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MARKETS.

The cotton market has been some.
what more brisk this week than here.
tofore. and prices rule. according to
grade, from 81 to 1Oc per pound.
The receipts as shown by our sum.
mary have considerably increased.
This may be attributable to the clear
weather which has prevailed siuce
last Saturday. up to the closing Of
this report. (rhursday,) somewhat
drying the roads and ahording farm.
ers some chance to bring the staple
to market. Last Tuesday, Front
street was almost biockaded with
cotton wagons, aud presented a lively
and business like appearance.
We appended the following summa.
~ since last weeks report:
RECEIPTS.
Received previously. 1892 bales.
" during week.. 264
Total. ................ 4596 b8les.
SUGAR AND MoLAssEs.-We are In.
deoted to our friend, John T. Purves,
OF the firm OF Delery 4 Purves.
weighers and gaugers, No. 80 North
Front Street, for the following mem.
orandum Of receipts OF Louisiana
sugar and molasses, at New Orleans,
from Jan. Is. 1880. to Jan. 81. 1881.
lSsO-Hhds. Sugar, 74Ol: Bills. Mo.
iasses. 100S2: Haif Bbts. Molasses, So ;
Bills. Sugar, II.
lSSl-Hhds. Sugar, ;Bbls. Mo.
lasses. Half Bills. Molasses,
Bills. Sugar.
Total from September 1st. to date:
lS79-Hhds. Sugar, lOs92s: Bills. Mo.
lasses. 2lS369; Halt Bbis. Molasses,
8!2; Bills. Sugar. 5l33.
1SsO-Hhds. Sugar, 99321; Bbls. Mo.
lasses. 226S2l: Halt Bbls. M0lasses,
1888: BILE. Sugar. 362S3.
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Its never too late to do good.

It 10 never too late to do good.
Last week We were compelled to omit
several notices Of advertisements.
but now make the a1,ende honorable.
Mr.. j. J. johnson has opened q new
Livery and Feed stable on St. Denie
street just below McDauiel's Hotel,
where he proposes to take excellent
care Of all animals entrusted to his
keeping. The accommodations are
ample and good. He also will hire
vehicles to ill who call on him. at
reasonable rates. He employs reli.
able drivers and number one hostlere.
Mr.. johnson is recommended to our
citizens aud the travelling public.
Our sister town. Nstohitoches. Il
In want Of flre WOOD. Old bo1ee.
shade trees, etc., are used by some Of
the citizens OF that place for fuel
When wood can be obtained 1t sells
from $6 to So. and foots up $ll per
cord when Ill prepared for use. I'm.
fortunate Natchitocians, We sympa.
thize with you.-(Marksville Bulle-
tin.
Unfortunate We may be, but just
now our greatest need is not symps'
thy, but more wood. Sympathy
would soon freezs us to death. An
installment Of wood last Saturday
cost this Office at the rate Of 90 per
cord. not taking into account the
expense Of cutting it up and storing
1t away. Oh! for the genial atmos.
phere and sunny skies OF gentle,
blue.eyed Springl
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River News.

