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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-10-23


"A MODEL PosrMAsrER.--A little IN.
cident which has jnst occurred in
Mount Morris in this State exhibits in
a striking light the decentralization
which exists in our. civil service, ana
the unbounded. insolence offthe tools of
the Administration who are in Office.
Some weeks ago a person from
Mount Morris said IN Horncllsville that
more than one hundred Democrats in
the former place would vote for Grant.
Mrs.. M. Alley, believing the nsser-
sion to bo false, wrote 4 letter address.
ed tothe President Of the Greeley CLUB
in Mount Morris, asking for the facts.
In reply he received d letter signed
Z. g. Grimes, so filed with hes ana
misrf presentations that Mr.. Alley was
satisfied atspnce that it came from q
Grant man. He sent the letter to
Mount Morris, where it was ascertained
that no such man as E. G. Grimes was
known there, and that the letter sigp-
ed with that name was in the hand
writing Of Jacob A. Mead, the Mount
Morris Postmaster, and a Grant man
Of course. When tile matter became
public this iDsolent official published !.
letter in which he admits that he
opened aud answered Mr.. Alleys lot.
ter, and complacently avows that he
has been in the habit Of looking over
all circulars and letters addre ssed to
Grant or Greeley clubs Ito see If there
was anything new for the campaign.''
The postal. service Of the. country
has arrived at a pretty state when not,
only are Grant. eleetioneering docu-
Iaents permitted to circulats through
the mails in vast nanbers ander forged
franks, and newspapers opposed I'll
tliis corrupt Administration. Withheld,
from their subscribers, bot postmaster
unblushingty prucfaim that they Al
! in the l,abit IF inspecting corrssp6n
dence which they suspect Is of a politi
cal character. 2 'ast' asti' 'si efise '7s
II i. 5sa.s. L.. :...s,.;;...;.:. LIZ .ss5f /.
i u Maine'scattse supply haBdiaiiu /,
lisllel 10000 in ten years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-10-23

TRY 1T A YEAR J
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-10-23
DR.. TuTT's HAIR DYE CONTAINS NO
SUGAR OF LEAD. a ga,

The DIAMOND DIscovERY.--Dis-
mond stocks no logger go of like hot
cakes in this market. In fact, most
persons are ny this time aware that the
sa, es, or l'retended Gales, of diamond
stock in this city was put up job, as
audacious as it was sharp and uncon.'
scionable in character. If Hle diamond
discoveries had really been of tenth
part Of the value reported, there never
would have been dollar of,tle stock
offered for. sale. Stones Of uncertain
value, and some Of them of uncertain
origin, were exhibited here; stories
were set afloat, which if. they hada
grain Of truth in them, had ten grains
IF falselood. A, fever Of excitement
was created, and few persons were
ready to buy anything at any price,
Cheap rub;es were supposed by the ig-
uorant to represent enormous sums
Stones whicl, might, or might not DO
diamonds were at thousands Of dollars;
ana wore represented as 80 abundant
that theyseonld, be exhibited By the
quart. The diamond fever has sud-
denly subsidized. Many adventurous
men have gone off to hunt for precious
stones, and if they fail in finding die,
monds there is stilla chance left that
they may make other discoveries If
some Importance. '5io 'iss' ''a''' -
So far as we can learn, the average
value Of all the precious stones discov-
cred in New Mexico and Arizona has
not exceeded a hundred dollars a busti-
81. There are many old miners who
would be glad to contract for the de-
livery ofprecious stones at that rate.
They will empty Old boot legs and oys.
tel, cans at that PRICE t.,
The diamond excitement secures an
incidental good in stimulating adren'
turers to explore n country Of which
little is known. It also serves to inns
press upon the public mind the fact
that the class OF spectators who offer
diamond stocks 10 the market, while
they have taken the wild cat by Ito
tail, are holding bin in the most favor
able attitude for ~clawing the public.
-fSaii francisco Bulletin. ai.l ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-10-23

u Maine's.cattle supply hard iaiio !,
islled 10000 in ten years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-10-23

TTAY, CORN and OATS, for sale
IL hY HENRY 4. RI0SSAT,
The New York herald., 1872-10-22
TWEED AND mo SURRENDER.

