The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-06-08
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village of Lexington aud was poor and
obscure. He continued IN the Legisla-
turo quite a prominent member for
some years, and had become quite a
prominent man in the State.
Receiving the appointment of Parisl,
Judge for the Parish Of Rapides, he
retired from the Legislature to assume
the duties Of that Office. Under, the
judicial system Of the State of Louisi-
ana at that time the position of Parish
Judge, especially in populous and
wealthy Parish, was the most honora-
bic and profitable Office in the State.
Continuing to eli this position to the
entire satisfaction ofthe people, from
its perquisites he accumulated rapidly,
increasing lis popularity and influence
until he became a leading and most
influential man. Young Richardson,
the brother of HE wife, in the mean
time had married the widow of his for
mer partner, VIM, and had come iu-
to the possession Of q large fortune.
This aided materially his influence,
and he was decidedly of his party the
most influential man in the Parish and
that section of the State.
The Parish of Rapides is decidedly
the most populous and wealthy in the
State. In fertility it's soil is unsur-
passed by that of any country on tile
globe. Its productions, sugar and cot
ton, are and then were simply enor-
nous, and the planters were nabobs
iu wealth-and eminently distinguish
ed for generous and noble hospitali-
ty. They we're especially remarkable
for an undoubting confidence in every
one who seemed gentleman, and who
deported himself as such. TO every
young man who was immigrating to
the country, who was discreet in his
conduct, and attentive to his business,
a kind and generous encouragement
was given, and recognition which
elevated him to the first position and
consideration of the community. All
of this had been extended to Brewer,
until he had been identified with the
people as one of them, and as q parti-
san made leader.
About this time immigration from
the older Southern States began to
come into the country in considerable
numbers. Most of these we're young
men, full of energy and enterprise
Amongst tIloss who came to Red River
there was one from Georgia. He was
as decided Wing as Brewer was a
Democrat, and though they were both
from the same section OF the State,
there was nothing of congeniality be-
tween them, and very soon they were
rivals. Tinsly was an open, frank and
imprudent voting man, full Of fire and
ambitions as Napoleon. The Parish
was nearly divided between the two
political parties, and was equally So
socially, Consequently Brewer and
Tinsly rarely came in contact. Brew
or ignored the professions of Tinsly,
and upon one occasion assumed to in-
sinuate that he was not what be pre-
tended to be, that he had never heard
Of such family in Georgia, and il
there was such an one, they were very
obscure and Of little considerations
This remark reached the ears of Tinsly
and enraged him. It appeared that he
knew more Of Brewer than be had
chosen to disclose. At dinner party
of tile elite Of the Parish, he alluded to
Brewers remarks. concerning himself,
and asked:SS"I suppose The fellow is ig-
norant Of the fact that / am acquaint-
ed somewhat, not only with his fami-
lily, but with something Of the history
Of himself and brother, which Ipfo
pose here to. ventilate. The name Of
Brewer is asru,ncd to conceal crime
his name is Paschall he is from
Oglethorpe County, Georgia, and is a
refugee from Justice for crime of for
gerry. This forgery was a bill purpor-
ting to be drawn by a Mr.. Thomas, a
gentleman of wealth. 1t was for a
considerable amount, and with the
proceeds he and his brother left tho
country. It is known in Georgia that
his brother is in Arkansas, has there
married the daughter OF John Ridge
Cherokee chief-and is practicing
law with some success. From time to
time money has been sent from Arkan-
sas and applied towards the liquida-
ton of the forged bill, until it has been
very nearly paid in full; but nothing
has been heard Of this fellow until 1
found him here. l have foreborne his
exposure in consideration of his family
and social relations here, but he bas
chosen to throw the first stone at a
llow-statesman, who has never ex-
posed him, and now it is war to tho
knife, and the knife to the hilt. can
and will prove all / have said to. DO
true, and will leave him to the infamy
he has courted, come what may"
All of this was directly reported to
Brewer. and was met with prompt
denial. He asserted his legitimate