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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31
The Mustang Race.
GEORGE PARKER RUNS AGAINST TINE
AND FATIGUE-HE LOSES.

The California mustang race against
time was decided yesterday at Fleet
wood Park, in favor of time, as the
rider, George Parker, was so exhausted
he had to be carried off the track at
the close of the 226th mile. He was
then 20 minutes 6 SO seconds behind
time. Although Parker failed to ac-
complish the tremendous feat of rid
ing 3O5 miles in fifteen hours, it is by
no means certain that under more fl,
vOrable circumstances he will not be
able to complete it. Yesterday morn
ing the weather was not encouraging,
and he was annoyed by the behavior
of tho mustangs, some of which we're
perfectly unmanageable with the sim.
pie curb bit that had been substituted
in some Instances to please the satellites
of Mr.. Bergh. Second, the track was
very heavy, and the horses did no,
make the time that they would have
done on good day. Third, when lie
changed his wet clothes he was delay
ed about eight minutes, and that III
was forced to make the change will bt
easily understood when it is known
that they weighed fifteen pounds wher
taken off his back. Such a burden o
wet clothing is certainly not likely t,
assist man, especially at time whel
he was to undergo severe trial Of on
durance. There were other minor
causes that delayed him on his journey
so that there arc still hopes the gallan
Californian may be more Successful
on some future occasion.-[New Yorl
Herald.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Morning Courier

DECENT POLITICAL EVENTS
IL indicate speedy return Of the
Democratic party to supreme power in
the nation. The House of Representa-
tives is now Democratic by large
majority; the government of more than
one half of the States is administered
by Democrats; the party enters upon
the Presidential contest with the
brightest hopes, and under the most
substantial encouragement.
The wonderful revelations of rascal
ity and corruption on the part Of Re-
publican leaders, which have bnrdened
the press and Mortified the people dur
ing the past three years, make it clear.
ly the duty Of every man to take an
active part in the great contest of the
present year. More than at any pre-.
vious time in tile history Of the coun-
try, a trustworthy daily newspaper is
now necessary to every citizen. in or.
der that he may intelligently discharge
his political duties. The CHICAGO
MORNING COURIER is consistent
Democratic newspaper. 1t will be de-
voted to the work Of aiding In rescuing
the nation from the party that has de-
bauched it's service, sQuandered it's
treasure and enslaved its liberties. 1t
will advocate a speedy return to specie
payments, but believes that this result
should be brought about by economical
management Of the Government, and
not by arbitrary enactment. 1t be-
lieves in green backs at par, and the
same currency for the rich and the
poor. 1t will advocate Home Rule,
Free Trade and public economy, the
old cardinal principles of the Demo
cratic party.
The Courier has established wide
spread reputation as a first class news.
paper. The aim of its management il
to make it all that the public in these
hurrying days can desire, namely
a complete newspaper. Every facility
known to modern journalism will he
utilized to insure the prompt presenta-
ton of all important intelligence from
all parts of the world, while the utmost
care will be excised to CLEAN only sucl
as is worth printing. In short, the
Courier will give all the news at
promptly rs any other paper, and con-
densed into more attractive and read
able form than the blanket sheets. '.
Terms-Mail subscriptions, postage
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Express, at present, is th

THE Express, at present, is the
organ of the worst elements of the
Tammany organization in New York
City, and opposition to Gov. Tilden,
coming from such a source, will do
him much more good than harm. 1t
was the same element over which
Gov. Tilden triumphed so handsome
lg at the last election, and if it's oppo-
sition, as we'll as that Of the Canal
Ring, can be assured, there will no
longer be the slightest question as to
the Governors carrying the State as
a presidential candidate, should he
receive the nomination at St. Louis.
Fl Detroit Free Press.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

