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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27
THE Natchitoches Vindicat,


THE Natchitoches Vindicator
comes to US, this week, with one
its columns in mourning, for the
death of General Peabody A. Morse,
who died in Natchitoches on the
18th, at the ripe age of 70 years and
6 months. We have known the de-
ceased since 1881, when he first set.
tied in Alexandria as an Attorney at
law, when he was the youthful co
temporary of our then great and il
lustrious lawyers, Thomas, Wilson
VIM, Dunbar and Micah P. Flint;
and in after years when representa-.
tive man and citizen of Natchitoches,
we remained in friendly and political
intercourse, and always found him te
be good man, true man and up,
right citizen, and a Democrat of the
old school.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

AS q matter of information and
journalistic courtesy to our Pineville
friends and patrons, we give publica
ton to the Act, recently passed by
the Legislature, granting charter
to their thriving little Town.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

-DR. E. E. Smart, the Represen-
tative from Vernon, passed up Satur-
day morning, on the Col A. P. Kouns.
landed at Cotile Landing, and from
there proceeded to his home by land,
He was in good plight, and is certain
he can render good account of his
stewardship to his constituents, who
are all, like himself, pure and unsul-
lied Democrats,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

OLD Manuel, the King of all
Afric's dusty and sable subjects, and
the noted good cook and excellent
caterer, swears by all that's good and
relisbable, that be yet feeds all com.
ers with the best the market affords,
but cheap for cash. He is already
supplied with Spring chickens, and
still can give you oysters in every
style.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

e. BAKER, of No. Z Camp street,
New Orleans, has his card placed in
the columns Of the DEMOCRAT, and
we desire to call the special atten.
tion of our planters, gardeners, and
housekeepsrs generally to it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27
Our Agents.
ALEXANDRIA, La.
WEDNESDAY, = MARCH 81, 1878
NOTICE I!

WYE AGAIN CALL THE ATTENTION
wv of many of our country subscribers
to the fact that they are still in arrears to
THE DEMOCRAT for subscription. and
that the amount thus due by each delin-
quent will foot up decent sum of money.
and that at the present time we need it,
would be thankful if they will remember
us and PAY US UP THEIR DUES.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

AND who among US is SO poor as
not to be able to pay one dollar a
week for Singer New Family Sew
ing Machine from Ferguson 3
SchDacks
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27
ON THE RIGHT TRACK.

In discussion few days since
in Congress in the House, the fol
lowing important talk occurred on a
motion concerning the mails:
Mr.. Waite said the practice had
been that by some defect in the law
parties here in Washington obtained
the contracts and sub let them to
people in his State at very low rates.
reaping large profit on the toll of
those who did the work.
Mr.. Reed said there were men in
Washington who bid little under
the old rates and obtained the con-
tracts. They then went to the old
carriers who had their stock on hand,
which would not sell at half-price,
aud these men, to save their invest
ments, were compelled to take the
routes at less than paying rates.
Mr.. Hale said be would offer an
amendment that would test the sense
of the House on this basis. His
amendment provides that no bidders
shall sub-let contract, and on it's
coming to the knowledge of the Post
master General that contract was
sub-let it shall be treated as null and
void and re- advertise the same.
After further debate Mr.. McGin
MIS- amendment extending the time
to eighty days was agreed to, and
Mr.. Hale's amended bill was passed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

THE most exte sive and cheap
est Clothing House, in New Orleans,
is the wholesale and retail emporium
of Leon Godchaux, 81 and SO Canal
Street. He not only keeps Mems
Clothing, bxt has constantly on hand
Boys and Youths Suits, and Hats
of the latest styles, all of which are
sold at the very cheapest rates. His
card with sample prices, will be
found in to.day's DEMOCRAT.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

JOHN KRAMER, an old citizen
here, and wlthal good carpenter,
appears in a new role this week, and
from this date intends 10 follow the
occupation of alb undertaken in all its
details, end that of cirtern building.
A glance at his card will give the
oublic an idea of this new undertak
ing. @
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

