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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-12
PROFEss1Oyv.gL CgRDs.
A CARD.

I /: A CARD.
Il HAVE associated my son, COURTLAND
H..SMlTH with me in the practice of the law.
The firm name will be FRANCIS l.. SMITH
g. SON
oct 16-w4w FRANCIS J.. SMITH.
A CARD.-Circumstsnc rendering it de-
"A sirable that I should locate in Baltimore,
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexandria to DR.. D. N RUST. He has been
for SO many years associated with me as to need
no introduction or endorsement his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being well known. / cordially commend him
to the favor of my friends and patients. as we'll
worthy of the position to which he succeeds, and
bespeak for him the practice with which, for so
long, l have been favored.
JAMES B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria, Va, mar loft
DOL. RICHARD L. MAURY,
ATTORNEY and COUNSELLOR ATLAW,
I0l5 Main street.
s Special facilities for prompt collections
throughout Virginia and West Virginia. Money
invariably remitted ON day of receipt
Lexington, Va; Gov. JAS L. kemper Rich
mand, Va; Hon. R. M. T. Hunter; r. II
Maury s. Co.. Bankers; Messrs. Barring Bros
& Co., London, England; }. X. Gilliat IL Go,
London England.
Richmond, feb l9-1y
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Special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE Doors AND SHOES.
We have just received fresh supply of Gents
extra fine, hand-sewed Boots and Shoes, ana
Slippers of every description, which we unhesi-
tatingly recommend to be the very best on ssle.
in the city. w. B. WADDEY,
oct ID King street.
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A Fact That We Are Willing to
PrnyQ

That we can show q larger and better assorted
stock of Boots and Shoes, suited to the wants
of the people, and that our prices are toner, con-
sidering the quality of the goods and workman
ship, than any other house, in our line of goods,
in this section of the country.
W. B. WADDEY,
oct "a King street.
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q CHANGE OF TIME

Iss4kssc 1AA'oN W lime
REG LAR LINE TO NORFOLK ROs1oN
AND PROVIDENCE Wv
On and alter MONDAY, September 20, 1875
the new and elegant steamer ' 'o'''
-, LADY OF THE LAKE
wall make THREE REGULAR TRIPS be.
tween Washington and Norfolk each week
ss o1clg at the principal River Landings, as
ioiiows: Leave Washington EVERY NON
DAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. at 3
O'Clock p; M. and Alexandria at $3.50 D, M. and
Mort TX EVERY TU ESDAY, THURSDAY
and SATURDAY,, at4 p. M "
:, Fare to Norfolk Sd; round trip tickets S.
Meals and Ststerocms extra.
Tickets good until used.
For tickets, statorooms or information annlv+o
sep Z3-tf Iannay,s ,vho're
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FRESH STOCK
II T. ID n GED DP1-n

AT
ED q CED PRICES,
1t is not our custom to publish prices of goods,
but will say. to our friends and customers that
on an examination of stock they will find our
prices on all goods rs low, ind often lower, than
they can be bought in this city.
Our large sales enabling us to buy Dcmestics,
such as Bleached and Unbleached Cottons, by
the case and bslo, we can and do offer them less
than they are generally sold. 1t will be to the
interest of purchasers TO compare our prices be-
fore purchasing
oct 70 D. F. WILMER CO.
T ,ARGE AND CHOICE STOCK OF FAN
IL CY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS.
October 4th, 1875.
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore markets.
We have just returned from the North and
opening to-day splendid assortment of goods,
embracing the newest and lates. styles out for
fall and winter. Our Dress Goods Department
is complete, and we make Black Goods spe-
clalty. We cannot enumerate all the differ ent
lines of goods, but invite a general examination
OF The stock. Popular prices may be expected.
D. +. BRASFEAR,
ID. b. HOMES. No. 100 King street,
oct Alexandria, Va
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Ladies' Misses and Children's Boot.
Shoes and SIipDePS.

