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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31
HONOR TO GOV. MOUT0N.

Gov. Alexander Mouton, a native
Louisianian, the oldest Governor now
living, 81 years of age, has been re.
Gently on trip to New Orleans and
while there was honored and we'll re.
ceived. Though his reception was
that of a high toned gentleman and
life-like Democrat, there was nc
funkyis,n about it. The Orleans
Artillery paid their respects to the
honored veteran, and Capt. Sambola,
their spokesman, thus addressed the
Governor:
GovERNoR-The Orleans Artillery
one of the oldest organizations of
this city, representing the Creole
population, has come to night to
present its fi!ial homage to one who
in days gone by presided over the
destinies of Louisiana. There are
some in these ranks who we're pres.
ent at your Inauguration in l843, and
those who, long who, assisted at the
elevation of a Creole to the highest
position in this State, had also the
pleasure and pride, few months
ago, to greet with cheers the seating
Of another Louisianian as Governor
of his native State. To you, there
fore, the oldest Governor living, we
have come tonight to pay our res.
poets, happily in time when Louis
lana begins to experience the advent
Of new era ofprosperity.
Gov. Mouton, on whose venerable
shoulders. rests venerable head,
whitened by the SHOWS of near four
score winters, was deeply affected.
In a low and feeling voice he extend
ded his most cordial thanks to the
Orleans Artillery for this mark Of
esteem and respect. He was happy
on this occasion, to meet 90 many
Louisianiaus, and from the bottom
of his heart he thanked them for
their kind attention. Louisiana has
for many years been oppressed BY
aliens and strangers, but now, under
a young and energetic ruler, chosen
from one Of her noble sons, fair Lou
islana will ere long enjoy the peace,
prosperity and happiness of the good
old days. This is probably my last
visit to New Orleans" said the ven
cradle Governor, in conclusion, low
ing to the weight of years upon my
shoulders; but it is my fervent wish
before my eyes close in eternal sleep,
to see the dawn of that new era of
peace, plenty and afauence in our
beloved State"
Amid much enthusiasm the sol
diers, guests and all present took
leave Of Gov. Mouton, cherishing
the hope that the veterans prayer
be heard by kind Providence, and
that he may not 60 to his last reward
before witnessing the regeneration
of the State he loves SO we'll.
Governor Mouton was Speaker OF
the House of Representatives in
1887, was Governor Of the State from
1s43 till the PRONUNCIATION of the
Constitution Of 1845, was the first
native Louisianian elected to the U.
5. Senate, and is at present the old
est living ex Senator.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31
THE END OF LENT.

With Saturday last ended the Len
ten season. Those who are prone to
complain of its rigors, and who, from
force of circumstances, observe in
some measure the abstinence from
flesh which the Church requires will
no doubt be much rejoiced. From
the fish and egg diet even the more
deyout Catholic, will, in obedience
to the demands of an educated appe-
| tite, turn with perhaps few regrets
and with an edge to his ralish for a
more substantial diet, which may
serve in ,tead of tonics, and which in
another forty days may require that
the weight be slipped several notches
on the scale beam.
Apart, however, from the inconve-
nience which some people always
feel, all Christians will admit that
the Catholic Church, by her faithful
observance of the season which com.
memorates the suf1erings and pas
sion of our Saviour, instills into the
minds of even the skeptic feelings of
reverence and respect, and by her
persistent and rigid endorsements of
discipline in this partisular, prepares
US for those greater trials which mis-
fortune so often brings.
The several churches had a full
attendance on Easter Sunday, and
the mild and delightful Spring day
enabled euen those who seldom 60
le Church on account OF the "weath
err" to exhibit the "latest styles
to the very best advantage.
In the afternoon there was a re-
union and celebration by the chill
lren of the St. James Sunday School,
under the direction of the Superin-
tendent, Mr.. j. NJ. Barrett. There
was large attendance and the chill
dren who compose this Sunday school
have, under the direction Of its in
deiatigabie chief, attained marked
proficiency as pupils, while they ex-
hibited in a manner exceedingly
gratifying to all, the benefits which
must accrue in after life, to those
who enjoy the advantages of early
christian training.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31
-YALLERY, of.the Gem, has bee

