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The following arc the census returns

The following arc the census returns
Of Caldwell parish, taken from the
Columbia Herald Of July 18th:
Through the courtesy of w. 3.
Grayson, Esq, who has just completed
the consolidation Of the census Of the
parish, we are enabled to present cur
readers with the subjoincd statement
of the total population of the parish, ,
the relative proportion of whites and
colored, the number Of white and col
ored voters, etc, which will be an
item of interest to all our readers:
Total humber of whites. ..-a ss6
Total number Of colorcd. 1896
Difference between whites and colored $40
Total number of white voters 500
Total number of colored voters. . AS
Majority Of white voters. 1873
Total population of parish. 1862
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E. Republican Central Executive Committee
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State Of Louisiana. ~
$. B. P4CKARD President.
JAMES, LEWIS, Vice President.
CHARLES HILL, Secretary.
L. LAMANIERE, Assistant Src'y.
j. H. e. PITKIN, Corresp'd'g SJc .
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No one remedy is louder
called for by the necessities
OF the American people than
q sure and safe cure for
Eevcr and Aeue. Such
VIC arc now enabled to offer.
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. Republican Parish Executive Committee
~ Parish Of Ascension.


~ Sarish Of Ascension.
= .FJ:aRE LANDRY, President.
4. j. BENTLEY, Secretary.
-, A. JONES, Assistant Secretary.
G. H. HILL, Treasurer.
Mrss Butler, George Diggs,
Den White, Carpenter Jenkins,
~ Ills johnson, George Woodside,
.sss1s a.nuel Johnson, Edward Cantey,
~ !. NJ. Conway, Louis Lefert,
Colbert Noel, Nathan Hays,
Joseph Rcynaud, Frederick Fohb,
Beverly Willis, Y. G. Gabrielle,
Hillery Rice, Cubic Jackson,
Calvin Carter, Charles Henry,
Aaron Hill, J. Robertson,
Albert Dr:tu,ly, John W. Graves,
Henry Hayman, Joseph Carter,
Augustus knight, Allen Stephen,
1sLIn ThOrity, Arthur Burnett
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AMERICUS.

Old Winter savagcly shakes his hOary
locks at us.
We are burning Ivy coal. It Is pro-
nounced good.
The post office has been removed into
Belrs grocery.
The winter term of school opened
Monday. MIR. Davidson, OF Americas,
principal, Miss Frederick OF Emporia,
assistant teacher.
some OF our religious people are
properly observing the week OF prayer.
THAT FEAsT.-New Years night blew
up cold, but the Changers feast was q
success. Their hall, the largest in town,
was packed full OF people. Among the
outsiders was your correspondent, who
enjoyed the installation services very
much, and the big supper hugely. We
like Granger Eeasts, We do. And that
was big supper. The table we judged
to be about fifty feet long, and It was full
of roast chicken. chicken pie, apple anC
pumpkin pies, huge cakes OF variouI
kinds, good bread and biscuits, butter;
pop corn balls, fresh peaches, apples
about everything, in fact, that was GOO
for the inner man. None but Patrons
could get up such supper these times
And we never saw u people, who eoui,
make feast more enjoyable. Amer sup
per short speeches were made by III
newly installed Master, Mr.. Wood, Hons
T.. Il. Maxson, j. W. 10y and SOUR
Grinnell. They all talked Grange. Be
ing called away we did not witness tn
closing exercises.
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GREAT sACRIFICE.
At II. NJ. Fry's. in the New Post

