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The barbecne and mass meet
ing Of the Radical party ,announc
ed to take place, on Sunday last
came oft according to announce
ment. For severa! days runners
had been sent all over the country
drumming up recI uits for the
mighty demonstration. And after
all this trouble had been had,
and delegates from Terrebonne
and Assumption had made their
appearance, with a grand flourish
oftrumpets IA procession was form
ed which paraded about town tor
an hour or two, and succeeded
in forming into line just 26O men
all told.
Those great orators Kellogg,
Pinchback, Hunt and SO on, who
were announced III glowing col
ors did not show their faces.
A few pop guns however came
up from the city and let of a few
crackers to the delight of the
children and old women who were
in waiting,and then they all went
home. Funerals are sad places
and no doubt they all felt badly
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To Shake. or not to Shake:

Aye, that is the question. 1t is better to
culver from head to foot in the paroxysms
Of fever and ague, or to Danish the atrocious
disease by a course of that STANDARD anti
febrile remedy. Hostetter's Bitters. There
cannot be much doubt as to the response
of the malaria stricken to this inquiry.
From every locality OF this continent whose
inhabitants arc t%orinented with the SILVER
ing plague comes and increasing demand
for the only genuine preventive and erali-
amt Of malaria provided bv science. The
denizens Of fever and aeue districts we'll
know how utterly inadequate to do more
than give a brief respite are the so-called
remedies Of the faculty. Quinine, arsenic,
bismuth-what are these but poisonous pal
Natives. which cease aftera time to produce
any beneficial effect whatever, and if per
sisted in wreak irreparhble mischief upon
the system! Everywhere they are being
abandoned by intelligent persons, and thu;
genuine vegetable specific for intermit
tent and reunittent disease. Hostetter,s Bit
tiers, substituted i'll their place.
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Octave I. Blanchard.

The many friends of the above
named gentleman. we're sadden>
ed to learn on last Sunday morn>
ing that O. L.. Blanchard, had
died during the previous night.
Mr.. Blanchard was Il native of
the Parish of Assumption, and
his life has been passed in the
vicinity of his birth place until
1857 when he removed to Thibo-
daux.
For many years he carried on a
very extensive cooperage BUSH
ness, :and when he removed to
this town he became also the ma
mayer of the old Saw Mill in the
upper part of the town.
The deceased was universally
known and esteemed on the La
fourche, being noted for his ge>
NAL hospitable and charitable dis
position. No man was more i'm
bued with an inthitive desire to
be Kind and friendly with all
with whom he came in contact.
Ever sollcitious of the welfare
of others, and, quick to respond
to an appeal for aid or charity.
bis hand was always open to re
lieve the sufferings Of others, and
to extend help and comfort to
those who were needy and in
want of friendly assistance and
protection.
But his days have been mum
bered, and the years of his life
have passed away forever. The
good men now lives only in the
remembrance of his virtues,
whilst the benevolent deeds OF
his life, the kind heart which he
ever exhibited, the genial compa-
Mon as he always was, the purity
and nobility ofhis nature, the ex-
cellence of his character ever dis
played in the daily pursuits OF
his life, will ever be a precious
memory for those who have
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known him for many long years
and learned to appreciate the ele
waited spirit which ever charac>
terised his conduct i'll his inter>
course with his fellow men.
The deceased leaves a widow
and numerous family. AT the ear
ly age Of 81 years the shades of
darkness bas settled the tomb of
a kind husband. a devoted father
and a true friend. His remains
were taken on Monday last, to
the family burial ground in the
cemetery of Assumption Church,
and there amid IL circle Of sorrow
ing friends, they we're laid to rest
in peace until time shall be nc
more. q.
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These days all sorts of vague ru
mors are being circulated by am
bilious politicians of Democratic
persuasion. W. warn our Repuh>
lican friends from being led off
the track by any trickery of the
willy foe. A few Democratic candi
dates for parochial Offices have
resorted to the dodge Of worming
themselves into the favor of Re
pnblicans by making the asser>
ton that Judge Beattie is sup
porting them. This is false and a
sharp trick OH the part Of these
Democrats to try TO pull through
by holding on to the skirts of
Judge Beattie. The Judge is a
straight out Republican and is
advocating the success of the
Republican ticket from Hayes
and Wheeler down to the verv no
sition of ward constable. This
tact doesn't exactly please Ger
tain Democrats, and they are at
a loss to counterfeit the immense
strength Judge Beattie is bring
ing to the support OF the Repub
lican ticket. We told the Demo
Gratis they put their foot in 1t
when they refused to indorse
Judge Beattie, but they laughed
at US. Since the Judge has open
ed fire however, their ranks have
wonderfully decreased, and if the
Judge keeps up the fire there will
scarcely be u Democrat in the
parish by November. When the
Democracy gets overwhelmingly
defeated they will be forced to ad
nit we told them the truth. /,
the meantime our ciy will be-
clay on McDnff, aud d-md bt
he who first cries hold! enough
-TerrebOnne Republican.
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print to day,

