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The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31
GOVERNOR WILTZ.


The New Orleans Democrat of the
23,l inst, has this to say Of the health
of the Governor elect Of Louisiana,
and we sincerely hope our beloved
and gallant standard bearer will soon
be restored to perfect health;
The rapid recovery Of the Cover.
nor elect has been a source Of great
qualification TO his friends, and the
public will rejoice in learning that
Gov. Wiltz is so far conyalescent as
to enable him to undergo without In
convenience an operation which will
undoubtedly hasten his restoration
to perfect health.
At / o'clock yesterday afternoon
DR.. Earnest Lewis withdrew from
the right lung of their patient full
quart Of water, weighing two pounds
and two ounces. 1t is expected that
after the first effects Of the operation
his lung will recover its functions,
just here we offer the suggestion to
his friends, and to anxious aspirants
that the kindest service the one can
render the Governor, and the speed
lest means of the other securing con-
sideration of their claims, will be for
them to leave the Governor TO tho
care of his physicians and family for
few days longer. There is no
doubt Of the fact that his recovery
has been retarded by an excess Of
kindly interest by visiting friends,
which only serves to promote an ex-
element or produce fatigue which
is unfavorable to the successful effect
Of skillful medical attention and Of
the tender care of his family.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31
"BLACK. .DRAuGMT" cures Costiveness
and Sick-headache.
For sale by E. G. TAFT.
An Ocean Horror.

Another ocean horror and loss Of
human beings has recently occurred.
The following telegram on the sub
ject tells the tale of horror, death
and destruction:
LONDON, December 23.--Part of
the crew of the British steamer Bp-
russia, from Liverpool for New Or
leans, have been landed at Queens
town by the British ship Mallow-
dale, from Bussien. The Borussia
was abandoned in a sinking condi-
tion on the second instant. That
part of the crew of the steamer Bo
russia, landed at Queenstown today,
by the ship Mallowda'e. consisted of
the chief engineer, doctor, boat
swain, aud six scamen. They were
picked up on the fifth instant, in a,l
open boat, by the Mallowdale.
The Bnrussia had $50 passengers.
WHICH 106 embarked at Liverpool
and scyensy-fve at Corunna. The
crew numbered fifty-fonr men. After
leaving Corunna, On the oath Of No
ycmber, she experienced terrific wca
ther, and sprung asieak on December
lst, and the severity of the weather
increasing, she was abandoned OIL
the 2d, about $50 miles southwest o!
Fayal. The captain and second Off
Ger remained on the sinking steamer.
The crew and passengers embarked
in eleven boats. The nine survivors
have no hope for the other boats
having before they separated, seen
one boat capsize, drowning all its oc
cupants.
The survivors of the Borussia
started Immediately for Liverpool
1t appears that panic occurred
among the passengers and crew.
The survivors state that no order tc
launch boats and prepare for the
abandonment Of the vessel was given
by the officers. The crew ,themsel.
yes lowered the boats without wait
ing for orders. About dozen pas.
sengers got into boats with part o.
the crew; the remainder Of the pas
sengers went down in the vessel
with the captain, second mate, three
engineers, eleven fremen, three ste
wards, the carpenter and two boys
Our boat swamped alongside the
steamer, and of it's occupants five
men were drowned. The survivors
state that at 8 o'clock on the night
Of the abandonment of the vessel
they saw a rocket ascend from tbs
steamer, and soon after her mast
head lights were seen to disappear
suddenly.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31
GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALi.

