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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-06-02

HoN. HENRY RAwLE, the candi-
date Cor State Treasurer, is Mayor Of
Erie. lie was born at Freedom
Iron Works. Mifain County, Penn
sylvania, August 81, 1883. He is a
descendant Of the old family Of his
name in Philadelphia, and from
which have sprung several eminent
jurisis. His grandfather, William
Rawle, was United States Attorney
for the district of Pennsylvania, IN
der tie administration Of President
Washington. His uncle William
Rawle, Jr., was also 4 lawyer Of
eminent attachments, and the author
Of RGlrIe'S Reports. His father,
Francis ". Rawle, was in early life
one Of the associate judges for Clear
field County. His mother was
Louisa Hall, daughter Of Charles
Hall, Of Northumberland County, an
attorney at law, and a grand-daugh-
ter Of Robert Coleman, Of Lancaster.
He finished his education at Prof
Balmar's school in West Chester,
and at the age Of seventeen joined
the engineer corps in the eonstruc-
lion of the Pennsylvania Central
Railroad. Afterwards be became
principal assistant engineer on the
Western Division Of the PhiladeI-
phia and Erie Railway, and after
its completion from Erie to Warren.
In 1859, embarked in the production
Of pig-iron, at Sharon, in Mercer
County, from Lake Superior ore. In
1860 be married Harriet G., daugh-
Ter os General Charles NJ. Reed, Of.
Erie, aud in 1862 took up his resi-
dence in that city, where be engaged
largely in the shipping of coal, still
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-06-02

After the result of the first ballet
was announced the names Of Messrs.
Weidener, Mcknight, and Coleman,
were Withdrawn by their respective
friends. After a motion was made
to call the roll by counties and lost,
the Convention ~prodeeded to take
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-06-02

In oar Judgment the State Con
vention performed a work Of super.
errogation, in reducing to writing the
"unwritten law of the Republic"
1t was = humilitating sacrifice Of
party dignity to the clamor of hos
tile clacquers. Ersiwbile, the Repub-
Leans Of Pennsylvania were too sell
poised to be turned aside by the
frothy declarations Of the adverse
~. Here was a display of weakness
instead Of nerve.
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He said Mr.. Koontz was well known
in the councils Of the nation, and
would relees honor on the Conven-
ton /; and while be could say moth
ing against the gentleman named by
the Committee, be thought he had
been already highly honored by his
party on many occasions.
Mr.. S0uther, of Erie, said that pri-
or to the meeting Of the Convention
Of the party, it has always been usual
to held a aucus to settle upon whom
the honors and Offices should be con-
ferred. Upon coming here the dele
gates were informed thai this was
not to be the mode adopted on this
occasion, but that the whole thing
was TO go into the Convention and be
settled there. So there was no eau
Gus held. 1t may have been right,
but | believe it was the duty Of who
ever was in charge Of those matters,
who, | believe, is the Chairman of
the State Central Committee, Ia have
called this caucus. Great dissatis-
faction has been caused by his failure
TO do so, and while /, like the gentle
man from Tioga, have DO disposition
to detract from the merit of Mr..
White, | think the party is putting
too much on him. Although | will
say nothing against him, | have to
say that in 1872 be was q candidate
for Congress, for member of the Con-
stitutional Convention, and member
of the State Senate. l think it nee
essary for the harmony of the party
that its honors SHOULD be distributed,
and ! therefore second the motion to
substitute Mr.. Koontz's name for Mr..
1 Whites.
The result Of the vote being unde-
cided, the yeas and nays were called
for, which resulted yeas, l0l, nays;
l46. Before the decision of the vote
Mr.. A. X Weidner changed his vote
from the affirmative to the negative,
and Edward Mcpherson, of Adams,
changed from the negative to the af-
irmative.
The chair decided that the effect Of
the amendment offered was to divide
the vote. The yeas and nays were
taken on the reelection of White with
a few dissenting voices. A second
vote was taken on the permanent sec
rotary, which was agreed to, and
finally the vote was taken on the bal
ance of the selections, which were
adopted.
Gen. Koontz, Of Somerset, and Hon.
J. l. Mitchell, of Tioga, were then
appointed a Committee TO conduct
| Gen. White to the Chair.
On the announcement that the Con-
vention was ready for business, Ed
ward Mcpherson, Chairman Of the
Committee on Resolutions, said that
the report of the Committee was
ready. He was, on motion, invited
to read the report from the platform,
whittier he proceeded to do it as fol-
IL INC
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AFrERNooNsEssioS