" Big six'' Does Not Present Himself to
the sheriM-An Attempt at . Bargain
With Judge Brady-An Argument as to
Tweed's Surrender to BE Heard To-Day.
Contrary to general expectation and the assur-
ance OF Sheriff Brennan and his officials on Satur-
day. Mr.. Tweed did not surrender himself yesterday
In obedience to the bench warrant issued by Judge
Brady. In reply to inquiries by a HERALD reporter
Sheriff Brennan yesterday said that Mr.. Tweed
was at Greenwich, Conn.,, on Saturday, but that
he had ascertained that Tweed had left there. The
Sheriff said he did not know where Mr.. Tweed was;
II he did know he should be compelled to get out
requisition for him. At the same time he had not
the slightest belief that Mr.. Tweed contemplated
leaving the country or being otherwise than quite
available when he was wanted. man who was
already held In $1300000 bail-$1 000, 900 In civil
suits and 100000 in criminal charges-was encom-
passed about with too much liability to make ducks
and brakes OF his property at that rate. Mr. bren-
nan said that one OF Mr.. Tweed's counsel called
upon him yesterday morning, and stated that 1t
Brady to hear an application from him as to
the Intention OF the Court TO accept bail
upon these indictments. The counsel did not,
however, apparently succeed In this as Judge
until this morning and stated, as will be seen in
our law reports, that he would give decision In
reference to the previous Indictments, argument
as to which had already been heard, on Wednes-
day morning. There win, therefore be, Of course,
Brady satisfies his counsel as to the bail. The
general impression around the Court was, yester.
day that Judge Brady would on the application to-
day first require Mr.. Tweed to surrender and
II SO. Mr.. Tweed must either take the chances Of
the trial being ordered on at once or continue to
remain fugitive from Justice.
The New York herald., 1872-10-22
O'CONOR AND ADAMS.

The straight-out democrats OF this state have,
through their Executive Committee, issued an.
other address dated October 2l, which concludes
as follows:--
II the election OF the nominees OF the Baltimore
Convention were within the range OF probability it
cannot be seen that any gooI to the country or
benefit to the democratic party would result from
Ii, With the legislative department in the control
of the opposition they would be poweress to justify
the expectation OF the fulhlment OF any OF the
promises made. What then is the duty or demo-
Gratis II Is to adhere steadfasty to the principles
of their party. preserve its Integrity and
support only those who are its true exponents.
They may not be able to save their party
from defeat In the coming election, but they will
save their honor and preserve at least the nucleus
OF their party, around which they can hereafter
rally. We therefore earnestly appeal TO democrats
to give their support to the Electoral tickets In
favor OF O'Conor and Adams wherever they are
before the electors, and where there are none, at
once TO put such Electoral tickets out and to give
to them :heir support. BY doing SO they will have
titled to the respect OF their opponents. They will
fiji the high Offices OF the government, and display
in this great republic the intelligence and capacity
OF It's citizens Tor selfgovernment in supporting
those OF her citizens most worthy and capable,
whose high character and moral worth will be
respected alike at home and abroad.
The address Is signed by Rutger b. Miller Peter
Gilsey, George Sprague, w. q. Barrett, Levi s.
Chatneld, Alexander Spaulding, s. M. Hotchkss
NJ M. P0meroy, Jenkins Van Scahick, O. p. Sykes
J. J. Van Allen, George p. Wilcox and John A.
GOodlett, committee.
The New York herald., 1872-10-22
THE MAYORALTY.
Formal rendering Of the Republican Nom
inatiOn 10 Ex-Mayor Havemeysr.
he Postponss Positive Reply Until To-Mcr-
rcw-Everybody in High Good Humor and
the Chances in Favor Of His Acceptance.

