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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20
Labor Wanted.

Serious fears are expressed by our
sugar planters as regards labor to
take of their crops. The rolling sea-
son is.now upon them and, in some
instances, we are told, there is not a
suf1ciency Of labor to be had to start
the mills, and to handle the crop in
the fields. Cotton picking, which is
rather backward, affords employ
ment to all surplus labor which
could otherwise be had. So long as
fair wages can be earned iii the cot.
ton fields, where the labor is COM
daratiyely light, it viii be difficult to
obtain what is required for expedi.
tious work on the sugar plantations.
The most liberal wages possible will
not, it seems, secure what is wanted
The crop is large one and sllould
there be any severe weather at an
early date, the losses might be very
great. Can not some means be de
vised by concert of action to remedy
this alarming contingency?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20
yALEDICTORY.

10 retiring from the editorial man;
agem ent Of the LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT,
with whose existence we have been
connected for the past twenty
years, it is but natural that we
should be moved by the severance of
ties that bind us to the endeared as
sociations Of the past and which
unite the periods Of vigorous man
food with weak and enfeeblec age.
Realizing but too forciblys the mfr
mites Of age, which have beer pre-
cipitateu, somewhat, by q long and
serious illness, We have been forced
TO forego any anticipations that we
coui6 again resume Ehs adlVorial
chair. .,,,.,s.,-. ... .,.s....,,-
TO the public, at whose hands we
nave received many favors in the
past, we now desire 80 Gendes ahe
fullest expression OF our gratefuiness,
and Iha assurance os She klndllest
feelings. In taking leavs OF She
readers of This paper, it is but just
to say We believe that in Mr.. Jas. K.
Waters, who now assumes the place
which has been filed by David Mar
TIN, Samuel Bard and Mercer Can
Geld, wills not be found an unworthy
successor. He is not without expe-
rience as , writer for the press, hav
ing contributed during The past $40
years, many articles that nave ap-
pcared in the DEMOCRAT. Possessed
of fair talents, and a native OF the Par
|isb. in whose welfare and progress be
has already exhibited a profound in
terest, our people may repose in him
the fullest confidence in nis new
sphere az 8 journalist
E. Il, B1ossAq.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20

r.
TIE new seal of the Worlds
Medical Association of Buffalo, Of
which DR.. r. V. Pierce is President,
consisting of a figure Of Aesculapius,
the Father Of Medicine, surmounting
the globe, fitly symboiises the world.
wide reputation gained by the Fami-
ly Medicines Of Dr.. Pierce, now man
ufactured by this Incorporated COM
pany and sold in all parts of the
world. With a mammoth establish
ment, the Worlds Dispensary and
Invalid's Hotel in Buffalo, and cor
respoudiugly large branch establish
ment in London, this Association
make medicines for the whole world
not only that but they personally ex.
anime and treat with special medi-
lcines thousands of cases. Among
the most celebrated of the proprieta-
ry or family medicines are DR.. Pier
ce's Golden Medical Discovery-the
great ood,puri6er, and Dr.. Pierce'a
Pleasant Purgative Pellets (little
pills), and DR.. Pierce's Compound
Extract of Smart-W eed-for bowel
affections, colds nd'painful attacks,
as collie, neuralgia, and rheumatism
Favorite Prescription furnishes re-
lief from female weaknesses, and kin
dred affections. All sold by drug
gists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20
aoi DECIDED

The anxiety about The October
elections is new over and while the
result In Indiana has not been what
we had expected, we are by no means
convinced that the State will not
give her vote for Hancock and Eng
LISP on the second OF November
We are free to- confess chat it may
exercise some influence with chat
shifting and unreliable element term
ed the floating vote but with the
masses Of intelligent citizens il will
operate as he strongest incentive to
redouble theie exertlons in behalf of
the candidates who are the represen-
tatives Of honest and constitutional
government.
Il eal easily be understood now
the patronage and gass resources oil
the administration, IN che hands 81
INSCRIPTIONS and corrupt partisan
leaders, are made 10 accomplish such
results in q State contest, wnere par
ties are nearly equally divided, That
cannot be madeyeffective in q nation
al election. The Democracy made
no serious efforts in Ohio, and the
resuls there. has 30 Significance
With the vote OF the Southern States
and New York, Hancock will be
within $welve votes of majority
there are number OF States that are
likely To furnish more than will &C
tually be needed. In the East, New
jersey and Connecticut cast theil
votes for T:lden, and in the West
are the States of Nevada, Oregon
and California that may be classec
among the very doubtful for the Re
publican candidates.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20
SALUTATORY.

