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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-12-18

\ SHORT POSTPONEMENT OF THE FIFTH GIFT
CONCERT.
As manager of the gift concerts given in aud
OF the Public Library of Kentucky, my position
creates an important trust in behalf Of the Pub
lie Library and the tipkct-hOlderS of the fifth
gift concert. The Public Library of Kentucky
and the tiCkCt-hOlderS are Jointly Interested in
the amount of the drf wing. The largcrthe fund
to be distributed i'll gifts, the greater will he the
Gift awarded to each lucky ticket-h0ldcr and the
more the amount realized by the Library. To
have il full drawing is so manifcstlv TO thn in
q fractional drawing III the 30tl inst, | deem it
due to the trust cOntided to me by the ticket
holders and the Public Library of Kentucky,
that a short pOStpOnement be made TO enable
me to dispose Of the ulSOld tickets and have a
full drawing. Though the very large amount
now i'll bank would enable us to distribute hand
some gifts, yet we should feel disappointed i'll
this our last concert, should we he comDrllrd TO
make a fractional drawing, however large.
We have received 50 very large a lumber of
letters from all parts of the country from those
most largely interested. urging Il poStp0ncmcnt
II AL the tickets he not sold by the Both, that We
tecl strengthened i'll ON sense Of duty to the
tickct-lOldrrs and the Public Library, to make
the pOStponc1ncnt. Under the circumstances.
we have determined, in the interest Of all par
ties, to postpone the concert and drawing to
saturday, February 27, 1875, at which time the
drawing will positively take place; and, AS a
guarantee of good faith toward tickrt-hUldrrs
we pledge ourselves to refund to any ticket
holder ms money, upon presentation OF his tick
ct, should the drawing fail to come off at the
day now fixed. The past, We feel assured. will
he SIli1lclent guarantee to all interested that they
will be fairly and honestly dealt with. The
money paid for tickets is Sacredly preserved
against III contingencies until after the payment
or the gifts, after which the expenses are to he
reimbursed and the Public Library is to he paid
its profits. THOS. Z. BRAMLETTF.
NOV. ~, 1874: Agent and Manager.
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To balance Oh hand Nov. q. 1874 ........ $40 q
VIM. CURLEY, Treasurer.
Approved: T. S.. Andrus, E. Pl0nsky.
dec 1S-tf Committee on Claims.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-12-18
A Gard TO the Public,

SHORT PosTPONEMENT OF THE FIFTH GIFT
CONCERT.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-12-18
JOG J NJ Lalanne, Sept II, 1874, lumber
123 Louis Jones, Sept 14th, 1874, work on
streets
122 John Teer, Sept 18th, 1874, work OIL
SLIPclS
81 G hurry, July eth, 1874. h~auling--..-

% G Baltic, March u, 1874, wages.--.-. 8 80
81 " May 5, 1874, j P fees....---.. 5 60
1875 Jas Crrley, Sept 14th, 1874. table for
so
30 + Lemontey, July 6, 1874, stamps. 30
7G 5 Nicholson, May 5, 1874, appropria-
ton Is 90
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-12-18

WILLIAM CURLEY, AS TREASURER, IN AC-
COUNT WITH TILE TOWN OF WASHING
TON, LA, FOR TIE QUARTER END
ING NOVEMBER 21St, 1874.
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"A fact Il worth Thousand statements.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-04-06

There is some truth in the oft-quoted
phrase, '.God made the country, but man
made the town"
Shut up in the brick walls. scarcely
raising the eyes to the blue heavens, and
finding all subjects Of thought and con-
temptation in the work and society of
our human kind, we are apt to BECOME
luxurious and sensual
For health of mind, as well as health
of body, we need the bracing air of the
country, long tramps over hills and
mountains, the grandeur of sky and dis
tance. These expand and purify the
mind. and take us out of intense and
morbid personal relationships.
We esteem it good fortune to have
been born in the country to have pass
cd ones youth in close contact with the
influence of nature TO have breasted
the storms and SHOWS of winter. and to
have partaken Of all the joys of awaken
ing life in spring, and the rich fullness
of summer and autumn. There is no
such variety in the life of cities. Ev-
cry effort of man is put forth to produce
perfect uniformity of appearance and
experience throughout the year. Then
what associations are there of youth in
the city to which in after life one can
return ? The very houses are 10 more
the streets are altered the character OF
neighborhoods exchanged, and there il
nothing left by which to recognize the
past.
How different to the country, where
the formations of the earth challenge
the hand Of man to produce any marked
changes. The more impressive the feat
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-04-06
FILLMORE AND SUMNER.

