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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23
No Illusion

The better to fully understand to
where we are drifting-we beg TO
the following as the plan
of the Radical party in foisting upon
the country their defeated PRESIDENT
r. B. Hayes.
This is not 4 time to deal in il'u-
sions and it is far better to look
these startling facts in the face.
The counting of the votes Will take
place in the Senate Chamber-hth'
erto this ceremony has occurred III the
hall of the House; the House Will DC
invited to participate as witnesses II
they refuse, it makes no difference
the count will 60 on all tie same.
The President of the Senate Will
then open and count just such votes
as he pleases, he being sole judge &C.
cording to Radical authority, can 90
so-and in the case of Oregan, lie Will
count the Hayes and Wheeler votes,
Go,erno certificate or not, the 9TH
crs having Governor certificates will
be ignored. This being done, then
the President of the Senate will de-
clare Hayes elected. The House will,
OF course, object, and then the row,
or back down begins. If Hayes has
not enough votes from the States
already stolen, the President of the
Senate will steal another-from New
York, Georgia-anywhere will do.
1t must be understood that there are
no "forms of law" for this, and ia
US down South, who have suffered
from and seen 80 much of this boast
ed Radical party, the will to do il
simply depends upon the measure o
: success.
> Just how this will end we are no
l prepared to say, as in the wisdom o
!, such Democrats. North, who thinl
Q their Districts likely to be uncomfor
r tally close in future elections, tn
South and her public journals mus
keep their mouths shut-this howev
h er, we do know, If there be submis
sion to Hayes, it is the end of gov
ernment by tile people through cleo
= tons, and the substitution of govern
9 ment BY a band Of oflce'holdert
through public robbers, organize
}. as Returning Boards, supported b
u soldiers, and scorning law aud ta
. forms of lazy. r.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23
THE SUN
1877 NEW YORK.

The different editions of THE SUN during
the next year will be the same as during the
wear that has just passed. The daily addition
will on week days DO sheet Of four paxes, or
Sc broad columns while tho weekly edition
will be sheet of eight pages ef the same dimen'
sions and character that arc already faniliarto
our friends.
THE SUN will continue to DO the strenuous
advocate of reform aud retrenchment, and Of
the substitution of craftsmanship. wisdom, and
integrity for hollow pretence. imbecility, and
fraud in tho administration of public affairs. It
will contend for the government OF tile people
BY the people aud for the people, as opposed to
government by frauds in tho ballot box ana IN
the counting of votes, enforced by military
violence. II will endeavor to supply fts read.
ers-a body now not far from million Of souls
with the most careful, completes, and trust.
worthy accounts of current events, and will
employ for this purpose numerous and care
fully selected staff of reporters ana correspon-
dents. Its reports from Washington, especial
will doubtless continue to deserve and enjoy
tho hatred of those who thrive by plundering
tho Treasury or by usurping what the law does
not give them, while it will enAeavOr to merit
the confidence Of tho pubic by defending the
rights Of the people against the entertainments
Of nnjustihed power. -,
The Price cfths daily sun c will n be IS cent? tS
tho Sunday edition 81 80 year,
Tho SUNDAY edition alone, eight pages
81 70 a year, post paid.
The Weekly Sun, eight pages Of S. broad col.
umns, will DC furnished during lS77Jat the rate
of 81 year, post paid.
The benefit of this large reduction from the
previous rate for the Weekly can I've enjoyed by
individual subscribers without the necessity Of
making mp clubs. At the same time, If any Of
our friends choose to aid in extending our Cir
culation, we shall be grateful to them, and every
such person who sends us ten or more snbscri'
bers from one place will be emit tied to one copy
of the paper for himself without charge. at
ono dollar u year, postage paid, the expenses OF
paper and printing are barely repaid and, con.
sidering the size of the sheet,anA tho qualtyso q
its CONSENTS we are confdent tho people will
consider the Weekly Sun the cheapest newspa
per published in the world, and We trust also
one of the very best. 80
Address, The suE, New York City, N. Y
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

