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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24
THINGS ABOUT HOME

The river has fallen over hVe lee'
in the past week, is still falling anu
gems to take no notice OF the con-
timed showers of rain dropped IN us
bosom-nayigation still very good'
though boats are still few and far be-
tween, and that thing which keeps
them up and makes the pot boil is
s+;, lesser and farther of-distance
lends enchantment to view IN mosV
instances. but our steamboatmen
bereabouts fail to see the point, ana
can't agree with the "poick." We
doubt if there is a boat in the trade
making expenses, this beng The
worst season they ever have had TO
erapple with in the memory OF the
oldest boatmen. We have the same
good report of crops to make ana
consider them equal to the best since
tbe cruel war ended. Partial showers
all over the Parish have done much
GOOD and in no instance any HARM
hence we have good cause once more
for a hopeful future-no talk OF ca 4.
erpillars vet, the champion caterpll,
lar finder is no more, and left no ex'
ecutor. Town still dull and deserted
in the trade line, our merchants arr
satisfied to meet expenses between
this and October. In few hours
loafng stroll, on last Friday w
found but one place, where life' AMI
nation and business seemed to re
main, and that was at Gotle's Ha''
Depot, on Third Street, where he an
his corps of laborers were hard at II
and busy pressing and baling his ne'
mown hay, and turning out a mel
charitable bale every ten minutes
that's business and Reconstructed
for you, and worth a hundred lick
thrown away in false directions
croakers, walk around and see ft
yourselves and acknowledge you
shame!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

most valuable remedy for all liver
stomach, blood and bowel affections
For dyspepsia, dropsy, Bright's dis.
ease, female arrangements, enlarged
spleen, constipation, ETC., it has oeen
found to act with surprising prompt
ness, and the most beneficial results.
A partial list Of those VINO have USED
+ and found relief, embraces the
names of many of our Oldest and most
esteemed citizens. The agents tor
the Southern States, Messrs. Morrl-
son and Woodward, corner Of Canal
and Magazine streets, are pollte'
nromnt and courteous gentlemen
who will answer all inquiries that my
readers may wish to address to them
I make this mention Of this medicine
without their knowledge, simply DE-
cause I believe that the medicine Will
fully carry out all the recommends
lions given.
THE CLOSE F THE NovENA OF Pill
GR1MAGEs
on Sunday last was one Of the largest
Catholic demonstrations ever wit
messed here. The societies were GU
in full numbers, and the thousands
o who had attended the pilgrimage II
p the other churches named were gath
cred around tn old Cathedral
| About half-past five in the evening
q His Grace Archbishop Perche, &C
j companied by the clergy OF the CITY
G and escorted by the societies entere
the Cathedral, and the services c
the pilgrimage were performed. A
l. forwards there was an address
a, French by the Archbishop and al
other in English by one of the Jesu
i Fathers. The act Of consecratln
It the province and diocese to the Sa
y. red Heart of Jesus was then rea
,e and benediction Of the most Blesse
Sacrament given. After this H
is Grace, with the clergy, repaired
d. jackson Square, where a platfor
Of had been erected. Here the Arc
bishop blessed the badges worn
~ the occasion, and the Papal Bened1
he tion closed thu ceremonies OF t
~ dav EUGENE GOSSIP.
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aH The Right Reverend Bishc

aE The Right Reverend Bishop
Martin, of the Diocese of Natchl-
toches, has been on q pastoral Vlslt
to his flock here, the congregation OF
St. Francis Xavier Church, and on
Sunday administered the Holy Sac
rament of Confirmation to more than
thirty young men and girls. The
good and venerable Bishop, who is
universally beloved by all, and es-
pecially cherished by the communl-
cants of his Church here, seems to
bear we'll the maturity of age, and as
on former occasions delivered pure
ly good, instructive and fervently ell
oouent sermon to the children who
had received at his hands and through
his Pontihcal authority, the Sacra-
ment of Confirmation; and his holy
and almost inspired words Of gooe
will and charity did not fall llstles'
ON the attentive ears of the large con
pregation assembled on the occasion
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Fm- Our reliable reached here on

