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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-03-10

-LrrrLE Ralph Tilton is reported
to be dying; he may never know who
his father was.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-03-10

Delinquent Roll .39S6;25 299l.S9 a300O.94
On motion of Mr.. Williams,
Resolved, That the Delinquent Roll OF
1873 be received, and the account of NJ
Legras, Parish Collector be approved, that
a quietus cancelling his bond be granted.
On motion,
Resolved, That the Delinquent Roll Of
1873, be spread upon the Recorders book
of the Parish, to act as a mortgage against
the property upon which the Faxes are
due for that year.
On motion of Mr.. Lambright,
Resolved, That warrant be issued to
Tilman Mitchell for S12, for making coffin
and burying Louis Gubly, on the 9th day
of June last.
On motion of Mr.. Lambright,
Resolved, That the use Of d free Ferry
near tho store of Dyer s. Dorsett, at tic
Davis crossing on the Calcasie,,, be grant.
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MARCH 81, 1875. !
The Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment--same members present as yes
terday. The minutes of yesterday were
read and approved.
On motion of Mr.. Williams,
Resolved, That the salary of the Pa
IRISH Attorney be fixed at the rate of
Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars per
annum.
On motion of Mr.. Williams, z.
Resolved, That the Parish Licenses
for 1915 having been omitted at a pre-
vious meeting, be fixed at the same per
centage on tile State License as last
year, viz: one hundred per cent on the
State Licenses for 1875.
On motion of Mr.. Williams,
Resolved, That Michael Legras be
paid the sum of Three Hundred Dollars
for making Parish Tax Rolls, for the
year 1874, and that Certificates of In
debtedness for that amount be issued
to him.
The account of Michael Legras, Par:
ish Tax Collector, was presented and
examined, and found to be correct.
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Montgomery, Tex
TO THE PUBLIC !!

- - 1872 - ~ ~@AO .
THE UNDERSIGNED >aFa
l. returning heartfelt
thanks for the liberal pat --A
ronage extended to him 10 his BUTCH
Err BUSINESS by the public of Alex
andlia and country near by, hereby
gives notice that he has closed his es-
tablishment for the present, and will
positively open again on SATURDAY,
the Sd of APRIL, 1875. He has been
forced to this by the impossibility of
obtaining at present good beeves, and
for the purpose OF fencing up his pas
ture, which he has just leased. On
Saturday, the Sd Of April, 1875, when
lie will recommence business, he will
be fully prepared to furnish CHOICE
BEEF to his customer and at his same
old rates w. n. CALVIT.
March Sd, 1875. ."
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NEW THIS DAY.
TEMPERATURE

AS REPORTED By FERGUSON scHNAcK
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-03-10

On motion the Jury adjourned until
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
JAMES r. ANDREWS. .
A true copy: ~ President.
II. M. LABAf, Clerk.
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Respectfull,
A CARD FROM MIR. JEFFRlES.

r. L. LUCKETT.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
REPTRLICAN DISsENsIONS.

