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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18
The ApporiinnmentR ELL.

The full text of the apportionment bill as It
passed the House is MS follows:
BE enacted, &C., That after the Sd of March,
1888, the House Of Representatives shall be COM
posed of S25 members, to be apportioned among
the several States as follows Alabama, 8; Arkan-
sas, s. California, 6; Colorado, /; Connecticut,
Delaware, Il Florida, 2; Georgia. 10; Illinois, 20;
Indiana, 10; Iowa, IL; Kansas Z; Kentucky Ii !;
Louisiana, g; Maine, 4 Maryland, 6; Massachu-
sets, 49, Michigan, Il Minnesota, 8; Mississippi,
4: Missouri, IA; Nebraska, 8; Nevada /; New
Hampshre2; New Jersey, New York. "a North
IS; Rhode Island, 2; South Carolina, z; Tennessee,
TO- Texas, II: Vermont, q Virginia, 10; West Vir-
ginia, 4; Wisconsin, o.
SEC 2. That whenever new State is admitted
TO the Union the Representative or Representa-
uves assigned to 1t shall be in addition TO the
number 80
SEC 8. That in each State entitled under this ap-
portionment the number to which such State may
be entitled In the Forty eight and each subsequent
Congress, shall he elected by districts composed of
contiguous territory and containing rs nearly as
practicable an equal number of inhabitants, and
equal in number TO the Representatives TO which
such State may be entitled in Congress, no one
district eecling more than one Representatives
PrOulded that unless the Legislature of such State
shall otherwise provide before the election
as provided by law, where no change
shall DC hereby made in the representation
oia state the Representatives thereof to the Forty
eighth Congress shall be elected therein as now
provided by law. II the number as hereby pro-
vided for shall be larger than il was before this
change then the additional Representative or
Represer tatives allowed to said State under this
superintendent may by elected by the State at
large and the other Representatives to which the
State is entitled by the districts, prescribed
by law in said State, and IL the number hereby
provided for shall in any State be less than II was
before the change hereby made then the whole
number to such State hereby provided for shall be
elected at large, unless the Legislatures OF said
States have provided or shall otherwise provide
before the time fixed by law for the next election
of Representatives therein. All acts and parts of
acts inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

LONDON, Feb. IA dispatch from Paris to the
Times snys NJ. Gambetta returned to Paris because
he was dissatisfied with the attitude OF his friends
toward the Cabinet. Tine amount of the bail upon
which NJ. BontmuS was released was 1900 francs
and that of NJ. FEEDER 800 francs. This shows that
no criminal charge was brought against them in
connection with the failure of the Union Generate
A Paris dispatch to the Standard says the negotia.
tons respecting the Anglo French commercial
treaty are virtually ended for the present
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

ST. LOUIS, Feb l7,-Charles end Christian sunde.
meyer, brothers, Of Pinckney Township, Warren
County, quarrelled on Tuesday evening over a
land sale in which both were interested The
former struck the latter following up.the attack
with repeated blows, when Christian drew q
knife aud stabbed Charles In the abdomen, inhict.
Ing injuries which caused his death this morning
WAS arrested
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

OTTAWA, ONT, Feb, l7.--AI noon to-day the
House OF Commons was suddenly illed with
smoke, and an alarm of fire was given which
caused considerable conservation. An examina.
ton was made aud II was found that the smoke
was caused by defective hue in the basement
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. H.-Secretary Dunkel OF
the Department Of Internal Affairs, has placed a
list of seventeen railroad companies, doing bust.
ness in this State, in the hands of the attorney
general, requesting him to proceed against them
because Of their failure TO make out and return 10
the udit6T.general an annual report within
thirty days after the expiration of their financial
year The penalty for each road is So COO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

DUBLIN. Feb, 17.-Mr John o'Connor Power,
member Of Parliament for County Mayo, writes TO
the HreemaHs journal in connection with the
Home, Rule League meeting In Dublin to- day,
that Mr.. Gladstones declaration justihes the opiIl
ion that this Is the appropriate time for pressing
the qnestion OF home rule.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

