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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06
THE BISHOPS KETTLE.

The following story is going the
round of English railways: The Bish-
op of Litchield has taste for walk
ing, and on one occasion, some time
ago, he walked from a church in the
Black Country to the railway station
where he was to take the traiG for
home. On the way he happened to
observe group of men sitting to-
gether on the ground, and Immediate
ly resolved to say word in season
to them, after the fashion of the Ca.
liph Haroun, or the average tract dis
tuributor. well, my good men, said
his lordship incognitO, what are you
doingY The response of one of then,
was not calculated to please and en-.
courage the smiable prelate. 'We
been loyin,' he said. Lying said
the Mortified Bishop; what do you
meanY why, yer see,' was the ex.
PLANTATION, 'one on us fun kettle,and
we bin tryin' who can tell the big
gest 10y to have it, Shocking said
the Bishop, aud straightway improV-
ing the occasion, he proceeded to i'm
press upon the sinners the enormity Of
lying. He informed them that he had
been taught that one of the greatest
sins was to tell lie, and, in fact, Sc
strongly had this been urged upon
him that never in the whole course o.
his life had he told lie. Alas nc
sooner had the excellent Bishop made
this announcement than there wa
gleeful shout, Gle tn governor tn
ikettle; gle tn governor tn kettleP
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06
CAUGHT.

A girl, young and pretty, and above
all gifted with an air Of admirable can
dor, lately presented herself before
Partisan lawyer. u
Monsieur, l have come to consult
you on a grave affair. / want you to
oblige a man ] love to marry me in
spite of himself. How shall ] pro-
ceed ? .9 srl
The gentleman of the bar, of course,
had sufficiently elastic conscience.
He reflected moment, and then, be-
ing sure that no one overheard him,
replied, hesitatingly: .u laa s.al
"Mademoiselle, according to our
law, you always possess the means of
forcing man to marry you. You
must remain on three occasions alone
with him; you can then go before a
Judge and swear that he is your lover
And will that suffice Monsieur?'
eyes, Mademoselle, with one further
condition ...ss ra-
well?
Then you viii produce witnesses
who will make oath to having seen
you remain good quarter of an hour
with the individual said to have trifed
with your affections
Very well, Monsieur, l will retain
you as counsel in the management oI
this affair. Good day
A few days afterward the young la
dy returned. She was mysteriously
received by the lawyer, who scarcely
gave her time to seat herself, and ques.
toned her with the most lively curios
ity.
Capital, capital
Persevere in your design, Mademo
iselle, but the next time you come tC
consult me give me the name of tn,
man you are going to make so happy il
spite of himself
| A fortnight afterward the young la
| dy knocked at the door of the coun
sells room. No sooner was she in thai
she flung herself into chair, saying
that the walk had made her breathless
Her counsel tried to reassure her
made her inhale salts, and even pro
posed to unloose her garments.
| 1T is useless, Monsieur she said, :
am much better
We'll, now, tell me the name of tn
fortunate. man. .
SWELL Rhen, the fortunate mortal b
it known to you, is YOURSELF said tn
young beauty, bursting into laugh
Il love you; l have been here thre
times tete-a-tete with you, and my fou
witnesses are below ready and willin
to accompany me to the magistrate
gravely continued the narrator.
The lawyer thus caught had th
good sense not to get angry. Th
most singular fact of all is that h
adores his young wife, who makes a
excellent housekeeper.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06

The influence of the Sunday school
reaches far beyond the youth and in
nocence of those who attend it. Two
young society 'men of New York went
to Canada to kill each other the other
day, and after taking harmless shot,
shook hands, wept few blessed tears
and returned home. There are peo,
pie who will say that they are towards
and poor shots; but we insist that it
was the Sunday school of their early
days that finally reconciled them and
saved their lives. These young men
owe a debt to tho Sunday school which
they can never pay. They may owe
other debts; but there is certainty
about this one which will not admit
of argument. Doubtless there are
members Of the society in which they
move who will experience poignant re-
gret that the debt was ever contracted;
but there it is.
A misfortune has lately befallen
Chicago editor. by an adverse and
cruel fate lie has found himself far off
in San Francisco writing up the Chi
nese question, and the free passes arc
cut of. He now writes 10 his wife
that as his liver is badly out of order
be intends walking home, and that be
expects to arrive some time in lo74,io
time for their wooden wedding.
A Hartford lady got already to
! hang herself twice the other day,whsn
callers Intercepted some people
alYays coming Hheu not So"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06

