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The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-24
DEPARTMENT A.

Best bale lowland cotton X NJ Clark
Second best lowland cotton RID Huff
Special premium for best 1Oacres corn,
Il Andrews, offered by Judge
Manning. = Fl
Best S acres cotton; J w Prescott.
F" Barrel corn; PHI Hynson,
=" peas d w Hynson, no
competition.
F." Bale pea vine hay ; D WrHynson,
.e no competition. asss % -
/" Bushel pea nuts; w W Whiting
ton, no competition. > r
Bale of hay Butler & COTE, no
competition.
Barrel Of meal and best barrel OF
hominy, H A Boycc, no compet'n.
Assortment Of garden vegetables,
H A Boyce, no competition.
Egg plant; w Charleville.
F" Broom; Carroll Spiggihs.
!" Shuck collar Trusty Boyce.
Ear corn Jos II Hynson. -...
Bale upland cotton LIST premium
EE Dodge; 2nd best bale upland
cotton, Dyer e. Dorset.
&C. Hogshead sugar, best barrel mo-
lasses, best barrel syrup, f M
Wells, no competition.
DEPARTMENT B-Class I.
Best four horse plow; 3 F Avery e.
Sons, diploma.
Cultivating plow; B F Avery &
Sons, diploma.
Cotton gin; Dubois gin, diploma.
DEPARTMENT C-Class 4.
Beat pair winter boots made in Louisi-
ana, H Foreman, diploma.
Coffee pot G w w Goodwin, dip.
Oil can +; Nv w Goodwyn, diplo-
ma.
Display saddles; G. Pulford
Pair home made bride bits F."
DEPARTMENT F-Class II.
Best Boar over year old, raised in this
or adjoiring parishes, r D Huff.
Boar under year old; F Seip.
Sow with litter Of pigs F Seip.
Pair Of pigs, raised in this or adj
joining parishes, premium F Seip.
Display Of hogs; premium F Scip.
DEPARTMENT F CLAss3.
Best pair game chickens J. ". Pres
colt.
Game cock, J. w. Prescott.
Pair Brahnas, no comp. q A
Staples. .....-..--......$l.OO
Native chickens, Fl A Biossat no
competition. 100
Turkeys, no competition j w
Prescott, 20. 1000. $500. 100
Poodle Ducks, ] w Prescott,
no competition. 100
Display of poultry, JEFF Wells,
....-..............Si Silver Cup
CLASS 4.
Best Hound, Frank Flower, no COM
petition, ....... ......--:. 100
Ram of any flock, EN- Wells,
Eve " {. Is
.................. Blue Ribbon
Wether, A G. Compton no com
petition, premium. $50
lam raised in this or adjoining
parishes, no competition. 500
" Display OF sheep, A q Compton
no competition ...... .l0.OG
-Four Mule Team, E III Wells no
competition.
W. HOBBY,
r. 3. FRENCH,
j. II. THORNTON.
Committee.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-24

CoUsuArrA PR1soNERs.-We arc in
debted to Capt. Geo. c. Hamilton OF
the Steamer Sabine, for the follow
ing list Of the prisoners arrested by
the United States troops at Coushat-
ia, who are now held by them:
G. 2. Bullock, H. r. Jones,-Ab-
ncy, - Love, J. F. Stephens, Geo.
Cawthorn. w. B. Clark. 3. G. Lee,
P. LeBroat, VIM. Ames, II. NJ. Ser
sey, D. M. Giddings, DIR. j. NJ. Brown
and four others whose names are not
furnished us.
This is nice little electioneering
game on the part of the government,
and that the United States govern
ment should thus interfere in our
State affairs to carry the approach
ing election for the thieves and rob-
bers who are seeking to perpetuate
their rule for two years moro, is an
outrage for which there can he no
excuse, and for which there must be
some speedy check or State govern
ment will be the flimsiest of pretexts
and the barcst of frauds.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-24

