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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
Carpet and Curtain

Wholesale and Retail. IT Chartres Street.
CARPETING, Administer, Velvet, Brussels. etc.
FLOOR OIL CLOTH, English and American.
MATING. White, Check and Fancy.
WINDOW SHADES, Table and Piano Covers.
CURTAIN and Furniture Materials
BROCATELLE, Cotelines. Reps and Slip Cow
ers etc.
BURLAPS. by the bale. piece or yard.
aD9 Su WeSa % A. BROUSSEAU d SON.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

DAILY published every morning except Mon
day1 per annum $40; and at same rate half
yearly and quarterly.
WEEKLY published every Saturday morn
tng) per annum -: aud at same rate hall
yearly and quarterly.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
CARRYING ARMS.
be Won.

!. Here we find a general possession and uso OF
firearms. leading to the belief that very
large proportion OF our people wear revolvers
ana knives as other populations wear Watches
Republican,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-06

woods, mahogany, tropical fruits, tobacco etc.
About seventy-fve per cent. of the exports of
Cuba are consumed in the United States. A large
per centage of the exports of Brazil also find the
same market. These are paid for almost exclu-
sively in coin, legislation, particularly in Cuba,
being unfavorabe to a mutual exchange of the
products of each country. Flour shipped from
the Mississippi river to Havana can pass by the
very entrance to the city on its way to a port in
Spain, then pay duty fixed upon articles to be
re-exported be transferred TO Spanish vessel and
brought back almost to the point of starting, pay
ing a second duty, and still leave profit over
what would be received by direct shipment.
All that is found in Cuba could be produced in
Santa Domingo. Being part of the United
states, commerce between the island and main
land would be free. There would be no export
duties on her shipments, nor import duties on
those coming here. There would be no impor-
tant duties upon the supplies, machinery, ETC., 60
ing from the States.
The effect that would have been produced upon
Cuban commerce with these advantages to a rival
Is observable at glance. The Cuban question
would have been settled long ago in favor of
Free Cuba" Hundreds of Americans vessels
would now be advantageously used in transport
ing the valuable woods and other products of the
soil OF the Island to q market. and in carrying
supplies and emigrants to it. The Island is but
sparsely settled, while it has area sufficient for
the profitable employment OF several million Of
people; the soil would have soon fallen into the
hands of United States capitalists the products
are so valuable IN commerce that emigration there
wonld have been encouraged, the emancipated
race of the South would have found there a con-
genial home, where their civil rights would not
be disputed and where their labor would be so
much sought after that the poorest among them
could have found the means to go.
Thus in cases of great oppression and cruelty,
such as has been prac,ced upon them in many
places within the last eleven years, whole conf
munites would have sought refuge in Santa Do
mingo. do not suppose the whole race would
have gone nor is it desirable that they should go.
Their labor is desirable, indispensable almost
where they now are, but the possession of this
territory would have left the negro master of the
situation by enabling hi n to demand his rights at
home on pain of finding them elsewhere. do
not present these views now as recommendation
for renewal of the subject of annexation, bat
do refer 10 it to vindcale my previous action in
regardto it.
With the present Congress my official life ter
inmates. 1t is not probable that public affairs will
ever again receive attention from me further than
citizen of the republic, taking deep interes,
in the honor, integrity and prosperity Of the whole
land.
(Signed)
L. 5. GRANT.
Executive Mansion, December ), 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-06
The Message.

We lay before our readers this morning
the last annual message of President Grant
1t is paper that will be perused with IN
,erest, although many will be disappoint-
ed to fad that il has scarcely reference
TO the troubles growing out ct the last
election, and none more thau the Iliden
party. On other questions President
Grant peaks his mind freely, administers
ing some decidedly sharp and well de-
served hits to his opponents, and review
ing and defending his administration for
the last seven years.
His exhibit of the condition OF The coun-
try, taking into consideration the great
difficulties under which it has had To CON
tend during his term of office, is one in
which he may honestly take satisfaction.
His course has been in the main wise.
His recommendation have ever aimed to
promote the best interests of the country.
SANDER has attacked him in the most ruth
less manner but his record will bear the
closest investigation.
His Recommendation in relation To re-
curing some educational qualifications
and some knowledge OF our governmental
affiirs as requisites 10 becoming voters Is
one that is worthy Of the proioun aiten-
ton of the American people, and is made
at an opportune moment. This is nearly
all the reference to the recent election III
the message. In the most brief and bust
ness like way he announces the iermina-
ton of his official career, thus bringing To
q close this characteristic State paper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-06

The decision of the Returning Board OF
Louisiana in favor of the Hayes electors
closes the struggle in the States, with re-
gard to President, in favor of Hayes. The
electoral vote in the country to-day should
show 1876 votes for Hayes and Wheeler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-06
naiIp Slrnnrbtt sournal

AUG a. ~ a,
Wednesday Morning. December g. IS'6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-06
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT.

