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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

CoRoNoR's INQUEST. DIR Il. Z. Powell,
City Coroner, held al inquest at the station
house this morning upon the body Of newly
born female infant, touod few hours previous
~ in the yard OF No. % Prince street. aud the
verdict Of the jury was that death resulted
from ucg'ect, but not crmioal neglect. The
evidence cduccd ut the examination was to the
following effect: Mary ii. Simmons, daugh-
ter Of W. +. Simmons, lives with the rest
Of her family, over the store Of Isaac Lloyd !;
neighbors aud others had noticed that she was
enciente for some time past; yesterday Mr..
Lloyd discovered large pool Of blood on the
floor of an clubhouse, aud suSpcctlng something
wrong, went into his cellar, and after search,
in q dark corner, hidden by a pile of wood,
found that hole had been newly dug, but
that it was empty; he then locked the cellar
door and commenced watch carly this morn
ing be heard Mary II. Simmons come down
stairs, and saw her 60 into the yard and take
bundle from under an old Dutch oven, and
carry it to the cellar door. and try to enter the
collar that finding tue door locked, she went
back to the yard and replaced the buudio un
der the oven; that he then sent his wife to
see what was in the bundle, and found that it
contained the dead body; that he then sent for
Officer Travers, who brought the body to the
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he warrant was executed at once, but the
prisoner was soon after discharged, as he i'm.
mediatcly procured marriage license, aud, as
soon as the coronor's jury adjourned, married
the unfortunate girl, who had been present
during the whole examination, even while the
post mortem was in progress, and while the
lungs of the infant we're being subjected to the
tests that proved the child was born alive.
RIVER NEWS The ice formed in the river
last Friday night has entirely disappeared, and
all the vessels that were caught here and at
the ports of Washington and Georgetown have
sailed for their respective destinations The
steamer Express, of the Baltimore ne came
up the river no higher than Chapel Point, aud
then returned to Baltimore. The Sue. of the
same line, sailed from Baltimore yesterday after
uoon, will arrive here tonight and return to
Baltimore next Monday night, when the line
will close Tor the winter The Arrow, of the
Mount Vernon line, resumed her regular trips
this morning. The Fairy arrived FROM Firm
iugton this morning, will return this afternoon,
and will then tie up at least during the wintcr.
The u. S. Monitor KatSkill dropped down
from the Navy Yard, this morning, and came
TO anchor off the upper end of the CITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

E WEATHER The warm weather of the
few days terminated last night, and to-day
been rainy, with cool wind from the
northeast, Indicative of disagrceablc day to-
morrow.
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DROCLAMATION.
i Mayors Office, Alexandria, Va,

December 70, 1875
For the better preservation of good order liz
this city during the Christmas holidays an addi-
tional police force will be put on duty.
The ignitipg of fire crackers, dscharging of
firearms or the exploding of any composition Of
gunpowder within the city limits is positively
prohibited.
All offenders and disorderly persons will be
arrested and dealt with according to law.
doc 23-1t b. kEMPER, Mayor.
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LOCAL. ITEMS.
Ress- There will be poap;ipeseiss,ed.from this
Office on to-morraa

@y- There will be poaGapeaeissusd.fsom this
; ; ; ; : : : :
Office on to-morraR1 -
men TO heed. The paf!s 81 Simeon Mcrx, the
misguided youth, by Charles p McQuaide,
Of liarrlsonburg; of Balthasar Mcrx, his dot
Ing father. by John S Bradley, and of that of
Cornelius Hedge, an Euglish sharper, by Sam
ucl B. Loeb, both also OF the same place. we're
admirably sustained; but that OF SchuImau, the
victim OF another's rime was played to perfac
ton by quite snall boy, L. Maurice Fitzger-
aid, Of Washington. We have seldom seen
boy of his age, even in theatre, do better.
The subordinate parts. by Willie H. Wuuder,
of Alexandria county; T. e. Archie Burke, of
Stafford; Charles II. E:hman, of Harrison
burg; W. Benjamin Dent, of ST. Mary's Co.,
Nd; and john d. Purcell, 2. Mcknight Bald
win, Augustus u. Foreacre, and John T. Johu-
SOD, Of this city, were also we'll sustained
though one or two Of th9m labored under
heavy colds which produced hoarsencss, while
others were evidently little nervous on the
first appearance before the public. 10 this
connection. we must not omit to mention
handsome little fellow FROM Baltimore, Master
Charles h. Lower bach, ~Rh o>thapgh he had
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Court adjourned till court in course.

