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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

Common-sense is an element In which
many persons are sadly wanting. Com
nonsense implies sound perception, cor
rect reason, mental capacity, and good
understanding. It is not to be acquired
entirely bysducation; il is a sort of in
stinct. 1t may polished and made more
acute by experience There is a great
deal Of sound philosophy in little COM
nonsense sometimes, and the exercise Of
1t upon certain occasions would save many
men from much subsequent humiliation,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

Laugh at youl'' she cried. 'Iaugh
at you my dear haven'ta thought Of
it, Did you quarrel that night? 1t must
have been quarrel think. Whose fault
was it, yours or hers?
Miss Brodie and | never had quar-
rel" | said.
Oh, Ned, she resumed, softly, "dont
try to hide it from me, when | saw your
portrait in her bosom. | told you SO, l
know, and thought il was all settled and
was 50 glad"
started up and caught Jennie's wrist.
"My portrait ?" cried.
"Why, Ned, Ned, don't look at me so, +"
screamed Jennie 'what docs it all mcan2
Your portrait, of course one of those
photographs you had taken--I found tho
rest after you went away. Oh, Ned, don't
look 50, dear r
81 thought you told me she wore
another mans picture" i said. "That
drove me away that, and nothing else.
Oh, what wretehed fool I've been
did not know she had my picture and l
might have cast her away | who loved
her so, and have pined for her all these
years 7!
But Jennie, dear Jennie, with her kind,
moshcrly face aud loving woman's eyes,
came close to me, and put her arms about
my neck, and whispered, Don't despair,
Ned. She has never liked any one else,
and | know, for certain, that she wears
your picture still'
And those words brought my youth
back to me- and the years seem blotted
out, and was the Ned Brown who fell in
with with Nellie Brodie, once more.
Well, Jennie told the truth / went to
see Nellie Brodie, and found her sweet and
beautiful as ever; and We were married
when the spring came and the birds began
to build their nests in the green orchard.
Afterwards, when she had been my wife
for some time, Nellie told me, under those
very apple trees, how she had found my
picture one day when no one saw her, and
worn it afterwards for love of me-worn it
and wcpt over it while | was far away,
trying to forget hcr-trying, but never
succeeding; for the love l had for Nellie
Brodie was part of my life, and will be, |
believe, part of the eternity, where, when
death sewers us here, we shall be reunited.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

The words "Old Testament win help
one 10 remember the number of books in
the Bible. Old has 3 letters, Testament
9--making 80. Multiply 3 by 8, you
have 27-39 books IN the Old, % in the
New. Can any one tell why the books in
the English Bible are not arranged accor-
ding to the Hebrew Bibleg
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

An Iowa paper reports the following as
the form Of marriage in a town in that
State "Join your right hands. Do you
want one another 2" They both answer
/" Yes" ".Well, then, have one another.
You're man and wife"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

An experienced editor pays high and
deserved compliment 20 the fair patrons Of
the Press Women" he says, asre the
best subscribers in the world to newspa-
psrs, magazines, etc. We have besn edi-
tor forty years, and never lost dollar BY
female Subscribers. They seem % make
il . point Of conscientious duty to pay The
preacher and che printer-two claszes Of
tbe community that suffer more BY bad
pay and no pay at al than an the rest put
together
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

A Western paper says that Tere
Haate man, who has been trying 70 make
both ends meet, is living on hog'shcad
cheese and ox-tail soup
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

Woman is delusion, madam n ex-
claimed erusty old bachelor TO a witty
young lady. " And man Is always hug
ging some delusion or other, was the
quick retort.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

Douglass Jerrold was once told be could
not make . pm on The signs Of the zodiac.
. BY Gemini, Cancer" he instantly ~.
piled.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

Two young ladies holding converse over
a new dress And does il Ct wen r.
asked one. Fit yes as II | had been
melted and poured IN.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

A man accused sf ia'sehood, sai'l i -
only the { enthusiastic ezprsssioa n i.
emotional naesas.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

A barber is no longer simply ''topso-
rial artist" He is professor Of crini-
cultural abscission and genealogical trip
sis
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

He who receives q favor should neser
forget it; he who does one should never
rememberit.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

An old German w. Van | srzt>
l,orse-seddlzh, alysss smell 4 ~ mine
eyesiH
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-10-17

