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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-12-27
SELLING -
INFALLIABLE FIRE KINDLER
Paws better than digging for Gold.

Pays better ihan digging ior dold.
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-12-27

A msn 10 Vermont Is defendant IN Two
suils for bresch Of promise Of msrrisgs.
broHgh, by different women II the sane
time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12

made in the road on Red River, in
front of property owned by J. w.
Johnson, be adopted, and that said
j. w. Johnston be and is hereby in
structed to open the said road on the
River front for the convenience of the
public, it being at his option to place
gates, above and below, Tor the conve-
nience of the public.
On motion of Mr.. Duke,
Resolved, That from and after this
date that transient dealers in unbroke
Ponies shall be required to pay the
Parish of Rapides license of $4,000,
and that they shall be prohibited from
pasturing their stock upon the open
lands within the limits of this Parish,
without the permission of the owners,
under penalty of $500 for each
offence, to be collected before any
Magistrate or Justice of the Peace up
on information of interested parties.
which amount shall be paid into the
Parish Treasury.
Resolved, That this shall not affect
any parties engaged in the occupation
until after the expiration of five days,
from and after the PRONUNCIATION of
this ordinance.
On motion Of Mr.. Seip, Mr.. Calvit in
the Chair,
Resolved, That the hands living on
the rear lands of the Flint estate, and
such hands on the Compton Plantation
as live on that road, be assigned to
Road District No. 9.
On motion the Jury adjourned until
to morrow at 8 o'clock A. NJ.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12
1928 SC
SYN 0PSIS

SYNOPSIS
OF
FINANCES OF THE CORPORATION OF
ALEXANDRIA FROM THE 22D DAY
OF JANUARY, 1877, TO SEPTEMBER
4TH, 1877.
Jan. %. Amount of old War
rants out. -......... 1914 Sc
COLLECTED BY CORPORATION SINCE
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12
ED CorToN.--As the cotton pick

SEED CoTToN. As the cotton pick
ing season is now at hand repro
duction of the law concerning the
traffic in seed cotton may not be out
of place. The principal sections of
the law read as follows:
SEC. ]. That the receiving or deliv-
cry in the night time, or between sun
set and sunrise, of any INCLINED or
seed cotton sold, exchanged, bargain.
ed for, borrowed, or in any other way
disposed of, shall and the same is here
by made and constituted a INSIDE
meaDor.
SEC. 2. That whoever shall in the
night time, or between sunset and
sunrise deliver or receive any ungin-
ned or seed cotton which has been
sold, exchanged, bargaiued for, bar
tered, or in any other manner disposed
of, shall, on conviction, be punished
by fine or imprisonment, or both at the
discretion of the Court. ni @J SO
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12

DIED:
On Saturday, the 25th day of August,
1877, THOMAS HARRIS, youngest son of
John aud Laura Y. Maddox, aged three
months and three weeks.
He gathers the lambs with His arms,
And carries them into His BOSOM"
1.a Close the door lightly,
Bride the breath, a#s
Our little earth angel ~; =.
Is talking with death. .e.
Gently he woos him.
He wishes to stay;
His arms are around him,
'' He bears him away. F..
Music comes floating
Down from the dome,
Angels are chanting
The sweet welcome home. :,
Come stricken weeper, 3N.3
Come to the bed; "~#.
Gaze on the sleeper
Our baby is dead. a
Smooth out the ringlets,
s-'" Close the blue eyes,
No wonder such beauty
Was claimed in the skies.
Cross the hands gently
Der the white breast,
So like wild spirit
Strayed from its rest.
Bear him out softly,
"i This idol was ours;
Let the grave slumbers
Be-mid the sweet flowers. 4
'#f.a fzI E"f A. w.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12