An Essex street boy exploded pack
of fire crackers in his sisters piano,
Saturday. The intercession of his
grandfather saved the younster well
merited thrashing, and, out of graft
tude to his deliverer he sprinkled the
inside folds of the morning paper with
cayenne pepper, aud the old gentle
man on opening and shaking it, as
had been his custom for years, was
taken with violent fit of sneezing,
aud threw both of his knees and one
thumb out of joint, before the hired
man, whose nose he broke, could con-
troll him. The old gentleman has tenn
porarily retired from the business OF
intercessor.
a gentlemau Of color, arrested re
Gently, had four ohiokens in his carpet
bag. He said, Ode man dat put sem
dar was no fren' OBJ mine"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06
New Boarding House.

MRS. s. s. HULINGS has built large
lN1 addition TO her house, and is now pre-
pared TO accommodate number of perma-
nent boarders, and all transient ones who
may favor her with their patronage. A
good stable has recently been built to ac-
commodate the horses of guests. Charges
reasonable. Residence on Elm st, oppo-
site S. Haslets store. 23-1y
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06
FOREST HOUSE,

n BLACK PROPRIETOR. Opposite
IL. Court House, Tionesta, Pa. Just
opened. Everything new and cloan and
fresh. The best OF liquors kept constantly
on hand. A portion of the public patron
age is respectfully solicited. i-l7-lv
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06
DR.. i. L. Acomb,

DR.. j. L. Acomb,
DHYSICIAN AND SURG EoN, who has
Z had fifteen' years experience in large
and successful practice, will attend all
Professional Calls. Office in his Drug and
Grocery Store, located in Tidioute, near
Tidioutc House.
IN HIS STORE WILL DE FOUND
A f,lll assortment of Medicines, Liquors
Tobacco, Cigars, Stationery, Glass, Paints,
SIilS Cutlery, all of the best quality, and
will be sold at reasonable ratos.
DIR, CHAS, o. DAY, an experienced
Physician and Druggist from New York,
has charge of the Store. All prescriptions
put up accurately.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06
National Hotel,

"VIDIOUTE, PA, Benz. Elliott, proprie-
Il tor. This house has been newly furn-
ished and is kept in good style. Guests
hle rates. s-ly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06
j. II. IIeivly,
Tionesta House.

nj ITTEL, Proprietor, Elm st. Tio-
Nl. nesta, Pa, at the mouth OF the creek,
Mr.. title has thoroughly renovated the
T1onssta House. and re-furnished it COM
sietely. All who patronize him will be
we'll entertained at reasonable rates. 20 ly
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06
ID. w. CLARK.

(coNMIss1oNER's CLERK, FOREST CO., Pa
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
HOUSES and Lots for Sale and RENT
II Wild Lands for Sale, l. .
have superior facilities for ascertaining
the condition Of taxes and tax deeds, DC,
and am therefore qualified 10 act intelli-
gently rs agent Of those living at dis
tance, owning lands In the County.
Office in Commissioners Room, Court
House, Tionesta, Pa.
4-41-ly. ID. w, CLARK.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06

EAGUNDUS, PA, T.. A. Roberts, Pro-
i prietor. This hoi ell has been recently
re- furnished and now offers superior ac-
eofnmodstions to guests. 25-ly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06

We learn something new every day
about the postal cards. The latest
valuable piece of information is that
they cannot be sent at the ordinary
rate when written over the side intend
ed only for the address. You may
write your letter and crowd as much
as possible in a microscopic hand up
on the blank side, but let no word
transgress the opposite face, else the
full letter postage must be forthcom-
ing to save your letter from confisca-
ton. A case of this kind was brought
to the Postmater General, who decided
shat any additional matter other
than the address on the face Of a pos
tai card renders il unmailabie except
at letter rates OF postage"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-06-07
& CO

