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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
Building Interests,

We again call the attention of our many readers
to the advertisement in another column ofbuilders
materials and supplies. TO those in want of arti-
cles in this line we say send for circulars and price
lists from the large Southern factory ofthese goods
and extensive sales of builders hardware,
marble mante-pieces, French and American win
dow glass, &C., &c. Address P. P. Toale 20,
Haync street, Charleston, S. G..
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
tx

WHEREAS NANCY BIGGER and AMOS
w c. BIGGER have applied to me for Letters
of Administration, on all and singular, the goods
and chattels. rights and credits of JAMES BIG
GER, late of the county aforesaid, deceased.
These therefore, to cite and admonish al! and
singular the kindred and creditors of the said de-
ceased, to he and appear before me at our next
.Iu,lre of Pr0bates Court for the said county, to
he holden at York Court House on the 26TH DAY
OF DECEMBER, instant, to shew cause, lfany,
whv the said Administration should not be grant
ed.
December in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy-two, and in the 9lth
year of the Independence of the United States
of America. JOSEPH A. MCLEAN,
Judge of Probate.
December 12 so vt
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II. MI. DOBSON e co.
READ THIS. EVERYBODY.


READ THIS, EVERYBODY.
1OOQ YARDS sranitevine shirting.
so Bunches Bivinesville Yarn.
500 Yards HON. Made.
100 " Linsey.
20 /" Country Jeans.
25 Pairs Blankets.
1000 sc Coarse Shoes.
500 " Fine Shoes.
so I" Boots.
100 Miles Shoes.
so Umbrellas.
- Buggy Umbrellas.
IL Trunks. go y =:
200 Yards Cotton Flannel.
200 White Flannel.
200 Red Flannel.
so Shaker Flannel. :
100 Files.
100 Augers.
SO Sets Bed Castors.
SO " " Screws.
II Squares. =.
100 Pocket Knives.
25 Sets Case Knives.
200 Gate Hinges.
500 Yards Calico.
1000 Bleached Shirting.
rs Gents Coats.
25 Pairs Trace Chains.
As Axes.
Boys Handled Axes.
1000 Yards Dress Goods.
500 Dollars worth of Notions.
500 Gents and Boys Hats
200 Yards Opera Flannel. -
1000 Pounds Coffee.
5000 " Sugar. =;
200 % Family Soap.
so Boxes Oysters.
so g Canned Fruit.
525 Pounds Candy.
200 Sacks Country Flour.
1000 Pounds OF Bacon.
100 Bushels Meal.
100 s" Corn.
300 Yards Sea Island Cloth.
800 Pairs Ladies' Hose.
so Gents Half Hose.
300 Papers Tacks, 100 papers Shoe Nails.
500 Yards Safety Fuse.
100 Pounds Duponts Powder.
rs I" Blasting Powder.
so Yards Black Silk.
200 " Cambria.
500 Pounds Shot and so pounds Lead.
so Sad Irons and "a pairs Andirons.
1000 Yards Bagging and 1000 Pounds Ties.
so Bushels Peas.
., 5000 Envelopes and 20 rms. Writing Paper.
100 Pipes.
500 Pounds Chewing Tobacco.
"a Mems Shawls.
... rs Pairs Pants and Is Vests.
10 Sets Furs.
"a Pairs Nett Shirts. IL pair Drawers.
so Sets Teas and so Sets Plates.
so Tumblers and so Sets Goblets.
100 Water Buckets.
500 Feet Galvanized Well Chains.
oU f1aHllIleTS anu IL DEdNlllS NulNcSs
"a G. c. Chambers.
25 Buggy Whips.
100 Yards Jaconet Cambria.
100 90 Barred Muslin. -. 80.
80 Looking Glasses. 80
SO Pairs Gloves. II Grindrocks.
200 Pounds Crackers.
500 Yards Cassimeres.
250 " Salem Jeans.
500 " kentucky Jeans.
rs DoeSkin. 50yards Broadcloth.
100 Velveteen.
25 Travelling Bags. Valises.
25 Yards Baize.
25 Long Handled Shovels. 15Spades.
rs Sacks Salt so Barrels Molasses.
rs Door Locks. 100 Pairs Door Butts.
IL Flax-Wheel Irons
2 Mill Saws. Cross-Cut Saws.
Hand Saws.
2 One-man Cross-Cut Saws.
IL, 900 Spools Thread. pounds Flax.
100 Yards Inserting.
All of which will be sold as cheap as the cheap
,st for cash. We are determined not to be under
'old in the same kind Of Goods.
.. - T. M. DOBSON & co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
BOOT AND SHOE MAKING.

