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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-10

The centennial lobbyists will de-
rive small crumbs of comfort from
the action of the Senate on the
centennial bill. The bill as passed
merely authorizes an invitation TO
be extended to foreign govern
ments to participate in the EXPOSE
ton but expressly stipulates that
the United States shall not be liable
for dollar for the cost of the
show. 1t is asserted by the friends
of the centennial that the bill as
passed is Of no account, as they
insist that the Government is al
ready committed by previous legis-
lation, and the action of the Senate
in refusing an appropriation is a
breach Of good faith. 1t is to be
hoped that the literal meaning Of
the restriction action of the Senate
regarding this scheme will be ad
hered to.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-10

An attempt is being made to re-
vive the war against secret societies
A memorial was laid before Con-
gress, praying for the repeal of the
charter granted by Congress to the
Masonic Hall Association of the
District Of Columbia, the enact
ment of laws making the appoint
ment to office Of persons bound by
oath of secret organization un-
lawful according to the right Of
peremptory challenges Of jurors
who are members Of secret societies
and for law making a change OF
venue allowable where the presid-
ing officer of the court is member
OF such societies. The memorial
was referred to the Judiciary Com
mittce, where IL will probably
remain so for sometime, IL not
permanently. Congress will scarce
ly feel like taking part in such a
conflict.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-10

Gen. Butler declared in the
House the other day, that the
general government has a right
to do what it pleases with any body
under its jurisdiction. The gen.
eral government" exclaimed this
radical expounder of law, warning
with his subject, "the general gov
eminent, if it chooses, can take
the shirt off your back" 1t will
he seen that. from Buffers stand
point, the science of government in
this Republic has advanced beyond
its present status in any of the des-
potic governments Of Europe
Since the abolition of serfdom in
Russia, even the Gar wonld not
claim the right To take the shirt of
n mans back, but our government
is progressive.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-10

The Chicago Times has advices
from all sections Of the Northwest,
showing the condition Of the crops.
With but few exceptions the indi-
cations point TO an abundant yield
of all the cereals. The acreage OF
wheat is fully up 10 last year, and
there will probably be quite as
large area of corn put in when it
is planted. Other crops are look
ing well, and If no untoward event
occurs. the granaries of the North
west will laugh with an abundant
harvest.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-10

Senator Chandler is no longer al
luded 10 as the great Michigan Sen
ator. His influence has departed
He no longer belongs 10 the com
mittee on "the conduct of the war.
Hi~ Bull Run victories are bottled
up" as efectually as the rebs had
old Ben. Butler at Bethel. He has
now lost the suit against Mr.. Buell.,
the Free Press correspondent, which
malice prompted him TO commence
before the Police Court, as the Su-
preme Court of the District decides
against its jurisdiction. Our dis
tinguishcd Senator should prepare
TO forgive sinners who prosecute
him, ard to retire TO dignified ease,
leaning on the laurels he has a.
ready won.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-10

One of the most important of the
minor measures now before Con-
gre.s is the bill favorably reported
on Tuesday by the Senate Judici-
ary Committee for reorganizing the
United State Courts in Louisiana.
They need reorganization and have
needed it for a long time. We
have not seen the text of the bill
but we trust it provides for making
the courts independent of brother
in-law Casey.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-10
WOnan's Rights.

We favor the enfanchisement Of
women, not because we think they
are down-trodden, oppressed and in
n deplorable condition without the
ballot, not because we think man Is
disposed to wieIxedly use his fran
chise TO degrade or cDslsvc woman,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-10
AtPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.
Wednesday, Joe 10, 1874.

The Indians are an expensive
luxury. The appropriation bill for
their support during the ensuing
wear. calls for s5,000,000. Where
all the money goes to is mystery.
The Indians do not appear to have
much good Of it. 1t striks us that
we would rather take the chances
of one Indian Commissioner than
those of a whole tribe of Indians.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-10
DISSOLUTION.

