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Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-11-15
--~arptIsHED WEEKLY BY
A. R. N. SUTHE ERLIN.
EDITOE,AND PROPRIETOR

ED
rsr ROCKY MOUNTAIN HUsBANDMAN is designed
. he a. the narne indicates, y husbandmaH IL eyerv
.sn,e Of the term, embracing in its columns every
scn.rtIncnt of Agriculture, Stock-raisi..g, Horti-
.,Iture Social and Domestic ECONOMY.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17
TIL. I'll: ALTON.

Our home affairs in New Orleans
have assumed some legal, peaceful,
working shape, and since our last,
we may safely assume that we are.
seeing the peep of that long expect
ed, long prayed for daylight. Grant,
thus far, has graciously stacked his
bayonets, and we greet Glands off" as
the new star which shall guide US to-
our old haven of safety, peace, plen-
ty and domestic tranquility. Else
where we publish in full copious ex
tracts from the New Orleans Demo
crat, which will give sufficient CLEAN,
ings to our readers that they may be
posted.
Our news is only up to Friday
evening, as the mail of Saturday
failed once more in these piping
times of newborn peace, and as a
matter otfxed uncertainty that cleo
trio institution, called Telegraph, is
down, not in working or something
else, rather than lightning andre
| liable instrument of news as it should
be. Our items Of news to be relied
on, however, justify US in expressing
our firm belief that as far as the Nj
cholls Government is concerned, it is
on a safe and sound foundation, and
that the Packard Government is top
ling and growing weaker every hour.
Already four members of its Legis-
lature have gone over to ours, and
must by this time have been follow
ed by other defections, and must
break up their hitherto small mum
her making their quorum. In fact
they have failed to have a quorum in
their Senate for the past three days
Of last week, even counting George
Kelso and some other chap, who have
no more right there than our old
cow. They have gone through the
farce of electing the immaculate Kel.
logg as United States Senator for the
Hong term socalled. When this was
done there were only seventeen Sen
ators present, being two less than a
quorum. But they did it any how,
and as ever with that infamous par
tv, will make the venture with it.
The Nichols Government have full
and entire possession OF the Courts
the Police Stations, the State Arse
nal--in fact everything belonging to
the State Government, save and eX
cept the old st. Louis Hotel, the
State House of Packard and his tot
tering and sham Legislature, ant
that is now converted into simple
barricaded, iron clad, fifth class ne
gro boarding house and tipling shop
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17
WHAT ssY lOy +!

:. Now that Grant has declared his
intention to let the Nichols govern
ment alone as long as it can be main
tanned peaceably, is it not right and
proper that the people of Rapides
hold q Mass Meeting and declare
their fixed determination to support
the government of their choice. 10
show that we are united on this ques-
ton, and that we will pay our taxes
to the support alone of the lawful
government of honest men, and sus
tain its officers at whatever cost.
Our people are united, with the ex-
ception of a few who imagine that
they will be able to grow fat on the
spoils of some petty office. To such
who would sell their birthright for a
mess of pottage, let US say, that their
treason will not profit them, and their
cheeks will yet be made to Jingle
with shame in the good time to come,
when the honest and patriotic people
of the country will mark them as OBJ
jects worthy alone Of scorn and con-
tempt. Radicalism is dead in Louis
lana, and he who ties his fortunes to
the corrupt and purifying carcass,
will soon be covered with vermin as
foul and nauseating as that which
deyours the body of a dead skunk
The damning frauds Of the Return
ing Board cannot give life and vital
ty to the Packard government, and
those who for. one moment imag inc
that the Radical carpet bag crew,
with their Wells and Audersons as
allies can rule over the people ,oi
Louisiana, and he who is so short.
sighted as not to see it, is willfully
blind. a
| Let us have public expression
from the people of our parish. We
suggest that our Central Committee
call a Mass meeting to be held in
Alexandra. on the 4th Saturday in
lthis month. 1888 "j
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

