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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

The Song Messenger for June, gives its
readers an unusual amount of musical in
structions besides editorials on variety of
interesting topics, musical criticisms, slight
touches on the events of the day, and the
following pieces of new music; For Me, :"
Song and Chorus, P. P. Bliss. "Now and
Afterwards, Quartet, P. p. Bliss. 80
Evenings Silver STAR Serenade, J. r.
Murrey. First of May Glee, George
f. Root. "Says William" Rouad in four
parts, George F. Root. "They March to
the Rolling Drum" Round in three parts,
George f. Root. Published by Root &
Cady, and Geo. F. Root & Sons, Chicago,
at one dollar year.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

Hotels, Saloons and Families desiring
ICE during the coming season will please
leave their orders for same at Shove's
Bank. Rate will be TO Hotels. Saloons
and others who take in large quantities
Twenty-Five cents per 100 pounds. Fami-
lies daily delivery of twenty pounds 40
cents week. GEO. 3. WRIGHT.
MAyIIoHoc, April II, 1871.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

Robson declares that he has lost money
since he became Secretary of the Navy.
He has lost money indeed, and, unfortu-
nately, more than hundred millions of it
belonged to the governmcnt,-Comler
Journal
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
CHAS. IT WlNTnN

Veterinary Surgeon. cures Ring Zones, Spaviaa,
Sex etc. etc. All cures warranted, snarI -
mode. Ohce-st his nvcrf stable rev vsnta st.
between Buffalo AMI Chicago, Manto~o'. u - Il
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
NORTHWESTERN HOUSE,

FrlnS lin St. Mantowac, n Ketteu oiRsu,
Pro prietor. The large br.ck addition recently
Guiit has been Ur .shed excellent Sly le making
IT one OF t1e largest anu most complete notels Ia
Manito voc. A good slaole is kept in connection
with the house, wnere stoc6 will Dc well provided
lCr. II wi
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

Gody's Lady's Book for June, contains
among its numerous attractions fine en-
craving entitled a Visit to the Armor-
err and an incorporate Etching OF
"Miss Lolipops Party" also splendid
colored fashion plate, and extention sheet.
The reading matter is, as it has a'ways
been in time honored Cody, interesting and
varied to suit the taste and wants of every
home.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
GEORGE n. WOODlN.

Attorney and Counselor at Law, ant Court ceu,
missioner tor Manito soc couaty. All buSinsss en-.
trusted to his care Will be promptly AID hisaIuily
atsende 10. AlS!ce honestly gyen. Tor wniea 8
reasonable charge iii be made. Once ON 3aE.l>
ST.. between Eighth and NINTH lS<Ayl
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

Fashionable Taitor. All goods made by the ssh
scriber are warranted To nt tie form. Prices req.
sonable. anG l am bnuHd to please thos- WHO give
me their custom. Ship on York-st, twe doors
west OF the Wind ale Hou-e. II A,L
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
JOSEPH SYMES.

Dealer in Stoves also Mann racturer OF Tin Snsst.
Iron and Copper ware. All kinds OF reptiriux done
EisLtlI-st.. between York and Buira.o Nsu,Io VOC.
IL <4ly
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

The June number of the Nursery, a
Monthly Magazine for youngest readers,
is promptly at hand, filled with the most
attractive chat and the pritticst of pictures
for the little ones.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
G.. BIELIN0,

Pays the highest price for Wheat and other pre-
duce, once on the northeast corner of Buffalo ana
Eighth st's.. Manitowoc. u WI
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
j. S. ANDERSON.
UNION HOUSE.

Attorney and Counselor at Law Collect,ops
promptly attended TO. OEice over j. A. Ksnlsr .
store. Cor Eighth anu York. sts., Mdnitowoc.
1y11Iv
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
DIR. A. 4. PATENEN.

Dentist, oface in Shermau's new building -
E'Ghth-st., Mantowoc. Particular at:entioa
gIven to all tie different branches the profsss-
ion, anu all ~or& warranted resta extrAessl
"Nout p~ie. 1N,l
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

Commercials, between Eigath and Ninth, Mani
towoc. Joseph Fumer, Proprietor. Best
accommodations for the travelling lutl Q. Terms
cheap. Nd satisfaction uarsnteed. 3A-ly
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
WILLIAM LYNCH.

