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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-10-29

A LADY at sea full of apprchensions in
gale Of wind, cried out, among other pref
ty EXPLANATIONS, we shall 90 to the bottom
Mercy on us, how my head swine
Zounds, madam. Eever fear, said one of the
sailors, you can never go to the bottom while
your head swims
An old lady being asked what she
thought Of the doctrine of total depravi-
ty, replied that she thought it very good
doctrine if the men would i've 1p to it.
THE mere lapse Of years is not life.
knowledge, truth, love, beauty, goodness,
faith, alone can give vitality to the mechan-
ism Of existence,
An Omaha girl Sred one shot at fellow
with revolver. and told him she had hEe
more left, He married her and, aA is
lovely.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-10-29

The LITTLE 0NEs.-Do you ever think
what work child does in day? How,
from sunrise to sunset, the dear little feet
patter around-to us-so aimlessly climb
ing up here, kneeling down there, running
to another place. but never still, twisting and
turning, rolling and reaching, and doubling,
as if testing every bone and muscle for their
future uses. 1t very curious to watch it.
One who does 50 may well and easily under
stand the deep breathing of the little sleep
er, as, with one arm tossed over its curly
head, it prepares for next days gymnastics.
A busy creature is little child
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-10-29

NEWSPAPER Lsws.-Ne would call the special
attention Of Post Masters and Subscribers to the
ISeuIRsR 20 the following synopsis Of the News
paper laws
l. Postmaster is required 70 give notice by
letter, treturning paper does not answer the aw)
when q subscriber does not take HE paper out Of
the oHlce, and state he reasons tor is not being
taken; and neglect 20 DO so makes the Postmas-
ter repsoasibJc to the publishers for the payment
2, ANY person who takes paper from the Post
Office. whether directed to bis name er another or
whether be has subscribed OF not is responsible
for the pay.
3. II person orders his paper discontinued. be
must pay al arreRrages, Or the publisher may
continue 70 send it until payment is made, and
ollect the who'e amount chetaer q Be taken iron,
ne gbtee or not. There can be & legal discontin-
nenee until the payment is made.
4. II the subscriber orders bis paper to be
stopped a. d certain time, and the publisher con
nnues 70 send, me subscriber is bound TO pay for
u, y he tases Il or, Of ths Post Office. The law
proceeds upon tho ground that 4 man must pay
for what he uses.
o. The courts have decided that refusing TO take
newspapers and periodicals from the Post Office
or removing aud having them uncslled for is
prsma faciG evidence Of Intentional fraud
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-10-29
pREMoNIrIoNs IN pREAMs.

The occasional premonitions eommunica-
ted 10 dreams 'iu visions Of the night when
deep sleep falleth upon mans mystery
which, as yet, has not, aud never may be un-
ragelled Lord Stanhope relates the follow
ing singular instance of this description
"a Lord of the Admiralty, who was on a
visit to Mount Edgeeonlbe, aud who was
much distressed by dreaming, dreamed that
walking on the sea shore, he picked up a
book, which appeared to be the log book Of
a ship-of-war, of which his brother was the
captain. He opened it, and read an entry
Of the latitude and longitude, as well as Of
the day and hour, TO which was added, cur
captain died. The company endeavored to
comfort him, by laying a wager that the
dream would be falsifed BY the event, and
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-10-29

CHARGING THE JURY.-A Dutch judge
in the Western country presided at trial
for murder, aud on rising to deliver the
charge, observed that the prisoner was
playing chequers with his custodian, while
the foreman of the jury was fast asleep Re
plenishing the ample judicial chair with his
broadcast person, he thus addressed the
jury Mister voreman and oder jurymans,
der prisoner, Hans Vickter, is finished bis
game nit der Sheriff, aud has peat him,
but shall dake care he don't peat me,
Hans has been tried for murder before you,
and you must pring in der vardick, but it
must be cording to der law. De man amt
kilt at all, as was proved be was in Jail for
sheep stealing. But dat ish no madder
Der law says ven der ish a tout you give
EN- to der prisoner, but der ish no tout
so you see der prisoner ish guilty Peraides,
he ish great loafer, haf kno'd him WITTY
year, and he hasn't tone stitch of work in
all dat dimes, and der is no one depending
upon him for deir Twin and be is no use
to no boty | dink it would be good plans
to hang for the example. dink Mr.. Fore
mans, dat he better be hung next fourt'
of July, as der militia ish going to drain in
anoder county, and dere II be no fun goin'
on here.
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9p9trg.
.-s--y--
THE NEW SLATE.

