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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-05-31

How TO SELECT CHICKENS FOR THE
TABLE.-A dry-picked fowl is better
than a scalded one. A spring chicken
should never be scalded it is spoiled
thereby. Young chickens are. called
brOilers-the hens until they are about
ten months, or until they begin to lay ;
the ROSTERS until they are six or eight
months old, according to breed. As
500 as a young hen has laid, the open
ing under the rump is redder and more
open than before. The fat Of the best
chickens has a pale, yellowish hue, the
flesh is white, and the feet are smooth
and soft. The cock is known by it's
smooth and short spurs. A stiff rumu
is a sign of freshness. When not fresh
the part Immediately under the rump
has a dark, blush appearance. Another
way Of ascertaining if a chicken is
young is by pressing the rear end of the
breast-bone inward; if it bends easily
the chicken is young. The legs andfeet
of old chickens are rough to the touch,
Every edible bird, domestic or wild
when young has the lower part of the
legs, the feet, and even the under part
of the feet, soft, which parts are inva,
riable rough to the touch when the bir6
is old. CapOns are easily known by the
lOuS LedtlcIS OH 6n6II uGchS, SGld are lei
on as a kind of certificate Of identity
They are much more plump and fat THAI
other fowls; the breast, especially, il
verylarge and thick. The comb, whiehis
cut when the bird is altered, turns pale
and looks faded. The head is smaller
than that of other fowls, but their spurs
are shorter and rather soft, and theil
claws long. Birds called slips are otter
sold to the uninitiated for capoRs
Although they are good fowls, still they
are very inferior to capons. It is more
difficult to select fowls when in a frozer
state, but with a little experience anG
the above explanations, it, will be found
comparatively easy. Asa general guide
inferior poultry, even when frozen, il
Shiny to the touch, and much more &C
when partly or wholly thawed.-[Pierre
Blot .,.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-05-31

To FRY PoFAToEs.-Place some slices
of salt pork upon the bottom of q fry
ing pan, and after pairing y0ur potatoes
and slicing them quite thin, place them
over the meat and cover tightly; fry
them about a half hour, stirring them
over frequently after they begin to
1xraws1 8G 88f7 4 ~ f
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-05-31

KEEP Our OF DEBT--Half the per-
plexity, annoyance andtroublethatm men
have in this world is in consequence of
getting into debt. 1t seems TO be natu-
raj for some people to. buy, and incur
obligations without measure, so long as
they a avoid paying ready cash. Give
one ofthis sort achance to buyon cred
it, and the questions of payments are
matters that he cares nothing about.
But what a crop of trouble springs up
from the seed of debt. How many gray
hairs it brings, andhow often it shortens
life: sometimes leading men to commit
suicide or murder. And yet how easy it
is to keep clear of this terrible monster.
Every Young man should form q fixed
and unalteTabIe determination, before
commencing his active business career,
not to incur one pennyof Indebtedness
under any circumstances. Never buy
anything unless you have the money to
pay for it ait once. Pay no attention to
the splendid opportunities. srare
chances, n ssbargains,p and the like.
Such are only Iraps t0catcI the unWaTy.
If You see anything that you would like
te accept, look 6pst Rt your money pile,
and make the answer depend on that
Always pay as You go. M yon are short
Of money, guage YouF demands accord
ingly.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-05-31

HaTheY have a judge m4Kansas who
fnedalaWeR for Saying sic transit. The
official thought it was swearing, and re-
marked Indignantly that nobody should
sssickn HMM that court. IA.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-05-31

What is thease ofhaving newspaper
when every one eando his own adver-
Using, as shown by the following copy
of a written rp0ster2 aEEa sF#
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-05-31

on the 5 ofmay found a Saddlein bayou
wake below the John Rider plaise q
drifte eneypersons havingloste Saddle
will cum and purve propetey and take at
Here follows the name of the residence
at which it can be found.] sss@ 3
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-05-31