Ward. the same is hrrehy released
from said Office and that Chapman
Chevallier be appointed instead.
Resolved, That the Road leading
from Mrs. Stafford's lane on Bayou
Boeuff to Latannier, crossing at the
Wells place and thence up the right
bank of Bayou Latannier through the
NJ. WEIGH place to the Dam crossing
again, and thence up the left. bank of
said Bayou through lands of Josiah
Chambers to Red River, be re-opened
and re.cstablished, and that Gran
Dorsett Jr., be appointed syndic.
On motion Of Mr.. Bolton,
Resolved, That it be mad the duty
of the Parish Attorney to attend to
the prosecution Of all road syndlcs
who may be presented to the Grand
Jury for neglect of duty and that the
public be urged to present all such
offenders.
1t was then resolved to adjourn IN.
til 2 o'clock p. m. n vi
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17
FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS,
Governor State of Louisiana,

GEN. LoNGsTREET's TELEGRAM TO
GRANT.-New Orleans, Jan. S.-To
President Grant, Washington, D. C.
Gen: Nichols was to-day Inaugural
ted Governor Of this State amid en-
thusiastic demonstrations of patriot
ism that should be gratifying to ev-
cry American citizen. I believe him
fairly elected to the office that he has
been indicted, and that he maintain
peace and good order throughout the
State. Ibeg, therefore, that you will
maturely consider the premises, not
withstanding adverse sensational
dispatches that may reach you.
Most respectfully,
r ToNccrprpr
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17
EXANDRIA,

ALEXANDRIA,
Jan. III, 1864
The Jury met pursuant to adj
journment. Tie following members
were present:
w. j. Calvit, President.
G. w. Bolton,
j. A. Calhoun,
w. L. Smith,
Thos. Woodland.
The minutes of the previous days
meetings were read and approved.
On motion Of Mr.. Calhoun,
Resolved, That the sum of $50 is
hereby appropriated out of the
Bridge Fund to build bridge across
Babb's Creek on Road District No.
2 in the Spring Hill Ward, and that
Joseph Babb, w. H. Willis, Jr., and
Jno. Nash disappointed commission
ers to let out to the lowest bidder the
building Of the same, and to receive
said work, and that when received
by them and so reported to this Jury
the President thereof issue to the
contractor a warrant for said sum of
$50 out of the Bridge Fund when
enough thereof shall be in the hands
Of the Parish Treasurer.
On motion of Mr.. Calhoun,
Whereas, The Bayou known as
the Big Slough lying on the East
side Of the Calcasieu River on what
IS known as Davis Crossing Road
and near the New Bridge is in an
impossible condition for at least
three months in the year.
Resolved, That VIM. Dyer, Henry
Seal and Joseph Behan be appointed
commissioners to select a location for
and to let out to the lowest bidder.
the building of a bridge across said
Bayou or Slough, and that the sum OF
$50 is hereby appropriated out of the
Bridge fund tax to be: paid to the
contractor on warrant of the Presi
dent of the Police Jury when the
said work shall be received by the
Commissioners and so reported to
this jury.
On motion of Mr.. Bolton,
Resolved, That James Moore be
appointed syndic on road Distric,
No. z from the lower Corporation
line to Cutoff Bayou vice Jos. James
removed.
| On motion of Mr.. Calhoun,
| Resolved, That as Joel Merchant
syndic on Road District No. 2, Spring
Hill Ward has removed from sale
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

is it not remarkable but none
the less lamentable fact, that a few
men here who voted for Tilden and
for Nichols, boosted OF, it as their
shield, and ao'o plainly show they
are sorry to see them so near the
seats of triumph. Something very
queer in all this but we hope pap
has nothing to do with the change
of base.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

JOHN MoENERY, our Governor
who was elected in 1872, but cheated
out by the Returning Board, and the
benefits Of which cheat went to the
usurper Kellogg, has received the
good and lucrative appointment OF
Recorder of Mortgages in New Or
leans. We are glad of it, and en-
dorse Gov. Nichols good sense and
sound judgment in making the APP
pointment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

Mass Meetings are being held
all over the State, endorsing in plain
Saxon, the Nichols government. We
believe this to be right and proper,
for well matured and honestly direct
ed public opinion is after all the only
aristocraey we can acknowledge,
Does Rapides mean much longer to
slumber on the outposts of plain
duty?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17
j. LoNGsTREET.

Mn. John Brown, of Vernon, no
kin to him whose soul is still march
ing around, is yet holding tight grip
to his seat in the Returning Board
Legislature. On a recent ballot for
L. S. Senator for the short term, he
very complacently cast his vote for
Mr.. Pinchback. Go it Mr.. Brown,
for it won't do to give give it up so.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17
PROCLAMATION.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, }
NEW ORLEANS, La, ,
January 8, 1877 !