VNHE undersigned respectfully announces TO his
Il friends and the public in general, that he Is
prepared with
A FINE STOCK OF MATERIAL, "'
in his line, suitable to the wants Of every custom
er, who may give him call. They may not only
obtain an article of good quality
AT A REASONABLE PRICE,
but are also certain to secure what is equally as
desirable good fit and fashionable style. These
are advantages which should not be overlooked.
Special attention is called to the celebrated cloth
top Congress Cater and the Congress Shoe
FOR SPRING AND SUMNER WEAR.
Also, on hand, good stock of light and heavy
BROGANS and OXFORD TIES, which are war
ranted to give entire satisfaction for the price paid
Gs- Special and prompt attention is given to re-
pairing. F. CHRISTIAN, Agent.
March % 13 tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
THE GREAT EPIZOOTIC REMEDY

1 in all the Northern cities, in the cure of the
horse epidemic, can be found at the York Drug
Store. JOHN g, KUYKENDAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
N0T1CT0 COTTON PLANTERS.

A ~ perso who expect to use PACIFIC
~ ~ mtAO = next crop, had better apply early
PRICES:
Cash on deIlNyer:,er ton, including freight $500
fayaple Ist NoFDer, 1873, 600
When the Guo is purchased on time. the
freight must lnvably, be paid in advance.
w. Ii. McCORKLE.
December 40 r.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
ESTRAY MULE.

SiKAGD from Sahm's Mill, near Clay Hill,
~ on lsday of last week, small mouse-col
ored ME- MULE, about six years old. The
mule mas, tongue. A liberal reward will be
PAID 10r tdelivery of the mule to the under
slsneu, OR such information as will lead to its
recovery. S. II. WILLIAMS,
December 40 ota
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
JOHN G. KUYKENDAL.
SOOTHING CORDIAL

NERMAN SOOTHING CORDIAL is an inval-
u liable remedy in Cholc, Cholera Infantum,
Dysentery, and all the diseases that children are
subject to during the period of teething. 1t con-
with perfect safety. For sale at the York Drug
Store. JOHN G.. KUYKENDAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
TUTT'S EXPECTORNT

rs reliable remedy in the cure of Coughs,
i Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, &c. All of
who have used it, On hand at the York Drug
Store. JOHN C.. KUYKENDAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
Spetial Notites.
RaIiriouS Notice.

There will be preaching at Union Church. four
miles north Of Yorkville, on the third Sunday,
(l5th) in this month, at the usual hour.
Also, at night of the same day, in the Baptist
Church in Yorkville. A full attendance is re-
uuested. w. A. GAINES, Pastor.
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APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE.

notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
J., Administrator of the estate of JANE
oiRY, deceased, will make final settlement
OF d estate, with the Judge Of Probate of York
couy, on the 9th day ofDecember, next, when
ne apply for final discharge from liability
as Aninistrator of the said estate.
r. r. BROWN, Administrator.
Nohber7 As st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12

