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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

~ No tidings lately of Launde-
let Williams outrage mill, which did
such fine grinding just before the
elections. Is Mrs. Williams, who
had general supervision of that mill,
sick, or can't her husband find any
more blacks who are willing to be
killed on paper?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

90 Elsewhere we publish ex-
tracts from speeches of our great men
in the North, showing what they have
to say about the great revolution; al
so the opinions Of some of the great
newspapers on the same theme. All
these will, we have no doubt, prove
acceptable to our readers in their
present redeemed mood.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

WARD.-The negro Ward, whose
infamies and rascalities we have Of
ten put in print has had a fight in
Colfax, right in the Court House,
with white trasher he imported
there. Five shots were exchanged,
which did not miss; three were re-
ceived by the negro and two by the
white importation. Wounds not Sc
rious, and last news gives us no hopes
of recording a double funeral.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18
The Lee Memorial Monument.

The latest news from the Lee Me
Emorial Association is that Professor
EdwaidV. Valentine, the sculptor
Ehas procured from Vermont block
Of pure white marble, from which he
lis now fashioning recumbent figure
of General Lee, to be placed on the
grand monument that is now being
erected at his tomb, at the Washing,
ton and Lee University, Lexington,
Va. The figure represents General
Lee reposing in an easy position up
on couch, his head and shoulders
slightly raised above the body, his
left arm outstretched by the side of
his sword, his right arm laid across
his breast. He wears full Confeder-
ate uniform, including boots n d
gauntlets, and a light drapery covers
nearly the whole form. The3appear-
ance is natural and graceful, indica-
ting peaceful slumber rather than
| death.
This monument, when surmounted
with: such atine j work Of art, will be
a lasting memorial to- one Of Virgin
las noblest sons and patriots. The
members Of this. Association are gen.
tlemen we'll and favorably known by
the entire community, who will see
that nothing is left undone that will
add to the beauty and finish ofthis
great work. Weaare advised by the
Secretary, MI. Charles A. Davidson,
Of Lexington, Va, that not sufficient
funds have yet been subscribed to
fully complete the monument. In
order to further this object they have
issued LrFE-s1zE steel engraved por-
trait Of General Lee, to be sold only
by subscription through authorized
agents; the proceeds of such sales to
be applied toward the completion of
the work. They and we feel that
this is an opportunity for all not only
to procure superb life-like portrait
of the great General at very rea-
sonable price, but also enables every
person to aid in the erection of
lasting monument to his memory
Each subscriber will receive a certifi-
cate, signed by the Secretary and
Chairman of the Lee Memorial AS
ISOLATION.
We commend this valuable por-
trait to the public, and predict for it
an immense sale. Some energetic
person should secure the agency in
this section, to assist in this noble
work. W. W. BosrIcK & Co., Nos.
III and ITO West Fourth street, Gin
cinnati, O., have been appointed Gen
eral Managers of all Agencies in the
United States. All communications
addressed to the above firm for cir
culars, certificates and TERMS TO
AGENTS will receive their immediate
attention.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

o. We will wager a bushel of
sweet potatoes, that no wicked con-
Germ was ever better watched than
the Counting Board. No bringing in
a cold deck OF dealing from the bot
tom this time, for the guards of the
people are on watch.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

New CONTROVERSIAL the recent
elections, whose glorious results we
cannot too often comment on, Gov
errors were elected in the following
States, all of whom are Democrats
except those of Kansas, Nebraska
and South Carolina: Alabama, Kan
sas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mis-
souri,, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jer-
sey, New York, South Carolina and
Tennessee.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18


o. James H. Cosgrove, our CON.
tfrere Of the Peoples Vindicator,
passed down on. the Sabine on his
way to Packard's headquarters, still
under arrest on the false and infa-
nous charges, under which he and
several others. in Natchitoches had
been arrested by the skunk tool
Stockton. He looked and felt we'll
and none the less an unsubdued free.
man for his prosecutions. We trust
he will live to see and meet the infa.
nous crew on neutral ground.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18
IT. If we he not mistelon +bo,

|" If we be not mistaken there
are some parties here, who for the
last three or four years have been
constantly announcing that the Dem
ocratic party is dead. Don't they
now think that this is a good time to
announce when the funeral will take
place?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18


