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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03
GREETING TO A VETERAN.

Among Tue many "oi'"J
,red citizens to whom Rapides owes
4 debt of gratitude, for CONSISTENT
md faithful service, there are zone
Justly entitled to a larger share than
.he modest gentleman to whom we
;,a;te This humble tribute of our re-
.pect and admiration. Passing BACK
in memory, through many troubled
years, to an era Of prosperity such
-, in our time, we cannot expect TO
zee revived, we can recall the origin
# a friendship which has gathered
,trength as the years have unroiIeo
the scrolls of our lives.
For more than thirty-fve years we
have battled side by side, and nave
wilbstood, under the same Old nag
The shocks of conflicts which have
stretched so many upon the ieid'
The name of James c. Wise is a
household word in Rapides, and, IN
The humblest cottage in the Fine
woods he is esteemed for his genial
and honest friendship, no less than
lie is respected throughout the State
for his record as faithful public
/ servant, and his high character as
public man. Indeed, there is mol
one in the State whose influence Is
more potent, and whose opinions
+, carry more weight than his. Eos
G sessing admirable tact and wei
Y balanced mind, and endowed, ny ma
ture, with talents which are OF TN
r, highest value in public man, added
d to his long experience, in various OF
= fetal capacities, he is peculiarly III
II ted to render the most efficient SCI
~ vice to the Parish and State IN III
/, responsible and honorable post
Is which he will be called by the unite
,e voices of the people. AS is we
to known, Colonel Wise, did no! see
Of the nomination which was bestowe
st upon him by such fattering maJo
q. ity in our Convention. In ever
of canvass since the close OF tt
~ war. he has contributed liberal
he both of his time and means, to IL
re- support of the Democratic party
far No man has ever accomplished
much with so little display, and
has never swerved from the cour
indicated by the loftiest apprec
ton of the wants and needs of Q
ere people, black as we'll as white.
90, We have delayed, too long, SOL
the acknowledgment of the sentine
ust which we hear every day repeat
ack on the part of our citizens, of all
as: li,ical creeds, of the high estimat
and respect with which lie is rega
the ed, and who will give at the pr
re- such expression to their con'lde
nea as his long, faithful and unoster
rm' tious record of service so justly e
5h'- Ties him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

In the confusion likely to exist on
Tuesday, in consequence of the null
tiplicity of candidates, we deem 1t OF
the utmost Importance that every
voter should consider the necessity
of sustaining our STATE TICKET.
In the general scramble it is posi-
Bile that some oyersights may be
com mitted.
Bear in mind that all the factions
have united on SOME of our candi
da' es, and that the regular Republl
can ticket is headed with the name
of Taylor Beattie for Governor
The GENUINE DEMOCRATIC
TICKET has a cut of Horatlo Sey
mour at the head, and just below |
the name of LOUIS A. WILTZ TO
Governor. To be on the safe side
VOTE THIS TICKET, AND NJ
OTHER.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03
FOR JUD CT.

T We are authorized to announce
Hon. ARISTIDE BARBIN, of Avoy-
Giles, as an independent candidate f'l
JUDGE of the Twelfth judicial Dis
trict, composed Of Rapides, Avoyelie'
and Grant.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03
Cor + r Hathaway. one of on

Col. j. F. Hathaway, one of our
candidates for the Legislature, has
made hosts of friends in all sections
of the Parish. He made all the
rounds, speaking at each one of the
barbecues, on both sides of the river.
He is sure of large majority.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

WE WONDER WHAT He FEEDS EN-
ON?-Prof. Tees. meteoric display
was a failure, but it is comforting to
know that the crop of babies, IN
some sections, has been above the
average. The local man of the Sa-
bine Inden announced, with a smack
of selfshneSs, that he has been blessed
with only 81 during the past week.
We had thought of proposing TIC
adopt the odd one, as we have only
10, as it would more equalize the
thing like; and besides, we wouldn'
change his name, which might re
concile him to make up his mind
AS "Col. Sellers" observed: "Many'
the place there's millions in it,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

REMEMBER THESE NAMEs.--W. r..
Blackman for District Judge; d. T..
Hunter for District Attorney; DIR.
R. L. Luckett for Senator; James e.
Wise and J. F. Hathaway for the
Legislature; David c. Paul for She
riff; Geo. o. Watts for Clerk; D..
John Casson for Coroner; w. W.
Wilmington, Jr. and W. c. McGim
sey for Magistrates in Alexandra
Ward.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

III would almost be luxury to
drown, if we are to have DR.. Casson
to hold the inquest. We expect to
hear of more suicides. Vote for DR..
CassCu.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03
"BLACK- DRAUGHT" cures Costiveness
and Sick-headache.
For sale by E. c. TAFT.