THE whole of last week we had
strange weather for March; still.
half cloudy, half sunshine, half sui
try and wholly dry weather. The
planters and farmers are pleased
with it, and many of them will plant
cotton this week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

TIE price of wood has tumbled
down--and provided consumers have
the money, they can now purchase it
at two dollars and fifty cents per
cord delivered. We call that chris
tian basis.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

-THE fancy and jewelled Empo-
rum of Ferguson and Schnack, on
Front street, keeps pace and time
with the music of the hour, and there
you can at al! times be served in
business style.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

WE are glad to note that the
Packet reached her Alexandria home
early Monday, had heavy freight,
was filed with people returning from
the Legislature, and pleasure seekers
and business men. Her always
obliging clerks remembered us amply
in the paper line, and the interested
public may be assured that the
Packet will go down this day on
time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

THE Gazette, for the present,
and until further orders, is discon-
tinued journal, and as We write, is
seized for "printer's fees" and is in
the hands Of a custodian, placed over
it by Sheriff Robinson.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

SANS favored and really we'll
conducted Boarding House and Res
taurant, are still basking under the
genial sun of the public's apprecia-
tive fayors, and continues to be a
popular resort for the hungry and
the weary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

We demand the special attention
of all our Alexandria, Pineville and
Rapides merchants, and dealers in
whiskey and tobacco, to the official
notice of Charles E. Lehman, Deputy
Revenue Collector.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

The leading Machine of the
world, the Singer New Family Sew
ing Machine, is now sold by Fergu
son and Schnack, at one dollar per
week till paid.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

THE exports of butter and cheese
from the United States now rank
ninth in the order Of large exports,
coming next to -four. The value Of
the entire cheese produced In 1877
was $40, 100000, and Of the butter
was SITS, 000, 900.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27
The Great Anti-RheumatiC Mixture
New ORLEANS, J
Sept. 10, 1915

Messrs Ferslew g. Co.:
GENTLEMEN Il was for Z months
SO completely crippled with Rheu
matism, that l could not walk nor
stand up straight, and could only get
about by crawling on my hands and
knees, and was almost constantly
suffering agonies with pain. took
two bottles of the Jurgielewicz Anti.
Rheumatic Mixture, aud was cured.
| had several physicians, but they
failed 10 relieve me. One injected
morphine, which only relieved me
temporarily. 1t is now three years
since l was cured by your medicine
and have had no Rheumatism since
although my business is such, that
am constantly exposed to bad wea
Their. Yours truly,
JOHN McGENTY,
Corner of Julia and Water streets
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

UNDER the new law the warrants
Legislative of course) issued by the
Auditor are cashed by the Fiscal
Agent, which not only makes a saw
ing of time, but gives the Members
a grab chance ahead of other credi-
tors.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

The Kate Kinney, with a fair
down trip, passed by Alexandria on
Friday, and dropped US a late Shreve-
port Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

CONSUMPTION CURED.-An old ply
stefan, retired from active practice,
having had placed in his hands, by an
East Indian missionary, the formula
of a simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Con.
sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma
and all Throat and Lung affections
also positive aud radical cure 70,
General Debility and all nervous com.
plants, after having thoroughly tested
its wonderful curative powers in thou.
sands of cases, feels it his duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows. The
recipe will be sent free of charge, t
all who desire it. with full direction.
for preparing and successfully nsing
Address, with stamp, naming this pa
der, DR.. j. G. STONE, A North Nintl
Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

AT TOM. M. BIOSSATS JEWELRY
N and MATCHMAKING SHOP, in the
store of JACOB WE'LL, corner of SECOND
and DESOTO streets, you can have Your
CLOCKS. WATCHES and JEWELRY
REPAIRED WITH DISPATCH, and at
THE VERY CHEAPEST CASH RATES.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

-FRoM two to four bottles Of Jen.
kins' Rheumatism, Gout and and
Neuralgia "Anuihilator" will cure
permanently any first attack of Rheu
matism or Gout. From two to two
dozen bottles will cure permanently
according to duration of disease, an.
case Of Rheumatism, Gout Of
Neuralgia. N. JENKINS . Co, Pro
prieters, New Orleans, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