unless SO made out will not be
approved.
On motion of Mr.. Bolton,
Resolved, That the entire amount
of taxes levied on tue Rolls of 1877
shall be at the rate OF ten mills ons the
dollar, as allowed by law, of which
amount 2i mills shall be for the Bridge
Fund tax.
On motion of Mr.. Long,
Resolved, That our Representatives
in the State Legislature be and are
hereby instructed to secure as early as
possible, the passage of an Act au-
thorizing the Police Jury of Rapides
Parish to bond the outstanding indebt-
edness of the Parish OF Repides in such
manner and at such time as it may see
fit.
On motion of Mr.. Williams,
Resolved, That the Pr, 9 dent be and
and he is hereby instructed to appoint
Committee of four members of this
Jury of which he shall himself be one,
to confer with the late Tax Collector in
reference to parties who appear on the
Delinquent Rolls for taxes, and who
hold receipts for same.
Committee-W. j. Calyit, B. G.. Duke
and 6. w. Bolton.
The Finance Committee reported ia
vorably on the following bills:
j. w. Gordon Clerks salary to
September lst. ............$ % %
Solomon Washington, Consta-
ble's fees 80 80
W. G. McGimsey, salary as Par
ish Atty for Aug. and Sept. 66 66
A. G. Parham, Constable's fees
approved for. 800
Joseph Holt, to November 5th,
1871 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5O w
A. Smith, Magistrates fees ap-
proved for 800
Caezar Morgan, Magistrates
1ees- ----. Observation-Disclosures. ~ w
P. T. Kerrigan, work done in
Court rOom.- ---....-.--.., 3 co
Jos. Kramer, work, done APP
proved for 1853. !. 8 GO
B. F. Scott, Commissioner 80. Is 90
Louisiana Democrat, printing 257 90
The Finance Committee reported
unfavorably on the following claims:
Talbert Stillman, Clerk Su-
preme Court -............Sl III w
Emanuel hurry, feeding jurors 81 90
Petition of VIM. Polk asking appro-
priation for Bridge purposes, for want
of funds.
Petition of Sullivan, Bushnell and
Mix asking additional appropriations
for bridge purposes-same reasons.
Petition J. B. Ford, G.. L. Haygood
and others asking appropriations to
repair bridge over Bayou Boeuff-for
same reasons.
The Finance Committee further re-
port that they have examined the &C.
count submitted by the Parish Treas
urer, and find the same correct, a
statement of Which is herewith sub
mitted, also statement of the indebt-
edness of the Parish. AZ
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12
NEW THIS DAY.
B. C. DUKE.

TREASURER, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE COR
P0RATION OF ALEXANDRIA, La, FOR THE
MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31sT, 1877.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12
ALEXANDRIA, LA,

}
The Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment. F. Seip, President, in the chair.
The following members were present
w. E. Smith, Thos. Woodland, S. D.
Williams, B. G. Duke. j. A. Calhoon,
G.. W. Bolton, w. j. Calvit, H. F.
Long. At IL o'clock the Jury ad-
journed until 2 o'clock P. M.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12
RoCEEDIN
OF THE
BOARD OF COUNCILM E N.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Councilmen of the Town of
Alexandria, was held on this day, Sep.
TENDER 9TH, 1877, in the Town Hall.
Present-Mayor Panl, and Conncil-
men Bouillotte, Biossat, Rosenthal,
Irving and Wilmington.
The minutes of the meeting of Au-
gust 9th, ls77, were read and ap-
proved.
The report of the Treasurer for Au-
gust, showing balance on hand of
$50, 10 was read and approved.
The following bills were approved
and warrants issued accordingly:
2. O'Shee, work, etc....-.--..$l5 so
j. Levin, lumber .--.......... IL 81
r. Kelsey, work, etc.......... 9 90
1. C. Miller, tin roof and ball for
belfry on Market-house. IS 90
$lo2 81
On motion it was ordained, That a
synopsis of the proceedings of the
Council from January %, 1877, to this
meeting be published, and that here
after the proceedings be published
monthly.
A motion by Councilman Whiting.
ton was offered that the Mayor be au-
thorized to contract with the LOUISE
ANA DEMOCRAT to do the Town prin-
ting, which said journal agrees to do
at ten per cent. discount on the rates
fixed by the present printers bill. =
Councilmen. Bonillotte moved as an
amendment to the above, that the
printing be let out to the lowest bid
der, and asked for the ayes and nays,
which resulted-for the amendment,
Councilman Bouillotte - against the
amendment, Councilmen Irving, Whit
tington, Biossat and Rosenthal.
The original motion of Councilman
Wilmington was then put and carried
by the same vote.
On motion of Councilman Bonillotte
it was ordained, that the Collector pro.
coed at once to collect all taxes, licen-
ses and dues of the corporation, and
that this Ordinance be his positive in-
structions therefor. -s.....
On motion, the Board of Council
men adjourned to Tuesday, October
4th, 1877, at 4 o'clock P. NJ.
d. G. PAUL,
A. HILTON, Mayor.
-..- Secretary. re
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12