CONG HoME.-Snow, his cavalry
and his sneak-spy, Henry HUE, are
about to depart for home and anoth-
er climate. The trip has been an un-
profitable one, even politically, for
they did not raise even scare. Let
US trust they 60 to report to Boss
Packard and they return to him wi
ser, if not better men. They have
earned no laurels here, and take from
old Rapides as laurels to grace their
radical brows only few withered
Jamestown-weed blossoms!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18
R~ The nippers of CO1fay

E~ The niggers of Colfax are
again on the burn; this time with and
against one of their own political
family-one Radetzki, who some time
back danced Packard attendance here
as Wilson, of Confederate fame, and
now big dog in the Colfax tan yard.
These bummers simply burned his
house, and then fred at him,
his helpless wife and children as they
retreated from the kissing flames.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

60 Judge Manning, Attorney for
the Heirs of Thomas Neal, adyertises
the better portion of the fine Planta-
ton, lately the Homestead of the de-
ceased, for rent at public auction.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18
E~ Every State. excent ono III

/" Every State, except one, that
has a representative in Grants Cabi-
net has repudiated Grantism and
Grants administration. That ex-
ception is Iowa, and the tidal wave
reached near enough that State to
strike down one Administration can
didate for Congress.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

- In Illinois the Democrats
have a majority of "a on joint ballot
in the Legislature. This is the first
instance of the kind, since the t'Lit-
tie Giant" was last elected to the u.
S. Senate.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

- The old Democratic Boston
Post says that the Massachusetts
journals were all ready to explain 8
decreased vote Of the party by say.
ing ''rum did it," but somehow even
New England rum is too weak tc
stand the blame as things have turn.
ed out.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

Our PAcKEr.-The Sabine, owing
to dead low water and immense fog
gy weather, has gotten out of time
this trip. However, Dick Sinnott,
in New Orleans, grasping all this by
the forelock, started out the c. H.
Durfee in her place on Saturday, her
usual and regular day. The Durfee
reached here Monday, and goes down
early this morning. Captain G. C.
Hamilton, who some how or other
came up on her, sent US package of
the latest New Orleans papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18
stand what he means.

/" The next or 44th Congress
will be complete when elections will
have been held in four States yet
California choosing four Members in
September 1875; Connecticut choos.
ing four in April 1875; Mississippi
choosing six in November 1875, and
New Hampshire choosing three in
March 1875.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18
- The La Belle has been Mace

- The La Belle has been placed
in the Vicksburg trade, in command
of Capt. Sam Ayles, so long and for
merly chief clerk of the different
steamers Natchez, and our Charlie
Drown is head clerk of the La Belle.
We were reminded of all this by the
fact that Charlie sent US package
of late New Orleans papers by the
way mail, for which he has our
thanks, and permission to repeat it
weekly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

CO. Tomorrow will be Thanks
giving Day, and we are without the
puritan-turkey, but can come to time
with the pumpkin pie. When we
slice it we'll remember Grant and
Mrs. Williams with no very favor
able or fattering regards.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

O. Some Democratic wag sent
the following dispatch to old Ben.
Butler: "One thousand yards of
Grape have been purchased for the
forty -jackass power mud machine"
When will the procession move?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

!" We don't know much about
Radical leaders here, but we suppose
they must feel about as well as could
be expected after miscarriage caus-
ed by a family row..
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