The attention of Congress cannot be too earn
estly called to the necessity of throwing some
greater safeguard over the method of choosing
and declaring the election of President. Under
the present system there seems to be no provided
remedy for contestng the election in any one
State. The remedy is partially no doubt in the
enlightenment of electors, the compulsory support
of the free schools, and the disfranchsment OF all
who cannot read and write the English language
after fixed probation, would meet my hearty ap
proval. l would not make this apply however to
those already voters, but would to all becoming
so after the expiration of the probation fixed upon.
Foreigners coming to this country to become citi-
zens who educated 10 their own language
would acquire the requisite knowledge Of ours dur
ing the necessary residence to obtain nsturaliza-
ton. If they did not take interest enough in our
language to acquire sufficient knowledge of it to
enable them to study the institutions and laws
of the country intelligently, | would not confer
upon them the right to make such laws nor to Sc
lect those who do.
SYNOPSIS OF ADMINISTRATIVE Acrs AND
EVENTS.
Appended to this message for convenient reference
is synopsis Of administrative events and of all rec
concentrations to Congress made by me during
the last seven years. Time may show some OF
these recommendations not to have been wisely
conceived. l believe the larger part will be no
discredt TO the Administration. One of these rec
concentrations met with the united appreciation of
political party in the Senate, and with q strong
opposition from the other, namely, the treaty for
the annexation of Saint Domingo TO the United
States, to which shall specially refer, maintain
ing as do that if my views had been concur
ed in the country would be in more prosperous
condition to-day both politically and financially.
SANTA DOMINGO.
Santa Domingo is fertile, and upon its soil may
be grown just those tropical products Of which the
United States use so much, and which are pro-
duced or prepared for market now by slave labor
almost exclusively, namely sugar, coffee, dye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-06

Executive Mansion. December ), 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-06

In regard to the rumor that Massachu-
sets elec,or had been considering making
a Judas of himself in casting his vote for
Tilden, there appears to have been no
foundation whatever. James Russell
Lowell was the man pointed at, but he de-
nounces the report as libellous and pre-
posterous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-06

Monthly payments of a very small part of the
amount due by the government of Venzuela To
citizens of the United States, account Of claims
Of the latter against that government, continue to
eminent has proposed to change the system which
it has hitherto pursued in this respect, by issuing
bonds for part OF the amount of the several claims.
The proposition, however, could not, it Is sup
posed, properly be accepted, at least without the
consent OF the holders Of certificates of the in
debtedness of Venezuela. These are so much
dispersed that it would be difficult, if not imposs-
Bile, to ascertain their disposition on the subject
NATURALIZATION AND ExTRADIIIoN.
In former messages have called the attention
of Congress to the necessity OF Legislation with
regard TO fraudulent naturalization and TO the sub
ject Of eApatristion and the election of national-
iy. The numbers of persons Of foreign birth seek
ing home in the United States, the ease and
cillty with which the honest grant may, aft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-06

A despatch to the Boston Traveller says that
Hewitt, chairman of the democratic national COM
mittee, has written the democratic electoral can
daiates in South Carolina. Florida and Louisiana,
TO meet and cast their votes for president jast as
though they held certificates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
,EN CHs.s"sS3S.
EsHILIP PARK,

EUGhR'S FLUID (RED) The -
IL VERSAL DISINFECTANT. I. (Perman-
ganate Of Soda.) II is the only true dislntec;an'
known, ali other preparations sold for t1iS pur
pose being merely deodorzers (or articles which
possess the property Of overpoWering an !eHsant
smells by their own pungent and often sa&ree-
able and dangerous qualities.) 1t is particularly
adapted for disnfcctiEg sick rooms in Gases o.
typhus fever, small pox. cholera, scarlet lever
darrhea, and I'll contagious diseases, ;.ad iol
purifying rooms in which there grc dead bodies,
removing ut once all unpleasant smells, and
destroying etfectually any latent germs Of dis
ease. BY placing the diluted fuid In dishes OF
basins, about bed chambers, school rooms, work
shops, hospital wards, &c., ii keeps the air IL p
perfect state of purity. For stables, slaughter
houses, butchers, shops, dsiries: cellars, &c it
wholesome state, by merely sprinkling che Ill
luted fluid over the floors and walls. II keeps
dust bins, water closets, drains, urinsl>, Nc.
sweet and wholesome, BY using once or t"ico
day. For sale by JAN ti y co,
sep 145 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

