The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-10
NICHOLS AT HOME.
Ms Ruthusiastic Reception, Irrespective
or Party or Persons.

Ms Ruthuslast1c Reception, irrespective
Of Party Or Persons.
On Saturday last 1t was announced or
the streets here that General Frank
Nichols, the Democratic nominee for
Governor, would reach the village on
the steamer Henry Tete, and the boom.
| ing OF cannon above, Mt different points
greet him, confirmed the fact OF the
coming man.
| Soon our little village, the home
OF this distinguished gentleman, was
ablaze with excitement, and his per
sonal and political friends made suita.
BILE arrangements to give him hearty
reception.
The sheriff had two pieces Of cannon
placed In position ct tho steamboat
landing, and the sounds OF welcome
shouts, the waving OF banners and hand
kerchiers, mingled with the cannons'
roar enlivened the stirring scene. The
General was escorted from Donaldson :
vile here by section OF the Donaldson
Artillery and splendid brass band,
which was joined by the Paincourtville
and Napoleonville brass bands at this
place. As soon as the steamer landed,
she was summarily boarded by the
Assumptionists, and the General forced
to surrender unconditionally. He was
seized bodily and borne aloft upon the
shoulders Of the exultant multitude to
his law Office which was eagerly be-
sieged, until some OF the more consider
ate OF his friends, for prudential reasons,
suggested that he should be conveyed
In a carriage to his residence In order to
seek much needed repOse. and fortify
lie expression of his thanks, and that
Informally with his gratitied friends and
neighbors.
Four o'clock In the afternoon was the
time, and the courthouse the place
designated to receive him. At that mo-
ment the firing OF cannon proclaimed
his arrival, and he was again trans
ported to the courthouse in a triumphal
car. When partial order was restored,
a venerable colored man, who was q
former family servant, mounted the
clerks desk In front Of the judges
stand, and with true native eloquence
congratulated the General upon the
honor Of his nomination.
ly moved by the kindness and friend
ship manifested by this spontaneous
gathering In which all classes Of men,
including Republicans, were represent
ed. His speech was notably conserva-
tive, non aggressive, and produced a
favorable impression upon the audience.
Loud calls were made for several
prominent gentlemen, who delivered
brief congratulatory addresses, and ap-
peared too deeply affected to express
further than q few words Of qualification
at his success. and the pride they ex-
perienced In having their parish thus
honored by the Baton Rouge Conven-
ton. The utmost good will and har
mony apparently existed throughout
the jubilee, every person present giving
earnest attention to the interesting
proceedings. On Saturday night,
the DonAldsonville band, assisted
by other local bands, serenaded the
General at his residence, and par
took OF the hospitalities OF his house.
Altogether, he had such an ovation as
his long residence here, personal worth,
and deservedly exalted standing In the
community entitled him to. As soon as
he recovers from the fatigue incident to
the convention trip, he will enter upon
an active and vigorous campaign.
The general impulse which led to this
cordial reception cannot prove other
wise than gratifying in the highest
degree to the happy recipient Of the
Democratic Convention's tilst choice
for Governor.--lAssumption Chronicle
Electrical.