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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
News Over the Bay.


From the Handsboro' Democrat, feoru'
airy -:
CAPTAIN A. Green, keeper OF the dr !ass
bridge at the Rigolets. was suddenly A'4 rg;a
by the kew of the bridge on M0noay. MS as
remains we're carried to Pass Cnrlsuan IoI
interment Tuesday. Captain Greens eoa
was drowned off the the same Dlldge aoou'
three months ago. ,;ors ooo;
On Wednesday last very SERIOUS I.ah NJ NJ
dent occurred in this place, oy WHICH W..
John E. Swetman's eldest son, JaMes, wao
crippled for life by the accidental dlscnarge
of his gun. 1t seems that James was return urn
ing home from the woods with MS gun, anu
while stopping near the yard fence talk.ng
with another boy the gun nrea, lno I'LL LII
charge of bird shot passing through pom
hands, badly burning and lascerat'Mg ' .;aa
and lod ging in the left cheek. Al the 1Ille
of the discharge, both Of Jimmvs nan ,'n
were over and on the muzzle o! lug k an
There seems to be no accounting LOT tnG u.n
charge of the gun, the unfortunate n1.,o
fellow asserting positively that the gun Wa
not cooked; neither did anything strike tne
hammers. A case of spontaneous Gull
bustion, perhaps. .ook
On Thursday morning Mr.. Swetman tooA
h;s son To New Orleans to secure the Des'
surgical aid, as it is thought that one hano
and perhaps both will have to Dc an
putated.
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A Worthy Compliment.

The following is from the last number OF
the Catholic Total Abstinence Cn'on' 'no
journal OF the American Total Abstinence
Societies:
The Louisiana Union has been f" m
in ira otiicers from the beginning, Ihomas
j. Rapier has filed the office OF pre esat III
with distinction, and now we learn Una. n ne
is to be succeeded by D: II. Suckiey' QUO
OF the founders Of that Union; anu ms =,
of rare talent and capacity. we ano" ~.
movement is brighter than Mr.. Buckiey,s Z.
From 1871 to the present day We have ',
known of bis exertions-never firing, ana 81
ways fruitful of good to his fellow Catnohc =
in the South. The complimentary terms !.
which he 10 mentioned in the New Oriesns
Star are nought exaggerated: We LOOK 1o'
. vigorous campaign now in LouiNans'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
The Herald Almanac.

Tho New York Herald Almanac and
Financial, Commercial and Political Regis
ter for 1876, is just published. The work
has been compiled with the greatest care
principally from official sources. Its cleo
ton returns, with the vote Of tho several
States in the late election, by counties, and
where possible, by cities and towns-with
important comparative votes-are all
official, made up to the latest moment, and
will be invaluable and indispensable -
reference. The financial statistics of the
Herald Almanac have made it an authority
on change. Its political record embraces
all the departments of the government ser
vice-executive. legislative and judicial;
Senators and Representatives Of the Forty
four III Congress to date, standing and select
committees, State governments and legis-
latures, ministers and consuls of foreign
governments and ports; rates of postage to
foreign countries, etc. The great Dolly
mount rifle contest is illustrated by dla'
grams, showing the ranges Of the targets
and the score of the contestants accurately
defined. Also, complete and carefully re-
vised tables, giving the titles OF all the
principal yacht clubs, with their private
signsls-names and dimensions OF yachts
names of owners, officers of the various
clubs, etc.
The specialties that made the Herald
Almanac 90 popular from its first appear
ance are continued in the present pubhca
ton.
Its chronological and neurological rec
ords-home and foreign-for the past year
| ara the fullest ever published in . work o
the kind.
Only twenty-five cents; mailed thirty
cents. Sold by all stationers and new
dealers Address, Herald Almanac, New
| York CITY.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
Trustees.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
EsTATE OF CHARLES w. STlNDE-
No. l5l6.

