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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

--CAprAls George G. Hamilton,
the head clerk of the Packet, Jes. g
X. Bell, favored the DEMOCRAT office
with big package of. papers, but
'the Captain of that boat" saw all Of
it and raised him ont Of his boots in
that line. Crptain Dick stmply sent
US bale Of papers, numbering about
forty, from nearly every State in
this glorious Union. Captain Dick,
in his young days. was q typo, in
ours we we're q mud. clerk--now Cap
tain Dick is steamboatman, and w
are of the Fourth Estate-hence We
"still swear to one another" and
keep up the old love.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
Our Packet, the lineal successor

Our Packet, the lineal successor
OF the favorite and honored old Bart.
Able, the Jesse X. Bell, Capt. Dick
Sinnott's second "true and trusty
love-" came for the second trip to
her Alexandria home, on Monday,
and on account of the low stage of
water, resbipped her Grand Ecore
and way freight BY the Jewel. Con
sidering the fall in the river, her
round trip was a most excellent one;
her trip down, the manifest of which
we give elsewhere, to which must be
added a full cabin Of passengers, and
her present up trip no one can find
fault with. She left New Orleans on
Saturday, with an ,m,nes s, freight,
and crowded with passel gers, all OF
which proves conclusivcIv that she
has the call, and at once will receive
the patronage her owner so fairly
and honestly merits. We are glad
to record this good beginning for the
time-honored institution of q weekly
packet, and trust never to he without
one. We are used to it since 1872,
and now that we have side-wheeler
again, the old prestige is restored.--
Shippers and all the entire publ.
must, however, rally to the support
Of the Packet, Jesse X. Bell, ant.
should feel proud in having sneh
Packet. Again we proclaim, that
our Grand Ecore trade has q packe
in Capt. Sinnott Jesse X. Bell, thu
peer of the Virkshnrg packets.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

-OuB mails the past week were
regular and up to time; the shreve-
port mail, six times a week, makes
40 for our long promised six-times 8
week on the Red River Landing
Route. Though the stages reach
here. as per contract, every day ex'
cept Tuesday, We only receive our
old regular tri weekly mails brought
TO the Mouth by the Vicksburg pack
cts. However, there is some pros
meets that the new Contractor, G. +
Brott, will soon make another start to
comply with his contract, and give
rs the long promised daily
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
THE DISTRICT COURT.

The special term Of the District
Court, called for the third Monday
in February, 1880, met in this Town,
on, the above named day, and the
only business transacted was the en-
pannelling Of the Grand jury: @
Daniel w. Brewer, Foreman;
Jack Jones, A. j. Davis,
W. P. Price, John Acock,
w. s. Hadnot, w. f.. CarnahaD,
J. w. Hathaway, S. A. Dowty,
Thomas Davis, Jerry Robinson,
j. D. Beynolds, Samuel Tilman,
F. NJ. Frazer, James Craig,
B. G. Waits,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
TnEBATON ROUGE CADETS.
THE BEST DRILLED BODY OF nEN IN
THE PROCESSION.

The cadets from the Louisiana
University, at Baton Rouge, attract
ed univerial admiration and eommen.
da,iop by their sol'lierly hearing and
excellent marching in the ceremonies
of Yesterday and the day before.
The great improvement in their
appearance and movements since
their last visit to the city and par
ticipation in one of our public pa
rades, confirm the wisdom and sagac'
ity of the choice Of the commander
who has had charge of the military
training of these fine youths for the
last six months.
Lieutenant lamar of the 18th 9. S.
Infantry, has discharged his duties
with an energy, tact and judgment
which yindicate his choice for this
position, and illustrate the excellent
system of drill and discipline taught
at West Point, aud now heing taught
TO the ) oaths Of our principal State
colleges.
The cadets leave this evening BY
the R,bt. E. Lee for Batan Rouge.
The corps is Offered as follows:
Captain f. E. Wood, H. Wade, W.
Polk, B. C. Robertson.
First Lieu1enants-W. B. Kelly, L
P. Conner, W. F. Gilmore, Slew
Second Lieutenants-:H.F. Brunei
p. A. Moore.
sergeants-first, F. B. Botbiers
second, g. C. Conway; third, H. Las
saigne !; fourth, Z. ?. Hickman; fifsh
B. Avery; sixth, NJ. 2. Robertson
seventh, C. NJ. Tabor.
! Out of the eighty cadets who tool
part in the parade, only thirty-fv'
lhad received The advantages Of pre-
vious sessions drill.
! Tie cadets intend to witness th
fourth Of March parade, and propos
at the same time to have q competi
Tive drill with some Of the crac
companies of New Orleans.--[ Ne,
Orleans States.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
ATREAsURE TROVE.

