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The Weekly Echo in Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Newspaper

The Weekly Echo

Location

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1868

Page

3

Fragmentary political note on Alabama fate and constitutional act

A terse, fragmentary comment argues that voter turnout and a potential Congressional enabling act affect Alabama's political destiny. It warns against indifference and advocates for a majority vote to shape future governance and the ratification of a defining organic law.

The Opelousas Railroad Investment Crisis

The Opelousas Railroad faces heavy liabilities totaling four to five hundred thousand dollars in unpaid coupons. Officials discuss measures to relieve the company, secure bond refinancing, and raise three million dollars in new stock to extend to Niblett's Bluff and connect with Texan railways. Public committees urge white voters to act to protect Louisiana’s interests and oppose alleged schemes linked to Reconstruction politics.

Imnt Sabine River Niblett's Bluff

Butler's Old Tricks Highlight a Public Figure

A fragmented reminiscence portrays Butler as self promoting yet clever, praising a maneuver during a lecture scene and noting his unwillingness to seek notoriety while still drawing attention. The piece questions patience and suggests his constant drive for influence amidst sly maneuvers.

Clerk of the Court House notice in Lake Charles 1868

The document records a legal notice from J. V. Moss Clerk at the Court House Lake Charles dated March 28 1868. It mentions succession matters in French language and references Marie de la Fosse and Andree Langley with appointments or notices due within ten days. It includes a publisher note for The New Orleans Crescent and subscription details.

Marie de la Fosse Andree Langley Lovunwass Marie de Ls A Fosse Octavis

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The Opelousas Railroad N.O Lees Louisiana America Andrew Johnson Bingham Butler B. B Bethel Bermuda Ickens James Perkins Caloniet Ss Perkins J. V. Moss Greffier Bureau du Greffier Mars Ion Michel Fone V. Moss Clark Moss Greifier Bureau de Greffler New Orleans Camp Street J. C. Nixon Thia Poplar Southern Journal Bae
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