RSON l. CO.
{ the celebrated clothiers, announce the
introduction OF a plan of ordering cloth
ing by letter, to which they call your
special attention They will, on appli
cation, send YOU their improved apd &C
c,lr:.te rules for Self Measurement, Illus
trated circular and Price list, with . full
line of samples from their immense stock
of Cloths, Cassimeres, &c. &c, thus en-
aiding parties i'll any part of the country
to order clothing direct from their house.
with the certainty of receiving garments
OF the very latest style and most perfect
fit ;.ttainable.
Goods ordered will be sent by express
to be paid for on delivery, with the un'
Outstanding that if not satisfactory they
can be returned at Ticknor's expense.
As is well known throughout the South
and West, they have for II years EX
cELLED in all departments Of their
business, which is a guarantee az to the
character of the goods they will send
out.
Your orders are solicited, and when in
ST. Louis you are invited to call at the
extensive establishment of Ticknor e.
Co, manufacturers and retailers Of men
and boys Clothing and Furnishing goods,
6OI and COB North Fourth Street, st.
Louis Mo- Boys clothing specially.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-06-07
Court on Friday Of last week. We do

Court on Friday Of last week. We do
not claim that our copy Of the report
is a correct one in every particular,
because we have extracted it from the
Leader, and have reason to know that
it has been altered in several places
and the language considerably modi-
fed, as can be proven by reference to
the original document. We have
taken the liberty to revert to the
original language in two instances and
revise the punctuation somewhat in
order that the reading OF some doubt
ful portions may be rendered clear,
but aside from this the document
is submitted il it's pristine purity to
the admiring gaze of the world at large.
The elegant composition and match
less grammar of the paper at once
arouse the suspicion that our able
and truthful District Attorney is the
author, while its glazing one sidedncss
its whitewashing of all officials and
things personally pleasant to that
royal parsonage, and its mud singing
and currish swapping at all in the
least disagreeable to him-confirm
tllatsuspicion in u great degree. There
is one thing in which all of our read
ers vino are cognizant Of the mater
ial composing the Grand Jury will
agree, and that is, that the members
Of that inquisitorial body are no more
guilty Of the formation Of their own
report than they are Of having melted
the Modoc war. We are reliably in
formed that a member of the Jury
was perfectly astounded the other day
by having some of the passages of the
report which he had signed read to
him.
We shall refer to this report again
in our issue Of next Saturday. The
crowded state of our columns pre-
vents futhcr comment to day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-06-07

