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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

-TREAsuRER Jordan says the
Treasury Count is practically over,
and everything was found most sat
isfactory Three silver dollars
which escaped from a broken pack
age in the silver vault had been
found. The only discrepancy is
two cents missing from five dol
lar package of pennies in the cash
room. Yesterday a heavy square
box, wrapped in red tape and Sc
cnrely bound, was found in an out
ofthe-way nook of the vault, with
the key mislaid. A lock smith
opened the box and it was found
to contain a bottle of diamonds, a
bottle Of pearls, bottle of altar of
altar Of roses, and d lump Of gold.
One of the older employees identi-
fled the articles as presents to Pres
ident Monroe about the year 1923
from the japanese Government,
and which had been stored in the
Treasury pending the passage of
an act of an act of Congress au-
thorizing their acceptance. Con-
gress failed to legislate on the sub
ject, and the articles were in the
Treasury, where they have re.
manned ever since.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

There was a young man from Pou-
keepsie,
Who for his health took trip DER
the deep sea
Smiths Bile Beans made him well,
And we dislike to tell
Aut so good did he feel he got tip
sv.
Two bits per hottie at L. B. Bay
nard's Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

-LEr the public and the school
teachers throughout the Parish not
forget the coming session of the
teachers institutes at this place.
Let all who can attend, as a great
deal of information and knowledge
is to be gained by all who take
part in the deliberations of that
body.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09
ST. JOHNS
VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS

The true Liver Medicine and real
remedy for Torpid and Congestive
Livers Prompt relief is obtained
by their use; they obviate tl,eau
of Mercury, aud being entirely Veg.
etable are perfectly safe. Price, Is
cents a box.
Apply, to HENRY ST. JOHN.
Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Chy-
mist, in Exchange Hotel Building,
Alexandria, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

For RENT.-The two-story brick
building on Front street, lately oc-
cupied by Ralph Walter. Posses
sion given at once. Apply to Ed
ward We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

AS all previous events of the
kind, the recent fremen's parade in
shreveport was a grand success.
Alexandria led off and our sister
city did we'll to follow snit.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

s.
Shreveport was grand success,
Alexandria led off and our sister
city did we'll to follow snit.
IF -PRIcKLY Ash Bitters is not an
intoxicating beverage, but a pleas
ant, mild laxative and efficient
Tonic, acting directly on the Liv-
er, Kidneys, Stomach and Bowels.
TIE dewberry brigade have
agaln showed up, clad in the usua!
scanty habiliments of that tribe -
They are none the less charming,
however, and still cry out squeech-
owl like, 'jew-b-e-r-r les"
FoE RENT. The large and com
Portable dwelling honse on Third
street, lately occupied by Mr.. Hen
~ Heyman. Contains nine rooms,
all in good repair. Large yard
attached. For terms, apply to Dan
Hitler, at A. Heyman's store.
For the "a hours ending yes
terlay morning at s o'clock, the
rlyer at this point rose Al inches; at
that time it stood on the Govern
'nent Gauge 26 feet Il inches be-
low high water Of 1866, and ii feet
! Inches above low water of 1881.
FOR the crops to get in any
tlang like tirst-class form or condi-
ton, we will have to have about
two weeks dry weather. The re-
cent rains have done much to re-
'ard their growth, besides placing
them in condition as not fit to be
worked.
-RoscoE Conkling's physique is
sad to be magnificent. With all
as oahqqeting and high living, he
Is still In splendid health. He
, . care of his liver, do likewise. |
Use Smiths Bile Beans. Price, !
I've bits per bottle, at Baynard's
Dug Store. ,'a
lost At the Exchange Hall,
Oh Thursday night, at the dance
gwen after the Operetta perform
a y the gold setting out of a la
aes cross breastpin, containing.
eleven diamonds. A $50 reward
WI he paid for the return of the
same to L. j. Sullivan, Alexan-
dia, La. a
HEAVY rains about the head
'a'e's 81 he'd river have cauaed a
"''is' IN the upper portion of that
Nea'a; In several places drift
WOO lammed forming RATS of great
s asat, and causing the river to
sseifow large acres of country.
n'ea! damage has been done to the
sesiag crops. |.
HE Morgan Railroad will
s"e another Excursion to New Or
g IVY 'ne tram leaving here on
!. s1 !, May llth, returning here
!. 'ue ! l77th, allowing passengers
\ Ways stay in the City to see 1
!. sights. Tickets only 81 for
=, =, '0uad trip. Children over six il
=, !. under twelve years of age, half
two dollars. II
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

The roller skating craze is
now at high pitch in this quarter.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09
E7oE. Sale?