At 2 O'Clock the sessions Of The
Convention were resumed. The
Committee on credentials reported
favorably upon the admission of all
the contestants from Huntingdon.
giving to each one-half a vote. The
report was adopted. The Committee
on permanent organization reported
the following
Permanent Chairman-Gen. Harry
White, Of Indiana.
Seeretary-Cbarles d. Elliott, of
Schuylkill.
One delegate for each county was
appointed Vice President, Senator
Yutzy representing this county.
Mr.. Mitchell, of Tioga, moved 10
amend the report of the Committee
by substituting for the name of Har-
~ White for President that of Hon.
William II. Koontz, of Somerset
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Resolred. That we heartily en-
dorse and approve the general policy
of President Grants administration
Of the Government, believing the
same to have been wise, and dicta-
ted by a spirit of lofty patriotism and
devotion to the principles of the Re-
publican party. That the unjust as
persion attempted to be cast upon
the character Of the President by bis
enemies through their persistent and
oft.repeated assertion Of a desire,
upon his part, to secure a nomination
for a Third Term, is without founda.
ton, in fact, an unjust reflection upon
the patriotic character of the Presi-
dent, and an insult to the people who
have honoredh him withtheir~ confidence
and SURFACES /; and we utterly deny
and repudiate any intention or desire
upon the part Of the Republican par
ty TO set aside that time honored
precedent established by the Father
of his Country, which has become as
sacred to the American people as the
constitution itself.
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The announcement Of the choice of
Mr.. Rawle was greeted with pro-
, 1875-07-24
TELEGRAM8 VIA HALIFAX,
GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON. July o.-At the banquet in Crys-
tai Palace last night General Schenck, in pro-
posing the health of President Grant, dwelt on
the pride and attachment Americans had for
their country. They were loyal because con.
s~titution and government are of their own
choice, and they were loyal to the executive
for the same reason. He alluded 10 the
wonderful material progress of the United
States. Both England and America had
derived benefit from the declaration of indie
pendence. Friendly feelings are now the rule
between the people of the two countries. Mr..
Torrens referred to the late civil war he said
he knew the Queen had never turned against
America in her day of trouble.
July 9.-Earl Dufferin made a speech in
London last night, in which he e~ulogised
Canadian loyalty. This afforded the "Stand-
ard a pretext for publishing this morning
another violent attack on the United States.
Dispatches from Madrid represent continued
successes of Alforsist troops.
A vigorous attack was made on the proposed
appropriation to defray the expenses of the
Prince of Wales visit to India. Mr.. Disraeli
said the simplicity suitable for a visit to the
Colonies would not be 10 place for a journe
through India.
His Royal Highness starts for India on the
, 1875-07-24
INDIA-RUBBER SHOES FOR
HORSES,

(From the Family Herald.)

These are designed as a substitute for
the iron shoe, and as a means of prevent
ing the many maladies to which horses feet
are subject, The inventor states that
horses suffering from cracked or contracted
hoofs, and similar painful hurts, are quick
ly cured by the ubstitution of the rubber
covering for the uuyielding metal shoe.
The elasticity of the former allows the
hoof to remain in its natural shape while
protected from abrasion against pavements
by the heavy rubber sole beneath. The
device is easily removed from or put on
the hoof; hence, while standing 10 the stall or
when turned out to pasture, the horse
may be left barefooted. In winter time
the covering serves as a protection against
Illness due to the common practice of min
Cling salt with the ice and snow in city
streets, while the roughened surface Of the
rubber beneath serves to give the animal
a foothold in slippery weather. As com.
pared with iron shoes, the cost Of the rub.
Der ones is about one-third more /; their
weight is forty per cent less. Sixteen
sizes are manufactured, so that accurate
fits may be obtained. With reference
to wear, the inventor states that the dufa-
bility, owing to the fine quality or rubber
employed, is very great.
, 1875-07-24