DALLAS, TEXAS Reb. h,--Yesterday Sam Mars
den, eleven years old coored by mistake placed
can Of kerosene oil on the stove In lieu Of coffee
pot. The can exploded blowing the house down
and killing the boy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

Seventy seven arrests resulting in $3.50 fines; tho
receipts from all sources wero 800 90 and the
penses s5sl.05, leaving deficit Of $3.50
The Westminster RepieW for January is devoted
largely 10 essays on English ruio aud Legislation
at home aud in her colonies. One Of these essaya
Is entitled THE Basis OF England's Power I'm In-
dia,' and Is written by prominent English Judge
IN india
The Britsh Quarterly Revie,S for January is 70.
ceived from a. A. Whitaker The principal fea-
ture Of this number although placed near the end,
is an elaborate review of John Morley's Life Of
Richard Golden"
The Council Fire and arbitrator for February, edo
tied by A. b. Meachnm, contains the usual amount
OF gush over the Indian question, and touches, ne
usual, on the subject ofthe Modocs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18
LIKE A GENTLEMAN. by MARY A. DENIsoN.
Boston: Lee a shepard Washington; JohI
q Parker.


Mrs. Denison, who is 80 well known In this city
where she has made her home for so many years,
now launches another book upon the sea OF pub.
lie opinion. She is no new author, many of her
books having had extensive popularity. and one
especially" That Husband OF Mine "-having
struck the popular taste and enjoyed almost
phenomenal success. The same elements which
contributed TO the interest Of that work will be
found in the book now under consideration, and
the story will be read with eager pleasure The
characters are well drawn, are such rs are met
with in every day life, and in the movements
and conversation there is nothing strained
or stilted. There is much ofhumanityin Mrs Dem
isons treatment Of her subject and shows her keen
insight into the motives which aetuate mankind
aye, and womenkind too-the weakness and frail.
ties Of poor human nature, and the sad results
which follow the foibles of many generally excel
lent people who have some special misfortune OF
infrmity. The earnest temperance principles Of
the author visible in the treatment Of the story
and vivid lesson Is taught In It's development
No one can fail TO read the book without deep in.
teresL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

UPON MY WORD SHE dbl

CLEVELAND. Feb. l7.-Mrs. soovillo's letter, pray.
ing for forgiveness for her brother Charles j. CUT
teau, was delivered this morning 20 Mrs. Garfield.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18
JOHN FAX. BY A. w. ToURaEE New YorB
Fords, Howard d Hubert Washington; Rou

Horlo un,ga "A n rT,,Il,ort yTr.hia.,,.,, -,
ert Rs,nIi o"u M hh"ioei" "'snins'on' t'op'
rhia ~, Ia,os, ,o,,o, h., ,,,u. ,r..,.. ,...,..
anin' ne ia.eas noNel ny Juuge ioufBee' bVhhuy
different in Its treatment from the Fools En-
rand" which gave him his first reputation. "John
,ha %, :, -',,pa. ~ 'ous ',' "
.ne genus se"uean' VINO mining III love WIN
the loVable niece OF his fathers oVerseer, shows
his blood and violates his breeding by his daring
persistence in followin0 bis own bent The vori
&c rouan,i, 90 ,,o,a,o.o,,a os.a,,,,a,a.,".
gus io"an'io "io p.o'uiesquo .iieuis'ances-
the opening OF the story In the prison,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18
THE WORLDS WITNESS 10 JESUS CHRIST.
BY the Right Rev. JOHN WILLIAMS, D. ID. New
York: O.: p. Putnam's Sons Washington {:
James j. Chairman,

This is the frst of series ofannual lectures TO be
delivered Oh All Saints Day under the auspices of
the board of Trustees of the theological department
of Kenyon College, the fund for which was donated
by G. T. and Julia Bedell. of Cleveland, Ohio. The
discourse is an able exposition of the power Of de-
veloping modern civilization, and fully sustains
the high reputation Of the eminent divine who
preached IL.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

Wo3y National Rabn
uon OIL al the anti Bourbon elements at the South wish
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18
WINNING THE BATTLE; OR, ONE GIRL IN
TEN THOUSAND. by MARY ERDEN
THOMAS. Philadelphia Il. h Peterson q


