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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-10-18
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Rapides Gazette, public notice
of Registration, ............ II 30
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ing z. j. Proceedings June
Session ........... ......... 80 w
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furnished Jail -. -. ...... 20 IS
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W. G. McGimpsey, one months
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Vincent Scott, Juror on Inquest 2 90
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Henry Newton, &c 2 90
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EX r CT

FROM THE SPEECH OF HON. GEORGE F.,
HoAR, OF MASS, IN THE BELKNAI
IMPEACHMENT TRIAL, MAY I, 1875.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-10-18

open, public and inspiring general conf
dence would from the day of it's adoption
bring healing on its wings to all our har-
assed industry and set in motion the
wheels of commerce, manufactures and
the mechanical arts, restore employment
to labor, and renew in all its 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 be set free from distress and labor
lightly burdeneG.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-10-18
REFORM IN CIVIL SERVICE.

Reform is necessary in the civil service.
Experience proves that efficient, economi-
cal conduct of the governmental business
is not possible if its civil service be sub
iected to change at every election, and be
a purse offered at the ballot-box as brief
reward of party zeal, instead of posts of
honor assigned for proved competencyand
held for fidelity in the public employ
That the dispensing of patronage should
neither be 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 no practical
or salutary reform.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-10-18

A true Copy
H. NJ. LABAr, Clerk.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21
ITTERs.
A Remedy without a Rival
Maguire's
Cundurango Bitters.

SUBSTITUTE FOR CALoMEL.
Contains no alcohol, an excellent purgatlve or
the bowels, relieving and curing ali compla ts
of the Liver, Blood. Kidneys and Stomach Read
the following testimonial from prominent New
Office of GEO. H. Sweets sTexas New Yorker")
Nos % 80 and 30 Centre Street
New York City Sept. g. 1874
Messrs j & C. Maguire,I St Louis: Gents -
Yours of the 31st uit, with Of dozen Cund-
urango Liver and Blood Bitters came duly to hand.
You will please accept my thanks for your gener
erosity. will try to put the medicine where it
will do the most good" / have given one bottle to
a friend of mine who resides in BROOKLYN both
himself and wife have taken it, and their testimony
Is the same mine. first met with il in Houston,
Texas, afterwards returned to my home in Austin,
where have the Texas branch Office of my paper
My Houston bottle was used up, and | found on
trial that could not obtain single bottle in all
Austin, for went TO every druggist in the place
and there are some five, but each house told me
they intended to order lton the strength of my
concentration. Ere coming to New York / was in
Galveston, and bought bottle Of Robirds, an old
friend and good house. had no idea then that
/ could not obtain 1t in New York; but after my
Galveston bottle was used up. | started to find
moreiand much surprised to find none after visit
lag fully dozen different establishments. gave up
the search here and wrote to you, Now gents 50
the command of the whole world. 1t will not only
prove great fortune to yourselves, but lasting
blessing to the whole human family. As remedy
IN my own case have never met with its equal.
It squeezes my liver better than Caomel, of which
have taken not little. am q hard worker and
constant thinker and consequently for the last ten
to twelve years my body has found it difficult to keep
up with my BRAIN. There ale millions of American
people Just like myself. and they need some simple
herb medicine to keep them from sinking into dys
peptic graves, until they can lapply, brakes and
cut off part of the steam and where they are.
You have the medicine aud you have great fortune
in it II you will but let the world know 1t. In my
search after your Cnndurango In this market
found preparation Of Quadrangle sold at g per
bottle but no more like yours than Is q black man
ike white. OF course did not buy 1t. This let
ter is only write to thankI you and to give you
my experience win cundurango Wishing youlthe
success you deseryetham
tVery Respectfully &c. Gxo. Il. 6wna
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21
JOHN ROOTS
BIT I En- S.
500 REWARD