DREAKFAST SHAWLS, Nubias, Child,
D ren's Hoods, Felt Skirts, &C., in variety, al
FERGUSON & BROS,
nov 22 96 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

DEDUCED ON NEW GOODS.
IL BLACK HMIRES.
BLACK MOHAIRS
BLACK ALPACAS.
Another large line of those beautiful new
styles Of Shirtlng and Mourning Calicoes, Che
viot Shirtings and and l0-4 Sheetings; also
u full line of Tickings and Richardson's Irish
Linens--all very cheap.
. feb II C. SLAYMAKER co.
NEW DRY GOODS FOB FHBI SALES.
~ Splendid stock of Domestics.
We open to-day the best as s=ortmenl 0. Staple
Dry Goods We nave ever offered to purchasers.
Our Domestic Department cannot be surpassed.
A srge variety of new style Calicoes, &c,
Another lot of those choice Lancaster, and
Cocheco Csmbrics All the best brands OF
Bleached and Brown Cottons and Sheetlngs,
&c, ut popular prices:
ID. +. BRASEEAR,
HB HOMES. No 100 King street,
feb 1 Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

>sa WAREHOUSE FOR RENT desire
H.ss to rent on reasonable terms Warehouse No.
Il ning street, now occupied by Warren and
Moore. The house is in good repair, and is one
OF the best business stands in the city. Posses
sion given 1st day of November.
oct ID G. +. SUTTLE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
THE BALANCE Of GOODS ON HAND
i belonging to the late firm of Pretzfelder y
Beudheim, will be sold at and below cost, at the
old stand, No l44 King street, till the 18th in
stsnt and all debts due to the late firm are TO
be paid to me. ID. BENDHElM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
AKKET GARDEN FOR RENT.

SIX ACRES OF GOOD LAND, on the
Locngbar farm, just north of the Canal locks,
nov occupied by Mr.. PeverIl as u market gar
den, will be rented for the ensuing year or leas-
cd for term of years to u good tenant, st res
sOLable rates. Possession given on the first OF
the peAr AnulY at this office. dec 2S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
EANNEY'S OLD DOMINION TUAlC
rs BITTEkS


These Bitters are the extract of the 5: hnd
most favorably known MoGicinsl Herbs,
Roots Barks and Berries, together with sutil'
cieut Pure Old Cognac Brandy to preserve them
in any misunderstanding, in elegant co .nblaa-
ton, u superb Tonic, Alternative and Diuretc.
They are confidently recommended in u cases
of Dyspepsia, Nervous Headachcs indigestion
and Heartburn, Weakness, Langor aad pcbll~
ity, Torpid Condition Of the Liver, Obstinate
Constipation and Loss of Appetite They ara
also sure preventive Of Ague and Ever.
They are pleasant to the taste, and The mos;
delicate stomach will find nothing dis"greeabie
in them. Along water courses and IN 10" and
marshy districts they will prove a sure s"ie-
guard against the diseases incident TO such sec
tlons OF the country. Weak and debill.atod
females will derive great benefit from their use.
In quart bottles, at 81 each. Prepared oni., -
JANNEY u CO,
and for sale, both wholesale and retail, 81 their
Drug Warehouse, l45 King street, Alex.ndr'"
Virginia. sep %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

DUSINESS NOTICE-We have secured the
ID services of MI. A. II. MOREHEAD, and
can assure his friends and the public that our
stock of FOREIGN and DOMESTIC DRY
GOODS, HOSIERY, NOTIONS, Sc, will be
kept full and complete in all departments, and
goods solo at popular prices
D. F. BRASHEAR,
Ii. B. Hoomes. No. 109 King street,
feb l6 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

nNOR ABOUT TUE FIRST OF MARCH
" MAX PRETZFEhDER Of the firm of
Pretzfelder & Bendhcim, will open at the old
stand, No. l4l King street, with an entirely new
and largo stock of DRY GOODS. feb 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
NEATIN AGUE MIXTURE
M viii Positively Cure
CHILLS AND FEW bR