The river is reeeding gradually,
ane is once more preparing to meet
that traditional Spring rise.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

|nNE DOLLAR PER WEEK WILL
~ bny a SINGER NEW FAMILY SEW
ING MACHINE from FERGUSON an(
SCIINACK, agents for the SINGER NAN
co.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

|nNR DOLLAR PER WEEK WILL
" buy SINGER NEW FAMILY SEW
ING MACHINE from FERGUSON and
SCHNACK. agents for tho SINGER MAN.
UFACTURING co.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

nNE DOLLAR PER WEEK WILL
" buy a SINGER NEW FAMILY SEW
ING MACHINE from FERGUSON and
SCHNACK, agents for the SINGER NAN
UFACTURING CO.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

The PARISH INN.-Deputy Sheriff
G. NJ. Calvit, has at his house of &C
commodahons for erring men and
women, at the present day, an even
dozen of dodgers and consumers, there
registered till otherwise disposed of.
Here are their names, sexes and
compilations:
Polite Harris, (colored) convicted
of larceny and serving out sentence.
Sarah Dudley, (colored) exactly
for same crime and in similar fix.
Amos Avery, murder.
Jim johnson, horse stealing.
Tom. Johnson, (colored) horse
stealing.
David Brown, (colored) bur ,lary.
Dan. Williams, (colored) larceny.
Jack Money, (colored) larceny.
Joe Fonning, horse stealing, and
held here subject to the requisition
of the Governor of Texas.
Peter Williams (colored) horse
stealing.
Ben. Bradley, (co.ored) horse
stealing.
William Wheeler, horse stealing
arrested 10 Town a few days ago;
halls from Texas, where it is charged
be did the horse stealing, and he
too, must wait for a Texas
requisition.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

ONE Dollar per week will buy Sin
ger New Family Sewing Machine from
Ferguson & Schnack.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

ONE Dole: per week will buy Sim
ger Now Family Sewing Machine from
Ferguson & Scanack.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

ONE Dollar per week will buy Sin
ger New Family Sewing Machine from
Ferguson e. Setback.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

ONE Dollar per week will buy Sin
ger New Family Sewing Machine from
Ferguson & Schnack
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27
THE ANDERSON CASE.
MOTION FOR REHEARING TO BE FILED
BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
OGDEN.

OGDEN.
The question as to the probability
of the Attorney General filing a mo
ton for a rehearing in the Anderson
case before the Supreme Court may
he considered settled, for we have in
formation that such is his fixed pur-
pose. Attorney General Og''en has
been busily engaged for number of
days past in preparing careful and
exhaustive brief, we learn, which,
with his motion, will be submitted
today or tomorrow. From what
could be gathered on the outside, the
response of the Attorney General to
the first ground taken by the court
in setting aside the verdict Of the
jury, to-wit: That the paper used was
not public record, will be supported
by numerous authorities, and partic-
ulsrly by one case decided by Chief
Justice Parker, Of the Massachusetts
Supreme Court, in case entirely
analogous. A private paper in itself
is not public record, but may be-
come so in many ways. An ordinary
letter of friendship, if offered in evil
dence, becomes from that time, if adj
mitted, a public document, and it's
alteration would make party, the
lawyers say, amenable to the law.
The question as to whether docu-
ment is of a public character is
mixed question of law and fact
The law defines what constitutes
| such record, and it is left to the
jury, as question of fact, to deter
mine whether the questioned docu-
ment answers the legal description
given. If the judge should err in de
tining what the law says is a public
record, the Supreme Court have 8
perfect rissat to override such a
charge from the judge Of the lower
court, but if the charge of the judge
he correct, the appellate court cannot
| inquire into the question of fact left
to the jury, as their verdict set.
lies it.
On the second point made by the
Supreme Court, that it was not
charged that the uttering was alleged
to have been committed as a public
officer, the argum mt against it is
still more conclusive. The statute
reads, "whoever shall falsely and
fraudulently UTTER" not as public
officer, but whoever" If our infor
nation be correct, this point against
the decision is irrefragible. Any pa
per falsely and fraudulently ut
tered to the damage of another is ar
utterance within the meaning Of the
statute, and four bank presidents as
individuals could commit this act un
der the statute as complely individu
ally, and in their official capacity
The authorities, we learn, are nu
merous on this subject. The motion
will doubtless cover these points full
ly.- New Orleans Democrat.
ONE Dollar per week will buy Sin
ger New Family Sewing Machine from
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