REG1sTRAT1oN.-T he registra-
ton is now over and those who
have failed to secure their papers,
can now have tho satisfaction of
knowing that they have lost their
votes and helped to secure our de-
feat, if defeat awaits us. The total
registered is 1886.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-24


Eagles Nest, .......... !. 80. u.
Arabia, l. ...s. 20.
Plains, 80. S.......... v. -..- ~.
The tic for the honor of crown
Ing the Queen of Love and Beauty
between the knight Of the Colder
Gross and the Knight of the Sta1
Of tho South, each having taker
the three rings, was decided by
another ride, and resulted in favor
Of tho Knight Of tho Golden Cross
who againEtook the three rings.
Tho tic for time between the hor
ses of the Knights of Claws, White
League and Eagle's Nest, was de-
cided by another ride against time
for the ! of q mile, and resulted in
favor of tie horse Of the Knight Of
Surrey of Dagle's Nest. who made
It in 26 seconds, tho best time
made by one second.
Tho tie between the Knights OF
Walnut Grove and of the Bright
Eyed Lassie, each of whom had ta-
ken two rings resulted in favor OF
the Knight of Walnut Grove.
The browning took place at the
Ball where the Knight Of tho Col:
den Cross crowned Miss Minnie
Hynson, Queen Of Love and Beauty
Tho Knight ;of the Star Of the
South crowned Miss Bette Texada,
first Maid Of Honor.
Tho Knight Of Walnut Grove
crowned Miss Wilson, as second
Maid of Honor:
Tho Knight Of the Bright Eyed
Lassie, crowned Miss Goodie Smith
az third Maid of Honor.
Tho Royal Quadrille was then
danced and tho Tournament was
over.
THE RACES.
FIRST RACE-COnsolation Purse
Dash of one mile. Purse $5O.OO.-
The entries were rs follows:
w. l.. Ssnford's h. Beacon Jr....
Carroll Jones' b. h. Rapilcs, Jr.
w. L. Sanfort's b. m. Gipsey,. 3
Time 2O1.
The second race of q Quarter of a
mile was run in the rain and we
did notice the entries. We saw W.
X. Johnson's Jim Biossat, como I'M
der the string in the lead as he usu-
ally does III any sort Of q race, but
We do not know what was the de.
cisiOn.
We are in the same fix in rcla-
ton to the trotting race for which
there were four entries. We look
cd out window during the rain
and saw our successful! friend, Capt
A. NJ. Haas, 80 lar ahead with his
bay horse Avoyelles, that we pre-
sumo he distanced his competitors.
Our excuse for not being on duty
~ reporter in tho Judges Stand
during these races is that we were
just then on duty in another quar-
ter.
After we left the grounds there
was another trotting race for pri-
vate purse III which Capt. Haas
with tho same horse won and made
tho mile i4 3.O7.
TIE BALL.
The rain in the afternoon proba-
bly, prevented many from attending
the ball in the grand building on
the Fair Grounds who.would other.
wise have been there, but there was
notwithstanding tho largest attend
ance that We have ever seen at a
ball in sapides. There were over
u hundred gcntlemen's tickets tax
on in at tho door and there was
probably moro ladies present than
gentlemen. Yeagar's Band from
New Orleans with string instru-
ments made most excellent music
for tho occasion and the festivities
were kept up until an early hour in
the morning. The fair daughters
of st. Landry, Natchitochcs, Avoy-
Giles. Catahoula and Rapides who
had graced the Grand Stand dur
ing tho day were gathered here and
the scene in tho ball room was
00~vn1,,
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-24

WAS JUST in time to buy his New
w Choice and Elegant stock of goods
which he has just opened, and has for
sale at his Store, corner
SECOND & MURRAY STREET.
before this great Bank failed. He Of
fers to tho public the most complete
and general assortment of Goods now
for sale in this market.
PURCHASERS will do wcll to call
on him before buying goods elsewhere.
" The highest market price paid IN
Cash for Cotton, Hides, Eecsmar
and all other Country produce. No
trouble to show goods His motto is
"Guick safes and small proGts."
You can get anything in the follow.
lowing lines, Cheap for Cash.
Gents Furnishing Goods,
Boys Boots, Hats & Shoes,
Fine Ladies Dress Goods,
AND FULL ASSORTMENT OF
Hardware, Best Chewing and Smok-
ing Tobacco, and Cigars
NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OF
PRINTS, DELAINs,
DOMESTICS
AND HOSIERY.
Call on him and find out how Cheap
lie sells for Cash.
Sept. 18th 1874.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-24
THE AWARDS.

