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Berlin, Aug. sf.--A letter from the Prus
sian headquarters explains how Bazaine's
attempt to escapesfrom Metz was defeated
A o p of certain instructions of Bazaine's
was found near Metz, from which the
Pfussians learned the sneray was to retire
i'm two bodies, one by the high road to
Mars la Tour and Verdnn, and the other
by the Conaans turnpike. This plan was
disconnected BY the Prussian attack onsthe
I4th. The French subsequently took the
road via Briey, but were again repulsed,
and finally driven back in the battle Of the
18th to the walls of Meta. There they
have since been confined, their only way
of escaping being to cut a passage through
the Prussian line, which they have not at
tempted. s~
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Estate of .ynmes r. W,VeS

Parish Court, Parish St. Landry.-No> 3407
FGBERT 0. HAYES, of the Parish of ST
~ Landry, having applied by his petition
to be appointed Administrator of the Estate
OF James &. Hayes, deceased, late Of said par
ish !;
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in,
terested in the said Estate, to make opposition
if any they have, in writing, at my off e. in
the town of Opelousas, within ten days from
the date of the present notice, why the prayer
of said petition should not be granted.
JOS. .. RICHARD, Clerk.
Santannher 10 1874
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EStT.ay.

y AIKEN mp On the 9th August, on Bayou
a Beuf, a bay horse, about fifteen hands
high, II years old, with both hind Oct white
and one fore foot white, with small white star
i'll the forehead, branded on the shoulder V 4.
and on the thigh d 81. The ewnes IS requts-
ted to come forwarded. prove property, pay
charges and take him away, or he will b,
disposed Of as the law directs. gr. ( .
LUTHER YOUNG
scptlO-St
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Eureka Council B.. & 81. H., 0. D.
ID OCULAR MEETINGS of this
IL Council will be held at a.a
Humble Cottage lodge, No. 49,
the first Friday after the full Moon of every
month, at 7 o'clock, P. NJ.
ly order of
~ JAMES RAY, f.. L.. e.. NJ.
K II. BoDEMULLER, Recorder.
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0peious,s Howard Associa,,ns,

Vt a Meeting of the OpelousaS HoAar1.
Association, held September 9Th. 1870, Felix
A. kfn was appointed President, and q 4.
Gufdry. Secretary
Messrs. . A. King, Charles TI,vlnpso.,
and .. K; Dixon were appointed a c III,
mlttee 20 solicit subscriptions. Families abou,
to Leave town, are requested, before doing 50,
to leave something for the benefit of their less
fortunate neighbors, i'll case of all epidemic.
ihs members OF the ASSOCIATION will attend
TO the SICK, without distinction Of race, color
or previous cOnditioN,
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It NdrrCF
To

A'lNG Real Estate and other property
- in. this rHrish, subject to- State, Parish,
ana Mnnlcipal taxes, we will attend to the
payment Of the same promptly, when e~ntrust-
ed to our care. on.receipt Of the amount due
by the parties, and will give information of
such amounts. ON application, free of charge.
lASSITER & CHACHERE,o
Real Estate and General Agspts.
septl0-tf
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A IL who have not yet paid their Town
IA taxes for 1870, are requeste4' to cali and
pay the same to Mr., John Posey, at his Dsug
store, within fifteen days from this date, or /
will then proceed to collect the. same accord
ing to law1s with costs. ~sEfS
CHAs. THOMPSON, Collector.
Sept. 10, 1870. sr --
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$40 Reward

WILL be paid for the recovery of a dark
w medium sized Spanish mare mule, hav-
ing three brands. one on the left jaw, one on
the left hip, and the other on the left shoul
der, strayea from the a~ndersignedaat Belle.
vue, on the 7tb} inst.
septic 3, G.. HARPER.
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Town Council of WashIngfOm,
SESSION of LIST August, 1870.

