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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13
RECENT EVENTS.

An0ther walking match is in progres;
at New York.
A destructive fire occurred at Silver
City, Nevada, on the morning Of the 4th
inst.
The government has bought l5O,OOC
ounces of silver at lOsl; 5OO,O ounces
offered in bids.
A fire swept over about fifty square
miles of forest near Ysnkton on Sunday
causing general destruction.
The forty-sixth Congress will convene
in extra session Oh the 18th Of March,
by Presidential proclamation.
The position of director Of the geolog-
ieal or consolidated surveys will proba-
bly, be given to Clarence King.
Gen. w. T. Sherman aud wife are seri-
ousIy in, the former with pneumonia
and the latter with consumption.
Suit has been instituted against
Beecher by Samuel WiIkeson, formerly
Of J. B. Ford Il Co., for $40. 900, money
advanced and expended under contract
for the publication of the "Life OF
Christ"
a grand reception was given at the
house Of Cyrus w. Field, New York, on
Monday evening, to commemorate the
18th anniversary of the formation of the
first company to lay a cable across the
Atlantic.
The national capital is the scene Of an
exciting canvass for the speakership of
the next House and for ali other Offices
Of both branches Of Congress. The chief
contestants for the former are ex-Speaker
Randall and Blackburn Of Kentucky.
No tidings have been received Of Il
fishing vessels which recently went out
from Gloucester, Mass, to Georges
banks, and the feeling is prevalent that
the entire number went down with all
their crews in the severe gale of last
month.
The Times thus summarizes the work
Of Congress: or nearly 200 laws enacted,
/ were financial acts, Z appropriation
bills, relate to the army and navy, lS
to public lands, s to judiciary, and 35
may be elassed as miscellaneous. The
rest are acts for the relief Of somebody
or to put somebody on the pension rolls
or give somebody relief from political
disabilities.
The political news from Washington
is that all the sick Democrats are con-
valescing and all the distant members
ele have been heard from and will be
on hand to help elect a Democratic
speaker. Whiteaker Of Oregon has teIe-
graphed that he will be there by the
morning Of the 18th. There is very lit
tie doubt that the nominee Of the Dem
ocratie caucus will be the speaker Of the
forty-sixth Congress, or that Randall
will receive the nomination.
The Brooklyn Presbytery have decided
to try DIR. Talmage on the following
charges, presented by the committee
appointed at a previous session: Deceit
and falsehood in statements regarding
his withdrawal from the editorship oi
the Christian at Work; in stating that
sittings in the tabernacle were free; in
accusing J. w. Hathaway OF dishones
practices, and then denying il; Of false
hood in collecting subscriptions for the
payment Of the church debt; OF deceit in
a difficulty concerning the orgauist OF
the tabernacle.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

Tell woman that England had
changed to republic, the Sandwich
Islands had sunk, and Lake Erie had
dried up, and she wouldn't exhibit half
the interest that would possess her over
the statement that something bad at
last been Invented 10 remove freckles.-
Er
True, the time has gone by when wom-
en- believe and exhibit interest in fab
ulous aud sensational stories merely be-
cause men tell them.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

There were six ladies out at the school meet.
Ing last Monday, and all took part in the
meeting, voting solidly against a tax. we un-
derstand. The meeting was conducted In a
manner not calculated 10 create desire in the
minds Of the ladies present 10 participate in
future meetings. East Oregonian.
How was the meeting conducted,
brother Turner? Didn't their "natural
protectors" behave themselves like gen
tiemen?
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

The society for the University Eduea-
ton OF women, Of Massachusetts, pro-
pose 10 establish professOrship in the
Boston University to be filled by wom-
an, and are soliciting funds to secure the
endoW ment. Forty thousand dollars are
required. The trustees of that institu-
ton have already signified their will
iDgness to accept the trust.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

