The Opelousas courier., 1884-10-11
Rouse mp, Democrats.

AiInOugh we are in the midst of an
important presidential campaign; one
which involves vast issues to our federal
union collectively and individually as
States one which is to determine
whether this government shah pass in
TO the hands of the Democracy and be
administered in the interest of Just
reforms, by constitutional methods and
for the veal of the general masses of
the people, or remain in the possession
OF the Republican party which has per
Verted and prostituted its aims and
machinery to oppressive, venal, and
mercenary purposes for the last quarter
OF century, yet in our parish itscarcely
produces ripple on our political sur
face. Our leaders and the Democratic
masses are SO profoundly apathetic, so
destitute of the enthusiasm and agita-
tion which should move the public
pulse on such vital occasions, that it
would appear that the national election
was altogether foreign to our interests,
and claims for protection and represen-
tation. This indifference is the more
painfully apparent when we read the
news from other sections of the country,
and learn Of the widespread enthu-
siasm and activity which are animating
the Democracy elsewhere. We hear of
speakers addressing the people the
formation of Democratic clubs, which
means all organization of the voters of
the party; we hear of grand barbecues,
martial music, and splendid professions,
which attest the ardor and earnestness
of the political work being done for the
party. In former years we possessed
the same spirit for effective and enthu-
siastic organization. Why cannot we
have it again /? Are we simply going to
rely upon the one political gathering of
the 10th inst, for admonitory advice
upon the 4th of November The cleo
ton is less than d month off. Arouse
yourselves, Democrats, aud organize
your clubs in every ward of the parish.
Bring out every vote that you can con-
troll for Cleveland and Hendricks, and
for yonr Congressional nominee Judge
Irion, on the 4th of November next
Let st. Landry give a rousing Demo-
cratic majority for our standard bearers,
and thereby honor themselves and
their candidates.
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The following cases were tried in the
DistrictCour up to Wednesday night
of the past week, which closed the Grim
inal docket for the term
State vs.. Wm Green and Andre Es-
prit, larceny Esprit found guilty and
Green discharged.
State vs. Jos. Bellard, carrying eon-
ce;,led weapons not guilty
State VS.. Victor RAMON, carrying
concealed weapons plead guilty.
State vs.. Jos. Dalicaurt, assault with
a dangerous weapon; not guilty
State vs.. Louis Williams, murder !;
guilty of manslaughter and recommend
ed to the mercy of the Court.
State VS. Trilp Dockins, petit larceny !;
plead guilty.
State vs.. Stephen Jones and Bill Da-
pre-, larceny not guilty.
State vs Louis Bellcau, larceny !;
guilty
State Us yilliffed and Alex Simitn !;
refusing 70 work on public road plead
guilty
State ". Anleof Legef,s murder !;
guilty, without capital punishment.
State vs.. Ike Quaimnn; plead gnilty
10 charge Of larcens
State vs.. JOHN Hudson ; mayhem,
acquitted
State ys BaltI,zar Bobb bond for
frited
State vs Monroe Higginhptham !;
murder, acquitted.
State vs. Joseph Austin; larceny.
guilty.
III the cases Of The State Us Martin
Medieis and Cleice Hebart, the District
Attorney entered il mol pros.