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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
For sale By E. c. TAFT,
HOME MATTERS.

Business, with the merchants in
Alexandria and Pineville, during the
past week, has been unusually good.
A large amount of cotton has chan.
ged hands, and the boats have just
about managed to keep it from accu-
mulating to any very considerable
extent.
The present low water bids fair to
continue for some time yet. Plant
ers above the fails hare not been
able to ship, and their crops are still
on hand. We hope that the delay
in shipping will not occasion them
any loss, and that prices will keep UP
until the river riscs.
The steamer Charmer has ra ched
New Orleans, and the Jesse X. Bell
will, in few days more, be ready to
leave her moorings for the Crescent
City. At the last accounts. her far
niture had been sent on board, and
tue finishing touches were being Civ
en- her. With the first rise sufficient
to admit them we may expect to see
two steamboats,, such as have not
glided upon the waters of old Red
for many years. Good luck to you
Captains Sinnott and Scovell.
| Where is the Circus2 We hear
the little folks asking when it viii
be here. We are not too old for sucl
amusements, and feel as if even VT
might enjoy such tseat as old Dar
Rice, in his palmy days, used SO Of
ten to give US. Mr.. Circus man
pass around this way, we have a,
extra nickel laid up--hurry along, a
we may have to lay it out in hare
tack.
The Grand Jury in session sine
last Thursday. The District Court
which had adjourned over the cleo
ton, convened ON Monday and i
pushing the Criminal Docket.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
WHEN THEY GO In.

The officers elect of our State gov
eminent, to-wit: the Governor, Lieu
tenant Governor, State Auditor, At
torney General, Secretary of State
and Superintendent of Public Educa-
ton, will enter upon the duties oil
their several Offices on the second
Monday of January, 1880. The two
Houses of the Legislature convene
on the same day. All other officers
whose election or appointment is
provided for under the Constitution,
will enter upon the discharge of their
duties on the first Monday of April,
1880.
Defeated candidates may gather
some comfort from the fact that they
have about four months left them to
enjoy the honors and emoluments of
Office. Successful candidates can fill
the interim in acquainting them
selves with the details of the work
which they've been called on to per-
form, and, in anticipation, they can
enjoy the emoluments, if they are
impatient. What shall we say to
that jovial little band who are only
permitted to stand in the alley ways,
gazing through glass doors, at the
ready cash as itglides into the hands
Of the favored patriots insidep--
Boys, don't cry! it is 'long lane
that has no turn" you may not be
quite able to see it, but maybe you
are near-sighted, and you forget to
put on your glasses--look again, and
Iif you have the patience, in little
more than four years, you may see
the other fellow out there, looking
through at you. But while you are
waiting, suppose you clear away this
patch of briers, and split few thou.
sand rails, it will be good Wholesome
exercise and if you never get inside
Mat office, maybe it will be SO much
the better, and you will at least have
done something towards restoring
Louisiana and of building up the
waste places to which we must look
in our efforts to regain that long lost
and aggressive prosperity which
alone can reestablish upon solid
basis the great interests upon which
the public official depends, at last,
for the pennies which purchase his
daily rations.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
REcroRY, ZION CHURCH,
New York, Nov. Is, 1872

her:
REcroRY, ZION CHURCH,
New York, Nov. Is, 1879.
DEAR BaETHREN-I have received
through the mail the information OF
my election to the bishopric Of Lou
isiana.-
The action of my brethren in de-
signaling me for that high and holy
office, fills my heart with mingled
feelings. I am very grateful for the
expressions of their confidence and
fraternal regard, and at the same
time l am necessarily anxious and
troubled in presence of the thought
that am asked to accept RESPONSE
bility so grave, which has been filed
by those "men of Cod" Bishop Polk
and Bishop Wilmer.
But have learned Of our blessed
Lord that his work on earth is done,
not by mans power or might, but by
His sanctifying, enlightening and en-
abling spirit.
1t is to me a matter Of deep thank
fitness to have the warm and cordial
words which have been addressed to
me lately by clergy and laity of Lou
isiana.
If in the Providence of God I shall
again have my home among them,
l shall esteem it most happy priv
ilege. If shall be enabled by Di-
vine help to be of service to them in
the ministry Of reconciliation" !
shall count myself blest above meas
ure. And so, having sought most
earnestly the direction of our God, l
have only to say that If the required
canonical assent be given, / shall not
feel at liberty to decline an Episco-
pate which will be constantly upheld,
as I readily believe, by your love and
your prayers.
am, dear brothers, in all Chris
tian fellowship, faithfully yours,
j. N. GALLEHER.
To Rev. John F. Girault, D. D.,
Chairman Committee, Rev. H. NJ.
Thompson, D. D; Hon. j. McCon
nell, and others.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