Since ouI last report the weather
has been mostly clear, bright and
beautiful; bu. decidedly wintry 10
temperature, up to Wednesday NOR
ing when the atmosphere moderated
md clouds once again shut out the
sunshine. As We predicted the rains
Of last week proved general. and the
river IL again on the rise at Shreve
port and q considerable rise re-.
ported above that point. Thus there
10 every probability Of Red River
continuing In good boating order for
some time to come.
The Kate Kinney, "Independent, -
and ]. d. Scully Pool Line" are
sticking to each other like brothers.
Both boats passed up last Friday.
The Standard says that the rates Of
freights between these two boats
still remain wide open, and shippers
could name their own figures.
The Grand Ecore packet Jesse K.
Bell came up somewhat late this
week, reaching her destination Tues
day evening. This WAS caused by
the lateness OF her arrival In New
Orleans, which city she left last Sun.
day noon, bringing up papers Of that
date. This iavorite packet reached
the Crescent City last Saturday
morning. having the following trip:
2O4O bales cotton, 1884 sacks cotton
seed, IA hhds. sugar, pa bbls. mo.
laeses and sundries.
We append the following memo.
randa OF her last trip, furnished the
Alexandria Democrat OF the Goth. by
Capt. G. G. Hamilton:
Editor Democrat
jesse X. Bell left New Orleans on
Sunday 23d. At l2 NJ. Below Bayou
Goula encountered q very severe
snow storm, which rendered the
night so dark that We were COMPEL.
ed to lay up for 6 hours. The snow
along the banks. for some distance
ABOVE Baton Rouge, was laying on
the house tops two or three inches
thick. This - probably the most
severe fall of hat has occurred,
for many years. 80 far South in Lou.
isiana. Reached AL xandria at 3 A.
NJ, Tuesday 25th. Jewel still aground
aud looks to be badly broken up;
yet Capt. Truslow thinks he can
save her when the river raises suf1i.
cient to float her of.
HAMILTON.
Right here permit US to suggest
that for their individual and mutual
benefit, the merchants should as
soon as possible, take some emerge.
tic steps to put the Grand Ecore road
in good travelling condition. Its i'm
passability during the winter has
been a source Of constant annoy
ance to our merchants as we'll as the
travelling public. Freight and goods
which were badly needed have laic
in Grand Ecore for days, simply be-
cause it vas impossible for teamsterl
to transport them through the un
fashionable abyss OF mud In Bayo,
Boulbeux swamp. II our citizens
wish a reliable, sure and effective
communication with the shipping
point on Red River they must besti
themselves In this matter and pre-
vent future annoyance. Experience
Is sometimes q rough teacher, an
assuredly has inculcated q lesso|
during the present season, whicI
should not be ignored. Tessier'
landing is becoming quite an impo'
tant locality. Travel IL turning t
and from that point as afforliDg
better and more reliable route tina
| over tho Grand Ecore road. Ho
. about the tramway fever Of SON
, months ago? Has 1t entirely die
= out and been laid to rest?
|
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Owing to the pad weather and tie

Owing to the pad weather and tie
condition OF the roads tn the vicinity
4 Many. making it impossible to &c.
cure the attendance Of witnesses.
Judge Person discharged the Petit
Jury and witnessed In criminal cases
Iast week IN Sabine Parish. Several
Of our lawyers Who we're Ia attend.
ance have returned home, ~ we'll ~
The District Judge.
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Nstchitoches Is not altogether sta
tionsry or retrograding. A gentle
man who had been absent several
years, recently visited this city and
missed several old land marks nov
replaced by new structures, and ex'
pressed his surprise at the improve,
ments visible particularly on Second
street. On this street are located
five Of the six churches here and also
new building for hotel purposes, In
lieu Of the old Sibley mansion. Tn.
doubtedly the people begin to rea.
lie that energetic enterprise and
public spirited go.a.headitiveness are
the onlysure highways tosuccess. We
trust that the completion Of railroads
IN this parish, may bring with them
new life, increased prosperity and
the influx Of q thriving and indus
trlous population.
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HOTEL
st. DENIS Street,
NATCHlTOCHES, La.

NEW MANAGEMENT.
THE PLANTERS HOTEL, the most
| centrally located HOTEL for both the
business aud pleasure seeker, has recent.
" changed hands, and is now under the
management Of Mrs. +. CARA, and has
been thoroughly renovated aud return.
ished, making it one Of the most desirs.
ble Hotel III the city, with its large airy
rooms and wide halls. The house is kept
on the American plan at the low price Of
- 90 per day. with small extra charge
for parlor and baths. A liberal arrange
ment can be made with persons remain
ing permanently.
FRANK MCDANIEL,
Dec. 18.-1y. Proprietor.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