TT- Our reliable reached here on
sharp time Monday morning with a
fair freight and some people, still ia
king the slim chances ofmaking both
ends meet, and thus keep US with a
Packet, on which we can safely rely
and depend. Captain Dick sinnott
certainly merits and should receive
full praise, and what is still better
full patronage for securing us with
such steamboat as the Bart. Able
We hope the good dav is not far dis
tant when he will meet with paying
reward.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

~ In the case of our convicted
fsllow-citizens, Cruikshank, Irwin
and Hadnot, which was to come off
on a hearing for q Few trial on Sat-
urday, we have intelligence by tele-
graph from Bayou Sara that the
Court adjourned to next Saturday
when their deciisio will be rendered
For this important information W.
are indebted to the courtesy OF 4. {
Hamilton, of the Bart. Able.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

EE Our genial and youthful
friend, Charlie Drown, who's boat we
thought had left the trade, surprised
US early Monday morning when we
heard and recognized the blast of her
whistle, not Charities! The surprise
was enhanced to a pleasure, when
Charlie sent us package ofall the
New Orleans papers, for which we
tender him the thanks of the whole
laY.Out.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

RE Captain George c. Hamilton
of the Bart. Able, once more came to
time for the Democrat, and preserved
for us a full file of all sorts Of news,
nayers. and he may rest easy that We
viii not soon forget him for these
weekly repeated favors. Bear II II
mind, as you read this, that the Bart
Able goes down this day at noon
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iooR COTILE CORRESPONDENCE
CoT1LE, La |
June Is, lS74.)

Mr.. Enron
No doubt it seems a very easy mat
ter to the uninitiated, to write fine
article for a newspaper, and it looks
mighty fine to see what you have
written in print, but if you would
know better, ask Of the regular quill
driver in that line how nice it is, on
hot day, to be in the beginning OF an
article, and have some one OF an In
quiring mind come in and wish to
know what time it is? And another
show far is it about two miles up the
roadp" Mr.. Editor, how do you feel
under such circumstances? Some
thing like saying 'Go to - (some-
where. .,
The most interesting subject with
US now is, "will we make good crops!
The answer comes from many, I'VE
+ think we will" The cotton and corn
: in our neighborhood is doing finely
+ and the occasional showers are re-
$ freshing and beneficial. Many Of our
n farmers think the crops are in much
J. better condition than they have been
= for several years. They have provl-
:, ded themselves against the want OF
; corn for next year, as they have all
i. planted very largely Of that article
d "That reminds me''-last Monday
# when the Bart. Able came to In he'
f. usual fine style, it was really anus
IN inc, when she whistled, to see thf
H. chickens all running out to meet her
Fl they are accustomed to picking thu
10 corn every Monday, and never fail tt
~ come out when she whistles-they g
4 for it in regular army style.
ID Our river is on stand at present
! and from reports and indications
to rise is anticipated. We consider oul
m selves among the favored few whe
j. we think of the regularity and mag
m nificence of our favorite packet, tn
&C. Bart. Able-always on time. II "
he should lose her from this trade, v
would miss her sadly; and right he1
we wish to acknowledge our apprec
IS. alton of such a steamboat command
ed by such officers. Long may h
so flag wave in the Grand Ecore trad
nk- We have noticed your call for
eak Convention to be held in Alexandr
rec on the Sd day of August, 1874. v
a heartily approve of 1t, and trust tn
ost YOU will advocate the measure stron
'ro' " at once. What we want now
ana victory-we can gain it in unity,
cry the voice of the white men Of o
ola State can and will control it. '
tors don't say $50 on!' but "Come
re- hand in hand, and We will &C
vic quer!'
IN We feel deeply the affection Of {
'rlct brethren now lying in the Pari
Try Parish in New Orleans, and tr'
MS that Fortune and God may fa'
GIG them to an early release. We
ke a member them in our prayers.
nus. Success attend you in your efto
then to sustain the "Old Democrat"
s ne are in the right line, and God S
pass tains the right. More anon.
4 t o HOOSIER
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

