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Married.

{ At the residence of J. G. Bruton
IN LaddoIla, Jan. 25tb, 1877, by
Rev Dr.. Vincil, Mr.. Samuel C.
" oods 81 Wavsrly, Illinois, and
y AarlE. Jackson, recently o1
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S. Cralg's drug sore is recsivin 9
a fresh coat of paint.
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Hon. John A. Flood, Ssnsto,
rom this district was in this city
last Saturday.
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Pen s, iHks, papers, fine books, ETC.,
far sale by
39tf VIM. 0. LEE i c.
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Col. TayIor's obituary is crowed
out this issue, but will appear in
the next.
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Spring fever is BOW in order.
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Life bath it's tribulations, so hath
: the newspaper man.-Sturgeon
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The city of Fulton cast 209 votes
at The late election fer Mayor.
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! fetal population of Audraia esvs,
~ 10 1926.
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EVENING SESSION,

730 Where should the common
school course end, and the h'gh
school or college course begin! ~
Pres. A W Terrill.
s Should the parent, or the teacAS
Determine what study the pa
should pursue, by N S Johnston.
$50 Reading of the reporter, h
Prof. 81 NJ Ham,ll.
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Therefore the newspaper man il
q live man. .
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The population Of Vaadafia ii
40S.
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NO. I


Tue AudraIn Teachers INSTITUTES
to be held at the Pabic SchDoF
building in Mexico. Saturday, Feb
18th, 1877.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
1p m Essay, BY ] q Davis
1.30 Normal mtsthods, J e Brad.
ley. 4.
2 Relation Of teachers ard rupiI IN
the school roam and on :he play
ground, by F Ward. 4
2.30 Difficulties 10 teaching and tina
remedies, by W CCevey.
MUSIC.
sA knowledge latin indispensable
to a good English education, by G
G Cunningham.
$40 The practical benefits of an
sduca ation, by G. A Gass.
MUSIC.
AIS Adjournment.
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1880 m Miscellaneous busana asg
100 Glass drilI-Denominate nan.-
bers, by N l. Everett.
MUsIC.
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q live man.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16
THE special WASHINGTON CORES

TUE special Washington CORES
pendent of the New Orleans Demo
crat in making excuses for Senators
Lamar and Gordon, that they din not
recommend for Mobile Post Master
a carpet-bag hound by the name Of
Wickersham, throws in the follow
ing: "These gentlemen have not re,
commended anybody for any Office,
except in some cases. Where two
or more negroes were seeking o
place, they have, at the Presidents
request, stated which one of the sew
eral applicants was the best qualified
for the place, but they have had no
thing to do with any appointments
or applications for Office" Verify,
we think that these two gentlemen
are placing themselves before the
country in very unenviable light,
for take the excuse for what it is
worth, they are board of negro ex-
aminers for Mr.. Hayes and nothing
else, which we are panied to see pub
lished to the world.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16
Without a Name.
WHY CHARLES VAN MASON FAILED TO
MARRY.

