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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW

The Westminster Review, just 1e-
published by the Leonard Scott Pub
fishing Co, Al Barclay Street, New
York, contains articles Oh a great
variety of subjects of present inter
est:
l. "The Literature of the Servians
aud Croats.'' After briefly glancing
at Servian history, as a guide to the
student of it's literature, the writer
gives some account of the Oldest doc.
uments, passes on to the ballads and
national songs, and closes with short
notices of the principal servian and
Crotian authors of the present cen
fury. 'sN q
2. popular Buddhism according
to the Chinese Canon" A very in
teresting account of the life and
teaching of Buddha it is accepted
by the popular Buddhist mind
Many reader will be astonished at
hearing that "Buddha is canonized
saint of the Christian Church,
3. Gan Indian District: it's People
and Administration" In this arti-
Gle we are presented with minute
description of the actual condition,
social and political, of the Hindu
population, and of the working of
the British system of district ad-
ministration. sra
4. peasant Life in France and
Russia" The writer of this paper
sets out to note a few of the charac-
teristics of the peasants life in three
of its most interesting aspects--his
relations to the priest, to the doctor,
and /. to the dead; and points out
close resemblanees in the manners
and customs, opinions and supersti-
tions of peasant life in the two coun-
tries. 5a.tI .g,ay.at.s3a 10
5. sour Presens Convict System
describes the leading features of the
present system, and suggests the
general direction in which, reform
ought to be attempted. 10 s8oi
6. "Life ofthe Prince Consort'' re-
views the.third volume of the life by
Theodore Martin, just published.
~. HRussian Aggression and the
Duty Of Q EUROPE takes strong
ground against Russia, rpronounces
the Czar's, victories to be the defeats
of freedom, and advises the hand on
the. hilt of the sword while parleying
with Russia. u vaA Ia j. $40 q
Contemporary Literature" and an
article entitled s'India and our Colo
NAL Empire" completeiJthe number.
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

]. Don Cameron spent the first day
of his honeymoon in Harrisburg,
and ran the Republican Convention
there assembled They nominated
General Henry M. Hoyt for Govern
or, and passed a series resolutions,
which embrace no new principles"
but reafirm the old stereotyped gen
eralities with the customary mis-
representations Of the Democracy,
coupled with the usual nauseous dose
of eampaign cant.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

LYDIA SHERMAN, the woman.
fiend, who poisoned her husband and
two children, some years ago in New
Jersey, and was convicted and sen
fenced to the Penitentiary for life,
died there a few days since.tl ger
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

! THE following members Of the
House of Representatives, compose
ttheiPo tter-C Committee, for unearthing
the il frauds of tfs. lay, Presidential y
election:
4 Hons. Clarkson N. Potter, Of New
York; William R. Morrison, Of
Illinois; Eppa Hunton, Of Virginia;
John McMahon, Of Ohio; ]. G. S.
Blackburn, Of Kentucky; ". S.
stenger, Of Pennsylyahia; Thomas
R.. Cobb, Of Indiana; Democrats.
b. r.. Butler, Of Massachusetts;
Frank Hiscock, Of New York;, D.
Cox. ofOhio; and Thomas b Reed,
Of Maine; Republicans. l.s ..
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

Il Boss PACKARD was confirmed as
Consul to Liverpool, on the I'D, in q
thin Senate, by strict party vote Of
II to %, our Senator, Mr.. Eustis.
voting nay.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

4. -JEssE Walker, colored, for the
murder of a colored girl, Violet
Simmons, on the nineteenth of Janu.
airy, was hanged, at Farmeryille, on
last Friday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

TIM Troupe Of Professor De Ell
wood gave US, the past week, some
good and charming music, and we
can but recommend them to the fay
orable consideration of the music
loving public, wherever they may 60
and perform.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

I ON her last down trip the AS
sumption made the run from Shreve-
port to Alexandria in twenty-three
hours. -asi zaG Is 34.sq
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

