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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26
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CARD OF THANKS.
ALEXANDRIA,
Nav "a. 1880.


Tie Committee of Arrangements
for the Fire Department Concert,
hereby tender their sincere thanks to
all the ladies and gentlemen who as
sisted in the performance; especially
to Mrs. c.. III. Flower for manage
ment Of the musical department; to
the Misses Fellows for Piano and
furniture for use of stage; to DR.. j..
S. Fish for use Of Hall; TO DR.. Fl.
St. John for lamps for stage; to Dir.
Sam. Fellows for use Of rooms and
valuable assistance otherwise; to Nj
J. C.. Goulden for his tasteful deco
ration of the stage; to the Alexand-
ria String Band for music On the oc-
casion; to Messrs. c. S. Miles and
Newton Laney for their services as
ushers, and to Mr.. N. L. MrGinnis
and Messrs. LuckeLt and Flower for
placing their stables at the service
of the Committee in order TO bring
the performers TO The Hall.
J. r. THORNTON,
Chairman Committee of Arrange
| ments,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26
Unfair and Unjust.

We think there is too much censure
being cast upon Governor Wil'z by
the country press generally. That h
may have been faulty in some things
we are willing to admit, but there is
such a thing as Cling too far, as has
been done in his case. We have yet
to see the man, an official or other,
who was above the errors common to
mankind, aud to pick flaws here and
there in the course SO tar pursued by
our Governor, is not justly warranted
i'll any special case or cases. or all
queer persons politicians are the worst.
Party favorites and party pets are
never satisfied unless they get all they
crave for and will be content with
nothing less. 1t is a great pity that
there are SO many wanting favors from
tue public granary. Fewer offices and
longer terms are still demanded in all
quarters, the late convention having
failed to satisfy public expectation on
those points, but they NAV come in
the end and then we shall have less
grumhling and more physical labor.
| IL oNNSluVl w utA llNu Oh'ACo W W.
stow upon all who ask for them there
would be no complaints with his adj
ministration. Therein lies the great
secret Of the malcontents. Worried
with the great errors of omission and
commission of the last Legislature
for which he has been considered re-
sponsible by many--in very bad health
worn down with fatigue, annoyed from
every conceivable direction, the won.
der is that lie is still in the land of the
living. He has done and is still doing
all that can reasonably be expected o.
him, and yet lie is abused in a manner
disgraceful to those who take part il
it. So far he deserves the appreciation
of all sensible, rejecting men; how ht
: may act in the future can be deter
mined by the future. If he falls shor
of public expectation, then it will b,
time enough to censure OF condemn, al
the case may be. Give him fai
chance to show what he can and vii
do, and by his acts Judge him for goot
or bad. 1t is the only proper test
II Baton Rouge Sugar Planter.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26
Gov. Wilt.
A MuLrrTuDrNous SEND OFF TO Els
DEPARTING EXCEL
LENCf.

AT 4:5o last evening Gov. Witt
left the city vie the jackson road. =
He went hence in the direction Of
Washington, where he will make a
brief sojourn, and after II cursory
c Ii at other prominent cities Will re-
pair to Colorado, where it i, hoped
his much shattered health may lie
speedily restored.
The Governor was accompanied by
his family TO the depot, where he
was met by multitude of personal
friends, who had gathered 10 give
him the cheering 'sgodspeed' in his
mission of health. There were the
Chief Justice and his associates, the
State officers, members Of the city
administration, Generals w. j. Be-
han and Geo. w. Dupre, with several
of his Excellency's personal staff,
members Of the Democratic State
Central Com mittee, besides an meal
culabIe number of immediate friends
aud admirers.
The Governor expressed great graf
ification at meeting his friends, and
his energies were tried TO no small
extent by the numerous hand-shak-
ings which accompanied the earnest
wishes for his speedy return in re-
stored good health.
The sharp whistle Of the engine at
length admonished his friends to de-
part, and the train went out in all
Inconsistencies Of the ovation ex-
tended to one OF ito passengers.
Gov. Wiltz was not accompanied BY
his family in the trip, ~ be Il hope
full of returning 1t an early date to
the city, from which he has been sell
dom absent during the many years
Of his official relations here. IN. Q.
Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26
Tar old established and favored

