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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-02

SEQ. l. Stockholders meetings may be called
at any time by the Board of Directors, and on the
requisition of the holders OF one-ffth of the
capital stock issued it shall be their duty to call
such meetings for the purpose Of amending this
Charter and consideration of and action upon all
other business Of the company, and all questions
majority Of the stock there present and voting.
SEC. 2. The annual meeting of the stockholders,
for the election Of directors and transaction OF
the regular business shall be held on the second
Wednesday in January Of each year.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
The Grant Parish Affair.

The Kellogg papers in this city
are very much exercised about the
villianies of Ward and Flowers.
By this course they expect to
withdraw the attention of the pub
lie from the fact that Kellogg, and
not Ward and Flowers, was the
real author Of the awful tragedy
at Colfax, which sent eighty color
ed men to their untimely graves.
The Democrat is the only daily
paper in this city that treats the
apostasy of Ward and Flowers in
a proper manner. The Democrat
has SO sympathy with these men,
and fixes the responsibility of the
Colfax horror where it belongs
on Kellogg. Ward and Flowers
were simply his tools. They obey
ed his orders. They originated
no schemes or plans. but followed
Kellogg's advice. They are doubt
less "mean niggers." If they
were not, Kellogg would never
have had anything to do with
them.-La. State Register.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
Course of the Epidemic in
Savannah.

The total number of deaths
during the past week was 1874, OF
which l37 were of yellow fever,
and tifty-seven of other diseases.
The following is a statement OF
the number of deaths in Savannah
for thirty days of September
First week, 1903; second week, las;
third week, 221; fourth week, POT;
last two days, 20. Total us. Oh
this number, 1874 died of various
diseases other than yellow fever.
If the forty deaths which occurred
between the twenty-irst of August,
the period from which we date
the commencement of the yellow
fever, be added to these returns,
it would give a total of 755 deaths
from all diseases, or twenty pei
diem for thirty-nine days.
The mortality among children
was very great, showing 273 deaths
out of total of 735-almost one
third. Another curious feature is
the fact that, although the colored
population is within a thousand OF
two of the white, but 154 of them
have died since the first of Septem-
Der, or a little over fifth. Apart
from yellow fever altogether, there
have been no less than 1876 deaths
from various diseases since the
first of September. This of itself
is sufficiently startling, indepen-
dent of any yellow fever. In a
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
On Saturday last, three of the

On Saturday last, three of the
convict guards left their camp on
the railroad and came to Colfax,
where they got on a regular bender.
They remained in town all night,
and on Sunday morning renewed
it. One of them, named West,
was very boisterous, and wanted
to whip every one and every thing.
After while they took the ferry
to cross the river, and while cross
ing West abused the ferryman,
and fired two shots at him after
landing. The ferryman did not
run m UGH risk, however, for West
was so drunk he'could not hit a
two story house at twenty PAGES.
Now, these are men who use the
strictest discipline over others, and
it is but natural to expect that
they should conduct themselves
at least half decently. The people
of Colfax always extend to strang-
ers the courtesy they are entitled
to, but they do not relish such
carvings on as related above, and
we would advise Mr.. West and
his comrades to be more circum-
spect when next they visit Colfax,
for if they don't they will be apt
to form Ithe acquaintance of the
Sheriff or Constable.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
ELECTION NOTICE.

WHEREAS, BY Section 1406, Rays
Revised Statutes, it is made the
duty of the Sheriff to give notice
of every General Election. at least
ten days before such election;
therefore, I, Daniel Fletcher,
Sheriff of the parish of Grant, La,
do hereby give notice, that on
TUESDAY, Nov. Z. 1876, there
will be an election held in this
parish for persons to fill the fol-
lowing offices, viz:
Presidential Electors, Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, Auditor of
Public Accounts, Secretary of
State, Attorney General, Superin-
tendent of Public Education, Q,)
Congressman at large, Represen-
tative to Congress, Amendments
to State Constitution, State Sena-
tor, Representative to General
Assembly, District Judge, District
Attorney, and for Sheriff, Parish
Judge, Clerk OF the Court, Re
corder, Coroner, two Justices of
the Peace for the ward in which is
the town of Montgomery, and one
Justice to each of the other wards
in the parish, one Constable for
each ward in the parish, and five
Police Jurors for the parish at
large.
Said election to be conducted,
and the returns thereof made in
all respects according to the Con-
stitution and of the law.
The attention of all qualified
voters is called to the provisions
of "Act. No. l00." To regulate
the conduct and to maintain the
freedom and purity of elections,
ETC." which will be posted up near
each polling place, and in other
public places, for the information
of all concerned.
DANIEL FLETCHER,
Sheriff Parish of Grant.
Colfax, October IA, 1876.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