/" Colonel Nc Ginnis, the agent
of DR.. Peterson's line of the u. S. Mail
coaches, between this and the Mouth
Of Red River, has gotten the line once
more in full operation, and we may
now expect our New Orleans mails
regularly and without failures.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24
~N No mail Monday, which i

1" No mail Monday, which is
the most important one receivd here,
and in fact the only one we have been
receiving in a coon's age. The Able
always brought it, which accounts fol-
its regularity. But it is again start
ed the old way, and the very first
whack is a failure, and we now look
for it. when it reaches here.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

- The Board Of Directors OF
the Rapides Agricultural Fair Asso-
citation hold their next meeting, al
their Fair Grounds, on the 4tt
day of July.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24
~The Caucasian enters com.

~ The Caucas1aH eHCers CoH
plant of rather noisy shindig OF
the colored population, in the Second
Ward, some nights last week. The
fellow who officiated as figure caller
has certainly an immense pair o.
lungs. can make himself distinctly
heard in Pineville, and most Of hi
dancers must be deaf; otherwise i
would have been a quiet affair.
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A~Wo demand snecial attentj

~We demand special attention
to the notice of J. j. COTE, to be
found elsewhere. This gentleman
has opened the new road to general
agricultural growth Of Rapides and is
putting it into execution every day
and certainly should find home mar
ket for his home hay.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

- Gambetta has been on a fear
full rampage, in the French Assembly,
which ended in his jaws being slapped
by a French fire eater, named St.
Croix. Pistols and cofee!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

60 Kellogg, Packard, Longstreet
and few others of the buzzard crew,
have gone to Washington on some
ring business. Antoine, our little
niger chum, is running the machine
as de facto pro tenn.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24
The Conspiracy Against the Press

cunnlngly ueVlseo Wy Nn0oSi0' ~
ling and Carpenter in order to wreak
their unworthy hatred against a free
press was passed deliberately by a
Radical Senate after it had been most
fully exposed by Messrs. Bayard,
Stockton, Thurman, Waldleigh and
Merrimon. Mr.. Conkling did very
little talking for the bill, but he did
the whipping in, sending for Senators
to vote. 1t is believed that he is re-
ally the inspiring genius of this vile
plot to establish a jurisdiction in
these partisan courts of the district
| over all the papers OF the country
He selected Mr.. Carpenter to pull his
chestnuts from the fire, just as he d'd
at the time he wanted to strike a
blow at the Tribune correspondents.
With characteristic trickery he then
put Mr.. Carpenter in the front, as he
does to-day. 1.-THE bill shall pass
the House they can fairly claim t o
have paid off all old scores, and no
independent paper in the country will
be safe from prosecutions in those
Federal Courts, which can be readily
manipulated for party, vindictive or
sordid purposes. Mr.. Bayard de-
serves especial credit for his vigilant
stand against the bill, and for point
ing out very clearly the effect of the
18th section in bringing the newspa-
j. pers of the country under the power
:, and Jurisdiction of the courts of this
q District. The two conspirators who
II concocted this bill did not deny
II either the effect of the section or thu
y purpose they had in view. Had the.
1t done so, nobody would have believed
them. They simply rallied their fol
q lowers, and voted down by 80 to 2
1t Mr.. Bayard's amendment excluding
N all actions for libel from the scop
Of the section. Messrs. Alcorr
Or Mitchell, Sprague and Wadleig vote
I'll with the Democrats to strike out thl
P section. Notwithstanding this a
" feat, the opponents of the bill sti
y. continued the contest. Judge HI
o. gar, of California, Of the bill that
al would necessarily break up all sue
en- things as dong business by agent
ID whether it be commission merchan
~ or otherwise, whether a man is
foreigner or citizen. No one G.
lne do business through an agent, in al
'h' way whatever, without renderil
'u himself liable to be prosecuted, wit
eif out his knowing anything about t
ese suits pending, and being subjected
'''- ajudgment such as may be pronot
ced by court in his absence witht
ETY. a hearing Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