will pay one hundred dollars to any person who
will make proof that John Roots Bi.ters fail to i'm
prove the condition of such person If suffering from
the effects Of either Of the following diseases, viz
Fever and Ague, Dumb Ague,
Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver or Kid
ney Complaint, Loss of Appetite
Headache, Bilious Attacks, Brain,
Scarlet, Typhoid, Remittent or In
termittent Fevers, when taken ac-
cording to the directions accom-
panving each bottle of the same.
do not claim that these Bitters possess any su-
perhuman virtue, but what do claim. is that when
relief can be had In the specified, in fact
any case which arises from an impure state of the
Blood. or deranged condition Of the Stomach, Liver
Kidneys the Of these Bittera will Insure such
relief and 1t is upon this frank and fair condition
that offer this reward in candor and good faith.
JOHN ROOTS, Manufacturer, No. 292 Seneca
Street, Brffalo, n. Y; VAN Setback, STEVEN
SON q REID, Agents for John Roots Bitters, 90 b
% Lake Street, Chicago
For sale By all Druggists in Rock Island and VI.
entity
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21

Of w. A. Cook, one of Babcock's attor-
neys, the New York Sam says: ''The
president personally retained Cook with a
full knowledge of his peculiarities, and
because he knew some of them would be
needed on the trial of his confidential friend
and secretary, Storrs spent month at
Washington constructing theory of de-
Tense for Babcock, and drilling witnesses
to interpret his eliminating dispatches and
acts against their plain meaning. Cook
will prove good lieutenant in this line of
professional duty. IF innocence has to
adopt such expedients, it has evidently
fallen on evil times"
Most people will wonder why the presi-
dent should hire counsel for Babcock.
This case evidently presents queer trans.
action. The president employs counsel
for both the prosecution and defense.
Strange things come to pass in these de
generate days
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21
learn By these same sources what | chanc-

learn BY these same sources what chanc-
ed to see with my own eyes but short
time since. Happening to be in New
England but few weeks ago / saw
laboring men buy corn at $3.50 per
bushel to make bread for their child
rem, while last week | was in Ne
braska and sat by corn FIRE, because
it was cheaper than coal, being worth
but fifteen cents per bushel at the station!
These men read and reflect upon these
things and draw their own conclusions.
They feel that their occupation is chose by
the favor of God; that they should not feel
ashamed of it, and that they are entitled
to fair compensation-and l cant help
but think that the agriculturist, especially
with his feet in the virgin soil of our broad
prairies, the blue canopy of heaven over
him, and the free winds whistling around
him, is a little nearer his God and has
better opportunity for thought and refec-
ton than any other class who may seem
to know more, but really think less.
We are not here to take care OF these
men of the board of trade, as they are
abundantly able to take care of themselves
any and everywhere We are not here to
take care of ourselves. Those see around
me here need no assistance from any one
perhaps, but it seems to me that the men
who pillow the ground, furrow by furrow,
plant and till the corn row by row, through
the summers heat, husk it ear by ear,
often with bloody fingers, put it in the
crib, shell it sometimes by hand. or with
wife and children to turn the shelter, haul
it to the station, distance of many miles
and all for Is cents per bushel-haye o
right to ask of this convention, in theil
own language, why these things are SO.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21

sspSYCH0MANCY, OR SOUL CHARMING. =
L How either sex may fascinate md gain the
love and affections OF any person they choose, in
stantly This art all can possess Free by mail, for
25 cents; together it'll Marriage Guide, Egyptian
Oracle, Dreams, nts to Ladies, ETC. 1000,000 sold.
A queer book Address IT. WILLIAM 81 CO, Pub
fishers. Philadelphia
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21

~ - ~ PER WEEK Guaranteed to Agents
Maze and Female, in their own To-
H II n cality. Terms and OUTFIT FREE.
~ u n Address p. o. VICKERY q CO., Au.
gurta, Me
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE,

HAPPY RELIEF FOE YOUNG MEN from the effects
of Errors and Abuses i'll early life. Manhood re-
stored. ImpcdimeEtg to Marriage removed. New
method OF treatment New and remarkable RENE
dies. Books and Circulars sent free, in sealed
velopes.
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, 419 North
Ninth Street. Philadelphia, Pa.,--an Institution
having high reputation for honorable condurf
and professional skill 16d&w3m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21

For Book BINDING or Ruling, go to
THE ARGUS Bindery No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Prices reason
able, Work done quick. Leaye orders
at The Argus Counting Room, opposite
the Post office. IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21

Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work
specialities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
In the Great Southwest /!
P A T z N T s

If you wish to apply for PATENT for any in
vention, address LEGGETf & LEGGETT, Patent
Attorneys, Seventh St., WASHINGTON, D C. for Cir
culars.
Suits in the United States Courts for infring-
ment of Patents, prosecuted or defended by M. D
LEGGETT q CO., Euclid Ave., CLEVELAND, o.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21
DR.. WHITTIER,
6i7 st. Charles street, st. Louis, Mo.
BOOK OF NATURE,

Containing l46 pages number of fine engravings.
Every both and especially those contemplate
ing marriage should have tin their private drawer Science
living long. and retaining the vigor of manhood
womanhood Reproductionhow to have healthy, beautiful
children Careful medical advice and well
scrptions for the incidents of early married life Sent
securely scaled tpost pad to any address er 26
Address. DIR. jacques. Central Medical Institute,
7o5 Chestnut street. st. Louis, Mo.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21

| 0E con per day at home. Samples
@J : OkU worth 81 free. STINsoN & Co.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.
M A STA'S
BALSAM

II speedy and certain remedy for coughe, "a
tarrh, Colds, Hoarseness Sore Throat, Broncnlus
Influenza, Hopping Cough, Aathms and the yari
ous affections of the Lungs and Chest,
Thousands have been speedily aud eHectuaiiy
cured by its timely use while suffering with severe
colds, protracted coughs, and with various other
forms of LUNG DISEASE. It is prepared from
vegetable balsams and the medicinal properties OF
roots 81 herbs, containing no minerals or poison
GUS drugs. 1t can be taken with perfect safety at
ell times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-21

Shrinkage. which is inevitable--as
grain never increases in quantity af-
ter it leaves the field--and without
charging any wastage or stealage up
on any one, estimate it at not less
than rs cents per 100 bushels, or 81
for the car load, making total
amount of $l9,S5, which | am satisfied
is below rather than above the average.
Now do not wish to charge any parti-
cular blame upon any man or set of men
for all this. Yet, when we see grain car
ried in vessels from this harbor to Buffalo,
distance of 1000 miles, for two cents per
bushel, may we not ask if it cannot be got
from the cars to the vessels, distance of
three hundred feet; for less than FIVE
cents?
While l admit the language for the
memorial may be somewhat Incorporate
yet may we not find, looking at it from
their standpoint, a sufficient excuse for
emphasis. They are men who are
not well versed in the technical language
Of trade and commerce and know but very
little of the meaning of fresh receipts. y
free on board" seller the mouth, "
buyer the year" puts" ''calls." ''op.
tions, etc.; but they maintain and use q
system Of free schools, help to sustain and
read the newspapers, and know tina,
beneath all this is some real gain which
requires patient toll to produce and much
labor to handle and transport and they
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22
40 country Purchasers.

IL Is TO your interest when in Qua. city to
vast Fhe book Store OF Mr.. Bryce Riiis. lie
not only keeps fun assortment, Of s,.hoo,
DOORS, stationery and music, but u1so I,
general variety OF goods. such as combs
brushes all kinds Of toilet soaps, Derfunuerv.
i!ial hl"s, balls dolls, toys, tIar1noniras
I"oh'is-slasses; pipes, Il great variety ::
Sp"c!':les, eyeglasses and canes kew rings
':Ha 'w2azers; wallets aud purses violin
ana siti;If strings; pocket knives scissors
9ettAcis; is!iiis hooks and lines Chinu
1afi''il, glass, willow, rattan and wooden
ware mouse traps, powder, shot, cartridges
tof rifles and pistols; fancy groceries, to-
oacc' and cigars. His store has lust been
fepatuted, new sheivinSs put un and new
counters made, which makes II the hand
s"n!cst store on DeSiard street. His news
counter is always filled with the very test
newspapers, periodicals and magazines
from all parts Of this country and Europe,
ME- KILLS. Is agent for the celebrated Howe
Sewing Machine, which, l,o holds is the
oes1 and cheapest machine in the market
ieaiso keeps needles and machine fixtures
iof AL machines, at the very lowest figures
|lNc hiin u call. You will find him and
MS brother behind the counter, ready to
wait upon you with politcness and prompr-
ness, ana Will assure you that you will not
leave the store Disconnected
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22
Registrations.