KEEP AwAY.-We have received
information, which we deem good,
that notice has gone forth to the
negroes here, that a notorious Radi.
cal from abroad, will be in this Town
on Saturday, and intends speedily
ing to the negroes politically and in
behalf of Radicalism. This emisary
halls from New Orleans, and we be-
lieve had better keep away from here
at present. There is no good, but
much mischief just now, a day after
the fair, in such fire brands being
turned loose here. We hope our
warning will be we'll considered and
no such foolishness will come off.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

% Our new Police Jury will
take their seats, and handle the reins
of our Parochial affairs, on the first
Monday Of next month. They have
plenty of reform work before them,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

CT Tilden's majority in New
York for Democratic Governor is on
v 47,sSS! A pretty lively kick that
or the old corpse!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

k~ The vintage crop of France
this year is immense, and will run up
to 1,540,0o0,0O0 gallons of pure, IN
adulterated wine.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

60 Those 100000 negroes can
now retire to rest in perfect peace; so
says Democratic Greene of the Bos-
ton Post.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

60 We can we'll afford to observe
Thanksgiving Day this time; but
how can the Radicals keep it up,
since we've got all the turkey?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

~The New Orleans Republican
claims majorities in the State, but
some how or other it can't work ZEN
in this time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

The watched pot. seldom
boils; so there was no trouble in
Louisiana, where it was looked for
most. yt
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

CT The only thing that mars
our rejoicings just now, is the lurk-
ing dread that Vermont may vet po
Democratic.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

60 1t has been raining heavy
and thick for the last 4S hours; it
has come at last, but come too much.
River must now take to fresh rise.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

- The rule of three Grants.
But it's changed now. The people
have just extracted his cube-root.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

- The shaker of the bloody
shirt has gone into more profitable
business.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18
10 Our State Tax Collector, NJ

90 Our State Tax Collector, NJ
Legras, than whom there is not
in the State more efficient and len.
lent officer and who has never crowd.
ed his people, now comes gently tc
the front and in an advertisement in
the present issue of the Democrat
talks business to them and desires tc
meet with business response
Read his card and you will under.
stand what he means.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

60 We have been furnished
with the latest New Orleans papers
by the Clerks of the Fleta.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

/" The live and enterprisins
firm Of Ferguson & Schnack are still
on the increased path of pleasing and
suiting the wants and desires of their
many customers. Continually re-
ceiving fresh novelties in their line,
they offer increased facilities for ev-
cry one to deal with them. A call at
their establishment will yindicate
our assertion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

AW~ A full moon in eclipse-Ben.
Buffers face when the returns came
pouring in.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18
THE RAPIDES FAIR ASSOCIATION.

The last meeting of the Agricultu-
raj Fair Association, though it came
ND to the ardent expectations of the
Directors, and was in more than one
respect and feature success, aplea-
ing one to the assembled multitudes,
still the financial results did not
bring up the Exchequer to what was
desired by the Finance Committee of
the Directors. The Board, though
pleased and highly thankful for the
gracious patronage of the public, are
not disposed to protest against the
paucity of their greenbaeks, but trust
they can make bold with the ever
just and appreciative people Of their
Parish, and frankly tell them they
are left in debt; and that these debts
are honestly due, must be paid, can
be paid, will be paid. Their earnest
desire is to get free of encumbrances
and have clean balance sheet for
the coming Spring, and therefore
they have, under the auspices of the
ever ready and kind Ladies of Rap
ides, determined on a Fair, which
shall be for the benefit Of the dis
crepancies we have mentioned above.
We publish elsewhere a condensed
programme of their intended Fair, Of
which we shall speak more freely
hereafter, and hope the kind-hearted
and generous impulses of our Par
ishioners will again respond to
the call. "
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

HE DEAD.-A year ago or so it
was pronounced that the Democratic
party was dead, yet on and after the
LIST of January next the following
States will have Democratic Gov.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

~We take time by the fore
lock and announce that Grant Parish
should be abolished and it's territory
returned to where it originally be-
longed, provided of course it's people
favor the expunging, of which there
can be no doubt. If, however, this
is not aone, we shall certainly advo-
cate the change of name from Grant
to Hadnot, and that Colfax be blot
ted out and called Nashton! Who
seconds this good and important mo-
tion2 Let us hear from the people of
that much prosecuted and manacled
Parish.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18
errors:

Here are 21 Democratic Governors
in 81 States; and if there had been a
general election this year several
more would have been chosen. Pref
ty good for dead party. ,eo4
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

co. The Radicals now spell ne,
gro with two g's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18
THE LATEST.

