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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31
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THE FORGOTTEN GRAVE.
BY AUSTIN DoBsoN.

ut from the city's giant roar
You wandered through the open door,
Paused at little pail and spade
Across tiny hillock laid.
Then noted ON your dexter side
Some moneyed magnate's Glove or
pride;"
And so beyond hawthorn tree,
showering its rain of rosy bloom
Alike on low and lofty tomb
You came upon it-suddenly.
How strange! The very grasses growth
Around it seemed forlorn and loash j;
The very ivy seemed to turn
Askance that wreathed the neighbor
urn.
Sunk was the slab; the head declined,
And left the rails wreck behind.
No name you traced; sc "a 81"
Part of "aff1iction" and of "Heaven,"
Aid then-O, irony austere,
You read in letters sharp AMI clear.
Though lost to Sight to Memory tear. ;,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31

The Chinese are SO disguised
with Kearney that they are leaving
Calltornia. Their good taste is woi.
Thy OF the highest praise.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-03-31
NEW THIS DAY.
Succession Sale,

J j. <. sras1 9r No. 1888.
Prabate Docket Parish Court-Par-
ish of Rapides, La.
DURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF
i sale issued by the Honorable the
Parish Judge of Rapides Parish, Lou
isiana, in the above entitled and Num-
bered Succession commanding me as
Sheriff and ex-of6cio Auctioneer, to
sell for the payment of debts ana for
cash the hereinafter described proper
ty, shall offer for sale at public auc-
ton, on the "Rosedale" plantation,
situated in the Parish of Rapides, be-
tween the hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the Sd day of APRIL.
A. D. 1880,
the following described property, be-
longing to said Succession of J. K.
Stanley (known as Tenny Lewis) to-
WITT
One bay mare,
One bay horse,
One brown stallion horse,
One light bay horse,
One bay colt,
One lot Of clothing,
One shotgun,
One saddle.
TERMS, CASH.
D. G. PAUL,
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer.
March 17-3t.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-01-28
The Moon and the Weather.

That the moon has an effect upon the
weather, has been recently discussed in
THE Boston Journal of Chenaista,y, and
commented upon by Prof Warner. We
know there is great ignorance, as well as
a superstltlous belief, with regard to the
moons part in mundane affairs; but to
say that the moon has no influence, is
quite as unscientifc and ridiculous, un-
less indeed all doubt and disbelief are to
be considered scientific.
The moon exerts an attractive power on
the earth; that power is shown in elevat-
ing the water of the ocean in the form of
tides. In mid-ocean-the "cradle of the
tides the water is elevated by the at
traction of the moon alone from three to
five feet so that this elevation, or rather
the force required to effect this elevation,
OF the water Of the ocean, may be taken
as measure of the moons attractive in
tuence on the earth. Atmospheric air is
about 8l5 times lighter than an equal vol
ume of water; so that an attractive force
that would elevate the water of the ocean
feet, would, under like circumstances
raise atmospheric air $3.50 feet. But TAX
ing also into account the fact that the
density OF the earths atmosphere rapidly
diminishes as we ascend, and it will be
seen that the effect of the moons attrac-
ton on the atmosphere will extend much
farther than the above figures indicate.
Meteorological changes are caused largely
by a disturbance in the equilibrium of the
atmosphere
Pref LOOMS assumes that heavy falls
OF rain usually attend hot weather, for the
reason that the heated air in contact with
the earth, ascends loaded with watery va
Por,, and being rapidly cooled as it as
cends, ITS capacity for vapor of water is
as rapidly diminished, and a shower of
rain is the result.
The amount of vapor that a given space
will hold, depends altogether upon its
temperature; that is, given space will
hold the same amount of Vapor, the. tenn
Perature remaining unchanged whether
that space be vacuum, or filled with air
or any other gas. It's, therefore, not i'm
possible that causes may operate with
facility to bring about meteorological
changes in the upper regions of the at
mosphere, that would be wholly inopera-
tive at the earths surface.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-01-28
No Carriages on Sunday