A few days ago Mr.. f. P. Pickett
was blowing in an old field near his
in the vicinity of Summit.
in Blouns county. His plow stru.k
rather hard, and upon ex
aiming it he found box, and on.
opening it could scarcely believe his
own eyes as he gazed upon over
$500 in gold and silver coins
There was $1,000 in gold and $500 in
silver coins. Upon inqniring Mr..
Pickett became convinced that the
money was buried during the late
war by Mr.. A. W. Arnold, now de'
ceased, a citizen of that vicinity.
Several efforts had been made by
Mr.. Arnold's family to find this box.
they being aware that he buried it
when the Federal troops threatened
that section of the State. The
money was turned over by Mr.. Puck
EFT to the widow of Mr.. Arnold, who
now resides in Marshal county. She
lis represented to he worthy lady,
having several chill rem, who will be
benefited by the money their fathe'
buried to save from the hands Of the
invaders. It is stated that large
number of citizens in that section oI
the State buried considerable quaint
ties of gold and silver coins about
the same time that Mr.. Arnold did
Most of those who did so recovered
their money after the danger wa
PASSED, bu: in the excitement ant
fear incident to the times, severa
persons buried their treasures VIII
forgot the precise localities Of huria
and have not been able to this day u
recover them. The same thing wa
done in various portions Of the State
1t Is to be hoped that all will b
found by the proper persons. TIL
action Of Mr.. Pickett in turnlnI
over the money be found to che wild
ow of the owner, shows that he is
high.toned, honest gentleman, an
one eminently deserving the highes
esteem and confidence Of his fello,
men, Montgomery Advertiser.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

-Sr. Valentine has come and gone
but none of his dainty and comical
missives created half 80 much plea
sure, as a visit now to Gus. Gehr's
elegant Saloon. His right bower,
George Wilson, can toss up Bour.
bon sour, or dash ofthe "rale stuff"
that knocks Valentine clean out of
existence, and he never gets left on
the quality of his ale, or sparkling
wines. .-- g.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

EYE, EAR AND DEFoRMlrIEs.-One
or more of the Surgeons of the Cen
trail Surgical Infirmary, OF 1ndianap.
oils, Indiana, will visit professionally,
Alexandria, at the Exchange Hotel,
Thursday and Friday, February 26
and ~, 1880. All afflicted with any
disease of the Eye or Ear, Catarrh,
Cross Eyes, Club Foot, Spinal Curv-
ature, Piles or Chronic Diseases. &C.,
can consult them free Of charge. Ar
ti6cial Eyes inserted. Remember
the dates.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
WASHINGTON.
DEBATE IN COMMITTEE on CENSUS
SUPERVISORS.
WASHINGTON,
February II {

WASHINGTON,
February II { |
Senator Pendleton, Chairman Of
the Census Committee, who reported
the Ohio nominations adversely, said
the adverse report had no reference
to the persona! character of the nom
inees, but was based solely on the
ground that the President, in the
nomination of eight Republican Su
pervisors from that State, and not
single Democrat, had violated the
spirit of the census law and ignored
the distinct understanding of both
parties in Congress.
When the bill was passed, it was
understood that the Supervisors, as
we'll as Enumerators, should be ap
pointed without regard to party affil-
iatious. In the appointments from
many of the States the Democrats
had been almost wholly ignored, and
this case of Ohio was glaring in
stance Of the partisanship Of selec.
tions. He thought that, as this was
to be for ten years the basis for the
apportionment of Representatives In
Congress and in the Legislature, it
was of the highest Importance not
only that the Supervisors should be
personally competent, but that the
results of their labors should be
above suspicion from any standpoint,
political or otherwise.
| Senator Thurman also spoke at
considerable length to the same effect.
The Republicans did not make a very
spirited defence Of the Presidents
nominations, but generally conceded
the correctness of the allegations and
| the soundness of the claims present.
ed by the Democratic speakers
They thought, however, that the
Democrats should reject such Of thu
nominations as they considered unfit
and confirm the remainder, thus leav
ing vacancies which the Presiden
could I'll by new appointments
The Democrats, however, though
the President should himself revis'
his list.
When the Ohio nominations wer
put to q vote all the Democrats vote
for their rejection, except Mr.. Hill, Q
Georgia, who once or twice vote
with the Republicans, and then With
held his vote. The nomination
were all rejected.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
New Orleans Market.

