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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-28
The Democracy-VVhere is 1t!
From the New Orleans Times.

We invite the attention of our Democratic
of those who showcred
such hot denunciations upon a member OF
the Editorial Convention, sitting in this
city, who more than year ago proclaimed
the fact announced in the letter below-to
the views and conclusions which have been
reached by Appointment member of the par
ty. recently returned from tonr through
the Northern and Western States.
We need not say that the writer is an
able lawyer, and one of the most thoughtful
and observing of the young Democrats of
this city.
New Orleans, October u, 1871.
X. NJ. Harrison, Esq, President Of Eleventh
Ward Democratic Club of New Orleans ::
Dear Sir-G beg leave, through yon, to
tender the Eleventh Ward Democratic Club
my resignation as their representative in
the Louisiana State. Democratic Central
Committee, and to return sincere thanks for
the confidence repose1 in me by them for
several years past. In taking this step it
is alike due to my constituents and to my
self, to state the reasons which have impel-
I'D me to this course. A careful observa-
ton of. the late developments throughout
the country, together with late personal
visit to several Northern. Middle and Wcs
tern States, has thoroughly convinced me
that the organization of the Democratic
party has lost its USEFULNESS, and must be
replaced by new organization, which will
attract to it all lovers of an honest admins
tration Of the laws, State and Federal, from
all parties.
The restoration Of our State and the ma
ton to their former. high position cannot
now be effected by the Democratic party
am one Of those who still believe that
the Constitution of the United States, with
all of it's amendments distinctly recognized
when fairly and honestly enforced, is adc-
quatc to all the wants OF this great country,
and will live to bless millions yet unborn,
of every race.
Wemust in my opinion, and that prompt
ly, have new organization, which shall
deal only with the live issues of the day and
will inspire our people with new hopes and
animate them to new exertions, which can
and will rescue US in the early future from
the ills of bad government
Very respectfully, JoHS H. KESSARD.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-28
How is this for Aigl, =!

Mr.. Gray, of Boston, recently discovered
non explosive Illuminating fluid. To show
how safe the new compound was, he invited
number of his friends to meet him in his
rooms, whether he had brought barrel of
the fluid which he at once proceeded to stir
with a red-hot poker. AS he went through
the ROOF, accompanied by his friends, he en-
deavored to explain to his nearest compan-
ion that the particular fluid in the barrel
had too much benzine in it, but the gentle
man said he had an engagement higher up,
and could not wait for the explanation. Mr..
Gray continued his ascent until he met Mr.
Jones, who Informed him that there was no
necessity for him to 60 up higher, as every
body was coming down; so Mr.. Gray star
ted back to be with the party. Mr.. Gray's
widow offers for sale the secret for the
manufacture of the non-explosiye fluid at d
reduced rate, as she wishes to raise money
enough to buy a silver handled coffin with
a gilt plate for Mr.. Gray.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-28
The Leyees and the Governor.

The action of the Governor in ignoring
the Levee Company and advising the police
Jurors of the alluvial parishes of its failure
to procure the funds necessary to repair the
breaks in the leyees, took everybody by
surprise, and disclosed the fact that all of
The negotiations for capital, of which we
have heard so much, have proved abortive.
The Governors action in the matter will
Therefore meet with approval. 1t is generally
known that he advised against the enact
ment of the charter, and declared his deter
mination at one time to veto it. He was
induced to sign it, however, by the COM
pany's passing a supplemental bill, making
important amendments to the original
charter, among which was one limiting the
contract to Is, 10000 cubic yards the ex.
pense of collecting the tax, providing that
the company should bear the expense OF
collecting it; limiting the bond to be in
dorsed by the State to $500, 900, and requir.
ing the company to build 100000 cubic
Yards the SECOND year, instead of 5000, 900
as provided by the original charter. The
incorporators negotiated witt, capitalists in
New York and placed in their hands $7,-
100000 of the $40, 100000 of stock, condi-
toned that they should supply the money
with which to begin work. This agreement
the capitalists have not complied with, and
The whole scheme for the present at least
falls through The greatest CONSERVATION a1 N
prevails among those who were holders OF
the stock, it having gone down to two dols
lars a share. Grave doubts are entertained
of the ability of the stockholders to- make
an arrangement to 60 on with the work. II
it is not done, and the company does not
take hold of the subject and reimburse the
police juries and planters who are forced to
advance the means to save themselves in
this emergency, the charter will be repealed
by the Legislature, or the Governor will in
stitute proceedings to declare it forfeited.
The levee problem is the greatest We have
to solve, and the man who devises aplan
for the securing of our alluvial lands with
the smallest cost will live in the hearts Of
our people as one Of the greatest Of our
benefactors. ~ picayune.
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Withdrawal OF MIR. Milburn from
the p. L. Church.
From the St. Louis Democrat.