70 THE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA
l would be most profoundly sur
prised and disappointed should any
citizen of Louisiana, at Tits moment, so
far forget himself as to be guilty Of
any excess whatsoever. There is dan
ger in collecting together in large bod
les. | urge you, therefore to retire at
once peacefully to your homes.
The greater the wrongs to which
you have been subjected, the greater
to your credit should you recognize
and recollect your own simple and
plain duty as citizens. Let no one be
injured, however obnoxious he may
be, aud let the people of the whole
country see that we are law abiding,
just and moderate.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS,
Ctnvlrpor ctatn nf T ontp;.oo
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

Z! THERE is rumor atioat, which
we hardly credit, that electricity and
galvanism, fresh from the Radical
Pap Factory, has infused new and
fresh life into some lately defunct in
dividuals; while on the other hand
the knowing ones say it is only the
dead strutiug around in their grave
yard habiliments. Times never
stopping pendulum will mark the
piece of flesh sooner or later
Though it looks like a cheerful fu
neral, we have not issued the cards.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

! The Returning Board Legisla
Iture, while it had steam up, voted
away money at lightning speed rate.
They even went so far as to give, ra-
Their promise, the widow Pinkston
the sum of five hundred dollars. -
But we rather guess the throttle
valve has by this time shut down on
them, and that Madame Pinkston Ell
ais will have to dance q jig without
any of the States music.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

The Bonnie Lee, one week out,
touched the Town Wharf on Sunday,
and brought up considerable eata-
bles and plenty of whisky for our
merchants. Consumers will now be
happy, provided they have the mon
ey to pay for what they need.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

In Radical political life Eliza
Pinkston was lovely, now that she is
dead she should be divided among
the faithful. Send a slice of her to
Rapides just for luck.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

Now that the home clouds are
breaking, and that long expected
daylight is seen glimmering in the
Nichols East, we hope every man Of.
us will stand firm and true, and ney-
er for an instant think of breaking
ranks. Now is the hour that old.
Rapides expects every man to do bis
duty!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

ALBERT Leonard sticks fast and
close to his seat in the Returning
Board Legislature. He voted for
Antoine, the late assistant-govern
for U. S. Senator.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

The weather continues of the
all sorts kind, but veers more around
to the cold and uncomfortable than
ever, and with the river dead low
and falling, we can see no cheering
outlook ahead.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

WE are once more in full suit,
and 10 not think We will be forced to
"a half sheet in long time to come.
We are specially indebted to Colonel
McGinnis, of the Excelsior Stable,
and, United States Mail Contractor,
for our first installment of paper by
his Stage Route.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

PLEASE remember and bear in
mind that Nels Taylor's new Eclipse
table is next door to his former
one. and opposite the new Engine
House.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

-LArHERING it on in blarney
style-turniug out Barrett, and then
putting it on record that he was q
model Treasurer not much reform
in that.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

.--CoLE's Circus came to time and
gave us two performances as adver-
tised. They had at night rousing
house, and proved to be good, de
cent and talented company. Frank
Gardeners riding we never saw ex-
celled, and was we'll worth the price
of admission.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

JACK GoULDEN's card plainly
tells he is yet himself, and is steadi.
ly and energeticalIy pursuing his
trade. We bespeak for him plenty
of work in his line, for we know he
will attend to it faithfully and skill
fully.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

.--REAp James Andrews letter to
Kellogg; we feel good and proud to
know that one of Rapides' own true
ones, has placed himself right and
flat-footed on record-no discount on
that!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

The Jail birds of our Parish
prison are surely better of in thex
garment and cover line thu the most
of US poor mortals outsias see the
amount of the warrant Isl for the
same.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.

