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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

BEEF in market at present is not
Of the most choice or delicious, but
the hard winter is the excuse offered
for the quality, and the quantity is
rather scant, whilst prices are fair
and righteous. The coming Spring
grass will soon ensure the juicy, ten
der surloins we dream Of every day,
and then butchers and consumers will
be happy and contented.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

The gallant and ready for duty
fire boys, the Pacifics, are going to
have a little dance just for luck, rest
and pleasure, and surely none merit
it more, and none more than they
should receive on this special occa-
sion the smiles and encouragement
of the better portion of Gods crea
ton. We will vouch for all of our
gender paying due homage to our
gallant boys.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

-PUBLrc opinion is the great tri-
ouaal BY which the value of all good
things is judged. It's favorable YER
dict has long stamped Levin's nice
ties and Injuries as the leading and
invlgorating bon'es chooses in Alex
andria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

The notice, published elsewhere
of the Rapides Agricultural Fair As
ISOLATION, should be needed by all
the Stockholders and meet with a
prompt attention. The new Board
mean business and all their energies
are enlisted in the good and future
developments of their favorite, and
an interested public should smile IA
vors on them and their efforts to pro-
gress and the welfare of Rapides.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

Poor RAP1DEs.-The following is
the new school board, just given US
for our poor Parish; we clip their
precious names from the "Ohicial
Journal" G. Y. Kelso, John DeLacy,
E. j. Barrett, Joseph Connaughton,
Dawson Allen, William Crawford,
Wash. Bennett, Jesse Clifton and
William Kelso.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

One of the Boult family has been
appointed Post Master of Natchito-
ches. That. family disease seems to
be epidemical in our sister Parish.
Here we are anxiously waiting to see
who will be our Post Master, and
some of us are afraid we will be at
tackled again with family malady,
which has also been epidemical
with us.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

AN IMPORTANT INvENT1oN.-Ani in.
ventiye genins at Minneapolis, Min
ncsota, has patented an apparatus
which he calls car-shoe, for. pre-.
venting ears from leaving the track
in collisions Or by running upon
broken Or dislodged rail. 1t was
given trial a short time since, in
which it did all and more than vas
claimed for it,, A rail was taken
from one side of the track, and a ell.
with the shoe attached, backed down
at the rate of twenty miles an horr.
just before reaching the break, the
engine was detached, and the car
few across the break, the front truck
striking the track all right. and the
rear truck missing it by a few inches,
the shoe gripping the track and stop
ping the car without damage about
six rods from the break. On the
second trial the car struck the track
all right, and went on half mile as
if nothing had happened. In this
age of railroads, such an appliance as
that, if placed upon all cars, would
be the means of saving thousands Of
lives annually.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14
The river is now at a very higI

The river is now at very high
stage, and yet rising about five inch
es in twentyfour hours. The ner-
vous here, as usual, are already cry
ing overflow, but from all indications
we can safely assert no such calamity
need be entertained. The latest news
from above have all the streams on a
stand and good weather prevailing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

There is revolution going on in
dress; the mems trousers are swell
ing aid the women's skirts are
shrinking. 1t will be like having
both legs in one pantaloon to wear
the coming fashion for ladies.
Should this continue, and reach here,
the women will be wearing the
breaches in good earnest, and the de
spised petticoat will adorn the neither
limbs of recreant, hitherto arrogant
man.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14
~~">~-~>~-- 49,

GRANT seems to hold the office
OF Surveyor of the Port Of New Or
leans specially in reserve for pecu-
liar traitors. Longstreet received it
as his "thirteen pieces of silver" and
now ''our Mat is to grace the chair
OF treason for some time, at the will
OF our Presidential Caesar!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14
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Tr-

-THE Educational Board, or what
ever it is called, is in session in New
Orleans, and for our sister Parish
Natcbitoches, have gone and did the
same old thingBoult Myers, Raby
and Blount.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

IS. A. BA1LL1o, whose business
affairs now bring him in constant
contact with the steamboats,, has
kindly furnished US with a file oflale
New Orleans papers, in the middle o.
the week, just when they were moss
needed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14
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The last Ieeislatnre sntIv

The last Legislature, aptly call
ed Lou-Dudley, appropriated $4,000
for the contingent expenses of An
tome, the little buck negro, who
styles himself Lieutenant Governor.
Before the war these expenses only
footed up So. rs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14
b, C.. DIXIE the ,nanaror ne

B. G. DUKE, the manager of the
commercial house of Mrs. E. S. Heth-
erwick, returned from the City on
Saturday, where his business was a
renewal of a fresh stock in his line.
which the public can be satisfied is
more than true by business visit to
the establishment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14
PARISH DEBT.