WE venture, from the point Of
view we occupy as independent jour
nalists, on word or two of counsel
to the Democratic leaders. They
may be summed up briefly. Let the
campaign on their part be an aggres
siye one. Let there be no intrench-
ing. Let there be no defensive atti-
tude. Let the words retrenchment
and reform be understood to be thor
ough and all reaching in their action.
The field is open for an onward
march of triumph for the Democracy
if they are led by wise and courage
GUS generals.
But we repeat, let the war against
the central despotism at Washington
be sharp, fearless and aggressive,
yet, at the same time, conciliatory to
those still lingering on the outskirts
who are ready to join the ranks Of
the Democracy if St. Louis gives
them a chance. The race is not al.
ways to the swift, nor the battle to
the strong. Whether the Democra.
cy win or lose in the approaching
contest rests solely with themselves
They can make or mar their own
fortunes. This is fearful respon
sibility. but the leaders might just
as we'll look the fact squarely in tn,
face and act accordingly.-[B alti
more Gazette.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31
TT, o,Dn;pt,nopt IF Pot T.vni

The appointment of Bat. Lynch
by Antoine pro tenn, to be Judge of
the Superior District Court r'ce
Hawkins deceased, has not been rec,
ognized by Kellogg. So soon as he
reached the State House he ignored
it by appointing Hugh j. Campbell.
At last accounts it was creating a
muss among the faithful, Bah. refus-
ing to give up, and the Civil Sheriff
backing him up by advice of his
counsel, Governor McEnery, as we'll
as that of Attorney General Field.
These little scrapes are like young
chickens, which will come home to
roost. ..... ...
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31
Ann vet another--the nresf

--AND yet another-the present
incumbent of the District Attorney.
ship announces his name for re-elec.
ton, subject to the regular forms Of
our party-he starts out with the en-
dorsement of having made good
and efficient official.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31


"A woman living on Main street
last evening gave birth to twins which
while but a short hour apart in age,
are as distinct iu their features and
form as were Esau and Jacob. One ia
very dark haired and the other is
chalky white. The former is what we
would call lusus natur@, one eye is
as blue as indigo, while tho other is as
black as coal. Its nose is hooked like
a parrot and its ears are shaped like a
wolf. Its mouth is formed naturally
enough, but two fully developed tusks
protrude from the gums, giving the
appearance of a young boar pig. The
face of this wonderful production is
covered with fuzz, forming beard
as strong as most youths of seventeen
sport. The child has three hands, one
of these useful APPENDICES being
double barrelled as it were. Of course
it is very small, but the formation is
perfect, with fingers and nails to
match. The child is bow-legged and
one foot is much larger than the other.
DR.. Smith, who delivered the twins,
bears testimony to the correctness OF
this statement, and proposes to have a
general consultation Of the faculty
over this remarkable freak Of nature,
--[St. Joseph (Mo.) Herald,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

GRANT has been making some
changes in his high officials. He has
sent Judge Pierrepont to England, as
Minister, in the place of the great po-
ker man. In the War Office he has
placed Don Cameron, son of old 81.
mon, and to Judge Taft, of Ohio, lie
has turned over the Bureau of Justice.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

