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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

A gentleman presented a lace collar
to the object of his alteration, and in a
jocular way, said "Do not let any
one else rumple it." "No, my dear" >"
said the lady, Il will take it off"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

Not long ago captain of volunteers
was publicly presented with handsome
sword. He began bis reply thus: La
dies and gentlemen, this sword is the
proudest day of my existence!
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

On an opening night at an opera
house in Nevada an enthusiastic admirer
of an actress threw an eighty dollar gold
brick at her.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

John John" shouted an old man
to bis son. get up; the sun is up be-
fore you" "Very WE'LL" said John: he
has further to 20 than we have.'
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

When is young mans arm Ike the
Gospel2 When it maketh glad the
waist places.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

"Sal, what time do your folks dine -
"Soon as you goes; that's missus's
orders.''
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02
D. eo1sAN ROBT. w. GoLSAN
Il. +. GOLSAN & CO.,
COTTON FACTORS
HOUSE-PAINfING

ZAP e. R- H a n G. n G. il.
gTvHE undersigned respectfully informs his
frieads and The public genesatly that he
j. always prepared to do house-pSinting, pa
per-haagiag, glazing, &c, with pron,ptness
and a& ansdesate rates He solicits share of
che wsabIsc patronage Orders left at C. May
a's Dug Store will be attended to.
j CUMMINGS
Opelousas, January 10th. 1869.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

Cincinnati has been made so clean,
lately, that disconsolate storekeeper
has put up placard: Dirt Wanted.'
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

Nervous spinster Ito wary bachelor;
"Oh Mr.. Marrigold, I'm SO frightened
May take hold of your hand while
we'er going through this tunnel"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

1t has been ascertalned at last why girls
love a moustache. Because it muffies
the kisses so that pa and ma can't hear
them smack.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

What kind of ship has two mates
and"no captain? Courtship.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

Why was Noah never hungry in the
ark Because he always had Ham
with him.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

Guppy says that although Figures
don't lie," he was horribly deceived in
his wite's figure.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

How to "turn peoples heads Go
late to church.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02
AMUSING PARAGRAPHS.

A little nonsense now and then,
Is relished by the wisest men.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-02

Maggie Mitchell las Little F4uclou.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23

The name Of Franklin has now
grown into great electricity. His
mind was Of a peculiar cast that re-
called the vigorous simplicity Of the
Greeks. He was q modern SOlOn, o
speculative Thales. He had wander
ed away from Boston q printers ap-
prentice and had found employment
and success in Philadelphia. From
his parents he had received no inheri-
tanee except the nOblest-a spOttiess
example, q. healthful constitution, a
sane mind; and, after q vigorous
struggle and several failures, the phil
OsOphic printer had won the respect
and attention Of his fellow -tOwnsmen-
He founded school libraries, and
various institutions in his adopted
home, and at fOrty-fve he became
one Of its most useful citizens. Still
Franklin lived obscure except to his
narrow world, and its eminent powers
had won him no general renOWn,
He had, perhaps, pleased himself In
his youth with the hope Of excelling
in letters, he had formed his style by
careful study Of Addison, he wrote
clear and sensible essays, that showed
the purity Of his taste and the weak
ness Of his fancy; and yet In literature
had been far excelled in nOtOriety If
not fame by his unprineipalled COM
panion Ralph. Franklin's rare humOr
the wit Of q philosopher shines ont in
his, ''Busy-bOdy," his Almanac, J"
his "Ephemera.n or his famous
''Whistle,p he uttered keen apOthegm
that live like those ofSolOR, and sharp
satires that Want.the bitter hopeless
ness Of Diogenes. But MIS- literature
scarcely possessed the shining marks
Of genius, and was plain, cold and
lifeless. He was q great writer but he
was never great. His genius like
BaeOn's lay in his power Of siwft in
duction from moral or physical facts.
In morals he was the Wisest Of his
contemporaries. He taught young
mechanics that time is money. that
credit Is money that honesty and self
respect Werebetter than wealth, luXu-
~ or any other success. His own la
bOrs were unceasing, he wrote tOiled,
though ineessantly for his fellOW-men
he was noted and observed for his
modesty and discretion; his acute
mind was ever seeking for Useful nov
city in science and conduct; and hence,
when Franklin came to stand before
mankind, covered with his splendid
and scientific renOWn. and representa-
tive or the new republic that seemed
about to'revive the classic refinement
of a better age, he was received in the
courts Of Europe as a worthy success
sor of the philosophers at Athens and
Iona. AS Washington appeared be-
fore the world clothed in the purity,
the prolific, the valOr of q FabriCiOus
or a Cato, so Franklin was compared
with the acute 'sages and philosophers
Of Greece. To Franklin elecity owed
the most wonderful of all its achieve
ments in the eighteenth century.
Eugene Laurence, 38 HdTper's 8
AErnnzfne for Senten1ber.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23
WiITfam Pitt Fessenden.

