The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-08-05

STatuiatlOnS Dy the democrats, VINO con
slider it a triumph of their party. The Re.
publicans are disappointed.
INDIANAroLIs, July Ex-senator Hen
bricks arrived here from Washington this
evening, and his reception was of the most
imposing political demonstrations that has
taken place here for years, and he formally
opened the campaign of 1868 on the part
of the Democracy Of Indiana. On his ar
rival at the Union Depot matt onal salute
was fred, and Mr., Hendricks was escorted
by large torehlight procession, with the
usual accompaniment of music and fire.
works, to the courthouse square, where he
was welcomed by Hon. J. +. Mcdonald in
q brief and appropriate speech, to which
Mr.. Hendricks responded at length, review
ing and denou:cing the political and finan
cial policy of the Republican party. and
claimed that peace and prosperity could on
ly be had by the return of the Democratic
party to power.
ATLANTA, July, 29.-Joshua Hill and Fl
v. Miller were to-day elected United
States Senators on joint ballot of the SEN
ate and House. For the long term, Hill
10; Brown "a. For the short term Miller
l19, Blodgett 70: scattering 20. The an
nouncement of the election of Hill and Mil
Ter gives general satisfaction, and was re-
ceived with cheers. Much confusion arose
in the galleriers upon the announcement,
and the lobbies were ordered cleared.
Adjourned until tomorrow.
ATLANTA, July 29.-rhere is q grand
demonstration tonight by the Democratic
party over the election of Hill and Miller
to the Senate. The city is splendidly H.
Illuminated, and there is an immense gather
ing in front of the United States Hotel.
The concourse was addressed by several
speakers. Miller comes out in fine
speech for Seymour and Blair, constitu-
tional liberty and the Union.
Gen. Gordon delivered q splended ora
ton, appealing to the-people to staud by
their country, the Union and the .Consti-
tuition as handed down by Washington and
the heroes of Valley Forge, Yorktown
and Monmouth. ali Z
He paid handsome tribute to Seymour
as the purest and most gifted statesman of
the country, and Blair the peerless soldier
who at the close of the war laid his sword
as sacrifice on the altar of ciyiltIaw.-
Lauds the Democratic platform adopted at
New York as broadly Catholic in principal
and Christian in spirit. Hill will probably
steer clear of parties, using his influence
for the best interests Of the country. ~
WASHINGTON, July 30.-The State De.
pastment has issued to the Russian Minis.
ter treasury check for seven millions two
hundred thousand dollars gold, which
closes the Alaska transaction.
The action Of the South Carolina and
Georgia Legislature, which indicates the
abandonment of extreme views, creates
CONSERVATION in Radical circles here.
RICHMOND, July, 3l.-The Republicans
Of the State are greatly dissatisfied at the
failure of Gen. Stoneman to remove off.
GERS disqualified under the 14th Article,
and an appeal has been made to Gen. Grant
for his action in this matter,
The Conservative campaign is quite live.
ly here, with fag-raisings and meetings
about four nights in the week.
COLUMBIA, S. c., July 31.-The Legis-
lature every hour shows more signs of con-
servatism. The negroes, suspecting the
white Radicals, refuse to be led.
The proposition to pay the wife of Ku-
Kluxed member $500, was voted down in
dignantly. The colored leaders, soy they
are determined to represent the people,
not the party. [T&33Of,
Three-ffths, OF the Legislature will favor
an educational qualification should the
proposition be made. Moderation seems
the orderof the day. ~ gaj I