amend an Act entitled can Act to define du
ties of county treasurers;" to prevent county
commissioners from being interested in con
tracts or public work performed under theil
superintendent.
Mr. Lilly introduced bill to require coun
tv commissioners to furnish medical attend
ance to sick poor who are unable to provide
the same.
Mr.. Bowen introduced concurrent resolu
tions, which were ordered to lie over for con.
sideration, that the public printing of this
State be let out to the lowest bidder and the
Clerks of the House and Senate be authorized
to receive sealed proposals for the next two
weeks, and report the same to the House and
Senate for their consideration and action
that no newspaper in this State shall be paid
for publishing the Acts and joint resolutions
of the General Assembly.
Mr.. Gilmore introduced bill to provide
for the election of Justices of the Peace.
MONDAY, December 8.
In THE SENATE, Mr.. Smalls introduced a
concurrent resolution to appoint committee
to inquire into the fraudulent issuing of pay
certificates, with power to send for persons
and papers, Laid over. .'n'
Mr.. S. j. Lee introduced joint resolution
to meet in joint assembly on Friday, the 18th
of December, for the election Of Judge for
the Fifth Circuit, in place of Judge Melton,
resigned. &c.,.
Report of the Clerks of the Senate and
House relative to the pay received by news
papers for publishing the Acts of the General
Assembly, was received as information.
A bill requiring bond from County Com.
missioners before entering upon the duties of
their office, and joint resolution to repeal a
Joint resolution authorizing the Governor to
employ an armed force for the preservation of
the peace, were read the third time and passed.
A bill to repeal an Act to provide for a
general license law, approved March l3, 1872,
passed to- a third reading.
In THE HOUSE, Mr.. Cain introduced a joint
resolution authorizing County Commissioners
to levy special tax. .'"
Mr.. John Wilson introduced bill to reg
ulate the pay of County Treasures.
Message No. of His Excellency the Gov.
ernor, relating to the finances, was read and
received as information.
A bill authorizing and directing the Comp
troller-General and County Commissioners to
levy certain taxes after very exciting de-
bate, was postponed until Wednesday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
j. HI. ADAMS.
NEW STOCK
OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS
AT THE
OLD ESTABLISHED HOUSE.

WE are now opening full and complete
assortment of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
GOODS, to which we respectfully invite the at
tention Of the public.
Our Goods were selected with CARE AND
TASTE, and embrace everything in the DRESS
LINE which is new and attractive, consisting of
SATEENs, of all shades EMPRESS CLOTHS
and ALPACAS, black and colored; solid and
striped PoPLINs; REPS, TAMIsE CLOTH,
BoMBAZINE,. MERINos, vELvETEENs,
PLUSH, &C.. full line of WHITE GOODS;
TRIMMINGS, in endless variety GLOVES,
HOSIERY, HANDKERCHIEFs, &c.
Gentlemen's DRESS GOODS of all kinds and
prices, READY-MADE CLOTHING, BOOTS,
SHOES AND HATS.
An inspection of our Stock and prices is re-
spectfully solicited.
We guarantee every article in accordance with
the price and quality, and recommend nothing
unless fully tested by judgment and experience.
JOHN HI. ADAMS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
QUICK CURE.

4 SUPERIOR remedy in Cholera Morbus, Di-
N arrh9a, Dipthera. Sore Throat, Neuralgia
and all pains. For sale at the York Drug Store.
JOHN G.. KUYKENDAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ Executor Of the estate of JOSEPH WHIS-
ONANT, deceased, will make final settlement
of said estate with the Judge of Probate of York
County, on the 10th day of January, next, when
he will make application for a final discharge as
Executor of the said estate
HENDERSON WHISONANT, Executor.
December IL 80 st"
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MASONIC.

VNHE ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFI-~
i GERS of Philanthropc Lodge No. 7s,"
will be held at the Regular Communication in
December, (Frday 2Oth). Afull attendance is re-
quested. All members in arrears requested
20 make payment prior to that time, otherwise it
will be my duty to issue notices.
BY order of the Lodge.
It. S. JEFFERYS, Secretary.
November % 4S At
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
CONGRESS WATER.
CAMPHOR ICE

TSa remedy for the secondary effects of having
brick in ones hat. On hand at the York
Drug Store. JOHN G.. KUYKENDAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12

