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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12
An Explanation.

In our edition of Thursday evening
there appeared an article in which,
basing our remarks upon a significant
statement in the Picay,oae and upon a
declaration by the New Orleans Bulletin
that further discussion Of the Returning
Board matter would prove Improbable,
we represented the latter journal as
having suddenly receded from the posi-
ton heretofore assumed by it, and ex-
pressed the fear that it had yielded to
the pressure said by the Picay,l,e to
have been exerted by Messrs. Kellogg
and Packard in the interest of the con-
tlnuance OF Radical rule in this State
The same afternoon we were no less con-
founded than agreeably surprised at the
appearance in the Bulletin of an article
in which the Returning Board is ably
and eloquently denounced, and the
opinion expressed that the determine
ton manifested by, the Radical party to
that obnoxious feature Of the
election law springs from the assurance
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12
l. q. StOutemyer and the Charity Hospital.

The Bulletin Of yesterday contains the
following in reference to visit made
at the Charity Hospital by the House
Committee on Charitable Institutions ::
Hon. Sibilsky, chairman, addressed
himself to Mr.. BonzanO, and inquired
searchingly into the particulars of the
enormous losses the hospital sustained
in the way OF discounts, and the causes
thereof, questions which were answered
by him and Messrs. McCan and Lichten-
berger, and which developed the fact
that the State Treasury had for some
time past been inaccessible to the de-
mands of the officers Of the hospital,
and that 1t was necessary to make these
sacrifices in order to raise money for the
support of the sick inmates of the insti-
tuition.
An inquiry was also made relative to
the payment Of a sum Of money paid to
Mr.. |. G. Stoutemyer, Special Attorney.
alluded to by Mr.. Dupre in the House
few days ago. Mr.. Bonzano told the
committee that he was authorized by
two OF the largest creditors of the insti-
that the expense incurred would not fall
on the hospital.
It becomes Mr.. Bonzano exceeding
we'll to extend to Mr.. Stoutmeyer an in
genious plea respecting the six thou
sand dollars which, it is a matter Of off
cial proof, he received for real or sup
posed services rendered to the Charity
Hospital. It seems now, from Mr.. Bon
zano's account, that two large creditors
OF the Hospital have borne the losses
occasioned by the sum paid to Mr. Stout
meyer. These two creditors, in our
opinion, must have been either very
hard pressed or very charitable. But
how can Mr.. Stoutmeyer's action in the
premises be SO excused? We merely
make reasonable inquiry. Was he not
Auditor Clinton's solicitor at salary of
five thousand dollars? Did he not know
that the Hospital appropriations were
never enjoined? This matter may pos
sibly be explained, but who will reply?
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12

THE HOUSE AT WOkks

We cannot too much admire the de-
votion to business and skill in execu-
ton which characterize our Democratic
members.
Such care in designing, and patience
in perfecting, the affairs confided to gen
tlemen in their position, have been
rarely seen.
scrupulous powerful enemy, the House,
with its patriotic majority Of honorable
Southern gentlemen, devoted to the
redemption of Louisiana, steadily press
es forward, brushing aside kindly but
firmly the petty distractions attempted
to be placed in its way by q minority
whose antics in the way OF dilatory
motions, and "pints of ORDER" awaken
In the mind of q judicious observer
emotions, where astonishment wreStles
with contempt.
There was notable instance of the
power Of endurance on the part of the
Democratic members yesterday, when
through the WEAKNESS and fatigue of
one hundred and twenty sections Of an
assessment bill, they closely criticised
and judiciously amended the same, sec
ton by section; despite the impedi-
ments continually thrown In the way by
mingled ignorance, whisky and venality.
1t is q proud day for Louisiana to know
that she has on the floor of her House
such mon as Jeffrics. Kidd, Walker,
Dupre, Wilt, Billieu, Edwards, Booth,
Scales, Koontz and others unnamed but
equally worthy, and that they are
acquitting themselves like men.
The House came to order at IL m. and
continued In interrupted session until
nearly 7 p. IN. Gas was Lit for the first
time this session, and we were pleased TO
notice the fine effect it had In illuminat-
ing the hall. We hope our Democratic
members will not spare the gas com
lany in the matter of consuming their
product If necessary for tho perfecting
Of the public business.
DO not let the Radicals weary or out
sit you, gentlemen. Clear the decks for
action. Make YOUR record up complete,
and let Radical Senate and an usurp-
ing Executive understand that they are
upon the momentary verge of passing
that point where your endurance con
tinues to be virtue.
Nothing can be palmer than your
present duty. Although city contem-
porary, claiming to reflect your views,
has unwisely, and, we think, untruly
stated that Won intended tn surrender
Louisiana to her enemies by submitting
to the infamous Returning Board, we
know this statement must be O libel
upon you.
"A conference committee, in which
there are Grover. and Goode, and
Kountz, and Kidd, and Jeffries, can be
safely trusted with the liberties Of the
people. The only thing now is time.
Temp,ts fIgit. Bring Kellogg to terms,
or impeach him. He has long merited
1t. Let 1t come.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12