Yesterday afternoon Tom Murphy. the chairman,
and Colonel Pinckney and Mr.. Ben Page, the
secretaries Of the Republican Convention, waited
upon ex-Mayor Havemeyer, and acquainted him OF
his nomination to the Mayoralty py the Grant Re-
publicans. They arrived at the Office OF the Penn
sylvania Central Coal Company, In Trinity Building,
OF which Mr.. Havemeyer is o director, between
twelve and one O'Clock, and having reached the
board room beguiled the time as best they could
during tedious nour OF waiting Mr.. Murphy was
evidently In the most exalted state OF cheerful
good humor, and amused his companions every
now and then by sucn lively and exhilarating
sallies OF wit as M
1--WE shall carry everything before us-Grant,
Dix and Havemeyer Grant win get 100000 ma
jority, and Dix won't be far behind him."
"But how about Havemeyerf" struck In an en-
terprising newspaper man. "Are You sure he viii
acceptf' e
II have no doubt he will, sir" was the reply.
'If he doesn't he viii throw away certain elec-
tion. There Is no doubt whatever about our being
able to make him Mayor.n
About halfpast one Mr. Havemeyer arrived,
and having disposed OF two or three business mes
sengers, who were waiting to catch the shadow OF
his portly figure in the long, dark corri-
dor, engaged In friendly chat with
his political tempters. Mr.. Murphy, whose gayety
positively infectious, at once declared the OBJ
ject OF his coming and the ex-Mayor, with smiling
face motioned his visitors into comfortable coal
company chairs with wave OF his hand, and draw
ing letter from his pocket read it aloud. The
contents Of this document must have been very
pleasing, for all the gentlemen present hailed its
words with chuckles and glins The interview,
however, did not last long, and Mr. Murphy and his
two attendants soon bent their steps again up town.
ward to bear the joyful news to the Filth Avenue
Hotel that their nominee would probably make up
his mind to run.
Scarcely had Mr.. Havemeyer settled down In
earnest to his coal business than he received the
card Of representative Of the HERALD.
"Have you yet decided whether you will run. Mr..
Havemeyer ~ inquired the latter.
mo, sir. 1 have received a couple Of nomina-
tions for the Mayoralty, but yet have not gone
further than to promise to give them my careful
considerations
'And you have not as yet even q bias one way or
the other ~
'sWell, you may say further, II You like, that
shall certainly have made my final decision by to-
morrow or the next day, and shall communicate it
in writing to the Conventions and the public. The
republicans meet again on Wednesday evening,
and by that time shall have positively decided one
way or the other.
And this was all that Mr.. Havemeyer, under the
circumstances, can Of course be expected TO say.
1t is however, looked upon about town as sure
thing that he will accept.
The New York herald., 1872-10-22

11nn0 - 9 she same tn, wi1ing % give three
aI1111nW pound for the some article. The
natural consequence q thus was that the
x A0s Ssss & ss Dsos sSsa have snssS SssS
Devised better fitted 70 encourage the Irish people
in IaWloss reckless habits. Mr.. Fr0ude then des-
crbed the abuses or the English Church in Ireland,
soows1 snoon of me
land ceased 70 have any attractions for OF edu-
cation and refinement, and absenteeism and sub
letting became an Irish grievance. Under that &C
cursed system sh%en starved ,, S during s6e whole hole
the result was the extraordinary race or
modern Irfshmenf The fault OF this no doubt,
rested primarily with England. England had taken
Ireland and made herself responsible for the gov
with justice But the Irish middlemen must also
bear their share Of the blame. The English agent
left the Irish peasant in rags; the Irish gentry
stripped him ofhis skin and hesh, and left him In
much liberty-t0o much liberty for the rich against
the pOOr. As instance OF Irish landlord oDpres-
sion Mr.. Froude cited the case Of an eviction OF
1000 tenants at one time by the Earl oS Donegal.
New England. Mr.. Fr0ude then vividly painted the
vices and excesses of the Irish gentry. Dueing was
80 common among them that It was even proposed
that In all fatal cases the survivor should make
family. Among the poor, too, faction fights gradu-
ally became, under the influence OF such examples,
common feature OF Irish life. The Irish Parlia-
ment meanwhile was worse than useless The
revenues and used them to corrupt all trouble
some agitators; and the oudest defenders OF Irish
rights seldom were found inaccessible to such
venal influences. Mr.. Fr0ude closed by saying that
some people said that corruption was unavoidable
say that free constitutions were impossible.
Either liberty must prevent corruption or c0rrup-
tion would destroy liberty.
The New York herald., 1872-10-22

Am Irish Priest Replies to the English
Historian.

Am Irish Priest Replies TO the English
Historian.
A lecture was delivered last evening in Market
Hall, Elizabeth by the Rev. John Boylan, Of Cavan,
Ireland on the right Of his native country to inde
pendence. There was very large attendance and
the lecturer was repeatedly applauded. He replied
to Mr.. Froude's assertions about the semi-barba-
rous condition Of the Irish people previous to the
Norman conquest. Ireland by her insular
position was saved from the troubles Of
the continent OF Europe, and she was
actually, at the period SPOKEN Of by Mr..
Froude, the school OF the West. Even Charlemagne
sent to Ireland for learned professors for his
colleges. Ireland supplied to Cambridge and to
Oxford the most distinguished Of their professors.
On the other hand. since the conquest Of Ireland
by England, the nteratue Of the former country had
decayed, as 1t was the prime object OF English
legislation to reduce the people to ignorance. Any
American who reads the history OF the penal
laws can render verdict on this question, as Mr..
Froude appeals for q verdict. England might rob
the Irish OF their lands, but they could not rob them
OF their brains The education that suits Ireland
would not be palatable to Mr.. Froude or his coun-
trymen. Father BOylan was quite eloquent and
impassoned during the delivery OF that portion OF
his lecture devoted to Mr. Froude's allegations and
at one time the audience prevented him from pro-
ceeding for several seconds by 'three times
three" On the platform were Fathers McGahan,
Smith and Kane, besides several prominent lay
The New York herald., 1872-10-22
COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY.

