The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-04-09
Continued from Second Pare.

with its eight pages Of matter, furnish
ing items Of general interest, one Of the
largest, if not the largest country weekly |
in the State, still retains its original
size, with it's twenty-eight columns to
devote exclusively to home topics and
local advertisements. That the people
are more directly interested in local
affairs, Is evinced by the increased de-
mands for those journals which furnish a
variety Of this class Of reading.
The Donaldsonville Chief, if we mis-
take not, was the pioneer in this laud-
able work Of advocating LOCAL News to
the exclusion Of pretentious editorials
upon living topics which would even.
tually ruin any paper, if given to the
public at the expense OF the local items,
and our ASCENSION cOntre1'e has been
closely followed by the indicator.
Other journals have rapidly wheeled
into line, until it seems as il both the |
rural and cosmopolitan press were |
united in one grand combination, and in |
friendly rivalry are striving for the same !
goal.
To make a good, live, reliable news
paper the publisher must devote large
amount of space to local interest, says
in trade and as every house or barn, in
tree,' every new manufacturing estab-
lishment erected, every railroad built,
every new business opened, enhance the
value of property in our midst, so should
it not be forgotten that the local news
paper adds materially to the general
wealth and prosperity of State or town,
in fHaS V$n<
abroad. It benefits all who have bust
ness in these localities, augments the
intrinsic worth Of every species OF pos
sessions, turns thitherward the tide of
immigration, infuses spirit Of enter
prise, thrift and activity among all
classes. 1t increases trade, it protects
against impositions, it saves the people
from loss, it warns against dangers, it
points out different advantages and in
creases profits, and, in fact, is the great
motive power, the main lever which
moves society, communities and States.
How important, then, that every en-
couragement should be extended to any
enterprise which will augment the influ-
ence, sway and efficiency 'of the "local
press" and furnish it with additional
advantages for carrying on the great
work Of ushering humanity into light
and freedom. Such are some Of the
multitudinous advantages Of "READY
PRINTS"
It is useless to preach against innova-
lions In any particular trade, profession
or occupation. So long as man possesses
the. God-like attribute Of mind, so
long as his brain is ever alert to reach
outward and onward towards even the
unattainable, just 90 long will his genius
grasp and his spirit ofinvention embrace
and accomplish marvels, and almost
miracles, until there seems no limit to
his power. Our forefathers Of half q
century ago were pigmies in enlighten-
ment compared to what we witness daily
around US, and look upon as the natural
results Of a progressive civilization.
Who shall say, that in another half
century our descendants will not look
upon us in the same light F.?
It has ever been thus. From the day
that printing first shed its enlighten-
ment and refulgence DER supertitious
world, down to the present time, this
particular calling has not failed to fur
nish its full quota Of martyrs. Fortu-
nately, now, martyrs are no longer
needed ito augment the deep and sweep
ing thoughts which OverpOwer all others
and conduct the world at last to free
DOM"
Such is our mission in the State OF
Louisiana. To unbind the shackles
which have so long hampered her fair
limbs; to bring her forth from the
spirit Of complaint and discomfort into
the day-dawn and effulgence Of brighter
destiny, and by every means within our
grasp whether by our own unaided ex
ertions or by reason Of extraneous assist.
ance, elevate her on the pedestal Of
fame, the admiration, wonder and peel
of her sister States, within the broad
radii Of this land Of free people and
free press"
Gen. Jastremski offered the following
resolution as proposed amendment *
the constitution:
Resolved, That the Association may
elect to honorary membership contribu
tors to journalism in this State who, II
the judgment Of the majority Of thu
members, will have deserved such al
evidence AZ high appreciation.
Adopted by vote exceeding two
thirds Of the members present, there
, being one nay.
Major E. A. Burke submitted the fol
lowing resolutions and statistics rela
. tive to 10
= POSTAL AND TELEaRApH1c TAc1L1r1B.
Resolued, That the President be ant
he Is hereby authorized to appoint
\ committee, TO be composed Of two mem
. beers of the press from each Congress
sional District Of the State, for the pun
!: pose Of considering the postal and tele
J. graphic facilities, with Instructions t
: report recommendations for the i'm
!. |provemeht Of the postal service In Lou
h isiana, and for the extension Of sue
J, taleQraphic lines as will best prOmot
). the interests of journalism.
Res0lved, That said committee be az
thori1ed and requested to confer wit
. the MANAGEMENT of the Western Unio
and American Union Telegraph Comps
\ niles, with the view Of ascertaining
. such rates may not be obtained owe
9 their respective lines to points through
out the State az will encourage tho 81
). tension Of telegraphic service.
J. LIST OF PAPHls PuBLIHED IN THE STATE Q
LoulsIANA.
; Democrat. Aisxsndris, Rs9idss.
We tho People. Alexandria, Rapldes.
n Anvart1anP A11lnFA 0flAana.