ESTATE OF CHARLES w. STlNDE-
No. l5l6.
UNITED STATES MARsHALs OFFICE !
New Orleans February IA, 1876
gTyHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT WARRANT
i in bankruptcy has been issued out OF the DIS Is
trict Court Of the United States for the District OF
louisiana against the estate of Charles W.
Stinde Of New Orleans. in the parish Of Orleans
state Of Louisiana adjudged bankrupt upon his
the delivery Of any property belonging to sali
him hs AND tn the sat
ssatnG If the creditors of said bankrupt to prove
his dehfs and choose one or more assE nees Of his
estate will be held at Court Of Bankruptcy. to
He holden on the third day of March. A. D. 1876
At Twelve a. clock H.. at the Customhouse building
New Orleans, before G. g. Kellogg, register
| 80" g. B. PACKARD.
falls mh3 United states 4arshal
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Rivers.


During the past week the Red river mas
risen four inches at Shreveport. Inc MIS-
siseippi has fallen three feet ~ Dubuque
and Cairo, but has rises five feet at heo-
kuk, eleven inches at Memphis. fifteen At
Vicksburg, six at New Orleans, and is now
rising at St. LOUIS the water is now Two
feet above the danger line at Cairo, three
inches above at Vicksburg, and is within
one inch of this line at Memphis and within
twenty six inches Of it at New Orleans
The Ohio has fallen nine feet at Louisville
but has risen eleven feet at Pittsourg ana
and Marietta, and is now rising at Cincin-
natl and Louisville. The Cumberland has
fallen four feet at Nashville. The Savsn'
nah is now falling at Augusta. The ALE
ghany has suddenly risen and is now very
high at Oil City and Freeport.
e. <oata the VirfU0
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16

James Russell Lowelrs idea of the prob
lam. Every man has his block given him,
and the figure he cuts will depend verJ
much upon the shape, Of thatGuPon Inc
knots and twists xh'cn dss;ened in the
the Sef ae16sg, s MS ws and IS n finding
out this design and shaping ourselves to it
v thst onr vears are spent wisely. 1t is the
vain endeavor to make ourselves what we
are not that has strewn history with 81 80 0
MANY broken purposes and lives lett IN inc
rough"
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
CAUTION.

u shares of stock issued August II, 1873, by the
Mechanics and Traders Bank to Francois Rou'
nit n having been lost all parties are hereby eau
toned against trading for the same. as application
has been nj ACE for tho is sue of new ceruhcafe:
New Orleans, February I. 1876. TEL law ot
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Once Of tho crescent City Live roa ss1 Sa
Lsndns a3d o91s.n.
Caller Ce1s SsT for Of th. company
At this once on WEDNESDAY,, March l. 1870 'rom
II 4. n. to : r. n. rors~rr secretary.
fol3 J. y. AVVooA-"'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
NOTARIES.

A HERO, JR.,
NOTARY PUBLIC AND COMMISSIONED OF DRkD0
Once Ne. II Commercial Place.
Passports procured with dispatch. and prompS
attention given to al qua
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POLITICAL NOTICES.

sc.thern Republican Club mem9e s
80 ~ Sonthern Republican Club are 1eI -
Vi .no The MECHANICS INSTITUTE, on WEDNhr
nev' .vRNINC sixteenth in.tant, at seven O'CLOCK
Th business OF the meeting will be highly lmpor
tant. ras;aont
fel52t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
WANTED.

WANTED.-A POSITION AS GOvERNBSS BIZ
w q young lady capable of teaching English,
French and Music References exchanged. Ad-
dress Miss c.. at this Office. nos
WANTED TO PURCHASE.-A SIT OF
w meeting room furnit Ire, including Officers
desks, etc. Also a second hand billiard table.
Address glass box No $685. stating price, and where
the same can be seen. fel5
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
Local, Intelligence.

CENTENNIAL PANEL-In the Senate
chamber dome are several historical pic
turee. and one of them is particularly inter-
eating lust now. 1t is that commemorating
. erest event Of the year l776, July 4, when
the American colonies made . declaration
Of their independence. Above it is me-
dallion Of General w ashington. Would 1t
not be recognizing the fact that our Union
is 100 years old by festooning the picture
with tho stars and etripesi A single panel
a. marked would quickly attract the atten-
ton Of all, and become prominent feature
At this iuncture.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16

sED1sE.-If you have tried everything
else, and still have chills and fever try TINS
discovery from the cotton plant. 1t Is
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
INSURANCE.