PERsoNAL.-ltev. W. NJ. Dame, who for
some tlme has been the earnest, faithful and
beloved rector Of St. Luke's church, left for
Alexandria, his new field Of labor Tuesday
afternoon, ne having accepted call to the
rcctorship of Christ church, 10 that CITY. While
VIC, 10 common with his late charge here and Il
host OF other friends, deeply regret the loss Of
such Jealous and acceptable Iaborcr for the
cause OF Christ, we can but congratulate the
Episcopals of Alexandria on SO powerful an
accession to their rauks. May his ministry in
our sister CRY be crowned with glorious sue,
cess-NOrLoM Landmnlh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

NOTICE-All parties indebted to VIM. F.
~ BROOkES will please make immediate
settlement with the undersigned All accounts
unpaid by the first of January next will be
placed in other hands for collection
dec a0-2w p. 3. HOOE Trustee.
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NOTICE TOGAS CONSUMERS.

are now ready for delivery; ALI bills paid on
or before the 1st OF January will be at tho rate
of So per thousand cubic feet Of gas. After the
lst Of January ten por cent will be added.
dec 20-1w J. ROXBURY, Sup't.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

COUNTY CoURT.-Thc December term of
the County Court, Judge James Sangstcr to
preside, will commence Monday. The only
criminal cases standing on the docket arc the
Commonwealth vs.. Samuel Couor, for larceny;
same vs.. Isaac Johnson same offence. Civil
John Il. lseuchIer ct ais. vs.. Nathaniel Car
Gentcr, unlawful dctaiuer; ex pa.te A. H.
;kwood ct ais application for road; Louisa
latrous V. Montgomery Semmes, motion
erthcomins boud.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

CHRISTMAS EVE. -Notwithslanding the pro-
Valllng incemeDt weather the city presents
somewhat the appearance it usually wears on
Christmas eve. More people are seen on the
street than on such days as this in other seasons
of the year, and all the stores seem TO be doing
lively business. The market has been open
all day, and will be until o'clock tonight, and
has been well attended. The firing of powder
crackers has already commenced, and the sound
OF the toot horns is distractirg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

GOODS THAT PEOPLE WANT TO BUY
~ CHEAP-Canned Strawberries, Raspber-
res, Pineapple, Peaches, Wiuslow's Sweet Corn,
Grecn Corn, String and Lima Beans, Tomatoes,
Salmon, Lobster and Condensed Milk. The
place to buy these cheap is ut
dec = McBURNEY 81 SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

IN BBLS COAL OIL and FIVE BBLS.
~ ALADDIN SECURITY OIL in store
and for sale At lowest market rates.
dec 10 JANNEY i co.
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SIillUu HOUst. Dts. DTUWH a
present at the examination, a
the child bad been born all
death may have resulted fro
the umbiIical cord had haeq
abdomen, and hassDot bee
the discovery of@the de
Simmons had a warrant il
May, for the arrest of All
the charpe Of sednciug \
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

DERSONS wishing Il pure COD LIVEROlL
L can get it at w. A. job NSON, A corner
Pitt and Queen streets, who gets it direct from
the Fulton market fish dealers, in Now York
soc per bottle. sep3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

MORE DRY GUODS-Dec'r. 22t, 1875
W. We arc opening to-day more new goods
for December. Sales at very low prices.
u. +. BRASHEAR
H. b. HOOMES,
doc y No. 1C9 King ST., Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

NLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN LIVER
" PILLS, the best article now in use for all
diseases arising from deranged liver. For sale
by w. F. CREIGHTON,
Eov 3 Sole Agent for Alexandris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-24

~1gDSTRAW BERRIES, Pinespples
~ Seckel Pears, Winslows Corn, Lima Bean,
and Succotosh recev 'd to-day by
dec y j. &. j. E. MILBURN.
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Meats, Groceries and Produce

~ 0IIGE-The MARKET will be open on
~ FRIDAY next, the 2lth instant, during
the whole OF The day up to 8 y. IN. also on
Christmas morning until u. m.
Ii. B. WHITTINGTON,
dec N)-4t Clnrk or N a rl,o,
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
THE THEATRES.