The N. o. Bulletin gives an expose
of the 'attempt to rob the parish OF
St. Charles" recently frustrated by
a decision of the Supreme Court
One Flaggis the District Judge there
and had got possession of the parish
warrants and certificates OF indebt-
edness to the amount Of seven thou
sand dollars, upon which he sued the
parish and obtained judgment, no de
fence being made. The Parish At
torncy took no appeal, but thirteen
taxpayers did.
The plaintiff moves to dismiss the ap-
peal OH several grounds, the most impor-
tant being that in their petition and atfi-
davit they show no cause for the appeal.
We think otherwise. Appellants, as tax
PAYERS, will have to contribute to pay the
Judgment, of which they complain; a spe-
cial tax being ordered in the decree, and
their interest, they swear, exceeds five
hundred dollars.
If the Taxpayers of the parish who will
have to pay the judgment. if it is pnt in
force, have no interest to have it reversed
on appeal because erroneous, it is difficult
to imagine who has. AS legal entity
the parish cannot suffer by ali unjust judg-
ment; it is the people.
x K \ =
An extraordinary feature of the case is
presented in the motion to dismiss the APP
peal, filed by N. S. Martin, District Attor-
ncy pro TEN, i'll behalf of the parish, the
defendant, who is CONDEMNED to pay
S7004 80.
Why he should he anxious to join the
plaintiff, the district judge, and defeat the
appeal to the prejudice of his client, the
parish which was condemned to pay q
large sum, we are at loss to imagine.
The conduct of this public officer is rep
rehensible. A bare inspection of the re-
cord was sufficient to Indicate the course
for him to pursue in view of his duty as
an officer charged with protecting the le-
gal rights of his client, the parish of St.
Charles.
He took no appeal, however, and when
appellants, the Taxpayers of said parish,
sought to exercise that right, not content
with his own inaction, he flies motion
joining with the plaintiff (the district
judge) in an effort to defeat the appeal.
The Court then goes on to say that
no Police Jury can bind parish by
putting in circulation their notes or
warrants at pleasure, from which it
would appear thot none of the parish
warrants or certificates now out in
the various parishes are ofany value.
Police juries, in the administration of
the limited powers confided to them, must
provide means by taxation for the purpose
and in the manner provided by law; they
cannot bind the parish by putting in cir
culation their notes or warrants at pleas
ure.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

--KELLoeG is preparing his mes
sage for the acknowledgements SEES
sion. 1t is said that he will put on
his best ticks and spread himself on
the occasion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

AS usual on her up trip, the
clerks of the Maria Louise, handed
US late New Orleans papers; this
time ahead of the Packet and the
mail,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

-THE ceremony of comforting the
title of Cardinal on Archbishop Man
ming took place at the Church Of St.
Gregory, Rome, on the 3lst ult.-
The services were most imposing,
and We're witnessed by a large con
gregation, including thousand Eng
fish and American Catholics.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

-R1eHT Reverend Bishop Wilmer
delivered the annual sermon to the
Episcopal Council, at Christ Church,
New Orleans, on last Thursday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

WHEN a conductor on Boston
car shouted "Ruggles street, 'ns
other night, fellow, who had pes,
doing in the cornar, started up ana
said: Ruggle's treat! Where's kus
giles? Show me Ruggles, quick.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14
Thunder Of the Democracy
Sweeping Democratic Vic
tories!
CONSPICUOUS RESPONSE TO
BLA1NES TALK!!!