18th of October, and the visit viii last ak
months; the expenditures to. ensure necessary
pomp and dignity will be $40. 900.
Mcdonald, John O'Connor, Burt and Pc.
ter Taylor protested against the grant.
The Debate on the measure will be on the
18th inst.
The "Times" in its article on Lord DUFF
FERNS speech says: canada has been adj
~vancing rapidly. but not so fast Or with so free
a trade as the United States. If any Canadi.
ans formerly felt a wish to join the Republic
they became loyal when they saw the enormous
civil war. Canadians might, however, have
sought annexation ere this in some fit of petu-
lance if the mothercountry had left them
any grievance. But on the whole they scarce
~ felt the restraint of the Imperial Govern.
ment. Canada's loyalty has been admirable,
but we may yet have to call for larger proofs
of patriotism if We intend to knit the colonies
into a frmer union with the mother country,
so as to make them a source Of strength in
stead Of weakness in time of war"
The " Faraday" was spoken on the 1st inst.
lat. 1890, engaged in laying the direct United
States cable which was buoyed in two places.
The "Faraday" was free Of all ice, but nu.
merous icebergs were between her and the
land.
FRANCE.
PARIS, July On, Gambetta declined to
accept Cassagnac's challenge to fight duel, on
account Of articles published in the " Republioue
Franc tise." He says he cannot hold himself st
the disposal If he first conner from among his
political adversaries, as he has other duties and
responsibilities to fulfil towards his party, France
and the Republic.
SPAIN.
The London Times summarizing the military
and political situation in Spain takes a gloomy
view of the AlfonsisI cause. 1t says the recent
MIN Or success Of Joyel!ar have been out.weighed
by reYerses elsewhere.
UNITED STATESk
NEW YORK, July 6.-At Macks6 Vile, Ind.
lightning struck the building while Sunday
School Of forty-perSons was in session. Sixteen
were injured several seriously, but none fatally.
Th number of deaths 10y drowning in various
parts of the country, reported ills morning, is
very large.
Twenty eight persons were injured by the
collision on the South Side Railroad instead
Of fifteen. =
The boiler tfa saw Mill near Hot Springs,
Arkansas, exploded On Saturday, killing Ia
men and seriously wounded Z others.
EGYPT.
PARIS, July 5.-Coloool Smile Long Bey,
formerly of the United S atcs Army, aud now
Of the Egyptian service, has arrived in Paris
from his second expedition to the MAN MAN
country, Africa, where be has been engaged IN
ex'ondin5 the authority Of the Khel,vo Of
Tho Colonel brought to Cairo five specimens
of authropopha1i, including a female of the
Aka, or Tiok9 Tjvko dwarf race.
The KhoIlyo decorated with the insignia of
the Orier Of Medjd two negro soldiers who
aided Colonel Long 10 a desperate encounter
which he had with the natives at Lake Mroole,
which, he believes, is one Of the many sources
Of the Nile.
ColoaeI Loag will leave Paris shortly to
visit the Uuitcd States.
, 1875-07-24
The Order of the day being exhausted, the
Chairman closed the meeting at 81 O'Clock.
Il e l. Il G Il A MI S
ST.. THOMAS STATION.
GENERAL NEWS.

GENERAL NEWS.
New York, 18th July.-From England 1t
is stated that the rivers at GrangetoWn' Car
diff and Bath have oyer1owed their banks.
Prince Bismarck has supplied the explana.
ton demanded by the Danish Government
relative to the sounding of the coast OF Den
mark by a Prussian frigato.
The amount of bullion in the Bank of Eng
land is now larger than has ever been known.
In the French Assembly the public powers
bill has been passed by a majority OF five nun
bred votes.
The Budget is to be discussed on Monday
previous to the adjournment which is declared
urgent.
NEW York, 10Th July,-London news
states that a meeting of about twelve thousand
people was held yesterday at Hyde Park TO
protest against The Nation paying the cost
Of the Prince of Wales visit to India. Mr..
Bradlaugh was the leader Of the movement
and delivered a violent address against such
expenditure.
At the Golden Club annual dinner, The
Marquis of Harrington proposed The health
of NJ. Michel ChevaIier, the celebrated French
economist and presented him with the Golden
gold medal.
Lady Franklin, whose health had been de-
c%lining for some time, is dead.
At Wimbledon the Rife shooting match for
the Ledrer stakes resulted in a tie between
Mr.. RiSby. the Irish. and Mr.. Fulton, the
American marksmen.
New YoRK. goth July.-Latest kilograms
from London state that Mr.. Fulton the Amer.
can marksman, who tied with Mr.. Rigby, the
irish representative, won the Ledger Stakes.
amidst the greatest excitement, at tho Vim,
bJedon shooting match,
The members of the H,use of Commons have
EXPRESSED their dissatisfaction at the Rigbt
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05

DOSEE,s RTTFRRs ARE ii GEM
II tie stimulant, m elegant tonic, perfectly
suited to all the requirements OF an inflated
stomach. Taent a6-ff
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DUBLEG SALE.
EsTATE OF CYDALIsE soILEAU.-No. s7ss.