See my slate I dot it new,
Cos l b'oke the other,
Put my 'iitle foot right froo,
Kunnin' after mother,
l tan make you lots o sings,
Fass as you tan tell EN-,
rs and BIS and big O rings,
Only tan't spell EN-.
l tan make fanny pig.
Wild a turly .ail-y,
Tile eyes, and snout so big
PoAin in q pail-Y
tan makea elephant,
Wild his trunk a hangin
An a boy-who says tant?-
Wid his dun bangiu'.
An the smoke a tammia' out
(Wid my t'umb l do it.
Rubin all the white about),
SPARKS fyin' froo II.
tan make pretty house
Wild a tree behind it,
An a little mousy mouse
Bunlin round to find it.
l tan put my hand out Fat
On the slate, ard draw it
(Ticklin' is the worst of tha0i
Did you ever saw it?
tan draw me runnin' bout
Mammals title posset
(Slate so dusty, rubin out,
Dess 90 d better wass iD.
Now, aud then, sail I make a tree
Wild a birdie on it?
All my pictures you's all see
ItYou Il wait minute.
No, dess TN make a man
Juss like Uncle RoIly.
See it tummiu, fass's il tan
Bet my slate is jolly
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-10-29

A PUPIL in defamation, having been told
to gesticulate according to the sense, in
commencing piece with The comet lifts
its fiery tail, innocentiy lifted the tail Of
his coat, and looked around for applause.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-10-29
WASHINGTON HOTEL.

This large and eommoaious house. having been
re taken BY the subscriber is open for the re-
eepuon Of visitors and boarders, The rno.ns are
large, well ventilated, aud comfortably furnished
The table will always be supplied with the hest
the arkot can afford The Bar is stocked with
the choicest liquors, In short, Il is my purpose
to keep FTRST- CLASS HOTEL. Thanking
the public for past favors, respectfully solicit
renewal of their patronage.
\. B. Hacks win run constantly between the
Hotel and the Springs.
mayl7 59;ly WM. DIBERT, Prop'r.
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'STUBBs, said one of his debtors, isn't
it about time you paid me that little bill?
Ny dear sir, was the consoling reply, it
is not question Of time, it is question Of
money.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-10-29

MEs often 60 into business as though
they had the most implicit faith that God
in some way would prosper laziness,
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Tx N6E HOTEL,
~ EFFFNr Nrdrrk. - r.,

Il. = = u = y y = II = y y )
u HUNTINGDON, Pa.
Tbs old establishment having been leased BY
j. MORRISON. formerly proprietor OF the or
Isou House, has been entirely renovated and re-
iaToished aud supplied with all the modern i'm
gFovemeats and conVeniences necessary to first
class Hotel.
Ihe dining room has been removed to the frs,
l''r and Is nov spacious and airy, aud the cham
% oeIs sFs all we'll ventilated, and the proprietor
"'l sndeayor 70 nake his guests perfectly at
N'iAe' address, j. MORRISON,
su ExoRASGE HOTEL,
'p0F& Huntlngdon, Pc.
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aioi is debarrea the infncuce, Of those
means through which facts are presented,
and th9 Judgment regulated. The inper.
ieetion Of memory, also, iu sleep, is prolific
source Of error in regard to what the actual
powers Of the mind are 10 this condition.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.

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ITEMS.

on the 4th, Mr. Knapp. foreman Of
the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad
shops at Leavittsburg, was killed BY being
run over BY switch engine, while standing
on the track
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-10-29

ADMIRAL FARRAGUT was much easier
last evening, and renewed hopes Of his re
covery are entertained. His strong win
sustains him in his severe sickness, but his
bodily strength is very small
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-09-11