VVWENTY.SIXTH
ANNUAL STATEMENT
CRESCENT MUTUAL INSURANCE. COMPANY.
Total premiums for the year ending Is, 7s7 :,
Earned premiums less reinsurance and NC ,o-
Fire. marine and river Losses. Sl4O.saS ss
Taxes expenses, rebate IN
lieu of participation, less .,-o. ., ~. osI >,
interest etc. ............' '',''" ~ SA'''o' %
leaving after paying ten per cent on 80. =,
capital stock, net prohts. ~oI'1'S II
Total assets. Voio'ooA u
The Board of Trustees resolved that after pay
itai stock 1f the company that . dividend o.
THIRTY PER CENT be paid in cash on and after
the fourteenth day of June next to those Parties
insuring with the company entitled to receive Tue
same.
Trustees.
Thomas 4. Adams, Samue- B. NEWMAN
Samuel H. Kennedy, G. T. Buddecxe,
John Phelps Adam Thompson,
Henry Abraham, P. N. strong;
victor Never Joseph Bowling,
rSword 'Gov Andrew stewart,
Simon Hernsh.m, George Maf'n'
SHTe pa = n;,sSmr, George W. Senten,
$500 Eau':yy,dan John NJ Sandidge
Simon FOrcheimer, u;;
John E. King, sin - MomItor
Joseph Stone. Az w;
Edward Male, q" NV"
my 27Sn
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16

KERN1NE.-A few hours tests the virtue
of this wonderful febrifuge.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16

NO SCALING.
NO POSTPONEN1ENT.
ALL PRIZES
PAID IN FULL!
SPLENDID SCHEME
A FORTUNE.
THB LOUISIANA
STATE LOTTERY COMPANY
NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA,
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1875,
A GRAND CULLEN DhAWlNu.
CAPITAL Prize 100000
ONE PRIZE TO EVERY SIX TICKETS
| $3.50 PRIZES,
IN ALL AMOUNTING IN THB AGGREGATE rc
| OvBR
HALF A MILLION IN GOLD
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Observation-Disclosures!

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JOShFA ID
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Offers now splendid lou OF
PAR BELOW rHK ORIGINAL COST
MAHOGANY.
7A"oo Ann OAK
BEDROOM SUITS.
n... A--,o;-. ha,ox~ .o.4
Also fine medium and ordinary WALNUT PARIoR'
''AA'D' way ~
SFECIAA AIIENAAON 40
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COMMON BIDS
Ever.
spo..,or u.++-o..a.
Spring Bed bottoms ana Mnrors' OIL very on0"p'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
HALF 4 MILLION IN GOLD /!

The Drawing will positively commence at nine
O'Clock on the morning Of SATURDAY, April 20,
1876, at New Orleans, louisiana 1t will be con
Quoted with
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16

FLon1NE-A specific for female diseases
ond nervous affections.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16

CHAMPAGNE. CHAMPAGNE.
DRY vERzENAY vERzENAY.
GEORGE GOULET & CO., Rheims.
Wholesale
s. BROTHER,
No Al
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16

Applications for ladies' invitations may 30 left
at the store of B. A. Tyler, Bsq., No. lis CanAi
street, OF at the store Of John g. Fleming, Esq.
secretary of the association At No. IA PoydrAs
street, or through Postofice box 1850.
By order Of L. ". bOrhlCA,
President Continental Benevolent Association.
r. N. MONTGOMERY,
Captain Company A. Continental Guards.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16

