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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05
The late Confederacv has a f

= The late Confederacy has fair
representation in the present Con-
gress. Besides its Vice President and
others who held political office under
it, there are in the two Houses thirty
officers of the Confederate army, three
of whom were Major Generals, five
brigadiers, eight ColOnels, Eve Majors,
two Captains and two Privates. Oi
these four are Republicans, the re.
mainder all Democrats.-TO. s. Journ.
nal.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05
The ladies' tempeEanee

The ladies' tempeTance mOVe-
ment is rapidly spreading to ell parts
of the State, and there begin to be en-
couraging signs that it VI i'll reach the
General Assembly at an early day
All around the horizon, as it were, the
cloud is blackening, and movers for
repeal Of the Adair law had better pre-
pare themselves for the wrath to come.
10. 8. Journal.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

- Illinois now leads in the bust
ness of pork packing. Ohio comes
next, Missouri next, and Indiana
next. Statistics from nearly four
hundred points in the West
show the number of hogs packed
thus far during the season as
follows; Illinois, 1866, ,442 Ohio,
8O5, ,131; Missouri, 6s1 ,64S; Indiana,
$50. O.346,-TColumbus Gazette.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

An uninfOrmed exchange says
'when the name of John Smith is
called in the Ohio Legislature, eight
men respond aye" That may be,
but the name of John Smith is never
called.-TO. S. Journal.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

Critics still fail to find in ''The
Gilded Age" any flavor of either "My
Summer in a Garden or "Innocents
Abroad"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05
nArEs nr ADvERTIsING.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Common Pleas Judges-WM. H. sAFFoRD' D. F.
Probate Judge-JoHN b, PRIDDY.
Prosecuting Attorney--ACE GREGG
Sheria-JOHN MILLIKAN.
Clerk of COurt-NAsON BLANCHARD.
Auditor-JAMEs p. ROBINSON.
Treasurer-ELI CRAIG.
Rscorder-Z. w. HEAGLER.
Caroner-E. b. UPDEeKovE.
COmmissioners-ABRAM BUSH, L. Il. FOkD
ROBERT s. SUTHERLAND.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

San Francisco is elated over the
birth of six aquarium sharks.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05
BUSINESS CARDS
School Examinars.

HIHE Fayette County Board of School Examin-
ers meets in the Union School Building at
Warrington on the first Saturday in every month,
at 10 O'Clock a. m. Members OF the Board :-H
II. Edwards s. J. Blanpied, and p. E. Morehouse
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

Germany is acquiring a reputation
for adulterating cigars.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

WIN. MILLIKAN Sc SON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

him that such was unnecessary If bis
wife had been absent three years. This
complicated family matters so much that
Love now applies for divorce so that
he can marry again.
The city has repaired Main street on
both sides Of the street railroad track,
but the street railway company does not
repair the streets between its tracks and
for two feet outside Of each track, as
provided by its charter. If a corporation
fails to comply with the provisions of its
charter what is the consequence The
city government should look into this
matter and force the railway company
TO repair the streets for the benefit Of
trade and commerce. Between the
tracks and rails the pavement is full Of
dangerous holes and ruts. and the public
demands that such be repaired immedi-
ately.
Mayor League in his message vetoing
the increase of six men on the police
force fell into q strange error when he
stated that the force was composed OF
twenty.three officers and fifty.four pa
trolmen. The fact is that the force is
composed of seven oficers-Chief, two
Captains, four Sergeants and fifty-four
patrolmen, but there are as detailed
men and special appointees the follow
ing persons: One clerk Of Recorders
Court, four station.house keepers, two
turkeys, three detectives and four sani.
tary men. All these the Mayor calls
officers, but the Mayor was never mill
tsry man, and hence his mistaken titles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
HORRIBLE DEATH.
A Men TumbIes Out of a ThIrd-story
window and His Brains are Dash.
ed out.