SINKING OF THE STEAMER HOMER.
The steamer HOMER struck a snag
while on her mp trip on Thursday be-
fore last al $50 p. ms, and was total
Zly wrecked. She was heavily loaded
and the wind was high, she became
unmanagable and ran into the ob-
struction forward, sinking her almost
instantly. The passengers. and crew
were ordered up to the roof and all
reached that place of safety. The boat
suddenly lurched to the side throw
ing them nearly all in the water in
which. though not more than three or
four feet deep, FIVE persons were
drowned. The cargo, or such of it
as was got out in damaged state,
was sold at Grand Ecore at auction
on Monday and Tuesday laet.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23
i BY TELEGRAPH.
LOUISIANA,

BEGINS TO LOOK LIKE BUSINESS.
Special to tho Times. =
New Orleans, Dec 16.-A Wash.
ington special says: "Much uneas-
mess has been caused in political cir
cles by the receipt of news that in
Indiana the Democrats are forming
in armed clubs in each. county for the
purpose of enforcing their rights as
voters. When the report reached
here Morton started home at once.
The matter was discussed in the
Cabinet and the government officials
in Indiana we're instructed to report
the facts to the Administration at
once. The best opinionis that, while
perhaps the Democrats in Indiana,
Illinois and Wisconsin may be form
ing themselves into permanent organ
izations and that the Republicans
have become frightened at this, a Sc.
cret anti-Catholic society has been
discovered here which is composed of
government employees pledged to
the Inauguration Of Hayes.
MR.. MoRR1soN's DISPATCH TO SPEAK
FIR RANDALL.
New Orleans, Dec. 15-The follow
ing was telegraphed Tonight:
Zion. Samuel J. Randall, Speaker, Wash.
ington, D. c. "a.
Every obstacle has been and will be
interposcd to hinder this committee
in the discharge Of Its doty. Repub.
liean witnesses have been. threatened
and dare not testify without incuriue
the loss Of position and personal dan
ger. The production: Of papers aud
kilograms are refused, IL is believed,
! upon assurances of protection from
Washington. Without the power Of
the House to enforce obedience to its
| process the committee cannot dis
charge its duty. The House should
| remain in session. 49,.
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President Grants Views.

Washington, Dec. 18.-A dispatch
to the Tribune says that tue Pres',
dent, in conversation with friend
this evening said that thus far he had
received no official information of any
unlawful movement in Indiana or
elsewhere. What he has seen-oc-
casional references in newspapers, lie
attributes to political agitation in
certain sections of the country, and
he has received information to that
effect from other unofficial sources.
The administration, he said, is not
insensible to the necessity of vigil
ance, whether these reports are trne
or false, with the reference to this
Indiana excitement. The President
thinks that should itspread the loyal
sentiment of majority of the people
of that State, and of the country,
will have influence enough to pre-.
vent any outbreak. The President
said further that it Is gratifying to OBJ
| serve conservative spirit shown by
many of the Southern leaders, and he
feels assured that the same DISPOSE.
ton will ultimately prevail all over
the land; and he believes that the
men who are now disposed to incite
civil war are only those who have
everything to gain and nothing to
lose, in the event of such a national
calamity. If the emergency does
arise, the President said he should
not hesitate to execute his constitu
tional authority. :, w hoover is for
mally declared by the President O.
the Senate to have been elected will
be recognized by General Grant tt
that position, and to'him will he sur
render the reins Of authority. 1t il
not his desire to force upon the peo
pie any particular person, but he vii
see that the person who is declared t
he electcdsas his successor is place.
in possession of the Government. HI
is not Judge of the election; whe'
the question is determined, his dut.
will be plain. General Grant SAT-
that bsfore and since the election h
had used his executive power only fo
the enforcement ofthe LAWS and pre-
servation OF peaeA and sncl' an exer
else of the powers conferred upon hin
he will continue until the last NJ"
mcnt Of his responsibility. He doe
not think that the Government whic|
has withstook the shock Of neafl.
four years battle will now fall befor
the clamor If a mob. The power c
the President to call ont the militar,
, of a State in the event of an attemp
to resist the inauguration, Of the Pre-
sident legally declared to be elected
is one which General Grant will nc
) hesitate to use, should any occasio
arise. He said that in his recollectio
, that during the riots in New York,
1863, a portion of the National Guar
of the Empiro State was called ot
By direct authority Of the Presiden
and co-operated with regular Unite
States troops in suppression Of Il
disturbance.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23
TAKE NOTICE.

