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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-03-31
The Diary of an Exhausted Litigant.


A tattered memorandum book was
recently found ON the steps of a very
humble dwelling "out West" Some
of the entries are as follows:
"My father had slight misunder-
standing with neighbor, about a di-
vision fence, which he had inherited
from my grandfather. After several
disputes, he consulted lawyer, who
had good many children, but little
practice. This was fatal. A suit was
commenced. eat
"Several years ago my lawyer said
I must get ready for the trial. l did
so, and went to court at every term.
But it was postponed upon every pre-
tense which human ingenuity could in
vent. f
1851, March Term-Counsel for de-
fendant moved continuance, because
he was engaged in the Court of Com
mon Pleas. Court granted the motion,
but intimated, with great severity, that
such an excuse would never avail with
him again.
"September Tern-Counsel trying a
case in an adjoining county. Judge
hesitated, but yielded.
December Term-Defendant ill.
Proved by the certificate of a respecta-
BILE physician. 4.,.
"1872.s March Term-C Counsel made
an engagement to meet client from
New York, who could not conveniently
leave his business again. Continued,
the Judge suggesting that New York
clients might find counsel nearer home.
"1873. September Term-Carried
the title deeds to my lawyer. Surveyor
examined the premises, said the defend
ant had encroached on me. But another
surveyor (partner and pupil of the first
one), said that my deed spoke of a
hackmatack stump in the line of the
fence, foot in diameter; whereas, the
only tree anywhere near the fence was
q pepperridge tree, not more than
seven inches and half across; case
postponed to employ other surveyors.
"December Term-Counsel agreed
that court might visit the premises in
dispute. Judge refused to 60, but said
the jury might do so, provided that
nobody went with them to explain and
confuse. Next morning heavy snow
fell, and boundaries were covered. Case
continued. rs. t
| "1874. September Term-Motion to
postpone, on the ground that the de-
PENDANTS attorney wished to be absent,
hunting, a few days. Motion prevailed
| demonstrated, but my counsel said the
lawyers were very accommodating gen
tlemen, and the courtesies of the bal
required it.
1856. March Tcrm-One of the ju-
rors taken sick. Motion to 90 on with
the trial with eleven jurors. Defend.
ants counsel objected with great
strength of voice, and demanded full
jury trial, pure and simple. 1 think he
called it the palladium of our liber-
ties Case postponed.
"September Term-Received a bill
for retainers, term fees, clerks fees
and expenses. One item was for the
amount of retainer which my lawyer
had declined from the defendant. Of
fered him the farm, provided I gained
the case. He said this would not be
deemed honorable practice, but he
would take it, and give me credit as fa1
as it went.
"Took the cars for the West, coming
mostly on freight trains and aftel
nightfall.
'Mem.-Don't forget inscription fo1
my tombstone-Here lies one aoho diet
| Of q la,UsuH bequeathed By has father
Hartford Comm Co1ra'4. as.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-03-31

A RIVAL to- cod-liver oil has been
found in dugong oil. The dugong is a
species of whale which frequents the
west coast of Australia. This oil has
neither an unpleasant taste nor disa-
greeable smell.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-03-31

CAPTAIN JINKs isn't dead yet. A
Mexican army officer has just shown his
appreciation of the humorous as well as
the practical, by sentencing to military
service tradesman who had the effront-
cry to dun him for payment of bill.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-03-31

HoMINY MUFFINs.-Take 2 cups of
fine hominy boiled and cold; beat it
smooth; stir in 8 cups of sour milk, !
cup of melted butter, 2 teaspoonfuls of
salt, and 2 tablespoonfnls of white
sugar; then add eggs well beaten, l
teaspoonful of soda dissolved in hot
water, and large cup of -four; bake
quickly. t ~ lasi
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-03-31

A ROCHESTER reportergo kicked in
the cheek by mule and quietly re-
marked, SIT feels a little like snow.n
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-03-31

THE Cumberland Valley Railroad will
next summer run commodious passen-
ger cars to the Centennial grounds, in
which the seats will be numbered, COW
cred, and locked, and key given each
passenger who purchases a ticket, to
which is attached check correspond
ing to the seat he occupies. When the
excursion reaches Philadelphia, he can
lock up within the enclosure which con-
tains his seat, any food or clothing ne
cessary to his comfort, and if he does
not choose to put up at a hotel, can have
his own private apartments in the car
which takes him to the Centennial
grounds.
AN enterprising lady is making a
novel appeal to the patriotism and van
ity of the citizens and strangers abiding
now at Washington. She has located
herself in one Of the committee-rOoms
at the Capitol, with a large and elegant
ly bound blank-book. Each. page is
ruled so as to divide it into small por-
tons, each large enough to contain an
autograph signature. When the book
is filled it will be nailed up in a box and
deposited in the Capitol, with an in
scription upon it to the effect that it is
not to be opened until 1876. Every one
inserting his name in this book must
pay ten dollars for the privilege of thus
transmitting his name to posterity.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26