given by "Boss'' Packard that they will
be protected in this course by the Fede-
raj Government Wcar unable to re-
concile the conflicting sentiments of
these two articles, but we deem IL due to
the HnIietiH to express our sincere
qualification ut seeing it resume its
wonted tone Of Indignation towards the
vile conspirators who propose to per-
petuate their tyrannous rule over this
unfortunate State, and to assure it that
while it maintains this position 1t will
meet with nothing but kindness and SYM
patby from us. We can conscientiously
apply the same remarks to the other
journals of this city, for, as we
have stated before, this paper
would never have been established
but for the strong conviction in the
minds OF sincere lovers Of their State
that most Of the other papers were con-
trolled by improper influences. We
have recently been greatly gratifled by
the tone of the Picay,me in it's condem-
nation of contemplated outrages upon
our political rights and liberties. The
late article in the Bulletin i'm reference
to the Returning Board is cause of
equal qualification to us, our only quar-
rel with that paper now grows out Of its
attitude towards the Louisiana Lottery
Company. If 1t will join us in condemn
ing that and similar immoral institu-
lions, we will gladly extend to 1t q cor
dial welcome and friendship.
OF the Times, under it's present con
troll, we have no hopes. We regard it as
o secret enemy of the Conservative peo-
pie of the State, whose interests it pro-
fesses to champion. IT it can remove
this apparently well founded suspicion,
it will not only benefit itself, but will
quiet the apprehension now felt that
plans are maturing for the disruption
of the Conservative party and the pro-
duction of discord among the various
elements of opposition to Radical supre-
macy i'm Louisiana.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12

On yesterday our excellent and gal
liant friend Col. ID. A. Wilson. we'll
known to the citizens of New Orleans,
and admired for his manly and genial
nature, was appointed General Passen-
ger Agent for the New Orleans and Mo
bile Railroad, the Mobile and Mont
gomery. and for the Louisville and
Nashville Road, and has already en-
tered. or will almost immediately enter
upon his duties, with his headquarters
in this city, in an office opposite the
City Hotel. Col. Wilson Is the very man
for the place, and would be the man for
even better place. II It could be found
for him. He was the gallant Colonel OF
Virginia regiment during tho war. and
besides his many friends in New Orleans,
is nearly Us popular in Virginia as his
respected father. Judge Wilson, was,
who was recognized as one Of the ablest
and most faithful citizens in the State.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12