--VALLERY, of.the Gem, has been
to the City on business and pleas
ure trip, and made the round trip OF
the palatial steamer Jesse X. Bell. =
His fresh and extra stock Of pure Ii
auors aat. cigars will speak for the
business part of his trip. AS vet
eran Of the Fourth Estate and war
printer of the DEMOCRAT, he remem-
hered his old love aud brought Us a
huge buadle Of papers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

In twelve trips this season, from
New Orleans to Memphis and the
Bends, the Charles p. Chouteau
brought TO the Crescent City II, 800
bales of cotton, az bags seed cotton,
54,901 sacks cotton seed, 12,427
saTks of oil cake, 4lSl sacks cotton
seed meal and S66 barrels cotton
seed oil. This is equal in cotton to
$4,000 bales, or each trip to 1891
bales cotton.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

To day Gen. Grant will MAKE MS
entry into New Orleans, the metrop.
oils of the South, and the city which,
during his administration, exhibited
such profound resentment at the des
potic and arbitrary manner in which
he sustained the plunderers who, by
devices entirely new in American
politics, had found means to over
come the will of the people, and who,
being in favor with the Executive,
had invoked in emergencies which
bafled them, the aid of Federal bay
ouets and the DEGREES of the Federal
Courts, which only a crushed and
helpless people could submit to with
out bloodshed.
The magnanimity which he dis,
played in the terms Of the surrender
ny General Lee, aud which is the
characteristic Of brave and noble
men, fOrsoUk him when clothed with
The robes of the Chief Magistracy, to
which he had been elevated by the
votes Of a party who made war with
the greatest vigor when there were
no armies to be confronted, anu when
the vicisstudes of the campaign
were only such as required the excr-
else of that peculiar talent which has
been rendered famous in song, story
and the poverty of our people, and
which was best represented by Mo
ses, Chamberlain and Kellogg. We
anticipate, however, that the chival-
rous people who have borne with
characteristic foltitude the trials OF
an epoch which must stand through
all time as the most damning and
disgraceful in the history of any
country, will permit no remembrance
of their great wrongs to mar or TO
detract from tie demonstration OF
honor which must be accorded him
in Difference to his past great seryi.
ces to the Union cause.
AS the most eminent citizen of
this great Republic, honored by eve
ry nation of the civilized world, and
about to terminate tour, in which
he has been an honored guest of ma
tons, principalities and cities, it
would be in no eense a proper ex-
preston of public sentiment 10 Lou
isiana if he should not be received
with the courtesies and civilities
which have been extended him else
where. Indeed, the occasion may be
made to administer rebuke and q
retaliation, if it could be so called, by
the most generous and hospitahle re-
ception rendered to General Grant,
and not to the ex-President. By all
means introduce him to some of our
bulldnzers, and to the Chiefs of tie
White League; and if the archives
contain them, what say our friends if
we have "another count" just for fun.
We have but one more suggestion,
for which we beg pardon, while we
hope our "magnanimous and unset
fish" friends, in that quarter, will
take no offence IL is, let the recep
ton he held at Baton Rouge, and if
Mr.. Heidenheim had only thought of
it, there would have been no trouble
' to have carried through his rsso'"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

THE Carroll Conservative" for
many years published at Providence,
La, and one Of our most acceptable
exchanges, has sold out, and in its
stead is published a Republican
journal, supporting Grant for the
Presidency. The ''North Louisiana
Republican is the name of the new
issue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

"A picture of attractiyeness is
one which only centres in a lady
handsomely dressed, whose costume,
fitting closely, adds grace to her ev-
cry movement. Such a picture is
presented by every lady whose dress
is made at Mrs. C. Geiger's, corner
of Second and Beauregard streets,
where genius and nimble fingers
quickly transfer fabrics into lovely
dresses.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31
kellogg and Hayes.