Mr.. Fillmore was born in penury-
Mr.. Sumner in afiuence. Fillmore had
no early ages-Sumner had the
embarrassment of riches. Fillmore rose
against many obstacles-Sumner was
borne on by the most propitious circum-
stances Fillmore had not seen gram
mar or a geography at an age when
Sumner had. already won the diploma of
Harvard Fillmore surmounted the
harsh difficulties of poverty-Sumner
triumphed over the eneryating luxury of
wealth. The career of Fillmore taught
that no impediment can daunt persever-
ance, industry and determination-the
career of Sumner taught that no ease of
position relieves from the duty of ear
nest work and lofty aims. In the spot
lessness of their integrity they resembled
each other. Both were conspicuous for
a personal probity and honor to which
we may point as a shining example for
the coming generations. The breath of
imputation was repelled by their trans
parently pure characters. In all the
stains which clouded the public life of
their epochs, no suspicion of corrupt
thought shadowed either There was a
similarity, too-though with varying
shades-in their dependence upon the
action of others for mere political posi-
tion. Fillmore could manage for him.
self scarcely more than Sumner. Neither
had any of the mere arts of politics.
The New York statesman attracted the
support of politicians by his obvious
availability-the Massachusetts states
man compelled the support of his Com
monwealth by his commanding superb
ority. Both were courtly and dignifed
Sumner with tinge of conscious great.
ness-F1llmore with the grace of natural
suavity In their mental and moral or
ganization they were very different Fill
more was cool and we'll balanced Sum.
ner was ardent and dashing. Fillmore
was solid and commonplace-Sumnel
was brilliant and glittering. Fillmore
gathered what was needed for present
use-Sumner swept over the whole range
of knowledge. The one embodied the
average thought and feeling-the Other
shone resplendent far above the common
crowd.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-04-06

first pretext that presented itself to get
you into my carriage. And | fear, she
added kindly, ''that my assistance was
sadly needed"
..Indeed it was" and Cotton narrated
his caFeer.
'.And then [ am to be made happy
by assisting you" she said.
DIR. Cotton slept soundly that night
under the roof of Rosa Ralston, nee Gar
den. The next day be returned to his
ofice-his protege, as she called herself,
insisted upon furnishing him with mon
ey to pay his rent and redeem his pawn
ed instruments and his clothing, and
started him again in the battle of sue
cess. And her bounty was SO skillfully
bestowed that it did not seem like char
ity, ''only interest on an old debt, as
she expressed it. a-,a
Was it slight increase in his prac-
tice that made the subsequent days seem
brighter to DR.. Cotton ? Scarcely. A
more probable explanation could be found
in the intimacy that grew SO quickly be-
tween him and the beautiful and wealthy
young widow, an intimacy that deepen
ed into love on both sides before many
weeks passed.
They were married ON Rosa's twenti-
eth birthday, and now DR.. Cotton, hap
Ply in the possession of lovely and low
ing wife, fortune and large practice,
can complacently contemplate his darker
days of starvation and despair.
"And no professional advice that I
ever gave, he is won't to say. '.ever
proved more valuable than that [ gave
to Rosa Garden, for it saved her from
squalor and ignorance, and me from
starvation and robbery, and has made
two lives happy"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-04-06
Newport, N. H July "a, 1927.
Old maids in Virginia are politely
40 l1oJ sbolo4ol a.,4o.o

