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The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-22
THE RESULT.

The returns from the great States which
voted last week, although, they do not
justify the cxtravagaut exultations in
which the Radicals have been indulgiug,
show that many Of our people have been
looking forward too confidently to the
success of the Democratic party in the
coming struggle. We cannot shut our
eyes now to the very strong probability
that General Grant will be elected by the
people of the United States as their chief
executive officer for the next four years.
We can but await the result, and when
it comes patiently and hopefully abide by
it, lot it DO what it may.
1t is too late now to discuss the causes
which checked the reaction against radi-
calism so evidently going on few weeks
since throughout the entire country.
Some of them are evident to every reject
ing mind. Imprudence on the part of a
few of the Southern members of the Dem
ocratic organization has doubtless had o
share in making probable the defeat of
that organization.
But even should Radicalsm triumph in
November, there will be no cause for
faint-heartedness among the rank and file
of the Democracy. The wonderful in
crease of strength we have acquired in
the last two or three years shows that the
principles which formerly infused such
life into the nation still live, and vigor-
ously live, in the hearts of the American
people.
Everything will come right if we but
discharge our duty. While contending in
every proper and lawful way for the tri-
umph of our principles, we must submit
to their defeat, should defeat ensue, as
becomes good citizens, and particularly as
becomes those who have been taught how
to suffer and to wait.
Pen-pictures portraying the result of
the success of the opposing party, by
either, are almost always overdrawn. 1t
is as much for the benefit of the Repub-
lcan masses as of The Democratic that our
country should again become prosperous.
Whatever is ruinous in Radicalsm will
eventually be discarded by the people, un-
less, indeed, our destruction as a nation is
inevitably to be accomplished. If SO, it
matters little in what particular form the
ruin comes.
Let us hope for the best. Grant may
not be elected, and if he is he may not
use the powers of a military .despot nor
transform himself into an Emperor or a
King. He has promised to be governed
by the will of the people, and if the Re-
public is to be saved, long before the next
four years shall have elapsed that will
will be Enthusiastically in favor of the en-
ioyment of constitutional liberty by all
South as we'll as North.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-22
WASHINGTON, October n.
POLITICAL GOSSIP.

1t is gravely rumored and believed in
political circles that President johnson
and Chief Justice Chase are both intrigu-
ing to secure the withdrawal of the Dem
.ocratic ticket, and the substitution of the
one or other of themselves, The National
Intelligencer's article is believed to have
been Inspired at the White House, where
an unusual number of politicians are con-
gregating. Last night Mr.. Chase gave a
supper to his friends, and it is believed
the scheme was discussed. Mr.. Chase
thinks the Democrats will now be willing
to unite on him, and that he can carry
enough Republicans in Ohio, Indiana, and
Illinois to secure those States. Mr.. John
son thinks he can control the action of
most of the Southern States, and get all
the Northern States which are likely to go
Democratic. These plans are given out as
mere gossip, and receive little or no at
tcntion from the Democratic leaders. The
radicals however are making use of them,
and it is not improbable that they will
deceive some of the moro ignorant Demo-
cratic papers. ...-..,... ....,.-
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WASHINGTON, October 10.


There is best authority for saying that
President johnson has neither approved
the proposition to withdraw Seymour's
name, nor intimated wish for the nomi-
nation. On the contrary, Mr.. johnson
looks upon the proposition to change
candidates as ill-timed and injudicious.
Frank P. Blair, made speech in St.
Louis on Saturday to large audience.
He said he came before them neither dis
mayed nor discouraged. The Democratic
party would yet win, and if it failed the
Republic would fail with it. He expect
ed to continue to be the candidate for
Vice President, but was willing to make
any sacrifice the country demanded.
There will be no change in candidates,
and no third party.
Covode is defeated for Congress, but
will contest. He claims three hundred
fraudulent votes. a la5 'ttr
Mr.. Colfax says that persons with whom
he is in communication, agree that there
is no necessity for session on the 10th of
November.
Voorhees, and Julian's seats, from In
diana, will be contested. 'ssi-
Dickinson, Democratic Congressman
from the Ninth Ohio District, has been ar
rested, charged with issuing fraudulent
naturalization papers.
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THE ELECTIONS.

