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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14

A BEAUTIFUL IDEA-1t cannot be that this
be that our life is bubble, cast up by the
ocean of eternity to float for a moment on its
waves and then sink into nothingness Else,
why is it that the glorious aspirations, which
leap like angels from the temple of our hearts,
are forever wandering about unsatisfiedf Why
is it that the rainbow and the cloud come, over
us with beauty that is not of earth, and then
pass off and leave us to muse upon their faded
foveliness? Why is it that the stars which
hold their festivals around the midnight, throne
are set so far above the grasp of our limited
faculties, forever mocking us with their unap-
proachable gloryf And, finally, why is it that
the bright forms of human beauty are presen-
ted to our view but for a moment and then ia
ken from us, leaving the thousand streams of
our affections to flow back in Alpine torrents
upon our hearts? We are born for higher
destiny than that of earth there is a realm
where the rainbow never fades-where the
stars will be spread out before us like the isets
that slumbcr in the ocean, and where the beau
tiful beings that here pass before us like shad-
ows will stay in our presence forever
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14

SIMrLE CURE FOR HEADAcHE.-If the say.
ing be true, that "he who causes two sS blade; of
grass to grow where only one grew before Is Is a
public benefactor," how much more is he who
discovers a remedy for one of the most distres-
sing diseases that poor human nature is heir
to-! Having been afflicted for many years with
neuralgia headache, and after trying all the
remedies 1 could hear tell of without any ben
eft, had given up all hope Of cure-having
had an elder brother to die of the disease, and
being told by the doctors there was no cure for
til happily thought of trying salt, and in
short time l WAS delighted TO see it had the
best results. 1t is now about two months since
I tried the experiment. and | have not been
troubled with it since Now I want to let the
awhole world and the rest of mankind" know
the remedy, as it is so simple that any one can
use it.: Take pinch of salt and snuff it up
the nostrils until YOU can taste it in your throat
DO not blow your nose for considerable time,
but as the water runs, snuff it up until you
can spit it out fyour, mouth. In changeaole !.
weather, or if you feel any return of it, repeat
the remedy
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14

HONESTY OF PUBLIC MEN.-'Carpet-bag-
gers" and freedom -shriekers" are all one
They have proved to be rascals and rogues
wherever they have gotten power. The recent
exposures of the frauds and corruptions of the
Kansas Legislature bring to light specimens OF
legislative debauchery which compare well with
the best achievements of the "carpetrbaggers"
in the South. These developments involve
both the United States Senators from Kansas.
Senator Caldwell, it is shown, paid, and boasted
of paving, 100000 for his seat. Senator Pome..
row is implicated not less scandalously, and
Congressman Clarke, from the same State, IS
blackened with the same sort of corruption
The Legislative investigating committee had an
uphill business of the matter. Witnesses ab-
seconded, and every sort of trick and evasion
was resorted to by the accused; but notwlth,
standing all this, enough has been extorted
from the guilty and their tools to elevate Kan
sas to the position of first-class State for the
corruption and depravity of her public men.
The committee have forwarded the testimony
AGAINST the two United States Senators to Vice
President Colfax, requesting him to lay it be-
fore the Senate. What will they do with it ?
If they do anything with it, will that benefit
the Senate? 1t is probable that two rascals are
waiting in Kansas for the slippers of MessB.
Caldwell and Pomeroy, and that neither the
State nor the Senate will be benefited by the
change. Again, we question whether, if fMessrs
Caldwell and Pomeroy were compelled to with
draw from the Senate, they would not leave for
worse men than themselves in that body. We
would trust either of them before We would
Morton, of Indiana
The fact is, the country is suffering from
degree of corruption amongst public men that
has not been excelled in the worst periods OF
the worst government the world ever saw; Inc
entire disappearance of all sincerity and homes
ty amongst the great majority of public men of
the country is evident to every one; and the
public character of the nation is growing worse
daily. There is an effort now on foot to put
check upon the rapid decay of public morals
but to rejecting minds it looks very much like
forlorn attempt.-Richmond Dispatch.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14

