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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-09-04
MISCELLANEOUS.
Known LOTS FOR SALE.

III pursuance of II resolution of the Police Jury
of the parish OF st. Landry, passed at the prG-
yl0ItS meeting, ii. Hays submitted, ut the meet
ing of August Sd, 1874, ii plat of survey of the
land acquired by the parish by transfer from
LamOurandier and wife in 1905. whercnpOn mo-
ton OF Mr. Chaehere, resolved, that the follow
ing ordinance he adopted: e
-t,. AS O~RDINANCE
Relative 10 the disposition of the lots of ground
belonging to the parish, and situated within
the corporate limits of the town of OpelJ1lsas,
Section l. Be it ordained by the Police Jurv
of the parish of ST. Landry, Thai, The President
of this Jury is hereby authorized and Instructed
to sell the lots and squares of ground belonging
to the parish, and situated within the corporate
limits Of the town of Opclousas, to the highest
bidder, ut the Courthouse door, after thirty days
advertisement in the official journal.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, etc, That the
said lands shall he sold on the 81 Of October.
1874, by lots, in accordance with II plan of sur
Vey made by II. Hayes and fled with the ar
chivCs of this Jury, and on the following terms
and conditions, td-wit: one half of the purchase
price cash on the day of sale, and the balance il
twelve months from date, with eight per cent
per annuln interest from day VI sale Until paw
mcnt, purchasers to give their notes for deferred
payment III accordance with the terms Of sale.
aud payable to the President OF the Police Jury.
Sec. 8. Be 1t further ordained, etc. That tie
sum OF fifty dollars be fixed as q minimum price
for the whole lots, and twenty-five dollars ms Il
minimum price for tile fractional lots, and that
the costs of nGtariut act of sale to be borne by
the purchaser.
JOHN ROY, President.
EHaEA - sT
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-09-04

LNOR SALE.-A LONG ESTABJ ,rsTEI,
n store stand with one arpcnt OF ground, and
buildings and improvements, six miles north If
OpeIousas, near Garr!gues' Bridge, and on thc
public road leading to Vile Plate.
TernlS-EaSy.
Apply TO ThOs. H. LEWIS or HENRY l..
GARLAND, at Opel0usas, nag
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-09-04
Attest: c. MAYO, Clerk.

III pursuance to the above ordinances. | will
sell to the highest bidder the above squares and
lots of ground, situated in the town Of OpeloIl-
saa, a plat of survey Of the same can he seen at
the office of the clerk of the Police Jury, on Sat
urtlay, the 81 day of October, 1874, at the Court
TI6nsc lii Opelousas. @@ JOHN o
aug 29-6t President Police Jury.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-09-04

DR.. VIM. A. ROBERTSON is a candidate for
the State Senate at the next election, from this
District, Composed of the parishes of Lafayette,
Cameron, Calcasieu and st. Landry.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-09-04

JAMES O. CIIACHERE is Il candidate for
Sheriff at the next election.
EGBERT 0. HAYES is a candidate for Sheriff
ut the next election.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-09-04
WASHHNGTON UNIVERSITY,

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
BALTIMORE. ND.
The next Annual Session will begin October J..
1913, and end February 25tl, 1878. The Hospital
and General and Specials Dispensaries furnish
ample material for Clinical Instruction. For
Catalogue, with information as to Plan of IN
structiOn, Fees, cost Of living, etc, address
J. f. LINDSAY. NJ. D.. Dean.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-09-04

| am a candidate for the office of Sheriff OF the
parish of st. Landry, at the election i'll NOvem-
her next. {. G.. DUSON
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-09-04

7 respectfully announce myself Il candidate
for the office of State Senator of the Tenth Sen
,atOrial District, comprising the parishes of st.
Landry, Lafayette, Camera and Calcasieu.
GEORG II. WELLS.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-09-04

DLANTATHON FOR sALE-sITIrA-
u ted on Bayou TGchc. six miles from OpelUu-
sas alll three from Barry's Landing, contains
hoont dbo arpeitS, y arpents fenced and cleared,
balance woodland, has a new and commodious
dwelling house and two cabins. For terms. an
ply at this office. feb OFF,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-09-04
CANDIDATES.
For state Semafnf.

