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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
The Pacific Railway,

Our neishbor of the Mansfield Re-
porter differs with us in regard to
some expression Of ours some weeks
since, concerning this great and i'm
portant interest in which we all feel
so deeply and vitality concerned. We
never intended to cast single oh.
stac'e in the way of the practical work
ing of the road, but tothe contrary will
always do whatever we can to aid the
work i'll any manner, shape or form.
But what we intended to say and do
now reiterate, is that this newspaper
warfare between our friends should
cease, because it is impossible for any
such thing to add one dollar to the
capital stock of the road or help its
canse however remotely. This is
what should he held in obeyance, and
allow time to smooth the aspe,ities
Of individual interest, and soften those
rancorous feelings that have been
caused, no doubt, in a great degree
by misunderstanding and mistakes,
human weakness is prone to commit.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
TO Our County Friends.

The great object for which q poll
teal newspaper is published, must be
obvions to any one, who will take
the trouble to give the snhjcct q mo-
mcnt's thought. It is mainly to dis
seminate the views, thoughts, feelings,
purposes and principles Of that party
to whic': it avowclly bclonss, and at
all times TO forward the interest of
that party. The aims and intentions
Of the patty can only be known
through the press, hence, the abso-
lutte Importance and great need of
party organ in our midst, for the OBJ
ccts stated above. Therefore, should
any Of or friends in the parish, Who
have not been ii the habit Of recciy-
ing the paper as regular subscribers,
suddenly find themselves in posses.
sion Of one, they are most politely
requested to look carefully through
its columns, and possibly they may
find something of interest to them.
and il they do not care to 10 this,
they arc still farther politely request
ed to hand it to the nearest ncighbor.
who will do it. The copies are not
sent for the purpose of asking them
to become subscribers, bat it is done
in the interest of the party, to inform
orr friends Of the various meetings,
and movements of the or
sanizatinn, so that they may take a
lively interest in whatever relates to
it.; welfare.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
The Ball in Motion.

On last Monday evening the citizens
Of this (I2th Ward) after public notice
met at the Court House and organ
lied the campaign Democratic Con-
sentative clul. This begins to look
like business and as if the people
were in earnest. A great many may
think that 1t is rather early, but they
slonll remember a great deal of
work is to he done and there in not
too mucl, time to do it in. The one
great essential to success in a political
contest is, first organization, and that
50 complete, that every voter shall be
enrolled. We, therefore, hope that
none will be found outside Of the
club in this ward who are friendly to
our cause.
The club was permanently organ
lied by electing w. f. Russell, Pres
ident, L. Caspari, Willis Holmes,
William Payne, Vice PresidentA and
Geo. w. Kearney, Secretary and
Treasurer.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
Our Public Schools.


The management Of the public
schools in this parish, since the year
1869, under Radical misrule and gen
eral t!'ievery, has been a crying
shame upon our citizens and to civ
ilization. There has not been one
good school for the education of the
white children, since that time. Pc
riodca|ly, they would make a show of
having good schools, but it was all
done for political! effect, as it was last
winter. just before the assembling Of
the Legislature, when schools were
ordered all throughout the parish,
but the moment the Legislature adj
journed, here comes the order for all
of them to close.
Tho coloyed schools have been
taught by ward politicians, presidents
Of Radical clubs, and hired cmissaries
to do the dirty work of their COM
mauders, and generally as ignorant
of the art Of teaching school. as the
heather Chincc is of the Christian re
ligion. Myers, the Treasurer of the
School Board, was, and is absent with
the money in his pocket, where lie
is likely to keep it, and in the mean.
time, we have no schools, nor will we
have until they (the Radicals) desire
to commence them on the eve of the
campaign. rot for the benefit of the
ignorant children. but as head quar-
ters for political ward gatherings, nn-
der the guidance and direction of the
notorious ring of thieves in this place,
conspicuous among them is to be
found the Rev. Senator Blunt, with
his sanctimonious looks and phayisa-
ical airs of outward holiness.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
Thanks.

