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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
SPORTsMEN, ATTENTION. - COM.
- PLETE OUTFITS, at
FERGUSON g. SCHNACK'S
--~---~--~.-sA~.~~~

The freight contract, as enunei-
ated by the Convention of the 10th
of July, in the hurry of the moment
was not put in plain, tangible shape,
and 1t is hardly known whether Or
not the Convention expressed the
views of all the patrons of the trade,
and we believe it should be fully un.
derstood. A tariff with details, in
plainly figured card rates in accord.
dance with the contract should be
made, that all may know how to I'M.
derstand it. The rates thus far
plainly understood, are in a general
way with a most liberal deduction
from former rates and should now be
scheduled to the small particulars
and itemized understandingly. This
can be done and efectually accom-.
plished by our merchants and plan
tiers being waited on, and interviewed
by a Committee of the Pool line, and
thus arrange matters q ramia6te,
and let such q business point be set
tied at once.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
Board Of Health.

At q called meeting of the Shreve.
port Board of Health at 10 a. m, yes.
terday, the following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolued, That no steamboat shall
run to or from this Port in connec.
ton with any boat from New Orleans
or any infected port, and that no boat
running in the Red River trade shall
be allowed to bring into this port OF
handle in any manner on the boat
bringing to any landing en- route any
freight, goods, passengers, baggage
or mail matter from New Orleans OF
any infected port.
ResoIved, That no steamboat shall
run to or below any point to which
any boat from New Orleans, or any
boat connected with boats from New
Orleans, may run until further &C
ton Of this Board.
Resolved, That copy Of these res
olutions be forwarded TO the authori
ties at Alexandria, Coushatta, Grand
Ecore, Natchitoches, Campte, Col
fax, Monroe, Minden, Montgomery
and Mansfield.
r. A. GRAY,
w. w. ASHTON, President
Health officer and Sec'y.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

We are once more compelled to
go to press, without our exchanges
OF the latest dates, due here yester.
day evening. The Packet is again
behind time, and We presume the
same old cause exists, dead low va
ter. As far as We are posted in the
sickness of Memphis and New Or
leans, we state that in the first
named city, the fever yet RACES, but
at somewhat subdued rate. Deaths,
there have averaged one in three.
In New Orleans the fever has almost
disappeared, and there are no new
cases; thus far seven have occurred
and only three deaths. A friend
writes us, in date August 7th, "with
the present clean condition of the
city we have no fear, whatever; to
know that We have the healthiest
city in the United States and still to
be quarantined on all sides, looks
rather hard, but what can We dol
nothing but submit, suppose"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

We have encouraging advices as
regards the place Of holding the
Democratic Convention, and we feel
confident that Alexandria will be se
lected as the proper place. We assure
tho Democratic Executive Commit
tee Of our State and party, that they
would be consulting the wishes OF
the North. w stern Democracy, in &C.
cording it the honor Of that position.
In all and every particular, outside
of the glorious Crescent City, our
Town is peculiarly situated, and has
all the facilities to reaching it and
all the best accommodations TO offer
to the members Of the Convention.
And again in the name of our people
and our party, we cordially extend
to them the good cheer and conven-
tional courtesies due TO the members
Of the same political family.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

Col. McGinnis, as sole Manager
of the mail service from Red River
Landing to Shreveport, from the start
took hold Of the change with his &C.
customed energy, and has it now in
fair plight for six times week, and
will exert himself to carry out bis
full share Of the new bargain, tho
the change of schedule, ETC.. is al.
most an impracticable one. He will
strive to make it as near perfect as
he possibly can, and no fault can at
tach to him or his employees, il the
new machine don't work to perfec
ton.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

We are pleased TO note that the
Pool Line are making all prepare.
tions for the coming season in our
river, and especially in this trade
They will have two weekly packets
in the Grand Ecore trade-Captain
Sinnott's new steamer, Jesse X. Bell,
and Captain Noah Scovells new boat,
not yet named.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