BY virtue of an order of the honorable Pro
bate Court, of the Parish OF st. Landry, there
viii be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder by the undersigned administrator or by
9 public -ancf1oneer, ON the premises of the de-
ceased at Vile Plate prairie, in this parish on
WEDNESDAY, March Sd, 1876. the following des-
er1nea property, belonging to the estate of
Eydalise SOileau, deceased, to-wit:
H. Atragt0fland situated Hi Vile PIafenrairie
parish OF 81, Landry, containing one hundred
ana twenty aEpen1s, more orless, bounded north
by Joseph Der0Hens east by Oniie a.. SOileaTl.
south Dy Emile Tate, and west by Raymond
2. a tract Of woodland, situated near the
above. containing fifty arnents. more or less.
D0mndeu nOFGh by Joseph 4. BOfIeau, east by
tate Of Coreil.
8. One armoir, branding iron. one feather
bed, bedstead and bedding, one side saddle.
one set bits, one broad ak, one drawer Enife
year mark ct hogs, mounting OF gin wheel. OId
FAX wheel, one haH interest In cotton gin IN
copartnerSlEip with Octave Ftlsilier.
Terms and E0ndltl0ns-Every adjudication
OF twenty a0Ilars or under, TO be paid cash on
delivery the 1ands, together with IN the other
property To BIO sold payable iii TIVE equal In
~stalEHents, one hall on the first III DseAmhey.
1875. aasd the ether half on the linsfo1 December.
1916, purchasers To furnish their prOmlisnry
notes With security til the satisfaction OF the
administrator bearing eight per cent. per aal-l
mum interest from maturity, tho land 20 rn-
main specially m~Ortgaged with vendors priv
Iege reserved In favor of said estate, until final
payment.
ian@ A-dlnindzrator.
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I'm A NEW PLACE.

I'm A NEW PLACE.
r. HERBERT,
Has opened a BLACKSMITH SHOP about one
mile west OF Opelousas, at the corner of Taylor's
lane and the Bellevue road leading by TheO.
Chaehere's, where work in his line will be prompt
ly and well done at the lowest rates.
feb ely.
IT AW ASSOCEATHON.-THE UNDER
II signed having entered into an association
for the practice of law, under the style of Smith
& Tarlt0n, will practice law in the parish of st.
Landry and neighboring parishes. Prompt and
strict attention will be given to all business con-
tided to them. Office at Grand COteau.
-JOHN F. SMITH,
feb 6-tf B. D. TARLTON.
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BUBLTG SALE.
ESTATE OF MARIE oGER.-No.

BY virtue of an order of the honorable Pro
late Court, OF the Parish of st. Landry, there
Sfn be sold at public auction, to the highest
ksdder by the undersigned administrator or by
&public auetioneer, at the last residence of the
deceased in Old Grand Prairie in this parish, on
MONDAY, March 1st, 1875, the following des-
taibed property, belonging to the estate of
Marie Oyer, deceased, tO-wit.
90. The plantation on which the deceased last
resided, situated in Old Grand Prairie, parish
st St, Landry, containing seyenty-ive arpents,
Eliore or less, together with all the improve
snents situated thereon, bounded north by
south by Julien Frank and Alexandra LaYergne.
End west by Mrs. Hypolite Ardoin.
3. A tract of woodland, situated In the vicinity
Df Old Grand Prairie, near the Bayou de la
Petite Passe, parish aforesaid, containing eighty
srpents, bounded north by widow Joseph Des-
hotels, cast by Antoine Lambert, south by the
Bayou de la Petite Passe, and west by Cyprien
Delaf0Sse4
3. Eight head of gentle horned cattle, more
EF less three head, more or less, of Wild horned
fsattle one gentle horse. two gentle mares, one
SWO year old colt, two yoke OF oxen; ten head
III hogs more or less; one OK cart, one horse
cart, agricultural implements 125 barrels corn,
Sa0re or less; kitchen utensils, q lot Of earpenz
sef,s tools, one lot of building timber, feather
sleds ana bedding, one clothes press, a lot of
Gamblers and looking glasses, tables, safe, and
lther moyables,
Terms and Conditions-The movables for
lash; and the lands and improvements payable,
IN one year from the day of sale, and
the other half IN two years from the day of sale
purchasers to furnish their pronissory notes
payable to the order of the administrator,
satisfactory security, bearing eight per
sent. per annum interestfr0m maturity till paid.
and ten per cent. attorneys fees to be added in
case OF suit to enforce payment; special mort
and vendors privilege to be retained in
saYof OF said estate IN said lands until final
Of principal and interest.
DONDIEGUE LAFLEUR,
ian % Administrator
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Especial Telegram to the New Orleans Times
Washington, Feb. There will be a
sharp fight to-day over the proposed
change in the rule allowing a majority
to control legislation. It is said that
the thirteen Representatives who failed
to vote with the majority on the civil
rights bill will go with their party this
time, in which case the majority. will
pass the civil rights bill, Hawley,s bill
re-enacting the Carolina act and the
enforcement bill of White, of Alabama
All these bills are prepared, and waiting
this change in the rule to be put on their
passage. The Democrats fear they will
not be able to defeat them, if offered
under a change in the two-third rule.
The Senate Republican caucus deter
resolution declaring Kellogg de facto
Governor.
No decision could be reached in Pinch
backs case.
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THE LAST, THE GREATEsT.-Should
any doubling Thomas" still cling to
the absurd idea that there viii be an
other postpOnement of the last Library
Gift Concert, let him remember that
Mr.. Briggs, the new manager, fully
endores the promise of Gov. Bramlette,
the former one, that if the concert does
not take place at the time specified, the
o will be refunded, at once, to the
ticket-holders. Lethim further observe
that Mr.. Briggs has secured, of course
at an enormous expense, the services OF
Gilmore, the greatest leader in America,
with his orchestra of 100 select perform
ers, who will conclude the series of con-
certs with such a burst of harmony as
has never before awakened our Western
homes. And, by the way, let him also
remember that il he does not posses at
least a coupon ticket, this music will
never reach his ears.
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Proceedings of the Board Of Police Of
the Town of OpeIomsas.
MONDAY, February 1st. 1878.

