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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02
IT must be confessed that this

IT must be confessed that this
old Democratic party Of our is vigo-
rous with forceful life. 1t has had
too much to do with the history OF
this republic 10 ingloriously surren.
der its name, it's national history, its
traditions. For more than forty
years it bore the shield of the repub.
lie, and made the nation invulnera-
BILE against foreign and domestic foes.
1t is now in the field, with the great
and independent elements of the
country, as allies and friends, and
presents us the name of it's Tilden,
as the great refermer and statesman,
who is ready and willing to lead US
into the new fight for all we hold
dear.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

Two of Major James convict
prisoners, from the Cotile camp, es.
capped few days ago and made their
way down the river as far as this
place, where they were overtaken by
two of the guards, who had been dis.
patched to arrest them. They were
ordered to halt, and refusing to dc
so and pulling fast for the Alexand'
ria shore, they were fired upon
Both were wounded, one of them es.
Gaping, but the other who proved tc
be the notorious Schonhausen, Of
New Orleans Crystal Palace notori.
ETY., was apprehended and at once
lodged in the Parish Jail. His
wound on examination proved to be 8
painful and serious one, and he re-
mains here in charge of our authori.
ties and under the care of the Parish
Physician. He seems to be quite
sick and is not yet considered out Of
danger. He is paying dearly for his
rash act and may yet have to forfeit
his life for it. The other prisoner
was captured Sunday evening neal
Dennis Smiths and has been taken
back to camps.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

The Boston Advertiser, a Re-
publican newspaper and supporter
of Mr.. Hayes, says of its candidate:
He is man Of fair ability, good
natured, correct in his personal hab-
its, honest, sound in the Republican
faith but without much force or in
dependence.
A pretty specimen Of a fellow, in
deed, to cope with the thieves who
have been robbing the people, who
have got possession Of every depart
ment of the government, and are de-
termined to hold on with the grip of
bull dog. 1t will require "force"
to dispose of these chaps, and if Mr..
Hayes is without much force" he
isn't the man the country needs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02
means peace. consery

-T1LDEN means peace, conserva-
tism, quiet; a calm after a long aud
fearful storm; the restoration of pub
lie credits of the currency, of pros
porous and wholesome honesty; still.
ness in the Union, which makes the
least interesting but most comforta-
BILE period in National history. But
Morton and his bloody shirt, as the
great leader of Radicalism, does not
fancy such much. "Quiet to quick
bosoms is hell" says Byron, and
such condition of things would be
nearly a hell to the average Louisi-
ana Radical.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02
OUR TICKET.

The balance Of our ticket: that is
that portion coming after Nichols
and Wilt, is excellent and bound to
give general satisfaction. Allen Jul
mel, Of Iberville, for Auditor, is a
Young, dashing and talented Creole,
representing the better portion of
that class of our population, and is
in all regards fitted to the office for
which he has been nominated. Ho
ratio Nash Ogden, a native Of Louis
lana and noble scion of that truly
gifted family, a nephew of our late
lamented Judge o. N. Ogden, a
brother of our worthy townsman, Rev.
A. N. Ogden, and withal talented
and matured lawyer, is our candidate
for Attorney General. He was our
nominee in 1872, took pot luck with
US, was elected, was cheated out like
the rest of the ticket, headed by the
true and tried John McEnery, and is
again ready to make another square,
stand-up fight for US. Robert NJ.
Lusher, our educational candidate,
everybody in Louisiana knows; his
name is a household word all over the
State, everybody knew that he would
be nominated again, and everybody
is highly pleased that he has been.
If there be an exception, which can
be made in regard to our ticket, we
believe he is the best suited and most
fitted all around for the position be
graces. The position of "keeper OF
the great seal of State" that of Secre-
tary of State, was awarded to North
Louisiana, and it fell on the should
ers of W. A. Strong, of VIM, the
Gibraltar of Democracy. He is a
young man of decided abilities, good
antecedents, spotless record and fully
in accord with the whole of the
ticket. Such ticket can and must
win!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