NOR fne GROCERIES and PROvIS.
I IONS and DRY GOODS Give mo
call. Cheaper than the cheapest.
Give mo : call before purchasing else.
where.
ms. h. r. MANoLE,
Dec. l1.-em.
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Some Of the colored bucks Of this
place should learn or ba taught q few
lessons In polfteness. Last Sunday
q number Of them were congregated
on the corner Of st. Denis and Sec.
ond streets, directly on the crossings.
A lady, on her way to church. ap.
preached the crowd and not one OF
them moved to allow her to pass, and
che actually stepped into the mud
to get by them. Young men, COL
ored though you are, learn polite
ness, and always remember that Il
costs nothing to be "mannprly."
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Such il the mortality among cattle
In this Parrish. and the difficulty Of
obtaining beeves that our local
butchers have raised the price Of the
article. Soup meat has gone up one
hundred per cent and steaks ten
cents per pound. This may be good
for the butchers, but It is rough on
the citizens. But you no likee. you
no takee." Pork IL retailing at seven
cents.
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Mrs. F. NJ. Hartman has opened q
private boarding house at her resi-.
dence on Trudeau street, below the
Convent building. From our &C.
quaintance with this esttmable lady
We feel assured that all who patro'
nize her will be delighted with the
accommodations and the excellency
OF her table. Reference Is made tc
the advertisement 10 another column
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OYSTERS! OYSTERS,
Served in Every Style.

T'HE undersigned begs leave to inform,
L his friends and the citizens generally
that he will open An Oyst.r Saloon
to.morrowD on St. Denis street, op.
posite the Vindicsto1 Odice, where be
proposes to serve al with fresh aud fat
Oysters, according to their taste. H.
will make every effort TO please, snd
hopes to receive I fair share ofpatronage.
CHA6, CASTEX,
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Mr.. T. Halter, who has q tin shop
on Washington street has just re.
ceived a lot Of splendid improved
Bucks Brilliant stoves. These stoves
have a solid side door, nickle plated
knobs, patent dampers, &c. Their
reputation ia too well AlOwn to need
recommendation. The ladies will
fall in love with this new patent and
should not be without one. Our
poOd-natured friend "rheo." will
dance attendance on all customers
! with his usual Chesterfieldan 20
likeness. Give him a call.
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Mr.. Charles f. Greneaux has OPEN
ed a grocery store on the corner OF
Cypress and jefferson streets u. H.
Stephens's old stand) where he ex.
poets to cater to the wants OF his
many friends. From the well-known
amiability and politeness OF our
friend, it is reasonable to suppose
that he will have liberal share oil
public patronage.
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]. j, JOHNSON,
Feed Stable,
ST. DENIS STREET,
(petween Front aud Second 8treets,)
NATCHlTOCHEs, LA.

TIRES Hacks and all conveniepces
IL for persons to travel, in all direc.
tiops. Transient horses will be accom-.
,notlatel for those who bring them there.
at reasonable terms. Horses and mules
arc fed, and the hest care taken Of them.
l employ the best hostlers.
Terms arc CASH.
Jan, 20-8m. j. J. JOHNSON.
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atchitoclles.
50.
"a. iss,leal
nd number.
ted, ! have
| sale to tho
auction, at
in tue city
b, 1881.
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|prove'''ents
II, and one
property Il,
9Th day Of
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REFERS TO PATRONS:

Messr1. Clspp Bros, Il Co.
Alden Mcclellan, President st. Charles r. r.
A. Konrad. 14e Grsvier street, Painter.
B. Chambers. Of Hartwell Il Chambers.
J. ". Burbridge & Co
Theo. Hsller, Natchitoches, La.
Please send for Price lists, Cirt
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rs opened q
for the ri
lern Ma',','J
bic. Table
|tionable. i
from Sec0hul
Fatchitoches,|
22.-lm. |
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,ndersiguedI
'rudhol'll''e!
,x. markell
l,ndsrl'it III |
and upper
Ei'ARD. |
Ward 9. |
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ersig,,ed on |
j. O. May
color. al'ons
rand. The
ward. prov"
(ccol,lii'g 10
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Ward 3.
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before tn
by W. J
i OK mark
he right ear
nobraNd.
AR Y,
rtl Seven.
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ABEAUTIFULS LSENTIMENT.-The follow.
ing may have been in print before, but it
is nevertheless beautiful and worthy of
reproduction:
A man without some sort of religion is,
at best, poor reprobate, the football Of
destiny; with no tie linking him to in
finity, and to the wonderous eternity that
is within him; but woman without it
is even worse-a flame without heat, a
rainbow without color, a flower without
perfume.
A man may in some sort tie his frail
hopes and hours with weak, shifting, proud
tackle, to his business of the world; but
q woman without that anchor which they
call faith is drift and wreck. A man
may clumsily continue kind of respon-
sibility or motive, but can find no basis
in any other system Of right action than
that of spiritual faith. A man may craze
his thoug ghts and his brains to such heri-
tage as fame and reputation may stretch
before him but a woman-where can she
put her hope in storms, if not in heaven? !?
And that sweet truthfulness-that abid-
ing love, that endearing hope, mellow
ing every scene of life, Lighting them with
the pleasant radiance; when the worlds
cold storms break like an army with
smoking cannon-what can bestow it all
but holy soul.tie to what is stronger
than an army with cannon? Who that
has enjoyed the love of a God-loving
mother but will echo the thought with
energy and hallow it with q tear?
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= The discipline of the military or.
CARNATIONS that attended the Galveston
Mardi Grass was very rigid, and was main.
tanned during their stay in Galveston.
One of the privates, somehow or other.
got under the influence of strong bevera
ges and was parading Galveston avenue
when he saw his superior officer ap-
preaching. The soldier fled into an alley
and hid behind an ash barrel. The
officer passed on, but next day he called
the soldier to appear before him, and
asked "How did I come to see you
hiding behind an ash barrel ?" GLOW
did you come to see me2 You happened
to see me because / was bigger than the
barrel. If the barrel had been bigger
YOU would never had seen me" "When
you get home I will have you court mar.
tailed, sir, and shot. Yes, sir, shot to
death with musketry." "If you do, I'll
be darned if don't reign and bust up
the company. Now you just draw out
your musketry."
Johnny, who has been soaked by
tue rain the day before 81 told you the
rain would make me grow; these clothes
are too small for me-"
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man and Stevens, of Charleston Drs.
Vedder, of the Hugenot, and Chambliss,
of the Baptist Church there; DR.. Hay
good of Emory College; Col. Price
Williams, of Mobile; Mrs. Judge
Sharkley, of Jackson, Miss; and a host
of others have lent their influence and
aid with cordiality never to be forgot
ten.
The temperance question will win in
the South earlier than with US, if we are
not on the alert. They are not handi-
capped with foreign population. The
coiored people are we'll disposed ard
teachable. Their legislatures have out.
ranked ours in the gains of the last ses.
sion. Ministers are more outspoken ard
the press less timidly mindful of "our
German friends" The trip l have de-
scribed will extend over two months, and
forty towns or more in fourteen states,
leaving w. CT. U.in every place where
none had yet been organized. Another
time I wish to write of Sidney Lanier,
Joel Chandler Harris (author of "Uncle
Remus") Randall (author of "My Mary
land"), Mrs. Sallie F. Chaplin (author
Of Secession novel, Mrs. Augusta
Evans Wilson author of "Beulah")
Father Ryan (author of the "The Sword
of Lee", Geo. @. Cable, Atticus Hay
good, and other gifted Southerners.
If this sketch seems rose. .colored,
remember that eve only know what ne
have lived" If it faunts not the ruby
flag, reflect that it was not written by
United States senator. Surely, the day
hastens when, joined in the splendid
fight against a Common foe which is the
scourge of all our homes, the daughters
of the North and South will smiling say,
each to the other, what then the sons will
joyfully repeat, "With all thy faults, l
love thee stiN."
Montgomery, Ala., 1pril 21st, 1881.
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Registered.