We acknowledge the receipt of an
invitation badge, through the courte-
sy of Mr.. W. H. Elstncr, Chairman
of the Ex.C Committee for the "Caddo
Jockey Club,' races to begin at
Shreveport, La, on Sd May, next. 1t
would afford rs great pleasure to at
tend, but fear our business connec-
tons will preclude the possibility Of
us enjoying any sucl, recreation. We
take pleasure, however, in thanking
Mr.. Elstner, and through him, the
Association, for the kind invitation
extended to US, and If at any time we
eau serve them, they have but to
command.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

At a meeting of the Democratic Con-
seryative Parish Central Committee,
from the several Wards of the Par
ISL of NatclitoclIes, held on the
18th inst, in the city of Natchito-
(. ces, the following Resolutions were
adopted:
Rcsolrcd, That the several Wards
throughout the parish be requested to
elect delegates to q Conservative.
Democratic Convention, to assemble
in Natchitoches on Monday, May 9Th,
1876, for the purpose of perfecting
the organization Of the people Of the
parish of Natchitoches, and to take
into consideration such other mat
tiers of politicalor public Importance
as may be suggested. and to elect
delegates to tie State and District
Conventions.
Resolved, That the l,asis of repre-
sentation shall be one delegate for
every 80 votes cast for Jno. C. Mon.
cure, in the general election of 1874,
and one delegate for every fraction of
so votes cast--providcd, however,
that every Ward shall he entitled to
one delegate.
Accordingly the several Wards
shall he entitled to representation as
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

Believing that VIC, as well as the
public, know the writer ola commu-
nlcation in last weeks Republican,
we are constrained, BY feelings of
sclf-rcspect to decline answering his
questions. We are not averse to Civ
ing to any person who inquiries,
through proper motives, our views
upon local, State, or National affairs !;
but we do not accord to this cores
pondent, "P,' the courtesey to cat
ecl'ise us upon any subject, for the
reason, that he, in the past, refused
to allow us that privilege which he
now asks at our hands.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
Republicans of Louisiana-A
Warning"

This is the heading Of mass of
words tllown together in such utter
confusion, and so devoid Of respect for
the common rules Of grammar, pub.
lished in the last issue of the Natchi-
toches Republican. that we think the
heading should have been "Queen's
English, take warning, for we are go
ing to murder you," bn: in the place
Of giving the friendly warning before
committing the horrid deed, the wri-
ter proceeds, unblnshin:ly, to the
contamination of the crime Oh I.
shades Of Lind|ey Murray, aud depart
ed philologist! t!at we should live
to see in inxtaposition to such a
medley, a piece Of ours confined.
walled in, blus|lins in its modesty Mr
its STAINLESS environments.
How could snch beings imagine for
a moment that we had them in view
when we spoke Of making a shot"
campaign! Now is any thing in this
world wonld make us shot" against
them, it would be this ruthless hand
ling Of our article, and inserting it in
paper in company with such lingo,
jargon, or whatever else it might be
called. 7urpis ct Hdicua res est Gle.
me"tarius sener, but rather appear
absurd and base in small things, than
go forth pen in hand, and sacrifice to
unmitigatcd ignorance, the plain un-
offending English language.
Aud this is the official journal of
the parishes Of Natchitoches, Sabine,
and Vim! lea,:ve.i'y, "the wheel
Of fortune will turn" and when it
dnes. what will become Of you, Mr..
Rcpu b'icon?
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
Organize! Crganizo!