There will undoubtedly. be a contest
Of considerable duration in the special
session In regard to the repeal the fed
eral election law, aud very probably,
though not certainly, a majority NAV
be obtained in the House Of Representa-
tives to attach it to the general appro-
priatiOn bill. But in this event the
President will veto the appropriation
bill, aud all members Of the House will
then be confronted with the certainty
Of having to DO without their own saIa.
ries, to say nothing Of the need of money
for all other legislative expenses aud for
carrying on the Indispensable operation
Of any departments OF the public service
throughout the couttry. Unless a ma
jority consent to send the bill again to
the President divested Of the proposed
political legislation, the result will be
the addition Of the latter alternative by
by the Ist Of July, If not much sooner.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

Anna Dickinson has been engaged by
Barton & Lawlor OF the California The
ater to play for one week, and to deliver
aiterward twenty lectures on this coast.
She receives $1,000 and expenses, and
enters upon the work in June.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

The State Board of Education has
closed the institute for the blind at Sa.
iem' on account Of lack of funds, the ar
preparation made by the last Legislature
being totally insufficient to carry it on.
There were but five pupils in attend
ance.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

J. Van Beurden, the jeweIer, has removed TO
d. W. Prentice & Co.'S Music store, where be
will be pleased 20 show the puolic his
stock OF Imported and American Watches,
Diamonds, and Jewelry; also, Plated Ware
and Clocks. Repairing a specially, and
prices To- satisfy. S2j
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

According to Dr. Hall, nine-tenths Of
all who are born ought to complete their
"three-score years aud ten," because
niue-tenths Of all diseases are avoidable
by the practice Of temperance and out
door activities. Colds or constipation
Immediately precede or attend every
case of ordinary disease. The latter can
be antagonized by abstinence, cleanli-
ness, aud warmth for thirty-six hours;
aud a cold need not be taken once a year
if three things are attended to. Avoid
chilliness, damp clothing, and eeoliug
of too soon after exercise.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

Mrs. Dr. Mary o. Brown takes this method of
saying TO the afflicted that she is I'm possession
Of "a safe, certain, and painless cure for thar
most loathsome and terrible disease known as
CANCER in all IFS forms and phases. Her
remedy is never known to fail. Address Mrs.
Or. Mary %. Brown. olympia. W. T. 7-s
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

A famine is raging in Bolivia. From
one to ten persons die daily Of starvation.
Records Of Que small town show that
20S persons died from this cause within
20 DAYS.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

IL Is proposed to. raise $4,000, with
when TO endow professorship in the
Syracuse University, to be filed by
woman.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

The Republicans made clean sweep
of the municipal Offices in the Sacra-
mento election on Monday.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

Poor invalid wife or mother will find i'm
Plumbers Oregon Blood Purifier "a strength
ener and invigorator, a help, relief, and happI-
ness
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

Misses GoodeIl & King, attorneys at
law, have entered into partnership, in
Janesville, Wis.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

10 Bradley q Rulofson for the best Photographs
iu the United States, and the Vienna Medal
for the best in the world. ~ Montgomery
street, san Francisco
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-13

All business letters pertaining 20 the NEW
NORTHWEST, and an money due this Office on
subscriptions or otherwise, must be directed 20
MRS. A. j. DUNIWAY.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

AR Atlanta, Georgia, in the trial
of Cox for killing Alston, the Jury
have returned the following verdict:
We, the jury, find the prisoner guilty,
and recommend that he be punished by
imprisonment for life. I, .5..
Cox received the verdict with calm
ness and stoicism Having evidently
neryed himself for the worse. His wife
on hearing the words SO fatal to her
hopes, sat for moment trembling, and
then rushed for an open window near
By for the purpose Of throwing herself
to The ground below. She was wild
with grief. As she reached the window
| she was caught by Cox, who held hel
fast. She then threw her arms around
his neck and exclaimed; ooh my God
Oh my poor darliDg!" Her shriek'
were heart-rendfng, and the occupants
Of the crowded room could not restrain
their tears OF. pity. Cox used all hi
powers to calm her, anG finally sooth.C
her grief--until only her deep means
broke upon the solemn Stiffness.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14
Our Agents.