The river is within twenty inch
es of the lowest water mark. The
boats from he e down manage to
peg away and get out with half
loads. Card rates are yet holding
good; this is the first instance on
record that they have not advanc-
ed with the river so low. We
must infer from this that our per-
feet Packet system, under the
management OF Captain Dick Sin
not, has something to do with
this. Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

community where the death rate
in summer seldom exceeds seven
teen per week, or sixty-eight for
the month, opposite to the 1856 now
shown. The twenty-fourth of Sep
TENDER was the most fatal day,
there being forty-four interments
on that day.-SaUannah NetCs.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

Che Bassrop passed up yes
4, svening. She is the lightest
4 so.t on the river. Thanks to
81 O Jofron, her gentlemanly
4 sor a package of late papers.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

TONES BAYoU.-The Government
feet-Aid, Florence and three
crane boats-has gone down to
Tones bayou to close it up. Mr..
Burney will be in charge of the
work Dam it, gentlemen, by all
means, for it has interrupted the
navigation of Red river long
enough.-Shrereport Telegram.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

1--we had a glorious rain on
G.esday last, and all nature
|ned to rejoice. The cisterns
,gain full, our citizens have
3 water TO drink, and they are
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

The New York Sun elects Gov.
Tilden by counting in every South.
ern State, except South Carolina,
and by including New York. The
editor calculates that Tilden will
receive 1877 votes 1S5 is necessary
to o choice.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

The attention of the members
the School Board is called to
notice in this issue. They are
led upon by the President OF
Board to meet at Colfax, on
turday next, the 2Sth inst.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

On the downward trip of the
F'eamer c. H. Durfee, on Monday
|A8 while crossing the upper falls,
short distance above Alexandria.
an up on a rock and broke
E two. We were informed
lat the Dawn took the Durfee's
felsht off her and returned to New
Nleans with it. We hope that
y ! nlshap will not prove a loss
p captain Sinnott.
Snce the above was in type the
pasn came to our landing. and
n learned from her first clerk
ns through the aid of the Dawn
e Z. H. Durfee was got afoat
gam and proceeded on her way
z New Orleans.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
itIl. LITERARY, ETC.

4, John r. Gray, our Tax
[..,or. returned from New Or
|. an Thursday evening" WI ere
been for a couple Of weeks
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

Red River is about at its low
and there is no chance of q
I coming from above FOR some
BE- at least. Navigation will be
worse than it is at present,
b1ever, as the river is so narrow
J eurrent washes out the channel.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

The Police Jury will meet on
Saturday next, the 2Sth inst.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are requested to announce the
name of VI. ID. ANDREWS, of Big
Creek, as the Peoples candidate for the
House of Representatives from the
parish of Grant.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
FOR SALE.

TWO good sixty-saw GIN-STANDS,
i in running order, cheap for Cash.
For particulars, apply ct this office.
COlfax, Aug. 2S4t.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

The citizens of the 9th and
j wards made a grand turnout
! N ,nday last. when they came
|Colfax to attend the Democratic
|.ss meeting and barbecue. They
me riding into town, in column,
lryiDg the United States flag,
lsy numbered about one hundred
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
l. u M b e r /.

