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Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15
PISCHBlCL vs.. WALKER.

BY a happy chance, Lieutenant
Governor Pinchback was enabled
to make his personal explanation
in regard to the 'heavy swearing"
done against him before the con-
gressional committee, in the presence
of the honorable gentlemen them
selves, they visiting the Senate while
Mr.. Pinchback was on the floor.
That he most favorably impressed
the congressional visitors. both as
to his ability and honest devotion
to the Republican party, is not left
to conjecture; and that he convinced
them. too, of the cordial support
rendered to the State administration
by the greater and better portion OF
the colored people of Louisiana, is
also fact.
We much regret, however, that
he did not more fully elucidate his
relations and associations with
Judge Walker, of our virtuous con-
temporary the Times. Here was
an opportunity to expose a fair
sample of the evidence given to the
test of sincerity and consistency.
We admit the witness under dis
cussion is a "blatant Democrat"
and that his Outrageous state
ments" were made for political
capital" but without more explicit
definition how were the gentlemen
from Washington to, be convinced
these accusations are true? The
Lieutenant Governor should have
explained that at about the very
date Judge Walker swears his
belief that he (Pinchback) was "an
infamous character" this same
Judge Walker and this identical
Infamous character" sat costly side
by side at an excursion party, ate
and drank at the same table in ut
most amity and with mutual adj
miration of each others good quail
tiles, and that the jolly Judge ap-
rarently considered it no disgrace
to stroll, linked arms. up Canal
street with and drink at the Maison
Blanche at the expense of the SIN
famous" Pinchback. When a mans
preaching and practice conform, he
is entitled to some consideration,
and it is due the congressional COM
mittee, who wanted to be Just and
honest, that this little discrepancy
in the Judge should be made mani
fest.
We are glad the Lieutenant Gov
ernor expressed publicly what we
before knew to be his intention, of
soon going before the people of the
entire State to defend not only his
own conduct, but that of the party
in which he takes SO marked a place,
from the unjust accusations of both
their natural Democratic foes and
of the traitor Republicans who have
joined them.
~ o. Republican.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15

sy-H the Congressional Investi-
eating Committee had been empow-
cred to extend its inquiries into the
origin and practice of lobbying bills
through our State Legislature since
1868, it would have unearthed the
record neither very welcome nor
creditable to the leaders of "the
people" and "the reformers."
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15

a@The English people are be-
coming SO solicitous about the safe
ty ofDr. Livingston, the great ex-
plorer of the interior of Africa that
a party of search are about to be
dispatched to the inhospitable re-
gions to search for him. $4,000
have already been subscribed for
that purpose.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15
MEMBERS.

FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
EDWARD BUTLER, of Plaquemines.
s. S. SCHMIDT, of Orleans.
THOMPSON COAKELY, of Rapides.
ALBERT CAN'T, of St Landry.
JOHN PARSON, of Orleans.
A. w. SAIYTH, of Orleans.
Il. RABY, of Natitoches.
JAMES McCLEERY, Caddo.
DAVID YOUNG, Concordia.
+. J. HEBRON, of Orleans.
First Congressional District-Hugh j.
Campbell, H. Mahoney.
Second Congressional District-A. E.
Barber, James l.. Belden.
Third Congressional Distributions
II. holland, George Washington.
Fourth Congressional District-E. w.
Devices, Raford Blunt
Fifth Congressional District-A. W.
Faulkner, A. b. Harris.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15
THE CARNIVAL AND THE
MYSTIC KREW.