Tur Opp DRuRy.-The Lolita troupe.
now PLAYING at the st. Charles Theatre,
is decidedly successful In attracting Is,il
houses. and the representations 81 Itp,
as given by Lolita In the title role. arc
very pIensing. Tho performance OF tho
+" little Detective will be given. to-
uirht. tomorrow aud Sunday nights,
with Zip" at the Christmas matinee.
and all with whom Lolita * hlvorite.
aud they are a host. will 81 course con 7
prrgatr 10 witness these delightf1l en-
Inrininments. Tho acting last night ~
"Zip' was even better than on pfeyi-
GUS occasions, aud Mr.. Locke, Mr.
Couldoek and Mr.. Conncy improved on
their former acting. Mr.. Cullington.
too was much better I'm IJeltimOf
TuE AcApEMy or Muslo.-For. the
HOLIDAYS. n better selection could not
possibIy have been made than the
L Ice Witch" Gorgeous In the highest
degree IL the entire scenic arrangement.
The little Sigrist m idgets command u
large share of the popularity 81 tnn
piece. They perform daring tcats WHEN ei
many men of full growth would hest
tate To attempt. and they take great de-
| light in seeing the wonder ana awe
that II accustomed by them among thel'
audiences. The Felix Ballet Troupe,
too, carries Oft many Of the honors. The
little Miss Ieonora Felix, IN her live
iv little dittics, h highly appreciated,
and has the appearance Of an elm FAIRY.
Xii who visit the Academy during the
Zee Witch" performances will get their
moneys worth. and go home with the
satisfaction Of feeling that they were
charmingly entertained. Tho leo
Witch" will be repeated tonight and ~
the Christmas matinee tomorrow, and
during tho latter gifts will be distributed
among the children as has been the
good old custom for SO long ut the
Academy.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
THE COURTS.
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.


Motions sustained. In the case OF
u. Henderson. convicted Of murder. a
suspensive appeal was granted.
In the case OF Joe Alexander, charged
with rape, and convicted OF assault with
intent TO commit rape, the motion IN
arrest Of Judgment was sustained. and
accused was remanded with the benefit
OF bail In the sum Of $500.
The following cases were indefinitely
postponed: J. Ketchum and Bertrand
Dinnat, embezzlcment; Louisa Jones
and Virginia Lewis, grand larceny
John Monacnc, forgery.
Postponed 10 second week In Janu.
airy: The cases OF Pat Mahon ana Au'
gustus Helmlke. charged with assault
ing officers of the law; and Francisco
Lala, stabbing.
Noile Proscqui. In tho eases of RI.
chel Perkins and Pete Phillips, who are
accused of willful and corrupt perjury
the District Attorney entered noht
D)'oSQtii
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
MARINE NEWS.
N. O. DEMOCRAT OFFICE. Dec. q. 1875.
CLEARED YESTERDAY.
Brit ship Austriana. Purdy. for Liverpool
A X Roberts
Bark Merryman. Merriman. for Havro-

Brit ship Austriana. Purdy. for Liverpool-
Bark P Morryman, Merriman. for Hare
Shultz &co
Ocean Zerega &co-2d dis.
Ship Raphael, new sherman. from Rockport
Oct 2sth, to maSter-4th dis.
Ship J. w. Mari, Moss. 10 days from Baltimore
to Silas Weeks &co
Ship Royal Charter. Robertson, 10 days from
Ship Tabor, Taylor, 50 days from Hayrc. via
Key West. to master-1st dis
Schr Brigadier. Norton. 20 days from st Thomas
STEAMBOATS,.
Mary Bell Hicks, from Memphis.
Frank Pargoud. White. from Argyle.
Alice. Porter from Amite.
Andy Johnson, Asburey. from st Louis.
Utah. Beasley from Yazoo River.
Henry Tete, Aucoin. from Donadsonvile.
Mary Ida Ruiz. from st. James.
Martha. Bassett, from Lower Coast.
j + Frazer. Canton. from Lower Coast.
Oriole, from Lower Coast.
Geo Spanglcr, O. Pry. from Lower Coast.
Assumption: balferes. Laurel Valley.
Is l. Hodge, McElroy. from Grassc Tete X H.
BELOW-COMING UP.
Ship Jane Fish, Brown, from Liverpool, Oct 49,
via Savannah, to master
Nor bark Rebus Petersen, from London, Oct IS
to master.
Nor bark Saga, Svensen, from Gibraltar, Nov g.
to Ocean, Ierega &co.
Ship Bonanza. Webster from Liverpool. Oct. 81
to Hall 4 Vaughan.
Ger bark Johannie Marie, Gustavus, So days
from Rotterdam to master.
Nor bark Niobe. Olsen, 10 days from Santiago de
Cuba, to master.
IMPORTS.
LIyERPOOL-Per steamship Mississippi-As-
sorted mdse.
EXPORTS.
LIvERPOOL-Per ship Austriana-i9o5 bales
cotton.
HAvRE-Per bark T Merryman-2sll bales
cotton 5000 pes slaves.
RECEIPTS OF PRODUCE.
MEMPHIS-Per steamer Mary Bell-1525 bales
500 w Burbridge Gco-5o1 John Phelps AGO
437 ] L Harris &co-423 Alcus. Scherck 81 Autey
---l03 7 L Airey &co-3s5 " A Johnson dco--320
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
noeona Schneider 4 znherhler-la do sch,,,la.