Tag old established and favored
Drug Store OF DR.. Henry St. John,
an educated and practical Pharma.
csutist and Chymiss always keeps
pace in the progress of its business,
and still maintains it's solid and we'll
earned popularity. Always patron
of the Press and the utility of adyer-
Using, 10 this weeks issue will be
found the Summer Requisite" OF
that Druggist.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

THERE is no sense In sending
work away from home, when you
can have it done at home. By this
we mean that at 7. N. Biossat's jew
elry establishment all kinds Of jew
elry, watches and clocks can be re-
paired in the best workmaulike man
ner on the shortest notice.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26
Death OH. s. Foete.

Henry S. Foote died on the Goth,
at his home, near Nashville, Tenn,
He has been conspicuous in politics
in his day, and has in turn been at
.ached to every party which ever ex-
listed in the South. The New York
Times, apparently we'll posted, clo'
ses a sketch Of him in this wise:
Very irascible and quick to take Of
Tense, he has been involved in any
number of quarrels, and has taken
part in several duels; one with Wins
ton, OF Alabama, another with Sargent
S. Prentiss, and third with j. F. H
Claiborne, both of Mississippi. A strict
believer in the code, he was ready to
fight at any time ON q punctilio, thus
proving his sincerity and courage; fol-
he has been from youth upward, SO
poor a shot that there has hever beer
the least danger of his hitting any
body or anything he aimed.at. Foote
was altogether dro!l parsonage. ar
odd commixture of virtues and defects
Uniformly amiable and courteous wher
not crossed in any way, and pridins
himself on his gallantry, chivalry, elo
qaence, and on every talent and meri
which he has or has not, especially OF
what he has not, he has gone through
life, exuberant with vanity and full o
self delusions. A man of words rathe
than ofideas, all his speeches and wri
tings are remarkable for verbage an,
bombast. When he was most arden
in behalf of the integrity of the com
mOnwealtll, lie was equally ardent il
his attachment to slavery, rating Abo
ltionism as the first of political sins
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26
ALL who love good eating--a

ALL who love good eating-as
good as can be. prepar red in this sec
tion--will 60 to "Aunt Eiza's Res
taurant." Everything is kept in
clean and tasty style, her Cuisine is
unsurpassed and every dish is fur
nished as ordered.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

The Supreme Court has knocked
higher than a cooked hat the claims
of Kellogg's "milish," claiming dam.
ages from the City of New Orleans
for ''injuries done to their persons
and property Ivy mob on the 14th
of September, 1874" See a resatnat
of the decision elsewhere, the Cour,
deciding that the citizen soldiery
was not mob, and dismissed KEEL
logg's "milish" claims.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

In these piping hard times, when
economy and comfort should be blen-
ded and consulted, be sure before you
engage q hack or buggy, single OR
double, or an easy riding horse, to 60
to the Excelsior Stable and see how
cheap you can procure any of these
turnouts.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

WILLIAM Crawford, the negro
ex-RepresentaLive of our Parish, and
the President of the Radical Parish
Committee, in company with the late
ex-Court, John Osborn, have gone to
the City to attend the Radical pow
WOW of their party.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26
ACTING Governor MrEnery b

ACTING Governor McEnery has
made the following appointments fol
this Parish: r. w. Bringhurst, Par.
ISL Surveyor; Joel ]. Neal, Parish
Constable, vice j. B. Gibson, who
failed to qualify; Joseph II. Hyn.
son, Police Juror Bayou Rapides
Ward, oice Joseph W. Texada, re-
signed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

WE ask special attention to the
business notice of L. B. Baynard.
From and after this date, the favorite
Drug Store, on Front Street, known
az "Tait's," will be conducted by
him, and we bespeak the favors and
patronage Of the public in favor Of
the new firm.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

"A surveying party, attached to
the Texas and Pacific Railroad, have
reached Shreveport from the line
beyond Fort Worth, and have gone
to work taking observations of the
proposed New Orleans Pacific Rail-
way" our Railroad. This looks like
the purchase of The road had been
censummated.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