The tidal wave of Democracy
which swept through all the States
at the Fall elections, has met with
no check, but on the contrary has
continued into perfect gorge, and
the victory graced banners of the
marching Democracy again wave in
triumph in the States in which cleo
tions have been recently held.
Connecticut is still Democratic
At her recent election, which was
held under peculiar circumstances,
as a test one, the issue was fairly
made between the Administration
and Radicalism as represented by
the Republican ticket, and the oppo-
sition as represented by the Demo
cratic ticket. The Republican can
didate for Governor was the person
who, as Mayor of New London, or
dered a salute of one hundred guns
to be fired on hearing Of Sheridan's
conduct towards our Legislature. =
The Radical Convention approved
Grants course and committed the
party to the revived war policy
which has been contrived as basis
for the conduct of the next Presiden-
tial canvass and the reelection of
Grant. The State was thoroughly
canvassed, the lines sharply drawn,
Blaine, Garfield, Frye and other big
guns of the party being the speakers,
the largest vote ever cast in the
State, and the result is fair con-
demnation of Grant and Radicalism,
and complete triumph of Democra-
tic principles. We have elected our
Governor by a larger majority than
ever before obtained, the Legislature
by round majority in both bran
ches, and over thirty on joint ballot,
and three ont of four of the Repre-
sentatives in Congress, which is a
uain of tUO memhnrs cincn tho 1oct
election.
In Ohio elections have been held
for County and town officers, which
have resulted in gained Democratic
victories all over the State. In Gin
cinnati we have made a clean sweep.
by heavy and increased maorities,
from Mayor down to the lowest City
and County officials. In the City of
st. Louis we have accomplished a
similar victory, and all over even in
Michigan we have gained largely, al
so in Democratic Indiana and Mary
land our banners have waved in
victory!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

THE Democratic Legislature of
Ohio have reduced the State taxes
100000! When our people get in
to power, they can and will reduce
the expenses Of Louisiana fully two
millions Of dollars per annum.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

SIGN1FIcANT.-The following can
did admission from the New York
Times, the leading Republican paper,
is certainly important and highly
SENSATIONAL:
"The most dangerous, as well as the
meanest, Of tie band that robbed New
York under the Tammany regime We're
not the chiefs of the Democratic organiza-
ton, but the men who were known as the
'Tammany Republicans,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

-THEEE is commendable opposi-
ton in Town among the Saw Mill
men-lumber has gone down to four
teen dollars per thousand, and even
a little coaxing aud all cash down
can bring it down to lower margin.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

II is asserted that Packard says
there will not be a Senatorial elec-
ton during the extra session. How
does he know?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14
FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS 9

The Republican, with its us,.,
eat.style Of reasoning, finds an anal,
ogy between the caseof the Grant !,
IRISH prisoners and Gov. Wells. tn.
argument is that the Supreme Com,
has decided that Congress has no n,
risdiction in the Grant Parish caso
and that Congress, in the Repuhl;'
cans opinion, ought to have no iur;..
diction in Wells case, even to the ~.
tent of adopting the report Of thu
committee which denounced his ac.
ton as illegal and arbitrary. Thu
conclusion seems to be that if tho
Grant parish prisoners cannot be nun.
ished under an unconstitutional Law.
Gov. Wells is an eminently fit man
to be made Surveyor of the Port
The Republican accuses the Picayuoa
of demanding the perpetual disfrap.
chisement of Cow Wells on account
"f an error of judgment committed
by that patriotic -citizen. But Tho
is a mistake. The Picayune said
that there could be no reason for thu
appointment of Gov. Wells except his
conduct as member of the Return.
ing Board, and that having been 70,
this denounced and condemned hv
Congress, BY a Republican commit.
tee, and by the public opinion of the
country, it would seem that it ought
to operate as disqualification rather
than as a recommendation.
If President Grant owns the public
of1ices--which he no doubt believes,
and if he may properly dispose Of
them at his own sweet will-wbich
he is in the habit Of doing-any crit.
icisms on the manner in which be
distributes his patronage would be
irrelevant, not to say impertinent-
But we always supposed that the rub.
lie had some interest in these mat.
tiers. and that the claims of Office.
holders and office hunters were legit.
innate objects Of discussion. AS to
Governor Wells, his appointment i,
simply a fragrant defiance of the
public opinion of the country re.
ward for acts of demonstrated law.
lessness, and for conduct which has
been stigmatized by all impartial
men as outrageous and unjustifiable.
If the Supreme Court should decide
that the Grant Parish prisoners are
unconstitutionally prosecuted, it does
not follow that Governor Wells acted
lawfully, or that he is a fit man to be
appointed Surveyor Of the Port.
IN. O. Picayune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

