The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-07-14

with uncovered heads. Upon reaching
the hotel. Walker appeared between
the National and State flags, held by
the representatives of the two races,
and after few minutes Of deafening
cheers, made . brief speech. After
coagratulating the audience ON sbelr
complete victory, he went on tn say
that in this meiBent Of triumph they
must het forget charity fer the defeat
ed; they must reRseMber that the votes
cast against the ticket were given by
deluded and ignorant men-Of o race
that lrad not yet had time to he edn-
Gated sufficiently to know the wrong OF
DISTINGUISHING ethers. We must re-
member that we have succeeded on a
platform of universal suffrage and
equal right, and we must see that those
who opposed us as well, rs those who
supported us, have an their rights, and
are protected fully by the law. Loud
cheers, They must he educated and
tanght Il value Of the great been Of
franchise that has been conferred upon
them. and the true value Of being a
citizen. We must not forget that the
opportunity of winning this victory
was given US through the liberality of
President Grant, Fond aud continued
cheers. aud We mist see that the
fruits are for the benefit Of all"
After o jOcular aflusion to the grief
Of the present State Office holders Of the
Wills persuation. tile speaker eOnclu-
died by cheerful picture Of the future
prosperity IF the State.
Three cheers were given for Grant at
the close.
Walker was followed by Isaac Hun
ter, cofored, and several white speak
ers. ~
The election returns to-day continue
to he more and more favorable to
Walker. The returns this morning
show that the Walker men will have a
majority of 60 on joint ballot in the
Legislature.
WASHINGTON, July Traditional
returns received Tonight show that
Walkers majority will probably be
$4,000. In many Of the white counties
west Of the m ,untains, where Walker
gets 3O0 or 400, Wells only gets 8 OF 4
votes.
Gen. Canhy, in a conversation to-day
with Republican member elect Of the
Legislature, said he was much pleased
at the good order Of the election aud
Thought, from the reports Of his officers
that II had been, rs far az heard from,
as fair a. could be held in any State in
the Union.
Gov. Walker lett for New York to-
night and Gov. Wells leaves for the
same place Tomorrow to visit son
there.
The excitement Of the election Is not
yet subsidized, and the city is bright with
fireworks tonight.
MEMPHIS Jnly SIN the Supreme
Court at Brownsville to-day the case
ct Williams vs Boughner, the newly
appointed Registrar the Court granted
a supersedeas reversing the decision Of
the Chancery Court, and deciding that
the Governors power to appoint
carries with it the power Ut removal in
all cases where there is no fixed term
Of office. The decision is conclusive
and gives great satisfaction.
The Grand Jury Of the Criminal
Court of this city is still investigating
the charges preferred by Mayor Left
witch against the Board of Aldermen.
Indictments have been found In some
cases, and others probably would have
been found had it not been for the
ignorance of the jurors of the laws in
regard to- bribery subordination and
corruption. 3t
The Decatur cotton case which has
been pending for some time before the
United States District Court, involving
the ownership of 1900 bales cotton
Parkinson, Brooks & Co., claimants,
aud the United States Government
defendants, was decided to-day, by
Judge Trigg, in favor of the claimants
WASHINGTON, July s.-It is said that
| if Gen. Hancock receives the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor O1
Pennsylvania he will resign from the
army and accept it. tits undersiood
however, that the State has been sc
manipulated as to secure the nomina-
ton Of Gen. Cass, which is considered
a mistake, as 1T ia conceded that Han
cock would sweep the State.
| The nomination of Gen. Rosecrans,
by the Democrat for Governor Of
Ohio. gives general satisfaction to the
members Of the party here. His cleo
ton is considered certain.
Since the election all the negroes in
Virginia have declared themselves
Conservatives. 1t is difficult to find
one who does not assert that he voted
the Conservative ticket.
The Republican members of Con-
gress here express the opinion that NJ
good objection car be made to the adj.
| mission of Virginia, and that no addi.
tional legislation can be urged respect.
ing it.
| HousroN. Texas, July g.-An uh
precpdented food occurred in the Col
Orado valley. The telegraph line
have been down west Of Lagrange To-
five days. We have therefore heart
nothing from beyond.
The water is all over the country
some places twenty feet deep an,
rising rapidly. The town of Lagrang
is being evacuated; tile women ant
children are mostly gone. Colufnbi
! is also being deserted. Many House
are seen passing Lagrange.
The water is in the tops of the tree
. in the bottoms. Most of the fine crop
in the valley are evidently destroyed
At Columbus the trestling approach
ing the railroad bridge is gone, and til
, heavy rise has not yet reached there.
, JACKSON, Miss, July 9.-The ile'
organ of the National Republican part
: made its appeatafice to-day, and hoist
the name Of Judge Dent tor Governo
f The salutatory says it will BE- trul
. national Id all it's aims, yielding heal
+ ty and unqualified support to the &C