jacksonville, III Sept. 25.-A dispatch
to the Democla at last evening, stated that
the Rev. Wm. II. Miburn, widely known
as the eloquent blind preacher" had for
mall " withdrawn from the Episcopal Chur ch
and reunited with the Methodist 5lenomin-
alton, of which he was for many years a
member and 4 minister. The following is
copy of his letter of resignation addressed
to Rt. Rev Bishop Bissell of Vermont:
Jacksonville, ILL.,, Sept. %, 1871
1t. Rev. W. H. A. Bissell, D. d., Bishop of
Vermont:
Rt Rev and Dear Sir-For reasons which
seemed wcighty and sufficient, determined
in 1864 to quit Methodism and to enter the
Protestant Episcopal Church; and was Or
dained Deacon in 1865, and Presbyter IN
1866, by our venerated and beloved pyede-
cessor, the great and good Bishop Hopkins.
As have not since then REMOVED mv ca
nonical residence from Vermont, address
my Bishop. A connection Of seven years
with your church has satisfied me that I
made a mistake in entering it. When a
| man finds that he has taken a fllsc step the
only right course left him is to rctrace his
way. I therefore propose to return to the
communion of my fathers, in which was
born and nurtured, and in which hope to
end my days. In taking farewell of your
branch Of the church | cannot forbear to
express my grateful sense Of the numberless
acts Of kindness which have received from
many of her bishops, clergy and laity; nor
can | withhold the statement that within
her pale have met many of the most sweet,
noble and god!y men and women it has ever
been my happiness to know Unspeakably
precious are the treasures which | have
found in the daily use Of the book of Com
mon Prayer" and trust that the fellow
ship begun with so many Of your people
with whom have taken sweet counsel, if
interrupted here, may be renewed in that
world where |. who for SO many years have
walked beneath darkencd sun, hope to see
the King in his beauty and to behold the
land that is very far off. trust that the
manifold good influences which | have re-
ccived during my stay in the Protestant
| Episcopal Church, will abide with me for.
ever and that my character may be quick
ened and hallowed by the beautiful exam
Piles of piety which | have seen within her
pale. Eut as one advances in years he finds
it hard to form new attachments, and the
heart turns with inexpressible longing to
the friends and associations of earlier days.
Nothing has oblterated, nothing can oblit-
crate my deep and yearning love of Method
ism, the Spiritual Mother who, under God,
bred and made me what am.
| With the utmost respect for yourself and
| sentiments Of life, long affection for many
dear and cherished friends, whose ecclesi
astical connection am quitting, beg leave
herewith to tender my resignation of the
ministry in your church, and to subscribe
| myself, Rt. Rev. and dear sir,
Your obedient servant,
W. Ii. MlLBrRN.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-28
The Trials Of an Editor.