AMOUNT OF COTTON TAX CoLLEcTED:-We
find in a late number Of the New York hcra1d,
the following tabular statement showing ing IT, the
ordering it was in force, from 1868 to 1868, in
elusive: 1862, 1851 Ill 1864 81 SAP; 1855,
81 775. .9S3; 1866, SIS, S,4O9, ,655; 1867, S23, ,769-
67S; 1858, s22,5oo, ,s48lt9taadl, s,ss,o72S8s.5; ,
During the years 1866 and 1867, there a was col,
tax of $2,OlS,919 in the late insurrectiona1ry
States, Sta most Of which was on cotton, so that the
nr' tax it is , now proposed to refund amOu IS, in
round numbers Under eaae tine As
fxed nne-half of one cent per pound, and re-
mained main at that rate until June 20, 1864, when zen
it was increased to two cents per pound On
the 18th of July, 1866, however, it was rs. in in
creased to three cents per pound where it re- re-
mained till September l, 1SGS, when it was was
fixed at two and half cents per pound. On
the Sd of February, 1868, the tax was altogeth-
er abolished.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14

WHAT Is INTox1cAr1oN.-It is poisoning
with alcohol, whether in gin, rum, whiskey or
wine. The word "intoxcate" is derived from
Latin and Greek terms, used to designate the
poison in which daggers and arrows were an
cciently dipped, in order to render their wounds
fatal When the poison of alcohol land all
leading chemists and PSYCHOLOGISTS class alcohol
among the poisons) is taken into the system it
scizes upon the brain and, as already said, to
the extent in which it is imbibed it disqualifies
it for service. Truth cannot then be properly
weighed, duty estimated, or any great moral
question clearly decided.-Hcrald Of Health
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14

campaign after the battle Of Gettysburg ne d
would call it offensive in the extreme. If ne
had the ear of General Grant he would tel
him to withdraw those claims, and if with
drawn it would place US high in the estimation
of the world. But perhaps he has line and
will W III light It out on that line, though he does
not always fight on his line. The third mode
of avoiding war will be to postpone the claims
for consequential damages to future !. neg9tla-
ton. Let us show to the world that the Uni
ted States is composed of Christian men VINO
will not again see their country plunged IN
war
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14

EFFICACY OF ONIoNs.-A writer says: We
are troubled often with severe coughs, the re-
suit of colds of long standing, which may turn
to consumption or premature death. Hard
coughs cause sleepless nights by constant irrl-
tation in the throat and strong effort 70 throw
off offensive matter from the lungs. The REM
edy propose has been tried by me, and recon-
mended by me with good results, which is sim
ply to take into the stomach, before retiring
for the night, a piece of raw onion, after chew
ing The esculent, in an uncooked state, IS
very heating, and collects water from the lungs
and throat, causing immediate relief to the pa
tient.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14
- Cunning has only private, selfish aims

- Cunning has only private, selfish aims,
and sticks at nothing which may make them
succeed. Discretion has large and extensive
views, and, like well-formed eye, commands
a whole horizon cunning is kind Of short
sightedness, that discovers the minutest objects
which are near at hand, but is not able to dis
Germ things at a distance. Discretion, the more
it is discovered, gives greater authority to the
person who possesses it; cunning, when it is
once detected, loses its force, and makes man
incapable of bringing about even those events
which he might have done had he passed. only
for plain man.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14

"A distinguished and sagacious merchant
in New York says: 81 watch the papers OF the
locality of my customers, aud when l find on'' on'
who is too stingy to advertise or if he has with
drawn his advertisement, Immediately close
my account with him. The man who can't ap-
preciate the benefits of advertising will never
make successful merchant, and it is unsafe to
trnst"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14
The farmer who does not cultivate a patch

of raspberries, strawberries and blackberries,
loses not only large amount of wholesome and
nutricious food, especially desirable and CRATE
full at the season of the year when it reaches
its maturity, but also the pleasure he would de-
rive from the cultivation. To any one who has
been accustomed to the delights of fruit cul-
ture the idea of farmers garden or farm
without full supply Of small fruit, is like
drama with one of the leading characters left
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14

"A veteran observer says: ~ never place
much reliance on man who is always telling
what he would have done had he been there.
have noticed that somehow this kind oil pco-
pie never get there"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14

- In walking always turn your toes outward
and your thoughts inward. The former will
prevent you from falling into cellars, and the
latter from falling into iniquity.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-03-14

