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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19
DO Able Mem Marry Silly yyo-
zaseza!

Mr. Galton lin his able work on He,
redltary Genius) questions the correct
ness Of the cannon opinion that able
men generally marry silly women.
On the contrary, hs says investigation
shows that the average Of the wives OF
distinguished men is above medocrity
in support of this view, he adduces two
arguments as not without weight.
First, the lady whom a man marrles is
very commonly one Of whom he has Of
ten met inthe society of his own friends,
and therefore not likely to be a silly
women. She is also usually related to
some of them, and therefore hasa proba-
bility OF being hereditarily gifted. Sec
ondly, as matter OF fact, large num-
Der of eminent men marry eminent wo-
man. OF this he cites the following
instances Philip II, of Macedon and
Olympias; Caesar and CLEOPATRA Marl-
borough and his most able wife; Hell
vetius married a charming lady, whose
hand was also sought by both franklin
and Turgot; Augustus Whilhem Won Schle
gel was heart and soul devoted to Madame
de Stacl; Neckers wife was blue
stocking of the purest hue; Robert Ste
phens, the learned printer, had Petro-
nella for his wife the lcrd-keeper, Sir
Nicholas Bacon, and the gleat Lord
Rurleigh, married. two of the highly ac-
complished daughters of Sir Anthony
Cooke" Every one of these names are
those of decidedly eminent women, and
Mr.. Gallon thilks that they establish
the existence of a tendency of like to
like" among intellectual men and wo-
men, and make it most probable that
the marriages Of illustrious men with in
tellectual women are very common.
On the other hand, be says, there is no
evidence of strongl Unmarked antago-
nistlc taste-of clever men liking really
halt-witted women. A man may be
conscious of serious defects in his char
acter and select a wife to supplement
what he wants; as Shy man may be
attracted by woman who has no other
merits than those of talker and mana
ger Also, a young, awkward ph'loso-
pher may accredit the first girl who
cares to show an interest in him with
greater intelligence than she possesses.
But these are exceptional instances; the
great fact remains that able men take
pleasure in the society of intelligent wo-
men, if they can find such as would. in
other respects, be suitable, they will
marry them in preference to mediocri-
ties,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

DISCARDED HER.-" Why, Bill,
what's the matter with you? You look
down in the mouth" "Well, Peter, I
dare say, if you had been through what
[ have, you'd look bad too" What's
the matter" Well. you know Sarah
Snivels. don't you, Peter Yes"
Il discarded her last night" "You
did What for p "Well, TIL tell
you.
She said she would Int marry me, and
I'd discard any girl that would treat
me in that way"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19
bune.

The-only safe way for those who ham
die the money of other people, either in
large sums or in small, is, never to forget
that these moneys are not their own.
Trust funds should never be appropria-
ted, borrowed, or diverted from their true
destination. Whoever confuses his own
accounts with the accounts of other per-
sons, for whom he is acting as agent, has
already paved the way for misfortune,
and crime Money collected, or held in
trust, should always be ready to be deliv-
cred when called for; and the sooner the
trustee pays it over, the easier is the
performance of his trust. Much of what
develops into dishonesty is in the be-
ginning simple disregard of this prinei-
Pile, that money held in trust for others
should never be used by the trustee or
agent, for his own purposes. or any 9TH
er PERSONS, except those to v hom the
money belongs II Plainfeld Times.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19
A Clergvman Tn Scotland desire

A Clergyman In Scotland desired
his hearers never to call one another
"liars," but when any one said i" the
thing that was not they ought to whis-
tie. On Sunday he preached a SER
mon on the parable Of the loaves and
fishes J and being at loss how to ex-
plain it. he said the loaves were not
like those nowadays-they were as big
as some Of the hills of Scotland. He
had scarcely pronounced these words
when be heard a loud whistle Wha's
that cas- me liar l' 1T is I, Willy
Macdonald, the baker," "Well, Why,
what objection have ye to what L ha'
told you Z" None, Mess john only
| want to know what sort of ovens they
had to bake those loaves IN.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