Mr.. George Augustus Sala, one OF
the Editors of the London Telegraph,
and writer whose engaging and fas-
cinating style has made him so pop
ular among those who have been
readers of that famous journal, is now
in this country. His purpose is to
make an extended tour through the
United States, and to see and
to examine, for the benefit Of his
English readers, the many things in
which his couatrymeu naturally feel
a lively interest.
His observations will be communi-
Gated to the public in a series of let
ters which will appear concurrently
in the New York World, and in the
London Telegraph. The views of SO
intelligent foreigner as Mr.. Sala,
brought face to face as he will be,
with the subjects of which he will
treat, cannot fail to excite, on both
sides of the Atlantic, the closest at
tention and interest.
What he may have to say Of the
political situation in the Southern
States, and the relation of the races,
at the present time, will be read with
peculiar interest by large class in
this country, and we must believe
that his impartial and philosophical
exhibit of the actual condition of
things, will exercise a wholesome in
fuence at the North, as we'll as cor
rect the very erroneous impressions
which have gone abroad respecting
the social and m moral condition of our
people. We would advise all the
readers of the World to give the let
ters Of Mr.. Sala that attention to
which the high repute of the author
so justly entities them.
-O--~~-~~o~~-a4s--~~~~~~~~
"BLACK-D -DRAuGHT" cures Costiveness
and headache.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

-R. HARDTNER, the weIl-known
and finished Boot and Shoe maker,
whose shop is still at the same old
place on Murray street, in the brick
building occupied by Ferguson and
Schnack, has ordered the renewal oil
his card for 1880. He needs no en-.
coniums from US, as his work shows
for itself. Patronize such workmen
and you help keep money here and
give US real home prosperity.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

LOUISIANA has been divided into
three Census Districts. The second
of which Rapides forms a part, is
composed Of the following Parishes
Second District--Avoyelles, Bien-
vile, Bossier, Caddo, DsSoto, East
Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Grant,
Natchitoches, Pointee Coupee, Rap
ides, Red River, Sabine, Vernon,
Webster, West Baton Rouge, West
Feliciana and Winn.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

FOREIGN APPRECIATION OF AMERI.
CAN CHEMISTS. - 2. H. Malmsten
Professor of Chemistry and Medi-
cine at Serafmer Hospital, Stock,
holm, writes: II have tested Halls
Vegetable Sicialian Hair Renewer
and can say that it will beautifully
restore gray hair to its natural
color"
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

-VALLERY, of the famous "Gem"
is the first to the front with his
card for 1880, and thanking him for
his Christmas remembrance of our Of
flee, we bid him Happy New Year,
and plenty of solid business for the
future.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31
CHIEF JUSTICE MANNING.

In the reorganization Of the Su.
preme Court by Governor Wilt, we
entertain no doubt that the selec.
tiors he will make will be men in
whose appointments the people OF
the State at large will cheerfully ac.
quiesce. The Court as constituted
at the present time is composed of,
perhaps, the best talent in the State.
We do not know that any changes
which it is possible to make could
replace the present Bench with men
who are more highly esteemed Or
whose attainmeHts at the Bar, are
so generally acknowledged. AS ju
rists they possess the most eminent
qualifications, and their record of
services to the State has specially
endeared them to those whose conf
dcnce they continue to enjoy.
The Chief Justice, Thos. c. Man
ming, who was appointed from Rap
ides Parish, is so well known to the
people of this State, that aught we
can say cannot add to his recognized
character as the peer Of any man, in
every respect, in our whole country.
To people, by whom he is SO high
| ly esteemed, for his eminent abili-
ties and his unsullied record as q
public man, it would be peculiarly
gratifying to see him accorded such
a recognition of the high estimation
in which he is held by an elevation
to seat in that body to which we
regard him as pre- eminently fitted.
We allude, of course, to the United
States Senate. Now in the prime of
life, possessing talents of the high
est order, sound lawyer, with q
long experience in various public
ststions, and uniting all in person
of the most commanding figure and
of most pleasing address, he is sin,
gularly fitted to grace that most au,
gust body, and to sustain the high
character which Louisiana once en-,
Ijoyed when represented by such men
as John Slidell and Judah P. Benja.
min. We hope, however, to see him
retained in his present position, but
in the event that the place which he
has filled with such signal ability
Should fall to some other, we shall
exert our feeble efforts in sustaining
his claims to a seat in the United
St, tes Senate.
|
Stop using Calomel and try 'sBLACK.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

WE are sincerely thankful to
good "Aunt Eliza" of Manuel's Res,
taurant, for fine, fat and already
cooked turkey for our Christmas
dinner. The old favorite Restau
rant, where the best of good, Creole
cooking can always be procured, is
still managed and run by her, and
we feel sure we always reiterate pub
lie sentiment when we assert that
she should be literally patronized.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