!KES Would announce to
I their friends and GUS
ACK. toners that their va
rious Departmentsare
;KES fully supplied with all
Z the best and most de-
OK. sirable Goods found in
theNew York market,
,KES domestic and foreign,
/ comprising the new
OK. est styles Of Ladies'
Dress Goods, to wit :
IKES Silks, Velvets, Bl. ok
! and Colored Alp.icas,
OK. from 25 to Sl.75 per
yard; corded Alpacas.
IKES all colors; Satines, ali
I wool DeLaine, French
OK. Me- 10, Irish Poplin,
Empress Cloth, Opera
;KES Flannels and various
other articles, too nu-
OK. lnerous to mention.
Our stock of Blan-
,KES kets, Sheetings, Shirt
Z ings, Linens, Towel
OK. ings, Table Damasks,
Flannels, Cloths, Cas-
;KES simeres, Jeans, Ker-
seys. Tickings and
OK. Homespuns, are COM
plete, and are offered
'KES at very low prices.
We have, also, a full
OK. assortment Of Hosie-
ry, Collars and Cuffs,
'KES Handkorchiefs, Um-
brcllas, Gloves, and
OK. Lace in endless va
riety.
'KES We have alarge and
we'll assorted stock Of
OK. Cents Ready-Made
Clothing-Suits rang
'KES ing from s. to $40.
White and Colored
OK. Shirts, Collars, Cra-
vats, and a full line of
KES Hats, Caps ard Furs.
We have a complete
OK. stock of Boots and
Shoes, at prices which
KES defy competition.
We keep a complete
OK. stock Of Books and
Stationery, at publish
ers prices.
NJ, 1,ar An
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A SAVINGS BANK,

and the safety of their Deposits is guaranteed by
a paid-up capital lofTHREE HUNDRED THOU
SAND DOLLARS, Persons having funds which,
they wish to invest temporarily, will find this
safe means Of Investment, returnable upon de-
mand, and always ready for use should q more
profitable investment offer. .f.. .'I i.yI
Remittances may be made by Express, and Cer-
tifcates will be returned by mail without delay.
Columbia, 8. c., November A. 1872. H'!'
November 81 I.y,t..J J - AZ Il Iiiif 3m a,
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ADICKES & BLACK

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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
AUCTION SALES.
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

II AM offering for sale my VALUABLE PLAN
| i TATION located two miles West of Wrights
Ferry, in York county, containing
ONE HUNDRED & NINETY-FIVE ACRES.
It has a good DWELLING House upon it, with out
buildings, including Gin House and Screw, all
good. A splendid well of water in the yard, and
| is in very healthy location. TERMs--L1BERAL.
! WILL also, expose to public sale,
ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JANUARY
Sd and 4th, 1873, all of my Personal Property,
Horse, fine lot Of Milk Cows and young Cattle,
lot Of Sheep and Hogs a large lot of Corn, Fod-
der, Shucks, Cotton Seed, Blacksmith Tools,
Farming Implements, Cotton Gin and Thresher,
| fine Cooking Stove, Household and Kitchen Fur
nture, and many other articles of value.
Any of the above property can be bought at
private sale. ,, e,oo,,
| TERMs-CASH. DEMPSEY COOK.
and send bill to this office IL ..
VALUABLE GOLD MINE FOR SALE:
A S COMMISSIONER, duly authorized, I will
| MONROE, N. c., ... . ;,,sg!. ..a'
ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1873
The valuable Gold Mine in Union county, North
Carolina, known the
"STOCKTON" OR "HOWIE GOLD MINE,'
and about 1000 acres Of land, situated in Union
county, North Carolina, on the Waxhaw and
Twelve Mile creeks, sold as the property of the
estate Of 81, =.
WILLIAM J. CUREToN, DECEASED,
to pay the debts of his estate. The said Gold
Mine is rich and inexhaustible, and has yielded in
Gold Oreannually, from Seventy-fiveto
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
TERMs-The terms will be one-tenth cash, and
the balance upon six and twelve months credit,
upon bond with good security. '" '''
., JNo. N. DAVIS, Commissioner.
Noyember7 As ,-<. 8t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
NOTICE.

