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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26

TIE GILLIAN EXHIBITION. -The managers
Of our Centennial Exhibition might learn
valuable lesson from the report of Mr..
Stephen Rogers, one of the United States
Commissioners to the CHILEAN Exposition,
which is addressed to Secretary Fish.
The South American Exhibition seems to
have failed principally. because Of its
gross mismanagement. The contracts made
with American contributors were broken
and disregarded entirely, and they suf-
fered losses, which, it is minated, may
result in claims against Chilli for restitu-
ton. The United States, however, made o
fine display at the fair, and have
only to complain of tho injustice to which
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26

The MUSTANG RACE against time, ending
in the triumph Of the hardy little horses and
lheir dashing rider, Francisco Poralto, at
Fleetwood Park yesterday, fully justifes
Dur formerly expressed belief in the powers
Of the animals and furnishes fine illustra-
lion of human endurance. The result, MORE
over, strengthens our belief in tho possible
accomplishment of the greater feat Of riding
nearly double the distance made by Peralto
yesterday, in which Parker failed week
ago and which, we believe, he will again
undertake.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26

TEE CHAnoE AGAINST GENERAL ScHExcx. -
The Scotch verdict of mot prevent ali
that General Schenck can claim Unques-
tionably the report ofthe Committee Of For
eign Affairs upon the Emma mine swindle
does not exoneratc him. 1t is the duty Of
the American government to take care Of
American honor, and cx-Minister Schcnck
owes much to the magnanimity of his
countrymen. Yet the facts ascertained
BY long investigation. compelled IL
Committee Of the House Of Repvseentatixss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26

The Pro AND Cox Of the new Tariff bill
we're discussed in the House of Representa-
tives yesterday, Mr.. Morrison, the demo-
cratic leader of the House, evidently favor
ing compromise between the English
system of tax on few articles and the
complicated American protection" system.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26

THE VETO MESSAGE of Governor Tilden on
the bill to meet the deficiencies in the canal
sinking fund will be acceptable to the tax
payers because it states that way has been
found through another bill to pay these
deficiencies without tax.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26

WALL STREET YESTERDAY was
shown in several speculative stocks. but the
market was irregular. Investment shares,
government and railway bonds were steady.
Gold opened and closed at 112 5-S, selling
meanwhile at 112 81 Money was freely
supplied at 2 1-2 and per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26

The CUBAN INsuRaENr Torch is doing ter
rible damage, not merely to the plantations
but to the government supplies. When the
rebels burn food intended for the Spanish
army it is sign they are not hungry them
selves.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26

heavy fire, but in the old city there is no
such material to feed the flames as was the
case in Chicago. Hence it is ''under con-
troll"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26

NOTICE TO COUNTRY NEwsDEAIERs.-For
prompt and regular delivery of the HERALD
BY fast mail trains orders must be sed direct 10
this office. Postage free.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26

VIOLENT SroRAfs, accompanied by hail and
lightning, will probably occur during to-
day and tomorrow in the Northwestern and
the Upper Mississippi and Ohio Valley
States. An area of high temperature ex-
listed yesterday over Dakota, Minnesota and
the upper lake region, which gave an
almost tropical heat to these territories. At
Pembina, Dakota, the temperature was six
degrees warmer than at Wilmington, N. c.,
and at Duluth and Charleston the tempera-
ture was equal, although the difference Of
latitude between the two cities is about
thirty degrees. A high barometric pressure
prevails all over the United States east Of
the Missouri River. There are indications.
however, of the formation of areas of low
pressure in the Southwest and in the ex.
treme northwestern part of British Colum.
bia. An increase of cloudincss and tenn.
perature, with probable rain, is predicted foi
New York State during to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26
TRIPLE SHEET.
NEW YORK. FRIDAY. MAY 90. 1875.