BY reference to another column it
will be seen that 4 convention is call
cd to meet here or fhc 9Th next
month, and it is earnestly hoped that
every Ward of the palisl. will send a
full delegation. Have your Ward
meetings, gentlemen, and appoint
your delegates as soon as possible.
Business OF great Importance is to he
transacted and we of the city are
anxious that the country should have
full voice in the deliberations of
this convention.
This is not the time to display in
difference OK unconcclncdncss, but
every one shonlA take an active part
in helping on the good cause. 1t is
also very important that the different
Nald clHbs complete their organiza
ton and report them as soon as DOS
s'hle for we will soon DC in possession
of interesting public documents for
dissemination, and it is essential that
we should know the postoilice a;l-
dress of TIE officers of the various
clubs. We cannot hope to effect
any thing without ORGANIZATION.
This is now the great and decisive
step to be taken, and knowing, as we
do, its power, we viii continue to
cry ont, organize organize!
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

~~~s------------
J. Randolph Tucker, member Of
Congress from Virginia in his speech
on the Centennial appropriation bill
thus concIudca:
But, Mr.. Chairman, despite all
these Instructions, Virgins, will he
there. Her people who are able to
90 will be there. She has given
daughters to the Union, six fair
daughters with wealth and plenty in
their hands, who will 90 to the Cen
tcnuial and represent the muniticencc
and the patriotism OF their aged and
bereavcd mother. And another langh-
ter, her mountain child, torn from
her by the Cmsa,ian operation. will
be present. with her infinite mineral
wealth and her resources in agricul-
ture, manufactures, and commerce.
And old Virginia, rent in twain, i'm
poveris|cl, in her weeds of widow
hood, bnt with a heart tlrobbins high
for the prosperity of the common
country, with a soul as true to the
constitutional Union rs when she
first proposed independence to her
sisters. and declared it by the pen Of
her Jefferson. and won it by the valor
and virtue Of her Washington. and as
when By the wisdom and prudence Of
her Madison she lent her aid to frame
TIE Federal Constitution. Yes, true
to the principles Of liberty and indie
pcndence aud houor, Virginia will he
there in spirit lowering over the
scene. And say to this House.
that when this Government is restored
to its prestine parity, and the prin-
ciplps of the Revolution are re- estab.
l'shcd. and liberty shall be proclaim
ed throughout this land. in this land,
in This year Of our jubilee, to every
:nan even the humblest under the
protecting eryis of the kabeos corpus
nnrepeal"d by HE cdicts of a Pres
ldent, and unrepealable by n declar
alton of constructive rebellion under
unconstitutional acts Of Congress, and
when Virginia and all her sister States
shall be free in the direction of their
internal policy, and be uncontrolled
III their autonomy. then, glowing
with an inextincnishable love for H.
berty secured by the Constitution,
which is the supreme law for Gov
eminent and people, she will, if not
in corporal presence, yet truly in
spirit, unite with Massachusetts in
that's plendid aspiration of her great
est orator and statesman, uttered
forty years ago, for liberty and union,
that is, institutional liberties inner.
tied from the struggles of the centu-
ries and secureduuder the noble Con.
stitution Of our fathers-"Liberty
and Union, now and forever, one and
inseparable !" Great applause.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

To CENTENNIAL VIs1ToRs.-One of
the first things for travellers to look
out for, is a good, first class hotel,
and moro particularly is this neces.
sity urgent this year, to those who
are going to the Centennial. If yon
will examine tho card of Messrs. Dol.
linger & Co., Proprictors of the Great
Western Hotel, Philadelphia, publish
ed in our paper to-day, you will be
satisfied that it is just the place to
suit you.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

Ex-Attorncy General WilEiams tes.
tilted that he paid to John DeveDport,
ont of the secret service fund, $780,.
OOO for election purposes. Upon b.
ing pressed lie acknowledged that the
money was paid by the direct order
of the President.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
Died.

Near Campte, La, April 10th, iNe
after long and painful illness, mn.
MORTIMER PEROT. nee DeRussy, sgea
~ years and Z months.
For many months ere the sad event.
her kind and devoted husband had AZ
