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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-07-19
The Contrast Between Them.

Among the candidates before the
Cincinnati Convention, Benjamin H.
Bristow alone had any claim to be
considered a practical reformer. He
had illustrated his faith in reform
by good works, instead OF loud pro-
fession. His acts were familiar to
the whole country, and they extorted
the highest praise. The Convention
supported him with far less than
half the vote given to Blaine, then
under charges Of corruption III Con-
gress, which his own letters estab.
lished.
At St. Louis Gov. Tilden was
pressed for the nomination, upon the
strength of his services in smashing
the Tweed and Canal Rings and in
reducing the taxes. The Conven-
ton recognized him al a reformer in
in the broadcast sense, and nominated
him for that reason. Reform is the
text Of the platform, and the candi
date who stands upon it personifies
the principle.
The two Conventions stands as
wide apart on this issue as do the
House of Representatives and the
Senate in regard to retrenchment of
the public expenditures. Hayes re-
presents nothing but the negative
compromise of hostile factions. At
great crisis, when craftsmanship,
experience and wisdom are demanded
to rescue the country from the ruin
Gus results of Grantism, he is a pas
sive instrument in the hands of cor
ruft leaders, without capacity or
power Of self-assertion to do right,
even if disposed to act in that direc-
ton. On the other hand, Gov. Til
den is a positive force III reform, a
leader able to inaugurate and to ex-
ecute it on the grandest scale, indie
pendent, courageous, clear-headed,
cool and determined upon a line of
policy which must hot only bring re-
lief to the suffering interests, but
will restore the government to it's
ancient purity and simplicity. Were
be President to-day, and only for the
rest Of Grants expiring term, he
would economize sixty or seventy
millions of dollars, raise the public
credit, revive confidence, and make
every citizen once proud of his coun-
try.
The people will see in the action
of the two Conventions the points of
contrast between the two PARTIES
Under Hayes, the present system of
plumber would be inevitably perpetu-
ated, because it is the life of the par
ty and the nourishmcnt of its lead
ers. Under Tilden, the Rings would
be crushed, public stealing would be
stopped, and reform would be a real
ity.- N. Y. Sun.
SIs---s
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-07-19


AN Historic CtocK.-John e. FL.
lott, of Clinton, has presented to the
Memorial Hall of Hamilton College
an historical clock, which Charlie
Lamb might have characterized as
"ratherish DID," It has timed at
least 245 years, and is still a good
timekeeper. 1t was brought from
England by Rev. John Elliott, "the
apostle to the Indians, who landed in
Boston from the ship Mary Lyon,
November 3, 1881" 1t was handed
down as a family inheritance from
him to his son, Joseph Elliot, who
was graduated from Harvard College
IN 1868; from Joseph to his son Ja-
red Elliot; from Jared to his son
John Elliott; from John to his son
Edward Elliott; from Edward to his
son John E. Elliott, Of Clinton, the
sixth in descent from "the apostle
to the Indiansw This old clock
faithfully marked of the hours,
months and years which the mis-
sionary Elliot devoted to the trans
lation of the Bible into the Indian
language. Before this translation
could be made or even begun, it was
necessary to reduce the rude oral di.
alect of the natives to the form of a
written language. The work was
completed in 1868, and published at
Cambridge, Massachusetts: Only 60
copies Of the work are now in exis-
tence. The last one that was sold
brought $l,15e. The only living
man that can read it is j. Hammond
Trumbull, of Hartford, Connecticut.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-07-19
ALEXANDRIA, La, WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1876.

source the prosperity of the people. Re-
form is necessary in the sum aud mode of
Federal taxation, to the end that capital
may be set free from distress and labor
lightly burdene6.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24
GAMBLING DISPATCHES.

There is abundant evidence in thu
opinion of the New York Tribune to know
that the earliest returns of the presidential
election have been manufactured by the
pool rooms as means Of enabling the
Democratic gambling fraternity to protect
themselves from apprehended losses.
Morrissey, who entered Mr.. Tilden for the
race, holds on deposit in his pool room a
great deal Of money wagered on the
result, and the disposition of this i'm
moral and mischievous fraud will be a
subject of as much controversy as the
presidency itself.
The Democratic politicians have &C
quiesced in this shameful speculation upon
vital public result. They have seen that
in claiming with 80 much assurance the
election Of Tilden the public mind may
be made to assume that any contradiction
OF the gamblers reports is an evidence
of Republican fraud. We have shown
that the American executive is the crea-
ture and agent Of the people, who can
make, direct and unmake him at their
pleasure. A President is not, therefore,
indispensable to the operation of popu-
Lar government What do the gamblers
at politics, faro and horse racing know
about case for the presidency? The one
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, FRIDAY NOVEMBER a. 1876