Inc fashion OF never appearing in a
private carriage in London on a SUNDAY
is one which we thoroughly commend.
and we should heartily regret it's dscon-
unuance; at the same time we confess we
are so uncharitable as to believe that this
praiseworthy custom does not in the ma
Jorlty of eases, owe its origin to desire
to keep holy the Sabbath day" A
great many people put themselves to the
inconvenience of dispensing with their
carriages on day when cabs are ex-
ceptlonally scarce not to enable their
servants to go to church, or to avoid an
lntractlon of the fourth commandment.
but because they would not like to have
1T supposed by any one who might see
them IN their carriages that they had
worked hard all the week, and were talk
ing little fresh air on their only avail
able holiday The prevalent horror in
good society of such disgrace is boon
to thousand of coachmen and grooms.
On Sundays and bank holidays well-bred
people perslstently endeavor to be mis-
cradle, and if the English take their
pleasures sadly, the examples of this are
rather among the higher than among the
lower classes. Not very long ago we
drew attention to the fact that at certain
times it is considered what is termed
good form to have lost money, and it
is equally true that there are certain DAYS
on which it is thought good form to be
dismal The laudable cause of our vol
untary misery is that on these days the
vulgar majority of our fellow-creatures
have leisure to be happy. Therefore
Sundays and bank holidays which to us
represent the holidays of Obligation of
Roman Catholic countries are most obi
Gus to everybody worth knowing. -
TIE Saturday ReVieaO.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-01-28

Doctor Tduler (the originator of The Friends of
God,) whose writings had so much influence over
Luther; the Discourses Of Epictetus the Spir
ituGt Letters Of FenelOn and still others for the
Series is notyet completed Such mouthfuls from
these grand feasts, will, of course, with people
who read for themselves, not seem worthy of
much more consideration than the Beauties of
R"sk'n, or Best Thoughts Of Carlyle: but we
distinctly eschew any recommendation to these
intellectual diners on full dishes to such as are
Obliged to take luncheon where they can get it
and when they have the time, these little books
will be acceptable and sufficiently satisfying.
NJ i
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-01-28

The California Chinese Mission shows
an aggregate membership in its schools
OF 554, with an average attendance of
$50. Nine schools are in operation
Nineteen teachers are in service. five of
whom are Chinese missionary helpers
A large amount Of additional service is
rendered by volunteer helpers, both
American and Chinese. -Four cases of
conversion are reported, and several
others of apparent conviction concerning
the truth Of the gospel, and interest in it.
The membership and average attendance
In the schools are increasing. The large
and continuous immigration of the Chinese
renders this work one Of the important
movements Of the day, and deserves the
prayers and hearty good wishes Of all
Christian citizens.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-01-28
MAGAZINES.

IHE PREsBYTERIAE MONTHLY for Decerobar
Edited by Alfred Nevin, D. D., LII. D.. Pbila-
delphia. We have already taken occasion 70
recommend this publication. It is one which
ought to be encouraged. We need this kind ~
literature in our families. The time is at hand
when we shall have to be more careful in the
character Of the magazines introduced into onr
households.
The Norm AMERICAN REVIEW for Februayv
Conienie. 0Oi u'4 y
The ,tholic Church and Modern Society b,,
Cardinal Manning The Third Term bv + 4
Howe; M de Lesseps and his Canal nv Rcay'
Admiral Daniel Ammen. Now and H. :,
America by George Augustus Sala. The Eroon-
clPauon Proclamation, by President J G Well.
ing Recent English Books bv M w Hs1oIt;na
New York: D. Appleton &'Co
The ATLANTIC MONTHLY for Februarv
Ihrty-Seven Hundred and Fifty Eight. Puri.
tan Boston If Should Lose Thee Tbe Sontb
Devili The Parting Day Pessimism Miles
heoghs Horse The Undiscovered Countr,
Wordsworth; Helen Of Tyre Antonius Stra3;
varlus and the Violin BENJAMIN Robbins ca.
It's Mr.. Fiskes Essays; The Strong Govorn
ment Idea A Plea for Immortality oDickens's
Letters; James's Hawthorne; Interpreted The
Contributors Club.
NAUz & NEUvERs illustrated CATALONIA n
Plants and Bulbs. Louisville, Ky 1880.
The sAS1rAR1Av for January. New York
A. N. Bell, A. NJ, M. D., Spruce Street.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-01-28