The saddest story Ihavc lately heard
had it's catastrophe precipitated by the
veto Of Governor Kemper, OF Virginia.
Ex-Governor Smith was member Of
the last House of Delegates from the
County of Fauquier, and early in the
recent session he introduced Il bill with
this curious title: "Declaring the name
of Charles Van Mason" Afterward,
when the bill was reported and came
up on it's first and second readings, ex-
Governor Smith explained thyt one Of
his constituents was "a man without a
name" Both his parents had died
when he was an infant, leaving him a
waif and an estray in the county, de-
pendent upon the bounty of the benev-
client. He passed from hand to hand
until his real name was lost and no
body could be found who could recall
it. AS be grew up he became known
as "Tromp Payne"-a mere nickname,
to which he had no legal claim. He
was bright youth, and a gentleman
of the County took a fancy to him, had
b m educated to some extent, and
taught the trade of stone mason.-
Since he has larrixed at manhood's es-
tate he has achieved much success IN
business, becoming considerable con-
tractor, and accommodating some
wealth. He had already experienced
some modification and some legal diff
fculties by reason of the uncertainty
of his name, but he had managed to
get on until last year, when he fell in
love with beautiful girl of Fauquiel
and sought her for his wife. Then he
found his nameless condition an insu-
perab!e objection to the lady. She
could never consent to part with hel
own name until assured that she would
legally receive another in its stead.
"Tromp" applied to the courts for re.
lief, but they held that while they had
power to change name, they had NC
power to give name to person who
had none. In his tribulation "Tromp'
applied to Ex-Governor Smith, who in.
troduced in the General Assembly the
bill declaring the name of Charles
Van Masou"-in which "Tromp" had
combined the name of his chief bene.
factor with that of the trade whereby
he had got on in life. But it was moi
until the last days of the session thai
the bill was got through both Houses
and was sent to the Governor. He
had not heard of the facts of the case
and supposed it to be one in which the
courts could do everything required
He vetoed it--returned it disapprovet
just as the General Assembly was ad
journing sine die, and it was too late
to help the matter. Late information
from Fouquier tells that the lady ha
finally refused to entertain "Tromp's'
proposal any longer, and has taken an
other sutton, whese name is inherited
and incontestable. "Tromp," in DIES
pair, has gone to Texas. So much fo
an ill-considered veto.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

THE Maria Louise has been
withdrawn from the Shreveport trade
and the G. H. Durfee takes her place.
This trade, since its first discovery
and existence, never was SO dull,
stale and Improbable, and is almost
entirely killed by the Railroads, rob-
bling New Orleans of her millions of
just dues in the produce line; and we
are astonished that Or. Thebault and
his association of property holders
can't see it, and instead of opposing
the Pacific Railway tax, that they do
not now jump at the saving idea OF
doubling that tax and put that Rail.
road through at once. Common
sense, common protection and self,
interest should open their eyes and
pockets to this boon Of salvation for
their City, their property and their
very existence.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16
HIS Honor Judge Blackman is

HIS Honor Judge Blackman is
presiding over his Court with the
proper dignity and we are carried
back to old times when every respect
was shown to the Court as the repre-
sentative of the majesty of the law
The contrast with the regime Of the
last eight years is great indeed and
we are glad to see that Judge Black
man has revived the respect for the
law, which has Of late years been al
most entirely wanting. He has com
menced right and we have every rea
son to believe that the certainty OF
speedy punishment, in Court OF
Justice properly administered, will
deter evil doors from committing
crimes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

LICENSES, particularly the legal
ones, are being paid in faster than
ever since the close of the war. We
suppose the earnest preachers of re-
form must have gone to work, and
turned their preaching into green
back practice. This may all seem
hard all at once, but that's the way
we saw it all the time and that's the
sort of reform the Democrat will
back up with a will; we went for 8
change of measures, and want it no,
to end merely in change of men.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16
FRED. A. BoN1To, the we'll kno1

FRED. A. BoN1To, the we'll known
and courteous Agent of John /.
Adams & Co., New Orleans, is again
with US. He reached here on the
Packet Monday, and remains here
till tomorrow morning, when he
starts to Cheneyville to pay the Gus.
toners of the house his usual semi
annual visit. He goes above Friday
night on the Col. A. P. Kouns, and
while here will do the amiable in his
business line. We hope to hear tina,
he leaves Alexandria more than
pleased and with a pocket full o.
greenbacks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

The Celebration, Procession and
Ball Of the Fire Department of Alex
andria, on Tuesday next will be the
grandest and most appropriate ever
given by our gallant fire boys. All
their arrangements are perfect and
completed, and it is their will and in
tention to make it worthy of the &C.
casion. They have engaged the
famed Baton Rouge Brass and String
Band, sixteen in number, who will be
here on the Packet next Monday, and
play both for the Procession and the
Ball. We trust the ladies will appre-
ciate this musical expense, specially
dedicated to them and their love of
the dance. Let US all vie with each
other to give the Firemen joyous
token of our esteem and respect for
them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

