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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-29
THINGS ABOUT HOME.

With the Thermometer on q sta
engagement, high, very high in tn
nineties, and the weather correspond
ingly hot, no one can blame an OLE
Ed, near into the sixties, and jour
nalistically full into the thirties, i
he fails in giving home folks mucl
on "Things About Home" But al
ways willing and cheerfully ready HI
once more dances attendance to ole
custom, and darts on to all he ha!
gathered or can recall to memory.
Old Red, true to it's Summer lean
ings, is still falling, and the pas
week records something like eight
cen inches decline, thus bringing III
close on to low, dead low water and
all grades of card rates for freight
save and except if you stick to the
Sabine, the low water Packet, young
est daughter of the Bart. Able. W.
must repeat all we said of the crops
in our last, which is good, very gOot
and really encouraging, and all made
dirt cheap on very little or no credit
AS for Caterpillars we hear very lit
tie of them, though we interview
nearly every planter we chance tc
meet on the subject-the fact is they
are somewhat behind time, if here al
all, and are bound this year to have
the red flag thrown in their track.
Vegetables, melons, cantelopes.
peaches, figs here in abundance and
we are more than pleased to note
they are all within reach of the poor
est, prices asked being ehristian-like
and modest. New fodder and new
corn meal have also made their first
appearance, and as soon as that bale
of new cotton comes along we will
be partially out of the woods, aud
then won't our merchants here cry
aloud and look good. We wish it
was all here now and pray for it to
come quick.
Weather so hot and everything so
dead, that many of our people have
gone rusticating o the Sulphur
Springs, thus causing the can't get
away boys to mourn for where their
ehums twineth. A gay, festive and
about as good a crowd of the ''boys'
left here ON Saturday for the Pine
Hills and fishing port, as ever raj
lied under old Ike Walton or biyouac
ked with the ancient Troubadours.
~ niS u SloNt 10 lS u tIoNlt3 iutt oIlt
which forcibly reminds us Of the bet
ter days of the american Fur Com
pany," makes us feel young once
more and but too glad to see the old
festive history Of Rapides repeating
itself. The kuightly Marshal OF
Alexandria Town, the old man elo,
qucnt of the Thespiaus, the venera,
Tile Parson thereof, the walking gen
tie man. Of the same, our leading
Pharmaeeatist, the "Orphan" Of the
Gazette, and though last, not least
our young Pub. and right bower
composed and made mp this Joyous
crowd, and we are sure, on their re
turn they will be none the worst fol
wear.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-29

~ What woaId be the fate Of
the parched Threats and really thirsty
ones of our Town, or country folks
coming to it, if they hunted for re-
lief anywhere else than at Lcvin's Ice
Saloon? Will some one Of the many
who have found cool relief there an
swer the question?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-29

bully We cannot find too many
good wosds of mcrited praise 10 be-
stow on our New Orleans Mails. for
real, fast and bully service all of the
past neek. AL OF our exchanges
were before us and attentiyely pc
rused within forty hours time from
the Crescent City, and hence We
must now pray loud and often Tor
tic Contractor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-29
~~~~-~~~~-~-O~----

L~ A good and we'll meaning
merchant of orr Town, who reads the
Democrat regularly and attentiyely,
though he is not q subscriber to it,
thinks hard that we should notice
certain firms here, occasionally with
a personal, and we never praise OR
notice his store or goods in it. Well
the only excuse we can now think of
or offer is the very patent fact, that
the Democrat only compliments its
patrons, those who advertise their
wares ETC., in its columns, and is no
free putting machine for those who
wish to derive good and benefit from
its influence and circulation, and are
not willing or are too mean to pay a
small sum for the good done in re-
turn.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-29

CO. We see by the latest New
Orleans papers that we are to have
another Grand Ecore Weekly Packet.
The Steamer Fleta, in command OF
Captain John C. Mitchell, late Of the
st. Mary, will start out on her first
trip on Tuesday, August 18th 1874.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-29
90 We can't too often praise

90 We can't too often praise
enterprise and we'll directed energy
these slow and torpid times. We in
tend this specially for Ferguson
Schnack, whose emporium Of fancy,
useful and ornamental motions" is
still kept up in the best and most ar
tistic style, and they seemdetermined
to remain sat the head of the class. "
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-29

CO. DIR. C. W. Lancy, our home
and resident Dentist, after a profes-
SIGNAL absence CT some weeks, is
home and at his post again. He is
ready for all calls in his line, and as
ecer willing to serve his customers,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-29
WHY WE DO NOT.

