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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

PETERSBURG (VA.) AGAIN.-A bill IA nov
before the Legislature Of Virginia "authoriripR
the division Of cities and towns Of more thaS
i've thousand inhabitants into wards" A COL
ored Senator from the Petersburg district pro-
nounces IL identical I'm letter and spirit with
Kemper. The bill Vas adopted In the Senate
on Thursday by vote Of yeas "a, nays7. IL vas
then ordered 70 its enerossment The Rich
moDd Wing sayt: while the bill h q general
one, IL 10 understood TO be designed especially 20
meet the case Of Petersburg"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

SENATOR BOUTWELL, was at the Capitol TO-
day. He IS considerably better, and hopes to
be able 70 resume his seat soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

VALUABLE BEQ UEsTs.-The will of the late
Nine. Lenoir Jousserau assigns o sum OF ten
millions of francs (t2 900 0O0) for the creation of
vast hospital for the poor in the suburbs of
Paris. The only condition appended to the gift
Is that the establishment shall be ar the name of
her husband. Her magnificent art collection,
which is valued at nearly Q million francs,
(t200 ,000) she leaves to the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF DRPAULTIYG
REVENUE OFPICKR.-JohD q. Henry, a de-
faulting internal revenue officer, OF Lynchburg,
Va, and who lie under sentence for misappro-
eide In the Lynchburg jail on Thursday night,
by taking mineral poison. What the poison
was or how he obtained it,, has not been ascer-
tanned. 1t Is thought the prisoner will die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

The House. judiciary Committee Will meet
on Monday next 70 hear delegation from the
Southern Editorial association in opposition to
the statements made by tis delegation, now in
this city, from the South Carolina Tax PAYERS
Convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04
The Three Gens.d'armes.
(Generiere de Brdbdnt.)


PIToU.
Did you ever haul any dirt, sirrah?-
And where did you dump it when you did?
Did you see any cat in the meal bag
When you put in the SEVENTEEN bid?
Produce the stubs to your cheque book
Ha! ha! Here is something torn,
Account for this Account for this!
Here is fraud as sure as you're born.
Chorus.
Account for this! Account for this!
Here is fraud as sure as you're born.
PoRTHos.
Can you haul no more than dirt, sirrah,
And dump il in the nations sight?
o where are the frauds gigantic
You had ready to produce to the light?
With your drag net now are you pulling,
To save We from sorrow and scorn?
Account for this! Account for this!
Here is spite as sure as you're born.
Chorus.
Account for this. Account for thisi
Here is spite as sure as you're born.
ARAMIs.
There's Holman and competing
In the same District agog,-
He will surely be my defeating,
If let him out.demagOgue.
III there's anything here 1 want it,
So come and acknowledge the corn.
Account for this! Account for that!
Here Is fraud as sure as you're born.
Chorus trio.
Account for this! Account fer that!
IT'S sell as sure as you're born.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

Cincinnati Gazette saws that the statement
that the collection OF internal revenue in Ohio
and Indiana is less for the month OF February
by over half million than for January, and
the assumption that this was caused by the
womans temperance crusade is a fsllscy. The
collections are usually LEES in February than in
January, in the ordinary variations Of the
manufacture and trade. To give any real in
telligeLce the statement should give the coIlec-
tions for last February and those OF the previous
February. Since this matter has been twisted
will Supervisor Powell furnish the figures?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

NAVAL ORDERs.-Ass.stsnt Surgeon Chss.
X. Young has been detached from the n are
Island navy yard and ordered to report for duty
at the Mare Island naval hospital. Assistant
Surgeon VIM. j. Riggs, from the naval hospital
at Norfolk, Va, and ordered to tue Kearsarge
at Yokohama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

PROTECTION TO LIQUOR DRINKRRs.-A bill
has been introduced into the New Jersey legis-
lature which provides for the appointment OF
an inspector of liquors in every county Of the
state, whose duty IL shall Re 20 examine al al
cobolic liquors offered for sale IN his district.
and visiting with severe penalties any sattempt
TO vend impure or adultersted beverages. This
measure lie said 20 be endorsed by public meet
ing OF prominent ministers and educators of
Princeton. more general law, embracing
within its provisions the aduteratiOn Of all ALI
mentary substances, whether OF food or drink,
would seem TO be needed, though the distinc-
ton recognized In this law between suppressing
the liquor traffic and protecting the public from
fraudulent psrctices will be approved by many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

CBNTBNNIAL-The War department has
issued in general orders the executive order of
the President relative to the some hundredth
anniversary of the independence of the United
States OF America" together with the letter OF
the Secretary of State, of the 25th OF March
announcing the designation of representative
OF the various public departments to have
charge OF the articles submitted for exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