The Supreme Court opened its session at
Opeleusas on Monday last. Four Of the
Justices were present On the 6rst day.
Justice Howsll arrived on Tuesday from
New Orleans, thus making . full bench.
We understand there are about a hundred
cases to be disposed of during the term.
The judges have gone to work in earnest.
The members Of the bar have generally
submitted their cases on written ar printed
briefs, which will give the court more time
to- prepare their decisions. This has been
the practice of this court at Opelousas for
many years. 1t is but seldom that an oral
argument is heard. There was an excep.
ton to this rule IN Wednesday, when
Judge Watkins and Gen'l W. H. Gray
delivered able aand interesting arguments,
in q case in which the ofiee OF Judge
Watkins as District Judge was involved.
There are a number of lawyers present,
from The n~eighbofing parishes. From St.
Mary, we have Messrs. Mcmillan, Wilson,
CaffreY, Tucker and Dumartrait ; from. st.
Martin, Messrs. DeBianc and Gary; from
Termillion, Mr.. O'Bryan; from Lqtayette,
Messra. WIN. Mouton, T. Mouton, Girard
and-Breaux from G~aleasies, Mr. Leveque :;
from North Louisiana, Messrs. Watkins and
Gray; from Jefsrson, Mr.. Scott; from
Avoyetses, aMessrs. Cuilom, frion, Barbin
Overton and Duoote; to say nothing Of the
bar of our own parish who muster in force.
These gentlemen all seem to be in&he most
harmonious accord; and the bar and the
bench seem to be facilitating each others
work, in the most courteous manner. The
bench we understand is composed of wor-
king men; and will, in 9 few days, have
had oil the pending cases submitted to
them. II is not expected that any decis-
ions will be rendered before Monday. In
our next, we will record such matters,
connected with the court, as will be of
interest to our readers. The following
members Of the bar were appointed by the
court, to examine applicants for license to
practice law viz: Messrs. Geo. r. King,
j. ID. 0verton, A. /. Tucker, J. j. Morgan,
A. DeBlanc, J.iE. King and d. O'Brien.
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s nS d 9enatos Consultum rs Prince Ma.
p"teo" aes'red to have. After further de-.
oates 1onr articles Of the Senstus Cnrs,I
tn'L were adopted. >o'Su'-
Financial Reforms.
NJ. Aasue IS preparing financial rcf,r,ns
Whlch, 1t is estimated, will produce a sIs
rlus OF 10000, 900 francs, or MI, sur-
900 francs will be appointed f. 'u ~,
smaller s. salaries of Government ennio.an
zo,ooo ooo francs to the reduction Of ths
Sc'ree duties of Paris, and 90. 900 Goa
francs to the reduction of the land 70
Personal
M fress asserts that Prince Napoleon
mao a conference with the Emperor, a,
"h'cn the latter expressed Ms APPROVAL q,
the liberal ideas Of the Prince ~
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-09-11
Tase Weather and the Crops.

: On this hackneyed but even interesting
theme We have but little to say; but that
is Of an encouraging character. We have
TO record O very decided change in the
weather since our last. We have had,
during the past week, clear sunny days,
and bright, cool and beautiful nights. The
Crops ere thriviag to the satisfaction Of the
planters. Cotton picking is general. The
worm is no longer a terror. Ths sugar
cane is maturing. And the prospect for q
good harvest generally, is encouraging
Fortunately we were not visited by the
great storm, which swept over the city and
the Gulf coast, last Sunday.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-09-11

Mails arrive from New Orleans, via Yer
millionville, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays; via st. Martinsville, Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 o'clock p. NJ,
Mails arrive from above every day ex.
ceps Sunday. ,..a3 ~ i .2 - 4>-..i IL q,
Nails close for New Orleans every day
except Saturday at s o'clock p. NJ; and
for above, at 4 o'clock P. NJ.
Mails for Plaquimine Brule close every
Friday at 8 O'clock P. NJ.
Office open daily from 6 A. NJ, to s P. N
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-09-11
To tho Public.