This exhibit demonstrates the fact that the
Association made no money out of the draw
ing. Out of the S36, ,447 the Association paid
ali the prizes that were drawn, and, besides SO
doing, they gave s., 1000 to the State Mechanical
and Agricultural Society, $500 to the Confede-
rate Widows Home and $500 to the Catholic
Orphan Asylum When the few outstanding
claims are paid the Association will have abso-
lutely nothing left.
We have taken particular pains to ascertain
the receipts and disbursements in the city Of
Charleston, and we find that the whole number
of tickets sold in the city was 5,S39, realizing
$23, 1856 net cash. The expenditure of the AS
sociation in Charleston, in prosecution Of the
business was $44, 500, exclusive of over $40, 600
paid out in premiums. This proves, we think,
that Charleston has no cause for grumbling.
AS far as we are concerned, the foregoing
statement must be taken as final. The figures
are certified to by the book-keeper of the Asso-
citation, and are strictly correct. We receive
them as convincing evidence, if such were
needed, that the drawing was managed fairly,
and that the Association did not make any
profit by the enterprise. We hope, therefore,
that newspapers which have demanded an in
vestigation will print the result of the inquiries
which, at their instance, we have made
Charleston NeWs.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-01-06

Mr. EDIToR,~The ladies of Opelousas and vi
cinity, in whom was reposed the trust of perfect
ing the necessary preparations for the opening
benefit of the Catholic Church Of St. Landry,
desire through your journal to tender this, their
sincere and heartfelt thanks to the young gem
tlemen, Individually and collectively, who so
kindly and ably assisted them in their labors,
and who displayed such manliness and liberality
throughout the continuance of the fair
We must not forget the kind pubic who so
generously lavished their time and attention and
who contributed so largely to the success of our
fair. They may all rest assured that they have
endeared themselves to our hearts by their kind
actions and gentlemanly. department. s g..
May the new year which has dawned upon us,
be fraught for them with blessings pure and rare,
and may a kind Providence shower upon them
its choicest gifts, is the ardent wish of the lady
managers of the fair.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-01-06

An ENTERPRIsrNG FIRM-Among the COM
mercial houses in our city there are none who
stand higher, or who have a more honorable
reputation than the we'll known house of j. w.
Platt & Co., No. 1O2 Camp street, corner Poy-
dras. This firm has been established here for
many, years. and by keeping nothing in their
store but articles of the best quslity and brands,
they have drawn around them a class Of Gus
toners of whom any grocer might we'll feel
proud, and all will say that they will deserve
their popularity. The excellence of their gro
ceries and the quality of the pure wines sold
by them have given them high reputation.
Their house is located in the most central part
of the city, and their stock embraces such va
riety of articles to enable them to fill prompt
ly all orders. In addition to their regular stock
of groceries, Messrs. j. w. Platt & Co. keep one
of the largest stocks of China and Japan teas to
be found in this country, buying in immense
quantities direct from the importers for cash,
and therefore at the lowest possible market
rates: They pay special attention to orders
sent from the country, and customers at a dis
tance can place the same reliance on their orders
as though they were here in person. All goods
are delivered on board of any of the steampoats
or railroad cars free of charge, and orders are
solicited by them from all parts of the South.
" o. Times,
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- The committee designated by law to
contract for the publication of judicial adver-
tisements in certain newspapers of the State,
having revoked portion of those contracts,
and the official journal of this Parish, who had
been awarded the contracts for publishing the
laws and the paroehial printing and advertising,
being among the number of newspapers whose
contracts were SO revoked, we would inform
our friends and the public generally of our par
ish therein interested, that there being no Ion
ger an ''otficial journal in st. Landry, admin
istrators of estates and others having the dis
posal of advertising. of whatever nature, have
now tho privilege of choosing the paper in
which they desire their publication to appear.
We therefore to-day, again solicit a share of
the patronage of the public and would in the
meantime call the particular attention of those
interested to our advertising rates, which are
nearly so per cent. lower than those of the ex-
"officlaln Journal,
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500 Arpents of Cypress Swamp.
PUBLIC SALE.
Estate Of ULCER. EancIos.