From, our reports this morning the probabilities
are that the soeather to-day UiA be cooler, clear
or ndYftu cloudu.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26

VOLUME xLl........................--..-...No l47
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13
The Democrat
TERMS

THE DEMOCRAT is published Week
~, at Four DOLLARS per annum-
Two DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS for
nix months, PAYABLE IN AID
VANCE! No subscription taken
for less period than six months.
ADVERTISEMENT inserted aJ the rate
Of ONE DOLLAR per square for the
arst Insertion and FIFTY CENTS FOR
each subsequent one,
EIGHT lines or less, tB>IEE) consti-
Gute square.
OBITUARY Notices, Marriages, Public
Meetings, Cards of Thanks, ETC., to
be paid for % advertisements.
u Personal CARDS, when admis-
able, charged double the usual adyer-
tising rates
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13
: NO. 5.
He'Il Make 1t Hoi.
cos. MAGuIHE's LITTER THREATENING$
DIRE REVELATIONS.
To The Editor Of The 81. Louis Dis

To The Editor Of The 81. Louis Dis
patch -
In your local columns Of yesters
days issue, in reference to the cases
OF Mckee and myself, Jour reporter
has evidently fallen into error as to
the expiration Of my term Of impris-
onmcnt. { was sentenced April 9Th,
and imprisoned on. the Eth Of Mays
The Attorney General has stated
that the Imprisonment dated from
the day of entrance, viz, April Sth.
Where there is no law Of credits as
prevails in the jails of our State, the
laws of The United States provide RI
deduction of one month in each year.
which would tte fifteen days in my
case, making my term of six months
expire September $50. The United
States laws also provide additional
Imprisonment for thirty days under
q plea of insolvency, for the amount
of my fine, $4,000 and the costs,
which, if enforced in my case; the
term would expire one month later,
October $50. [ therefore care very
little for pardon, sympathy or crocc-
ollie tears My object in seeking a
pardon was to avoid imprisonment;
Ii may be true, as you state, that the
majesty Of the law has been fully
vindicated;' which might please q
certain number Of your readers, but
when / again have the privalege OF
meeting my fellow citizens (which
will be before the election / shall
have little 'svindicating" to do, and
! may be able to show that some of
our would be Republican leaders, en-
gagged now in preaching moral re-
form, ought to have striped suits on
and with thsir heads shaved be serv-
ing out term in the Missouri Pcni-
Tertiary. With my thanks for your
kind mention of my case, I am very
respectfully yours;
Con MAeU1RE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

Two little girls were lately prat-
Ting together, and one Of them said
ave keep four servants, have got sig
horses, and lot OF carriages; now,
what have you got?" With quite as
much pride the other answered, awe
have cot q skunk under our barn.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

Nc Bar PRECEDENT. cannot
nope 10 have always escaped errurs
Of information or Judgment, But
l have endeayored. IN 60 completely
novel a situat ion to set nc bad pre-
cedent Cor my successors. Not uu.
mindful OF tie equities Of indiyiJ,
uals, ! have done the best | could for
The state.~'-Governor Tilden. i Veto
Message. 1875.
No Grantism il that.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

The difference lies just here:
Hayes tells what he will not dc,
and Tilden tells What hs titt do.
The one IS al eqsiitocation the
otheris pledge.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

WHEN half a dozen people are to
dine upon quarter Of lamb, what's
the proper time for dinner Why. a
quarter before six, Of course. IN. Y.
CopmsEcial Advertiser.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

I met lion in my path,
CTwas on & dreary autumn night,)
Who gave me the alternative
To either run Or fight,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

| dare not turn upon the track,
/ dare not think to run away,
For fear the lion at my back,
Would seize me as his prey.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

FTNHIS GIN HAS BEEN IN USE FOR
Il the past three seasons, and seve-
raj recent improvements have been
added. 1t obviates all friction rs the
ends of the cotton box, prevents the
roll from breaking, and gives LAR
GER FIELD OF LINT FROM The
SAME AMOUNT OF SEED THAN
ANY OTHER GIN IN USE! The Re-
volving Head lightens The draft and
causes the Gin to run faster with less
driving power, TINS doing great deal
more work within the same time while
econOmiZing lcam or animal power
than ans other Sin. the seed being
ginned very close, the length Of the
staple is increased, producing cotton
on this account Of greater market
value, This improved value, given by
length of staple, with extra production
If lint, added to increased amDnnt of
work done; more than covers the cost
of the Gin in every 100 bales ginned,
Testimonials seut by mail Oh appli-
eatl0n,
JOSEPH 3. WOLFE 8 co.
GENERAL AGENTS,
No. SO CARONDELET STREET.
New ORLEANS, La.
John A, Williams 4 90,
A. q f N rs,
Aug 8, '76-6m. ALEXANDRIA
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13
ALEXANDRIA, La, WEDNESDAY, sEPTEuBER IS, 1876