The Committee OF Seventy met last evening in
their rooms at the Everett House. A sub-com-
mittee was occupied for about half an hour hearing
some remarks from delegation from Apollo Hall
and one from the Workingmen's Union. The
Apollo Hall delegation recommended the nomina-
tion OF James OBrien for Mayor, and the working
men presented the names OF John Woods william
Pardee and Peter Daily, whom they requested
should be placed on the Aldermanic ticket.
The Committee OF Seventy then held a private
session, with Vice Chairman Mr.. John Wheeler pre-
siding.
The nomination OF Mr.. William r. Havemeyer for
Mayor was warmly endorsed, also Noah Davis for
Judge OF the Supreme Court ana Hooper G. Van
Worst for Judge OF the Superior Court. other en-
The New York herald., 1872-10-22
HENRY WILSON IN NEWARK.

Large Turnout OF People-The Sem
ator Defends and Eul. gixcs President
Grant.
The announcement that Senator Henry Wilson,
candidate for Vice President on the Grant ticket,
would appear and deliver a speech attracted o
large assemblage OF people at the Rink in Newark
last night. The galleries were filed with respect
ably dressed citizens and their wives. Hundreds
gathered regardless Of politics, but curious to see
the distinguished Shoemaker OF Natick." A
large platform was arranged at one end
Of the vast building, In which the speak
ers officers and others crowded, making in
themselves fair little meeting. Ex-Governor
Ward and whole swarm Of local ONCE holders oc-
cupied seats. Mr.. @. Parker presided, and on
taking the chair made few remarks, in which he
referred to Mr.. Wilson as the Incarnation OF re-
publican principles" Alter q few other compli-
mentary illusions he introduced Mr.. Wilson, who
wa very warmly received. The Senator expressed
his thanks, and then proceeded with a speech
which, owing to the wretched acoustic arrange
ments OF Of the building, was not heard by one In
The speaker said he had been on the stump for
the last three months; had travelled thousands OF
miles, and had addressed over one hundred meet
ings.. He loved the republican party because 1t
was. he said, the party OF honor, civilization and
cans who, he believed, had seen the error Of their
desertion, and whom he now would gladly well
come back. The Senator then went on in highly
Grant, saying that he was regarded as great and
good man outside OF the United States. A hun
dred years hence he would rather have the honor OF
Grants name than that OF all those who were now
opposing him. After aluding to Grants history
In the war he defended him from the charge OF
intemperance, and said that In all his close and
intimate relations with the President he had never
seen him under the influence OF liquor, nor had he
ever seen man who had seen the President intox-
icated. As to the charge about his being or pleas
uring,. the senator said the President had also
attended to the duties OF his ONCE. No man could
have done SO better. The speaker said he admired
Grant because he was . lover OF the pure and
beautiful His love for horses and children
and beautiful women evidenced his appre-
South to-day suffered no more than the North.
As regards the Klux Klux laws, he thanked God
General Grant had enforced them. Passing to the
Greeley movement, he said 1t was dead, and No
vember would prove what complete hzzle IL was.
1t was against the progress OF events and for
crushing out the fruits OF the war. He said there
were from forty to sixty thousand liberal repub-
licans In the country. Grant would carry, he said,
twenty nine States. No frauds were perpetrated
in Pennsylvania. Hartranft's majority was an
honest one. Mr.. Wilson was occasionally ap-
plauded throughout, and at the conclusion re-
Ceived nine rOu6erS.
The New York herald., 1872-10-22
THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
The Liberal Headquarters.