I'm less than an hour after Gen.
F. 7. Nichols nomination, as the o.
dest Democratic Journal in the State
we pledged him majority of seven
hundred votes in Rapides for our
ticket. Democrats and Conserva-
tives and anti Radicals of Rapides,
you must bear this in mind and make
good our pledges; We made it in your
name and behalf, fully knowing what
we were about, pledging true faith
and deeds for people, who never ye,
went back on a friend or their word.
Will you do it ? Let November an.
swer in thunder tones!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

ANOTHER Democratic Conserva-
tive Club has been organized in our
Town, and this time by the gallant
young Democracy. They are the
boys for the work, mean business
and intend to strike the foe at every
venerable point. This Club is named
the Hendricks Guards" and mum
Der over forty Of the best youthful
material Of the Alexandria Ward,
with the following gentlemen as off.
GERS: William Leckie, President, r.
c. Rogers, Vice. President; Ben We'll
Recording Secretary; NJ. ]. Kelsey
Corresponding Secretary, and John
Graham, Treasurer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02
Parish Executive Committee

The Tilden Club meet at their
room, in the Town Hall, on Saturday
night, and expect to have a grand
rally. One of the specialities of this
meeting will be for the ratification of
our State Ticket, and talk out what
they know and believe of Nichols
and Wilt. All our home orators
will be on hand and are expected to
address the Club. Let there be a
good old fashion and genuine turn
out of all the voters, colored and
white, and let them all have a rous-
ing "war chat" over the prospects,
aims and intentions of the Democra-
tic Conservative party. We look for
something good, entertaining and en-
thusiastic at the Tilden Club on that
occasion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

Mr.. Hochstein being desirious
to leave here offers for sale his entire
outfit of that we'll known Hotel, the
Exchange Hotel. No better locality
Or establishment can be procured in
Alexandria, and the house in itself
as complete Boarding House can
not be excelled In the State. BY
calling on Mr.. Hochstieu on the
premises, parties can learn fully all
the particulars about the desires and
intentions of the lessee. A bargain,
great bargain can be had, aud In.
terested ones should not stand back
an instant.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

Our delegates are all home
again, and all seem to feel manly
pride in the grand doings of the
Baton Rouge Convention which has
given US such an admirable ticket to
support, and to fight under. All
join in the common sentiment that
the ticket takes we'll in New Orleans
and elsewhere. Now, gentlemen, af-
ter short rest, get to work and help
us all to get similar home ticket in
our Convention. That is the next
good job, and let it follow suit to St.
Louis and Baton Rouge.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

Now that we have our State
ticket in the field, and every body
claims it not only to be perfect one,
but that he knew it would be so, let
all such show their faith by their
work and pitch in for it Justify and
with will. Every one must now do
his share of the good work and throw
in his mite to elect it. That's the
next thing to be considered and then
acted upon; we don't want a surplus
of chin music, but plenty Of elbow
grease. Good, honest, hard work,
backed with good will and fraternal
union must surely carry it through.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

Our Electoral ticket for the
State at large is the very best, most
capable and talented which could
have been conceived or selected.
Governor r. G. Wickliffe and John
McEnery, with Judge T. c. Manning
and B. F. Jonas as contreres on the
on the same ticket, is purely unex.
ceptionable and unapproachable.
Our Convention must have had St.
Louis in it's minds eye all the time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

The long drought and the hot
spell continue with US, thus endan.
gering the crops materially. Cotton,
however, is getting on encouragingly
No more talk of caterpillars, too hot
for them, they must have webbed up
and preparing for their second crop
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

The river is very high for this
season of the year; it seesas We are
to have high water, when we should
expect OLD Red at its lowest notch.
1t is rising steadily, and bids fair to
be navigable for all sized crafts, thus
knocking two card rates into fits.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

UNDER two years of Governor
Tilden's administration State expen.
ditures and taxes in New York have
been reduced one-half. A like re-
duction in Federal expenditures
would save to the government and
the taxpayers $l00,O00,000. Shall
we give Uncle Samuel chance?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

