davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-07-15
List Of Letters
remaining 1t Edgar P. 0.
July IA, 1876.
Meeting Of the Executive Commit
Tee, Republican Party. ;.
PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST,
. Iulv 10 lHzG

PARISH OF Sr. JoHN THE BAPTIST, !
July II, 1876.
Pursuant to q call of tho President, the
Executive Committee met at the Court
House. Present: Babcock, Wehre, Jones,
Vial, Combs, Williams, Hilloir, Gordon,
Cogswell, Cole. Glover, Butler. LAche, Rhr-
mann, Ben Hall. vojsin. Hill. Cayolle, Brown.
Smith 3 ;d,,n;.i Ash NilkS absent; pemas and
The reading Of the minutes Of last meeting
were dispensed with. The Object of the meet
purpose of electing three delegates to the
convention of the 4th Judicial District to be
held 10 Donaldsonville on the 18th inst. to
nominate n Judge and District Attorney of
said District. which convention had been
called by authority offa select committee
previously cmvening fdr that burposes
On motion Of Mr.. Cayellc, Che cau vas con-
Cured in, aud the president stated election
Of delegates WAS in order. Mr.. Tony Smith
nominated A. c. Babcock, Mr. Cayolle NOM
inated q. Leche, and VIM. Hill nominated
nomination. The above delegates were elect
were elected:
Isabeock, alternate F. Mathieu,
I%che WIN. Hill,
Williams John Webr~,
The proceedings of the Senatorial Nomin-
sting Convention held in St Charles OH the
9th May were read and endorsed. sAy34> ]
Mr.. Combs minutely rccited the action Of
tho st. John delegation to the recent State
Nominating Convention held in New
Orleans, stating the reasons ~ its prolonged
session, and with what success the Conven-
ton had been harmonizcd. On motion Of
q. Leche, the action Of onr delegates to the
State Nominating Convention was fully sp-
proved, and vote o. thanks was rendered
them for the able nnnncr. zealoua labor and
strict attention Of duty a delegates 10 said
Convention.
Tho following resolutions presented hy
A.-C. Babcock we're read and on motion AZ
Tony Smith were adopted BE Il Resolved
that we hereby cordially endorse the nomi-
nation Of Rutherford D. Hayes and VIM. A.
Wheeler. and believe that IN their election II
the position of President and vice-President
Of the United States. the Republican Party
viu os ably. honestly and fearleasly repres.
ented ;--Resolved that we fnlly endorse snd
ratify the nominations sf the Hos. & =.
Packrd m Governor, and C. c. Antoine a
Lieutenant Governor. ami pledge our snp-
port to he entire State ticket that vo fur.
thcf cnderss and ratify The nOmination Of
Hon. Htnry pemas a. Senator for the 9Th
Senaforid District, and pll lge him the entire
republican, vefe of this purish.
On motion of John Cayollc, tho proceed
ings Of this convention were directed T. he
sent for publication to the following pxpers
81. john kescAaofk 81. Charles HeraA I'D
MLrsr. md Jefferson EenAmeI
On meei9 cf 2. kiIlet, tho Committee ID
journcd, U6jeef to coll of the president,
10. w. COMBS, President.
"A true copy.
81 4. C. BABCOCK. Secretsry.s
fxeTf Parish Executive Committee
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-07-15

Lard 6asbes Of lightning and
yqeplng pdals' + thunder awaIeh
~ - poeth mind ideas Of the sub
hme. They net quite differently
>n III ordinary mortal and simply
- hin to death, tho only idea
imported being that o. procuring
= 0lir6ou1og pod. This convenience
- beak 6sea beyosL the reach Of
poot people. The NEW ORLEANs
IS65l$1tfkR 1oD WOIKg have
hAgn ) Hew departure, and have
re6ueed prices 70 suit hard times.
1h6ir gAntlcmanly sgent, Mr, y. E.
Andiag, y now contracting for
putliae 10 fods cpnplete for
MN ~ iot6.OO, according to
- ~ bpil6ing. OFdeU let 1t
~ N0oAas ~ emse, viii -
Sss6Itl lbsHerde@ p IN, ii 4
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-07-15

Our friepds Of the Mary Ida
hare our best thanks for highly
appreciated dvors.

