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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01

ENGLISH WOMEN. An American
lady in London, who has seen too
much or too little of her English sis
tiers, propounds the following conun-
drums:
Why is it h at English women
seem born to heritage of mammoth
feet and thick ankles, as naturally as
a baby elephant? Why is it that
the female Briton has such an mex
tingnishable lust faAs white lace that
she decorates herself with it, even in
the street, as layishly as the boiled
limb of defunct porker is decorated
with white tissue paper at banquet
of the city fathers? Why does she
wear feathers in a mourning hat,
browning all the Grape symbolism of
woe, as bridal favors would enliven a
hearse2 Why does she wear CATERS
so low that her ankles bulge over the
tops of her boots, like the capitals of
Doric pillars? Why does Sue drape
those pillars in dingy gray, instead
of the pure white that her American
sisters consider prime essential of
decency? Why do even young girls,
richly dressed in velvet, Topped and
puhed over pretty quilted satin pet
t;coats, encase their ample feet in
these same gray stockings2 Why
hasn't the average women of the Eng
lish middle class grace? Why has
not she beauty? Why hasn't she
taste? Why hasn't she the dimmest
shadow of a shade of that je ne sails
quot, that aerial daintiness of charm,
of the French and American women
which is as elusive to the searcher
after the secret as is the mystery OF
life. to the psychologist?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01


The WHITE MANS PARTY.-The
New Orleans Bulletin, having been
accused by our friends Of the Cauca
sian, of DESERVING them and going
over to the Democracy, thus mildly,
but squarely, defines its position,
and we beg to be considered on the
same boat:
It seems to us from the above, that
our friends have not read the edito-
rails Of the Bulletin, or observed
closely the course of the paper,
otherwise they would not have fallen
into such mistake.
Before the Caucasian was born the
position Of the Bulletin was fixed
upon the question Of the White
Mans party. We were the very first
to put forward Incorporation which
has been SO generally accepted
throughout the State.
But while we are favorable to the
organization Of the White League,
we are at the same time an advocate
Of the organization Of the Democrat
ic party. The latter will embrace
certainly nothing but white men, and
will in itself form portion of the
White League. We can see nothing
inconsistent or unwise in this prop
osition. If the Democratic party is
arrayed against the negro and the
Republicans, it becomes a White
League, and no one can object to it's
efficient organization with view of
securing those advantages which will
naturally and necessarily accrue from
the success Of the Democratic party
throughout the different States, and
terminating in the control next Con-
gress Of the Lower House, and in
1876 of both the Executive and Leg
islative branches Of the National
Government.
Let the Caucasian view the sub
ject in this light and cooperate with
us in accomplishing what we both
so earnestly desire.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01

PAINT AND GREAsE.-An excellent
recipe for removing paint or grease
spots from garments may be had by
mixing four tablespoonful of alcohol
with tablespoonful of salt Shake
the whole we'll together. and apply
with a sponge or brush.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01
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no.. CANAL 40
New Orleans, La.
Manhood:
HOW LosT-HOW REsTOREDl
]. J. Martin,

TUST PUBLISHED-A NEW EDI-
81 ton of DR.. Culverwsll's celebrated
Essay on the radical cure, without
medicine, Of Spermatorrhoea or Semi
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and Fits, caused by self-indulgence Or
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~ Price; in sealed envelope, only
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The celebrated author, in this ad-.
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from a thirty years. successful prac-
tice, that the alarming consequences
of self-abuse may be radically cured
without the dangerous use Of internal
medicine or the application Of the
knife; pointing out a mode of cure at
once simple, certain and effectual, by
means OF which every sufferer, no
matter what his condition may BIO,
may cure himself cheaply, privately,
and radically.
II This Lecture should be in the
hands Of every youth and every man
in the land.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope,
to any address, postpaid, on receipt
ut six cents, or two post stamps. Also,
DIR. SILLSBEE'S REMEDY FOR
PILES. Send for circular.
Address the Publishers,
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~ Bowery, New York, Post Office
Box 1885.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01

BLANe-MANGE-Cut very thin the
rind of small lemon, and infuse it
for an hour in a pint and three-quar-
tiers of new milk, with eight bitter
almonds, blanched and bruised, two
ounces Of sugar, and an ounce and
half of isinglass. Boil gently over
clear fire.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01