The sub Committee of the Republican State
Committee, exJudge Robertson Of Wcstchestcr County,
chairman, engaged yesterday In hearing representa-
tives of the opposing Republican organizations in the
Is lid, Vth, With, With, Xith and XVIII Districts
The members of the oniCusom house delegation from
the Ist District declared that their opponents con
trOllcd the district organization as close corpora
tiOn. Ii did not represent the Republican voters
OF the district. More than 500 Republicans had
asked to he enrolled and were refused They were
told ny some Of the Republican leaders that 1t
deemed advisable to have the district organza
tions TOO large II made them unwicldy Democrats
were placed the roll in order that they might be made
available to carry the primary elections While the names
Of unexceptionabe Republicans were stricken OIL be-
cause they protested against this state of affairs Col
NJ W. Buns aud others of the Customhouse party DC
cared that statements Of the other side were false
and that the organization open 10 all who wished TO
ion il who comld prove themselves Republicans. The
contestants were not Republicans, but had been sup
porters OF Tammany Hall for years past They were ac,
cusomCd To do Twecds bidding IN re days oi ,ne ou
Ring This was cmphacay denied by the conit stants,
and the lie given aud returned various sgSe:io
made that satisfaction could he had outside ana
il required the utmost eNcrons Of the Chairman 10 pre-
The md District delegation presented about the same
condition of aIairs. The contestants declared that tiey
represented the majority of the RepubicaHs Oi ne DIS
tct, that the 10 whom had been given control o.
the district by the Customhousc leaders by their sonr.e
repeled voters from the support OF The Repnocan Sae
and local tickets instead OF STRENGTHENING them me
Custom-hou-e party denied this. and declared hat the
contestants were Democrats III disguise An alidaylt
was presented setting forth that one of tho
contestants had collected considerable sum of
money for election purposes and retained 1t.
The personalities INDUCED in ny each side were fully as
gross as those of the representatives from the lt Dis
trct The general charges were advanced and De
MED each of the delegations from the remaining dis
trcts The leaders o the CuStOnlhOuse party were ac-
clscd of carving then organization for the benefit OF
few instead of for the good of the party, and II was
stated that very large number OF good Republicans
were thus prevented from having voice in the manage
men of the party in nominating candidates ~ nl-
dersood that the subcommittee viii recommend mat
pacht, he an
cemher when new enrolment Will be had preparatory
10 reorganization throughout the city.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
GENERAL POLITICAL Ne VS..

GEORGIA NEGROES IN CONVENTION.
No INSURE CTfON INTENDED - JUDGE JOHNSON
THANKED FOR Ills IAIRNESs AT THE LATE TRIAL
n DISCUSSION on EMIGRATION TO AFRICA.
AUGUSTA. Ga, Oct. "A cOlOred cOnycn-
ton met here today FOR the purpose of rcintins the
charge that negroes intended nsuroction, and to
determine what is best for the coored race to pf
sue. About 30 delegates in attendance. IL. NJ.
Turner attacked the weak General Government fOf IT'S
conduct TO the cOlOrcd people OF the South.
Resolutions were introduced by Edwin Becher thank
ing Judge HersclelV johnson, who tried the Washington
County prisoners the rigid spirit Of fairness and i'm
partiality which he displayed and the ineNblc detcIi-
nation le evnccd o accord to the men implicated fun
measure of Justice.
A resolution was also offered cOudenniDR lawlcssneSs
whenever and however manifested aud stating that the
mutual dependence Of the two in the South is 50
evident that the prompting of interest If no higher con
eiderations dictate the cultivation Of amcabe relations
as the only road 10 true and permanent prosperity
resolution was offered deprecating the appointment
by tho Administration of ukewarm Republicans and
avuwed Democrats 10 office In Georgia.
There was great deal of discussion emigration, MI
Turner recommending Africa and others advocating re-
naming IN the state all bitterness was dying away,
and the rights of the colored coming 10 he
respected
The Convention then adjourned ill tomorrow. :
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
LIBERAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS.

Liberal Republican Senatorial and Aldermanic
Conventions held in several districts last evening
but nominations were deferred In several Of them The
Liberal Republicans OF the Ivth Senatorial and Alder
manic District met in convention at No. ia Grandst
The Senatorial Convention organized by the election
Of VIM. II. Townlcy Chairman II was adjourned for
one week. The Aldermsnic Convention was presided
over by John Reilly. committee, composed OF one
member from each Assembly District, was appointed
with instructions this evening al No Ia Grand
ST., and nominate a candidate for Alderman.
The Liberal Republican delegates Of the Vth Alder
manic District met at No 80 Amityst. and nominated
John H. Seaman their candidate for Aldermen IN that
District.
The Conventions OF the VIM Senatorial and Aidermanc
District held At No 209 Fifthst Julius ilsrbergcr
presided over the Senatorial Convention and Robert
De Crush acted Secretary. committee OF hve was
appointed to confer with outside organizations with
view toward the approval by the Liberals of either he
Democratic Republican nominee. Inc convention
then adjourned subject tO the call or the ch,ir Inc
Aldermanc Convention then met and pursued the same
the Senatorial Convention. ~ go
There was Convention of the With lhberM Ke-
publican Senatorial and Aldcrmanic District as even
ing. but 4 call has issued for a meeting tonight
The With Senatorial and Aldcrmanc C0nN'lllOn'
met al BreyOOrt Hall in FiityfOurts. near lhrdaNe'
aud organized by cecng Charles II. Cooper as Clalr-
man, and Dr. W ". Strccn, Secretary. fun rprtsen
taion of delegates from each district present ana
after appointing Conference Committee adjourned 10
meet al the same place Thursday evening Oct. IL
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
TIE CUBAN CONFLICT.