THERE is no denying That, as rule
the Editor is expected to do more
for nothing, to give more for the
money, to expect less thanks, or
even acknowledgment for favors
done, than the lawyer, doctor,
Clergyman, merchant, mechanic or
planter. In order that this should
not hold good with the LOUISIANA
DEMOCRAT, we invite oar much es'
teemed delinquents to call at oul
Office and deny all this statement
practically.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

AR the risk Of being ckided for
partiality. we once more repeat that
Newton Laney and, Adolph Baer,
clerks III Baer ! Mann's Fancy
Grocery, hold the blue ribbons in
their line and know how to please
aud tickle the palate Of all bons
riraRtS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

III is enough for us to announce
that Ferguson Schnack stand to
their eolors, and the aspecial," nov
In its fourthedition in tue DEMOCRAT,
speaks more TO: the point, in the
Sewing Machine matter. than any
thonied words of Ours, and that they
are the live men, and veteran adver.
tisers, to. fulfill their bond to the let.
ter OF its promises.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

-DREss Goods, such as Linen
Lawns, Chambray, Piques, black aud
figured Grenadines, black and col
ored Dress Linens, Line Ecrue, Stei-
Ia, Brad ford's Swiss Tarletans, and .
great many other kinds too numer-
Gus to mention on hand, at hard
time prices at Baer Mann's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

Now that the season for lighte,
apparel Is in order, We beg leave te
call attention to the Millinery and
Dress-Making establishment of Mrs.
C. Geiger, corner of Third and Beau.
regard streets. Mrs. Geiger is noted
for skill and taste in her line of bus.
mess, and perfect fit is guaranteed
in every instance.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

We are in receipt of the first
number of the National Tieao, a clean
aud nice looking sheet, well made up,
just started in Washington, by the
Greenback element Of the Democrat
ic party, and managed by our former
fellow-townsman and old friend, Lee
Crandall, and take pleasure in ex-
changing with 1t,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

The young McGregor is on his
native heath, has two faithful and
youthful ones as his canvassers and
salesmen, and Intends to fight it out
on his Sewing Machine line il it
takes three Summers. Aud the on
ly warlike weapon they will use in
this warfare Is the favorite one of the
Southern women--the new No. 8
Wheeler / Wilson!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

--PERHAPs the finest, freshest and
most varied assortment OF Groceries
to be found in Alexandria, is posses
sed by Gustave Gehr, and house
keepers will do well to call and ex-
anime this fne stock before purcha-
sing elsewhere, as the goods are sold
at the lowest figures.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

AR the ripe and honored old age
of SO years, Bartholomew Egan, one
of the best, purest and most cultured
of gentlemen of our State and the
South, died at Shreveport, on Mon
day, the 9th inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

-Ir you want to get the highest
market price for Cotton, Wool, Hides
and all other country produce, go to
the "King of the Merchants" OF
course, we mean A. Heyman, Agent,
Manager, for Baer q Mann.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

The big white Flows boss, VIM.
Hustmyre, like the merchant prince,
Pierre Lorillard, has some moments
OF leisure to give attention to equine
matters, and Is an amateur breeder
of Alexandra, He claims the name
of Wilt for his chestnut colt. out OF
Psstaltail by WOODBURY. Chief, drop.
ped at his horse iarm ON Tue STU
instant,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

The efforts to raise funds among
the truly loyal, in aid ofthe negro
exodus, has fattened out after the
raising of a few dollars. These
christian chaps have been so long
gathering in their own pockets the
dimes of the negroes, that now it Is
impossible to reverse the operation,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

TIE American racing colors are
to the front again. Paroles defeat
for the Chester Cup has been wiped
out quickly and CALAMITY, for he has
won the Newgate Cheshire Handicap
dash of II miles, beating Refer and
seven others. Refer was the nag
which beat Parole, carrying twenty
seven pounds more than the English
nag.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14
COMMUNICATION.
PINE WOODS, NORTH SIDE,
May 10, 1879. I
EDITOR DsMocRAr-

