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Newspaper

The Weekly Echo

Location

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1868

Page

2

Selection of two delegates to State Democratic Convention

In Lafourche Parish the selection of two delegates for the State Democratic Convention in New Orleans was held with limited attendance due to short notice. The article praises the participants as among the best citizens and urges all opposition to the Radical party to recognize the broader notice. It also exhorts Louisiana to join in next fall's presidential election and uphold the parish’s historic reputation.

New Orleans Calcasion Radical Party Louisiana

Johnson Impeachment Battle and War Policy Debate

The article details impeachment counts against President Johnson, House actions on Stanton removal, and alleged conspiracies with Thomas regarding war offices. It discusses the President’s stance amid opposition and public telegrams of support, plus a separate note on a Pacific railroad route via the Gila Valley and Texas, highlighting potential rapid construction and regional benefits.

Johnson House Stanton Evel Babbasepbopons Pacific Gila Texas San Antonio Houston Sabiney Louisiana Seation Crescenti

Thanks to Capt. Thomas Hanson for a file of Inte Galveston papers

Gratitude is expressed to Captain Thomas Hanson for providing a file of Inte Galveston papers and to F. G, Meeting, Esq for sundry favors.

Thomas Hanson Galveston F. G, Meeting, Esq

Pamphlet of A B Bacon Prompts Parish Inquiries

The newspaper offers extracts from A B Bacon's pamphlet under Easter notice. Readers in the parish may view the pamphlet at the office for further information, with officials available to assist.

A. B. Bacon N. O. Picayune

Goelousgs Railrona enterprises promise advantages to

Fragmented OCR text discusses rail enterprises and population equality with the Northwest, mentioning rapid development and comparisons. The readable parts name Goelousgs Railrona and a promise of advantages, but details and clarity are limited.

The Vital Issue in National Politics of Radical Conspiracy

The article denounces a radical faction in Washington aiming to subdue the President and erase constitutional restraints. It likens the scheme to tyrannies and revolutionary clubs, warning of a government by a radical caucus that would usurp power and threaten the republic. It calls for mass support of the President and constitutional government.

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Washington Dispatches on Peace and War Office Notes

In Washington the dispatches on peace were revised amid contest and near conflict with the war office. The See protest that the President does not take measures to avoid collision while radicals urge action. A general officer of Emory and General Grant are mentioned, with references to his presence at the side and efforts to obviate exclusion.

Washington New ‘Hampshire California Johnson Becau Tina Ation United Thomas Stanton Senate United States War Department War Office Emory Secretary of War Stanton, It Seems To Have Originated From An Interview of Gen. Emory Gen. Grant House of ‘Representatives Iam Osas Grant

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