RECENT MILITARY MOvEMENTs-rIE EXECUTION OF
THE TWO CCBANs Ar PUERTO PRINCIPE-FOR-
EIGS GOLD RENDERED CURRENT COIN.
IRON A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or TRIBUsE.l
HAVANA, Sept. 3O.-Major Canella's forces
had an the 81 inst. with Csco GOnzaes
band and killed IL OF them. the same day Col.
Marines troops killed five insurgents and made five
prisoners, including the celebrated chief called FL
Trompeta." band OF insurgents, number
ing 600 men, recently fred on a railroad
train from Caimaucra, but caused damage
party OF 80 rebels well mounted, attacked the for
fed building Aguada de Moys. which defended by
II volunteers. The rebels finally obliged 10 re-
treat
From all parts Of the island troops fockng the
Villas, and all the and villages there being
strongly fortified for the Winter campaign. In the dis
trict of Remedies there still many bands Of rebels
In Puerto Principe, Manuel de Layas and Caledonia
Acozta have shot for Lyas aided Lopez
1851 and took part in the uprising OF lS6s In 1859
he captain IN the insurgent army, and fought in
the battles of Aagracia and BOna. Although OF
the amnesty offered by the Spanish he did not take ad
vantage Of It, but when siken prisoner IL is said he
deavored to extenuae his faults by denouncng several
persons i'm plicated in the rebellion many OF whom
have already been tried and executed. LcutCo Jose
Berriz OF Puerto Principe has killed the rebel Cap
tain Enrique Sanchez Antonio Banegros and Jose Maria
There 10 rumOr current in Havana that the Uruguay
has landed troops and supplies the Stockad,s
and block-houses are being built Cenfuegos. The
Captan-Gencral has restabishcd the decree March
Is, 1874, which abolished in May, 1875. BY this
decree the value OF foreign gold aud silver coin Is fixed
As follows: pound - ; franc, 20 cents; American
double eagles, $2l and Mexican $50 pieces S2l. The
gold piece OF Sl6 from Rca is declared
Tl7 The Spanish money Of 100 reals weldon will have
premium and be valued at $50. The general circus-
ton of the money AT the marked rate Is declared oDga-
tory by the CaptainIienera.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
MEXICAN CLAIM AWARDS.