|nNE DOLLAR PER WEEK WILL
~ buy SINGER NEW FAMILY SEW.
ING MACHINE from FERGUSON aud
SCTlNACK, agents for the SINGER MAN.
UFACTURlNG co.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-03-27

AFTER all it WAS only "a clerical
.rror."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

Hon. ALBERT SowLEs of ST. Adams, republican was
born in Alburgh W.T. October 1883 and graduated at the
Chamby College, in the class OF 1880 In 1856 while at
Swanton he edited the Scranton 5onnaL Mr.. Sowes was
secretary the first republican district convention held at
ST. Adams in June 1896 In 1857 he settled in ST. Adams
and engaged the business of bankngfrst in the Frank
lin County bank and afterwards in 1864, organized the
First National bank of ST. Adams. He outlved the memoir
able raid upon the banks in October, 1864 and is now
cashier and manager of the bank He elected
first selecman OF ST. Adams in 1877 and 7S Religious
preference, Episcopalian.
Hon. L. HENRY POWELL, of Richford republican, was
born in Richford W.T. Sept 8 1889 He read law, and was
admitted the bar in 1866 Was educated at Potsdam
IN. W and Fairfax Academies. He held the office OF in
spector of in 1906 o. and 6S, and states at
orney for Franklin county in 1872 and 73 In 1874 he
was a member OF the house from the town of Richford
Religious preference, Baptist.
Hon CHESTER X. LEACH, OF Fletcher, republican, was
born in Fairfield VT, JAM y, 1890 lie is farmer and
located in town in 1880 Was educated at the common
schools Was successfully second and first lieutenant
Co. II, I'd regt VT Vos and was commissioned captain
but declined be mustered SUCH Has held the usual
town Offices and has been constable and collector since 1870
Religious preference, Unversalist.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

Hon JONATHAN Ross, Of st. Johnsbury fourth associate
JUSTICE republican, born in Waterford, VT, Apr 80,
Ss6 He is lawyer, having read for that profession IN
the office of the late Hon. VIM Hebard and located IN town
in 1886 Was graduate Of Dartmouth College. Was a
member of the house in 1866 90 and ~ and senator
from the county of Caledonia in 1870 Was member OF
the board of education from 1866 to 1870 Was one
of the council of in 1869 and was elected as asso
cae justice Of the supreme court in 1870 and has received
successive elections since Religious preference, Congre
gationalst
Hon H. HENRY POWERS, of Morrisown, fifth associate
JUSTICE republican, born in Morristown, W., May 80
1885 Was graduate Of the University OF Vermont class
of 1885 Read law with the late Hon Thomas Gleed, OF
Moistown was admitted the bar of Lamoe county in
1888 commenced the practice of his profession in Hyde
park and represented that town in the general assembly OF
1885 In 1874 he was representative from Morrstown,
serving that year speaker of the honse. He was states
attorney of Lamoile county in 1861 and o7 was member
of the council of censors in 1869 and of the constitutional
convention in 1870 In 1872 he senator from Lamoie
county elected the supreme bench in 1874, and
elected in 1876 Religious preference, Liberal p o. adj
Dress Morrisville.
Hon. WALTER c. DUNroN, of Rutland sixth associate
justice, republican, born in Bristol VT, Nov 81 1890
lie is lawyer by profession, and located in Rutland in 1901
Was educated at Malone Academy, and graduated at Mid
debury College in 1857. Read law with Messrs. billing
ham Durant, OF Waterbury, and Linsley Prou of Rut
land and admitted the bar of Rutland county in 1858
lie commissioned and served captain of Co. II, 18th
regt VT Vols Judge Dunton resided for six years in Kan
prior its admission a state, and member Of
the last territorial legislature in 1861. lie was member Of
the constitutional convention in 1870 Was elected judge
OF probate Tor the district OF Rutland IN 1905 ana hed tha
office by continuous elections till April IL 1877, when he
appointed by Gov Fairbanks judge Of the supreme
court to fill the vacancy occasoned by the appointment
Hon. Hoy H. Wheeler judge for the district of Vermont
Religious preference, Congregationaist
Hon. JOIN w RowEL1- of Randolph, reporter, republ
cam born in Lebanon N. H., June 9, 1885 He Is
lawyer by profession, and located in in 1886 Was
educated at West Randolph Academy Was states attor
ney of Orange county 1862 and o. representing the towr
of Randolph in 1861 and '62, and senator from thai
county in 1874 Has held the office of director of the North
field National bank, is director and vice president
the West Randolph National bank, and eectedreporte
of the decisions of the supreme court in 1879. Religious
preference, Christian. p q. address, West Randolph.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09
FEDERAL OFFICERS.