OAKvILLE. P. O., Nm, Oct. q, 1876.
.Nessrs. Editors AT q Republican
meeting, held At Mechanicsyille on the
18th inst, Mr.. Sellmsn, the republican
candidate for Congress from this con-
gressional district, undertook, in the
CONCLUSION of his speech, BY some sar-
castical remarks, to criticise the flag,
raised BY the members Of the Tilden
and Hendricks club At Oakvilie, term
ing il an emblem Of rebelism. As this
Is The Centennial year. the members
placed thirteen stars in the blue Of the
dag (which is of home MANUFACTURED
to represent the thirteen colonies or
States Of century ago. to which We citi-
zens Of these United States to-day owe
our independence, while the seal proud
" displays the names of our next Pres
ident and Viee-President.
Owing to this number Of stars on the
flag. he tMr Sellman) denounced il as
representing the thirteen seeded states
OF the last war. We might palliste the
offence here, that il was an argumen-
tum ad ignoranfidm, but the denuncia-
ton of our flag seemed not to have graf
flied his desire to revile, so he further
intimated that those who devised and
erected the flag were rebels. Now,
as President of the club that devised
and erected this flag, and in vindication
Of the members, must say, the gentle
man errs in his Interpretation as to the in
tended representation Of our iiae Ard
that his assertions are false and inspir-
ed by partizan prejudices against the
honest cause which we advocate. /
will here ask, If the number Of seeded
States in the last war aggregated thir-
teen? Ihave labored under an i'm.
preston that Il did not, but admitting
the gentleman infallibility on this point,
and that cur Gag may fairly be construed
by the nnmber OF its stars. to represen,
the seeded States, Why does Mr.. s.
stIgratise these now as rebel States
Are they not all in the Union. Are
they rebel States because they ignore
the carpet-baggers and dishonest hire.
lings Of the republican party-who in.
infest these States-and stir up insur.
rection within their borders.
We implore all who favor reform and
an honest administration to place their
shoulder to the wheel and to use all
honorable means to secure the election
Of Samuel J. T,lden to the Presidency
that these States as well As all other.
in this united republic may return te
prosperity and be able to govern them.
selves in a peaceful and quiet manner
Allow me to Join MIR. Harris in con.
graduating DR.. Henkle on his election
against such an opponent Is Mr.. Sell.
man.
Yours,
G. w. L. BUcKLER.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26

To CONSTITUTES ON THE GREEN. ETC.
I'VE would direct the attention of The
democratic Campaign Committees and
Committees on the Green in the seve.
raj election districts TO the importance
Of keeping watchful eye upon the reg.
istrstion lists Cor their several districts
snd upon all attempts that may be made
20 use the names Of dead or removed
parties for an illegal purpose. Where
there is reasonable doubt as to the
night Of an unknown party to vote. they
should challenge" and insist upon a
satisfactory Identification. The voting
lists in all the districts are believed to
be sncumbcred with the names of MANY
men, either deceased or removed from
the county, and a. attempt. may be
made to use these names to get in fraud
ulent votes, the Committees in question
arc called up to give this matter their
most earnest attention.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26

TUE PoLIrIcAL OUTLOOK AT HOME
AND ABRoAD.-Since our last issue, the
prospects Of Democratic success in the
National contest have been Illuminated
by the sending Of the army into South
Carolina to control the election in that
State. Not only has this lawless move
ment had the contrary effect from what
was intended and expected there, but
il has caused powerful reaction against
Republication every where, particular
ly in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New
York. Connecticut and Massachusetts,,
60 say nothing Of Ohio, Indiana and
Michigan. II is admitted that the bot
tom has already fallen out of the radi-
cal tub in New York, the contest there
with Tildcn being practically abandon
ed, though it was believed, after the
Western elections, that that State would
be made the great objective point of the
contest. In nothing is the decentralization
Of the enemy more clearly indicated than
in the psbiic pool-seIiags in the great
cities. Ten days ago, Hayes had the call
by large odds-to-day Tilden is the deci-
ded favorite, on New Yerk the ratio
Of the bets being two to one. All
this is very inspiring and We cheer on
the advancing column Of conquering
democracy with all our strength Of
lungs! Very inspiring it is. but we
have a little affair Of our own to attend
to:.SWe have nsade up our mind that
Henkle ought 70 be elected by $500
majority and that St. Mays should
contribute fair quota TO this result
That is our chief present concern. Shall
she falter and fall back when victory il
looming up and growing each day more
and more distinct in every garter ofthc
horizon Not much she won't. We
claim to be tolerably we'll posted about
our county affairs and we send out greet
ing TO the democracy OF the 5;h district,
ST. Mary's safe for Tilden. Hendricks,
Henkle and Reform by handsome ma
jority on the 7th OF November next!
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26

