National Republican., 1880-04-19
Affairs In tho Pelican state.

To he Editor Of The National Republican,:
SIR? Some of the Exodus Committee wit
nosses have returned, having been examined.
The whole thing is looked upon here, as it is
everywhere else, as n most ridiculous farce,
and will not do much credit to tho "rall Syca-
more of the Wabash" The result, as summed
up here, is "rhc United States Government,
to thirty witnesses from Shreveport aud Red
River country, DR.. 800 eacIl-SG 900; deputy
sergeant.at.arms, TO mileage, etc, for sum
monmg same, about $500-inuliing! total OF
:G50O." Aud for what is this expenditure Of
Government money to parties from this local
ity, to say nothing of the untold thousands
paid to witnesses from other localities
Simply, 1t seems, to cXtricatc Senator Voorhees,
from the absurd position he has placed HIM
self IN, trying to prove the Republican party
responsible for the exodus. Every witness
placed upon tho stand drifts him farther
from the harbor he is trying to reach, and
the people are compelled to grin and
bear the torture of their money being paid out
at the rate of 5000 per head for witnesses TO
testify that cOlOred citizens are changing their
homes for one reason and anOthor--the prin-
ciplo reason, rs far ms testimony thus far
ELECTED by Mr. Voorhees, committee, being
Inducements offered by railroad companies
through their agents, aud the readiness of the
colorcd people to accept the same with the be-
lief they could better their condition. The
impression prevails in this locality that tho
visit of the assistant sCrgcant-at'arms and the
suinmoning of witnesses have done IN JrC harm
than good, inasmuch as it has caIs ed the
exodus movement, which in manner had
ceased, to break out afresh. The great Demo-
cratic Senator may yet live to see this exodus
business rebound upon him and cOnsign him to
n quiet aud peaceful abode where the affairs Of
public life will trouble him no more.
You are, perhaps, aware that 10 almost
amounts to II crime in the minds of some in
this country to be Il Republican, aud for Il
Republican to tell the truth, according to
Democratic IDEAS is something that cannot
possibly happen; hence the uucaled-tor filings
made at your correspondent in u Democratic
journal here arc dedicated by him to those
who relish false reading.
In my last letter referred 10 some crooked
work in the land business III this locality,
whereby poor white and coIored people arc
the principal sufferers. Since then more
evidence has accumulated, and If some Of
the injured parties carry out their idea, the
coming grand jury may have some work to
perform in the matter.
Senator Jonas must bo caused slceplcss nights
regarding the unscating of Senator Kellogg.
lie can console himself, however, with the
fact that he has the sympathies of the Bourbon
element here. Great sorrow prevails chat he
will not be responsible for the way Louisiana
casts her vote in the next crmpaign il Kellogg
is not ousted. Your correspondent will inform
| him, as IL kind of consolation, she will 60 Re-
publican by II largo majority the ballots are
counted as they are cast. From the present
outlook IL seems Mr.. Jonas will not he able to
carry out his promises when elected (tho un-
seating of Kologgl, hence his rlutng,
Referring to the political outlook in this
! Che Fourth Congressional district, 1t appears
that Judge Fam, the present Democratic
member, will be permitted to pursue his law
practice after the present session. II was
thought at one time that ~ G, Blanchard,
esq, young lawer, and president Of tho Dam-
oCratic Executive Committee of CtddO parish,
stood tho best chance TO succeed him. Recent
uppoiutncmts made by Governor WIZ,
whereby Rhnchards best friend was left out,
have greatly lcsscned his chances The Dem.
ocratic family in this parish is not as happy rs
| it might be by any means aud the old ring,
which have been manipulating matters at
| their pleasure have within tho past few days
commenced reading tho hand writing on tho
wall. II prominent Democrats are correct
| there will soon he Eomc stepping down and out.
| While thi, little unP!easlutnCss Is going on,
| the Republicans are on the alert, aud await
with eagerncss the result Of the Chic 100 Con.
! vcntiOn. lTon. George Williamson, late Min
| lister to Central America, seems to he the choice
| Uf Republicans for Congress from this dis
| trct, aud ii he will accept there ii very little
| doubt of his nomination. Saould he DO the
| candidate ho will Eost undoubtedly carry the
district, as he is very popular with all parties,
and is considered one Of tho abcst and most
influential citzens Of Louisanl Mr.. Will
hanson Is what might be called stalwart
Republican. ODDAc
SHREVEPORT La April 13, 1880.