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The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26

Then I was going to demonstrate
with the poker, and she told me tc
count twenty-five, and I said I would
not but I did before she had pulled
more than half my hair out. Then
she made me count twenty-five over
and over until I was out of breath
and felt real pleasant and good-na-
tured. So we went to supper. Now,
the cat was curled up in my chair,
but I did not see it until I sat down;
and I did not see it then, but I was
pretty sure it was there, in fact !
knew it was there as well as I want
ed to, and more, too. I felt inclined
to rise up suddenly, but as I gather
ed to spring she brandished the tea
pot and murmured Joshua, your
temper is rising ; count twenty-five
or I'll break head" and that cat was
drawing map Of the Tenth Ward
boundaries marked in my blood. I
rose to explain. and said, My dear
Il" but she caromed on my head
with well shot tea cup. and sprin-
kled my face with a quart Of hot tea,
and I sat down and counted twenty
five !; but it killed the cat. The old
fellow died hard, though. I could
feel him settle as his nine lives went
out one by one.
A few days practice Of this rule,
under the loving instruction Of Maria
has enabled me to conquer my tenn
per completely. Nobody can get me
mad now +; I am in a state Of perpet-
ual calm, and I want to see the man
who wrote that story. I want to fit
him for the hands of an undertaken,
and make demend for mourning
goods among his friends. Then I
can die happy-counting twenty-five.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26

(,,;ons how the idea Of COM
|aducation seems to have
Z With new vigor oil over
K the same time. Austria
Vt to take hold Of it, and a
hat effect has passed the
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26
Count TWENTY-FIVE.

The editor of the Utica Herald
says !: My wife had cutan item from
the columns of. some paper wherein
a demented writer told about some
impossible woman who, being trou-
bled with a bad temper, counted
twenty-five every time she got pro-
voked, and thus became asweet, ami
able, and dearly loved ornament Of
the house of her delighted husband.
I read the article, and remarked,
/" Bosh." Maria paid no attention
to me, but unfolded her plan. She
said that every time I got mad I
should count twenty-five, and every
time she got mad she would count
twenty-five. I asked who she thought
would pay our rent while we sat and
counted twenty-five over and over all
day long. Then she said I was al
ways raising objections to her plans
for our mutual improvement, and I
said I was not, and she said I was
enough to try the patience Of a saint,
and I said she was too and she came
for me, and I told her TO count twen-
ty-6ve but she forgot all about that,
and lust tailed one in my left eye.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26
The Tenant Systenl--Its PraC.
tical Working.
lFrom tho New Iberia .ar.Bowl,l

from the New Iberia Sugar BOWL
Another instance of the advanta-
ges Of the tenant system over the
usual mode of hiring hands on sugar
plantations has recently come to our
knowledge.
Mr.. w. F. Hudson, the owner Of
Lodi plantation, Immediately in the
rear Of Jeanerette, this parish, last
year had his place cultivated on the
tenant system, by three families
two white and one black-and the
result has been most satisfactory to
all parties.
Hilaire Hebert, with his two sons,
aged about eighteen and twenty re-
spectively, cultivated twenty-one ar
pents of cane, eighteen Of which were
ground, yielding thirty-one hogs
heads of sugar, which brought $2481,
after all expenses were paid, one
half Of which went to the workmen.
Besides this they made about $50
barrels of corn, three-fourths Of
which they were allowed to retain,
together with sugar and molasses
enough for the family for the coming
year. This family commenced with
out anything-seed, team, provisions,
ETC., were all advanced by Mr.. Hud-
son, and their portion Of the crop not
only paid all this but left them some
money beside. While, one year ago,
they had absolutely nothing, they
now own their teams, plows, carts,
ETC., and have twenty-one arpents Of
first years stubble, and seed cane
enough to plant twelve or fifteen ar
pents more. This years crop, under
ordinary circumstances, will be much
larger than last, and their half will
then he all profit, since they have al
ready paid for their teams and stock.
The amount advanced them, last
yea, by Mr.. Hudson was $1150.
Joseph Hebert, the head Of the
second family. with two boys, made
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26
The Ice Dissolution ON the
Upper MississiDDi.