The FIRST GUN.--The call of the
Democratic. Conservative State Cen
trail Committee is promulgated in our
columns, this week, and it may be
considered as the first gun of the ap-
preaching campaign. We are now
more than ever convinced that the
future Of the good people Of our
State, either orgood or evil, depends
upon the action of this Convention
called for. the fifth day of next Au-
gust No temporiziug, halfway pol.
'icy--a pandering to Radical usages,
laws and infuences--must be resort.
ed to, but a vigorous, manly, ringing
platform must be adopted and affirm
ed, and then we can conquer, and
then confidence can be restored, hope
revived to a State restored to honest
rule, which cannot be disturbed.
Above all it must avoid the variable
ness, which has Too long existed in
our policy; a wandering after strange
gods we consider reprehensible, un
manly, insincere and f,lse, and there.
fore say to the Convention, sink all
these in obliyion's depths and come
back to principles, first principles,
true Democratic principles, and then,
and then only, can we win! - ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

-MAYoR D. C. PAUL has been
granted by the Board Of Councilmen,
ten days leave Of absence. During
this absence, Justice Wilmington
will perform the dutiesof Mayor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

WE are indebted to Henry Hey
man, af the Ten Brock Livery Sta
bic, fora fine drive to the Picnic
grounds, in one of his splendid dou-
BILE turnonts.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

TIE weeds in the Court House
square need moving, or something
that will make that naturally fine
and handsome yard look half decent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

VIZ owe special thanks to the
clerks ofsthe Bart. Able, and sthesAs-
sumption FOR decent Iles of New Or.
leans papers. 80
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

TWENTY FIVE dollars and costs
will pay for Sundays fishing in the
old Bay State.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

THE corn supply in Rapides has
not held out--our merchants are re-
ceiving consigaments of it by every
boat,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

s. The floods of last week did not
disturb the river much, for since that
time it has come to a stand, and at
present writing, is falling at really
rapid rate. ~ z g5i2t'H all 72l
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

THE Texas added $50 bales of
hay to Ler cargo here, on Monday
evening. 1t was an order from
Shreveport, and was filed here by
AZ W. McLaurine, and shipped by
Edouard We'll, of the Upper Ware
house,. ~ e 53'i
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

--RoAsTINe ears, cucumbers and
tomatoes are already plentiful in the
Alexandria market.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

9 --THE beautiful, "blue Danube y
Charlie Thorn's Pool Liner, with the
two Alexandria? boys, Charlie and
George Drown, was the Friday pass
ing up packet. Two bundles OF
newspapers for this Office formed a
portion; Of the freight which she put
out here. tf.55f,:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

ae "A, Prize of $500 is offered fol
the greatest eater at the Paris Expo.
lsition, and several hungry Alexan.
drians are getting ready to compete.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

THANKS to the clerks Of the Texas
for two packages of papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

rs-THE Courts Of New York have
declared void Tweed's life insurance
policy of $4,000, because he ran
away to Spain without the co nsent Of
the Insurance Company.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29
COMMUNISM.

HSiO Son nv iopS w Oh No"coS
about the existence of Communism
and Socialism in the North, and the
sooner the whole country is warned
against these "pestiferous foreign
ers," whose true doctrine teached
them that property is theft" the
better for the peace and quiet of oui
common country. The New Orleans
Democrat, of a late date, has an arti
Gle reviewing a recent Picnic Of the
st. Louis Communists and Social
lists, which, to say the least, was an
alarming turnout in more respects
than one.
In commenting On this Picnic, oul
esteemed contemporary gives the fol
lowing particulars:
"From the class from which these
men came it might have been sup
posed that tue parade was merely q
demonstration of Disseminated work
ingmen who were disgustedswith the
present condition of affairs, but who
had no real sympathy with the wild
schemes and principles of the Com.
munists; but even this consolation
was denied St. Louis. as 1T soon be
came evident that these men were
ultra Communists in sentiment and
believers in the widest principles OF
Socialism,. The American flag was
forgotten in the procession, but every
one of the twenty companies that
marched in it bore the red flag of the
Commune. while every man carried
in his button hole red ribbon as a
symbol of his allegiance to Social
ism. Ifthere were any doubts about
their being Communists, the speech
es at the picnic ground would have
sufficed to dissipate them in a short
time. " The widest theories of Com
munism were there openly preached
and wildly applauded and cheered.
The earth produced, so their orators
taught, more than enough for all;
there was more than enough land in
the United States to give every citi-
zen a decent farm. There ought,
consequently, to be no poverty OR
suffering Of any kind here. If there
was poverty, it was the fault Of the
capitalists, the corporations, the bond
holders, and it became the duty Of
the laboring classes to correct this
evil by united action. They (the
COMMUNISTS did not desire an ap-
peal to arms, but if such fight were
forced on them, they would willingly
accept it. z lal'@.2i
In fine, the speeches and the ap-
plause that followed them showed
conclusively that these workingmer
of St. Louis were Socialists in prin.
ciple. Ofthe strength of the organ.
.ization, also, there could no longer
be any doubt. The picnic grounds
were crowded by over $4,000 people
all they could hold--and these
were but small portion of the Com
munists of the city. In several por
lions of the city houses were orna
mented in honor of the celebration
land in the manufacturing district.
and workingmen's quarter the who'll
population turned out en- a,asSe t,
cheer the procession as it marched
by. Another alarming fact also be
came evident: The officers of the va
rious companies in the procession
wore swords, the men carried nc
guns, as it was expected they would
do, yet betrayed evidents signs o
having been thoroughly drilled, ani
showed themselves apt at all militia
ry maneuvres.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