Only two days since we were called
upon to chronicle the death of one Of
our Cabinet officers. Scarcely is that
announcement made, and we are
again obliged to notice the decease OF
another Of the leading men of the
Nation-William Pitt Fessenden, Uni
ted States Senator from Maine. His
death occurred at his home in Port
land, at half after six yesterday morn
ing.
Mr.. Fessenden was a native Of New
Hampshire, having been born in the
town Of BOscowen in that State on the
10Th of October, 1906, and was eonse-
quently nearly sixty-three years ofage
at the time Of his death.
Mr.. Fessenden graduated at Bow
dOin College at an early age and af-
forwards studied and entered upon the
practice of law. At the age oftwenty
six he was elected to the State Legis-
lature of Maine. In this position he
served so acceptably that he was rec
lected to the same position in the years
1910, 1S45, 1916, 1853, and 1854. He
was also elected a Representative in
the Twenty-SeveEth Congress and de.
clined a reelection. In 1854 he was
elected as a Wing to the United States
Senate as a successor of J. w. Brad
bury. He was reelected to this posi-
ton in 1859, but resigned in July 1854
when he was appointed Secretary oi
the Treasury under Abraham Lincoln.
This position, however, he resigned,
and was sent to the Senate again in
1855 as the successor of Nathan A.
Farwell, who had been appointed ia
fill the vacancy caused by his resig-
nation the previous year. His pres
ent term would have expired March
Sd, 1871, but he has been called away
ere his work was finished. His vote
on the impeachment trial Of Andrew
johnson caused many to distrust him,
but we believe it was generally con-
ceded that he was not Of the number
whose votes were bought, but that
his action was an error of judgment.
Certain it is, that this act is almost
forgotten, as we consider the great
ability of the man ard the valuable
services he has rendered the Govern.
ment and the cause of liberty in this
country. Not Maine alone, but the
Nation will mourn his loss.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23

It costs $153, 600 q year to support
the gas lamps Of New York city.
Cleaning the market costs $30, 900 q
year. Removing dead animals and
night soil costs $40, 800 a year. Print
ing, advertising and stationery costs
$500, 900 q year. Cleaning the public
Offices, SIS, 900. Elections, SIS, 900.
The judgments obtained against the
city amount to about 500, 900 annual
~. The city courts, including all
salaries, about 81 .2OO, 900. COr0ners'
fees average SAC, 900 per annum. The
Board of Supervisors costs S3S, 600.
The salaries Of the Mayor, COmptroll-
er and the officers Of Bureaus in the
department Of Finance, $64, 900. Re
pairing and preserving records in the
County Clerks and Registers Office,
$5O, coo annually. Sewers, about $780,.
coo. WhaFves, piers and slips, $780,.
900. The city has a debt Of S26, ,OOe, 600
The debt has increased s., ,0O0, 600 in
two years.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23

WHEREAS, II has pleased Divine
Pzovidence In the Exercises Of his
supreme VIII and power, 60 take from
as William s. Reed, s. man, a brother
and q Mason Therefore,
ResolUed, That the departure of 50
good and true a MSsOn fr0m among
this little band Of Brothers and Feb
lows,H should stimulate as in emuIa-
ton Of his devOutness and love Of Ma-
sonry, to covenant afresh with the
Great Grand Worthy Master who,
not only occupies the East, but the
entire throne Of Heaven to make
ourselves what Masonry cOntemplates
charitable, philanthropic and chris
tian.
ResolUed, That we, the sharers IN
the great loss to the family Of the de-
parted, extend to the bereaved, our
Fatherly protection, and also our con-
dOlenco in their hour Of privatlon
and mourning. and Weuld urge 0s
consolation to the bereaved, that in
view Of his Masonic integrity, honesty
Of purpose. we entertain no doubt in
saying that what seems 70 them q
great loss viii rebound to 3 triumph
ant gain to him.
ResOlUed, That the Secretary Of this
Lodge be authorized 60 transcrlbe
these resolutions and forward q copy
Of the same 70 the family Of the de-
parted Brother, and one to the editor
Of the Nebraska Advertiser.
S. p. MAJORS,
III. s. PEERY, Com.
j. IL. NEAL,
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23
ERects OrFOOIish Fashions.

