The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-03-06
Grand Intellectual Exhibition Of the
Progressive Miscegenating Rad
icals
10 Take Place in Washington, D,
G., On March list.
PROGRAMME OF PERFORMANCES.
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EF'rom the Metropolitan Record1
The performance will commence with
short address by Wendell Phillips,
explanatory of the object of the exhibi-
ton, who will then introduce Mr.. T.
Stevens, who will appear as the Prac-
teal Miscegenist, and give his expert
ence in the role, concluding with a
sharp address called "Follow your
leader Mr., Cameron, by special re-
quest of Mr.. Stevens, will read a care
fully-prepared paper on bribery and
corruption, or how to buy o State Leg
islature. Mr.. Fessenden will read an
article entitled "The High Tariff Free
Trader" in which he will prove that
high tariff and free trade are both es-
sential to the protection of New Eng
land manufactures-free trade in coal
and high tariff on their productions.
This is a mastery production. Mr..
Sumner will appear as the "Political
Old Sailor" and exhibit his wounds re-
ceived in the service some years ago.
He has also prepared a very learned
discourse on the amalgamation of races
amongst the obscure classes;) but the
managers deeming it too long, he will
deliver it in the Senate. Messrs.
Grimes and Wilson will resume the de-
bate mot concluded in the Senate, and
conclusively prove that the Tariff bill
is and is not both an Eastern and a
Western measure. Mr.. Grimes will al
so sing "You can't pull wool over my
eyes," Mr. Sprague viii tell how much
he makes by the present tariff, having
already told how much duties he pays.
Mr.. Wade will read "The Aspirant to
the Presidency" to be followed by the
song, Beloved eye, beloved star, thou
art so near and yet so far" Mr.. Ash
ley will next appear in his great origi-
nal character of "The Impeached I'm
peacher." The manager would here
remark, that the experience acquired
by this gentleman in recent case of
his own fully qualities him for the char
acter. He will also exhibit map of
Colorado, with the most desirable lots
for land speculati0ns and tom sites. AT
ter which he will appear in the amusing
act Of the Monkey, the Cat and the
Chesnuts." Monkey-Mr. Stevens; Cat
MIR. Ashley. Mr.. Raymond, the fa-
nous political acrobat, will entertain
the audience with some of his most
amusing performances. He will appear
in his favorite act of carrying water
on both shoulders during which he
will sustain the character of platform
builder for the Philadelphia Conven-
tion, chairman of the Republican Com
mittee, suppliont for admission to the
Radical Congressional caucus, and adj
vocate for extreme measures against
the South, interpreted with praise of
Andrew johnson and his policy, and
conclude with an original sketch called
Running with the Hare and Holding
with the Hounds" Mr.. Stokes will ex-
plain why he wrote a letter denoun-
cling Mr.. Lincoln and his $4,000 men,
and afterwards rode a horse to assist
them. Messrs. Wade and Chase will
become reconciled to each other, and
embrace in the presence of the audi
ence.
Mr.. Boutwell,, assisted by the princi-
pal performers, will perform in the
difficult act Of gagging the judiciary, in
which the Chirf Justice represented by
apuppet) will have his mouth stuffed
with the fragments of the Constitution,
torn up for the occasion.
AT the request of the managers Mr. Will
lianis will apologize to the Catholics for
his recent attack upon their Church, it
being thought probable that they will again
be required as flood for power" particu-
larly the Irish, the apology to remain in
full force until further orders. Mr. Kelly
will read lecture on due ling, in which he
will show how q gentleman may lie, and
then swallow it without losing caste. Mr..
Speaker Colfax will draw nice distinc-
ton between Radical and Democratic free
dom of debate, proving conclusively that
f'what is sauce for the goose is not sauce
for the gander." Mr.. Ward will divhlge
the secret by which he is enabled to attend
to the business of his own district and also
to that of the so.called State of Maryland.
General Schneck will give full history oil
his celebrated charge with locomotive
against q masked battery; a novel mode of
warfare, and very destructive-to the at
lacking party also his experience while
commanding a bOmb-proy in Baltimore
The distinguished Governor, Jack Hamil-
ton, as the representative of small but
hungry band Of Southern loyalists, will
read an original poem called Out in the
Cold,' and conclude with an apology for
that "little affair at Austin, Texas Par
son Brownlow will deliver one of his char
acteristic addresses, interspersed with ex-
tracts from his discussion with Pryunne.-
The wonderful talent Of this "meek and
lowly" minister of the Gospel will be ap-
parent in this address, as he will prove
that slavery is both right and wrong. He
will also confound his enemies who de-
nounce him as violent and bloodthirsty
man, by reference to his rapid retreat
from Knoxville when the rebels were ap-
preaching that city, thus showing that he
was averse to imbruing his hands in the
blood of his erring but beloved brethren
Gen. Butler will read paper On the art of
making money in the South, with sup
plerent appended on damages for libel,
illustrated by his correspondence with
Brick Pomeroy. A great desire is express
ed to hear this paper read, as it is we'll
known that this distinguished officer is a
complete master of the subject. He will
also give extracts from his forthcoming
work on personal Safety in connection
with Military Operations" pointing out
how he went safely through four years
war, including the battles of Big Bethel,
Fort Fisher, and also below Petersburg,
and all without once exposing his precious
life. This work will be valuable to those
Who desire to remain in the service after
having acquired competency by appropri-
atoms. Wendell Phillips and Ii. w.
Beecher will appear in short but instruct
i've act called 1.-The Prodigal's Return; or,
Whipping into the Traces" Driver, Dir.
Phillips Prodigal, Mr.. Beecher, who will,
after being thoroughly subdued, recant his
former heretical opinions upon reconstruc-
ton. Gen. Sheridan, not being able to
appear, has sent a few lines, commencing
with:
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