The Louisiana cotton-boll. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], Attakapas, La.) 1872-1883, 1873-05-07
G MATTERS.

SSekneys.-We ere happy to be able
to state that the sick people in and
around our town are rapidly improving
RAMA nice rain visited this sec
ton last Monday night. The crops
were badly in need of It, and now pre-
sent quite 4 different appearance.
State Fui,r.-Oor chief attended the
latter part of the State Fair, and in our
next issue will give a short description
of what he say and heard
''Cincinnatus."- To our Vermilicn
Parish correspondent, who signs him
self "Cinoinnatus," We would say, your
communication arrived too late for this
issue, but will appear in our next.
Magnolia BiosS0ms.- The magnolia
tree is in full bloom now, and to spend
an hour in the woods where the air is
made fragrant by these beautiful flow
ers is perfectly delightful. A magnolia
flower is, of itself, a fine boquet.
FaiRted.-A witness was called to
testify in a case at the court house, the
other day, but before the oath could be
administered he swooned away. He was
Immediately brought back to his senses
by an application of cold water.
Pic Nic.-To morrow week, the 18th
inst, is the day decided upon for the
NJ. E. Sabbath School to have a picnic.
As yet, no grounds have been selected
for thu occasion, but that will be ar
ranged in dua time.
Old T1mcs.-Some of our merchants
were reminded of old times the other
day, by receiving gold in payment for
goods. One Of them informed us that
he sold a bill amounting to twenty-five
dollars, which was paid for in the "old
fashioned hard stuff"
PerSoaat.-Col. VIM Mouton, for
merIy of this place bat now a resident
IF Abbeville, spent two or three days Of
last week in our town, attending to
business connected with his profession
We had the pleasure of q call from this
gentleman during his stay in town.
Mad Dogs !-Two dogs were killed
in our town last Sauday, supposed TO be
We are informed that a number
of other dogs were bitten by them be,
fore they could be overtaken and shot.
Those owning dogs should take the pre-
caution to tie, or secure them in som1
way, until it can be ascertained whether
or not they were bitten. This will take
but little trouble, and may save the lives
Of many of our citizens.
NeV Goods.-Mr. j. H. Wise has
iust returned from New Orleans with a
mammoth stock of dry goods, notions
etc. His stock is large, well selected
and especially adapted to the spring
and sunmer trade of this place. La.
lies and gentlemen's hats in abund-
ance, and ofthe latest style. He also
has several of those celebrated Charter
Oak stoves. for which be is agent at
his place. Give him a call and learn
lis prices.
The New Conrent.-Our citizens will
De glad to learn that the contract for
he building of the new convent has
signed, and that work will be.oom-
nenced Immediately. Part of the lum-
Ter is already sawed, and arrangements
ave been made with transfers to de-
liver it on the ground as soon as possi-
lie.
During a talk with the contractor this
morning we were told that this building
be the finest, of the kind. outside
f New Orleans. 1t will have a front of
feet, by seventy feet sides, two
tories, very lofty, and finished in the
est style. We will mote the progress
f this building in future.
Ph9tographs.-Mr. Kokernot has ar
wed, and is now busily engaged in
utting things in order, and by next
unday will be fully prepared to. catch
shadows of all who may honor him
18th their presence. Mr.. Kokernot is
ell known to or citizens, and a speoi-
.en ofhis work may be found in almost
very family.
He gives his special attention to re-
ewing and charging portraits of de- =
eased persons. His experienced hand
ITS off a colored photograph in good !
yle. Charges reasonable and work =
arranted. !
Gallery at Mr.. Alphonso Neveu's old {
ore, near the Catholic Church. I
The Seal Of War.-The latest from '
e seat Of war-St. Martinsville-is
dispatch which the New Orleans pa
9rs OF yesterday contained. We do t.
It vouch for its reliability, but give it =
r what it is worth 7
NEW IBERIA, May 5.-Since noen the !
wn has been full of ru mors of a fight Z
st night near St. M~artinsville between I
g Metropolitans and the forces un6erj 4
en-. DeBlanc. A courier arrived here n
noon and reports that the Metrodoli- d
MS last night moved out of st. Mar IL
and attacked the DeBlanc
rty who were stationed neal that :
ace. After Il brief engagement the
etropolitans were driven back into St.
artinsville With the loss of three
lied and two wounded. DeBlanc's +
zee of tax resisters are estimated at :
hhaaaEed H4eHfs, eEHaa al sid t. have
Q piece of artillery. The present po- =,
ion of the Metropolitans is consid- y
ID somewhat ]precarious, as they may
any time be o~verpowered by the ref
ters of st. Martin and adjoining paps g,
es. M