Oh LIS AN u I L V Gt
This Mixture contains nothing whatever lhA.
ran iniure the general health, nor is II disagree
able to the tustc. II is composed OF the hntst
ingredients, and the patient need not change his
customary mode of living whilst taking the rem
edv. It is pleasant tonic, and II taken IN sIna''
quantities before breakfast each day will pre-
vent .hills and fever in localities where mlasIis
prevails. 1t will be found that Mntln hg'c
Mixture excites ali appetite and improves u =
general health. For children as well 81 adult,
+ will be found q most ettectual and pIcass Il
remedy. Price 81 so per bottle.
JANNEY i CO.,
Sole Proprietors and Manulacturcrs,
sep2 las King ST., Alexandria, Va.
rXY GOODSl DRY GOODS
~ Third trip North this season
FALL STOCK AT POPULAR PRICES.
We receive aid open to-day great lnE'.y J
choice STYLES OF goods, and ctler them at such
prices as cannot fail to please
Country Merchants will ind Il TO thcir lhteF-
est to take advantage Of our down prices.
Large line of Staple and Fancy Dry Coos
now on sale, viz Blankets Fiannels, Counter
psnes. Comforts, Cioaks, Shawls Dress Goo1s
in great variety, Brown and b.eached Oomcsties
vcry low, new style Calicoes, very handsome G,
Table Darnask, Towels, Crash, Cloths Cassi'
meres, Vestings. &c SC, together with 3 grea;
many other goods, making our stock very t"i!
r b. HooMEs No. lO9 King street,
no. Z Aleyhndria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
H,C, ,SLAYMAKERC0MP'Y.
feb II

n Alexandria, Va. Feb. 9Th, 1876.
Having this dsy severed my connection from
the late firm of d. F. Wilmer Company, and
entered into business arrangements with the
Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods House of D.
F BRASHEAR, Ito take effect on the lst day
of March, 1861 | will be pleased to see my
friends and purchasers generally, and hll their
orders with great care and promptness.
A. b. MOREHEAD,
Late with d. F. Wilmer Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

FRESH BUTTER for sale BY
II doc 9 J. G. & E. M1LBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

ERE6H GOODS.
am just opening quite an addition to my stock
in new aud very pretty Prints, Alpacas and
Black French Cashmeres.
brown Bleached and Lead Colored Canton
Flannels
A fine line of Gents Pocket Handkerchiets in
Linen Cambria and Silk.
Hemstitched do, for ladies and gentlemen.
Gents Kid Gloves, Corsets extra size gentle
mems Merino Vests, 42x44 inches, Gents Silk
Scarf and Neck Ties superior Bed Blankets
400 81 j. Nj. STEWART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

rRAVELEl'S PANCAKE and PLUG
I TOBACCO received by
dec l6 D ~ r.. Mild ny
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

DRIED PEACHES, peeled, Cherries an
~ Apples for sale by
ian 27 j. u. & T.. MILD U Nm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

DOMAN and other styles OF SCARFS. Must
IL be sold. 1oo
ian IL D. y. oha l h aAn nts W.
, 1876-10-29
DECIDEDLY EREMcHY.

NEW YORK, Oct. ga Paris dispatch says
that the American colony resident there is
greatly exercised over the publication OF O let
ter, written to friend in Germany By II. Du
Sommand, the Chief of the French Commission
to the Centennial Exposition. The letter is
summarized as follows: 1.-THE account trans
mittcd to me by my deputy arc Of the most
grie7ous character. The Americans themselves,
set fire to the buildings containing the empty
cases Of French goods, hoping to destroy the
French merchandise aud articles for the Exhibi-
tion slowed in the galleries. a second attempt
Of the same kind has been made within the last
month. Worse than oil this, the police employ
cd BY the Centennial Board are purposcly chosen
from::thc worst and most degraded elements in
the United States. The keepers are thieves,
without exception. They steal openly from the
exhibitors in the French Department and all
others. There exists an understanding between
these knaves and the Judges. The Judges call
up the rogucs for hearing, when complaints
are made, at hours unknown to the complain
ants, and, rs the result, no witnesses of crimi-
nal guilt being present, they are acquitted.
Even worse than this, if such a thing be posi-
bic, the thieves count on the Judges themselves
to sire them the signal when the discreet mo-
ment has arrived to begin the pi1lage."
This outrageous epistle concludes with vile
attack upon tho virtue aud manners Of Ameri-
can women, which cannot be transmitted by
cable, OF reproduced in print.
, 1876-10-29