All persons desiring the V1ND1CA-
TOR continued to their address af-
tor January Let, 1877, mast remit the
subscription price before that time,
No paper, will be issued from this
office except to those who pay in ad-
vance. We trust our friends will not
forget this, nor feel angry because
their paper is stopped on the lst Jan
nary, because if it is, the fault is
theirs not ours.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Corn, HAY, PORK, HIDES, AND
PEcANs, have added much to bust
ness this year. Far more so, than in
previous years. We fatter ourselves
that the INDICATOR fas done its
share in insisting upon "more CORN
and as an evidence of prosperity in
that line, we have noted sales of that
cereal as low as 40 cents per Lushel
which has not occurred before in six
teen years. In consequence Of this,
pork has been fatteued, and large
amounts are offered on our streets at
7 cents per pound for net meat. Hay
in considerable quantities has been
sold, and a large amount of Pecans
have found ready purchasers. Hides
also have been in brisk demand, but
the offering has been limited. If we
had only a Government of respecta-
bility and honesty, Louisiana would
renew her vigor in two years.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Extraordinary triumph Of science.
This new principle, new way, to cure
Cough g. Consumption,kDr J. H.
McLean's Cough and Lung Healing
Globules. As rapidly as the Globules
dissolve in the mouth, a healing gas
is formed and inhaled, which cures
Throat and LING diseases. Trial
Boxes Is cts. by mail. DR.. J. H. Nc
Lean, 3l4 Chestnut St., St. Louis.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Loss BY FlKE.-The store of Mr.
Mathew Hertzog, on Magnolia Plan
tatiou, near Cloutierville, was des-:
troyed BY fire one night last week.
The fire originated from a defective
fine to the chimney. Mr.. Hertzog
succeeded in saving his safe aud pa
pers, but his merchandise was entirely
consumed. a@r%
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23
Helen D'este Troupe left Shreve.
port for this place, on the 2lst inst.

Before life is imperilled, deal judi.
ciously with the symptoms. Kemem.
Der that the slight disorder Of to-day
may become an obstinate, incurable
disease to -morrow. As a preventive
medicine take Simmons Liver .Regu-
lator, which, by its mild and beno
fetal action on the liver, stomach and
spleen, is eminently calculated to as
sist Nature in her efforts to re estab.
lislI healthy condition. 1t will also
remove the cause of disease without
any of that prostration which follows
the use of drastic purgatives, or any
of the injurious effects of mineral
poisons.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23
SOUTH CAROLINA.
THE SITUATION UNCHANGED

THE SITUATION UNCHANGED
Columbia, Dec. l5.-Ths House
committee examined several witnesses
and have obtained returns from near
" all the precincts but about fifteen,
which will be supplied by testimony.
, W. D. Simpson, Democratic Lieut.
enaut Governor, to-day sent letter
to the Senate claiming his seat as the
presiding officer of that body. The
letter was read and referred to the
Judiciary Committee for report.
Another ballot was taken to-day
for II. S. Senator by tho Democrats
in joint session. Vote scattering. No
choice.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Let us suppose there was a radical
instead of a Democratic House Of Re-
representatives. and then follow that
supposition by imagining the direful
result Of all these complications that
now beset the paths of liberty, and
then our people as we'll as the whole
American Union, thank God that the
Democrats hold the key to the posi-
ion :'tt': d, t. ... ...,. g..
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

FIREwoRKs.-Tho display of Fire
works will take place on Sunday, to-
morrow christmas eve) evening at 7
o'clock, P. NJ. If the weather is not
favorable, it will be postponed, Of
which duo notice will be given.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23
Davis &c Haden
DISTILIERS.