DOGERS' ENGLISH TABLE
~ and POCKET CUTLERY
LADIES' SCISSORS and OTHER
FINE GOODS KEPT BY
HENRY ST. JOHN,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12

DRINKING whiskey straight will
not make your head level.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12
ALEXANDRIA. La,

Sept. 4th, 1877. :
The Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment. F. Seip, President, in the
chair. The following members were
present.. A. Calhoun, w. E. Smith,
Thos. Woodland, w.. J. Calvit, B. G.
Duke, H. F. Long, S. D. Williams and
G.. w. Bolton.
On motion of Mr.. Williams.
Resolved, That the description of
the boundary line of Ward No. 6, as
was the original of the Police Jury, be
altered so as to read as follows: The
Eastern boundary of Ward No. 6 shall
be the Eastern bank of the Calcasieu
river from its intersection with the
Vernon Parish line to its intersection
with the Calcasieu Parish line.
A petition was presented by Mr..
Long from citizens of Bayou Boeuff
asking to be placed back in the Che
NEVILLE Ward. The petition was on
motion laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Duke,
: Resolved, That Thomas Clements,
be and he is hereby appointed syndic
on Road District No. 3 from j. w.
Prescott's upper line to Williams line,
in place of G. Fl. Flower.
On motion of Mr.. Bolton,
Resolved, That the Certificates of
Indebtedness received from the Parish
Treasurer, as follows:
Bridge warrants ----...----.$469 90
Court House warrants. .. 81 20
Certificates of Indebtedness
Jurors and Witnesses. .30l2 80
Amountingin the aggregate to $3793 90
be destroyed by burning.
On motion of Mr.. Calyit,
Resolved, That the report of Com
missioners appointed to let ont and
superintend the repairs on Bayou Ra-
pides Bridge, at the mouth of the Race
Track lane, be approved, and that
warrants be issued to the amount of
$4,000 on the Bridge Fund in pay
ment of said work.
On motion of Mr.. Smith,
Resolved, That the report of the
Commissioners appointed to have the
Carnal Bridge repaired, be accepted,
and that the President issue certifi-
cate for 500 to P. B. Compton, for re-
pairing the same.
On motion the Jury adjourned until
2 o'clock P. NJ.
Two O'CLOCK, P. NJ.
Jury met pursuant to adjournment.
All members present.
On motion of Mr.. Labat,
Resolved, That the report of the
Commissioners appointed to examine
and report on change asked to be
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12
(OFFlClAL)
PROCEEDINGS OF POLICE JURY,
ALEXANDRIA, La,
Sept. 3. 1877. {

OPV' .; 1O''' }
The Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment. The following members we're
present: w. j. Calvit, j. A. Calhoon,
w. E. Smith, B. c. Duke and S. D.
Williams.
On motion of Mr.. Williams,
Resolved, That owing to the alb
sence of the President of the Jury, Mr..
F. seip, Mr.. W. j. Calvit be appointed
temporary chairman.
On motion the Jury adjourned until
2 o'clock, P. NJ.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-09-12
s26970 O8

$26y70 O8
On motion ofMr. Calvit,
Resolved, That the Jury adjourn un-
til the first Monday in January 1873,
unless in the opinion of the President
it be necessary to meet at an earlier
date. F. SEIP,
A true copy: President Police Jury.
w. GORDON,
Clerk Police Jury.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-24
OPINIONS OF PREss

TFrom ST. LOssis Globe Democrat.
DIR. WHITTIER, 617 st. Charles street, q reg.
ular graduate of medicine, has been longer
engaged in the treatment OF Chronic diseases
than any other physician in the city. Nervous
debility, blood diseases, all tmpedlments 90
marriage. Call or write. Circular ree- -eafs
medicines; moderate charges.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-24
DR.. JAMES.