The colored ..Baptists, with bro
theirs John Nicholas and David Lag
arus at their head, with flags flying,
marched in procession, with appro-
pirate hymns as they went, to the
Mouth of the Bayou. When there
the procession halted, and parson
George Washington delivered an ap-
propriate and impressive sermon, to
which all listened with attention,
and we hope with profit. After the
sermon the candidates for baptism
were called, and three sisters and one
brother were washed free Of their
sins--soul. stirring hymns being sung
while the candidates were being bap.
tized.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
THE JUDICIARY.

The work Of organizing the Judi
ciary will be, perhaps, the most i'm
portant work which will be devolved
upon the Governor and Legislature
under the new Constitution. It is
of vital Importance to every citizen
of Louisiana no less than an iudis
penssble prerequisite to her mate
rial progress that those tribunals
which are to pass upon the rights
and interests Of the citizens should
be composed of only the purest men,
and such as are possessed of the re
aaisite knowledge and experience al
the bar.
The Supreme Court will consist Of
a Chief Justice and four associate
Justices, to be appointed by the Gov
ernor, by and with the advice and
consent Of the Senate. The CHIEF
Justice will hold Office for the term
Of twelve years, and the Associate
Justices for ten, eight, six, and -four
years respectively. The Judges Of
the Circuit Courts will he elected BY
the two Houses OF the Legislature
one for eight years, and one for four
years. The State is divided into
| FIVE Circuits, so there will be tel
Circuit Judges.
The Third Circuit comprises The
Parishes of St. Landry, Ayoyelles
Rapides, Grant, Vernon, Caleasieu
Cameron, Vermillion, Lafayette, Ibe
ria and St. Martin.
The members Of the Legislature
will have TO exercise the utmost carr
and discretion in filling these seve
raj positions with only the best men
InNGoyernor Wilt VIC have the ut
most confidence, and in his appoint
ments we entertain no doubt that h.
win make such selections as viii
meet the hearty approval Of the PEG
pie at large, and by that means Sc
cure the confidence which is so es
sential in the successful inaugura
tion of this important branch Of ou
1 State Government.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

|7lHE ALEXANDRIA NEWS WILL
l be issued every Thursday, com
|mencing with January lst, 1880; will
|be a Democratic Journal and general
newspaper, devoted entirely TO the in.
|terest of home and its agricultural sue.
|cess, endeavoring at all times to give
Tits patrons a readable newspaper, filled
with matter and intelligence that shall
keep them posted about the goings Oh
in and Of the world-political, scientific
land agricultural-in concise, laconit
land familiar style.
It shall be the pride of its Editor tt
lay before the planters, farmers and
business men of this region the gath.
Tered results of experience and practical
Thought from their own and other sec.
ltions, deemed to be of benefit to them
with hope of leading to such improve.
meht in our own fertile region that
shall increase its prosperity by lessine
the cost and exertion in the production
lof all our commercial crops, keeping
this as, our highest and first aim, that
Successful Agriculture is the prime
source of all prosperity, from which all
totuoT UuSlutSS CdIluSS duu OCCupdstVuS
derive intrinsic value.
Although THE NEWS Is decidedly
democratic, aspiring to the expression
.of a heightened political faith, still, ".
shall only touch politics seldom ant
Tightly enough only to be considered
Ispicy and original, showing those VIII.
are of us and with us that we are Of
watch guarding the liberty Of opinio,
and suffrage.
This is our creed and purpose as .
journal. Respectfully soliciting pat
lronage on the world providing cash ba
isis of money or no paper. The Edito
Twill canvass the Parishes Of Rapides
Grant and Vernon, in the hope Of OBJ
tanning such circulation as shall guar
antee to business notices q wide circu
llation. J.J. COFFEE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
A Resp0nsibility-With When
, ~ Rests.