Even now we cannot state the exact re-
suit of the elections in Indiana, Ohio and
Pennsylvania, From the latest reports
the Radicals carried Indiana by from 500
to 1000 majority. Pennsylvania is claim
ed by the same party by from 1000 to 10
600 majority. Late dispatches have had
nothing to say about the Ohio returns, but
it is generally conceded that the State
went largely Radical. In the three States
the Democrats made clear gain of five
Congressman, thoughfrom Interpretations
being made, particularly in Indiana, to
contest, it is doubtful whether they will
all be allowed to take their seats. The
indications are now considered favorable
that Indiana will 60 for Seymour and
Blair in November.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-22
VERY DRUNK.

Colfax, in conversation to-day, express
ed great satisfaction at the prospect, and
declared that he "already begins to feel
the warmth of the Vice Presidential cush-
IONS" Old Ben Wade, going out of the
Senate, said, "the Democrats have got
themselves into a hell of fix, and Chase
or the devil will get them yet" Half
the radical members in the city are drunk,
some on excitement and some on whisky.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-22
The Situation

1t is always well, in the hour of danger,
to keep our courage up to the sticking
point, and never to yield until resistance
becomes utterly futile, and the last ray of
hope expires. And so, our papers do we'll
to keep up firm tone and present as
hopeful view of the prospect as honesty
and facts will admit. Sometimes, how
ever, we may GO too far, andso build up
false hopes and create fatal apathy i'll
the cause we advocate. 1t isour purpose
to avoid these extremes, if possible; and
when we. write of ''the political situation
as hopeful" we tell our readers honestly
and fairly, tbatit is only if every man will
but do his whole duty. 3.ssyi ~ b4,.r...
From New York, Connecticut, and the
great West, we have the most cheering
news; and everywhere, except, perhaps,
in our own South, there is energy and
cheerful hopefulness. The trcachery, and
tyranny, and extravaganza of Radicalism
have been and are being boldly exposed,
and the people, startled by the exhibit,
arc coming to that "sober second thought"
which will make them pause and reflect
before they continue their country for
another unhappy four years in the hands
of its worst enemies. 1t is this evident
''sober second thought which makes us
hopeful Of success, and bid our readers
be Of good cheer, but relax nothing of
their zeal and energy in the cause, M
~. ar,f 5a Banner, of the South.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-22

" The New York Tribune of Thurs
day sums up the radical victory as follows:
So we lose seven Republican congressman
altogether, and gain one, with the certain
ty that the 66 Electoral votes of these four
States will be cast for Grant and Colfax.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-22

VI Only four Senators and eleven
Representatives were present at Washing
ton on the 10Th. The officers of each
branch of Congress announced an adjourn
ment until the 10th of November.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-22

" On General Blair's arrival in St.
Louis, Friday last, he denied that he had
resigned, but expressed willingness to
withdraw should it be considered essen
tial to the success of the party for him to
do 90 wv . IL
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-22

Il Let the youth who stands with 2 glass
of liquor. in his hand consider which he
had better throw away--the liquor or
himself. 'sEfe WIT % A'e'' 'IFfJ cor
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-22

In conversation with gentleman to-
day, the President is reported to have
said, "the Democrats made mistake in
throwing me over, If we had dubbed
forces we could have beaten the radicals"
The friends of Chief Justice Chase also
express the same opinion.
General Hancock, who arrived to-day,
expresses the opinion that good fight is
yet left in the Pennsylvania Democrats.
r'. A cGNARD. -.s'
The radicals are reporting that the
philadelphia Age, Democratic paper,
has taken down the names of seymour aud
Blair. This is not so. | learn from
Pennsylvanians who ought to know that
the facts are just the reverse.
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Washington.
Special DispascEtA.ths L0disviIls JOurnai.l
WAshINGroN, October is,

81 ArooR SENSATION.
The radicals, assisted by the New York
World, are getting up another sensation
about the withdrawal of Seymour and
Blair. All sorts of combinations are pro-
posed in place of that appointed BY the
New York Convention. Ultra Republic
cans express prsfereice for Andrew
johnson and Brick Pomeroy. The whole
affair is the interest radical fabrication.
The World is universally denounced by
Democrats, ,s.i.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-22

The little affair in Pennsylvania Ohio,
and Indiana the other day was a mere
skirmish. The Democratic pickets fell
back, but when thu, general engagement
comes on in November we shall make
Waterloo rout of it. Prentice. e
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-22

We do not agree with the New York
World that we ought to change our can
didates. 1t is a bad time to swap horses
while crossing a stream. 81
sg Press aud Herald.
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OBJ fmuunn,r.

