Calcasieu Parish political notices and 1868 campaign
The item lists authorized candidate announcements for Calcasieu Parish elections on April 17 and 18 1868 including WM H Haskell Jacob Bryan and John Read for sheriff and parish judge, along with Charles Glasspool and W R Rutland for clerk and parish judge. It reports broader commentary on Arkansas Louisiana Texas constitutions and postwar politics, mentioning black voters and notable figures. includes updates on court matters and military leadership.
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Charles Glasspool
Calcasien
Alderman Sues Convent Over Refusal to Admit Daughter
Alderman Joubert of New Orleans filed an action in damages for 10000 dollars against the Convent of the Sacred Heart alleging refusal to receive his daughter, described as a servant of color, into the institution.
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Aes
N. Orleans
Alderman-Joubert
Washington
Chase
Senate
Evarts
New York
Joubert
New Orleans
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Secommt of
Disfranchisement Rules and Registry Provisions Discussed
The document outlines who may be registered and who may be rejected based on loyalty and service. It covers officers and veterans, militia members, secession convention participants, and Confederate army service. It notes that certain officials and clerks may be barred and details the voting process and oath requirements under Congress acts.
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Euler
United States
Congress
Fifth Military District Command Change Seen by Order
General Order No 165 from New Orleans dated March 25 1868 announces Robert C Bunyan Brevet Major General U S Army assumes command of the Fifth Military District as senior officer. Nathaniel Burbank and a first lieutenant sign official records in the acting capacity.
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Robert C. Buchanan
5Th Military District
Hancock
Department of the Atlantic
Washington
Isi
Congress
Louisiana
Finidha
Regi Ion
R. O. Buchanan
Geo. L. Hartsufr
Buchanan
Fifth Military District
Robert C. Bunan
U. S. Army
Nathaniel Burbank
Tory
Mr.crany Dist
New Orleans
Election Ordered and Military Notice Summary
A terse notice announces a political and military order affecting officials. It references military authorities and state officers to carry out an election process, with implied directives for officials to follow. The fragment notes a formal sequence of appointment and civic procedure without detailing dates or locations.
Opelousas Railroad Bondholders Seek Extension Deal
Bondholders met to evaluate directors proposals for the Opelousas Railroad. Generes Lafitte and Judge J N Lea were appointed to negotiate with the company. Hope remains for an arrangement to allow the road to be extended, possibly by converting coupons to second mortgage bonds or foreclosing to complete subscriptions and extend toward Texas.
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Messrs. Generes
Lafitte Ieee
J.N. Lea
Texas
Tawyee on Oars Aids Sea Taree History
An obscure note mentions Tawyee and See Taree in relation to oars, with a hint of old usage or practice. The fragment references who did the action and suggests a historical connection to maritime or boat culture.
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Taree
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Levaeees
Pag
St Landry
Ene Taes
Jacob Bryan
David
J. Read
Calcasieu
W. R. Rutland
Bag
Ma Emron
John Read
Arkansas
Osual
N.C
Estaciones
Gen. Hancocken
Gen. Buchanan
The
Opelousas Railroad
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