A majority OF the Committee on
Privileges and Elections in the Sen
ate recommend the unseating of Mr..
Kellogg of Louisiana, and the seat
ing of Mr.. Spofford in his place.
The com mittee proceed mainly upon
the ground that that The so-called
Legislature which elected Kellogg to
the Senate was not a legally consti
tuted body; or rather, that portion
of the members, who were necessary
to make up its quorum, were fraud
ulently counted into office by the
Returning Board Of the State. This
is true beyond the shadow of a
doubt.
A section of the Kellogg Legisla-
ture was. duly elected. But every
we'll Informed person knows that the
part of its membership which was
essential to give it even the color
or appearance of duly organized
branch of the Government, was the
product of one of the most Infamous
frauds ever perpetrated in American
politics.
But t4is great crime does not stop
with Kellogg. If he was fraudulent
ly elected to the Senate, then Hayes
was fraudulently chosen to the Pres
idency. The same election returns,
canvassed by the same Returning
Board, which gave to Kellogg the
Legislature that sent him to the Sem
ate, gave to Hayes the eight votes
of Louisiana, which made him Pres
ident.
They both occupy the same ground
and should stand or fall together;
and If Kellogg ought to leave the
Senate chamber, Hayes ought to quit
the White House.-[N. Y. Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

Col. McGinnis, who has been to
the City on business connected with
his Mail line, arrived home on Mon.
day. He speaks in high terms of
Capt. Sinnott's Floating palace" and
also of the gentlemanly officers and
crew. That '.coal story" or how
Capt. Dick passes the Natchez, as re-
lated by the Colonel, is capital joke.
and will make most any Alexandrian
laugh and grow fat"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

THE John D. Scully, now owned
by the Pool Line, has just returned
from the wreck of the Maria Louise
with 440 bales Of her cotton. The
chances for raising the Louise are
still favorable. She has yet 270
bales of cotton in her hold and about
$50 bales of cotton in her engine
room, and it is believed she can be
raised without taking any of it out.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31


-PRoFEssoR Samuel %. Gross,
NJ. D. D. C. L., Oxoniensis, world
wide known as a Surgeon, an instruc.
tor and author, and Professor Of Sur
gerry at the Philadelphia University,
has recently been given an ovasion,
by the members OF the Medical and
Surgical Association, of New Orleans,
at the Spanish Fort Hotel. Dr.. ]. P.
Davidson, well and favorably known
as Practitioner OF Medicine In AL
exandria and surrounding country
for over 81 years, was Chairman Of
the meeting, and in few very sppro.
pirate remarks welcomed the honored
guest who, if not personally known
to many, was known to all on account
Of his high merits, and in welcoming
him honor was done to the profession
and to those present.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

Gov. Wilt has pardoned the ten
colored strikers from st. Charles Pa.
rish, who we're recently convicted of
trespass, and had been brought to
New Orleans to serve out their term
of Imprisonment.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

in our notice, last week, Of St.
Francis Xavier's Catholic Benevo-
lent Society, we failed to state that
Mr.. Patrick Kelly had been elected
Treasurer of that Society. In the
hurry of getting TO press his name
was unintentionally omitted.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

TIE Conservative, recently un-
der the editorial management of Mr..
Lanier, hangs on high tue names OF
Grant and Settle, respectively for
President and Vice President of these
United States. Well, we'll take it for
Grant ed that that Settles it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

HABIT, if not necessity, makes a
Hair Dressing such as DR.. Ayers
laboratory issues indispensable to
many. The "Vigor" is one of the
most delightful we have ever used.
1t restores not only the color, but
glos' and luxuriauce, 10 faded and
gray hair.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

THE Police Jury have been in
session, since Monday morning, and
will adjourn sine die this morning,
and we have no doubt, will have a
clear and succinct account of the
Parish's affairs ready to turn over to
their successors. Again we hope to
see them all re.appointed as their
own SUCCESSORS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

The Silver City passed up Fri
day evening, all right again, with a
full load and the river mail. Her
clerk, VIM. Quicksall, as is his inva
riable custom, made up big pack
age Of papers for this office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