The firm OF II. c. LETTERS Co, grocers. Is this
day dissolved by mutual consent, III. c. Jeners
ted by j. w. Creager and A. r. Davis, under the
name OF Crrager 4 Davis. Mr.. Jcifers will assist
In collecting the accounts Of the old firm.
IL. JEfFERS,
J. W. CREAGER,
A. Z. DAVIS.
June l, 1874 liswf.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14


A BIG M1sTAKE.-The N. O. Re-
publican, Of Friday, acknowledges
the receipt Of a written favor, from
III. J. Wright, Secretary Of the Ra-
pides Parish Republican Executive
Committee, for the proceedings of the
Parish Convention" After naming
the nominees, the Republican adds:
"Our correspondent assures us that
Rapides is sure to give 900 Republi
can majority on election day, as all
the candidates are good men and pop
ular with the party" Now, dearest
Josh, why did you send such a whop-
per to the foreign market2 You know
very we'll, that the colored registered
vote can't exceed the white vote more
than four hundred, that more than
four hundred of that number already
openly repudiate your ticket, that
you yourself are not overly in love
with it, and that it is bound to be
beaten from head to tail. We think
it Is time your sort should invest a
little in a virtue called truth, and
stop that old fraud in your ranks,
which has we'll nigh ruined your
people.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

LOOK HERE!-We must, this week,
give special notice to that enter.
prising and really live firm, Fergu.
son and Schnack, Watchmakers, Jew.
ellers and dealers in all kinds of fan:
cy Silver and Plated Ware, fashiona
bic and useful Notions ever exhibit.
ted or offered in Alexandria. Fire
arms of all patents, and Sewing Ma.
chimes Of the most improved make
are speciality with them. AS a
matter Of course branch of their
establishment will be on exhibition
at the Fair Grounds, where their
famed Wilson Sewing Machines will
be particularly displayed. These
gentlemen are also agents for the eel.
ebrated Crescent Spectacles-and nc
one need complain Of their eyesight,
when it is so easy to walk into their
mammoth establishment, corner OF
Front and Murray streets, and buy a
pair Of these world-renowned specta.
cles. But you must hurry up-the
demand for the Wilson Sewing Ma.
chine and the Crescent Spectacles
is so great that this popular firm find
it no little trouble to keep a sufficient
supply on hand.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14
Home Dots.

Weather, if you amt too particular
in what you write, is good, fair, cool,
seasonable, but to man seeking
clean comforts, too windy and toe
much we'll sifted dust in train
heap of rain, just now needed all
around-old Red still on improved
behavior and yet rising-navigatior
nearly perfect-boats taking down
good half loads-could take full ones
but right now are not to be had
Town really brisked up and business
too-Fair-week will be gala one fol
all Of us and thus shake of trouble
for little while-everybody, his
wife and the little ones, are brushing
up for the great four days, and much
joy, fun and sport are in store fo'
all-plenty of the staple coming tc
Town, and plenty sold here for cash
and truck, in fact, take it all in all
we have had peace and a little of the
plenty since our last.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

SPECIAL - PERsoNAL.-Julius lie.
vim has been on purely business
visit to New Orleans, has returned
on the snug steamer Garry Owen, of
which "John HEM is master of the
boat" and has brought up and open.
ed a fine, fresh and knowingly Sc.
lected, varied assortment and stock
of Family Groceries of all sorts and
kinds; a choice and large stock of
candies, sugar plums, kisses, drops,
pastes, jellies, jams, crystalized
fruits, preserves; wines, imported
and home made, both red and white;
Anisettes. Absynthes, Kirsch, Yer
mouth, Bitters and Syrups Of every
aavor. Fruits, such as apples, pears,
pine apples, bananas, grapes made a
speciality, and ribboned speciality
does he make Of his extra choice and
pure Brandies, Whisky, Madeira,
Sherry, Old Port and Old Irish "Po
teen!" In word, he is endeavoring
and has made the start, at heavy ex.
pense, to have and control the best,
and nothing but the best Family and
gentleman's establishment. He is
still at his old stand, on Second st.,
under the Town Hall. :.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14
Mr.. Clements DiShed.