A notion seller was offering Yankee
clock, finely vanished and colored with
lookiDg-glass in the front, to a certain
lady. not remarkable for her personal
beauty.
why. II is beautiful" said the ven-
der. Beautiful, indeed, a look at it
almost irightens me, said the lady.
q Then, marin, replied Jonathan, II
guess you'd better take one that amt
got no looking-gias
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

A new servant presented TO his master,
one morning, pair of boots, the leg of
one of which was much longer than the
other. How comes 1T, you rascal,
that these boots are not of the same
length ?" " really don't know, sir
but what bothers me most is, that the
pair down stairs is in the same fix"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

How incaIculable would the tone Of
conversation be improved if it offered no
exceptions to the example Of Bishop Be-
veridge Resolve never to speak of
mans virtues to his face. nor his faults
behind his back golden rule. the OBJ
servanee of which would Danish fattery
and defamation from the earth. Con-
versation stock being joint and com
mon property, every one should take a
share in it, and yet there may be socie-
ties n.which silence will be our best
contribution. When Isocrates, dining
with the King OF Cyprus, was asked
why he did not mix in the discourse OF
the company, he replied: "What IS
seasonable I do not know, and what
know is not seasenable.'
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

REToRT-A pretty little brunette Of
fourteen was passing along the streets
few day since, when she was accosted
by strange man rather worse for IL
quor, who inquired if her mother was
as black as she was L believe not"
was the reply bat pray tell nae if
your father is as drunk as YOU are"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

A boy in Brooklyn went into bar
bcr's shop, and asked the barber to "cut
his hair just as short as he could"
did your mother tell you to have it
cut so short - asked the barber. mo-"
said the boy, but we've got new
school ma'am that pulls hair." The
barber cut it close
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

A negroin Baltimore lately undertook
to kiss swapping turtle for five cent
piece, when the owner slipping the
moose from the head of the monster, it
caught the poor fellows upper lip, and
it was impossible to deliver him until
its jaws were forced open. He said, IT
would't buss anoder for a dollar--tank
his stars for de 'scape dis time"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

Host: Allow me to gel you partner.
Languid swell: Thank you, but L
ar-don't dance. Host: then let me
introduce you to Miss Twaddle, she's
great hand at conversation. Languid
swell: You're very kind, but I--ar---
" never converse
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

At recent annual meeting ola ceme-
terry company, the chairman " had great
pleasure in announcing to the meeting
the gratifying fact, that the burials in
the cemetery for the last year were
double the number of those of the year
preceding."
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

A church in Dupe-e, Brown county
Wisconsin, gIories in the name of the
United Evangelical Methodist Baptist
Congregationalist Presbyterian Mora.
Wan Protestant Episcopal-Lutheran. Ger.
man. Dutch Reformed -Catholie-and Uni.
ted-Evangelical Church and Christian
Brethren of the Glorious Reformation.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

"Biddy," said lady to her servant,
I wish you would step over and see
how old Mrs. Jones is this morning"
Iu few minutes Biddy returned with
the information that Mrs. Jones was
seventy-two years, seven mouths, and
two days old.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

Who's that gentleman my, little
man ~ was asked of an urchin.
That one with the spike-tailed
coat ?"
"Yes," was the response. il.
Why he's berevet uncle of
mine"
"How's that p was asked.
"'Cause he's engaged to my aunt
Mary
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19
Conservatism i'm Virginia.