On Thursday, July 6,were mar
ned atthe residence Of Mr.. Faustin
BELOW by Justice d. L. Ehrmann,
Mr.. Ivee 6ylvere Berthelot, Of St
John tho Baptist, and Miss Marie
F6lisie Hymel, Of st. Jaubee.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-07-15
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
f.. =, Jaw !. - - - !. .s5*Ns9fs z.
PARISH OF 81. JOHN THE BAP7lsr.t
ssiwyi
Parish Court. as a.i.S.
asealI,s I'd rirs- ssnrE ss1s4nl -
@vvyis Hymei ~
vE.rs ft -
Victor ZSringxe. as4 s
- No. 442llTraf ~


Dy sirtuc of a writ Of MA to mo directed
IN the above entitled anil numbered .canse.
by the aforeraid Court, ] hare seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction to the
highest and last bisldem. on the premises
and on tie property belonging to the success
Son Of Norbert zfringne dcceascd, about
acvcp miles aboye the Court House Of this
Parish, right bank, on
SATURDAY. JULY the Ism 1876,
At r O'Clock, =,
Che following movable property, to wit:
One Dwelling House.
. Ons Bay Horse belonging to dsfeudant in
Iasn. .-as .x ~ - - - -.
sherif-s oa:oe, Parish Of 81. John the
Baptist, July Ist, lNi ssasas /.
X LCcIEN CAMBRE, )
IJyst e- sheri6
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-07-15
,Hle 9Vlinnn 3arye eeoot tuets O.
N22ahrS y dAy! No StSiAess 6f
particular inDogtapco transacted.
Proceedings win b published next
VUnks iAHt g'itt III lssaslsAafSth

v ~ 1pDIotiua eentlemen will
~ ut tlS parish ~ S. John
- Daptiot IN to 6tsts dsnscFat-
y GsoyUetioa to b hsld ID Baton
0eaGo O - 91th iust: Lucien
lfo1tf INT, 4 D. Martin, JaG w.
Ct ~, Danieu Haydel, Octave
: ooeSDeyoSe I'D y. - Becpel.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-07-15
IMPORTANT TO TAXPAYERS.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, }
Auditors Office, ,
New Orleans, JulyS 1876, }

Tax Collector, parish o.
SIR-Your attention is called to the follow
ing letter addressed to me by the Governor
STATE OF LoUrsrASA. J
Executive Department }
--tls New Orleans, July 1876.
Hon. George b. johnson, Auditor of Publ,
Accounts. fgTlf Hyt. 3. r- 4
SIR-Whereas, bill renting penalties
on delinquent taxes. provided such taxes
were paid at specified time, together with
all current taxes and liccrses. was passed
through both houses Of the General Assem-
bly, at its last session, and failed to become
a law only because Of an unimportant
amendment made in one house during fhe
last hours of the session. and not concurred
in the other house for want Of time and
Whereas, The exaction of such penalties
at this time appears to be 10 onerons as to
actually retard the collection of the revenue,
y0Oarc therefore authorized to issue instruc-
tions to the several tax collectors throughout
the State. directing them to receive all hack
taxes without penalties for period of nine
ty days; provided. that payment Ia stimuli
taneously made for all current taxes and
licenses. All tax collectors throughout the
State should be directed to receive such back
taxes and licenses without penalties, subject
to the approval of the General Assembly at
WIN. p. KELLOGG, Governor.
/ advise and concur in the above executive
order.
A. p. FIELD. Attorney General.
In conformity to the suggestions contained
therein, You are hereby authorized and d.
rected to receive all back taxes, without PEN
alties, for ninety days from date hereof.
after which you will require the payment of
the penalties, exacted by law, m if this letter
of instructions had not been issued. tits to
be understood that this order is not to DO
construed as granting any extension oftime.
In connection herewith repeat my pre-
vious injunction relative to the efficient and
prompt collection ofthe revenue. This Of
fee will insist upon and expect your best
efforts in this direction. and regard ineffi-
cheney as proper canse for recommendation
to the Governor for removal.
You will mako a special report Of all bark
taxes received. without penalties, to the end
that the matter NAV be submitted to fhe
General Assembly for APPROVAL 80 ~
Respectfully.
Auditor.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-07-15