The undersigned, on account of
wishing TO move away, is anxious
to sell, on the most liberal terms,
his entire property of real estate in
the Town Of, Alexandria, La. His
houses occupy good positions, and
all are in frs, class repair. TO any
one who wishes home, and that
too on the easiest of terms, the OPP
portunity is now presented. The
terms are oasy. Apply to
DENIS McMANUS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

During recess of Board warrants
were issued in payment of follow
ing approved accounts taken mp by
Collector in payment of licenses,
taxes, etc.:
M. W. Calvit, salary and
Incidental expenses for
March ............... s6s so
F. l.. Bonillotte, part pay
ment for repairs on low
er wharf. 10 90
j. Levin, lumber. ...... 10 90
Pacific Fire Co., part En- !.
gineer's salary March. 5 90
A. B. Racial, Secretary's
! salary to April LIST, 1855 IS 90
'Stonewall Hook and Lad
der Co., part Custodian's
salary to April 1st, 1885 S 90
J. N. Laney. for. drayage. 4 65
Cullen d Rogers, on wharf
account So 90
$l63 As
The following bills were read,
approved and made receivable for
all dues to the Corporation
Thos. Crawley, Mayor, sal
airy for April. ........ $40 90
NJ. w. Calvit, salary for
April .............. 80 co.
Pacific Fire Co. Engineers
salary for April ....... IS OO
Louis Delatin, work on tie
streets 16 rs
J. B. Gibson, work on the.
streets 7 90
G. A. Staples, for making.
returns of city elections
held in January, approx
Gu IOT.. lU w
Sl5S IS
The bill for incidental expenses,
$1,000, rendered by the Mayor,
was approved and the Secretary
was instructed to issue warrant in
thereof.
No other business being submit
Led on motion the Board adjourned
% meet in regular session on Tues
lay, the I'd day of June, 1885,
1t A o'clock p m.
TH0S. CRAWLEY,
A. B. RACIAL, Mayor.
Secretary. = II
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

f -PR1cKLY Ash Bitters is not an
Intoxicating beverage, but a pleas
ant, mild laxative and efficient
Tonic, acting directly on the Liv-
er, Kidneys, Stomach and Bowels.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

The following officers were
elected at the last meeting of the
Juvenile Pacific Fire Company.
and are to serve for the ensuing
year -
Milo Brady, President.
|. Hirschman, Vice-President.
Frank Grayson, Secretary.
Norman White, Treasurer.
G. S. Duke, Foreman.
Jas. Williams, 1st Assistant.
S. Schmalinski, 2nd Assistant.
Edwin Brady, Steward.
Norman Kramer, Housekeeper.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

BoRN.--To Mrs. James Andrews
on Wednesday, May 9Th, 1885, a
bouncing boy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

LECTURE. On Monday, June
LIST, 1885, at the Court House in
this City, Rev. j. B. McLoy will
deliver Lecture, his subject being
"lndebtedness of Civilization to
Christianity" An admission fee
of 25 cents will be charged. Be
sure to be present as all intellectual
treat is in store for all who attend
AND now the editor of the
Alexandra DEMOCRAT feels bad
because two beautiful young ladies
who were ee-sawing, would not
condescend to look at him. But as
he has called them "beautifulo
they will hereafter not only look
and smile, but speak as they pass
by.-[Morgan City Free Press.
You've got it right, Bro. Gray.
We've noticed the change already.
Mn. Moses Mayer left here on
Thursday for Selma, Ala, where
he goes to attend a meeting of the
District Grand Lodge of the B'nai
Birth Association. Whilst away
he Will visit New Orleans and have
a family meeting of the Wells to
take testimony and have the same
forwarded to New York to operate
in that sixty million dollar claim.
He will be absent about two weeks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

TIE dewberry brigade have
qgaln showed up, clad in the usua!
scanty habiliments of that tribe -
They are none the less charming,
however, and still cry out squeech-
owl like, "jew-b-e-r-r les"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

The minutes of the last meetings
were approved without being read.
The Treasurer's report was read
and approved, and showed a bal
ance on hand of 537.7s.
The Collectors settlement show
ed the following collections since
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09
OFFICIAL,
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL.

COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA, La, !
May 5, 1885.
The City Council met in regular
session this day at o'clock p. NJ.
The following members were pre-
Thos. Crawley, Mayor,
+. We'll,
L. B. Baynard,
Dennis Kelly,
Jonas Rosenthal.
Absent
j. T. Garner.
The Minutes of tha loci rnoot;,rc
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

-koscoE Conkling's physique il
sad to be magnificent. With all
as banqueting and high living, he
IS still In splendid health. He
look care of his liver, do likewise.
Use Smiths Bile Beans. Price,
drugstore. -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-04-09
Sec. Lamar's New Bathroom
AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE NEW 'JEFFER-
soNIAN SIMPLICITY"

1t seems that Secretary Lamar i. more
economical in some respects than in others.
In conversation with correspondent a SEN
ator asked: Have you seen the new bath
room that Secretary Lamar has caused to be
fitted up in room adjoining the Interior
Department 2?
mo"
"Well, YOU ought to see il. /, has been
furnished regardless of expense. with mar
Bile slabs, carved mahogany. elegant chairs,
costly mirrors, Turkish toue's, SMYRNA rugs,
beautiful ivory mounted brushes and other
requisites. including perfumed soaps and
sweet-smelling waters. Oh, il is gorgeous,
and so comfortable tina. do not believe the
most exac;ing Sybarite could find fault with
its appointments. To fit up and furnish
that room must have made pretty big hole
in the pile of money that the Secretary
saved to the government hy selling the hors-
es and wagons that had been used by off
GERS of the department in the transaction Of
official business
by the way," the Senator added, Il I'M
derstsnd that General Black held on to his
Office conveyance, declaring with good deal
of emphasis that he has as good right to
ride as a republican commissioner Of pen
sions."
1t is not known whether the new bathroom
has been fitted up for Secretary Lamar $
sole use and convenience. or whether he has
determined TO give the "Unwashed" the BEN
eft of IT.
1t is noted that the malia for '.reform .
which impelled Secretary Lamar and Attor-
ney General Garlsnd to sell the Government,
horsss and wagons that had been in use in
their respective departments has not attack
ed any other Cabinet officer. and there are
no further signs Of danger that the rage for
JeGersonian simplicity viii assume the form
0. an epidemic.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-04-09
Press Comments.

The Brooklyn EIgie DEM Poor
Democrats inherit the kingdom of heaven: the
rich are sent abroad a. Ministers and Consuls. =
The Richmond State Democrat remarks
ingenuou-ly that ''the most exacting Southern
er can scarcely complain of President Cleye-
lands selection of foreign Ministers
The Boston Journal SAYS: II is rumored
that one of the reasons for delay Of the Pre.i-
dent In making the nominations is that the Of
ficers in charge of the Confele rate archives in
the War Department have not yet been able to
find all Of the old muster rolls of the rebel
army.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
says: THE Mugwumps made their point in
the re-appontment of Pearson TO be Postmas-
ter of New York. II will take good many
Higgins appointments to compensate the rock
ribbed Democracy for this
The Boston Record thinks there ought TO
be good men, enough in the Democratic par
ty to fill all the offices without taking those
who broke their oaths before perpetrating
treason, and have never had their disabilities
removed.
The Portland Press remarks The
Democrats are not finding it so easy to prove
that Republican office holder has been an of
fensive partisan as they thought they were GO
ing to. Hence these tears
Maine has another prohibitory law, says
| the Boston Transcript, this time prohibiting
oleomargarine. People who thirst for oleo-
margarine will have to smuggle it into Maine
| IN packages marked ''butter.'' Retailed by
stealth it will have double attractions, and
called for as chalk with few winks to the
retailer, it viii be voted better than the best
pat OF butter neat-handed Phyllis ever placed
on cool cabbage leaf for sybarte's eonsump-
| ton.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-04-09
The Manitoba Rebellion.