DEMocRATIc County MEErISG.-One
of the last democratic county rallies oil
the Campaign will come offin Leonard
town on Tuesday next. the SIS. instant,
and the meeting will be addressed by
Hon. A. K. Syester. late Attorney-Gen-
eral. Hon. Frederick. Nelson, Of Fred
erick. and other distinguished speakers.
This WILDE the meetinsofthe campaign
aud it is earnestly hoped that the Til
den clubs Of the county will attend in
force. with ''all their bravery on, tackle
trim and streamers waving" Yes,
Tildcn clubs and every body else
Don't forget Tuesday next and that
Syester and Nelson will certainly be
on hand.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26

sTsa gsssi<sen. ssesse - ny q yes that -
IA mousnfel fnxas and he attttcde In which
W noss geaefully found him 3 with both
Iasuo aruund shc negrcesf meek and both hands
= 8 poeket." nf. Hcnkl~'s speech vss illus-
T. live e that dissine sished and stsiesuanlike
x6ilisy which , their eAaraesssissic On Ill ecea-
sions.
<sm~rds saccinrs yeS fan, without fault.
ne spokA 10 more thsn jsss the thing b. ought"
We found Ccl NsrSuFy 10 hsa erntienma
n handsome pesspnage and ccmnandinE pre-
$500 and his speech besides exhibiting great
ability and grasp of thought Mss illustrative II
the trse statesman and exalted patriot,
Soaring aloft above the common bound.
his form majestic and his thoughts prufosnd.
But Il l. to Mr.. FsFcy We would award The
palm a excslleaey. a. . true typs a The 6a-
ished and high-toned orator. ~
sswhen be speaks What e,ocuticn Acws
SsNeD sAe 1e<exsVfd<scGnd tnoWs, -
The copious ACCENTS al With easy art
Melting they Gall and sink into the heart.
Wondering ne stand, and 61ed In deep surprise
Our cars route the censare q cur eyes.'
Thor who fail 10 20 and hear thosc gentle
men viii certainly miss great Intellectual treat
Al the conclusion Of the addrrsses three cheers
were given for Tilden, Headricks Henkie and
Reform, and the meesing adjourned, much pleased
with The eveuiag's sntsrs.inEest.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26
Correspondence Of tie Beaeon.)
TALL PINE, MD., Oct. %, 1876.

Webster says that disappointment is
failure Of expectation or hope" and
we are truly sorry to have it to pen
that the great photographers definition
was fully realized on the afternoon OF
the 2lst inst, in consequence of the
non-iulfillment Of the appointment made
by MIR. Jos. b. Davis and others to de-
liver addresses upon the political issues
which are now agitating the minds OF
the voters throughout the country. II
was sad disappointment indeed 10 the
scores of white and colored voters Of
the district who left their daily en-
ployment aud repaired TO our village
for the purpose OF INDUCING in an an
teilecssai treat. In regard to the speak
ing which took place st St. Inigoes' on
the 18th inst, we regret that eircum-
stances over which we have no control
hinderedus from putting in an appear
ance.' Your wide-awake ccorrespoa-
dent Of ST. Jeromes' vicinity will in all
probability give your numerous readers
all necessary Information relative to the
same. Since the late elections IN Ohio
and Indiana We have to note that the
leading politicians heresbouts do not
move about 50 rapidly Is their wont.
You see, friend editors, the expecta-
tons Of both parties have been frustra-
ted by the 0reenbackers who, despite
misrepresentation and ludicrous Carl
catures are continuing to exercise their
respiratory organs freely, and win make
their mark il The pivotal state" on the
9TH Of November ensuing. As for our
selves We intend 10 act prudent, for
prudence 10 q cardinal virtue, and TO
disregard il 10 to commit great. mis-
take. Trouble IL imminent. There u .
bigscramhle far the ''loayes and 6xhes. "
and to ''the victor beloags the sPoils. "
Who viii b The victnc-Hsyes, Tilden.
o. the venerable Peter CooPes-;s diG-
cult 10 foreteil, ssfkce Il 10 say. We are
dctermined 10 reader 10 Cesar the
things that are Cesar's and our advice
to the rioters Of the county. Psrticular-
ly the ccloped ones. is to do the same.
The farmers are buzily engaged haul
ing their corn-stalks 10 their respective
barns. for the late storm completely
ruined the fodder--so the stalks. must
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26