LATE DECISIONS oY THE ryrIT, SIR EDWARD
IHOHNTON.
WAsIINGTUN. Oct. 1.-Since the last report
Sir Edward Thornton has rendered the following de
r-ons in eases referred Lin fol decision upon diner
cnces OF opinion between the Commissioners IN The uhcd
States and the Mexican Commission
Francis Nolan agt Mexico, claim for damages 10 grow
iup crops by the troops OF Mexico, award eloo goa
with interest At per cent per annul, from Jan lso
Alexander L. harrington agt Mexico, claim 0i Il SIM
lar nature award II 200 gold with int'ro NJ per cent
from Jan. l. lS6G. .u. -
s X Parsons agt. Mexico claim for killing claimant 5
father by the Mexican authorities, award S1Oooo gold
without interest and 500 gold with interest at per
cent, from Aug. II, 1860 ..
Jolu McMcrty. claim for OF mules and teams,
award Oo gold with interest al per cent, from June
l. 1867. .-.o
Francis Rose. claim for ie gal arrest, $500
Bcui We'll claim FOR seizure OF quantity of cattOh DE
The Mexican military Authorities, award TZH1oOo III
gold with interest at per cent from sept 20, lsol
Jacob Campbell. award for value OF orase taken,
SI22G7 in gold with interest AZ per cent from Maich
. lSs subject 10 divers credits amounting Ia H-uoo
with Interest the several items Thereon iroin various
dates.
The following ease. against Mexico are rejected on
various grounds:
NJ J. Iizaldi j. G. IIill. j. l.. Iac0>c. John Denis,
Felix Clarcl, A. BlumcnirOa. schooner Anna or -"ah,
KIM & Kennedy claimants: Christian j. Coter tiHn-
els icNiauus, II. C. A II. Neionr ~alNio Pacfo Mar
garct NJ Croihcrs, Howard 4 Mc''rorty, Lev Wallace
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
THE FRAI-Ds IN NAVAL SUPPLIES.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

W.sHINGIoS, Thursday, oct. :.
Today i'm order 10 rencr muse secure the funds in the
United States Troasury treasurer New had chrunOme
ter lock. affixed to oil the safes in his office, which shail
be locked a the close Of business each afternoon and can
u be unlocked again until o'clock of the succeeding
day.
Commissioner Smith furnishes the statement,
ia relation to the charges IN Mr. NOrlhon letter that
the trouble with the Palla Indians in San Diego County
California does arise from any indifference by the
Department but rather from want OF IT, The Depart
ment has endcayoed for two past TO secure
session TO the Indians Of tie land which they have always
occupied. and from which they are now bAnS driver
The appropriations frequently asked for this purpose
have not been granted, and what has happened 10
two or three hundred Indians Is ukcly TO any day
10 from four to six thousand OF the Mission Indians of
Lower California This trouble Ia radical, consisting In
the fact that In their transfer 10 the United states by
Hexjco they lost all right and received none IN return
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
DELINQUENT ELECTION INSPECTORS.

Police Commissioners Matscll and NOorhis
investigated several charges OF violations Of the Election
law YESTERDAY James McMukin OF the Isl Election
District of the Ist Assembly District and Bernard f.
Birmingham Of the IXth Election District Of the Win
Assembly District charged with being intoxicated
during the hours that they required 10 he on dui!
al the Registry offices Patrick j. Morgan Of the XVIII
Election District the XVtl Assembly District LEFT the
Registry Office without legal quorum James i. Ne
donald. Charles Su"rhacl iuius BerlnCr, and Isaac r.
Frank Inspectors Of the lid Election District OF tue
VIII Assembly District ChCTgcd with registering
voters without having q legal quorum present. Patlck
Gallagher of the IXth Election District OF the KILN
Assembly District charged with being absent from
tbc Registry office for two hours. James McManus and
John Malorey of the XIIth Election District or the Ia
Assembly District failed 10 report for duIy unll S4-
n m ON Tuesday instead Of q. III. There not being a
quorum uf the Police Commissioners ~ the trials he
o,s were all referred the full Board for decision
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
TIE DISORDER At FRiAHS POiNT