The Culvert at the Mouth of
Bayou Rapides has been replaced
anew. Mr.. Ball, manager for Clapp
Bros, was the superintendent of the
work. We sincerely hope that a
good and lasting job has been done.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

The Packet is getting to her
work and proving her metal. She
reached here Nc nday morning at
half.past six o'clock, inside Of 81
hours from the City. For a bust.
ness, peddling trip, this is most ex-
celleht time. To her clerks we are
indebted for the usual paper cour-
tesies.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

Our Jewish fellnw.cilizens cele.
hrated the Feast of the Passover.
Ordained by Moses nearly thirty
five centuries ago, as that day comes
around, they feel the natural pride of
race strong within them, and with
patriotism they observe the feast as
national celebration, if not as re-
ligious ceremony.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

"A SLIGHT alteration occurred
on Saturday, at the store Of Mr.. Leo.
pold Gehr, about four miles from
Town, between Mr.. Landry Baltic
and a cotored man named Tlbbs.
The latter was shot in the band, and
is. therefore, not seriously injured.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

--FREsH bread aud 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, 1880-03-31

Capt. R. W. Ford, of the com.
mercial firm of Gregg q Ford, OF
Shreveport, and one of the best
known and most popular and highly
respected and estimahle citizens
and business men of that City, died
on last Saturday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

Mn. Julius NJ. Nassits, book
keeper, and Adolphe Baer, an alta
che of the Grocery Department Of
Baer Mann, left last week on the
packet. The former will visit Ba-
ton Rouge, and the latter New Or.
leans, for a short time only.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

The Legislature has less than
ten days to remain in session, and
yet the most important work is not
half completed. We are fearful that
an extra session Of at least fifteen
days will have to he called to finish
their necessary work.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

The colored laborers 10 the Par
isb of st. John Baptist are on a
strike, and We suppose will izzle GU,
like those Of the recent St. Charles
eAaeute.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

The State Sunday Law, intro.
dnced into the House Of Representa-.
tives of our Legislature by Hon. j
+. Hathaway, one of our Representa-.
tives, has become a law and will
soon be promulgated.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

THE Laura Lee passed down ear
ly Saturday morning, and had the
champion load of the season, her
cargo footed up equal to 5000 bales
of cotton.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31
No. AL An ACT

| TO require Police Juries to make
provision for the support Of all in.
firm, sick and disabled panpers re-
siding in their respective Parishes.
SECTION |. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly Of the State Of
Louisiana, That it shall be the duty
of the several Police Jnries through.
out this State to provide for the sup
port Of all infirm, sick and disabled
paupers resisling within the limits OF
their respective Parishes, except
such as may reside in municipal COR
porations, either exempt or partially
exempt from Parish taxation; that
they shall adopt such measures as
they may deem just and necessary to
ascertain the names, situation and
condition of all such. In order that
they may provide for the entire sup
port Of the utterly destitute and help
less, and for the partial support or
assistance Of others, according TO
their circumstances aud condition.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, etc.,
That Police Juries are authorized to
buy or lease farm or other homo
for the infirm, sick and disabled pau.
pers residing within their Parish,
and to make such arrangements, and
appoint such officials, and agents,
with such compensation as they may
deem necessary, for the proper man
agement thereof, and TO make the
same wholly or in part self-sustaining.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, ETC.,
That If Police Juries shall establish
any farms or manufactures, or shall
embark in any farming or manufac-
turing enterprises, TO carry out the
object of this act, and comply With
article 1853 of the Constitution, all
such shall be regarded and recogniz-
ed as public works within the mean
ing of the law.
SEC. 4. Be it further enacted, ETC.,
That Police Juries and Parish off,
Gals shall not, at the public expense,
support OF aid any persons as pau.
|pers, except such as are infirm, sick
or disabled; that the amount to be
appropriated as pauper fund to car
ry out any or all of the purposes Of
this act, or under any and all other
laws on the subject, shall be included
in the estimate required to be made
and published by section 2745 Of the
Revised Statutes OF 1879; that no
debt shall be created against the Par
ish beyond the amount appropriated
and collected for the purpose with
other curreut Parish taxes, and no
greater rate of taxation than that al
lowed t,y the Constitution shall he
levied BY any Police Jury to carry
out the object OF this act, except for
the purposes aud in the manner set
o th in article 209 of the Conslitu- Z
tion.
SEC. 5. Be it further enacted, ETC..
That all laws or parts of laws in on
flict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed.
a. R. N. @ sDEN,
Speaker Of the House Of. Represents
tives.
S. D. MCENERY,
Lieutenant Governor and President
of the Senate.
Approved M,rcll %, 1880.
LOUIS A. WILTZ,
Governor of the State Ut Louisiana.
A true copy:
WILL. A. STRONG,
Secretary Of State.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