THE undersigned takes this method OF
i informing the ci tizsns of Colfax
and surrounding country that he is pre-
pared to furnish the best of Pine Lum-
Der, at the Saw Mill, five miles from
Colfax, at Ten Dollars per Thousand
Feet, or delivered at Colfax, or any
other point within the same distance,
at Fifteen Dollars per Thousand Feet.
WM. G. HARRIS.
nos vol lily
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
A Gard to the Public.

In order to do away with the report
that will not live at the parish seat, if
elected, l take this method to inform all
who feel an interest in the matter, that
if l should be elected Parish Judge, and
the Office is not abolished, l will move to
Colfax, or so near that l will be in town
every day. A. Y. Raglan.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
.AWA Y.

vi v Elm "A w "a Y =.
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page, literary and family paper, THE
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containing Stories. Thrilling Adventures,
Wit, Humor, Poetry, &C., &C., we will
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we will send by mail, postage prepaid,
one OF our MAMMOTH STATIONERY
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paper, r. good Envelopes, good lead
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You are sure to get more goods than you
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for six months and an extra package.
Send money by +. o. Order or Regis
tered Letter ut our risk. Sample copies
of paper sent on receipt Of 10 cents.
Agents wrnted. Address,
w. NJ. BURROW,
Bristol, Tenn.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
CARD.

As it has been extensively reported by
rival sewing machine companies and
their peddleis, that the manufacture and
sale of the GROVER 4 BAKER SEW
ING MACHINES had been suspended.
and the machines and the parts could no
longer be obtained, / beg leave to state
that the business of manufacturing the
machines has ONLY been changed, and
that the supply Will be larger, and better.
and the sale of these Celebrated Ma
chimes more vigorously pushed than
ever before. The popularity of the
GROVER & BAKER Machines is hard
to overcome. and it is only by such
means and misrepresentation that many
of its rivals even effect loan of their
machines.
GROVER & BAKER S. NJ. DEPOT,
No. 5 Chartres street, New Orleans, La.
H. II. TRUE, Agent.
October 21-4m
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
OFFICIAL
EXTRACT FROM AN ACE.

No. 155.
To provide for the rsuision and cor
rection Of the list Of registered
uoters Of The State the appoint
ment Of the uarious officers there
for, and to prescribe the duties,
poUers and compensation of the
same; to prescribe certain duties
for The sertons Of the cemeteries
Ct Ne,o Orleans; TO prescribe the
penalties for The ulotatiOa of his
lac, and to prOUide for neu
registration for the qualified Uoters
IF the STATE.
Section 81. Be it further en-
acted, etc, That if any person up
on any false representation, or by
the production of any forged, false
or spurious naturalization certlfi-
cate, or upon any such certificate
not duly issued according to the
acts of Congress; shall cause his
name to be placed, or shall attempt
to have his name placed upon any
book of registration for election
purposes, or upon any list of quail
flied electors, authorized or re-
quired to be made by any law of
this State, or shall vote or attempt
to vote at any election, every such
person on conviction thereof shall
be adjudged guilty of 4 INSIDE
meanor, and shall be sentenced to
imprisonment for a term of not
less than twelve months; and ev-
cry person who sh Ill aid or abet
any other person in such false rep
resentation or attempt, shall on
conviction thereof, be adjudged
guilty of a misdemeanor, and suf-
fer like penalty.
Sec. 3S. Be it further enacted,
etc, That if any person shall frau
dulently alter, add to, deface or
destroy any list of voters made out
or posted, as directed by this act,
or any book of registration, or
tear down any poster or notice, or
remove the same from the place
where it has been fixed ordeposit-
ed, for any improper purpose. the
person SO offending shall be deem
ed guilty of a misdemeanor, and,
on conviction thereof, shall be
punished by fine not exceeding
five hundred nor less than one
one hundred dollars, and by i'm
|prisonment for not more than
twelve nor less than three months,
at the discretion of the court.
Signed: CHAs. w. LOWELL,
Speaker of the House of Reps.
Signed: G. G. ANTOINE,
1t. Gov. and Pres't of the Senate
Approved July "a, 1874.
Signed: WILLIAM p. KELLOGG,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
WILLIAM WEEKS,
Assistant Secretary of State.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