The Legislature appointed, just
before it's adjournment, several spe-
cial Committees to act and investl
gate, during the recess, with powers
to send for witnesses and documents.
Of course they will act in that ca.
pacity in New Orleans, the Charnel
House of fraud, corruption and pecu.
lation of the late Mr.. Kellogg, in fact
have already opened the ball, and
thus far have stepped into few pits
of the late dynasty, which will soon
be revealed to the defrauded tax
payers and the public.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

The criminal docket was taken
up on Monday morning, and the Dis.
trict Attorney commenced with a
field day Of it; two trials and both
convicted as charged. We begin to
see at last, the silver lining shining
bright on the reforms we have all
preached and promised, and now the
laws will be enforced, and thus once
more society will be protected in the
land of Rapides.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16
THE cords of reform. hitherto a

THE cords of reform, hitherto en-.
tirely two loose in behalf of sinners
against the law, in the land of old Ra-
pides, are being gradually frightened,
and justly SO, and already croaker
moan goes up loud and frantic in quar-
ters which feel the coming squeeze.
We are with the reformers and en-
forcers of the law, so long absent and
asleep here, and cry aloud, 60 ahead,
be firm, be fair be just, and tighten
the screws till the bad ones cry out in
repentant tones, hold, enough; we will
not sin any more.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

The PRocEssIoN.-T The members
and faithful of the Colored Baptist
Church of our Town celebrated their
"Baptismal Memoriap' on Sunday,
by marching in good order and gen
teel costumes, through the principal
streets of the Town, and take it as a
tout ensemble it was really credita-
BILE and elegant display of our color
ed population. There were not less
than five hundred in the Procession
four hundred Of whom were females,
all neatly dressed in white dresses,
trimmed with blue. In fact blue
and white were the typical colors Of
the faithful, as we'll as their banners
and guerdons. We are glad to see
these religious reunions of the color
ed people here, and feel glad to note
it as a great improvement towards
civilization and fraternal feelings. 1t
is great change from the doings OF
the past ten years. Nicholas John
son, the old pioneer Deacon, was, as
usual, at the head Of the Procession
with that same old blessed flag, kiss.
ing the May breeze, closely followed
by the Pastor, old George Washing.
ton, and near by were several other
country Pastors, amongst whom we
recognized Parson Epps, of Bayou
Rapides. The Manager deserves his
need Of praise for the perfect deco
rum and good order Of the Process
sion, and to close we can but felici
tate the whole Church upon the good
and success of their celebration
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

In the case of r. A. Hunter We.
W. F. Blackman contesting the
Judgeship Of this District, the ques.
ton came up for trial on a rule and
was tried by the Parish Judge on
Friday last, on the prima tac;e case
as presented by the commissions Of
Kellogg and Governor Nicholas
The decision was in favor Of Judge
Blackmau, Diminishing the rule and
affirming the validity of his commits
sion. From this judgment an appeal
has been taken returnable to the Su.
preme Court at New Orleans on the
28th of this month.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

The New York Times, which II
the organ par excellence ofthe Repub.
lican party, seems disposed to let
Mr.. Hayes down as easily as possi.
BILE, and to give him every chance hs
grabs at:
"To put him upon his trial now;
before ajury exposed to the con.
dicting purposes which seem likely
to animate the Forty-fifth Congress,
would be to run the risk of a verdict
at variance with the evidence soon
afterward acquired"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16
THE DISARMAMENT OF THE ARMY.
The Cabinet at One Tine Debating This
Question.
NO NECESSITY FOR A STANDING ARMY.