wrought more mischief than the law break
ers. The cause is, that there is no check
placed on them III drawing on the parish for
criminal expenses. For example, the two
Justices iii the 18th ward have drawn the
enormous sum of 1921 81 since the 18th day
OF January 1873 besides {: large number OF
eases compromised. Every petty case is
taken by them, a number of witnesses sum
Inoned, parties induced to make atfilavits /,
and thus expenses are incurred without
cause. The parish authorities should take
immediate steps to correct this evil
CoNsrABLEs
Those brave gentry are in great measure
very useful to the justices, for they are gen
hunting up eases, they also have not been
bashful in drawing on the parish Treasury.
ROAD sYNDICs.
From the condition of the roads we were
10th to have them summoned it would have
taken q search warrant to find them. The
amount annually expended in paying them
their salaries Is certainly dead expense,
considering the very little good they do.
THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Has grossly neglected its duties; no schools
have been opened since last October. They
can boast of no new school-houses-tlley are
without a cent in the trcasstry-a large num-
Der of teachers warrants are still unpaid,
and no final settlement has been had. The
collector instead Of turning in U. S. currency,
collected by him for school purposes, for one
year turned in parish bonds and for the
next year teachers certificates. No atten-
ton was paid as to the amounts actually due
them or to whom it was turned over. and we
call the attention of the District Superin-
tcndent of Education to the above recital OF
the shameful neglect of these officers 1t
appears to us that they have forgotten thei1
duties, or like Rip Van Wrinkle, are merely
taking a nap.
DESTROYING TIMBER.
Cutting or destroying timber on Govern
ment or State lands, together with obstruct
ing navigable streams, we were after careful
examination and search unable to find any
thing worth reporting.
INTOXICATING LIQUORS.
The sale of Intoxicating liquors might be
checked considerably by i, rigid enforcement
of the Revenue law. A number of parties
are keeping public bar rooms, boarding
houses and livery stables without aging any
license.
CONDITION OF THE PARISH TREASURY.
After a careful examination Of the books
we find them as follows;
Total amt of conSoli1 ateu ooh g. EE0 II
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Grand total, s36,7l4 49,
The several amounts above enumerated
are warrants which arc still out and regis
tered against the parish. The report Of the
Treasurer is as follows:
Jan. - 1873, amt. in Treasury, 50
May 81, - - reed. from all
sources, S,U57 85a
Amount in favor Of Treasurer, liz
Total, s8.O63 301
Paid rs per vouchers, No. to 47S, s., O63 ;}Ot
We are thus saved the trouble of drawing
balance sheet to show the condition of the
parish finances, and do not tcel justified in
onplimenting the officers who might have
prevented those reckless and extravagant
expenditures of the public moneys. While
OH this subject, we would respectfully sug-
grSt to the tax payers OF the parish, as Il
precautionary measure, hereafter III paying
their taxes aud licenses, to require the col
lcctor to give them receipt showing what
kind OF money they paid. This would some
what check the brokerage III parish warrants
which are generally bought up by the col
hector through a second party. There should
also he a committee present at the settlement
Of the collector with the treasurer, who
should cancel each warrant as it is turned
i'll. Up to the present time there is nothing
to prevent them from being thrown on the
market us many times the officer who has
prevented, and the Police Jury should at
once take the necessary steps to check the
reckless and careless handling Of the tinan-
cial affairs of this parish. This will inspire
confidence, raise the value OF parish scrip,
and by an economical administration, the
Indebtedness of the parish would soon be
redeemed.
Should these measures be carried out VIC
might hope soon to see the day that our
Treasury would contain L. $. currency.
In conclusion We take pleasure in tender
ing our thanks to your honor, the Clerk of
Court. the Recorder. the Sheriff and his
assistants, for the uniform courtesy shown
us during onr session of nearly two weeks.
[Signcd1 L. ID. Leblanc, Foreman.
J. Hcno Molcre, J. f. Link,
Marius Babn, Joseph Mirc.
Henry Smith, Victor Million,
George Mctirudcr, John Charles,
Aaron Handy, Perry Saul
Geo. Washington, John Marcclle. Jr.
| Nathan Hill, Antoine Julien,
Jefferson Williams
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-06-07

Another week of almost daily rains
has passed, and there's no telling how
much longer the deluge will continue.
The crops are certainly being dam
aged by the excessive amount of wa
ter which falls upon them, but it il,
impossible at this time for us to an
prozimate the extent of the injury.
1t will be q sad misfortune to our
planters if unfavorable weather ruins
the excellent prospects of large yield
which have existed this season, for
they greatly need at least one wear of
large returns from their labor and in
vestments to compensate in q meas
urc for the losses and misfortunes that
have accumulated upon them since
the war.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-06-07

Capt. Jack, the famous Modoc, and
all but 4 half dozen or so Of his band
Of followers, have been captured by
the U. S. soldiers, and are kept in
close confinement, the notorious "cap-
tain :" being heavily ironcd. 1t is not
yet announced what disposition is to
be made of the Indians.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-06-07

The magnificent steamer Katie will
pass Donaldsonville upon her down.
ward trip every Sunday afternoon be-
tween the hours of one and three, and
Will carry passengers to New Orleans
at the rate Of 50 50 each. The Katie
will stop for halls at all points along
the coast, charging SO each for passen-
gers who embark below Donaldson
vile, and will also bring passengers
from New Orleans to Donaldsonyillc
OF intermediate points at the same
price. Many of our people who have
occasion to visit New Orleans will
hail with pleasure the opportunity af-
forded them to make a trip upon the
beautiful Katie at rate not exceed
ing the cost by rail. The officers Of
the Katie are all agreeable and oblg-
ing gentlemen, and the appointments
of the noble steamer are not cxcelled
either as regards elegance or COM
pleteness by those of any craft upon
the Mississippi, and IL ride upon her
must, in the very nature of things, be
a most enjoyable episode in ones cx-
perience.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-06-07

prescribed for delinquency will expire,
after which time collection will be en-
forced and penalties exacted. We
hope all interested in this matter will
take notice, and wisely square up be-
fore the expiration of the time speci-
fed. 1t will be great saving of
trouble and expense.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-06-07
TIME TABLE N. o., M. & T. R. R.