Small troubles are frequently the great
est trials because We endeavor to bear then,
alone.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
NEW ORLEANS, FRIDAY OCTOBER %, 1874

presence of troops in the parish, alleging that
intimidation was being used to prevent the
negroes from registering. The citizens stated
that it was not necessary for even company
to be sent there, for even a corporal's guard
would be all sufficient. An officer would
be just as powerful as battalion.
You have spoken about armed resistance re-
ported to have been organized short time
since, as reported in the papers. Of this we
know nothing. There is White League in
the parish, but they do not meet in secret.
myself have been frequently invited to attend
their meetings, but, as they are held on the
Sabbath and it would be against my religious
ideas, have never availed myself of the in
vitation.
All this talk about intimidation has no
foundation. There u.s. however, something
very like it amongst the blacks. Sometimes
one can feel there is an influence at work,
although nothing tangible of its operations
can be discovered. Thus it is with the in
huence Of the negro over his fellow. There
are number of signs that they are guided in
their action by those who lead their party.
Many are afraid to do what they perhaps feel
would be best for them.
Feeling that we had detained the gentleman
too long, we withdrew.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
Remember that registration closes Frida
evening, Oct. Odd, ut = O'Clock.
INTlMIDATIN6 THE NEGROES.

For the last two days our streets have been
enlivened by the rhythmic tramp of different
regiments of the United States Army now
in occupation of our city. The rolling Of
drums, the shimmering sunlight dancing
on bayonets and the moving column
seem to betoken another war. Yesterday at
ternoon a regiment paraded through several
streets, much we believe to the disgust Of both
officers and men, and small boys we're exceed
ingly gratifed at the sight.
We do not understand the meaning of these
displays of force. Surely Gen. Emory now
appreciates the fact that the white people do
not now intimidate worth cent, and we
therefore are led to believe that this demon
stration must be directed towards the negroes.
If the General wants any assistance in that
direction battalion Of the White League
might be pressed into service.
1t is sorrowful sight to see the soldiers OF
this great Republic marching down our
thoroughfares simply to frighten the poor, in
offensive blacks
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
In a Q,landary.
0 the Editor of the Bulletin :

To the Editor of the Bulletin
have been appointed commissioner OF
election for one Of the wards or precincts. 1t
is currently reported that many persons have
registration papers who have no domicil IN
the precinct; and it is further reported that
on the day OF election persons will be present
to challenge all voters not having a domicil
in the ward.
Section 45 of the election law, p. 574, vol.
l, Of the Digest, reads as follows: ''No voter
whose name is registered according to law
shall be challenged at the polls on any ques-
ton Of residence" etc.
Section 10 OF the same law, p. 56S, reads as
follows: ANY person duly appointed as a
commissioner Of election. who Shall refuse OF
f il to serve as such, shall be fined in the sum
of one hundred dollars" etc.
/ don't want to serve if a voter cannot be
challenged on account Of his non-residence
l can't afford to pay one hundred collars
fine.
Please refer the case to Acting Assistant
Attorney General q. G. Dibble.
COMMISSIONERS.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23

HE kACkSs
BALTIMORE, Oct. 22.-Aristides won the first
race in l:444.
Seven horses started for the q mile race: Shy
lock, Resolute, Bassett, Madge, Kadet, Bonaven-
tura and Balheel. Ballheel won in 1891.
In the third race, mile heats, seven started.
Grinstead won. Time, 1:45;.
The fourth race, between O'Neill and Mollie
Darling, was won by CNeill. Time, 1461.
In the steeple chase, about p miles, Trouble
and Austrine started. Trouble won. Time, 2:34.
Trouble threw his rider during the race. He
was painfully but not dangerously injured.
NATcHEz, Oct. 22.-The races have been post
poned indefinitely.
BALTIMORE, Oct. %. Pool selling tonight at
Barnum's Hotel on to-morrow's races at Pimlico
Course.
On first race, for three year olds.o $4,000 was
sold. The following is one pool: Vandalite $500,
Brigand s275, Christine $50, Hoaxer s26.
Second Race-handicap stakes-Fadladeen, Ill
pounds, 5000: Lottie Moon, 95 pounds, $40; Kadi,
100 pounds, $3.50; Stanford, 95 pounds, $50; field,
Sis.
The field embraces Stockwood 1O4 pounds, An.
dubon 50. Carriboo ST, Rosedale 81, Michigan ST.
Palatine IS and Betty Claphone Is.
Third Race-four mile heats Preakness 1910
Silent Friend s143, Bessie Lee sl05, Piccolo 500
Jack Frost S55, Whisper $40.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
A REPUBLICANS VIEW OF ST.
MARTIN.
How Registration Is Conducted There.