At Cambridge, England, on drizzly
day, student who had become insane
was passing crockery store in the door
OF which stood pedantic clerk who had
alttle Latin at command which he wished
to show off, 50 he cried out to the crazy
college boy "Pl1ljt tantl1D1-,,escto q1lo,i-
tuno-8ctsne tuH' CIT rains SO much
l don't know how much-do youg0 The
lunatic paused loosened up eobblestone
from the pavement, and sent it through
the showwindow Of the shop. and as it
went crashing the whole length of shelf
he cried out FIegi tot-nescio quot
sc'sre t"P' GIVE broke so much
don t know how much-do you2y
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-01-28

EMPEROR WILLIAMS Comment When
the Emperor William received the news
OF the attempt on the life of the Gar. he
became, it is said, very serious, and after
remaining silent for some minutes, he said
IN tone at once melancholy and ener-
getlc; If we do not change the direction
OF our policy, if we do not think seriously
OF giving sound instruction to youth if we
do not give the first place to religion, if
we only pretend to govern by expedients
from day to day, our thrones will be over
turned, and society will become a prey to
the most terrible events. We have no
more time to lose, and it will be a. great
misfortune if all the governments do not
come to an accord in this salutary work
Of repression.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-01-28

The EARNEST WORKER for February. Pub
lished monthly for the Presbyterian Committee
OF Publication Single copy so cents year
hive or more, to one address, so cents Rich
mond Va: Printed by Whittet & Shepperson.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-01-28

The will of Martin Luther, discovered
not long ago in the archives of the Evan
gelical Synod of Hungary is published.
In it he leaves all his property to his
wife, Catharine, because ''she has always
treated me as a pious and faithful wife
should treat her husband; because she
has always loved me, respected me, and
taken care of me, and because-Heaven
be thanked for that rich blessing-she
has given me five living children and
educated them" He believes also that
she will pay the debt of $50 forms CS525)
which he still owes Another reason for
bequeathing all to her is: Because I
will not that she shall be dependent of
the children, but the children shall be
dependent of her, for they shall respect
and obey her, such as the commandment
OF God says [ have often seen, and
know from experience how, in. spite of
this commandment, the devil will allure
and incite children, even the most pious,
through envious and malicious lips, espe
clally at the times when the sons take
wives and the daughters marry"
The last paragraph of this naive doc
ument begins with sentence not over
complimentary to the lawyers 1t is this
Finally, [ beg all and every one that,
as, for certain reasons, l have used no
lawyers forms or phrases, they will ac-
knowledge that l am I myself, and do it
publicly, for | am known in heaven and
on earth, yea, even in hell and l have
authority enough and enjoy respect
enough to make my word believed better
than that Of a lawyer"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-01-28

A TRACT ON INFANT BAPTISM. By Rev. A.
Wade N. D., Of the Diocese of Virginia Balti-
more. 1874
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-10-08

At Democratic Meeting held in
Monroe, Fayetts county, Pennsylvania,
few days since, Colonel benjamin
Brownfeld, who is l0i years old, uss
The President Of tha meeting. Upon the
platform with him vera SIX Vice Pres
'dents, whose united ages reach 500
years. Their names and eyes ar. as
follows: john Troutman, 34 Colonel
James Gardner, Sc; James Snyder, IS :;
l.. II. Glawscn, 81; George Morrison,
81. Col. Brownfsld, in opening the
meeting, made tho following speech:
Providence has been very kind
20 ne in pyolonging my life and bless
ing me with health and strength.
have lived to be 10I years old. This
IS great age. In my early days I
took IN active part in politics.
have mingled with your fathers and
grandiathers and great grandfathers
on occasions like this in days long
gone IN the past I voted for Thorn
rs Jefferson for President in 1900
We had Tue same question W. then
tnat we have now, whether this was
. Government OF unlimited powers,
or q Government Of q few simple
functions, cxPre.slY granted by the
Constitution. BIZ Jefferson contend
cd that the great mass OF the powers
OF cur Government remained with
the States, while Mr.. Adams and his
party contonded for strong central
Government 10 override the State
Governments. | never missed q
Presidential election. ! voted twice
for Jefferson, twice for Madison,
twice for Monroe, and three times for
Gen Jackson Voted for Van Burcn,
and also for Polk, Cass, Pierce, Buch-
anan, Douglass, Mcclellan, Seymour,
Greeley, and Tildcn, and | hope to
live 10 vote for Gen. Hancock; end,
~ the result of my long experience.
| would advise you to vote for him,
too"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-10-08
rItr: p1rrrn,sNcrc.
Tie Rsal i.s4s Before a. Country 1o-osy