When the Radicals nominated their
candidate for Sheriff they overlooked
the provision Of their own law for,
bidding any Clerk of the Registrar
from being a candidate. Section IL
of the Registration Act signed by
Kellogg July 25th, 1874, prescribes
what the several officers appointed
under the Act shall do and adds
"provided that no Supervisor of Reg.
istration appointed under this Act
and no Clerk of such Supervisor OF
Registration shall be eligible for any
office at any election when said off.
GERS oficiate.'
And in order that there may be nc
doubt as to who is meant by the
term Supervisor of Registration u
we quote from Section 10 Of same
Act as follows: shat the Governo,
shall within two months previous t.,
any general election appoint in each
Parish of the State except Orleans
one Supervisor of Registration who
shall hold his office for one year from
the date of his appointment" :
And Section II prescribes the duty
Of such Supervisors to cause to be
registered every qualified elector, etc,
There can be no doubt therefore
that the official designation of Mr..
Barrett is Supervisor Of Registra-
ton. Mr.. Clements is his Clerk and
is by the express terms of law ineli-
gible for the Sherifalty.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

COMMITTEES, is hereby authorized and
directed to confer with the Governor
md any representative body of our
elbow citizens upon the situation, IN
: urtherance of surh united action n
,nnld conduce I" more respect for law
and o, der, a higher standard in the adj
ninistration Of public affairs, and the
adoption Of snch policy upon loci is.
smes a. would con,mend itself t0 the
impartial Judgment IF al! the people.
FELIX C. ANTOINE.
President of General Committee.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

"'The recent Radical Conven.
ton assembled here for nominating
Of candidates for the support of the
faithful, was composed Of "a Dele
gates. Ofthis number 81 were ne.
groes and 2 white men, Ex-Governor
j. Madison Wells and old Coroner
Shadburne
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

- The laggards in the glorious
race for our redemption will have
three days Of this week, and the
whole Of next in which to register.
So come up to taw and fall in ranks.
You will never have another such
chance to do good to yourselves and
friends.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

AT IT AGA1N.-Julius Levin hay.
ing purchased his same old "Privi.
lege" Of last year at the Fair
Grounds, will be found on the old
heath, ready and cheerfully willing
as ever to serve his brigade Of custo.
mers, with all the most al fait luxu.
ries which may or can possibly be
asked for. ag r.,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

TIE SAB1NE.-This favorite Pack.
ct, with G. c. Hamilton as Captain
and F. c. Findren as chief Clerk, is
again in her place in our trade. She
is looking bright as a new silver pin
and stands in the highest reputation
- Z tirst-class steamboat. We ask
reference to her card, and at thu
sa,ne time, We return thanks to heI
officers. for many Northern aud West.
err papers, and fa<orite M,sssines.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

TRooPs.--The Belle Rowland, on
her down trip, landed here Company
!, Sd United States Infantry, Captain
E. A. Belger in command. They
have pitched tents at the old camp
ing grounds of the State Seminary,
three and half miles from Pine
vile, have been made comfortable,
and we are sure will find the "d-n
rebel skunks" hereabouts decent,
clever, civilized people, and all pray
ing: "Let US have peace"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14
- The Mail Coaches are ms

60 The Mail Coaches are max
ing splendid time, and bringing our
New Orleans mails through inside OF
40 hours. This much to the live and
energetic Agent here, but We are
thinking can he keep it up, when the
Fall and Winter rains set in, and the
roads have not been worked on?
Will not the Road Syndics strike a
few ticks in time to save oil Of us
much Inconvenience, and the Demo.
crat from further reminding them OF
their duties?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14
The Republic.