Old maids in Virginia are politely
called debated sisters
Queen Victoria has twenty-one grand
children to comfort her declining years.
Jennie told a young printer that he
might print kiss on a cheek, but he
mustn't publish it. Why Jennie.
A band of praying husbands is the
last invention of the enemy, and they
threaten to besiege the millinery shops.
A woman in black Stockings was So
liciting charity of a Danbury family last
week. A woman who win wear black
stockings is not deserving of charity.
Two bullies went into the office of the
Columbus Enquirer few days since to
pummel the City Editor. Mr. Moore, who
turned the tables, thrashed the pair and
then put both in Jail.
A New Orleans gentleman recently
wrote to the Mayor of Cincinnati, stat
ing that he was engaged to be married to
lady of that city, and would be glad
for information concerning her.
The Green Bay, Wis girls have heard
that certain young men would not marry
a woman who could not do housework, and
can now be seen every morning sweeping
off the door steps.
"A Vienna journal recently contained
an advertisement offering the services of
Anna Agrikoi, sick nurse. watches dead
bodies, repairs straw chairs, applies
leeches, and makes pastry. desserts, and
delicacies.
The London Far is guilty of this |:
The destructive powers of the domestic
cat in England can only be known ny
dearly bought experience. What must
it be in America? There we find the
Catskill Mountains
There is man in Colusa, CAL, who
took an oath during the late civil war
never to wash his face or comb his hair
until the cause of the South had tri-
umphed. An exchange says that his
face reminds one of half-acre lot skirt
ed by growth of tangled brush.
There are young men who cannot hold
a skeln OF yarn for their mothers without
wincirg, but will hold one hundred and
twenty-five pounds of a neighborine
family for the best part of the night
with patience and docility that are
certainly phenomenal.
There was young man in Chicago,
And he said, May to your pa go,
And ask for your hand
And your houses and land p
This timId young man of Chicago.
There was young girl in Chicago,
Who said, If you don't let my paw go,
| Your eyes viii scratch
And your hair will snatch
And swiftly II make every claw got
At a Dubuque wedding. among th'
presents ostentatiously displayed was /;
one hundred dollar bill, a present from
the doting father to his darling daughter
After the guests had departed the oil
man coolly rolled up the bill and put
in his vest pocket. and that was the ent
of it.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-04-06

ures of nature, the deeper the memories
and associations. Hence the sentiments
of patriotism, and love of neighborhood
so strong among the inhabitants of the
mountainous countries. The native val
ley is like to no other 1t is veritable
corner of Paradise, to which .he wander
er is happy if he can only return to die.
-
SYMPATHETIC SILENCE.-There are
few so self-enwrapped that they have
not known the pleasure Of a social chat;
but not every one has tasted the exquisite
sweetness of social silence We do not,
however, envy those who have not, for
we think it proof that they are stran-
gers to true, heartfelt friendship. g
With people for whom we have that
kind Of ordinary care, by some called
affection or esteem, we put ourselves on
our best behavior, and strive that the
audible Interchange of thought shall be
so constant as to prevent WEAKNESS.
But when those meet whose minds
are in unison, and whose hearts beat re-
sponsive, their silence is ottentimes the
strongest evidence of their enjoyment of
each others presence. In the words of
Fenelon, ''they say nothing; they are
content to be together without anything
to say" And this. so far from result
ing in either tedium or disgust, is full of
the serenest happiness.
There is touch of deep feeling, hard
ly to be looked for, from Horace Wal
pole which illustrates our meaning.
On the loss of his friend Chute he writes
''And him loved to have here, as our
friendship was so entire, and We knew
one another so entirely, that he alone
was never the least restraint to me. We
passed many hours without saying a
syllable to each other, for we were above
ceremony"
The truth that, when between two
there is deep sense Of sympathy which
is founded in true love, there is often
more real communion in silence than in
speech. Remember the couplet:
| And when wife is well in reach.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-04-06
And when a wife is we'll in reach.
Not silence SEPARATES. but speech


Verify the whirligig of Time brings
about his revenges. Time was when
the proud taxpayers of South Carolina
resented anything like interference IN
their State affairs by the National Gov
ernment, and now they come to Wash
ington praying to be delivered from
their own local authorities. There can
be no doubt that the state of things
there is deplorable, the result of the
control Of affairs by the most ignorant
and irresponsible class in the State.
The Legislature and the public Offices
are filled in great measure by litter
ate negroes, who have neither the nat
ural capacity nor the training that could
fit them for the lowest ministerial func-
tions in the State of Massachusetts, and
who would not be tolerated in power
here for a moment. The indiscriminate
bestowal of the franchise upon the Afri-
cans of South Carolina, without regard
to character, capacity or education, has
placed it in the power of an impecunious
and ignorant assemblage to vote money,
levy taxes, and perform all those func-
tions which need intelligence. culture
and a high sense of responsibility.
There may be certain amount of poetic
justice in thus placing the proud whites
at the mercy of the once humbled and
degraded blacks, but it is not for the
honor or well being of any portion of
the country that they remain SO and
| yet what right has Congress or the
| President to interfere ?-Bostom Globe.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-04-06