Shoes and Slippers.
We are this day receiving full line of La
lies, Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes anc.
Slippers, suitable for Fall and Winter, en-
bracing I'll of the latest styles We solicit pur
chssers to call and examine for themselves at
they will be sold at low prices
oct w. B. WADDEY, ID King st.
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QY THIS A. MS. MER

IL III I a VI s. > 4 a NJ l. 4 {.
The last of another large purchase of
DRESS GOODS, CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS,
CALICOES, COTTONS, &C.,
fresh from the New York market and at the
lowest prices yet reached. Our stock is full in
all its departments, and purchasers at wholesale
or retail who desire large stock to select from
and low prices will do we'll TO call and see us.
move D. F. WILMER co.
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4 VERlLL CHEMICAL PAINT-mixed
- ready Tor use-We have just made large
ADDITIONS to our stock of the above celebrated
Paints. Sample card of colors, with rule for
ascertalnlng the amount required for any build.
ing, can be obtained upon application. For sale
At factory prices by
E. S. LEADBEATER &'BRO.,
ap rs Agents for Alexandria,
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NEW GOODS-Receved this day: Hub
- BELLS Prepared Wheat, Green's August
Flower, Thompson's Tooth Soap, Pierc.'s Ma
sal Douches, Reeds American Shoe Dressing,
Durno's Catarrh Snuff and Ponds Extract Of
Witch Hazel loot 19l JANNEY & co.
NEW YORK ENAMELLED PAINT, al
~ ways ready for use; the best in the world,
combining beauty, durability and economy,
furnished in any quantity. from one gallon up.
wards. For sample card and prices address
jy2 B. E. PEAkE s. CO., 1877 King st.
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The new and elegant Iron Steamboat
JOHN w. THOMPSON.
Will make SEMI. WEEKLY Taps from
washington and Alexandris TO the -a<>..
lower Potomac, touching at all the. xssasssS
prl9cipal landings on the Maryland and Vir
gnia shores as follows:
Leave cav ;, alexsndris, from Jenney's wharf ev.
cry ! ESDAY, at u d. m, for Currloms an
returning arrive 1T Alexandria Wednesday al
Every FRIDAY, at y for Currioman and
thence Saturday morning 10 Cone river :; re-
turning, arrive at Alexandria Sunday afternoon
For freight or information apply to
+. A. RED, Agent,
oct "a Janney's wharf
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FOR POTOMAC RIVER
saasSaassssszas LANDINGS.
:, Or ai!i after Tuesday, August II, the steamer
PLOT BOY will leave King street whsrf on
~ EoDAlS and SATuKDAYS, at 10 m
Tor C ", and River Landings, returning
on on; h!'N ESDAIS and SUNDAYS. For
freight or passage apply to
,,. SH1NN s. CO, Agents,
aug lot! Il Union street.
ssESs7rs> Nj skCHANTS' LINE NEW YORK
sS;ssSsss STEAMSHIPS.
me line consi g.: the following trst-class
g; g. KNIGHT: ...........C Capt J. X. Chichester
'u Oh, GIBSON. 49,. Capt w Fl Winters
VIII leave New York EVERY SATURDAY
Tor this port; snd, returning, vii! leave Aiexgn-
irla EVERY FRIDAY, 1T 10 o clock,
B.tI freight must be on the dock by am.
For freight apply TO
p. 3. HOOE,
Agent, No. Z i.rince street
Agent n New York,
j. G. KENYON,
my 20 South St Pier Nc al Eus4 r;-
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TOR SALE.

ON HAND AND FOR SALE Latin &
~ Rand's celebrated RIFLE POWDER, the
only Powder used by the American Team; also
large assortment OF SHOT and CAPS, of all
sizes. JOHNSON u SHERWOOD,
oct n. e. corner Cameron and Royal SITS.
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~1OONb I MI NOhIh HIO SEASUN.
All styles of Dry Goods at Popular Prices.
Domestics at Down Prices.
October 9th, 1875
we are opening day great many NEW
GOODS, purchased within the last few days al
low prices, and offer extra inducements to cash
buyers or 10 prompt parties on short time
we are selling Androscoggin Bleached at 11c
w we are selling Bari er Bc'd. at lie per piece.
We are selling Fruit of the Loom at lie +"
We are selling Lousdale at ut 1lc
Wo are selling Wamsutta A at l5c
We are selling Laurel ID" A Brown at 94c,
u. F. BRASHEAR,
ID. b. HooMEs. No. 100 King street,
oct II Alexandria, Va.
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A ASSEMBLY CARPET HALL.
"A Splendid additions to our line of Brussels,
Ingram, Three.Ply, Stair and other styles Of
Carpets just received.
oct 25 D. +. WILMER co.
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NOTICE.