DY virtue of writ of seizure and
I'D sale, issued in the above numbered
and entitled suit, and to me directed, /
have seized and will offer for sale, to
the last and highest bidder, at the door
of the Court House, at COlfax, parish
of Grant, between the hours Of IL
o'clock, a. m. and shutdown, on
SATURDAY, the Ah day Of Nor-
en,ber, A. d. 1876,
the following described property, seized
as the property of defendant, to-wit:
One Steam Boiler and Engine, Saw
and Grist Mill, together with all the
appurtenances thereto attached.
Terms of Ssle-Cash, with benefit of
appraisement.
DANIEL FLETCHER,
Sheriff Parish of Grant.
Colfax, October LIST, 1876. Pr $40.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

We are authorized to announce the
name of r. II. WILLIAMSON as an
independent candidate for Sheriff OF
Grant Parish. If elected he pledges
himself to know no one in the perform
ance of his duties.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

would you believe it; we had
s'sfal Francis I. Nichols in Jail
only night he remained in
ASi de was not a prisoner,
'seVer. Our town is small and
vas difficult to find accommoda-
~ ior SO many strangers as
as mere on Sunday night. The
"a 'ei offered the General his bed,
se1 was accepted with many
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21


-Nothing can be fairer than
: Daniel F. Beatty's mode of
Ag business, and which evinces
e0nhdence in the superiority of
Instruments over all others.
variants his pianos and or
Tor SIX years, gives a five
: test trial, and refunds money
yuchaser is not satisfied. By
means his instruments are
snt into competition with
- and invariably come out
nous. Address all communi-
as to Daniel F. Beatty, Wash
a' Warren County, n. ]. See
0fasement. octl4.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21
Regisfrati0ss Notice.
CoLFAx, GRANT PARISH, La,
August %. 1876.

COLfAA, ORANt AhIoH, La,
August %, 1876.
Under existing laws, all voters
registered i'm 1874 are required to
present their Registration Certifi-
Gates for verification, at the Office of
the Supervisor of Registration, be-
fore the 18th day of October, 1876.
The Supervisor will open his Office
at the following named places on
the dates specified:
Montgomery .---- Sept. ii and IL
Liberty Chapel --- 80 IA Is
Big Creek -------- lo -
C. w. Thames. 20 81
The Supervisor will stop and reg
lister all infirm or aged men on his
route from Montgomery to Colfax.
ID. A. WARD,
Supervisor of Registration, Parish
of Grant. sep2-td.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

Attention is called TO the card
I the Grover & Baker Sewing
Machine Co. Also to the adver-
Fssment of Coates Pure Linen
|a'ead. Mr.. II. H. True is agent
|Oth Tor the machines and thread,
|nd those needing either will find
to their advantage to address
|n at No. ) Chartres street, New
p1eans.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

Our enterprising neighbors,
lsssrs. Mumford and Pirtle, gave
Splendid dinner to the speakers
Monday last The table was
|slei with the very best substan-
hls and delicacies, and all par
box with a gusto.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-10-21

We had the pleasure of FORM
ps the acquaintance of quite a
lrge number of our Montgomery
lends on Monday last, and re-
eised several invitations to visit
ar sistsr town. We shall GER
Ainly embrace the first opportu-
|ity OF doing SO.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-09-02
ALLEN & STACKPOLE.
M. S. GRINBAUM & GO.

UMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEAL
Fashionable Clothing Hats, Caps Roots Shoes
every variety Genemens Superior Furnishing Goods
Store formerly occupied by ". A. AIdrch Makee's
no 20 Block, Queen Street. ~
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-09-02

u Advers-rs r-sidnr r. the KAsrrn rnsi firss. can
s Their cards ~ encOainr oresnhaet rnnsd States
FssAse $s~r. sr such meg si pay sns fhs
cards si - nss-d rer above sb s ne psd Cor
U Businrs Cards. vhen rnrpArD FcR rnis. ars
allowed dscrru frc thsss rnss. whcA ps
advertisements vhen paid or ehsfg.s quarrr;y.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19
MISCELLANY.