Governor Walker, of Virginia, who
was elected in spite of the opposition of
the extreme Radicals and Democrats,
has fully realized the predictions of his
supporters, the substantial thinking and
practical citizens of the State, by the
wisdom, sagacity and frmness, with
which he has administered his high
trust.
Gov. Walker was elected on full
avowal OF his recognition of the political
equality of the colored people, his ap-
proval of the fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments of the Constitution, and his
general accord with the views of the Re-
publican party. He was elected because
he was believed to be an honest man, sim
ceres sdevotee to the interest and advance
ment of the prosperity of the State, and
determined foe to all disfranchise-
ments and disabilities. There was, too,
one great recommendation he presented
to the Virginia people-he declared war
against the characterless adventurers
who had come into the State to plunder
and oppress its people, He has faith
fully carried out bis pledges. His ap-
pointments have been of the best class
of citizens. without regard to party, and
no schemes Of corruption and dishonesty
and involvement of the credit of the
State, by an increase of its liabilities for
the benefit Of speculating cliques aud
combinations. have received any en-
couragemens and sanction from him.
The effects Of this system of admins
tration and of this policy are shown in
the great advance in Virginia securities,
in the general content of all classes of
the people, and in the many proofs Of
the increasing prosperity Of the State
IN. O. Times.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

At late Printers festival the follow
ing toast was given: The Printer
the master of all trades he beats the
farmer with the Hoe, the carpenter with
his rules, and the mason with setting
up tall columns; he surpasses the law
yer and doctor in attending to his cases,
and beats the parson in the manage
ment Of the devil"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19
EGU:atOsiaa. America.

In equatorial America the days are
more Or less the same throughout the
year. 1t results from this that the peri
odlcal phenomena of plants and animals
DO not take place at about the same time
III all species, Or in the individuals of
any gwen species, as they do in Tempe
rate countries. OF course, there is no
hybernation; nor, as the dry season is
not excessive, Is there any summer tor.
pldlty, as III some tropical countries.
Plauts do hot flower orshe. their leaves.
nor do birds moult, pair, or breed, stimuli
taueously. Ia Europe, a woodland scene
has lis spring, its summer, its autumnal,
and its winter aspects. In the equato-
raj forests the aspect is the same, or
nearly so, every day in the year: bud
ding, Towering, fruiting, and leaf she'd
ding, are always going on in Que species
OF other The activity of birds and in
sects proceeds without interruption, each
species having its own separate times.
The colonies of wasps, for instance, do
not die off annually, leaving only the
queens, as in cold climates; but the sue
cession Of generations and colonies goes
on necessarily. 1t is never either spring,
summer, or autumn, but each day is
combination of all three. With the day
and night always of equal 'ength, the at
mospheric disturbances of each day neu-
rraliziug themselves before each sue
ceeding morn; with the sun in its course
proceeding midway across the sky, and
the daily temperature the same, within
two Or three degrees, throughout the
year-how grand in its perfect equilibri-
um and simplicity is the march of Ma
ture under the equator
The DECLINE IN GoLD.-The New
York Sun says:
The break in gold is undoubtedly, to
considerable extent, stimulated by
speculative influences This morning a
dispatch was freely circulated on the
market, purporting to be from Washing
ton, and stating that the Secretary of
the Treasury is intent on precipitating
specie payment; that he feels sure of the
Funding bill being adopted by the
House; that there will be 10 increase of
currency at this session; and in short,
that thousand things and everything
will be done at Washington to bring
down the premium. The thing was evil
IDENTIFY bold eanard, but it had its ef-
feet in producing the fall in the price of
gold to 1154 after opening at III. There
is some reason for surprising that this
decline is connected with another great
speculative movement. The fall in the
premium naturally facilitates the carry
ing Of gold. With gold at l15, CON-
bination with s500O,000 of money for
margins could purchase and carry $780,
900 900 Of gold aud indications are not
wanting that just such an operation is
now in pr"gress, the gold being bought
at from III downward with an ultimate
purpose of holding it off the market and
producing an extreme upward reaction
This danger of gold being bought up on
speculation, when the premium has fall
en- to low point, should be kept in
mind by speculative sellers, or they may
Suddenly find themselves very seriously
"cornered."
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

An incorrigible loafer being taken to-
task for his laziness, replied ~ tell
you gentlemen, you are mistaken |
have not lazy bone in my body; the
TACT is, [ was born tired.'
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