High hopes still animate the liberals at the
Glenham. Letters have been received from Cali
fornia stating that that State Is certainly for
Greeley. Information has been received at head
quarters to the erect that Know Nothing lodges
have been established in this city and State, with
an especial view to united action against Herman,
thirty thousand members. The formula OF the new
lodge Is not materially different from that OF the
O haa tsHsn sree d
has commenced vigorous work. The following Is
the opening announcement by the Chairman:-
NATIONAL LIBERAL REPUBLICAN, COMMITTEE orr
CoLoRxD CITIZENS, New YoRx, Oct q, 1871 !
Colonel ErH1y "a ALLEN I a.. c...,
ton q Goorsd Liberal RspuSssns which lately assem-.
With IN et and
i y our particular desire 70 co.ope.ate with your com.
liberal and democratic during is's the present.
AN matters that should properly come before you
will please direct hsre ana oelss ySprs truly
HEADQUARTERS, III Canal street. New York.
The following Is the Executive Committee =.
H. Hos
John Leary; Louisiana, J. Sella Martin Kentucky,
F. A. Boyd; Florida Cfas. +. Daily; Michigan, o. 4.
II. Parker; massachusetts,, A. W. a. De Leon; Ohio,
J. @: Williams; District OF Columbia: Chris. A.
Fleetwood w. Q: SAUNDERS Chairman.
The following circular has been issued by the
colored committee -
sIR-Beeyng that you, In common with all good cii-
desire the unity OF the Republic, through the
ciiaiion Of all classes and sections and that permanent
the election of Hon Horace Greeley the Presidency
Of the United States and desiring the coopcra
tion of all good men In the attainment Of this end
have the honor to request that you carefully circulate
and post once
ored men In State favorng the OF reform and
peace. Respectfully, w. u. SAUNDERS,
Chairman National Liberal Republican Committee.
N Bit Is Of the first Importance that all colorcd
favorable to the election of Horace Greeley be inne
dately enrolled into campaign organizations and plac ed
In communication with these hs adquarter for the pur
OF securing documents and general information
SAMUEL r. SCOTTRON, Secretary.
The New York herald., 1872-10-22
GEN. soHwARzwAELDER DECLINES.
His Letter Declining tho Apollo Hall
Nomination for Congressman.

NEW YORK, October 21, 1872
p. j. McALEAR Esq, Chairman OF the Convention
OF the Sixth Congressional District, representing
Apollo Hail.
siR-i beg to acknowledge the receipt OF your
esteemed favor OF the 18th inst, whereby, on
behalf OF your Convention, you tender me the nom
ination for representative In Congress from the
Sixth District OF the State OF New York. assure
you that most warmly appreciate the honor and
distinction proposed to be conferred upon me- and
that under other circumstances might feel con-
strained 10 yield to your unsolicited Invitation to
be candidate. AS 1t Is, am impressed with the
conviction that do not possess the qualifications
for the position In that eminent degree which the
constituency OF . great metropolitan district has
the right to expect In It's representative In the
national Legislature. Ny life has been that OF o
plain business man who has kept aloof from the
distracting excitement Of politics, and who 10 too
old to successfully engage In the conflicts or an
arena to which his youth has been unaccustomed.
must, therefore, respectfully decline your natter
ing proposition. You will easily nnd more capa-
Bile and experienced man to take the position
which you had so kindly assigned to me. As pri-
vate citizen, soldier In the ranks 1t will continue
to be my pleasure, as IL s my duty, TO do all that
can TO forward the cause Of good government and
reform, never In the history Of the country, in nv
Judgment, 80 much at stake as at the present time
Thanking you, sir, for the nAtterfnR terms In
which you have expressed yourself towards me,
remain, with respect, your 0bedient servant,
Gil. SCuWARzWAELbER.
The New York herald., 1872-10-22
AN ERROR CORRECTED.
Sixty Thousand scandinavians Resident
I'm New York.

I'm New York.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In yesterday mornings edition OF your paper we
read an article under the following heading 'sThe
King is Dead, Long Live the King" and In the last
paragraph 1t is stated that there are only 5000
Scandinavfans in this city, when there are In reality
between fifty and sixty thousand OF these ma
tionalities in New York and about dfty thousand
in Brooklyn occupying almost every position OF life,
as bankers, importers, brokers' merchants manu-
facturers, tradesmen laborers, &c. They support
in their own languages, they have four religious
congregations OF different denominations In New
York and three in Brooklyn, nine societies as mu
and, furthermore, there arrived COO Scandi-
navian immigrants In the port OF New York In
1870; between twelve and thirteen thousand in
1871, and to date during this year over ten thou
sand, OF which number most certainly twenty per
cent or about nine thousand have taken up their
abode here, making already three times Us many
as you have stated. Yours SCANDINAVLANS.
The New York herald., 1872-10-22
APOLLO HALL CONFERENCES.

The Apollo Hall Conference Committee held a
meeting last evening to confer with outside organi-
cations relative the Aldermanic ticket to be put
In the field, and to the of1ces for which candidates
have not as yet been nominated. The session was
brief one. Nothing OF any Importance was done
during the confab, and no new names suggested.
The probable Aldermanic ticket has already been
published In the HERALD.