IRICKEy.-We print to day,
an article cut from the Terre
tonne Republican Of last Satur
day on the above subject.
1t doubtless tells the whole
truth about the position of Judge
Beattie, and the manner OF his in
tended vote at the approaching
election. Any Democrat who is
hanging OH to the skirts of Judge
Beattie will be hard to discover,
but it is we'll for every Democrat
to disabuse himself OF any expec
tations of helping hana tom
the Radical candidate for District
Judge.
'!The Judge is going to vote to
a straight out Republican ticket
from Hayes and Wheeler down
to the very position of ward con
stable" says his Terrebonne or
gan, and so he will unless he
turns another somersault pre-
yious to Nov Z, which would not
asronisll any one who knows nim.
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Attention Attention
To the Voters Of the Paris1bol
LafOurclae.

OFFICE SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRA.
TION.COURT HOUSE. THIBODAU1,l
LAFOURCHE PARISH, LOUISIANA,
AUGUST 2STH, 1876.
VINHE VOTERS of the Parish Of Latou
= che are hereby notified that the Book
of Registration for said Parish will y
opened at the several times and place. =
below mentioned, for the purpose Of sddr
70 heglstry-upOn personal application,-
the names OF every legal voter, notfegss]
tered IN 1874, and for TIE erasure from -
DOCKS OF that year of the names OF oil g.a!f1
soma who haye died, or may have been ~
4uailled since then by law from caseak
Their ballots at the approaching e~lecticns
New certificates will be issued to tho
who have mislaid or destroyed their e.
ones bearing date of 1874. 80,
At Court House, Thibodaux,- Augua
18Th to Saturday, September 9Th, 1876. I
ALL. Cheramie' s-Tuesday and Wedns
day, September 18th and 18th. ~
Clark Heads Place-Thursday and "a
oay. september l4th and 18th.
Lonls Enthusiastically. Sept'ber ~
LoekPort,--Monday and Tuesday, Septe
Der 18th and 18th. -
thursday, September Goth and 2lst. III
OuDio cCLOSC, 1Clb DNuh
n Saturday, September 22nd and 23d
wig. Bibolet's Store-Monday and ~
Jay, September 25th and 18th "a
Lemuel Thibodaux Store, left bar
wednesday and Thursday, SeptennbcfSn !
Court House, Thibodaux-Frida5s~Asa
saturday, September x}a, and Goth. 49,
Johnson's Place. CLarkbay, rsnd bs42
Bridge-Mond;.y and -aeSday!s October 4
and 3rd. -
A'ei i.ass-.gue's Stora-Wednesday e
thursday, October Tia ans oh. II
hlialre CleE.eut's store-Friday and * x
urday. October Eth and Eth. ~
Court House, Ihlbodanx-Menday, "a
tobsr 9th 20 final close Of RegistratiOntff
day. October 28th, inclusive.-
Office hours, FROM. o.clock-A.N&
O'clock P. NJ, and from 2 o'cl0ck p nv
O'clock p. M, Sundays excspt1N =
A. PAN&LLE.scz
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NOTICE!