ticipated the sorrowful separation, ~
when the blow fell upon him, he Wa !"
certain extent, prepared fort it, stillh
could mitigate his great grief but lltss
for such loss, for she v.as true snd
loving wife, kind and aiIectionate inssf
cr and pure christian. She leaves y
infant child to the care of kind relatione
To them Ill VIC tender tear Of 81
pathy.
At Winchester, Tenn, on tho 2l*
April, 1876, Mr.. GEORGE SMcos
WALMsLEY, a native of Maryland,
and for many years a resident Of this
place. Aged So years.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

At this present writing, (Wettnes-
day. a gentle, slow, rain is falling,
which is very mucl, needed in this
section for the crops-as few Of
our planters have yet a good stand
of corn or cotton. The cotton
seed planted in the "stiff lands'
will not come up until we have a
good soaking rain, sufficient to
vet the ground thoroughly.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
The National Democratic Resi-
dent Committee.


The National Democratic Rcsiden
Committee have established head
quarters at 1924 r street, near til,
Ebbitt House. The committee j.
made as follows:
Chairman-Hiester Clymer.
Treasurcr-W. II. Barnum.
Secretary-James Harvey.
SENATE.
Kentucky. w. Stevenson.
Connecticut-N. W. Eaton.
West Virginia-H. G. Davis.
Maryland-W. V. Whyte.
Georgia.. i. Gordon.
Pennsylvania -Hiestcr Clymer.
Massac|usetts-C. W. Chaplin.
Tcxas--J. w. Throckmorton.
Mississippi-C. E. Hooker.
Kcntncky-A. J. Jcwett.
North Carolina--W. NJ. Robbins.
Ohio-M. Taylor.
District of Columbia-W. w. Cor
coran, James E. Harvey, and Charles
Mason.
The Democratic organizations ia
all tI,e'States and Territories are re.
Quested to report their committees
Immediately to the National Resident
Committee. Applications for docu.
ments, speeches, and other political
matter, and all communications on
the business of the committee, will
be addressed to the secretary.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
Sherifs Sales.

Caspari & Dietrich vs.. Gassion Me.
foyer. jules Ducasse vs.. same. Sale
of land and horses, on IL months
bond. Saturday, May 9th. 1876.
Oscar Chopin VS.. SerapIinc Levas-
seur. A tract of land, on the Goth
May, 1876; for cash.
John Genoe & Co., VS.. Evelina
Olive. A tract of land, on Goth May,
1876; for cash.
Robert w. Simmons VS.. w. w.
Brcazeale. Sale of land on the 6tl,
May.
Marcelin Tauzin VS.. r. E. Burke,
Assignee of T. Lacoste, Bankrupt.
Sale Of House and lot on Front Street.
Saturday, May 9th.
w. NJ. Levy Va. CASTOR Rogue and
J..E. Rogue. Sale of land, May 9th.
A. B. Sompayrac Us. D. II. Boullt,
Jr: Sale of lands, May 9th.
J. H. Stephens VS.. Harriet Pru-
dhomme, wife of Theo. Prudhomme,
sale of Gin House and one acre of
and, on a credit of IL months. May 6.
Succession Sales.
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The rain that commenced to fall
on Wednesday evening, eliminated
Thursday morning in a regular soak
er, thoroughly wetting the ground
all sufficiently to terminate seed Of
any kind, in any land, however ''stitf."
This will make smiling faces among
our planters, for previously they had
become somewhat discouraged at the
continued dry weather, but now a
good stand OF corn aud cotton is GER
tain, and all they have to do to insure
agood crop, is to cultivate it efficient
Is and intel'igently. May the Great
Giyer of all earthly blessings, be
cvcrlastiagly thanked for this meal
cnlable aud hountifnl gift.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
Unity is Strength.

A philosopher once on his death
bed, requested his seven SONS 20 bring
him seven reeds, and as they were
brought, lie broke them, one by one :;
then he asked that seven mere OF like
size be brought him, and putting
them all together, cndeavored to
brake them, and failed. Now here is
a full explanation of weakness when
divided, and strength when combined.
IntrinSically the two sets Of reeds
contained The same amount OF icSls-
tive force, hut III their combination
this strength, vas assisted and enhanc-
cd, one with another. The fo:cc nee
cssary 70 brake Chem ali, had to he
expended at The same time, consc-
qncntlv, tie resistance was at the
same time. and had to be overcome
simultaneously, while those taken by
themselves. had nnt|.iuy to DEPEND
on. bnt their own inherent weakness.
So it is in all orr relations of life.
but more particularly in our political
interests. There, union is a size gui
nan Of success. and without it, defeat
is sure 70 follow any attempt we may
make. Unless We can 90 into this
campaign united as one man, we had