Good government, in Louisiana,
being now assured, for four years at
least, we shall direct our attention to
| the material advancement of the in
terests of our people, of both races,
and we shall, from time to time, offer
such suggestions as, in our judg
ment, may tend to promote the best
results, and which, we believe, will
most speedily bring about that hap,
py state of things to which we have
all SO eagerly looked forward.
1t cannot be doubted that the mu-
tual distrust which has been engen-
dered by political agitation has been
the great disturbing cause that has
penetrated beneath the surface and
has wrought such incalculable mis-
chief.
The evil effects Of bad counsel
have done more towards retarding
the material prosperity of the color
ed people than all the wrongs they
have complained so much about.
But we can derive neither pleasure
nor benefit from remembrances of
the past, which tend to excite anew
the worst passions of our nature, and
the sooner we cover them with the
mantle of oblivion the sooner we
shall be prepared to grapple the liv-
ing issues of the hour as they should
be met.
We shall persistently insist upon
the strictest administration of jus.
tice, and such an enforcement of the
laws as will bring every criminal to
the bar, and insure the fullest pro.
lection to life and property. VIZ
believe that the measure of security
afforded life and property will be the
only measure of the growth and
prosperity of our State and of tho
South. That this opinion is genera
we have no doubt, and it will depend
upon our juries to see the law vindi
Gated.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

Gus. Gehr, John j. Ferguson,
julius Levin, T. Moore Biossat, and
DR.. Henry st. John, in the order we
mention them, have gone to the city,
expressly to make purchases for the
Holidays, and all will have their
"Christmas notions" here, ready for
their customers and friends by the
18th Of the present month.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

WE have the authority Of La
ney, BRr and Foisey, the three eff
ciept clerks in "Big Heyman's'
Grocery Department, that fol
Christmas and New Yerr they vii
have the largest, finest and mos,
luxurious assortment Of candies
fruits, sugar plums and niceties ever
opened in Alexandria, and for the
occasion will sell them cheap, very
cheap.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

VIZ call attention to the Festi-
val Entertainment, given by colored
ladies, which is to come of at the
Town Hall to night and tomorrow
night, as previously announced by
card. Tie public are respectfully
invited; we understand the enter
tainment will be quite recherche, and
conclude with q Ball.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
THE ELECTION.

As we anticipated, the election in
Rapides was unusually quiet, and the
best feeling was manifested by every
one about the polls. 1t YVES clearly
foreseen for some weeks prior to the
election that the opposition to the
Democratic ticket would be compar-
atively trifing, and but for the OBJ
stinacy of one or two extremists, on
the Republican side, there would
have been 60 division.
There was a considerable falling
off in the vote as compared with
elections in previous years, the total
vote being something less than three
fourths of the registration.
In 1873, there were 35l5 registered
voters, and the vote in the Noyem-
her election WAS 3O46. This year
there were registered 40S9, and total
vote was 1885. The majority for
Wilt over Beattie, was l042 and
lO61 for the Constitution. The ma
jorities for our Parish officers were
much larger than either, owing to
the support of our ticket by large
element of voters who have hereto
fore voted with Incorporation.
For the Parish vote in detail we
refer our readeas to the official table
contained in this paper.
The majority in the State for Wilt
and the Constitution will be about
$4,000. From the latest iuforma-
ton we have, the Legislature will
stand about as follows: Senate, Dem
ocrats 80, Republicans 4; House, 81
Democrat, 16 Republicans-Demo-
cratic majority on joint ballot, say,
l92,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
Stop using Calomel and try '1BLA cK.
DRAUGHT" for liver diseases.
For sale by E. c.. TAFT

Last Saturday large train o
wagons heavily laden with goods lief
this place for our Ineighbor City
Natchitocbes. The country is sadly
in need of railroad, and if our hum
bic voice can do anything TOWARD
getting one, we will have it. Thu
river has been dead low for months
with no sign of a coming rise. By
all means, let's have a railroad.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK
j of TOYS and FANCY GOODS,
suitable for the HOLIDAYS, can be
found at FERGUSON g. SCHNACK'S.