ELECroRAL TICNET.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-16
The Vermont Election.

The "Dutch lave taken Holland"
The Radicals have carried Vermont
Grant has actually been endorsed by
the "Green- Mountain State.n Gree
ley's thunder Gap" from Vermont,
which he expected to startle the UDi-
verse has actually been heard. Won
der if the lightning struck anybOdyf
Vermont was never carried by the
Democracy, and the election In that
State was admitted by every one ex-
cept Greedy to be without significance.
And yet if the Radicals can derive any
consolation from the figures, they are
welcome to it. The Democrats hare
polled the largest cote amy Democratic
ticket cver received in the State. Though
the Radical majority is about two hum
dred moro than in the little local cleo
ton last year, it Is One-sirth less than
Liacoln's majority in 1864. The Demo-
Gratis have thirty seven members of the
Legislature, one-Aalf more than they had
last gear. Really Mr.. Greeley's "thun-
der-clap" wasn't much of q storm
after oil. But Vermont has endorsed
Grant I! Vermont endorsed old Scott,
but he could get only three more
States to endorse him. What other
three can Grant getf Vermont has
really gone for Grant. Hnrrah for
Vermont! Hurrah for Grant!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-16
Death Of Hon. Francis Granger.

RI 3 . ID
The Hon. Francis Granger, one Of
the statesmen of tho old school, died
recently in the State of New York in
in the slst year of his age. Mr.. Gran
ger was a native CT New York and was
bred to the bar. He early went into
politics and was several times elected
to the Legislature. He was three times
the wing candidate for the gov
ernorship Of New York, but was always
defeated for the Office. In 1885 he was
elected to Congress and served one
term. He was again elected in 1889,
and at the expiration of his term OF
service was appointed by General Har-
risOn Post Master General of the Uni
ted States. He remained but a few
months in Mr.. Tyler's Cabinet after
the death of General Harrison. Since
that time he has been in perfect retire
ment. For man as ambitious as Mr..
Granger it is little remarkable that he
held Office for so short a portion of his
very long life. 1t was supposed that
his freesoil sentiments interfered with
his promotion in early life.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-16
From L. J. Dupree, Formerly Of the
Memphis Bulletin.

Messrs. MANSFIELD g. HIGDEE, Memphis ),
Tennessee:
A few weeks ago l procured bottle
of the TEXAS Tonic SrRUP, which
gave to negro man then in my en-
ploy, and who was suffering from Chills
and Fever. 1t cured him promptly by
his taking few doses. The balance Of
the bottle he handed over to abroter
chap who was similarly afflicted; lie,
too, was cured by using portion OF
the Syrup The latter person being a
darkey addicted to "saiarp practice, y
fetaIled the remainder of the bottle out
to his brother darkeys at 81 per tea
spoon full thereby, in addition to be-
ing cured, reaping pecuniary benefit
amounting to some twelve or fifteen
dollars. Such is tire history of ONE
bottle Of your celebrated Chill Medi-
cine, which not only cures everybody
of Chilis and Fever, but is money in
their pockets j. L. DuPREE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-16

willing and DESTROYS that all Bonds
heretofore executed by the State for
the redemption of which the faith of
the State has been properly pledged
shall be redeemed, but no Bond or OBJ
legation emitted by the bogus Govern
ment, now pretending to control the
State can ever be recognized. To this,
the people are uncompromisingly COM
mitted. No future purchaser of any
Bonds, so-called Of Louisiana, to be
issued hchceforth can be deceived, with
this positive and unequiyocal declara-
ton before his eyes.
We are tired of proclaiming to the
world that we are willing to do what
the law requires Of us. We have said
it so often that it has no meaning for
us or for our adversaries. What we
mean now is, to do no more than the
law requires, and not to recognize az
law everything that radical impudence
chooses to thrust upon us.
We call upon the Convention then
to proclaim these principles to the peo-
pie of the Northern States as we'll as to
those of Louisiana. They are fixed in
the minds of the people themselves,
and they will give expression to them
by their acts, if the Convention shall
not do so by their words. This mon
grel Government cannot stand, not here
any better than it stood in the West
Indies, and to its downfall the best
blood, the highest interests, and the
dearest hopes that ever animated hu-
man breasts are committed, and fall it
must. Pr
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-16
Death Of Ex-Governor Seymour