REMEMBER THE CUT OF
SEYMOUR AT THE HEAD--and
the name of LOUIS A. WILTZ for
GOVERNOR. ALL GENUINE
TICKETS also have printed on
them -"FOR THE CONSTITU-
TON"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

LOUISIANA is proud of al her
gallant sons. The friends of Gen.
Ogden need have no fears that our
people can forget his brilliant servi-
ces In due time lie will be rewarded.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

III ever old Professor lice pre-
diets another shower of meteors, we
will not be the one to sit up untll
past one o'clock and risk disappoint-
ment, as was experienced by US on
the night of the 18th ult. We then
out him down as a humbug, and ii
his predictions hereafter don't pan
out better, we are afraid that we will
not be able to change our opinion OF
him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

THE Ladies of ST. Johns Chap
Ell, on Bayou Cotile, intend giving an
Entertainment, consisting of Char
AIDES, Music, Supper, Refreshments,
etc. Due notice of time, programme,
etc., will be given through these
columns.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

PASSENGERS for ''Salt' River,
have decided to tramp it, water too
chin" (this is a naughty zeal
phrase.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

We congratulate the public on
the close of the campaign. Our peo'
ple have shown astonishing forti-
tude in combating the evils against
which they have striven for more
than ten years, and, after tomorrow
work, they may reasonably antlci
nate the fullest fruition of the result,
of their struggles, and the enjoyment
of long season of rest and quiet
from political agitations and distur
Dances.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03


NATIONAL SURGICAL INSTITUTE
The annual visit Of an Examining
Surgeon from this well known lnstl
tute, will he made to New Orleans
December 1st, 1879. He will have
skilled assistants from the Home In
stitute. and will remain until Decems
Der 25lh, 1879. Preparations for;
this visit are amply sufficient to meet
any increased demands.
Surgical cases and those requiring
personal attention should come early
that they may have attention for the
whole month if necessary. In its
chosen specialties, Club Feet, Spinal
and Hip diseases, Paralysis, contrac.
ton, and diseases of the Joints
Piles, Fistula, private diseases, Ca
tarrh, Diseases Of the Eye, Ear, etc.
this Institute is unexcellea. Refers
by permission to the many we'll
known citizens Of New Orleans win
are its patrons.
| Rooms, as before, at No. 166 81
fCharles Street, where we will b
pleased to see our old patients, wit
as many new ones as may choose t
call. For further particulars writ
to National Surgical Institute, Ii
indianapolis, Ind, Philadelphia, Pa
or Atlanta, Ga.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

-"As I'm lame II best start now
-[Santa Anna at Buena Vista.
Little C. M.-"That's me-" Elk
pectorates.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

Dave PAUL and Charles Owen
know lust how to run tive mean
the sherlff's office. Mr.. Paul has no
opposition. ''intirely." He is a
straight candidate.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

-"BoB" you ought to come down.
FISHING" is fine-you can catch Two
on one hook, and that without mig
gering."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

FAREWELL, a long farewell, to
all my greatness" - Mad. Wells.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

-"JoHN" (soliloquizing) q can
scarce remember the Honorable Mr..
Mayo"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

"A FESTIVAL will be given, for
the benefit of Fencing the Baptist
Cemetery, under the management of
Elder George Washington, in Alex
andria, on December 4, 5 and 6, 1879.
Price of admission: Gentlemen 10
cents, Ladies free.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03
A RESPITE WORDS OF CHEER