Usage acquires tnas shs aewly
fedged editor shall, ere he has ven
tured on his first essay as tndicting
leader, proclaim his principles, or
map ors the line Of action which he
designs to pursue. The wisdom OF
the usage We do not publicly gain
say. however much we may deplore
the necessity which compels it's OBJ
servance, As the meekest slave is
said TO develop into the harshest OF
(askmasters, so may the ideals we
set up in politics, religion, or phifos-
ophy, be made, in turn, the severest
| Judges Of oug follies and inconsis-
tencies. ...,s .,.r 49,.
Conscious OF many defects, we as
sumo the duties of 8 position that
| carries witlN it high responsibility,
and which pay be potent for good
Or evil, in thHmeasure of the ability
BY which itsppinions are directed
While we shSll claim the indulgence
of inexperienee, we shall be govern
ed by no rule Of action, save the die
tates of honor, reason and justice
In politics, the LOUISIANA DEMO
GRAFT will adhere to the great princi
Piles it. has so long advocated, ant
which we believe to be best calcula
ted to preserve the liberties of fret
people, respecting the honest opln
ions of others, however widely w
may differ With them. Escbewins
the character of an extreme partisan
organ, it will be our aim to make TIL
DEMOCRAT local journal that viii
be welcomed througbouRhis section
of Louisiana, keeping steadily. il
view the material advancement 0
our Parish and State. In all mat
ters affecting the interests of tn
public we shall be prompt in the ex
preston of opinion, showing du
courtesy under all circumstances.
Solicitors only of the welfare of al
classes of our people, we shall lool
with confidence to such encourage
ment as our efforts may seem t
merit, in that field of labor we ar
now about to. enter.
JAMES R. WA
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RALLY! RALLY! RALLY ~

The Hon. N. c. Blanchard, our
candidate for Congress, and other
gentlemen, who are canvassing the
State in the interest Of the Demo
cratic nominees, will address the Cit
liens of Rapides, in this Town, on
next Saturday, the 23l prox. An
invitation is hereby extended to all
to be present. This meeting should
be largely attended, and in the name
of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee we call upon our party friends
throughout the Parish to attend, and
TO make it Al appropriate expression
of the interest and enthusiasm which
we know they feel in that contest
now 80 close at hand. Come one!
come all! a,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20
FIRE.

On last Friday evening, about one
O'Clock, serious and alarming fire
occurred in this Town. A high
wind, which prevailed at the time,
threatened to communicate it to the
entire Town. Burning cinders were
lodged on the roofs of many houses
and the utmost exertions were re-
quired to prevent general confagra-
ton. The fire broke out in the rear
of the Legras building, occupied by
Watkins Amber, (colored and orig
mated in a defective fue, the cause
of so many similar disasters. Be-
fore the alarm was sounded it reach
cd the roof, and by the time the Fire
Department reached the scene the
building was enveloped in flames.
The store building occupied by Mr..
Morris Aaron and owned by Mrs.
Clifton, valued at $4,000, which was
adjoining, was almost simultaneously
sheet of fire, notwithstanding the
exertions of the firenen. His stock
of goods, valued at about $4,000,
was dumped in the street, but
most of them were consumed, or
damaged to such an extent by water,
that they are ruined. The colored
Baptist Church and parsonage were
also burned, and the loss to that
congregation is fully two thousand
dollars. The Grange store, owned
by Thompson Cokely, (colored as
well as bis residence, were also de.
stroyed, the value of these two bull.
dings being about one thousand dol.
lars. The Kelsey store, occupied by
Mrs. Cluney, was seriously damaged,
and her loss in goods was fully five
hundred dollars. Numerous other
parties sustained some loss in de-
struction of fences, etc.
Mr.. j. N. Ball, the manager Of the
Clamp plantation, rendered invalua.
BILE service by his prompt action in
coming to the relief of our citizens
with large force of active. colored
men from his place, for which he has
the thanks of the community.
Our fire boys, as usual, each and
oil, made superhuman efforts to stay
the progress of the fre.fend, and re
Taxed no efforts until it was brought
under control.
We invite the serious attention Of
property owners to the advisability
of purchasing a steam fire engine
Such lessons rs that of last Friday
make it plain that hand engine is
utterly inadequate to cope with any
serious fire.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20
THE FLAGGON CAMP MEETING.

