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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22
We acknowledge kindly an inv

WE acknowledge kindly an invi
tation from the Natchiloches Brass
and String Band, to attend their
Hop" which comes of at Lacoste's
Hall, in that city, on Wednesday
next, and though none Of the DEMO
Gratis printers Gun be with them,
still the Editor and the whole Office
are very grateful for the compliment
and will be with them in spirit
We wish them q gay and happy
time, and look forward to the day we
can return them their courtesies in
kind.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22
VERNON PARISH /!
Rocks Dem. Cox. Ex. Committed
Parish Of Vernon, La,
Leesville, October 18th, 1879.

ROCKS Dem. Cox. Elk. COMMITTEE,
Parish Of Vernon, La,
Leesville, October 18th, 1873.
At a meeting of the Democratic
Conservative Executive Committee
Of the Parish Of Vernon, held In the
Town Of Leesville, on the 18th day Of
October, 1879, the following resolu-
tions were adopted:
Resolved, That the frst Monday
Of November, 1879, be fixed ~ the
time when a Convention Of the Dem
ocratic- Conservative party shall be
held.
Resolved, That Leesville be selcc.i
ted as the place for holding said con.
vention.
Resolved, That the apportionment
Of Represenlation in said Convention
shall be based ~ follows: Each dele
gate to be entitled to one vote each;
each Ward to be represented by five
delegates, to be divided u U
1st Ward, Leessille Precinct, ave
delegates.
2ad Ward, Kinks Mill Precinct,
three delegates.
Sandy Creek Precinct, Two dele
re-.
srd Ward, Burr's Ferry Precinct,
three delegates.
4th Ward, Williams Mill Precinct,
three delegates.
Johnson's Precinct, two delegates.
9th Ward, Hicks Precinct, three
delegates.
Conrad Precinct, two delegates. J.
Resolved, That the members OF
the Democratic Conservative party,
and all others who have an interest
in the welfare of the Democratic
Conservative party, are hereby ear
nestly requested to meet at their r..
spectiye election precincts, on Satur-
day, the first of November next, and
select the number OF delegates sp-
portioned to them BY this Commit
tee, to meet in the Courthouse, In
1.-THE Town of Leesville, on Monday,
the Sd Of November, 1879, in Con-
vention, for the purpose Of nomina-
lting one candidate for the Legisla-
ture, one candidate for Clerk Of Dis
|trict Court, one candidate for Sherin,
and one candidate for Coroner; Also
to choose an Executive Committee
i fnr%ha parseh ~ VArnnn
! Resolved, That copy Of these
Resolutions be posted up at each cleo
tion precinct in the Parish, and that
they be published in the LA. DEMo-
Graf. By order Of the Chairman
i Democratic Executive Committee.
THos, F. CRAWFoRN,
IS. ]. SMART, Pres't Pro. tenn.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

The aBig White Plow Store is
still up TO the hour and the needs Of
the times. Fresh and big supply Of
all sorts Of rare eatables, received by
the little Alexandra, and for sale
cheap for cash. Pitch in and see.
these things in person.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

DAVID c. PAUL, our present eff
cient and worthy sheriff, and who re-
ceiyed the nomination on Saturday,
by an enthusiastic and rising full
vote, was the recipient of quite a
compliment the same night. A large
number of colored voters, mostly re-
publicans, called in body at his
residence, gave him musical treat,
and greeted him with the assurance,
that, ''now that the white people OF
the Parish had selected him as their
choice, they were also for him and
regardless of political affinities, they
too, were for him and should certain
ly vote for him."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

III was very mean man who
slipped his hands between a young
man and the young lady in the front
seat, as the train entered tunnel. -
He said the young mans beard was
very stiff, but the pressure on the
other side Of the hand felt like the
tips Of fur tie.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22
PARISH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Ben. Turner,
SELECTION OF WARD OFFICERS,