Mr.. EDITOR Please announce that. at the
solicitation Of many Democrats and ConServa.
tives of the parish of st. Landry. DR.. W. II,
klRKMAN, of the parish of CalCasieu, has con.
scented to become II candidate for the State Sen.
ate, at the election of November next.
III c~Onceding to our sister parish the right OF
presenting a candidate for the said office, We
VOrable consideration of the Democrats and
Conservatives of st. Landry.
MANY NOTERS OF ST. LANDRY.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13
Tho Right Kind of a Boy.

over h'ty years ego, a youth, working
on farm, asked his father for money e.
nough TO buy gun. The old man could
not spare IL; but the boy, nothing daun,
ed, found an old piece Of iron about the
place, and in course Of time coniriyed 1,
make gun barrel out Of H.. with the very
meogre, facilities sffordsd by q eountrv
blacksmith shop. He had not the ma,sri-
ais to make lock and stock so be walk Cd
70 The nearest town aud traded for the nee
essary Attachments wss encouraged By tho
smith for having made 20 good shooter
this gave bin tho mbiiion 10 make apotb.
err; so be went To cuttiog out Rrindstones
from the native rock 10 raise the money for
gun materials, aud in a short time there
was considerable demand for guns Of bis
manufacture. During the French war with
Prussia be was called upon 10 furnish guns
Tor the army, aud in less than eight months
be made snd delivered TO the government
81 France rifles Of a particular pattern, cost
ing %, 1000, 900, which amount was duly
paid. The same man furnishes riRes 10,
the United States, South America, Rome,
Spain, Egypt and Japan.
The farmers boy who wanted eun il Eli.
PHALET REMIN0ToN. Of lion, ". Y. HE
mandatory covers four acres Of ground
snd be employs 200 men. Not sstis6eJ
With the achievement, he has reeentlv
completed . sewing machine, which il re-
ported to represent the latest and most per-
ieet advance 10 the improvements Of this
lmpoTisnt adjunct Of domestic economy.
Ibis IS The type Of a boy who, when there
70 DOT way, makes a way for himself.
"A lazy chap marked bis handkerchief by
putting Smith on one, and ditto on The rest.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13
A Terrible Snake Story.

Nessrs. ID. \. Perkins, Joseph Straley and
John F. S,ienraek, party OF Chicago tourists.
who returned yesterday from a three months
trip through Park summit and Graude coua,ies.
relate n terrible snake story. They were encamp-
ed in Elk Head Mountai in the North Park.
on the 10th of last September, when they met
with misfortune which cost one Of the party
bis life. The party arrived in camp late ore
night from "A days hunt and rambled over the
hills. After heavy supper the party lay down
in their blankets around the fire, whish had been
built in the cleft of some large quartz rocks and
al were soon fast asleep.
Mr. Stfaley was awakened in the night by a
heavy weight upon bis chest. At Grst be sup
posed 1t was his brothers hand, as il did not
move, and becoming nervous and alarmed, he
raised his head, and was Mortified to find a large
mountain rettlesnake coiled upon his chest. with
its head nestled down,in the centre of the coil
II was nearly daylight. but afr. Siraley was so
paralyzed with fear that he could not make a
a noise and dared not move lie recovered his
presence of mind so far AS to be able |, draw the
blankets over his face. This movemeu, startled
the reptile which glded from him to his broth
err who was sleeping with him. The snake pass-
GU liDh uls breast 10 MS brother face, when in
fatal moment. Henry Straley raised his hand
to tear II away. There was fierce rattle and a
loud cry from the half-awalleued boy. and the
monster buried its faugs in his right hand
aud second time in his cheek There was a
loud scream from Henry as the poo- boy jumped
TO his feet, while the snake gl.ded from the blan
kets to a large fat rock near the embers of the
lire. Mr. Jenkins fred his revolver at it and the
second shot brought il down.
Poor young Straley was soon suffering the
most intense agony. His brother, at his reuuest.
cut outs large part Of the cheek in hopes that
the poison bad not penetrated very deep, and a
tight ligature was bound around the wrist of the
bitten hand which was bathed in cold water
But nothing the borrifed young men could do
avslled to save the poor boy. He died in less
than two hours in he most terrible agony. Had
the party been supplied with plentiful supply
of whisky bis life might have been saved. but
they bad none with them The body changed
color within three hours after the accident The
young mtn conveyed the corpse to Fort Steele,
whence it was shipped home to Chicago for in
terment. The snake measured four feet in len 9Th
and had nine rottles, which were taken off. and
which were shown TO our reporter at the corral
last evening. -Denrer Col.) World.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13
e@-THE surplus wheat of California i,