-MoRRIs AARoN's card will be
found in to-day's DEMOCRAT, and as
he is an old and favoritc one at ca
tering for the "sweets of the palate
and stomach" we ask for him and
his business venture q fair trial and
a goodly portion of patronage.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

"A quiet and easy going fight,
resulting pair of black eyes and y
few "bung-ups," is all that can be re-
ported the past dull week, and let US
hope With the present state of the
weather and amicable relations which
should exist in hot weather, that
this fracas will be the last of the
season.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

AND yet old Red recedes, and
that in earnest, and soon the low wa
ter season will be on us--that is If
that proverbial Spring rise fails to
put in an appearance.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

--TnE list OF United States Gen.
sus Enumerators for this Parish has
been revised, and is now officially
announced to be composed as fol
lows: w. w. Wilmington, Jr., Frank
Henderson, F. A. Blanchard, N. R.
Roberts and JAS. A. Hickman.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

-FoR Livery prices go to the Ex-
celsior Stable. Don't take any ones
statement but that of the Proprietor
or Manager, as no one knows how
low livery business can be done but
them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

Gus. GEHR, at his elegant estab-
lishment, dispenses to his patrons
the best quality of wines, liquors
and lunches. There is no more cosy
establishment in Town at which to
refresh the inner man than this one.
We suggest visit of inspection, If
only from curiosity.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26
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j. E. Hewitt, of the De Soto
Democrat, is no longer connected
with that Journal, having sold out
to W. B. and A. NJ. Hewitt, by whom
it will hereafter be conducted.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

The yankee movement from the
New England States is Westward in-
stead Of Southwark. They affect a
sentimental liking for the negro,
which they carry into their politics,
but not into their business.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

MARX THIs.-Charlie Goldenberg
is having a run on his Soda Foun-
tain. TIE reason is easily given
he has the purest of syrups and the
coolest of Soda Water.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

-THE Supreme Court has declared
the constitutiouality Of the ten mill
tax. Justice Fenner, as the organ Of
the Court, said, "the City has not
the power to levy a tax in excess OF
ten mills on the dollar, and we can.
not compel the City to exercise pow.
er which it does not possess"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

For the first time since the reign
of Henry VII military Mass is now
celebrated in the Tower Of London,
for the benefit of the Roman Catholic
officers and men Of the guard sta
toned there.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

-MRs. c. Geiger, the well-knowu
modiste, has every facility and force
at her handsome establishment, cor
ner of Third and Beauregard Streets,
for carrying on dressmaking in all
its branches.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

-Ex. CHIEF JUSTICE Manning ar
rived at his old home, 10 this Town,
on Monday, by the Jesse X. Bell,
and at once resumes his practice aud
position at the Alexandria Bar.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

Ar the old and favorite Bakery
ofY. Girard, opposite the Excelsior
Stable, Fresh Bread can be had every
morning.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

The oaths of Office for the mem.
bers Of the School Board are with G..
o. Watts, Clerk of the District Court,
and the members thereof can qualify
ct his Office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

DIR. Dalzell, formerly Rector OF
ST. Marks Episcopal Church, Shreve.
port, and for the past year at Mem
phis, has officially accepted call to
his old Passionate.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

The big Pool Liner, the Yazoo
Valley, with full freight anu the
river mail, passed up early Saturday
morning. Boazman, her chief clerk,
furnished this office will, a package
of New Orleans papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

--FgEsH bread and cakes every
day at P. O'Shee's Bakery and Gro
Gerry Store. Orders from country
stores solicited and promptly at.
tended to.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

SWEET rolls at 2. O'Shee's to-
day and Saturdays.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

AND don't forget that the "neW
bait" and fishing tackle of every de
,cription can be bought at Ferguson
s. Schnack's, Jewellers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

WHEN you are respondent and
"bluish," drop in at the GEN, take a
drink of it's fine liquor, eat q lunch,
and depart rejoicing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