Last Wedbssday at . O'CLOCK
A. n. died 1t hisresideDce, in this
Dayieb a Nr. Ostave Borne, ct the
- HM yeaes pad 8 dAys. The
dooDaDea was = tnilor w pro6ssr
'61sot 1a6p eDaevsley sgtee0ed -
I'll thoee Nho kpgw him.. I s''aaE
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-07-15
.SHERIFFS SALES, :
STATE OF LOUISIANA. 2
PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTzsr.
PARISH COURT. ai
Sxccession Of Mrs. Isi'da Hymel,
deceased aeJs Of Ursin Jacob.
No, l92-.
No. 1872

By virtue Of writ of ffa tome directed
IN tho above entitled and numbered cause
by the aforesaid. Court, have seized and
will offer for sale nt public auction to the
highest and last bidders, at the Court House
Of this Parish, on 1fcs,.
SATURDAY the 5th day Of AUGUST 1876,
At TWELVE O'CLOCK, NJ,
The following d~arrihsd rrSrsEty. the psr'
chaser having failed to comply with his BID.
to wit: f@ f "a
A certain tract Of land situated IN the
Parish fist. John the Baptist. on The riGht
bark Of the Miasissipni River, neaenslh6 60
nrpent front on said river. bv three arpcnts
and q half, more or less, in depth, bounded
on the uppcr line by the property Of John
q. MolI. and on the lower line by that Of
D'Aquin 4 Webre. and in the frar by that ol
Jean Hortaire Cambre, together with all
the buildings and improvements therein.
consisting of q dwelling house and two out
houses and other constructions thereon and
thereunto belonging. ="
TERMS: 's
Cash on the spot, IN U. s. Treasnry Notss.
Sheriffs Office. Parish of D. John the
Baptist, June 2oth. 1876. y aa 81. ..
aas LUCIEN CAMBRE =
Iy6t. st y@ Sheriff.
= HFI - 4 .
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-07-15

State Auditor Johpsou author
ixes Tax Collectors to receive back
teDn Nithuut penslties within the
- mys following the 9th Of July.
The New York herald., 1876-10-10
CRIME IN NEW JERSEY.