ROOMS DEM. EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE,1
ALEXANDRIA, La,
Oct. 81, 1897
The Delegates recently selected from
the various Wards of the Parish to re-
present the Democratic : Conservative
party, are requested to make selections
or nominations of Justices of the Peace
and Constables in their various Wards
to which they are entitled, on or before
Saturday, the 1st of November, 1879,
and send the names of the nominees to
this Committee.
The Committee make this request in
order that the names of these nominees
may be printed on the tickets of their
respective Wards.
B. TURNER,
JAS. ANDREWS, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

Capt. M. N. Wood, vice-presi.
dent of the Pool.line, and John Clark
one of the Company's best mates,
reached here early Sunday morning,
and have gone to work in building
jeLties, above and below this, in or
der to aid navigation, and are san
guine in getting at least one foot of
extra water on the bad bars. And
does not this convince everybody
that the Pool-line is composed of
live, energetic men, and that they
will leave no stone unturned to make
navigation passably fair, SO long as
the river continues in its present bad
stage3
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

SOME of our Democratic friends
have treated this office to an agreea-
BILE surprise, in presenting it with a
beautiful and appropriate sign. It
is the emblem of our hard fought
battles in the past, and is nothing
less than full fedged "game cock"
stripped and spurred for the fight,
and presents a game appearance,
hoisted up to our front. Of course,
we know that no one else here but
Jack Goulden, our Alexandria artist,
was the designer of the artistic Chap
man, which we feel sure will flap bis
wings defantly at the opposition
emblems and cause his clarion notes
to ring out aloud. "Crow, Chapman,
Crow!"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

ON the first page of to.day's pa
per will be found, and we hope read
attentively, the remarks of Governor
Wilt aud General F. N. Ogden, at
Baton Rouge, to the members of the
late State Convention, and also the
Platform of our party. All three
should be treasured as household
words emanating from good and pure
sources.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22
SUGAR rolling has commenced on

SUGAR rolling has commenced on
the coast. In Rapides none Of the
Sugar Mills will commence before
the 1st Of next month AS yet, the
cane is green, growing still, but the
last few days Of cool weather will
mature, ripen, and put it in fair fix
for a good yield.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

The opposition, who have not
as yet chosen name for the canvass
in this Parish, are waiting the re-
turn Of the old Court and the Swamp
Fox from the Custom house Conven-
ton, and are hoping to be able to
work of their ponderous solemnity
in time to hold cheerful wake over
their candidates early in December.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

CHARLIE GoLDENBERa is home
all right, and is now receiving and
opening all the good things he pur-
chased in the City, and look out, all
you lovers of choice and extra liv-
ing, for something above the reach
of your most bouyant expectations.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

The virtue of advertising is Of
more consequence, in general way,
than it is often credited with. And
with belief in the safety of ones
position in this matter, it is useless
almost for us to call attention to the
card of Gus. Gehr, and at the same
time to the many rare Injuries and
perfect comfort that is found at his
establishment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

THE Senatorial Convention hav-
ing taken q recess until 4 o'clock on
yesterday, we were forced to 60 to
press without its final result. The
name Of r. Z. Luckett We keep to
our masthead, for be is the choice Of
Rapides, and that is our authority
for 80 acting.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

We were S!aased to receive call
from the Vernon Delegates, and as
usual, are always highly delighted 10
meet and greet the Democrats Of that
tenth legion Of Democracy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

The Third street Bakery is a re-
cent institution in the Second Ward,
one that was much needed and ought
to be literally encouraged and pat
ronized. See card.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

--THE election in Ohio has result
ted in Republican triumph. Eos
ter is elected Governor by at least
$4,000 majority, and the Republicans
carry the Legislature by a good
working majority on joint ballot.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

The negro who committed the
murder iu Natchitoches Parish, an
account Of which is given by our
Cane River correspondent, was ar
rested here on Saturday, and turned
over to two Deputy Sheriffs from
Natchitoches, who tracked him here,
aud he has been safely taken back.
He was arrested by R. H. Whiting
ton, on Bayou Rapides, brought here
and turned over to the Sheriff. Our
Sheriff, D. G. Paul, was posted at
the time in the matter, and, as usual,
was instrumental in detecting his
whereabouts and final capture.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

