The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-03-31
COMMUNICATION.
RApIDEs PARISH
March 20, 1851

Lear Slr-l nave Deen an aCCcIIiSe
observer of the developments of the
last few weeks, or I may say months,
in our home politics, and though in
a measure secluded from active par
ticipation in them take none the less
interest in what is going on. Per-
haps it is because I do not breathe
the heated atmosphere of actual
strife that I find myself in a more
dispassionate frame Of mind than
others, and it is in that impartial
condition that venture to throw out
& suggestion.
You appear to have the authority
of the New Orleans Republican for
stating that Colonel Robert A. Hun
ter, was present at. the room of the
Congressional Committee to testify
that intimidation was actually prac-
ticed in this Parish in the late cleo
ton, and that Mr.. Frye exhibited a
letter from that gentleman to ex-Gov-
ernor Wells to that effect. Now in
all probability the fact is that he was
summoned as witness, and so could
not help going, and as to the letter,
that it may have contained some pri-
vate matter which no one ought to be
required to make public. venture
to suggest therefore that he ought to
be expected to publish only that por-
ton of the letter which relates to the
public or political events or state of
things that called it forth, and I may
add that he cannot refuse to permit
the publication Of such portion of
that letter unless there is fear that
it will confirm what Mr.. Frye said
were its contents.
The other matter to which wish
to allude is the statement, more or
less vaguely made: that a caucus or
secret meeting was held by some OF
the Radical negroes in your town
who recommended nr asked Governor
Kellogg to remove Orsborn from the
Judgeship and to appoint Colonel
Hunter in his place. He would not
be responsible for any unauthorized
action of these people, but I under
stand the assertion to be that this
meeting was held with his CONN.,
vance and sanction, or at least with
his knowledge. If this be true, it
will be very important factor in our
future political calculations. I con-
TESS myself solicitous to know if it is
true, and do not wish to be under
the impression that it is true unless
it is. So grave q matter cannot be
contemptuously ignored, for if it is
not denied, it must be taken as con-
fessed. FAIR PLAY.
UNDER the genial and balm,
breezes, which have been our portion
for several days, our roads, the worst
and less worked than any this side OF
the lava beds, where the Modocs held
Uncle Sam at bay so long, are dcci-
dedly on the improve and in some
sort Of Aauling-over condition. The
stage line from the Mouth has les
sened space under the happy dispcn-
sation and now reaches here by noon;
all of which must again be attributed
to Colonel McGmuis' good Judge
ment and management. And again,
though the same cause may not pro.
duce always the same effect, it is note
worthy and we must accord it, that
the mail once here is now opened and
delivered in less than half the time
Of former days; an Improvement
which has long been prayed for, and
which should continue, though some
how or other we are not getting all
dailies due. US, and sadly feel their
spiriting away to that spot where
they are never returned to us. Few
people can appreciate an Editors fix
when taking some fifteen dailies, and
anxiously waiting for a particular
number, it never reaches him, and he
must grin, bear it and wait for a bet
ter day. We have some patience, but
it goes to the dogs when we are thus
served-but we yet hope for the best
and bless all Post Masters.
~~-e-os-~>~>o--~-~~ ~ r.. ~
HENRY HEYMAN, one of the most
energetic and go-ahead merchants Of
our town, whose complete establish.
ment is to be found ON Lee Street,
near the colored Baptist Church,
publis hes his advertisement in our