-UNcLE SAMUEL has never been
afflicted with the neuralgia, either
periodically" or otherwise. And
yet he has never been a crusader nor
contributed one penny out Of his
"barrel full' to aid the cause of
discriminating the lager beer saloons.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02
IT is intimated that Grant W

1T is intimated that Grant will
veto the bill turning the Indians
over to the War Department. 1fthe
Indians are not turned over to the
War Department there is very fair
prospect Of the War Department be-
ing turned over to the Indians.
Sitting Bull fully approves Of the
present Indian policy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

CAPTAIN George c. Hamilton is
this trip again in command of the
Bart. Able. Captain Dick Sinnott
has gone in search of rest and fat to
the Arkansas Springs, and leaves his
Packet in full charge and manage
ment as above, and it is no fattery to
say that all will go on as smooth as
clock work.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

-HoADLEr SrALLo, Hassaurek and
Brinkerhoff, all Of whom supported
Mr.. Hayes in his gubernatorial race,
two years ago, have withdrawn their
support from him in his canvass for
the presidency. They are all neigh
bors of Mr.. Hayes, and probably
know his calibre.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

"A LADY in St. Joseph, Missouri,
has become so accustomed to water.
ing her flowers that she was out
with her watering-pot in the rain
recently, sheltered by an umbrella
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

JOHN POPE HoDNETr, who
stumped the State of Iowa four years
ago for Grant, has enlisted in the
cause of Reform, and is doing his
level best for Tilden 4 Hendricks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

READ well our State Platform,
and tell US IL it does not meet the
needs Of the hour, reform, the rally.
ing cry Of every Conservative in Lou
isiana.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

Ar every lick and jump our
ticket gathers strength, backed BY
brains and decency. Our former
fellow citizen, the gifted, talented
and highly cultured Judge William
A. Seay, Of Caddo, is Elector for our
Electoral District, with our o,cn
J. G. White as sub. Elector. Can
any District in the State beat that?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

Ar this very appropriate season
Of the year in the caterpillar line,
g. Z, Finlay Co., Agents, of New
Orleans. appear In the columns OF
the DEMocRAR Haunting O perfect
and destructive cure for these cotton
destroyers. Give attention at once
to their card.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02
The following shows the ballotings
for Governor at Baton Rouge, and
how long the contest lasted:

On the fourth ballot Nichols re-
ceived 227; Wilt, 1873; McEnery, l;
Heron, 5. McEnery had already
changed to Nichols; then Heron,
followed by Wilt; thus making it
unanimous.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

The Camden Beacon gives a
long list of rules for the cultivation
Of cotton. The seventeenth rule
reads as follows:
''Read your Bible, instead of dime
novels"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

The so-called independent ticket
in Alabama turns out FIVE Radicals
with quasi Democratic figure head
Too thin. That will take nobody in
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02
We have received our secon'

We have received our second
treat from a candidate, this time in
the shape of a huge, delicious water
melon, which went down as well as
the ice cream from the first candi,
date. And We received, too, another
watermelon from another person,
for which We are thankful, but then
he is no aspirant.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

Hon. j. B. Elan was declared eler-
ted, and his election made unani-
nous. The Convention then elected
by reclamation Judge VIM. A. Seay,
Elcctor for the Fourth Congressional
District, and Capt. j. G. White as
sub elector.
A resolution was unanimously
adopted declaring Judge Thomas C.
Manning Of Rapides, as the choice
Of the Fourth Congressional District
as Elector for the State at large
The Convention then adjourned
amidst great harmony and good feel.
ing. LEWIS TEXADA,
Attest: Chairman.
s s NJ NJ R F,,,, Secretaries.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

THANKS to the R. T. Bryarly for
papers as she went down, and to the
Lotus No. 3 as she passed up
These two Pool-Liners always re.
member the Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

governor HAYES makes 40 men@
ton, in his letter, Of any purpose %
block the threatening railroad mo.
nopoly and money-ersb schemes Of
Tom SCOTS, vanderbilts and ~
Goulds. Indeed, Jay Gould's organ
supports him. Hartford Times
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