W"F1N0NIN1
2o4Washington St,
Cor. Franklin. CHICAGO.
Chartered by the State Of
Illinois for theexpresspurpOse
Of giving immediate relieE IN
. nfleaaesofprivate, chronic and
urinary diseases IN al their
complicated forms. Its well
known Or. James has stood At
the head Of the profession Cor
the past thirty years. Age
and experience are all impor-
tant. Seminal Weakness,
night losses by dreams. MIN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-24
The Night befora Chr

The Night before Christmas.
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through
the house
Not creature was stirring, not even mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with
care,
The children were nestled all snug 10 their beds,
While stons Of sugar plnms danced in their
heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchiei and in my cap,
Had Just settled ourselves for long winters nap
When out on the lawn there arose such clatter,
sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window few like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash;
The moon on the crest of the new fallen snow,
Gave the lustre of midday to objects below;
When, what to my wandering eyes should appear,
But miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer,
With q. little old driver SO lively and quick,
knew in moment it must be st, Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistlsd and shouted, and called them by
name;
Now, Dasher! now, Dancerl now, PranCer and
Vixeni
On, Comet! on, Cupid on, Dunder and Blixenl
To the top Of the porch to the top OF the wall!
Now dash away dash away dash away, all!
As dry leaves before the wild hurricane fy,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the
sky;
So up the house-top the coursers thsy flew.
With sleigh fun of toys, ana st. Nicholas, too;
And then in twinkling heard on the roof
The praueing. and paving of each little hoof
As drew in my head ana was turning around,
nnu fhAa chi hn1a rr4fb a
bound.
He was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot
And his clio hes were all tarnisEed win ashes and
SCOT;
bundle of toys he had slung on his back,
And he looked Ike peddler just opening hi
pack.
His eyes-how they twinkledl his d.mples, hoV
Ills cheeks were Ike roses, his lips like cherry
| His dron little mouth was drawn up like bow,
1 And the beard OF his cain was as white tn
| snow;
The stump of pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke It encreed his head like wreath
He had broad face and round little belly.
Thas shook when he laughed like a sbowlful Q
jelly;
He was chubby aud plump, right jolly old eli,
And laughed when saw him in spite of myself
wink OF h eye and twist of his head
Soon gave me 10 know had nothing TO dread
He spoke not word, bat went straight to h
wo K,
And filed all the stockings, then turned with
jerk;
And laying his finger as de of his nose,
And giving nod, up the ca.m>ey he rose;
He sprang 70 his sleigh, to his team gave whist
And away they al flew like the down of thisl
But heard him eXclaim as he drove out of 81 h
Merry Christmas TO all, and TO all a good nsght
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-24
A Perfect Toilet Soap.

First among the requisites of the toiet Is good
article of Soap but TO procure 1t 1s no. always an
easy MATER. Many of he most e--peneive Soaps in
the market are made from coarse aud deleteri9us
materials and their delicate color:ng and fragrant
perfume too often conceal the mos Tepu'slv m
purities. The disclosures recently made pubhc
regarding this subject positively Startling, ana
deserve serious cons 'deration Seer ed Soaps are
now known to be eL remedy objectionable especial
y If aoplied to the head iniuriDg toe hair, lita
ting the scalp, and inducing severe headaches the
character OF the ing edients may DC inferred from
the statement Oh gentlemen wIo makes toe scent
ing of Soaps his Business; he recen ~ declared that
perrOns engaged IN this employment were short
lived; 1 on seven to ten years Icing the LONGEST
period during which the occupation could be Iol-
lowed.
The difficulty Of procuring perfectly pure arti-
Gle of toilet soap is at last OOv Fed, however,
thanks TO the enterprise aud chs mi II skill o; M
3. 7. Rabbit, of New Yo *, tIe woTld-reDow3ed
Soap Manufacturer. whose immense es abb s1ment
s by lar the e. ca est 81 the kind in tDe Un' Jed
States. The renown Cf Hr. Babbist's va i0us pro-
auctions has for mary zee been wide dissem-
mated, but this latest Success ls The app1oDy'a
crown to the numerous vic orfes already achieved.
After years OF patient labor and scientific ezper
ment, Mr.. Babbiit has succeeded "a per1ecIpE loe
composition OF the fresI toilet soap ever intro.
0uced. The principal ingredients are the pures
vegetable oils; tue manufacturing processes are
entirely new and original, and the result is simply
unparas leled in this department OF indusGy.
s.''B. T. Babb tie Toilet Soap" Is the Jade MARI
by which this elegant toilet luxury IS deslgnateo
and for applications to the delicate skin OF infants
children and ladies' 1t is altos eher unequaed In III
emollient properties. This Soap is lot perfumed
the Ingredients DelIlg OF Sucn purify
require no aid from chemistry to disguise inferio
| materials. The moss reh0ed tasJe considers tn
absence Of artificial perfume the perfection o
sweetness, and this peculiar characteristic OF y.
Rabbits Toilet Soap renders it the most healthfu
and agreeable article of the kind ever manufG-
ttured.
Though specially desirable for the use of ladie
and children, this Soap equally appropriate 10
gentlemen's toilet, and as 1t makes heavy iatne
Il IL also one of the finest soaps for BARRIERS use
IL is lust being placed upon the market, but tn
demand for it will soon become general.-N.
Tribune.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-24