This is the name Of new paper
published in New York, the first
number of which we have received.
If it's capacity for lying increases
with increasing years, it will excel
all it's predecessors and contempora-
ries in that accomplishment. It is
started as bona fide Black Republi-
can organ, and is said to be the
nouthpiece Of Mr.. Grant. The
Times and Tribune have at last woke
up to the fact that the South has
been abused too much, and refuse to
do the dirty work of the Radicals in
that line. Hence the new paper.
The first column ofthe first page
gives US sample Of the falsehoods
it's infant breath already utters, as
for instance:
"a reign of terror. Advices received
here show a continuance 0t the reign of
terror in some of the Southern States"
Then follows pretended accounts
from various quarters served up to
suit the palate of its readers. In an
other column is a dispatch from New
Orleans dated the 9TH of October:
1t is the general belief among Rppub-
licans here that the compromise will
not be ex 'cutrd in good faith. The
White Leagu is recruiting and receiv-
ing supplies of arms. T,ey drilled last
night in Canal street. The negroes So
riouslv purpose not participating in the
election. Aristide Marie, wealthy
creole. Kpllogg's opponent in the nomi-
mating Convention Of 1872 advises this
course in letter published this morn
ing. He alleges that K"llogg's policy
since the late riot indicates the repudia-
ting of the negroes and says they (th-
negroes) will require guarantees or they
will stay from the polls absolutely. M
policy has yet been announced regard
Note the diabolical ingenuity with
which it is announced that Marie adj
vises the negroes not to vote, and
the reason. We know from the ad-
dress of the colored Committee, an
extract of which is published in an
other column, that the negroes have
been told for the first time by their
own colored leaders that Kellogg and
his white carpet-baggers give them
no voice on the counsels of the party
and are ashamed of utilization with
them. 1t is fact that the colored
people all over the State for the first
time will vote in considerable mum
hers with our party, and that the
truth so long dinned in their ears
that we are their best and only true
friends is at last being comprehended
by them.
These lying rascals now see that
we Shall certainly carry the coming
election and they begin in time to in
vent and publish falsehoods which
may hereafter be cited as prophetic
predictions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14
THE LAST FAIR.WORD.

The Democrat has not for one ain
gle issue, neglected Or passed BY I'M
noticed the Rapides Agricultural
Fair Association, nor ever doubted
the many beneficial results flowing
from such an undertaking, and even
now at the heel of the hunt, We feel
more than ever the grand importance
Of all we have written and honestly
advocated, and shall, in this our ]ast
Fair~Word, cordially endorse the
tout ensemble.
The Board Of Directors, whose ex.
ertions and zeal have not tagged
are, as We write, putting Oh the fin.
fishing strokes for commencement day
and all is ready and in perfect prepa.
ration. The numerous, rich ard
costly premiums, many OF which we
have seen and examined, are all ready:
the race horses, numbering over
twenty, are on the grounds; our mer.
chants and exhibitors also are ready
! and eager for their share Of the dis
play; the various caterers for the in.
ner man, who will supply substan-
tials and luxuries at moderate rates.
and who have purchased the privi-
leges at liberal prices, are also ready;
magnificent and richly adorned CO.'S
tunes for the Knights are here from
a New Orleans firm, ready for lease
at very cheap rates; Charlie Yaeger's
famed band from New Orleans is en-
gagged and will be here; and last,
though not least, hacks, carriages,
bugyies and road wagons will be
ready, at every ten minutes of the
Fair days, to transport all the pleas
ure seekers to the Grounds. and all
this from the Eclipse and Excelsior
Stables. Many, great many other
pleasurable inducements, are on the
Programmes of the day, which to
themselves are small in the prices
asked for admission, j n proportion
to the gains offered.
Thus, readers, people Of Rapides,
we have faithfully advocated all the
good we know can but flow from our
Fair, and in our last parting good
words, we cannot but conjure yo to
attend in families every day, and let
the four days be marked aside as a
sweet and lowered oasis in your
life's vacation. and our word for it,
YOU will never regret it, but long bless
the four days you will have devoted
to the Fair.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14
THE New York HERALD ADVISES

THE New York HERALD ADVISES
KELLOGG TO REsIGN.-'rlie situation
il. Nrw Orleans since the rrstnrat,nn
OF kellogg I" power is described ~ me
Of our letters tn day, aud it confirms
the fact Tint the White Leagna has
used conside, able p"wer viii, n,m}-ra-
tion and with no design to resist ma
ti"nal authority, Its olje",, az Nc
have believed, WAS simply to establish
Mr.. MeEnery iii the Gov.ru"r.hip to
which he was elected, and failiag IN
that, it has absolutely Yielded On
the other hand, We fiwN Mr.. Kellogg
anxious HOW to cunc,liatr his enemies,
and our c,rresp ,ndent thinks he. would
'sacrlficc ten of the hest Years IF
his life not 10 have rntere into tho
grl@rnst"rial contest" This is not
possible, hut Mr. Kellogg, nevertheless
holds position antagMislic to tho
peace aud the highest Interests Of his
State; and MT Of Lou siana alone, lus
also Of the whole South. III this cor.
necti"n the reply If Cen. Emory ~
Marsl,al Packard will command a,ien-
ton. The Marshal desires Gen. Emv-
ry to state whether :lie charge 1T Sen.
at0r Sc'l"rz and the Committee Of Sew.
cnt. that he has attempted t" use the
United States traps t"r political pur.
p"ses-is true. Gen. Emory emphati.
cally replies that it is not true, and
f"rcibly adds that the Marsl,al should
''he assured That any such attempt
would b. promptly resented hy DO h
officers and men," If this is a hint 10
will probably hr sufficient The Kel-
l"gg government ia plainly alarmed At
the position in whicl, it finds its. II, and
undecided upon the hest course 10 pur-
sne. We can tell it in three words
golden words for L"uisiana-Let it re-
sign.-(N. Y Herald.
1
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