The Alexandria from Campte,
with 66S bales of cotton at two dol.
lars per bale through to the City,
reached here Monday night. She
broke her wheel on the upper Falls,
but soon repaired it.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

B. c. DUKE, the popular mana
ger of the house Of Mrs. Z. S. Heth-
erwick, returned from the City Mon.
day evening, where he had been pur
chasing full and complete stock OF
goods, which are now being opened
at the old stand, opposite the Ferry
Landing.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

-NEIruER falling teeth, nor the
peeping wrinkles of time, SO forcibly
tell of advancing years, as your gray
hair. Ayers Vigor restores its col
or and makes your appearance moro
agreeable to others, as well as your
self. With fresh, luxuriant hair, the
infrmities Of age are far less no.
ticeable.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

The new candidate for public ia
yors, the Alexandria Nears, will
make its appearance tomorrow NOR
ming with the advent of the New
Year, 1880! A happy New Year to
you, friend COTE, and may you book
one hundred cash subscribers before
the setting of to-morrow's sun.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31
Died:

.iT his home in this rown, on Christ
mas, December 25th. 1879, PETER
FOISEY; he was born I'm Quebec, Can.
ada, June Is, 1874, came to AIexandrfa,
la. in 1857, and has been resident uf
the Town ever since.
The deceased was skilled mechanic,
good citizen, an honest and upright
man, and was universally liked aud es-
teemed IN our community. His re.
mains were followed to the grave by
his family, a large concoursc of citizens
and the Fire Department, all of which
proves the esteem in which he was held
during life. Peace to his memoryi
Ar the University Of Virginia, on
Saturday. December l3th, GEORGE
COMP ION SANFORD, son of W. l..
and Sarah J. Sanford, aged lSyears ana
II months.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

Our Packet, the Jesse K. Bell,
Captain Dick Sinnott's new steam
boat for this trade, reached New Or
leans safe and sound, on last Friday
night, had q full load and was re-
ceived with salute from a section
of artillery aud the blowing of steam
whistles.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

"A friend at our elbow says that
Returning Board" reminded him
of two edged tool. We immedi-
.ately saw the point, agreed with him,
sang out, Amen! and thought of the
Maine question.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

--THoueH Tom. Moore Biossat, at
his Jewelry and Watch repairing
shop did well during Christmas
week, and nearly cleaned out his
byous, toys and notions, still he can
tilt several New Years bills, and dis
pose of at the cheapest rates, many
handsome and artistic articles suita-
BILE for New Years gift. Call ear
Iy to day, that you ma, have choice
of the lot.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

-FRoM Radical stand point,
what is legitimate in Louisiana is
decidedly illegi.imate in Maine
But then, you know how it 10 your
selves, you bloody shirted rogncs.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

The DEMOCRAT acknowledges
the compliments of Christmas cheer
from its young friend, Gustave Gehr,
and the same sort from A. Heyman.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

The new steamer Pauline, Capt.
c. E. Ball, an entirely Rapides- built
steamer, leaves here on her maiden
trip for Baton Rouge, with a load ol
lumber on tomorrow.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

The annual election of officers
Of Stonewall Hook and Ladder Com.
pany No. !, takes place, at the Town
Hall, on tomorrow night, January
lst, 1880. Let there be a full at.
tendance.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

-GENERAL and Mrs. Grant spent
Christmas day in Philadelphia, with
George Washington Childs.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

AN excellent New Years gift
The LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT. Sub
scription only $3.50 a year.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

--"MINE host" Of the Exchange
Hotel, oystered this office on Christ
mas day.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

THE Danube passed down Mon
day morning, with tolerable fair
freight.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

The bullet that penetrated the
chest Of Kallock, San Francisco 8
Mayor, has just been taken out.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

SOLID Silver Tea Spoons, Nap
kin Rings, Forks. ETC., for sale a
FERGUSON 3 SCHNACK'S.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

Our young friends of Baer and
Mann's Grocery Department, AdolplI
Baer and bud" Foisey, remembered
US nicely on Christmas.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31
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The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