CHIMNEY ON FIRE.-In cases of fire
in a chimney, it is an excellent plan to
put salt on the fire in the crate below,
as it acts chemically on the flaming
SCOT above. This has been known to
extinguish the fire in short time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01

CO. Durell, Norton Co., left
Friday evening for the North, in q
splendid car, chartered for the sum
of $3.50, to carry themselves away
from the soil of Louisiana.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01

YOU WILL NOTONLY SAVE FROM
25c. to Is cents on every pound Of
Tea you consume, but will get an inf
nitely better and more palatable article
into the bargain. The following is q
price list of our leading varieties -
Oolong black tea, q 50c., &C.,, 7Oc., SOC
best 81 per pound.
Imperial green tea @ &c., CO., &c.,,
best 81 40 per pound.
Gunpowder green tea q $1.00 and $1.40
best 81 LEO p, r pound.
Hyson green tea @ Soc. and $1.00-the
best $l.4O.
English Breakfast BLACK Souchongl
q 60c. and $l.-best 81. 20.
Uncolored Japan Natural Leaf @ 81
and $3.50.
Flowery Orange Pekoe g $3.50, $1.4o.
For BEST Black Tea we recommend
our Oolong @ 81 per pound.
For BEST Mixed Green and Black)
Tea, our MIXED" at $l.2O is without
exception the best combination of fine
tea ever offered in this market.
For a GOOD STRONG, we'll favored
Tea, our Black or Mixed at 60c. per
pound will be found excellent, and is
especially suited to economists and
large consumers.
tE Orders unaccompanied with the
money will be sent by Express or Boat,
amount of bill to be collected on delive-
|ry. Goods paid for in advance can be
shipped as freight or in any manner de-
sired by the purchaser, at their risk
Money, as a rule, comes safe when sim
ply enclosed in letter, but to ensure
safety we advise our friends when maxi
ing remittances to send either by Post
Office Money Order, Registered Letter,
or Draft. All remittances should be
made payable to
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01
TOb PRINTING
y NEATLY DONE
AT THIS OFFICE
ON MOST REASONABLE TERMS.
Proceedings of the Grand Ecore
Packet Company.

NATCHITOCHEs,
June Is, is74.}
A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLD-
II ers of the GRAND ECORE PACK
EFT COMPANY was held at the Office of
L. Duplex, on St. Denis street, Natchi-
toches, La, on Monday, the 10th day of
June, 1874, when Mr.. w. II. Jack was
elected President, and Edward Ezer-
mack, Secretary.
The President then explained the OBJ
ject of the meeting, which was for the
purpose of electing three Directors for
the Parish Of Natchitoches, as provided
for by the Charter of the said Company.
Sixty-iive votes were represented at
the meeting.
On motion W. Fl. Jack and A. E. Le-
NEE, of Natchitoches, and Landry Char
Ievil1e, Of Cloutierville, were unani-
mously elected Directors.
On motion it was
Resolved, That these proceedings be
PUBLISHED in the Natchitoches papers.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
w. III. JACK,
EDW. EZERNACK, President.
Secretary.
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60 Planters, farmers, and oti

60 Planters, farmers, and 9th
ers, dealing near and within reach of
Cotile Landing, will do well to heed
the card of Henry A. Biossat, to be
found in to-day's issue of the Demo
crat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01

~ Grant and his imperial lay
,ut are getting ready to camp out for
, few weeks st Long Branch. -.
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60 The tide is turning U. S.
Marshal Goodson, while attempting
to- arrest negro, in Montgomery,
Alabama; was shot and killed by him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01
Special Notice to Planters /!

