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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1874
Page
2
The piece notes a Democratic victory affecting parishes and states with figures on majorities in New York and Georgia. It highlights resignations and new appointments to boards, mentions merchants shifting audiences, and discusses a proposed Galveston to Calcasien Pass mail route to boost regional trade and steamer service.
Henry Florenville reports a French bark will sail from Havre to Calcasien carrying a sample cargo of amber lumber. If price and quality satisfy, Galveston to France direct trade may open, reducing reliance on Pensacola and Biloxi. The French vessels would ship amber to Galveston, aiding local lumber interests. The Times notes troop quarters moved from the State House to barracks upon Kellogg’s suggestion.
From Montpelier to Vermont, readers hear praise for the Union, and warm greetings to Grant supporters amid postwar gratitude. The Argus and Patriot celebrate Louisiana’s victory and conclude that black voters aided Democrats, denouncing carpetbagger rule and praising loyal state leaders.
The article contrasts hunting preferences for Lowisiana with Unleasion parish as an option and cites Attakapas Register on the region. It notes Brashear as a poor race, praises local seafood and freshwater catches, and laments social life with references to gambling, sewing societies, and family life. It mentions trade routes to New Orleans and hints at political expectations and poverty in the wider area.
A harsh critique argues that Grant ignored alert voices from the New York press and national papers, leading to his political ruin. It notes the Republican majority in Illinois and the likely Democratic alignment in joint ballot, signaling opposition to Republicans.
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