COLE PROPRIETORs of the Celebrated
~ GLENWOOD WHISKEY. These goods
arc warranted strictly pure SOUR MASH
made on the old plan of Distilla.
ton, and particularly recommended for ME-
DECIMAL PURPOSES. Orders Solicited and
promptly filed from Warehouse
No. 207 MAIN STREET.
LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

A "CBRrAIx Success. MIR. VIM.
Campbell one of our most intel1i-
gent and active farmers, has abandon
ed the cotton culture and will next
year devote his time and talent in the
cultivation, curing and sale of Hay
We predict success from the start,
and that wealth will flow to Mr.
Campbell from this enterprise.
J His farm will bs large one, and
ut no distant day others will 60 into
this branch of agriculture.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

The Radical sheets throughout the
country cannot realize the fact that
"Dear Rutherford" is slothered. If
l85 ''broad SEALS" or 2O3 honest votes,
wont elect a President in this couu-
try, we would like to know just how
many it does take.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

BUSINESS in the cotton line contin.
ues brisk, in fact, up to to-day the
receipts have been heavier than for
any previoss corresponding date. I'VE
note improvements in the price over
the previous week, and the offerings
quite as liberal. Outside the. sale OF
cotton and produce, such as the coun
Try sells, business is fat. All sales
are made. for cash, and the money j.
"sunk" instantly. + -
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Breda and Blunt notify their friends
that notwithstanding the outragcs
committed by the people in this Dis
trict iN not coting for them, THERE
turning Board has given them a
"handsome majority" ~: .:
"Mr(D sBreda will please open
Court!
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

The New :. Orleans Republican,
Shreveport Telegram, and "sich like"
are beating all the old trombones and
yelling like blazes, "Hayes or war .!
Great God! kill us legitimately if you
can, but don't scare rs to death.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Our Democratic contemporaries have
been asking, "fo1 what war'like &C.
ton has Don Cameron been appoint.
ed Secretary of War" We are able
to answer that it was for his charge
upon tie Treasury cfthe Uslsed States.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

The Shreveport Telegram has a
large amount of faith as we'll rs brass.
It.says, "Hayes is sure to be inaugu-
rated" As he failed to get the abroad
SEALS" We cannot see wherein he is
entitled to the broad seat.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

The WEATHER has been varied du-
ring tie past week. At times the
thermometer marked ~ below zero,
and at Others it went up to@quite
warm again ~ r.. =, .<.1.. : ell
On Sunday it "raincd in torrents
and VIC are how enjoying a Sbracing
time.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

The "God and morality party" will
we suppose, when they succeed in
counting or fighting Hayes in, fer
vently and piously exclaim, let as
prey." 81
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

The utterances Of the bar Of this
city in.last weeks Vindicator have the
ring of the true metal and We desire
to see our neighbqring county, cap
itols respond as nobly, Of which we
doubt not. ~. ..riIW !.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

A great many persons Seem to
think that all laws arc found in Stat
ute books. This is great mistake.
There is a law too high and too sa-
cred to be profaned by paper and ink,
and that is the claw Of selfspreserva-
tion," to which the people will now
appeal See the point? .
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

The New York Herald is quite
anxious to know how much further
Grant will be allowed to 60, without
a check. lie will 60 until he finds a
halter, We suppose.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Whoop!! hurrah! Hayes is got
right here the Telegram heard that
Grover had counted in one Demo.
crat from Oregan, and proceeded to
howl fraud
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Grant says che is going to lave
peace if he has to fight for it." Cor
tainly, MIGRANT, we are with you in
that-but We will not agree to sub
nit to "your sort" of peace.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