DIR. Peterson, the Contractor on
the land route from Red River land
ing to Shreveport, six times week,
has succeeded in perfecting arrange
ments to place steamboat mail SER
vice between Donaldsonville and the
Mouth of the River TO connect with
our present service. Now we will
have o perfect and complete route,
and have our mails as We are emit
tied to them. The new arrangement
goes into effect on 10th of January
1880.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
TOYS, TOYS, TOYS!
L FERGUSON g. SCHNACIl
.>~~~~-.-sA~.~---~

THE true source of a substantial
prosperity is in the development OF
the agricultural resources of a coun-
try. We believe that our farmers
are in better circumstances to-day
than they have been at any time
since the war, that is, they have kept
within bounds during the past year
and understand their actual condi-
tions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

@HAIL's Vegetable siciIiaa Hair
Remover is no dew preparation TO,
the public to experiment with, its
success is unparalleled for restor.
ing gray bair 10 its natural color.
promoting it's growth, and producing
uew hair on bald heads.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

Our Jail, under the manage
ment of Sheriff David G. Paul looks
more like desirable residence than
a Jail, in which prisoners are kept.
Capt. Paul deserves credit for his
management, everything looks neat,
and the only fear is, that people may
do some wrong to get 10 SO lovely q
place. A good vegetable garden,
we'll kept, is on the premises.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

--'.BoB," how's Col. Sellers? We
miss him in these parts, but as our
loss is your gain, we submit. Them
river fellers will soon want q "cub,"
can you spare one? or has he "clean
gin up foller'ng the water"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

ON Sunday We perambulated
through the Town extensively, and
are glad to be abe to say with truth
that the Town Isl ia good condition
and can be travel led from end to end
without getting il mud holes. Con
siderable IMPROVEMENTS are going on
sure sign Of prosperity.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

LAST week several families came
back from Texas. They say that
there is not enough rainfall there.
Rapides is the Parish Of all the Par
ishes in the State for those who are
in search Of new homes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
The Alexandria News.

In anOtner Column VIC PuOliSu VIC
prospectus Of the Alexandra Netos,
which will appear about the first of
January, under the control and man
asement of our esteemed fellow
townsman, J. j. COTE, as Editor.
1t is with the heartiest wishes OF
success that we welcome Mr.. COTE
in the enterprise in which he is about
to embark, and we would bespeak
for him that liberal support TO which
his talent and we'll known ability as
a writer, SO justly entisle him.
Mr.. COTE has an extensive &C.
quaintanca throughout the State,
and is widely known for his scientific
attachments, and for the efforts be
has made to introduce improved ma.
chinery for labor saving purposes.
He has devoted much of his time for
a number Of years past to his hume
rous inventions in that line, and we
doubt not that, at no distant day, We
will see his ideas carried into effect
and our primitive implements and
methods, entirely set aside and rev
olutionized.
In his new vocation we again bio
him Godspeed and express the wish
that his measure Of success may be
filed to overlooking.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

THERE is no country in the
world which can compare with our
Bayou lands in fertility-every acre
should be in cultivation. The time
will come when every acre of swamp
land in Louisiana, will be made to
blossom like the rose--there is not a
square foot that cannot be reclaimed.
Providence has provided canals
which required but little of the En-
eineer's skill to furnish water ways
superior TO any in the world, how
soon they will be utilized, depends
ON the thrift and enterprise OF the
people who make their homes in this
sunny cline.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

TLEGANT ASSORTMENT OF LA.
u dies OPERA and CHATALINE
CHAINS, LOCKETS, NECKLACES,
BRACELETS. CLUSTER RINGS, &c.
For sale by FERG USON Il SCHNACK.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

FiREwoRKs!-An unusual display
of Fireworks! Fireworks! Fireworks!
for the Holidays, at Ferguson and
schnack's. Send in your orders at
oncel
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
"BLAcK-pRAueHT" cures costivenesa
For sale by E. C. TAFT.

