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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01


Now that our planters are hav-
ing their cotton picked ont, gianed
and pressed, they must have their
wagons in good condition to bring it
to Town. Should any need the very
slightest repairing, tits best to have
the work done at once, aud in a man
ner that will prove lasting, 80 there
will be no more break downs daring
the winter when the roads are be-
coming muddy, thus causing unne-
cessary delays in getting the staple
to market. or course, they wish to
know where it can be we'll done, and
for the least money. Go to the shop
of Johnnie" Harris, situated on the
corner of Fourth and Murray streets
and you will be we'll pleased both
with the style Of work and the price.
Also bear in mind that If you need
your horses sliod, nfr. Harris has in
his employ workman who knows
just how TO do it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

--CApT. Lowd. Walden, the broth
er-in.law of our we'll known Red Riv-
er steamboatman, Captain W. T.
BoardmaD, most popular and es.i-
mable gentleman, died at Bay St.
Louis on last Tuesday, the oath
inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

The name of Thomas H. Ruger
is fayorably mentioned in connection
with the vacancy caused by the
death of General Albert j. Meyer.
The new postmaster general, Horace
Maynard, has arrived at Washington,
and entered upon the performance OF
his duties.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01
The Danube has been laid

TIE Danube has been laid up
for the present; also the Alexandria.
The Ashland was the only boat that
left Saturday, taking all freight in
the Grand Ecofe trade; also freight
through to Shreveport.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

Il was not in favor Of the militia
ry action in South Carolina recently.
and if General Ruger had telegraph.
ed to me, or asked for advice, / would
have advised lim not under any cir
cumstances to allow himself or his
troops to determine who were the
lawful members of State Legisla
ture. = Hancock to Sherman, De
eember, 1875.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

ROLAND Rucker, who was to
have been hung in Palestine, Texas,
on the 9th inst, cheated Tie gal
lows by opening al artery IN his
arm, just above the wrist, with g
small pocket knife, on the evening
before the day set for his execution.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

Carr. II. L. Lee, who owned
and run the steamer Laura Lee in
this trade, and was a member of the
Red River Transportation Company,
has entered two suits against said
Company--one suit is for $685., and
the other for 1920.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

t--OUR esteemed Republican contem-
porary, following the lead Of the Her.
aid, asks "wlIen the Democrats. are
going to. open the campaigni" If our
esteemed contemporary means the
c-a-m-p.a-ig-n, we will answer
"About August" but If it means the
cham. p-a.g-n-e, We will say, "On
the Wednesday succeeding the Tues
day next after the frst Monday in
November" New York World.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

-HoN. James Alexander Sedden,
formerly Secretary of War of the
Confederacy, died at his residence in
Goochland County, Va, on August
20, aged sixty FIVE years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

-THE De Rance brothers, who
murdered and butchered Mr.. E. C..
Mix, Jr., in New Orleans recently,
were refused bail by Judge Milten
berger, and were sent back to Jail,
the charge against them being twill
full murder"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

-JusT six months from the fourth
of next month General Winfield s.
Hancock will be inaugurated Presi-
dent of.the United States and Com.
mander-in-C Chief of the Army and
Navy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

Our old friend, Col. j. M. G..
Parker, who was the original Grant
man in thit city, and whose pioneer
Grant banner is now doing duty at
the Ledger office, on Camp street, for
Garfield, has openly repudiated both
Garfield and Arthur by joining a
Hancock and English club in the
city of Lowell, Mass.-[N. o. Item.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

THE eminent actor, Mr.. Joseph
Jefferson, while in the State OF Yer.
mont this Summer, purchased for
his farm in Louisiana, a fine lot of
abort. horned cattle. The section in
which Mr.. Jefferson's farm is located
wrll appreciate, no doubt, the con-
tributiOu.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

Mn. VIM. Dunn, a gentleman Of
high standing in vlcksburg, Miss,
was assassinated on the Goth ult.,
while sitting at his supper table.
Three white men have been arrested
on suspicion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

-RAplDEs vii! be represented in
The Congressional Convention on the
9th inst, at Natcbi,oches, by the
following named gentlemen, They
are for Jeffries:
James G. White,
Lewis Texada Robt. L. Luckett,
James C. Wise, W. F. Blackman,
j. R. Thornton, Thos. lB. French,
j. L. Connella, Robt. 2. Hunter.
c. L. Robinson.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