merciless system Of prescription and per-
secution. Doubtless fear has influenced
many weak men to profess an attach
ment to the Democratic party. and we
have daily oral and ocular evidence that
it makes our merchants contribute to the
support Of the provisional government
whose numerous and uncommissioned
tax gatherers have q very adroit way of
yanking the unwilling contributor out of
his boots by threatening to mark him
down as an enemy to the South, and op-
posed to the redemption of Louisiana in
case he refuses. This threat generally
brings the money, and the poor victim
can only take it out in curses when alone
or in the presence of friends. By this
means more money has been raised out
of the business men of New Orleans to
support the provisional government than
it has cost to run the legitimate State and
city governments and to pay the interest
on the public debt.
The announcement here of the result
found in South Carolina will put sum-
mary end to these exactions. The poor
victims have long seriously threatened to
revolt, and it has required the exercise of
considerable address to hold them steady
so long. But it is the last chance of the
Democracy. Unless the returning board
of the provisional government succeed in
brow-beating the legal Returning Board
into the acceptance of 'tbe official re-
turns" brought in from the country by
their runners, agents and servants, the
whole jig will beup. But if the five thou
sand fraudulent votes in the parish of
Orleans, and the eight thousand three
hundred net gain claimed in the five bull
dozed parishes can be utilized for "Til-
den, Nichols and reform" the success of
fraud and violence will be proclaimed,
and the war for the Union will have to be
fought over again.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

regards it as department. of salaries and
contracts; the other as causing one of
those periodical questions upon which. as
upon the race of steamships, or an inter-
national boxing, or shooting match,
money may be bet. Of course, these
two elements harmonic in morality,
intelligence and fraud. Aviolent partisan
press, telegraphic headings which lie like
a gas meter; false and forcible registra-
ton; the purchase and exchange of votes,
breech loading ballot boxes; intimidation
of the weak and trucking to the strong,
demands that the vote shall not be re-
turned by the lawful authorities unless it
shall have been countersigned by an un-
lawful combination, sitting in opposition
to and in derogation of the lawful govern
ment. Such are the agencies employed by
the political sports. The regular frater-
nifty needs neither explanation nor apol-
ogy. They obey the law of their kind,
and play all advantages, whether with
ballot or faro box; whether with Gaping
a sucker, or bribing through dispatch.
Morrisseyis pool room is practically bu-
reau of Tammany, and since they both
unite and harmonic in the rule of fraud,
no thing remains but for the honest voter
of the land to stand by their rights and
defy both these infamous agencies.
The country was struck by this sudden
tornado of dispatches, and shivered for q
moment before it came head to the wind,
but it has righted CALAMITY, and will
stand steadily on its track. These gam
blers' dispatches have been thus far con-
tradicted and corrected. The success of
the Republican President promises to be
fairly assured, and then we may appre-
bend that these brethren of the bogus
dispatches will be very indignant, like
him of the three aces in his boot; they
will swear there is "cheating round the
[returnipgl board. These fraudulent
dispatches will be discounted, and the
honest result made known and main
tanned.
The professional gambler is a philoso-
pher. What is gained over the devils
back may be lost under bis belly. He
will drop the loss on Tilden, and look out
for some more successful knavery to re-
place it. The political sport will attempt
to get his money back by impelling other
people into revolution. Having lost his
stake, he will attempt to put out the
light, upset the table, and wrest from the
honest victims by force what he could no.
secure by fraud.
Now when the honest result of this cleo
ton shall be made known and enforced,
will the political gamblers under General
John Kelley, or the faro brigade under
General Morrissey plunge this nation into
civil WARP The influence OF the class
represented by each is too insignificant
to effect so momentous result. Looking
back, however, to the gambling dispatches
Of 1876. the American people will always
await with calmness the authentic procla-
nation of the lawful authorities.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24
THE RESULT IN SOUTH CAROLINA,