The accountants of the Tax-Payers' meeting
having made a statement, that i received from
the Parish Treasury more than should have
received, l desire to state, until q correct re.
port is made, that the books and papers OF
the Police Jury will show that / never receiT~
ed a dollar from the Parish, except what was
fairly and openly stipulated by contract; ana
allowed bv law, and that l have faithfully
accounted for all sums entrusted to me sor
collection, and any report e t shs ssp ~ Is
incorrect. >. ~
Opelousas, Aug: -, 1909:
Church Directory
Catholic Church, Rev. Father :: F.
RAYMOND, Pastor-Service on
Fret Mass at 7 A. NJ; High Mass at 10
A M: Masses Daily at 2 A. AZ; 'espess
everv Sunday at 4 p. N:
Me' Pastor-Preaching on Sunday
w1I~ a. NJ; Sunday school at Q A. H.;
a. !. meeting every Wednesday evening
f's' o'clock; Bible.class Tuesdays 81 P. n.
a. first Sunday Of every month.
church Of the Epiphany, Rev. CARRIES
Rector-Service on sunday at
A. NJ; Sabbath School at \. NJ. and
4 P. NJ; Communion, first Sunday Of
every month.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-09-11

While politicians and newspaper CORES
ponden,s have been Specializing on removals,
and designations in the Cabinet, death has
made a vacancy In the office Of Secretary
of War General John 4. Rawlirs, became
known to the nation, through the late
Revolution. At the period ofthe commence
ment Of hostilities, he was, We understand,
quietly pursuing the business of his pro-
fession as a lawyer in Illinois. Gen. Grant
attached him to his staff, and availed him.
self OF his services during the war. Being
a man of fine natural parts, improved by
education, and possessed of some admins
trative ability, he was of great service to
the commanding General, who, after his
elevation to the Presidency, appointed him
Secretary Of War. He was, in this position,
less Of a partizan politician than ary O
the Cabinet. He opposed ultra measures,
and was disposed to be conservative. He
exercised, it is said, great influence ove'
the Executive, and would in due time, have
directed the policy of the President, towards
a more friendly regard for the rights ane
interests Of the Southern people, in oppo
s:tion to the advice Of Boutwell,, Cresswell
Sumner, and other leading ultraists. III
was a man of brain, and leaned to the side
of justice, mercy and humanity. WethinA
therefore We have sustained a loss in his
demise. Who will replace him permanent
ly VIC do not know; but we trust the
President will select in his place, a states
man of enlarged views, OF the subject o
Reconstruction, whatever may be otherwise
his political affiliations.
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H.. c.. L.. No. 10, F.. M.
n a regular communication Of this
& sept 10, at 4 o'clock, p. NJ. All
are invited to attend. 's
BY order of JAMES RAY, W. NJ.
JOS. BLOCH, Secretary
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Schonl

WI RS: H. G. DEVICES will reopen her
~ School for Young Ladies, on MONDAY.
the 4th day of October. The course Of instrnc.
ton embraces all the elementary and hiohrr
branches of the English. Terms-Two dol.
lars per month Currency for primary branch
es. Three dollars per month for more advan.
ced scholars payable at the end of each month
Opelousas, Sept. IL, ls69.-4t
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Great Storm on the Southern
Coast

The New Orleans papers come to US
filled with the details of a terrific storm
which prevailed on Sunday last. Trees
were blown down, houses unroofed, and
the waters Of the lake driven into the City.
Considerable damage was done to the boats
and shipping. There has been no such
storm since the memorable Last Island
storm Of 1855. The .Picayune gives the
following general account:
About midnight Saturday nights severe
storm of wind and rain set in from the
east-northeast, and continued with almost
undated fury until Sunday night. All
day Sunday the wind blew with tremendu-
Gus power, changing from east northeast to
northwest, carrying trees, and in many
instances houses before it, besides driving
the water from the lake over the villages on
the Lake shore, and swelling the canals
until they burst their confines and flooded
the adjacent country.
This was undoubtedly the usual equi-
noctal gale, and from all accounts it was
more disastrous in its effects than any blow
that has occurred for many years. The
barometer fell early Sunday morning, in
dicating o hurricane, and prudent shippers
ran out extra lines and made every thing
all taot in anticipation of the blow.
For several days the wind had been
from the eastward, and a sailor friend Of
Of ours predicted, two days ago, there would
be o heavy gale shortly, las he felt it in
his bones" and sure enough, On Saturday
night it came in all its grandeur and power.
At Q o'clock on Sunday the storm was at
its height, and the masses of dark clouds
as they were driven furious athwart the
heavens, the wrestling Of strong trees with
the wind, and rain which, falling in torrents,
was driven hither and thither by the
fierce gusts, made up a scene at once fear
full and sublime.
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Tsse FsNeenGa Amendment.