-RAP1DEs had a pretty severe At
tack Of Radical. Workingmen Green.
back National party, last Summer
and Fall, although the political doc.
tors pronounced it only . sporatie
case. It is now threatened, however
that the disease will break out agaiu
in an aggravated form this Fall, and
that the old slogan Of independent
will be tackled to the long named
party.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

-THE State election in Kentucky
is over, and, as usual, the Democrats
have triumphed, although 10000 OF
their voters staid at home. Black
burn is elected Governor by fully
10000 majority, and the Democrats
will have 100 majority on joint bal.
lot in the Legislature. This is an
easy victory, and enough glory 70,
Kentucky Democrats on an of year
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

We intend no offence In asking
what has become of our Wednesday
river mail2 why has it been discontin'
ued2 1t was q good thing, and should
be given US again. Our country re-
quires a good, reliable river service
as well as q good land service, par
ticularly during the winter or high
water season.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

THERE is pretty we'll anthem
ticated rumor, floating around Town
that the Illinois Central Railroad
Company has purchased the fran
chise OF the Orleans Pacific Railway,
our Railroad, and intend completing
it at once. We hope so.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

JUDGE w. F. Blackman and E.
NJ. Wells, have moved to the Pine
Hills for the balance of the Summer.
They now occupy the two brick bull
dings on the Seminary grounds, 80
we'll and favorably known as the
Sherman house and the Vallas house.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

The old guesser, Professor Tice.
is still predicting that this viii be
the hottest Summer for two hundred
years, and Professor Smith Of Scot.
land, announces that a hot wave Of
seething, blistering sunshine is yet
to sweep down on us. 1t is about
time for now deal in these PROBES.
sorships, anyhow. What we want il
few cold weather Professors.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
q New Jersey millio

RECENTLY New Jersey million
aire was killed by the cars, and the
Coroner's jury sat on his body just
twenty days before rendering YER
dict. This shows the luxury of
money to a dead man. That same
Jury would have skinned over de-
funct tramp and exonerated the
railroad in less than fifteen minutes,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

AS q belief that the Yellow Fe.
YER in New Orleans was frightfully
exaggerated, the Elliott, Grenada
and jackson Railroad have removed
all quarantine regulations against
that City.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

The favorite Barber Shop oil
Leon Dessins is still q well-known
and favorite one for gentlemen, and
he is too well known to need any
special recommendations at our
hands, either personally or as bar.
Der, as he has long ago established q
reputation as an accomplished ton.
serial artist.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
MURRAY STREET Nj. E. CHURCH.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ExERs1sEs-A LARGE
CROWD PREsENT-EvERYoNE
MORE THAN Pleased.

>>~ees' -
On Sunday last visited the above
named Church, in order to give you
some local matter, and with the view
of encouraging the scholars and tea
cheers. Horace Reason is Superin
tendent, and j. F. Marshall Pastor Of
the Church.
The Prelude consisted of "Pass
Not, o Gentle Saviour" and "Hold
the Fort" with accompaniment on
the organ by VIM. Murray.
I was invited near the speakers
stand and my eyes beheld a stout
ensemble" quito pleasing. l could
hardly think we are in the midst of
hard times, when / looked upon the
beautiful and tasty toilettes Of the
assembly.
Opening song, "Whosoever will
come" by the full assembly, and o
beautiful and appropriate prayer by
the Pastor, j. F. Marshall.
II would require too lengthy des-
cription to give particular notice
of each. / will mention few who
excelled. The children ranged from
two years up to fourteen.
The hymns sung were those soul
stirring productions Of Ira D. San
key.
In defamation Miss Lizzie Kelso
excelled all her rivals.
In vocal music Miss Carrie Mad
dox excelled; she sung a solo, emit
tied, the "Penitent." She has most
musical voice, and / could but say,
"Music, music, her birdlike voice
did beggar all the grove"
Sarah Mayo recitcd Beauty fol
Ashes" with much self possession,
With fine voice and with feeling.
| A dialogue between John Parker
and J. Brown, entitled, missionary
Mercy" twas rendered very effective
ly and gave great pleasure.
i Oscar Murray, small child reel
ted his piece very we'll. He was MOI
frightened, but at his case.
All the speakers did credit Il
themselves, and there were SO many
rccitations that all cannot DO spe
cially noticed.
] The exercises closed very appro
priately with the best recitation o
the day by Miss Lizzie Kclso, a piec'
entitled the Enquirer" Lizzie ha
a decided talent: she excelled ever,
one in recitation; she has fine yoic
i. good delivery and meditation, ant
feels what she speaks.
I must give praise to the mana
gers of this church; the asse,nbl.
numbered about 1875, and good ordc
prevailed. II is aprSiscwor fac
that almost every co'orc'l citizen is
member of one church or the Other
The Pastor, in conclusion, asked 70
IL contribution for an old member q
the church, rs lie is called "Fathe
Cephus." The good mama Of dime
and quarters dropped down and nea
ten dollars was made up. The goo
good cid man thanked them wit
great feeling, and with the benedi>
ton the exercises were closed.
A WELL WlsuER.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