CO. The latest items of Durell
gossip which has reached us has it
that the old Corruptionist has re-
signed, and left New Orleans never
! to return.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

sg- Vegetables of all sorts and
kinds are certainly very scarce IN our
market, and what few come along are
held at ugly prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

60 The present government OF
the District Of Colurlbia, was abol.
ished, in the House, by vote of BIC
yeas to % nays, on the 18th inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

- Mrs. Audubon, widow OF the
celebrated naturalist, died in Kelley
Vile, Kentucky, on the 18th, ageo
SO years.
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60 The special Committee q
Congress, who have been on the Du
rell case for more than six nlonvuo'
have at last reported to impeach n'n''
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

fTDr. Edward r. Welles has
b. zen elected Episcopal Bishop OF
Milwaukee.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

- To remove stains from char
acter-get rich.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-24

ulatlOn Oh Jne OGaIe say, 'oo,oooJ
according to the census made in 1870.
7. Limitation Of municipal or paro-
chial taxes, for all purposes, to a
rate which shall not exceed seven
dollars per head of municipal or pa
rochial population (say, 2Oo,o0o) &C
cording to the same census.
And again pledging my good name
as a citizen, and my honor as man,
I bind myself to aid the superior au'
thorities of the organization in theil
efforts to secure the success of these
: principles, and the election of candl
dates pledged to support them.
J. THE CRUELTY TO ANIMALS socIET,
d like all other enterprises that star
: out with too much zeal and enthusi
l. asm, seems likely to soon go over
d board. That the idea is a good one
e. when temporarily and moderated
tie carried out, no one will deny, bu
s. when the prevention of cruelty to al
,e imals becomes persecution to mai
IN it is not to be presumed that it WI
~ kindly and meekly received. II
e- new medicine,
us MAGUIRE's CUNDURANGo BITTEl
" has attained popularity which
Ise really wonderful. 1t contains 7
ar spirituous liquors, in fact unli
other Bitters introduced as remedi'
this is medicine and not a beveras
of 1t has in hundreds Of cases here
Jour own city been proved to b.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-04-29

A PLEASANT AFFAIR West Virginia
Lodge No. l, Independent Order Of
Mechanics, had q social meeting Mon
day night. being assisted by their breth-
rem Of Ohio Lodge No. |, Buckeye Lodge
No 2, OF Ohio, and Bismark No. 2, Of
this city. The meeting was pleasant
and agreeable one to al, present. The
music was furnished by the striDg
band of VIM. S. Mayer. The whole
proceeding was in happy accord with
the surprlse.of the presentation OF a
Bible, presented by Brother c. j. Mayer
to the Lodge, through Brother James
Hollingsworth, which was received by
the W. NJ. P, C. Smith, in glowing
terms. The whole proceedings were OF
such q nature that the strangers present
were gratified at being there to enjoy 1t.
The remarks of F. G. Smith, g. c. P.
of Odd Fellows, were listened TO atten-
lively and applsuded. .
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-04-29

GRAND EsoAMPMssr ]. O. O.. F. OF
WBsr VA.-The Grand Encampment OF
West Virginia convened in annual SEES
sion. at Odd Fellows Hall. at 10Y
o'clock yesterday morning, the follow.
ing officers being present: John F..
Smith, NJ. w. P. g.; D. s. Bench, r.
W. g. s. w.; H. A. Uthmau, R. w.
q. Scribe; Henry Seamon, r. W. G
Treasurer; A. 6. Hall, R. WIGS W.;
George brennan, W. G. Sentinel; and
Geo. Edwards R, W. Grand Represen.
tative to the Grand Lodge Of the United
States. The morning session WAS oc'
cupied with the appointment OF the va
rious committees, and hearing the re-
ports OF officers. Nineteen Encamp-
ments were represented. The Encamp-
ment adjourned at II N. to meet at 3
p n
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-04-29