LIST OF PRIZES
7 CAPITAL Prize. 900
Prize. $4,000
Prize 10000
Prize. Observation-Disclosures. 10000
2 Prizes at SjOOO............... 10000
4 Prizes at S15OO............... 10000
20 Prizes at SlOOO............... 10000
50 Prizes at 350O............... $4,000
1900 Prizes at SiOO............... I1O,OOO
1000 Prizes at $jO............... 100000
APPROXIMATION PRIZES:
100 Approximation Prizes at s2OO.. $40. 900
100 Approximation PRICE at $780,. 10000
100 Approximation Prizes 1t S75... $500
$500 Prizes in All.
AMOUNTING TO
$5O2,5OO IN GOLD!
Price of Tickets:
WHOLE TICKETS. $50 90
HALVES. .........................:.. 20 %
TKNTHS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. W
TwENTIBTHS ~
For sale at ali the New Orleans agencies and at
the Central Office of the
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY.
Address Lock Box No. 692, New Orlea ms
P0sto(nce. D
REMIT By POSTOFFlCE. MONEY ORDER REGIS
TERED LETTER, DRAFT, OE BY EXPRESS.
OBSERVE AND RECOLLECT
That in the Grand Golden Drawing Of
April -. 1876.
ALL THE TICKETS
SOLD FOR GREENBACKS'
ALL THE PRIZES
I'D IN COL ID
| AGENTS Wanted In Every State, County
city and Town Throughout the Union.
uNexcEPTloNAl GUARANTEES REQUIRED
And must, in every instance accompany applies
70 BB MADE TO THB
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY 0oMPAN!
NEW ORLEANS, La
All letters Unanswered mean negative repty'
de3l Up
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
WENGER's GARDEN,

VNENGER's GARDEN,
Nos. and 13 Bourbon Street.
H. WENGER, Proprietor
Largest Hall in the city. Best European and
American journals on file. Two fine rooms for
families, with separate entrance. The best wines
and liquors. First class restaurant at moderate
prices Phil. Best's celebrated Milwaukee Lager
Beer at five cents per glass. ala ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
FOR RENT.

EOR RENT.-PART OF A FURNISHED HOUSE
Il to rent suitable for . small family, OF ono OK
tive gentlemen. No. 484 Magazine street. 0ol7
TUVO RENT-FOR AN OFFICE OR CLUB ROOMS.
Il cOmmOdiOus front second front floor at No.
81 Camp street, next door to the Picayune cheap
to . prompt paying tenant. jal6 I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16

REs1GNED.-Mr. j. H. 1ngraham mas
tendered his resignation as member OF the
Roard of School Directors, and it has been
accepted.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT

For which the Best Musical Talent available in
the country will be engaged, aud to which every
holder Of q COUPON TICKET will be entitled to
FRRK ADMISSION.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
ID A N y i G - Ri S

2O3. ...CANAL SThEEF...... ''''$ ~"
Retween Burgundy and Rampant streets
ALSO BRANCH STORE AT
No. OBS and $50 Royal street, corner o.
st. Philip street.
Country orders solicited Samples sent ilee "
oil 49,. =, the country. ja3o mh7 2p
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16

APPROPRIATION PRIZES:
100 Approximation Prizes at S2OO.. .S2O.OOO
100 Approximation PRICE at $780,. 10000
100 Approximation Prizes 1t S75... $500
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS,
VICTORIA c. Woodruff
Will deliver her great and startling
SERMON,
ST. PATRICK,S HALL,
Next Sunday Evening, February -, 1876.

Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights Mr..
Tayleure'a adaptation of Charles Reade's CHRIS
TIB TOMBSTONE. with its thrilling incident Of the
LIFEBOAr RhSCUE. New scenery and effects py
Dressed.
SPECIAL MRS. CHANFRAU MATINEE Thursday.
February IA. 20 evening performance that dsv.
Special 1.-TWO ORPHANS" MATINEE Monday
noon, February g. Matinee reserved seats ooly
fifty cents. foIS
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-29
sc.esse.saexlc iAl 1at:sia oyxAIl.

Tie people living on Black river are JUST,
Is. indignant because ofthe proposal 10 sc"c'
among them, 10 be used BY .tei'uotic''''
militia company, II large lot Vi cartridges,
aud .nis II. u time OF PROFOUND peace "A4-'
.r..c.. no approximations OF disturbances OF
y,,ie!.cc uv,.ii with ANY reason DC en'e'-
.u,nr,l. The proceedings OF Il licesiis' eh'-
,ri.,,l.- both whites and blacks. Wlil De
found il, another place, TO Which we te4ei
n,r :, very correct estimate oft The step pro-
nosc,i bv tho state authorities and Il proper
ranuko of the effort 10 arouse bad 1eehhS
an :, parish which has been ut peace ever
SiUcc the war. ,
! But we have seen the statement III the
| New Orleans, Republic.i, that ,sithouSh inc
cartridges We're asked for and welo hh'o'
ready for shipment to Catallou!a,they We're
however, not forwarded and are Yet III INC
| CITY. We presume this is correct; at least
| we hope it is. But the feIubiicti', as we
nave noticed severed times recently, make:
l,l.c statements and never corrscts them.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-29
az, Country Purchasers.