-THE DEMOCRAT kindly acknowl.
edges tue receipt Of all invitation to
attend the Grand Hop, ofthe Marks
vile Variety Dauclng Club. on the
Sd Of June, 1880.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

The "King" Of sewing machines
is now known as the white" Their
agents here are Ferguson Schnack,
Jewellers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

liz you wisi, to see something
novel, unique and pretty, just drop
in at Ferguson Schnack's, and see
their new stock of walnut brackets,
in endless variety, picture frames,
flower stands and paintings, and At
such astonishingly low figures. Call,
at once.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

We are obliged to Capt. James
Jefiries for file of the latest Yves
tern and Eastern papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26
THE FIREMEN'S CONCERT.

1t is source Of great qualification
to us to be able to record the fact
that this Entertain ment TO which our
people have been looking forward
during the last three weeks, was
such decided success. In the in
ception of the undertaking, we pub
lished an editorial on the subject ur-
ging the citizens of Alexandria to
give it the generous patronage 1t SO
richly deserved. The result has am
ply justified the hopes of the Fire
Department and of ourselves.
Although owing to the inelemency
of the weather, which prevailed on
Wednesday evening, the time ap-
pointed for the performance, it had
necessarily to be postponed until the
following evening, yet on Ihurrday
evening the largest audience that
ever met in Exch ansc Hall assem-
bled to show our gallant Firemen
the appreciation in which they are
held by this community. Thanks to
the fire taste of Mrs. G. H. Flower,
the musical dep artment prepared es-
pecially under her superintendent
was perfect in all its parts and ad
mirably arranged as a programme
The stage arrangements, under the
personal supervision of Mr.. J. NJ
Hetberwick, who acted as Stag
Manager, we're most effective, ant
there Was not a single break in thu
harmony of this highly importan
feature Of such an entertainment
The duties of Ushers on the occa
siou were performed by our gentle
manly young friends, Mr. Chas. S
Miles and Mr. Newt. Laney, and al
: though owing to the immense gath
ering, their powers were heavil.
taxed, they proved themselves full,
: equal to the emergency. Too muc
credit cannot be given them for th
efficient manner in which they dis
charged the delicate duties of thei
position. Elsewhere In our CO
umns will be found 4 detailed repol
OF the Concert. We are satisfied tbs
all who attended this pleasing entel
+ tainment felt that they had receive
}. the worth of their money, and in az
: dition to this had the consciousness
o of having contributed to the SUI
port Of q most worthy cause. Til
citizens Of Alexandria have show
= the men who stand between the d
struction of their homes and tt
= Fire Fiend, that they gladly gi,
honor to those to whom honor
due. Our gallant Firemen will sho
O our citizens in return, that in the Fl
d ture as in the past, when the no,
Il of danger comes, the men to meet
n will not be wanting.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

ON next Sabbath, at the Murray
Street NJ. E. Church, will be cele.
brated Sunday School Centennial
Day." Services will be held, in the
Church, at II A. NJ, and Professo.
H. J. Wright will deliver the Ad.
dress. At half past two in the after
noon, the Rev. H. C. Duncan, Recto,
of st. James Church, will deliver an
Address to the children and congre
CATION. The public are respectfully
and cordially invited to attend.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

WE have seen the picture Of the
late Bishop General of Louisiana,
the lamented Leonidas Polk, as cop.
led from a small and faded photo
graph by the Washington Copying
Company, of which Mr.. A. Allan is
the soliciting agent, and must ex-
press ourselves highly pleased with
the work. Mr.. Allan exhibited to
US several other pictures of some OF
our acquaintauces, and they are all
life like and finished in artistic style.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

--FREsH butter, on ice, every day,
at Gus. Gehr's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

Col. Thomas S. Hartlee, Chief
State Engineer of Louisiana, died in
New Orleans on the Goth inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

HAUL down your scarf pin,'
should now be considered the proper
thing IN the way of slang.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

GET up early these fine morn,
inSs aud catch worms.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

liz you would open the peoples
eyes, arise, be wise, and advertise.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE TOWN
ALEXANDRIA. La