There have been few books received recently
more intensely interesting than this work Of Miss
Thomas, who, by the way, though she comes Of n
literary family, being the sister of Frederick Will
lam Thomas, author OF "Clinton Bradshaw; or,
the Adventures OF n Lawyer" which was pro-
nounced to be the best American novel fits time,
and OF Lewis +. Thomas, author Of the plays Of
"osceola" and "Cortez, the Conqueror" the last Of
which Edwin Forrest pronounced to be the best
American tragedy ever written, and Of Martha NJ.
Thomas, author OF " LIES Lesson" and daughter
of l.. S. Thomny, author Of "reminiscences of
the Last Sixty-iye Years" is q. resident
Of this city. The plot, though not in
tricate, Is well preserved and holds the atten.
ton. The characters are all well drawn, and the
heroine shows an elevation Of sentiment and
strength and earnostness Of purpose that wins the
admiration of the reader at once. There is shown,
in fact n all the principal personages connected
with the story so much of earnest, elevated char
acter that the lessons drawn from their strict in.
tegrity sterling honesty, and true morality can
not fail TO benefit every reader.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASuINGTON D. G. ,TUnuuJu

Co A.
of
G N. c.,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18
THE DINGY HOUSE AT KENsINGToN. Now
York: O.. r. Putnams Sons. Washington:
lanes Chairman

d.
This is another of the Series OF Trans Atlantic
Novels issued by the Putnams, and is q most pleas
ant and entertaining story. Portions Of 1t are not
new, for the tale was published under the same
title ten years ago; though not 80 complete rs at
present 1t is book which will while away an
much that is stirring or stnIIng in The Moi there
are sufficient contretenps in the love afihirs be-
tween Polly and the owner of the Laurels 10 give
mInation
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18
Earnest Champion Of Liberalism Against Bourbon DHmOCF
TERMS, with Postage Prepaid:


One Year, $780, Copies address
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16
MOTTO
TO UNKNOWN OWNERS OF ASSESSED IMMO-
YABLE PROPERTY SITUATED IN
TIE PARISH OF RAP
IEES, LA.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
l. that the State and Parish taxes for
the year 1881. assessed on the property
hereinafter described, which amonnt of
taxes, State and Parish, is placed oppo-
site the same, fell due on the day the
Tax Roll was filed in the mortgage Of
flee In this Parish, and should have
been paid in full on or before the first
day of the month next succeeding said
filing, that you became delinquent for
said taxes on the first day of said
month, and that the State taxes bear
interest at the rate of eight per cent per
annum after the 3lst day of December,
1881, until paid in full, and it Sail taxes
are not paid in twenty days from this
notice, will proceed to sell property
to satisfy the same, and all costs as re-
Uuireu by law
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16
FROM FAIR PLAY.

Editor Democrat
What has become of our Base Ball
clubs, is now the question that agi-
tates the mind of all lovers and sup
porters of our characterised national
game. Have our players been swal-
lowed in tho turmoil and excitement
of our recent election7 Have they in
vested their surplus cash on the wrong
candidate and left for parts unknown
to console their grief, OF most impor
taut Of all, is our great game losing
favor7 We speak of this as important
because Base Ball has been our sole
enjoyment during the Spring and Sum-
mer. We have watched with much
interest the FIVE games played between
the Athletics, Gilt Edge, Amateurs
and Rapides for the Parish champion
ship. and when our representative
nine went up to encounter the Match.
itoches nine on their own ground, we
waited with undated breath for the
result of the contest, and when the
news came that flashed over the wires
that our boys had slaughtered them to
the tune of % to 8 in four innings, our
manly bosom swelled up with pride
for our gallant boys; but since their
return the ball has been laid away and
the bat stands silently molding away
in some corner. The championship
series have never been completed; we
are all awaiting anxiously for the de-
Gliding game between the two crack
clubs, Gilt Edge and Athletics. They
have each won a game, and the third
and last game to decide the supremacy
of the one club over the other is yet to
come off. The season has been sue
cessful throughout, the games have all
been we'll attended and enjoyed by
large crowds of ladies and gents, and
any one who has carefully read your
paper during the present Summer,
with the object of keeping posted on
Base Ball, would be very much sur
prised to hear that the ball and bat
had lost any of their pristine glory.
We had expected that our boys on
returning from their victorious tour
would like julius Caezar, sigh for some
other world to conquer. Shreveport,
Donaldsonyille and other clubs were
anxious to hear from us, and meet orr
boys in friendly strife in the diamond,
and as the season has only about six
weeks longer to run, it is time for our
players to emerge from their Rip Van
Wrinkle slumher and be up and doing.
1t is rumored that John Lawless,
the peerless catcher has or is about to
join the Gilt Edge club, thereby siren
gthening their weakest point, and to
offset this DunneDburg, who has no
equal hereabouts as a pitcher, will en-
ter the ranks of the Athletics, thereby
making the contest more than usually
interesting. We would request that
the next game be played near the de-
pct grounds, they being always in
good condition and easy Of access.
Hoping that the boys will comply
with the request of q large majority
of our people who are anxious to wit
ness the last game between our two
crack clubs, at as earlier date as con-
venient. / am truly yours,
FAIR PLAY.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16
young girls are unfit 70