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS Sc
cured the agency for the sale Of the
celebrated
Rust Proof Oats
and will be prepared to furnish them in
quantities to suit purchasers, on or
about the First of August next. Parties
desiring some Of these celebrated OATS
had better make application at once
Price $l.25 per bushel.
H. A. BIOSSAT,
Cotile Landing,
Red River.
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NEATLY DONE
AT THIS OFFICE
CARPET. WAREHOUSES;
CHARTRES ST.,
NEW ORLEANS

A. BROUsSEAU,
IMPORTER AND DEALER, OFFERS
l. at 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, Cornices,
Table and Piano Covers. CURTAINS,
Lace and nottingham Lace. BROCA.
UELLE. Coteliges, ferries, Reps, etc.
HAIR CLOTH, Gimp, Plush. etc.
Jan. ION. A. BROUSSEAU.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

D E r nc TO r Y
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01

THE OTHER INSTANCE
to which we propose to allude, is of a
radically different nature, growing out
of different state Of things, concern
ing woman of altogether different
antecedents aud makeup, contempla-
ting an achievement of less magnitude
and involving much less direct dealing
with the body of the people and their
tn m date responsibilities. X ate
Chase, like Mary Stuart, played her
proud game for the throne and the sue
cessiou. Mrs. Williams, like the Pom
padour, sought gift of place for a ia
vorite. We have nothing to do with
the coarser scandals that hung about
this affair. Whether false or not, it is
better that they should die ard be
forgotten.
There is nothing in1them in any as
pect but malevolence, and they do not
belong to history, whatever current
purposes they may have served. So
! we speak only Of the influence Of Mrs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
THE LATE A. f. GOFF.
A Tribute 60 His Memory From Nub-
bin Rldge Grange.

OH AAoSe GraUSe.
AT the last meeting Of Nubbin Ridge
Grange, No. 1872, Worry MasterJ. A. Har-
wood, DR.. w. p. Jones and A. II. Sharp,
were appointed a Committee on Resolu-
tons, commemorative Of the death of Bro.
A. +. Goh. The committee reported the
following preamble and resolutions, which
were adopted as the sense Of the Grange:
Whereas, it has pleased the Great Master
Of the Universe, in his providence and
wisdom, to take from our midst, while in
apparent health, our beloved brother AT.
Goff, the gea, loss Of whom we recognize,
and whose virtues we commemorate in
these resolutions;
Resolved, that the sudden and unexpect-
ed death Of Brother Golf has filed our
hearts with sadness and grief; for in him
We had friend, genial, frank and generous
"a neighbor kind, obliging and hospitable,
and brother faithful, jealous and devoted.
Resolved, that our hearts are with our
sister, his beloved wife, in her days Of sad
ness and mourning; and while we would
not invade the sacred precincts Of grief with
unseemly words, devoid of comfort, silent
viii We weep and soothe sad heart with
sympafhy's tear.
Resolved, in token Of our regard for our
deceased brother, that the members Of this
Grange do wear the usual badge Of mourn
ing for thirty days from the date of this
meeting.
Resolved, That copy Of these proceed
ings be furnished the wife Of the deceased,
and that copy be furnished the Nashville
dailies and the Rural Sun, with a request
that they be published.
w. p. JONES,
JAS. A. HARDWOOD,
A. II. SHARP,
Committee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
IPOES MISERABLE DEATH.

In the new volume of Poe's poems, edited
by r. II. Stoddard, the editor, in the pre-
face, thus gives the last scene in the life OF
Poe: "He started from Richmond, Oct. 2,
1S49, and arrived at Baltimore between
trains and unfortunately took drink with
friend, the consequence of which was that
he was brought back from Havre de Grace
in state of delirium. II was on the
eve of a municipal election, and
as he wandered up and down the
streets of Baltimore, he was secured
by the lawless agents of a political
club and locked up in a cellar all night.
The next morning he was taken out in a
state of frenzy, drugged, and made TO vote
in eleven different wards. The following
day he was found in a back room at the
political headquarters, and removed to a
hospital. He was insensible when found,
and remained so on Sunday, Oct. Z. The
doctor and nurse were with him when he
first showed consciousness. Where am i /?
he asked. They answered: You are cared
for by your best friends After a pause,
in which he seemed to recall what had oc-
CURED, and to realize his situation, Poe re-
piled, MY best friend would be the man
who would blow out my brains Within
ten minutes he was dead"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
watching the Old Year Ont.