| felonious official misconduct had been
preferred by the Grand Jury against
Clinton, and after Clinton had been iln-
peached, still countenancing Clinton fs
Auditor. sitting with him at the Fund
ing Board. and finally. ut the last mo-
ment. before the meeting of the Legis-
lnture. accepting his resignation.
Read the wilfull MISREPRESENTATION
In his message to the Legislature, and
In other published statements, in regard
to the origin OF the present State debt.
Witness his appointment to RESPONSE
bio offices of persons Of VIGOROUSLY
had character. and in some instances
accused of crimes Witness his send
ing as supervisors of registration to diff
rerent parishes, men who had no resi-
denoe in the parishes for which he ap-
pointed them.
All Of these are acts, official and unofli-
cial. which he has committed since the
Wheeler adjustment.
As to Anderson and Antoine, their acts
before and since the adjustment, are
open for attack. They had not the
craft and cunning of Kellogg to stipu-
late for their personal immunity from
Impeachment.
There is ground for impeaching oil
of them, and every consideration of jus
tlcc, decency. propriety and high State
policy demands this at the hands of our
representatives.
It Is our only hope by peaceful and
legal action to defend the rights of the
people and TO preserve the morality Of
social life i'm Louisiana. With these
men in Office to evoke the machinery of
the Returning Board, there is no hope
for fair election, and, as % oonse-
quence, no hope for reform or better
times.
Tho Governor appoints the super
visors: he appoints Supreme Judges
he fills vacancies; he commands the
militia.
These powers in the hands of either
Kellogg. Antoine, or Anderson, will be
welded for the oppression and wrong of
the people.
In the hands of the Speaker of the
House of Representatives acting as Gov
ernof, they would be welded in the in
terest of tho public justice and welfare,
and in favor of q fair and peaceable elee-
ton.
No reliance can be placed in the pro-
fessions Of either of the persons whose
impeachment we urge. False once. false
forever. Is truism. Judge them by
their past conduct. and censure us il we
are wrong.
impeachment of unworthy, unsafe,
suspected. guilty officials. is duty
which the peoples representatives can
not evade. II the only safety of the
State. If the public peace and welfare,
If the lives Of individuals, and the gen
eral security demand this action, they
should not hesitate.
1t will give relief to the State. quiet all
fears, preserve the peace, and insure the
general welfare.
II is legal, constitutional remedy, and
its exercise rests IN their sound discre-
ton.
1t is not revolutionary, and every in
terest of the people demand it.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12
WHAT DOES IT MEAN!

| Yesterday evening, at about Of clock,
while the Senate was engaged i'm dis
posing of the House bills on the calen-
dar, a motion was suddenly made to al
low the resignation of Mr.. Mumford
(colored), as Sergeant-at-Arms Of the
Senate, to be read. The motion being
carried, Mr.. Mumford's resignation was
accepted, and Senator Twitchell imme-
diately nominated the white carpet
Dagger, Hugh J. Campbell to fill the va
cancy. Senator Young (colored) rose,
stating that he did not understand any
thing Of this sudden move, and proposed
Mr.. Hubbard (colored) as Sergeant-at-
Arms, but Hugh J. Campbell was elect
ed. What is the meaning of this? Mr..
Mumford Is an honest man who has
always fulfilled his duties to the salts
faction of all. We, therefore. can see
no reason on that score for this precon-
certed dismissal of an honorable man
from his office. Is the Senate intimi-
dated and flying for protection to the
redoubtable Hugh J. Campbell? We
can hardly admit that, for reasons too
numerous to mention, or does the Sen
ate, by this choice Of Genaral of col
ored militia as Sergeant-at- Arms,
aim at awning the Conservatives
Into submission The idea is too pre-
posterous even to mention. What, then,
is the meaning Of this act 2? We can see
in 1t nothing more than senseless
piece Of impudent defiance on the part
Of the Radical majority Of the Senate
The Conservatives have too long allowed
them to trifle with the most sacred in
terests of the State Obedient to the
lash of the party whip, the colored
members have allowed themselves to be
used as tools in ousting from an honor
able position, respectfully filled, man
OF their own color, and to replace him
by white carpet Dagger whose worth
we all know. And 50 the work goes
on bravely. Mr.. Mumford, an honor
able colored man, makes way for Hugh
j. Campbelll Billings, another white
carpet-bagger, goes triumphantly
through the ordeal Of confirmation by
the Senate, but Pinchback, the colored
man, is made to dance indefinite attend
ance at the doors of the same body.
How much longer will our colored citi-
zens allow themselves to be'duped by
the pack Of dishonest politicians now
preying upon them.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12
Rimmel's
To the Public.
NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAILROAD.