TIE SOUTHERN EDITORIAL CONVENTION,
which was to meet at the Ebbitt House this
morning, did not meet, as several of their mum.
Der desired to appear before the House j udi-
cisry Committee in opposition to the dele alton
from the South Carolina tax-payers' cOnven-
ton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

To SUCH All EXTENT has the Washington
correspondent and the metropolitan editor car
ned the license of the press that the mass of in
tslllgent readers have ceased to attach the
slightest credit tn their gossip and ordinations
OF public men, TitusriLLe Pa Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

PERsoSAL.-ES-Preside Andrew johnson
and Mons. BaItholdi, the new French minister,
are among the latest distinguished arrivals
Lieutenant Robert Jasper, the inter .Oce anic
canal explorer, az present attached TO the U. S
steamer Wabash, will be assigned TO duty in
Washington as soon As the Wabash goes out of
commission. Mr.. Il. VIM. Hale, the popular
paving teller OF the Treasury. has resigned his
POSITION, TO 90 into business in Ogdensburg,
North O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

The only attempt yet made on the Potomac
to land . chad with hy 10 10 be seem In the
room Of the committee Of investigation into the
affairs Of the District Of Columbia. Mr.. Nor
rick got Sam Strong on the hook Last Thursday,
and endeavored to land him, but, ~ 10 we'll
known, the gills Of the shsd are - tender, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

TIE HOWARD INoUIRY.-In the Howard
court yesterday the judge advocate announced
the decision OF the court upon Thursdays mo-
ton, viz: That it is unnecessary at present to
send out commissioners to take dispositions
Second Auditor French was recalled, and sub
mitied further testimony regarding the manner
or dealing with cases of complaints from claim
ants Major Brown and Gen. Whittlesey, for
merly OF the bureau, were also examined. Their
testimony was not particularly important. The
court adjourned until Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04

ANOTHER CASE OF HAzINs has recently oc
CURED at the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Several members of the third class have been
detected In persistent haTassing of a member of
the fourth class under aggravating circum-
stances. The facts OF the Case are now before
the Secretary OF the Navy for his action, and IL
= bot unlikely it may result in the dismissal OF
the offending Cadets
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

70 The President has conferred
the appointment of Post Master, tor
our Town, on Fl. T. Burgess. The
new appointee is a native of our
Parish, both branches of his ances-
tors being the oldest and best of
our citizens; he possesses all the
required qualities to make an eff
Gent Post Master, and We trust a
fair trial on the part Of tho public
will be given him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

Sour MAKING.-In the fist place,
observe always TO lay your meat in the
bottom of the pan or pot, cutting the
meat up, or. if a bone, cracking it well.
A lump Of butter adds richness, but it
is not necessary. Select such herbs
and vegetables as you prefer, cut them
up very small and lay over the meat,
with very little water and eau
tIously small piece of salt Cover the
vessel with ose-tilting lid and set it
by slow FIVE. This will draw out all
the virtue Of the herbs and roots, Civ
lug the soup a different flavor rlom
what is impaired by putting the full
quantity of water in at fist. Turn
the meat frequently. When the gravy
produced is almost dried up, Till your
pot with sufficient quantity of water
to make soup enough for your family.
To large shank bone of beef three
quarts, or even one gallon is not too
much to allow. When you: soup is
done take it off the fire TO cool, and
skim thoroughly Put it on again,
and he sure not to dish it up unless
boiling hot. BE careful 10 add salt
and other Inshty-fa eored condiments
sparingly; every table is provided with
sa!t-cel|ar and casters, so that def
cheney ia these respects may be easily
rectiied not so an over quantity. If
other ,hickening than the vegetables
used is deemed advisable, brown the
-four for all soups save chicken, veal
aud oyster soup.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25
Precautions Against Sickness

The ability of the human body to TO-
sist the causes of disease depends upoo
its vigor and upon the regularity with
which the several organs perform tbe;,
functions. In the winter the most mr.
life sources of sickness are damp and
cold, and it is therefore wise and nrn .
dent to fortify the system against them
by wholesale Stimulation. Hence il !.
that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters provo
such an admirable safeguard against
the complaints most common at th;.
season. The ingredients of this DOW.
erful vegetable invigorant comprise
three essential medicinal elements
which act simultaneously upon the d..
gestion, the circulation, the secretions
and the nerves, infusing strength and
regularity into all. In this way thu
Bitters put the body in the best posi-.
BILE condition to escape an attack Of
rheumatism, or intermittent tever. o,
indigestion, or bilionsness, or of pul.
monary disease. Cold and damp ara
very depressing; almost as much so as
excessive heat, and protective medi.
cine is quite as needlul in winter as in
summer. The commercial stimulauts
so unwisely taken in the form Of
drains to "keep out the cold" have a
precisely opposite effect to that pro.
duced by Hos'etter's Bitte's. Their
first result is succeeded by a reaction
which deyitaljzes and prostrates the
system; while, on the other hand, the
tonic and vitalizing operation of the
great vegetable invigorant, is not only
immediate but permanent. There is
no revn)sion, no reverse nervous &C.
ton. The physique is strengthened,
the appetite increased, the bowels reg
ulated, the stomach reinforced, and
these conditions continue. If dyspep.
STA or rheumatism, or biliousness, or
intermittent fever, or general debility,
or neryons weakness, is present in the
system, expel it with this pure and
harmless antidote, which is not ouly
invalub.e as a preventive of sickness,
hut also remedy for large class Of
disorders.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