very disreputabie trick ON the part OF
supervisor Grant of Warehouse parish has
just been exposed at Oak Ridge i'll that
parish. 1t is reported that Mr.. Grant in
several cases has issued certificates, in all
about twenty, at Oak Ridge, i'll which the
ttahe OF the parish was printed Lntayette
instead of Morehouse. This could not
ftave occurred otherwise than by design and
to further deliberate purpose to detraud
the voter of his right to vote.
we caution voters to examine their certi-
iicates closely. Let every voter see&,that
his name is on the registration lists, that
his certificate is in due form. and<tiat the
fact and date of his voting in 1874, if he
voted, are endorsed on the certificate If
ne mas removed from one ward to another,
the fact must be recolue.. in the books and
on his certificate. Those who have come
from another parish must obtain new
papers. we advise the clubs and leading
Democrats OF each ward to see, without de-
lay, That every Democratic voter is register
eu. This Will not require but little labor.
nut Is Il matter OF the greatest Importance.
we are not altogether pleased with the
apa' ny exhibited in This parish in the mat
Ter OF registration. The right TO vote the
formation of clubs. raising poles, public:
meetings and the like, are nothing. if the
whoIe voting strength of The party is not
auty enrolled and fully prepared to yo,. ON
Ihe DAY OF the election. There is plenty OF
''ine TO have this matter attended TO, but
we see aud appreciate the necessity of more
activity than has as yet been manifested
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22

NOR shall open and close the discussion. T.
nnn n9oaras i'eakin second. Al the second
close Tho opening and closing sneeches
shall thus be made alternately. Until ali the
appointments are filed. N'Ao
4th. Tho opening speech shall not excae,1
one hour and thirty minutes, the second
shall not exceed two hours, and the GOSH =
shall not exceed thirty minutes.
9TH. The opening speech shall l,erin not
earlier than ten O'Clock and not Later than
nall past eleven o'clock, a. M; at the option
other speeches shall then follow without
intermlssion, unless we, at that time agree
the candidate, entitled to the opening. fail
to begin by Twelve O'Clock, M, the Other
shall be entitled to begin his speech at that
reply being permitted. In no event shall
The speech OF The candidate, entitled to the
opening, be continued beyond two O'Clock,
p. IN.
9th. In the opening speech the. entire
grounds of tho speakers argument shall be
duced in the closing speech, but, in closing.
the speaker shall confine himself to repIv,
ing to the preceding speech of his OPPONENT
7th, The discussion at each appointment
shall be confined to ourselves, and no other
spe ., shall be.inade by any person.
money at any time to infIuenee the POL. 80
polite course of the people or any Of them
= neither OF us shall employ canvassers,
make speeches. Or otherwise work in our
interest as candidates.
This shall not however be construed to
prevent either of us from paying for the
printing and distribution OF tickets and
campaign documents, or, from making the
usual contributions to EXPENSES of bar he
cues, meetings, flags and other legitimate
cam '!l l'aisn purposes, such rs we would con-
trinute as citizens, Were we not candidates,
is the spirit and intention OF this arreeInnet
tIat money shall not be used to decide our
election, but that the people shall freely
t. .. voluntarily choose between us on our
w.i'1nerits and principles, unintluenced BY
any other motives -
Signed in duplicate, Sept. 18TH, 1876,
J. Il. LEONARD.
w. w. FARMER
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22

certain. IN their anxiety for Office, !
giving wayio dictation and to prejudicesI
they know are wrong and unjustifabie.l
The Democrats, heretofore, in q minor
ity, hope and expect to redeem this
parish, and with the aid Of colored votes.
Hcolored voters wish to aid them in re-
forming the State government they will
be protected to the shedding Of blood.
And if the colored voter wishes to vote
the Radical ticket,he will be protected
also.
We hope to see no more OF armed
political meetings in this parish, nor
o; any species of intimidation by the
colored people Of those Of their OWL
ruce who purpose going in opposition
to the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. such u spirit
ard plan will be certain to end in seri
Gus trouble.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22

