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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-12-09
A Word Of Caution.

On the eve of its accession to power
we would offer to the Democratic party
and its leaders a word Of caution. At
ter suffering political vassalage of fif-
teen years it has just thrown off the
yoke and is soon to assert its freedom
and enjoy the fruits of its victory. So
great political change-from AFFECT
slavery to unlimited liberty-is calcu-
lated to engender spirit of intempe-
rance and rashness, which, unless re-
PEELED and controlled, will prompt the
commission of some unwise and i'm
proper act.
The party assumes the control Of the
Government with very grave respon-
sibility hanging over it. The many
abuses Of the preceding administration
have to be corrected, the wrongs of the
people have to be righted, and all hon
est, intelligent and economical Govern
ment is to be established in lieu of the
corrupt, infamous and disgusting usur-
patton that, with its tyranny and OPP
preston, has ground the people to the
very earth. The thought must not be
entertained for moment that because
our party has triumphed and our own
people have come into possession of
those lucrative offices created by Radi-
cal legislation, that they are to be per-
mitted to enjoy the extravagant fees
and excessive salaries.
The people are too poor to pay the
money taxes that have been levied upon
them in order to enrich, at their ex-
pense, the army of office-holders-who
accumulate fortunes in single term Of
office. Reform in this direction is con-
tidently expected, and public expecta-
ton must be fulfilled, or else there will
90 up such a howl of Indignation as
will make the boldest tremble with
fear.
Retrenchment must not only be the
watchword, hut it must be practically
illustrated. In every department of
government there is room for improve
ment, and radical changes must be
made in order to satisfy the demands of
the people.
The Democratic party will soon be on
trial. The movements Of its leaders
will be closely watched. Much is ex-
pected of them, and if they would COM
mand the respect and support of the
people, they must act with discretion,
deal fairly and honestly, be governed
| by patriotic and not selfish motives,
and prove to the country that they are
worthy to be entrusted with the d 'sti-
MES Of the State and the interests of
the people.-{N. o. Bulletin.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-12-09
The Conspiracy in Louisiana,

We learn from very trustworthy sources
that it is the purpose of the carpet-bag au-
thorities in Louisiana to count in the Re-
publican candidates for State officers, with
the majority # not all of the Republicans
who ran for Congress, and sufficient num-
Der of the defeated nominees to the Legis-
lature to control that body and thereby
prevent the impeachment OF Kellogg and
secure the United States Senator. Grant
is in the plot and has agreed to carry it
through with the bayonets of the army
The ultimate object which Grant is aiming
at is understood to be the election of his
brother-in-law Casey to the Senate. We
learn further that if this great crime
against the people of Louisiana is perpe-
trated, the conspirators profess to appre-
bend that vengeance will be summarily
inflicted upon some of their leaders and
they name Kellogg and Packard as two
whom the Conservatives have resolved to
put to death.
We credit the report that the thieves
who have so long preyed upon Louisiana
under the cover of Grants protection in
tend to commit these frauds upon the cleo
tive franchise; and there is no doubt that
Grant will c0untenanCe and sustain them
now as he has heretofore done in the COM
mission of these felonies. But we hope no
outbreak of violence will follow from these
wrongs. True, if Kellogg, Packard and
Casey were to be killed, three sneaking
villains would be put permanently out Of
the way; but no good would come of it SO
long as those three holder villains, Grant,
Williams and Robson, could use the army,
the navy and the courts to defy and set at
naught the verdict of the elections deliv-
cred at the polls.
Retribution may advance slowly, but it
is snre to come, though not by the violent
shedding of blood, however vile. Armed
with the majesty of the law, the new
House of Representatives will lay bare the
Louisiana infamies, while the results of
the next Presidential election will send
some of the head conspirators to the peni-
Tertiary unless they emulate the example
and follow in the footsteps of the cognate
sconndrels of the cid Tammany Ring and
flee to climes where extradition treaties
are unknown.-[N. Y.Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-12-09