n The expenses of the Territorial
Cove. nment of Utah charged to the
United States, including salaries aud
legislative and contingent expenses for
the year 1873, amoHnt to Sl4,I9S:
those of Colorado to Sl4,05l> according
10 report made to Congress Ivy the
Secretary of The Treasury. The bur-
lesGue upon Il Territorial Government
established in the District of Columbia,
which is now about seven miles in
length by five in breadth. according TO
the same authority costs The general
GOveInmeu S7t, $50. In return for
this expenditure taxpayers have the
sra, iIica'ion of knowing that Boss
Shepherd has legal right TO enjoy the
title of Governor, though The more "a
milar and appropriate one is that
which will longest cling TO him. In
reality, however, The sum OF 81 $40 is
only a very small proportion of the
money which this territorial fraud has
annually cost the United States since
it was set up TO promote a huge real
estate speculation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

aE We are delighted TO record
the past week, in the weather line,
as one of unezampled Genialiiy and
warmth, and most peculiarly adap-
ted to the wants of the planter,
farmer and cal diner. And right
we'll have they all been at work and
struck the iron while bot. Thus
we have a fine start for another
seasons crops.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25
Fusion Meeting in New Orleans.

FUSION NlCctlDS Ill NOW VlACdnS'
A large and vastly attended meet
ing of the true people of New Or
leans and some of the country Par
ishes, was held at the Exposition
Hall, in New Orleans, on last We'd
nesday evening, to give vent to their
feelings on our affairs, and is thas
noticed by the Picayune:
Despite the ezhaustipg festivities
of the Carnival aud other unfavora-
bic circumstances, the assemblage at
the Exposition Hall, last night, was
certainly large and impressive one
The great hall was filed by nume-
rous body Of our best citizens, called
together to renew the evidences OF
their invincible hostility and protest
against the usurpa'ion of this States
government. 1t was an eloquent re-
Spouse to the false statements tele-
sraphed 10 Washington by the kel-
loggites Of the subsistence Of the op-
position 10 that great wrong and the
general acquiescence of The people in
the. usurpaiion and the ouirases by
which it had been carried out.
The speeches of judges Manning
and Spo1ord were in the very best
style of manly argument and eloquent
protest. These eminent jurisls eyin-
ced the warmest patriotism and zeal
in our cause. Judge Spofford had
been called away from the Slate for
the last two years by private causes,
and had not during that period par
ticipated actively in our affairs. But
he had not ceased TO feel a profound
interest in our condition, and a warm
sympathy in our troubles, and hi:
speech indicated a familiarity with
the fact of our controversy, which
attested the sincerity of his devotion
10 the State by which he was honored
and entrusted with her highest dig
mites. Judge Manning's address
was marked with those characteris-
tics of the high toned gentleman, ar
dent patriot, and able jurist that
have for so many years made this
gentleman one of our most honored
citizens. He spoke for the rural
population of the State, and pro-
claimed the unanimity and resolu-
lion with which they adhered 10 the
cause to which they had pledged
themselves.
Alter these speeches, which occu-
pied two hours, and the reading CT
the resolutions, and the letter of
Gov. McEnery, published in yester-
days evening Picayune, the meeting
adjourned.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25
r1~ The Senate of South Caro-.

nB@ The Senate Of South Caro-
lima consists OF thI'ty-two member s.
their legal pay being 5000 each for
the year, which would amount to
$4,000. They propose to appro-
pirate $4,000 for salaries of the
Senators, the pay of tile employ
ees, and Incidental expenses. Eli
Their their incidental expenses must
be extravagdnt, or the employees
OF the body must get better sala-
ries than their employers. But
then it must be remembered that
the votes OF tile Senators are al
ways in demand, and tile money
they receive for them ekes out
their salaries wonderfully.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25
The Pardoning Business,
HOW THE GOVERNOR RELEASES STATE
PRISONERS.