The Citizens Committee appointed at the mas
meeting held ut st. Patrick's Hall, JanuaryU.ia
the interest of the NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC
RAILWAY COMPANY. have recommendation
following well known. active. energetic, and
highly respectable gentlemen rs solicitors tothe
capital stock Of the company. The public arc
hereby informed that the districts as designated
will be canvassed by the gentlemen whose names
are appended
The eastern and western boundaries are from
river to swamp;
1. South side OF Canal street and north side Of
Poydras street. inclusive. Col. Oh. II. Bailey. H.
Camerden, ESQ.
2. South side Of Poydras to north side Of Cal.
Hope. inclusive. Il. L. Schmidt, ESD. II. ". foW'
Ter. Esq.
8. South side OF Calliope TO north side JACK.
son street, inclusive, r. Il. Byrne, ESQ. D.
Hotchkiss. Esq.
4. South side OF Jackson to upper line Car
rollton. inclusive. John McNulty. Esd. A. Ca.
laird, Esq.
g. North side of Canal street to south side o.
st. Louis street, inclusive, j. L. Roux ESD, A.
Dupre. ESQ.
6. North side Of st. Louis street TO south side OF
Esplanade, inclusive. J. G.. Sanchez ESQ, a.
Kilshaw. Esq.
T. North side Of Esplanade street TO lower linz
Of city. inclusive Jno. Paisley. ESD. Samuel
Powers. Esq.
The above named gentlemen are fully author
lied 10 obtain subscri ptions to the capital stocL
OF She NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAILWAI
COMPANY. -.
EB WHEELOCK. President
FobrnarvE ,s1c fog tmMAE
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12
s'Louisiana As It Is" by DanI bennett.

The author OF this work has arranged
in his book q mass of facts on the
material resources Of Louisiana, the
latent wealth in its soil, it's forests,
mines and fisheries, as yet almost un-
touched, and which, in time, ought to
make this State one of the most pros
porous on the continent. Louisiana
has made great mistake in permitting
such mass of splendid and important
facts to remain almost as quiet as the
wealth which is locked up in her fat and
uncultivated soil. If the world knew
these facts as they are known by the
most intelligent of our citizens, Louis
ana would fill up with an industrious
and hard-fstedI yeomanry, faster than
Florida or Texas has filled up since the
war. The State and landholders should
take this matter in hand, and give ma
terial aid in work which lis indispensa-
BILE to the general prosperity.
On our table we have the advanced
sheets of 176 pages of Louisiana As It
U.s." The other4 pages, making book
of 900 pages, are in the hands of the
printer. The book will be for sale early
in March, at the low price of so cents
copy. Ten thousand copies will be pub
lished
This valuable work treats of the to-
Biography and material resources of the
State. Its cotton, sugar cane, rice and
tobacco fields-its corn and grain lands
it's valuable grasses-its forests veg
etable and flower gardens it's vast and
valuable forests of timber-its prairies,
bottoms, swamp and hilly lands-health
and longevity of the people, and cor
reefs many popular errors Of prejudi-
cial character respecting the soil, eli
mate, and people Of the State.
The advanced sheets left upon our ia
BILE are replete with actual statistical
information of the greatest value to all
citizens Of Louisiana. We cordially
recommend this work.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12
COmmendable Sentiments.

On Thursday afternoon, during the
debate in the Senate, upon the motion
to refer the House amendments to the
Senate election bill to a Conference
Committee, Mr.. Allan made what we
may almost call plea for peace, har-
mOny and Cancellation.
II Mr.. Allan, and our other colored
fellow-citizens, would only have the
courage and manhood to throw off the
yoke OF their carpet-bag leaders, they
would be surprised to find how willingly
we would cooperate with them in bury
ing the issues Of the past, and working
together for the material interests Of
the State. Then the problem of good
government in Louisiana would be easily
and speedily solved.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12
s'The Little JOANNA Southern Lltera.
furp.