A Men Tumbles Out OF ThIrd.story
window and His Brains are Dash
ed Out.
Early this morning some gentlemen
discovered the dead body Of white man
in Center alley in rear of No. 2l2 Main
street. between Adams and Washington.
The unfortunate man had tumbled out
and struck feet foremost on the head Of
barrel Of salt and then fell into the alley
head foremost, breaking his skull causing
instant death. Coroner Spellman held the
inquest this morning, when the following
facts were developed; The deceased,
Henry Hendrixon, was an employe on
the Little Rock railroad, and had re-
ceiyed one months pay yesterday, in
consequence Of which he became intox.
icated. Late last night he was seen
asleep in the second story of the build
ing No. 2l2 Main street, his room being
on the story above. This was about 8
o'clock last night. 1t is supposed that
when he awoke early this morning he
wandered about the hall and tumbled out
of the window into the alley. The jury
of inquest returned a verdict Of acct
dental death. The deceased has a
brother residing in Chicago.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

products. The many friends of Captain
Bob gave him warm reception and in
tend to get up banquet this evening in
honor of him and his packet.
The Julia came in at noon from Vicks-
burg with fair trip. She added at
Chicot City TAT bales of cotton and 500
bales here for the East. She discharged
1854 bales at this port.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
RoArs LEAVING TO DAY.

ARRIVALS.
Steamer Belle of Shreveport. N. O. /.
" Bismarck, st Louis.
" Mary Boyd, Ohio river.
" A ]. White, Napoleon.
" Phil Allin, Friar's Point.
George W. Cheek, Osceola.
Frank Forest, 0sceola.
James D. Parker, Cincinnati
" Julia, Vicksburg.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer John B Maude, New Orleans.
" Bismarck, New Orleans.
" A. P Kouns, Arkansas river.
" r w. Dugan, Arkansas river.
" Illinois, Napoleon.
" st. Francis, Friar's Point.
" Osceola, st. Francis river.
BOATS IN PORT.
Mary Boyd, A. J. White, Phil Allin,
George W. Cheek, Frank Forest, James
D. Parker, Julia.
WEATHER AND BUSINESS.
Weather clear and pleasant. The
river here is rising steadily, with a good
steamboat stage of water from Cairo
down. At St. Louis the river is falling,
with feet in the channel out to Cairo
The lower Ohio is rising, with a good
stage of water from Cincinnati down.
Cumberland and Tennessee rivers are
falling. White river is on a stand, with
AZ feet in the channel. Arkansas river
is stationary at Little Rock, with 4 feet
in the channel. Business on the land
ing moderate, with a good list of boats
in port receiving and discharging.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The James Howard and City Of Alton
left New Orleans last evening.
The ice gorge at Kinswick, twenty
miles below st. Louis, broke yesterday
aud let out several boats that have been
delayed by the gorge.
The Warner and barges for New Or
leans and Vint Shinkle for Memphis
passed Evansville yesterday.
The Fannie Tatum, with 600 tons Of
height for the Ohio river, passed Vicks-
burg yesterday.
The Andy Baum left Cincinnati last
evening for Memphis.
The Cherokee, Bismarck and D. B.
Woods, with tow Of coal, will pass
down to-day for New Orleans.
The Utah, W. ]. Lewis and st. Luke
will be down tomorrow from st. Louis.
The Kithe Hegler, CaptainJ. d. Heg
Ter in command, is receiving at the foot
Of Court street for Arkansas river and
all way points through to Fort Smith.
Sterling Mcintyre, courteous and at
tentiye gentleman, presides in the office.
The Quickstep, Captain Milt Harry
in command, will be found in port to-day
to receive for all points on White, Black
and Little Red rivers, and will leave to.
morrow evening. Walker Outlaw is her
efficient purser.
The new Ere steamer for the DeSoto
street boys is coming down on the Vint
Shinkle, and viii arrive here tomorrow
morning.
The new Memphis and Osceola side
wheel steamer Mary Ament leaves
Evansville this evening for Memphis,
and will arrive here on Monday and
leave on Wednesday for Osceols and the
bends. The Ameut is well-suited for the
trade. She has good passenger accom-
modsiiOns, is staunch and is good car
rier. The patrons in the bends Of Frank
Forest will have q right to feel proud Of
her, and as she has been put in complete
order she will give = good account Of
herseli with the shipping and travelling
publee Of the upper coast
The City Of Helena for Yicksburg and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
ACCIDENTALLY sho..

Yesterday afternoon a negro boy from
the country was taking loaded double
barreled shotgun out of wagon, when
the hammer caught on the seat and the
weapon was discharged. The unfortu-
nate boy received the load OF buck-shot
in the head and breast, and death ensued
almost instantly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
KAHN Z EREIsERa,

Nos. 100, III, Ia Main street,
corner Poplar. Our elegsn
dOuble-widths blue, brown
and dahIIa Cloths, 81 n yard;
price elsewhere, sL75
Gents Clothing Department
1000 elegant Boulevard
KAHN & FREIBERG.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
ADDITIONAL MARKETs.
corroS.