Mr.. Marcus Wei:, OF the house OF Bon
veil, has just returned from purchasi,r
d 1uii assortment oidry goods, clothing, DC,
ana u heavy stock OF provissions and i;.,ni
~ groceries, all OF which will be offered
Ut The very lowest tigul es. Mr.. We'll is now
opening his goods. Next week he viii tell
our readers more about his stock and his
Inducements to purchasers
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22

The wreck of the steamer Jimmie Baker
mas been raised. The hull was bu, Slightly
and the engines and vince, not
injured at ALL The wreck has been sent to
New orleans where the Baker will be re-
o"ht- Inc cost, it is thought, will not OK
coed $500.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22

James >. Ray, appointed tax collector @,
Itis parish i'll place of DIR. Diukgruve de-
ceased. has given bond and is now III ros-
session OF the office. His bondslnen, I'VE learn,
are -. A. Breard ,'5r. H. NJ. Isry,J. H. Hann;
and :. Whited of this parish, and rsidore
Newman, broker OF New Orleans
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22

1t is generally thought that the candidates
IN this parish on the Democratic ,icl>s
are not pushing their claims with tho e1.or-
isy they ought and that was expected when
they were nominated. We are free to saw
That, for leaders, our candidates do not eS-
nio't the activity they ought. We hope
they will go to work with a will
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22

In consequence of the time and labor re-
CURED to collect and arrange the evidence
referring to the origin OF the troubles in
'hls parish during the first and second
"ee'>s OF the present month, we colnpeil-
GU 10 oeIef until next week the promised
pipitcatlon OF the causes leading to the diff
licoltles ana the means employed to bring
the negroes into conflict with the whites
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22

average duties OF !: menu ~ ~, the pge
would not have lived US long thas. The
White House is in one of the Coolest parts
of town. BY remaining in it and abstainins
from going about lie has in measure es-
capped the Frustrating effects of the season;
but during tho last few days he has com
planned bitterly Of Congress. For the first
time since his election President he has
been forced to remain here. His previous
custom has boon to go to tho seaside on The
LIST of June and return only on the list of he
following October. The peculiar condition
OF mind exhibited by tho President briefly
s,,hiyzed, presents the following features
He IS moroSe, solemn, aud at timeslsycf,
savage. He shuns his most intimate fri kjs
ii they desire him to talk, and is res IS
and inperious at amy attempt to adyi 4,
control him. just at the present lle1
| go away from the city for amy Lengths
/ on account of his necessary presencs
| nj tendance upon Congress. He was
] away this morning from the city in
p,ny of Secretary Fish to visit Deer Park,
mountain resort near here, and it is expcc
ted that he will not return, until Monday
! Ii is hoped by making this visit and abst ain
ing from his customary amount of slim,
| iauts he may bo tioied through. However
! ii he is obliged to remain in this city mucl
! longer and any great strain is brought t.
| boar upon him, Senator Ferry's chances t.
I bocome Chief Magistrate of the nation ma,
| ho considered Chicago Times.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22

Last Saturday was the opening day of1he
rse,.sI season in Monroe. The stores and
SIC ~ a stFs were crowded with purchasers,
mak1y cotton-pickers who came To toy,, 70
invest their cravings. The days sales OF cot
ton aggregated sixty bales
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22

While in Trentona st week, we saw on
Mr.. d. I. Heads table "a sample OF cotton
hard to beat. The cotton was raised by
Nero jackson, a freedman OF Bienvilie par
ish' and classeu-strict midling, IA grade sell
dom seen in our markets,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22

Ihere was meeting of the Monroe jrd
ward Club Wednesday night. The OCCASION
was enllVened with music from the Silver
Cornet Band, for which the Club owes its
thanks to the members of the Band.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-22
DIED.

an this city on Sunday September 18th,
Eddie Lewis, infant son of Harry and Sallie
l.. HaeEl. .
He took the cup of life to sip,
=. Bat better t was to drain
lie put it meel<ly from his lin.
And Went to sleep again"