The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-01-09

u. was sleeping very SOUND, and that the.
Z had better let her. rest. Mrs. McIin the,
t went herself to call the young lady, and a
r she received no answer her husband took
Ratchet and broke the door open and the,
! both entered the room and found Mis-,
4 Hendricks lying in one corner Of the room
ina dying condition, from injuries to be-
head, evidently caused by . blow from
some heavy blunt instrument. Medica
assistance was at once called in--but th<
!; victim Of this foul deed was beyond hope
OF recovery, and died the next morning
without having recovered enough to speak
Tor give any sign Of how the deed was done
The Coroner and Chief of Police have both
held examinations, but as yet 40 clue has
been gained as to the perpetrators of the
murder. The deepest interest 10 felt here
about this matter, and the hope is every.
where expressed that the investigation win
be continued until the criminal is found
and brought to justice.
The Congressional Committee. appoint
ed to investigate the rise and progress 81
the Convention riot, which occurred here
in July last, ID here and prepared for work.
They have called on the Mayor for 1; list Of
i AH ~
the Police, special and regular, Of that
period and ore collecting other evidence
bearing upon the subject. A committee
from the Common Council called upon
them and requested the privilege Of en-
ploying competent legal counsel to assist
the Investigation Committee to the end
that the city might BE- fairly represented in
their report-that "plain unvaruished
tale might be given to the world of the
whole matter. Messrs. Elliot and shela.
barque Of the Congressional Committee.
replied that they we're much pleased with
the aattering attentions shown them and
the offers made 70 assist them in their
labon. That although it was unusual to
allow the employment Of counsel to cross
examine witnesses, they desired to have all
sides Of the question, and do justice to all
parties engaged. SO much for the com.
mencement Of this new official insult, 10
what other light than as an insult can it be
regarded when our own people hare already
both privately and officially given full re-
ports Of the whole matter--we are prom
ised q fair and candid expose. This is all
that We want or would ask. and it we get
1t we will have reason to thank the Com.
mittee and congratulate ourselves, but it is
best MOTTO 1holla before We are ont Of
the woods"
The Metatie Course which has been SO
long neglected has been put in thorough
order and was reopened last Saturday,
when the first races cfthe season took
place. Great preparations had been made
for this event. which was looked forward to
with interest BY the sporting men and
thousands Of Others who loved a good
horse. Some Of the most celebrated hor.
ses OF the country have been brought here
and entered for this meeting, during which
some flne sport will be seen. The crowd
on Saturday hl vas quite large, and everything
passed of pleasantly-but owing to the
recent wet weather the course was not in
% good order Is could have been wished.
! was forcibly struck with the pointed
notice, prominently displayed in the DEMO
csA1of the 18th, that Christmas was com.
ing and that every body, from Editor to
DIezpected to enjoy it. There was a
ring Of the good old days in it that pleased
me much, and it would be well for the
wot'd'if it was more general and thorough.
The days of the Mistteto and Holly, Of
wa. warm and merry greetings, are truly days oil
the past, and the season which once sent 4
hratof JOY through the world. and for one
day at least released from toll and care the
mechanic, isborsr and clerk, and opened
the hearts Of employers, landlords and men
OF wealth, is greeted now with 4 curse on
h y OF noticed only ID hollow and
meaningless words. The world is prac-
teal, men work for money, and when they
are paid the contract is ended--there is No. |
bond Of friendship, no kindly feeling, no
evidence that employer and employee be-
long TO the same ace Of human beings. |
Kind words cost nothing but gain many
friends" but the rich men Of our day seem
to dread the kindly greetings Of Christmas
day. as'if a smile or cordial grasp Of the |
hand would encourage the asking Of some
boon bent on boarding wealth; they rive
none credit for heart enough 10 feel the !
genial greetiags,of the season. One year
business is too brisk to spare the time, and
another It is too dull TO afford it-so that
an excuse is always handy for not obsery-
ing the.day in a-proper xsy. There are 8
few, oery fsv exceptions to this graspine !
jewish style, thank God for that
This is Christmas day and the children
are gathered around the evergreen tree
their hearts full Of JOY, at the.tokene of
love; LEFT BY old Santa Claus, and it win
make one bright page in their lives. Az a
general thing the dsy Is being observed in
q quiet, homs-like manner by the .aold'
folks, none tue less happy for being With
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