Tuesday last was the occasion of the
finest and most artistic displays Of
such galas as is almost possible. Il
is difficult to describe the whole
scene. Long before midday the
principal throughfares were cram
med with a busting mass of huma'
nifty moving to and fro. Masked
men, women and children of every
degree and condition oflife doubtless
hustled up and down, in every ina
ginable kind of grostesqueness anG
transformations. The vicinity O.
Clay statue at the foot ofSt. Charles
street, on Canal street, was particu.
larly thronged.
At 3 o'clock P. NJ. precisely 6
salute was fired at the foot of Canal
street and the procession marched
up st. Charles street. The line was
formed in a far too orderly and re.
gular manner for such an occasion
Of pure revelry and unrestrained
mirth but as a procession, it was
eminently a success.
The day was remarkably fine
while the sun shone out in the
strength of his rays.
The evening followed the day in
evident good nature. 1t was a
beautiful time. And the happy
thousands who after the Carnival
disappeared, took a brief respite
within doors, again rushed forth
"soon as the evening shades" pre-
vailed. Every available standing
ground was occupied, and the an
xious enquiry heard from many a
lip, where will they start from? In
vain however where such enquiries
for the mystery could not be solved.
Again however st. Charles street
and vicinity were the scenes of at
traction and the curious tens OF
thousands whose interest had been
excited by the high promises fairly
damned upevery spot ofground long
before 9 o'clock. Shortly after this
hour the cry they're coming" and
the sounds CT music and the increase
of light in the streets indicated their
And soon the Mystic
Krew wendell their way down st.
Charles street. The procession
halted in front of the City Hall
where the Grand Duke and his par
ty were assembled and civilities were
passed and the calvacade resumed
its march. All on its way along the
route, it was witnessed and Justly
admired by many thousands Of
spectators. The tableaux were of
the most gorgeous and elaborate
and classic description. The prin-
cipal representations were of charac-
ters Of the Homeric period and de-
picted some of the leading charac-
ters mentioned in the Iliad, the
masterpiece of the father of poetry ;
while others, though different, were
ofa remarkably interesting kind and
completed one of the grandest
witnessed in the city for
many. many years.
The procession paraded through
several streets and then disappeared
n the new Varieties Theatre, where
appropriate amusements were
doubtless continued.
Tuesday will however be long re-
The continuation of
yet of favorable circumstances all
contributed towards rendering it
notable.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15

Wanted to know. The address
of the fire when it goes out. Whether
the edge of a sharp wind is keener
than a cutting satire. Whether q
treble singer does three times as
much as another. And whether q
lawyer even tainted under the bur-
den OF conveying a house.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15
PUBLIC SPRsKNG.
By HENRY WARD BEEcHIa

Some one writes to us that hes
studying at a law school; that W.
sides knowledge of law, be is De.
sirous of attaining the art Of on
tory, and he asks that we will eve
him such advice as our expenenc
may suggest.
We can hardly hope to be d
much service to the inquirer. v
do not know his Temperament, I
disposition, his attainments, ii
habits, all of which would modty
any instructions likely to be Of BE-
neft. 1t is personal and peculiar
advice that each man needs, and
that must be given by some one
who knows the circumstances Of
the applicant.
Some general hints, applicable to
all young aspirants iorpubhc SPEAK
ing, may answer a good end
1. The earlier one begls The
practice of public speaking thsba-
ter. For although the gift, in POINT
of fact, developes fate in life, It's
only in the case of those who have
a strong, though, it may be, dorm
ant talent for it. No man has
learned any art Until he can practice
it spontaneously. without conscious
volition. If this proves true Id
music, in drawing, in the dance Or
graceful posturing, it is even mere
apparent in oratory. Parents and
teachers should encourage children
to narrate, to conversation story
telling and fluent conversation are
essentially of the same nature S
oratory.
2. The habit of thinking on ones
feet is invaluable. Great oraiions
may be prepared with elaOOrauon
and study, not alone in their sub
stance, but in form. Such We kn0,
to have been the preparation y,
orations which continue to DC re-"
from age to age.
But for the purpose Of American
life one must be qualified to SPEAK
we'll without laboriOus prepara''oH
Of language, and this can only "
done when one can command LID
in the face Of an audience
The faculty of doing this is greau'
helped by early and persistent pr'''
lice. Aspirants for oratorlcal HUI
ors, without neglecting the se'e''
preparation of the study for e'pe
cial occasions. should lose no "
portunity OF speaking oh-n'nD :.
One should not be downcas' "
failures. They are often far Oe'' 70
for the student than successes ~
who goes to school to his inlS'''l
will always have a good sca"s :.
master, and will not be hkeN "
become either idle or concelted'
3. Public speaking means ou~
ness, or OuSnt to. h'ho"o
is o great deal of fancy talhiDS'
speeches, compleln'a
tary speeches, and religious eAno' -
atoms, all of which are meant v
ill up time, yet public speaking :. =
its noblest aspect, is an attemp' y :
rain some definite and impor'"A'
end by the use of reason ana r
When a man seeks ~. -,
neighbor for business conver'a and
he knows Just what he wants an ~.
he settles with himself by WIZ
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15

gY-We don't blame the Gov
ernor one bit for demanding Elan
der's blank resignation. As resigna-
ton is not among Flanders virtues
it is good thing to be able to make
a virtue Of necessity sometimes.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15
OUR AGENTS.