THE Bart. Able reached here
once more, this late in the season,
esrly Monday evening and had the
biggest up freight of the season. As
usual she goes down this day at noon.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

-ELsEwHERE will be found the of.
fetal proceedings of the Fourth Con-
gressional District Convention, fur
nished us by s. NJ. Potts, one of the
Secretaries, for which we are obliged
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

WE are still breathing and swell
tering under the heated term, and
the only solace we can find is at or
from Levin's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

we owe usual thanks to the
Bart. Able for the latest papers re-
ceived here.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

MIKE LEGRAs has moved bis
store to Front Street, opposite the
Town Wharf.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

JOHN MoR1ssEY, ''the pugilist
and gambler" was running for State
Senator in New York last Fall on a
"combination ticket" The New
York Times, a strong Republican
journal, thus endorsed him, as did
all others Of the same stripe in the
country:
Morissey, at any rate, would never
take bride, and has never stolen any
money-rugged virtues, no doubt, but
1t is not everybody who can boast OF
possessing them. John Morissey ought
to receive the vote of every citizen.
The Organ here might find it difl,
cult to make out list of it's Radical
champions with the "rugged virtues
alluded to, and Grant might do worse
in choosing such q man now as 8
Cabinet officer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

-TuE Court is on & wit-rsmpags.
She says there arc seven candidates
for the C!crks'lip and room TOT
Moore
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

The national work was done at
St. Louis, nobly done, and has been
just as nobly followed as State de-
liverance at Baton Rouge, and we are
rejoicing thereat. But the home job
is yet unfinished, and it remains for
US right here to follow in the foot
steps of our glorious predecessors.
Are we in Rapides, in our Parish
Convention, on the End Of September,
going to keep up the good work.
1t would be criminal to mar, and
thereby spoil any portion of the no.
BILE looming-up structure. Voters
of the fourteen Wards of Rapides, as
officially designated by the Execu-
tive Committee, are you ready and
firmly resolved to do your home
share Of the duty imposed on you at
the coming election? We hope So
Keep up the reform ticks, send none
but good, true and experienced men
to Alexandria on that day; steer clea,
of candidates, let them stay at home
don't make delegates Of them; keef
the axe-grinders at home, and SEND
here none but your best men, and
then you may rely that no stocking
or fixing up can deprive you of YOU
choice.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

GENERAL Frank T. Nichols is ~
years old, and LOUIS 4. Wilt is aS
years cid.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02
BLACKWooD.

Blackwood's Magazine for July,
just published by the Leonard Scott
Publishing Co., Al Barclay Street,
New York, presents choice collec-
ton of varied reading, just the thing
for summer weather. Much of the
early fame Of this popular magazine
Was earned by we'll written short tales
and sketches similar to those which
appear in the present number. The
following brief description only does
bare justice to the contents:
"a Woman Halter, Part H." is
very interesting, and leaves US won
dering what can be the matter.
"In Studio.-Conversation No.
"" We find the friends "howling in
amaze" over some last century poetry,
and finally landing in a discussion on
Spiritualism, and insisting on a
strict investigation ofso. called spiri-
tual phenomena.
"John's Hero" suggests the folly
Of rash hero-worship.
"A Wanderers Letter. NO. ILL.,"
takes US to Leipzig, and gives US an
account of the famous battle there in
October, 1913, with comments upon
Napoleon's neglect to provide q line
of retreat.
"Lady Adelaide: a Study" In
spite Of Lady Adelaide's real good
heartedness, it is impossible not to
sympathize with "clever' Elizabeth.
"The Eastern Question" treats of
the disturbances in Turkey, and sug-
gests that the discontinued provinces
should be formed into tributary
states, "giving the inhabitants the
privilege Of selling their houses and
lands and settling elsewhere"
"The Autobiography of a Joint
Stock Company (Limited)." All
tempted to make investments on the
faith of high-down prospectuses,
should read the story here told before
parting with their money.
The periodicals reprinted by The
Leonard Scott Publishing Co., IA
Barclay Street, N. Y. are as follows:
The London Quarterly, Edinburgh.
Westminster, and British Quarterly
Reviews, and Blackwood's Magazine.
Price 81 year for any one, or only
SIS for all, and the Postage is prepaid
by the Publishers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

