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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-05-13

The Committee on credentials
through their Chairman, s. O. Scrnggs,
reported the following named gentle.
men AZ the duly authorized delegates
from their respective wards, viz:
Ward 9 not represented.
Ward 3 L. N. Lane, j. A. Wolfson,
Ward 4 Sidney Harrison, F. W.
Airey, f. B. Sompayrac, W. B. Butler.
Ward 5 not represented.
Ward 6 A. +. Cassidy, w. A. Pom
der, p. Corbet, Wilson Bates, Thos.
Powell, A. V. Carter.
Ward 7 not represented.
Ward 8 I"
Ward 9 Lamy Chopin.
Ward los. 0. Scrugss, f. Mason,
c. E. Compere, James Johnson, Numa
Deslouches.
Ward IL W. S. Campbell, N. p.
Metoyer, P. f. Prudhomme.
Ward ~ J. II. Cosgrove, j. E. Mes.
81, II. f. Burke, G. j. Smith, J. G.
Cammack, G. F. Dranguet.
The Convention organized perma.
nently, by electing W. A. Ponder,
Chairman, by reclamation, and Geo.
w. Kearney, Secretary.
A motion to appoint q Committee
of five on Address and Resolutions, on
being put to a vote was lost.
The Convention then proceeded to
elect Delegates to the State Conven.
ton to be held at Baton Rouge on
the Gath July, for the purpose Of NOM
mating State officers. A Resolution
that tile delegates to the State Con-
vention be authorized to represent
the parish at the Congressional Con-
vention to be held at Baton Rouge or
elsewhere, was carried.
The following named gentlemen
were elected Delegates by acclama-
ton.
j. A. Prudhomme, L. N. Lane, Jos.
Henry, r. E. Burke, w. c. Ross, j.
H. Cosgrove, David Pierson, Sidney
Harrison, J. A. Wolfson, G. E. Gil.
lesp,e, s. o. Scruggs, W. A. Ponder,
Emile Rost, NJ. Givanovich.
On motion, it was Resolved that
the delegates from the parish, Of
Natchitocl,es be instructed to cast the
vote Of said parish as a unit, as a ma.
jo,ity Of the delegation in attendance
may determine, and that no proxies
he allowed, if any one Of the regular
delegation attends.
The Convention then proceeded to
elect delegates to tho Judicial and
Senatorial Convention, to he held for
tho purps'se Of nominating Il Senator,
District Judge and District Attorney.
The following named gentlemen
we're unanimously elected delegates
to said Convention:
A. V. Carter, r. w. Taylor, w. B.
Butler, w. w. Breazeale, J. d. Ad.
olson, Jacob Ki|c, E. Mason, and
Jas. E. Kecgan.
The Convention then proceeded to
the election Of a Parish Central Ex-
ecntive Committee.
The following named gentlemen
were elected members of the Parish
Executive Central Committee.
Parish at Large-L. Caepari, Geo.
f. Gillespie, II. E. Burke, r. w.
Taylor, J. H. Cosgrove, NJ. Carver,
David Pierson, Ambrose Deblleux,
G. F. Dranguet.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-05-13

l.. II. Burdick's Boarding House,
corner of Front and TOuline Sts.,
continues to he the favorite place
for all those wishing q nice and
comfortable stopping place, for he
has always on hand every thing
the market and season affords.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-05-13

All cololed men 10 the State shonld
read the letter If G. q. LANCE, and II
they cannot read it, get some one to
read it for them. It is to be found in
the columns Of this Issue.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-05-13

Dewberries (RubMs Procambens)
have been very abundant on the
streets for the last six or eight days.
This delicious fruit is very accepta.
lie early in the Spring when the
system Graves SO urgently something
Of the kind, and as it is perfectly
harmless for children even, we can
see no objections to hurrying up the
''lewberry brigade"
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-05-13
The People of Natchito ches Par
ish in Convention Assembled,