Our latest advices per mail and
steam bring us a full and complete
endorsement Of the Democratic tri.
umphs, which we published las,
week, as having taken place in "a
States Of this Union, and no further
particulars need be given. We have
the popular branch of the U. S. Con
gress, which holds and sways the
purse Of the Government, by ma
jority of IS, and that alone is more
than glory. " I
In our own State, our figures given
last week of the lower branch Of the
Legislature, have turned out correct,
and our majority there is 81! Our
estimate, however, Of Moncure's ma,
jority falls short of the mark consid-
erably; his majority estimated fairly
and impartially will exceed 5000
in the State.
The Counting Board in New Or
leans, Of which our own Matt. Wells
is President, have gone to work, and
have permitted Committees Of the
two parties to be present at the fin
gering and figuring. This may keep
them straight and make them. ,toat
fair, and not once more rob us of our
| rights. For ourself, having no con
fence in the concern, we are prepared
for any turn Of the rogue's wheel,
ard will abide the outlook with per-
feet serenity. We know. we, have
won, have won fairly, and reserve
our action for when the cheating
again commences. ri ,.+ra.t r.
~~~~~~~.-~0.-.~~~~>>~ s,ys,. -"
The STAFF OF L1FE.-A new Bake
ry and cake establishment has been
opened in Alexandria, and directly
opposite the Democrat office at that.
Lewis Washington, or as he is better
known and familiarly called, sEOne
arm Lewis" is the head boss of the
new concern and sings out his shin
gle to the public breeze and asks
some Of tito be waited to his coun-
ter. He is one Of our veteran con
verts of the colored persuasion, from
Radicalism to Conservative and went
with us heart and soul in the last
canvass. Our faith is pledged to all
such and we must make good our
promises. All things even the old
cripple should receive fair showing
and his share of good customers.-
Give him a fair trial, at least in re-
turn for what good he has already
done us and our cause. f'a" *''7
The Next UNITED STATES SEN
ATE.-The United States Senators in
the present or Forty Third Congress,
stands politically thus:
Republicans...................... 40
Democrats. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Total Opposition.
Republican majority - !. . -. ..e5
In the next or Forty Fourth Con-
gress will stand, according to our
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

90 The latest gossips from
Washington inform us that a SHARP
discussion is now waging between
Grant and the Radical leaders. The
latter are trying to make Grant I'm.
derstand that they have been swamp.
ed by him, and. Grant is trying tc
make them understand that he, has
been swamped by them. It is not
our funeral but we think that Grant
and the Radical leaders have swamp.
ed each other.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

Nor HApPY.-Our Radical friends
here, more especially their leaders,
don't seem to be happy and have the
broadcast of Salt River grins on their
heretofore smiling faces. We know
how to appreciate their woes, for we've
been there before, but we must with
joy yet exultant have. another crow
at them, and bid them not to take
their whipping so much at heart. It
is a verdict Of the people and they
must rule. Military despotism,
Grantism and modern Republicanism
are snuffed out effectually and for
ever. The people have risen in their
might and entered their solemn pro-
test against the men and the meas
ures that have obtained at Head
Quarters; have freed themselves, and
once more proclaimed that the people
are sovereign and that the people are
mighty, and are our public ser
wants. It is white mans victory;
a victory for intelligence and public
virtue. It is the free and untram-
meled expression of the people
Bayonets, bullets, handouts, certifi-
Gates count no more. Their party is
crushed forever 1t can never rise
again. There is no truth in it and
it is as unstable as water. It has
lived lying life and it dies an inglo
rious death We will give peace to