At Il. NJ. Fry's, In the New POst
Once.
T. NJ. Fry has on hand a large stock
of table and pocket cutlery, clocks and
silVerware, that has got TO be sold with
In the next thirty days, at u great dis
count, and way below cost. You can
now buy full set of table ware for q
mere triiie, and yet get Grst-class
goods in the bargain. Parties wish
ing anything In that line of trade will
do well to give him q call and examine
his goods. The goods hare to be sold.
Now Is the time to buy II you ever in
tend to get anything that is nice, for q
very small amount of money. DO not
forget to give him a call. No trouble
to shaw 0oods
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The MAsoUERADE.-AG COOP LIFT
FOR fHE LIRRARY.-Just before going
to press we think of the masquerade
at Bancroft hall New Years eve, and
now we have not room for detail. We
cannot describe the beautiful, the RI
dicnlous, and the hideous leokiRg cos
TUNES. There was every variety of
representation, from Buffalo Bill to the
queen. The DISCUSSES were perfect In
most instances. Their most intimate
friends did not know many of the
masqued dancers. We saw one man
trying 70 pick out his wife and could
not. Several fellows lost the oysters
and cigars ON their girls. It was one
of the pleasantest parties ever given in
the city, and there was much fun and
merriment, and the dancing was wit
messed by many citizens who did moi
participate. The managers did every
thing just as It should have been done
We did not hear or an unpleasant cir
cumstance or expression. About eleV.
en- O'Clock the Mosques were removed
and then came the recognitiOns. Many
hearty laugh was INDUCED In, and
those who thought they knew who thu
dancers were saw how badly theJ
were fooled. After settling the bill
the managers paid over to the treasur
er of the Library Association $50. "a
which was a very great relief to tina
institution.
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The above is fac simile of label We
are placing upon a whisky we have sue
ceeded In getting control of with some
difficulty. All of the physicians to whom
we have shown it pronounce it superior
to anything yet brought to this market for
medical and family use.
Almost all writers and eminent prac-
ticioners OF medicine admit and recon-
mend whisky-when OF good quality-as
preferable as medicinal agent TO brandy
for various reasons; the most important Of
which is: it Is much more likely to be OF
good quality, as its mode of manufacture
is simpler; its action Ia low fevers as 3
diffusive stimulant is equal to brandy in
potency, while 1t does not produce the
painful burning in the stomach SO often
complained Of when brandy Is used; in
staying the waste OF tissue Of consu mp
ton Of the lungs, nothing, except IT may
be cod liver oil, has yet been found to
equal it. The above being true, the diff
ference in price should be taken into con-
sideration, which is quite an item usually
to those who are so unfortunate as to be
i'll. A single trial OF our goods we are as
sured will convince the purchaser It is
something superior to anything they ever
used Of the kind.
SPENCER & CUTTER.
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EDITOR NEWS Dear Sir: l suffer
ed serious loss by fire on the morn
ing of the 23d of Dec. last. On the
3lst the loss was adjusted and paid ia
NIL by Mr.. F.. NJ. Benedict, special
agent of the Kansas Insurance Compa-
ny, in which 1 was insured. wish &c
tender my thanks to Mr.. Benedict and
the company for the talr and impartial
adjustment of my loss, and would rec
ommend the "Kansas" to all desiring
reliable insurance. JAMES SMITH.
Emporia. Jan. 6, 1876.
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the subject, let him, at the ensnin2
spring election. submit his name fore
election to the office he now disgraees
and he will find that he and his cry OF
mad dog, "the city win be ruined" II
his saloon is not licensed, viii be treat
ed with the contempt that he and IL
deserves.
To hear him, Charles Volmer Esk-
ridge, now prating, and mOarnlng about
the financial ststns of the city, Is like
Satan rebuking sin. For the last year
he has eunningiy endeayOred, by every
means in his power, to increase the
general fund indebtedness with the
view of writing ont his last weeks ar
ticle. Crosswalks have been laid in
various parts Of the city, and Charles
Volmer Eskridge has attempted to
have them charged to the general in
stead of the street fund fwhere they
belong) for Ithe purpose Of increasing
the city's bounded Indebtedness if IL
censes are not granted. Let me strip
the veil from this gentleman. Let me
show hia in all his naked deformity.
His attempt to black mail clergy men |
and others, who, at the suggestion Of
physicians, have dared tn procure beer
for their invalid wives, has laid him
entirely open. In his case, the dissecs-
ing and sealping knife are legitimate
weapons, although they may have toibe
handled at arms length or with tOngs
and the nose coverered up. The facts
show that by every method he could
think of, he has attempted to increase
the city's debt, and had It not been for
the ever-watchfal McCarter, Hibben
and others it would have been
now largely augmented. His fellow
members have no faith in him. It Is
only necessary for anything like an ap-
preparation OF money to be offered by
him, or wherein his hand can be seen,
to have it instantly rejected. Only re-
Gently an attempt on his part to pass
a resolution of reference, was not
treated with the courtesy of second.
And why? Because it was an attempt
on his part to shirk his own indebted
ness and have the city's increased {
much beyond her proportion in the float I
suit. This gentleman, the Hon., yea, l
thrice Hon. Charles Volmer Eskridge, 9
Is wonderfully afraid to increase our
bonded Indebtedness. Why, sir, only S
! few moons since, tor the purpose of c
increasing the value OF his property on 3
he opposite corner, he wanted to bond 8
he city as high as ten thousand dol q
ars to build hotel. again ask, has a
lie forgotten all these things? But, r.
Mr.. editor, for the present 1 must y
iraw this to close. If Charles Vol q
ner Eskridge wants any more of his Sc
exposed, let him pick his n
lint and try again. 1 have only open Ii
d up the first chapter OF his life, &c
which 1 now give to the public fl
without any copy-wright. If he d
wants any more, he shall have IL
ustlce. WILLIAM JAY. e.
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MONEY ORDER BUSINESS. - The
amount of money orders paid ut EN-
poIia post Office the last quarter, COM
3 mencing Oct. LIST and ending Dec. 3lst,
was $lG,3l7.O0. The amount of orders
sold In the same time, was $4,4G3.29
showing the amount sent by the gov
eminent to pay orders, above the
amount taken in here, to be $ll $3.50
This cheap and safe mode OF sending
small amounts OF money seems to b'
growing in favor with the people.
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FALMOUTH.