The information reaches US that
the ice i'll the Missouri river has be-
gun to break up at Fort Benton,
Montana. As yet we have had no
tidings of the looseniug of the Upper
Mississippi nor even Of the Lower
Missouri. nor in any part the north
western country where the rivers
have been sealed up by the Frost
King.
The Herald took occasion a few
days ago to advert to the climatic
popularity Of the regions extending
from Eastern Montana to the coasts
of British Columbia and Washing
ton, and known as the mild winter
belt. The fact just alluded to, of
the commencing Of the ice dissolution
in the extreme Northwest, where the
rivers might be supposed most solid
ly frozen, is a singular and signi6-
cant evidence Of the just claim of
that country to be regarded as one
of the finest sections west of the
Mississippi. No better evidence of
its mild climate can be given than
the early breaking up Of ice in the
river at Fort Benton. This will
probably be followed at an early day
an extensive movement further South,
and tho Herald's timely warning to
New Orleans may now be repeated
with greater emphasis to that city,
and also to the thoussnd Aourishing
towns and cities that lie scattered
from Fort Benton and st. Paul to
the lower valley of the Father of
Waters. Now is the time to pre-
pare for inundation all along the
Western river valleys. Instructions
have been issued, in anticipation, by
General Myer, the Chief Signal
Officer Of the army to all observers
at stations upon the Western rivers
to make special reports by telegraph
Of any sudden or unusual change in
the rivers. This will be of the ut
most service to steamboat men and
the whole Western country, and
will doubtless greatly tend to the
preservation ofproperty and life, and
immensely increase the usefulness of
the Western Bureau.-M. Y. Herald.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26

You must have lived here o long
time, said travelling Englishman
to an old Oregon pioneer. Yes,
sir, I have. Do you see that noun
tain. Well, when I came here that
mountain was a hole in the ground! r
The Englishman opened his half
shut eyes.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26
Coast Mail.

It is about time the contractor be-
tween here and Vicksburg had per-
fected his arrangements to give us q
regular tri-weekly mail, in accor-
dance with the terms Of his contract.
At the expiration Of last month be
had succeeded in arranging with the
owners of two Of the boats in the
vicksburg trade for the Tuesday and
Thursday mail, but up to this time
he has made no permanent arrange
ment for the Saturday, the most inn
portant mail of the whole week. It
has generally been sent, since the
last Of January, up the river on an
up-river boat, but last Saturday il
was q total failure, and we regret to
learn that the contractor is trying to
have the Saturday mail abolished,
because he is unable to procure a
boat to that service for the price he
offers to pay.
Instead Of having our mail facili-
ties decreased on this route, we
should have daily mail to all points
on the river between here and Vicks-
burg Natchez, having q population
Of many thousand and an immense
trade, has now only two mails q
week. We trust our delegation in
Congress and that our sister State,
Mississippi, will give this matter
their earnest attention, and insist
that this mail shall not only be reg
ularly carried tri-weekly, but the
service be increased to four or six
times q week.-M o. Republican.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26
/. st. Patrick7s Day I'm Cork.

st. Patrick7s Day In Cork.
A Dublin special of March 18
says the celebration of st. Patrick's
Day at Cork, yesterday was Of unu.
sual proportions. A mass meeting
was held in the City Park, at which
it is estimated nearly fifteen thous-
and persons were present. No dis
turbance occurred.
Mr. Ronayne presided, and made
q powerful speech. He said the
most despotic government in Europe
would not have allowed such an oc-
casion as the royal thanksgiving to
pass without signalling it by amnes-
ty to political prisoners. The Queen
Of England should remember that
her dynasty owed its existence to the
greatest perjury of modern times,
the Duke Of Marlborough. Provi-
dence seemed to interpose to remind
her Of that, for in the same carriage
with the Queen, when O'Connor pre-
sented his pistol and petition, sat q
lady Of honor, who was q descendent
Of the Churchilla England had
never granted Ireland anything from
motives of justice concessions had
always been wrung from her through
fear. The speakers bold denuncia-
tious were received with prolonged
cheering.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26