1t seemed at one time possible that
the President might issue a procla-
nation, which would have been an
international surprise, in the place of
that postponing the extra session.
The subject was two or three times
seriously discussed in Cabinet wheth-
err it might not be wise, patriotic and
expedient to decline to call an extra
session of Congress altogether and
permit the army to be disbanded.-
The argument of the members of the
Cabinet who favored this plan was
substantially this. Congress by its
action in refusing an appropriation
had expressed its opinion that the
army was not needed; that it would
be becoming in the Executive to re-
cognize this opinion and give it its
full force; that the country was in a
state Of profound peace and about to
enter upon new era of prosperity;
that the real theory Of the American
Republic is that among it's citizens
are enough able, we'll conditioned
obedient, loyal men, ready at any
moment to spring to the defence Of
the country at the tap OF the drum
that the Governors Of the frontier
States are quite willing and able te
protect their own frontiers without
the army; that there is no Nationa
exigency which requires the exis
tence of the army, and that as there
is no money to pay for its support
and Congress has not thought it'
services necessary, the Presiden'
would inform the army that under
the laws he has no service for then
to do, and that so far as the Execu
tive is concerned the army of thu
United States of America nigh
cease to be. This plan was support
ed by as good lawyer as Chief Jus
tice Crater of the Supreme Court o
the District; and it is said that
vote even was taken upon it in Cabi
net, and that at least three Of thos'
present heartily favored it. Whil'
others could not consent, it was ar
gued that under the law and the con
stitution, in view Of the action Q
Congress, such proceeding on tn
part of the Executive would certain
ly have been regular, and doubtless
would have received the approval o
the American people, New Yorl
Tribune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

Mr.. s. N. VAN PRAAG, of the New
Orleans Times, has made US a call
as the Agent of the above excellent
Journal, and we cordially bespeak
for him the good will of the people
of Rapides. He will visit most OF
our people in person and solicit sub.
scriptions both to the Daily and
Weekly Times, and we trust that he
will leave Rapides we'll satisfied with
his visit.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

--THE musical part of the Enter
tainment tonight, which has been
In rehearsal for the past three weeks,
will certainly be an intellectual and
recherche treat rarely offered here.
All the best and select talent Of tue
Parish, Of both sexes, have votun-
teered into charitable combination,
which cannot fail to render the En-
tertainment q highly pleasing as well
as financial success. We are safe
in exhorting one and all to attend,
more particularly our young men,
with their lady loves as escorts, for
surely they will be more than COM
pensated for the outlay and the visit
to such q place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

GEN. James P. Major, ofthe late
c. S. A., died at Austin, Texas, on
the 7th of the present month, aged
As years. We have known the de.
ceased for many years; we knew him
when he was a gallant and dashins
Lieutenant of the old "First u. s.
Dragons" and more recently du'
ring the late war. For more than
two years his Headquarters were
principally here, where he command
ed Division of Cavalry.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

In all conscience, and with q
printers larder empty and long
hungry days ahead, we respectfully
ask our many delinquent subscribers
to heed our situation and ameliorate
it at once. These scattering dues
from our delinquent friends, in the
aggregate sum up decent sum and
will help US through the dog days.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

The 25th day of this month has
been fixed as the day to hold the
election in New Orleans, to take the
vote of the people whether they shall
be taxed, and take stock therefor, in
the New Orleans Pacific Railway.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

--MR. Hayes fearing to face the
indignation of the Democratic party
which he has cheated, and the wrath
of the Republican party which he
has betrayed, has issued his Procla-
nation converting Congress in extra
session for October 18th.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

Thar TICKLING IN THE NOSE,
stop it, before it becomes Catarrh, by
DR.. j. H. McLean's Celebrated Ca
tarrh Snuff, it smoothes and allays
irritation, it cures sores in the nose
or skin and removes Pimples off the
face. Trial Boxes 80 cts. by mail.
DR.. j. H. Mclean, 3l4 Chestnut, St.
Louis.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