TIE BIeeEsT BEAR STozr.--The Reno
CNey.) Gsxstte reports IL thus: 1--WE
fpughs. 'em ssxndin, and runnin,' but the
seughess citisenF ever liz onto was black
mn. He was sittin in the chapparal eatin'
nanzauita berries, when my dog smelt him
and vent hods ! sneAksd up and begun
aggravatip' him hs shootin' at his ears and
Ssss. Ithsn took around him, and with three
shoss cas OF his tail Old Blaoky beard me
shootir' and turnin' around, see his tail lynn
there He picked il up and looked at the
trade mark, aud see in a minute that war
was a comm. lit out for tree, with only
two cartridges left aud him COMM Well,
TO make a long story short shot twice.,
bittin' him both times, and he began to git
hot. so be took up the free after. me, and
knocked him down three times before my gun
broke. He started on the fourth "Trip, and /
didn't kuow what to.do till ! thought of my
deringer which shot four ounce ball. |
drew her out, tied . string to the trigger, and
assold Blacky came up with his mouth wide
open, dropped her in. He hadn't time to
spit her out, and SO he swallowed and pulled
the string. OFF went the pistol. and so help
me, never see Anything of bear or pistol
since"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19
PREPARED BY
II. n. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.

What Is vK0ErIxE?-I Is compound, extracted
from barks and herbs II Is natures rem. dy II
is perfectly harmless from any bad effect upon the sys
TEN. IL Is nourshng and strengthening II acts d.
rectly upon the blood II quets the nervous system
1t gives you good sleep at night II Is great pa
nacca for aged fathers and mothers for it gives
them strength quiets their nerves and gives them Ma
az person. II is the great Blood Purifier. 1t is
soothing remedy for our children 1t has relieved and
cured thousands II is very pleasant 10 take every
child likes IT, 1t relieves and cures aliseases orgina-
ted from impure blood Try the vegetne. Give It fair
trial for your complaints then you win say to your
friend neghbor and acquaintance Try Lei IL has cured
me. ~ #k
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19

1t has been said that truly innocent per-
son will never be an object 0f suspicion, but
We defy an angel to carry . black vinegar bot
tie around neigliborl,ood inwhich 10 located
saloon, and not have pnblic opinion divided
regarding it's contents. 1t can't be did.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19

This kind Of weather makes q man feel O. ;
ergetic and kindly, and he gets up beti,nes in
the morning, eats a hearty breakfast, looks
over his garden patch, takes his hoe and spade
and puts EN- in. the shade and goes down
town to see man. -2Rutsand Globe.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19

Experiments recently made in England in
all kinds of roads, when tina fore and hind
wheels are the same size, and the pole lies
lower than the axle 3
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19

4 new book is entitled " Die Haupstroe-
munger der Litcratursdes Neutzenten Jahr-
hunderts." This title will give you all the
time necessatyito get out Of the back door
while the agent is mentioning it.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19

The Mikado of Japan would make It lively
for some Of You fellows. He publishes pa
per and chops Off tho head Of every subscribe
or who doesn't pay up right on the spot. No
.see you next week with him.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19

Represent me in my portrait" said a gen.
tieman to his painter, with book in my
hand and reading aloud. Paint my servant,
Also in a corner where he cannot be seen, but
in such manner that he may hear me when
call him. =
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19

The termination of seed can be seen at cv-
cry stage Of Its process bylaying the seed be-
tween moist towels and placing the latter be-
tween plates. The towels can be lifted with
ont damage TO the tender sprouts.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19

" You must have lived here a long time, !"
said a travelling EngIshman to au Oregon pio-
neer. /" Yes, sir, have. Do yon sec the
mountains Well, when I came here that
mountain was hole in the ground"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19

g Brother, why don't you ask tho stranger
TO prays" " Because" reprovingly observ-
cd deacon. this amt no place for practical
jokes. That mans the president of gas
company
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19

Mrs. Darlington advises all young people
afflicted with preparation of the heart, to APP
ply the cataract Of mustard to draw Off the
information and she says she has never
known failure where this device Is followed.