NoT1cE.--All interested parties will
please heed notice Of the Secretary Of
the Fair Association. Make your
entries and come to the music for
the first day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

CHOICE BEEF.-W. N. Calvit, the
reformer in the beef line, begs us to
remind the public, that he yet holds
forth, at his cheap and reduced stand,
corner Of Second and jackson Streets,
and will continue to fight it out on
the reform line.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

HIMSELF AGAIN. Julius Goodman
once more treads his old happy
hunting grounds, and all in search of
the best and purest drinks, at the
Fair Grounds, must surely call and
smile with him or at him. He too
has the same old privilege" and
will be found the good mixer and dis.
penssr. "Sugar in miner and an
imperial pint OF ale!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14
90 We are glad to announce 81

a. We are glad to announce that
the "People's Line" Of Red River
Packets have, for the present, char.
tered the good low water steamer,
Garry Owen, and that the Commo-
dore of the line, John Helm, with
William Culberson, as Purser, are al
ready in the trade. See their card.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

~ The R. T. Bryarly is still
in the 'Dick Sinnott Line" and will
keep up her weekly trips, leaving
New Orleans every Tuesday, and 60
ing down every Saturday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

60 The Mayor Of Alexandria,
in his official capacity, issues an i'm.
portant document in the present
number of the Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14
TIE CANVASS.

We are pleased to report good pro.
gress and fruitful results in our Par.
ish campaign, since last We COM
muued with our readers on that i'm.
portant subject. Registration hss
finished on the North side of the riv.
err, We have made a big run on the
colored registered vote, and from now
out will gain on it all the time Bar.
becues and good plain talk to ours
ereigns, have taken place At the
Prairie and Wiley's; all three of our
Legislative candidates, Judge Daigre,
T. c. Manning, R. p. Hunter and W.
F. Blackman we're our speakers and
upholders of our cause, and general
good results have flowed from this
good work. As faithful chroniclers
we should mention that Colonel r. A.
Hunter was present on both occa.
sions anu delivered speeches at each
place, and we must also state what 10
a patent and fixed fact, that his elo.
quence, if so we may term it, fell
still-born on his hearers, who to q
man will vote our ticket and against
him. Again we must express our
regret, as we'll as establishment, that
the Colonel should persist in his use
less attempt to injure our ticket and
thwart the known and expressed
wishes and voice fthe people. They
are working against Radicalism, aud
want all the support of true men and
good citizens, and are entitled to re.
ceive it.
We have by no means, however, IN
easy task of work before US, but must
look the matter square in the face,
stir up the luke-warm, force and in.
duce every white man to register,
who thus far has failed to do it, and
then see that all cast their votes.
We start with united party, with
here and there faint qrOwlcr. aided
and encouraged by many colored
men, therefore, why should we de.
spond, why should we dream Of de-
feat2 He is a coward and no true
man to his race, to his people, to his
country, who now hesitates one sin.
gle moment to follow the plainly
marked duty of the hour, and If he
fail in it, he must take the awful
consequences. Rapides once more,
and perhaps for the last time, ex-
poets every true one on her soil to do
his duty, his full duty, and nothing
but his duty.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-10-14

The LoTTERY.-Bear in mind all
the time, and don't lose sight of it a
single moment, that there is luck in
even az well as odd numbers, and
that the more you purchase the dirt
cheap Lottery Tickets, the more you
have chances to win the $500 in
greenbacks, and other prizes like
wise. All this and heap more thrown
in, you stand your chance to get, in
purchasing tickets of the Rapides
Fair.