Six or seven years ago an old man
entered the store of a Detroit hard
ware man, who also deals in seeds, and
inquiring for the proprietor, soon stood
face to face with him.
"Want to see me r. asked the dealer.
eyes, sir, do! Seven years this
coming spring, 1 bought paper of
seeds of you.'
81 presume So"
''I'll swear to it, sir. Seven years
ago, sir, and not one of those seeds
came up"
swell, that's funny" laughed the
dealer.
"You may think it was" said the old
man, "butI'll make it cost you ten
thousand dollars. When you sold me
those seeds, sir, you did not know that
yon were dealing with lion !"
"Well, you stop your blowing and
get ont of here"
"Give me a package of cabbage
seeds, Sir"
81 won't"
"The old man went away, but in an
hour returned, and said in very loud
voice: ....
"Seven years ago this coming spring
bought package of seeds at this
store. Not one of those seeds arose
from the sie" .....
He was ordered out, and be went out.
He was there the next morning az soon
as the proprietor was, and he said :
"Seven years ago this coming spring
you sold me q package of seeds. Not
n single seed matured to manhood %
He was put out that time, but re-
turned in the afternoon, when the store
was full of customers, and exclaimed
"Seven years ago this coming spring
7 was swindled by that man there. He
sold me package of garden seeds, not
Que seed Of which ever thruv."
When lie went out something hit him
three or four times in the back. He
went down the street for awhile, and
then returned and stood in front Of the
store, and said to the people who
) passed:
"Seven years ago this coming spring
this store here sold me garden seed;
that never spronted!"
He repeated the words over and over
until a crowd began to gather, wIler
: he was called in and given dozer
papers of seed, and told to forgive ant
forget.
! "Six papers of onion seeds to pay TO
the chokingr he said as lie buttone;
his overcoat.
f They were given him, and wllel
5 slowed away he remarked, ask pa
y pers of cucumber seeds to pay for fou
, kicks"
q After some argument these wer
handed him, and as lie backed out O
the door, he said:
dts all right. You've acted like
y man about it, and if you want aay veg
etables next fall III make discoun
: to YOU"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

Mn. John A. Williams, Chair
man of the Democratic Conservative
Executive Committee of the Parish,
has called a Mass Meeting for Satur.
day, the 9Th day Of July, 1876
This is authoritative, and the people
should read and heed his call.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

THE surest way in the world for
wife and husband to lose confidence in
each other is to listen to the first bit Of
gossip rejecting on the character of
either.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

FINE, genial and acceptable
showers all over the Parish, the
most of last week-just enough to
help the backward crops-they have
thrived handsomely thereby--alto-
eether the weather has been seasonal.
BILE, and the river to keep pace with
these good things has kept in its
falling mood.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31
"MeIon Sugar."

The manufacture Of sugar from
melons is about to be established
near San Francisco. The superiority
Of melons to beets for the manufac-
ture Of sugar is said to be conclu-
sively proven, and already company
has been formed and land purchased
on Andras Island, where the manu-
facture will be commenced in a short
time. Watermelons are to be used
principally, the cost both of raising
and reducing being much less than
any other class of melons or fruit
suitable for the purpose. Besides
producing sugar, the melon is said to
give a delicious syrup, while the
seeds will be used for the manufac-
ture of table oil. Regarding the su
periority of the melon, correspond
ent says:
GAS compared with beets, the syr-
up of which is unfit for use, and the
impurities, for which expensive de-
tergence is required, the pulp of the
melons being free from impurities,
needs no complex treatment, no car
bonic acid, little boneblack, and but a
fraction of lime, and small per cent.
Of watery elements to be evaporated.
Beets are planted in rows two feet
apart and eight inches asunder
Melons in rows twelve feet apart and
six feet asunder, requiring only one.
third the blowing and not one fourth
the wedding. The harvest is Clearly
and not laborious in melons as in
beets. In the mill beets require
washing, melons not; the juice Of
beets is liable to soon turn black AMI
run into fermentation; melon juice
never blacks, and for several days
has no tendency to ferment. Fo1
cattle-feed the refuse from melons j:
more nutritious and more palatable.'
Il Exchange.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

-TwENTY-FoUR yards ofeight cent
calico is now considered necessary
for a dress pattern, and with the
present fashion the girls wear only
one-half of their dresses. They
carry the other half in their hands
especially if their shoes are good and
tight fitting and their stockings
clean.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31
-ANnREW DnuG1As the notorio

ANDREW DOUGLAS, the notorious
negro robber, arrested here some
time since by Sheriff Paul, and shot
by him in making the arrest, was
shot in the Jail at Natchitoches by O
band of maskers, who had forced
their entrance'into the Jail. He was
riddled with balls and never knew
what harmed him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31
The Radical Congressional DOW

The Radical Congressional pow
WOW, at Shreveport, nominated by
exclamation G.. L. Smith, the Loyal
chap that Col. W. M. Levy put
through SO handily last election
The rancho of Rapides was alone o.
the faithful missing, hence the Re
turning Board did not receive a sin
gle vote.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