Messrs. C. LIZARD Il CO.. OF New IL
leans, respectfully, informs shf IN General
and customers and the PUBIC s tn from
that they re i have sn Tem anG Old ide IcSse SITS, 70
eoihe a,9 9I5 and 2i7 Old Levee st., near
b p"ma aiss e opposite "sa It the French n ,rte tss at
Leon Godokaux's old stand, where tn sH.
viii be pleased to receive all orders ell
trusted to their care. c,o+b;ro
All those wishing to purchase clothi ag
Hats Valises. Trunks. etc, ETC., at the low
es, prices, will do we'll to call At Inc e6 Nc"
stores of Z i4A1 GA goo st
Nos. 2l3, 2lo and ~ Oid Lose1 los y
See, advertisement. wv
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"A meeting of the Central
Club was held in front of the
Court House on Sunday night,
which was addressed by Judge
Howell, Clay Knobloch and MI.
POindexter.
The meeting was quite large
and enthusiastic. Many OF the
notables of the Radicals were pres
ent. Some two or three of them
and a half dozen crazy women at.
tempted to create disturbance but
were treated as fools are generally
treatedaccording to their folly.
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j. D. MachadO Griangu

j. D. Machado triangular
building, corner Main, jackson
and Levee streets. opposite the
Bridge has OIL hand the best of
groceries and dry>goods, which
having been bought at the lowest
figures, he proposes to sell upon
the hest terms. His motto is
Quick sales md smaN profits.
Machado has made his LIQUOR
department a speciality. The finest
brands of Foreign and Domestic
spirits and wine. Give HIM a call
and be satisfied. A word to the
wise is sufficient.
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Proclamation.

whereas, the Act of Incorporation of the
Town of Thibodanx, as amended %reon;res
that an election for one Mayor and sir
Trustees should be held on the first Tues-
r 'ay after the first Monday, in November
Now, therefore, l, P. E. Lorio, Maycr or
the Town of ~Thibodaux, by virtue Of the
power IN me vested by the Act of Incorno.
ration Of the Town ofThihodaux, do hereby
oraer that an election be held according to
Jaw Jaw IN me Town Hall, on Tuesday, the Eth
pose Of e%lecting one Mayor and six Trustee.
for the Tow Of Thibuiaux.
Done and signed in the Mayors Office Of
the Town of Thibodaux, this 7th daw ~
October, 1876. ""J VI
p. Z. LORIO. M.vor
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sir cents. Te' T'@e
x A Lecture ON rhe M.
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WELL, M. D., author OF the "Green BooL y
The world renowned author. in this al
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We understand that the
Radical leaders in Lafourche,
have made arrangements for the
construction of a suitable boat to
take a pleasure trip up Salt River
next month. The boat will leave
the landing in front of Thibo>
daux early on the morning OF
Nov. 8. Passage free.
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Communicated.
By T. CITATION DAVIS.

First. | would state that I have tried to
fulfill nv whole duty in my work here, and
have not 1t any time neglected my mission
duties. No man is more interested in all
that pertains to the best Welfare Of my
race than myself, and our highest develop
rnent. So. I have tried 10 conduct myself
and teach my people that ii is Ihelr chris
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The Political Outlook.