How oft we say when reading the news,
An editor could please, if he only choose,
But such paper as this. all must agree,
A thing of less interest they never did see.
But. Critic, reflect ere you make a noise on,
That one mans meat is another's poison,
Aud lest you persist in your sturdy denials:
Well give you few of an editors trials:
First-pretty young lady, upright and fair
With paper in hand, waltzeS up to chair,
And hastily gIancing DER all that she saw,
She throws it aside with muttered pshaW
No marriage here,
think it is queer,
When there's ever so many,
They don't publish any;
There's poetry, sketches. and tales without
Tending,
And battles and sieges, and lawsuits pending
But pics MICS, or concerts, or parties for me,
Such trash in paper never did see.
A young man, with cane and moustache,
Who certainly thinks of cutting dash,
Looks over the list of plays and soirees,
As if vainly trying his fancy to please,
In theatres, cireuses, operas, balls,
And races, and chases, in banquets. and calls,
And finally wonders what editors mean,
BY printing paper not tit to be seen.
Sentimental young lady takes up the paper
Reads by the light of dim buring taper,
Wonders if lines addressed to Miss Bella
Were written to her by some young fellow
Pretty and witty, and learned and wise,
But stops~in ala,m at the q" dark hazel eyes. VI
For hers are deep bleu,
What pity It's true,
For know, Mr.. Editor;
IT'S all blamed on you.
What speeches, and sermons, and news by
Ldispatch,
And lawiug, and jawing, and chawing to match
A grave politician with dignity glows,
Adjusts his gold spectacles over his nose,
Lights his cigar before he proceeds,
Then opens the paper ana leisurely reads
Of bleaches and speeches and foreign reports
OF Senate, IF House, of railways and courts
Says, as he reads the last column Of war,
What strange kind of people editors are,
These miserable rhymes and stories to print,
Indeed I've notion to give them hint.
Now prim. old maid the paper espies,
And holding it carefully off from her eyes,
And frequently uttering ala ~ and 'slu tell7'
She manages to read very well
The marriages, accidents, suicides, deaths,
And robberies, murders, and oil in a breath,
Finishing, she asks what sort Of blunder
The whole of the community is under,
To support paper who's. print is so small
She wonders how some people read it at ALL
Next an angry contributor, eager for fame,
Stalks into the editor. gives him his name;
I'm ruined, my success, sir, is ger
So many errors were ne'er heard of before.
II : ID LII.
1t reads " A bonnet and dress for the baby ~
The farmer thinks his crops are neglected,
While so much is said Of men to be elected ;
The minister says it should be more sedate,
And less words wasted on matters of state;
But the worst of it is they all join in saying
Such paper as this is not worth paying.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-28

The HoM1clDE.-Durirg the latter part
of the past week, our town was made the
scene Of acts Of disgraceful rowdyism. FRI
day and Saturday there were several street
fights, and Sunday, even, could not pass
without the most intense excitement, which
was caused by the shooting and death of a
young man named Nathan Foreman, son of
Mr.. Asa Foreman, q well known drover
who resides in this place. Policeman Alex.
Blanc fired the fatal shot. The shooting was
caused by young Foreman being the bearer
of written challenge to fight, sent by Mr..
C. NJ. Moss. We have read the testimony,
as given before the Coroner's Jury, and it
shows that the Policeman was in the wrong j;
but the Mayor soon after issued a proclama-
ton, declaring that attempts had been
made to intimidate the. police Of the
town, by threats, endeavoring to render
them powerless in the exercise Of their
eluties," and appointed sixteen citizens to
assist them in maintaining order.
Mr.. Blanc was put under $4,000 bond,
and allowed to continue on duty. .=sz
We forbear further remarks, until the
facts are developed before the court Iberia
Sugar. Bowl, Oct. alst.
Mr.. j. 4. Gibson, ofpur parish, has been
awarded the first premium at ths
st. Louis Fair, for the best bale of Louisiana
cotton. = ITensas Journal.
----~~-,.~@Ns-~4~-~--- s.
The end of necessity is the beginning o
curiosity. q
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1t was an lrshman who wanted to find
place where there was no death that he
might 60 and end his days there. 1t was an
Irish editor who exclaimed. while speaking
of the wrongs Of Ireland, "Her cup Of
misery has been for ages overhowing and it's
not yet full" 1t was an Irish newspaper
that said Of Robespierre that she left no
children behind him except brother who
was killed at the same time" It was an
Irish coroner, who, when asked how he
accounted for an extraordinary mortality in
Limerick, replied, sadly, IL cannot tell
There are people dying this year that never
died before 1t was an Irish handbill that
announced with boundiess liberality, in re-
ference to a great political demonstration, in
the Rotunda, that "ladies, without dis
tnction Of sex, would be welcome"
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General Corruption.