THERE will be an elegant ball given
upon Friday evening at Turner'S Hall
BY the Ancient Order OF Hibernran.. 1t
promises to be the finest success OF the
season, receiving now tho approval oil
all authority, and the promised patron
age OF the very best society Of our city.
We would most heartily recommend it
to all 70 lovers of feast and dance, as q
most delicious supper will be served 10
the basement OF the hall. The most
elegant music Of Johnny Birch's favo-
rite band will guarantee universal salts
faction to all those that "trip the light
fantastic toe" y
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-04-29
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, April 2S.-Flour-Quiet and
unchanged. Wheat-lu fair demand
and firm; No. l Chicago spring 81 %;
No. 2 do 81 24i spot; 81 25b May;
81 26s June; No. dosl lS3; rejected
81 10. Corn-Steady; No. 2 mixed
64tc spot; Gage May; 65a@65tc June;
rejected old 62@62tc; new 81. Oats
Steady; No. 2 Acc cash; 469c May; re"
jected 45c. Rye-Dull but unchanged;
No. 29lc. Barley-Duil and mona
inal. Pork-ln fair demand at lower
ratet; $40 10 cash or May aud FIG %
June. Lard-In fair demand at lower
rates. 80 IS cash or May and - 80
June Bulk Meats-In fair demand
and firm for shoulders sales at SIC
cash or May; SO 20 June, ell loose; fair
demand and lower rates for sides; short
rib middles SIC, loose, spot. Whisky
STEADY at Csc.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-04-29

RAINY sterday was . wet day.
1t rsined from above. it rsined all
around And Il rsined from the ground
up.. The brick walls exuded water
the very curbstones gushed; people
dripped, Notwithstanding umbsellss.
You could take any one at random
from the street and wiring enough water
from him to float . child's toy boat. 1t
was the most persistent and sloppiest
rain. People felt moist indoors, ssd
people outdoors were moist. .ra.y
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-04-29

OPERA HOUSE Last night Little
Nell made her first appearance in this
city before the largest audience which
ever assembled in the Opera House.
By actual count there was nearly two
thousand people present, and their en-
thusiasm was unbounded. The play,
FidelIs, the Fire Wait, isI capital.
Little Nell, as Fidelia, appears In seven
distinct characters introducing songs,
dances, banjo and bell solos, and the
great champion clog dance. In tie fire
scene some members of the Fame Hose
Company appeared with their beautiful
hose carriage. Altogether the peace
was the most decided hit OF the season,
and besides the 1000 Gersons who were
present, great many were turned away,
who will undoubtedly 60 to-nig int when
the present engagement will close
Every Evsning, Wilmington, Del.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-04-29

sur civ and effectually control them. The
testimony OF our nest citizens. OF All classes
Establishes the fact, that CHERRY fECIoR'
AL will and does relieve and cure the amict-
ing disorders Of the Throat ono Lungs De-
yond any other medicine The most DAN
Serous affections Of the Pulminary Organs
Weld 10 Its power; and cases OF Oonsumpt-
Ion, cured by This preparation, are puoLcLy
known, so remarkable as hardly 70 De
believed were they not proven oey0nu dls
pute. AS a remedy IL is adequate, on which
the public may rely for full protection. by
curing Coughs, the forerunners OF more
serious disease, IL saves unnumoered lives
and an amount OF suffering not 70 De com.
puted. 1t challenges trial, and conVlnces
the most skeptical. Every family should
keep 1t on hand as protection against the
early and IN perceived attack OF pulmonary
Affections, which are easily met al nrst,Dut
which become incurable, and too often
fatal, II neglected. Tender lungs need THIS
defence; and II Is uRwise TO be without IL.
AS a safeguard to children, amid the dis.
tressing diseases which beset the throat and
is Invaluable; for, by its timely use, multi
tudes are rescued from premature graves,
and saved to the love and affection centred
on them. Ii acts speedily and surely against
ordinary colds, securing sonnd and health
restoring sleep. No one viii suffer trouble
some Influenza and painful bronchitis,
when they know how easily they can DC
cured.
Originally the product Of long, laborions
and successful chemical investigation, no
cost or tell Is spared in making every bottle
in the utmost possible perfection. IL may
be confidently relied upon as possessing all
the virtuesit has ever exhibited and capa-
ble of producing cures as memorable az
the greatest II has ever effected.