Ton. MOORE BIossAT will have,
in a few days, an addition to his
Jewelry aud Watch repairing estab-
lishment, in the way of Toys, Christ
mas presents, and Notions of all
kinds for the Holidays.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

AND now is the time to treat
yourself to an American Patent Le-
yer Watch for SIS, or Stem-winder
for $3.50. Ferguson and Schnack
are making this offer, and every one
is guaranteed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

AN elegant assortment of La
dies Opera and Chataline Chains,
Lockets, Necklaces, Bracelets, Clus-
ter Rings, ETC., etc, at Ferguson and
Schnack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

WHERE'S that Christmas turkey?
We haven't been able to say thank
you, yet.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

-MR. John J. Ferguson left last
week for New Orleans, to purchase
his usual supply of Christmas and
New Years goods.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

-AYER's Cherry Pectoral = the
worlds great remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Consumption, and all affec,
tions Of the Lungs and Throat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

AN appropriate Christmas pre-
sent would be "White Sewing Ma
chine'--for sale by Ferguson and
Schnack, Jewellers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

THOMPSON CoKELY is still en-
gagged in paying the last sad rites to
his dear departed old Radical skele-
ton, and the solemn ceremonies will
be concluded by Elder Orsborn put
ting down the head and foot boards,
80 neatly designed by deacon Swamp
Fox, on the first dark night.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

-OLD Santa Claus Headquarters
are at Ferguson and Schnack, Jew
elers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

CAPTAIN Dick, hurry up the
Jesse K, we're 'specting rise, wea-
ther damp.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
RESOLUTION.

Ar THE LAST REGULAR MEETING
II of Pacific Fire Company No. l., the
following resolution was moved and
adopted:
HALL PACIFIC FIRE Co. No, IL
ALEXANDRIA, La,
Dec. srd, 1879.
WHEREAS, On the occasion of the late
Fire In our Town, a large
number of our colored citizens volun-
tered their services to this Fire Com
pany, and by the great and needful as
sistance lent by laboring so faithfully
on the brakes Of the engine, contributed
largely to the efficacy Of the Fire Com
pany; now be it
RESOLVED, That the members of Pa
cifc Fire Company No. l, extend their
warmest thanks to all the colored citi-
|zens Of this Town mentioned, for their
timely aid.
RESOLVED, That a copy Of this reso.
luton be published in the next number
|of the LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT.
Attest: JAMES II. RANSDELI.,
MOSES MAYER, President
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

-FREsH bread every morning at
NJ. O'Shee's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

We desire to call the special at
tention of all readers of the DEMO
GRAFT, to the New Orleans card Of
George E. Strong, successor to E. A.
Tyler, the great Jewelry house Of the
South. With this house watch re-
pairing is made q specially.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

D1CTURE FRAMES, MOULDINGS,
i CORDS and TASSELS. For sale
at FERGUSON g. SCHNACK'S, JEW
|ELERS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

AN APPROPRIATE CHRISTMAS
II PRESENT would be a "WHITE"
SEWING MACHINE, sold by FER
GUSON g. SCHNACK, JEWELLERS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

A N APPROPRIAr TIE CHRISTMAS PRE-
n SENT WOULD BE A WHITE SEW.
ING MACHINE, SOLD BY FERGUSON
aud SCHNACK, JEWELLERS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

TINE MOST COMPLETE STOCK
J. Of TOYS and FANCY GOODS,
suitable for the HOLIDAYS, can be
found at FERG USON & SCHNACK,S
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

DIcTURE FRAMES, MouLD1NGs,
/ CORDS and HASSELS. For sale
at FERGUSON &kdANAcK s,'JEw-
ELERS,
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THE BISHOP ELECT.
HIS LETTER ACCEPTING THE EPIsCo'
PATE OF LOUISIANA.

The following letter has been re-
ceived by the committee appointed
to communicate with Rev. DR.. Gale
har.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

Ladies, get permanent relief BY using
"RLAcK- DRAGeHT."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

AN UNUSUAL DISPLAY OF FIRE
"A WORKS, FIREWORKS, FOR TIL
Holidays, at FERGUSON s. SCHNACF
SEND IN YOUR ORDERS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10
For sale by E. G. TAFT.

Nothing in the world equals "BLACK.
DRAUGHT" in female diseases.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-10

WEDNEsDAY,.....D DEC. 10, 1870