The work of tomorrow, WILL we I
trust. bring to the people of tins
State. a long rest from the conteh
,ions and bitterness incident to a pc
li,ical campaign. We have endea-
vored. in this canvass, as heretofore
10 uphold the interests of the Demo
cratic party, and to serve the cause
IN which we have, for so long
time. been an humble but persistent
worker.
Those of our fellow citizens, who
entertain opinions in opposition 70
those advocated by this paper, we
esteem none the less on that arcohnt,
and we accord them that privilege;
but, as party journal, we have not
hesitated to call into requisition such
levers as are commonly recognized
as legitimate in political warfare. IL
NAV be that, in this particular, We
do nc. ell agree.
To such, we have only to say that,
after to day, we shall resume the Sc
renity and moderation which IS most
in keeping with our feelings and in
clinations, and we can assure each
and every individual that we enter.
tain only the best wishes for their
success, happiness and prosperity
We have never been so blinded by
9 fealty to party that we did not recos-
1 uize, as above everything else, the
t welfare and happiness of our people
}. as unit, and to that end we have
i. at all times, directed our efforts.
n If in our endeavors to serve the
! neop!e. we have incurred the i'll feel
>, ing of any one, we can only say tina
, such has not been our intention, and
II TO all such we now prefer the DIV
,e branch, and extend the hand o
d friendship.
d The future is full of promise, an
= while we look forward, with til
brightest anticipations, to the mate
We rial advancement Of both races, |
b. Louisiana, politically, morally, an
ID socially, we have every. reason to b'
lieve that, in the good order and s.
a curity which will be assured to bot
he life and property, we may see III
re unsurpassed resources developed, az
in see her attain, at no distant day tt
Cd proud position of Queen, in that 81
=; terhood of States, which has, tor
on many years, suffered from the bllgl
el and curses Of that greatest OF
i've evils, bad government. Jolnl|
IF hands, henceforth, as friends, let
ish vi. with each other, in promoting I
Ra great ends, to which, we all wol
cen attain, however much we may ia
on, differed in minor details, and VIEW
can have that proud satisfaction, viii
should belong to children of co
mon mother, OF seeing, at no dlst'
u d y, Louisiana with her proud 10
we erect, clothed in robes of surpass
'ks' richness, such as beft her as
eve faircst Of the fair, her brew spa
nal ling with the cossliest jewels, a
line upon every hand, spread out
es's yiands of a feast, 10 which, all
ans, world will be welcomed, anu
IS 10 whose bounties al are invited
partake.
ever -~~~0~---~~>
iNian
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03
uB0R,n TAKE THAT CAT OFF The
FENCE.

It is seldom that we go so Tar as
to extend our advice, gratultously,
to our friends, and, but for a, per-
haps, MORBID desire to preserve the
coRuscArING reputation of pRoMls'
ING (?) "EssA1sr," who has permitted
his ARTISTIC idiosyncracles 70 CLIMB
into the full view of the REFINED ana
CRITICAL connoisscurs, who scan the
columns Of Journal with the ENV1
ABLE literary reputation OF the pa
b;ne Inde.c, we should not now feel
constrained to intcrpose our PATTERN
AT. condemnation. Indeed, we can
scarcely control our SHOCKED ana
IAcEEArED feelings Sufficiently W
give expression TO our sentiments
and we cannot realize how your ven
GRAFTON and regard for the great phl'
osopher and ideal phila-throp's'
, of whose writings yoa have evince'
the liveliest appreciation, as IS AZ
; tested by the "sty!e' in w'.ich you
admirable Essai'' is vii tens cou!'
{ permit you to descend TO the leve
y If carirainrist, who panders TO III
;, political prcjddIces of the untnioreo
and We regard This siagniar aud COZ
i yiacing evidence of the weakness
your judgment, as not less ineons'a
- ent and iuexcusable, than IT woul
- be to SET our devil, whose hlshc
: appreciation Of artistic eSreilsnte
y the Tra,ic Marx on MASON $ BLAcl
n ING, to ii. ,.strate Milton 5 pARADE
Lot.
~ o. <,r------------ .
Nc A i,a,,t:E,,I ttsnl,,y of the ii ne
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

THE CLOSE OF THE CAMPAIGN.-
The Canvass closes to day, and we
take the liberty of returning thanks,
Oh behalf of our people, to the seve
raj gentlemen, other than the candl
dates, who contributed their time
n ,l talents TO further the interests
of the party, and who by that MEANS
have rendered invaluable services to
the people of the State.
The work of campaign, however
light it may be, is always arduous'
and but few people fully appreciate
it. 10 Mr.. J. L. Connella, Jas. u
White, Esq, Hon. Jas. Jefries, and
the Hon. Lewis Texada, our party Is
much indebted for the enthusiasm
which they aroused, and the mate
rial interest which they have excl
ted. We can say that they hav
fully charged the public mind, witt
the great Importance of the result
to every individual, and of the ne
cessity of united action to achiev
= the end so much to be desired.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

Our advice to the Independents
Jump overheard, you might save
yourselves, but not your boat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03
STAND FIRM, STAND FIRM