CREDITORS who have presented and estab-
I J lshed claims against the estate of DAVID
RODDEY, deceased are notified that I am pre-
pared topay DIVIDEND D upon the same at my
office. j. +. WALLACE, G. c. c. Pls.
December l2 60 5t#
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
JOHN F. OATES.

JOHN F. OATES.
TNHE friends of JOHN F. OATES will please
u bear in mind that he is now located at the
t;e Store of T. NJ. DOBSON & CO., where he
pet by them than he did in by-gone days. When
lnown be sure to call and see him. ,".
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
5000 RAJ 8 WANTED.

w nut RAILS de Sred a at nv INV plantation @ til % two
miles North of Yorhle. For further particu-
lars apply to the u,ndIgned, or to W. II. Nc
Corkle, in Yo:kville. r. r. McCORKLE.
December s 40 3t
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SPAULDING,S GLUE

NURES, Immediately, sore lips chapped hands,
y sunburns, &c. Sold at the York Drug Store.
JOHN G.. KUYKENDAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12

81 AU ADlNU = UAUH
TSa sticking article; it is. On hand at the York
Drug Store. JOHN G. KUYKENDAL.
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THE 2OTH OF DECEMBER.

vHlHE January number of the ALDINE will be
4 ready for subscribers by the goth of the pres
cnt month. w. H. GRlST, Agent.
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LAND FOR SALE.

T OFFER for sale tract Of land, known as the
SLOAN PLACE, lying 10 miles SOUTHEAST Of
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO ACRES
1t is well adapted to the cultivation of Cotton and
Grain. w. +. KUYKENDAL,
Providence, Mecklenburg N. C.
November % 4S ST.
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NOTICE..

NUIICEe
the expiration of three months application
"A will be made to the President Of the Kings
Mountain Railroad Company, for the renewal OF
FIVE SHARES OF STOCK in said Company,
originally issued to FRANCIS LATIMORE and
subsequently transferred to GILBRAITH DICK
son, the original having been lost or mislaid.
G. DICKSON.
October H. 1872, AZ 3m
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CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK
l..a .y4 OF ..:Gt
.. COLUMBIA, 3. @. >. .
CAPITAL STOCK PAID IN $500, 900.
w. Bt GULICK, Cashier 9gm@.
C..J. IREDELL, Assistant Cashier.

- w. BJ GU LUX, 'Casuef.T- = II|E"
C..J. IREDELL, Assistant Cashier.
TN addition to the ordinary and usual business
OF Banking the Carolina National Bank Of
Columbia s. O., issues INTEREST-BEARING'
CERTIFICATES for any amount, payable on de-
mand, and bearing seven per cent. interest from
date interest collectable every six months, If the
Certificate has not been previously presented
DEPOSITS IN GOLD received ION same terms,
and interest paid in kind. Depositors have all the
ADVANTAGES Of q. "a. .'.. '.' '....... ....'' -''
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
MORELOGIC.

MORE,LOGIC.
1 LOVE, talentand kdbwledge ofmusic among
n the members of afamily, are source Of joy
and pleasure beyond price. a MASON & HAM,
LIN ORGAN secures these at small cost.
Therefore will delay no longer, but will secure
this treasure through
J. r. sCHORB & SON, Agents.
September26 80 Il
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12

ID virtue of writs Of feri acias, to me directed,
Sheriff g sale. ON THE FIRST MONDAY IN
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-10-09
NOTICE