| T. n. Dixon and 1Ad.s' Stout re.
turned Thursday from q deer hunt, OF
VerdIgris. 1t was dear hunt. They
froze out.
We were agreeably surprised Fri
day last 70 meet cur old friend, G. W
Melville, Of Winfields whos With his SIS
tiers, are spending holidays with their
sister, Mrs. n. n. Carter, OF this place.
a party of our young folks assem-
bied at the residence of Mr.. Harris
Christmas evening to celebrate the
"nerry, merry Christmas time"
The Lyceun is place where our
people find they can spend an evening
Asreeably and probably. The per-
formanees each evening are creditable
to the members. james Dixon and
Hiss Annie Rsmbo read the sspaper'
the last night Saturday, which was
full of good productions from their
own and Others pens. The "Ply-
mouth Letter. and "a Big Scare" are
worthy of mention, with others equally |
good.
The Grange proceeds quietly
IIong without much outward show,
Ind notwithstanding several have re-
moved since its organization, its mem
'ers are about eqaal. A new member
vas initiated last week, and we under
tand there are more applications for
From Mr.. Campbell We
earn that the following persons were
lected officers for the coming year:
Acob Metyges, master; B. F. Bray,
ecretary; Neil Campbell, oYerseer
ohm Monroe, gatekeeper; the other
Ulcers we don't remember.
-"Rocky" says since killing Mrs. @
'arker's white duck he has quit duck q
unting,sO persons will no longer have
, herd their ducks.
Holland WINERY thought lie saw ;
thief in his stable one morning last Il
eek, but it wasn't. j. S.
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SCRIPTURE SCHOOL.