Col. 7. Charles Watson and Major f. W.
Gorham Gardiner of the Canadian army
passed through Chicago. Sunday, en- route
tc Manitoba. where they will join the Cana
dian forces and assist in putting down the
Riel rebellion. Col. Watson expressed the
belief that the trouble in the Northwes, will
be much more serious than had at first been
anticipated, az Riel seemed to have perfec;
command over the half and Indians
lie added: while the number Of men un-
der Riels control had doubtless been exsg-
gerated, there is no question tina, be is
s'rongi, backed with large force of expert
enced and ~ell-equipped warriors. Ii he
maintains his stubbornuess great difficulty
will be experienced in sabdaing him. "a the
warfare will I've conducted for the most part
on Indian principles, and the running fights
that will necessaril, ensue will be prolonged
for months. perhaps. The rebel ehieftaiu
has the reputation Of being a shresd and
craft, man Who knows no such word as
fear. Besides being perfectly familiar with
ell modes OF ladiaa waffarr, he Is we'll
y.rsed IN military tactics. aud is man hy
no means to be despised.' In speaking OF the
part which the Fenians are SAID 10 I've taking
in the outbreak. the Colonel said that while
man, dlscredh the idea that the, have any
thing to do with it, certain moves have been
made that make it seem probable. He had
heard it said that iht Ra,s.ans we're taking
hanl in he affair and fprw at,i,ng guns aud
ammunition TO the unarm.d trb, II Ind ans,
with the anticipation Of general outbreak
He could not. however. souch for Tia. truth
OF this assertion. but # II verv tie cave. IL
! "A. IL
Of England from the Afghan border
Mr.. Foster Stewart. lnfef, an officer ofthe
Canadian mounted pulics. say, Ia an inter
tew The Canadian mounted police
number aboa, 800. nomluailv. hut il is
doah1lui il more than 400 Ulcer, ani men
can b. mustered. Thy ar armed with
Winchester repeating rides and sell cooking
reviewers, With the best f umuBHi5p.
The, are all spietdid, mounted The DIS
cipli1e Is in the ATM, though per
haps a tritle more stric' ihr whrie com.
mand has section uf artii rfN. ihc
officers are men OF con -tIefanl~ expe-
Renee; most al then. vtsr IN the RI
RIVER sXpe'!tttaa aud qafc nu.nAer
have been officers IA ih~ Eegl-h arm,
The hali-uTees..' Nr Slewari ,tI. "a
MAJORITY Il them are decent i,.rnef. som,
are quite wealthy. Ih-y s#~ al g.n-. >ho.-
ard natural hH.isf., hu. ise sctrl> al. aes
er otfer g,liar hattie the nomniun
troops. l. sail b, al lna.st hshi5uS
thank Re = jacitned To- h.b, N a c,stHzr4
"ss. bat I'd, h ,ian h..a.. lc.f. / tH.
ft-lHe co1'i hsse hrrH e7Itin' tie half
breeds, Il Mould ha,c trra 81 tnt tue
settlers. Ta.k.ns II hat-hr,...> .r,eta' 90
them aye 900 80. 4.... tf+tfr ~ fh~Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-04-09
Fast Day.


The Governor his issued the following proc
lamaton:
The faith Of our ancestors in the power of
PRAYER TO Almighty God. and realization Of
entire dependence upon Iii. mercy. led them
early 10 sci apart a day Of public fasting, hui
initiation and PRAYER. which has become an
hOnored usage. and when accompanied by an
humble and sincere belief that He i one who
hesreth PRAYER is profitable in ii, continu-
sDce.
therefore. by advice and consent Of the cN-
ecuiiye council. appoint Thursday. the 25d DAY
OF April next to be ob-crS ed by the people Of
this state for that piou, purpose; and | DO
urge that ii Ike kept in the priv ate home and
public sanctuary a. becomes Christian people
who have been the grateful recipients Of 50
many varied blessings. Let u continue to I'M
plore the favor of God the forgiveness ~
sins, the general prosperity Of our State and
country. and the trim h Of correct faith
throughout the world. The Lord takeih
pleasure in them that fear Him. in tho>e that
hope in Hi mercy"
Given n the Council Chamber At Augusta.
thi> twents-ttth day ~ March, IN thu
wear of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred AMI eight. five. and Of the ludepeu-
dencs OF the nlicd states Of America
the one hundred and ninth
BN the Governor: FREDtRt,k RpEtF.
ORANANDFI SMITH. Secretary Of state.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-04-09
The South il the Saddle.