ALEXANDRIA,
Jan. 8, 1879
The Jury met pursuant to ad-
iournment. The following members
were present.:
G. W. Bolton,
w. j. Calvit,
j. A. Calhoun.
It was moved and seconded that
the Jury adjourn until tomorrow at
10 o'clock.
H. NJ. LABAT,
Clerk, pro tenn.
ALEXANDRIA,
Jan. 10, 1879
The Jury met pursuant to ad.
tournament. Members present:
G. w. Bolton,
w. j. Calyit,
w. E. Smith,
j, A. Calhoun,
Thos. Woodland.
The minutes of yesterdays meet
ing were read and approved. The
Jury then went into an election o.
Officers of the Jury. The following
officers were elected:
w. j. Calvit, President.
j. W. Gordon, Clerk.
James Moore, Treasurer.
W. M. Thompson, Par. Physician
". G. McGimsey, Par. Attorney
W. Z. Taylor, Officer Of the Jury
On motion of Mr.. Smith,
Resolved, That the President ap.
point Committee of two to wait or
the Officers elect, and inform then
of their election. The Jury adj
journed then until 2 O'Clock, p. m.
to notify the public of their organi
cation.
2O'cLocK, P. M.
The Jury met pursuant to ad
journment, all members present.
On motion of Mr.. Bolton,
Resolved, That the bond of James
Moore, Parish Treaurer, be fixed III
the sum of $4,000 and that THE
President Of this Jury be authorized
to accept the same, when he shall
have given it with good and solven
security as the law directs, and tina
the President is further authorized
to call upon the former Treasurer tt
turn over all books, records, etc, il
his possession to the newly elected
Treasurer.
| On motion of ;ir. Bolton, .
Resolved That W. Z. Taylor, a
Syndic on road District No. $ be re
iieved, and that Z. Ii. Davidson b.
appointed instead.
On motion of Mr.. Bolton,
Resolved, That the President ap
point Committee of two on Financ
and two on Roads and Bridges, an
/ that the President he added to TIL
Committee on Finance.
Committee on Finance: " J Cal
vii, G. w. Bolton and J. a. Calhoun
! Committee on Roads and Bridges
W. +. Smith ami Thos. Woodland.
1t was moved and seconded to aj
journ until tomorrow at 10 o'cloc
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

--THE roads are in tolerable bad
condition-bad weather lately, and
have not been worked on-two COM
mon infections in Rapides.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

1T looks just now Ii
sun Of Nichols. and tina.
ism's orb has been packet
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17
Alex ANDRIA.
Jan. II, 18TH

Jun. -, loit.)
The Jury met pursuant to adjourn
mcnt. All members present. w. j.
Calvit President in the chair.
Ga motion or Mr. Woodland,
Resolved. That the claim of Mrs.
L. 4. A. Wood for $4,000 for main
tanning Mary Dial in Parish Jail be
disapproved.
On motion of Mr.. Bolton,
Resolved, That the sum Of $500
or as much thereof as may be neces-
sary to appropriate out of the Bridge
fund not otherwise appropriated for
building bridges across bayous Big
and Little Mario, on the main road
leading up the north bank of Red
River and that James Jeffries, j. r.
Thornton and L. B. French be ap-
pointed commissioners to let out the
contract to the lowest bidder, and
when completed in good and substan-
tial manner. upon their certificate
that the work is so done, the Presi-
dent of the Police Jury shall issue a
warrant on the Parish Treasurer for
the amount, payable out of the Bridge
Fund, and that the contractor give
bond and security for the faithful
performance of the contract.
| On motion of Mr.. Calhoun,
Resolved, That Benz. Randolph,
George Odom and Chas. Simpson are
hereby appointed to examine the
Bridge across Beaver Creek on what
is known as the Texas Road, in road
District No. Z, Spring Hill Ward and
report as to condition Of the same a,
the next regular meeting of the Pc
lice Jury. NV
| On motion Of Mr.. Smith,
| Resolved, That Griffin Bonner bt
appointed syndic on the right de
scending bank of Bayou Lamouri,
from Chas. Affman's to Lamouri,
bridge.
On motion of Mr.. Smith,
Resolved, That Bernard Mayer b.
appointed syndic on the left descend
ling bank Of Bayou Lamourie, from
Lamourie Bridge to the lower end o
what is known as ths Parham place
On motion of Mr.. Calhoun,
Resolved, That John Andrews b
appointed syndic on public road lead
ing from Spring Creek (Paups store
to Gavely Hill.
| 1t was then moved that the Jur
adjourn until 2 o'clock p. m.
/ 2O'cLocK P. NJ,
/ The Jury met at 2 o'clock. Al
members present.
Z On motion of Mr.. Calhoun,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