6C1AE LOAE GChOOlas
Proceedings of the scripture schoo
J conference of Cottonwood quarterly
meeting, held at Toledo on the 18th
2eth and 9th, Of I2th month, 1874.
FIRST SESSION.
Conference met according to al
journment.
The president being absent, d
Stubs was appointed to preside pro
tenn, ID. E. Allen, secretary.
The services commenced by reading
= portion OF scripture, with a devotion
al pause, after which the question,
SHOW can we best promote an Increas-
ed interest and attendance Of scripture
schools - was fully discussed. VAri-
Gus methods were suggested, among
which were more punctuaI attend
ance of superintendents and teachers,
weekly terchers' meetings, offering
prizes for punctuality In attendance,
and the earnest cooperation of par
ents.
On motion, L. Stubs was appointed
reporter.
Questions and answers from the box
ELECTED lively discussion.
Adjourned.
SECOND SESSION.
Opened by devotional exercises,
Question for consideration "WlIat
are the necessary qualifications for
Sabbath school officers?"
The following are among the more
prominent answers: They should be
prompt In the discharge of their du-
ties, Gctive christians-should have q |
thorough knowledge of scripture and |
OF ancient history, so rs to be able to |
explain the religions and customs of
the people spoken of in the bible
teachers should be able TO bring their |
minds to level with their pupils.
5. Dillon was called on to give
practical illustration of teaching an
adult class. Lesson chosen was the
parable of tho sower." His manner
Of teaching was but little criticised,
and after q few remarks session closed.
THIRD SESSION
was opened by reading the 1O3 psalm
and prayer, followed by the subject,
sabbath schools and their influence"
It was conceded by all the speakers
hat they WELD power for good, and
/ number of incidents were related as
Illustrations. It was alleged that to
he bible and its influence we are in
lebted for the freedom we enjoy, and
{ is our duty to disseminate a knowl-
'dRe of the scriptures by encouraging
chOols for the purpose of studying
hem.
Question box again opened. Sever
j interesting questions read and an
wered.
Miscellaneous business having been
disposed of, session adjourned.
FOURTH SESSION
pened by reading Sd chapter of James !
nd prayer. Written and verbal re-
'Orts from the schools represented
Vere then considered, after which S:
'orton was requested to illustrate a
ian for teaching infant classes. The {
udlence was well ente rtained by the 6
and she acquitted her
elf creditabiy as a teacher. g
The thanks of the conference were I
endered the citizens of Toledo and vi /
Unity for their kind attention and hos I
itality.
Adjourned to meet at Cottonwood /
n the LIST day in the 5th month, 1875. t
NJ. STUBBs, c
u. +. ALLEN, Pres. pro TEN.
Secretary
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ILAsTKRING.--We refer our readers
10 the card at Frank Mccain, plain and
ornamental plasterer, In tO-day's pa
per. Mr.. Mccain is u thorough work.
man, US we know from observation
and experience, aud we can confident
ly recommend him TO all having work
In his line. lie understands his bust
ness thoroughly, and does his work in
best style. lie Is particularly at home
on ornamental plastering.
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For SALE OR TRADE.-lsev. w. w.
Bailey offers Tor sale or trade his large
aud commodious dwelling near the
Normal school. The building Is con-
veniently arranged, and located to ac-
commodate students. Ten good sized
rooms, halls, porches, cistcrn, out
houses, furniture and stoves. Stu
dents can find boarding at Mr.. BIS for
the winter term. Also, three rooms to
rent to young ladies, if called for soon.
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TO THosE NEEp1No AID.

In order to ascertain the amount OF
subsistence, clothing, seed grain for
spring planting and feed for work ami.
mails, actually needed by citizens OF
Lyon county, whose crops were de-
stroyed by drOuth, chlnchbugs or To-
Gusts during the past season, and who
are unable To procure the same with
ont outside aid, the county commits
sioners have ordered that persons so
situated may make a proof of the same
before the undersigned on or before
the 10th OF January, 1876. By order
of county board. Us. CRAIG.
Jan. G, 1873. County Clerk.