The Camp Meeting which COM
menced on Wednesday, the 18th
inst, at the Flaggon Camp ground,
was very largely attended, quite a
number of persons being from dis.
lance. On Sunday the throng was
considerably increased by the num-
bers who went out from this Town
and Pineville. The morning servi-
ces on that day, which we're conduct
ed by the Rev. Mr.. Hocutt, the Pre-.
siding Elder of this district, were
particularly impressive; Mr.. Hocutt
delivered very fine sermon, the on
ly one we had the pleasure of. hear
ing, which was characterized by deep
thought, and was rendered peculiarly
instructive by numerous apt and for
chile illustrations. +l x. d..
A number of ministers were in
attendance during the meeting, and
their labors were rewarded with nu.
merous accessions to the Church.
The Rev. Christian Keener, station.
ed at present in New Orleans, was
present and remained until Sunday.
Mr.. Keener is highly esteemed BY
the people of this section, among
whom he has labored most zealously
and faithfully for several years. The
members of his old congregation par.
ted with him with many regrets, and
his presence during this reunion was
highly gratifying.
Revs. j. D. Harper, j. L. P. Shep.
pard, Davis Whateley and others, all
contributed greatly to the success
with which this season of revival
was crowned. The adjournment took
place on Monday night. a
The hospitalities and courtesies
which characterize these religious
gatherings we're kindly extended our
Reporter and all others who visited
the Camp ground. The best order
was preserved throughout, and all
who were present carried away the
most agreeable impressions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20
A WORTHY ENTERPRISE.


Mr.. Louis o. Trust, representing
the Southern Publishing Photo En-
craving House of Mr.. ). Curtis Wal
30, 81 Camp street, New Orleans,
arrived a few days ago and has al
ready commenced the, work of com
piling a Directory of Alexandria, a
work which wiz contain much vaiu
able information in relation to our
Town and Parish, and which if wide
Ely circulated cSp not fail to do this
section a vast amount Of good. We
take special pleasure in referring to
this enterprise. Mr.. Waldo is far
seeing, pushing, enterprising man
and the selection of Alexandria, as a
point of operation, is compliment,
and an acknowledgment, by one com.
petent to judge, of our Importance
as business place. 80
Mr.. Waldo is an old friend Of the
readers of the DEMOCRAT, having
been our agent and correspondent for
many years, and his nom de plume OF
Fin Linkinwater, is as we'll known,
and as highly appreciated here as
that of any Southern writer. ~
Mr.. Trust is a native Lonisianian,
highly esteemed as an energetic and
competent man. Young, courteous
and affable, we are sure be will be.
come favorite with our citizens
and we bespeak for him kind and
cordial reception. Those who car
furnish Information as to the history
and business of Alexandria, the soil
climate and products of our Parish
are urgently requested to do so, tt
the end that the work may be made
as complete and valuable as possible
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20


-V1s1ToRs to the mammoth estab
lishment of Messrs. Baer and Manu.
should be told, (who do not already
know that the great, intelligent and
successful caterers to the wants of
the public in the matter of Dry
Goods, Fancy Goods, Notions Of all
kinds, Clothing, ETC., is the wide
ly known Dry Goods House Of
Baer and Mann, "Big" Heyman, Man
ager, ably assisted by that genial, af-
fable and polite gentleman, Mr.. Ju-
Illus NJ. Nasits. Tie location of this
store is on Front street, corner Of
Jackson, near the river. Country
people and strangers now visiting
Alexandria should make a note of
the address and give them call,
whether purchasers or not. One Of
the sights to be seen here are the nu
merous statesmen, busy as bees, meas
uring of all kinds of Fancy and Sta.
pie Dry Goods with lightning speed.
To purchasers Of moderately sized
bills, Messrs. Baer and Mana guar
antee over all so-called competitors,
(they themselves acknowledge none
in this part of the country such a
difference in prices as will enable
all their country friends to effect q
saving sufficient to 60 far towards
paying hotel bills whilst ia town.
Baer and Mann have complete as
sortmeut in every department, com.
prising all late styles and Novelties
Goods all new and fresh, having been
bought within the past sixty days
They invite the attention of Town
and Country merchants, who will
find it to;their interest to give them
a call. "And don't you forget It'll"
4 ..
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20
INDIANA
ADDRESS OF TIE DEMocRA1c ExEcu
TIVE COMMITTEE TO TIE
PEOPLE.
IKD1ANApoLIs,
October 16.{