Stump speeches to side shows are
once more inaugurated hereabouts,
and much precious breath, which
more properly used might 'prolong
and string out life little longer, and
do some good if directed with good
aims and intentions; as it is no one
is benefited by this i'll spent elo-
ouence, and it even fails to entertain
or amuse any one. We are led into
this strain of thought, on having re-
ported to us Oh more than one occa-
sion. the toresenic efforts Of one OF
these sophomores, for we have five
or six loose around here, which were
aimed direct at the Democrat, and
which the cls9uers applanded franti-
cal!v. The sum and substance OF
these lucrubat. ons are, that the Dem
ocrat prides itself on being sound
and iron-clad Democratic paper and
true to the core on that doctrine, yet
it does not endorse it's party's call in
New Orleans, and don't even notice
that of it's head centre in Rapides,
but has gone over body and soul to
the White Mans Party. Serious
charge, big SHINING this and the bull
has already been issued excommu-
nicating us from among the faithful
so-called. Well orators, stumpcrs,
patriots, sages, listen and we will
tell you in few plain words all about
it. The Democrat is q true and
sound Democratic States Rights
Journal in the true meaning and real
intent Of that party, but just no,c we
are in doubts where the authority of
our honoEed party s vested and
where it should spring from, and who
and where are it's sponsors, and where
the authority vested in them comes
from. We have seen no semblance of
authority to which we owe allegiance,
we have seen no proceedings by any
Committee, who have followed the
usages Of our old party; no one has
told US what Parishes were repre-
sented in the so-called assemblage i'll
New Orleans, nor can we find out for
love or money, who composed the
Committee. And further the Com
mjttee acting or pretending to act in
New Orleans, if it be, the one appoint
ed in 1872, when several other Com
mittees were appointed, it and the
rest died a natural death when the
Fusion Ticket was framed. So all
this considered and pondered on, we
are at sea in Louisiana on the Demo
cratic point, and can't acknowledge
the new tangled ones, which now
strive to cram Democracy down our
Threats. That's the reason why we
do not take up the old slogan, and
wheel into line.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-29
~ The Sabine reached here ear

Inc SABINE reached here ear
ly Monday, with really fine trip,
but did not 60 above this; shestrans
ferred all her cargo for above this to
the Lotus. On landing at the lower
wharf, her engineer made the fortu-
nate discovery that her shaft was
cracked in one Of the journals, and
from prudential motives, Captain
Sinnott concluded to return to New
Orleans from this port. He leaves
here this morning, and will be back
on time Monday with another boat,
thus causing no delay Or interruption
to his customers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-29

~ The Official journal has al
ready given us two instalments I>h'
Police Jury Proceedings, AND rroAt
iSes us mere.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-29

60 St. Vincent's Academy, fol
young boys and girls, under the pa
tronage, guidance and control of the
Sisters of Mercy, opens again on the
first ofSeptember 1874. These good,
pure, and highly cultivated Ladies,
whose sacred mission on earth, com
mends them to all parents who dc.
sire a good moral training and prac.
tical education for their children
will receive, as we we'll know they
merit the appreciation and patronage
Of most Of our fathers and mothers
and thus we sincerely trust on open
ing day their classes will all be vel
filled and complete.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-29

AlREADY.-The New Orleans
Times, for more than year leaning
to Radicaiism la Kellogg, has re
Gently changed proprietors, and this
change don't rebound to our material
interests, and from what we can
CLEAN that Journal may now b c
classed against our party in the com
ing election. In its issue of the 23d,
the first We have seen under it's new
inspiration, it has long and we'll
matured editorial, with many garb-
led extracts from the conservative
country Press, endeavoring to mass
testimony before hand to use in the
next election, before the Counting
Board are called upon to count In
whom they please and want. In
plain parlance it is the same old game
Of desperation, which Kellogg and
his crew are'Ietermined to play over
again. Is it possible that our peo-
pie seeing and knowing the card their
opponents will draw and then play,
can still doubt that nothing but firm
and united action on their part can
checkmate and foil the Vaccinations
of their deadly foes? Here is point,
and good one for the Mass Meet
ing to heed, and needing, steer clear
of breakers. We hope for the best.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13
COTTON.