Tie Real Issse Bcforc ne Country 75.Dsy.
The New York Erpress asks. "WbGt
Is the real issue before the country to-
day T. The question as answered by
the opponents Of the doctrines of both
political parties. are as follows:
The Democrats party. through its
statesmen and crstors, sag The issue is
the restoration Of the Feieral Govern
men, TO its original principles, ani it's
honest, economical administration for
the good of tho whole country. North.
South, East AMI West II is whether
the constitution. which linits .he poNet
oil the Federal Government, shall he OBJ
served whether the constitutional rights
of the States shall be preserved whsth.
or the baliot.box shall bo kept pure aud
free from armed interference whether
commerce and industry and the arts of
peace, which produce prosperity, shall
be encouraged whether the money OF
the country shall Ee honestly snd eco
nomicslly spent Cor the Pablo good |.
whether sectionalism, Which has been
the bano OF our history, shall be exter-
minated, and the people Of this yrcat
county. whose interests are identical.
who are bound together 10y tue strongest
ties OF race, religion AMI trade. and who
are together working ont the grand prob'
lem OF popular inst,tCtiors, shall be one
in fact and law under the sacred protec-
tons OF the constitutional government.
To those questions the Democracy send
mp unanimous "Yes," while tie Re
publican party. 81 the res,.lt of its TWEEN
" yesrs OF power. answers By its acts
anu by the voices o. its controlling
leaders, "No"
According % the leading Republicans
who are trying TO elect Garfield, these
are not the chief questions before the
country, IL they are questions ct all
The rea, issus docs not concern the fun
damental principles Of The government,
nor the solid business interests cf the
country. nor the prosperity II atty mill
ions people. Nothing Of us sort. It
10 1.-THE bloody shirt" Is is whether
white men living IN the Southern States,
who are loyal and patriotic aud law
abiding in every respect, Shall he treat
ell rs citizens or SETS: whether a doz IN
great States, whose people are one with
- 80 ~ " t~HpOSe, NNN~S ii'iAnSAl CS
are essont,a! TO the prosperity OF The ma
ton, vhoss rights snj liberties we are
bopnd 20 unaintain. shall he treated ss
conquered provinces aud held under sub
lection; whether 81! the balefui end
b'ighting passions q n var which ended
fifteen years ego shall be KEEP. alive 20
ALLEVIATE those WHO ouSht 20 bs brethren :;
whether Tncn who are rs loyal sud pa
trio;ic as any in the country should be
continually branded as rebels" "trai-
tors aud "copVsrheais !" whether ell
the vital instcriai and social and moral
interests CT tho country should be a c-
rificcd To keep tha bjdeous war field u
live to sir by aa0 strife and reopen
wounds that else would heal. and make
= real union Of our people impossible.
And 10 this Issue the Republicans send
up tremendous "Tes," while the Dem
ocrats respond with unanimous. pa
triotic No
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-10-08
SET BACK ~ YEARS.

81 was troubled for many years vi,
Kidney Complaint, Gravel, Sc. y,
blood became thin was duh and ina
tive could hsEdly crawl about; VAS,
cid worn out man oil over; conla -,
nothing 10 help me, until got lion ~,
tors, snd now I nun q boy sgain. Ne
blood aud kidneys arc all right. ard |
am rs active as a man OF 80, ALTHOUGH 7
am ~. and have no douh. il will % -
well for others or my age. 1t is wo,th a
trial.-tFatLer.) Sun. Mercury 0et.l 2v
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-10-08
On all woods.

