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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

OF all tho exchanges that comes to
US from New Orleans, tho Times suits
US best. For tone, sound judgment
and reliability commend US to it's COL
ums. It has been q "growing friend"
with our people, moro and more ap-
plauded for its ability, and sought
after by all as the paper to read. AS
a large number Of oar citizens arc
subscribing to city papers, We beg to
call their attention to the. fact that
tho Times is paper, Judging from its
tone and the ability displayed in its
management, untramelled by outside
influence but is conducted for the
benefit Of the people and in the inter.
est Of those who pay to support the
government.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

We again appeal to our white citi-
Gems throughout the parish to fail not
in filing out and returning the blanks
to the Census taker appointed by
Gov Kellogg. There is deep laid
plot to swindle in this matter, which,
the whites can thwart by not being
remiss in their duty. By making up
a negro majority, which will be at.
tempted, and nothing left untried to
effect, the Kelloggites hope to pro.
duce an impression that they arc re.
ally in the majority in the State, thus
indicating the crimes and outragcs
Of 1872 and 1875.
When you refuse to Gil out the
blanks handed you, you do just what
the Radicals desire you to, and a.
the old adage goes, "blte your nose
to spite your face"
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

All true people Of the South, will
read with sorrow, the following from
the New Orleans Bulletin, 18th inst,
in relation to the gifted, honorable
and greatly beloved sou Of the South,
Gen'l. John G. Breckenridge, of Ken
lucky:
"From dispatches received We'd
nesday light we learn that the last
hours Of that noble soldier and clliv-
alrous gentleman, Gen'l. John c.
Breckenridge, arc fast approaching
He has been Ill for some time past,
aud the real cause of his suffering has
been a matter OF much debate. An
important surgical operation lately
performed by DR.. Gross, of Philadel-
phia, and DR.. Sayre, of New York,
served to convince these gentlemen
that the true secret Of his sutferings
is that it is the sequence of a blow
received from a fragment shell during
the war.
The feeble condition of Gen. Breck-
inriGge prevented the completion of
an operation which might have been
productive Of the most satisfactory
results, and now the melancholy fact
stares us in the face that the South
ern people will, in all probability,
very shortly lose another Of the most
Jealous patriots and warmest friends
that ever lived within the borders of
their sunny Southland. Indeed, it
is more than probable tina. before our
readers have perused this brief notice
the soul Of John c. Breckenridge may
have taken its flight to tho land be-
You'd the grave.
1t is not alone the State Of kentuc-
Ky that will mourn his death, for it
was not alone for her he exercised his
great talents as q soldier and orator.
He doubtless dearly loved his native
State, but his great loved encompass
ed the entire South, and for her he
labored and fought, and it is from the
entire South that u requiem should be
chantca to his memory, or let US hope
a prayer Of tlanklulness be breathel
for his recovery.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

The love and vaneration for laws
enacted by Kellogg, now that he has
been "rocognized" and goes swinging
"around the circle," by the people at
large, in poor, pitifal Louisiana, We
fear is sadly lacking. Kellogg must
do something to "stir US up'-some.
thing to give us a kindly and wOr-
shipping feeling for the Codes enact.
ed. Suppose-won suppose, he ap.
points, or attempts to appoint some
GENTLEMAN to execute those laws,
and it may be that moro heed will b.
paid to them. Try it just once Gov
ernor to SEQ chow the: thing works.
and, Notwithstanding that New Or
leans aud some other places, have
made themselves all right in the love.
~ adjustment" we don't think any
one will he particularly angry with
You. Be reasonable once, old boy,
but if it don't, why--you must tweed
yonr own row, > and before you "chop'
long you'll fiud out that "compromi.
SEES and adjustments" do not by any
means begin. to give "bottom" to
fraudulent State government. "When
you find the place turn down the
page and make a note Of it,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