Every intelligent and honest man in
the country will admit that the Board Of
Canvassers in South Carolina has done
justice. It has given force and effect to
the law which requires all honest and fai,
votes to be received and all others re.
jected. Even the Democrats admit that
there were 'illegalities" and irregularities
in three counties. including Edgefeld and
Laurens. As no mention is made of the
rejection by the board of any but the two
named above, we may presume the Dem.
ocrats were permitted to "get in" the ille-
galities fom the third. But as all the
fruits resulting from the peculiar tactics
of the mississippi plan" which was par
TALLY adopted in South Carolina to en-
sure the success Of the Tilden, Hampton,
reform and assassination ticket, the out
come is failure. The Republicans have
elected their entire State ticket, their
presidential electors, a majority Of both
branches Of the Legislature, and, as we
understand, the Congressional delegation.
This is a gratifying, though by no
means surprising exhibit; for We must re-
member that on fair, square and peace
able basis, on an even keel, without
shotguns, Georgian interference or Ham,
burg massacres, South Carolina can poll
10000 Republican majority. The Demo-
70
cheating, with a show Of technical fair
ness, to the extent Of great many thou
sand votes. But as they fall short of
success, they have not paid expenses At
present the paroled and amnestied portion
Of the population of Charleston are en-
gagged in controlling themselves, and the
Associated Press reporters say they are
doing it remarkably well. As it is about
the most useful business we ever heard of
Charleston Democrat being engaged in,
we hope they will keep it up to the end of
their natural lives, and reserve the threat
ened explosion for another jurisdiction,
where their antics may be witnessed by
congenial spirits.
We anticipate similar result in Florida
and Louisiana to that just announced in
South Carolina. The conditions are
nearly the same in each State. All have
large Republican majorities on fair vote.
All have turbulent, INSCRIPTIONS,
grasping Democracy that was never
known to halt at the commission of any
crime, whether murder, forgery, persecu-
ton, assassination of private character,
intimidation, perjury or anything else
which promised even o slight advantage.
They have seen Arkansas, Mississippi,
Alabama and North Carolina hopelessly
lost to the Republicans by pure lawless-
ness, and grieye to see themselves de-
feated, though they have striven with the
same means to the same end. But, for
tunately for the three States that have
been saved to Republication, our party
,as been better organized and. more
sustained by the Federal
government. The leading Republicans
n this State especially are admitted
ven by their opponents to be men Of
'bility superior to the Democratic lead
rs. Besides, they have always had right
n their side, which is. almost enough Of
Eself to counterbalance the advantages
he Democrats have derived from their
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24
Looking for a Rebellion Lea der,

Texas is Democratic and a few little
papers in the Lone Star State are for war.
The Houston Age is for war. 1t asserted
long since that Tllden had been elected.
The votes had not been counted; but that
made no difference. The Age also assumes
that attempts will be made to inaugurate
Il. 3. Hayes as President, and that the De.
mocrscy will not submit. 1t says there
is as much chance now as in the memora-
Bile fall of 1860, for the outbreak of another
war;" and that "all who desire honest
elections and good government will de-
clare for revolution" So far as we know
| all threats of war as means Of
settling the present differences, come from
the old rebel States, and they come with
bad grace. The paroled Confederate sol
der is not the man to again take up arms
against the party which saved the nation.
The record of twenty years show Repub-
licans to be upholders and not breakers of
the law. 1t will be shown in due time that
North Carolina, which gave q majority of
"a, 675 for Grant in 1872, can not count q
majority OF II, 900 in 1876 for Tilden with.
out fraud; that Alabama, which in 1872
gave a majority OF 10, 1928 for Grant, can not
be fairly counted for Tilden by an over.
whelming majority in 1876; that Missis.
sippi, which in 1879 gave q clear
majority of 1887 tor Grant, could
not give a majority of $4,000 for
Tilden in 1876, without the most per.
feet system for intimidating Republicans,
and practicing Democrats frauds; and that
South Carolina, Republican in 1872 by
1857 majority; Florida by 1886, and Lou.
isiana by 1851, have only escaped the fate
of North Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi
by firm unfolding of State laws. These
things will all be considered by Congress,
and by the fair dealing and powerful
Northern and Western States, and will be
weighed against the anxiety of the
solid South for a new rebellion. But
the Age sees blood upon the moon,
and inquiries "whether MIR. Tilden can or
could be relied upon as o leader in the |
event of war and tumult following the car
rying of the election contest into the halls |
OF Congress7" Answering its own question,
it thinks "Mr. Tilden will evidently do to
depend upon as leader, even amid the
dangerous tumult of revolution" JEFF
Davis was something Of q disappointment
to Texas. Mr.. Tilden will do.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24
AN IMPROVEMENT.

A dispatch from Charleston says:
The excitement is intense. but quiet pre-
walls. The people are controlling them
selves remarkably we'll.
| These excited individuals who have al
last been taught self-control are the secec.
sion Democrats Of that unfortunate city.
The occasion of their fermentation is the
disappointment occasioned by the flight
of their hopes of winning the election by
force. Edgefeld and Laurens counties,
like certain parishes in this State, were
designated by the Democratic committee
! as depots for the accu mutation Of Demo
cratic votes enough to see them through.
The fraud was detected by the Board OF
Canvassers, the votes Of the two counties
thrown out, and all the cockspurs are at
fever heat, but able at present to control
themselves. We suppose this heroic for
titude will continue as long as any United
States troops remain in the city.
At any rate, the dispatch shows great
improvement in the character for discre-
ton of the Charleston people. They
have, by some process, been brought to Q
realizing sense that others have rights
and feelings as well as themselves, and
friends powerful enough to protect them.
We really do not know what Charleston
is going to do about it this time. She
once led the other Southern States by the
nose into a rebellion, but rendered very
feeble services in the cause. South Caro-
lima Democracy, which is but another
lame for political lunacy, is at discount
in the South. We're q serious PROPOSE
ton to come from the secessionists-of that
State for second attempt to dissolve the
Union We believe Old Virginia for one
would hang the ambassadors that dared
to bring her the impudent request The
best thing "the people of Charleston can
do is to continue to control themselves in
definitely. If they don't they will find
there are those who can do it for them.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24
NOTICE..