ronrY-oNR INDICTMENTS BROUGHT IN BY THE
MERCER COUNTY GRAND JURY-MRS. HOUSE
INDICTED FOR MANsLAUGHTER.
TRENTON, Oct. 0, 1876
The Mercer County Grand Jury brought in orty onc
bills OF indictment to-day. Among them Is for
manslaughtcr against Mrs lrcno A. " House, at
whose hands, II is alleged her husband, Oscar House.
noted divorce lawyer died on the 3oth of June last
There is much surprise felt here the eniency Of
the Indictment because many people anticipated that
she would have been indicted for murder. Her trial
will not akc place until week, tho Court having
adjourned over until Monday.
In Mount Holly to-day Elwood Hill. formerly OF this
CITY, was placed trial, charged with murder in the
first degree.
Governor Bedlc has received petition praying for
respite Of the sentence OF dcath passed John Hin
ana John Fuam, in the Cape Nay County Courts, late
term for the murder OF George Chiset the 9th OF
August last The mother OF one OF the culprits had
an audience with the Governor Tor the purpose
They were to be hanged on the 9th inst Is
is likely that a respite will be granted until the meet
iur OF The Court Pardons In tho latter part OF
month. Tho Governor has no power TO rcmt the
tence the Court of Pardons alone being the only pre-
roratiyC for such
The New York herald., 1876-10-10
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Rev. James Freeman Clarke. Of Boston, and Genera
A. c. McCurg, OF Chicago. are at tho Hoffman House
Ex-Governor j. Gregory Smith, OF Vermont; cx Cover
nor H. G. warmoth, OF Louisiana; Dewitt c. Ellis
superintendent of tho New York Bank Department; !;
Judge Charles Mason, of Utica. and Ex-Congressman
John 3. Alley, OF Massachusetts, are at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel Henry A. Tilder, OF New Lebanon,
N T., and Surgeon Charles @. Byrne United States
Army, are at the Windsor HOTEL Lieutenant Cover.
nor George G. Sill, OF Connecticut. Is nt tho Grand
Hotel Commodore Edward Middleton, United States
Navy, is at the Sturtcvant House John B. Cough, Of
Worcester, Mass, Is at the Westminster Hotel George
w. Schuyler, OF Albany, Is at the Metropolitan Hotel
General Philip X. do Trobiand, United States Army,
s At the Hotel Brunswick. Hamilton HoppIn, OF New
port IS at tho Brcvoort House. Congressman George
A. Bagey, Of wa,er,own, N y, and Nathaniel
Wheeler, OF Connecticut are at tho Union Square
The New York herald., 1876-10-10
BARNUM's BIG SHOW.

P. T. Barnum's Centennial show, comprising nrst
class circus performance, 1ne menagere, remark
able COLLECTION OF natural curiosities and pecu
liar mechanical contrivances opened last evening
Gilmore's Garden. The attendance simply i'm
mense for there was not oven standing room left in
the amphitheatrc portion whom the performance be-
gam Tho features OF the circus programme include
dashing and adroit In bareback horsomanshp
Nessrs. Lowande and Fish, startling pole and
tub balancing by the Javanesc Satsuma and
little All Right, and the unique and clever
acrobatc tricks oy tho Carlos To these are added tho
dashng pad riding OF Nile Watson and host OF dim
cult aud Interesting Tho trained animals well
worth seeing, and tho entire programme affords very
pleasant and enjoyable evenings amuscmcnt Tho per-
iormance passed OF with considerable tcidt ana the
thousands OF spectators assembled In the garden ap
pcared 70 find both pleasure and profit IN what they
saw. Tho tattooed Greek Costcntcnus was great
traction, and his novel wearing apparel was voted
perfect Gt by all who IT, Judging from the
attained last evening Mr.. Barnum has entered upon
another prosperous metropolitan season.
The New York herald., 1876-10-10
THE COLORADO ELECTION.
REPUBLICAN MAJORITY. 1,24S. WITH YouR
SMALL COUNTIES TO BE HEARD FRoA

REPUBLICAN MAJORITY. 1,24S. WITH YouR
SMALL COUNTIES TO BE HEARD FRoA
DENVER, Oct 0. ls'6
The Chairman OF tho Republican Committee claims
the republican majority In tho State for Governor 10
be not less than 500 and for the Legislature an as-
gregate Of 63l From Official returns and other in
formation derived from independent and trustworthy
sources the following maores Governor are given
In The counties named:-
Arapahoc, 500 republican; Boulder, 423 republican;
Clear Creek, SO republican, FL Paso, 3i6 republican;
Ebert, III republican; Hnsdale, $50 republican. sum
mt IA republican; Weld, 800 republican; Saguache,
lzS republican; Castillo 200 republican, Conejos, tS
republican, Rio Grande so republican; Park 55 repuo-
lcan Larimer, 30 republican, Gilpin 256 republican.
Total OF republican maiorities. 2.4lS
Bent 200 democratic Douglas, 81 democratic; Frc-
mont lO democratic; Huralo zoo democratic; Jener-
SON. ~ democratic; Las Anmas, 500 dcmocratie Pue-
bio, l3i democratic
Total OF democratic majorities, l,17o.
Net republican majority for Governor, ,2iS.
Vi tho four counties included Ia this list Grand s
claimed by small majority by both parties. La Plata
county has registered vot. OF 1S6. and cannot give
either party more than irihing majority. San Juan
county Is also claimed by both parties and will not
Affect the result materially either way, the whole
vote OF the county is small Lake county IS claimed
by both, but has very small vote. and cannot give
either party much
The New York herald., 1876-10-10
BRITISH CORN TRADE.
EXCESSIVE MorsruRE-ARRIvALs FROM THE
UNITED STATES.