Cardinal Bonaparte, a cousin of the
Emperor of France, is spoken Of in
clerical circles as the probable successor
to Pho Mono, in the case OF the death of
the venerable Holy Father.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19
Transient advertisements, SO Cents por
square for each insertion. The space of eight
ines, in this type, constitutes square.
STANDING ADVERTISEMENTS.
AMUSING PARAGRAPHS,
A little nonsense now and then,
Is relisAed by the wiscst men,

An old bachelor says that giving the
ballot to women would not amount to
any thing practically, because they
would keep denying they were old
enough to vote until they got to be too
old to take any interest in politics.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

What is the difference between edi-
torial and matrimonial alexpericnce? In
the former the devil cries for copy"
In the latter "copy cries like the dew
II
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

An inebriated man in Lawrence,
Kansas, was found clinging to fence,
looking helplessly at neigbboripg row
of shade trees. 'Halloa," said a friend
who came up, what's the matter
Jake 2" Dunno, hs," responded
Jacob, "that id procession's never
goin' to Git past
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19
A.a Eloquent Speech.

On Farden's bill in the Senate, to
provide for the enclosure of stock, the
Rev. Senator from Coosa spoke sub
stantially as follows:
Mr.. Preszdcat-The bill allows the
people in the low country to put up
fences to keep out stock, and provides
that if any stock gifts over that fence
the owner shall pay the damage, ah.
Now, Mr. President. I hope that bill
won't pass, all. 1t would cause more
squabbles than anything that has been
got up since Adam WAS created, ah
And, sir, speakin' of Adam, would say
that we have no account in the Bible
that he had any fence around the gar
den of Eding, ah. No, sir; and the
commonality Of the people don't want
any fences around every little township
in the low lands, ah. The Senator
from Autsuga speaks of his people, ah.
Sir, know more about his people, as
be calls 'em than he does, ah and | take
the liberty to say that the people of the
broad piny woods and rolling hills of
Autauga don't want their stock fenced
out of any part of the country. alb.
No sir, they, and all we people in the
hills an mountainous country, want our
cattle aud our stock to go whar they please
ah Sir, the low lands is free roaming
grounds for the stump-tail bulls and long
tail heifers of the mountains, ah for the
broken down horses and the galley FL
lies, ah for the turkeys and the geese,
ah for the sheep and the goats, ah;
and whar the pigs and old hogs can
root holes and crack acorns free from
trouble and vexatiop of sperit, ah. The
Union flag floats over it all, ah; and
wherever that flags floats, thar onr stock
and our poultry have the right to cackle
and beller and tare up the ground. ah.
Sir if this bill passes, the whole couL-
try will get into state of involvation,
ah and things will be worse mixed up
than they was in old times when the
children removed the ancient landmarks
of their fathers, ah. / would vote for
bill on this subject, but not for the
one before the SENT, ah. Ny sentiment
is -...-4r So
Let the thunders roll from pole to pole,
The lightnings fash across the sky, ah,
But freedom for our cattle and hogs,
Or else forever die, ah.
The speaker carried his point by a
large majority.-M Montgomery Mail.
---~~-~--.-a@~-~-~~~~
The GREAT AUTHORITY The moth
er of family was married to an infdel
who made a jest of religion in the pres
ence of his own children. yet she sue
ceeded in bringing them all up in the
fear of the Lord. She was asked one
day how she preserved them from the
influence of father whose sentiments
were. SO opposed to.her own. This was
her answer g Because to the authority
Of father do not oppose the authority
Of mother, but that Of God. From
their earliest years my children have
always seen the Bible upon my table.
This holy book has constituted the
whole of thier religious instruction. |
was silent that I might alloWit to speak.
Did they propose a question, did the
commit fault, did tLey perform good
action. / opened the Bible. and the Bi-
BILE answered, reproved or encouraged
them. The constant reading of the
scriptures has wrought the prodigy
which surprises you."
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

An English landlord sent the follow
ing comforting message to bis steward
in Ireland Z. Tell the tenants that no
threats to shoot you will terrify me-"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

TTRiS HOTEL. formerly known as" Eagle
l. HOTEL and kept by Jesse Hayes, and
Omer Peirct, has recently been re-opeued, after
being repaired and thoroughly refurnlshed
The house is large and commodious, and con-
venient to the Courthouse and business part
Of the town The table will be constantly
supplied with thebest the market affords.
Meals at any hour, day or night
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19
w. A, ROBERTSON.
WASHINGTON, la.