THE Democratic Convention, in
Pennsylvania, has nominated Andrew
H. Dill as its candidate for Governor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29
THE TEMPERANCE PICNIC.

The joint Picnic given by the Unit
ted Friends of Temperance and the
Knights of Temperance, at the Cold
Spring on last Thurday, was a grand
success and most enjoyable affair.
At nine o'clock the two associations:
marched over to the grounds followed
by large concourse of citizens, and
an inspection Of the grounds showed
that they had been we'll selected.
There was an abundance of clear,
cool spring water, plenty of shade,
and a vacant house in case of rain in
which all could have sought shelter.
The Alexandria string band and that
of Prof. De Elwood's Troupe of Min.
strels joined their forces, and the
young folks were not slow in taking
advantage of the excellent music.
The shade of a spreading oak and a
clear level space were soon occupied
by the merry dancers. The waltz,
lancers and quadrille followed each
other in quick succession, and dur
ing the intervals between the dances,
the wonderful fiddler of the De FL
wood troupe, who plays the violin in
seventeen different positions, enter
tanned the assembly with exhibitions
of his skill. I t.
Thus all went merry until midday
when everybody was called to the
front of the house and Rev. A. N.
Ogden after a short Introductory adj
dress, presented Mr.. Robt. P. Hun
ter, and he made ashort temperance
address, after which there was an ad.
journment to dinner, which was ap-
propriately discussed with appetites
Il
whetted by the pure pinewoods air
dthe healthy exercise ofthe morn
ing. After dinner came more dan
cling, music, foot-races, bail playing,
tetc., until late In the afternoon, when
everybody returned to Town all the
better for a day Of recreation and
sport. ; sb1 @
The day was finished with a party
at the school house of Mr.. Pardee,
which was largely attended, and was
in all respects, one Of the most plea
SAINT gatheringsit has been our good
fortune to attend for many years.
The Temperance cause is fourishing
in our Town, and we are glad to see
it encouraged, as it was on this occa-
sion, by our best and most worthy
Ecitizens. 49, ~ lsa " issti}
II ,9S fl.~>1~S--.aA,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

I'd --FR1DAY has been some day for
MIR. Hayes; he was nominated on
a Friday; the Electoral Bill became a
law on Friday, the decision Of the
Electoral Commission was given on.
Friday, and tinallyaan investigation
of the frauds Of his election was or.
dered by Congress Oh Friday. e
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

TIE District Court, during the
whole Of last week, was kept busy in
trying civil cases. The weeks work
can be summed up thus: four jury
cases were tried, resulting in three
Judgments and one hung jury, and
three cases were tried by the Court.
Tue feet and bully stern-wheeler
Assumption, weekly packet to
Shreveport, reached here early Mon
day morning, with fair freight, just
81 hours out from the Crescent City.
This isthe fastest run on record by a
stern-wheeler.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

& GENERAL Scott died on the 29th
of May, 1866, hence to dayis the an.
uiversary Of his death.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