--CoSKL1NG in his speeches rings
all the chages on "bloody murder in
the South" but skirmishes so care
fully as to avoid direct mention Of
the shotgun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

For fear some of our friends
might unwittingly sleep in the moon
shine, we copy the following from a
Boston paper:
He slept in the face of the shining
orb one night, and thereby lost his
night eyes. In the daytime, and by
the aid of artificial light, he can see as
well as ever, but after dusk and in the
open air his sense of sight is wholly
lost.
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MAIL blunders will never cease
and every now and then return to
torment us. Our most important
New Orleans Mail, leaving Saturday.
and under the present inexcusable
and horrid schedule permitted to
rest at the Mouth "a hours, reached
here on time early yesterday morn
ing, but the paper bag WAS shipped
to Natchitoches and the Natchito
ches bag kept here. So here is a
double evil, and as usual, we must
grin and bear it, but not without an
emphatic protest from us in the
name of both communities, who are
the sufferers by this gross neglect.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

Go to the Gem! The headquar-
ters of E. Vallery. There you can be
freshed with a beverage, known only
to Alexandrians as .76." Nothing
purer, nothing better.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

SEND in your orders for White
and Peerless Sewing Machines to
Ferguson and Schnack.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

JONAS RosENTHAL returned from
New Orleans by stage, early Thurs
day morning and brought us full
package of New Orleans papers,
While in the City he laid in fine
and complete stock Of goods in his
line, and water permitting will have
them here by the time we go to
press.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22
JUDICIAL DISTRICT CONVENTION.
ALEXANDRIA, LA.,l
Oct. IL, 1879.

ALEXANDRIA. LA.,l
Oct. IL, 1879.
The Judicial District Convention
composed of the Parishes of Avoy-
Giles, Rapides and Grant. was organ
lied BY calling Judge A. v. Reagan
to the chair as temporary chairman,
and W. W. Wilmington, Jr., tempo
rary Secretary.
The Delegates from the Parish Of
Avoyelles withdrew from the Con-
vention, assuring the Convention at
the same time that none Of the can
didates who had offered for the dit.
ferent positions before the meeting
of this Convention, would be indie.
pendent candidates at the ensuing
election.
On motion the Chair then appoin-
ted three Delegates as a committee
on credentials, viz:
N. r. Roberts,
T. j. Hickman,
W. F. Texada.
The committee on credentials re-
ported the following Delegates as be-
ing present and duly accredited,
viz;
From Grant
A. V. Reagan,
w. D. Irwin,
Thos. ]. Hickman.
From Rapides-
Jos. II. Hynson,
A. Heyman,
Henry NJ. Rogers,
s. d. Williams,
John A. Dixon,
Isaac Lacroix,
John Hathorn,
N. r. Roberts,
w. F. Texada.
The temporary chairman was then
made permanent chairman and W.
W. Wilmington, Jr., permanent Sec
rotary.
Judge W. F. Blackman was nomi-
mated for Judge by reclamation.
Edwin G. Hunter was nominated
for District Attorney by reclamation.
It Was moved that these proceed
ings be published in the La. DEMo-
Graf, Colfax Chronicle, and Marks
vile Bulletin.
The Convention then adjourned.
A. v. REAGAN,
Chairman.
w. W. WH1rr1NaToN, JR.,
Secretary
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

SEVERAL political nags, who
used to be hi for nominations, are
greasing their legs to run as inde-
pcndents.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

There was q young man, who for 'greens.s
Went ont for to peddle machines,
He very soon tarried
And went and got msrried,
And is now living c0ntented on beans.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

The Republicans have project
on foot to give pension Of half pay
for life to all ex Presidents. The
scheme is proposed with special ref
erence to General Grant, and will
naturally be warmly favored by the
friends of Blaine and Sherman MS a
mode Of disposing Of his dangerous
rivalry for the nomination. AS
Hayes is fond Of money, he will, Of
course, go in for it. And there is
talk that Grant prefers this to a third
term nomination.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