The market this morning was steady,
with prices firm. The demand for
bright cottons continue active, with
light offerings Holders of fancy cot
tons are holding firm in anticipation Of
an advance, owing to the falling off of
receipts and the barrenness of the mar
ket of bright cottons. Low grades are
easy, with fair demand for grades
above ordinary. Dusty cottons are not
much in request. Liverpool was quoted
firm; uplands, SID. New York, for spot
cottons, was dull with middling at 1885,
and holders asking l64c. Futures were
easier. New Orleans was reported
quiet; middlings 1899. The market
here up to noon was quiet and steady,
with light transactions, which was owing
to the Indictment weather. We learned
of sales of near 800 bales at l34@l4ic;
low middling, l54@l5lc; middling, l59
@l6c. At the closing of our report the
market was quiet
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13
Recorders Court.

To-day eighteen persons appeared be-
fore the bar of the Recorders Court.
Harrison Harris, arrested on the charge
of killing a man in Boonville, Miss, and
then shooting deputy sheriff, was COM
mitted to await information from Mis-
sissippi.
Henry G.. Dent was fined $50, and
placed under $4,000 bond, on the charge
of carrying concealed weapons.
Dan Ray and Henry Thompson,
charged with fighting and stabbing with
a knife, were committed in default of
$4,000 bonds each.
Thomas Harris, charged with larceny,
was placed under $1,000 bond.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13

to pay wharfage until the landing is
made passable for drays. AT present it
is almost impossible to handle their
wares, or deliver them, on account Of
the mud.
The Nick Longworth will pass up to-
day for Cincinnati.
Captain Philo Young, chief clerk of
the Great Republic, came through this
morning from Vicksburg by rail. He
left his boat at Vicksburg, with the ex-
pectation of getting here ahead to assist'
in procuring trip for her, but owing to
the delays on the railroad and slow time
he will not beat the Great Republic
much as she will be here this afternoon.
We return thanks to Captain Young for
the New Orleans Times of Monday
The w. j. Lewis came in this morning
from st. Louis with $50 tons Of general
merchandise.
The Glencoe and Louisville will pass
down tonight for New Orleans.
The channel in Arkansas river is get
ting quite thin.
The Belle Lee will be sold at New Or
leans next Tuesday by the United States
Marshal
The upper river steamers are adver-
Using for excursion trips to New Orleans
to attend the Mardi. Gras festivities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13

the glass and ink business. The excited
man became cool in few minutes,
and no doubt to-day thanks the re-
portorial peace.makers for their inter.
vention. We regret to state that Mr..
johnson, of the Appeal, had suit of
clothes, shirt and other things sadly
damaged with ink, and to him we tender
our sympathies. The Ayalanchian was
forced out of his seat to the floor, but
he while on that low platform proceeded
to take notes mechanically, just as if no
fun was progressing above him. The
number of blows struck numbered at
least twenty, yet we are pleased to be
able to state that nobody was hurt; not
an eye was blackened and not a nose
was injured. Men came to the front in
the most astonishing manner, while
others disappeared most mysteriously.
In about fifteen minutes order was
restored at Warsaw, and on vote being
taken Harry s. Lee, of the Eighth
ward, having received the unanimous
vote Of the Board, was declared the
President
Alderman Davis apologized to the
Board for the part he took in the pro-
ceedings and after appointing a com
mittee on salaries and bonds, the Board
adjourned.
Our reporter is of opinion that the
fight was supplementary, and was not
carried on in accordance with the rules
of Gushing Manual. 1t was pleasant
affair, however, and would have been
more so were it not for the number of
pistols which were cooked and brought
forth during the fray. All the gentle
men joining in the fight acted in the
most determined and the bravest manner
imaginable, and when the Board ad-
lourned all seemed to be in good humor.
The representatives of the different
wards should receive a vote of thanks
from their respective constituents, and
the reporters should be presented with
six.shooters, so that they can repel any
invasion in their end of the room.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13
A Gard.
To the Editor of the Ledger.

If Justice" or Just-ass," will call
at the Memphis Theater and interview
Manager Lefiingwell, he will be con-
WINGED that "the system Of reserved
seats at matinees is not a farce, and
that such sales are made I" in good
faith. AS to Justices" assertion
that three ladies OF my acquaintance,
who had secured seats for Saturday 5
matinee, were told by the usher, on pre-
senting their checks, that the seats called
for we're occupied, and that he couldn t
well disturb the occupants, or didn't like
to," we pronouD nee untrue in fact. The
truth is, and Was so stated to the ladies'
at the time, that the seats were sold twice,
by an accident or oversight. Such a
mistake might probably be made once
in a season, aud we think it ungenerous
on the part of any one to fly into print
for such SINAI matter, aud under such
well-known circumstances. Justice,
assassin-like, stabs in the dark, but un-
conscious Of blame, and perfectly salts
fed that what we have said is true, we
give our names to the public.