Our regular edition running short,
this week, we are reluctantly COM
PEELED to strike off many numbers Of
the present issue as q half sheet.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

the United Stat

--FoRDHAM, the United States
soldier, was again tried last week for
murder" and acquitted. The Jury
was composed of nine white nd
three black men. We shall not for
get our promise to yet ventilate the
hard rubs the poor soldier got from
outside pressure.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

THE letter 20" is called the most
charitable of all tho alphabet, because
it is found ottener than any other in
"doing goods"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

LIES WANTED.--The Southern Re-
publican Association at Washington,
upon hearing of the recent difficulties
at Laurel Hill, Louisiana, held a meet
ing, and, after calling upon the Presi-
dent to act promptly for the "protec-
ton of Republicans in the South,''
adopted the following resolutions -
"Resolved, That the corresponding
secretary open communication with
the several Republican State Central
Committees of the sixteen States repre-
scented in this association and secure
from authentic sources for future use
concise, reliable, historical statements
of the course pursued by the Democra-
tic party in those States in suppressing
or attempting to suppress the freedom
of the ballot and overturning or revo-
lutiorizing the reconstructed State
Governments in said States, or any Of
them, with such further information as
may be deemed useful to the party in
the coming campaign"
Senator Morton has also secured an
other committee in the Senate to inves-
tigate Louisiana affairs; so there is
every prospect of fresh oiling of the
old outrage mill machinery The de-
mand of the "Southern Republican AS
sociation'' "for snch further informa
ton rs may be deemed useful to the
party in the coming campaign" is de.
cidedly candid and fully indicative Of
the sublime purposes Of these persons
Courier journal.
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WILL MAKE THE SEASON or
w 1876, at BERTRAND, RAPIDES
PARISH; la, on Red River, from April
LIST to July LIST; and at SHREVEPORT,
from Feb. Goth to March Goth.
p Il A N II II R +!
Is a CHESTNUT, S years old, Is hands )
inches high, good bono aud tine form.
PEDIGREE:
Got by Planet. First dam Lark by Lex
ington. Second dam Laura White BY I'm
non by Woodpecker. Fourth dam Grey
ard. Fifth dam Lucy Clarke by Ogles'
Oscar. Sixth dam by Imported Knowisly:
seventh dam bY Imported Diomed.
~[Bruce's Stud Book is7$.
PLANET, (the sire of Planet.) was rot
by REVENUE ont of NINA by BOSTON.
tT PLANTER is half brother of the
celebrated racers KATIE PEASE, GREY
PLANET, HUBBARD, BRIGAND, STEEL
EYES, MOONBEAM, LARRY HART.
WHISPER, PLAYMATE and many others.
TERMS:
&0E M PAYABLE Ar TIME OF
D2eJeOO service - any mare not
proving in foal, can be returned FREQ OF
charge the following season. Good pas.
ture for mares from b distance. Escapes
and accidents at owners risk.
r. Red River Steamboats, land at Der
TRAND. B. H. PETERSON,
Bertrand Post Office, Rapides Parish, La.
Feb 70, 1876 3m, }az
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31
THE WEEKLY COURIER

THE WEEElT COURIER
Has large circulation in every wes-
tern State and territory. 1t is our aim
to make the Weekly Courier the best
family paper in the West, and we shall
continue to give in its columns large
amount of miscellaneous reading mat
ter, such as stories, tales, poems, scien-
tific intelligence and agricultural infor-
nation for which we are not able to
make loom in our daily edition. The
agricultural department is especially
one of it's prominent features. The
fashions are also regularly reported in
its columns, and SO are the markets of
every kind.
Terms-sl.20 per year, postpaid.
THE COURIER,
l23 Fifth Avenne,
Chicago, III.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

DON PEDRO, the Emperor Of
Brazil, has arrived in New Orleans,
aud is enjoying himself hugely.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-05-31