eSrTHE surplus wheat of California ia
estimated at 100000 tons. If this Wers
loaded in carts containing ton each, md
started overland, tae head of the proce S..
sion would he entering Boston before the
rear had left San Fraucisco. Or, If the
wheat was loaded into ships of one thou
sand tons each, itwould take six hundred,
ard ifthose ships would sail in line with
10 sight of each other-say twenty miles
apart-tbcy would extend distance of 10
900 miles, or one-half the circum ference of
the globe.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13
HE COULD BE TRUSTED.

ALFRED was missing one night about
sunset Mother was getting anxious, for
she always wished him to be home early.
y reiGhbor, coming in, said number Of
boys had gone TO the river TO swim, ond he
thought it likely ALFRED was with them.
mo, said the mother che promised me
he would never 60 there without my leave,
aud he always keeps his word
Bnt seven o'clock came, then eight, and
mother was still listening for ALPRED's
step; bit It was half past eight before his
shout and whistle was heard when he ran
in at the gate.
'Confess now, said the neighbor, fthat
you have been 10 the river with other boys.
and 80 kept away till late7
how the boys eyes flashed, and The Grim
son mounted TO bis cheeks
No sir | promised ny mother that I
would never 60 there without her leave and
do you 'hink | would tell f,lsebood 7
helped JAMES 10 fod the cows that had
strayed in the woods, and Gidu't think |
should stay so late
JAMES coming up the street just then.
came IN to say he was afraid they had been
alarmed /: he and ALFRED hsd been so far
10 tho wood il made them late in getting
bone.
Il 'hink,' said The neighbor. turning "a
INC mother as no took bis hat 10 % home,
there is a comfort IN store for you. by him
Such boy as that will make a noble man.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13
HAnpDEs Sidney Co11ren

NE next session of this Seminary of Learn
ing VIII commence on Thursday, Septem-
Der 4th, 1874.
uampden Sidney is situated in Prince Edward
Uouoty. va, within a few hundred Yards of
mon Theological Seminary, and seven miles
rarmvilie the nearest depot of the Atlantic,
mississippi and Ohio Railroad The locality ~
the College is most healthy, and the community
around distinguished for intelligence and piety.
inere Is no Grammar or Preparatory school
connected with the College Ii retains the bnr.
ricuinm and the great aim Of its teachers is 10
secure thoroughness in the training and instruc-
.ioh OF 'nelr pupils and thus to prepare them for
professional studies or the active duties of life
The ordinary expenses of a student exclusive
OF the cost of clothing, travelling and books. are
from 1925 10 S275 year
For Catalogue and further information ap-
ply to ~
REV. j. NJ. p. ATKINSON,
1festdent Hampton Sidney CoHege,
Prince Edtcard County, Ia.
July Is, 1874.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

To BLEACH CoTroS. A very good way
to bleach cotton is to soak il in buttermilk
for few days. Another way is to make
good suds, pu, from one to two table,
spoonfuls Of ,urpentine, into il before ru'
ting the clothes in. Wash az usual, wing
ing the clothes from the boil, and dry ipg
without rinsing. by using the tables peon-
fuls OF turpen,ine in tho frs, suds on ~ssh-
Jog days it will save half the labor of rub
bling, and the clothes will never become
yellow, but will remain pure white.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

SUNSHINE AND SLEEP.-Sleepless persons should
court the sun. The very worst soporifc is iau-
danum, and the very best--suu shine. Therefore.
II is very plain that poor sleepers should pass rs
many hours as possible in the sunshine and az
few as possible in tho shade. Many women are
martyrs, and yet they do not know H. They
shut the sunshine out OF their houses and hearts.
they wear wells, thev carry paTasols, they do all
possible to keep off the most potent influence
which is intended to give them strength and
beauty and cheerfuluess. Is II not time 10 change
all this, and so get color aud roses in our palo
cheeks, strength in our weak backs, and courage
in our timid souls The women Of America are
pale and delicate, but with the aid Of sunlight
they may be blooming aud strong.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