That the late elections in Ohio,
Indiana and West Virginia have
virtually decided the Presidential
contest, and plainly indicate he
success of Tiiden and Hendricks
in November next Is evident from
the wailings and groanings of the
radical press and radical leaders
everywhere.
1t is beyond dispute that the
Administration party calculated
upon carrying each Of those
States. Their own papers claimed
at least 10000 votes majority in
Indiana, 5000 votes majority i'll
Ohio, and a majority in West
Virginia. Ohio they have saved
By d bare majority which they
Can have no hopes of increasing
in November. West Virginia has
rolled up "a Democratic majority
far beyond any calculations made
blythe most sanguine members OF
that Party.
Indiana. Instead of giving 10000
majority for the adherents Of cor
: : ruption, thievery and highway
robbery Of the public funds has
given 5000 majority in, favor of
the Democracy, and that too, in
the face of, and in spite of the
most determined and most
thorough organisation that ever
met any party in a political con-
a test. All that the tiauntings o.
the bloody shirt, all that defama
. ton and SANDER, all that knavery
and rascality could marshall to
gether, headed by that i%ncarDatt
fiend himself O.. P. Morton, taileC
= to prevent the galent Hendricks
f from becoming master of the fielC
and winning one of the proudes
victories ever won in a politica
contest in America.
e The Radicals need not console
q themselves, that, because the,
j. have gained a majority of tn
t. members of Congress, that the,
g. have won the State.
1t is notorious that that Part,
l. gerIymandered the State in sucl
"a manner as to secure exactl,
IL what has occurred, viz: gaining ;
'e majority of Congressman, AM
the Legislature even when til
popular vote is against them. Al
Is ding up the immense maioritie
u obtained by our successful caud'
dates for Congress, and the
a show the sane majority over tn
er majorities obtained by the sue
~cessful Republican candidate
who we're elected, as is exhibite
Ill the vote for Governor. Exam
!, inc the returns in any manner
the triumph of the Democracy
~ thorough and complete in India
-. ma.
Nor need there be any anxiet
~ considering the result OF the baI
Id lot OF November Z. The Ia,
np struggle WAS beaded by Thoma
st a. Hendricks, and fought by h
at supporters. ami they are not x
ing to fail to increase that vo1
for him when the time arrives Il
the people OF that State to civ
al IL square vote for the great ct.au
on pion Of public virtue and honest.
the gallant Thomas A. Hel
0 I bricks.
en- The success of the Democrat
,st in Indiana in October was the il
Gliding issue and that it is so dee
Is ed is witnessed by the fact til;
Morton has gone to California al
Tor quit the struggle.
est With New York which is ce
TIC tain for Tilden and Indiana, the
an need be no fears Of the result
'he November. Let every mali be
and do his duty and success "
be certain. s.-.-4 .
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Official.
ToWN COUNCIL OF THIBODAUX,

TOWN HALL,
Thibodaux, Oct. 10th, 1876.
A regular meeting of the Town Council Of
the Corporation Of Thibodaux, was held
this day.
The roll was called and the following
named Councilmen answered to their
names, viz:
P. E. Lorio, Mayor, DR.. H Dansereaux,
NJ. A. Legendre, r. r. Mcbride. s. T. Girls
amOre.
Absent, DR.. j. H. Fleetwood, and j.
Badeaux.
The minutes of tho previous meeting
were read and approved as recorded.
The following reports of the Treasurer
and Collector were presented, read and
to he spread on the minutes.
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NOTICE..


l. heretofore existing between the under
signed, is hereby Dissolved b, mutual con-
sent. E. BEAUVAlS.
G.. F. BEAUVAIS.
T~hibOdaux, October 20. 1876.
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On Sunday lasl,quite a large
neighbOrhood meeting was held
by the friends of Tiideu and Ms
cholls in the Malagay settlement.
Billiu, Moore and others address
ed the meeting.
Maiagay always presents a sol
id front, and now Hays Alliance
Anti foreign voting letter will
make that body of voters come
forth in all their strength.
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1t was amusing, on Sunday
morning last, to hear the Raids
cal howIers, on the corner of St,
Philip and Main streets. If only
some body would hav,- said some.
thing they would have been hap
Ply. They were ready to hang any
colored Democrat that would
dare show himself. At the same
time there were halfa dozen just
across the street laughing at
them.
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Respectfully submitted,
THEO. THIHODAUX, Collect