An old citizen of New Orleans, residing
temporarily in New England, writing to a
friend ut home, says:
~ have not had this pleasure since the
reception Of your favor containing extracts
from the Times, exposing.and denouncing
the city and State corruption. Strange as
it may seem, those. of New York, both leg
islaiive and municipal, so far exceed those
Of yonr city, that publication Of the latter
would attract no attention whatever, or be
considered as mere chiid's play--and if But
ler's statements in his electioneering spec
ches are to be credited. Massachusetts, is
not far behind.
" Indeed, corruption, fraud, forgeries,
breaches Of trust in official positions, and
bribery of the most open and shameless
character, form the rule rather than the ex-
ception throughout the land"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-28

Mr.. A. I. Stewart, the New York mer-
chant-or merchant prince, if you willis
much more liberal l-hearted man than
many people suppose. 1t is no doubt true
that he keeps az eagle eye upon his en-
ployes, and doesn't suffer them to carry of
every evening as many surreptitious little
packages and things as Christian should,
but, at the same time, he has performed
some very liberal acts in his day. Not
the least of these was his contribution Of
fifty thousand dollars to the fund for the
relief of Chicago. Although this sum is a
mere bagatelle to him-not more than five
or ten dollars are to the common run of
men-yet it is great deal of money for
one man to give away, and he deserves
credit for giving it.-[CourierJournal
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-28

SAD AcciDEsr.-Wiliie Cafery, son Of
our worthy fellow-citizen j. J. Caffery, Esq,
met with very severe accident on We'd
nesday morning, 18th inst, By the explo-
sion Of Septoline Oil Lamp. He was very
badly burnt about the face and neck, aod
both arms. from the hand to the elbow. His
left hand and arm is SO severely burnt, that
it is feared he will not he able to use it for
several months. This il very unfortunate
occurrence to our young friend, as well as
to his parents. lie is an industrious young
nan, and was to his parents their chief
help. we sincerely hope that Wlllie's mis-
fortune will not be as serious as it now
threatens to be, and that he viii soon re-
cover from his wounds. Lafayette Adycr-
tiser, Oct alst.
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The last version of the Co Washington
story: A youthful hen found an egg, and,
yielding to the material instinct, sat upon
It until the process of incubation was COM
plcte. Her mother, who had laid the egg
and had taken great pains in shaping and
eolorns it, came along, and seeing only the
broken shell, burst into tears and said:
" Alas, my daughter, who has destroyed
my favoriIe egg" The fcathered offspring
quickly responded: Il cannot tell q lie,
mother; | cannot tell lie; did it with
my little hatch it."
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-28

Josh Billings, in his directions "IIow tn
pick ont good hoss,' says GOOD hosses
arc slarse, and good men, that deal in emmy
kind Of hosses, are skarser. An honest
man iZ the noblcst work ov God;' this
famus saying was written, in CRATE anguish
of heart, by the late Alexander Pope, Just
after buying good family hoss."
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The FATE OF THE MURDERER. speaking
of D. NJ. Nelson, the murderer Of General
Clanton, the Meridian Mercury says:
He has, or had, younger brother, who
also killed his mar, or rather boy. He
was tried and acquitted, one Of the wit
nesses leaning strongly in his evidence.
He remarked once to gentleman now in
ihls city. when they were taking a glass
together, II was tried and cleared, but my
conscience has never cleared me. | can
see that murdered boy always before me in
the day, and he haunts me in my dreams
at night" He very soon disappeared, and
none knew how nor when and to this day
no tidngs of him ever come
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An old farmer who was asked by an i'm
pertinent attorney if there weEe any pretty
girls in his neighborhood, answered. "Yes,
lots of 'em, so many that they can't all find
respectable husbands, and lately some Of
ems been takin' up with lawyers"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-28

When the phenix is tanning the funeral
pyre. will there not be sparks flying? Alas,
some millions of men, and among them such
as Napoleon, have already been licked into
that high eddying fame, and, like moths
consumed there, still also have we to fear that
incautioas boards will setsinsea. Carlyle.
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Josh Billings says: "hIost men will con
cede that it looks foolish to see boy drag
gin aheavy sled up hill for the fieetin' pleas
ure Of fidin' down again. But it appears to
me that the boy is sage by the side of a
young man who works hard all the week
and drinks up his wages on Saturday night.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-28

A love letter, picked up in Springfield,
Illinois, had the following paragraph: MY
best loved one, | chawed the postage stamp
on your last letter all to thunder, because I
knew you had licked it on"
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THE HUMORIsTS' COLUMN.
A little nonsense now and then,
Is relished by the wiscst men.