ES In the case Of Ansel Stevens against
the Grand Trunk Railroad, the jury awar-
ded the plaintiff S12 1873 33 damages. Ste.
vens was riding on the defendants road on
free pass, which reci,ei tina, if he were
injured ho would not be entitled to recover
damages. The case excited much interest
because of its bearing on the liability of
railroad companies for damages to passen-
gers riding on free passes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

RATS. TO Danish rats, scatter sulphsto
of iron [copperss in their runs. Tho COP.
peras should no, be dissolved. I, is our
best and cheapest diseufectant. Tho sui
phuric acid burns their feet, and they leave
in short time without dying. This will
be appreciated By every hou,ekeeper that
has had to endure the stencil Of dead rat.
-Erctangc
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

"A man on Long Island, famous for bis hogs.
was asked what was the secret of his success.
He answered III always choose n good-natured
pig. Those that when they eat are constantly
running from one trough TO another and knock.
ing their shouts against the next pig sell 20 my
neighbors, who don't know better than to buy
such troublesome animals, while my conten,ed
pigs get fat
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

The Oregan Legislature has passed
siriogentact agaiust gambling, one of the
clauses OF which provides that a person los
log money at the gaming table shall have
the right to recover by law to the value of
twice the amount of bis loss. 3 90 ~
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

A gentleman who had The curiosity TO spend
dime in ansW ering al advertisement which pro-
missed valuable advice for that amount received
the following answer "Friend for ten cents
postage, please fnd Enclosed advice which may
be OF great value to you As many persons are
injured for weeks, months and years by the care
less use of a knife, therefore, my sdvice is when
you use knife always white from Won -
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

SPlcED BSsF.-Chop tough beersteak crawl and
piece OF suet the size of IAN egg season with
pepper, salt and little summer-savory add
two eggs, one-hslf pint OF bread crumbs, four or
i've tablesPoonfuls of cream, small piecs Of but
ter-mix aud make in roll with -four sufficient
to keep together, put in pan with little drip
ping aud water, bake roast. Slice thin when
cold. Nice for tea
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

CHARCOAL pulverized and mixed with
water, is now highly recommended a. an
agent for relieving cattle suffering from any
arrangement Of the stomach, such az bloat
or hoven, etc. This should be rem EN- ered.
There is no doubt Of its efficacy, IL album
dance of concurrent testimony can be re-
lied upon
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13
South Branch Intelligencer.
William Harper, Editor.
Of.e, Corner Main and Gro eel Lane ST..
R0MXEr, WEST VIRGINIA.
I Z u NJ s (:

TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS per
,a1nm-or TWO DOLLARS ifpaid in ad vance
so paper will lie discontinued, except at the
option ~ he publisher, until all airearages have
.s-u settled
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
The rates of advertising are, for a square (ien
.uc'' on less, ONE DOLLAR AND FFrY CENTS for
tire, observation-disclosures ones in the sane propor-
ton Euch continuance 37l cents.
Quarterly, half yearly, aud yearly advertise
meats Inserted at liberal reduction on the above
rates
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
year will bc charged regular rates
Acknowledgement TO he considered by the mon tn
OF year unless specified on the Manuscript or pre-
'ously agreed upon between the parties
resolutions OF associations communications of
.nitei interest, and notices of deaths exceed ding
gsy tlSEs will he charged ten cents per line
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

How to swallow a pill is thus stated by q
correspondent: "Put the pill under the tongue
aud behind the teeth and let the patient imme-
hiately take large swallow of water, and no
will neither feel the pill nor taste it, In fact no
cannon tell where it has gone and have seen
them look about the floor TO see If they had not
dropped it. To swallow pill, with us, has ever
been difficult matter. Next time however, We
will endeavor to carry out the above direction,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