~ W. az ~rsI
The Democratic Executive Com
mittee naye issued she following adj
Dress
To the Democratic anc independent 20
ters of Indiana -
The results Of the election last Tues
day is a deep disappointment to US all.
The extent Of the success which the
Republican party has achieved in this
State is as much a surprise to the Re-
.publicaDs az it is to the Democrats,
and proves thal majority Of the Re-
publican party were as iguoranS of the
methods which theis corrupt leaders
were employing rs we 1ere. The
temporary loss Of our State lisa eaiam-
ity that time will enable Us to retrieve,
but She SnJury which our free institu-
tions yill sustain, resulting from the
frauds and corruption practiced by the
Republican leaders to, secure their tri.
( umphs S., ipcalcnlahlee The causes
which enabled fthe Republican party
to succeed in the, election are now
plainly partial success of their
scheme to Africanize our State for POI
litical purposes; the corrupt use Of
money, fos che purpose Of obtaining
votes; the importation and use of re-
peaters, protected by Deputy Mar
shals, and the aid derived by them
from the use of Federal machinery OF
elections nnder che pretepse of super
! vising the election Of members of Con-
gress. In the Presidential election we
will not have to encounter these forces
to the same extent as in or State cleo
ton. The corruption fund will have
to be divided among many States;
their repeaters will all 60 home, and
those Of them who were discharged
from the arrest of Deputy Marshalls on
straw bail, will not he likely to make
their appearance in our State soon
again. We shall have no Federal
| Marsl,als or Federal machinery ia con-
tend against. We are thoroughly uni
ted iu our counsels; whatever, our ad-
versaries may say to the contrary il
untrue. We therefore call npon you
mot to relax any Of your efforts, but
put new life and energy into your
county and township organizations
and take all measures in your power
to bring out yonr full strength to the
polls. The same vote polled by Us n
October, if poIled in November, vii
secure TO us the State. The average
majority against ms at the late election
will not exceed 1000, and may fall be-
low that fsnre. This majority can
and in our opinion wtfi be overcome il
the Presidential election. A change o
three votes in each precinct will &C
complish it; Remember, you have /.
leader in this contest who never sound
a retreat and he commands an arm.
that never sur, enders. +
w. H. ENGLISH, .
i r. A. HENDRICKS, .gsi
4 ah j. E. MCDONALD,
|, FRANKLIN G.. LANDERS
| WIN. FLEMING, ], y. 80
| J. NJ. CROPSEY, -.
j :, 90. SEATLEY, a..
| Executive Committee
JAMES H. R1CE,s
In, Secretary. ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20

The Shreveport STANDARD has
the list of Presidential Electors at
its mast head, and the first name on
it is printed c. T. Manning. If any
tickets shall be printed at the Sta',-
dard Office, and the same mistake of
initials is made, the votes will be lost,
and from present appearances we
have none to spare. a.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20

WE are indebted to Messrs. La.
than, Alexander 3 Co., Of New York,
for copy of their neatly bound vol.
ume of the Cotton Movement and
Fluctuations from 1869 to 1880. II
would prove an invaluable reference
book, and should be in the hands Of
every merchant, banker, statistician
and all others interested in the cot
ton trade. '-t3tt =. e.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20

REPAIRING of dne watches, jew.
elry, clocks, ETC., specially at Tom
Moore Biossat's, Matchmaker and
Jeweler, Second street, opposite the
Town Hall.
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CARD OF THANKS.

THE UNDERSIGNED DESIRES
i to return his thanks to the Fire
Department of Alexandria, and to the
citizens of Alexandria, Pineville and
vicinity, for the considerate and time.
,ly aid rendered him in saving his resi-
dence from the fire on last Friday. I'd
each and every individual who con-
tributed he feels under lasting obliga-
tons. Respectfully,
JACOB WALKER.
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M ASS MEETING

4 MASS MEETING OF THE DEM
~ ocratic- Consef vative Party Of the
Parish Of Rapides will be held at the
Town Hall, in the Town Of Alexand-
ria, on Saturday next, the .23d insty
and will be addressed by the following
distinguished speakers: Judge Thomas
C. Manning, Col. w. H. Jack, Hon. N.
e. Blanchard, Hon. r. G. Grain; Hon.
w. P. Ford and others. All are inv.
ted to attend irrespective Of past po-
litical affiliations. The, ladies are par
ticular|y; invited to be present % the
OCCASION. BEN, TURNER,
j. +. ANDREWS, Chairman.
~ Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20