We had, last evening, the pleasure of an in
terview with a gentleman, q relative of the
late Secretary Seward, residing near Breaux's
Bridge, parish St. Martin, and as his testi-
mony on the condition of affairs in that parish
is entitled to great weight, We give, in sub
stance, the result of the conversation.
After a few preliminary remarks, he stated :
Yes sir, 1 have been resident of the State
of New York for many years; my farm on the
Hudson have cultivated for fully twenty-five
years, and as my politics have been and are
now Republican, you canunderstand am not
prejudiced against the negro; am Repubh-
can, but not OF that class such as you have
here; with them desire to have nothing to
do. On the subject of the present situation l
had better begin at the beginning. Naturally
coming South as Republican, and having all
my ideas Of the condition OF things in this
section somewhat biased towards the negro,
determined to make him my study.
Owing to circumstances l was compelled to
take the control of plantation belonging to
O deceased relative in the parish of St. Mar
tin, about year ago Since that time l have
mixed freely with all classes, and must say
nv opinions have been materially changed.
Notwithstanding every effort l made to dis
cover some indication of force, coercement or
intimidation on the part OF the planters and
property owners towards the negro, [ have
failed to learn ofsanything in the least looking
towards it. The people are quite attentive to
their crops, and SO far as / could see, perfectly
at peace with the negro.
Nothing like the stories of lawlessness SO
frequently repeated has come under by obser-
vation. I ride in my buggy wherever desire.
never carry weapon, and l have not yet
seen the necessity for its use. The negroes
as class are now rather letharSic in their
response to the calls of their party. One with
whom I conversed stated that ne would prob
ably not vote at ALL and if he did it would be
the white mans ticket. The registration in
our parish cannot say is being fairly con-
Quoted. The Registrar, one L. E. Lalorie, l
have heard is now resting under indictment
Whether this be true or not cannot say, but
from my personal observation l know how
shamefully be acts.
He had given notice that he would be at
st. Martinville on certain day, and the
town was at an early Eosr filled with white
citizens awaiting his arrival. Night came
opened his office. Although there we're some
fifty white men awaiting registration, at 3
o'clock he closed, and without notice, escorted
bv cavalry, removed down the bayou, near
NV place, on the PLANTATION OF Mr.. Lestrapes.
Here, SO soon as he became satisfied there
would be a large number of whites present,
he closed again. / may say that, from begin
ming to the end, there has not been any
thing like fair and just registration IN our
parish.
I was present when an officer of the United
States army came up to St. Martinvllle.
learned then that Kellogg had requested the
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
FOREIGN NEWS.
LONDON.