wheels OF commerce, manufactures and
the mechanical arts, restore employment
to LABOR, and renew in all it's national
source the prosperity Of the people. Re-
form is necessary in the sum and mode of
Federal taxation, to the end that capital
may he set free from DISTRESS aud labor
iightlE bnrdene9.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

We fought, and as the fatea dccreed,
| conquered in the bloody trays
For soon the lion at my feet
a lileless carcass lay,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13
III

So summoning fearless air,
Though all my soul was full Of fright,
| said unto the forest king,
81 viii not run but fight"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13
MORAL.

AS years begin to cool my blood,
I'd rather all would doubt my spunk
Than for Il moment undertake
I6 battle with skunk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13
PL Il Nj
OF THE
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY
OF THE

WE, the Delegates of the Democratic
Party, in National Convention assembled,
do here declare the administration of the
Federal Government to he in urgent need
Of Immediate reform, do hereby enioin up
en- the nominees of this Convention, and
of the Democratic party in each State,
Jealous effort and cooperation to this end,
and do hereby appeal to our fellow citizens
of every former political connection to un-
dertake with us this fist and most press
ing patriotic duty. For the Democracy of
the whole country we do here reatfirm our
faith in the permanency of the Federal
Union; our devotion to the Constitution
of the United States with its amendments
universally accepted as o final settlement
Of the controversies that engendered civil
war, and we do here record our steadfast
confidence in the perpetuity of republican
selfgovernmeut; in absolute acquiescence
in the will of the majority, the vital prin.
ciple of republics; in the supremacy of the
civil over ihe military authority; in the
total separation of Church and State for
the sake alike of civil and religious free
dom; in the equality of all citizens before
! Just laws of their own enactment; in the
| liberty of individual conduct unvexed by
sumptuary laws; in the faithful education
Of the rising generation that they may
preserve, enjoy and transmit these best
conditions of human happiness, and hope
we behold tho noblest products of hun
dred years of ehangeful history. but while
upholdiug the bond Of our Union and
great charter of those our rights, it be-
hooves free people to practice also that
eternal vigilance which is the price of
| liberty.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

A PART OF THE BAYoNET CoHsrfn-
AcY.--Attorncy. General Taft is pre-
pairing an opinion that the United
States Marshals have the authority,
under the law, to call ON the United
States troops stationed in their dis
tricts, IL they deem the assistance of
the troops necessary to prevent in
timidation at the polls AS soon as
the opinion is handed to the Presi-
dent an order will inform the several
United States Marshals Of their au-
thoritys and instruct them to excl
else it, If necessary. This will pre-.
vent The Democratic State govern
ments at the South from resisting the
employment Of troops Springfield
Republican,.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

"A difficult lock TO ricL-ons
lrcm a bald head.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

SO summoning an humble air,
Tho all my soul was free from fright,
/ said unto the dirty brute,
am run, but will not fight"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

DEMOCRATIC NEGROES. We regret
that we have not the space to give
the numerous items from our State
exchanges about the negroes voting:
freely and of their own accord. for
the Democratic ticket. In Marengc'
county alone over one thousand ne
groes voted for Houston and tho en-
tire ticket. In Limestone county
there were over sixty at one precinct
All of our exchanges give accounts,
of the negroes voting with their
white friends; The Limestone News
gives one instance Of intimidation
that is Radical negroes met Captain
Porter Bibb going to Mooresvi!le-
with six coiured men in his wagon,
which was surrounded by the roughs
who swcre personal violence if the
negroes dared to vote for Houstons
Where are the truops7
We are satisfied beyond all doubt
that thousands Of negro votes were
cast for The reform ticket: and Chat
those colored men voted Of their own
free will. 1t is this fact; this Indis-
putable fact, Which makes the Radi.
cal leaders so crazy. SO reckless.
They see all is lost.~- Mobile Globe
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13
HIS LETTER TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
ANSWEREO-AND HIS YIETTa
ABOUT i FREE REGIS
TRATION DIS
CUSSED.