3aeAtsl's fertilissrs.-we refer our readers
- the aayestises'ent Of Nf. Jao.e. Haeh.sl, OF
BAIT, asAsufAcssrreefFesulise Heisknown
- gentleman Of reliability and guarantees ev--
ery article be oGers 70 the Public. He solicits
the trade u st. Mary's County and offers articles
ofthe highest grade. and pledges himself 70 keep
his standard 10 the highest point.
He rslers to Hon. Andrew Chapman, John G.
Chapman, MarsAsll Chapman Jno. n. Mitchell,
Hugh Mitchell, Cal. Saml. Coz, DR.. Ssnl. A.
Mudd, DR.. Thos. A. Carrico, DR.. =. v. Edelen,
DR.. W. J. BoarmAn, DR.. r. W. Hawkins, DR.. II.
II. Bean, w. r. Frankiin, rownly and Rufus
Robey, DIR. B. A. Jamiscn, 2. b. Dent, and Judse
Jpo. r. Gardiner Of Charles County. He re
fers to Dr.. Jne. y. Bruue and Mr.. Geo w. Fish,
Of this County, as to hin ground Bone, who say
I is the best Hepaasaisn they have ever seen.
We ask Of the public . fair trial Of Mr.. Hach,els
Fertilizers. He will sell As low as any other
house, all tka5s egssi, and upon - sceonoda-
ting terms. [ .sgl
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26

Now, according to my notions, the taxes Amt rc-
duced worth Q cent Now for Gov. Hayc'srecord
a. Governor He has reduced the State debt near
~ So, 600 000 the Stateexpenditures about ,00O,
900, local taxation nearly ST. 1000, 600 and the
State tax from 81 10 1910 mills, and has 80
cured the passage Of laws very strictly limiting
the power Of local authorities TO borrow and
spend money. II was these services and his cen
slant effort to reform the civil service Of his State
that gave him the confidence Of his State and the
country at large. Now. Of these charges against
Gov. Tilden, have made only partial resume,
and in all cases preferred speaking Of those that
arc made by Democratic papers. In conclusion,
l would say, Democrats come out Of that slough
Of prejudice in which you have 20 long wsliowed,
leave that old party which exists in name alone.
You can read on its tomb-stones the death Of ev-
cry great principle for which II fought in ''auld
lang syne' Without one living principle, like
some '.fossip' oak il stands amidst fields tcem-
ing with verdure, stretching its gaunt, naked
arms to Heaven, the refuge Of vermin and the
roost Of buzzards.
L. J. SUTTON.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26

JAIL DELIvERY.-The contractor, Mr..
F. d. Adams, handed over on Tuesday
last to our Board Of County Commits
sioners the New County Jail he had
contracted to build and the property,
after examination, was accepted by the
Board and paid for. The general opin-
ion is that it is, not only an ornament
to the Town, but one ofthe securest and
best arranged janis this side Of Baltimore
Mr.. Lewis Devaux has been appointed
jailer by Sheriff Abel and will soon
take up his residence in the building.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26