Four young men, clerks aud students,
while on a summer vacation tramp
through Northern New England, engag-
ed for guide to certain romantic forest
waterfall, a boy named Forrest Graves.
Forrest was a fine, athletic fellow, who
could outwalk and out climb any anna
teur in the mountains, and his moral
courage was quite equal to his physical
health and strength.
After he had guided the young men to
the waterfall, and they had satisfied them.
selves with sightseeing, they invited him
to lunch with them.
"Thank you, have my own lunch !"
and the boy went away by himself.
Later, when full justice had been done
to their repast, and a flask of brandy had
furnished each of the young men with q
stimulating draught, Graves was called.
"You must drink with US, if you will
not eat with u.s." now, said the owner
of the flask, and the most reckless of the
party.
mo, sir, thank you," was the boys
courteous response.
"But / shall insist upon it,"
"You can do as you please, and | shall
do as I please"
The young man sprang to his feet, and
with a bound stood beside the boy, too
much absorbed in his own purpose to
heed the quivering lips and flashing eyes
of another
"Now you are bound to try my brandy.
I always rule"
"You can't rule me-"
These words were scarcely uttered
when the flask was seized and hurled
into stream, where the clinking of glass
betrayed its utter destruction. Then q
clear, defiant tone rang out:
II did it in self defense. You had no
right to tempt me. My father was once
a rich and honorable man, but died q
miserable drunkard, any my mother came
here to live to keep me away from liquor
till l should be old enough to take care
of myself have promised her hun
dred times wouldn't taste it, and I'd
die before I'd break my promise"
"Bravely said. Forgive me, and let
us shake hands. My mother would be
happy woman if I was MS brave as you. I
wouldn't tempt you to do wrong. 1
shall never forget you nor the lesson you
have taught me-"
The most reckless was the most gener-
Gus and seeing his error apologized
frankly.
How many boys need to ba kept from
strong drink; and, alas, how many men
and women Who dares tempt them
Let it not be you and I.-Y0uth's CON-
panion.
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BABIES IN BAGs.-All the old nurses in
town are laughing at q certain new mother
because she ties down her babies long
clothes when she sends him out on the
street on a cold or windy day; but the
idea is as sensible as it is original. The
long clothes of q young baby, no matter
how carefully it is handled, have ten.
dency to crawl up to the little chin, or
get into bunch under the little arms,
causing much discomfort and leaving the
tender little feet bare and cold. Now
string or q pretty ribbon, that can always
be bid by cloak, tied around the long
skirts just below the little feet, prevents
the baby from getting into q bungling
bundle, keeps the dainty skirts smooth
and gracefully arranged, and the little
one from taking cold. Why not put the
baby in q bag at once, and be done
with it? Well, why not? We are sure
that the helpless little creatures would
feel far more comfortable tied up in bags
than they do now done up in the awk-
ward bundles known as "baby clothes"
The "bag" should be roomy, of course
with drawstring ct the top and another
at the bottom. No embroidery, no rufles,
and no sleeve? Yes, just as much EN-.
broidery and just as many rufies as you
please, but no sleeves, unless the bag is
made to open behind. The fashion of
dislocating a baby's shoulder BY bending
back the little arm, to force it into the
sleeve ola garment made to open in front
is both useless and cruel. No wonder
the little things scream and kick when
they are being dressed. Talk about q
Dress Reform Association for women |!
1t is reform in baby clothes that is most
needed, and if a fashionable mother could
be found brave enough to tie up her baby
in dainty bags during the Winter months,
all the mothers in the land would rise up
and call her q silly goose. But they
would follow the fashion !! There would
be another advantage in dressing ba.
bies in bags, which wise mammas would
not be slow to discover-nursing would
be made easy for papa. Men do make
so many excuses when they are asked to
"hold baby minute;" but the most pre-
valent excuse of all, "Oh, III get his
clothes all mussed up" would be out of
order if they would carry the baby in a
bag. The baby could not "get out ofit;;"
neither could papa.-Mew Orleans Pea
yune.