The SIAMEsE Twins ECLIpsED.-The
Albury Border Post records the death
of the wife Of Mr.. f. W. Tietyens, who
had recently given birth to twins. The
extraordinary complication attending the
birth caused great exhaustion, from
which deceased never rallied. The in
fants who are full grown, and in every
respect perfect, are joined together from
about an inch below the armpit to the
upper edge of the hip bone, and about
four inches in width; with this excep-
tion the infants. (both females) are well
proportioned, and in every respect each
in itself perfect. The case is one which
will doubtless possess many features of
interest to the medical profession, no re-
cord being known of any case so extra
ordinary-the union of the infants being
more complete and of much greater ex-
tent than that existing between the eel
ebrated Siamese twins.-Eag. Paper. !.
The new postage law brings a consid-
erable revenue from the New York ad-
vertising agencies. Geo. p. Rowell &
Cos quarterly bills upon newspapers re-
ceived, exceed S430 those of S. M. Pet
tengill & Co. are above $3.50. while the
agencies of W. J. Carlton. Bates &
Locke. W W. Sharpe and others most
prominent, pay from one-fourth to one
eighth of the above amounts.
ALL KINDS JOB PRIsrIse neatly done
at the MONITOR office.
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SUcH is FAME-In a place not re-
mote from Nashua an enterprising dry
goods merchant decorated his window
in mourning in respect to the memory
of Charles Sumner In the center was
large portrait Of the deceased with his
name upon black ground. During
the day two well dressed American wo-
men went into the store and inquired
what it meant. Charles Sumner is dead"
said the proprietor solemnly. WAS he
one of your clerks? ?" inquired one Of
the ladies. Later an old gentleman
went into the store and asked the same
question and upon being told that
Charles Sumner was dead, innocently
said Il don't seem to remember him.
How long has be lived in town. -
Nashua (N. II. Telegraph.
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The Louisville Courier Journal in
speaking of the recent death of Gen.
Wigfall says: He was the commander
of the celebrated Texas brigade and
fought bravely through the. war. He
took active sides against Mr.. Davis in
the quarrel between the President and
General Joseph E. johnson. From that
time on to the close of the war Senator
Wigfall was essentially the head and
front of the powerful opposition to Pres
ident Davis in the southern Congress.
and it was at his instigation that the
position of Commander-in-chief of the
confederate armies, with almost unre-
stricted powers, was conferred on Gen.
Robert f. Lee. General Wigfall was a
man of very elegant requirements, in
Guiding that very necessary accomplish
ment for men of his day--a fine prac-
tice with the pistol. He was engaged
in several duels, in one of which he
MANNED for life Hon. Preston S. Brooks,
of South Carolina. But he was, beside.
one of the best belle-letter writer's and
classical scholars among bis cotempora-
ries in Congress, and was an unusually
brilliant and elegant speaker.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-04-06
MISCELLANEOUS,
MADISON CONLES

MADISON COWLES,
WTILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND ALL
w the latest styles of ready-made Coffins. Caskets
Burial Robes and Trimmings of every description-
Terms rcasonable West Albany, VT
p r. KENDALL,
A TToRNEY. BARTON LANDING, VERMONT.
MRS. J. P. SARTLE
WAS RECENTLY OPENED A FANCY GOODS
~ Store at Barton Landing in Austin & Joslyns
nock, where she will do Millinery and Dress Fitting
ne latest and most approved styles For further notice
o3-l3 Barton Landing Sept 25 1878
w. w. MILES.
a TToRNEY AT LAW.
- 2-29 60 f.-..u North craftsbury, VI.
ROBERT GII.IIS, 4t
lEALER IN HARNESSES, blankets whips curry
- combs, &c, Barton Landing, VT.
A. ID. MASSEY,
SRACTIcAL MASON,
80 Coventry, Vermont.
j. f. WRIGHT,
physician and Surgeon. Office at his residence
9z-l Baton Landing, VT
DIR. d. A. BEaIIS,
oMEoPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
- 10 Craftsbury, Vermont.
CUTLER & GOsS,
M MANURACTURERs ofCarriages sleighs.
VA Greensboro, VT.
E.G. STEVENS,
SUkGEoN DENTIST. AT Little's Hotel in Barton
~ Village every Wednesday. Barton Landing. VT
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DROPRIETOR IRASBURGH HOUSE, Irasburgh,
4 Vt. good Livery in connection with the
House Stage leaves for Barton Landing Depot twice
a day 2-24o
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ssGOD MADE THE COUNTRY -