COTTON.
The market this morning opened
quiet and steady. New York for spots
was reported dull futures quiet. Liver
pool was quoted steady; sales, $4,000
bales. New Orleans was reported quiet
and unchanged. The market here. owing
to unfavorable advices from Liverpool
and the East, was inactive. offerings
were fair, with limited demand. Sales
yesterday, 2lOO bales. Estimated sales
to-day, 1000 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
Down Goes the frios OF Game.

Squirrels, three for fifty cents; quails,
three for fifty cents; choice venison
hams and saddles, fifteen cents per
pound; lake perch, ten cents per pound.
At Victor d. Fuchs, Al Jefferson
street. SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

This morning Deputy Coroner Spell
man held an inquest on the body of a
white man named Henry Miller, who
was fonnd dead in his bed at No. 3
Washington street. The jury of inquest
returned verdict Of death from natural
cauaes
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

NEW URLEANs, December (. ll:30 O. THE
market is quiet. MiddlinE. H14c; sales. 1900
bales; receipts, $500 bales.
GALVESTON, December 4--Cotton is active
and firm. Middling, 1910; net receipts. ilOS
bales; gross. 4l03; exports coastwise, 75; sales.
4435; stock, 1924.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

CrTY taxpayers wishing to avail them
selves Of the liberal discount allowed for
prompt payment Of thc'- taxes will bear
in mind that the discount ceases after
this week. 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
BONDS.
POntOtOc County Bonds.

rv WILL SELL ON SATURDAY, THE
w bth az December, 1874 on account OF the
~ - Manufacturing Company. twelve
80" i.sue by Pontotoc county, Mississippi.
70 the Seine. asTon sps sssRsf ssl,aSs 81
~ ~ 80 Nsadis01 streets, between the bours
~ ~ ~ "a ss-i.si- I. con and ] O'clock pm.
Hll 1900 ---'~ - ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
HOLIDAY GOODS IN THE CITY

We would suggest to ladies the i'm
portsnce of making their selections at
once before the assortment is broken up.
Call at once and avoid the rush.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

SIGNS executed in every variety, neat
cheap and durable, by Hook 4 LAGriil,
326 Second street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
OVERCOATS /! OVERCOATS /!
OVERCOA7s! OVHRCOA7S!

The largest, best and cheapest stock
in the city.
300 Business, coats Of broken suits, at
$40, worth 500.
Study your own interest by buying
fine custom made clothing at prices
usually paid for inferior articles.
Clothing, shirts, undershirts, drawers,
socks, etc., ETC., reduced twenty-fvesper
cent
Large size clothing Especially.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

CaI0N1nEG reduced TO science aud
executed cheap by Hook & LaGrill, S26
Second street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

LADIES restaurant, Mansion House,
333 Main, near Union. 65T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

FLowERs. -Hyacintbs, tulips, bouquets
plants, etc., at Craig's, 37s Main street
100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

CABANAB cigars, 5 cents each
b. Esch, go ID st., OPP. Court Square
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
JOHNSTON q MUNNS,
Coroner's Inquest.

$40 Main street, opp. Peabody Hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
RED STORE BARGAINS.
VIM. FRANK 81 90.
$40 Main Street.

Coke burns well in CRATES, stoves,
ranges, cooking stoves and church fur
naces. and makes hotter fire than
coal Price ten cents a bushel. For
sale by the gas company and all the coal
dealers. Try it. lOI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

CHOICE dressed turkeys at Victor D.
Fuchs, Al Jefferson street. (5S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

80 Sets children's furs at 81
per set. r,p,DpDo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
Rosa COncha Sc.
Rosa COncha &c.
Rosa COncha sc,
At COLEMAN'S,
600 Main street.
81. ratrick's church Fair.

~ HNNA tn !" IN ." O"1 UT
The Fair having closed last night,
this evening a grand ball and supper
will be given under the direction of the
lady managers. Every arrangement is
made to render the occasion one of the
most delightful offered in long time to
the lovers of amusement Mr.. Saxbys
excellent string band is engaged for the
evening. Tickets, admitting lady and
gentleman, only one dollar.
Ell PRINCIPE DE GALES the best and
cheapest. Key West cigar at Frank &
Dessauers, 2O6 Main street. lOl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04
FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
TOYS. TOYS, TOYS 4.