NVyUQU1yvCOs
The People of Natchitoche Par
ish in Convention Assembled,
by duly accredited representations
from its several Wards, make this
charge: That the ontrages to which
they have been subjected in person
and robbery in purse, are the delib'
crate acts Of the Radical party of this
State, aided and allotted by the mill
tary power of the United States, a
party to our people Of prescription
and persecution, q party Of vice and
ignorance, q party whose rapacity for
fraud and wrong is beyond measure,
as the loathsome exposures, of both,
high and low officials of that party,
of late prove, a party whose sins Of
commission and omission, lave elici
ted for US the sympathy of the con
servative people Of the entire nation.
We charge that this party possesses
no element of reform, and from the
character Of its constituent parts can.
not possibly relieve US Of the burden
We bear, for it exists alone by the
cohesive power Of plumber. In our
parish and State, in this contest there
can Ike no intermediate ground; it is
a battle between virtue aud vice, be-
tween intelligence and ignorance, aud
between honesty and thicvery. Be-
lieviug that the Democratic Couser-
vative party of this State to be the
only party possessing the elements
aud desire to relieve az, We solemnly
pledge to it our undivided, vigorous
and unyielding support, and to this
end, will set aside and frown down
all iealousies aud all measures
tending to divide our people. We
assert and will fearlessly maintain
the right to csntrol our local affairs,
free from illegal interference Of Fede.
raj or State officials, or individuals,
Of any party Whatsoever. We fur.
ther assert that honesty aud intelli
gence, should be qualifications essen.
tial for political preferment, aud We
pledge ourselves to support no others
for parish and State officials, than
such 40 truly represent the tax.pay.
ing and honest masses Of the people.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-05-13

No mail through from Shreveport
on Tuesday because Of high water {!
ls there no relief for such unmi.igated
annoyances
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-05-13

j. H. Cosgrove, ESQ.,, left last
Monday, on his tour through the
parishes in the interest of the
New Orleans DEMOCRAT.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-05-13

ICE at Paul Cartcl's, aud the
very best Of Liquors. LUNCH at
II o'clock every day, except Sun
days.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-05-13

Hon. VIM. NJ. Levy, on behalf of
the people of the State, invited a
thorough investigation into the re.
cent killing at Coushatta.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-05-13
Ward IL P. E. Prudhomme.

1t was Resolved that tho Parish,
Central Executive Committee be au.
tl,orized to appoint q member to the
State Executive Committee.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-05-13
The Parish Convention a Sue
cess,
ORGANIZATION Perfected.

The Convention assembled ut I2
o'clock NJ, on Monday, 9Th inst, pur-
suant to public notice, and was called
to order by Col. David Person.
Sidney Harrison was called to the
Chair, and G. w. Kearney to act az
Secretary.
Resolrcd, That the Chair appoint a
Committee of IL, one from each ward,
as q Committee on credentials.
On motion, it was resolved that tho
Delegates from the several wards ap-
point said Committee.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
ANnnvrn

Mrs Rosanna Fuller was driving
home from Springfield recently, when
the holdbacks broke and frightened the
horse, which ran. throwing Mrs. Fuller
upon the frozen ground, striking upon
her head and shoulders. Some men in
barn seeing the horse furiously pass,
Immediately discovered and went to Mrs.
Fuller. who was insensible from her in
juries, the blood flowing freely from her
nose. She was taken up and conveyed
to the nearest house where she was re.
stored TO consciousness after several
hours. The horse ran some distance but
was not injured.
Mrs. Lucius Wilson was recently driv'
ing horse which became frightened and
ran and though she escaped injury her
self, the horse broke one of its legs and
being beyond recovery was killed
Several good porkers are announced
in Andover. Way q Rowell have
butchered two which weighed 565 and
SIT pounds respectively, and several
others are reported nearly as large.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
WEATuERsFIELp.

Sidney ]. Bronson is just recovering
from an attack of bilious fever.
Stock is very low and it's hard to find
purchasers at any price.
There is an unusual amount of sick
ness in town, owing in large degree to
the low and bad condition of the waters
Every one complains of low water,
aud many farmers have to drive their
stock to the brooks.
Hicks Bros penstock at their new
mill has frozen up so they are unable to
do any business at present
Col l.. A. Pierce is home to spend the
holidays, the Howe Scale Co. having
"shut down" for 10 days to take nc,
count of stock, &c.
d. c. Hicks has sold his flock of sheep
to VIM. H. Haskell of Springfield, re
serving about twenty of the finest. He
had one of the best flock of fine wooded
sheep in the county.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
CAMBRIpoEPoRT.

On Monday eve Sabbath school con.
cert and gift tree in which crowded
Church rejoiced
Mrs Elizabeth Perry has an interest
ing old English three cent coin dated
1897.
At the Christmas festival the other
evening there we're twenty.three Wy
mans present ranging in age from one
year to IS.
The village schools are in successful
operation, Mr.. Fayette Ward teaching
the lower school and Miss Ida Chaplin
the one 10 the Grafton part of the dis
trict.
The selectmen of the two towns, Graf
ton and Rockingham, have finally locat-
ed the schoolhouse on land of D. F.
Gushing.
Christmas was appropriately celebrat-
ed by religious services in the church on
the Sabbath Christmas sermon by Rev.
Mr. Gaylord in the morning and other
services in the evening.
A watch meeting will be held in the
church ON Sabbath evening. Rev. j.
ID. Beeman will preach on that occasion
and other clergymen will be expected to
assist in the exercises.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
SOUTH READING.