Cotton firm-Ordinary III; Good
Ordinary 124; Low Middling 1894;
Middling Is; Good Middling 1888;
Middling Fair 135.
Flour quiet and steady; Superf1ne
$500; Xxx $5.75; xxx $685..
Corn higher at So; Oats weak at
Al. Corn Meal higher at $S.l0.
Hay scarce and frm; Prime at $N.
Dry Salt Meats in fair demand;
Shoulders, loose $4.4o; packed SIG;
Clear Ribs &c.; Clear Sides Tic.
Sugar in good demand; Inferior
81; Common to good Common 6t@7;
Fair to Fully Fair 7@7s; Prime to
Choice 75@S.
Molasses quiet; Common So@44;
Fair 36@38; Prime to Choice 42@52.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
Red River Mails.
The following letter explains itself:
WASHINGTON D. c., |

The following letter explains itself:
WASHINGTON D. c., |
January %, 1885,
L. N. Terrell, Esq, Sap't Railsoay
Mail Serviee, atlanta, Ga:
SlR-Referring to papers trans
mitted under your endorsement Of
the twenty-fourti instant, relative to
service on route No. 30OS, donald
sonville to Red River Landing, La,
you are informed that the contractor
promises to take prompt and decisive
action in the premises, and to soon
put the service in such shape as to
obviate all cause of complaint. He
makes reasonable excuses for the
failures and irregularities thus far
attended npon the service, and 1t is
thought that be will endeavor to
faithfully fulfill his contract. If it
proves otherwise, however, this office
will not permit him to continue infe-
rior or unsatisfactory service, the
contract having been ordered with
the view of securing better, not
worse postal facilities and connec-
tons with other routes.
From reports received, it is infer
red that the contractors on route No.
| 3oOs6, New Orleans to vicksburg,
are inimical to the new service and
have endeavored to aggravate the
cause of complaint by refusing tc
perform service required under tbei'
contract, which is In no respect
modified or-affected by the new ser
vice, Donaldsonville, Plaquemine
Baton Rouge, Port Hudson, St. Fran
cisville, and all intermediate Offices
thence TO Red River Landing, being
still continued on their route, ant
had they performed service accord
Nv there could have been no occasion
for the reported delay and accumula
ton of mail at Donaldsonville excep
rs regards the less important offices
between Donaldsonville and St. Fran
cisville, to which the contract OF
| route No 30096 does not require ser
vice. Respectfully, ETC.,
THos. j. BRADY,
Second Assistant Postmaster Gen
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

SAYS the Picayunc: A further adj
vance In bar iron to 4 cents per pound
basis has lately taken place in Pitts
burgh, and the factories in Wheeling
have raised their price on nails to s., rs
card rates, per key. This looks as if
the s.Iron B0om' had come to stay lon-
ger than was expected, and people
might as we'll make up their minds to
that effect,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

--MoEslEuR Roltaire, the great Magi-
clan and Conjuring Monarch of the
World, holds forth Tonight ut the Elk
change Hall, and gives one of his won-
derful performances. Price Of admis-
sion fifty cents; children, half-price.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

howard C. PALMER, President
of the Louisiana Savings Bank and
the head OF the large commercial
house of e. g. Palmer Co., New
Orleans, who was Indicted for en-
bezzling the sum of s47,347, belong
ing to or deposited in said bank, was
tried q few days since 10 the Superb
or Criminal Court aud has been
found guilty. He has been remand
ed to Jail for sentence.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
The Riyersat This point, in I

The River at this point, in the
past week, ilras fallen ~ inches; and
at this writing is still declining.
The Bailey Dam 10 again visible,
with about six feet water on the up
per Falls. At Shreveport the river
declined slowly for three days, but
for the "a hours ending Saturday
night it stopped receding and rose
IL inches. The Pool Liners have
once more taken to their barges.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
AMERICAN HORSES roR JAPAN,
GEN. GRANTS VALUABLE PRESENT TO
THE EMPEROR.