MISSISSIPPI = Daniel L. Young,
Greenville.
LOUISIANA John A. Washington,
Black Hawk, Concordia Parish; Hon. G..
Y Kelso, Alexandria; Antoine 4 Sterrett,
Shreveport, A. c. Ruth, Carroll Parish.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA james
A. ID. Green, Washington City.
ILLINOIS Lewis 3. White, Chicago
KENTUCKY:-Dr. r. A. Green, Louis
vile.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1872.
TO OUR CITY SUBSCRIBERS.

We will be glad if you notify our
office of any delinquency on the
part of our carrier, as cur arrange
ments are such that every issue of
our paper should be regularly de-
livered.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15

ESs~ The thanks of the LoUIsUNIAN
are conveyed to Major William vi
gers, chief clerk of the House of
Representatives, for quite batch
of reports and other important
State documents.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS.
Arrival at New Orleans
RECEPTION and ENTERTAINMENT

KECErTiUN AND ENTERTAINMENT
The steamer James Howard, with
this distinguished Prince and suite
on board, came within a few miles
of this city on Sunday night and
rested. On Monday morning she
came to the city and landed the
ducal party.
The Grand Duke was rendered
the freedom and hospitality of the
city by Mayor Flanders, and shortly
after left the boat and went to the
st. Charles Hotel and took apart
ments engaged previously.
An immense crowd assembled on
the levee to catch glimpse at "the
Grand Duke" and q number follow
ed the carriage after itleft the land
ing to feast their eyes with the
sight.
Travelling for personal entertain
ment, and not investing his visit
with that official surrounding which
not unfrequently marks the travels
of Princes and Rulers, there seems
to have been no programme drawn
for levees or receptions, and there
was doubt as to how and when he
could be seen. The anxious pub
lie had not long to wait. however,
for an occasion to see his Royal
Highness. The Mardi Gras Carni-
val and the Mystic Crew of Comus
coming off on Tuesday, furnished
the opportunity.
The city authorities had erected
a platform in front their hall, and
provided suitable accommodation
outside the building we suppose in
vited the Grand Duke and suite to
the present. At the proper hour
they took their assigned positions.
Shortly afterwards several State
dignitaries appeared and the intro
duction of Governor Warmoth
Lieutenant Governor Pinchback and
other notables took place.
The Carnival passed and his Royal
Highness after enjoying a complete
and doubtless satisfactory view of
the pageant quilted the stand, and
the papers say, at the suggestion
of the Mayor left the Hall by side
door and SO was sent out of view
of the crowd, whose only desire was
to look at a distinguished stranger.
But not so thought the manipu-
lators of the unfortunate Duke. He
must neither see nor be seen, and
he was, therefore, driven down to
quiet and neglected streets to his
apartments, whether with the ap-
prehensions of murderOus pursu-
ers, or to escape assassination, per-
haps the Mayor understands. In
the evening, however, H. R. H. was
again tempted to the same spot to
witness the procession of the Mystic
Krew of Comus, when an oppor-
tunity was again afforded to gazers
to look at Alexis.
The Duke and his party after
wards visited two or three of the
city theatres where balls were in
full blast.
Yesterday the consuls of the vari-
ous nations represented here, called
1T the st. Charles Hotel. to pay the |
usual compliments to the scion of a
power on friendly relations with
hem.
The stay Of His Royal Highness
md Suite will extend to about ten
lays, we understand, and there is
10 doubt the polite and hospitable
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15

OFFICERS.

PRRs'T-P. B. S. PINCHBACK of Orleans
RECORDING SEc'Y-WILLIAM VIGERS.
CORRESPONDING SEc'Y-J. w. FAIRFAX
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-15
suB.EyEcuTIvE COMMITTEE.

Hon. HUGH J. CAMPBELL, Chair
man.
Hon. p. b. S. PINCHBACK.
Hon. HARRY MAHONEY.
Hon. F. J. HEBRON.
Hon. A. II. HARRIS.
Hon. 4. Z. BARBER.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Hon. T. J. HEBRON.
Hon. THOS. J. holland.
Hon. Ed. BUTLER.
Hon. A. W. FAULKNER.
JOHN PARSONS Esq.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-10-10
A Brakeman's Dream.
From the st. Louis Republican.

