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EXIT Tw ED.

kuflfOr OF the sBOsssss Is
cape-A General Alarms to
the POIice-Search for the
Fugitive-G Qualification of
tho Chieftain's Friends
No Clue to his Tracks.
New York, Dec. IA rumor
Is current here this evvving that
William M. Tweed escaped from
the penitentiary and has sailed for
Europe to-day on the French
steamer.
SECOND DISPATCH.
New York, Dec. 40 p. Mr. -
VIM. M. Tweed has escaped and
the rumor is fully confirmed.
LATEST.
New YoRK, Dec. 4, 1916 p. M
VIM. M. Tweed escaped to-day
from the keeper of Ludlow street
Jail. He went out for drive
with his keeper Durham and q
deputy sheriff. He visited his
wife at her residence, 59th street
and Madison avenue. Durham
went into the house with him,
when Tweed requested that he
might be permitted to go up stairs
and see his wife alone. His re-
quest was acceded to, when after
an absence of some ten minutes
the keeper became impatient, and
asked Tweed's sou to go and call
his father. Young Mr.. Tweed re-
turned and said "Father's gone"
."Gone where ?v asked Durham.
LEFT the house, rejoined young
Tweed. A search revealed the
fact that the great criminal had
indeed escaped. A general alarm
was sent out by the police imme-
diately but nothing could be done
to follow up the fugitive. This
extraordinary denouement Is the
general talk throughout the city
tonight. The friends of the ex-
chieftain Of Tammany do not con-
ceal their satisfaction at his disap-
pearance. but express pleasure at
his escape. The police authori-
ties have placed the entire detec-
tive force on Tweed's track, but
no clue has yet been obtained as
to his whereabouts.
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A schoolmaster was fogging III
pupil. The harder he logged
the more the boy laughed. what 4
are you laughing for 2 inquired i
the master. Because you are lick y
ing the wrong boy was ths re-
ply.
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Various experiments made ina
France as to the best method on
preserving eggs show that the \
best, and at the same time the
same time one of the simplest,is Is
rub some vegetable oil, llinseec
especially on the egg.
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Pleading for work.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.--The Brick
layers Union yesterday petitionetE
aldermen, in the name of five thou
sand skilled mechanics, to do SOME
thing to enable the bricklayers tor
get work. The petition was referred
to the committee on public works.
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BabcOck Indicted.

7 WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-InfornlsE-
tion has been received here that oEs
Friday last the grand jury in ST.
Louis found true bill against Gen =
Babcock, which will probably be-
formally returned to the court tor
day.
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The Insane Pantomimfst.

New YoRY, Dec. ga morning.
paper says that since the retirement
from the stage George l.. Fox, the.
actor, has grown worse rapidly. He
is confined in the Mclean Asyluna
for the Insane near Boston.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. AT specials
cabinet meeting held late yesterday al
ternoon, the full text Of the Presidents
message, so far as completed, was read
and discussed in detail The message
is regarded by the members Of the cabi-
Diet as most excellent document, an0
opposition to any portion Of it was not
manifested by any member present.
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The best and cheapest in th6a
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only costs you Is cents, and if isx
does not cure your cough YOU Gems
get your money back.
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A Conductor Killed.

HARTFORD, Dec. 2.--Lorenzo Wad-
leigh, conductor eff freight train on
the Hartford, Providence and FishkilA
railroad, was killed at Bolton Notch J.
Connecticut, yesterday, by being throws
from train.
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TAKE this method of inform
G the public that / have on hand and
m prepared to fiji ali orders for work
SPRING WAGONS, CARRIAGES, BUG
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A share of public patronage is solic-
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that of other manufacturers is ceurted
Give me call, or address
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M ACHIN ISIS
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-02-10
ALEXANDRIA, La, WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY 10, 1875
@
]3oetica1.
WHEN WE WERE POOR TOGETHER

When we were poor together, dear,
never saw the dark ;ssss1
And haggard look fit DER your face,
Which now So oft mark.
Stocks, and the money market ne'er
Your honest mind engrossed,
And frequent smiles were for your wife,
Which now are scant at most.
When we were poor together, dear,
a. How bright our little cot
Became at your return from work
How happy seemed our lot!
How merry were our children bright,
Though clad in ''hodden gray!"
How sweetly we laid down. to sleep
I The long, dark night away.
Rest we as sweet and peacefully,
In this, our stately homey
Our girls are pert in silks and gems,
Our boys have "swells" become.
You are lnorose and pale, and worn,
And even in yonr sleep
You talk and rave Of business,
And all its troubles reap.
You fret that I cannot attain
The style of city dame
That, even in my costly gowns,
ever seem the same.
grieve cannot better please
But somehow think, that He
Who made my tastes SO simple,s meant
s.. From pride to keep me free.
When we were poor together, oh!
That far and happy time!
Its memory comes floating back,
Like sweet and holy chime; !.
As sunlight is to gaslight, so
Its pure, fair light comes back,
With a Thousand, Thousand golden hour
A dancing in its track.
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"TuE WORLD" AND ITS WORK.