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1880
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-05-26

ment.
"Meet Me in the Gloaming,' sung
BY Messrs. Marye, Klein, H. and G.
DeGeneres, was musical treat.
After an emphatic encore, they re-
turned to the front and gave "Moor-
light on the Lake," a most animated
and delightful quartette.
After an intermission of some fif-
teen minutes, "The Disappointed
S b man, or the Unfortunate
Tramp" was produced, and proved a
most agreeable diversion, Messrs.
Pardee and Hetherwick taking the
prominent characters. Mr.. Pardee
is evidently familiar with the stage,
and looked and acted the Tramp with
the skill Of professional, elicitine
genuine bursts of laughter from his
audience, which is avery sure test Of
| merit.
"Te Sol Quest Anima," avocal trio
was executed by Miss DeGeneres ani
Messrs. G. DeGeneres and Sackmap
in their usual happy style.
THE Chimes of Normandy" per
formed by Miss Kuhnagel, on thu
piano, and Mr.. Schmalinski, on th,
violin, vas we'll executed.
! Mrs. Smith now came forward AM
sang accurately and melodiously
Thomas plaintive song, "Beaatifu
Isle of the Sea-"
Miss Goodman, in dainty robe 0
eerulean blue, like a scintillatin.
fash of electric light, dashed OF
"rhe Flash Galop" in characteristic
style.
Next in order came recitation
by Miss Pickett,
IA daughter of the Gods
Divinely tall and most divinely fair.
Her selection, 'Curfew Must No
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-05-10

DIED.

Ms-All notices of deaths inserted free; obituary
notices and poetry fue cents per line.
In Barton, May 9, James Lewis, aged SO years.
In Irasburgh, April 80. Mrs. Stephen Perry
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-05-10

Owing to bad roads. Judge Joel Trull
failed to celebrate his 18th birthday by
visiting Bemls Hill with his daughter,
Mrs. Porter, as has been his custom of
late, but the day was made pleasant at
home. Mrs. Porter's birthday falls on
the same day as her fathers.
SHEFFIELD.
Oliver Hall, who has been in Nebraska
some years is home on visit.
Geo. Newell has taken the f. E. Buck
man farm. formerly known as the Ham
place.
A large number of the friends of DIR.
Stiles made him surprise visit recently.
the doctor is just beginning to realize
how many friends he has in this vicinity.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-05-10

We make the very best churn for large diaries that
is made in the United States They are the Improved
Box Churn We make them in sizes to suit and prices
all the way from Sc to $50. Sc one will churn
from to 80 pounds $l2 one from to go pounds
ether sizes proportion. All can be run by power.
We also sell Barrel Churns.
HORSE POWERS to run churns from $l2 upwards.
Iron work for platform round table horse powers
it is the best and cheapest for cheap power Porta-
BILE Cider Presses and Grinders, Blacksmith Tire Bend
ers Tuyere Irons Clothes Reels ito be used out Of
doors) Clothes Dryers flor ndoors) Box Stoves No. 26
and &c. Post Drivers French Roll Pans Baking Pans,
Stove Backs Harrow Teeth, CrestiDg and Iron Fence
Work, Wagon Jacks, Sled Shoes, Sugar Arch Doors
Crates, Pan Rests, Heater Frames Cast Iron Sugar
Arches-l6 different sizes-all the way from small
sugarngo stove to the very largest evaporator send
and get circulars), Window Weights, Buzz Planers,
Adjustable Saw Benches jacquard Machinery, LOOMS
Piano Card Cutters Gear Cutting Gearing and Pulleys
Hand and Power Elevators, Portable FORCES, Iron
Castings Generally
Machinery of all kinds made to order. Machinery
repairing promptly DONE Agent for the American
Band Saws, will not crack in running Please give
a call if you want anything in my line. Yours,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-05-10
Boston Wholesale Produce Market.
CORRECTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE
ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR,
Y ERMONT BUTTER

Jobbing and Commission Dealer in Butter, Cheese
Flour, Lard, Eggs, Beans, Dried Apple, &C.,
81 John Street. Boston, Mass.