EXCESSIVE MoIsTuRE-ARRIvALs FROM THE
UNITED STATES
LONDON, Oct Q, 1875
The Mark Lane Express, In It's rovicw OF the British
corn trade during tho past week, says tho OF
moisture in tho North has again been excessive; har-
vssting consequently proceeds very slowly. Such
cereals have been carried in in unsatisfactory
condition are likely 10 suffer further detrmcnt in
stack. In tho midands q considerable quantity of
beans is yct unsecured. carng having been entirely
stopped by the continuous rain fall In Ireland the
weather been better ard the cereal Is now
fairly over AS It been impossible TO thresh freely
OF latc supplies oi wheat the principal markets
have again been light and tho bulk in a damp and IN
ferior condition Such qualities only have been sala-
Bile at decline ol shilling pcr quarter even then
tho trado has been slack. The weeks imports OF
foreign wheat into London have again been light is
noticeable that thorc wore arrivals from the United
States or Canada. The imports Tor the first five
weeks OF the cereal year wcrc 1861, $40
cwt, against 7,s40, 1913 cwt for the corresponding
period last year. These facts enforce the opinion that
unless America and Russia ship much freely than
OF late prices must further in order attract tho
necessary supplies from abroad. The serious
aspect OF the Eastern question Tor days has per-
haps somewhat influenced buyers Russia's gong to
war would doubtless considerable excitement in
tho grain trade, short shipments Of wheat
America aud elsewhere rondcr the Russian supply for
the time being main reliance The local trade Is
almost unchanged, buyers and sellers alike awaiting
political events There very limited arrivals of
floating cargoes at all the ports OF call during the past
week Red whcats havo consequently firmly main
tanned prices; white advanced shilling per quarter
Maize, with continued large shipments rom America
ruled quiet and unchanged.
The New York herald., 1876-10-10
wooD's MUSEUM.

Ground the Clock' was produced here last night
with powerful cast The play is no stranger TO the
New York boards occupied the public attention for
a long season when first produced The is laid
IN New York, and, tho plot develops, tho audience
IS treated to an interesting series OF metropolitan
sights many OF them very faithful reproductions OF
the ofigf ais. When the play FIRST pro-
duccd Harry Hill was brou sht ON the stage his lines
being, 'Hordcr, genticmeb hordcr" and his
buslness'' tho same nt his saloon In Houston
Tho management here, having ialed tc engage
Harry, have found acceptable substitute for that
wonder in the persons Of Goss and Joe Coburn,
give exhibition OF the manly art In the
VIII ch Is laid In Harry HIPS saloon Centennial
visitors who have the time money 10 SEQ Inc
elephant while in town and are anxious to do so may
md a visit 10 Woods instructive and profitable.
The New York herald., 1876-10-10
THE EXHIBITION.