The Commissioner OF Patents, al
Washington, few days since, deci-
ded to decline to further extend the
Patents of the Sewing Machine COM
bination monopoly, aud now the pro-
lection heretofore extended "the
combination by letters patents has
expired" These patents thus ex-
pired cover "the vibrating needle
and reciprocating shuttle, the vibra-
ton needle and rotation hook, and a
continuous feed in connection with
the above, whether wheel or what is
known as fore-motion power
This will destroy the exclusive mo
nopolies enjoyed up to this time by
the Companies known as the Grover
and Baker, Wheeler and Wilson, and
Howe and Singer. The combination
have used what is known as the John
Batchelder patent for the continuous
feed motion, which was the most
valuable patent in the possession Of
A. r. Wilson, and Of vital value
Machines constructed without the
motion have no value in the market
The Sewing Machine combination, il
is creditably reported, have cleared
no less than 100000 profit from
this patent. The four Companies
heretofore named in 1851 entered in
to an agreement of mutual protection
by which all patents of any value
owned by either of them should be
come common property to all; it was
also stipulated than no Machine
should be sold at less than the regu
lation price, which was placed at six
times the cost Of first manufacture
They would also license other Com.
panies not in the combination to use
their patents, demanding royalty Of
from So to $40 per Machine, accord
ing to the number of Machines made
but always STIMULATING that the price
should be uniform. This arrange
ment gave the four Companies abso
Lutte control of all Sewing Machines
manufactured in America.
The invaluable Batchelder Patent
has been twice extended, and last
Winter the Companies interested
pooled 81. 100000 and dispatched at
torneys to Washington to endeayol
to induce Congress to further extent
the Patent by Legislation. The move
ment, however, strange to say, will
so much money behind it, failed
Ever since great efforts have beer
made by the combination to secur,
some monopoly in minor details O
construction which could be reissuet
and thus save something from th
wreck. The decision Of the Commits
sioner of Patents, however, break
the backbone of the Sewing Machin
Ring. The cost of manufacture o
the ordinary Machines, exclusive o
ornamentation, is reliably stated to b
about $S.75; and it is the testimon'
Of reputable Sewing Machine manu-
facturers that they will soon be pu
on the market at $25 cash, if, indeed
not less.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16
We are sorry to see a good de-

We are sorry to see good deal
of valuable emotion, wasted here up,
on the duties of the District Attor.
ney and Grand Jury, in their lauda.
BILE and bounden efforts to enforce
the laws. We have only praises and
plaudits for them in the good work
and hope to see their efforts crowned
with success.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

IS. E. RUMBLE, Agent of the Sin
ger Manufacturing Company, No. 81
Canal street, New Orleans, advertises
in the Times a great reduction in
Sewing Machines, offering the SO
Machines for $40. That combina.
tion patent, now expired, has much
to do with this reduction.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

Tue new Town bell proves on
trial to be equal to the old one des-
troyed in the Engine House fire. It
has, however, only temporary loca-
ton, and will ring out much better
and far more sonorous when that new
fine belfry is erected.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16
CHARITY, pure out spoken oh

CHARITY, pure out spoken char
ity, should melt. the breast and
loosen the purse strings of the most
obdurate and stingy one, hence we
look for it to work on that line to.
night in behalf of the Entertainment
of the Amateur Ladies and Gentle.
men, who perform for the benefit of
the Catholic Church.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

The daughter of Congressman
Schleicher, Of Texas, girl Of sweet
seventeen, is to marry Mr.. Stockdale,
a former Lieutenant Governor of that
State, who has reached the mellow
age of fifty three.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

Mn. Hayes is fighting hard fol-
plenty of time to carry out his
scheme for disintegratiug the Demo
cratic party, and our word for it, be
will need it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

The mere fact that the Grand
Jury have found "True Bills
against several parties here, for al
legged offences, proves nothing, but
only gives to these parties fair and
legitimate opportunity to give The
lie direct to these charges.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

SHOULD old England engage in
the Russian Turkish war, Lieutenant
General Sir John Lintor Simmons
will be the commander in chief of her
armies.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

OLD Virginia has always been
honored as the mother of Presidents
but now Ohio is the great.grand.mo.
Their of Office seekers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-05-16

Don Cameron, the son Of bio
father, a silver gray wing, says thss
nothing less than the power thas
resurrected Lazarus could bring the
Wing party To life.