Born Houses of the British Par
liament have provided for tunnel
under the Mersey between Liverpool
and Birkenhead. Its cost is to be
$l,500,000, and its length Que and
three quarter miles.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01
~~~~~4~

The bar-rooms of Natchitoches
are laying in supply Of refreshing
beverages for the Congressional Con-
yention, In that city on the 9Th inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

GEN. NEAL Dow, the candidate
for the Presidency on the Prohibit
tionist's ticket, is delivering picnic
speeches in Connecticut.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

-ST. JULIAN trotled mile at
Hartford in the best time on record,
2:lla. Robert Morrow, lis owner,
will sell him for SIS, 1000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01
SARAH BERNHARpra WARpRosE-

SARAH BERNHARDrss WARDRoBE-
Forty seven Dresses to Help Rer Into
Public FAVOR Over Here.-Mlle. Sara
Berallardt is having made in Paris
twenty. seven dresses for eight plays Of
her repertoire and twenty for general
use, prepaSatory to her appearance in
the; United Ssstes, at a total cost of
as, 600 francs. 7sAs following is
sketch Of the most idSfasfant sof the
dresses: For AdrienDe Lec01* IN III
Louis XIV style, one toilet. with ivof-
satin train and front Of skirt Of Chiu
blne drapery, will, garlauds Of red an
ten roses aud AlencOn lace on a paint
ed bodice. Another toilet Of brocad
six, specially made in Lyons, Will
cascades of flowers embroidered on the
skirt, and the bodice trimmed Will
sBruges face The goods alone Of this
dress cost $500 francs. Another dis.
habile toilet, all Of satin and Langue-
doc lace, fnr"Caniille;" a bali dress n
white SATIN, with large embroidered
camelias covering ground which, is
wholly of pearls, a court train and a
novel arrangement secured at the
shoulder and draping on the side.
This dress cost 10, 900 francs. Anot;;sys.:'
dress for a disl'abille toilet, wholly of
Valenciennes lace and pearls, for "Frru
Flou;" one ivory aatin dress, covered
with embroidery Of pearl and mother.
of-pearl /; one lampas dress, with Grim
son f1owers on cream gr6nn1i aha@A
crimson train; one dress all of black
satin and jet, low necked, with a
cnirass, for the "Sphynx;" one sensa-
tional dress, with yellow satin skirt,
black and jet waist, with two huge
ravens uPhalding the skirt; house
dress of brocade silk, with crimson and
pale roses on 2 cream ground and ruby
satan train. This dress is MAJ velOusly
effective. II PHILADELPHIA tFimes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

As THE Flowers IN MAY.-All
things have their appointed time aud
season, from May flowers to the sun
spots which experts tell us are accoun-
table for the meteorological topsy-
turviness Of this year Of grace, 1880.
And prompt to ito FORE ordained date,
comes the new Premium List to Eth.
rich's Fashion Quarterly, fall from end
to end Of tempting inducements to send
your own subscription, and to per
suade others to do likewise. The or
binary magazine premium list is suffi
GENTLY familiar to need no description;
but in this particular publication we
note several novel features. Most of
the premiums are selected with direct
reference to the wants Of ladies. A
beautiful set of curtains is offered for
10 subscribers, and the corresponding
lambrequiDs for Is subscribers. Lace
ties, chemisettes and collars, silver
ware, bouquet holders, plaiters and
trimmers, brooches and bracelets, head
dresses and books, are scattered over
the list, uutil it really seems as though
the publishers we're seeking, not so
much to extend their circulation, as to
make a grand distribution of useful
and pretty articles throughout the Uni.
| ted States. And to crown all, the pub
fishers strike boldly ont in new di.
rectioD, and offer premiums for sub.
scriptions to any magazines phateuer.--
If the voice Of the club raiser is not
heard in the land during the coming
month, it viii be because the spirit o
enterprise has persisted from among
American wives and daughters. The
premium list il issued by Enrich Bros
Eighth Avenue, New York, and will b,
sent free to any address, on application
to the publishers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

No EXTRA SEssION.--There is talk
on the street of an extra session of the
Legislature being called this Fall; bnt
when Acting Governor McEnery was
questioned as to the probability of
such step, he stated that he wonld
not call an extra session of that body