-tDIsTRICTG0URT.-Ihe I0lI0Wlngcr1n1-
inal cases in our District Court have
been disposed OF since our last issue.:t.4
THE Statesvs. Gerasin HigginbotIam,
Murder-Acduitted.
The State VS.. Qsmin Ledoux-Shoot-
ing into a dwelling house-Convicted,
with a recommendation to mercy, and
sentenced to six months imprisonment
at hard labor, and to pay afine of Stand
costs of prosecution; in default of such
payment imprisonmentfor three months
longer. i'fH ~
All criminal trials by jury at this term
We're concluded last Saturday, and the
:iurywere then discharged until July 31st,
when all civil jury cases stood fixed for
trial. On Tuesday last the court adj
journed over till the 2sdgof June, on ae7
count of the approaching session of the
Supreme Court here. ID
On Wednesday last the folleWingp rfa-
oners, convicteda at this term, not having
appealed, were conveyed to the State
penitentiary, for the following terms of
Imprisonment, viz: Pierre Hebert, three
years; Amos Small, fifteen months
johnson Hawkins, one year; Henry
Williams, one year; Francois Martin:
for life.
The Supreme Court meets here on the
second Monday of June.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-05-31

Fashion is rarely useful. It scorns
utility, That of wearing the hair
loosely down the back is now going
out as fy time begins to dawn.
Z 20 MAJ said d little girl who had
been It'd the show, i I've seen the ele-
plant; and he walks backwards and
eats with his tail.n
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-05-31

According 10 the last census, @,860perr
son I employed ut the printing busi-
ness In the United States.EPrinting
Gazette.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-05-31

We give notice to al persons interest
ed, that hereafter, the. charges for all
legal advertisements printed in our col
umpsmust be paid after the fl stinsertion,
except notices of administration, of the
meeting of creditors and of tableaux,
which must be paid en- Advance.
We have already lost considerable
sums Of money by waiting the pleasure
of parties interested, and in justice to
ourselves We I forced to adopt the
above,course. @
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-22
Arrival and Departure of Trains.

EFT VA. & GA. R. r.
DAY TRAINS,
passenger train going West:
sTriyes at knoxville. las AN Leaves, l:5S Am.
pesenrer train going East:
Syes at Knoxville, 1925 PM; leaves. 1896 Pm.
NIGHT TRAINS.
. r,.s,onrer trains going West;
srives at Knoxville, 11:27 PM; leaves 11:c9 Pm.
Passenger train going East:
Arrives at Knoxville 7;27 AM; leaves, 7:45 AN.
KNOXVILLE AND CHARLESTON R. p
Arrives Knoxville from NASHVILLE, $50 AM; I.avss
Knoxville for Mary vile 2;40 Pm.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-22
Financial.
PRESIDENT Cashier.
EXCHANGE and DEPOSIT
q A n K
KnnxuiIlo Ionnnccnn
ESTABLISHED 1850.

WE are prepared to purchase, at
- Best Rates, Gold, Silver, Gov
eminent, State, County, City, and
Railroad Bonds and coupons, Bank
Of Tennessee Notes, New and Old
Issue, Uncurrent Southern Bank
Notes, and East Tenn, Va. and Ga. r.
r. Stock.
We transact General Banking
Business, buy and sell Eastern and
Southern Exchange at current rates,
receive deposits and make collections
upon the most favorable terms.
Interest paid on Deposits in Savings
Bank Department.
Tickets by Inman, Anchor and NatiOna
Lines of Ocean Steamers, and Exchange On
all the principal cities of Europe for sale.
e. p. BAILEY, CASHIER.
July15-d&wtf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-05-22
THE DAILY CHRONICLE,
u,pus OF DAILY PAPER.