pecans Schneider zuberbler-1s do schmld,I
Neeler--i7p head cutte G Mehle sco--~TotnIp 4:
bales cotton 1914 Skis cotton seed 90
NEW ORLEANS AND TEXAs RAILROAD.
hhds sugar u Brugier--sn bbls molusses Msyye%r
Chism 4 Boyle do X Miltiken-is doh Belirrsss'
1s Anderson slpFs o,nl h hS 6ns moassss
'n INV OR Il ft' AND MOBILE RAILROAD,
s7s SKIS OIL cake Al1idge,a "a 81, bbla whisky
oi bis ess Miller Mcyerie bbs bee fGa h e
doc II Sampson and CO. bxs mdse RoynoIdss
and Daniels-1 tank oil " p Conucrse and COW
pkgs mdso Frank and Shiape.-2sll pds meai
eo-7b bxs mdsc u J TownsNnd- Il bx pigs II Hill II
Uansell-9 bxs mdsc Moore--1 coop pouli,mn
Mrs Geo Jonas "A bdls paper y OfrenheimerIs
do Mokc,-s bales domcs',o Never s, Wsis .co1
/ case books N y McDonald-2 crates machines
] ii Berry \ c,,,4o shoes y Cert caac mdse
AngaudGi de- Sclineler-2o chests ten foehtns
aco--so bbls oil J q CLARK --ioea pounds buItt
meat Schwabacker and go "A pkgs mdae j
Young--i bale domestic Flash. Lewis aud co...
do Baker and WordwoItG-l do opponhpim
Holmes 30 dIa paper T Fitswilliam saela
cotton socd Union Oil Coscoops poultry lbbss
oggs Carman and co.. do Gross and Willlama
9 lds Eaner = Mofcme 90 Lawelmiler and co
A Wolff do j y Rvers-t, coops poultry q Aus
tin---~b bales cotton J Julovick and co----io Il
Letchford a q Erkhardi and som Butler and
Hodge-3li ordor-st Hanger. fatman and co.
West aud col g u Y Straus and Coz Glyuns
Jr--33 John Chaffe & Sons---37 Lehman, Abra.
ham Aco-bo Engstcr and co-sundres to order
Total 5,s bales eoten $40 sks gotten ten SEED
II R-~-1ota 2oba baes cotton 100 sks cotton seed
60 SKIS oil cake 10 bhds tobacco.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24

TgusspAy EVENING. Dec. "a, 1875.

THURSDAY EVENING, Dec. "a. 1879.
At the election for President 81 the
Cotton Exchange, held to-day. Mr.. W.
q. Black was elected president without
opposition. Mr.. Black Is one OF our
Oldest and most respected cotton tac'
tors. and enjoysa deservedly high repu'
tation for ability and integrity.
Alta meeting of the Board of Directors
Mr.. John Phelps was elected treasurer
vice Mr.. Black. resigned.
COTTON-The sales to-day embraced
77hO hnies Mt steady prices for the better
abilities. and irregular and easier FOL
the lower grades. requiring reduction
Of lc In the inside figures for strict
ordinary to strict low miIdling IN
elusive We give also the figures and
report Of tho Exchange as below.
AMERICAN STANDARD or cr,AssttiAr'oN
xt....t -. ltt..'t
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24

hands. They are strongly In favor OF
the Ink. FOR II would make their for
tunes without doing the Government
mny great good, for a year ut lcast but
The consumers OF ten and coffee do not
believe tho tax Is necessary, ana the
general trade is opposed 70 It.. we
think Il may be safely said that the
present House has no notion OF impos-
Ing the tax. - Exchange.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
STEA MBOATS.
MEMPHIS AND BENDS.