better abandon it right now, and pre-.
pare to make terms with the enemy.
If We had a large majority in this
parish, OK if we had no foe to take
advantage of our disscnsions, then
personal aims and private ambitions
would DC admissible, but such is not
the fact, aud it is suicidal for any
thin. of the kind to be thought Of
Party organization can only he per-
ftctcd and made available, when eve
ry one is willing to forget self, bury
individual feelings and prcindices,
and come forward with a singlcnpss
Of purpose and a unity of action, that
will strike terror to the souls Of fear
full adversalies.
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Observation-Disclosures of the 10Th
Ward Democratic--Conservatiye
Club will meet at the Courthouse
at IL o'clock ~, precisely, today,
saturday. Every member will
be expected to put in an appear
ance at that hour.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
Why is Marshal S. 3. Packard
now like Othello was? Because
s'lis occupation is gone"

The Male High School is now in
successful operation at this place
with a pretty good number of
pupils under the efficient direction
Of w. c. Jack, principal.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29
Rally! Rally!

A Mass meeting of the voters Of
the 10Th Ward, is cal ed to take place
at tile Court house, to-day, (Satur-
day. at 10 O'Clock, NJ. 1t is hoped
and earnestly requested that every
ono interested in the triumph of the
Democratic Conservative Party, will
turn out and give US full attendance.
The meeting is call for the purpose
Of choosing delegates to the Parish
Convention, to meet here on he Sth
May, next.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

Any one wanting to subscribe
to the New Orleans Democrat, a
tirst.class family and political
newspaper, shon]d apply to J. II.
COsgrOye, Agent
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

We would call the attention of
our country friends, to the card Of
A. +. Lemee, Notary Public, pub
lished in another column.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

Just think of it, after waiting pa
tiently for the Thursdays mail from
New Orleans, it came, but as empty
as a contribution box in copgrega.
ton of country christians.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

FEVER DESTROYING TREE. W.
have now these trees on hand, ono
year old, ready to be trausplanted.
and the season being propitidus would
advise all persons wishing them TO
come forward and procure one and
plant it as the Centennial Tree 70.
themselves and their children and
their childrens' children to admire,
and enjoy its great prophylactic pow.
evs.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

When nameless Editaire,
Ola country newspapare @
All in dispaire '
OF ever learning grammaire
Wishes to become wiseacaire,
He should take lessons from schOlaire,
Perhaps he might repaire
The wrong his progenitaire
Permitted to lis first male leire.
Subscribe TO the Vindicator,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

The river is rapidly falling at
this place, and in a short while it
will be impossible for boats to
come here.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

The Redemptorist Fathers, Revs.
Deham and Lamy, arrived Tuesday
last oD board our packet Bart Able
from New Orleans. They will begin
the mission here to. morrow Sunday
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

Thanks to our distinguished mem.
Der Of Congress, Hon. W. N. Levy,
for regular issues Of the Congression.
al Record.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

L. Cartel keeps ''straight whis-
ky constantly on hand; says lie
does not deal in scrooked.'
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

Our Packet, Bart Able "a usual,
came to the landing Tuesday evening.
with 4 good up trip, we presume, for
her veteran commander was in an a.
ceeding good llumor. Capt. Sipnott,
we wish you a long and prospenas
STAY wisA us.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

Four Clromos Free examine
the card of W. NJ. Burrow, Of
Bristol, Tenn.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

Fisl,y-"We deny the allegation
and can whip the alligator. la.
fouche Union.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

To'al number of delegates .. SIS
All Democratic and CONSERVATIVE
papers in the State are requested to,
pAblish the above.
l. w. PATTON, President.
PHILIP Power, Secretary.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-29

It is fu,nnred that Boss Tweed Las
been seen in Italy.