New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-14
THE. PARISHES.
NatchItOches Perish.

and appropriate emblems of liberty, gaily
marching to the sound of fife and drums:
Never has this town seen such large and
orderly assemblage of colored people, all
animated by the one desire of proving
their steadfast adherence to the great
Republican party. The procession wend-
ed its way to the Fourth of July Springs,
where large number of people had
already assembled. After marching past
the speakers stand, and giving three times
three for Grant and ColfaX, the vast multi
tude numbering about 5000 collected around
the platform which was decorated with
United States flags, to hear the speaking;
Major Hiestand being called on addressed
the meeting in q well delivered, eloquent,
and vigorous speech, which was loudly
applauded. Dr. 7. r. Clarke being
called next proceeded in an able,
logical, and telling discourse to rivet
the attention. His arguments and elo-
quenCe were directed to the point, and
made lasting impression on his audience.
This speech was frequently and warmly ap'
plauded during its delivery. Messrs. Parker,
Bdssier, Robinson, and Blunt followed in
very effective and eloquent speeches; we
have seldom been treated to so much good
speaking. The Republican party here may
justly be proud of its leaders. The
large meeting was then invited to
the barbecue where a well-prepared
feast of tie good things of this life was
awaiting them; everything was carried out
in the best manner, and reflects great credit
on the Committee of Arrangements. After
every one was satisfied, the leaders told the
people TO separate and gopeaceably to their
homes, which was carried out to the letter.
Peace and harmony prevailed in all the
proceedings of the day, and the popular
heart rejoiced to the feeling that our own
beautiful State of Louisiana was once more
in the glorious old Union. Thus closed
happily the Fourth Of July.
Last Monday Theo. Schuman, Mayor
elect Jacob Israel, and Joseph Ezernack,
Town Councilman, were sworn into Office
before the Clerk of the District Court, and
will enter upon the discharge of their several
duties.
These paragraphs are from the Spectator:
The troops stationed near this place were
paid off few days since. Their frequent
visits to town aud liberal expenditure of
fractional currency gives some little activi.
ty to business, and retail dealers are jubil.
ant thereat.
Town Constable Hanson has, by his pros.
lamation, declared war against the canine
species. All dogs found running at large
after the thirteenth instant, will be
poisoned. Being thus officially notified of
the fact they can govern themselves accord.
ingly.
The Iberville Pioneer has the following /:
At Bayou Coula or the Fourth everybody
went in for a jovial time. There was no
head breaking as is usual on such days, but
there was a very large procession, over one
and half miles long. The Benevolent
Society was first in the group, then came
the Grant Club, and they were followed by
1000 of the residents. 1t was truly beautl-
full to behold this large assembly; the face
of every individual was lighted with glow
of patriotism. The meeting was called to
order by W. P. Allen, and a prayer was ten
dered by Rev. Dandige. Everything passed
off quietly. No interruptions, except light
shower, which served well to lay the dust.
We are highly gratided to learn that
Judge Downe, latterly of this parish, has
been mentioned to the Governor for an ap-
pointment as one of the Associate Judges
for the Supreme Bench. We most earnestly
hope he may get the appointment, for in
him are embodied all the good qualities that
are required and are necessary for Judge
of the Supreme Bench.
Our friend Mr.. Victor Abadie has furnish.
ed the necessary security and complied
with every formality required by law as
Clerk OF the Fifth Judicial District Court in
and for the parish of Ibervile,
Mr.. Abadie is good scholar and clerk,
and will have men with him who will do
their duty
Ills Is from Ile lDGTVllle oO1lLIs
The weather during this week has been
hot and oppressive, and we hear of many
cases of levers, fortunately not of a serious
character Although light showers occurred
at the beginning of the week in some lOeali-
ties, the crops have not had, as q general
thing, the amount of rains they required to
fully develop them. They will certainly be
much better than last year, but they would
have been much more abundant had the
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crop has especially suffered. The cane looks
well, but is small, and needs heavy rains to
give 1t renewed growth. The parish is
quiet; we have heard of no disturbances
The river is still falliRg rapidly, and SO are
the interior streams. The overflow waters
will coon disappear entirely. 1t is some
what late TO plant on the lands that have
been submerged, still they should not be
left entirely idle. Winter gardens, if moth.
ing more, can be made of them.
The FeIieiaaa Parishes.
The Bayou SARA LADDER has some readable
things:
Our friend N. C. Rhodes, of the Pine
Woods, gives us encouraging accounts of
the crops in his section. He says they have
had sufficient rain to make all things right
The Radicals had parade and dinner at
this place on the Fourth. We did not learn
who spoke. The Felieiana Radical, we
learn, is to be the title Of their prospective
paper.
The Ledger places at its masthead the
names.of "seymore and Blair" That paper
''enthusesp over oolored Democrats, and
slys; ~ ~ 7Eg5 MS
On Friday night, the third instant, the
Democrats held an enthusiastic meeting al
the courthouse, Mr.. Samuel ]. Powell was
called to the chair, and made few appropri.
ate remarks, after which he Introduced
Willis Rollins, a colored Democratic orator
from jackson, La, who delivered GOOD
speech. 1t had telling effect. A ooIored
club was organized on the spot, notwith.
standing q slim turn out of our colored
friends. Again on Monday night last
another meeting was held. Mr., VIM.
W. Leake was called to the chair.
and made an eloquent speech, in which
he told the colored people many wholesome
truths-such as the cormorant carpet-bag-
gers dare not deny. He gave his colored
friends much good advice, which we hope
they viii listen to. A good attendance Of
the colored people was had that night, and
many more names added to the roll Of the
CLUB, among which we are pleased to see
that OF Mr. William Valentine, the neWly-
elected Recorder for this parish-elecfed bv
the Radicals. Rollins again addressed the
meeting In his usual happy way, and to use
his own language "gotup q revival among
his color for their redemption from the sins
carpet-baggers and acaIlawags have led
s'Asln NV.
There is more truth than ,pOstfy in that
story about an army Of women, branded
in Paraguay to help beat back fhe Brsziliaas
and their allies. At last accounts they were
drilling dalIvl qad a1f.eadV enraiuns IN, fo-t5 u