DO you desire bargains in either
the Dry Goods or Grocery lineI--it
90 pay visit to "Big Heyman's" es.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20

"A beautiful selection of Opera
and Chatehne Chains and Ladies
Gold Watches just received at Fer
guson Schnack's. 3 .so
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Buy your clothing from aBig"
Heyman. He has nobby suits for
boys which be sells cheaper than the
cheapest, for cash! .,a
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DIED i:

AT his residence, in the Pinewoods, in
this Pa1tsh, on October 9th, 1880, DAN
lei c.. WALKER, in the 18th year of
his, age; the last surviving son Of the
late Ex-Governor Joseph Walker, Of
this State. IA
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20

..,s-PRoF. A. Albert has. no superior
for charging old pictures. Call and
examine. e
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20

-WAsHINGToN Brocades, at "Big"
IIeyman's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20

--CHRoMos and Autographs for the
Parlor, for the Dining room; also
Bar room pictures, at Albert's Gale.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20

STATE OF, LOUISIANA.
Parish Of Rapidcs-D District Court.
No. 337-Successiou of Francois Pierre
WHEREAS. MONTFORT. w. Call
w Wit, Curator of the aforesaid Sue
cession has this day fled bis proyis.
ional account therein: Notice is here
by given to all whom it doth or may
concern that tho same will be APPROX
ed and homologated unless objection
is made thereto within the delays pre-
scribed BY law. .5i
- Witness the Honorable
G Aristides Barbin, Judge Of
kbSl said Court, and given un-
~ der my hand and seal on
this 18th day of October, A. D. 1880.
G. L. RANSDELL,
Oct. 20, 1880. Deputy Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-10-20

-MANcHEsrER Monies, at "Big''
Hcymau's.
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SEASIDE Library, for sale at AL
bert's Gallery.
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6 { BIG'''

ALL over the North, on the pave.
ments of the cities, on the fences and
trees in the country, and, in fact. on
almost everything on which a mark
can be made, the figures 500 appear.
these figures added make 4, and
that is the number of letters 10 Gar.
fields name. Three hundred and
twenty-nine dollars is the amount
which Garfield received from Cakes
Ames On his Credit Mobilier stock.
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SHEnIFF'S SALE. =
MRS. ALICE ScHMALINsKI)
VS.. NO. l2VS.
THOMAS W. PAGE.


VS.. NO. l2V0.
THOMAS W. PAGE.
Parish Court, Transferred District
Court, Parish of Rapides.
DY VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY
ID writ of Fieri Facias. issued
and to me directed in the above entitled
and numbered suit, have seized and
will offer for sale at Public Auction in
front of the Court House door, in the
Town of Alexandria, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the Goth day Of NO.
VEMBER, A. D. 1880, a...i
the following described property, to-
witt Qs ,.,r !.
One hundred (lO0) acres of land,
more or less, in Section No. Four, T 2,
N l w in S W Land District, La,
beng the land on which the Defen-
dant Thomas w. Page now resides.
TERMs-CASH, subject to appraise.
ment. D. G. PAUL,
Oct. 20, 1880. Sheriff.
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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT '.'-
GEN'L w. s. II A N COCK
OF PENNSYLVANIA,
FOR VlCE-PREslDENf. o..
WILLIAM III. e N Ills II
EIEET0RS.

ELECT0RS'
From the State at Large-WalteY y.
Flower of Orleans, I. G. Man"
ming of Rapides.
First Congressional District-C. A. But"
Ter, of Orleans.
Second. Congressional District-Emiie
j. O'Brieny of Orleans.
Third Congressional District-General
Allen Thomas, of Ascension
Fourth Congressional District - VIM
II. Jack, of Natchitochess
Fifth Congressional District-Geo, II
Ellis, of Union.
Sixth Congressional District *. A
Cross, of East Feliciana.
BOR CONGRESS: .
.NE.WTOV e. BZd1C.HdHDs
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ESTRAY.

TAKEN UP AND ESTRAYED BE-
i fore me, the undersigned author:-
ty, on October. lth, 1880, by Josiah
Miller, ST., TWO BEEVES, one red,
the other white and brown, both
marked with figure. Z in each ear,
branded thus: w, both beeves ap.
praised by S. Gordon and S. T.. Wells
at sixteen dollars 1916 apiece. The
owner of said beeves is hereby notified
to come forward, prove property. and
take the said beeves away, or the same
will be sold according, to law.
d. b. HOGAN,
Justice Of the Peace, Hineston Ward
Oct. 20, 1880.