A DRUNKARD's DEATH BY SPoNTA-
NEoUs CoMBusTIoN.-An inhabitant
of Fontenay-sou -Bois, one Of the
most charming little suburbs Of Pa.
ris, has recently departed this life
under circumstances which merit the
attention of everybody, but more
particularly Of the scientific and
medical world. The man in ques-
ton had been a confirmed drunkard,
and imbibed, on an average, a quart
and half of brandy per diem.-
Conscious of the degradation Of his
besetting vice, he kept aloof from his
family, and at times shut himself up
in his room for days together, in Or
der to pursue his devotion to BAG
chus unmolested by the reproach o,
remonstrance Of the inidel. He had
frequently been forced to abandon
the brandy bottle by the approach Of
delirium tremens, but he was nc
sooner cured by the doctor, than he
returned to his favorite love. Al
length lie was seized with an irresis
table desire to destroy himself
which the medical sages call the
"nostalgia" of alcohol. On Easter
Sunday he shut himself up again
but, remaining secluded longer thar
usual, the neighbors broke open hi:
door. An overpowering smell o
spirits struck them on entering thu
room, where the remains of a char
coal fire were found, and on looking
on the bed, there lay the body of tn
man reduced to cinders! The doc
tors say that spontaneous combus
ton must have taken place shortl.
after the drunkard lay down to die
+ Exchange.
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NEW THIS DAY.
TEMPERATURE

AS REPORTED BY FERGUSON & sCHNACK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-15
rrLEGRApuIc NOTES.

BosroS. Sept. 14.-Nearly all the men employed
in Construction Department OF the Charesown Navy
Yard have been suspended for lack OF money.
BOsroN, Sept 14.-The singe-scull race between
Iander OF Salem (coOredl OF Boston, the
Chares River IS postponed unul tomorrow.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14.-The American Pharma-
ceuss Association Rssembed at the College OF Pharmacy
this morning. DE- Frederick Holman Of New YORK presiding
CHICAGO, Sept 14.-GOvernInent counsel brought
sat JagoO Rcn today for the recovery OF moneys
Appropriated by him whc conducting tue WHISKY Ring
here
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l4:-Thc attendance at the
Main Exhibition o'clock 70 day computed by the
Admission Burs 70 be 73Sls persons the total foe the
day will reach $1,000
WHITEHALL. n. Y, Sept. l4.-Miss Jennie M.
FarbanIs principal teacner In tic Primary Department Of
the Whitehall UplOE Free school, connittsd suicide last
ing by jumping INTO the canal
SALT LAKE Cry, Utah, Sept 14.-The counsel
for Eaa Young having refused 70 give the indemnity
bond required by uued states Marshal Judge sehaefr
ordered tbs release " the property OF Brigham f0ang ard
the return Of the execution unsaiisaed
WARREN. Me-, Sept. 14.-Two more explosions oc-
chi red today in the Narrsa Powder Mills The explosion
yesterday ged quantity Of charcoal and hmsslone This
cut o-ay shortly followed BY two severe explo
sious dsrolsng the packhonse and prossm The loae
$4,000 There uaa NO iess o. NE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-15
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, Sept. IA. = Miller & Sons calico
printers OF Glasgow, have failed Their liabilities
reported to be 100000.
MONTREAL, Sept. Ii. - The Provincial Ex-
hbition which is being held here great success The
show of agricultural impercnis stock, and thorough
brcs very fine. IL is estimated that there are over
10000 visitors in the city to-day.
MONTREAL, Sept. 14.-This afternoon Gus
toms officer seized ten tons Of powder which was con-
oealed under load gravel on the barge Dean nom
Whitehall The captain says the powder for lho
contractors OF Section No. OF the Lachne Canal
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14.-A Victoria dis
patch says crisis has occurred the local ministry
The President OF the Executive Council has resigned at
the instance OF the Premier With whom he differs on the
railroad question. The ex-Mniser opposes the Carnar
Won terms to which the Ministry committed.