We give below the official list OF
the awards made by the Judges,
and Committees in the various de-
partments, as read from the Judges
stand on the last day; which being
taken from the original reports will
doubtless be found correct unless
some typographical errors have
found their way in ; viz:
ALEXANDRIA, LA, !
o. October 2oth, 1874 :
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-01-29

God of the Israelite look down upon and bless
you, who are kind to poor old man, who has
not friend in the wide, wide world"
"Don't talk so much, old man, else will
forget to give you some nice sandwiches OF
mutton and white bread with your ale!''
"Mutton and white bread May your bed
be of roses hereafter! And may you have a
husband with more gold than you can count
in a year! Mutton and white bread, and q
mug of foaming ale-a dinner for king"
And thus muttering, the old Jew followed
closely at Ola's heels, until they reached the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, where her mistress oc-
cupied a magnificent suite of apartments.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-01-29

These two were too wholly absorbed IN
their mutual condolences, and themselves and
their feelings, to observe the dark form of IT.
wing Mcdonald close behind them, listening
to every syllable they uttered.
every wealthy, and my own master" were
the words Cecilia needed the most-the words
that determined her to accept the mans ar
dent suit
A wealthy husband was just what she want
ed. Her health was not overstrong, and she
could 90 to Paris for its improvement. Then,
too, if she rejected this chance, she would
never again have so good one; age would
creep on fast enough and her voice-why her
voice was her greatest charm; but who could
tell what day it might suddenly give way and
become cracked and unmusical, unfit ever to
be heard in public again?
Cecilia Fessenden was woman of great
influence when she chose to exert herself.
Over naughty, and over gentle natures, she
was alike powerful. She was woman tthe
greatest acumen, and knew we'll enough how
to steer her bark without waiting moment
to ask another question, or to express desire
for advice. She followed her own judgment
implicitly. She now listened to Clarence
Gadbury's softened words with all the ambl'
tious feelings of which she was capable STIR
ring in her breast. She sat there and reflect,
ed few minutes; then with sharp, little
simulated cry of pain, she suddenly slid of
her chair to the floor, in pretended fainting'
fit. This caused Irving Mcdonald to turn
round to them.
"What can be the matter?" said young
Gadbury, as he stopped to raise the still hg'
ure of the beautiful widow.
"Give her to me" said Mcdonald, in
stern voice and resolute manner; "let me re
lieve you other weight"
I thank you" answered Gadbury, in
tone equally positive and bearing equally
naughty, "it is my privilege to support her.
and the emphasis of his tone-the passion o.
bis eyes-could not be gainsayed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-01-29

AN INGENIOUS DEvIcE.-The Sultan's fa-
vorite dwarf, man about 40 years old, and
3 feet high, few years ago, took notion to
marry, and applied to the Sultan for Wife
The Sultan gave him permission to 60 into his
harem, and take the one whom he could kiss.
The dwarf, like all other small men, was ambi'
bilious to have long wife. While the Sultan's
five hundred women, who knew the terms &C.
cordng to which the dwarf was permitted to
choose, were laughing at the manikin, be went
up to one of the tallest and handsomest of
them, and struck her sudden blow on the
stomach. She collapsed with the pain, and,
before she could recover, he caught her by the
neck and gave her the dreaded kiss. The
Sultan kept his word, and the tall beauty is
now the mother of the dwarfs children.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-01-29

the floor and place it on the bed, when he
rang for assistance, and when the servants ap-
peared, he turned away-after the briefest ex-
planation of the deed as that of a maniac
and with shudder of horror moodily strobe
out of the house and on into the park attach
ed to the grounds, with his gloomy eyes bent
upon the earth, and his sinful heart gnawed
upon by the keenest remorse.
And so, like a drifting shadow, Gertrude's
spirit passed from earth. Death was prefera'
BILE to dishonor
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-01-29