Concerning this observance in the
Methodist Church, the current number
of the Christian Advocate has the follow.
ing: ave hope all our ministers will hold
watch-meetings wherever it can conve-
niently be done. These meetings, when
properly conducted, are very solemn and
impressive. The devotional exercises and
sermons refer to the fugacity Of time, the
brevity of life, the certainty of death, as a
fact, and its uncertainty as to the period Of
its occurrence, and the solemn truth that to
all intents and purposes the day of death is
the day of judgment, when every one shall
receive the things doEe in his body, &C
cording to that he hath done, whether it be
good or bad.
'The old rule is a good one-begin the
service at nine or ten o'clock-adapt the
prayers ard lessons to the occasion-sing
our Incompatible Watch night hymns,
written expressly by Charles Wesley for
the occasiOn-and preach and exhort on
the themes we have suggested. There
may be couple of discourses if there are
suitable ministers to preach them; but be
sure of your men; we have known a
Wateh-night service well-nigh ruined by
incompetent or ill-advised preachers"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
CRIMINAL NOTES.

1t was unusually dull in the Magistrates
Courts on Deaderick street yesterday.
A young man was arrested yesterday
evening for shooting fire crackers in the
street. He was not aware it is against the
rules.
Notwithstanding the fact that Christmas
is so near at hand, up to five o'clock yesteE-
day evening, only one arrest had been
made for drunkenness on the street.
Wash Withers, colored, bound over in
the sum CT $3.50 to appear before Justice
Creighton yesterday morning on the charge
of selling and giving away liquor on the
Sabbath, forfeited his bond.
James Hamilton, colored, taken before
Justice Campbell yesterday on the charge
of assaulting Harwell Speese, eoiored, with
intent to kill, was committed to Jail for
trial before the Criminal Court.
E. W. Allen, a butcher, and Mike joyce,
a street-car driver, were arrested last night
by officers Maskey and Frazier, on the
charge of assault and battery. They will
talk the matter over with Judge Duling
this morning.
Harriet Whitsett and Clara Allen, both
colored, were arrested last night by officers
Scally and Hope, on the charge Of stealing
a hat from Mrs. Greed. Clara was CON-
mitted to the work-house to await an ex-
animation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
DELINQUENT RAILROADS.
The State Winding Up Its Accounts
A Point of Interest TO Davidson

The State winding Up Its Accounts
A Point of Interest TO Davidson
County.
The last payment of railroad dues to the
State under the commission appointed by
the legislature to settle with the delin-
quent railroads, was made yesterday. The
purchasers Of the States interest in the
McSiinnvilIe and Manchester road deposit
ted with the Governor S1Z7,00O in State
bonds and SS,9T4.S0 in lieu Of July cOu
pons If 1874, TO be held subject 10 the pro-
visions of the Act of 1872.
A few DAYS ago Geo. L. Opdyke and
associates, Of New York, deposited with
the agent of the State, in New York, be-
tweel: S}49, 900 and $4,000 in bonds Of
the State, in settlement Of the indebted
ness of the Edgefeld and Kentucky road
There is point ia connection with this
transaction, Of special interest TO Davidson
county, which, with number of private
stockholders, was the first purchaser. By the
terms of that sale the purchaser was bound
to keep upthe road and continue TO operate
II. Afterward he road was purchased
by the America Contract Company, and
subsequently by Winslow & Wilson, Of the
St. Louis and Southeastern. The parties
who made the recent payment Of SS50.OOO
to the State, represent the first mortgage
bondholders of the last named road. 1t is
in the hands Of receiver, and the question
in which this county is interested is. Who
are to be consi cred the purchasers Of the
rad in the meaning of the provision Of the
contract requiring the road to be kept IN
and operated. This question is 10 be de-
cided by the Chancellor Of this county.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
New Advertisements.