T1rrc is danger thlt the press reports from
New York concerning the Continental + Life- In
suraice Company Of that city may <injure an
othci company of the same name, with head
quartrs in Hartford. The New York concern
has b len placed in the hands of/a Receiver, but
the oil Continental Life-Insuranoc Company of
Hart, ,rd is far enough from such fate, and is
one otthe most solid, substantial, and prosper
olts companies in existence. Its statements OH
flc with the Auditor amply prove this, and indi-
cate tMt its soundncSs is beyond question. Tho
reasonfo for this is simple enough: "Slow and
Sure y has been its motto, anti its management
has neTcr conducted It on the hig!l-pressure
plan which So commonly ends in disaster. AS
i consequence they have the satisfaction Of
seeing shcr complacency entirely un'novcd by
the financial storm which has oycrthrown many
other Institutions apparently just as strong
The Weston business Of the old Continental
has been c4lincl to the very best class Of risks,
and, US rnscqucnec, it has class of policy
holders ofEhicb any company might well be
proud.
Persons Tho have not made all the insurance.
which they ought to have can do no better
than to Apply to the Company's home
western ticcs at No. IS Clark street.
Chicago, fol information concerning the Com
pany and |; plans and rates. They may be
assured tha|they Will receive a sure protection
in 4 policy the old Continental. Good men
are wanted to represent the Company iu al1
parts OF tt Northwest. The better class. of
agents shoua be glad to improve tho opportu-
Ility<
, 1876-10-29
centre, and Is looked upon with great interest
by the people Of this country
THE ClTY-HAII.

The bows in b1ue-policemen and fremen-
were made happy yesterday on the receipt OF
their August salaries, amounting to about soo,
600.
Charles Heafford yesterday filed bond Of
so5, for the faithful performance tho work
of CITY Collector. His bondsmen arc George
". Stanford, Madison Beal, Dcnnison F.
Graves, and Albert g. Lull.
Those proprietors of the Bridgeport stencil
factories who were notified to appear for trial
on the grounds that they created nuisance
have all come to the conclusion that the city
means business, and that the adoption OF
stench-consuulfug machinery would be the
shortest way out OF trouble. They have prom
ised the Mayor to adopt the said machinery, and
their cases were all continued. :.
The Committee on Health have decided to re-
port to the Council Monday that there being no
money to employ public 6cavengers the scaven-
ger-work must be attended to by private par
ties, and every family must make their own Or
rangements. The Mayor will. then issue
proclamation to the efGecr that In case garbage
persons responsible will be arrested and prose
cnted under the nuisance ordinance
COMPTROLLER FARWELL
unexpectedly returned from the East yesterday.
he has been gone about three weeks, and has
spent most Of that time in trying to induce
I4aoLcFu Capitalists W pt4t Will tuI4l AA.n.J'
He has been to New York City most Of the
time, and his work may be summed up By say
ing that he has borrowed $500, ,000 at per cent
interest, md on eighteen and twenty~four
rnonths' time. He has lad some difficulty in
effecting loan, and has been obliged to use his
tongue pretty freely. The one almost insurnlount-
able difficulty with which he has had to contend
was the fact that there is still outstanding large
amount of Chicago City certificates unpaid:
The question, Why don't you pay up what
you already ovc?" was thrown in his face many
times: Nevertheless, the Comptrollcr's explain
ations of the manner Of doing business here,
his ASSURANCE that all would be paid, and the
confidence exhibited in the. present municipal
Administration have done much to make the
way easy. II all pastdue certificates had been
paid up, aIr. FartEen said, there would have
been no trouble whatever in effecting ioan Of
any amount desired at S per cent interest. The
Eastern people were much pleased and as
greatly surprised to see Cl1lcago's Council
graeping the bull bT the horns In reducing the
municipal expenses. It vas something that
had never before been done, nor even thought
OF, By city Of such size. Mr.. Farwcll was al
together satisfied with tic result OF his trip,
has seen and learned much, and thinks that it
will not be long before the city's credit will
stand at the head OF all cities in the country.