-THE Nichols Supreme Court,
BRAINS and HONESTY! The late Rad
zeal Court-well, peace to their car
cases.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

IT looks like that goose has as.
sumed its altitudinal height.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

The low ebb to which Parish
script has dropped is really sad to
contemplate, and is entirely attribu-
table to more than one-half Of our
taxpayers who fail to pay up. 1t is
high time that this criminal delin
quency should stop, and every one
be forced to pay up alike. Let our
Police Jurors face this fact like bus
mess men and stop that leak at once;
they have the power legally in their
own hands and let the law be strictly
enforced.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

keno is bouyant and 81 is
dropping!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17
ALEXANDRIA. La
Wednesday, Jan. IL, 1877.
Helen D'ESte Troupe.

Miss Helen D'Este and Mr.. c.. V.
Basye, whom it viii be remembered
visited Alexandria, for the first time
last winter, and gave our people sew
eral entertaining, we'll selected and
well rendered Dramatic performan
ces, are once more in our Town, and
have opened on their second visit, an
entire new and chaste Repertoire of
all the latest plays. The company
Of actors with them is certainly an
excellent one, and all show the best
signs Of good breeding and deport-
s'1nent, and for the last two nights,
sfave displayed talents in their line
Sdf no mean pretensions. These very
Important traits and facts, should in
duce our people to extend the Troupe,
during their short stay, the hearty
and solid support all such good ac-
tors deserve, and we have no hest
fancy in passing around a good w9rd
in their behalf, wishing they may
reap while here a fair and paying
harvest. -..
This afternoon q Grand Matinee
will be given for ladies and children,
when grand Comedy bill. will be
presented. Tonight, by universal
request, Miss Helen D'Este will APP
pear in her magnificent impersona
tion of LEAH, THE JEwEss.
We are pleased to note that Mr.
William Harris, of st. James Parish
has purchased the old Archie P. VIII
liams homestead, the well known and
large Willow Glen Plantation. Mr.
Harris is already in possession, and
from what we know Of his well known
energy and go-ahead planting quail
ties will soon have it in splendid tis
once more. He has been the owner
of the Hard Times place for severa
years back, and now with its "olt
Gonsort" has certainly two Of the Fl
nest and largest landed estates in thu
Parish. We are glad to welcome
such men to old Rapides, once more
as William Harris, for we believe i
stands in need OF many such; sucl
changes must cause her fields ono
more to blossom like the rose.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

CONE again--Thos. c. Manning,
Chef Justice; Mari, Deblanc, Eagan
and Spencer, Associate Justices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17
2O'cLocK p. NJ,

2O'cLocK p. NJ,
The Jury met at two o'clock p. m.
All members present.
On motion of Mr. Woodland,
Resolved, That the sum of 5000
be appropriated out of the Bridge
Fund, to build a bridge across
Grubb's bayou at or near the inter
section of said Bayou, with Bayou
Jean de Jean, and that Meredith
Shackleford, Jordan Gibson and s.
A. Dowty be appointed Commission
ere to let out the said work to the
lowest bidder and to superintend the
completion of said bridge. The con-
tractor giving bond according to law
for the faithful performance of the
work. w
On motion of Mr.. Bolton,
Resolved, That the bond of James
Moore as Parish Treasurer having
been given as required by law to the
satisfaction of this Jury, be and the
same is hereby accepted and ordered
to be recorded.
Resolved. That sixteen certain
warrants amounting in the aggregate
to $545,45 be destroyed and new war
rants issued instead on account of
informality Of Registration
On motion of Mr.. Woodland,
Resolved, That the claim of Mrs.
l.. f. A. Wood for maintaining Mary
Dial (inter;licted) be deferred for
future action.
On motion Of Mr.. Bnlton,
r solved. That the President OF
The Police Jury he authorized to in
strnct orr Representatives in the
hLegislatnre to introduce bill asking
49,
he Legislature for an appropriation
refunding to the Parish of Rapides
certain expenses paid by said Parish
to + j. Barrett, Registrar, AMI his
clerk amounting to $3.50 Tor extr;
Registration in 1873.
= j. W. GoRDoS. Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-01-17

SURE and certain t.
most needed-our Telegrs :.
New Orleans mail.