IF the reputation for American
beauty is 10 be sustained in the future,
It will not be done in the great cities,
where fOolishness seems to reign RAM
pant in the way Of beautifiers. If the
sensible women Of the country do not
come to the rescue, our beauties will
all be blanched and faded and pim-
pied beyond endurance before many
years, No one can spend an hour
riding or walking through the fash
iOnable portion Of New York City, at
tend any place Of amusement, or go to
any evening party, without becoming
aware of the horrible fact that many
women of whom better things might
be expected, have fallen into the per-
nicious habit of applying to their
skins the ennamels which, under va
riOus attractive names, are advertised
and sold in all parts Of the land. Not
only faded faces, but cOuntenaDee so
young, plump, and pretty in outline
that they must, In their natural con-
dition, be attractive, are lacqueFed
over with an unnatural coat Of fine
porcelain, producing an effect such as
one might imagine II china doll was
afflicted with consumption. This
practice is not only disgusting TO peO-
pie Of refinement and sensibility, but
It Is deadly I'm its effects, the seeds Of
disease and death being hidden in ev-
cry attractive pot and jar Of those
mixtures, " hich are supposed not only
innocent, but also to possess the vir-
tues Of the undiscovered fountain Of
perpetual youth. Some who use them
will suddenly have q severe illness ;
and receive a private warning from
the family physician, will cease their
use, and recovering, 60 through life
with an extremely bad complexion,
as a reminder Of their folly. Others
viii drop suddenly, with their features
twisted to one side, and perhaps de-
pFived of the use of their limbs. 9th
ers will die outright, no one guessing
why. The effect on any particular
person cannot be calculated. What
one suffers paralysis from. may Kill
another outright The only safety il
in having nothing to do with any o.
these balefll preparations - making
up for any lack Of physical comeliDesI
in that mental aud inner beauty
which no nOstrum can produce bu
that Of habitual serenity Of temper
and placid endurance Of what evil
beset as till we can remedy them ulti
mately, and untiring industry in som
congeniaI and profitable pursuit il
life.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23

F Gilbert De La Matvr. the new
BIet,odis1 minister. arrived on Sum
day last, and delivered his first SER
mop ln the evening. - Omaha Rspls5-
Hc1
We understand the work on the
DmaAt bridge has been abandoned,
and That the material which has been
shlpPsd to that place viii be taken to
lseavenWofth. 1tseems that the con-
tEacfet has not been paid as per agree
ment, and unceremOni0uslY throws
up he hand. ''--Ae6raska CSty CbrOR-
"A cairespondent At Glen Rock, un-
der aae Of Sept. 10th, writes to the
Cgsrofls.
Tn addition to the gxist mill saw
nil now in course Of erection by q.
4, klfiluEn, owner al the gfist mill,
WIN, viii proEe g BE- great I'd ran-
l4ge t0 parties in the immediate vi
entity. On the banks Of the Little
Femaha can be found the finest soft
maple, black walnut, etc. in the State.
Gin Rock is Is miles due south from
Nepraska City, and its people are
noed for internal improvements.
perseverance and pluck"
Ne understand Spiritual Con-
veltion, or a Convention Of Spiritual-
iss was held in this city on Tuesday
lsst. They met to advise on the sub
jet OF receiving a missionary from
Dnne of the large and wealthy church
q nf the EQaf auH o0uo1udoI 70 ,fror
kuficient encouragement to secure the
services Of a preacher, who will soon
arrive and locate in the State, l0boring
in the whole field for the furtherance
of their cause. An organization will
soon be effected and the ball set in
motion. The preachers Of this de-
are generally debaters,
and any churches or members who
desire controversy viii only have to
invite it.-Nebr0sk0 city Chronicle.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23