LUUISIANA DIV ISIUN.
Daily Passenger and Freight Train COM
biaed-Leaves New Orleans at S:l5 A. NJ.
Arrives i'm DonaldsOnville at 1890 p. M.
Returning (Sundays excepted), Leaves Don
jacksonville at Ills p. NJ; Arrives in New
Orleans at Z. NJ.
syunday Passenger Trai,,-Lcavcs New Or
leans as above, arriving in charlottesville
at II NJ.
Returning, Leaves Donaldsonville at 23O p.
NJ; Arrives in New Orleans at 6:30 Z. NJ
Trains stop ut all way stations.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-06-07

The river still rises slowly, but has
probably nearly reached the highest
point to which it will rise this season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-06-07
DISTRICT COURT.

Record Of Gases Considered During the
Session Of the Week Ending Satu rday,
May 3lst.
During the session of last week the
following cases were brought before
the District Court and disposed Of in
the manner indicated in each instance ::
CIVIL ACTIONS.
s. Weinschcnck rs. Mrs. j. B. Mol
lcre; Judgment confessed.
Carmelite Mollere, administrators
succession of Thos. Supple, as. Lizzie
r. Wilson, administrators, Judgment
for plaintiff
keitfer Bros. as. A Heyman ct nls.;
continued to next term.
Geo. +. Miller rs. a. j. Sharp & Co.:
scquestration set aside and motion for
new trial granted.
Robert thinner as. A. j. Sharp ct
ais; continued.
+. 0. Darby IS. J. 3. 4. Clavcric ct
ais; continued.
Cclcstin Dalferes rs. periIuc Gull
fort; judgment non suit.
J. b. Hebert Us. Felix Braud con-
tinued. ...........
Theo. Richard rs. Rousseau, appeal
from the Parish Court; continued to
next term.
Nictorine Marchand rs. Thcodulc
Marclland; continued.
NJ. Marks, admr. succession Marx
Schonberg IS. Raphael Mousse; sub
mittcd to the court to be decided in
chambers.
Geddcs & Shakespcar rs. A. Thorn
as; Judgment for plaintiffs.
Louisiana National Banking Co. Is.
A. Thomas; Judgment for plaintiffs.
Thompson rs. Dominique Sheriff
ordered to show cause why title for
property should rot be given.
Thos. Brady as. Parish of Ascension !;
continued.
Casimir Lanouc rs. Parish of Asccn-
sion; continued.
Sheppard & Gibbons rs. Alex Mey-
cys: continued.
| CRIMINAL CASES.
State rs. r. Mousse, assault and
battery; accused acquitted.
State Us. Thos. Stanton; continued.
| State as. Alcide Kelly, assault with
intent to kill; guilty.
State rs. Alcck Watson, murder !;
nolle proseqM. ...
State IS. Albert Brandy, extortion
in office: continued to next term.
| State rs. Albert Brandy and Daniel
Butler, extoItion in office; verdict OF
guilty. ......
State rs Albert Brandy, false i'm
prisonment guilty.
State IS. Fred Johnson, assault and
| battery guilty.
State Us Fleming Trent, assault
and battery; continued.
State Is. Willis Gibson, killing two
calves; continued.
State IS. Hypolitc Braud ct as, in
tinidation continued.
State rs. Charlotte Charles, assault
and battery; nolle pros.
State Us. John johnson, assault and
| battery; information quashed.
State rs. JOS. Haines, murder: hot
guilty.
State as. Boston Hensley, assault
with concentrated I've; notle pros.
| State rs. John Dorville and Antoine
Marksley, larceny Of hogs; continued.
State Is. August Hatele, shooting
with intent to kill continued.
State Is. Octave Leblanc, murder ;
verdict of not guilty.
State IS. VIM. kenner, cxtortlon ID
Office +; guilty.