Professor OF Music will give lessons Veal aad
Instrumental Mus.c in the city OF ManitoWoc ana
Two Rivers Residence on EgntLst.. lear sns
Court House. l2Aly
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
PAUL LUERNER.

Dealer in all ktuds OF Stoves and Harlwaro. aad
manufacturer o. Copper, Tin, and She ct ron ware
EigAth-st., South side. ne4r the Bridge, Aau,to.
voc II A1S
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
f. CAR 3,
EDWARD CONWAY

Wholesale and Ret Ill dealer ID Hats, Caps yuu
Gloves, Mittens, Robes. ETC.. York-st, bet ~ssn
Elgh IN and Ninth, Manitowoc. 11A4yl
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

Attorney at Law and Dislriet Attorney Tor .n:>a.
Voc county. Collections prom OF, attended ".
once On Bufa.o. between Elgntu and Ninta.
l2AlV
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
WALKER a. GREEN,
e. n. TREAT.

Attorneys and Counseors AT Law. Oass on q,
stree, over tle First National Bank, Aaniiowo )
I2Aii
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
! o0fs, gratefully,
HORACE GRRELEY.

To Hon. Carl schur1, Prest-. and Hon. Geo.
". Julian. Vice Prest., and Messrs. VIM.
E Nc Lean, John G. Davidson, J, II
Rhodes, Secretaries National Conyention
Of Liberal Republican, Of United States.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
PASSAGE TICKETS,

SOLE AGENCY for Manitowoc and Wei
nifty, for the Hamburg and American
Stea msbip Company. Also agent for
German sailship lines. FREE TICKETS
issued from Germany to Manitowee at
New York rates.
A General Banking Business tran
saoted ON precisely the same te-ms as an
incorporated bank, with the additional
security of PERSONAL liability. vl2n4ltf
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
WM. H. HORN,

Produce Dealer, Once, Dock and Warehouse -
Commerc'ai ST., Nanito@oc. viii csv cash fog
Wood. Posts, Ties, Shingles. Hay Wheat and Pre-
duce. Keeps on hand and for sale Coal Tar. Pitch,
Oaksm, water Lime. Brick. Flour, Feed D.. Aso
Proprietor Horns Clay Banks Pier Door County,
Wis. Wood BY tue Cargo On hsnl aud &c: ssis -
Pier at all times. ArAf
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
FRED. SCHROEDER.

Keeps all kinds o; Meats Sausage Hams. LArA.
etc, which he ~ul sell at tie lowest priess, u
quiuuty and kind 10 suit purchasers. Any one
having cattle. hogs or sheep TO sell, VIII oall on
auo receive the Highest prices. u Aly
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

Drawn in sums to suit on all the princi-
pal cities of Germany, France, England
Norway, &c.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
l.. KAISER,

Paperhanger and UDholsterer. Carri - frsamsH
and Harness Maker. Commereill-St, between nh
and Sth, ManitowoC, recommends himself in
these brancnes aRd PROMISES 20 execute all work
with promptness and in the best STYLE. - AIy
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

Yc also keeps on hand we'll assorted
stock Of articles in his line, and sells at
the lowest figures. Custom made work
promptly attended 70, apd full satisfaction
guaranteed. aug /
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
Roal Estate for Sale

4 PtRH 81 ncres of land, Frame Barn
y house. VII waterch spring. etc 30
acres under cultivation 3 miles from city
Let. II & in Block ll9. two frame houses
and barn. Lot | in Block l56. house and
barn. The northwest qu,rter Of northwcs
susrter. section % town Two Creeks Mani
to~ee county IA .f W II. HORN
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

WILL SELL
G Good Sugar, Zoe Prints, l0c
kerosene, 3Sc Good Sheetings, loc
Black Teas, l0oc kcntueky Jeans, 2oc
Japan good, l00c Men Cashmere
Young iiyson, a5c Suits, 10 so
have = full line of all the above goods
which can and will soil cheaper than the
cheapest
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

H. g. q W. }. TNrncr,
Attorneys and Counseors at.L1w. 9Th strsst
South side, 8 doors NortI o. Post ONE.
EB German spoSsn in this Oncs. l}AlY
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
IF. F.PuITCaARnNu
j. ID. MARKHAM.
H. 8. PIERPONT.