SESSION ofslst August, 1870.
The Town Council met to day, in con-
formitv with a call made by the Hon the
Mavor of the town of Washington, and the
roll being called, were present, Messrs. ".
H. Mayo Mayor, and ex-oficio President of
the Town Council, Fl. La>trapesr NJ. Ri
chard and J. j. Hicks, Q. S. Hinckley alb
sent.
On motion Of his Honor, the Mayor, Mr.
II. Lastrapes acted as President protein, OF
the Council. 1912
On motion resolved that the reading OF
the minutes Of the last meeting be dis
penscd with.
On motion resolved that the account of
Doctor s, B. Whitney for the sun of ten
dollars for the examination Of a case in
which a rape had been charged, be referred
back TO him for his affidavit, and for the sane,
ton and approval of the Justice of the Peace
who calledon him professionally.
Resolved that the licences on hotels and
taverns for the year 1870, be reduced to
twenty and fifty one hundreths dollars.
Resolved that thirty days after the legal
PRONUNCIATION hereof, every hog found run.
ming at large in this town, unless the gristle
on his snout has been cut in such a manner
as to prevent his roofing, shall be seized
and sold by the town constable, for the
benefit of the town.z@ Provided, further, that
each person whose hog Or hogs have been
taken up, shall, up to the sale, have the
right to redeem them, on paying to the
town constable one dollar per head as per.
auisites for his labor.
On motion Of +. J. Hicks, resolved that
the assessment rolls of the town for the
years 1869, and 1870, taken by W. Fl.
Mayo, be received by the Council to be
turned over to Che clerk ofthis Board for his
examination, and If found correct by him,
to be approved by hiny
Resolved that w. H. MAYO be entitled,
for his time and labor as aforesaid, to the
sum OF fifty dollars.
Resolved that John r. Morroghr as Score
tary be entitled to the sum Of twenty FIVE
dollars for his services nsthe same.
On motion Of W. Fl. Mayo, resolved that
the Secretary make his report Of his exam.
nation of the taxiolls above mentioned, on
Thursday morning next, the fourth instant.
On Motion Of j. j. Hicks resolved that
the Secretary be authorized to issue a war
rant on the town treasurer, in favor of W.
II. Mayo in full for all his claims against
the town Of Washington up to thi5 date,
for the sum of ninety eight $4,000 dollars.
Resolved furthermore, in addition to
article s of these resolutions, that every
hog taken up by. the town constable as
aforesaid, shall not be delivered, under any
circumstances, without the gristle on his
snous having been cut OF. taken off accor-
ding to said ordinance.
On motion Of W. II. Mayo the Board adj
journed until Thursday next, the fourth inst.
at 8 o'clock A. M.
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DH M'LANE's
Celebrated American
Worm SPECIFIC.
VERMIFUGE.
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.

/AsAD ~ oNA1C.
ME countenance is pale and
L leaden-colored, with occasional
hushes, or a cireumscribed spot on
one or both checks he eyes become
dull; the pupils dilate an azure
semicircle runs along the lower eye
lid the nose is irritated, swells. and
sometimes bleeds; a swelling Of the
upper lip occasional headache, with
humming or throbbing of the ears;
an unusual secretion of saliva ; Shiny
or furred tongue breath very foul,
particularly in the morning; appetite
variable, sometimes voracious, with
a gnawing sensation of the stomach.
at others, entirely gone; Aeeting
pains in the stomach; occasional
nausea and vomiting; violent pains
throughout the abdomen; bowels
irregular, at times cossive; stools
Shiny; not unfrequently tinged with
blood belly swollen and hard ; urine
turbid respiration occasionally diff
cult, and accompanied BY hiecoagh;
cough sometimes dry and convulsive
uneasy and disturbed sleep, with
grinding of the teeth temper varia
bic, but generally irritable. ~
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
Dr.. M'LANE'SVERMIFUGE
win certainly effect a cure.
The universal success which has
attended the administration of this
preparation has been such as to war
rant US in pledging ourselves to the
public to ....
RETURN THE MONEY
in every instance where it should
prove Intellectual: ~"providing the
symptoms attending the sickness of
the child or adult should warrant
the superstition of worms being the
cause" In all cases the Medicine to
be given IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITS
rHRopIREcT1oNs.
We pledge ourselves to the public.
that
DR.. M'Lane's Vermifuge
DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form; and hat it is an inno-
cent preparation, not capable Of doing
the Aigbte,t injury to the most tender
infant.
FLEMING BROS, PITTSBURGH, PA.
P~ROpRIETORS.
P.S. Dealers and Physicians ordering frum
others than Fleming Bros will do weli to write
M'Lame,s, b,epa,vd ~ Fleming Bros, Pitts,
6a,gh, Pa.
For sale by Druggists, and Country Ssorekeepers
generally. 90 6
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The following Is from the Richlaaa Bea'
CON- Of Aug. Is sM.s
Major Bry, Of Monroe, informed Us yes.
tsfdsy morning that 9 great Gre occurred at
| Monroe on Thursday. night last. The
large tsve-storsy brick building Or 81. EH.
Aii1g, togethsr With The entire row as far
down assthe e1iee of stThe Ouachita Tele.
graph printing aoHiee was consumed by
Abe ~devouring elementsH IS said the Gre
originated IN . saloon betwssn Rings and
the printing Office IL was By almost
spperhuman exertiofs Of the FIRE eonnpany
,that. tie printing Office Of Capt. MeCranie
vas saved.
wv did not ascertain as 10 whether any
OF the PROPERTY rras covEreF hs-T iYrsirance.
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Estate of fsaacHaycs a. wife