(. Who Now ?-Now that the Presi-
dent Of the Returning Board has had
the ample mantle ofpap- grace thrown
over his sainted person, the question
naturally arises who will be his illus
trious successor. If in order, we res
pectfully rise and place in nomina-
ton Keno Anderson. Who seconds
the motion?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

-THE Court of Claims at Wash.
lngton has just decided that full par
don and amnesty to those concerned
in the late war, while 1t blots out or
throws into oblivion all personal Of
fences, does net restore the proceeds
placed in the Treasury from confsca-
ted property sold.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

Our usual complete bundle of
newspapers was brought us by the
Bart. Able.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

-JuDGE A. A. Atocha, Of the ~.
perior Court of New Orleans, dled y
last Friday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14

ROBERT McKENNA, an ex-State
Senator, of Tennessee, has been sent
to prison for FIVE years for marrying
his former wife's grand daughtcr.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-04-14
The Grant Parish Prisoners Case.

Our community was delighted last
week with the statement in several
newspapers that the Supreme Court
of the United States had decided this
case favorably for the prisoners.
The announcement was premature,
but we hope it will not be long before
we can congratulate our prosecuted
friends on their release from this
vexatious and partisan prosecution.
We subjoin an interesting letter to
the Cincinnati Enquirer, on the
trial:
, 1875-10-24
Business Active--New York Ex-
change Weak.
Greenbacks Appreciating---Lincoln
Park Bonds.
The Produce Markets Irregular".Spo1
Pork and Wheat Strong.
Other Markets Tame--.A Small Shipping
Movement in Grain,
FINANCIAL.

Yesterday was exceedingly dne and business goner
nlly active. week or tw Of such weather viii
be grss: n1vantage alike to city and country. Con-
tractors wbo able to get their buildings nrloseu and
they will eready to go into winter quarters with ev
erything sn1g and in good condition. Farmers will
get their ont Of the way, and they beske
themselves the rest and the enjoyment Of the win
ter.
The nnrk.t for exchange during The week has been
weak and dsooping. The coaing figures 50S 7sc
per 81 oA0 discount The large purchases by the city,
amounting considerably more than $500 600, in ad
dltlon to u1aI aa1es, anply relieved the market far
the moment but had effect In strengthening pricea.
Very considerable parcels OF currency vera received
by come Of The bankb from Eeg York.
Money his been gradually working closer, owing to
the tmmens drafts country correspondents have made
upon our bnks. There Is no appearance Of an actual
scarcity, hoyever, As customers In city and country
have been hly supplied OF course all confined
to legltimat traffic. No countcnance accommoda-
tfons ara Afforded to SPECTATORS In anything.
Close adhaenco to banking principles has for the
present narly driven out of sight the entire race Of
speculators
Discount Us usual, 10 per cent and firm. We hear
OF one or tso banks that still have cheap money On
thebeat Of ,o1tcrSs-ssy cali short tinae-at Ca
per cent. Transactions limited.
Street rites nominal at 9918 per cent, We
notice it'll. activity but the note brokers get
very little b do on any terms.
Tho telegraph reports significant full in gold, or,
more aecnntey, rise in areenbacks Of some per
cent. Thee may be various REASONS given for this
but probably The most prominent Is partial re-
covery frCn the fear leat Ohio should 10 for rag
money.
, 1875-10-24
BUILDING.