A teacher in q school not q hunt
dred miles from Augusta gave ou-
the word +" eucharist" in the spelling
exercise, and then asked one of the
pupils to give the definition of the
word. Fancy the feelings Of the
teacher when he asked, Doesn't it
mean frst-class ouchre PLAYER ?"
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26

|
pty bill which passed the
representatives last Friday
the payment Of one hun
} to every volunteer non
ed officer, private, musi-
i6cer called into svvice
ing Of the war, and COM
N as the three months
fer in must have taken
b case before the sixth Of
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26
FROM FRIDAYS ISSUE.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Senate
The Tariff Bill was consid-
cred. Senator Morton, gave notice
that he would offer an amendment
repeating all domestic Taxes, except
those imposed on liquors and tobac-
co, to take effect after October LIST,
1872.
Senator Sawyer gave notice Of a
motion to retain present dutya.on
rice. MIR. Sawyer said there were
few branches in rice protecting.States
which are aided by protective duties,
while people in those States paid
taxes almost for the benefit Of indus
try in other States. We see pecu-
liar reasons for aiding Southern in
dustry at the present time. Land
owners had nothing left after the
war and the freedmen were the only
class who gained material wealth.
The land owners had to borrow
money at enormous rates to carry on
plantation operations South, there
fore theyaasked for the same protec-
ton to her labor that had been 80
freely extended elsewhere, and want
ed retentive duty on rice. Almost
the entire benefit in the proposed re-
duction would accrue to the benefit
of few importers and dealers in
foreign rice.
Adjourned without action.
LONDON, March 21.-A driving
snow storm prevails this morning.
A dense fog makes it as dark as mid
night.
New YonK, March 21.-The new
Spanish Minister who arrived here
last evening is reported to have said
that it is q mistake as represented
here that Spain is hostile to the U.
s. Having but kindliest feelings and
is desirous of cultivating amical and
peacable relations with this country.
New YORK, March 2l.-Gold quo
ted at 9 3-4 to 7-8.
Cotton. active. Middling Orleans.
~ 7-8.
New ORLEANS, March 21.-Lieut.
Gov. Pinchback left for Washington
last night in company with Hon. A.
B. Harris and Fl. L. Swords.
New ORLEANS, 21.-Gold quoted
at 10 1-8. Cotton easier. Low Mid
ding, 81 IL to 81 7-S.
Sugar open kettle, fair demand At
9 1-8.
Molasses- receipts light. Demand
fair. Forty-ive cents for fair reboil-
ed. CIR
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26
efsct Of good music is not
nv its novelty. On the con
ar;kes us more, the more
"a sre with it.

k;and whose eye-sight was
vas recommended to try
Ha saws he went and took
IA ,,earest drinking saloon,
,emlt was that his sight was
;mproyed that he could see
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26

cicero, Il Indiana, on
q The Ms'o Era, greeta
this vigorous salu-
y the fashion for an
. long introduction
ss Of a paper, but as
aa'nted with nearly
q . county, it is only
mat We intend to
and announce that
70 Almigay Dollars
@'' The man evi-
N''aea, and we have
pe will be worth its
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26

A friend says that rings onght to b
rechristened sutfer-rings. He has
been married five years.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26
st. FRANCTVlLLE, LOUISIANA TUESDAY, MARCH &c, 1872

twelve hogsheads Of sugar and nine.
teen barrels Of molasses, which
brought $3.50 after all expenses were
paid, one-half Of which belongs tc
the family. They also made a good
quantity Of corn, and retained their
years supply Of sngar and molasses,
George Washington. colored, aid
ed by enc boy, from six arpents oi
plant cane and two Of very poor
stubble. made fourteen hogsheads Of
sugar and twenty-six barrels of mo-
lasses, which realized $1150, all ex-
penses paid. This industrious ne
gro man thus made $575 clear, be-
sides seventy-tive barrels Of corn,
and twenty-five for Mr.. Hudson, and
a barrel each Of sugar and molasses
for his provisions.
Ihus 1t will be seen that three
small families made a crop which
realized $4452 after all expenses were
paid !; and Mr.. Hudson, without tho
annoyances always attending plant
ers who hire their labore,s, has made
over $4,000 profit on a small place
more than the majority Of large plant
ers realized during the past year
besides l75 or 200 barrels of corn.
If this was the first instance of the
successful working Of the tenant sys-
tenn, it might be said that this was
an exceptional case-that it would
not do for the majority Of laborers
to be employed thus +; but we know
of many more such cases. Doubt
less there are many worthless labor
ers, who could not be stimulated to
proper industry, even by such unusu-
al advantages /; but we desire to see
the system encouraged, because it
will do more to promote immigra-
ton and secure the location among
us Of intelligent and industrious
white people than anything else.
Why should the poor men Of other
portions of the United States con-
tinue to toll, year after year, for a
bare subsistence for themselves and
families when there are such oppor-
tunities in louisiana Our planters
all find that they are paying the
highest wages for the most inferior
class of laborers in the world, and
hence thousands of industrious white
families will be welcomed and eager
ly employed on the tenant system,
or hired, as the immigrants may de-
sire.
II is a noteworthy fact that white
laborers are much better adapted to
sugar culture than to any other crop
grown in Louisiana. The cane is
well grown and laid by" before the
hot months set in, after which the
laborers work in the shade, getting
out wood to boil the crop.
Our most successful planters have
found that to interest the laborers in
the crop is the surest way to succeed;
and when the tenant system is gen.
orally adoptsd the thousands Of facres
of land now lying idle will be brought
under cultivation, and prosperity
again become general.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26