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4. BALDWIN
Commissioners Of L,ouida*,an.
NOW orleans, October %, 1875. oc37 In
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24
Assistant Secretary of Sta'e.
THANKSGIVING,
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT

WARRINGTON Q. c.. October 26. 1876.
To the People Of the United States:
Prom year to year We have been accustomed to
pause in our daily pursute and set apart time to
ofier our thsrk to the Almighty GOD for tho
special blessings He la, voucheafed to Us, with
our prayers for . continuance thereo. We have
at THE time equal reason to be .nkfu for Eis coz
:inued protecti1n and for this many material
blessings His bounty has bestowed. In addition
to these favors accorded to us as individuals, We
have especial occasion to express our hearty
thanks to Almighty God that by His providence
AID guidance our government, established Gen.
tury ago. has been enabled to fulfill the purpose Of
Its founders in offering an asylum to the leope Of
every race, curing civil and religious liberty
all within its borders, and melting out to every in.
dvdusl alike justice aud equality before the NV.
1t IL, moreover, especially our duty to offer our
humble pray ers to the Father Of all merces for .
continuance of His div Inc favor to US as a nation
and az individuals.
By reason of all these con side rations l. Ulysses
5. Grant, President of the United Statee do recon-
memo to the people Of the United States to devote
the thirtieth day of November next to the express
sions OF their thanks and prayers to Almighty God,
and laying aside their daily avoca,ions and al
secular occupatonf to sembl- in their respective
pAnceo VI ~OEsDlp ana observe 6uch day as GAY OF
thanh sgiving and rest.
In witness whe rof have hereunto set nv hand
and caused the D. al OF the United States to be A.
fixed
Done at the city of Washington this twentyei1th
day of tober. in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and seventy-six. and Of the
independence Of tie United States of Ameriea the
one hundred and first
U. s. GRANT
By the President.
HAMILTON Fish, Secretary Of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

A small boy convicted of truancy in
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, gave bonds
20 20 to school for six months. If he does
not forfeit his bond no will get tho first
prize for constant and pupctual attendance.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

The. leading coffee dealers Of New York
and Philadelphia have determined to charge
brokers for all samples of coffee amounting
TO pound or moro. The retail grocer will
have no further desire to act as broker.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

1.-THE cask, it is here" said a red-eyed
man sadly, looking at an empty whisky
barrel, "but the jewel is gone"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

weekly paper in Wisconsin says, Mrs.
Elkhorn, of Sugar Creek, died las. week
after the publication of this paper" Great
is the power of the press.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

Lucius Robinson says he does not want
to be Governor of New York unless Mr..
Tilden is President. All right, Lucius.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

Those who contemplate committing sui
eide are requested to postpone carrying out
their resolve until the new coroners are in
stalled in Office.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

Two men in Alabama recently had fight
over dispute concerning the respective
merits of their dogs. With such an exam.
pie, the dogs can no. be blamed for ieht.
"a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

Arsene Houssaye quotes Nestor Rogue
plan as ing "God gave blonde hair to
Northern women, to console the men for
the absence Of the sum-"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

1t proposed to make two States of Cali
fornia, dividing the present State by the
Santa Cruz county line. That will be
rum old division.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

There are men mean enough to say tina,
the New York Herald ia influenced to de.
fend the right because Mr.. Bennett has
$25, 900 bet on the election of HAYES,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

A sporting paper Gays: Two hundred
and thirteen American horses have trotted
faster than 2:26." It is easy to calculate
how fast 426 horses could trot.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

Boston girls are capable of composing
poems on the immortality of the soul while
exercising at the skating rink.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

The Boston II apeller tells OF q newsboy
who said, There is lots O. news, but
nothin' to h0ller"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

A new cigar has been put up branded as
the "Stubs." They are as suspicious)y
named az hash.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

The poor fellow who fell through bar
room door dropped in to see his friends.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

1t is safe to guess Of what young man
is thinking when he takes short steps, and
holds his arm as if little hand rested in
the crook of his elbow.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-24

Peter Cooper notices that several of the
States have been carried by fraud; but
let that pass.