LONDON, Oct. 22.-During the hurricane or
Tuesday night the American ship Florence
Treat, at Glasgow to Rio Janeiro, broke from her
mornings, and before she could be secured run
iato eight other vessels, injuring some Of them
severely. The only damage received by the
Florence Treat was the loss of her foretopsai
yard.
PARIS.
PARIS, Oct. 22.-Thus far 81 Of the Councils
General have chosen their Presidents OF this
number, 50 are Conservatives and 90 Republi
cans, which is Conservative gain Of 4.
BERLIN.
BERLIN, Oct. 22.-It is stated that the Empero,
William has granted an audience to Count
Arnin, OF Boitzenburg. This signifies that the
crisis has arrived in the Won Arnlm affair, and il
remains to be seen whether Prince Bismarck O,
the powerful Arnim family will prove victore.
BERLIN, Oct. 22.-Bismarck will remain in the
city during the trial of Huffman, his would be
assassin. should the testimony Of the Chaucel-
lor be required, he will be examined here.
1t is said that Count Arnim Bonitzenberg, Gov.
ernor of Alsace and Lorraine, has resigned.
MADRID.
MADRID, Oct. 22.-The Government has issued
an order directing the winding up Of the Provln
cial banks within d month.
SANTANDER.
SANTANDER, Oct. 22.-Gen. Eio has taken com.
mand of the Carlst forces and Gen. Leldier has
taken subordinate position. Both are with
Don Carlos at Estela.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-It may be stated that
the Austin, Brownsville and Calvert postmastere
are safe. Postmaster General Jewell finds moth.
ing tangible against them. Those at Galveston,
Houston and Dallas go certainly.
The Secretary of the Treasury will not say GER
talnly until after consultation with the Presi-
dent but the Indications point TO- with one or two
exceptions, including the collector at Browns
vile, general cl airing out will occur soon. Some
OF the officials Of Attorney General Williams hold
their places by a loose tenure. The secretaries
seem to believe that they have been induced to
place IN Office persons deficient in morals and
manners, and they propose to unload. After
Texas, South Carolina and Alabama come up, and
then there will be great slaughter.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-The Tribune has q
special from Washington, saying that special
agents Varyon and Woodward to-day made their
report upon the Federal ofice-holders in Texas.
Il was IN the form OF JOINT report to Secretary
Bristow and Mr.. Jewell. The report will be laid
before the President on Friday, together with the
recommendations that all the principle Treasury
officers in the State, with the possible exception
OF the collector OF the port of Galveston, and the
postmasters OF the leading towns, be removed.
The names OF the successors have been deter
mined on and are said to embrace some Of the
very best men in the State. Senator Flanagan
has persuaded some of the officers to be removed
and not to resign, assuring them that he can and
will protect them in the Senate. The President,
however. has promised to stand by the Treasury
and Post Office Departments in this effort to re-
form the service. Senator Flanagaa's position is
held to be a matter of very little consequence,
except as it affects himself.
The report submits several cases in which
money was paid to him by those appointed and
confirmed to Office. The evidence is all pre-
sented to show that such payments to him were
far from unusual. In the case Of one Assessor of
Internal Revenue, $4,000 was paid, one-third Of it
to Flanagan. The case against him is one that
the Senate cannot fail to take action on as soon
as Texas affairs are disposed of. The cases of
two other Southern States will be taken up and
oceeded with vigorously, probably South Caro-
Lima and Alabama.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
RIVER AND STEAMBOATS,.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 22.-River feet and falling.
Weather partly cloudy and warm.
P1rTsBuRG. Oct. o. River 153 inches and
stationary. Heavy fog and cool.
EVANSVILLE, Oct. 22.-River-since 2 p. NJ. the
river has fallen half an inch.
CAIRO, Oct. 21.-Arrived: City Of Helena from
st. Louis, p. NJ, st. Genevieye from Vicksburg,
"a. NJ. Departed Helena for Vicksburg, A. H.,
St. Gen evieve Tor st. Louis, A. NJ, Paragon for
st. Louis, g A. NJ, Scudder for st. Louis, r. u.
River 5 feet inches and falling. Weather rainys
this afternoon cloudy and mild.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. 70. = River falling. with 3
feet inches in the canal. Weather cloudy and
warm.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22.-No. arrivals. Departed:
Atlantic for New Orleans. Julia for Vicksburg.
River falling slowly. Rain fell last night and
part of to-day.
MEMPHIS, Oct. 22.-River stationary. Arrived
Dugan from Cincinnati. Departed: Mary Boyd
for White River. Jaeger and Maude for New Or
leans, and Chester fol- st. Louis.
yIoKsBuRG, Oct. 22.-Up: Colorado at P.
Ma, Bee and barges A. "a n. No boats down sa,a to-
warm and cloudy. River falling slowly.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
oRICE-FI CENTS.
MISCELLANEOUS.

OMAHA, Oct. 22.-E. B. Chandler, Secretary Of
the State Aid Society, states that there are from
seven hundred to one Thousand people who will
need to be fed during the coming winter. The
citizens Of this State are doing al they can, but
will be unable to supply the demands upon
them.
New YORK, Oct. % In the afternoon session
the Episcopal Convention refused to confirm the
election of Seymour to the bshopric.
DENVER, Col, Oct. 22.-The official canvass Of
the vote for delegates gives Patterson, Demo-
crat, 2l6S majority.
NEW York. Oct. 22.-In the Episcopal Conven-
ton to-day resolution was adopted giving the
consent Of the General Convention to the lmita-
ton Of the diocese Of Texas as settled by the
Bishop and Convention Of said diocese.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
ANOTHER LITTLE GAME.