TERMS OF DAILY PAPER
,rtb. by carrier or by mail '.'.''~'.''''''s %
Fer y'a' safes r. OF ADVERTISING.
lines solid Nonpareil. to constitute SQUARE 90
one Square, eaca on application for advertisements
BY as ysS cent; line ss ssf
City Notices hve GEM dSe after first insertion.
All payable quarterly: All other
Yearly payable demand alter nrSt IN
EertiOn. x.rrEEIY PAPER.
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Z. N. McClung, PIT. Il. II. BeaFden. Y. PIT
Sam. House, Cashier.
, 1873-06-29
Students. Graduates

Law Department, and scattered tho students, which
half the past two years.
Tie present Board Of Counse1ors consists Of
the following gentlemen: Tho Hon. Thomas
Hoyne, IL. D., President; the Hon. c. Beck
with, the Hon: s. y. Fuller, the Hon. J. R.
McCagg, 3. F. Aver, and J. Ii. Jewett.
The Faculty is composed Of the Hon. Horny
Booth. LII. D., Dean OF the Faculty, and Pro-
fessor Of Real Estate and Pleading John Alex
4nder Hunter, Ii. B., Professor of Equity,
Jurisprudence, and Practice; Van Buren Dens-
low, Professor of Evidence, Contracts, and
Commercial Law.
Efforts are being put forward to increase ths
endowment endowments, and otherwise enlarge and
gained the ground lost by the FIRE; but it's
friends are sanguine that another year will find
it more prosperous than ever.
TIE PRESENT OF TIE UNIVERSITY.
As the years glide along, they bring nothing to
out OF the usual routine OF studies, the vaca-
tious, and the commandments. With an occa~
sional exception. We find nothing especial to
note in connection with the University, except
those to which wo shall refer IS We draw this
sketch to conclusion. 1t has had to battle
with financial difficulties. and eome unnecessary
obstacles haye been thrown in the way Of its
progress; but, nevertheless. it has been steadily
working its way into popular favor, and proving
its claims to a good position among the educa-
ttonal institutions Of the country. The highest
compliments have bsen paid TO the scholarship
OF its graduates by distinguished educators OF
the East, and they have done credit to their
Alma Mater, in tho various professions and
other calliDgs into which they have entered.
President Burroughs and his associates are still
1abo1ing, and sacrificing much, in order that the
University may be built upon sure foundations.
An idea Of the progress OF the University may
be obtaiued from
TIE ANNUAL CATALOGUES,
the first Of which was published for 1859-60.
The following are the statistics:
, 1873-06-29

Madame Pattis impersonation OF Leonora
| in "n Tfovatore," says the London Orchestra,
kept the audience at Covent Garden on Thurs
day in q hiG Gh-wEought state Of admiration and
excitement. It is generally recognized that
Madame PATHS voice this year is richer and
purer than ever. It has gained in fuIlness and
depth it has some low notes worthy Of Madame
Trebelli- limo deals more than gently with
the dira-dea1s lovingly, and beautifies her
more and moro. Looking at her slight form
and Girlish loneliness, and watching hex trip
lightly across the stage, ne forget how long
We have had Adolina among us, 1s it twelve or
thirteen seasons Sho is perhaps three years
older than when ehe first came. Something
OF Northern endurance Beems to fix the South
ern bloom and npeness; it yields neither
to time nor fatigue, and the Patti Of 1873 is all
that Was the Patti OF the early sixties, with the
gifts Of culture and experience added thereto.
The w1dness Of hor versatility is demonstrated
dramatic role She who il Norma, the Zerhnd,
the Dinorah Of all time can hold Leonora against
any competitor. As admirable in pent-up pas-
sion as in irrepressible gsyety, she fills all parts
with the completeness and se1f-abandonment Of
. thorough artist Sig. Nicoiini was the Manri-
co. and earned the favor Of all BY the energy and
correctness OF his performance. 1t the close OF
the third act slight contretemps arose. The
house demanded an encore, aud Sig. Nicolini was
ready to yield to the public wish, but the con-
ductor had left his post, and there Was no ac-
compartment for the singer, who had to signify
his inability in pantou1ine. When Sig. ViAnesi
next appeared, the audience conveyed their sense
Of his desertioD. The rest Of the cast embraced
Sig. Grsziani as Di Luna, Sig. Tagliafco ss
Fernando, and Nile. scalchi as Az.accna,
, 1873-06-29

