The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-13
Orr Country Exchanges.
LOUISIANA.

The Carroll Wdtchman says it is.as
tonishing how much cotton yet remains
unpicked in the fields, owing to Decem
Der rains. Times are hard and pressing
and low prices for cotton are not des
tined to improve the situation. Muir
rell's printing bill doesn't suit the
IVatchma,,, except as choice of evils.
Tho levees in Carroll require immedi
ate attention from the proper authori
ties. The Longwood levee especially
Is described as u narrow, frail piece ol
dirt work unable to stand the increas.
ing pressure Of the rapidly rising river
The Bossier Banner opens tho local
political campaign with letter from
VIM. Swami, ESQ Mr.. Swami con sec
no use in coquetting with Republican
Democrats who, failing to sustain
themselves among gentlemen. sided
by inflnitesimal graduation into the Rad
ical party'-men no have robbed the
State TO their satisfaction, have put
money in their pockets, and now desire
a social recognition by gentlemen. The
Banner and MI. Swami are right; let
the issues before us be squarely met.
j. b. Elan Is the choice OF the Mans
field Reporter for Governor.
The Donaldson Chief says the river
is rapidly rising at that point, large
bouts now enter Bayou Lafourche and
do thriving business in tho way of
freights. Smoke was still ascending
from the sugar houses of Col. John A.
Stephenson and Messrs. Brugier & Co.,
the last to finish grinding In that vi
cinity. st
That sterling paper, the Clinton Pat,'i-
ot-Dem0crdt, comes to us this week with
@ very eloquent address delivered by it's
editor, s. Lambert, Esq, before the.
members Of Olive Church Grange, No.
2s3 The mail facilities from Amite
City to Clinton continue to cause uni
versal complaint, and as yet no remedy
has been applied.
MISSISSIPPI
Louisianians in general and Legisla-
tors more particularly will read with
profit the following from the Abderdeen
Examiner: Irs
The registration laws will certainly
be repealed in toto or amended by the
incoming Legislature, and as the
exigencies OF the times will probably
dictate the latter course, we would sug-
gest that the appointing power be taken
entirely away from the Chancellors,
and vested in the boards Of supervisors
OF the counties, and inasmuch as it may
be impOlitic to require the exhibition OF
tar rppnint thu f1ru
tions emitting a man to vote, on account
OF the opportunities for fraudulent de-
lay that would be accorded to the Sheriff
and Collector, il would be well enough
to make the tn6mUGQ6n Of a receipt for
poll tax-or cefctdtate of exemption.--a
prerequisite to registration. No wrong
could accrue from the adoption Of this
plan, as ample time would be afforded
Tor the payment of poll Tux and obtain
ing the proper vouchaG. n
Tho Conservative jiress of our sister
State is unanimous in its endorsement
of Mississippi's new Senstor, the Hon.
L. 9. G. Lamar, and all our exeeyNnges
contain well deserved tributes to the
eminent Southerner
The Southern Raral GeHtleman wants
the Legislature in the centennial year,
to encourage immigration. the develop
ment OF mechanical and agricultural
to reduce tho number Of
public offices and also the price OF
transportation by railroads.
The Enterprise Courier has, in its last
issue, the following tlatterng tribute to
future Senator:
OUR NEXT SENATOR. The Democratic |
Legislative caucus which convened at |
Jackson on the evening Of the 9Th did "a
great work. and one for which they
shall have the hearty thanks Of their |
Hon. j. q. G. Lamar, as
we learn through q private dispatch, |
was elected by acclamation. We soy |
The Legislature has done great work |
and we say 1t, too, with the most pro-
found and sincere admiration for the |
merits of his two leading
Gems. George and Lowry. |
Mississippi has now given an official
endorsement Of Col. Lamar's course in
Jhe National Congress, which has con
yributed 50 vastly toward cementing
he two sections in tho bonds Of fra
5ernity and peace. The whole country
will rejoice over Lamar's success, and
is to be congratulated upon
having so able and true man to repre-
sent her in the Senate OF the United
States.
IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS. - 1t will
DO seen by reference to the House
that resolution, in
reduced by Mr.. Crum, appointing "a
committee to Investigate the official
conduct OF Lieut.. Coy. A. X. Davis, and
mother by Mr.. Yellowley, to inquire
nto the official acts Of Superintendent
II Public Instruction, Il. w. Cardozo,
lave been adopted. Doubtless the com
nittee will make rigid Investigation and
'opOrt as early as practicable in order
hat these officials, II there be sufficient
grounds Of accusation, mdy be arraigned
or trial in the mode prescribed by the
It is the bounden duty,
md high privilege OF the House Of Rep
to institute these proceed
ngs.
The Legislature is progressing well
With It's work. The Reformers are keep
ng their columns compact and moving
,ravely on the works OF the corruption-
SITS. The Augean stable viii be
,leansed. Jackson Clarion.
An election will be held at the Mayors
,f1ice in Magnolia on Monday, the 10th
lay of January, 1876, for Mayor, four
and one Marshall to serve
Turing the present year. It is to be
loped the people will select good men
or these positions, who will discharge
he duties of their offices fearlessly.
Mr.. Jasper Boyd, Of Topisaw, In this
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