We remember naNlnS oo'he" ''o'
read. how, at The battle of Waterloo
a certain regiment sent word to the
Duke of Wellington, that they must
soon yield. The Duke sent BACK
word: .Stand firm" The reply was:
"But we shall all perish"
"Stand firm" again answered the
Iron Duke. you'll find US there,
RESPONDED the officer, as he returned
10 his post. And they stood hrm'
every man of that brigade fell tight
ing at his post.
On another part of the field, when
sorely pressed, aud about to give
way, the same commander resoF'e'
to various expedients to rouse the
spirits and courage of the men, ana
the appeal which inspired them with
the fullest determination to conquer
or to die, was: "Soldiers, it will new
or do to be beaten, for what will they
saw of us in England"
In the present crisis we should De
inspired by the same high sentiment
What place will we retain IN 'ht
sympathies and respect OF the irleha'
of good government, and In the es'i
nation of all who have applaude'
that uuHinchiug patriotism by wllcl
. the sons of Louisiana have bee1
stirred in the past, if we basely yiel
! in the very hour of final victory
Better that "we should all perish,
and that "we should all be foun
e here'-standing "frm" in DEATH
~~---~--~- s@---1~~o-~-0~"~
-CoLoRED men of Rapides, con
pare the condition of your people t.
If ,iay with what it has been in IL
,fas,-divest yourselves of all prel
1t &ce, aud recognize the fact that II
Government of Louisiana, as it HI
g been administered by Democrat
- has given you protection, and IL
!, sought, by all honest and leg'1lma
h. means, to remedy the evils 1ro
which YOU have suffered. No rlsn
u or privileges which have been gu'
re anteed you by the Constitution
the United States have been abr
- ged. and the inter ests of our mate
os nj welfare as a whole people
bound up in the faithful defense
ST. all your rights aud in the secuF
he to be afforded your lives aud pr
o. perity. You havea duty to perio
" to yourselves and your poster
at Blind passions aud evil counsel
nd have been the cause of all your tr
or bles. Will you break from that b
ID, daee, worse than all slavery, ;
east off the letters, or do you S
'at choose to invite the Destroying
NV nv cel to reenact the scenes which c
zee the blood to reflect uponf Ii
ht we say. perform your whole d.
and on the morning of the elect
are reject that ticket headed by Lay
ire Beattie, man who has refused
No sit in conventions with co!ored II
lie and whose vanity aud personal
Did orapdizement alone prompts him
Solicit and to covct your sutr'
! Go up to the polls with o.
~ tickets AID declare your preleFe
d. for Louis A. Wiltz, a statesman
'o Of patriot and the friend OF all 9
red people, who will dare to do his vi
= "a A. duty towards every citizen of LOT
hn ana-and then may it truly he
avs that you are freemen and capabl
IN. sustaining the highest prerogal
Of citizenship.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03
OUR SENATOR.

In the next State Senate, as IN the
Lower House, Rapides will be aoiy
represented. The outgoing Senator
the Hon. Lewis Texada, is a gentle
man whose character and talents
have placed him among the flfst men
If our State. He has borne prom
nent part in the politics OF TINS
State since 1910. 70 his souho
Judgment and able management
backed by unainching courage Is
due much of the credit for the sue,
cess of the Nichols government
whereby our people have resa'neo
the control of our domestic affairs.
Succeeding such man it may be
esteemed an honor Of which any cit
izen might justly feel proud. Df'
Robert L. Luckett is in every sense
a worthy successor to the Hon.
Lewis Texada. A native of Rapides
Parish, scarcely yet in the prime OF
life, fully identified and in sympathy
with our people during the long anu
bitter struggle against Radlcalism,
and to whose overthrow in this Far
ish he contributed signal service, II
is eminently fitting to see him &C
corded this expression Of the conf
dence of our whole people. Dr.
9 Luckett is not without experience II
public life. He was elected to thu
i Legislature from this Parish in 1871:
l. and served through one term in tina
q body. 1t was his peculiar fortune
4 good or bad, to be one of those mem
g hers who was forced from his seat i
+. the hall of the House of Representa-
=. tivcs by the United States troops
,e acting under the orders of the feof
II raj authorities, during the eventf1
ID session of january, 1875. Under IN
II Wheeler adjustment he was declare
Ak entitled to bis seat, and he resume
ID his place as one of our Represent
" tiyes.
~ His course in the Legislature gay
be general satisfaction, and he esta
.ly lished a reputation as an earnest al
he efficient member of that body.
- He was elected last Spring as
so Delegate from this Parish to t
he Constitutional Convention. His
rse cord in the Convention is fresh
ia the minds of the public, and we ne
,ur only point to his unanimous non
nation by the Senatorial Convent
me as the best evidence Of popular fe
emit ing towards him, and as Posit
ted proof of the approval of his acts.
no. anything was wanting to establ
ion him as the unanimous choice OF
.rd- pides Parish, that assurance has D.
oils furnished in the hearty endorsem
nee given him by the late Republl
ota- Convention.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