The genuine c. C. G. Budweiser
Beer, Is cents per bottle, at Gustave
Gehr's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

Soar recipe for making % gal
Ions good Soap, for sale by VIM. l..
Vale.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

--SMoKE Blackwelfs Durham To-
bacco. Hustmyre keeps the genu-
inc article.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

In Mississippi the Democrats
have arranged with the Republicans
SO as to provide for joint discussion
between the two parties. They have
mutually agreed that "such person
or persons as may be selected shall
meet in public debate of all the is
sues of the canvass, and that at such
debates the Democratic and Republi
can parties shall bring out all their
members of both races to hear said
discussions, and that joint barbecues
shall be given on these occasions and
full and free discussion INDUCED in
and the old era of good feeling res
tored.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22
JAS. ANDREWS,
Secretary.

Rooms Dem. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ALEXANDRIA, La,
October 81, 1879. }
The members of the Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee are requestedSto as
semble at their Rooms, in Alexandria,
on Saturday, November /, 1879, at Ii
O'Clock, A. M.
BEN. TURNER,
JAS. ANDREWS, JR., Chairman.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

THERE is political patriot"
in Rapides, whom no man can make
take water.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22
THE NOMINEES.

The nominees of the District, Sen
atorial and Parish Conventions,
which convened in this Town on the
18th and 21st of this present month,
fly at our masthead the present issue
of the DEMOCRAT, and being the
choice of these respective Democratic
Conventions, are our choice, and they
shall receive the cordial and earnest
advocacy, which this Journal has al
ways given and accorded to the nom
nations of its party. We yield them
this support without any reserva-
tions, doubts or weak will, and shall
battle for the whole ticket with the
usual fairness and devotion to the
expressed will Of our party, and
never for moment permitting our
self to halt with the doubt of the ul-
innate triumph of the whole ticket.
For the present we have no full
some eulogies to waste on our Parish
ticket, and considering the honestly
expressed choice and will of the
Convention, in which every Ward of
the Parish was represented, we shall
wait for the opposition wagon, and
then shall shape our course for the
proper defense of our nominees, aud
meet our opponents on every Skin
mish ground. Conscious of the rec
titude of our cause, conscious that
our whole ticket is good and repre-
sentative one, we advise our friends
of the Democratic Conservative par
ty Of Rapides to give the whole tick
ct, cordial and earnest support and
to prepare for warm and holly con-
tested campaign.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22


WE deem it a pleasant duty to
remind the lovers ofgood music, and
the patrons of good talent, that the
Complimentary Concert for the ben
eft of Miss NJ. DeGeneres comes of
on Wednesday next at the Exchange
Hall. This Concert is in charge of
our best gentlemen, the beneficiary
will be supported by the best ANA
teur talent of the Parish, and we
trust that it will be bountifully sus-
tanned and patronized by the COM
munity at large,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

NELSON TAYLOR, Of the Eclipse
Stables, has purchased the large and
commodious Livery Stable adjoining
his old stand, and intends adding
increased facilities for his customers
in the way of horses, hacks, and
buggies. As an ssold horse man"
be asks the public to give him re-
newed trials Of their patronage, and
in return pledges himself to serve
them with the best turnouts.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

-FREsH Cranberries just received
and for sale at Gustaye Gehr's, on
Second street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

$40" when I'm thirsty. Only
sports drink it. For sale at the Gem.
E. Vallery, proprietor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22
A DAsTARDLY ACT.