Insure in the State Insurance Company.
a small amount Of currency found and
left at this office.
a man of good address wanted as street
salesman.
See notice to show cause in bankruptcy.
Payment stopped on lost check, No.
1851, IN Fourth National Bank.
F. Hagan offers a bargain in a farm Of
20) acres, with saw and grist mill attached.
A large two-story dwelling on South
Oh try street for rent.
Front rooms. over Berry & Co.'s book
store for rent.
The "Graves" residence in Edge6eld for
rent.
No freight will be received or delivered
by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
on Friday, Dec. %.
Called meeting of Claiborne Lodge, F.
& A. NJ, on Friday morning, at o'clock.
Huntington, the popular Cherry street
clothieT, presents a choice collection of
holiday goods in an advertisement on this
page of this mornings paper. His stock is
large, embracing everything usually kept
in first-claSs class clothing establishment.
See personal advertisement Of Mel Zach
airy.
Masoueraders can find fine selection Of
hats al Benson's.
L. Powers, p Public Squase, offers few
sets of very fine furs at bargain.
Call at Jesse Ely's, Al North Cherry St,
AMI get yourself fixed in a fashionable hat
before commencing your Christmas visits.
Dealers may rely on getting pure ar
ticle Of Robertson county whisky from
Woodland & Moore, Springfield, Tenn.
Go to Gray & Mobiles for your hats. fur
nishing goods, etc. A choice stock will be
found TO select from.
G. Rice Il Co. present, in city notice col
Umn, several articles in their line particu-
larly suitable for holiday presents.
Railroad taxes are now due, and the COL
lectOr can be found at the courthouse ready
to receipt for the same.
Services at the Edgefeld Presbyterian
Church on Christmas morning, at IL
O'Clock. Contributions will also be re-
ceived at the church during the day for the
benefit of the poor.
GOlladay's sixty-ninth monthly drawing
comes off at Bowling Green, KY, on Mon
day next. Tickets can be procured from
w. G. Price, Al South College street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-24
ALL OVER THE CITY.

The minutes of the Circuit Court viii
be signed to-day.
The Supreme Court disposed of about
100 cases before adjourning for the holiday
recess.
A few more days of excessive devotion
to the flowing bowl, and over 60 lots O
new leaves. i
The books of the Railroad Tax Collector
were completed yesterday and turned over
TO that officer.
The hop given by the Urban Club at the
St. Could Hotel last night was well attend
ed, and was quite pleasant affair.
II is worth while to read proclamation
from the Mayor published elsewhere, pro
hibiting the use Of fire crackers, etc. Five
dollars involved.
1t is officially stated that there are forty
six kinds of government money in circula-
ton. Many Of these specimens have not
yet reached this locality.
A minute book Of the County Court Of
Davidson, sin the territory South Of the
Ohio" for the year 1895, is among the ven
cradle relics at the courthouse.
The number Of eonvicts in the peniten.
tiary yesterday was $50, having been re
duced by pardons and expiration Of terms
from LOOP since the 18th inst.
The municipal campaign in Edgefeld
grows rapidly in intensity. A new candi-
date for Mayor is in the field, and the an
nouncement of another aspirant is daily
expected.
The present quiet and orderly manner OF
conducting the business of the city work
house, and controlling its inmates, shows
what good results follow discreet and pru-
dent management.
Mr.. Ashford, leader of the Odd Fellows
concert at Masoiic Hall night before last,
desires us to say that the place Of Miss
Wambaugh, who was absent on account of
illness, was filed by Miss E. Carter and in
a manner calling for the waImest thanks of
the managers of The entertainment.
Exhibitions of pad temper yesterday re-
quired police attention in some three or
four instances. In one case, the belligerents
were disposed to rely upon physical
strength for the settlement of the differ
ences, but were held apart by gentlemen
stronger and calmer than themselves.
A Market street merchant got a Christ
mas consignment from the country yester-
day, consisting Of three huge turkeys.
Each had tag tied to his neck with his
were no less than Gen. u. S. Grant, Gen.
JpS.-E. Johnston and Gen. n. B. Forrest.
PThe mGsic at the Church # the As
sumption promises to be unusually brilliant
on Christmas morning. The choir viii be
assisted by number of our most talented
singers, and will be under the direction Of
Mr.. Stewart At ten O'Clock Won La
Hasche's celebrated mass will be sung, with
Miss Burns, Mrs. Palmer, Messrs.
Schneider and Jeup as the soloists. Mrs.
VESSEL will preside at the organ.
The Christian Advocate of this week
says: "We earnestly hope that all oul
friends will regard the warning we gave in
our last issue as to the use OF intoxicating
liquors during the holidays. Pastors and
teachers and parents should be specially
careful to guard tie young from this en-
sharing evil at this season of peculiar temp
tstion. How monstrous that the Christian
festivals of the Nativity and Circumcision
of our blessed Lord should be turned into
Saturnalian BdcchdndiiG ~