RUNNING FOR A FERRY-BoAT.-A New
York reporter relates scene of this sort which
came under his observation:
He was an Irishman, and when first seen
he was coming down Montague street, Brook
lyn, on his way to the Wall street ferry. Over
his port shoulder hunga bag containing about
bushel of potatoes, and in his starboard
hand he carried stout stick. Being under
full sail, the momentum acquired in coming
down the steep grade carried him nearly
through the gateway, when seeing boat ten
feet from the dock, he shook out another reef,
made an astonishing burst Of speed and jump
ed. Just as he reached the deck the potato
bag shifted heavily to port and laid out a
broad street clerk, who was smoking Henry
Clay through meerschaum holder; while
the stick hit rotund South street merchant
in the waistband, shutting him up like a jack
knife, and Pat himself assumed an involunta-
ry devotional attitude. He was the first to
recover his perpendicularity, and as he placed
the bag in its normal position he complacently
remarked, "Be jabbers, but I got the boat
anyhowW
"Got the boatw screamed he of Broad
street, splitting the pieces of amber out of his
mouth. "Why, you double blank idiot, this
boat is coming inW And so she was.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-01-29

pa A Connecticut man, while eating fish,
got bone in his throat, which irritated and
pained him exceedingly. For forty'eight
hours he tasted, in the hope that the bone
would leave, but it did not. A friend sug-
gested that he should swallow an egg. He
tried the experiment, and felt the bone move;
he then swallowed another egg, and it was
gone entirely. This may be worth remem.
bering.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-01-29

The SEVEN WoNDERs.-The seven won.
ders of the world are among the traditions OF
childhood, and yet it is remarkable fact that
ninety-nine persons out of hundred who
might be asked the question could not name
them. They are the Pyramids-the mystery
of the past, the enigma of the present and the
enduring mystery for the future ages Of this
world. The temple, the walls and hanging
gardens of Babylon, the most celebrated city
of Assyria, land the residence of the kings OF that
country, after the destruction of Nineveh. The
Chryselephantine statue of Jupiter Olympus,
the renowned work of Phidias, the illustrious
artist of Greece. The statue was formed of
gold and was sitting on throne almost touch
ing the summit of the temple, which was sew
enty feet high. The temple of Diana at Eph::
esus, which was 220 years in building, and
425 feet in length and 220 in breadth, and
supported by 127 marble columns Of the Ionic
order, 60 feet high. The Mausoleum at Hal
icarnassus, erected in the memory Of Mauso-
lus, the King of Caria, by his wife Artenesia,
B. 353. The Pharos at Alexandra, light
house erected by Ptolemy Philadelphus, at the
entrance of the harbor of Alexandria. 1t
was 450 feet high, and could be seen at dis
tance of 100 miles, and upon which was in
scribed "King Ptolemy, to the gods, the sa.
viours, for the benefit of sailors" Lastly,
the Colossus at Rhodes, a brazen image of
Apollo, 105 Grecian feet in height, and which
was to be located at the entrance of one OF the
harbors of the city of Rhodes.
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s9- A Maine paper, in speaking of the la
dies, calls them animated fragments of shat
tered rainbows"
New-York tribune., 1874-12-17
DECIsIONS-DEC. 16.