vi dll WOODS.
On all iron and steel, and on all
manufactures of iron and steel, Of
which metals or either Of them shall
be the component part of chief value,
excepting cotton machinery.
The vote OF Garfield on the passage
OF this tariff bill of June 6, 1872, will
be found in the Congressional Globe,
Part D, End session i2nd Congress,
page 1862. 1t is recorded yea.
E'rstt, Bayns and Nelly Bolt .is Nomination
~ Speaker.
From the Pittsburgh Dailies, October, Is, 1877.
washington, Oct. Is, 1877.
"Maior Errett and Colonel Bayne
absented themselves from the Repub-
lican caucus, and refused TO vote in
the House to-day for the Republican
caucus candidate for Speaker, Gener-
al Garfield OF Free Trade and Golden
Club fame. Judge Kelly also adop-
ted this course"
" What the Records Show.
Thus it is fully shown by the Off
cial records cf Congress that Garfield
not only spoke strongly in favor Of
the free trade theory, but every time
he voted on the tariff, lie voted for It's
reduction, except in the single IN
stance of lis voting against taking
tariff Oft tea and coffee And this
vote was against the policy of the
Protcctionista, who have always in
sisted that tea and coffee should be
admitted FREQ of duty, as their i'm
Portatlon was not in competition
with any article OF American produc-
ton.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-10-08

JOSEPH VANMETER,
Our State election takes place on Tues
Gay noxt.
At recent meeting at Ritchie C. IT,.
we note chat our former fcllow-tow MS.
man, Attorney General, Col. ROBERT
WHITE, mRdo one of his characteristic
speeches OF about twenty FIVE minutes,
making many telling hits and calling
forth roars Of laughter, and rounds CT
applause,
HONEST ELECTIONS IL IxDIANA.-Hon.
VIM. U.'English, Who, besides being the
democcalic nominee FOR the vice-presi-
deu0y, is chairman of tho Indiana dem
ooTatic state central committee, last
week wrote to Hon. John c. New, chair.
man Of tie republican State committee,
10 propoco tLat they should issue 8 joint
circular, 10 be sent TO all townships and
election precincts, requesting that the
local Inspector III every osss shalt APP
point . judge and clcr'; Of the opposite
party to his own. This proposition Of
3iy. English, which has been accepted
hy Mr.. New end reduced into The shape
Of formal agreement, Is aaid bysbolh
these distinguished gentlemen to he
made not only IN the interest Of pnro
elections. bat also TO The end that ell
suspicion o: appearance Of fraud may be
removed. II is sincerely to be hoped
that thia agreement may secure all the
ends that aic sought BY it, so al to pro.
tcct the Ildiana election from the in
furious charges laid against the conduct
Of elections 10 soaie other States.
The ReichsbanlS Of Berlin does not
seem pleased at she heavy drain Of GOLD
10 which it has been subjected, and il re-
sorts TO \ good many old familiar dod.
gcs' in order to check il. The govern
mont has raised the rate Of discount to
: per cent. The bank gives out that
silver ought to be taken. on draft and
check rs vol as gold, ard its agents in
timste TO merchants that,if{they contrib.
u.o TO the drain Of gold they must not
expect the bank TO accommodate them
50 literally. y Hamburg banker who
bad au order on the Roichs bank for ono
mi.!oEs marks went IN person 10 The
bank TO receive the coin. Il was paid
Gu, 10 him o piece 90 tho time. This
reminds one Of .lc system gesored to
by lho managers Of the old wildcat
banks in this country, who, when they
expected "a run for coin, used 10
provide q caftload Of dimes, picayunes
and "IeyIes,' and pay them out over the
counter, in tho sure hopo chat the re-
cciYCr would he exhausted before the
bank vaults gave out. The German
haok's singular proceedings have ualur.
oils caused q good deal Of alarm. Che
moro so as the proportion which silver
bears gold 10 not stated in It's returns
Of coin.
The leaders and stewards Of Hamlin
Methodist church, Baltimore Conference,
having recommended Mrs. Clara Roach
FOR license 20 preach, tho presiding elder
declined to entertain tho recommeuda-
ton. An appeal has therefore been
made 90 tho aoxt session Of tho confer
eoc.. Mrs Roach bas held On cyhort-
,fs license for ITO years.