although there vas competition from several
| quarters. Through the promptness Of 5fr. Hoyne
and Others it MAS secured, and, for it's accorn-
modation q solid and substantial tower res
Of the University. subsequently, a frst-claas
meridian circle, and fine chronometer clock
aud chronograph, were added, making the an
paratus quite complete. Mr. scammon was tie
principal contributor to the funds Of this de-
Partment, having given So, 900, besides progid-
Prof. I. J. Stafford. The main business of the
Observatory has been, in conjunction with
aeveral OF the renowned obsetratories Of Europe,
TIE making Of new zap of the etars,-a Soc
to each. The work is one which requires seyerrl
years for its completion, &nd is regarded with
great interest by astronomers, and scientific men
generally, throughout the civilized world.
THE LAW DEPARTMENT.
In July, 1859, the first circular was issued con-
cerning the establishment OF the Law Depart
mont Of the University. LEW Faculty had
been appointed, consisting Of the Hon. Henry
Booth, the Hon. Grant Goodrich, and the Hon.
John n. Wilson: The circular sot forth the adr
vsntages Of the legal training and discipline to
DO secured in such schools at length. It a.-
nounced that Lectures will be given occasionally
IN certain departments Of Jurisprudence, for the
sake Of variety in the school; but not to such m
place. Experience and observation hayo taught
Us that the roctatiye system, in which each stu
dent is examined daily, Or oftenor, in the pres
snce Of the class, With the advantage Of mutual
criticiam and inquiry by his associates. and o.
planation md correction By the Professor, la .
knowledge of legal principles than any system
Of mere oral instruction by lectures" Mock
courts we're next provided for, and n1cans for
imparting the grace OF q finished elocution."
It WIS announced in the circular that exercises
in this department would commence on tie 2lst
Of the following September, on which occasion
the Hon. David rca1ey Field, of New York. was
to deliver an address. The arrangements enter
ed into were set forth in detail. A Board Of L.
gal Counselors was appointed by tho Trustees Of
the University, from the legal profession Of Chi
caso, to whose general mana cement tho Law
School was intruated: Tue Hon. Thomas Hoyne
is accredited with being tbs father Of it," and
most certainly he has been an a5le, earnest, and
valuable helper in all that pertains to the ostab-
liehment Of the University from the beginning,
acting in harmony with the President in promot-
ing all the interests OF the noble enterprise.
The LEW Department went into operation as
and the following is record Of what |
It has done in the way Of instructing and grad |
uatiug students during the period OF it's exist |
, 1873-06-29

1otA... -.........-.-....-.......... ~
A few months ago-the Board OF Trustees
being favorable to the admission Of
LADY STUDENTS
q movement was set on foot by Mrs. Kate E.
Doggett, Mrs. o. B. Wilson. Mrs. Burroughs,
and several other energetic lndies to provide 4
suitable building for their accommodation. It ia
proposed to raise $5,o 900 for this purpose, and
measures have been set on foot to secure the
SUCCESS Of the undertaking. The enterprise is,
however, held in abeyance awhile, awaiting tbs
raising Of the necessary amount to pay OF the
genera. indebtedness Of the University, when it
Is expected that it will be entered upon in ear-
nest, and pushed forward to an early consumma-
ton.
With the near prospect Of IN early liquidation
OF the debt; With its commanding poeitiou in
the leading city Of the Northwest: with the
prestige it has already obtained, there is no
reason why the University Of Chicago should
not secure poaition, before the lapse Of many
yeazs,
As 4 PEER
with any institution in the land. It needs time,
it requires ample endow1ncnts, to create great
institutions OF this kind They arc not the
growth Of day, but must have years upon
their head" before they reach their ripest useful
ness, OF accomplish their highest ends.
, 1873-06-29