SOLID Silver Tea Spoons. Nap
kin Rings, Forks, etc., for sale at
FERGUSON & SCHNACK'S.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

-WATfR permitting look out fol
the Jesse K. Bell early Monday NOR.
ming next.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

"a FINE turkey and a hushel of
sweet potatoes were John Barrett's s
Christmas TO this Office.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

In New York snow has fallen to
the depth Of seven feet.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

we have received paper fayors,
the past week, from the Silver City,
the Charmer and the Danube.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

--DREss Goods, all styles and fig
ures, at Hustmyre's.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

-FREsu bread every morning at
III. O'Shee's.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

FAREWELL old 1879!
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

ALI hail the New Year. 1880!
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

WEDNESDAY,.... DEC. 81, 1879
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

We made an error in the year in
publishing the Jury List, in our last
issue, and therefore it should be the
Third Monday in February, 1880,
instead of 1879, as we published it.
The Clerk of the District Court, in
the original and in the copy sent to
this office, had itright, and the mis-
take must be placed at our door, II
stands now corrected and will have
the necessary publication TO render
it right and legal.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

--RuY your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from flustmyre.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

GIVING A FULL RESUME OF THE
NJ preceding week, news Of all National
topics and general intelligence, besides
being the only
REPRESENTATIVE SOUTHERN PAPER
there supporting the NATIONAL DEMO
CRATIC PARTY. Edited by GEORGE
C. WEDDERBURN, of Virginia, formerly
publisher of the Richmond (Va.,) EN-
QUIRER.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31
-THr thirty.fourth session of the

-THr thirty.fourth session of the
Annual Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, met in Ba-
ton Rouge, on Wednesday, Decem-
Der 10th, 1879, and adjourned on the
night of Monday, December 18th,
1879. The following appointments
for the Alexandria District were
made: Felix G. Hocuth, P. E.; Alex
andria and Pineville, Jacob D. Har-
per; Rapides Circnit, S. W. Whately.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31
For sale by E.. C. TAFT.

Nothing in the world equals sBlACk.
HRAUGHT" in female diseases.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31
ALEXANDRIA, La.

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE TOWN
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31
Cur Agents

Thomas Mcintyre ------- New Orleans
j. Curtis Waldo, ---..-.-- " /"
s. NJ. Pettengill & Co., ,-..-.NeW York
Geo. p. Rowell & Co.,..---
Nelson Chesman & Cost. Lonis, Mo
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

Since the birth and first issue
of the DEmocRAr, June, lS4a, our
Carrier has regularly visited its pa
irons and paid them his New Years
regards, bright and early with the
birth of the New Year. True and
consistent to this time-honored Gus
tom of ours, our friends and patrons
will to morrow morning receive the
visit and call of our Carrier boy, and
the DEMOCRAT office represented by
him on the happy occasion, sends
tidings and wishes of joy, happiness,
contentment and plenty to all it's pa
irons aud friends.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31
Stop using Calomel and try "BLACK.
DRAUGHT" for liver diseases.
For sale by E, G.. TAFT,


Ar the semi-annual election of
Officers of Rapides Encampment No.
Z, Knights Of Temperance, held at
their Lodge room, on Sunday, De-
cenber 2Sth, 1879, the following
Officers were elected to serve for the
ensuing term:
Worthy Chief-G. Leon Desscns.
Vice Chief-Sam. Fellows.
Chaplain-A. Hilton.
Recorder-J. B. Rachal.
Assistant Recorder - George r.
Marsh.
Finoncial Recorder-E. Vallery.
Treasurer-A. W. Pardee.
Marshall--Sydnor Leckie.
Asst. Marshall-Ed. Rafferty,.
sentinel-C. NJ. Yallery.
Guard-D. C. Paul.
The installation of the Officers
elect takes place on Sunday next,
January 4th, 1880.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