Rooms STATE Central COMMITTED
DEMOCRATIC -Coxs'TIvE PAgTy,
New ORLEANS, La, +
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13
@
1)oetiicai.

3joeticai,
THE LlON AN0 THE BaTNE.
DREAM.
I met lion in my path,
cTWas on q dreary autumn night,)
Who gave me the alternative
To either run Or fight.
II.
dare not turn upon the track,
dare not think to run away,
For fear the lion at my back,
Would seize me as his prey,
So summoning q fearless air,
Though all my soul was full Of flight,
| said unto the forest king,
81 will not run but fight"
~.
We fought, and as the fatea dccreed,
I conquered in the bloody frays
For soon the lion at my feet
a lileless carcass lay,
v.
A little skunk was standing by,
And noted what the lion spoke;
And when he saw the lion die,
The lions track he took.
VI.
he used the lions very speech,
And stretching to his utmost hciGAt
lie gave me the alternative
70 either run or light.
VII.
I saw he was prepared to fling
Vile odors from his bushy tail,
and knew those odors very soon
Ny nostrils would assail.
VIII.
SO summoning an humble air,
Tho all my soul was free from fright,
| said unto the dirty brute,
am run, but will not fight"
MORAL.
AS years begin to cool my blood,
I'd rather all would doubt my spunk
Than for ii moment undertake
Te battle with skunk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13
REFORM - CIyIL SERVICE.

Reform IS necessary in zoe civil service.
Experience proves that efficient, economi-
cal conduct Of the governmental business
is not possible if its civil service be sub
jected to change at every electiou, and be
purse offered at the oallot-box as "a brief
reward of party zeal, instead of posts of
honor assigned for proved competency and
held for fidelity in the public employ
That the dispensing of patronage should
neither be a tax upon the time of all our
public men, nor The instrument of their
ambition. Here again professions, falsi-
fed in the performance, attest that the
party in power can work out 40 practical
0r SANITARY reform
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13
REFORM Is NECESSARY

to rebuild and establish in the hearts of
the whole people Of the Union, eleven
years ago happily rescued from the dam
ger of a corrupt centralism which, after
inhicting upon ten States the iapacity Of
carpet-bag tyrannies, has honeycombed
the officers of the Federal Government it,
self with incapacity, waste and fraud, i'll
fected States and municipalities with the
contagion of misrule, and locked fast the
prosperity of an industrious people in the
paralysis of hard times. Reform is neces-
sary to establish a sound currency, restore
the public credit, and maintain the ma
tional honor. We denounce the failure
for these eleven years to make good the
promise of the legal tender notes, which
are q changing standard of value in the
hands of the people, and the non payment
Of which is a disregard of the pllghted
faith of the nation. We denounce the
improvidence which in eleven years of
peace have taken from the people in Fede-
raj taxes, thirteen times the whole
amount of the legal tender notes, and
sauaudered four times this sum in useless
expense without accommodating any re-
serve for their resumption. We denounce
the financial imbecility and immortality
Of that party, which, during eleven years
Of peace, has made no advance toward
resumption; that instead has ohstructed
resumption by wasting our resources and
exhaustiug ali our surplus income, and
while annually protesting to intend a
speedy return to specie payments, has
annually enacted fresh hinderance there
TO. As such linderance we denounce
she resumption clause Of the act Of 1875.
aud We here
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13
DEMAND rs REPEAL.