REGULAR MEMPHIS AND BENDS PACKET
ws.~ FOR MEMPHIS, HELENA
ktSillssAsak- Mouth Of White River, Chjea
1870 Greonvilo. Vickshurg Nutchey
ami The Bends-The new and magnificent
steamers
Mary Boil,
J. L. Ilieka, master. AT. Grsson. clerk.
For FRIDAY. Dec. ~, ut ) y. M.
James Howard,
For THURSDAY. Dee 30, at & y, n
H. u, Pcgrtnl, master, J. ". Chnss.,ing, clerk
will leave ~ above Particular attention given
10 nll way aud plantation business. Through
bills OF lading signed 10 MI points on Chicot rail-
ronds. BROCkETT II CARTER. Agents.
do ~ Magazine street
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
ST. LOUIS AND CAIRO.

,Tn~~ FOR ST. LOUIS, CAIRO, MEN.
ka||Rssas phis and Bends-Thefne steamer
III. G. Yaeger,
i. q. Van Hook. muster. N. H. Fowler. clerk
Leaves TUESDAY. Dec. Al. ut p. IN.
Bismarck,
Jno. Spanc. master: Ross Powell, clerk.
Leaves WEDNESDAY, Dec. ~, at .. m.
Through bills Of lading via Cairo and Belmont
to all points North aud West.
j. B. WOODS II Co,
dlof 1W Common street
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24

OFFICE New ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, /
Friday, December "a. 1875. !
The undersigned. In assuming charge of the
River Department of the DAILY DEMOCRAT. re-
spectfuly solicits from his steamboat friends a
continuance Of tho patronage SO literally ex-
tended during his connection with the New Or
leans Crescent and Bulletin. -
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u
Lower Coast, J. F. Frazier. Canton, p. m.
Upper Coast. Hy. Tete. Aucoin. -.
Upper Coast. Assumption. Dalferes. 10 n. m.
Upper Coast. b. Il Hodge. McElroy. IL m.
Yazoo River. Utah. p. m.
Ohio River. Chas. Morgan, p m.
Bayou Sara, Gov. Allen. Brown. 5 y. m.
Tonsas. Tensas. Cooley, y. m
THE WEATHER Since our last has been
wretched-warm enough for summer,
and threatening rain every moment:
BUSINESS brisk on the landing
yesterday
RATES OF FREIGHT-To the West were
unsettled yesterday; to Red and Ouchi-
ia rivers they are firm at one card to all
points.
For lists of arrivals and manifests,
see marine column.
Heavy fogs have prevailed for several
nights past, interfering greatly with
the arrival and departure of our regu-
lar packets.
The Assumption, Henry Tete and B.
L. Hodge were detained and did not get
in in time to leave yesterday. The AS
sumption leaves at 10 a. IN. and the
Hodge at 5 p. m.
The Mary Bell, Capt. J. Frank Hicks,
arrived early yesterday morning with
the largest load of cotton ever landed
at our levee, or any other, for it was
the largest load Of the staple ever put
afioat, viz: 7456 bales; in addition to
this she had on board 1866 sacks OF
cotton seed, 1856 sacks oil cake. 100 bar
rels of flour, 25 barrels of oil, 10 barrels
Of apples and large lot Of sundries
She is receiving to leave for Memphis,
Vicksburg and way landings at p. NJ.
to-day. Mr.. ALI. Grissom, one Of the
cleverest gentlemen on the river, has
charge Of the Office, and Frank Smith
is her steward. Messrs. Brockctt Il
Carter, No. 80 Magazine street, are her
agents.
How long does the law allow freight
to remain on the landing after being
discharged? We pause for reply.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
VICKSBURG.

Leaves every TU ISDAy at m.
Co. ron VICKSBURG. NATCHEZ,
t662Rsasssaf Davis's Bend and intormodias
landings steamer
n. E. Loo,
VIM. Campbell. master, A. McVay, clerk.
leaves ns above, connecting NJ Vicksburg with
Pariso's Line for all points on Yazoo, Sunllows
or, Deer Crook and Tallahntchie.
ADAMS n WORK
HITE Il CARLlN
d2i JND. JANNEY Agents
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
OUACHITA.