THE WORK GoEs DRAvE1Y on.
Building all over the city goes on apace- The
beautiful weather Of the past; week has been
thoroughly improved by contractors, and hosta
Of stores and dwellings, are, or soon will be, in
closed. aod then the work of finishing can 60
along lelsursly during the fall and winter
BUILDING PERMITS.
II. Porter, seven, two-6tory each Is by 80
feet, on Belden avenue, between Clark aud
O. L: Hooper, one story, II by 16 feet, at s47
Thomas Dov1ing, five, three story each. 20 by
20 1eet, on West Lake street. between BRYAN
place and Sheldon street.
Methodist Episcopal Bethel Church, basement
aud Twelfth streets.
S. 4. Smith. two-story stone front, 10 by 10
feet. 159. 81 East Washington.
Chester Wagman, Office 10 by u feet on
West Lake street.
9: ": carhart, one~ssory, Is by Is feet at
$50 Prnirie avenue
James Gils, three story. 81 by 70 feet, at go
E. Busk, two~story barn, IS by 40 fact. at so7
Hubbard street.
Thomas Donahre, twc-story, "a by 12o feet, at
1869 State street.
]. L. Campbsll, four-story, IA by 45 feet, cor
ner Western avenue and Van Buren, street.
William Desmond ons-story, 16 by 20 feet, ut
839 Cottage GIose avenue.
Illinois Lead Company, two-ssory, 32 by 81
feet, at 400 North Halsted street.
j. Inllnau, one-story, Is By Is feet, at 144443
Shurt}eH avenue.
Mary Chandler, two.story, 81 by Sc feet, cor
nor jackson street and Centre avenue.
Edward Burns, basement, % By 10 feet, at
29 Whitney street.
a. ". Austin. throe-story, GO by 80 faet, at 2,
4, and North Clark street.
, 1875-10-24

TIE MONEY INVESTED IN IMPROVEMENTS.
An expression has been made in our hearing
the past week to the effect that the ability to
borrow money is no indication OF the prosperity
Of the city. We are not incliped to subscr1be to
this opinion without qualification A very large
proportion Of the loans Of tho present year hayo
been invested in improvements, and Ms such i'm
provaments have been demanded by public con-
yenience, either for business or residence pur-
poses, can there be more patent sign Of the
growth and well-belng OF the community: There
are but few vacant stores at the present time in
the business part Of the city, and the
new ones are quickly occupied. 1t is true
that residences do not so of 80 fast but
the elegant blocks in process Of completion are
in most desirable localities, and will doubtless
not go begging for tenants long time Capt.
tallsts appear to have sufficient confidence in
Chicago realestate Investments to continue pour
ing their surplus funds into the hands Of their
aSenrs. Borrowers therefore appear to hase
been Justified in borrowing, and lenders are
equally satisfied as regards the safety Of their
capital. and the future prosperity Of Chicago.
We claim taat the ability to borrow is an indica-
tion Of q healthy condition. It ia very true that
reckless distribution Of capital may end in diro
disaster. but there Is fear OF this go long as
loanable funds are controlled by the conserYa-
tive policy which has gained for our loan agen-
cies their present eoyiable reputation. Those
who have followed our articles on
that Chicago security never stood better than at
the present time. Borrowers arc source of
mutual benotit both to the community and the
capitalist. 81 II there we're no such thing as
credit or II from general insecurity and want Of
confidence it were scantily practiced, many per-
Sons who POSSESS more or less of capital but
, 1875-10-24

Withdrawal from storo Friday for city consumption
45a4 hu wheat, s8os ba corn, 2es3 bu oats, 800 bu
rye, 334S ba barley.
The following grain inspected into store On Sat-
urday morning: car No. red winter wheat, %
cars No. spcng, Ill No. do, 1s9 cars No. do,
I4s cars rejected do, CHS grade do ao whca)19
cars hghmi1ed corn, 200 cara and II 800 bu No. do,
Is caEs rejected do, cars grade do (3a5 corn u
cars whita oats IS and u 100 bu No. do 20 cars
rejected do, cazs grade do 90 oss}; IT cars No.
rye CARS rejected do; cara No. barley y cars No.
do, cars rejected do. Total s47 ca1s) $50 0o bu
inspected out, 134, ,625 bu wheat. 22o5a5 bn corn,
|, 1858 bu oats, :, 77o bu rye, $500 bu barley.
The following were the receipts and shipments Of
breadstufIs md iTe stock at this point during the
past week and for the corresponding weeks ending as