomical HAIR DRESSING ever used, as it requires fewer applications, and gives the hair a splendid, glossy appearance. A. A. Hayes, MD, State Assayer of Massachusetts, says, 9The constituents are pure, and care fully selected for excellent quality; and I consider it the BEsr PREPA-z RATION for it's intended purposes" Sold by au Draggists, and DeasTs fn Medicines.
 Prize One DoIlar
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-06-05
Buckingham's Dye.
FOR THE WHIsKERs.

GS4S AAa w W4AAASxA9&Ak9s
 As our Remover in many cases requires too long a tim@ and too much care, to restore gray or faded Whiskers, we have prepared this dye, in one preparation which will quickly and effectually accomplish this result. It is easily applied, and produces color which will neither rub nor wash of. Sold by all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents. Manufactured by R. P. HALL & CO,
 NASHUA, NH.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-06-05
auPRincs.

Tka saxIE1ng carpenters of New York did nd h3 the mzd on the head
 Auruknna New Enginnder dares to call the Hoe<ae Tunnel s-a blasted bore"
 AFaH River common councilman has ben ezpe1Eed fru4 office for attending a epck-&gAk
 Dsd the mAn who pl0wed seas, and af- asrwzrl p1anksd his foot upon native soil, ever harvest his erOps2 Salshzry. Conn, has had ever so many rAnza skuEies to o1e of its houses. known as the s-TSchnOr place"
 Can Prursaenee a stslow" city, indeed Whv. an ar&ive man was run over by a t1nexal there last Friday.
 RuMaRo sokers place torpedoes upon the street rai1road tracks that explode and hlaw a e@r three feet from the track.
 The following somewhat ambiguous pnragr&ph appeared in an Edinburgh pa peRs ~We regret 10 find that the an- nsuace@enk of the death of Mir. W is a nslicso1s fahEic=tion-"
 Aslan boy iR New Haven made sen- smksna for short time by quietly trans
 
 ore- rOa a lot of handbills in front of a store to basket of oranges.
 OveEpzi1 one hundred dollars, on a check br bank, the Georgia negro who received tAem st once returned the money. The Local p&per says this is another evi- d~1ee that the race can never be civilized
 Now. George. you must divide the cake honnrahly, with yOur brother Charles" ~What ls h0norably, mother ?" ssIt means that you must give him the largest pseee. Then, mother, I'd rather that CA2rley should divide 1t.
 The Boston Post professes astonishment ever new discovery whereby butter is s&i3 to he made without COWS or cream As the mlIkmeG long ago demonstrated that milk can be made without COWS, why not butter slsOs
 Somebody is advertising preparation which. among other merits. is warranted to keep lady's hand free from chaps. We know another way to effect this. Let her dress m the present. fashion, and have 1t known that she has no money.
 A school inspector, examining the boys, put them through their ''animal king dom" and Tn the course of his perform anse rather grsndly exclaimed, "Now can any of you boys name to me an animal of the cdent&ta-that is, a order of toothless animzls"
 A boy at once smitten with wisdom re- piled, ''1 can"
 Hsle zhaaimotierl" replied the boy.
 A well known German florist related, m high state of irritation, his troubles. m this way. He saiG ''I have so much droahle init de ladies ven dey come to buy my rose; dey wants him hardy, dey wants him doubles, dey wants him noondly. dey wants him fragrand, dey wants him nice gOuler, dey wants him eb- cry dlngs n one rose. hopes am not vat you calls von uncallant man, but I have sometimes to say to ladies, Mad anne. never often sees dat ladies dat vas beaa6fnl, dat vas youngs, dat vas clever, das was perfection in one ladies. I see her much nOtr"
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-06-05
BAKERS BREAD

A5rated, Bakers and Graham Bread, French Rolls, Tea Rusk, Ginger and Sugar akes ro.e;-. ed every Tuesday and Friday other linda af CaEa supplied if requested at one days notice. ~
 E. D. MCNEIL < co. s
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-06-05
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
 R. H. EDDY, SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.

For Inventions. Trade Marks, or Desiens, No. 76 STATE ST., OPPOSITE KILBY ST., BosroN. A FTER an extensive practice of upwards of A thirty years, continues to secure Patents in the United States; also in Great Britain France and other foreign countries. Caveats, Specifica- tions, Assignments, and all papers for Patents ex- ecuted on reasonable terms with dispatch Re- searches made to determine the validity and utili- ty of Patents of Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered in all matters touching the same. Copies of the claims of any patent furnished by remitting one dollar. Assignments recorded iri Washington. No Agency in the United States possesses supe- rior facilities for obtaining Patents or ascertain ing the patentability of inventions.
 All necessity of journey to Washington to pro- here saved inventors.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 Fl regard Mir. Eddy as one of the most euccess- ful practitioners with whom have had official in- tercourse.
 CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents. |" II have no hesitation in assuring inventors that they cannot employ man more competent and trustworthy and more capable of putting their ap- and favorable consideration at the Patent Office
 EDMUND BURKE, Late Commissioner of Patents" MT R. Il. Eddy has made for me over THIRTY appncatlons for Patents, having been successful In almost every case. Such unmistakable proof of great talent and ability on his part leads me to recommend all inventors to apply to him to pro the most faithful attention bestowed on their ca ses, and at very reasonable charges.
 Boston, Jan l. 1873. JOHN TAGGAKT
 391y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-06-05
HEREAFTER,

OOMMENCING with Monday, Jan. 30th, the subscriber will order regularly once in two weeks,
 Book and Sheet Music, Instruction Books, &c.. .&c., at List Prices.
 AIl orders left at Vessels & Gates, or received by mail from the neighboring towns, will receive prompt attention.
 Litchfeld, Jan, 2Sd, 1871. 42-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-06-05
FARM FOR SALE!

THE undersigned will sell his farm, situated
 l iR the North part of. the Town of Litchfeid, about 24 miles from Court House, containing about 150 acres of good land. suitably divided in to wood, plow, pasture and meadow, well water ed. The buildings are all in good repair. Also the right to the use of saw hill wN be sold with the place if desired.
 Iitshaeid, Feb. l2th, 1878. zs-5f.