that the country was violently OPP
posed to an extra session. If Gov.
Wilt saw fit to issue such call, he
could do it, but he would not.-[N. 0.
States.
And acting Governor McEnery is
perfectly right when he stated that
the country was violently opposed
to an extra session." When Gov.
Wilt returns, there is no doubt bit
that be will be surrounded by all the
"hungry politicians" and made to
believe that such a session is of ut
most Importance; that it is needed
and will be beneficial to the State.
The Governors views are not known,
however, on the subject, but it is to
be hoped that he will take no action
in the matter before consulting the
country people. An extra session
for what? 1t will be, in the language
of one of our New Orleans contem-
poraries, ga rather severe coudemna-
ton of the biennial system"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

--CH1cAGo has 716 miles of side
walks. This may account for the al,
legged large feee of the Chicagoans
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

GENT Albert ]. Meyer, (Old
Probabilities) chief signal officer OF
the army, has "shufIled of this NOR,
tai coil"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01
A dispatch WAS received here or

"A dispatch was received here on
Mond"y by way of Shreveport, from
Hon. James Jeffries, dated Washing
ton, August 2Sth. 1t announced
that he was then on his way home,
and would reach New Orleans on
Tuesday, the 3lst, and leave that
evening for Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

DIR. TANNER has had all of bis
teeth drawn. Before starting on his
lecturing tour he will have a false
set inserted.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01
~----c.>o,.~A>o..~-,oo

-IT is rumored that France is en-
deavoring to purchase St. Thomas,
St. Croix and it. John of the West
Indies.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

KINDNESS is slowed away in the
heart, like rose leaves in drawer,
to swecten every object around.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

Born St. Julien and Maud S.
failed in their trot at Springfield, to
beat their previous recorded time
eli
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

The bayonet is not TT instru,
ment for collecting the votes of free.
men. - Hancock's letter of accept
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

-THE steamer Danube, Captain
Thorn, is advertised to leave New
Orleans this evening.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

The great principles Of american
liberty still are the layful inhcritawce of
this people and euer should be.-lW,N-
FIELD ScoyT HANCOCK.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

Ar the Parish Convention, held
10 Shreveport, on the 23d ult., the
following gentlemen were chosen as
delegates to represent the Parish of
Caddo in the Congressional Conven-
ton to be holden in Natcbitoches on
the 9th inst: j. M. Foster, j. M.
Hollingsworth, W. F. Ford, A. Cur
rie, N. Gregg, c. G.. Thurmond, f.
A. Conway, Danl. E. Nicholson, j.
s. Noel, J. NJ. Bowles, c. j. Foster,
I. W. PickeDs, P. B. Cash, Jr., John
C. Elstner, R. r. Deming, R. C. Bo.
ney, j. B. Hughes, T. G.. Ford, j. C.
Calhoun, H. H. Hoflmeister, R. N.
McKellar, B. H. Bickham, r. A.
Gray, F. II. Gosman, R. H. Lindsay,
j. c. Scopes. The Natchitoches del
egates are: W. A. Ponder, W. E.
Russell, J. A. Prudhomme, W. o.
Braezeale, L. Caspari, r. E. Ham.
nett, J. C. Noise. The last dele.
gates (Natchitoches) are sent to the
Convention uainstructed, but we are
reliably informed are unanimous for
Hon. NJ. J. Cunningham.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01
Louisiana State University.

The card of the Louisiana State
University and Agricultural and Me-
chanical College, appears in the New
Orleans papers of recent date. The
next session will open Tuesday, DC
.tober 9Th, 1880, and closes July 4th,
1881. We are pleased to see the
name of Col. D. f. Boyi stillas pres
ident. The unfortunate controversy
which has been going on for some
time, regarding the administration of
the affairs Of the University has had
tendency to shake public conf.
dence in the officers of the institu,
ton. For our part we have ever had
implicit confidence in Col. Boyd as
an administrative officer, and believe
that he has few equals in that res
pect. BY his energy and in 'efaliga.
BILE exerttons the institution has
been kept alive.
If the institution has languished,
or has not met the expectations of a
few impracti.able individuals, there