The Fifteenth Amendment to the Consti
tuition of the United States, which take
from che States the power to tx the quail
fcstions Of voters within their respective
limits, and which has been proposed by
Congress for the ratification Of the States
through their Legislatures, is one Of the
leading issues in the political canvass pend
ing in Ohio add Pennsylvania. There will
be but little room to evade the question. II
is tairlyand squarsly made, and will have
to be openly and manfully confronted, and
acted upon. These States will decide, by
their votes in October, whether they will
forever accede, to unrestricted and universal
suffrage, Or reserve 70 themselves, as here
tofore, the right, to regulate the subject &C.
cording 70, their own views of public policy
or.safety. Until lately, it has been o fixed
prinsipleawith American statesmen and
publiclsts, that the question of suffrage
should Hbs left exclusively to the regula-
tionFof the respective States. This. prinei-
pie was recognised BY the national. Consti-
tuition, and respected by ar former political
organizations, even in periods of the most
intense partizan excitsmant-Bus it is now
proposed to cchapge the: fundamental law.
Three-fourths of the States are required to
efsctths proposed amendment. The South.
era States have zBostlya ratified il although
1t wssrealIy under corn1pulsion,: They were
required 10 do 50, or remain in the condition
ofoonquerssd provinces, Virginia, Missis+-:
sissippi and Texas, viii probably, concur nyu IN
the ratification for it is made . condition
precedent to their admission o. States with.
in, the Union. Not So, however in iPeunsyl.
vania and Ohio. They can do as. they
please. They will act with some ,delibearAa.
ton !; and therefore, their vote upon this
subjeetis q nnatter Of general interest Ohio,
TIVE years ago ~fspudiated negro suffrage,
withiniher own limits, BY ATTY thousand
majority, How she win Il now " vote ! win
de 1a upon the relative strength, Of the
W parties The The Republicans, with una
nInlisy, we Understand, openly advocate the
a'aandnsnsF while the Democrats equally
urited ON this sabjecs have insorporated
its rejection isi their platform. $ If these
States sassain the fifteenth a,nendmeennt It
will ee~fEectdally settle the question Of mi.
versal suffrage If not, It ,wvinlII mi prove row al i bon,
OF contention for some time to come, Tn
suelf IN evesA, however, the soathern nan.
pie, opposed as they may, bs 70 she prine;.
pie, win find soabe compensated il he AZ
theeir: Influence in the House Of Repre-,
sentatiyes- win be increased, BY, the addition
Of thirteen Representatives In Congress
Aaass men of Southern birth, oedueation
an,dsympathies, win inevitably control the
when the St are all Tehabiii.
lated, this addstion Of. thirteen wifi accrne
ofshs ufittiian,atts !behsfl pffs the South. IT is
xiba that'bloys fuel; lto, 20 ons,, tsLet
's bcpsrorthse best e.a 4s1ars4 ~ :'not
.zab 3erS MISREPRESENTATION" asf'
Rorspsisss cfpseducs, ealefuhy eonupasa
& IL "a AasIf~F I'll h l...YEs IA
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State of LOuisfona
Parish Court, Parish of St. Landry. No ZIP
Estate Of PRnci6e Rnsslarour

Pa'7sh CoHTt, PARISH Of St. Landry. No N27
Estate OF P'Pcide B0udreau.
MARIE BABINEAU, of the Parish Of
~ St. Landry. Natural Tutri1, having
filed a final Tableau of distribution Of the f,nds
of the Estate of Placide Boudreau, deceased.
late of said parish, accompanied BY her peti,
ton praying foE the homoEogation Of the
sam
And whereas the prayer of said petition
has been granted by an order Of the Court
bearing date September 9 1869;
Now, the efore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
Tableau in writing at my Office, in the town Of
Opelousas, within the time required by law.
why the said tableau should not be homoloea-
ted and confirmed.
JOS D. RICHARD, Clerk.
OpelOusas, Sept ii 1869,
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THE 0PELOUsAs JOURNAL
Saturday, . September III, 1869.

For q summary Of the latest news by
Telegraph, including the dispatches Of the
past week, see the next page.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-09-11

A DARK brown American mare mule. in
"A bad condition, indistinct brand on the
right jaw. Taken up by
SAM. HAAS,
Bayou Chicot, Sept. II, 1869.