- l.. - . 4
Is seems that our Democratic friends
North, are getting -well not alarm
ed, bat feeling generally miserable
about tie aer phase, to them, that
the radical party, IN that zone, is now
assuming, Its Know.Nothing anti
Foreign and anti atholic tendencies
arvsbecoming quite marked; now, we
" Louisiana have stood about the
runt of4he "Knaw- Nothing" part Of
the pyogramme, to say nothing Of
tho 'sForeign" feature, and our advice
tofshs Democrats is not obe alarm-
ed, 1.-THE least alarmed ladies,r At
what this thing, Radicalisn,, presames
to g. " lass xhat It Is and can
Assan or Ineis hbors, that when you
look IN sancsra tssq1ar in.the eys,n
twin 4sail 'every pop. 4
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

The heaviest annual rain fall y
the United States is sixty five r
ches, viz: Florida, Georgia, Az
bama, Mississippi and Louiaaas;
tho lowest five inches in the gfeG
interior plateau east of the Stem
Nevada mountains; the Creates
IN the ,corM is at Cherra Poinjee,
in the East Indies, where the ~
reached the amount of six hundleo
and ten inches.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

Leaving aside the fact, that "threats
are idle" in a great measure, we would
beg to state to many Of our people,
that what they say, in an angry and
ungarded moment, is often repeated
to persons who are not of US, by
those who, too cowardly and pusilan-
imous themselves to meet a foe, are
ever temporiziug; ever ready to see
quarrels and difficulties in Which they
soi1 take no part. We trust that in
this lecture to our friends, short as it
is, "a word to the wise will be suf-
ticient.' al
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

The case Of Fl. G. Myers VI q
Chaplin was decided upon Mon
day last in favor Of the latter. A
appeal has, however, been takes
taken to the Supreme Court, wds
the matter will be finally and fully
settled. Would it not be well y
have Myers arrested and brought
up here for trial fer stealing sz,
600 or more of the school money
This, We think, would bo . NJ
finale for such a cuss.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

Is it not remarkable what au
effect the administration of a
slight dose Of pap has upon the
tone Of such journals as Give by
the fraud" We could name more
than one who We're wont to give
''Kellogg's minions HE'LL" SO. to
speak, in times gone by, who are
now as meek and lowly as lambs.
The truth is, they have come to lie
with a small animal with long ears
that is clothed in a skin bearing
the semblance of a name. When
patriotism is SO low in journalism
as to be silenced with "soft soap,n
what, hope can he entertained for
a mans "potato patch
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

The situation, as relates to our city
government, remains as at last wri-
ting. Mayor Devargas proclaims him.
self ''firm as the hills in his position,
and We feel assured that a firm and
determined stand on the part Of our
people, will bring us q relief from the
evils thatnow threaten us.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22
The Anti-Radlcal Candidate.

A member of tho Cincinnati press,
writing from kentucky, represents
Mr.. Beck, NJ. G., as expressing his
opinion on the different Democratic
candidates for the Presidency, as fol-
lows:
"The way The tide has set in every
thing seems to be directed toward one
man. You have Allen and Thurman
and Pcndleton up there in Ohio. and
Hendricks in Indiana. Hendricks
ruined Penlleton's chances in 'Go, SO
that both arc out of the question.
Thurman has been distanced by Al
len because Allen came in at the right
timo and rescued tho Democratic
party from complete humiliation.
You will nominate him for Governor
again this fall, of course, and if you
elect him by a good majority-say
forty thousand-all hell itself couldn't
defeat him for tho Presidency. l can.
not say he is my choice for the place.
| would rather have younger man
chosen, not because Governor Allen
is not q hale, vigorous man, and per-
fectly competent to discharge the
duties of the Office of President, but
because, if elected, he would be apt
to gather around him a class Of ad.
visers who are old like himself, but
who ale not content to let the dead
past remain buried. He would call
in, ! am afraid, the mon Of reminis-
cenccs, and would have this or that
wrong to bring up from their memo
ries. That is not what We want.
The Democratic party must look for
ward, not backward. It must grasp
the future time instead of recalling
the past if it expects to have its lease
Of power, now just commenced, con-
timed. Allen is an able man, Il man
without stain, and in all respects,
save this, suitable one. And if he
is elected Governor this fall by a good
majority, he can't 10 beaten next year
for President"
"But how about Tilden 7"
ooh, he's out Of tie question. The
South and West will have thes nam
ing Of the canli,late-you can't keep
it from them if you want to-and no
Eastern holding candidate will
stand any show whatever"
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