ROBERT K. PYE,
II. P. BRADFORD,
Ushers Memphis Theater.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13

Yc Aldermen Aasail Each Other IN
Bitter aud Personal Language,
which Results in Free right
Pistols are DraWn-Curses Loud
and Deep are Htard--rhe Report
ers Play Lively Hand-An Quiet
Along the Bayou Gay0sO Tonight
There being no place Of amusement
open in the city last night hut the Green
law Opera House aud the General Coun-
Gil, our amusement-seeking reporter Wis
tied the latter place and dropped into a
seat at the reporters table. Drawing
forth Faber No. and a roll of paper,
he prepared to take notes on the spot
The troubles between Aldermen Dent
and Davis, in which were mixed Alder
men Robbins and Ball, soon began to
show up in favor of fight.
Mr.. Davis read an essay on the sub.
ject of the alleged bargain and sale, and
the contest for the. presidency which was
progressing between himself and Alder
man Lee. The essay contained many
bitter things, but it was written in par
liamentary language. Alderman Dent
interrupted the reader several times as
serting that he was reading falsehoods.
Alderman Davis wound up by withdraw
ing in favor of Alderman Lee, and asked
his friends to vote for him. Alderman
Robbins stated that Alderman Davis was
bespattering with filth the other mem
beers, and he Davis had been wallowing
in the political mire for year or more.
To this Alderman Davis replied that the
charge was false. Alderman Dent APP
peared aggressive and excited. He arose
and denounced Davis as villain who
had made statements as false as hell
itself. Davis jumped up and replied la
conically, You are a liar.
gRE FIGHT RAGETH.
Alderman Dent me9s rush at Davis,
who went forward TO meet the attack. A
blow or two was exchanged, and a crap
pie took place over Alderman Malatesta'
who was unable to rice from his seat.
The SOC ctators became excited, and
cries were heard of, Give him HI,
DavisT Lick the son of a b-h!
Don't shoot" Pitch inl" :" Lend me
a pistol" Cd d-n it, let N9 get in
therel" These cheerful expletiyes'
which adorn the English language, were
INDUCED in by crowd Of spectators.
Chief of Police Athy, Sergeant
at Arms Droesher, Recorder Win
tiers. Police Sergeants Dea and Arrata'
zith several others who desired to stop
the Eight, rushed IL end seized the com
batants. and Alderman Dent was dis
armed OF . pistol which he had drsSE
during the combat. One excited Coun-
Gilman rushed to the reporters desk and
seized a heavy ink-stand, which he was
about GO hurl at the head Of Dent MT.
Johnson, OF Tie Appeal, seized his
hand and our repoFtes collaFed the
would.be ink-slinger, whom they stoyed
back against the wall and proceeded 10
deliver unto him lecture on the i'm
propriety Of going so faE'ously int
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13
NEW LINE.

Memphis, Helena and Tri-weekIy
Line.
ST. FRANCIS, Cummings, master.
EAVEs MEMPHIS on TUEs- r.
4 DAYS, Thursdays and Satur- EEkfr3
DAYS. For freight or passage ap- Nllll-lA
~ on board. ct
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13
Low COMEDY.

Yc Aldermen AssaiI Each Other In
Bitter aud Personal Language,
which Results in a Free right
Pistols are DraWn-Curses Loud
and Deep are Htard--rhe Report
ers Play Lively Randall Quiet
Along the Bayou G5ayOsO Tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13

the reporters desk for the purpose of
putting a head on anybody. The re-
porters are determined TO 90 TO the Gen
eral Council heavily armed hereafter,
and the man who sits on the table or
disturbs one sheet of paper-well, he
will find out what's the matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
PUBLIC LEDGER 0FYIcE, I
MEMPHIS. Tenn. January Is. 1874. !
MONEY.

The money market this morning was
quiet and devoid Of spirit Money was
easy, with currency in fair supply The
discount market is quiet. Bankers are
taking all unexceptionable paper offer
ed at l0@l2 per cent. per annum. Street
rates rule from II to 2 per cent.
month. Brokers are paying llOf@llO4
for gold, with little offering. Exchange
is in good supply at the following rates
on New York &c discount, on Boston
and Eastern points &c off, on New Or
leans &c off. In scrips and bonds there
was nothing doing' with quotations
nominal and unchanged. Railroad
stocks are quiet, as also Arkansas and
Mississippi securities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13

GEN. GRANT declines to furnish troops
to assist in fostering the usurpation of
Davis in the State of Texas, and sug.
gests to Davis in very business-like
manner, that as he was defeated at the
election it would be about as well to
obey the voice of the people. We are
glad the President has rebuked the
plunderers of Texas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
RoArs LEAVING TO-DAY.