A RE prepared to receive and forward all
N freight consigned to them, and being
independent of any boat, can offer superior
accommodations to all who may favor them
with their custom They will also buy cotton
at New Orleans prices, less the actual cost of
shipment, and will make liberal cash advances
on all consignments to their friends Messrs
Il. +. .Golsan 81 Co., New Orleans.
G No toll charged on the nsw bridge, on
cotton consigned them, for shipment or sale.
oct2 %, 69-tf
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19
Prices--MoDERATE.

The Proprietor will, also, continue to haul
freight, s&c.. from Washington, and other
places, ut former rates, without any Toll
Bridge expense to his patrons. m.....
7 oct o '69-tf
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

On the premises is large Livery Stable,
for the accommodation of travellers Horses,
buggies, and hacks always on hand, for hire
Travellers sent to and part ofabe Parish or
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-03-19

Let the thunders roll from pole to pole,
The lightnngs fash across the sky, ah,
But freedom for our cattle and hogs,
Or else forever die, alb.
The speaker carried his point by a
large majority-M Montgomery Mail.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-05-14

tsrnnd Gathering Of Corporation Employees.
. The agony Is over The grand ratification In honor
Of tho nomination Of saylos j. Bovena ooneludnd and
the people o. Warrington brcaihe again. What vas %
DO tremeudous ovation IN honor Of The best Add most
hones capable, energetic, enerphsinG and nagaoous
Mayor the city has ever had dwindled 70 insiGnih
cant ward meeting.
Corporation aaa has been buraed corporation oll has
been wasted corporation lAborets have rarAded and
corporation funds havu been wasted. 70 gAthor The poo
plo Tor this grand aaals ~ and surprised To
have 70 state that the grand mass mos,inE was a
isinre' hsEiei frandi = laughina stock % NE
hnery men, and q roproaoh 10 those who have Tor
some DAYS past been buaiy circulating repora OF
what suoceaa The ratification rieotlng 70 be.
Asstated above the corporation funds had beer 1craped
soeether and diaharasd ior on candles tranarsnoei
on which we're Inscribed blackeuard and blasphemous
mottoes. A speakers stand vas crested early In the
dag In front Of tho City Hail. and about O'Clock roW
Of gas lsht which had been arranged An W. ont was
lighted tlgnifyna 10 those who from curiosity were al
traeted thlther, that The ahsw would soon bogiu.
Bands u music had boon aant IN different directions
TO play up the faitha Who being exceedingly lardy,
I'm many squads being sent ont 70 drum up
orts) made the hour for leaving several rundeE
very late About 20 O'Clock Tho viciuiy Of the
City Hall made aware Of The "satharinE Of the
clans" BY the merry strains Of music Tho several ward
delegations arrived after Tho following thcir
strength by actual count
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-05-14

The p,-iac, q,,,,,i,n ~ ,sestcr,aav boa ths
$50
ioho"ihgi
CnAs, CLAoBTT, oeq., has purchased 10
Gust hll' from Thomas a: Duckett esd, Tor
tlLoVO. Ihls magnificent estate, a99ni
soNen miles Above mere, near Miiehelivnle,
Immediately upon the railroad, and contains
IA acres, element hlI esfl, Is dyldlng
ms estate into small farms, and Will difpoee
o. these upon most reasonable terms;
Our Town has been quite lively for the
past ten DAYS with the railroad teams aud