"Ed" is brakeman employed
on the Chicago Alton & st. Louii
R r. He was married aideN
weeks ago. His wife has been wear
ing a piece of red flannel round
her neck for the last 10 days, anC
complaining of a wry neck. Thi.
is how it came to pass:
Ed" had been doing extra du,
ty, taking sick friends trains in
addition to his own, and had not
been in bed for 4S hours. As a
matter of course he was nearly
worn out, and soon as supper was
eaten he went to bed to sleep, per,
chance to dream. He was soon
locked in the arms of Morpheus
and Mary Ann, and dreaming.
Again his foot was on his native
platform, and he heard the war
ming toot of the whistle for brakes.
The shadowy train bore him swift
ly on; the telegraph posts fleeted
past quicker and quicker; the
whole country fled by like a pa
norama mounted on sheet light
ming rollers. In his dream he
heard far off another roar, and
swinging out by the railings hesaw
another train coming at lightning
speed around the curve. Both
trains were crowded with passen-
gers; in another moment they
would rush together, and from the
ruins cry of agony would shiv-
er to the twinkling stars from the
lips Of the MANNED anG dying.
The engineer had seen their dan
ger, for at that moment, in his
dream, he heard the whistle calling
for brakes, sound lond and unearth.
ly. With the strength of desper-
alton he gripped the brake and
turned it down. There was a yell |
of pain, and Ed" woke to find |
himself sitting up in bed and hold |
ing his wife by the ears, having
almost twisted OFF hey head.
That's how Eds wife came to
wear piece of red flannel around |
her throat and complain Of a wry |
neck. a... . all l..-
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-10-10
Crops in South Alabama

.. The reports from the cotton
crop, in this county, continue to
be unfavorable. The ravages of
the worm, during the past week,
have been great and wide spread.
The late crop is pretty we'll de
stroyed by the drouth and, cater
pillar. A sbort crop seems, to be
inevitable. - Tuscaloosa Times. By
The worms are getting no better
fast, and the cotton crop il this
country will be cut down fully one
third, aud probably one.halR- Rhe
corn crop is pretty good. and it is
thought an average crop will be
-Ecergreen Observer.
The Union Springs Times says:
The caterpillar las finished the
job of destroying the cotton crop
in this county. His wo;k has
been we'll done. There is hardly "a
field in the county that has es,
eaped bis ravages. 1t would be.
.extravagant to calculate upon the
half Of an average crop in Bullock.
Let the planter hold his cotton
and get good prices later in the
season. ......
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-10-10

A Snowman in Baton Rouge
lately advertised that en- a certain
night, the performances would be
for the benefit of widow and an
orphan. The canvass was crowd
ed that night, and a part of the
audience were the University Toys,
that Col. Boyd just for that once
allowed to attend through charity
to the needy. The clown with
the enestrienne entered the ring
together, when he made the fol,
lowing neat speech, Ladies and
gentlemen, you behold in this Ia
dy equestrienne the disconsolate
widow, and in your humble SER
want, the needy orphan for whose
benefit this entertainment is
given"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-10-10
TERMS.

TTWO Dollars for one year, inva-
= iablv IN aarence; Two Dollars and
Fifty Cents if payment be deferred three
months. All papers going out of the eoun-
tvlto be paid for ia Gdcdnce
uJr Single copies, Ten Gents eacd.
F Advertisements inserted at One Dollar
Der square of Ten Lines or loss for the first
insertion; Fifty Cent? for each continuance.
cF Local and Special Notices, Twenty
Cents per line.
rA liberal deduction viii be made to
persons advertising for three, six, nine, or
twelve months.
OF Obituaries and calls on candidates,
Fifty Cents per square.
GT The privilege of yearly advertisers is
strictly limited TO their own immediate and
regular business and the business of an ad-
vertising firm is not considered as including
that of It's individual members. 0rrNo de-
Walton from these terms under any circum-
stances.
p Advertisements not marked with the
number Of insertions when handed in, will be
continued until ordered out, and payment
eKacted.
r No advertisement inserted grstu tously
sCT Advertisements of an abusive nature
will not be inserted at any price.
t0S Announcing candidates five Dollars
10 be paid in advance in every case.
OF Job Printing of all kinds neatly
done Oh New type, and on al reasonable
terms as any Office in Tennessee.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-10-10

: A correspondent Of the Chicago
Journal, writing from Ellenville,
Ulster county, N. Y, says: Zone
is amused st seeing placards post
ed up at various taverns herea-
bouts proclaiming two persons to
be common drunkards, and warn
ingindiyiduals against selling them
liquor under pain of prosecution.
1t appears that there IS a law on
our statute books, now almost OBJ
solete, which stipulates that per-
sons can be posted as drunkards,
on the affidavit Of certain num-
Der of individuals"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-10-10
5:GIlolreIqei
TOMORROW.