Ladies On the part of the Rapides
Grove, of which am a member, the
honor has fallen upon me unanimously
to represent to you the expression of
gratitude that they are justly indebted
to you two young ladies of our Town
in the event of this presentation. Let
me first acknowledge to You that
feel my inability upon such grand
occasion as this. Ny heart sinks back
In doubt and cries out "unwortiy"-
and words are lost to me at this mo-
ment. The duty is great and involves
much. | again acknowledge to you
that it is an honor to me, though much
more to you to give than for me to re-
ceive. Ny heart is fall of thanks and
feels its magnitude. A great respon-
sibility is resting upon US that we
should be found worthy to be the re-
cipients of such presentation, and
that two such ladies as you have
thought SO much of our Order as to
have concluded that such a gift we
were worthy of a Rothcllild in CON-
parison and now we are called upon
to assemble ourselves here in the house
of God, a holy place dedicated for His
services, in the company of these la.
dies and gentlemen, publicly to accept
from your hands this gift, it seems to
me a dream though a reality. You
have thought as King Solomon, wise.
ly, and weighed we'll our case, and
through your uDtiring zeal accomplish,
cd your undertaking. Well do / know
YOUR doubts III yuur frat uuderiak ing
The Louisiana Democrat., 1879-12-31

1 he stars OF Heaven are not more true
Ihan this unchanging heart to you
Let the rich with hearts eIate
Pile their boards with costly plate.
Richer ornaments are ours,
We Will dress our Lodge with flowers.
Lord in my views let both united be-
We live in peace when we live in Thee.
In conclusion, may God bless you
two young ladies and bring you to Ills
kingdom when your mission is ended.
Lord bless this congregation, all
friends and the Grove.
The three speakers did we'll. H.
j. Wright's was a manuscript, and
was delivered with force. After some
sweet singing the benediction was
pronounced by the Rev. j. F. Mar.
shall, pastor. The banner is beauti-
full; we failed being so struck upon
the occasion, to learn whether il was
silk or satin, but we think of the lat
ter. However, it is worthy of public
mention to the readers Of your pa
per, for it is a credit to know that
our colored people have such taste
and SO much intelligence among
them, and appreciate their privileges
as citizens. We say TO them, keep
on, and always let the public know
Of such, and we know that The white
friends will appreciate your efforts.
Yours,
SQUIB.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-15
A Rurelarious Female.

About 8 O'Clock last evening, shortly
after ID. Miller, the jeweler on Seven
tenth street, had lighted the lamps in
his store, and was busily engaged in
conversation with a gentleman therein,
he was startled by the crashing of his
show window, behind which glittered
the most attractive of his property.
Immediately afterward a hand came
dashing through the aperture made in
the glass. Mr.. Miller ran outside and
caught a colored woman with her hands
full of his jewelry. She was partly I'M
der the influence of liquor at the time,
and offered no apology for the daring
act. She had had some domestic trou-
BILE during the day, from the effects of
which and the liquor combined, it is
thought, she was partly insane. Mr..
Miller held her until an officer relieved
him, who escorted her to the calaboose,
The property she SO much coveted and
made such a foolhardy attempt to
possess, was all recovered. This is al
added instance Of the ruling passion
strong in drink.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-08-15
A A SHOT.

With blowing trumpets, Mr.. Lowell,
the general freight agent Of the B 4 NJ.
railroad in Nebraska, announces to the
editor of the LEADER that the rate
from Kearney TO Chicago has been re-
duced to fifty dollars per car; he gently
throws in few hints gratuitously, adj
vising stock men to drive east toward
Kearney or Lowell, and to patronize
the b. & NJ. in Nebraska. As stock
men generally do not go out Of their
way to ''patronize" railroads, unless
there is money in it, We doubt that
Mr.. Lowell's efforts will avail, for the
Union Pacific ships cattle from Plum
Creek (thIrty-fre miles ,cest Of Kedrneyl
to Chicago for fifty dollars per ear,
which fact enables stockmen to save a
drive of thirty-fve miles. The Union
Pacific has Furthermore a first-class
track, also a bridge over the Missouri
river, and delivers stock in Chicago at
least eight hours quicker from Kearney
than the b. & NJ. and c. b. & @. rail.
roads. So long as the odds are thus
greatly in favor of the Union Pacific,
the b. & NJ. will have to whistle for the
patronage of our stockmen.