A TEST OF MANS HUMAN NATURE
One day two men in Xenia, Ohio, were en-
gagged in discussion as to Beecher's guilt
or innocence From this our. dehaters
branched off upon the subject of human
nature in general, it's foibles, weaknesses,
and instability under crucial tests; and,
growing earnest, one offered to bet that
there was not dozen men in that city
who would stand certain test which he
specified. The wager was accepted, twelve
representative male citizens designated,
and to each a dainty note, written in a
feminine hand, couched in seductive yet
polished terms, was sent as coming from d
lady. The missive said that the writer
had seen the gentleman addressed, been
impressed by his hearing and appearance
and was most anxious, ETC., according to
the usual style. The writer would be hap
py to meet Mr.. Vanity at such and such
a point at such time. The notes were
duly sent, and the conspirators auxiously
awaited the result of the affair. Much tt
the chagrin of the gentleman who accept
ed the wager, and the triumph of the othe1
every one of the men to whom the note.
were sent, married and single, old and
young appeared at the proper point at thu
time specified. Washington (Pa) Repor
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-12-09
For Rent for the year 1875
A WELL IMPROVED COTTON

For Rent for the year 1875
A WELL IMPROVED COTTON
II Plantation, situated in the Parish
of Rapides, containing 809 94-lOO ar
penis of land, on theTright bank of sBa.'
YOU Rapides, Eve miles west OF the
town Of Aiexantlria. It has one cum.
Portable plantation dwelling with four
good rooms aud hall, kitchen and out.
houses complete, tiue yard enclosed
with sawed pickcts, good garden and
orchard, ten double framed cabins with
brick chimneys in 6rst class order, four
single frame cabins, one corn crib and
shed, large new stable with "a stalls.
This plantation il entirely enclosed by
Cherokee hedge, and the Bayou Ra-
,pides encircles tile entire land, which
makes natural drainage perfect. This
plantation is beautifully laid off in
roads and cuts, measured and the
amount of land in each estimated and
mapped. This is a first class and well
improved cotton plantation. Formerly
owned by C. & F. Archinard.
Will be rented to the highest bidder
90 the 10Th of December 1874, at II
o'clock, A. NJ, at the Court House in
Alexandria. NJ. RYAN,
Dec. 9-2t. Attorney & Agent
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-12-09

B The prcvelant superstition that
the splitting of salt is very unlucky,
arises from the we'll known legend that
Judas. the betrayer, spilled the salt at
the Gast supper"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-12-09
.l1al)R stray.l loO5 Iad

TAKEN UP ON BAYOU RAPIDEs
i on the 25th Of July, by w. F..
Taylor and estrayed hefoerf.i ch r
Amsden, Justice If the Peace f6r CO. .
tile Ward; ONE GREY HORSE l31
hands high, branded on the left shout.
der nand onlGfship > spanish brand, !
Appraised Ivy j. w. Simms and Jos.
Malachows!y to be iw6jfh FiftJ Dollars.
The owntr Of said animal is hereby
notified to come forward, py0ve prop
trty. pay charpes md take tbe AaAs
away, Or It viii BE- sIi9 y, Siity dsys
Us the law directs, q 1917
Soy, isatt,., 7 u, e q R.ia4sia Rshslr.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-12-09
For Rent for the year 1875

4 COTTON PLANTATION IN
II the Parish of Rapides on Bayou
Rign,et, containing 1900 arpents of
and on" "ss oasss so$ps, fine ssts 1qss
one oversecr's house, largo stable and
corn cribs, ten double frame cabins,
we'll built, one blacksmith shop, one
large GIN in running order; 600 arpents
opened land, 400 acres under new fence
fine timber, good cane break and wild
pea stock range. This property is sub
stantially and we'll improved. For
merly owned by G. A. Thornton.
Will he rented to the highest bidder,
on tile 10Th of December 1874, at II
O'Clock A. NJ, at the Court, House in
Alexandria. "a : M.RYAN,
Dec. 9-2t. Attorney e. Agent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-12-09
Plantations for Rent for
" 1875,

WILL BE, RENTED, ON THE 10TH,
w day of December 1874, at II
o'clock A. NJ, at the Court House, IN
Alexandria, the following fine, desira-
ble and highly improved Plantations,
in Grant Parish, formerly Rapides /:
KATELAND PLANTATION former
ly belonging to Judge Ryan, RAVENS
CAMP formerly the property of Gov.
Hyams; GLENCOE, lately the proper
ty OF NJ. Colhoun and j. M. Wells;
CYPRESS GROVE, lately the proper.
ty of J. H. Holt, deceased. Also in
the Parish of Rapides the following
Plantation the old Gov. WALKER
PLANTATION, on Bayou Rapides,-
all these Plantations are the very cll0i-
cpst Of the Red River Valley aud ready
for tenants.
The Terms &C., will be made known
at the lease. M. RYAN,
Dec. 9-2t. Attorney & Agent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-12-09
Plantation for Rent !. for
1875.