The weather for the past few
days had the appearance and feeling
ofAutumn-real caterpillar weather;
but, so far, we have not heard Of
them as being in force on any place
in our Parish. When they do come
our advice is to baptize them vel
Paris-green.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

EVERY human system is more or
less susceptible to malarial poison.
The season for its development is
upon US. You can neutralize it by
the use of DR.. St. Johns pure Ton
les. A word to the wise is sufficient.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

PHEASANT weather for the past
three days, the thermometer having
dropped down to 76, but the mosqui-
toes have been nerved to fresh BIZ
ting, and what VIC gain by tue change
in the temperature we pay dearly for
by the increased power OF their lit
tie bills.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
The Frank willard brougl

-THE Frank Willard brought
down two bales Of new cotton. ono
from Charlie Persons on Cane river,
ginned on the 7th inst, at S o'clock
P. NJ, and one from Dick Grants,
opposite Colfax, ginned abont three
hours afterwards. The bale received
by Baer Mann was ginned on the
5th inst, therefore, Pierson and Dick
Grant are distanced in that line.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
"BLACK.DRAUGHT," the wonderful
vegetable liver medicine.
For sale by E. C. TAFT.

In the name Of this community
We earnestly urge on Captain Aiken,
President Of the Pool-line, to con
tinue bringing up the mail leaving
New Orleans on Saturday, for in
dead low water, we will get it early
Tuesday morning; we ask him this
as a special favor, in view Of the hor.
rid and suicidal schedule now in
vogue on the land route, as per the
new six-times a-week service, which
permits that mail to remain twenty.
four hours on the wharf-boat, be.
cause the powers that be at Wash
ington had no better foresight and
practical common sense to choose the
wrong rest day, when they should
fix it on the legitimate one for that
purpose
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

ONLY few chances remain un-
sold In the great Stove rattle Of l. c,
Miller. Don't forget the all-impor-
tant fact that there are fifty prizes in
this rattle!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

Our friend and fellow Democrat,
j. T. Nichols, the model farmer and
fruit grower of Rapides' banner pre-
cinct, paid US a social visit yester.
day, and brought us large basket
of his choice peaches.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

The Colfax Chronicle has made
it's appearance in 'patent jacket -
and presents a handsome appearance,
with extra reading matter, and on
the inside is filed, as usual, with
good editorials and locals.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

-WrTn the compliments Of Mas
ter John P. Clements, on Saturday,
we received the finest and largest
wine peach of the season, weighing
III ounces.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
DREECH.LOADING SHOT-GUNS AT
ID FERGUSON g. SCFlNACK'S.