TIE MconroRATons AND FRET BOARD OF Tnus-
| Before resumtng the narrative, Te will give
| the names Of the incorporntors and Of the first
Board Of Trustees OF the University. Tho act
| OF incorporation Ens passed on the I'd day Of
April, 1887 and constituted the following gen.
John 9. Burroughs, William B. Ogden, Mason
Brayman. Hiram 4 Tucker, r. s. Gurnee,
Charles Walker, samuo! Hoard, Ichabod Clark,
James Dunlap, J: H. Woodworth, g; a. Roe, I.
& ,; Boone p, Elija4 Gore, =. D. Taylor, +. g:
n. Clarkson, and N. ". Miner.
The frat Board OF Trustees Was appointed at
meeting Of tho corporato1s held on the 21st Of
May, 1857, and consisted Of the following gen
t1emen: The Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, Presi-
mittee; tho Hon. Charles Walker and the Hon.
J: H. Woodwork, Vioe-Prosidents e A.
Tucker, Treasurer: the Rey. R. H. Clarkson,
D. D., Recording Secretary; the Hon. Samuel
4sye Hca t5s tbs HON Z fGea Kna as hs Lev Ss7
the Hon Thomas Hoyne, tho Rev. A. J.
Joslyn, J. z; Pollard. J; z: Rgg1tls' the
Brayman, Of Springfield; the Hon James Dun
lap, Jacksonville; the Rev. Ichabod Clark,
Rockford the Rev. O. E. Roe, Belyidere; Eli
jah Gore, Quincy; the Rev. e. g. Weston, New
York c1y; The Rev: s. 6: Miner, Canton tho
Doolittle, Rscine, Wis; Thompson Naples, Can
ton !; D. Valentino, Aurora the Rev. n. G. Col |
Inns, La Moille the Rev: ;. Bukley, Carrollton;
the Hon. B. 8. Thomas, Virginia; John Dement,,
els Wayland, D. D., LII. D., Providence, B. I.
The Rev. J. A. Smith was appointed Core |
spending Secretary; J. B. Olcott, General II
pancia Agent and William Jones, Chairman Of
tho Executive Committee.
TIE BUILDING.
n.~4 Inn r,or nj ha irannrnnriAth nfarA
, 1873-06-29

clh difficulties we're encountered, which taxed
the energies Of it's indefntignble President. who
had the main burden to bear, as we'll as to per-
form his collegiate duties at the same time
The prosperity Of the University soon outran
the accommodations afforded by "Jones' Hall, !"
and the Trustees moved to entor upon the con-
struction Of
THE MAIN BUILDING,
although We we're then in the midst ct our great
Civil War. But more room had become a
necessity. and the wisest alternative was adopted
Dr.. Burroughs, having too many duties on his
hands, retired from the finances, and the Rev.
Agent, which post be held for about three
years. Under his management the main
building WAS erected It Was COM
pleted in 1855, at a cost Of about s125.00o. 1t
embraces O large chapel, rooms for the various
scientific departments, recitahon-rooms, large
reception-room, suites for religious and literary
societies, beaides do1mitories for the Students
Credit is given to Prof. f. Fl. Mixer for raising
good share Of the funds for tho erection OF the
main building; but still the enterprise lett the
the present indebtedness having beea incurred
st that time.
We may pass OVER the next four years without
meeting any striking incident in the general cur
rent Of events, Is specially connected with the
University. It's course Of instruction, which
had from the commencement been Of high
standard, had
EsTABLwHED IT'S REPUTATION
throughout the country and it's alumni had al
ready began to make their mark in the active du-
hes of life. During these years, the Greek Pro
WAS endowed, chiefly through the eff
forts Of Dr.. Everts. in New York, aud progress
made in other endowments by Dr.. Burroughs
md Drs. Miner and Roe. We should have said |
oefore that the Rev. J. B. OIcott, the first Fl
1ancial Secretary Of the University, did = good |
york in getting up the early subscriptions, |
Ehich so largely went down with the crash Of |
857.
The OBSERVATORY.
As an episode in the history Of the University |
proper, we give some account Of the establish |
nent of the Dearborn Observatory.
The first project OF an Astronomical OBJ |
eryatory In connection with tho University |
ras brought forward by Prof. n. R. Fory. |
Ie had been a tescher OF the science of
astronomy elsewhere, and his plan Was to pro-
ure an extensive apparatus, and 50 through the
ountry and deliver lectures to raise the neces-
ary funds. This, On Investigation, WAS decided
ot to be feasible. Others took up the subject,
mong whom we may mention President Bur-
oughs, the Hon. Thomas Hoyne, Prot. Mixer;
nd J. Y. Scammon came to it8 aid with such |
be1al contribution Of means Is to secure early
access to the enterprise. Those engaged in it |
card Of the existence Of q great equatorial re-
acting telescope, constructed by Alvan Clark d
ons, Of Cambridge. Nass:,-the largest then in
lis country,-and resolved to possess it,
, 1873-06-29