MONDAY, February LIST, 1875.
The Town Council Of the Town of Opelousas
met pursuant to law.
Present: DR.. James Ray, President; p. J.
Lefebyre, G. Mornhinveg and A B. Chachere.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
read, and on motion it was resolved that the
following words be stricken out can account
o. Edgar Valhil, for hauling lumber, amounting
to $40, was approved" the same having been
placed there through error, and the minutes
thus corrected were approved.
On motion the following accounts were ap-
proved viz:
Edgar Vanhil, for ditching and repairing
2. ~. Andrus, for repairing a bridge Qaid
over at the last meeting) ---...- g. 65
On motion OF Mr.. Chachere, Resolved, that
the appropriation for the Paupers, Widow RAJ
phail Hollier, Widow David AcKison. Widow b.
DeVellier and James Clark, be enewed for
1874.
On motion Of Mr.. Mornhinyeg, Resolved that
the President OF this Board, be N lie ID here
by authorized to appoint a President protein.
q the Board Of Police, during his absence from
the Town of OpelOusas.
On motion the Board adjourned.
JAMES RAY, President.
S1A 80 II
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1876 Mary Emma ~EEiIlspuagh, wife of Robert
1cfnoft, ia the 18th year Of her age.
sDeath, who knocks With equal hands III the
palace gate and cottage door, mas been busy ait
at bis appointed work. d dntifal daughter.
q devoted vile and fond mother ID no msre.
Modestand retiringin her general department,
industrious and frugal III her habits, her loss
car never be replaced to her hereaved family.
She leaves d devoted husband, ana three chii-
dren to mourn her untlmely end, 4 fond Father
and afIeetiosaate Mother row weep over the In
animate though youthful form Of their much
bsloved enid peanebe n herashes, may those
she leaves behind lead szeh q life on earth, that
ensure them i happy meeting hereafter ia tie
citg of OH God-none knew her but 10 leye.
None named bernut II praise. a FRIEND.
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ELEMENTS oF SrRENGTH.-Gen. ID. H.
Hill in d recent speech made many sug-
g~estions, among them the following !:
Make cotton your surplus CROP Tn these
five words lie The Samson locks of yoHr
future power Make your sri ferfIliz-5
eTs by resting cropping, grassing and
Inannfine your lands. Thus you become
independent Uf the guano merchants.
Raise your own provision. Thus yOn.
become independent 0f the provision
merchants. Y0nr cheapest and safest
Eine of transportation runs from your
own fields and h0g-pens To your awn
barns and m~eat-h0use. With no debts
for your supplies. Eau Will need MO ae-
COMMUNICATION credit attBO per cent per
month. Thus you become independent
0f brokers, cotton factors andNen useg
chants. You can then sell your cotton
ak your own time, u your own chosen
and will cot your oWH money
None OH these things can q cotton plan
him C0 who plants en credit, aFd b0T-
rows money 10 buy his provisions