From Monday next November lst, until fur.
will run us follows:
Except on Sundays: At 8 30, 10. 80 and IL 30
a. M, and u 80, 81, 2 &c. $50, 430 and s. 80 m,
IN Sundays: AT go 10 80 and II 80 a. m.
and u ~ 20, ESQ $50, 80, 5 80 and s. is p. m.
oct 2o-4t s. HUWISON, Pres. PFC.
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oct lS
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15
"a There was no election for Gov

e9 There was no election for Gov
ernor of Rhode Island by the people
on the 18th. Lippett, Republican. re-
ceived 1854 votes Hazard, indend-
ent Republican, 1854; Cullen, Dem
Ocrat, 4,345. In 1872 the Democrats
polled 8,308 votes for Governor in a
total vote of l7,Tl, and not only
pushed the Republican candidate
hard but actually elected their can
didate for Lieutenant Governor by
239 majority. The average Republic
can vote in the last ten years has
been less than 10000. In the Legis-
lature elected last Spring the Repli-
cans have a majority of IS on joint
ballot.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

G. Schiller; Jackson. E. Kidd;
Rapides-James Jeffries, r. L.
Luckett and G. NJ. Stafford Ter
rebone-Ed McCullum and w. III.
Keys; VIM, George A Kelley;
and that the following named per
sons are not entitled to seats,
which they claim from the follow
ing named parishes respectively,
but that the persons now holding
seats from said parishes are en-
titled to retain the seats now held
by them: From the parish of
Avoyeiles, j. O. Quinn; iberia,
w. F. Schwing; Caddo, A. ID.
Land, Thomas r. Vaughan, and
D. d. HOraD. we are further OF
the opinion that no person is en-
titled to a seat from the parish of
Grant. In regard to most of the
cases the undersigned are unani-
nous, as to the others the decision
is that of the majority. y
w. A. WHEELER,
VIM. P. FREYE,
CHAs. FOSTER,
w. WALTER PHELPS,
CLARKsoN n. POTTER,
S. s. MARSHALL.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15
The Latest News.

The place to buy your Groceries
and Dry Goods is.swhere you can get
them the cheapest. 'Capt.--WM J..
HUGHES, of Rocky Mount, La, will
sell you more Groceries and Dry
Goods for the same money than any
other country store in North.Louisi-
ana. He has full stock of Groceries.
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Prints, Domes-
tics, Notions, &c. "Quick sales and
small profits" is his motto.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15
THE SOUTH.
Stray Sale.

Estrayed before w. II. Hill, j. p, by w
IL G. Burt, on the 18th day OF April 1875
aud viii be sold to the highest bidder for
cash, at Bellevue, La, on Saturday the 18th
day OF July, 1875, a dark Iron Grey Mare
Pony, about six years old, no brands, and
about thirteen hands high.
Appraised at $50.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, sc
J. A THOMAS, Stray Master
Bellevue, La, April II, 1875.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

SPRING.-Delightful, balmy spring
nbed in her garments of green !!
Now's that?) The atmosphere is
hden with the pleasant odor of my
lids of rare exotics! THAT does
Estty well for dogwood blossoms p
The exultant male cow-frog croaks a
nauiem joyful to the departure OF
hgid old winter! IA little am-tib-u-
~, but better.) The feathered song
itsrs are sweetly carolling in the syl-
,tnshades. The laughing brooklet
tflAying hide and seek with the
pAfly pebbles in the mountain
euss? (Rather metaphorical in be.
MID the mountain, although 70.
10y The rusty old moccason
= heated his winter resort, and
MIN the sunshine on log over
- tanslucent stream and dreams Of
sanother Eve and June apples.
tsaghty.) The dog-goned old scaly
aard spreads his carcass ON fence
al and scares q fellow to death by
Jumping into the leaves. This il
uvs) The martins homeward fly;
= weary plowman plods his way,
snu the voice Of the turtle is heard in
y and. physically Mosquito time
- -. come again gentle Annie THAT
settles it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

A staff engineers have started
from Ottawa, Ont, for Manitoba,
under the direction Of the Public
Works Department, to examine
the west side OF Red River, with
a view to its practibcability as a
route for Penbina track of the
railway at Winnipeg.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

~ The fishing season has fairly
opened on Lake Bodcau, and the en-
ergetic fisherman is duly rewarded
with an abundance of fine buffalo.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

ar The debt of the city of Austin,
Texas, IS now over $4,000. The
Statesman says 1.-THE greedy vam-
pires" are intent upon getting the
likelihood Of it's people.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