Thos. IF our Democratic friends VIII"
desire to subscribe for New York
Paper will find none that equals The
World in ability, OF that SO fearlessly
and clearly advocates Democratic
principles. In the news from all parts
Of the world, it is complete, and ifs
editorials on all subjects are vigorous
and logical. To the farmer it is nn-
valuable: teaches him many things
that tend to promote his best interests
which he sorely needs his eyes opened
to. The World is now doing great
work in behalf OF tue Democratic party,
and should be fully sustained. Il Bling
hamton Leader.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-02-10

PLEASING THE Bur.-Some days
since Detroit father purchased a
boys tool-chest for his son, lad Of
eight, who seemed to have consider
able mechanical genius, and up to
date the boy has sawed off but two
table legs, six knobs from the blu
reau, bored about one hundred holes
through the doors, and three through
the piano case, and by the aid Of the
glue pot he has stuck the family
supply Of napkins firmly to the par
lor carpet.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-02-10

A IL THE NEWS OF THE PAST
n seven days is given in the weekly
edition of the World Wednesdays.
which contains, in addition to the
news, many special features prepared
expressly for it. The Grange depart
mpnt gives each week the latest news
of the order and of the Patrons. The
agricultural department presents the
latest experiments and experiences of
practical culturists, full reports Of the
Farmers Club Of the American Insti-
tute, letters from practical farmers,
and interesting discussions Of protta.
Tie farming. The page for the family
furnishes interest and amusement for
the fresi'1e during the long winter eve.
nings. Fnll and trustworthy live
stock country produce. and general
produce market reports show the state
of trade.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-02-10
A New Career for General Grant.

One of the most characteristic sto-
ries we have heard of General Grant
was related by the members of
committee Of Louisianians who wait
on him couple of years ago to lay
before His Excellepcy petition Of
the mercantile community of New
Orleans, praying him to remove Gen.
Casey from the Collectorship. Ac-
companying this petition were affida
Wits and other papers showing con-
clusively the unftnoss of Casey for
the place, and one Of the committee,
after mild address setting forth the
nature and reasons of the request,
handed the petition and accompany
ing documents to Mr.. Grant. His
Excellcncy had listened silently to q
good many ugly truths about his
brother law, and the committee did
not doubt that they had brought con-
viction to his mind. He fumbled the
! papers for a minute in embarrassed
silence and then remarked, with a
vexed and Puzzled expression of
face:-"Well, we'll; but what can
give General Casey. Where can /
put him?" The committee were in
telligent enough to see the situation,
and as they had not come prepared
to suggest General Casey's transfer
to another and perhaps more lucra-
tive post they had the good sense to
bow themselves out of the presence
in silence.
l. Remembering this incident it oc.
ours to US that one of the main rea
sons why Mr.. Grant hesitates about
resigning the Presidency in that no
body has yet suggested another place
for him, and there seems to be so few
vacancies! Sherman is General o.
the Army and in the enjoyment o
the most ridiculous good health
The Office of Quartermaster Genera
is lucrative, but it can with NOR.
|propriety beheld by General Ingalls,
or by subordinate member of til,
family. The Collectorship of New
York is a good fat sinecure, and con
venient to Long Branch; but, alas
His Excellency's successor might be
stow it on somebody else.
The situation was becoming EN-
barrassing to us, for we feel in man
ner responsible for Mr.. Grants flu
ture; having advised him to resign
We do not mean to let him suffer loss
Fortunately, once more, a referenc'
to his last annual Message, that pre-
cious repertory Of wisdom, helped II
out. On the thirteenth page of thi
document we found a suggestion
which persuades us that when b
wrote it Mr.. Grant had already con
ceiyed the great and popular idea Q
abandoning the Presidency, and wit
the prudent forethought for whic
the family is noted, and Of which b
has SO eminent share, took care
(, provide an opening for himself. Hi
Excellency recommends, for reason
= which he says 'are obvious" meal
= ing probably that they were obvior
to him as he wrote, ''the establish
ment Of a professorship Of rhetor
: and English literature at West Poin
Could anything be better9--mo
> accurately suited to his geniu
{. Cincinnatus returned to the ploug
and it's probable that he made po
Ysiist Of il too. What Il noble examr
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NEW ORLEANS.

THE TIMES Is AN INDEPEN-
L dent Journal, pledged t" no party
or cliques Devoted to Literature and
General News, the Discussion of State
and National Topics, the Welfare of
the Planting Interest, the Progress of
Southern Commerce, and the Rcgener-
alton of Prosperity in the Southern
States. The Times has larger daily
circulation and offers far superior al
vautagcs to advertisers than any other
Journal in the Snnth. The Times is
the only paper published in New Or
leans on Monday morning. Its circu-
lation on that day exceeds that of any
other day save Sunday, and it there
fore commends itself largely to the no
tice of the advertising community
Encouraged by the liberal support of
the Times the Management have made
ample arrangements for its further i'm
provemcnt with a view to making it..
in every respect. the First Family
Newspaper IN the South.
Terms of the Daily:
fer ahnnm. .-......--.-.---.--Slt W.
Half yearly. -.....--........... 90
Quarterly 3 o0
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The New York Evening Mail.