Ii is to your inherent when in our citE 10
visit the book store of Mr.. Bryce Kills. He
rot only keeps a full assortment Oh scn""A
hooks stationery and music, but also a
general variety of goods, such as combs;
brushes, all kinds oftoilet soaps. perfu nerE
marbles, balls, dolls, toys, harmonicas,
ionI,iry-glnsses pipes. great variety,
si.cc.;,c.es. eye glasses and canes; key rings
and ,weezers; wallets aud purses; violin
au., Guitar ST rings; pocket knives, SCISSORS,
su;rnals; fishing hooks and lines; emma,
p,;jau glass, willow, rattan and wooden
ware mouse traps, powder, shot, cartridges
i,... rifles and pistols, fancy groceries, TO-
i,,cco and cigars. His store has JUST Deeh
| rrpaintcd, new shelvings put mp ana new
counters made, which makes 1t the hand-
-,,ucst store on DeSiard street. His news
| ,,.u.,: er is always filled with the very latest
| H,.w-;apers periodicals and magazines
! from all parts OF this country ana Europe.
| A:r i,ills i agent for The celebrated fi""e
! sewing Machine which. he holds Is the
t,.s; and cheapest machine in the market
I!aat,o keeps needles and machine hNtures
f,,r All machines at the very lowest figures
| GIVE. hin, II call. You will find him :tnt
lbs brother behind the counter, ready IL
wait upon you with politeneSs and prompt
.nsss, and will assure you that you Will no
leave tel, store disconnected.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-29

this place yesterday by Niessrsl L. Il.
Meredith, George Williams and l..
Isedditt, planters living in cald-
well. Jim was arrested on Mr..
Isedditt's place. He had been mum
ted by several persons ever since the
assassi nation, but could not be found
until arrested as noticed. jim does not
deny his identity. he stated, as the
reason for his fight on the night OF 'h'
assassination, that he .sx:is i'll fear OF h'
sbull-hoozers." Jim will bc taken u
,astroD for trial. He is Il stout, well
made black man, with gooa l'ce
His statement isl-oSsatisfactory.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-29
President ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81"
Central Committee.

;nrcp,y 10 the statement III the Ou\CAlrA
Il, !E..nipn that SurervisnrGr Grant has iSsu-
cd certificates al! Registration ior l-si;tHet.e
,,arsn at Oak Ridge last week, MIR. James
H. Martin, the Democratic Clerk on 'h'
Board ccues,s as to state that IL was an
u,inteutional mistake and that an .h"s [
ccrLi;lutes were taken w ana proper 'iic
Observation-Disclosures Cit;'TOH.
The name OF the parish occurs hVe Times
| We believe, ON certificates, and III arSetSpe
| q will he seon, therefore,, that instances
| negligence like that noticed 10y rs ought It
| be exceedingly rare.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-29