NEW ORLEANS AND OUACHITA RIVER
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY.
Leaves on TUESDAY Dec. ~, at 3 b. m.
XXX ia "a ~ mp I'm MONhoEi ,. TkE I'M
- - Ouachta Rivers-rho fine new light
draft passenger steamer
Kate Kinney,
III. Kinney. mnster.., Andrew Cark. clerk
will leave M above For freight or pa4saee an.
ply on board. or 10 Capt Il. A. BLANKS
No. Cimil, corner Delta street
HiIE y Cabin, BRITTON a. EPPLER
ADAMS Il WORK, LORD a MGPEAKE
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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
RED RIVER.

NEW ORLEANS AND RED RIVER TRANS.
POHTATTON COMPANY STEAMERS.
Mary Louise. Texas.
Il. +. Bryury, Lotus Nos
Col, A. L. Kouns. W. J. Behan,
La Belle. Belle Rowland,
&. H. Durfnp
sMns~ FOR SIIREVEpORT. JEFFER.
k.dlRSSsAnt son. Upper Red River. Mnden.
6 Coushatia. Grand Ecore. Aiexan
dria. and nll way and plantation landngs-Ieay.
ing Now Orleans ms follows:
n. T. Bryarly,
W. 4, Seovell. master,
Leaves FRIDAY, Dec. 2ith ut s .. m.
No whnrfbont charges will be made on freight
consigned to the company at tho mouth OF Red
River.
forwarding freights consigned 10 the company
Mt New Orleans will De bundled free of drayaRe
and commissions
For freight or passage, apply on board of tho
boats, or al the Office Of the company No III
Gravier street. JOS, A. AIKEN. President.
dID INV. JOYCE Agent
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
BAYOU SARA.

~ FOR BAYOU SARA. WATERLOO,
l1aaakfllk Rouge. Tlaanemine and way iand.
ings-'rhe United States mail semi weekly
packet
Un place nf w. s. PikcD J. j. Brown, master.
'Lenvcs every MONDAY and FRIDAY, ut ..
NJ. for Bayou Sara.
HITE X CARILN, ACTS, 3 TchoupItoulns st.
DIS 3in A. &. GODDIN ~ Magazine.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
GRAND ECORE.
LOWER COAST.

INDEPENDENT PACKET-LOWER COAST
DAILY PACKET.
feazxza, a The No. freight steamer
lks.e.sz<S j. +. Frazer,
tSfLSH.&Y o. Canton, Jr, Master,
Leaves the Lower Coast Packet
Landing EVERY EVENING (except Sunday for
the Belair Plantation and way landings, ~ .
o'clock. Returning to the city EVERY FOhk-
NOON, except Mondays.
For freight engagements apply on board, or 70
dlau n. o, UONOHUE, 70 Ggavier street.
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OrrIcE N. o. DEMOCRAT, !
New Orleans, Dec. ~. 1875.
NEW ORLEANS CLEARING HOUSE.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
OPELOUSAS.


Leaves EVERY WEDNESDAY. at pm.
N- NOR ASHINGTON. OPELOUSA8.
akaSd ali landings on the he Coast Htcha.
falaya River and Bayou Courtablcau-The
F1etn,
Will leave as above. An freight and passengers
Tor Bayou DIES Glazes 10 be landed at Stmmsport
or Big Bend Landing. and for Bayou Bruf at
Wash ington. For freight or passage apply on
board or 10 LORD Il McPEAkE, Agents.
d22
Leaves query WEDNESDAY, at s .. m.
INDEPENDENT OPELOULAS WEEKLY
PACKET
FOR WASHINGTON. PORT
kG33ksI1nf Barry, Churchvlle, Bayou ,Des
-. Glaizes, Atehafalaya, Simmsport.
Big Bend Landing. Old River, and all interme-
diate points-The llght-draft passenger steamer
st. Mary,
II. Probst. master. J. y. Schmidt, clerk.
For freight or passage apply on board. or 90
HITE a. CAkLIN. 3 Tchoupitoulas st.
Through bills lading to Bayou B9uf. dlo i'm
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24

HE TEA AND COFFEE TAx.-The voice
Oh the country is not favorable to the
tea and coffee tax commemorative recon-.
mended by the President and the Secre.
!ary OF the Treasury. It is said there
Is large stock Of coffee in the country
az TINS time, and as one invariable con
sequence OF hard times is to dimin-
ish the consumption Of tea. coffee and
pgar, the holders OF this stock are nm
Y lest the price shall decline on their