The neighbors of Mr.. c. E. ellison,
the accident to whom was mentioned last
week, recently did kind act by going
to his house and cutting his wood.
Troubles have broke out in the "Saw.
yer district" and one scholar has been
expelled from the school by the pruden.
tial committee, and restored by the town
superintendent on promise of good be.
havior. The teacher has also resigned
and Miss Lucy Amsden takes her place.
OF other districts in town No. 7 (Mt.
Moses is under the charge of Belle
Coolidge. Miss Louisa Braman is
teacher in the Hammondville school
Miss Ada Shattuck ia the Whitmore
district; Miss Mary Gates of Wood
stock, at Bailey's Mills; Miss Goddard
of Springfield has charge of the Sher-
win district school.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
PROCTORSYIILE.

For two Sabbaths the Rev. Mr.. Bee
man. of the Methodist church, having
been i'll, his wife has occupied the pull
pit and discharged the duties of pastor
evidently to the satisfaction of the au,
dience.
The members of the Fletcher Grange
number ll6, occupy their new ball over
the store of G. d. Parker & Co., and are
differed as follows: Master, Fred A.
Wait; Overseer, Joseph A. Baldwin
Lecturer, Peter X. Spaulding; Steward,
Thomas Smith Assistant Steward, Chas.
F. Clark; Chaplain, Mrs. Hosea Brad
ish Treasurer, Almon Peck Secretary,
Nelson G. Piper Gatekeeper, Philander
Bailey Ceres, Fanny Allen; Pomona,
Mrs. Silas j. Cook Flora, Joseph Fat.
on; Slewardness, Mrs. Peter X. Spaul.
ding.
On Wednesday, 18th inst, the depot
took fire, probably from passing en-
CINE, but was discovered early and ex-
tinguished before doing much damage
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

oliver Thompson of Windsor, aged
81, son of Wellington Thompson, com
mitted suicide Sunday night by discharg-
ing the contents of gun into his chest
He entered his room about four o'clock
to take bath, when, seeing the gun, he
seized it and shot himself, living only
two hours, Young Thompson has been
to the asylum at Brattleboro, and but re.
Gently returned rational. He said that
he was sorry for what he had done. but
could not account for it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
BRArrLEBoRo.

Charles N. Davenport, will defend
Gravelin, the Weathersfeld murderer
at Woodstock. next week.
Benz F. Bingham is veteran teach
er of thirty three years in Vermont,
fourteen Of them at Brattleboro.
Considerable interest continues to be
felt in the projected Brattleboro q White
hall railroad, and prominent business
men in the latter place have pledged
themselves to raise $4,000 for the en-
terprise.
Maj, Benz r. JENNIE has one of the
most extensive fire and life insurance
agencies in Vermont. He represents
many of the strongest and best COM
panies in the country, is prompt and
gentlemanly in the transaction of bust
ness and it is therefore no wonder that
he attracts and makes many friends and
customers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
SPRINGFIELD.

A. G. Wilder has leased his celebrated
stock farm to Chas. Stone, for term of
three years. Mr.. S. takes possession the
25th of this month. Success to one who
deserves it.
The Connecticut river is frozen over,
and the ice bridge at Ashley's ferry is
in daily use by those who think they
can trade cheaper out of town. Clare
mont is happy.
Bigelow & Henry, the clothiers of
this town, know how TO get trade and
keep it. Mr.. Henry will be remembered
as the local editor of the " Post" and is
highly deserving of his present success
and popularity.
/. w. Barnard, Esq, has his new
house nearly completed, and it is ex-
pected it will be dry and ready for occu-
pancy by the first of April. MIR. Bar
nard has also built a handsome black
smith shop, which is a much needed in
stitution, as the village prices are most
exorbitant. He is expected to put a
smith to work Immediately.
The Vermont Novelty Works narrow
ly escaped what would have been a most
disastrous fire, last week. Shortly be-
fore closing the works some of the work
men thought they smelled smoke, which
was traced to a large pile of shavings,
turnings and excelsior with which oil
had become mixed. Upon overhauling
the heap it was found to be perfectly
charred and at once burst into a blaze.
1t was easily extinguished and the Co.
saved from loss.
The inhabitants of the east part of
the town, in district No. l, per invita-
ton, assembled at the mansion of Le-
onidas Barry, Esq, OH the eve of the
25tb, to dismantle Christmas tree. AS
usual, the tree bore many kinds of fruit
well suited to the tastes Of both old and
young. The presents were numerous,
and some very valuable, from walnut
grandmas and sugar sheep, to double
shawls and sets of furs. A bountiful
repast was served. Vocal and instru-
medtal music enlivened the guests. All
retired at proper hour feeling that they
had enjoyed a merry Christmas not
soon to be forgotten.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
CHESTER.