Galig1dnt says. in relation to af1airs at the
Paris .Athonee: " An opera in four acts, sRa~
phae1,' the lbretto by the late II. Mery, and the
music By II. Be1lni, said to be nephew Of tho
great composer, has appeared he1o and failed.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-05-23

III, c.iI.,,,;,,- l.,,;,,,-- ,,-,s transacted in
49,. p-T. 80 H. Di.tr;ct of Chit
ID, III, tbe -na,tb or Anril lisa
Eil ~. NV, orI,aintIncrt or
D,l,'.'' - ~ b,,oo,t,aj ~
F-n,,a q Rro,vnalI'- state oppointment
a-'l;,,
VI - 1,.t.., ,,oJ onn,irtncnt or
... -
s'I 0rian5o poo,,or,s o.t,to settlement Of
a5,, i ;riitr,+ -, ,.,'i nccorpt
John \. Places estate. settlement of ad-
m, yG-irr account.
Cyrus Lanes estate, license to sell real
! estate.
Ue9rge EaSecunl ~ so, "li'''''' '''''''
NargS on HSa'' and Jecreeto re-idgary leg
= te l,''
'J Jo.epb Mitchell. Ct al. appointment Of
Guardian.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-05-23
PRESENTATION TO SECRETARY FRrxcH

PRESENTATION TO SECRETARY FRENCH
The teachers of our city schools pleasantly
surprised, few weeks since, DR.. French,
who had just retired from the Superinten-
dency of Schools, the arduous duties of
which position he has discharged with emf
nent tact and ability, with mark of their
confidence and esteem, in the shape of an
elegant silver cake basket and handsome
pair of vases. The presentation took place
at DR.. French's residence, the teachers call
ing on him in body, and Mr. C. s. Haisey,
principal of the High School, accompanying
the gifts with the following happy re-
marks:
DR.. FRENcH,-In behalf of the teachers
OF the city schools, | beg leave upon this oe-
caslon to express to you our recognition of
the ability and faithfulncss with which You
have discharged the important duties of
your office, and our grateful appreciation of
the courtesy which has marked all your in
tercourse with us While we deeply regret
that you have, by your resignation, severed
your immediate connection with the schools
and with us as teachers, we trast that the
ties OF friendship which have here been
formed may never be sundered. Asa slight
token of our lasting regard, we ask YOU to
accept these presents, with our best wishes
for your prosperity. May your life and
health long be preserved for continued effort
in the noble cause to which your life has
been devoted, and when every earthly labor
shall have closed, may you receive from the
Master of us all, the approval, Well done,
good and faithful servant. -
DR.. French was deeply affected by this de-
monstration Of the confidence reposed in him
by the teachers of Burlington, and assured
them that their presents would be duly ap-
preciated, not so much for the silver and
gold of which they were made, as for the
golden words Of friendship with which they
were accompanied, and which they repre-
-entel