St. Landry democrat., 1882-02-04
OUR NEW ORLEANS LETTER.

A CHANCE FOR REFORM-A GIFT FROM
A PROGRESSIVE MANTLE LOUISIANA
ACADIANs-GRAN1TE BUILDING POLL |
TICs-THE COMMERCIAL CLUB A
DOOMED MAN-RE-UNION A. n. VI
TRUE CHRIsTIANITY-THE COMING
MLL-LAYING CORNER STONE
ACT 3 IN DANGER
New ORLEANS, Jan. gath, 1882.
The failure of many office holders
of the Pelican State to file their oath
of Office within the time prescribed by
law, thereby creating vacancies Whlch
the public welfare demands should De
filled without unreasonable delay, az
fords the Governor splendid opportu-
nifty to put into practical operation
that great campaign maxim OF the
Democratic party: reform. When his
Excellency removed from office the late
ex-coronor Of this parish and appointed
in his stead a gentlemen pre-emenently
fitted for the office, he received the
unanimous applause OF the pubilc:
The people, however expect from MN
a thorough sweeping, and that he VINO
is not above suspicion as servant OF
the people should step down and out
and make place for one whose worth
and integrity is as solid as gold ana
more enduring than brass. The list or
the defunct officials is but partially
completed and when it is given I'D tull,
the people will realize the fact that no
better opportunity was ever presented
for retrenchment and reform.
The Hon. Louis Bush who has served
his State with honor and distinction
and who is known throughout the
country as an able and progressive
man has made q donation OF three
shares Of the Louisiana National Bank,
To the University of Louisiana. My
.obiect'' writes Col. Bush," is to make
a donation to the University for the
purpose of establishing. out OF the
revenue therefrom, medal for French
classes with view OF encouraging the
culture of the language in Louisiana.
Col. Bush in conclusion says: r.
sit would be very gratifying to me II
the medal were awarded to the best es-
saw having for the theme the Acadlans
of Louisiana, their origin and history,
and that the same should be continued
annually until the subject has been
thoroughly reviewed and the most ac-
,cnrata history obtained of these most
worthy people" The Acadians of
Ionisiana have reason to be proud OF
the achievements OF their ancestors,
and theirs is glorious history. BY the
treaty Of 1853 France ceded large
portion of Canade to England. In that
nortiOn was comprised that known as
the Acadia OF England which Is now
known as Nova Scotia-the home OF
rhe original Acadians. In 1775 the En-
glish government promulgated an or
der commanding all Acadians to as
L a
snffar the displeasure of the govern
ment. When they were thus assembled,
. decree from the British government
was read declaring all their property OF
whateyer nature cOnfiscated for the
benefit eff the crown, and themselves
4yiled. They were to be permitted tG1
take with them their ready cash and
RI eir clothing, but they would have te
leave the country. Prayers, suppllca-
tions.-nothing could stop the execu'
tion of this iniquitOus and barbarouss
edict and Frenchmen to the number OF
eighteen millions were .despOlled o.
their property. Separated from tneli
families aud conveyed to distant pro
vinces where they were dispersed, VIII
poverty and want as companions
amidst a people hostile TO tnelr rellglon
m their morals, and to their customs
ionnrant Of the whereabouts OF rela
lives and friends and without thy
Slightest hope Of ever meeting eacf
other again. The present Acadians @
Iouisiana are the descendants of
aanrtiOn Of those brave and loyal exite
who would recognize or love no country
INT IA Belle France. Ask history
smhether the Acadian race OF Louisians
can boast of great men ana pfoue
achievements. ,s91
The politicians of the customhous'
are very much disturbed at the pros
meet Of o change Of the different head
ef department. Judge Beattle ae
elares that such q change ls not Inn
probable and that unless sucn cnange
cakes place, he will retire from poiltic
and let the old Bepublcan snip Q
I.nnisiana sail in foreign seas. 1t re
..rs;ns ia he seen what will follow.
The Commercial Club has leased tn
hu;ldino 1874 Canal street now occupied
NV Mrs. Aycock, and will take posses
a;nn nf it on the 1st of February. LII
enmntry merchants and business men 0
sha marshes will now have chance t.
.;r themselves o la Picwick style.
AnrI1st Davis the man who ls to y
nunr IN the 27th instant has embrace'
liz Eatholic faith and announces tina
~ i raady to die. He has not yet con
fassod his crime to the public. 7,
A. the Reunion OF the army OF North
a,.,, Virginia Ex-President Jenersol
nav;s delivered ringing address com
-.ancing with following: Frlena
md brothers Of a cause not lost "
I siaeni1g nothing can give me NOR m9r
rieasnre than to see 50 many conle1e
sxates x assembled together" r;oha,
ess Gan Brent of Ascension, Gen. Nicnol
n atber nrominent persOnages spok
nd y, tha U occasion was very en-
1ohRaD'D hRaps Dr. eH Hugh Miller Thompson .ae de
u;usred one Of his characterlstnlG nxa se,