According to last accounts 726 can
didates had been nominated for Pre-
sident in 1876, by the country press.
Tho vocabulary: of names is now e.
hausted, for Wa see that one little
sheet away up in the ''frozen zone
has hoisted the name Of John Smith.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

The parties who have attended, The
School Of Prof: Gregory, whois teach:
ing horse-taming, breaking, Sd, are
more than pleased with the invest.
ment. Some assuring us that $50
wonld ~. 70 ! s y pa" 70. what they
have learned The Professertwill re.
main here another week to give tl,ese
who desirs, + On opportunity to learn
something Of the horse. !, =.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

From our latest private informa-
ton from New Orleans, we learn that
the distress in that city, consequent
upon the stagnation IN business and
the hard time .engendered by bad
government, il hard to contemplate.
The poorersclasses are almost starry
ing, and unless something is done to
give them relief, much suffering will
be the consequence.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

"Tho New York Graphic thion
that Carrutb, the Vineland ed,.ss,
who persists in living with . oaIlee'
in his head, is establishing q bad Ply
cedent." The Graphic is quite rlea.
Our readers will bear ~ ont 10 a.
assertion that when a newspspo
editor receives, in the regular coare.
Of business. a bullet in his brain, 10
onght therenpon to crawl INTO :
"patent contaiuer" and retire from
business Courier Journal.
Have patience perhaps when ny
bullet" which is no doubt peranou.
lating around, will finally find 'n.'
editors brains but from the Iene.n
of time he has lived, We don't think J"
will kill him when found.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22
1OHN c. BRECKENRIDGE

aj0XlN
Is no more. O II the 18th inst, lie de-
parted this }ifd at his; Cottage home
in his native d lace, Lexington, Fay
cite county, Kfntucky.
When q NAH like Gen. Biecken-
ridge dies, it ID a loss to his own i'm
mediate ncighl orliood and particular
friends which they feel deeply, and
gradually the wave Of grief widens
from its cent4r and permcatcs his
country, his s tate, his nation, until
finally Distant and foreign countries
take up the fuh e,al cry and echo pray
ers for the res of his'noble soul.
At a very e. rly aga he gave prom
isc of a futulb b life Of extraordinary
brilliancy and Guinness, for at tho
tender gears os eighteen, he could
have graduate h at cchter college with
tho first hone rs, but was persuaded
to postpone IL lie taking of this degree
for two year4. Soo.l after leaving
college lie wal admitted to tho Bar,
and directly afquired. 10 large and lu-
crative practice in; co.partuership
with another distinguished member
of tho prof ssion,. Black Kinkade.
Shortly after Fhis he yas put forward
by the domoc,h tic party to represent
the Ashland District in Congress,
from wAsace po democrat had been
sent for many years. The old Clay
wings at that time, thought it Was q
pieceof temeli ty on the part Of the
Young democrA 1t, and: laughed at the
idea that he could thialk of defeating
them in thei: stronghold, but defeat
them he did, a nd served his two years
with fidelity Ind ability in our ma
tional Cougrc b, and was again re-
nominated for re. election. This time
the wings put forward their best man,
and as before, Cen. Dteckendrigo was
returned with an increased majority,
and from that time his popularity be-
came national, for at'tho next Presi-
Dental election he was placed on the
democratic ticket for lho second place,
and was again elected, and all Of US
can remember with what dignity and
distinction no performed the fuuc-
tions Of SO exhalted ! position incum-
bent on him as President of the Sen.
ate Of the United States. At the
next election he wSs placed on the
ticket Of the States! Right party for
the highest place. But alas! the
dark clouds of revolution obscuced
the star Of his destiny, as likewise
the fate Of the South, whom he So
gallantly served both in tho field
and in the Cabinet, and they have
gone down hand and hand together,
he to an untimely. grave, and the
South to degradation worse than
death.
"All cold, the hand that soothed Wo's
weary head!
And auenehed tho ey;, the plying tear
And mute tho voice whose pleasing &C.
cents stole,
Infnsing balm into the ranked soull
o, Death! why arm with cruelty thy
And spare ;, the idle, weed, yet lop the
flower"
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