Nh1CI
To many in Chester Christmas was
merry day. From early dawn until eve
ming heads and hands were busy in de-
vising and arranging for kindly express
sions of interest and esteem. The GEN.
tiers of affectionate bestowal were the
three churches, Baptist, Episcopal and
Universalist. In the latter two we are
informed all passed off very cheerily.
1t was our pleasure to be at the first nam
ed. Six o'clock was the hour for meet
ing. On entering the church we were
greeted by two magnificent trees, one on
either side of the pulpit, and each bend
ing under its burden of blessing the
fruits of affections bestowal. The large
gathering Of old and young was proof of
the interest of the hour. Not one seem
ed old. The buoyant brightness of
youths spring prospect beamed again
from faces under the gray covering OF
the frosts of age. How gladdening to
see those SO long on life's pilgrimage for
getting their WEAKNESS and letting 90
their burdens Like ships with we'll
Fl led sails and choicest cargo, SCARED
and broken by the beating of the storms,
yet borne higher by the pillows whose
assailings have seemed toendanger them.
As now they enter the placid waters OF
the sunny bay whose blessed port they
have SO long sought, how assuring to
them and US the high hopes their words
and trusting ways betoken. The sun
shine, the more warm with welcome be.
cause of the deeps DER past and the
storms outrun. The mistake is, that no
more of the fathers and mothers allow
themselves the joyous luxury of being
young again. The superintendent of
the Sabbath school, Mr.. III. P. Spencer,
presided admirably. After the opening
anthem by the choir, pastor Townsend
offered prayer. This was succeeded by
select readings and recitations interspers-
ed by appropriate and well rendered
music. Prof NJ. Ward in speech of
some fifteen or twenty minutes, very en-
joyably to us and complimentary to
himself, closed the literary repast. Then
began The fruits to let go their hold upon
the branches. falling, not into the au.
tumnal lap" but received and borne by
gentle hands to the individuals for whose
pleasure it held commission. The bles-
sings we're more than two fold. Others
besides him that gave and him that
takes" we're sharers in the benefits. The
sunlight on each happy face shed its
luster upon all others. Let Christmas
come no oftener than the evergreens
with their fruits, grown by affections
fingers, make glad the hearts, and homes,
and churches among US. If any were
not there we are sorry for them. All
who were there we trust will walk among
men more tenderl y and live more hope
fully and happily for the blessings of the
evening.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

Theodore Tilton will lecture in Union
Hall Saturday evening of this week, at
u o'clock, under the auspices of The
Temperance Reform Club. Subject =
The Problem Of Life. The lecture is
spoken of elsewhere in high terms OF
commentator and as of rare merit. To
hear good lecture and to aid the Re-
form Club ought to bring out a full
house.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
GRAFTON.

AT last regular communication of Key
Stone Lodge, No 50, f. and A. NJ,
Grafton, the following officers were elect
ed for the year ensuing: w G. Wy
man, w. NJ. :. A. Brown, S. w; Rus.
sell Styles, j. W.. A. H. Burgess, treas.
Sidney Holmes, sec'y.; j. r Blood, 6.
d Geo. Willard, J. D.. David Aiken,
chaplain; E. F. Foss, marshall; II. A.
Thompson, E. ]. Cook, stewards; Free
man Cook, tyler.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