We demand iudicious system of prepare
tion by public economies, by official re-
trenchments and by wise finance which
shall enable the nation to insure the
whole world Of its perfect ability and its
perfect readiness to meet any vi its prom
iscs at the cal! of the creditor entitled to
payment, We believe such system well
devised, and, above all, entrusted to COM
petent hands for execution, creating at no
time al artificial scarcity of currency and
at no tine alarming She public mind into
a withdrawal OF that yaster machinery of
credit By which 95 per cent. of all business
transactions are pertormed.-a system
open, public and inspiring general conf
dence would from the day of its adoption
bring healing on its wings to all our har-
asssa industry and zsf III motion the
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

l saw he was prepared to fling
Vile odors from his bushy tail,
And knew those odors very soon
Ny nostrils would assail.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

hon. c. c. Antoine, Lieutenant-G Cover
nor and Acting Governor of Lou.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13

President State Central Committee
Democratic Conservative Party Of
Louisiana.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-09-13
THE LIOY AN8 THE BkESE.
A DREAM.

A DREAM.
/,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

prepared to take contracts for the erection Of All
nds OF buildings, In town and country With the facii
les we possess think for the of those oOHtem
stng building call and and get our figures on
heir work. We propose making specially OF manutas'
uring first class
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

Not counting the work OF city team.
| collected 62 dollars poll tax, for which, the
Clerk holds receipts EDWARD BUTLER,
Sup, Of Streets
Which was on motion of Bowman received and
placed on file.
smith, chairman Of Finance Committee, re.
ported BIZ Of c. H. Hook, Circuit Clerk, for SD
s., correct, with the exception of clerks fees
81 % in the case OF The People ex. rel John
d Cation et al. Va. the City of Ottawa and
Clerks fees $l2O5 in the case Of Patrick DOno-
hue vs.. the City Of Ottawa" Said items were
paid to Mr. Silver in 1867, but had not been cred
ted on the docket. The balance of bill 5000
was ordered paid. The Finance Committee sub.
mitted the following report:
To His Horor the Mayor and C'y Council If the
city Of Ottawu:
Your committee TO whom was referred the re-
quest of School Board, in regard to repairs on
school buildings, have the honor to report that
thew have visited the several school buildings
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
From marseiIIes.
MARsEILLEs, August 3, l

MARsEuLEs, August 3, 1876.
The farmers are happy over the good har
vest weather.
The Baptists bapuscd in the riyerlast Sun
day
James Scott is attending the base bali tour
namcnt at Princeton.
The third and decidedly the most interest
ing game of base ball, between the Ottawa
and Marscllcs clubs, comes off tomorrow.
Preparations are already being made here
for the State Fair
A little child Of Mr. Harlcy's died on Mon.
day and was buried on Tuesday.
An improved condition in the real estate
business is manifested Mr.. Marston sold
last week all of his real estate in Marseilles;
and for George ID. Cochran, OF Caney, Kan
sas, a 10, to Mrs Col McKahin, and a home
and lot to Elisha Bagby; also a block and
home to DR.. Goodell.
The republicans held their ratification
meeting last Tuesday evening. What are the
Democrats going to do about the matter?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Regular Meeting.
TUESDAY, August

TUESDAY, August lst, 1876
Present; Mayor Lynch aud aldermen West,
Porter, Smith, Bowman, Brown, Jekyl, Mccain,
lIOban, Trimble, Wyman and Griilith-ll. Abb
sent Jackson, Cowcll and King. On motion
of Brown, the minutes Of last meeting were ap.
proved without reading.
A communication from the Board of Educa
ton stating that it would require 100000 to en-
able them to meet the expenses OF keeping the
public schools in operation for the ensuing
school year, and to pay the interest on such
sums as they may be compelled 10 borrow till
such time as the tax Of 1876 Is available and also
to repay the loans, was read and placed on iile
Report Of County Treasurer Raymond in re-
laton to taxes collected by him for city purpos
es, was read aud referred to finance committee.
Smith, chairman Of Finance Committee, sub
miLted the following report:
To tie Mayor and aldermen IF tie city Of Ottard
IN council assembled.
GENTLEMEN; The undersigned, chairman Of
the Finance Committee, submits that in the
opinion of said committee the following sums
are required to be raised and necessary for the
purposes named for the fiscal year commencing