The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1877-02-14
WASHINGTON, J
Jan. 81, 1871

When any lneDDer vi the LOUISE
ana Retuarning Board appears in
public here, there is scattering Of
tbose who have valuables about them.
These men are, as men go, Of unusu-
slIy vicious personal appearance, so
mueh so that tAe fact is noted by all
who see them, ard in as much u sub
iect of remark as the weather, or the
Presidential election. Kenner's
countenance is history and a pro-
phecy of fraud. His equivocal con-
Trajectory and self-conyicting testi.
mony as to the performances of the
Board, fits his features as an eight
hutton glove fits the wrist. The
same may be said of Wells, Presi-
dent CT the Board. Luckily the
whole four Of them are under arrest
here, and the Electoral Commission
can see them before endorsing their
manipulation Of the Louisiana vote.
Littlelield, clerk of the body, tes-
tilted yesterday, having once refused
to answer, that he changed the votes
of three precincts in Vernon parish
by order of Wells. There had been
no charges of fraud or intimidation
in the precincts. snake the chan
ces" said Well to Littlefield, "and
we'll have the afiidavits prepared"
This class of evidence, known to
have been in existence for some time
is just being made public. There is
plenty Of it.
Yesterday the Electoral Commits
sion was completed, and is as follows;
Senator's Edmunds, Frelinghuysen
Morton, Thurman, Bayard: Repre-
scntatiyes Payne, Hunton, Abbott Of
Massachusetts,, Garfield and Hoar;
Justices Field, Clifford. Miller,
Strong aad Bradley. These are ex-
tellcntmen for the purpose, with one
OF two exceptions. The omission of
Conkling, and the election of Morton
will be regretted by all who desire to
see peaceful and satisfactory set
tIement of the Presidential question.
Happily, however, it is not likely
that two or three radical md unrea
sonable,men can prevent happy re-
suit.
The House yesterday (30th) pass
ed bill abolishing the District Pc
lice Board. Probably the Senate
will follow suit. This bill was pass
ell unanimously in both House and
Senate u few days ago, so great was
The indignation at The employment of
the police farce Of the Board for dis
honorable and partisan purposes -
The Houe also passed the bill Civ
iag Capt. kads his first 100000 for
his improvement of navigation at the
mouth ofthe Mississippi river. The
remainder of Yesterdays session was
occupied in eiecLing the House mem
bers Of the Electoral Commission.
In the Senate enormous petitions
we're presented asking that Pensions
granted to invalid soldiers of the
late war shall commence at the date
OF the soldiers discharge. 1t seems
'Ast they now commence only when
the claim is established. Also nu-
mefons petitions for Constitutional
amendment giving suffrage to women.
Senator Howe introduced resolu-
uon to keep the Congressional libra
y open greater number of hours
Man Low. Practically this fine IL
orary is inaccessible to many.
Ex-Attorney General Black will
manage the case "before the Electo-
ta commission for the Democrats,
ana Mr.. Evarts will perform the same
service for the Republicans, unless
'ae fascalities in Louisiana and Flor
'aa shall make him decline.
ene or two more Life Insurance
SOnpanies have collapsed within a
week, to the great loss of innocent
policy holders. OF the assets of one
u the companies over half were
worthless. 1t is found that the lin
uea State control over these institu-
'Ous Is lnsufflclent, and as a compa-
y Judiciously managed today may
'4i Tomorrow under the control of
we inefficient or wicked men, there
seems to be no security at any time. !
lie su gested plan of having each |
'0npany invest portion of its as
'''S In Government bonds, to remain
! the is. Treasury, and In a SINH
~ manner invest fixed percentage
~''s yearly receipts, would seem to
: as good as any. The companies
sAuhos be compelled by the Govern
4.su' TO adapt it, but if one or two
esl0hg Comnon;oc tool 4ho la ~