One OF the pleasantest volumes Of the
kind to which it has been our good for
tune to devote recently few enjoyable
hours, is entitled "The Little Joanna"
by the charming authoress of -Four
Oaks" Kamba Thorpe, Mrs. Bellamy,
of GAINESVILLE, Ala. The character of
Joanna, the heroine, is drawn with I'M
nature. and exhibits keen perception
of human nature that sometimes reminds
one Of the genius Of Dickens. Some of
the scenes between the heroine and
hero of the work, George Kendall, are
really written with exquisite taste and
skill, and display both the weakness
and strength OF the heroine in q manner
which fully absorbs our interest and
sympathy throughout. Mrs. Basil.
Miss Basil, Mr.. Redmond. Miss Ruff
ner and Miss Hawkesby are all most
admirably portrayed.
It is unnecessary to express the opin-
ion that it is the duty of Southern peo-
pie to encourage Southern literature,
when it is at all meritorious. Little
Joanna has perfect right to take a
front rank among the best works of fic-
ton Of the day. and the authoress
should be encouraged in every proper
way as one calculated to maintain, in
her particular. line of authorship, q
high standard of respect and admi-
ration in others for the Literary Genius
Of the South. Any one who wishes to
peruso q book full OF real Human
life. and elegantly written. without
a single slang phrase or sensational
scene, too much characterizing our
modern productions. will be sure to OBJ
tain his moneys worth, besides several
hours of the most delightful reading,
by purchasing "Kamba Thorpe's" last
novel, "The Little JOANNA" -Four
Oaks" though published unostenta-
tiously, Was admired exceedingly by
many of the most intellectual people in
the North and South. and we can assure
our readers that "The Little Joanna" is
equal, If not superior, to it in merit.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12
The State Central Committee.

This committee, at its first meeting,
Thursday evening, at the st. Charles
Hotel, effected permanent organiza-
ton by the unanimous election of Col.
1. w. Patton, as President, Judge AL
bert VOORHEES,, as Vice President, p. J.
Sullivan, as Secretary and Philip Power,
Jr., as Assistant Secretary.
A spirit OF perfect harmony prevailed
among the various members of the Com
mittee, and this fact augurs we'll for the
successful conduct OF our electoral cam
paign.
Messrs. g. w. McCranie, Louis s.
Martin, NJ. A. Dooley, A. Wizard and H.
Connors were appointeda Committee on
Address and Resolutions in relation to
the Returning Board matter.
The Committee then adjourned to
meet at st. Patrick's Hall tonight at 2
o'clock.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-12
from Yesterdays Evening EditionI
The Morning Press.

Tho Bee reviews the provisions OF
House bill. No. al, presented by ME.
Jeffries. relative to the assessment,
collection and limitation Of taxes, and
while it finds contained in 1t some oil the
Objectionable features of former bills on
the same subject, it commends it, as q
whole, as q substantial reform measure,
particularly as 1t affects this city.
Tt thinks Mr. Blaine has not succeeded
in pointing out any practical mode for
the resumption of specie payments.
The Republican thinks that the pas
sage Of the Texas Pacifica and Levee bills
is endangered by the disagreement be-
tween tho Northern and Southern De
mocracy upon the questions OF national
and State sovereignty.
It is opposed to the proposition to levy
an additional tax on city property TO ala
in the construction of the Texas and
Pacific railroad.
It chuckles over the confirmation OF
Mr.. Billings as United States District
Judge. It says that the organization
known as the Southern Republicans has
membership of about two thousand OF
the most intelligent citizens OF New Or
leans.
The Times condemns the Louisiana
Lottery monopoly OH one page, and on
another prints huge and seductive ad-
vertisement of it's new splendid scheme
for fortune"
It still persists in saying that the
House election bill is mere Democratic
party measure.
It has not yet answered Mr.. Dupre S
charges. Perhaps it can't.
The Picayu,e says that no one would
complain of high taxation IL the money
collected were used for the benefit and
advantage of the people. 1t urges citi-
zens to subscribe to the stock OF the
New Orleans Pacific Railway, since they
will be sure of obtaining a quid pro quo.
1t ably exposes the iniquity OF the Sen
ate election bill.
The Bulletin animadverts severely
upon the confirmation of Mr.. Il. G. Bill
lings as United States Judge, and de-
nounces in an earnest and eloquent ar
ticle the evident intention Of the Radi-
cal party to stand by the Infamous Re-
turning Board. Good!