EDITOR DEMOCRAT
DEAR S1R:-Perhaps you are not
aware that the Colorado potato bug
has made its appearance in the Par
ish. I was not aware Of the event
until it became too late to benefit by
the knowledge. I now sound the
alarm. The veritable bug is really
here; not in very large quantities,
but sufficiently numerous to keep US
a few days rather busily engaged in
picking up and destroying them. II
all who have patch of potatoes and
who find these bugs among item,
will use a little diligence, they will
soon exterminate them. Very early
in the season I planted quantity of
last years second crop Of Irish po-
tatoes, but their not coming up in a
reasonable time, | supposed they
were a failure. l procured barrel
Of Northern Early Rose and planted
them. They soon showed above
ground and promised we'll. They,
however, suddenly became stunted,
which ! attributed 10 the droutli
which prevailed. But lo!l soon dis.
covered the cause.-The Colorado bug
was operating % them, reducing
them to bali the usual quantity and
hall the usual size. In the means
time my creole potatoes, although
slow 70 start soon made . 6ne ap'
pearance, aistancing its Northern
namesake, las every creole will, you
know. with fair chance. The bugs
did not seems 70 prey upon them for
|seps time. sax, they are less
greedy than their predecessors, the
(other Northern bug that preceded
him few years back, yclept carpet
Dagger, who went for the creoles
from the start. Alas I soon found
myself dsceived-for. no sooner did
his bugship perceive that my creole
potatoes assumed their best possible
appearance, than be attacked them
tooth and claw, to Gil his devilish
NAV. I trust I have spoiled his
feastipg for this season, ! think i
safe to keep 9 sharp lookout for all
bugs and bugyers that come among
Us with fle intent, especially for The
next two years; and as this is jubilee
year, and as I am a Catholic, let me
add an additional suppiication to the
Litany-"From Colorado bugs ant
carpet baggers, Q. Lord, deliver us!
Very respectfully,
H. R. C.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

-"WHY are you so happy3" asked
Mrs. A. of Mrs. B. Because Ihave
been at Baer Mann's Retail Gro
Gerry, and found everything so cheap,
nice and fresh" This commenda-
ton is echoed throughout the Town
and Parishes. II. -.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

lOua Nsw PAckEr.-Capt. Dick
Sinnott and bis Bart. Able, left New
Orleans on the 9th inst, per towboat
Jos. d, Williams, for Louisvtlle, KY.
where he contracted some tour weeks
since with the great boat builders,
"lhe Towards" for a side wheel
steamboat, which is now building,
and will be ready for business BY the
lst of October. It is calculated that
the new boat will have a carrying ca
pacity equal to one thousand bales Of
cotton more than the Bart. Able, and
her builders assert. that she will b.
at least u miles faster per honr, and
possess superior accommodations n
every repect.
captain Dick" takes our If Old "a
vorite up for the purpose Of putting
her machinery in the new boat
which is about all that can be util
lied, and she will then, in all proba
bility, be turned over to the Towards
TO sell. We expectto hesr oftsn an,
regularly from Captain Dick %,
shall keep his friends and patron
posted in the progress Of our ne,
Packet. 500! ~ 4fr.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

If tramp hogs 10 Pennsylvauis
he is not punished The State merely
takes 1t as a confession of his need and
provides him at once with . years
maintenancein tire County work house
II he build fire on the highway Il
warm his frosted shins they are even
yet more liberal and furnish him with
an abode for three years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

SO far as is known no genuine
case of hydrophobia has ever been
cured IN this country, and that is
why we have no hope for certain
chap ia Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

--MoRars AARoN's is the favored
place to go and be refreshed with ice
cream, soda water and stlerbets.--
Our advice is for every man to 60
there and take not only his wife aud
children, or his sweetheart, but also
his sisters, his cousins, his aunts
and his mother in-law.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

We have to acknowledge the
substantial donation of a roast from
Izaak We'll, who keeps always Fat,
juicy beef, at his stall in the Market
House.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

FAME is heeting. A few days
ago Parole had no rival in England.
Now he is eclipsed and beaten badly
for the Chester Cup, and failed to be
placed. - Hl
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

--ToM. MooRE BiossAT is the sole
agent for the Southern favorite--the
New No. 8 Wheeler and Wilson Sew
ing Machine. as .s.s.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

THE WHITE. HOWE, Improved
SINGER, PEERLESS, and NEW WILL
SON Sewing Mschinss, for sale at
FERGUSON g. SCHNACK'S DEPOT.
Prices lower than ever.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

THE WHITE, HOWE, Improved
SINGER, PEERLESS, and NEW WILL
SON Sewing Machines, for sale al
FERG USON g. SCHNACK'S DEPOT,
Prices lower than ever. a,-,4 D
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

Go and try the "Little Opera
imported cigar, 10 cents, at Baer 4
Manu's. srs
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

WHEN o man wants to feel sure
lie will look like gentleman, be
goes to DUKES and purchases a suit
Of clothes. .t n850 6a
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

Go to our fine Market these re-
freshing mornings and whet your
appetite. -o
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14
! PLEA In EXTENUATION.


