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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22
The Evergreen Tragedy.
fSt. Landry Democrat. I

The terrible tragedy which has
lately occurred atEEergreen, Avoy-
elles parish is only another COM
mentary upon the evils OF intem-
perance.
Murdoch Murph member of
one of the best families 10 that sec
ton OF the country, and himself a
gentleman of refinement and Gull
ture, has for some time past been
addicted to an undue use of ardent
spirits. An interesting wife and
three lovely children did not seem
to oppose any barrier 10 this Vi
cious appetite for strong drink,
though we never heard that be
was otherwise than an affection
ute husband and devoted father.
Last week during IL prolonged
spree he entered the chamber OF
his Invalid wife very much intoxi-
Gated. She entreated him to go
somewhere and get sober, and he
asked her where be should go.
Hardly Whiting for an answer, he
took his two eldest children, a
girl and boy, of the ages of
seven and FIVE. into the next room.
After a short interval he returned
alone with IL tuinbler IN his hand,
saying to his wife: "Mary here is
some medicine that will do you
good ? "
She refused to drink it, and he
then remarked he would lie down
and did SO, on the bed where his
infant about ten days old was
sleeping. The nurse after q few
minutes heard the child choking
and taking it up discovered a
white powder on its lips. She
called the mother and they found
the infants mouts full of the same
white substance which the father
had evidently given it, and he too
now lay 10 state OF stupor.
Mrs. Muiph panic stricken rush
ed into the next room, where she
found her two cllildred almost in
the aSouies Of death from the
morphine which it appears was
the poison used. The little boy
died before medical assistance
could be procured, and the infant
expired almost INSTANTLY. The lit
tie girl still survives, and viii
probably entirely, recover. Mr..
Murth himself VINO had also tax
en deadly dose, is, we lenrn, now
out of danger, in consequence of
the prompt measures taken to
relieve him. We understand that
he has been sent to the Insane
Asylum ut jackson though We
thiuk "a Hospital Tor Inebriates,"
il such a thing existed IN the
State, would he Il filter place.
Some States recognizing the Pc
culiar form of madness, brought
on by int+mperapce, have estab-
lished hospitals for It's caie, and
thus lessened the court of crime
produced by liquor. We have
heard of none in Louisiana, though
there is AS much need for one as
10 any other section OF the country.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

SEVEN PAPERS A MEEK.-After
this date the Monday Picayune will
he included in the regular delivery
OF this paper, both to city andcoull-
try subscribers, without additional
charge, which arrangement will he
equal to reduction OF two dollars
on the yearly subscription.--N. o.
Pieaytrne, 18th inst.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

ST.. PATRlcK's DAY.-This is a
day dear to all Catholic hearts and
profoundly inspiring to every Irish
man throughout the globe. In its
suggestion it is at once religious
and political. Catholicity was early
indebted to the labors otSt. Patrick
for the intelligent and tenacious
accession Of a people to its faith
who became great i'm numbers and
advanced in civilization, and TO him
impartial historians have attributed
the sudden and rapid growth of
Christianity in Western Europe.
But the commemoration of the
day rs essentially Irish, and bears
with it a significance which over
reaches heordinaiy festivals of the
church. On this day the Irislman
bows down in humble alteration
hefore his God, whose instrument
OF conversion st. Patrick was.
Thoughts such as these viii ell ey.
cry Irish heart to-day, in whatever
cline he may Ben. o. Picayune,
18th inst.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22
JGry Disasreeims. were
Disciha rged.

New Orleans, March 22--Tbe
Jury in the Caddo ease being un-
able to agree We're discharged by
judge Woods. The Jury stood
eight for acquittal and four for
conviction
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22
Another Walking Match.

Ponghkeepsie, n Y, March %.
--Eison won the SIX days walking
match, making 4l3 u1iles, 4 laps,
in l43 hours 10 seconds: Washing
ton. 1872 mj!es i lay in III hours
and 81 minutes.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

a card OF I. Adams, Lake
Charles, La, General Manager of
the Louisiana Western Railroad,
addressed to the Haskell House,
has been handed us. From which
we infer that Mr.. Adams will make
Lake Charles his headquarters.
He is expected here daily.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

Rev. J. L. Davis, a Baptist min
lister. committed suicide ut George
town Saturday. by shooting him
self with pistol. Family trouble
was the canse.-[O Orange Tribune.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

Ladies and Gents spring hats,
just received byJ. w. Bryan & Co.
Also dry goods, groceries, etc, etc.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

Prince Alexandrovitch Smolellski
Vouiatoskitchechtofl ponopski is d
Russian.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

Chandler, Hamlin and Anthony,
members of the present Senate,
were members in 1861. Anthony
has served continuously.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

The Southern Bank, New Or
leans, has gone into liquidation.
Liabilities, about 81, 100000.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

CHEAPER THAN BHEAD.-Fifteen
pounds Of good rice for one dollar.
Where? At j. w. Bryan g. Co.'S.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

The first step toward being wise
rs 80 learn that yon are ignorant.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

The Mechanics and Traders
Bank, New Orleans, has suspended.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

Attention, memhersof the Parish
School Beard. Regular meeting
April 9Th. Be sure to attend.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-03-22

The following lis the vote of St.
Mary, as far as heard from, for the
district delegates:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12
A WISE CONCLUSION.