Attorney and Counselor at Law once on eor>se
OF Ei htn and Quar-sis, Manl.owoa u Akly
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30
WHITE Il EORREST

Attorneys at Law Ofhcs on Hgkth So. OssA
Side, opposite Schuette's Store. NU.N
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-05-30

she felt that he was reading all IN her
downcast ewes and crimsoned face max
ing desperate effort she raised her eyes
full of passionate entreaty to his, so calm
and reassuring her secret was safe, but
all the old love, all the passionate idolatry
of those dreary, loveless years, threatened
to spring up into an unextinguishable
fame could she live in the same atmos-
phere and see that love which she had once
dreamed might be hers, and so transform
barren life, given to another?
"God gives patience Elma did live,
and vet lives Between Paul and herself
no explanation ever took place, nor was
that old, memorable time ever referred to,
save once, as with fearful eyes she turned
away from placing fragrant jonquils in the
icy hands Of his dead child, he, standing by
her side, said, tenderly, reverently, as one
speaking to an angel; "You are used to
grief, Agn ess ?"
An old maid? Yes, but whose holy,
consistent lte would put to blush the ca
lumniators of her class. Frail Mrs. p. has
been carried to the Fathers bosom Ger
truie fills her easy chair and works with
her worstedS. The " boys live home, and
Elma is the light of their eyes, the "good
angel Of their aged father.
They have not bean wanting, who
thought her cheerful, SELF. cri6cing spirit
and unobtrusive intelligence, nee. orna.
mcnt for any home, however elegant, but,
beside the fervor of her FIRST, early love, all
other sentiments seem to pale and fade,
and so, with gentle dignity, she has passad
into a class who, though no generation:
rise up to call them blessed, are not un.
known.
Te,ntest thou that they remain unknown
Whom thoE knowest nots
R. rngel trump taeir praise Is blown,
Divine trer ioii
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-07-31
UCRSDAY. TIE 26Tu DAY OF
SEPTEMBER lX73

b,tw.ru the hours OF nine O'Clock in the forenoon
and liy,. n'rln,k in the afternoon Of that day, IL
trent Of the court tnu,r 'lr"r in III" city "t l.r\-
iu.tnn, I.rfi,rttr county, Missouri. proceed t.
Ill In, allow 'ir-rriir,i property n prhl;r ven
.iI. To- The Ii.ilr,, AMI b-st bidder, tor cash, Il
satisfy aai,l mote and interest, AMI the cost in'
rSI"n-r> al executing this trust.
ivai.d f.. \. ASlStRY. Trustee.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-07-31
THE GROWING CRIME OF THE
ACE.

1t has been trmtIlfullv said that
the .'crownimg error of the age
ia thirst for temporal riches, - it
is not only the crime of individuals,
but the nations arc wallowing IN the
gildcd and sensual rat of acqui.i-
tivencss. And the bitterness of the
curse it bring, upon tho lips of those
who achieve Upuicncc by the exercise
Of superior greed and cunning. and
upom the lips of those who suffer de
privutinn therefore," Human selfish
mes, il becoming almost universal {:
mrn In their passionate desire for
riches, forget the nnblc-t attributes
Of their manhood. Honor, integrity,
truth and conscience are laid upon
the altar o! mninrion. and ~sacri1i-
ccd in their acqui,itlvc ambition.
They deny Themselves of every world
Is pleasure, they are deaf to every
appeal Of human charity, they har-
den their heart, and oppose their
lTDI1-I Ik't hAthi'S w WHY t'II'itI
emotion and feeling of human SYM
patlIr, that their i~ll-gottcn gain, may
Increase and multiply, and that their
pps>"s.iOns ma not be diminished by
relieving the distressed and lowIy.
ihsy forget their obligation. to God,
SUI Weir duties to their fellow men,
'""' every act aud purpose Of their
/ e"''' 're' IL prompted by some
/. 'si''' design. and with the desire o!
attaining sons selfish end.
> r''r' misguided human brother,
= what ~ the bubble you are pursuing,
for which you are giving ,ic hsnn;'
ne's, the JOY and Tia. sun.hiuc ofxnu,
life, for which you are ,o,,in. 80,
i such carnestness, and giyin1 .nn,
y noblcst talents and brighten 49,:
What will it be 10 You when in q,
ture years you may grasp IL in you
!, %shrivciicd hands and look back var,
1 and behold the sacrifices you hay,
e made, and the wrongs Of those VIII,
l have suffered deprivation throug
your lack Of charityI
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-07-31