The Democratic candidate for
Congress in our District, whom the
Convention nominated on the sew
enth ballot, is the Hon. Joe B. Elan,
of DeSoto. He is a gentleman, an
able lawyer and a Democrat of the
most pronounced type, and never was
known to finch or go estray in
search Of false political idols. We
know him rs far back as our Demo-
cratic memory runneth, and cordial
ly vouch for him in all the qualities
we have accorded him above. A
better, a more suitable or a more
consistent nomination could not have
been made, and up goes his name at
our masthead along with the bal
ance of our ticket; it improves as it
keeps filling out and we keep on feel.
ing proud, that we are permitted to
go into the coming hard fight with
such leaders. Victory awaits US and
we hail its advent with heartfelt an
ticipations.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02
The old grudge or weakness ",


The old grudge or weakness was
again let loose in the late Convention
at Baton Rouge, of the country
against the City, and we understand
Illuminated to fever heat by our
country friends against the City.
We must here once more condemn
this foolish, childish and almost
criminal faulty against New Orleans,
and again declare that we don't see
things through such specs, and are
not slaves to such nonsense. As
Democrats, opposed to Radicalism,
we should be proud of New Orleans,
and cling to her and her gallant Con-
servatives to the bitter end. We
should remember she is always good
for $4,000 majority for our ticket,
which steers US clear of the breakers
by neat majority of four thousand,
and then that she is sure of enough
Of Senators and Legislators to give
us both branches! This. and this
alone should cause US to ponder
against the nonsense we are abiding
to, and make us consider ourselves
too lucky and happy in having such
a glorious ally and foster-father in
one and the same cause. We vouch
for her Conservatism this election as
against Radicalism, and in favor of
Tilden and Hendricks, and Nichols
and Wiltz, to the tune Of full $4,000
majority! j.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

SENATOR Caperton, Of West Vir.
GINA is dead,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-02

SEE sugar cane notice Of Mr.. A.,
A, Goodwin,
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1876-02-11

DR. PIRRCE'S PLEASANT PURG ATITE
PELLETS are so compounded from concen-
trated principles, extracted from roots and
herbs. as to combine in each small granule,
scarcely larger than a mustard seed, as rnuch
catbartic mower as is contained in any larger
pills for sale In drug stores. They are not
only pleasant to take, but their operation IS
easv-unattended with any gripping paiE.
They operate without producing any con-
stitutiorai disturbance. Unlike other ca
thartics. they do not render the bowels cos
tive after operation, but, on the contrary,
they establish a permanently healthy action
Being entirely vegetable, no particular care is
required while using them.
$500 Re,rard is offered by the Proprietor to
,uy one who will detect in these Pellets any
cajomel or ether form OF mercury, mineral
poison, or injurious drug.
They are sold by Druggists.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1876-02-11
OBITUAR Y.

MTT TTVEUJIJ.-Djed,i in Wiimore, on Thurs
dav Feb 3 1876, after n long illness, Mrs. MARY
MuIvEHtIl, wife OF Mr, Peter Mulvehill, aged
s1 years.
Deceased was born i'm County I0ngford. Ire
land. and emigrated to this count. at an early
age and for half n centusry resting In Pine
tow wnship. Indiana county, fa-, rom whence
eitout three years ago her hushnd removed
with his family to w ilmore. MrSNulVehiil was
q devoted wife and mother ana IN exemplary
Christian and was greatly esteemed by all who
knew her. She leaves Il husband aud several
children, together with large ciISie hI irlends,
to mourn her demise. Her reinaa5 were inter-
rod i'm the Catholic cemetery at WIlnorc on
SATURDAY. r. T. NJ =.
Indiana Democrat please copy,
MorIOUGH-Died in Sunmerill township,
on Sunday. February 6, 1STe, Nj MGoUaH, at a
very advanced age.