has no doubt been other causes than
in its management. We hope to see
Col. Boyd retained, and have no
doubt that under the change now be-
ing rapidly wrought in the general
condition Of the State, that the Uni
versity will henceforth prosper.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

ELLEN Tree, the widow of the
late Chas. Kean, is no more.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

The result ofthe State elections in
Indiana and Ohio during the FIRST
week in October, will be awaited with
much interest and not little ankle
ty by those who are aware of the in.
fluence lbey win exercise in the
Presidential election to follow in No
vember. . ',s+s-
: So important, indeed, were these
elections once regarded, that it came
to be acknowledged that they deter.
mined in advance the question Of the
Presidency. Pennsylvania, until two
years ago, also voted in October;
there has been a disposition with
both parties in late years, to avoid
the demoralizing effects resulting
from these preliminary elections in
few States aud to hold the State and
Federal elections on the same day.
Ohio, though she has several times
within recent years elected Demo
cratic ticket BY large majorities, may.
in emergencies, be relied upon as Re-
publican. Perhaps, but for the extra
ordinary good fortune of Ohio states
men and politicians, who control the
patronage of the Federal Govern
ment the politics of Ohio voters
might undergo material change.
The interest this year, however,
centers mainly 10 Indiana. Under
Constitutional Amendment adopted
not long since, Indiana would have
voted in November, but the Supreme
Court of that State decides tia. the
amendment is unconstitutional,
thereby precipitating the election,
and causing much dissatisfaction
among the Democrats. The Repub-
licans. fully alive to the Importance
of the result IN State deemed in
dispensable to the success of the
Democratic ticket, are making ex
traordiuary exertious to carry tue
State. Money, and all the devices
commonly employed by the Republi-
can leaders will be used to secure
success. The Democrats have the
advantage in the ability and influ-
ence of their leaders, who complete
ly. dwarf those on the Republican
side. Hendricks, Mcdonald, Voor-
bies, and English conduct the can
vass for the Democrats, while, with
the exception of General Ben. Harri-
son, there is scarcely q man OF any
note to oppose them. Mr.. Tilden
carried the State in 1879, by a hand
some majority, and Gen. Hancock
is acknowledged to be a far more &C
ceptable candidate; with the proper
effort we have no fears as to the
result.
The indications of Democratic sue
cess, throughout the country were
never more fattering than at the pre-
sent time, and we entertain no doubt
of the triumph of the candidate who
has proclaimed the supremacy Of the
Constitution, and who will restore
the government to its original purity.
! ~~>~~-..~0es.~~
Now that our planters are hav'
ing their cotton picked out, gianed
and pressed, they must have theil
wagons in good condition to bring il
to Town. Should any need the very
slightest repairing, tits best TO have
the work done at once, aud in a man
ner that will prove lasting, so ther,
will be no more break-downs daring
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01
0CElLTREE ANDl
A GOOD STORY ABOUT Al
SOUTHERN CHARM

Nash
Everybody Who has b. action
ington often since the I1N,tree, IL
of the sonth tnows To York.
and he is NOS stranger ipe Con-
A good soldier, l believe ablican X
federate side, he became eghyorite =
at the close of the war an oiuted
of President Grant, wl0Texas I
him United States Marshal good /
when that office was wof The f
deal more money than it isM most
majors father was one d kharea
eminent .jurists in Texas bese
war and hadea good deal Of tr2ble
with will hi, his son; !., who, though Dad'
AT length when Tom approact' q
young manhood the old Judge deter
mined to sober him down by Study,
and so took him into his own law
Office, where ke kept him pretty close
" to his books for about three years.
Tom was a good scholar, made salts.
factory progress and was finally adj
mitted to the bar and taken into part
nership by bis father. A few months
after this the judge, as he was starting
for Dallas one morning to attend
long session of the court, looked up at
the old, weather. beaten sign, which
had been above his Office door for q
quarter Of a century, and told Tom be.
thought it was about time to have
new one. "And, Tom," he said, "sup-