Our lenterprising and energetic
fellow-townsman, Col. McGinnis, of
the Excelsior Stables, has been awar-
l'ded as sub-contractor, the entire
transportation Of tie United States
Mails, tri-weekly, between Red River
Landing and Shreveport. He left
here on Saturday, via the route from
here to Shreveport, on a special mis-
Sion to take charge oft, find out its
bad points and to regulate it all
anew. t&*h Di* 'a's7t@ g g sS'aSs' q.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

--ELsEwHERE we publish an i'm
portant notice from Henry P. Luck
iett, collector of State and Parish
Taxes, and urge on our people to
give him the proper welcome, and
above all to be prepared to pay your
poll tax. 1t is all important, just
and proper that the Tax Collector
should be settled with as early as
possible, thus relieving our State and
Parish of7heavy debts now due. III 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

Carr. Jospph A. Aiken, Presi-
dent Of the Pool Line, has been to
Washington on business ''s IS, in in the in
terests Of the navigation Of our riyer'
and you can see what he b accomplish, !:
ed, if you will just read what we
publish, about It elsewhere, from a
reported interview from the New Or
leans Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

SAX. PINcus, the. butcher has
been selling choice fresh beef at his
stall in the Market House for six
cents per pound, and he says he is
going to keep it up soloDg as he can
purchase beeves. We feel sure that
most people here will be reioiced at
this fair reduction, and will patron
ize him. 2
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29


Our Office has received several
temperance and cooling drinks, the
past week, from no less than three
of Levin's managers; in fact they
have showered and smiled their nee
tars on the whole office. Charlie
Goldenberg has come at US with that
silver pitcher, full Of iced lemonade;
John Gibson has caked US, has shot
his Soda Water down our palate, and
has ice creamed us, and though last
not least, Israel Thomas, from his
chariot, handed us an extra mess OF
ice cream. We do not hesitate to
recommend and endorse these three
caterers to the Temperance boys OF
our community and earnestly hope
that their loose change may be spent
there. .+.y
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29
M, !, . !. S,,di,, IA II, - - =,

MAYS awfully bad spell of wea-
ther checked up on Thursday last,
and up to this present Writing we
can write in complimentary and fair
terms Of its clerks behavior. Pro-
fessor Tees probable weather" for
to-day to the end Of the month puts
II down thus IN his Almanac: falling
barometer, rising Temperature, with
cloudy, threatening weather, accom-
panied by local rains and storms
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

taaN &. .
---REGIsTRATIoN for our Parish
commenced on Saturday. Major
Watss the Registrar iissasve acting as
his own clerk, nt non, as yet having
been appointed, though y the proper
application for one has been forwards
ed to Governor Nichols more than
six weeks since. The Office will be
opened in the Court House daily, the
balance Of this week. TIE voters Of
the Alexandria Ward are registering
rather slowly, and we would advise
the delinquents to take advantage Of
the next four days, and get the mat,
ter of their minds $50 1agA -
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-05-29

a-FRoM two to four bottles Of Jen.
kins' Rheumatism, Gout and Neu-
ralgia "Annihilator" will cure per-
manently any first attack of Rheu-
matism or Gout. From two to two
dozen bottles will cure permanently,
according to duration of disease, any
case Of Rheumatism, govt or Neu-
iralgia. iF1ss;
|, N. JENKINS q CO., Proprietors,
New Orleans, La. s8 sc Y
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-15
r. S. & A. p. LACEY, Attorneys,

WASHINGTON, ID G.
ANY person desiring information as to the
standing aud responsibility Of The members OF
the firm will, on rtqpesi, be furnished with q
satisfactory reference 10 his vicinity or Con-
gressiona district. fdec Aft.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-15
Christian Conventional convent