The Largest and Best Assortment
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-04

Large size cIothlng aIspeciaIty.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-05-06

~ LEAF AND FLOWER IMPRESSION
Oil a piece of white, paper on one side
hold the side that is oiled over a
lamp or pineknot smoke till quite
black--place the green leaf on the
black surface with the upper part of
the leaf next to the black surface, as
the veins and fibers of the leaves show
plainer on the under part-now press
IT on all pars Of the leaf with fingers
then take up the leaf and put the black.
oiled side on the white page of a book
imade for leaf impressions)wit an ex
ira piece Of nice paper op top to pre-
vent shutting the opposite page
press it few m"ments-tlen remove
the green leaf and the impression viii
be left on the page, as beautiful as an
engraving. Flowers of single corolla
can be pressed 10 like manner. Many
of the geranium leaves make beautiful
r lrem impressions bonk
can be made still more interesting ~
giving botanical clas>itications Of each
leaf and flower, ..i- 5, ..a....,-, ...,.r
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-05-06


~ AN "ORIGlNAL ABoElTioK1sT" ON
ENFRANcR1sEMExr OF THE BLACKS
The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Times has had an interview
with an "original abolition,"r who, had
just returned from a political explora-
ton in South Carolina. a converse
ton upon various topics connected
with the present and past.eQndition Of
that State, and the sabject of recon-
struction in the abstract and in aprac
tics, IL brought toaa significant conclu-
sion in this way ,a4 zii0a
/ Ny friend was an I'Qriginal aboli.
ZIONIST" His0 opinions are bis own,
notmine. But l did ache for candid
mans opinionIon one subject 2:iaa2;f
SIN the light of,alllyonr experience
and after study, what do you think Of
the wholesale enfranclisemsnt of the
blacks I" .ssiga staaA
tIgnorant ballots are the most dan.
gerous of all ballots" said he. "Itwas
the most terrible mistake Of .thee, cen;
tury." + .Hdfgt I t.E.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-05-06

IF E1-Gosernor Curtin of Penu-
sylvania, has been spending several
months in the Southern States for the
purpose ofrecruitipg fhishealth, and is
now journeying through the Western
cities. At every turn he seems to be
beset with newspaper reporters, anx.
ious to obtain his views on current
events. At St. Louis, reporter Of the
Times Tin had q long convsrsation with
him, and obtained from him some in.
teresting observations on the condition
Of the Southern sstates., He expressed
bimselfas greatly distressed at the la
mentable situation in Louisiana, and
South Carolina, aud was, convinc ed
that, so soon as the North became full
" informed Of affairs there, a rel. ction
would take place in favor of the o op.
pressed States. He told repc cr q
the Chicago Times that lie Vi .ston-
ished at the Interchangeable + that
city, and then, abiding aga to the
coudition.of the South b, be said 't,don ,
know what gan be done for .esSogth.
Its! life,is gone. IT seems lepelessly
;ruiued. Que sees but lit WASTES lin
the irhnntfv 4 e,mnnt ~ b,h;ta IA &, "a
stores in tue he, cities, and hears nothing
but. the refrain, Debts, idsbts,, debts.
A nightmare broods over the, whole
South, aud the people cannot lsliakstt
OIL" 80,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-05-06

LOOK BEFORE You LEAP.-Bottle-i
bury, Of Camden, will never dive into
a creek to save another woman from
drowning. He saw a red haired girl
named Sparks tumble in the other day
off a boat, and be instantly plunged in
after her, caught her by her dress, and
swan to the shore with her. As soon
as they were on dry land Miss Sparks
gave hysterical scream, flung her
arms about Bottlebury's neck. and
tainted. Just then the father came up
with the rest of the family, and per.
ceiving the situation, he dashed mp to
Bottlebury, grasped his hand, and said:
"Take her, my boy; take !! 1t is hard
toEgive IRfup; it wrenclles heEoll Ia
theirs heart; but she is yours. Bless
you. my children bless you" Bless
you!' Then Mrs. Sparks cried, aud
saip she hoped Harriet would be happy.
The little Sparkses manifested their
emotion by climbing up Rottlebnry's
legs and pulling his coat tails. Then
Harriet came to, and laying her head
on his shoulder, whispered, kiss me
darling" BottIebury, amazed and in
dlsnant, tore hiulseIf away and aed.-
He was arrested that afternoon on
charge of breach of promise, and on
the trial the jury gave the broken-
hearted Miss Sparks two hundred dol.
lars damages. Bottlebury has init
mated to his confidential friends that
if any other warm-haired woman in.
tends to fall overheard near him she
will find i to her advantage to learn 10
swim, &. II 4 Y IL
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-05-06
Our Dormant Energies.