1t was authoritatively stated last night that
orders had been issued to State Supervisors OF
Registration of the different wards to move
their books this morning, to the reno
test portions of the rear OF their
wards, so that those proerastlnating
white citizens, who have put off regis
tering from day to day, would not have a
chance to do SO. and that in contemplation OF
this move the negroes had been driven to the
polls yesterday in large numbers.
Il remains to be seen whether or not the
statement is correct. There will be no diff
Guilty in ascertaining, for if such orders were
ISSUED they will be obeyed
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
FROM MEXICO.

New YORK, Oct. 22.-Mail advices from Mexico
state that Germany is intriguing to obtain q
foothold on Mexican soil. colony of Germans
offered the loan OF money, with conditions to OBJ
tain colonial treaty.
The contest between Lerdo and Mejia for the
Presidency is spirited, and there is already much
excitement on the subject. An effort is being
made by Lerdo to have Oaxaco carried in his in
terest at preceding election, and thus strength
en- his candidacy in the remainder OF the cOun-
try. In test vote in Federal Congress on ques.
ton, in which strength Ct Lerdo was involved,
he was in the minority.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
A NUT FOR THE RADICALS TO CRACK.

Be it enacted, That any person aclto shall reg
lister, or cause TO be registered, his name, or that
of any other person, as legal rotei, IN riolation
Of lar, cote, induce or cause another to cote,
IN violation Of the lars, or Of the constitutional
provisions in such cases made and prOrided, shall
be deemed guilty Of a felony, and on conviction
thereof shall be punished byd fine Of not more than
Jsre hundred dollars, and BY Imprisonment IN the
Pente,tia,y for dperiod Il not less than one gear
nor more than three gears 4s Sec. Registration
LAW
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
THE CENTENNIAL.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. GA letter has been re-
ceived at the Centennial Rooms, from Brazil.
which indicates that the Emperor will be one Of
the nations guests in 1876. He remarked re-
Gently: II am very DESTROYS to visit the United
States, and intend to do SO on the occasion Of
the Centennial Anniversary but it will be neces-
sary for me first to obtain permission from my
Parliament to leave the Empire"
The government Of Nicara qua has just Off
ciaiy sigmfed its intention to participate in the
international exhibition.
Orders for memorial medals are beginning to
pour in to-day. Twenty-six orders for several
Thousand came by one mail. Cargoes Of pearl
tinted granite, ready dressed, from the James
River quarries, Virginia, from Maine, and from
Concord, N. H., for the Art Gallery and other
buildings are arriving, and the buildings arc
progressing rapidly.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
AGRICULTURAL Fab,

WELDON, N. c., Oct. 22.-The fair is a grcat
success. Attendance eight thousand.
The first trotting race was won by Strabon's
Susie Kurtz, in 1913. being the best time ever
made in the State by four seconds.
In the second race, Herndon's Henry Clay won.
James Grants Bill won the third race in 2:39.
In the running race, Dosier's Hope won the
half mile in fifty three seconds.
This ia one of the most successful fairs ever
held in the State.
Col. Goodwin, of Portsmouth, Va, delivered the
annual address, which was Of a most happy
character.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
uARINK.

SOUTHWEST Pass, Oct. %, P. M.-Barometer
1886. Wind N. E.. fresh.
The ship Saransk, Tres, master, has arrived
outside for orders.
No other arrivals or departures.
PAss-A- L OUTnE, Oct. ~, z. M.-Wind east,
light. Weather clear.
Arrived: American ship The Norris, Barlow,
master, IA days from DaJnarlscotta. She expert
enced fine weather the entire passage.
ter, 16 days from New York.
American ship Robert Dixon, Smithirick, mas
ter, "a days from Liverpool.
sailed Steamship Lavaca.
NEW York, Oct. 22.--Arrived City Of Dallas.
Arrived out Queen.
LONDON, Oct. 22.-Arrived Steamer Canada,
from New York.
SOUTHAMPTON, Oct. "a. Arrived: Steamer
Hermann, from New York.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-23
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, Oct. %, 5 2. M.-Cotton- Sales on
the basis Of Middling Uplands, nothing below
Low Middlings, shipped October and November,
1916.
PARIS. Oct. 22.-Spece in the Bank Of France
has decreased nearly 800, 600 francs.
LONDON, Oct. 22.-Sugar OH the spot 27s Sd I;
afiOat 16d Cd.