MANY young girls are unfit for
active life, and thousand of mothers
drag out miserable existence on &C.
count of peculiar female weakness
which they absolutely refuse to cure.
They are full of aches and pains, are
poor weak, frail creatures, irregular
each month with pale faces, glazing
eyes, shattered nerves, and almost
worn out constitutions. A powerful
mas been prepared by the medical
profession, for the cure of these sc
rious female complaints, and it's &C.
ton is pronounced wonderful. 1t is
known as DR.. Dromgoole's English
Female Bitters.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16
THE ELECTION.

The election for Judge of this Dis
trict resulted in an overwhelming
victory for Judge Blackman, the
nominee of the Democratic party,
who received a handsome majority
over the Independent and Republi
can candidate combined. This must
be, and doubtless is, highly crafty
ing to the true and tried Democrats
who stood by their colors and prov
cd their party loyalty in spite of the
inducements offered them to deser,
its ranks. They are to be congratu-
lated at his election significant as 1t
is of The strength of the party and
the exchanging devotion to its prin-
ciples.
The unmistakable rcbuke end de-
feat the Independents received at the
polls will no doubt teach them the
futiity of attempting to disrupt that
grand old Democratic party that is
still prepared to meet and conquer
all its foes in whatever garb they
may present themselves. There
were good men amongst them who
will perhaps see the error of their
ways and come back to the ranks
where they have been accustomed to
fight and win. Whenever Radical
ism shows itself we will need their
services and cannot afford to lose
them.
Judge Blackman received major
ity in every one Of the three Parish
es composing this District, which
goes to prove that there is not the
widespread dissatisfaction that some
people thought existed. He was
fairly dominated by party methods
and as fairly elected and his election
has fully demonstrated his personal
popularity as we'll as the strength OF
the party Of which he has been so
Jealous and active as leader. As
the original choice of this paper
which has done all in its power to
contribute to the result now so hap
PLY achieved, we're glad to announce
to our readers the fact Of his over.
whe!ming election.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16
WORTH REMEMBER1Na.-Now tn

WORTH REMEMBERING. Now that
good times are again upon US, it is
worth remembering that no one can
enjoy the pleasantest surroundings
il in bad health. There are hundreds
Of miserable people going about to.
day with disordered stomach, liver
or kidneys, when bottle of Parker's
Ginger Tonic would do them more
good than all the medicines they
have ever tried.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16
o. FICIAL VOTE OF THE DISTRICT
BY PARISHES,
Grand Total :. -. 1855 57s 775 1912

"A FIGHT broke out in the audi
ence at the San Antonio Texas
theatre. Manager Jack Harris ap-
peared on the stage with q cooked
revolver in each hand, and announced
that he would begin firing in two
minutes unless quiet was restored
The row ceased, and the entertain
ment went on. The account men
tions that an anteroom of this thea
tire is devoted to gambling, the games
being brisk between acts, and tina
the actresses serve drinks in the au.
ditorium when not on the stage.-[N
Y. Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