"l3 l5-14."-A greater puzzle than
his is how Hustmyre manages to
always keep such an elegant stock OF
Boots, Shoes and Hats.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

The river remained on stand
up to Saturday evening, since which
time it has commenced rising slowly
and has swelled fully six inches up
to present writing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

--THE Ashland passed down on
Monday evening with 1900 bales of
cotton, I50 barrels of oil, 500 sacks
oil cake, 8 car loads of cattle, and q
good list of passengers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

"A large and complete assortment
of Mems, Ladies', Boys and Misses
Shoes, Caters, Slippers, and all the
latest styles in that liue, just received
and opened, in Pineville, By E. j.
Hardtner.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

We are peculiarly blessed in the
extra paper line this week, two CON-
plete packages from the Pool Line
adding to our supply. OF course We
are thankful for these favors.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

The use of single bottle OF
Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re-
newer is sufficient to show its efficacy
in restoring the natural color Of the
hair and cleansing the scalp.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

The Pinaforical Editor of the
indicator has been turned loose on
the citizens Of Natchitoches. Sing
hey the lucky people that they are !!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

~~~~~s.-D~s.-~-~
The down cargo of the Jesse K.
Bell footed up as follows: 622 bales
of cotton, 4,3O9 sacks of cotton seed,
Al hogsheads of sugar, lis barrels of
molasses, and sundries.
Considering the lateness of the
season this is M ost excellent trip,
but what does it amount to in the
paying line for the Bells iron chest,
now that prices are reduced on
freights all around tbirty-three and a
third per cent, and the boats expen.
ses all around are increased in cor
responding rstiop There is no olive
and let live" in such a tariff, and but
meagre encouragement for Captain
Sinnott to have built and placed in
the Grand Ecore trade such a steam
boat as his present complete and
perfect one. Planters now receive
fifteen dollars a bale more for their
cotton, and yet the Bell is forced by
them to take it to New Orleans at a
decrease of one third less as freight,
when they are receiving one-fourth
more for it, and are still paying all
the exorbitant and extra commits
sious, &C., in New Orleans, and sub.
NIT to it without mild protest.
There may be justice and fair play
in this, but we fail to see it in the
least.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

"A FULL assortment of Straw and
Fine Felt Hats for Men and Boys,
just received at f. j. Hardtnc,'s, in
Pineyille.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

-THE "Highland City" was some
what snubI ell in The appointments
of the Supreme Judges. Evidently
some one has been disappointed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

EXCHANGE on New York and
New Orleans bought and sold at
Baer & Mann's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

-JusT received and opened, at E.
J. Hardtner's, Pineville, full assort.
meut of Spring and Summer Dress
Goods, Dry Goods and Notions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

ALL the latest goods received, in
P'nevi Q, by E. j. Hardtner, are Of
fered and sold at the cheapest cash
prices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

-1,HE Merry McAvoys are with
US. They performed last night at
TIE Exchange Hall.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

-FAcTs are stubborn things
Mules are facts.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

SWEET rolls at P. O'Shee's TO-
day and Saturdays.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

Go to Hardtner's aud buy every
thing yon need. He sells Cheap, but
remember, he wants the Cash.