1t is now somewhat authortatively
stated and pretty generally believed that
General GRANT will not return home until
another summer, and after the Presidential
campaign has been set in motion. This is
wise and best, It is proper that the people
shall have m opportunity, uninfluenced by
this modern CESAR, who carries so much
terror to the New York Herald, Hdrpers
Weekly, and few other timid journals, to
declare their will and purpose in selecting
a standard-bearer to lead the Republican
party on to victory. This is Just as we
would have it, This will, us the ST Louis
Globe Democrat says, "giye magnificent
"boost to the boom, 1t settles the question
"of GRANTS acceptance, and simply says
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

had deliberately and studiously plundered.
Now that the party begins to raise It's
head above the sea Of oblivion into which It
plunged eighteen years ego, Its first claim
is its honesty it's patriotism, and its devo-
tion to the public welfare. Nobody as hon
est, as capable, or as well fitted to manage
a government saved from destruction at
their hands by the Republican party, as
these graceless pretenders, now. They seem
to think that history relating to Democratic
management Of public affairs has been
blotted out and forgotten. They do not
seem to appreciate the fact that the imper-
ishable record Of their misdeeds has been
preserved for the study and warning Of fu-
ture generations; and hence their childlike
and bland air of innocence when they ap-
peal to the popular Judgment to again trust
them with the duties, interests, and respon.
sibilities Of Government which they
have deliberately wronged and plundered
since 1889, whenever in power, down to
1861, when they betrayed section Of the
Nation into rebellion, and robbed its treas
ury of the last dollar the people had placed
there. With such record to confront, the
organs of the Democratic party put on the
shameless face of q foot-pad or tramp, plead
ing their honesty of purpose and practice
as their claim for restoration to confidence
and power once more. But for history
they mighttsthaps succeed; but in the face
of it tits scarcely possible, when the peo-
pie are aroused to thought and reflection.
Their only hope now is to get through on
their mendacity and check, and hence the
extraordinary exercise of those agencies.
They will be taught, however, during the
coming year, that they can neither plunder,
deceive, nor lie themselves into power
again against the page OF history they have
deliberately made to confront and bar
| them out
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

ITO the people: IF you want me, I'll serve,
but will not seek the place nor cleo
II" tioneer for Il in any way. GRANT never
came TO more sensible conclusion in his
life than when lie determined to continue
his stay abroad"
With the broad ocean between General
GRANT and his native land-with marked
indifference on his part as to the next
Presidency-w without his presence to in
spirit friends and awe his nemies-without
the display and trappings of vast receptions
by his own countrymen, TO add flre to the
GRANT boom, and intimidate the dlettdnti-
the people can now proceed to make their
own choice of leader.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

To The Editor Of the National Repnblioaa:
SIR: The post says an assessment of per
cent. was levied on the poor clerks of the Treas
ury Department. the amount In each case be.
ing figured out and placed opposite the poor
clerks name, and he was then required to
subscribe. Being one of the poor clerks my
self, take the liberty Of mailing that false
hood before it goes any farther, aud take par
are Republicans very checrfully subscribed to
the fullest extent that we are able, and will be
only too glad to do so at any and all times
when our contributions can aid in the success
OF the Republican party, either State or Ma
tional. HOW'S THAT?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

REGARDING the impeachment Of Presi-
dent HAYES for his attempt to keep the
United States courts open, the Democrats
are liable to get themselves into another
muddle They say il will not be made be-
cause it would be futile in the end, but in-
innate that they would try it if they were
possessed Of the requisite two-thirds vote to
secure success in both Houses. This same
argument should have deferred them from
attempting to repeal the National election
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

THE Democrats threaten to pass a bill
next winter that will prohibit political as
sessments. Let it pass. Congress might as
well say what the employees of the Gov
ernment shall as what they shall not spend
their money Tor after they have earned and
received it. the proposition is so absurd
that nobody will respect it. However, so
long as no assessments are now made, aud
only voluntary contributions are received,
such law would only be II shot in the mir /;
but it would exemplify Democratic mean
ness.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

laws in the late extra session of Congress,
but IL did not; and, as it is well known,
they made repeated efforts 20 accomplish
that result in compliance with an alleged
solemn sense Of duty. The logic of all this
is that they are in duty bound to proceed
with their threatened impeachment of the
President Notwithstanding the certainty
that they have not the power to carry it
through.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