The nndertakers are just as
cheerful as when the reaping ma
chimes were chewing up their vic
tims-the servant girls still con-
tinue to start the morning fires
with kerosene.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

The Changers of Winchester,
Wis, have organized an insurance
company, capital $4,000.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

~ Our farmers are taking advan-
age Of the present pretty weather,
and are pushing things with a vim.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

The beef is so poor of late that
it has to be sailed, peppered
and adorned with sliced onions
before it is fit to throw out. into
the yard to the dogs San An.
tonic Herald.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

Beecher testifes that he raised
Playmouth church up to its pres
ent condition. Well it's present
condition in the opinion of some
people isn't worth Dragging about.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

- $s7 q day is the average re-
eents Of the street cars of Austin,
Tsras since their introduction.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

A Cobb county Ga, girl has
made aquilt containing 1928 pieces
and one star i'll the center of the
quilt has 1860 pieces in it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

The Patrons of Tennessee will
this year reduce their cotton crop
one-half and increase their corn
crop one half.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

- The Police Jury of Bossier
parish met 10 regular session Monday;
al the members being present. w.
B. Hill WA elected clerk, J. A. Sni-
der treasurer and Henry Stone stray
MASTER. We will give the full pro-
weddings Of the body in our next is
sue.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

The man who won't take pa.
per because he can borrow one,
has invented a machine with
which he can cook his dinner BY
the somke of his neighbours chin
ney.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

a. The Lafourche Republican
= patent outsider-generally looks
like its inside was printed on hay
press with shoe pegs.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

~ The Opelousas Journal has
oar thanks for publishing the adver-
Using rates, &C., of the Banner.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

Bellevue is now SO dull as to
rive q visitor the impression that he
has dropped into Goldsmith's DE
serted Village"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15
SHERLFFS SALE.

Wallace s. Co.,.
VS..
II. T. Stinson, ct al
In Parish Court. Bossier Parish, Louisiana,
No AL.
b. +. Fort
VS..
r. T. Stinson.
In Parish Court of BOssier Parish, Louisi-
ana, No. 446.
DIV virtue of writs of fieri facias, issued
ID in the above named suits, by the
Clerk of the District Court of Bossier par
ish, louisiana and directed to the Sheriff
of Bossier, there has been seized and will
be sold at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, before the Court House
door, in the town of Bellevue, Bossier parish,
Louisiana, within the legal hours of sale ron
the first Saturday, the LIST day Of May,
1875, the following described lands, wit
The whole of section number twenty four,
in township number nineteen, range num-
Der thirteen, in the parish of BOssier, La.
Seized as the property of the defendant,
r 7. Stinson, and to be sold to pay and sat
isfy said writs.
Terms Of Sale-On credit of IL months
purchaser required to give bond with ap
proved personal security for purchase
price bearing eight per cent interest from
day of sale and special mortgage and ven
doris lien on the lands sold to secure the
payment of the purchase price.
Act OF sale at expense Of purchaser.
B. f. ONEAL, Sheriff.
Per w. ii. HILL, Deputy.
April 18th, 1873. lpr'sfee 81
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

Wheat on the uplands in North
Georgia looks promising.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15
LADY
Ohio Beauty Poiatoe.

FTyhe best Medium early. "A seedling from
j Early Rose, Fix years tested. Large,
handsome, productive, fine late keeper;
quality best 81 per Ii lbs. - postpaid;
bushel, go. CAMPBELL's 60 DAYS SUcAR
Coax. The best aud earliest true Sugar
Corn. Packet 10 cents; + pint 70 ceIts; quart
50 cents postpaid Also, extra early new
white grape, LADY, Delawarts, go, cheap.
Catalogues free.
GEO. w. CAMPBELL,
Delaware. Ohio
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

~ "The Nursery published at
Boston, by John L. Shorey, SO Brom-
field street. is one of the most ex-
quisitely aess And enterprising publ
cations Or its class.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15
Notice to Tax Payers.

TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE, }
PARISH OF BossIER,
Bellevue, La, April 8, 1875.
Notice is hereby given to each and every
IN tax payer, resident in Bossier parish,
La, and non resident, that will be present
at my Office, in Bellevue, said parish, from
the hours Of 9 o'clock, A. NJ, to 3 O'Clock PM,
of each day, from this date holidays ex-
cepted| for the purpose of receiving pay
ment from all persons indebted fct taxes
and licenses ~ ssss ss
am now prepared to furnish property
holders Of Bossier parish. with Blank De
scriptive Lists. Tax payerstare requested
to call and give in the numbers Of their land
and amount of personal property subject to
taxation, within the legal time prescribed,
or the same will be assessed according to
law.
Office hours from q IN to p. IN.
PERCY BAKER,
Tax Collector, Bossier parish, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

~ Barrett, Democrat, was elect
j Mayor Of st. Louis on the 7th inst.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

- The a6th-Memorial DAYS.
.,oaa 1t hand. It is legal holiday
in Georgia.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

- Both branches Of the Legisla-
MIRA lust elected in Connecticut is
Democratic.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15
ANOTHER TORNADO.

Edinsburg, ILL.,, April "a fear
full tornado passed over this place
today. Christian Church, where
80 to 40 young ladies and gentle
men were rehearsing, was demol-
ished. Fifteen persons have been
taken out, one of whom was dead,
and several had their limbs brok.
en-. Five dwellings were prostra.
ted and the elevator is badly dam.
aged.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15
Latest News.

Memphis, April 10.-A fire in
Greenville, Mss, destroyed a
planning mill hotel and other
buildings. Loss $4,000. Sever
al citizens hurt By falling chin.
neys.
TORNADO.
Little Rock, April 8.-A lorna.
do three miles below the city up
rooted trees, unroofed houses and
killed Mrs. Jones and seriously
injured her two daughters.
DEMOLISHED.
Omaha, April "a whirlwind
demolished Plat river bridge at
Singer. Several houses demolish.
ed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

Another sign of Spring-every-
body feels lazy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

The news this morning from
Connecticut will, no doubt, be
very encouraging to the Demo
cratic politicians. TWAS a closely
contested struggle, wherein the
administration exercised its full
strength. The Democracy put a
splendid ticket for congressman
and state officers, and the triumph
is a fine success for that party and
CORES pondingly depressing to the
Republicans.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15

49, Readers of the Banner if you
want lively week. u, subscribe for
THE FORT VALLEY MIRROR.
1t contains weekly resumes Of news from
all parts of the State. Mirror and Southern
Cultivator sent together one year for 90 Is
Subscription price 81 Is per annum. Ad-
dress w. I. CHRISTOPHER,
no3-3ms Fort Valley, Ga.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-04-15
OFFICIAL VOTE.

republican; 53,7S5 democratic;
2SO9 prohibition; IA scattering
leaving the democratic majority
6G6l. The total vote for Con.
gressmen in the State is 47,311
republican 81 ,OS3 democratic; 1909
prohibition. The democratic ma
jority in this State, is. larger than
in 1867. The prohibition vote
almost wholly drawn from the
republicans. The total vote for
Governor is larger by 1854 and
that for Congressman by $50 votes.
STEAMBOAT BURNED.
st. Louis, April Last even
ing the steamer Paragon, lying at
the Kountz line wharfboat load
ing for New Orleans, took fire in
the hold. She was towed across
the river where she burned to the
waters edge and sunk in eight
feet water.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
San Francisco, April S.-Gov-'
-ernment powder in frame build
ing exploded demolishing the
building and crushing tile walls of
Holloway's bonded warehouse,
corner Of Spear and Harrison
streets, and a number of frame
buildings, occupied as saloons aud
dwellings,, were blown to pieces,
and in a few minutes the whole
mass was in flames. A number
OF men, women, aud children
were crushed and some persisted
in the flames. Loss of the ware
house estimated at a half million
dollars.
SNOW.
Washington, April IA light
snow here and quite heavy
throughout Pennsylvania; five
inches snow some places.
THE AWARD.
New Orleans, April, 13.-The
following is the official award
which will be sent to both Houses
tomorrow
New York, March 13.-The un-
dersigned having been requested
to examine the claims OF the per-
sons hereafter named to seats in
the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives of the State of Louisi-
ana, and having examined the re-
turns aud the evidence before the
returning board, and much other
oral ann written evidence relative
to such claims, are Of opinion and
! do hereby find award and determ-
inc that F. S. Goode is entitled to
a seat in the Senate from the 22d
Senatorial District, and that j. B.
Elan is not entitled to a seat from
the 9Th Senatorial District, aud
that the following named parties
respectively from the parishes :
ASsumption-R. r. Benseley and
E, F. Dugas; Bienville-Janes
. Brice DeSoto-J. L. Scales and
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