On Saturday afternoon there ar
rived "a this city three valuable and
magnificent stations en- route to the
japanese Empire. These horses are
in charge Of VIM. B. Griffith and
Edward Casey, of Washington, who
are going through to Japan with
them to see them safely Delivered
The animals were taken to E. Gu
ver's stable, on Eleventh street. for a
two days rest, and there Bee re.
porter this morning obtained view
of the beautiful steeds. Barb, Of
Ethan Allen blood, is 1 years old,
and was presented BY Gen. Grant to
the Emperor OF Japan, by whom the
General was so hospitality entertain.
ed while visiting that country. This
horse 10 dne bay, with two white
hind feet, with white star Ia fore.
head. long name aud tail, 10 fifteen
hands high, has beautifully formed
/ limbs, possesses good action, and IS
livery promising ~ to speed. This
horse has been owned BY. General
Grant since he Was colt. Kings
LEY Is sixteen hands high, Z years
old, is rich mahogany bay, with no
marks. and has long name and tail
He isa running .horse, having = re-,
4 cord Of l "a, and was sired BY Har.
per's Longfellow. Black Hawk, Jr.,
lis q jet black horse, with white hind
feet, one white front foot, and white
!. star on forehead, long name, tail
!, drags on the ground; he is 6fteen
and ee-quarters hands high, is
symmetrically proportioned, has ele-
CANT limbs, and has trotted a mile in
2:9s and 2:23, and prospects Of get
: ting below 2:20. He 10 one Of the
most beautiful horses that man ever
> laid eyes upon. These horses came
3 from the farm Of General Beals, near
: Washington, where the Arabian hor-
ses presented to General Grant are
' kept. II will be remembered that
General Grant WAS the guest Of Gen
eral Beals while visiting Washing.
ton. Kingsley aud Black Hawk were
purchased for the japanese govern
ment by its agent, MI. Horace Cap.
ron, assisted by Mr.. Edward France,
. at cost Of about $4,000 each. Barb,
the present OF General Grant to the
Japanese Emperor, is valued at about
the same figure. The horses leave
for San Francisco on this evening d
freight train. They will DO reste't
at Ogden two or three days. and
> then resume their journey. They
will be shipped from San Francisco
on February 7th. -[Omaha Neb.
Bee, Jan. 20.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

A MAN of energy and one who
enjoys q large share of public conf,
dence and respect is he who conducts
his business on a high-class principle
and studies the wants Of his patrons.
Such a man is our friend, William
Hustmyre, whose store, corner Of
Second and Jackson Streets, is all
evidence of his thrift and enterprise
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

THE Spring draws near, and for
its advent big" Heyman is arrang-
ing to display, at price to suit a IL,
many styles of men, youths and
boys clothing. His store is hand
somely stocked now with a choice
line of reasonable goods, which will
satisfy every taste, and suit each
purchaser. b.,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

We were blessed with paper ia
vors the past week. Our friend and
fellow-townsman, Edouard We'll, has
been to New Orleans, taking in Mardi
Gras and business, and while there re-
membered the DEMOCRAT and sent Us
up by the Yazoo Valley big bundle
of papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

BUSINESS in Town was tolerably
brisk last week; a few bales Of that
last lot of cotton coming to the mar
ket created a furry among the buy
ers. Corn has commenced coming
upon the boats, showing plainly that
the crop in Rapides was short
Peace and quiet reigns; as q proof
of this the Corporation only took in
an X, the whole Of last week, for the
indiscretions Of q gentleman of color
who sinned against one Of its Ordi'
nances.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

EVERY man, whether rich or in
moderate circumstances, should look
after his personal appearance, and
make cleanliness and neatness fea.
ture of his life, and 10 doing SO he
should seek the luxuries of q re.
freshiDg shave at Monster Leon Des-
sins Tonsorial Emporium.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

Our old friend, of forty years. &C.
quaintance, DR.. s. o. Scrnggs, was q
passenger on the Jesse K. Bell, called
on us and was at home in our Sane
tum. He speaks in the highest eulo-
gies of the Packet and seemed to have
Dick Sinnott aud the Jesse X. Bell on
tho brain. He went up to his Clou-
tierville home on the Jewel. :
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