pose you attend to it; get II good sign
and have the name Of the firm painted
upon it.
The old gentleman went to Dallas,
and was gone several dag s:ERlettr;<n:
ing, when he came in. sight Of the little
frame Office he thought it looked, and
riding nearer he found stretching clear
across the building an immense sigp.
board, on which was painted in huge
letters. eer
I. P. OcHlLTREx AND FATHER,
Counselors and Attorneys-at-Law.
Tom was at HE desk deeply absorbed
IN working up q case, and never could
understand why the old man should
have caused that sign to be taken
down.-z. l.. White In N. Y. Tribune
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT,
CEM'L w. s. n A N CO OK ,
OF PENNSYLVANIA.
FOR YiCE.PReSlDENT.
WILLIAM n. EM C LIS n ,
ELECTORS:

ELEUTURS:
From the State Mt Large-Walter G.
Flower of Orleans, Il. c. MAN.
ming of Rapides.
First Congressional nistrict-C. A. But
Ter, of Orleans.
Second Congressional District-Emile
j. O'Brien, of Orleans.
Third Congressional District--Genera]
Allen Thomas, of Ascension.
Fourth Congressional District - VIM
81. Jack, Of Natchitoches.
Fifth Congressional District--Geo. f.
Ellis, of Union.
Sixth Congressional District X. A.
Cross, of East Feliciana.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01
READ the Parish hog law.
BEN. BUTLER is for Hancock.

i--SHREvEPoRT has military com
pany.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01
IMPORTANT TO ALL.

Our next issue will contain care
fully prepared description Of the re
sources of Rapides Parish, and much.
other valuable information relating
to our people and the various indus
tries of this section of Louisiana.
1t will enable those in other por
tons of the country who may be
looking abroad for homes, to Judge
If the inducements and advantages
that are here offered. Other Parish
es of the State are making vigorous
efforts to secure STARE of The i'm
migration which has turned South
ward, and, it beIlooyes US to bestir
ourselves that we be not outstripped.
We shall look to subscribers, bust
ness men, landholders, aud Others
who may feel an interest in the fu-
ture welfare and progress Of Rapides
Parish, to aid us in disseminating
as, widely as possible this exhibit of
our climate, soil, productions, ETC..
This edition will be gotten up main
ly with the view of distribution
abroad, and will contain a variety of
matter of general interest. We will
print large edition, blu. orders
should be sent in early. Papers
neatly done up in wrappers will be
furnished at the following rates:--
Is copies, $l.O0; SO copies, $500;
100 copies, $3.50.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01


A SLAUGHTER.--Such is the way
Nassits, the "boss" of the mammoth
establishment of Baer 4 Mann, dur
ing the absence of Mr.. Heyman puts
it, and when "Jim" says so you may
depend on it he means it. Not salts
fed heretofore with supplying the
p1ople of this and adjoining parishes,
with dry goods, clothing, groceries,
plantation supplies, boots, shoes and
hats, and, in fact, everything that
the people want, and at lower figures
than other dealers in this Town, this
firm under the management of the
above named gentleman, known far
and wide, now offers Spring aud
Summer goods, at unprecedented and
unheard of low rates, which they
wish to dispose of in order to
make room for their Fall stock, the
largest, no doubt, ever brought to
this section of the country. One Sc
cret Of their success is the liberal
way in which they advertise, which
is. bound to tell when judiclously
done, which, witt the good quality
of their goods, has made the firm of
Baer s Mann famous. Giye them a
call when you come to Town, buy a
bill of them, and you will come to
the conclusion before you reach your
home, that the place to 60 to is on
Front street, and the store is Baer
Mann's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01

OUR CHOICE FOR CONGRESS-:
HON. JAS. JEFF RIES,
OF RAPIDES.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-09-01
PITTsBURG, Pa, I.
Mich ID. 1870 {

Dr.. r. ?. Pierce, Buffalo, Ne,U Yorh !:
DEAR S1R--I was treated by four
different physicians without avail tor
disease of the liver and uterus. Some
time ago commenced the use of your
Favorite Prescription and Disco very,
being at the time, confined part of the
time to my bed. At first my improve
ment was slow, but I now find my self
well after the use of four bottles Of
each of the medicines. With many,
many thanks,
am, very respectfully,
MARY E. GRACE.