LIEUT.. Governor Witt, acting
Governor Of the State, has issued a
proclamation directing that an cleo
ton be held throughout the State on
Tuesday, December 2, 1879, for the
purpose Of taking the sense Of the
people in regard to the adoption or
rejection of the Constitution framed
by the late Convention. At the same
time an election will be held for state
officers, except Treasurer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

OK last Sunday a fragment Of
the human body was seen lying just
at the entrance gate Of the Hebrew
Synagogue. The depositor Of such
nuisances ought to be put to the ex-
treme of the law.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

her part, and spoke clearly and un-
derstantlingly.
Araminta, S. L. H., a colorcd SER
want, was dressed in perfect costume
and played with some vim aud negro
eccentricity, represented by Mr.
Holden.
Hattie, Mrs. Graves niece was
we'll carried out by Mrs. Walker.
The Concert was a success finan
cially, and we hope that another will
follow soon, ~ aside from the pleas
ure of meeting our friends, it is FOL
sweet charity's sake.
OBSgpvRR.
Sour Stomach Is Instantly relieved BY
. dose of "BLAck. DRAuGnT."
For sale by e. G. TAFT.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

-THE United States Snag- Boat
o. G. Wagner, returned here on Mon
day, having been on service at the
Mouth of the River for the past two
months. Harry Atkinson is pilot on
her, and it is the intention of her of
ficers to do some work, needed in the
river above this place for many
years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

YOU'VE man, If every other way
of making yourself conspicuous fails,
eat peanuts at Concerts.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
THE SILVER CITY.

Captain Ben. Kay, one Of tho old
regime of steamboat pilots, is now in
command of the Packet Silver City,
the only Pool liner running from New
Orleans to this Town, and connect.
ing with the Frank Willard for
Grand Ecore. The Silver City, on
her last trip, had q big freight and
much trouble getting here, only
reaching this point at dark, Tuesday
evening.
The following letter to Capt. Kay
taking command Of the Packet, was
received too late for publication in
our last, hence we give it now:
NEW ORLEANS, !
Aug. /, is7s.}
Captain Ben. Ray:
DEAR SIR-You will please take com
mand of Steamer Silver City. You vii
please see that there will be no 0nt
among your officers or crew who ha:
not had the Yellow Fever.
The Board of Health will, each triI
before you start, send physician to in
spect boat and crew; if everything il
found right, he will give you cleal
bill of health.
will furnish you with such disin
fectants as our Board Of Health MAY
suggest, which you will please hav'
used each day throughout the boat
from floor timbers to pfot-house. If af
ter you leave here on any trip, the feve
should appear, you will turn back ant
come to the City at once.
Yours respectfully,
JOS. A. AIKEN,
President
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

-CApTAINs Brinker and Truslow,
of the Pool Line, have gone West for
o few weeks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
OUR MAILS.