On Monday, negro man by name
Sam Fleet, who has his cabin and
home adjoining the Tramway Store,
IL miles below this point on Red
River, while in liquor was disturb
ing aad annoying not only A. j.
Hanna and his customers at the
store, but was using abusive Ian
guage and acting in a boisterous and
insulting manner to every one pre-
sent. Mr.. Hanna, who is a patient
and courteous gentleman, at last,
tired at the conduct Of Fleet and
very calmly told him he must leave
the premises, behave himself and go
home, and not come back again and
thus annoy him and his customers.
The negro sullenly retired, followed
by Mr.. Hanna, who was still advis-
ing and talking to him kindly about
his bad conduct. His cabin is with
in few steps of the store, separated
by a fence and a gate to enter the
negro's premises. The negro en-
tered the gate, Mr.. Hanna still ar
guing with him, finally turning to
leave him, when from a cursing from
the negro he faced him, and to his
surprise the negro had grabbed up
his double barrel gun, and cursed
him again. Mr.. Hanna talked once
more to him kindly, but these acts
of kindness on the part of peacable
and kind hearted gentleman seemed
only to infuriate the negro, who,
quick as thought, discharged the
contents Of one barrel Of his gun full
in the breast of Mr.. Hanna, and at
once fed.
q q - ! q. ,.5F5l :, 80 ~
Mr.. Hanna was at once taken to
his room in the store, several friends
being present, among them DR..
Compton, and received all the care
and attention necessary, but was con
sidered badly and seriously hurt.
No tidings from him since yesterday,
and we cannot lind ont the exact ma
ture Of his wounds or the serious
ness of his condition. The neigh
bors of Mr.. Hanna are naturally
alarmed at his condition and excited
and shocked at the brutal act which
has placed the life of SO good and
kind gentleman in jeopardy. The
negro, the same evening that he had
committed the act, was arrested,
brought to Town by Deputy Sheriff
James and is now securely lodged in
Jail.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22
ALEXANDRIA, La, |
Oct. /, 1879. !
To Editor Democrats

TO Editor Dent0Cfdt:-
/ have the honor of announcing my
self candidate for reelection to the
o ice of District Clerk of Rapides Par
isf, subject to the votes of all the peo-
pie. / appeal to my official record of
the past four years in support of my
fitness for said Office.
JAMES H. RANSDELL.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22
FIRST BALLOT.

Thirty-seven being necessary to a
choice no nomination was declared !;
the name of L. v. Marye was With
drawn, and the name of C. C. Weems
put in nomination.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

G. O. Watts having received a
majority of the votes cast was de-
clared duly nominated, and his NOM
ination made unanimous.
The Chair then announced that
nominations for Sheriff were in or
der, and D. G. Paul was nominated
by reclamation.
The Chair then announced that
nominations for Coroner were in or
der, and DR.. John Casson was nomi-
mated by reclamation.
On motion the Convention then
ratified the Platform and endorsed
the ticket announced and nominated
by the Baton Rouge Convention.
On motion of Hon. Lewis Texada
tho present Executive Committee
was re appointed, consisting of the
following gentlemen:-
Ben. Tnrner,
Jonas Rosenthal,
James Andrews,
E. r. Biossat,
Mike Paul,
Obey Johnson,
DR.. Hobby,
D. H. Willis, Jr.,
H. F. Long,
j. II. Sorelle,
Henry NJ. Rogers,
R. L. Luckett,
p. Kelly,
G. C. Weems.
On motion it was
Resolued, That the proceedings Of
this Convention be published in the
LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT.
Judge Blackman being then loud
" and repeatedly called, appeared
upon the stand and entertained the
the Convention for short time in
an appropriate, well-timed and we'll
directed speech.
On motion the Convention adj
journed sine die.
J.F. HATHAWAY,
! Chairman.
F.. r. hossAr,
JAS. ANDREWS, JR.,
| Secretaries.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22

--FREsH bread every morning at
M. O'Shee's.
-"76" Whiskey at the Gem. E..
Vallery proprietor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-10-22
whereabouts and final capture.

There was young maiden called Katy,
Who went on the ice for to skate-y,
Sue slipped on her shin
And the ice it broke in,
Say, won't the fish have a nice bait-ye
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SECOND BALLOT.

THIRD BALLOT.
Cullen received ..........14 votes
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