WHETHER New York or Ohio is the piv-
otal State is the question of the hour among
the Bourbons, Among Republicans, how
ever, that question possesses very little in
terest. Either GRANT, SHERMAN, BLAINE,
CoNKLTNG, WINDOW, or any one of half
a dozen other leading Republicans that
might be named us candidates next year,
would carry both of those States almost
without struggle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

In the blindness of their love for the
seditious policy of recreant statesmauship
pursued by their party in the late extra
session of Congress, the Bourbon editors of
the country are boasting that they have
nulllitied the National election laws. 1t has
come to this pass that great and would-be
powerful party, in free America, openly de-
clares its own disgrace and appeals to its
followers for support on the ground that it
has by mere brute force, and in defiance of
the Constitution, prohibited the enforce
ment Of unrepealed laws on our statute
book; but they count without their host.
There can be, and probably their will be, SUI
pervisors of election at the polls, supported by
deputy marshals, if any occasion should re-
quire il under the terms of those laws. This
Administration has already shown its back
bone in defiance of the Bourbon tyranny
which developed this scheme of Nullifca-
ton, and it will not hesitate TO carry out
the consistent and logical result of that de-
fiance, even ut the risk of incurring an at
tempt at impeachment, if necessary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12
What Two Months win Demonstrate.
memphis Herald.]

lhcihpillS hcIuiu'J
President Hayes thinks that two months will
demonstrate the inability of the United States tC
proceed with their business, aud therefore he ex
poets to call Congress together again about the
LIST OF September
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

JEFF DAVIS recently declared, speaking
Of the conflict between the North and the
South, that he "comprehended its full sig
"nifcance from the very beginning" 1t is
pity, perhaps, that he did not enjoy SIM
liar significant comprehension of its ending.
Had he done so, he would not now be alive
to decline the senatorship from Mississippi
in such way ms to insure his election
thereto.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12
CAMPAIGN DOCUMENTS.

tAmfAi1N DOCbMENis.
The National Republican Printing and Pub
ishing Company has printed and for sale, in
large on small quantities, @e JoliOieing speeches:
Senator COnklbig, 10 pages.
Senator Edmunds, 80 pages.
Senator Blaine, 16 pages.
Hon. Charles II. Joyce, 1G pages.
Hon. j. c. BurroicS 16 pages.
Hon. James A. Garfield, g puges
Other speeches ieN be added to the list from
time 10 time.
Orders by mail promptly filled
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

IT is apparent that HENRY WATTERsoN's
recent abandonment OF his advocacy of TIL
DEN's nomination was mere pretense.
Hen-Rye was too noisy, you know, and the
old Cipher-Ogre muzzled him for the time
being. Meanwhile the still-hunt goes on.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

THE whisky thieves, as they are called,
recently pardoned by the President out
West were not all Republicans by any
means, nor is it fair to assume that their
pordons were prompted by partisan mo-
tives. The truth is, and the records of the
Department Of Justice will show it, that
they were all entitled to mercy at the
hands of the Government by reason of their
having turned States evidence, rs the phrase
goes, and that their pardons were recon-
mended in nearly every case by Democrats
and Republicans alike.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

SENATOR WINDOW has more elements of
strength as q Presidential candidate than
many people who are not well acquainted
with his career as q public man are aware
Of He is practically the father of our Ma
tional cheap transportation system, and his
reports on that subject TO the Senate would
of themselves furnish an inexhaustible re-
source of campaign material. 1t is true that
system has never been completed but in
the event that he should become candi-
date for President it would be natural that
its completion would become an issue in the
contest. "WINDoM and internal improve
ment would not make a bad campaign
crv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

THE post seems to have had some personal
II is intimated that those noble specimens
of the equine gave personal ofIense to the
editor of the post by refusing to recognize
him on account of the size of his ears.
Hence his bray
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12
--.>--- - -
WAR 1NNIVERSARIES.
Pertinent Extracts from the Chronology oI
the Rebellion.