PORK FRUIr-CAKE Three fourths OF
pound of pork, chopped 6uc, one pound
rsisins, one pound currapts, one pound su.
gar, three. fourths Of a pound ci,rous, ono
gill molasses, four cups -four, one teaspoon.
ful soda, two eggs, one tea.cup water.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

g A silk quilt was exhibited at the
Culpeper Fair last week by Mrs Emma
Baggerly, of Rsppshannock, having Is, 600
pieces in it. 1t received premium.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

CONE HONE, DEAR NELLIE, CONE
HoME'-Nelil Grant is going home IN
Jhnua.y, Of course. ! suppose that an To-
terestiug event msy be- expected about that
time, ADD the young wife would naturally
wish 70 be With her mother At such sea-
SON. Moreover, boy burn out Of the L.
oi'ed States cannot he President, aud i, is
we'll TO look forward to even distant even
Qualities --LOnd1H Letter to Ne,c York
Graphic.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

SIMON WILKINSON ran away from his
family and his creditors in Western Yer.
mont five years ago. lie has lately been
heard from in Western Territory, and, of
course, il an Office holder.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

EF lT is estimated tina. three million
dollars worth Of grain has been destroye,
ny locusts in Southern Minnss,ta.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13
South $raueh 5ntslligemeer.
ROMNEY, FRIDAY, NOV. Is, 1874.

EV Trains arriving at Cleveland, Ohio.
on Saturday last, from Buffalo, and Erie,
New York, were covered with snow 9 inch.
es deep.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13
EDUCATIONAL.
WEST VA UNIVERSITY.

II I'LL Instruction, under able and experienced
4, fro'essors. in differen, Departments. Life.
i iary, scientific, Agricultural, Engineering. Mil
ga anu preparatory Practical Teegrs ply
anu oeai Music have recently been added. An
eAteIIent Library, and fine supply of Apparatus
large collections in Geology, Miueralogy. Con-
gGholoPy and Paleontology. Expenses moderate
S Ierms begin Fall, Sept 2; Winter Dec 2
ALEX. MARTIN, President.
Morgantown, W. Va, Sept. 4 1874
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

NEED OF CAREFCLNgss IN OLD AGE.-An old
man is like an old wagon with light loading and
careful usage il will last Cor years but one bea-
Wy load or sudden strain will break it. and ruin
it forever Many people reach the age Of frtv.
sixty, or even seventy, measurhbly free from most
OF the pains and infrmities ofnge, CHEEKY in the
heart and sound in health, ripe in wisdom and
experience, with sympathies mellowed by age.
and with reasonable prospects and opportunities
for continued usefulness in the worlI for con,
siderable time. Let such persons be Thankful
but let them be also careful. An old constitu-
ton slike an old bone-broken with ease. mend
ed with difficulty. young tree bends with the
gale and an old one snaps and falls before the
blast single hard lift an hour of heating
work an evening Of exposure to rain or damp
severe CHILEAN excess Of food the unusual in
diligence Of any appetite or passion-a sudden
ht Of "nger-an improper dose Of medicine-any
Of these, or other similar things, may cut of a
valuable life in an hour, and leave the fair hopes
Of usefulness and enjoyment but a shapeless
wreck .--PoPutar Science Monthly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13
Farmer and House.Keepe

s0rA GENTLEMAN says that after losing
one hundred chicseus by cholera, be found
that tablespoonful Of soda mixed with b
quar-, of milk aud given with tho food was
cure.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

ES THEY have onions in Green, Che
mango county, New York, which measure
sixteen inches in circumference.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

PLENTY oF SUGAR-The latest repor,s
from The sugar districts Of Louisiana Indi
cate an uucJmmonly large yield Of cane.
with 40 unusual proportion of saecbarine
matter, snd 1t is believed that tho crop will
be The largest made 10 The State since 1851.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

GF y TENNESSEE tailor has shop on
wheels. He only stays in village long
enough to clothe The people, and then joys
along.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

Eff lT would be interesting to know
what Gerrett Smith thinks Of the 'dsvelish
democracy" about this time.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-11-13

Good, kind, true, holy words dropped in
conversation may be little thought Of but they
like seeds Of flowers Of beautiful trees falling
by The wayside borne by some birds, afsr bsp-
PLY hereafter 70 fringe With beauty some barren
mOuniain-side, OF to make glad some wilderness.