Why does the gorilla prefer the tropics
to any other part Of the world? Because it
is the only place he can call his zone?
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The New Orleans Republican on the lst
inst, on the authority of Col j. II. Ilsey, the
attorney and right of way agent, says that a
New Orleans, Mobile and Texas Railroad.
The work will be pressed forward emerge
tically by an army of laborers, under the
direction of engineers and contractors. When
the track is laid to Vermillionville. we may
expect work to begin on the branch road to
ShreyeporL-[S Shreveport Gazette and Flag.
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Are dose bells ringing for fire." in
auired Simon of Tiberius "No, indeed
answered Tibe, "dey alb got plenty Of fire,
and de bells are ringing for water"
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A DlLEMSA.-The Mississippi Pilot, says
If the Democrats declare that the coun-
try is being ruined by Republican admin
istration under the new amendments to the
Constitution, are they not becoming parties
to that ruin by accepting the amendments :
This query is addressed to the New Depar-
turists And if, on the other hand, the
country is prosperous under the amend
ments and to repeal them would be to ex-
cite discord anew, are not the Democrats
criminal in seeking the overthrow Of these
amendments ~
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-28

Judge Emerson, presiding in the Eighth
District Court of New Orleans, has decided
in favor of Heron, Secretary Of State, ad
interim, pending the suspension of Bovee.
The Judge, in rendering his decision,
said:
| have.no doubt that the Governor has
the right to suspend an officer when, in his
opinion, it become necessary to do 50, in
order to protect the interests of the State.
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THE CONTINENTAL PARTY-Brick Pome-
roy is for constituting another party to be
called Continentals, whose principles will
be those Of those Democrats opposed to the
New Departure The name is very appro-
pirate indeed, for the principles of the new
party would be of about the value of the
old Continental money.
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Healing Wounds.

The Memphis Appeal calls the attention
of the Hon. Horace Greeley to the follow
ing note, " in the hope that he will do
justice, though the heavens fall" g Edi-
tors Appeal-Seeing the name of Horace
Grecly in the columns of your paper,
presume he is the same elderly gentleman
who, when in Texas, would trine with the
feelings of lone widow, who lost her hus-
band in the war, The exact words he used
was, he came to heal the wounds caused
by the late war, and he offered the hand
of fellowship, that all parties be recon-
ciled.' As q modest woman, | did not
accept his proposal; although | intended
to do so, had he pressed his suite. lie has
failed to do so, however, and have since
learned that the gay deceiyer has a wife
somewhere in the State of New York,
Please pass him around.
Yours,
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WIDOW MALONE,

THAT TIDAL WAyE.-Durine the storm
and rain on the night of the Sd inst, an
aged African, who had no hair on the place
where the wool ought to grow, living not
more than 25 miles from this place, awoke
and looking out Of his window saw the earth
covered with water began Immediately to
hollow to his wife, " Dinah, Dnah, git up
quick the water is comm, git up and let's
say our prayers Long and faithfully
Sambo and Dinah prayed, and when the
Orisons were finished Sambo says, "now,
let's confess all our sins fore de Judgment
Gums" Dinah suggested that "dey had
better wait till the waters Gums up over the
floor "Oh. no" says Sambo, ''den it
will be toe late, God Almighty will be too
busy den to listen to haf dc peoples y
LThibodeaux Sentinel, Oct. 14th.
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Our passions are like convulsion fits,
which, though they make us stronger for
the time, leave us weaker after,
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Rssesk1 seeasiasg.

TWO SCHOLARSHIPS, one in Do,bear,s
and one In Blackmans's Commercial Col
aege, New Orleans. which will entitle tile
aolders'fo attend Full Course Y In Book
keeping, can be purchased cheap. Apply at
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-10-28
DRY GOODS!

TIME Largest Stock and Best Assortment
L ever brought to st. Landry, selected by
the experienced senior member of the firm,
specially for this market, consisting in part of
pRTNTS from 10 tn IL ets ner ward
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0nn SACKS OF SALT at 90 25 per
e@UU sack, with liberal discount to
wholesale purchasers, at s.
BLOCH a. DUPRE'S.