Dreaming in the golden twilight,
Sits a maiden young and fair,
While the shadows slowly lengthen,
Building castles in the air
Dreaming of the coming morrow.
Brightest day in her bright life. =
All her love ard trust rewarding
With the holy title-wife.
Dreaming, sits widowed mother,
Aged not by time or care,
Like the, maiden, she is busy
Building castles in the air,
Dreaming of the coming morrow,
Day long looked for, now so near
And she murmurs, "Ere another
Sunset Charlie will be here"
Dreaming, sits a student lonely,
In his attic mean and bare,
Though a man. he too, is building
Building castles in the air,
Dreaming of the coming morrow,
And the contest for the prize.
"What though others strive, | care not.
Mine it is" he proudly cries.
Dreaming, sits a soldier youthful,
In his hand a tress of hair,
Gazing on it, he is building
Building castles in the air,
Dreaming of the coming morrow,
When, the din of battle o'er,
FictOr-crowned, to her who gave it,
He'll return, to part no more.
Tomorrow cometh, and the maiden,
Lonely, for false love weeps,
While the widowed mothers darling
Meath the blue wave soundly sleeps;
The student, disappointed, sees
The prize snatched by another's hand
The soldier, in the battle slain,
Fills grave in far-off land
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-10-10
Lynch Law in Alabama.

We have been favored with lie
following particulars of the hang
ing Of the notorious Tom Clark
and two other men, at Florence,
Alabama:
Tom Clark, it seems, had been
in Jail some time previous to the
execution, but the other two had
but the day before been incarcer-
ted. They were said to be rob,
bers and bnrlars, and were accused
OF entering houses in Athens
and Florence. After their bur-
glaries in Athens, detectives were
on their track, and traced them
to Florence, where they had con-
menced operations by robbing
jewelry shops, and The city Mar
shall at once pursued and arrested
them at Esquire Pettypool's,
near Gravelly Springs. They
were lodged in Jail, and the fol.
lowing night panty Of about one
hundred and fifty men appeared
before the Jail and demanded the
keys. 1t is said they were fired
upon, and returned the fire /; how
ever, the Jail was entered and the
men taken oat and hanged to a
tree near by. 1t is said that Tom
Clark begged them to have mer-
ey on him, bat they replied that
he had 20 mercy on any one du-
ring the war, and he should now
receive none. He prayed most
Justify, being heard at consider
able distance. One of the others
it is said attempted to escape, but
was shot and brought back, and
then hung. The third one beg.
ged of them to be raised from the
ground and let fall, and not hung
by mere suspension, as were the
others, which was granted. The
names of the two men are not
known. One OF them had about
$3.50 in money, which he directed
to be sent to his sister at Indian
apolis. An artist arrived at the
place of execution the next morn
ing, and took their pictures while
hanging, which pictures are now
retailing at % cents apiece.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-10-10

A high tempered husband quar-
relied with his wife the other morn
ing, aid getting the worst OF it be
took his razor from bis box and
threatened to sever his jugular
vein. His daughter fel! on her
knees and begged him to desist, but
he wouldn't do it. "Let the old
fool cut his throat if he wants to J
exclaimed his wife. ooh, that's
what you want, is it?" retorted
the husband. "Well, | was de-
termined to get the best of you
somehow, and now I'll do it, he
added, as he carefully replaced the
razor In its box.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-10-10

BALTIMORE, Sept 20 -Tbe
Grand Lodge, 10. o. F., decides
that when the disabilities are re-
moved for which a subordinate
lodge is suspended, and said lodge
resumes the exercise of its various
functions, the officers and mem.
bers occupy the same status that
they did before the supension, but
when defupct lodge has been re-
instated on the application of oa-
ly part Of its members meme bat
those members making the appli-
cation are restored at once, and
other members who were in good
standing may resume their men,
bership upon such terms as the 10
cal laws of the jurisdiction may
prescribe.