pies the ace lost manhood positively cured Ladss
wanting the most delicate attention. call
home patients book for the miou-Aarriage Guide
which tells all about these diseases who why
10 cents to postage Dr. has my rooms and
Rarlors but Doctor. hoars A M 10
pm. Sunday, II. Dr. James Is 90 years Of age.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-24
Ths emily Arsns.
ROCK ISLAND. ....rLL1no1I
Christmas Hymn.


Floating down the misty ages,
Hear The clea9 unceaslng strain,
Sung at first by shining angels,
Der the silent bethlehem plain:
GLORY 10 the highest, glory,
Lol glad news 10 earth we bring;
Christ is born Prince and SAVER,
Peace, good viii to men we bringl
Listen, from all lands and nations
Comes the cong 30 sweet and clear
VI the countless voices singing
While the ANGELS hover near:
"Glory in the highest, glory,
Peace, good viii to men we sing;
Glory IN the highest, glory,
To our Prophet. Priest and King"
Hear We not the little children
Lisp his name who blessing gavef
Hear ye not The old eOnfessing
All mis- mighty power to save?
GLORY in the highest, glory,
Ever more our lips shall sing;
Glory in the highest, glory,
To our Savior and our king"
Jesus, Lord, thou King Eternal,
Let as Thy salvation see;
Reign in US, thou Mighty Savior,
Hold, oh hold us close to thee.
"0lo-y in the highest, glory
May we with the angels sing:
'tGlofy in the highest. glory,
To cur Prophet, Priest and King
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-22

very greatly regret 20 see change from
Mr.. Hayes mild sway to positive
and sharply cut democratic administra,
cion of the national government. As
between that and the policy of Conk,
ling and Blaine and others of the un~
compromising wing of rule or ruin
republiesnism, the better elements
would even act with us. Now then il
becomes our duty to see TO il that no
stain is attached to the party by those
holding either nigh or low positions at
its behest The coming election in
this state renders it necessary that this
old established feature in southern
democratic policy be strictly adhered
10, and as before the war. stainless ro-
cord will be necessary ere a name can
be brought before democratic conven-
ton at all, much less go to the people
for endorsement.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-22

A WRITER in the Fort Worth Democrat
OF the 18th instant has worked himself
into furious passion because we rro>
pose TO share the advantage of the COM
pietion of the Dallas and Wichita rails
road with the people of Wise county
The writer aforesaid, says some ugly
things of the managers and those inter
ested.in the road. No amount of tur>
pitude on their part can justify either
the bad language OF the bad humor of
the writer. The trouble about double
barrelled shot gun or a niittraelluse is
they are liable to hurt some body not
intended 1t viii hurt the Wise coln>
ty people, because il the Dallas and
Wichita isn't built, they need rot rely
npons Fort Worth enterprise to furs
nish them with railroad facilities. In
regard TO DR.. Reeds quitting at the
county line, we are assured by him that
such thought has never entered his
head Even without this declaration
ON his part, the fact that he is already
at work on the Elm creek bridge is
sufficient. and he assures Us that if ties
are promptly furnished. nothing viii de
lay the early completion of the road to
Lewisyille.