The St. Landry whig., 1845-03-27

FouND DROWNED A soldier Of rho name n
George Swivel was discharged from ths conpa.
ny under the command of Major Rains. He
was seen next day around some groggcries in the
lower part otour town in a state ofintoxicati0n
since which time he had not been seen. The
knowledge that he had n sum of money about
him rendered his disappearance a mystery
which was however solved on Monday morgine
last, as his body was picked up below The Saw.
mill in this town. An inquest was held over the
body by the coroner, and after Il minute exami.
nation, the jury rendered a verdict of 'Acciden.
tai drowning" Four dollars and eighty cents
were found on his person. Whatever suspicion
might have excited at his sudden disappearance,
must therefore now be dispelled-Bdt. Ron. Gaz.
ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL ELECTION. In this
place, Oh the Ath instant, there was all election
Tor Mayor and Members ofthe Common Coun-
cil, to serve for the ensuing year. The election
turned upon national politics, each party having
ITS candidates. The result was, that Joseph
Eaches, Esq. the WhigCandidate for Mayor, was
elected by a large majority, (2S2) and every
bhig candidate for Council in every Ward in
town was also elected.-GazcHc.
SWITZERLAND. The late arrivals from Eu.
rope have brought intelligence from time to
time ofthe effort by the people of Switzerland
to exPef the Jesuits from their midst. A letter
published in the Journal of Commerce mentions
some OF the popular proceedings. "Mass Nee.
tlngsD are held in different sections, attended by
from 500o to $4,000 people, at which resolu-
tons are passed and other proceedings adopted.
An extra session ofthe Legislature is to he held
In consequence ofthe prevailing-statc of affairs.
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ADDRESS to The Senate, delivered by the Hon
GEORGE Nj. DALLAS, Vice President of the
tinted States, on failing the Oath of Office,
March 4, 1916.
SENATOR'S: In directing the Vice Presidcntt to
preside at The deliberations ofthis body, The Con.
stltutlon OF our country assigns to him a sphere
and g; duty alike eminent and grateful. Without
any OF the cares of real power, with none ofthe
responsibilities OF legislation. except in rare
conJunctlires, he is associated with the dignifed
Deiegates OF Republican Sovoreignties; he is
posted by. the entire American People in your
conlederatcd council, partly, it would seem, az
an organ OF freedoms fundamental principle Of
ofder, ana partly, perhaps, as a mere symbol Of
tfiat more popular and s'more perfect Union. ],
on which depend the blessings Of our peace. IN.
dependence, and liberty. His mission, Tranquil
fNH''G 10 ~ uoDlC- W. It's OTlNlD ana OH.
lects, and happy as well as proud in its relations
to you.
No one, gentlemen, can appreciate more high.
ly or recognize more dcfcrentialIy that does the
incumbent of this chair the powers. PRIVILEGES.
and rules or forms of the Senate Of the United
states. 10 maintain these unimpaired and un.
relaxed he feels to be an official duty, second
IN impressive obligation only to his constitution.
al allegiance. 10 their exercise the Republic
owes tncalcuiable good, and throught hem has
gradually achieved a wide spread fame for wis.
doih, justice, mode ration, and efficiency. nm.
surpassed byany assetnblage of statesmen IN for.
tner or present times. A calm and wei ad;,s
tea system OF action in this Chamber, carefully
devised and steadily pursued by those who have
preceded US IN 1t, has indeed largely contributed
TO The undoubted success of our great political
experiment. Instability haste, procrastination
discourtesy, and INDIGESTION, habitually disco,mte,
nanced and banished, leave in undisturbed an.
Premacy here the powers Of enIiqhtend reason
and the vigor Of practical patriotism. Our coun.
Try reaps thence solid and substantial adyo pta oe
IN her policy, institutions, prospects, and re.
nown. w -
ne citizen whom it has pleased a pcople TO
elevate by their stlffrages from The pursuits ofI
private and domestic life, may best evince his
SiatH!" sense OF the honor thus conferred by
aeEoting his faculties, moral aud intellectual res.
olutely TO Their service. This | shall do: vet
WIN q dlfldcnce unavoidable to one conscious
that almost every step in his appointed path to
him new and untried, and sensible how DANCE.
rous a contrast must occur in the transfer ofj
from p~ractised to unpractised hands. In
however, upon this floor a number
nose experienced and skilful statesmen on
whom the nation justly looks with pride and re.
lance, | am assured that these can be but little
danger o. Public disadvanta from inadverten.
cles or mistakes, which their counsel may readi.
y avert or rectify. And thus, gentlemen, while
aiming frankly and impartially, to exercise the
functions Of unaccustoned station in the spirit
ot the Constitution, for the enlarged and LASTING
purposes Of a revered country, and with sincere
good will towards all, | may cherish the encour.
.g,ng hope Of being able, with the assent Of an
ndhlgent Providence, nj once to perform INV do.
y and to attract your confidence.