AHaayES u WIZ
Parish Court, Parish of St. Landry. No. 3O44
ENGBERTG HAYES, of the Parish of
AZ St. Landry. having applied by his
petition to be appointed administrator of the
estate of Isaac Hayes md wife, both deceas-
ed, late of the parish of St. Landry
Therefore. any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, will file the
same in writing, in my office in the town OF
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. -s.. =-
JOS. .. RICHARD, Clerk
September 10, 1870.
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The Chinese only pay. their physi-
clans when they are in perfect health ;
al so6u as they get sick the pay Of The
doct0r ceases, and Il il, therefore. for hia
interest to cure them as quickly as pos.
Eiii,ar W
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E0r stae state Senate.

Atsths request of citizens Of the Parishes
Of Caleasieu, Lafayette and st: Landry, ]
have consented to become o candidate fol
the State Senate. WM. 0FFUTT.
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Fer Parish Judge.

Fnfg ts.=sssa Ia s-~=s#&4 @s9 1877 81
Mr.. Editor-A the Solicitation Of many
citizens, the undersigned begs leave to
announce himself as a candidate for Parish
Judge of St. Landry, at the next election.
1870 0@# ~ Disc j. X. DIXON.
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Session of4,h August. 1870.

SESSION of4th August, 1870.
The board met pursuant to adjournment,
and the roll being called. were present
Messrs W. IL Mayo<Mayor, II. Lastrapes,
J. J. Hicks and N. Richard, 0. S. Hinckley
absent
The minutes Of The lat meeting were
read and approved. s.
On motion Of the Mayor w. H. Mayo,
Mr.. Fl. Lastrapes took the chair protein.
On motion resolved that the tax rolls for
1869 and 1aT0be accepted this board hav.
ing assessed the value of the property des-
seribed on the same. gHs8s8 60
Resolved that the town constable proceed
to collect the town taxes forsla69, and that
the tax-rolf for 1870 be deposited with the
town treasurer, for inspection, during 80
days. sa
On motion the Board adjourned tin next
session in course. 1870
(SigncD HENRY LASTRAPEs,
President protein.
Attest JeHs =. MoRRoGH, Glerks
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kosafS Stags

Is a candidate tor the office of Sheriff OF
the Parish of st. Landry, at. the election
next November. %@@ e %&
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Iron GRASP Cement.

a wIFOh UT.isp OeEH1eNCs
nNE of the greatest discoveries Of the age,
" No house is complete without IT. There
is no necessity for having broken furniture or
crockeryware. Anything can be mended WIFE
It. Manufactured and sold by
G.. MAYO
At the Sign Of the Big Mortar.
l3-tf
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VsO WttaRd rsa wal.

Mr. Editor--Under no circumstances
will I consent to the withdrawal Of my
name % q: candidate for Sheriff OF. st.
Landry, al. the election 10 Noyember next;
NV name is before the reople, and will
snStsBe withdrawn. It is for the people,
satha notsfor political rings and cliques, to
decide upon my claiuls to the Office:
vz4f mag ezs j. s LOUISSTAGG:
Washington, Aug. 7th, 1870 a= hta
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PaNe.STRueK BEAuTY.-It is a terrible
shock to a charming w~oman-indeed, to
ANY woman, to find that her teeth are
'~sbeginnine to go Never win any hu-
man being who ases the fragrant SozoDoNr,
make THAFvdiscoverv.
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Instructions of the Attorney
Generaf.