We are panied to learn Of the recent
death of Hon Thomas Henry Seymour,
of Connecticut, at his residence in that
State.
Governor Seymour was a member OF
The respectable family which has given
the Democratic party its present illus
trious candidate for tho Presidency.
He has been identified with the same
party during bis.whole life and has often
been elected by it to high and respon-
sible offices. He served one term in
Congress twenty-five years ago and
has been governor of the State of Con-
nectlcut. He was Colonel :of a gallant
regiment in the Mexican war and ac-
quired an enviable reputation as an Of
1cer. He has been frequently mention
ton in connection with the Democrat
ic nomination for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency. During all the party
changes of the last few years Governor
Seymour has been true to his early po-
litical faith, and possessed, in an emil
nent degree, the confidence Of men of
both sections of our country. His
death is much to be deplored at this
time, when his services are needed to
aid in!the triumph of those principles to
which his life has been devoted.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-16

D The Seymour and Blair Club are
making arrangements and preparations
for Grand Torch Light Procession in
Alexandria. Due notice will be given
of the nigt fixed for this jubilee. In
the mean time let our country friends
hold themselves in readiness to attend
We. want a rousing, real Wake-up.
Jake" affair, that will strike terror and
dismay into the carcasses of Grants
deluded followers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-16

~ We regret to learn the death %
Judge P. A. Rost, which occurred re-
Gently at his residence in the city oil
New Orleans. Judge r. was native
of France, burt had lived in Louisiana
for fifty years. I'm early life lie was a
member Of the Legislature-and fol
some years was on the Supreme Bench
of the State. He was q Confederate
Ambassador during the war. Judge
Rost was gentleman of fine talents,
and Of an unblemished private charac-
ter
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-16

RG~ Our Hineston friends spread
themselves on last Wednesday in grand
old Democratic style. Three hundred
good, faithful and true supl OF
Seymour and Blair, were in earnest at
tendance at the barbecue nd fastened
with attention and pleasure, to the
speeches of the occasion. These were
delivered by the Hon. Lewis Texada
and Messrs Wilmington, Jr., and
Smith, all three champicrs of our glor-
ious cause. En- PEASANT we will state
that the Alexandra Seymour and
Blair Club" have a beautiful banner,
which they intend to present to the
precinct in Rapides, giving the largest
proportionate majority for Seymour and
Blair on the Sd of November next. We
are authorized to enter Hineston as a
contestant for that banner.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-16
The Political Campaign Radica
Prospects North and South,
washington Correspondence of the New
York Herald IS