wv IIk.I'tiS, Anna Long and William |;
w Long. her husband, by their r"rinin deed
"~!rrI,t, ,iir.,i tn" 81 day Of NAV, \. u, lEi,
AMI duly r"r"r'!',l Ia III" i:rr"rlrr', Ollie inr
Lafayette county, ia 'hr Stat" at Missouri. III
,l,-.; of trust Book NJ. three 81 on pd=" 80,
convey ,i To- In. undersigned Trustee tn" follow
ing described real estate situated in SAIL county
md stale. tn-Nti: Lot No. iiv" 90 IN biloxi ~.
IN Nn'trr-rn', N'i'li'Iun Iufir city al Lexington,
- hiril VIII IL. s"''i On III" plat of said city nov
on Ill" in the l.rc"rrlrr'> office aforesaid. whir.
"'itN-, anr" Was mad" III trir-i To secure HE
I,,t IIir.It -! iiIr"s certain rruiIi>pIt notes, ~
sad decd ,ir-crIh-'!, aud, whereas one -! sai'!
prrIui-"rv nui.- liza. b"ruiII" due anil r'inains
uniEi!,i: NOW Therefore NJ The request al III" legal
holder al said n.,ir, AMI according 4" the IRA
.i=inn% oil ~aI,i decd al trust. I will, ON
SATURDAY. ..tli ui III \ d. 1872,
irtwrrm the hours al ?o'CioCk In the irr,ro"n.
aud ,i., O'Clock Ia Ia" afternoon Of that day, III
front oi the court i,ris' door, III The eat. -! Ley
inxt"n, I.ril ..ii, county, Missouri, proceed i'
sell The above Described property. at phbii'
N.riu" la the highest bidder, for cash, T." a;.iisiN
aid not" with interest ilI"rr"n, together VIII
costs and ~ I"n,ss 81 this trust C
t,-tI. WILLIAM iDt NJ, Trustee.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-07-31

r.-w call nr attention of the mMnr mnr Abstract of TITLE of tn" Real Estate" L,Mrt"
county NO. cnanG-a c"nlhi"h history "fn"i %" each hHrthE d and lawn lot III u"
The rrat~ir are and utwnn Im"h seen given tot ""> examination f ""ry instrument" If writing
on rmm affecting real estate, noting all defects n'arh Decd, Mortgage" or l"i amt the man!
error in descriptions
There are sands "frrr>a ar"nr. Of record in the way" nnns"m.d rr in d~rh"
lions &C. and ~r are nrn sin: lay by l. diminishing mat, nlr FOR Naum-lu pnthn Mr
are Controlling AMI claiming tn"wnl mla town Lots Il" which ir! hN"n h"-h"i"W
fla title: nms rmr ri~- dGTrS are orr rlf wh. wnn~-~nr I living ariN IL circumstance"
rrnrul,,rn umlr mr yr>uuu.E law Sn will M uhI anil much inc, and nmN- saved
Every person -hnhlh ave an distract Of tibet IT'LL "l-u property, that the! may knnwr t"r" arr
any "h"t- in The title
NoI,rSn- mmdu purchase land until he has complete abstract Of t title md sec ml InSl
that hE rtnsa valid NJ Irihri tmr
Particulars "nurm mm to- writing Deeds and all kind ," m.tmnrnh of writing.
5-Wr maxi Real Estate and distract h Titles nSrrmuV
IanVrurt County, M-mrin TSm MANY InlMIni nj to nimmSn rom m older states On
county is central has r~nrrt,n Nil im North M.nrf.H Hannibal 81 10. and the Pacific
of .minw with other roads ranly aIlr,nIun.m ami has ais man AID auup,sa Is any
immr county in STAT
Letters fnmmry,S rkig ufmnmtna rt thu" county h-rrnya answered. nifty
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-07-31
SALE.