TINE FINE AND DESIRABLE
i Plantation, near Alexandria, ad-
joining the grounds of the Fair Associa-
ton, known IS the BROWN PLACE,
will be rented to the highest bidder ION
December 10Th 1874, at II o'clock A.
NJ, at the Court House door in Alex
andria.
For Terms, apply to NJ. Layssard,
Executor or to ii. RYAN,
Dec. 9-2t. Attorney.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-12-09

FO II R E N II.
THE PLANTATION OF MRS CLA-
j ia NJ. Smitl, for two years with use
of mules and farming implements aud
Sugar House. For Terms apply to
Dec. 9-tf. 1. G. MANNING.
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WILL PRACTICE THEIR PRO.
w fession and give prompt aud spy
cial' attention to the collection OF all
claims in the Parishes Of Rapides,
Grant, VIM and Vernon, and before
tho Supreme Court at New Orleans, Lii.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-12-09

ment no more than their appointed agent,
acting under limited written powers dele
gated to it by the State. From the pay
ment of all these claims there is no escape,
if the Democratic theory of the Govern
ment is correct and their validity cannot
be Justly disputed or denied, except upon
the fundamental principle, held by the
Republicans, that the United States are a
nation, with all the Inherent attributes of
sovereignty, free of any responsibility or
dependence upon the States in any form OF
manner. t.....
We know that some persons in the Re
publican party, and conspicuously Senator
Howe, of Wisconsin, have sought to break
down the legal and political barriers by
which all these claims have been excluded
and have urged the payment of damages
for private losses in the rebel States In
particular cases, upon the ground that a
great and powerful government can at.
| ford to act literally to people that snf'
fered and lost so much in rebellion when
they believed they were right. We know,
also, that the payment of these claims
amounting in all to perhaps several thou
sands of millions of dollars, will be sought
Indirectly, especially by enlargement OF
| the jurisdiction and powers OF the Court
of Claims. The powers of the court have
already been enlarged extensively. 1t is
so easy to vote to pay a Judgment for
claim that Congress would not dare to
vote directly. .-..
But without going into detail upon this
point, we contend that we have sufficient
| IL shown that the return of the Democrat
| ic party to the. control of the government
will necessarily involve the peeunlary re-
cognition of the rebellion, and the CON-
plete compensation of the people Of these
States fer all their losses aud damages
caused by the Union armies, the assump-
500; ~ cha rebel State debts, and such a
general accumulation "a .' 90 -,
Bic the taxes and mortgage the who'e Vi
the United States TO: the next Two 0en'
! turtles Chicago Tribune.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-04
f,h;,a,., .hould he cautioned not

Children should be cautioned not to
accept invitations to ride with strangers.
Here is another case of attempted abduc-
ton. Thursday afternoon well-dressed
stranger about So years of age drove
through the village of Greenwich, N. H.
in stylish buggy. At the corner Of
Main and Park streets no saw a bright
little boy abou. three years Of age. son
of DIR. S. L. S,illman, formerly Of Castle
ton, playing upon the sidewalk. The man
stopped his horse and called out pleasant
" to the little fellow. asking him if he
would not likc to take ride. The boy
who Is passionately fond of riding, and
not at all inclined to DO ,imid in the pres
ence Of strangers, at ouce assented' and
with the assistance Of the man climbed up
into the carriage. The fellow started to
drive away. but fortunately, the whole
proceeding was witnessed BY an old gen.
tleman named VIM. Dorr, who happened
to be passing, and approaching from be-
hind had not been noticed by the man in
the carriage. Ne, suspecting from the
way IN which the thing was done that all
was no. right, halted the man. inquired
into his rights and intentions, and not get
ting satisfactory replies, took the boy into
his custody and sent him home. The
would.be kidnapper escaped.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-04

SAD AccIpENr.--George Dillingham; Of
Warren, N H.. who was employed as
bridge laborer on the passumpsic railroad
met with an accident, last Friday, that
resulted in the loss Of his right leg and
arm. The bridge builders were at work
repairing bridge just below St. Johus-
bury. aud by accident had left a board
across the track. The engineer Of an
approaching tain, saw the obstruction and
whis;led down brakes" and Informed
the bridge men that there was danger
Mr.. Gillingham saw the board and rar
forward 10 remove it. Ho was struck BY
the engine, knocked under the train ant
run over, having the right arm cut of
near the elbow. and the right leg below
tho knee. The arm and leg were ampu
tated, aud the patien, Is alive with SOM
prospect of final recovery. MIR. Gilling
ham came very near losing his life, las
spring, near this village. He fell througl
the high bridge. distance of thirty feet
aud struck upon lodge. But escapes
serious injury from this accident. Barto'
Monitor.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-04
State News.