Rdress Of the Democratic
Rtrsl Committee does not
provision for colored rep
in the next Democratic
J. It merely apportions
b among the white men
the Democratic ticket in
haps a few negroes will
On the rolls to be put in
hen the Convention meets.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26

bnsylvania editor returns
+ q serenade, and says :
\ this might be a
|of expressing ones appre-
Ia favor Of this kind +; but
10 the wells are nearly oil
he town is surrounded by
ory law two miles wide,
bitter can be rendered"
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26

1ra journal illustrates
strong "points" made
Is follows /:
Pokes F; Grant likes hor.
pes to church !; Grant
Branch ; Grant is good
tant don't talk much to
don't look like a hero ;
ah his children, Grant
= with Lee +; Grant
nd dries up /; Grant ID
nal President" And
anlsr heinous crimes
don't like Grant,
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26
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The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26

70 Register expresses the
be soundest Democrats
Pund in New England
Pd Leader adds /: This
he fact. There is moth
. wonderfully develops
nulishness of human ma
ant trial and defeat, and
oitical denomination in
whom this experience is
vouchsafed as to the
Democracy.
The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26
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The semi-weekly Republican. (St. Francisville, La.) 1872-1872, 1872-03-26

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Special Notices,

II you desire rosy cheeks and complex
ion fair and free from Pimpiee. Blotches and
Eruptions, purity your blood by taking Dr..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. IL has
no equal for this purpose.
The HUMAN ROOF AND IT'S THAToH1Na.-f
the man deserves well OF hs country who
makes two blades OF graes grow where only
one grew before, surely he who produces a
glorious crop OF hair on comparatively
harren m scalp deserves the hearty thanks Of
the obliged party. All honor, therefore. to
PnoFEsson T; =. T: LYON. for. unqueationably.
MS renowned KATHAIRoN accomplishes this
Object. Gentlemen whose whiskers are aly
ef making their appearance in force. OF the
hores OF whose moustaches disclose those
magnificent distances" for which Washing
ton City was once 80 famous, will find this
HAIR PERsUADRR the most wonderful en-
oourager OF hbrous development that has
ever yet been invented. Both eexes are ad-
vised to use it, as, by all odds, it is the best
article for improving the growth and beauty
OF the hair, keeping 1t free from sourf and
dandruff, preventing it from becoming harsh,
dry and gray--giving it a rich gloss and en-.
dowing it with flexibility-that Toilet Che
m1stry has ever evolved from the vegetable
kingdom. i6i9
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The Greeks in the Leyapt have hit on
new mode'of converting Jews. One of
the stale lold fables had been revived
there to the effect that Christian child
had been killed lately by Jews, 80 as to
mix its blood with their bread at the
Passover. The spread Of this tale in
tanned the neighboring Greeks with q
fine spirit OF prosely ytism; 80 they began
by seizing. an unhappy Polish Jew,
smearing his hair and beard with tar.
and then setting it on fire. This con-
elusive argument was followed up by
others equally cogent and humane; those
OF the prescribed faith were1tortured in
every direction, and at last the misers-
bic Hebrews sought and obtained shelter
IN the houses Of the Mohammedans. It
Is mournful thing to see and to say,
but many OF the countrymen of Leonidas
sre leaving no stone unturned to gain
Tor themselves the contempt and execra-
tion of mankind.
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Irish Champagne. +.