Our Representative, Hon. j. G.
Wise, has introduced House bill No.
1928, which reads: "An Act to. repeal
Act No: So Of the Acts Of 1873,
entitled an Act to incorporate the
Town Of Pineville, Rnpides Parish. .
From what we can learn this pro
vides for the repeal Of the incorpora-
tion Of PiGeyille.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

THE St. Louis Circus was on time
and treated us to a dag and night per-
Torrance. The Manager, E. 7. sBasye,
is q gentleman highly appreciated in
his profession, and paid this Office the
usual courtesies. Take it all in all his
Show was fair one, and Its patroni.
zers got the worth of their money. =
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

THE clerks Of the Yazoo Valley
and Bonnie Lee lave the thanks OF
this Office for late New Orleans pa
pers. Both of these boats had full
up freights and passed up respective
" ON Saturday and Sunday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

TIE Boston Post just about hits
the Parnell nail on the head when it
says James Gordon Bennett gave that
$l0O. 900 "a an advertisement, and that
the starving poor Of Ireland wish there
were more Just such advertisers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
WASHINGTON,
Feb. Il, 1880.

Both sides of the house agree that
the resolution affirming the Monroe
doctrine in the strongest possible
way will be introduced early in the
week, and passed, under q suspen-
sion Of the rules, without debate, and
the president will carry it into effect,
even if it is necessary to officially
notify foreign governments that the
canal shall not be built under any
but American auspices.
Tie State Department believes
the Central American governments,
and probably Mexico, will protest
bitterly, and unpleasant diplomatic
complications may possibly result
No matter what happens Congress
will stand by its resolution, even
though a temporary increase Of for
ces is rendered necessary. .. "a. -
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

The manifest of the cargo of the
Jesse X. Bell, on her first down trip,
footed up: 1880 bales OF cutton,
l475 sacks of cotton seed, 63 hogs
heads of sugar and one barrel OF
molasses.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
Is HE WHAT HE SEEMS?

Mr.. James Gordon Bennett, the
proprietor of the New York Heratd
eads a list Of subscribers to the
Irish Relief Fund with the prince'y |
donation of One Hundred Thousand
Dollars. The columns of that jour
nal have also been devoted TO appeals
to the generosity of the American
public on behalf of the suffering
Irish, and that the efforts OF that
phianlropic gentleman, Mr.. Bennett,
will be instrumental in swelling IT,
the extent of many thousands OF
dollars more the contributions fol
their relief, there is not particle of
doubt. Whether Mr.. Bennett is ac-
tuated by any other motives than
those dictated BY the homely sympa,
thy for suffering humanity, we have
never stopped to inquire; but since
the recent utterances Of Mr.. Parnell,
who accuses him Of being prompted
solely by sel6"h and sor'lid motives,
characterized by a morbid love OF
notoriety, we are compelled to take
this IS the mos, singular instance Of
inconsistency upon record of an indi
vidual who stands before the world
as the benefector Of his countrymen.
II there is any man better than he
should be We do not assume that it
liz MFR. Parnell, and it is possible that
it may be some other than James
Gordon Bennett.
Our information leads Us to under
stand that Mr.. Parnell is constituted
an agent to receive subscriptions, in
this country, for the furnishing and
destitute Irish; that he is authorized
to receive all sums, large and small,
which may be intended for that pur'
pose. We do not assume that be
would divert from that sacred pur.
pose, 80 much as would pay for O
Card of Thanks, TO those to whose
generosity so many thousands Of de-
pendent and starving human beings
are indebted for the morsels with
which life is sustained aud the
Threaded demon held at bay. But w
would ask, does it not seem a little
queer, to put it mildly. that because
1.-The gentleman, whose liberality will
perhaps, put dollar in the pocke!'
of every actual mendicant and paupe
in Ireland, is the proprietor of grea
newspaper, that he is not capable o
a noble action2 We would fain be
lieye that Mr.. Chas. Parnell, NJ. P
is what, at the fast blush, he woul'
seem-but, alas! he is not the truste
of the relief fund contributed by th
New York Herald. We are a GOO
deal of the opinion that there is
mistake somewhere and that tn
right man is in the sorong place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

The Fay Templeton Star ALI
ance Troupe left for Natchitoches'
on Sunday, on the Bonnie Lee. We
cordially recommend them to our
Na.chitoches friends and endorse
them as the best Troupe, in all re-
g,rds, that has visited these parts
since the war. ....