XVvHEI;E. ", Nlunrnr Wurhul. Franklin
w Wnrkul,, Thomas W"rkup, Martin scott
and John Gross, ru-trr- Methodist r.. 4. African
church al Dover. 10y their deed OF trust. dated
~! day 81 April. \. Il. ls7o, and recorded in
Dec! Book NJ. :. ~ pace tilW three hundred and
nineteen, in tn, Recorders office for Lafayette
cui.uty, Missouri, conveyed I" the Undersigned
Trustee, i!m tni!u" ing described tract or parcel
-. !lurl, situated, lyia. and beng in Lafayette
county and state of Missouri. t"-wit: nan"ik,
:. lot 81 ground lyIn. On ia" west >;'i'' ot Mill
-;rr,t in thu town of Dover, bounded a. follow :
ON ill.,. eat Il. sail Mill street, ~"v"n'y-irir
EI feet: Thence ,iur wr-t one huu'ir't! AMI forty
100 feet, extending "u tina south To- SOLOMON
nN'S linz or farm, arul ~ The north 10 a lot n".,
or formerly owned lay Elia~t">; southeast ""T-
u.r of Ilr lot on wfiri, III" Dover baptist church
stands, running south ON u line 18th Mill street
sixteen feet (iG). theme" west one hundred amt
Inr:v-.i.E, tli-) feet. north >iNic''r 40 i'"f.
thence east "Hr hundred AMI forty eight ti>l feet
to the beginning.
9 Also, twenty feet nf ground taken on III" >'ui!i
side ,t lot NJ. iuriy-ii,c 90, anil adjoining the
lot upon which The Dover Earti-t church now
I stands, being twenty t2O) feet " i'll" AMI on" hun
drri and thirty-thr'c AMI Il half tl:i3',, in length,
on which il situated u brick church building;
Which laid conveyance was male IN trust t.
secure, the ,,,vmrnt OF II ccrt,In proiIlsoorN mott
therein described: and whereas. said not" has
become due AMI rrIiain- unlraiti, now, therefore,
IN pursuance "i ,i. provisions al IN" ,i!h CON
,-vanrr. aud nj the request "i the legal holders
al SAID .,,,r. | VIII, Ul
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-07-31

a little nine year old daughter Of
W. >. AcClary, living at :squaw
creek, Warren county. vas attacked
the other day by an enormous bull
sBake, nine feet and u half long,
which wound itself around her and
would have killed her but for the
presence oftwo dog, which attacked
Ssd Killed The snake.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-07-31
CUARDiAN,s NOTICE OF FINAL
SErrlEMENr.

NOTtcE h h~rrby given ~ all persons inter.
~ ~at-d that thu nndrrsiSnrd sntrd,.n OF ,n'
prrsDn anil estate Of G-"ryr y. NrGrrw.
Iainor heir al Jo.ephtts MrGrr~ deceased.
has ni-i his account Tor final .sritieneht nj thr
July Term, INT, Of th- Probate Court Of I.aIny-
rue county, Mo. anI viii apply for II nnnl dis
charge from his said guardianship Mt the Octhbcr
srrn,. lsIa. o. .aii court a. he holden On Tho
J. &. AeGREw, Guardian.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-07-31
NOTICE.

TNIIE "opartncr-Iiip ~rAl-ting between u 4.
.niv.ai, March 5'h. is1:, by mutual consent. The
I.u.in-,- vi the flrIn will L. settled by Tho, 4.
i.,irL. KDijI iIIAIsIEi.
IIIDS. 4. ESIitk.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-07-31
A CHALLENGE.

7 WILL. irot MED FOREST" of.N
''stnnr Will stock Farm, ; against IN
ANY h,r.. In Lafayette Or HAY counties, LSA
mil. heats. two fpr.t In iiiTrr, for any sum br-
twrrn slVG aud sJB. In. rnre to come on any
Tim. BETA zen the .Jih Of september ana LIST al
October, isI2. BJstf IL. RDEEtti1.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-15
La Candidature de Grant.