Irish Champagne!
YVES, IRISH CHAMPAGNFl Whv no,p
y Was not the great Apostle Of Temper
ance, Father Mathew, an Irishman2 Still.
t%;s were ne alive to-day, he would quaff cup OF
the man who invented "Irish Champaene."
This can be drank with perfect safety by the
X Knlghts of Pythias. Good Templa-s. or Bad
aempiars, Sons OF Malta, Sons OF Temper
ance, or anybody else's sons or daughters.
nasons. brick-layers, himney.sweepsMin
Iact, anybody, particularly those who wear
Grant hats and Greeley hats, or their own
mats, are invited fraternally to imbibe (at
delicious beverage.
This notice would have been further ex.
tended. but man borrowed our :. dictionary.
and several big words we intended to use are
turns that Dictionary, the public may expect
to hear from us again.
May IL 0EORRE syMMFpo
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MAIL ARRANaEMENTs.- The Northern
mail opens at $50 P. NJ; closes 10. 45
A. NJ. Charleston day mail opens 4.3O
T. NJ; closes 600 A. NJ. Charleston
night mail opens 7.15 A. H.; CLOSES 6. 90
z. NJ. Greenville mail opens Gas P.
M.; closes 600 A. NJ. Western mail
opens 1880 A. NJ: closes 12.3OP. AZ.
Wilmington mail opens $50 F. NJ. !;
closes 1880 A. M. On Sunday Office
open from 8 to 4P. M.
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Cigars! Cigars! Cigars!

NALL and examine our stock of choice
OGidAhs. For quantity. qualify. uariety
far ahead of any other establishm ent in Co.
iumbia. Our stock consists in part Of the
following choice brands:
Columbus, Undine,
Longfellow, (the favorite brandy
Olrcassia's, Fire Fly,
Two Sisters, Henry Clay,
Lord Byron, Augusta,
Dolu Far Nlente, &c.
Give them trial. and you will be certain to
purchase and puff them hereafter.
June JOHN AGNEW & SON
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DRY GOODS !!

Anticipating liberal trade, We arc now
prepared to exhibit in great variety we'll.
selected stock, embracing every style and
quality OF Mons and Boys' WEAR. DRESS
GOODS. PAkAsOLs. PANIERs, SKIRTS.
sHEETINds. .sHIRT1NGs. LINENS, WHITE
GOODS, and an endless line Of NOTIONS.
AS 1t would be almost impossible to onume-
rate our large stock, will sag, as the season
advances, number OF now etyles will be
added, 60 that purchasers can always rely
upon being supplied with the latest novelties
ID the market. All orders receive our prompt
and personal attention. Our prices will be
found as low as any can or will offer for cash.
Soliciting the favor OF a call and examination
OF our stock. we arc, very respectfully,
April 70 PORTER & STEELE.
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Canned Vegetables. 60

IDEAS, Lima Beans. Asparagus, Green
i Corn, Succotash, Tomatoes, Mushroom.
Iarpilies anrnet Peaches. Pine Apples, California
tA,prioots ana rears, decidedly the finest
Mankerel, Lobstors, Oysters, sardines, &c.
may GEO, SYMMERS
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A HEALTHY DIGESTION. is rendered
miserable when the digestive organs are i'm
paired. Food becomes repulsive; the body
emaciated; the mind depressed, and melan-
Gholy Droods over you. TUFTS VEGETA.
BILE LIVER PILLS is the remedy for these
evils; they produce sound Digestion; create
good appetite; impart refreshing sleep and
cheorfulness OF mind
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Our AGENTS IN CHARLESTON. The
advertising agency Of Messrs. Walker,
Evans & Oogswell, represented by Ros-
we'll I. Logan, Esq, is the only author
lied agency for this paper in Charleston.
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Stolen.

EROM residence on Blanding street, on
u FRIDAY AFTERNOON, juno 7, two
PIGEONS-La large brown and white female
pouter, and email light brown tumbler
squad; both unable to fly. Any infor,nation
regarding them brought to this Office will be
amply rewarded. JunA4
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A destructive fire occurred in Roxboro,
N. O., on the night of the 1st. The old
and new hotels and the lawyers row
were destroyed. Loss about 81, 500.