over estimated, particularly as we
are deprived of the telegraph and
outside of a regular twice-a week
steamboat reception Of letters and
papers, and being fairly entitled to
these, once more for the hundredth
time since the surrender, we put in
our say about them. The old tri-
weekly route, which has had its good
points in more ways than one, and
certainly its bad tricks in ways that
should not have been, has been dis
continued, and in it's stead we are to
have mail six times a week. Let
US decently bury the old defunct tri-
weekly service, aud tip as we'll as we
can our tattered beaver to the new
contract and hope that it won't Idle
q bornin'."
The newborn one is now in full
sway, and daily, except one day, we
shall hear the Jehu-crack OF Plus
Baltic and Ike Roberts whips, and
let US rejoice until further ORDERS
The schedule as handed US by Colo
mel McGinnis, the efficient and trust
worthy manager, We condense thus:
Leave Red River Landing every day,
except Sunday, at 5 o'clock P. 81, ar
rive at Evergreen at 12:lb A. H., and
next day at Alexandria at 9 o'clock
A. N. No hour is given when it shall
leave Alexandria returning to the
Mouth. The through time schedule
from Shreveport to Red River Land
ing is 4S hours, which without min
cling words is next to an impossible
ty, and this plainly shows that the
red tape management Of the Post
Office Department, at Washington,
knows very little what they are
about in this new mail service, and
this same malady has led them into
another serious and unnecessary
blunder, which one moments refec'
ton would have struck the weakest
mind in christendom, let alone in the
Post Office Department. 1t will b
seen that the mail is to leave Red
River Landing every day except
Sunday. Therefore, our largest anf
most important mail leaving New
Orleans by steamer on Saturday, ant
always reaching here Monday, vii
now remain on the Wharf Boat q
Red River Landing "a hours, ant
only reach US on Tuesday. AS VI
have remarked this is fatal mis-
take, and one unless changed, viii
cost us untold Inconvenience ant
drawbacks. In mail leaving 81.
days in a week of seven days there il
surely one day which is the only pro
per and legitimate day to rest, an'
as no mail ever leaves New Orlean
by steamer on Sunday, therefor
none can reach here on Tuesday, ant
most assuredly Tuesday should b
the rest day Of the seven, and no
choose another illegitimatc day tina
can but harm and give us our mos
important mail regularly "a hour
behind time. Every man, woman
and child here sees TIE importanc
of this change, the Manager and TIL
drivers all know it is now badly 81
ranged, and all desire a change t
} the proper rest day, and VIC call til
special attention of DR.. Peterson, th
Contractor, to it, and have full conf
dence he will give it his immediat
attention and right the matter a
once.
| |
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

-HALL's Vegetable Sicilian Hair
Remover removes scurf and all i'm.
purities from the scalp.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

-SMoKE Blackwelps Durham To.
bacco-for sale by the boss Of the
White Plow.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

THE genuine C. c. C. Budweiser
Lager Beer, Is cents per bottle, at
Gustaye Gehr's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

ANOTHER watermelon from "Clio''
yesterday, weighing S224 pounds was
brought to Town. Who wants to try
the seeds?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
PARTY CONVENTIONS.

AS the old hue and cry are once
more raised against party nomina-
tions, we propose still advocating
this same tried and effective policy
of our party; to stand by the tenets
and time-honored usages OF that
same old party, which has always
held the reins of true Conservatism
and genuine Republicanism, with
well poised and even handed justice.
Much argument in this line would
mar self.evident truism, and for this
issue, we content ourselves in ex-
tracing q Touchdown commence
ment as proof Of what "Machine
Politics" can do and have done, in
our State under our party in the way
of genuine reform, and re.assert ii
could not have been successfully
done, except through the inaugural
instrumentahty of party conventions
We quote from well prepared ane
exhaustive article in the New Or
leans Democrat of q recent date, ant
borrow it's brain work for our presen
purpose:
fr-no ,o,r
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

we have received two large bun
dies Of late newspapers, the past
week, from the Pool.liue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

--WHrsKY and pepper is good, but
Jamaica Ginger is better.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

NO "r'' in this month, but next
month-well, no matter.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

DREECH-LOADING sHOT-GUNS AT
ID FERGUSON s. SCHNACKS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

Ar Cincinnati on the End inst,
the new Natchez was successfully
launched in the presence of large
number Of Capt. feathers friends.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

Ar the Sample Room OF Chas.
Goldenberg, you get sure thing on
pure drinks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

CPoRTsMEN,s. ATTENTION - COM
- PLETE OUTFITS, at
FERGUSON g. SCHNACK'S
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

Taks"BLAcK.DRAuanT" and you will
never be bilious.
For sale by E. c. TAFT.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

Liver pills contain arsenic: "RlACK.
DRAUGHT" is as harmless as tea or coffee.
For sale by E. G. TAFT.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

One dollars worth of "BLAck-
DRAu6HT" will save fifty dollars in
doctors bills.
For sale by E. c. TAFT.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13
[ExTRAcr.]
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Auditors Office,

New Orleans, December 81, '72.)
To the General Assembly:
Ihave given the subject much care.
ful study, with view to reduce the
present rate, but find that under ex-
listing laws and actual necessities the
following must constitute the basis
for the rate of taxation for the year