I, onrs bodies are not. as vigorous NOR
our minds Jas clsa Us they might Ae.-
This remark ID htrae tat least two.
thirds of civilized society, and of these
two-thirds; pR Pr 4 sors-hslf is labor
ing under bodily infirmitfes of char
Facsgn l4sT t1 sh6NenI the nvesyH" cbe
.sHfslerE sTliis. Is /. meiancholxk4aibi
and furnishes abundant food for reflec-
ton. Can the evil be mitigatcd? It
can. Lack of vitality is the primary
cause of most of the physical and mem
tai suffering 70 which we are subjected,
an d therefore vitalizing medicinal
agent is the remedy required. Is there
such medicine? There is. Hostel
| rer's seen ach :Bittsrsgwm rouse and en-
ergize the mind and body when the life
power Of the system is in q compare
lively dormant state. cfee lahguid, fee
bic, responding INVALID is not aware of
the latent energies that underlies his
debility. He thinks thereis no element
of vigor left in his frame, when the fact
tis gthat' Metaphysical capabilities; are
merely asleep and oal5leQuite walking
up. Let him stimulate aud tone his
animal machinery and endow it with
new motive. power, through the agency
of this Incompatible invigorant, a1dShe
will soon feel like new man, or rather
like q; man who has received i new lease
Of life, and the requisite health to enjoy
it. Many business men suffer from
chronic languor and depression caused
by too close application to business
Hard students are often depressed with
melancholy from a like cause. Me-
chanics and working men, are affected
in the, same way as result Of over
labor. 10 all who are in this condition,
from whatever cause, Hostetter's Stoln-
ach Bitters will prove signal blessing.
It is perfect panacea for, physical de-
biHty and mental gloom. It strength
ems the body, clears themind and calms
the nervous system; while as a; remedy
for indigestion, biliousness. constipa-
ton, rheumatism, and intermittent and
remittent ffeyers, it takes precedence Of
all othorimedicines. ,!sse} ;e1 e6;sj III
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-05-06

a. Insinpajtnas with: regard to the
habits of the .t1fashionable" women Of
America have NOT been ,unfreqnent tor
some time past. There were whispers
of whisky in connection with this sub
.ject, and some went 80 far as to count
in absinthe among the cosmetics to be.
fonnd on the toilet table of .afanelit
beauty. Theircharges, however, were
as thistle-down compared with that
brought by an observant European
|srho. passed most Of last winter in New
York. His opinion is that the beset.-
ting vice of American girls is-well,
not to put too fine point upon it
gluttonny. They. reject, hsbituelly,
tile normal three square meals per day
during the ball season, reserying their
appetiteessI for the, late, suppers. f,.9
An average dasling duck ola New
York belle, this person AYERS, (mind,
We don'tvouch for him. will consume
at supper plate Of stewed oysters, a
brick of lobster salad, q qdartor SO Of
stewed terrapin, unknown quantities
Ijellies, ices, and other such delicacies
that are always 10 season. This may
account for the forty tons Of sardines,
We are. told, formed a part Of the cargo
Of the lost steamship Enrope, and
which, oddly enough, we're On their
way out here in company with large
consignmeuts Of silks. Let these fair
COMMANDERS beware. o. Heavy suppers
and good looks cannot long go togeth-
er; and there can be no doubt that
roast beef, ale, and regular habits have
agood dealto do with the buxom ap-
pearance of most English matrons, even
when past middle age. '.s,o.,,g ,e7eaif
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CARPET WAREHOUSE!
.la 5lzCHARTREs ST.. 2aa,i
ne 81 }gi.. aiye4 NEW ORLEANS
i. BRoussEAu,

TMpORTTER AND DEALER. OFFERS
L 1t Wholesale and Retail, CARPET
lNGs, 1000 pieces English and American.
OIL CLOTHS, Floor. Table and Enamel.
MATING, 1000 rolls, White Check and
Fancy. WINDOW SHADES, Coruicss,
Table and Piano Covers. CURTAINS,
Lace aud Nottingham Lace. BROcA-
uELLE, Coteliges, ferries, Reps, ETC.
HAIR CLOTH, Gimp. Plush, etc. -
Jan!7-6m 5t. A. BROUSSEAU.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-05-06

H The cencus of France, just COM
pleted, shows population of &c, lR,
92l. Ofthis number, 2l;s65 ,625, live
in cities, and l3,49a,5l0 live, in the
country. The Catholic Church claims
to control IS ,0O0, 600 of the population,
the Reformed Church 100000, and the
jewish Church $4,000. France is del
clared never to have been more pros
porous than now. --