The Third Party Movement
Resolutions Adopted by Glae
Temperance Convention 81
Chicago.
The following Is the platform a1opl
ted by the National Temperance Con
vention, in session at Chicago on the
1st and End inst
WHEREAS, Protection and allegiance
are reciprocal duties, and every eiti-
zen who yields obedience to the just
demands Ofhis government, is entitled
TO the full, free and perfect protection
Of that Government In the enjoyment
Of personal security, personal liberty
and private property: and.
WHEREAS, The traffic in intOxicat-
ing drinks greatly inpairs the personal
security and persanal liberty Of a large
mass Of citizens, end renders private
property insecure and,
WHEREAS, TIE existing par Us age
hOpelessly unwilling to adopt and ad-
equate policy on this question, there
fore, we in National convention assem-
bled, as citizens of this free Republic,
sharing in the duties Of its RESPONSE
bilities Of its government, in the
discharge Of q solemn duty we owe to
our country and our race, unite in the
following declaration Of principals:
1. That while we acknowledge the
true patriotism and profound state
manship Of those patriots who laid
the foundation of the Government,
securing at one the rights of the States
.severally. and their inseperable union
by the Federal Constitution, we
would not merely garnish the sep
ulchres of our Republican fOrefathers,
but we do hereby renew our solemn
pledges of fealty to the imperishable
principals of civil and religious liberty
embedded in the Declaration d
American Independence and our
Federal Constitution.
2. That the traffic in intoxicating
beverages is a dishonor to Christian
civilization, inimical to the interests
Of society, q political wrong of une-
equalled enOrmity, subversive Of the
ordinary objects Of government, not
capable of being regulated or restmin-
ed by any system Of license whatever,
but inpeTatively demanding for its
suppression, effective legal prohibition
both by State and National Legisla-
ture.
3. Thatin view Of this, that inasmuch
as the existing political parties either
oppose or ignore this great and para
mount question, and absolutely refuse
TO do anything toward the rum traffic
which is robbing the nation Of its
brightest intellects, destroying inter-
nal prosperity and rapidly nndermin-
ing its very foundations, we are
driven by an imperative sense Of duty
to sever our connection with these
political parties, and organize ourselves
into an anti-Dramshop party, having
for its primary object the entire
Of the traffic in ineoxicat-
ing drinks.
A. That while we adopt the name
of anti-Dramshop party, as expressive
of our primary object, and while we
denOunce all repudiatiOn Of the public
debt. and pledge fidelity to the prin-
cipals Of the Declaration Of Indepen-
dence and the Federal constitution,
we deem It inexpedient TO give
prominence to other political issues.
5. That q Central Executive Com
mitiee Of one from each State and
Territory and the Dictrict of Columbia
be appointed by the Chair, whose
duty it shall be to take such an action
as, in their judgement, will promote
the interests of the party.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23
The Fifteenth Amendment.

The most important question now
before the country is, shall the FIT.
teenth Amendment be passed? AS a
thorough understanding Of this ques.
ton at the present time, and the
chances for its success is Of much in
terest, as well as importance, we give
the following information which we
belive to be correct. The dates denote
the time when each States action
was completed, through the concur
rent vote of both branches of its Leg
islature:
Alabama-No action yet taken.
sArkansas-Ratifi March Is, 1859
California-No action yet taken.
Connecticut Ratified May 13, 1889
Delaware-Reiected March IS, 1889
Florida-Ratified June Is, 1869.
Georgia-Rejected March II, 1869.
IIlinOis-Ratified March 5, 1869.
Tndiana-Ratified May IA, 1869.
Iowa-No action yet taken.
Kansas-Ratified February 81, 1869
Kentuckv-NO action vet taken.
Louisiana-Ratified March /, 1853
Maine-Ratified March II, 1869.
MarylaRd-Ne action yet taken.
Observation-Disclosures March u,
1859.
Miehigan-Ratified March 5, 1869.
Minnesdta-No action yet taken.
Mississippi-No action yet taken.
MissOui-Ratified March 2, 1869.
Nebraska-NO action yet taken.
Nevadar-Ratifie March 1, 1859.
New Hampshire-Ratified July I,
1869.
New Jersey-No action yet taken.
New YDrk-Ratified April IA, 1869.
North CarOIina-Ratified March 5,
1869.
Ohio-Bejected by Senate April 80,
1859.
Oregon-No action yet taken.
Observation-Disclosures March 25,
Rhode [sland-senate Ratified May
south Carolina-Ratiied March 10,
1859.
Tennesiee-No action yet taken.
Texas-No action yet taken.
u
Virgina-No action yet taken.
West Yirginia-Ratifed March 3.
1859.
Wiscoasin-Ratified March 5, 1869.
OF the eabOve States, Kansas, Neva-
da, and Missouri, acted upon imper-
feet teIegraphic copies Of the Amend
ment, and the Legislatures DnifOrtu-
nately adjourned before official copies
were received. On this account it is
cOntended that their action was in
sufficient, and that their Legislatures
upon again assembling must vote in
its favor in order to render its ratifica-
ton legal.
BY the list given it appears that
nineteen States have ratified the
Amendment. The number of States
in the above list is thirty-seven. TO
secure q complete and legal ratifica-
ton Of the Amendment three-fOurths
of the States must vote in the affirma-
tive. AS it stands, therefore, nine
more are necessary. Mississippi, Vir-
ginia and Texas will probably ratify
it in order to secure reconstruction.
These voting for it, six states VIII still
be wanting, and if passed, the vote
must be obtained from the following,
viz: Alabama, California, Delaware,
Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland,
Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey,
Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennes-
see and Vermont. We hope that these
States will insure this Amendment e
the country, yet we do not consider
that its success is certain beyond per.
adventure.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23