Hon, HoyT II. WHEELER, of Jamaica, district judge,
born in Chesterfield, N. H. August 90, 1888 received
academica education Chesterfield Academy and New.
fame VT read law with the Hon Charles X. Field then Of
Newane and with Bradley Kellogg, of Bratteboro was
admitted to the bar of Windham county in 1859, and To-
Gated in Jamaica the year Judge Wheeler repre-
sented Jamaica in 1907 and senator from Windham
county in 1885, In the latter year he was elected judge
Of the supreme court which position he continuously
pied until March g. 1877, when he resigned, having been
appointed by President Hayes Judge for the district Oliver
mont Religious preference, Congregationas and in poll
tics is a republican
Hon BENJAMIN F. FFiELp of Montpelier, district attor-
ney born in Orange, VT, Nov. 49, 1892 graduated at
the University OF Vermont class Of 1855 studied law with
Peck Colby succeeding to their business after his adms
sion to the bar of Washington county, which took place in
1850 and from that time Montpelier has been his permanent
residence In 1869 he appointed by President Grant
district attorney which office he has continuously held since
Religious preference, Episcopalian and in politics is re-
publican.
Hon BRADLEY b, SMALLEy, Of Burlington, clerk of the
district of Vermont born in Jericho VT, Nov. &C. 1896
and removed to Burlington in 1889. Mr. Smalley received
school and academic education studied law with
his father the late Hon. DAVID A. SMAILEY appointed
district clerk in 1861, and admitted the bar Of Chitenden
county in 1868 lie represented the city of Burlington
in the legislature of 1874 and has held various municipal
offices in his adopted city. Religious preference Epscopa-
ian, and in politics is democrat.
Gen. GEORGE p FOSTER, of Burlington, marshall was
born in Walden, VT Oct s. 1885, received an academcal
education, and located in Burlington in 1870 Cen Foster
commissioned captain of Co. -, 9TH VT Vols, pro-
NOTED successfully to the positions Of major, lieutenant col
onel colonel and for gallant services the field made
bgader general by breve In 1868 and 6o he represented
the town OF Wolco in the Legislature, and appointed
by President Grant marshal of the district of Vermont in
1870 Religious preference Congregatonaist and in poll
tics is republican.
General WILLIAM WELLS, of Burlington, collector of
customs, born in Waterbury, VT, Dec. Ia 1887 re-
ceived academcal education at Barre W.T. and Kimball
Union Academy of Mcrden, N. H., and engaged in the
mercantile life Early the of the rebellion he enlisted
private in Co. c. First VT Cav receiving successive
promotions first lieutenant captain major colonel bre-
brinlUer. brp11ier