Christian Conventional convention
OF the Christian churches of Maryland and
the District of Columbia met in The Christian
church of this town on Tuesday and Wednes-
day. Delegates were present from Baltimore,
Washington, Hyattstown, Hagerstowu, Point
of Rocks, and other sections. On Tuesday
evening the introductory sermon was deliver
ed by Rev. Mr.. Spence, of Baltimore, from
the text, "Watchman, what Of the night
The morning come,h" Wednesday was de-
voted to business, aud in the evening the Rev.
Mr.. Power, of Washington, preached from the
text: "For after that in the wisdom OF
God the world by wisdom knew not God, it
pleased God by the foolshness of preaching
to save them that believe" The subject WAS
thoroughly and eloquently handled. Mr..
Power gave history of the growth Of his
profession, starting with the first preacher,
the grandson of Adam; then he compared
and commented upon the different schools of
religion among the Greek and Oriental phi
losophers, and after showing how insufficient
the theories and speculations of men were to
satisfy the longing of the human soul for a
higher and nobler lie, he made an impressive
application of the power Of the "foolishness
OF preaching" in stirring exhortation, in re-
spouse to which three candidates presented
themselves for Baptism. At short business
meeting after the services vote of thanks
was rendered the horne congregation for their
hospitality. Services will be cont nue ed every
evening at 30 o'clock until further notice.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-15
STORE AND LOT FOR SALE.

YNHE undersigned offers for sale on reason
Il able terms his DWELLING HOUSE,
STORE and LOT, at Montrose, Montgomery
county, Md.
The Store has good run Of custom and the
land ACRES, is in a good state OF cultiva-
ton, with an ORCHARD of select fruit. This
property Is situated on the Georgetown pike,
nine miles from Washington and within four
hundred yards or Windhams's Station on the
Metropolitan railroad. The situation is high
and healthy and is convenient 10 Schools and
Churches, Postofice and Mills.
For particulars apply TO John W. Shep-
pach, 209 Seventh street, opposite Centre
Market. Washington, ID. c., or at the Klein
dienst Hotel, Rockville, Nd
oct lift j. w. SHEPPACH
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-15
In the Whole History of Medicine

No preparation has ever performed such mar
vellous cures, or maintained so wide a repu-
tation, as Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which is
recoguizei as the worlds remedy for all
diseases of the throat aud lungs. It's Ion ?
continued series OF wonderful cures in all
climates has made universally known as safe,
reliable agent to employ. Against ordinary
colds, which are the forerunners of more
serious disorders, it acts speedily and surely,
always relieving suffering and often saving
life. The protection it affords, by its timely
use in the throat and lung disorders of chill
dren, makes il an invaluable remedy to be kept
always on hand in every home. No person
can afford 10 be without it, and those who
have once used it never will. From their
knowledge of its composition and effects,
Physicians use the Cherry PICTORIAL exteu-
sively in their practice, and Cergym men re-
commend it. 1t is absolutely certain in its
remedial effects, and will always cure where
cures are possible.
FOR SALE By ALL DEALERS.
NAV 3l-ly
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-15

COurt.-The November Terra of the Cir
cult Court for this county convened on Monday
last, with Judges Bowie and Bouic on the
Bench. Since the delivery of the charge to
the Grand Jury and the ca ling of the docket,
which occupied the first day, the following
cases have been disposed of up to the time of
going to press
Remus Miles rs. Thomas Miles, use of Benz.
F. Miles; Judgment affirmed.
John Stewart VS.. VIM. A Wroe; submitted
to Court, held sub cuyia.
John II. Gassaway vs.. Richard E. Harris
jury trial; verdict for appellan: for S97.94.
John 7. Gray VS.. Thos. H. Offntt, judg-
ment affirmed and cost against appellant
VIM. Jones vs.. Julius Bohrer, judgment of
non pros.
c. P. Cassel vs. Samuel W Boswell, Judge.
ment of condemnation.
The following named gentlemen were drawn
TO serve on the Grand jury:
jasper NJ jackson, foreman Geo r Rice,
Sol. Dowden, VIM. E. Ward, Sam. Scott d.
W. Offuu, Columbus Joy T. G. Cashell, Allen
Selby, VIM. L. Muncaster, John G. Cashel,
Manlove F. Homer, Augustus Hartman, Rich d
II. Embrey, Benz. F. Suddaih, Chas. II. Vim
son, Chas. G. Ridgely, N. W. Allnu,t, Chas.
T. Kiugsbury, Zach. d. Waters, Thos Hoskn-
son, Adolphus Liudig and Gustavus W.
Darcy.