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE RECBPrIoN-AN INVITA-
rIoN TO ALL NEW RNaLANDKRs-YEsTER-
DAYS ADMISSIONS, 71,717.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct Q, 1915.
Tho unveilng Of tho Columbus monument by Gov
srnor Hartranft will take place al the Centennial
Grounds on Thursday next. grand parade will be
made by the various Italian civic societies. the Be-
sageri OF New York and the guests of the Columbus
Society. On Thursday the Commissioners will join in
the reception be given by Governor Cheney or New
Hampshire, and invite sll Now Engandsrs TO join
them.
At the close OF the present wcek tho fruit remaining
ON exhibition In the Pomoogical Building will be
moved TO Agricultural Hall preparatory to the prepara
ton Of the former building for The reception OF
cereals The poultry show will follow the display
bracing a large number OF farm yard specimens.
The sheep aLd swine display begins tomorrow at the
live stock yard and viii continue till the 18TH largo
number OF entries have already been made.
The National Butter and Egg Association will con-
vcne At Judges Hall on Tuesday, tho 18th inst
To-day's admissions III.
The New York herald., 1876-10-10
w WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

wAsHISGroS Oct Q, 1870
THE PRESIDENTS CONTEMPLATED VISIT TO
NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA.
President Grant busly engaged In his once to-
day clearing up lot OF accumulated work which has
been awaiting his action. Centennial visitors, aug
mensed BY several ofhcals, occupied his time up TO
four O'Clock this afternoon when be sauntsred out for
a walk TO refresh himself Meeting him his tour,
your correspondent informed by hun that he pur
posed leaving Washington tomorrow morning Tor
Philadelphia ana New York TO attend some private
business, with the intention OF returning In four
i've days. He expresses himself much relieved BY
his vacation, and as determined enjoy himself as
much possible before the hard work OF the coming
session will commence.
The New York herald., 1876-10-10
MILAN MUST NOT DE KING.


LONDON, Oct Q, 1870
despatch TO Reuter- from Belgrade says the strug-
gle between the peace party under Foreign Minister
Rissics and sns Russian military party il becoming
more pronouncsd So far n. Rishcs appears to gain
tho ascendancy An envoy has been sent V, General
Tchcrnayer request him 10 discontinue the OF
the royal title In addressing Prince Milan.
RUSSIA READY.
The Eastern Budget says Russia is preparing for all
contingencies Arrangements have been made with
The Black Sea Navigation Company to the Rus
sian colony in Constantinope TO Odessa IN case OF
aanger.
LITTLE noPE or A CONFERENCE
Reuter- despatch from Vienna says It is stated in
diplomatic circles that the IDEA Of Europ can confer
snce may be considered abandoned II Is true that
Russia had officially accepted the English proposal OF
conference but she did not expect herofrom
ss It would have been incumb upon her to advocate
in a conference proposals perhaps even moro extern
sve than those which she has already made and which
have rejected by Europe Tho latest idea is that
the anbas should draw up and superintcnd the
execution OF a programme OF reforms tho basis OF
the Berlin memorandum.
rnE sERvIAS ARMY TO he srRESGrnESED
A despatch from Delgrad TO tho Daily Ne,cs says
General Tchernayen has demanded that all servians
between tho ages OF eighteen and ny years be called
out in anticipation OF renewal OF hostilities In the
spring.
EUROPE WAITING PoRrE's ANSWER.
Reuter- despatch from Paris says:-"Accordng to
positive information received here Power has up
TO the present. formally proposed conference.
Though there generally a more hopeful feeling,
everything At present in suspense and newspapers
are ncd with nothing but vague contradictory sur
uiscs pending the Portcs dennitive answer TO the
proposals OF tho Powers, which is xously awaited"
suarusx DETAILS OF THE xosrxsrcRN VICTORY.
despatch from Ragusa to Reuter- says:--eOn Salur-
lay night the Montencgrins, having received a rein
orccmept :. 500 mcn attacked Noukhtar Pacna and
compelled him to tho frontier II stated
that $50 Turks killed, while tho Montcncgnu loss
In killed and weuadsd was but lis. The opposing