WHERE'S the opposition? No
use-yote for r. L. Luckett.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03
FOR cLERK.
ALEXANDRIA, La,
Oct. l, 1879. s

To Editor Democrat
I have the honor of announcing my
self candidate for reelection to the
Office of District Clerk Of Rapides Par
ish, subject to the votes OF dtt the peo'
ple. | appeal to my official record O
the past four years in support OF my
fitness for said office.
JAMES H..RANSDELL.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

A beautiful display of the finest
sil,erware. consisting OF Casters, Cake
Baskets, Fruit Dishes, Pickle Forks,
Spoons, etc, can now be seen at Fer
nuson e. Schn,cii 5.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03

Ladies, get permanent relief by using
"BLACK- DRACGRT."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-03
OUR STATE TICKET.

For sale by E. c. TAFT.
The Newtown bee., 1879-03-04
A PLEASANT PARTT.

Miss Jennie E. Morris gave very pleasant party to her numerous friends on Monday evening, Feb. 24th. The company commenced to cOngregate at the early hour of 2, and soon filled the many spacious rooms, both up stairs and down. There were between fifty and sixty present Prof. Rlakslee's Orchestra, as- sisted by Mir. Coach, was on hand and were soon heard from after all had ar- rived. Friend Levi, In his very genial manner, asked the gentlemen to take partners for quadrille and pass up stairs, where two large rooms had been vacated for the purpose. Four set were soon formed, which made 1t very pleas ant for the dancers, as nearly all could dance every set. The dancing was kept up steadily until the supper bell was heard, when Prof. B. introduced his favorite march--down through Georgia and all passed down stairs, where 6 sumptuous repast had been made ready for them. The table certainly looked very nice it being adorned with many delicacies. As soon as the musicians were refreshed and cooled down by some ice cream, they were again ready for work, which made things lively for Q while, until it seemed necessary to de- part as the proper time had arrived. It is useless to say that all had good time after hearing the many congratulations rendered Miss Jennie, who made 1t ex- ceedinglY pleasant for her company.
The Newtown bee., 1879-03-04
HOUSATONIC RAILROAD.

WINTER IRRANGEAE.Nr commencing Nocem-
 Der llta, lsTo.
 laassnper Trains leave Sewtown going North' al Io.t7 "A. rn. and 5.3j P. m. Going South' A' ''4' and II 40 n. n., and +.05 ?. m. Express Freight Trains, going North, loaFe as N IA lO D. m. and [ .2j pm Througn Frc'Bht Ut lV-S" p m Going south, Milk Train st I.-5 D. Ill., sun day Milk Train st 1.iS F. h. . iu4T q. m. and 5.JJ P. m. Trains cohnect a' Brookhsld Junction with trains for DanbnrN.- IO4J a III. Train makes close connection at State Line with II. X A. fast train for Albany ~lth through car arriving at 2.50 ?. m, connecting wlth tho popular Chicago and St. Louis Express for the w,sl sssJ D. m. Train makes close connection al State Line for Albany and the West arriving Ill Albany at l0.lO ?. m.
 p,.senger Trains leave Haweyville going North. at lO.57 n. m. and 5.A4 ?. Going South. at 7.Jo .. m. II 3O a. h.. and tt5 D. m . lO.57 a. m. aud 5.i+ P. Trai ns connect at Bruokdeld Junction with trains for Danbury; also for Albany and the West.
 Express Freight, going North. at l.20 and 1.5O P. m. Through Freight At lO.55 ?. m.
 Milk Train, going South, at I.05 ?. m. Sunday MIX Train at 7,30 p. m.
 MIX and Freight Trains have passenger accomo- datiOn.
 Pa.senger trains connect with Shcpaug H. K. to anu from Lit .hhed At Canaan with ct. West. k. k Through tickets sold and baggage checked rom Hewtowd for Albany, Saratoga, Buffalo, Suspcn sion Bridge or Niagara Falls Chicago, St. Louis and principal points west. From Hawleyvlle for Albany. Saratoga, BuKLlo Suspension Bridge or Niagara Falls
 H. D. AvERILL, General Ticket Agent
 l.. B. SrILLsON, Acting superintendent. Bridgeport Conn. Nov. Il loiS.