1861.
July 12-General Mcclellan, by forced
march, occupied Beverly. Colonel Pegram,
with 600 men, surrendered to General McClel-
Ian Internationally. Skirmish at Barbours-
Vile, w. Va. Two regiments Of Union troops
organized in New Mexico.
1899.
July 12-The Senate passed the confscation
bill by q to 13. General Curtis advance, un.
der General Washburne, reached Helena, Ark,
after forced march Of sixty.fvo miles In a
day and night John Morgan CO ptured Leba-
non, KY. defeating small body Of Union
troops stationed there. Enthusiastic meetings
were held nll over the Northern States TO en-
courage enlistments under tho Presidents call
for 100000 mon. The rebel General Smith
thanked his army at Vicksburg for the success
ful defense they made against the Union forces.
Bushwhackers plundered the town Of Fair
mount, Mo-, and carried OFF several citizens.
The sanitary condition of New Orleans, under
the superintendent of General Shcpley, was
represented as very healthy. Fight at Gull
peper, Va; the rebels Cavalry were routed.
About 200 Unionists in North Alabama joined
the Union forces at Decatur, Ala. The Union
ram Switzerland went up the Yazoo. General
Butler confscated 5000 slaves employed on the
Vicksburg Canal
1868.
July 12-A portion of Morgan's force de-
manded surrender Of North Vernon, Ind. which
was refused. General Love, of the Indiana
Legion, marched to its relief, when Morgan de-
camped sixteen men and their horses were
taken. Colonel Gavn's militia regiment
overlook Basil Dukes detachment at Sun
mans. when fight ensued, which resulted in
Dukes retreat; loss unknown. Gunboats had
a fight with portion Of Morgan's men, who at
tempted to cross the river at Madison, Ind.
Army of the Potomac followed close on the
rebel rear, pressing them hard, aud overlook
| them ut Wiliamsport. Riot commenced 10
New York in opposition to the conscription.
The provost marshal's Office was destroyed, with
| several other buildings.
1864.
July PA portion of General Early's force
cut the Northern Central Railroad and the Bal
| timore and Philadelphia Railroad aud captured
| and burned several railroad trains. Major-Gen'
| eral Franklin was captured on QUO of these
trains, but afterward escaped. The rebels also
plundered stores and seized horses, and caused
not little alarm in Maryland.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

THE Boston Globe truthfully remarks
that last years election was an eye-opener
to the people of Maine. We add that the
proceedings Of Messrs. LADD and MURcH
in the House since then have had similar
effect, and we believe that the eyes of the
Pine Tree State Republicans will not be
closed until they have fully repaired the
blunders they made in that election.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

SENATOR ZACH CHANDLER, if all the
Democratic reports about him be true, must
be o very remarkable man, physically
speaking These reports charge him, first,
with having spared enough of his backbone
to stiffen up as with rods of iron, all Of the
cartilegenous spines in the Republican party,
and with looseness Of ''lingual apparatus"
which betokens the possession of an ex-
travagant amount of tongue. Altogether,
he is wonderfully and fearfully made--in
the eyes Of his enemics--a fact which nat
urally endears him to his partisan friends.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12
The Democratic Hole.
[Chicago Inter.ocean.l

IOTIVhBU IHItT'OUVHII'J
Democrats at the opening Of the session were go
ing 10 accomplish grand things hey made al
immense hole, and, having failed to bury the Re
publican party, went in themselves and pulled tn
hole in after them,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

SENATOR VEST, of Missouri, is certain
that the WARNER silver bill or his own
blatherskite silver resolution will pass Con-
gress Mt the coming winter session. But this
VEST is liable to he pulled down from its
exalted position ms political prophet.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

BOB ToOMBs recently declared that the
Confederacy was killed by West Point"
We believe that General GRANT did grad
uate ut West Point, but the overwhelming
masses of his armies were volunteers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

THE contribution Of money for Republi-
can campaign purposes by Republican Of
fcehOlders is set down as an objectionable
sin by the Democratic press. Az the same
time that great engine of truth and justice
overlooks the political assessments levied
upon the employees of our dearly beloved
Democratic Congress. This is hardly fair
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

, THE st Louis Post thinks TrLDEN is both
without and afraid of blood. But his bar'l
Is not empty as the Post will discover in
time if it keeps on opposing his renomina-
tion
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

SHERMAN will help BLAINE out in Maine.
Will TILDEN, or BAYARD, or HENDRICKS
help the THURMAN-EwING combination
out In Ohio?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

THERE is really no sarcasm in an interrroga-
tion mark.-Ahdntd Constitution.
That depends, you know, upon the mani
ner Of person toward whom II is pointed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

EVEN Governor DoRsHEIMER says the Dem
ocratic ticket in New York will be headed by
ROBINSON and POTTER. He should have
added that it will carry the State by not less
than 10000 majority.-AtldHta Constitution.
Yes; he could say that if he desires to
indulge little romancing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

THE universal testimony of all mothers who have
used II is that Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup is the best
medicine for children teething or suffering with
dinrrhmn or summer cOmnlAint.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

PERHAPS if some one would suggest TO
the President the propriety of appointing
notary public for this city one might be OBJ
tained
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12
AMUSEM EN7.S.
summer Theatre Comioue.

Tonight will be the last opportunity of witness.
ing the present great performance at the Comique,
as the bill will be entirely changed next Monday
night
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-12

SIUART.--Thursday July 10, 1870, at $40 p. M
MARY EnzABErIL infant daughter OF Wnl. N. and
Susie Il Stuart aged months and IS days:
Funeral will take place from her parents residence
No. l03 Tenth street northwest this Saturday. alter
noon, at 4'3O o'clock.