Poindexter, who has been found
guilty for killing Curtis, at Rich
mond, Va, 4 few months since, when
brought up to receive his sentence,
addressed the Court in the following
language:-
"May it please your Honor, if /
bowed my head to this sentence and
did not protest against the injustice
of this verdict, a verdict which, if
ratified by this community, makes
me the first victim of revolution in
traditional sentiment Of my native
State, that has educated me to be-
lieve that the defence of woman is
one of the first duties a man owes to
himself and society, I should be
false to myself, false to every feeling
that goes to form the strongest con-
viction Of innocence in my own
breast. ~
No one more deeply deplores this
sad and most unhappy tragedy and
the unfortunate circumstances that
led thereto than myself. My feel
ings will not permit me now, nor
have l the strength, bowed down
with sorrow as my heart now is, to
60 into any extended defence of my
course. I do not claim to be fault
less, am but humanl and moved
by those passions with which God,
inahis judgment, has ssen ct to Oil
the souls of men. AS TO the charge
that / was moved by malice ia tax
ing the life of the deceased I do, Ia
the name of Heaven, again plead not
guilty. Let me say in the face OF
,|God, and as I value my souls saliva
tion, l had no desire Of 1vish to taks
his life, and every feeling which. ]
may have had was crowded from my
mind by the all-absorbing. thought
that my life was at stake, and the
God given law of self-defence alone
controlled my action. Willingly and
gladly would give half my days to
return to his sorrowing sister and
/ friends the life which lies on my
hands, and raise from their hearts
the grief which no less Expresses
mine. ] will say nothing agaiDs,
any one. ! simply ask that charity
may be extended to me and others
which I so willingly accord to all.
1t is not enough, your Honor, thai
the very foundation Of my lifss will
ever be slowly fretted away by the
deep sorrow that must accompany
me even to my grave. This chAs
, tisement is surely sufficient, the bit
serness Of which no heart can know
but my own. So
I do not complain OF the numbel
of years contained in this verdict
Sir, two are as good 40 twenty. Sui
fee it to say, if this verdict is eve
carried into effect, the sentence 20,
ere about to pronounce is a dealt
sentence, that crashes ont Of my lif
all hope, all happiness, and onl.
! leaves me what mans law canno
: Lake from me-. | feel no sense o
| gull, or disgrace; but'carry this vel
dict into execution, and with my ma
= ture and the thought of those love
s ones who are so dear to me l SHOULD
q be utterly crushed. In closing,
thank your Honor from my heart 70
8 your sincere and feeling expressio
e Of 81 mpathy."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

-GENrs' Haif-Hose, Ladies', Misses
and 'Children's Hose, white and color
ed,) an endless variety, can be found
cheap, at Baer & Mann's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

Tins WHITE, HOWE, Improved
SINGER, PEERLESS, aud New WILL
SON Sewing Machines. for sale at
FERGUSON e. SCHNACK'S DEPOT.
Prices lower than ever.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

-ExPERIENcE warrants us in re-
commencing Halls Vegetable Sicil-
ian Hair Remover rs q sure remedy
for gray hair. %
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

--PoLrrE and attentive clerks al
ways ready to wait upon you, at
Baer Mann's. '."' I
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

-If you want to cat good bread, buy
Yourself barrel of aBaer 4 Mann's
Pride Flour" None better.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

--MANY flies and mosquitoes and
their cousins aud tue ants have ap,
peared. .. sG aa
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-05-14

GENUINE Shaker and other brands
of Preserves, Jellies and eau Fruit, at
the retail Grocery Of Baer and Mann.