Washington Correspondence of the New
York Herald.
All the advices received here recently
from the South represent carpet-bagism as
on it's death bed With the exception of
Florida and South Carolina all the South
ern States are conceded as certain to 90 for
Seymour and Blair. The Radical Organi.
cations in the reconstructed regions are
dwindling away rapidly. and detection has
reached their very stronghold with such
alarming results that the carpet=bag heroes
see nothing but ruin ahead. They have
discovered their great weakness in the very
tower Of strength. The negroes whom they
relied upon as their right arm Of power
have become Disguised and proclaim that
the white Radical is o greater enemy to
them than the white rebels who were lately
their masters. The most intelligent blacks,
therefore, have determined to Join hands
with their old masters and thus drive away
the carpet-bag adventnrere from the South
to their native element. This Reputation
of Radicalism by the c0lOred citizens Is
overwhelming the Republican leaders of
the South. and consequently they are be-
ginning to realize That they have been
caught in their own trap. Several shrewd
Republicans who have just returned from
different parts Of the South admit that
Sambo has turned the tables upon them
completely. and that now their only hope
of success is in the North. This last hope
seems not to have very firm hold of them
either, Judging by the manner in which
they write to their friends in this CITY,
The correspondence sent here from differ
emit States in the East and West by Radi-
cfl stumpers and managers is of the most
Responding character. They admit that
Pennsylvania, Indiana and Ohio are lost
to Grant and Colfax beyond redemption,
and one Of them declares that Illinois will
go the same way unless the strongest
efforts are made to save it. Loganrs de-
feat as Congressman at large from the
State is spoken of as certain, but tho cleo
toral ticket, it is urged, may be carried by
clever engineering. The most sanguine
Republican have seen here from ColfaxT e
State only fgures mp Republican ma
jority Of three thousand in Indiana This
Republican is one of the most shrewd and
influential politicians in the State of Indi-
ana. In fact, the impression is very gene
raj here now that Seymour and Blair viii
be elected by very decisive majority, not
on account of any great popularity Of their
own, but because the people Of the country
are determined to have a change anyhow.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-16
hadn't killed each other"
On the night Of Saturday, the 18th inst
there is to lie

hadn't killed each other"
On the night Of Saturday, the 18th inst
there is to he
GRAND RALLY OF THE "TRuLY Lou.p
a tofchlight procession, and a great tim.
gefefally. The RAIDS are securing fhs
country Parishes for negroes to swell the;,
ranks on that occasion; and q steamho.s
has been Chartered to bring iii recruit, ..
Bets have been offered, without any u:
kers, that there viii not be three hundred
white men fsolcailed) in the entire Rad;c.i
procession: aThem ar" million of bow. &,
blue who are to como down and straiabt4,
us up, will not arrive in time for this atroo,
~ loil" rally:
AN 6tThAdE0us THREAT.
The Radicals have freely threaten.d
that if any Of their party are n,olested that
they will lay the city in ashes. Pinchtxet.
the negro who has been illegally foister,S
into tho State Senate, in place of the Han,
Mr.. Jewell. who was lawfully elect.a,
made speech in the Senate threateuin,
this vengeance, and q negro made :
speech to . Radical mob in Gretna, which
was full Of violent threats. It is feporte8
on good authority, that one s'so-called~
Governor, Mr.. War,noth, publicly stated
that he intended to have thirty thoua,nd
negroes here at the Radical celcbratioe
and that If one Of them MAS hurt or ~
Tested, he would burn the city.
Suppose some Of them get drunk and
Insult some citizen, who knocks them
downe" was asked.
II don't care how it happens" was War.
moths bold reply, "if one of them is hint,
III lay the town in ashes"
A SURPRISE.
Passing along Camp Street one day lad
week, was enticed into No 30. whers 4
located the blank book, stationery and
job printing establishment Of Chrktin
4 Hyatt. I'VE are receiving new good
by every steamer" said Paul, mote, Ietter
and commercial paper cbeck-books, blant.
books Of all styles, fancy articles, copyis,
presses, &C., &C."
"Things look nice-I expect you know
how to please the public, if you don't, /
do not know anybody that does" r..
piled, starting for the door, after . good
look around.
Hold on Tim." said Paul, "that Is MT
what I stopped you for. Take this along
with you to write your next epistlc to our
Rapides friends, aud give our kind regards
to tho Democrat T"
Hem! we'll seldom do, but when d.
it's about this time o day." replied. a /
received from him ono of tue best gold
pens have seen in many day. It works
splendidly, and there's moro of the same
sort left at 80 Camp Street, where havcu't
dared to go since. for fear they would
mako me carry off something else.
Yours truly,
TIM vNvTNU TED
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-16
Celeste and Annie Wagley.

Captain j. G. Dowty, in command %
his fine low water packet, Celeste, is in
our trade for the season of 1868 Co.
She will leave New Orleans every Sat
urday at 5 P. NJ, and Alexandria, 60
ing down, every Wednesday at A. NJ
She will go no further than this place.
The Annie Wagley, in charge of T.
j. Dowty, leaves New Orleans every
Wednesday at S P. NJ, and Alexandria
every Sunday at IL M. The Wagley
will 60 through to Grand Ecore.