Superior Court-Special Term-By Judge Sede-
wick -Mtermeye sg Gerstsd ct shouon granted same AIT
Thomas Boee to report amounts al
upon mortgage when advanced and amount due
Supreme Court -Chdmbrs-By Judge Davis
sgt judgment denied and the report sent
with Instructions to take and report proof the ser
compliant by whom and when and
served the identity OF the person served WITH the defendant
person who made such and also
William attorney, when and ny whom be
appear Phillips agt Langley hoton denied with
opposing UGem,n ag Heetthe motion must be
denied but without costs The plaintiff should apply to put
case the short calendar aud try same WITH
ont DELAY as il is evident that the defense IS
pretert delay OF rowuGraned eruey agt MeGut
DRESSER FeldhusssnMoton denied without
ag. Barter-MemOranlGm Hill sg lll-Order
granted Megage MegargeI the judgment the
and evidence The e should take proof OF actual service Of
and complaint the Defendant when Nhe ana os Nno
examine the making
knowledge Of The identity the person served &c
defendant aud examine her u such
whether she retained and authorized the attorney who
the shown by the papers
he report is sent back m these purposes and the motion
denied GueokOner grante WilbTock agt STARK
denied without costs Matter OF kus-
think charter does authorize the appointment OF the Company
guardian make safes. &c
By Judge Donohue-Matter Of Dckie.-Repor confirmed
New-York tribune., 1874-12-17
LETrER-CARRIERs AS WITNESSES.

A prominent feature yesterday in the trial
of Mr. Chamberlain for sending scurrlous postal cards
through the mail, the alleged action OF Arthur
Shook the superintendent of Station L, concerning let
tercaiers summoned to testify in behalf Of the Gov
ernment. Mr. Purdy stated 10 the Court that Mr. Shook
had compelled the carriers TO hire and pay
for substitutes of their pockets TO
do their work for them while thev attended
as witnesses though the carriers partners"
willing and able to attend to 1t free Of charge This Mr.
Purdy thonght "a great hardship, as well as an at
OUstruct the course OF justice, ana tndt the
carriersmi reimbursed, he moved the Court 10
direct that they he PAID a. experts. Judge Benedict
counsel asked permission 90 file indictment against
any enc for attempting TO obstruct tue cou"se OF
Justice he wonld grant IL. Nj Purdy reptile that he
think the matter over, and determine what was
best 10 done and the Judge said mat 1t was GER
tany hard hip 10 force the carriers To pay Tor
the tine occupied attending witnesses, especially
where they came in obedience To orders from one OF
the Government courts. aid in "a case In wh0h tie
Government was plaintiff. In speaking Of the matter.
exJndge Fullerton pronounced II great outrage Tor
the Government TO employ men for one thing and then
make them pay for time spent In OUeylug its eonis
relative 10 some other thing.
After the discussion concerning me carriers, Mr.
Pnrdy put ia evidence the wbich, 10 is alleged.
Mr. Chamberlain mailed TO Mr.. Van ValkenDurg, and
called Mr. Dempsey. who testified tbat tue cdris
10 Mr. Cn2mueriain's handwriting. TIE witness also
stated tnat he not friendly terms with the
cused. Charles Gending testified that the Cards ia
Mr. Chamberlain's handwriting, and the Court ad-
iOufncd TIL to day.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-17
JONATHAN sTURGEs's WILL.

The will of Jonathan Sturges, the retired
merchant, who died IN this city only short time ago.
was admitted 10 probate yesterday by Surrogate
Hutchings The will is long instrument, very
carefully executed. with every legal form necessary
10 make it binding. In the first clause he
very strongly his Christian faith, and ac-
knowedges the property which he has accumu-
lated rs a trust from God. To his wife he leaves
his city residence wiki the during her life OF the
books pcturr- and works therein, and the other urn
ture db- olutrY gives her all the urnitnres, Tools
horses, snI Carriages at ms Summer residence, Mil
place, FT1cid County, Conn., aud an annuity or s2oOOO
a year the books. &c, mentioned after ner death are
20 be divided among ais children. H. makes four or
five small beuests aud then leaves to edch OF hS grand
children ~lJ might be living when he should die tle
sum t2o0J0 which is 10 be invested for them un they
s1ul be Il years Of age. They are then To re-
cciye the interest OF 1t until they Teach -
years. when they take the whole amount The
executors allowed, however, TO use the income
iOr their maintenance or marriage portions, II deemed
necessary 10 his sisters, Abigail ID. urges ana Demo
ra L. Bu1ct he leave. the interest Of SJOJJ cach huI-
Ing hrIr .ves To his Frederick sturSas lie gives
certain land at MI Place. Tue remainder OF the estate
Is 10 divided INTO Uauy parts as ne leaves cdIth
prcsCutatiyrs Of chldrcnOne part 10 lis daughter
aud of his t.iree SONS. lie SPEAKS Ol M
omission 10 beqIesis 10 the various olJccS "u
~ stems Oi bcnPvOencc, and charges his chIdItn Win
Ir responsibility of administering the trust the) re-
I've a. those for wEcb ihey must give account. hIs
wf. Fred .rick, and his sOL-in'a" aio hdhou
As a.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-17
TEE STATE OF NETWORK AGAISsr LITTLE.