-Chicapo Inter- Ocean.
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IRASRURGH.
w. ID. TYLER

II. =. OlSNE,
NEALER IN FURNITURE, COFFINS AND
- CASKETS, Irasburgh Vt. 2-24
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CLOVER.

c. L. FRENCH, NJ. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
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Z. w. POWELL.

l.. I'll. THOMPSON,
A TTORNEY, COUNSELLOR AND SOLICITOR
N Also Bounty and Pension Agent. Irasburgh, VT
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L. E. FOSTER,
DROPRIETOR UNION HOUSE. STAGE LEAVES
/ for Montpelier Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri
days, and for Barton twice day.
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=. STANFORD,

TINHE SAME OLD CHAP AS EVER, always on
L Hand at his Post of Trade where Every man
Loves Trade for ods in his line, such HARNESS
es and Tnware Livery Stable and Groceries, Victualses
at his House. and Clipper Scythes with other Eatables,
and good place for travellers horses at his barn.
irasburgh Vt. 2-24
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4 TTORNEY, COUNSELLOR AND SOLICITOR
N Also Insurance Agent, Irasburgh, Vt. 2-24
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ALL KINDS JOB PaIsrIse neatly done
at the MONITOR Office.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-06
F. coe'ssuperphosphate of Lime. 500;

F. Coe'sSuperphosplate of Lime, SOC
Baugh's Raw, Bone Phosphate, s so
Lister Bros. Superphosplate Of Lime
s65; Whann's Raw Bone Superphos.
phate, $52 Lodi Manufacturing Com
pany's Pure Bone, S43 do. do. dou,
BILE refined Poudrette, S30;-. do. do.
Nit. Phosphate Lime, 500; Zells
Phosphate, s54 5O@$e4 SO; Berger. &
Butts Superphosphate, $50; Wilson'S
Superphosphate of Lime, 500; 3. d.
Sea Fowl, $50 cash, and S35 time.
COTTON YARNS.-The market
ruled quiet all the week, there being
only a moderate demand for small lots
to assert stocks: prices unchanged.
CATTLE-The demand has been
fair for beef cattle during the week,
but the arrivals were light and the
sales small. Prime beeves sell at SO
! 8 cents II ID on the hoof
! MESS PORK-The stock of mess
! pork is about exhausted, there being
out small amount in the hands of
| jobbers,, and sales are made only in
| small lots on cOnsumptlve ORDERS, the
| last round lot sold brought $40 90, but
small orders have since been filled at
1928 O0@$29 90; these prices would
hardly be maintained if shipments of
any considerable amount were received
from other markets, and the price is
merely nominal. =-~f
LGGS-There Is good demand
| for eggs at the present and quota
tons are 25 to 30 cents per dozen by
the quantity. -.
PEAN UTS-There is scarcely any
/ business doing in the market at pres
ent and prices are almost, if not en-
tirely nominal. A few advance lots
OF the new crop are arriving, but the
receipts are not sufficiently large as
yet to establish prices. The following
are the quotations to-day:
Ordinary. -..... 81 1902 60
Efline- $1,000. -<'----,- !0902 70
Fancy. ..-........ 2 1902 so
SHEEP AND LAMB-There was q
fair market all the week; receipts
ample and market firm and active at
the close. Quotations are entirely
owing to quality offered. E-u
SALT-Ihere Is a good stock of
domCstic-rather free offerings aud
only q fair demand. Liverpool and
American sells at 81 35011 so per sack.
BEESWAA-Ihe receipts are fully
equal to the wants OF the trade, though
all offered finds ready market and
prices are well sustained at 256a2S cts.
t. 10 for prime. -. ..,:.s.. ..~.E
DRYGOODS-There has beenquite
an active trade in ibis line during the
week, and with little changes in prices
OF cotton fabrics. Some prints have
been reduced, but this is merely an
adjustment OF prices to equalize values
of similar grades, and there is a more
confident tone to the market. Wooden
goods are selling more actively, espe-
cially hannels, jeans, iinseys and
shawls, and at prices which seem to
insure a wide distribution OF this class
of goods. The Autumn trade is prob
ably as active as it will be any time
this season. and while there is no rush
or excitement the amount of goods
taken during tho month of October
was satisfactory to most of the jobbers.