GEN CHALMERS IN COMMAND or 100 CAVALRY
sKIRMIsHiNG ASD BUsHwHACKING % IHE
PICKETs-IOUR NEGROHs AND ONE WHITE MAN
SHOT, -FOUR FATAIJY-GESERAL ALAEN OF THr
CITIZENS.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. Title AppedFS Frlars
Point special dispatch this morning says Gen Chalmers
continued the pursuit OF the negroes under cen Pease
coored on Tuesday night TO schufordSyillc. Frank
Scott white was ambushed and fatally wounded by ne
cavalry under Capt Burke charged upon the in
ambush, killing three aud woundng of them. They
also captured Nelsc Leavt. Ben Jones. and Alex Minis
who are now in Jail Bill Henry and Jordan Thorpe were
also captured the Tunca County line and pu in jail
here Cen Chalmers is in command OF go cavalry. He
has not vet returned Some 40 or 30 Of his command
that section, as several places were threatened
Chalmers with the remainder Of his force, proceeded
last night Jamestown. II mics northwest Of this
place where the negroes under Gen. Bill Pease were
reported to be in force about 800 strong Information
was received here this morning that Gen. Chalncrss
pckets we're within sight of their outposts but fight
h,d occurred when the courier left last evening. The
negroes are also reported in force at Major AlcOrns
place twelve miles here Fighting is reported going
Oh there. but the report is not confirmed There src
about armed citizens here who picket the town. and
will remain under arms until the disturbance is enced
The white people hardly know what to do Their homes
in the country unprotected Should re negroes offer
violence there would he fearful state OF affairs in this
couuty The white men are determined to dispcrrc all
mobr prudent and act the defensive Will" the
disturbance caused by Sheriff Brown and other Re
publicans, the white Democrats and Republicans
unit in opposn, the negroes. cavalry command leaves
here this morning Tor Jamestown.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
TIE FAIL F4POSITIONS.

PITT-BCRGHs FIRST GREAT HDCSIRlAL
DISPLAY.
PITTSBURGH Penn, Oct. THE Tradesmen's
Industrial Exposition formally opened to-day with
street demonstration and appropriate ceremonies at the
Exposition building The procession composed Of
the nth, 18th, and 10Th Regiments, the City Councils
the Reception Committee, and members Of the press in
carriages. followed by long lire Of wagons tasefully
decorated to represent the city Industries AT the TX
position buildings number of spceches delivered
The buildings viii not he opened until Saturday morning
as the goods not all IN place.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
SEVENTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.
A meeting of the With Assembly District

Republican Association held last evening at the
rooms Of the Lincoln Club, No u University-pace.
Among those present Theodore ". Dwight, Alder
man Morris, Judge B. r. Morgan, Dr. Z. II. Hayes and
DR. John H. Dom. The Hon. John ID. Lawson delivered
the opening address and was followed by Henry Grsse
Both speakers spoke vigorously in favor OF hard money
and expressed opposition 20 Gov. 1flden. Resolu-
tions we're passed approving the platform Of
the Saratoga Convention. fayoripg hard money,
and c0ngratating the Republicans Of the district that
fhe state ticket headed "by the honored name OF f.
W seward" A resolution offered by the Hon. George
" Blunt and adopted by the meeting stated that
tbe thanks Of all good citizens due Gov Ildcn for
his xp0surc the robJeries Of NewIOik City and the
canal Ring" welcoming him 10 the ranks Of the Re
pnbicans repentant sinner aud ~ an exchange for
MIR Bigelow," and approving his protest against ex-
cessve taxation by the General Cove nent and city
"taxaton created solely by the acts of the party OF
which he was so long a prominent member
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
The convention then adjourned tin tomorrow. :
An APPROVAL OF Reform FROM MISSOURI

ST. LOUIS, Oct. THE Republican State
Central Committee here yesterday of the tbir-
teen Congressional Districts Of the state being repre-
,ented The following adopted
PesOlred That the efforts Of the Administration Ia pl
Iify the public service by vigorous prosecution U! all
officials and other prrsOns charged with the commission
oi fraud any and all of the departments of the Govern
en deserves the heartcst ndOrscment 0 the Repuhli
can party thrOug The country, and cmhaic6ly
ndor-rd by this Committee.
There was discussion of the subject of the new
state Constitution TO be submitted 10 tr people bat no
definite action taken
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
DEMOCRATIC JUDICIAL NOMINATION.
WANT OF HARMONY IL THE CONVENTION IN THE
SECOND DISTRICT 49, JUDGE TAPPEN RENOMI-