Especial to- louisville Courier-Journal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-The Assistant
Attorney General, on Saturday, telegraph
ed to the United States District Attorney
of Western Virginia to dismiss all prosecu-
tions under the act to enforce the right of
citizens of the United States to vote in the
several States, when the offence is not the
distinction forbidden in the second section
of the same act. In Kentucky and West
Virginlait seems that parties have brought
suits against registers Of election for ref1s--
ingto register the votes of some who are
alleged to have been in the Confederate
service. The second section referred to
protects the colored people in their rights,
but the third relates to all classes who may
feel aggrfeved by the, refusal Of registers to
receive their votes. 1T is understood that
the same instructions will be sent to all
the United States district attorneys in the
Southern and border States. e7
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4
When q subscriber hndsa cross IN his
paper, near his name, il IS the evidence
tslat Biz subscription has expired, and that
tie paper will be discontinued rnless he
reaubscribes. ~
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$4,000 sss s.'s s5 {, E ~ = an. = .t al
who feel like risk,hs - day of Noycm.
up Salt River :, o; ;,,,sssspsndent.stsamer Rep,
Der next, IN ln senntisation must be made
resentatfve: ~ M - day Of Novem-
between t''s nnIications win be considered
Der nexa n professions, trades, occupa-
gooa Nc / shall announce my platform
ioA he FIRST Of August next.
oy '"0 {. B. LASSITERs
July sth-tf
Ice For Sale
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We received an advertisement On the
Tournament which lately came OF at Big
Cane, but at too lateaa date. We have
been promised d report of the Tournament
for next week. 80 A
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OpeEousas Railroad Lands.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30-Under the act
of July II, 1870, declaring forfeit to the
United States certain lands granted to- the
State Of Louisiana to aid in the reconstruc-
ton Of the New Orleans, Opelousas and
Great Western Railroad, the Governor of
that State has been called upon to furnish
a descriptive list Of the lands sold by the
State, in view of restoring the lands thus
granted to public sale as other public lands
are disposed of
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Died-On the 8th inst, near 0pelousas,
LAPERL.Es daughter of Theodore Chachere
and Clemehtine Bangaerel, aged ! year.
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EELEow FsvER~-About forty cases soi
yellow fever are reported III Washington
under treatment, and twelve or fourteen
deaths ii all. Ten Or twelve cases are re-
ported II Bsrry,s Landing we have not
learned the number .of deaths there. A
few days since ayoang con Of Col. Brand,
residing about three miles southeast of
0pelousas, died of yellow fsver, contracted
from visiting Barry's Landing.
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Tee For Sale
JOS. BLUM
Warming.

a. GAIN i warn all persons i1ot V .,ferce.
IN. within my enclosures. VII
the law rigidly. IL. Il.
April %, 1870. -
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state of Louisiana.
PARISH Court, ST. LANDRY, No. 1894.
Estate Of Cyp'ien L. Foatesot.
Joseph L.. FoNTENoT and Cyprien
- Fontenot, Administrator Of the Estate OF
Cyprien L. Fentenot, deceased, all Of the
Parish of St. Landry, having filed a tableau
of distribution Of funds of said Estate, accom-.
panied by their petition praying for the ho.
mologation Of the same;
and whereas the prayer Of said petition has
been granted by an order of court, bearing
date september 5, 1870:
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to
all persons interested to make opposition to
said Tableau in writing at my. office in the
town of Opefousas, within the time, required
by law. why the said tableau should not be
homologated and confirmed. ''~1~
JOS. D. RICHARD, Clerk.
semitic E~=g ~&rse.H&s @F&s-
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The regular October term Of the District
Court it this placet win not De held but
4 special term viii be called To- commence
on the second Monday In November
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state 0fLortfsiana,

PARISH COURT. ST. LANDRY-No. 2245
Estate Of Cehise Cyprien Larass Foatenot
VALC0UR GUILLORY, of the parish of
' St Landry, Administrator of The Estate of
Crlise G. L.. Fontenot, deceased, having filed
tableau of distribution of the funds of said
Estate, accompanied by his petition praying
for the hom%ologation of the same:
And whereas the prayer Of SAID petition
has been granted BY an order Of court, bear
ing date september 5, 1870;
Now, thel efore notice is hereby given to
all persons Interested 10 make opposition to
said tableau in writing at my office in The town
Of Opelonsas; sxithin the time required by law,
why the said tabieau should not be lomoioga-
ted and confirmed
JOS. D. RICHARD. Clerk
september 10. 1870.
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/ am . candidate for the Office. of Justic,
of the Peace, 18th ward, Parish of ST. Ian
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At the solicitation Of q large number Of
the voters Of this parish, | have consented.to
become q candidate for the Legislature.
II am q qualified %elector, and If elected, viii
take my seat and perform my duty without
fear, favor, or the hope of reward
Mpa s aA $780, sR CAN'T. /
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Estray
A GRAY Mare Mule and a Yoke of Oxen.
IA APPLY to j. d. Unlisted,
sept3-5t :
DEVENUE STAMPS of all denomina.
IL tiorster sails at the Pest Office.
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E~LrerBlLrrY OF A REPRESENTATIVE