La Convention rationale du parti re-
publican, assemble depuis deux jours
a Philadelphia, choisi lie general Grant
CONNIE son candidat la presidence des
Etats Unis. Ce resultat etait prevu a IA
vance, la grande majorite de delegues SO
composant de republicans infeodes q
administration federale.
Les titres de Grant a une premiere
election avaient etc les services rendus
par lui CONNIE generalissime des armees
du Nord, CONNIE vainqueurde de Ia rebellion,
ct lie prestige que la victoire donnait q
son nom ct par suite au parti qui le pre-
matt pour chef. L'election de Grant en-
1868 etait Ia nouvelle affirmation du tri-
omphe du Nord sur lie Sud, c'etait pour
la premiere de ces sections une garantie,
pour la seconde une menace; c'etait done
une election tout a. fait sectionnelle.
Les titres de Grant a une reelection
sont les services rendus par 1ui depuis
quatre ans a son parti, sa complaisance
a sc faire linstrument docile de toutes
les measures politigues imaginees par ce
parti pour Sc perpetuer au pouvoir ct
pour maintenir le Sud dams IN Etat de
suction. Grant a employ6 les bafon-
nettes federales pour empecher les Etats
du Sud de secouer le joug des gouverne-
ments lnfames ct corrompus que La re-
construction leur await imposes
Far son intervention dams les Etats du
qua, Grant emp8che les conservateurs
ue cette section de regagner Influence
qui ieur tientlegitimement dams les
conseiis de la nation, ct, par Ia, il s'est
acquls deS tltres la reconnaissance de
son parti, don't la majorite Sc serait trou-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-15
E'Union du Parti conservateur.
fExtrait de IAheille du Ill


LIE Journalistic est le conseiller du peu-
pie. Sa mission, grave en- tous temps,
devient surtout delicate lorsque les COM
plications politiques jettent le trouble
dams les esprits, ct lorsque ce trouble
joint aux intrigues des parts, cree des
diversites d'opinion chez des citoyens
Jusque la unis. En- de pareilles circon-
stances, pecrivain qui veut rester fidele
q So mission ct la remplir utilement, doit
sc degager do courant on s'agitent tu-
multueusement des idees, des interets ct
aes passions contraires ct s'attacher d ne
pas perdre un instant de yue le but ou'il
s,est propose. C'est ce que nous nous
efiorcerons de faire dams les eoninetnres
crltlques ou Sc trOuve situ6 notre Etat
Notre but est tellement pr9cis. tel,a-
ment clair que nous ne risquons mas de
le perdre de vue. C'est la redemntian
de l'Etat, son affranchissement du regime
d'infamie, de corruption ct de yenalit6
Qni q rebuilt la Louisiana a la condition
dune province conquise ct exploitee par
une baDde de re1tres avides ct sans scru-
pule. Co but est celui de tous les bons
citoyens, ct nous repetons quill ne peut
etre atteint que par l'union ct la coope-
ration de tous les honnetes gems.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-15

Canton, Illinois, juin.-Une temp6te
de pluie monde hier soir toutes les bas-
ses terres du voisinage. On parle dune
grande destruction de recoltes sur les
bords des Illinois, tout etant emporte
par reau, maisons, fermes ct animaux.
Au nord- est de cette vile, on perdu
beaucoup de cochons qui ont etc noyes.
Tn fermier rapporte quill en- perdu 200.
Au sud -est, le dommage etc encore
plus grand. Tout etc emporte, bar
rrieres, points, digues. voies ferrees. Les
habitants ont 6prouve beaucoup depeine
a echapper. Les malades ont peri, ne
pouvant fuir asseZ vite.
Toutes les mines de charbon Fest ct
au sud d'ici sont inondees. On parle de
distractions encore plus grandes sur les
bords de Spoon River, mais on ma pas
encore de details, attendu que toutes les
communications sont interrompues. Les
chemins de fer sont fort endommages.
Les recettes ont beaucoup seutfert. Tous
les grains dams les terres basses ont etc
emportes. Les dernieres nouyelles sont
encore plus tristes. Dix miles de che
min de fer sont detruits, ct deux per-
sonnes Sc sont noyees.