Splendid frost scenery this Thurs
day morning.
&C. Chase or zee Chase for all muse
umatical goods.
- Call on DR.. Woods aud secure your
periodicals for 1877
- Tableaux Wednesday and Thurs.
day evenings Of next week,
&C. E. Holbrook will furnish you
with an understanding that will be last
ing
- By courtesy Of Col. King, whose
generosity in all directions is proyerbial,
we are in receipt of some very nice
Christmas celery.
Advertised Letters X. Hamil-
ton, Fred Jones, Clarence d. Ryder, ii.
s. Wright, Miss Katie lincoln, Misses
r. b. & L. M. Read.
There will be a Quarterly meeting
at the Methodist Episcopal Church next
Saturday and Sabbath, conducted by
Rev. j. ID. Beeman. He will preach on
Saturday at 2 o'clock, p NJ, and Sab.
bath morning.
The losses of the Connecticut River
Mutual Fire Insurance Co, have been
nearly one third less than last year, and
unless some extra unlucky ticket "
catches them this week they will be able
so to report on the first of January next.
- The New York Tribune is foremost
among American newspapers. 1t con-
tends for the right politically, and in all
other departments is not surpassed in
excellence and in fact rarely equaled.
We therefore cordially commend its pro-
spectus on second page.
- Several Christmas gatherings oc-
CURED in this place of very pleasant
nature. The most extensive was that at
the Methodist Church, consisting of rec.
itations, dialogues, music, &c, and a
Christmas tree from which Santa Claus
himself distributed a large number of
pres ents. There were also less public
but lively aud pleasant gatherings at
the houses of Mr.. G. w. Osgood, L. 7.
Lowell, ID, and S. Randall, at which
many presents were distributed and
much good feeling prevailed.
Don't forget the entertainments,
consisting of tableaux, &c, in Union
Hall, "Wednesday and Thursday even
ings of next week, Jan. Sd and 4th,
1877. The ladies have secured the SER
vices of Mr.. 6. B. Bartlett of Concord,
Mass, very experienced artist, for
these occasions. We have seen the pro.
gramme, which is a very excellent Sc
lection and sure to please. The ladies
having thus been to much extra expense
for these tableaux we hope they will
have, as they are sure to deserve, full
house.
- The business year of this town
closes with even more to show for it than
could have been expected, and more
than in many other places. In build
ings, at Saxtons River the Vermont
Academy building has been erected
In this village several new houses have
been built and DR.. o. F. Woods has
come in finely on the "home stretch" in
the erection of new brick block. The
people of the town have not been want.
ing in social respects Notable as out of
the usual course and to mark the CEN
teonial year, was the ladies successful
centennial fair in the Spring. the organ
ization of the Temperance Reform Club,
the successful Fourth of July celebra-
ton and the Temperance gathering in
August. About $50 OF the people have
attended the national centennial at Phil
adelphia. Let us hope the year has not
been spent in vain.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

NvEsrIoATIoN,
THE LOUISIANA IN

THE LOUISIANA INV oIIUAIIVN.
Senator Wadleigh Of New Hampshire
and Representative Joyce Of Vermont,
one OF the Senate and the other of the
house COMMITTEES of investigation now in
Louisiana, both send home word that
the revelations there are of the most
shocking and horrible character and in
credible but for positive evidence. Col
Joyce says the more we investigate the
more this Internal system of terrorism i
developed and made manifest"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
BOSTON MARKEr.---Dec, 26.

FL0UR.-There Is a steady demat this week for
Flour. The sale at s4.259 S5.I5 for Western super
tine s5 90 to - IS for common xtra, and s6
for choice brands. Corn Meal sells at 81 IS q BIZ
q Dbl. Dat Meal 5000 @s6 62IS = Dbl.
GkAIN.-Ihe demand for Corn is fair Sales
firm and prices easier We quote mix ed and
white at As "a so u bush. Rye IS "a 9Jc q bush
PR0VISIONS.-Ther has been a better feeling
for Pork. Sales of prime at Sl4.00 q Sl50J and ex
ira clears O0gS200. Beef steady Sll.@ sl3 fol-
mess andSl4 U0@sl5.O0for family extra Lard lUI5ca
ll1<cg 10. Smoked nams IL q HE.
PkODUCE.-rhere is a good demand for But
ter. The sales at 50g3lc for choice New York and
Vermont diaries, and 1870 26c for common. Cheese
veiy firm at lS4 q HE p h. White Beans SO lkQ
$3.50. Eggs 20 (g30cFs d0E. Potatoes 95c@SIp bush
WOHL.-Ihere has been q very firm feeling in
the Wool market The sales have been 30O,000 lbs
California at IL q 2Sc to quality, 75.0O0 lbs
Ohio and Pennsylvania at4} "a 47c.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
FATAL ACCIDENT IN PIrrsFoRD.-

FATAL ACCIDENT IN PIrTsFoRD.--
Sunday evening about IL o'clock as Mi
chael Manning was attempting to eros:
Otter Creek on the railroad bridge, q
little south of Pittsford, he slipped
and fell through the timbers to the ice
below, distance of about Is feet. He
struck upon his head, Featuring the
skull and pressing the frontal bone upon
the brain. He was taxed up insensible
and died in about two hours. He was
an lrishman and about so years of age
and belonged in Middlebury, though he
had been employed as a section hand on
the railroad in Pittsford since the first Of
last April