The American POmOl3Rieal Society
Is in session ia Philadelphia. It Is q
great success.
Over $4,000 have been raised for
the widows and orphans Of the Avon
dale coal mines.
The Grand Lodge 81 Coed Temp
lars for the State Of Illinois % in ses-
sion 1t Jacksonville = 100 delegates
present.
A Woman's Sufrdge Convention is
in session at Cincinnati; with all the
leading fe1nalB advocates fn atten-
dance.
The Official eertifcate 6f fhtifcation
Of the Fifteenth Amendment By the
State of New York has been transnait-
ted to the Secretary Of State
Waddy THOMPSON. of Memphis.
has been arrested for alleged revenue
frauds, perpetrated st New Orleans,
in company with Perry Fuller.
Destructive Hoods are reported 6rOm
MinnesOta. Near Minneapolis con-
siderable ddnnEes was done I.5O0. 900
feet Of Iogs dttd Il, coo tons e hay were
swept away
The Califof6fa sPioBeerss, ara a.
sembled at Sacramento, and leave this
morning f5f the East. They have
made ths iilbss extensive preparations
for 4 Pieasaiit trip.
A heavy Tain STORM prevailed In the
neiehborhOod Of st. Paul last SUNDAY.
Monday and Tuesday. The water il.
the streams rose With incredible IA
pidity, doing much damage.
The steamer Phantom, an Evans
vile and Cairo packet, exploded her
boilers on Tuesday, near Paducab.
Ky. Five or six lives were lost and
many wounded. The boat IS q total
loss
Col. Phil II. Murphy, ex-City Au-
ditOF Of st. Louis. is charged with re-
tanning So, 900 belonging TO the city
when he retired from Office. and gaft
has been commenced to recover the
money.
I The London I1eles predicts the
coming council az Rome win not sit
longer than three weeks that it win
declare the infallibility Of the Pope,
and that the Assumption Of the ViEs
gin viii be made law.
BY the new Constitution 81 VirVi1-
ia. The sistay law s. abregaled and the
Legislature prohibited fT0m passing
. any law TO stay the collection Of debts.
J This viii bring most 81 the landed
property Of the State under the c1er-
iff S hammer.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23

The members ofthe japanese colony
in EIdOradO county, California, are In
high spirits over their prospective
good fortune. The mulberry trees
which were three years old when
brought from Japan, are growing "a
pidly, and the seed-nuts of the tes
plant are coming up finely. Herr
Schnell, the leader of the colony, says
there is no doubt Of the adaptabiIity
Of the foot hill lands Of California 70
the cultivation Of tea as compared
with Japan.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23

The present numerical strength Of
the Baptist Church in the United
States, according to the Year Book, Is
l,I2l ,S88, being an increase over last
year Of 1862. These figures, it is
said, would be materially Increased If
the returns from the several States
were not so Imperfect.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23

The alleged alliance between Eng
land, France and Austria TO protect
Spain against the United States, ere
ates considerable excitement in Wash
ingtOn. Important Developments are
anticipated.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23

A curious story relating to Sir John
Franklin comes from the Pacific eOGst.
A party who Is vOuched for e. fsliabIe
writes from San Buenaventua, Chat
document was found on the beach &C
that place, August 30th, much mutn-
lated. It requested the finder 10 send
It to the Secretary Of Admiralty at
London or the British Cunsul in the
nearest port. The request Is printed
in six commercial languages, and the
margin Of every vacant portion Is illl-
ed with writing relating to Sir John
Franklin and party. The document
gives an account OF the disaster Of the
ships Erebus and Terror. The party
numbered 105, and at the time Of de-
sertiOn was under the command Of i.
r. Wieaser CFOssier. tt states that
the party Wintered at BeecheR Island
in 1916 and 1S47, and Sir John Prank
lin died on the l1th Of june, I847. II
contains many interesting incidents
connected with the expedition.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-09-23

Returns Of the Maine election show
that Chamberlain, Republican candi-
date for Governor, selected {, 1895 over
both Smith and HichbOrn. The vote
stO0d. Chamberlain, So ,86s; Smith,
8. .257; Hiehborn, 2, ,754.