The numerous instances, of late,
in which the Executive clemency has
been extended to persons convicted
of heinous crimes, has at last awak-
ened considerable inquiry, and the
facts of these cases have been en-
deavored to be arrived at.
Two cases. those of man con-
victed twice Of murder, and another
convicted as at least one of the plin-
cipals in a celebrated robbery case in
which certain parties were charged
with dragging a stranger named
Edmund Keith and robbng him of
some $15O0-. are especially worthy
of attention, as in them certain mem
bers of both houses of the Legisla-
lure are charged as being largely in
teiested.
From statements made it appears
that as soon as person having any
means is convicted of any crime, cer-
tain outside operators, aided by mem
bers of the Legislature, go around
with petition carefully drawn, and
which, having been signed by ma
jolity of The members of both Hou-
ses, they present 10 the Governor.
He, of course, under the pressure
thus brought has frequently signed
reprieves without, it is believed
Knowing much about the merits Of
the case, the representations TO him
being false altogether.
In The case of one of these parties
at least efforts will be m n,le TO induce
certain. members, by offers of money,
to sign the petition, while others are
induced TO do SO by promise OF in
hnence in other affairs.
Now, the question pertinent]y arr
ses in such cases, suppose they so on
uniatelInpted|y,w will be the use
of conyictiug any one? It is uniyer-
sally conceded that convictions are,
with The plainest evidence, very dif-
6cult 10 procure, and now, when they
are plocared. aud The prisoners are
released by pardon, the matter grows
very much worse indeed. It is fur
ther stated that there are at least
Two more persons, who have been
convicted of robbery, in Jail expect
lug a pardon; while there is still an
other, convicted of murder, who feels
hopeful of accomplishing The same.
In regard to these, howevtr, it is said
the law will be allowed to take its
course, as the Executive clemency
Will be no further extended n. O.
Picayune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

u A. w. Mes lam, an cnterpri-
sing and highly esteemed citizen Of
New Orleans, ce-President of
the Agricultural Fair Association,
and for many years leading spirit
III the M,slick Krewe Order, who
pal ticipatel on Mardi Gras up to
$50 in the afternoon of that day,
died at S 50 next morning of apo
plexy, aged 45 years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

70 The trial Of the Colfay Pris-
Onels was fixed for last Monday,
and was certainly commenced on
that day. We shall keep our read
ers fully posted in the matter as
the tllal progresses.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

u 1t was one of he numerous
Beecher family who used to pray, go
Lord! keep US from despising our ru-
!ers, and keep them from acting SO that
we can't help it,"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

asa- General Lewis T. Wigfa11, a
we'll known, highly talented and
gifted Southern gentleman, Exon
federate State Senator, and u. S.
Senator died in Washington Oh the
Goth inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

nsa- w. f. Dlacl;mar inserts a
very important advertisement in
the columns of the Democrat, this
week, and we demand particular
attention TO it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

Rp Six black foxes have been
been caught in Cumberland county,
Nova Scotia, this fall. These anima s
are very rare, and their skins sell at
fabulous prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

u The Tribune thinks that Given
ty minutes spent Ivy mistress in Civ
ing TO new servant the idea that they
both are human beings and Christians,
entering into relation which requires
honesty, taithfulness and womanly
sentleness on both sides, would do
more toward saving the crockery and
producing decently cooked victuaIs
than a full course of instruction by
Blot or Miss Beecter on honsewifery. n
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

Ev The man of the World saws that
"abont the only use of the wife of the
period is abolished by the invention of
a piano playing machine" He also
accounts for the advanced ages of the
deceased persons recorded weekly in
the Philadelphia Ledger, by tile inge-
nious theory that "the unde,takers of
that city are so exhorbitant. in their
charges, that people have to econo
mize for a great many years before
they can afford to die"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-02-25

"HoME-MADE" WEDDING CAKES
Roll two coffee cups Of white loaf ST..
Sar very fiue, to this add Que cup Of
bn'ler, one cup of pulve.iZed corn.
slaicII, and two cnps of si.ted floul:
work with the hands or a wooden fork
until thoroughly mixed; then to cup
Of sour milk ada Que quarter Of u lea.
spoonful Of soda, being careful 10 have
merely enough soda to sweeten the
milk. Let these preparations stand
until you remove the whites from sew.
en- eggs, and whisk to a stiff froth.-
Now add to your first preparation the
cup of milk, and stir quickly until it
forms batter, which, needs to be well
beaten. After this is done, add the
froth of eggs, and stir well for min.
ute, but do not beat; then pour the
batter into good sized cake mold,
aud place in a moderate oven to bake.
Itlequires from an hour to an hour
and a half to bake. Pierce with a
clean broom straw; wien it will not
adhere to the straw the cake is done.
When cold lutn f,om The mold andi ice
the bottom and sides. We make our
flosting in this proportion. To the
white Of an EGG, beaten to a very stiff
t'oth, nine teaspoonfuls of sifted loaf
sugar, with few drops of lemon Or
vanilla flavoring. The above is our
regular ''starch cake'' recipe.