We deny the fact that Mr.. tilden
is elected.-(Radical papers. w.
Those papers hare a talent for de-
nying facts ifthey have a talent for
any thing.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Notwithstanding Jim Blaine's Radi-
calism in politics, we do him the JUS
tice to say that in times Of 'car no
more peaceable and orderly citizen
can be found,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

The Republican organs insist that
Grant is a great man drunk, "what
would he be if only sober" That,
wo fear, will never be known.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

THE VOTE.--Under the abroad
seals" of the States, Tilden has 185
votes. According to the BALLOT
BOXES Tilden has 2O3 electoral votes,
and yet tie Republicans claim that
Hayes will be President HowScau
it be done by force Of course. -
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Ladies, ffyou want a cheap, neat
fitting and pretty shoe call at McCook
g. Bro. I,i,1. 49,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

"The foxes have holes and the
birds of the air have nests' but Breda
has not where to lay Ills judicial
head. -. $3.50. f. 49,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

We fully agste with our friend, the
Shreveport Times, if these 9th Janaa-
~ Conventions are to be mere paper
bullet concerns, then We had better
not make asses Of ourselves by hav-
ing them. What the liberty loving
Tor supposed to be sol American must
now do, is to protest, aud if not heed
cd-STRIKE! = - $50 r.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Remember that McCook g. Bro.
have a complete line of ladies and
gentlemen ware. ...-..
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

'That coat is uice, where did you
get it"7 At McCook & Bro, plenty
of them and cheap!
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Read carefully our Suppliment in
closed in this issue. ''{
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

/ Calhat McCook &Bro., for every
thing in the Dry Goods and Grocery
line, you will certainly find it there.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Now is the time to renew your sub
scription to the VlND1CAToR, for 1877.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

The cistcrns were dry in this city
as late this year as the Goth inst. No
such thing has over occurred before.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23
Brick Walls

our Bright Redis the only reliable slats
Paint ever introduced that will effectu'
ally prevent dampness from penetrating
and discoloring the plaster.
These paints are also largely used on |,
out-houses and fences, o. as printing
coat on fine buildings
Our Only colors art Chocolate, Rcd,
Bright Red, and Orange.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23
New York Cash Price List.

40 one barrel 30 90
We have in stock, of our own manu-.
facture, roofing materials, etc., at the
following low prices:
1000 rolls extra Rubber Roofing, at s
cents per square foot. (Or we will fnr.
nish Rubber Roofing, Nails, Caps, and
Slate Paint for an entire new roof, at Il
cents ner square foot.)
1900 rolls 2ply Tarred Roofing Felt,
at II cents per square foot.
1890 rolls 3-ply Tarred Roofing Felt, sc
q cents per square foot.
200 rolls Tarred Sheathing, at ! cent.
per square foot. IT,
5000 gallons fine Enamel Paint, mixed.
ready for use, on inside or outside work,
at 50 pr gallon, all shades.
1000 Bills Slate Flour per bbi. 8 %
1890 Soapstone Flour 90
1000 Grafton Mineral W
1905 " Metallic Paint, dry 3 w
Special prices per ton or carload lots
All orders must be accompanied with
the u.oney,'or subject to 80 days draft on
we'll known parties. .,
N. Y. SLATE PAINT COMPANY, !
TO- s l0l Maiden Lane, y. !.
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Highest cash prices paid for cotton
at McC0ok e. Bro.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

The BEST the market affords and
we'll served at Burdick's Boarding
House. ram -. ..,,,, .,o 81. III r
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

More fighting whiskey during the
week--nobody hurt so far.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

; How to recompense Louisiana for
counting her out-Return in Board.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

Fancy scarfs, shawls and cloaks at
McCOok e. Bro.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-12-23

100 sacks of rust-proof oats at Me-
Cook & Bro.