Arr. .18.-Eyery elector under this Con.
stitution shall be eligible to q seat in the
House Of Representatives and every cleo.
TOR who has reachedthe age Of twenty-five
years shall be eligible to the Senate: Pro.
ded, That no person shall be q Representa-
tive or Senator unless at the time of his
election he be@a qnaliied elector of the
representative or Senatorial District from
which he was elected.
as,8 The CARR orr 0rFIcE. Ee
as Ant. loe.-Members of the General As.
sembly, and all other officers, before they
enter upon the duties of their Offices shall
~takesthe following oathsof affirmation: " /,
g(A~B1 do solemnly swear for AFFIRM that
Laccept the civil and political equality efall
men, and agree not to attempt to deprive any
person or persons, on account of race, color,
or previous condition, ofany political or civil
right privilege, or immunity enjoyed by
any other class of men; that / viii sup.
port the Constitution and laws of the Uni.
ted States, and the Constitution and laws
Of this State, and that Twill faithfully and
impartialIy discharge and perform all the
duties incumbent upon me as---accor
ding tothe best Of my ability and under-
standing. So help me God"
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Attest :JoHs =. MoHRoGH, Clerk
A true copy
JoHs B. Monsoon, Clerk.
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-
Chamber. 8a5 4 aa4
Deputies Favre, Gambetta, the senior Pi
card and others compose the Provisional
| Government.
NJ. Rocaefort was liberated by the Peep.
Eles
Pans, Sept. 5.-Thc Provisional Govern
Ement ID in office. without the slightest
disturbance. All the Ministers are acting
with energy. Orders have been issaed for
the formation Of colossal armies.
The Senate is suppressed. The CORPS
Legislatif is dissolved.
The provisional Government is in perma.
nert session in the HoteIds Vile under the
Presidency Of Gen. Trochu.
PARIS, Sept. 6-Early this afternoon
the croWps disarmed the Police who did
not respond to the shouts "Vive Repnb,
|lique.n' sea
The boulevards, are almost impossible on
account Of the crowds.
The National Guards are keeping order.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 5.-The State of Teige
has beer selected az the Euaperorfs place Of
detentiorf.
Several ofths Eaapress' maids Of honor
arrived here. s5t sa
Paris, oepLe 0, Go0 M.-Ihe
crowds continue to tear down the igns
containing Imperial arms and medals The
hiahest stories were climed to fear the
WORD q. Imperial from. The police are
no longer seen o,s the streets.
PAKis, septa5.-AThe following official
spfoclanation has bsen issued blythe new
Government 49,
aThe decAeaaes baa been pronounced III
the Corps Legtslatif. The RepahIic has
been proclaimed at the Hetel de Vile.
The Government Of National Detence is
composed of eleven members, and al the
deputies Of Paris have been constituted
and ratified By popular reclamation. Their
names are Arage. Emanuel CreroieuH. Juffss
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ice For sale
- JOS RLF'N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-30

The publication OF notices of births is rapidly
gaining ground in various sections of this coun-
ry, as has long since been the case in England.
France, and Germany, and in fact in nearly all
parts of Europe. The feeling Of false delicacy
which has 20 long existed in connection with this
important and eventful feature of human econ
omy Is fast giving way to more enlightened
views on the subject, and IN a little while the
habit of announcing births will be as common
and fixed in all parts of the country as that of
p ublishing marriages and deaths.
And why not? The fact OF being born Is lust
rs patent and necessary, and just as proper,
moreover, as that of getting married or dying
There should therefore be no more hesitation in
making it known in one case than In the others
Besides, such publications are of great import
ence rs public records in furnishing vital statis-
tics in which all are interested, and of hardly
less value az ameans of preventing impositions
and In the establishment of identity, heirships,
ETC., where other evidences do not exist 1t is
only necessary for heads OF families to get over
the old maidish feeling that ii Is adventurous
or vulgar to make public those interesting do
mestic events TO insugurate a custom in favor of
which many sound reasons exist, and against
which no valid objection can be urged by any
ven meaning person.