ARRIVALS.
Steamer Frank Forest, Fulton.
{" w. j. Lewis, St. Louis.
{" Geo. W. Cheek, Napoleon.
/" John f. Tolle, st. Louis.
Z" West Wind, Point Pleasant.
&" Andy Baum, Cincinnati.
3" Belle of Texas, Arkansas river.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Capitol City, Vicksburg.
-" Belfast, st. Louis.
q" Phil Allin, Friar's Point.
A. ]. White, Napoleon.
IN PORT.
St. Francis, City Of Augusta, Frank
Forest, r. w. Dugan, Minneola, Mary
Boyd Andy Baum, Belle of Texas,
West Wind, Geo. w. Cheek, John f.
Tolle, w. j. Lewis.
WEATHER AND BUSINESS.
The weather is gloomy but moderate,
with a drizzling rain. The river here is
swelling rapidly, the rise being out Of
the Ohio river. At St. Louis the river
is falling, with ice running, and only
FIVE and one half feet in the channel out
TO Cairo. White river remains in good
Aavigable order. Arkansas river is de-
cliring, with three feet in the channel
from Little Rock to the mouth. Bust
ness on the wharf was fair, with
good number of boats in port receiving
and discharging. The Indictment weather
retards the handling of freigbts, aHd
shipment rates to all points remain an
changed.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Another wet and sloppy day.
The new Wharfmasler will be indicted
into Office tonight.
The rain and deplorable condition OF
the levee defer shipments.
Tie first duty Of the incoming Wharf
master and Landing Committee should
be to improve the leyee and remove the
distractions from the wharf.
The Clarksville arrived at Little Rock
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13
FoR SALE AND RENT.

I,oo Sl;E AND RENT-A DAIRY FARM,
'V ~ 80 Itch land, on Cow Island road; 552
1nilos from Mrmphis. Forty aeellmG.eu;
ar ale ON the place The place has been gse9
as dairy has oSd dTelldPEB oase al The farm
out-houses. cotton sin anu sa aS on reasonable
t m, Apply to Louis hspauer. guarSaeiatn1 m o.
,ninor heirs. 256 Front street: ~ -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13

The sale at cost Of china, glass and
queensware will be continued short
time longer at Erich's. Housekeepers
will do we'll to avail themselves imme-
dately of this opportunity, which WILL
probably, not be offered again for years
The stock is complete in every respect
and the largest in the Southwest. llOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13
KAHN g. FREIBERG.

Sensation J Sensation sensatiOnl
For the next 10 days we shall offer
80 pieces all wool white, 10 pieces
all wool red flannel, exceIIent quail
ity, 80 cents per yard. I69, III, l73
Main street, corner of Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13
NOTICES.
pers qnaI Property Must be Listed
by Owners.
,J,yoR's oyF CT. CRY HALL.
~ - nf..,..,rg TrNN Ian. 3. 1874. J


,,r,ro PROVIDED BY CITY ORDI-
bhl. ~ ewners of any and all kinds OF
Per s PTopey shall gqd S A sysTS pI sae6
ties, ist the sa Vi NANCY owing by bill. note,
lists 70 ,ort,ase. bond deed o. trust, agree
nSs1f9 q NJ 5 is; il IA q@ SSs
insutuueu or J and stocks not otherwise
all puonte D tbat are taxable. ell income tre IN
and stocks 9 as f1i%dps snd 'P sTa
ton stherWlsSS, Ia and silver plate and jew
s sprit ali Measure carriages and bpggles, an
live stock. and all other Personlall. piFop0'''
not not enumerated: The City 4 SCISSORS
Hereby MOTTO all SsEceF"e"
.,.t, ,;s,s an or before Jasuary TO-,
ia Biank lists will be furnished hoss
needing them on application 70 the NSseaao''
a. Citv Hall. WIN. CHASE,
II. G.. DENT,
THOS. +. MACkALL,
100 liz City Assessors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-13

Holiday drinks are Fixed up by George,
ut the Hole in the Wall, on Monroe
street, near the Peabody, in style un-
euualed in this city. 96-t