Estate of ULCER Lanc1Os.
py virtue of an order of the Hon. Probate
A0 Court of the Parish of st. Landry, there
will be sold at public auction, to the highest bid
der by the undersigned, or public auctioneer,
at the last residence of deceased at Gros Che
vreul, on Bayou T6che, i'll this Parish, on
Wednesday, January oath, 1872.
the following property, belonging to the Estate
| of ULCER Lanclos, deceased tO-wit:
| l. The plantation where deceased last resided,
situated on Bayou T1che, with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, having two arpents
front on said bayou, by forty arpents in depth,
| making an aggregate of eighty arpents bounded
| north by land of Leon and Emile Ianclos, south
by Emile Hauguel, cast by Francois Robin, and
west by Bayou Ttche. 1.-Two arpents of fencing
belonging to Hauguel, eXcepted.l
| The said plantation to be sold by 40 arpent
| tracts.
| 2. One barn with a grst mill, situated on
| the land of Emile and Leon Lanclos
Terms :-One-half cash, balance credit of
II months from day of sale, purchasers furnish
ing their notes, with eight per cent per annum
interest after maturity, payable to the order of
the administrator at the office of B. A. Martel g.
Hudspeth in. .Opelousas, special mortgage and
vendors privilege with clause de non dliendo,
reserved in favor of said succession to secure
payment of said notes, principal and interest
THEOPHILE S. FONTENOT.
MARIE CELIMA HEBERT
Dee. %. Joint Administrators.
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral
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such as Coughs, Colds, Whoopins
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
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character and power to cure the various affections
of the lungs and throat have made it known re.
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mlder forms Of disease and to young children it is
at the same time the most eGoctual remedy that
be given for incipient consumption, and the dan.
gcrous affections of the threat and lungs. AS pro.
vision against sudden attacks Of Group, it should
be kept on hand in every family and indeed IS all
are sometimes subject to colds and coughs all
should be provided with this antidotc for them.
Although settled Conserm7,tiosa is thought in.
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u 1t is said that the programme of
of the Legislature, will comprise not
only the election of Speaker Garter from
his chair, but, further, to vote him out
of the House of Representatives, on the
grounds that he never was elected to a
seat. Others i'll the same category will
remain unmolested, provided that they
are on the Warmoth side of the House.
n. O. Bulletin.
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STAPLE g. FANCY GROCERIES

POPULAR PRICES!
Y Would respectfully inform my friends and
Il customers that have just returned from the
city with choice assortment of groceries, which
L will sell at Very Lo'e Priees for CASH!H
stock: Flour, Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Chewing and
smoking tobacco, imported cigars, pipes, pickles,
preserves, Theoretically sealed goods, butter and
cheese, cordials, choice wines and liquors, best
brands of whiskeys, and full assortment of
FANCY ARTICLE
Embracing every variety of Confectionery, fire.
works; sky-rockets, Roman candles, &c, &c, &c,
secured expressly for the holidays, and to be sold
CHEAP for CASH.
W. r. COCHRAN,
cor Court and Bellevue sts,
opposite Big Mortar.
Opelousas, Dec. 9, 1871. 43-ly
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70 The "boys in blue" and the "mi-
lish" are still making arrests in the En-
pire of Grant. Nearly every boat takes
down some good citizen, dragged from
his home and family, without cause or
the shadow of law, to the Parish prison
in New Orleans. We will have peace
after while.-Louisiand Democrat.
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RICH.-During the last term of the
District Court, there was case tried,
where an injunction had been gotten
out. 1t was tiled by jury of colored
citizens, and the following, we learn
from an eye witness, was their verdict ::
1--WE, the jury, sustains the coniunction,
and allows 20 per cent damages" His
honor, Judge Osborn, was compelled to
send them back to take fresh start.
How is that for high I?
Louisiana Democrat
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ES73

1871 a 1879
A S an appropriate beginning Of 1872, take
patrons happy new year, and that they may
collect all their outstanding accounts, not for
getting in the meantime to settle their little bills
with the undersigned; i'm consideration Of his
efforts to please his customers it is but proper
that they should, in return, do something to
please him. 4. MUNzESHEIMER.
Opelousas, January 9Th 1872 IT,
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FAMILY GROCERIEs.

RTRS. Desessarts, Main Street. near the old
IXR Union Hotel, respectfully solicits a share
of the public patronage Her grocery is well
stocked with everything required for family use,
such as Hams, Potatoes, Bacon, Rice, Lard,
O,,ions. AppIes, B,atter, Cheese, Oranges. Coffee,
Fish, Confectionery, Wines, Cordials, Liquors,
Candies, de-, which she will sell as cheap as can
be bought elsewhere. tdee9-'tn