Democrats are 1Hass uyias %, ssr p ana
Np. ~ nr. Nldsa, 4 snlpse ven -
tsze sqepa laf ske e.
e ~ 80 81 sAoaid = -
= " & 8 ii a n ~ss ssss :. 4! -.
oshe - Ya4 Evlps lDss,scAiie5 q dAse
- ls5& He1 dAasrh ia srs5ele pshlishs3
inCinein1ai = sAxS NJ lneiAg ssisdled -
Govtrnusent by de iaue Of Aiexa1 currency u
Michigan. Ofjodgnent against him BY 0alena
and Chicago r. r. in less, Of suit u State- g.
Michigan Tor land taxes in 1879 and b6 s0sa-'
Escsional rslief blu shall s.y nothing, bat ~
Or the public to he Editor Of Brooklyn 1ryss e
Democratic paprr.l Hon. Demos Barnes, Dem-
ocsafic ex-mrnber Of Congrc~, shah Ne him
- . re1tseace ftvquentiy. He says: .. Tie State
of New York bad hcea rubbed of millions il the
building Of . New State Capitol. Near the end
Of Gov. Dix's term committee was Appointed 10
investigate: Afssr their rsposs was made Gov,
Iilden to0k % Ssefs % prusecots And 1900 fthe
very men he vas elected 10 punish were and are
the lcndess rilden men fos President" The city
Of Brooklyns hna indicspa, ried ana convjceed
several charity Commissioners for robbing the
people, One Of thcse men was afterwards APP
pointed 70 vAluabse place under Gov. Tilden
which h still hoads against the INCONSISTENCIES Of
good men Of both parties- Cne Of his most sfa-
Gent campaign allies was delaulter 20 the State
insurance departmest to the tune Of $50, ooo.-I
Gov. filden, In tie 1Ace Of this, nominated him
10 . valuable place, but the Senate tRepubiican)
refnsr1 10 con6rm il. tBrooklyn Aryss.l Mr..
wardal, in June list, said Gov. Tildcn hss sp-
pointed to once some q the worst men that ever
disgsaed New York He was intefvssed in .
street B. r. n New rosk.. A bill 10 extend this
road By special legislation and directly contrary
to Stale Law was passed the House and signed BY
Gov. Tldeu June l7sh, 1875. OF this bill the
New York Wsrsd u paper whose psoclivities -
Democratic none ~ill dispatel sys IL il an
eternal disgrace to the State Of New York that
such practices should be allowed 10 continue
filden and Tweed were feIlow-membess Of the
New York Central Committee for many yeau.-
Tilden was Chairman from 60 20 -. During
the triumphant career Of Tweed and during his
Chairmanship The gigantic fraud was pcrpetraicd
% the voters of New York by which ring may
or vns made Governor. Can he be such good
uan in facs Of this recordr This nearly all from
Democratic sources and then not one half He
was elected in ~ By $4,000 majority. One yeir
Of his good rule and the State went Ia, CO., DEM
ocratic loss Of 3e, 900. Great credit ID due him
for reducing State expenses. So say his friends.
Well, should think the Senate and Legislature
(both Republican, would share in that honor.
But let us see, the New York Trsbsne gives the
following as the taxes for several years. The
Brooklyn Aryms also (Democratic.) They both
agree in saying il is official.
- ~ "a ~xrs
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26
How rms wonIp rs GIVEN TO Lr.

How THIS WORLD rs GIVEN TO LY-
ING Es'-FolIowing in the wske-ef Mr.
John Hepry oeJlnw., ~ republ .
apmSnee for Csnsi y istkis dIIsll5et.
who asserted in =. III speecAl a
Leonardtown. that B va he phrpDss
Of the d<mocrslDs party sPonIs rest,
ration to power to put back the black
race INTO slavery, the smaller ny Of
republican politicians (if any thing un-
der Heaven can be smaller than Mr..
Sellman3 are seeking out the colored
people in our cosnty and alarming and
inAsming them BY the most ineendiary
appeals to their passions and tAeir pre-
JUDGES. According to thei. showing.
not only Is the negro to be returned to
servitude. bat the old slave code - to
be restored IN all in harshness. even 10
the extent Of placing :hem again under
the overseer's whip" and they are told,
moreover, that they will have "to fight
for their freedom again If Tilden 10 cleo
ted" We have no words. Of course.
to waste upon this nonsense and We
refer to il merely to tell everybody con-
cerned, that Maryland is on the North
side of the Potomac and that while
it is every mans right to listen to
whom he pleases and to believe what
he thinks proper, he must be careful At
the same time that neither hi, listening
nor believing leads him to commit q
breach Of the public peace. And We
tell the few bad white men in our midst
who have taken money "to fight in
quarrel of the House Of Lancaster" and
who are earning it by stirring up to-day
bitter blood between races who should
live and vote together in peace, howev-
er they may differ politically, that in
any conflict in this county which igno-
rant and misguided men may provoke
with law or order, they will not be over
looked.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26

LxoSARprowN TEACHERS Assocr.
ArsoS.--The Teachers Association of
Leonsrdtown has recognized for the
scholastic wear and is now holding its
meetinss regularly in this town. The
next regular meeting win take place
Saturday. Nov. ath. proximc. Al 2.0 p.
-. Old members who have not been
present this year, - well ~ tAose Who
may desire to join, ave sequ~reed 10 be
psesent. Teachers in all sections Of the
county are cordially invited to attend
the meetings OF the ASSOCIATION.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-26

DEYERRED.-From the pressure upon
our columns this week, we have been
unable to get in type the letter Of our
MechanicsviIle correspondent making
report Of the great meeting atthat place
en Saturday last. II will appear in our
next issue, as well as the proceedings
of the Tilden and Hendricks cleb OF
OakviIle OF Friday last. which were also
crowded out. This club has meeting
set down for Saturday, the 4th Of No
vember, proximo.