The New York Evening Mall
"a fraud Of a philosopher says:
"Man goes out into the wide, wide
world to battle and die; and woman
stays at home to make him glad Of
it." A fraud Of philosopher in
deed. He should have said that man
goes out into the wide, wide world to
drink and get drunk, and woman
stays at home to make him sorry
for it.
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The Democrat.
TERMS:

THE DEMOCRAT is published Week
~, at Four DOLLARS per annnm--
Two DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS for
six months, PAY Alb LIE IN A d
VANCE! No subscription taken
for less period than six months.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the rate
of ONE DOLLAR per square for the
first insertion and FIFTY CENTS for
each subsequent one.
EIGHT lines or less, (BREvlER) consti.
tnte square.
OBITUARY Notices, Marriages, Public
Meetings, Cards of Thanks, etc., to
be paid for "a advertisements.
w PERSONAL CARDS, when admis'
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Using rates. .....
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mo-. ~.

teaching the nascent Napoleons the
value Of periods, the Importance Of
the rising infection, and the arts and
articles of style in general; the mean
ing of the "middle term" and per-
haps the absurdity of a third term!
There will be people, We suppose,
contemplate enough to say that a
mpn who never reads anything is
hardly fit to be professor Of litera-
ture. But we scornfull reply, he
will be as fit for this offices as Casey
or Cramer or Orville Grant are
for the places they hold; and if His
Excellency does not read he does
better, he writes, and he can carry to
West Point with him, in flour bar
rel, collection Of his own messages
as conspicuous examples III litera-
ture. What fine word, for instance,
is 'self-necessity" 1t could be in
troduced at West Point with the
greatest success; for some Of the
young fellows there would see at once
the "self-necessity'' of leaving their
bills unpaid and the "self-absurdity"
so to speak-of making themselves
unhappy about the regrets Of their
creditors, just as Mr.. Grant, the 9TH
err day, noticed the "self-necessity"
of dispensing a Legislature at the
point of the bayonct. And then
what a noble reflection is found in
the same Message, where he relates,
in spirit of gratitude to the Giver
of all good, that, hard as the times
are, "three elements of prosperity to
the nation-capital, labor, skilled and
unskilled, and products Of the soil
still remain with usr' Or what
could be finer or more perspicuous
than this axiom in political economy,
which he filings out carelessly, as men
fling pearls before swine-"Those ar,
ticles of manufacture which we pro-
duce constituent part Of but do not
produce the whole, that part which
we do not produce should enter free
also" Not even His Excellency's
most insidious enemy will dare to
say that he cribbed this from Mill or
Ricardo.
What pleasing thought It is that
an American citizen can thus run the
gamut of military and civic honors!
Andrew johnson gave the public
some reason to believe that he was
proud of his own achievements in
this line; he had been alderman, he
some time told us, and councilman,
and member Of the Legislature, and
so on until accident made him Presi-
dent; just as Mr.. Grant has been
lieutenant, and captain and colonel
and general and President, until no
imaginable accident that we can think
of would keep him in that office
beyond the present term. But what
a future opens before him in the
Professorship Of English Literature!
, In this field he will win new honors.
From Professor Grant he will rapid.
|ly> be advanced to Doctor Grant; il
he should issue his messages in the
form Of a text book-a kind "of aid
to composition he must sign him
, self on the title page Professor
LII. B., IL. D., d. c. L., ETC., ETC.,
f and if he wished. he might even ado
f slate President of the United States
1t would increase the popularity O.
! the book and give final blow to thu
3 absurd report of his enemies that hi
aimed at third ter,n.-]New York
E Herald.
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Terms of the Dali
THE WEEKLY TINES

Is devoted to the Discussion Of Topics
of vital importance tn the interest of
the Gulf States; contains a carefully
prepared compendium of the News of
each week original and selected. Lit
erary and miscellaneous reading mat
ter, Tales, Poetry, Correspondence
from all parts Of the country and
abroad. with a complete resume Of the
New Orleans Markets, etc.
TERMS:
Per annum. Three Dollars
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el. during the year, and all the cream
Of the daily World.
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Parish.

Police Jurors:
JAMES r. ANDREWS. President
j. A. WILLIAMS,
A.. B. G.. DEAN,
B.F. LAMBRIGHT,
J. Fl. S0RRELL.
II. NJ. LABAT.. Clerk Police jury
J. NJ. BARRETT. =. Parish Treasurer
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A THOROUGH NEWSPAPER.

The World, in point Of ability, en-
terrrise and Influence, stands at the
head of the Democratic press in this
couutry.-[ Manchester Union.
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a stone that Washington threw at q
(woodpecker on his fathers cherry
tree.
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The Crescent Spectacles,

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GENERAL Burnside has been
elected to the U. S. Senate from
Rhode Island.