We welcome the return of our
friends and fellow.c citizens, Mayor
J. F. Devargas, Col. r. E. Burke,
NJ II. Carver, Jno. F. Laplace and
Others, locking welland much pleas
cd with their late visit to New Or.
leans. .>s.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22
We understand that the Kellogg

We understand that the Kellogg
appeintees, representing themselves
as the legal Police Jury Of this par
ish will proceed through tie Court.
to contest the rights Of the case with
tho Payne. Police Jury. 9 This, I'VE
think, sets at rest the question Of the
detacto legality of the Peoples Police
Jury. The question now involved,
we opine. will he developed to it's Mt
most extent. aaa 4#lsf 6asih,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

The question of Railroads in Lou.
lsiana is now assuming some definite
shape. Heretofore large and cxtraya'
CANT State aid has been offered and
accepted by corporations, with nc
practical result save to swinlle the
people Of the State out Of millions il
Bonds. We see now that New Or.
leans; its merchants, bankers and
capitalists, agree to subscribe and
pay S],500,00O to complete the Mobile
Il Texas road, and also the road from
New Orleans toShreveport.
When this is done, We look for q
rail read and with it the usual pros.
perity attendant upon such improve.
ments.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

Capt. Eads and Col. Andrews have
arrived in New Orleans to inaugurato
work on the jetties, and deepen the
South rass outlet Of the Mississippi
river. An ovation was rendered
them BY the municipal authorities
and tho Board of Trade and the citi-
zens Of New Orleans, seems willing
to heartily cooperate with these gen.
tlemen to further and complete the
lefty system.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

Some people foolishly talk Of :
Southern man upon the democrats
ticket next year for vice.presidsst.
There is, to us, too much jackassia
about this for comment. Alex. Sc.
phens, who is second in peace, lat
in war, and first in Office, is absut u
only man ape enough to Ego for tas
bait-excepting, always. some 81
geniuses in Louisiana who wonld ~
for any thing from assistant dsps9
postmaster to-to-to-well nothiagt
a barrier to their ambition and heavaa
itself has no soft place within its git
equal to their desires.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

The ovation extended ex- President
jefferson Davis, by the citizens Of
Texas, at the late Houston Fair, was
as gratifying to himself, no doubt, as
It will be to the friends Of that pa
tftotic gentleman all over tho South.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

Prof. William Creighton. has open
Cd writing school in our city, and
invites the attention of our citizens
thereto. Prof. Creighton has exhibit
ed his qualifications as a penman,
and those that we have seen cannot
certainly be excelled. We cordially
recommend him to parents as a gen.
tleman fully competent to instruct
their youth in chronography.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22
Be United-Be Firm.