Work upon the Barre railroad Is be-
ing rapidly pushed forward.
The Memphremagog House, Newport
is to be kept open through the winter.
RI. Bailey's mill in Jay was burned
last Week Thursday morning, Insured
for $4,000.
"A Newport Center father was lined
SIS and costs last week for ill.treating his
son.
j. G. Page. of Charleston has just
dug his forty acres of potatoes. dc had
5000 bushels.
WIN, vASpenccr, the Windsor res
taurapt man, was fined $50 and costs last
week Monday for violating tho liquor law.
Warren has a wooden bowl factory,
which turns out bet ween so, 900 and lO0,'
OcO bowls Of various sizes annually.
Deputy D. Z. BOyden, Of Wai'sdold'
organized "Vermont Grange" OF the Pat
rons of Husbandry, at Wardsboro, Octo-
Der 26.
Hiram Lewis, the veteran trapper Of
Duxoury, has recently caught two bears
near bone fountain, in Bolton, each
weighing about 200 pounds.
Martin Van Buren, Eastman was ar
rested recently at Woodstock, for illicit
distiling Of liquor, and his machine seized
He was held 10 $500.
LANG & Stevens starch factory IN
East Charleston was burned Thursday, Of
last week, with car load Of starch aud
about eight thousand bushels Of potatoes
The Star base ball club OF Pawle'
challenges the jim Fisk club OF Bra't!e
boro, to play game at Rutland within
two weeks for stake of 500 to $500.
-Enoch Stevens, Of Barnet, who i:
now lS years old and has been gray head
ed for years, is now shedding his hair ant
the incoming crop is black. He uses o'
hair dye or anything and is much surprised
like every one else at the singular freak
"A horse thief named Hazeu Sargent
who was confined in Jail at Bennington TO
some weeks, struck down the jailor, Jane
Baker, as he was claiming him IN his cell
Thursday evening, with piece OF 'ro
ipe and made good his escape. The jail
or is seriously cut about the head.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-04

We have just received from Frank
A. Leland, mail agent Oh the p. X U
valuable work, published quarterly by
Hurd aud Houghton, entitled United
States Officia Postal Guide" The De-
tober number contains full information ii
respect to every thing connected with The
United States mail service. including al
alphabetical list Of post Offices. rates OF
postage. and schedules of the arrival and
departure Of foreign mail steamers. The
book will be Of great practical utility to
all classes Of the community.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-04
Si0lye.

Store.
The citizens OF this quiet village wit
messed confagratiou last Monday even
inc between 6 and 7 o'clock. The dwell.
ing house of Mr.. Sargent, residing on the
Stowe Hollow road, was destroyed by fire.
The household goods on the second floor
we're nearly all burned. This should sug-
gest to the people of the town to lock
carefully after their insurance policies.
Thursday a. M, Oct. 80. at the resi-.
denc, of Hon. o. W. Butler of Stowe,
Miss Martha Smaliey of Greensboro was
married to Albert Raymond, Esq, Of thus
village, by Rev. W. H. Deaue. May
they live long and enjoy much happiness
10 their new relation.
The Golden Wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fuller noticed in the Ncwsdealcr Of
last week, occurred at the appointed
time. More thao 60 friends were pres
cnt, and handsome presents were glven to
the venerable couple. This was pleas.
ant and happy occasion to all present.
Another Sociabc came off in tic
Vestry of tho New Church, Friday even
ing. All present were much interested in
the exercises. Excellent and well arrang
ed papers we're read by Miss Ellen Sallie,
and Miss Della Hodge. 1t is proposed
by the members of this s cicty TO hold ;
series of sociables during the Winter
mouths, at stated times.
Lewis White Of Moscow is engaged il
the meat business, AMI is furnishing goOc
beef at very reasonable price, as many
can already testify. He will have success
as long as he treats his patrons as well a
now.
The work on the Mount MANSFIELD
Hotel is rapidly progressing. We hav
been trying to decide why tho roof on TIL
new part was Iot constructed SO as to cor
respond exactly with that on the origina
building, and we have concluded ono lea
son must be, SO that it may resemble til
old mountain itself, as it cannot be on &C
count of the cost.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-04