WE are in receipt of three pieces
of new music from the grest music
emporium of Philip Werlein, 1876 Ca.
nal street, New Orleans. They are
"Mathushek Polka" Through the
Woods Galop," and "Little Mary
Gaudet."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

--THE New Orleans and Cincinna.
ii steamer Gold Dust exploded near
Hickman, KY, on the 7th inst. Sew.
enteen persons were killed and forty
seven wounded by the explosion. -
The boat burned to the waters edge
and sank.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

THE United States Senate deci
ded on Monday, the 7th, to allow
Judge t. c. Manning, of our city
the expenses (sl0Oo) incurred by
him in contrasting Kellogg's seat in
that body.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

TRINITY AND SABINE RoAD.-A
Palestine, Texas special of the 7th
to the Galveston News states that
before Captain Hayes and Mr.. Hoxie
went north they inspected the forty
miles completed on the Trinity and
Sabine road and expressed entire
satisfaction with the work. There
seems to be every prospect of the
extention of this road through to
this place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

Ticker No. 56,02l won the cap
i.al prize in the last drawing of the
Louisiana State Lottery. One fifth
of said ticket, drawing $4,000, was
sold to Mr.. Burke, in Leolia, Nat
chitoches Parish, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

MISS Octavie Duritti, better
known professionally as Annie Bre.
yoor, and who was married recently,
will remain with Nat Goodwin next
season, and will take Eliza Neathers-
by's place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

The Naval bill, as it passed the
Senate, reduced the number of com
missioned officers of the Navy 23S,
out of total of 1882, q reduction Of
over one sixth.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

-SHRRvEPoRT received her first
bale of new cotton on the 9th inst
It was classed strict middling, and
was purchased by Mr.. John B. Dur
ham for Is cts. per pound.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

LINGERING leucorrhoea or whites
SO, common among females all over
the South, are Immediately cured
by the use of English Female Bit
ters.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

--ENGLAND's standing army mum.
bers, counting all ranks, 1920
men.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

"A TRUE assistant to nature in
restoring the system to perfect health
thus enabling it to resist disease, is
Browns Iron Bitters.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

ARGUMENT in the Star Route
cases commenced on last Wednes
day, and it is thought will continue
ten days.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

THERE are about 10000 men
now employed in constructing rail
roads in Florida.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

THE Natchitoches Brass Band
will be in attendance at the Con-
gressional Convention, to assemble
in our city on Monday, the 18th OF
September.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

A DELIGHTFUL NovELTY.-Ladies
prefer Floreston Cologne because
they find this lasting combination of
exquisite perfumes delightful no.
yelty.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

SUCH thing as a punched coin
is not now known in the city of New
York.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

IT is said that Senator Ben Hill
kept his cancer secret from his wife
three years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

IT only took l450 ballots to Sc
lect a Democratic Congressional can
didate in the Twelfth Ohio District,
recently.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

"A WASHINGTON belle is distin
gushing herself at Cape May by d.
wing under the water, upsetting gen,
tleman bathers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

THE wife of Fred. Douglass died
in Washington City on Friday, the
4th inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

GEN. w. S. Hancock has engag.
elk quarters at Long Branch for the
remainder Of the season.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

ONE small town in Georgia has
shipped this season 100000 melons
to the seaboard cities.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

"A CITIZEN of Tampa, Fla, has
three mothers-in law.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16

CONGRESS adjourned on Tues
day, the 9Th inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-08-16


The New York and Louisiana
Lumber Company or Saw Mill Cor
poration, of which Mr.. J. R. Sill
man is General Manager here, have
started building across the Bayou
Rapides, short distance above
Town. We learn that the company
have in contemplation the building
of switch road from the mill con-
Meeting with the New Orleans Paci.
fic Railroad.
--THE Republicans of the First
Congressional District will hold their
convention shortly after the adjourn.
ment of the Donaldsonville conyen.
ton, and will nominate ex.Goy,
Warmoth, whether he wants to be
nominated or not.