ALBANY, Dec. 16.-The decision of Judge
westbrook in OF the People OF the State New
York agt Weare ID. Little filed to-day. Tne action
was brought by the AttorneyG 10 restrain tho
defendant from publishing and selling four volumes OF
reports he decisions in the Court of Appeals the
ground that they unauthorized, aud tended
TO niislead and confuse tne puoiic as " tue
law. Ibe Judge, as CONCLUSIONS OF the Law,
holds aud decides FUsts That the plliDtlG, nav
trade property IN the words or Mans. Ssy
York Reports Court OF Appeals" In system u
Numbering tbs stme sec0Bd! Tnat the defendant has
right TO publish and sell tue four volumes In question,
aud letter and sumDer them IN the forth
In The complaint; hrd: That the action cnDn0t
maintained. aud that the defendant IL entitled TO JudR
wept therein, WITH costs wnlcn ls hereby ordered.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-17
PHILADELPHIA. Penn Eov. &c. 1874 AN A~hA'
PACIFIC RAILROAD GRABS

FORMER LOSSES OF TIE GOVERNMENT BY .GUkRAN-
TEEI&G BoSDs-A PROMISE TO GIVE LANDS
WHICH THE COMPAsY DOES NOT PoSsEAs
10 the RAZOR Of The Trfbune
SIR Ia discussing the matter of the United
States guaranteeing the interest sjOOoO or on apy
other amount Of bonds OF the "Texas Pacific Railway
Company" aud OF like amount upon the Northern
Pacific Railroad" there arise several questions yhieh
requme the serious consideration OF and Of the
press. group OF them in this letter as follows;
/. What amount Of bonds of the United States was
ISSUED to the Union Pacific and to the Central Pacific
aairOads, and those companies able pay the in
terest upon them out Of their esrDings7
2 the Uniea Pacific and Central Paeiho Railroads
annoi pay the interest the Government bonds out ef
nSI SarohgS ts u wise for Congress- this time TO
bnpSuLs tNO rival roads 10 divide the through tracf
- tRe plea Is that the demand for rails will ruin the
on business IN fepnsyNa anB, cannof t be shown that
bu o ~ Oi lhe largest rolling mills In the United States
Two 81 them roll rails ,u th can,in tree
yezf than could he used Ia the eonstrrc,i, 80 saSd
roads were work resumed actively upon hotb n tbs
and not crowd them that ~ VI '"e"'
~ this be so, what per0eptible difference vvoua 4,
make entire y tlns dime Tine same t,t
Plies.
g. II s stated that Col Scott and Mr. Pierce propo.e
that IL Congress will authorize the guarantee bv fhe
United States o. interest S0g0c0 OF bonds of their
Etates all The lands OF the COMPANY. together with
mortgage of the railroad and ts rolling stock fran
thses Was 10 not understood that 10 entitle those
companies 10 lands they must first build the railroads
money. upon the credit OF the Government, would 1t
oot De better TO have them constructed under tue dree
ton OF the Secretary OF War The amount OF subsidy
asked Tor BY Col Scott Hnd Mr. Pierce S0plG seem 10