NANl VI HARMON1 IN IliE CONVENTION IN 1Hh
SECOND DISTRICT - JUDGE TAPPEN RENOMI-
MATED.
The Democratic Nominating Convention of
the lid Judicial District held in the Special Term
room OF the Supreme Court, in Brooklyn, yesterday.
There we're % delegates present representing the coun
ties Of Kings, Queens Duchcss, ROckland, Richmond,
WestChestcr, Suffolk, Putnam, and Orange. Gen. James
b. Craig Of Kings County presided. c. F. Brown Of
Orange County offered resolution stating that, by long
established custom the nomination OF Justice Of the
Supreme Court OF the district belonged to the river
counties and referring il TO committee Of the delegates
of those counties. The resolution was lost by vote OF
II to = Mr. Brown aud other delegates thereupon
withdrew from the Convention The Il remaining dele
gates then unanimously renOnnated Judge Abraham Is.
Tappen OF TuckaEoe After the adjournment OF the Con
VentiOn, abOu 30 prominent residents Of the different
counties Of the district held mcetng at which speeches
in favor of Judge Tappen were made.
The eight delegates who retired from the Convention,
met in another and organized an independent Con-
vcntiOn, with Mr. Fallon Of Rockland County as Char
man.. A committee appointed TO extend a general
invitation 20 al the of the district to send dele
gates 10 Convention To he held al the Kings County
Court house, at IL a. M on oct. -.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
A BAREFACED GWINDLR.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, vct. 7.-Ihe Gazette of
this evening that the lottery scheme has been sub
stanaed as swndle in every particular IL turns out
that the plate upon which the tickets and signatures
were printed az allowed 10 remain In NewYork and
that all the prize numbers except two held In New
York
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
No YELLOW FEYER IN MOBILE.

MOBILE, Ala, Oct. AT a meeting OF the
Board Of Health last evening the following publication
was ordered to be made In the city papers
That the Board Of Health have knowledge OF The
isence a present Of any yellow fever III The city
The last that they have any report Of originated
sept 20 The few that have occurred were con
fined 10 one locality, and disposition TO spread has
been manifested. The Board have taken all the precau
ton. deemed necessary 20 dsnfec the locally In Quos
ton. GEohoE a hErCbuh, 10 ~,
President of the Board OF Health
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
THE CLEIRFIELD RIOTERS.

sINEY ACQUuTRD-PARKs SENTENCED TO PRISON
FOR YEAR AND FINED.
CLEARfIEID, Penn, Oct. THE jury in tile
Siney-Parks trial to-day rendered verdict acquit-
ting Siney, but conyctng Parks OF riot and con
spracy. Parks was sentenced 10 hard labor for one
year, and TO pay fine Of 81 and the costs Of the
tnal, which are estimated at ~ 800.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08

Making thc vote for Hayes about 900 and for
Allen go, 1000; lIayess majority, 25,0OO.
Ex-Srcretary DelanO's presence on the stump
ought not 10 be charged to any fondness for him.
bv the Republican managers. The state ComnIlie zee
men say he is there 10y their initiation or desire
The fact is hc is speaking in his own county on his
own invitation for the purpose of convincing ms
Republican fellow citizens, if possible, that he
backed out Of the Interior Department gracefully.
The party leaders assume no responsibility tor hs
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
THE po1GHYEEPsIE BRIDGE PROJECT.

PoUGHKEEP,M, \. Y, Oct. The party of Boston
capitalists left for home at \ o'clock this morning.
Their visit here is looked upon of Importance, and
as being favorable to the proposed bridge One plan
suggested is TO purchase the entire railway lines
leading TO the proposed bridge crossing, and con-
strlct the bridge all for SIG ,O00. 900.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-08
NETWORK, FRIDAY, OCTOBER g. 1875.

economy that reduced the wages Of abore and left the
salaries Of higher officials untouched, and charging that
reform, conducted reduces laborers TO beggary
and increases taxation 1t decided that the voters
Of the district should enroll their and organize an
association 10 protect their political and individual
rights with the understanding that the enrolment VIII
be continued from evening 10 evening until completed
and that meeting will then be called TO discuss ths
ticket TO be supported by the organization.