FATAL AccIDENT.-George Rowe, Of
Vershire, employed in the copper mine at
that place, was Instantly killed bya stone
falling upon him. After u blast IL is the
custom of the workmcn to rap on the side
of the mine to ascertain if any stones have
been ooscned, and while dong this on the
day in question stone weighing four tons
suddenly fell with the above result. The
body Of Mr.. Rowe was horribly maDgled
his head being crushed. and his limbs cut
off. Several other workmen narrowly es.
capped similar fate.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-04
Estate of Grace ann Gall,tp.

Tho undersigned, having been appointed by tn,
Hon. Probate Court for the District Of LamoilIs
COMMISSION RS, to receive, examine and adjust
al claims aud demands of all persons against th,
estate OF Grace Ann Gallup lato OF Cambridge In
said District deceased and all claims exhibited In
meet for the purposes aforesaid, at q. French,
dwelling House In Cambridge on the 10th
day, OF November and 25th day of March
next, from one O'Clock p. m. until four o'clock, p
M, each Of said days, and that six months from the
2sth day Of september A. d. 1874 is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present theii
claims TO US for examination and allowance.
Dated at Cambridge this 9Th day OF Oct, A. 1874
IS " M MFIFSh' Commissioners.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-04

SHADE TREEs.-Representativc Newell
Of Shelburnc. has introduced bill in the
House to promote the setting Of shade
trees alongside the public highways. The
bill provides that all persons owning real
estate abutting any highway, who shall
set or cause TO be set any suitable shade
trees at specified distance from each
other. not less than eight inches in cir
conference, and which trees shall be liv.
lug at a period Of eighteen months from
the time Of setting, shall be entitled to
receive for each aud every tree, so living
and in Aourishing condition, the sum Of
fifty cents.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-04
Luther Liliey's Estate.

STATE OF VEM0NT, I Ia Probate Court hold at
Lamoille District, S.. johnson with aud for said
District, on the 24th day Of October. A. ID. 1874.
An instrument pnrportng to be the last Will and
Testiment Of Luther Lillcy late Of Hyde Park in
said District, deceased beng presented to Court by
C. Noyos the Executor therein named, for Pro.
bate 1t Is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear ut sos
in johnson on the 10th day Of November, A. d.
1874, and show ause, IL any they may have
against the Probate Of said Will for which pur.
poso II is further erdered thata copy of the record
Of this order be published three weeks successfully
liz the Lamoillc Newsdealer printed mt Hyde Park
previous 70 said time appointed for hearing.
By tho Court,
80 Attest, IS. s.. Pike, Register.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-04

--Rowsel r. Keith, Of Montpelier,
known as Judge Keith, died on Sunday
of last week from All overdose Of auda-
mum taken with the evident desiga Of
ending the suffering he had experienced
for several years from kidney disease.
lie was born u, uxbridge, Mass. in No.
vcnber, 1893, and early IN life moved to
Vermont, where he was well known as a
business man for many years. tie was a
tanner BY trade, but for long time held
the presidency of the old bank Of Mont.
pelier, and was annually elected direc.
tor Of it till he was too feeble to serve.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-04

"A most hlgh-handed murder was
committed 10 the streets ofSt. tSui, Mimi,
Sunday night. While James Lick and
wife were quietly walking along they were
attacked by George LanchtcnschIager aud
George Rolf and wife, who evidently had
been lying in wait for them. Mrs. Lick
was brutalIy murdered on the spot. Mrs.
Rolf and her husband then attacked Mr..
Lick. the former being armed with knife
aud the latter with timers soldering
iron, and after knocking him prostratc they
placed him, face DOWN. ard, in a small
creek, and Rolf stood on him to hold his
face 10 the water until he was strangled
They were frightened off by approaching
footsteps and Lick was picked up, but IN
sensible aud can turdiy recover from hi'
wounds. All the assaiIants were arrested