Democratic voters by arresting and AN Pr
onin,r them on frivolous and grounoiesS
charges. and to irritate and Soad our PGto; !
,le to acts OF resistance and Vlolehce' .niS S
ronrnittee deems it its duty to warn ano
;,mrjnre all our citizens to be patient uhoeI
,rnvocation and law-abiding under ~
circumstances For every injury, resort 70
su,.h remedy only as the law affords. fioNe
- the world YOUR obedience to the Jaw.
I,te outrage mill is the 'n:dn capital OF inc
I,cnnbiican party. BE careful not 10 sup
NV material for it to work upon II mar
lnnl or deputy marshal Of the United STATES
arrests a person, III no event must IneiI Io
,,,ysi,,I resistance. To resist would pe
lliiup!v madness; it would bring aadlC1ohnia s
| trouble upon the person resisting ar" Tie
credit upon our party and people. me
| artw nI:,;nst whom the marshal or ms
! tlepty holds the warrant, must suDinit: :i,u
,,urS,,. one or tho other of the foiloWhtS
+! courses: He may apply 70 be reieilseu ON
| t,iI ~ ,pniv for !, writ OF habeas corpus
| \ii o,Tcnses are bailable, except such as are
| punishable by death. United states iteN'H-
| q, statutes section 1913. \ United states
ru,;ut or commissioner of he Circuit Court
of Tic. United states may admit 10 paii
..',. Judoe of the District Court for this dis
rict, can grant writs of hsbeaS corpus =,
| bring up persons arrested unoer reooir t
, | authority The state courts have no Suct
| ,.ower Of jurisdiction. BE patient ana ltW
, abiding and the law will III Il few months
assert its supremacy, and peace, oflef ant
= S''o so' I. w PATTON.
President Democratic-Conservatl Sta'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-09-29
GENERAL JACK WHAHTON>S sPLEN
DID EFFORT.
MONROE September %, 1876.

NIoSEoEII.a., Sept cnber2', 1876.
Mr., Packard and party spoke to-day to
an assembly OF over IGuO people, notwiIn.
si n ali kinds o: intimidation was used
~ keep the colored men away. H., ,,o..ti,c.
enough the Democratic pole III Monroe ) IS
.er.l;,y and to-day was co:e:ei WIZ c"ltS. |
bags 10 burics4uo the party, ai,o cay ennG
| pc iIi.ur had bsen sprin>ieu on lHo s'""'t>'
| 10 dist ross the audience =,
! .thc crowds that flock TO hear the speak-
! ,.., are Immense, considering The efforts OF
lie t;lluoZegs TO keep the people AWAY
| the enthusiasm IS uhoouhueo' All" WY
discouragins to me D lnaT u| Zoo majority
rae Speakers to-tiay addressed the assem-
Div in the following order: nartci, f'cN-
ard, McMillen, Campbell and Harris.
Jack W harton's effort at the OPENING wa va;
! audience spell-bound for over ;.,i hour. ~
Lie conclusion the Itepu blicans shouted
) md threw their hats i'll the air. ana even
The Democrats seemed TO be affected with
' Wv, ,n,,nr,I enthusiasu linden.
81 Mr. Packard did not speak I" ''ovsr 1890
- people, but to ;;25, only, h""'oef %
Z ! WHOM, were Democrats
- No kind of Intimidation was used Ito
=. | Keep the colored men away. There We're
;, several there who were told to go and came
, NV conveyance furnished By Democrats
Good order did prevail, and the Dein"rra-
- sic h:,Y pole had suspended on II ten c''Fpe
y, bags. :, bloody shirt and an OLD ""Apfei'''
Here was no cayenne pepper sprihEiea on
-. the Ground, but we have ueafd thA' 'ii'
ga stand was peppered, and probably ny il "'s
~ not OF Democratic pareltaSe
MI OF COURSE there were II" '''T"",i> ii"c'-'''
\, hear Packard and his party ; II" 'h
. S,uulel enthusiasm - nor are there any
IN | ,n1II>,tvzcTs-in this parish, unless NE cor
y | respondent refers tn The Democrats wiz
s bul recently put down lawiesshesS ana III"
ll.ea Mems when the Republican "tlic'!''
- Iwcre-pa raly,ed and in'l"'ent I" ir"'''
Society and enforce the laws.
av saturdays effort was III eHo'y ''Sp''c'
~ unlp.blc failure. Every speake: exhibited
feeling of dsappoil,tmcnI, fr"'it l">~ l,aeN
ard down to Plmckney Harris. They All i'-
Oh the coming deteat-telt III TINS Ri'i'e'
to stronghold that their scepire was soon
10 ,.,yc then,-felt and exhibited wenkiee
guilt and lack of merit 1t was III SOFT
plight and Respondent moo" H"sH '"'h'
he and his followers appeared in Monroe
mt claimants to popular support Inc III"
10 . ignorant negro on the ground SAW and re
. oruin ibis fact. We need not, thercio'
l'es .iva son for not reporting the speech
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