unuef the SulSe VI tnc AcVaottct'H
party
- <A>b<------
Be United-Be Firm.
Never before in the history of Lou
isiana has. an occasion existed when
the patience Of people was so rude
ly tried as now and where fortitnde
aud forbearanco was SO greatly de-
manled. After being tired in the
furnace passing through such times,
the thoughts of which are enough to
make one shudder q greater self:denial
than ever, is now required ofour peo-
pie. The motto of "try, try again."
will now become us properly.
We think much over this when We
hear so many Of our friends speak
despondiugly of the situation and so
hopelessly Of the future. This, to us,
is childish, and unbecoming the pa
triot sons Of I.ouiaiana; heroes Of tho
suffering rule Of radical thieves and
plundercrs for seven years, should not
be cast down when we are upon tho
eve of success, although, through
mistaken Judgment, our friends should
have caused us, by false promises
from our enemies, to pause in our
advance to victory.
Now is the time to try pure patriot
ism; the time when we should be more
united, more determined than ever
to secure the boon for which we con-
tend. individuals, pure and patriotic,
may, from mistaken policy, stray off
in search of succor for our people,
this is no reason We should ,denounce
them or dispair Of ultimate victory in.
the end. The great cause for which
we contend should ever be in our
minds. The grand principles, the
success of which should ever animate
the bosom of all who desire to be free
must ever lie our guiding star. Prin.
ciples, not men, are what We contend
for and no one should despair Of gain
ing ultimate success. i 'H'a't Y
Examples are not wanting in his.
tory to show how perseverance, in the
end achieved success over almost
hopeless obstacles J.; but with US,
tile prospects, although seemingly
gloomy, are brighter and moro cheer
ing than for any time, within the
past eight years. Our ranks are solid
and determination fixed F.; the cause
for which we contend is honorable
and just and We have the approving
acclamatioh of our fellow citizens all
over the Union. Look then to what
our enemies contend for; nothing
save continued reign Of plumber /;
their ranks are shattered and broken;
they are convicted aud condemned
by MI honest >mea our banner is
planted upon the outer works and
with one more charge the citadel is
our own. - -
Let no one attempt to divide us,
such would be fatal let there be no
murmuring, such gives assurance to
our foes; but let all he united, be
determined to achieve for ourselves
and our country that liberty which
the God of nature has planted in our
bosoms and which tho principles Of
true government demand.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

Nr. Gregory,,an expert in the ways
and trieks Of the, horse, is now In odr
city teaching sucl' as desire, the man, .
ner oftraining all animals. We learn
he has a good class. @
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

When Vice-President Wilson Wis
its the South, or "any other man"
North says anything in compliment
to us, not in compliment, but the
truth I'VE SEQ that some, and We are
panied to say many, begin the "slob.
bering" business coax, applaud, slap.
on-the. back style way Of showing to
those people how much We love them
and their ways. This is the ve,iest
staff, and We are painfully sick of it.
We venture to say that when Gov.
Allen or Senator Thurman or any
Democrat comes South, not one-half
the attention is shown them that
would be to q dirty Radical-Kelly,
for instance. Now this twaddle to
sensible men won't do. These re-
canting Republicans are not "our
lsvers' from conviction /; as long as
it paid, they hated IA, but now, know
ing our easy, gullible nature, they
begin to toll US ali manner Of funny
stories to set US in . good hnmor.
The very fact of their conviction is
owing to 9 pressure u. Of public opin-
ion brought about by a manly stand
and a FREQ expression of opinion, and
We would desire to see the Democratic
of the South maintain, at least, their
dignity. 'I =. 49,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

The steamer Bart Able arrived at
Grand Ecore on time Tuesday morn
ing last. Her polite and attentive
officers have our thanks for files of
late papers.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

troy the enemies of country and in-
dependence, who have so long used
and shamcl America aud the world,
under the guise Of tho Republican
purtY.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22
Notice to Contributors.

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unless accompanied by the authors real
ns,ne. But one sida Of tho sheet to be
written upon when :sont to lis for inscr-
ton. s..
Articles to be short and to the point,
10 have attention.
These are our rules and they must be
strictly adhered to.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

/ Nj. John Genoe, on Washington
stseet, has opened mp ihia new stock
Of merchandise, and he ist selling
Prints at eight cents per yard, spcl. i
thing to be known, will, in itselfy con
vince, that Mr. Gsaoe is selling cheap
er than the cheapest. Give him Il
call.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

Beverly Tucker, on St. Denis
street, sells Groceries cheaper than
the cheapest. Just received, Ale,
in quart and pint bottles, Of the
best brand. Give him a call.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

The tear cut.tbroat brigade re
sumed last week their game with a
full chorus. One gentleman lost
eighty cents and has not sens been
seen. -.---
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22

Acting Mayor, Samuel Parson' M"
before him last week some ot tno
denizeps If "GOose Bottom" s. anu
cost.-bc Jesus, was what they ec'.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1875-05-22
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Some parts Of our parish 40
sadly in need Of rain, although II
this immediate vicinity We az
blessed with delightful showers
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