it's ashes because its death gives
ooooo IN tho oorp+rxy I
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-11-18

The Next UNITED STATES Sen.
ATE. The United States Senators in
the present or Forty Third Congress
stands politically thus:
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-05-30

We learn from Mr.. Seeur, the Super
intendent of the Succor mine. that tbe
man who was employed TO dump the rock
on the surface, states that he had Just re-
turned from dumping car load Of rock,
when he saw the flames shoot up from
the box containing the giant powder
cartridges toward the roof Of the build
ing. and that Immediately after, he dis
covered a round hole through the roof
Immediately above the box Of cartridges
which he had at first supposed was made
by the burning of the powder, but as
no violent explosion took place at
the time, much more reasonable ex-
PLANTATION of the matter appears to- be
that spark had caught on the outside
OF the roof and burned hole through,
from which spark had fallen into box
containing the cartridges, which was sit
ting on shelf about four feet below,
and setting fire to the cartridges, thus
started the confagration. Early this
morning windlass was put over the
shaft, and as soon as it was possible
som men descended to the dump station,
$50 feet from the surface, where, after
clearing away the rubbish, the bodies of
the two men, who were in the shaft at
the time of the fire, were found upon the
platform, they having climed from the
bottom of the shaft, upon the side tim
bers. to the dump platform. "a distance of
over 200 feet, and were then probably
smothered to death by the smoke from
the burning building above. The bodies
were brought to Gold Hill this afternoon.
&c. III. News, 25th.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-05-30

In relation to the late ARRAY at Newark
we have obtained the following account
from Charles Seymour, the man who
committed the assault, now in Jail
awaiting the action of the officers of
WHITE Pine county, where the encounter
Iook place. Late on Sunday night he
Noeymonfl purchased bottle of whisky
anu with the proprietor of the boarding
mouse made some hot drinks; after par
taxing OF which he proceeded to the mill
ror the purpose Of giving a fellow-work-
r nun employed in the amalgamating-
room, drink. Owing to his intoxicat.
ea condition he fell down while in the
mn, breaking the bottle, and started out
", " ouy fresh supply. On the road to
,ue saloon, three hundred yards distant,
m1 was met by four men, who demanded
ni n.ie he was going to at that time of
niBnt One of them drew weapon,
"neu seymour started back to the mill on
a. iun, shouting murder and followed by
H;', nen' who commenced pelting him
WIN stones. Arriving at the mill he.
, Ni.n his TREND, commenced eating their
,uhch, when two of the assailants Gala.
a naa and Whitehouse, entered the room
unu seated themselves. They were
warned away by Seymour, but not heed.
hS sle warning, made threats against
nlu Hhen ne, Selling pair of iron tonps.
s sol,"n; oaliahan over the head with them,
,vhnoWlng the attack up on Whitehouse
s .no was on the point Of defending him.
Se'l ana ,comrade. After this. Seymour
o "en. 10 the store and, obtaining bundle
70 ~. clothes p he had purchased, started out
iino5 nome, but thinking that he had
t n,,'ea one Of the men, and fearing that
y, ,he miners would lynch him he hid in
,b be a olush till the next night, when, on
hue ie ADVICE of a friend who was aware Of
aus ~, cohcealment, he walked into town
;s au gave himself up to the Sheriff. This
r sslssa.ostantially Seymour's statement as
ao, a.eu to US; and he claims that he
n,seu only in self-defense, as they com.
T ,enced the assault. The condition Of
vWH,ianan is reported to be precarious
w "''ehouse escaped with but slight min.
~, a report was in circulation last
~ corI, that Callahan had died. but Il
sou. u not be traced to any authentic
, m;r The whole affair appears rather
bro ne' and was the result Of drunken
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