NOL0NEL e. C. DAVIDSON. FU.
~ sion candidate for Congress. 4th
Congressional District, will address
the people Of the District as follows /:
AT Alexandria Court House, Thurs.
day, October 3D.. 3 bs,fa5 s. q.
At Colfax Court House., Saturday.
October 5th. L ET ita TnTy'
AT Montgomery, Monday, Oct. 7tb.
At Winfield Court House, Wednes.
day, October 9tli. - Ho
At Minden Court House, Saturday,
October 10Th.
At Bellevue Court House, Monday,
At Shreveport Court House, Tues
day, Octoher 18th.
AT Mansfield Court House, Thurs.
day, October Hth.. 2ga
At Coushatta Court House, Satur.
day, October 18th. I3.a IHE 8,404T q
AT Eatchitoches Court Honse, Mon
day, October Dist L<iA4 tztlNlI ats Il
At Leesville, Vernon Parish. ssatnt-
day, October 2Gtll.l ~ 3EfI4IAN
The friends of the cause are eeaar rnn,east E..
" requested to rally the people to the
appointments.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-10-09
THE LIBERAL TFORM.

We, the Liberal Party of the State
OF Louisiana in convention assembled
hereby proclaim and adopt the FOL.
lowing AZ our platform of principles
essential to the redemption of our be.
loved State from the evils OF misgoy.
ernment, and tending to the sestora.
sion of just, wise and patriotic rule
the sindicatien Of the rights Of the
sovereign people.
]. We recognize the platforms of the
Cincinnati Convention of the Liberal
Republicans, rs ratified and Endorsed
BY the National Democratic Conycn.
tioa, as eminently judicious and repre-
senting the sympathies and needs of
our State and country, and we recog-
nise 10 the national standard bearers
Of Che great Peoples Party, Horace
Greeley and Benjamin Gratz Brown,
men of sterling worth, capable of res
toring the government TO the simplici-
tS and purity of its earlier years, when
Washington, Adams and Jefferson were
guardians of our liberties. We there
fore pledge them our undivided and
earnest support.
2. We recognize the political and
civil rights of all men, and pledge our
selves to maintain them, and we in.
yite all men, without regard to past
political differences, to unite with us
in our honest effort to accomplish Such
salutary reforms as are now OF may be
demanded by the people.
3. We demand that our State gov
eminent shall be administered Justly
and economically and to that end we
pledge ourselves to the abolition of
useless Offices, the reduction Of exorbi.
tant salaries Of officials, the early re-
demption of the legal obligations of the
State and the reduction of taxation as
speedily as possible.
A. We demand that laws shall be
enacted for the punishment of bribery,
and that the powers of the executive
be diminished, being inconsistent with
republican institutions, and subyersive
of the wishes of the people. a
5 Recognizing public education as
an imperative necessity and a guardian
Of our liberties, we pledge ourselves to
maintain . generous and benefcent
free school system, which shall be ex-
tended to every portion of the State,
and embrace in its privileges the chill
dren Of all classes, and we shall de-
mand % strict economy and perform
anee OF duty on the part of school Off
cials.
|
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H..I avg .'-H
~ In the museum of Brown Uni
Versity at Providence, Rhode Island, is
aenrlosity i'll the shape of a birds nest.
Aside from it's ingenious construction
as a swinging best, partly suspended
oy strings and cords carefully woven
into the nest aud around the slender
branch Which holds it, another evil
aehee Of the builders sagacity is given
Asthe young buds grew and the nest
became daily heavier, the mother bird
saw That the slender twig, about the
s''ckness of % pIpestem, to which It
was attached, could not support it any
longer, she uade it secure by fas,en-
!ls u Stout cord about it, and passed
me end around n stout limb above.
winch studied it aud made it safe. The
cora is wound several times abnut fLe
i'n'n and the end tucked under to pre.
'elt its unwIDding.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-10-09

DlkD:-At the Family residence, in
Pineyille, on the I'd inst, after a long
and suffering illness, Mrs. ROSANNA
ABADIE, wife, Of Louis Abadie, raged
80 years. 5i@r "oh sf9 taat a.h5.tf
Well and truly may it be written that
the deceased was a pure and good wo-
man, an ornament to society and an
honor to her sex. She was a native of
the Parish, Of good p~arentage, whose
department and acts through her life
have left with those who knew her
best, a name purely enshrined; ID their
hearts and remembrance. Long will
that name belcllerisbed and mentioned.
linked ink with thoughts Of her good deeds
on earth. Is,s5y.