The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-04
THE PRESS OF LOUISIANA.

The Vermilionville Advertiser believes the
work of the Legislature up to this time, in SO
far as II concerns the people OF that section,
to tie quite satisfactory.
The Opelousas Courier advises the planters
of St Landry to put In big crops, as thdhron
horse will be uttering his shrill neigh through
theirlprairles by midsummer
The Abbevlle Meridionat calls the atten-
ton of those seeking new homes to the fact
that cheap and fertile lands can be had In
Vermiliou parish by applying to the Yer
million Immigration Association at Abbe-
Vile, La.
The MarksviIle Bulletin thinks that under
new constitution. with taxes greatly re-
duced, and condolences completely restored
the 'tiIler of the soil has every assurance
that he will be amply rewarded for his
labor"
The editor OF the Greensburg Gazette hav-
ing heard OF the organic alton OF an anti-kiss
society by the ladies Of Pascagoula. Miss,
nervously says: I'VE hope the ladies' OF
Greensburg will not catch that complaint;
however. we don't believe Its catching
Tho Webster Tribune is In favor of making
q "clean sNeep" of 1t by effacing from the
records Of the State the last vestige OF Radi-
Caltsm. II would restore the parish bounda-
rles as they were before the advent Of Radi-
calistn, aid abolish the new parishes alto
gethers
The alexandria People. while having no
complaints to make. regrets that Rapides
parish WAS overlooked by the Legislature In
the selection of circuit Judge and United
States Senator. 1t still thinks that Capt.
Lewis Texada would have made an excellent
Senator. and that Judge Ryan was the man
for circuit Judge.
The Morgan City Peuie'c publishes report
OF the financial condition Of st. Mary parish,
from which It 10 observed that there are but
1886 30 Of liabilities outstanding that would
have been paid had the claims been presented
and a balance in the treasury of S3o7l 26 TO
pay with. Every taxpayer OF st. Mary ought
to feel proud Of this showing.
The Columbia Herald says the present Leg
islature Is one of the most Important that
has met for many years, and 1t will require
close analyzation, deep study and careful
consideration before an net Is finally passed
both houses. There rests with them the
welfare of the State, and II their labors prove
q success, rs We are inclined to believe they
will they will receive the hearty apprOba-
ton and good will OF the whole people OF
Louisiana, and their names and deeds will
long be remembered by them.
The editor OF the Vienna Sentinel Is trying
to be truly good. but finds the task no easy
one. Here Is what he says, Some OF our
peranee views, telling us that we we're too
temperate. Oh! Lord, what sort OF a man
will suit them for an editor? Ii we drink, the
sober portion OF the community will con-
denim u5. III we don't the other portion Will
say naughty things about u3. Inc position
of the Sentinel man Is certainly rather awk-
ward, but he Is doubtless correct In choosing
"to have the good will of sober and reason
able people" il he must be abused.
The Bastrop Clarion advocates the passage
OF law relative to cruelty to dumb animals
80 uuequivocal Ia Its exacttons that no quirk
can shield the wretch who barbarOusy pun
ishes domestic animals from Its clutches"
and cites the following instances OF human
barbarity that have come under Its immediate
observation: I'VE have noticed upon our
streets parties with q keen lash wckediy
picking the hair from the back Of an OK mere
ly to display their skill and dexterity with a
whip. Not long since negro drove an OK
team into this town, and the hide Of his
"Ieader" was literally tanned by the burning
stInging, torturing blows OF the hlde-spltting
lash. We have seen mules struck with eli the
might Of Il buck negro over the head with
such things as trace chains, walking atleka
and fence rails.
After paying handsome compliment to the
members OF the present Legislature, who, II
says, "have been chosen by the people fol
their honesty, patriotism and ability" the
Many Soathron goes on to speak OF Coy