Total $50 n
On mot lou duly seconded an a~ppropria
ton OF Fifty Nine Dollars and Seventy
Seven Cents t$59:77j was made to pay the
above claims. The yeas and nays being
called for. resulted az follows.
Yeas-P. E. Lorio, Mayor DR.. H. Danse
reau, MA. Legenare and r. Z. Mcbride,
8. T. Grisamore. Nays-none.
The following resolution was present ted
by 8. T. Grisamore aud duly seconded by
r. r. Mcbride.
Resolved that the Mayor be authorized
to construct a well similar 20 those already
made, on st. Philip street, between 81
Bridget and Short Streets. and that an an
preparation ofTwo Hundred Dollars or Sc
much as may be necessary, be made to q
for same.
The yeas and nays were called and resul.
ted in the adoption of the above resolution
Yeas-Dr. H Dansereau, r. r. Mcbride
and 8. T. Grisaucre. Nays-P r. Lorio aud
NJ. A. Legcndre.
On motion the eoancil adjourned.
z. Z. LOisiO. Mayor.
VI. T. uIGGINBoTHAM, Secretary,
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At the election in Arkansas
for governor, there were los, 6o4
votes caSt&
Miller, pemocrat received a
majority bt 1892 votes over
Bishop. Republican.
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dVTQdOd A1NO THL
! 3H0lS

GEO. W. SQUIRES,
Thiboiaux.
zen OF
JAMES Ill PUTNAM
General Commission m erchSnt,
6l Street, Front office, up stairs.
NEW ORLEANS.
- -~WILLe%ELL-
COTTON, SUGAR, MOLASSES, RICE.
HIDES, WOOL, MOSS, ETC.
And purchase all kinds of Merchandise and
Plantation Supplies, having had over
thirty years experience in the bust
- ness. can guarantee satisfaction.
ID oct. 1876.
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Buy your Groceries at j. d.
Machado. .stft
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Notice TO Subscribers.

This mark X, on the margin. means that
your subscription has expired. Such are
invited to renew at once.
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Ticket.

For the Legislature
;. p. JOHN S. BILLlU, o.
l;5 OCTAVE
For Parish Judge:
ARTHUR F. kNoBAoCH.
For Clerk of Court:
J. w. KNOBLOCH.
'a' hfi For Recorder:
@ EMILE e.
For Sheriff
LOVENCY A. WEBRE.
'- "" For Coroner
JOHN G.. Raglan.
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Editorial Items.

Full assortment of candies
and cakes at j. ID. MachOdO.
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III Il u
s OF
HUMAN MISERY.

sir cents. CPe' TTsce
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p. E. LORIO, N
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-09-01
The Thieves In the National
Cemeteries.
From the Courier-Journal.l

lEEUm the NouTieT-J0uTnAl-
The Republican party preteBds to
be the special friend and champion OF
the soldiers of the Union, but the rev
Citations of the committee appointed
by the lower house of Congress in re
gard to the lettings of the contracts
for furnishing head stones to the graves
in the national cemeteries, show up
some very ugly dealings under Repub-
lican administration. It is true that
the Republicans, having been the con-
trolling element in each house, may
take the credit of appropriating one
million dollars for the ostensible pur-
pose of paying this tribute to the fallen
soldiers, but when they take all that
merit to themselves they must also
take the responsibility for the honest
disbursement of the amount, and pa
triotic soicitude for the work.
The report of the committee shows
that this business was a swindle from
beginning to end The national cem~
eteries were already established. and
the proper disposition of the appro-
priation would have been to place II
under the control Of the quariermaster
general Of the army, who was charged
with the care and supervision of the
cemeteries. But such an arrangement
wsuld have afforded no opportunity
for the friends and hangers on of the
civil Republcan functionarics of gov
ernment, so the head stone business
was placed under the direct control OF
the War Department, then controlled
by Secretary Belknap. The evidence
shows that the law was utterly disre
garded, that the specifications were
not enforced, and that after the con
tract was let, not as whole as con
templated by the act, but by piece
meal, so as TO divide out good thing
and finally bring it all under the con
troll of single party, with spccula
tive margin of profit, the very inscrip
tons that were to record the names
and services of the dead soldiers were
cut and abbreviated so as to give more
aud undue profit to the contractors
aud their friends in the Administra
tIon