The nomination Of Gen. Law,Dn as min
lister to Russia, was Withdrawn. a, the last
moment, owing 70 he discovery that Law
ION va' mt qualified TO d the place, his
political d.,ao..i;.e, never having been re-
moved. |, :, also stated iha, the case Of
Gen. Jackson, # Georgia appointed 10 be
minister to M-Nica. i, identical with that Of
Gen. LAYTON. Like jeff DAVIS and the late
JACOB Thompson they are unreconstrueted
rebels. and have steadily refused to make
application to have their political disabili
lies removed aud to take the oath Of ale
glance.
II appears that thus far twenty-seven ex-
Confederate officers and four ex Union Off
GERS have been appointed to the public service.
But this ought not to be matter of sur
prise. It was to be expected. The party.
as such, derives its strength and attained its
success mainly by the aid Of these same
rebels. They are the great strength of the
party. Northern copperheais aud rebel
sympathizers are but minor portion of the
party that is now in contrul Of the govern
ment. During the war ii was the party of
disioyalty and TOW that il has been raised to
power again il ought not to be matter of
surprise, however much it may be matter
OF regret, that those who were the most in
tensely dsioyal. less than twenty years ago,
are now receiving the highest honors.
Those who believed, or who professed to
believe. that the party had, in some way, re-
formed and would never again commit to
the hands of those who attempted to de-
stroy it, the highes, positions of honor and
trust under the government, simply deceived
themselves.
The Union men in the party who distin.
suished themselves during the war, in the
support of the Union caase. have been 81.
most entirely ignored up to the present time
Are those Democrats who served with
di.tincsion in the war on the Federal sid1
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frra - z Re. 4..r Carresp,ni o;
Washington Letter.
Washington. Apr. u. lN>j


tHh,r 't~ Democrats Administration
/ inrd n"n ar T. p''""g a"'t iHi raw re-
G. = sr~ beng introduced ENprF'cHoei.
eAYahr. and I'll -'~..' e''rA' are ain'"s' tai.t
put vai y tt. = make places ;"f n'ra %:
$50 ''.rrir+ce anil "a'rr elpAr'il hes aHi
tc~a '''s H. s" u .n''ts.'- r
Tn. lhls l. roam = 'Et f4a4c
service r" 1--sHV>' pf.-clP'r>. Republicans.
q course. 20 not a's aHtlaa. Of a Demo
cratic ain'nis'ra;io7, nor ar taey disposed
fo utter useless protests a.l.ns; removal,
'ram IN e. BFt ihl' 'p'i.- st,'rm, tA..
purely PAiti.an work, which has eharactrr-
zei ihr hrsi fnoaIh Of he ma ii>pens.ttan.
shou! ~ carried 90 under rs right
name.
lie senate gcAcae. ia. al 4tnmeft.
leaving number q Presiient C.s,elauI,
nominations unact.! upon. Republican
SENATOR, IN that way, took stand asal1.t
sIfcfs. ding Republic 40 fl ias v.ih DEM
tihts 30 asFN Nhc'r s"tlf - tH bAtI tenure
Of oiiil- and no charge. have been made
against tie lneImbents. Postmaster Pear
IONS s2poilimrn; VAS promptly confirmed
without any attempt al contest.
The President, Who has been seeing a
hundred or two callers each DAY on political
erEsnds, has heen hoping for some relief
with the close Of the extra session suPpo,-
ng that man, senators ahd members Of
Congress would then leave Washington.
Tier. but little hope for him, however, ia
this respect Ii has been given ou; that the
President aud his Cabinet have been post
ponins large number 81 appointments I'M
III the Senate got away, and that the mum
Der OF changes that will bs made within the
next month viii quadTup.e those of the pas
month. However this may Re, the Demo
Gratis hope Tor wholesale sweep, and rnor-
nous pressure NIL be brought 10 bear for
the places. II IS noticeable that, IN the past
fe" days. the crowd OF oiiice seekers st.il
lingering 10 ashng,on has bad many r.
cruiis with but few deseril2ns from It's ranks.
In society, holy week has been devoid OF
any event OF importance. The season, with
the temporary absence OF several sfheIai