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West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31
WARMOTH.

A special from Washington to
the Cincinnati Enquirer says:
Gov Warmoth, who has been
here for the past week, returned to
New Orleans tonight. He is, by
all odds, the ablest politician in
Louisiana, and will Cooperate
with Pinchback in the movement
to break up The Rump Legislature
and extinguish the pretensions OF
Packard. He corroborates the
statement that the President in>
tends to withdraw the troops from
the State Office and send them into
barracks after the adjournment of
The Senate. He sneers at the Pack
ard government aud tells how he
has to break up quorum in the
Legislature by carrying off five or
six members to his house. When
the Sergeant at-Arms came after
them he would tell him that the
authority of the Packard Govern
mcnt did not extend that far, as
his house was fully square from
the walls of the State. House. War
moth. from his talk evidently med
itates q decisive movement which
will put an end to the Packard ims
posture. During the past three
weeks hc has been investing heavi-
ly in Louisiana State Securities, in
anticipation of rise from the rec
ognition of the Nichols govern
ment. Dispatches from New Or
leans received here state that there
IS very confident feeling there
already manifested in the attitude
Of capitalists towards the Nichols
government. Yesterday warrants
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31

of the Nichols government sold at
fifty-five cents upon the dollar. and
to-day seventy five cents is offered,
but holders will not sell at that
price. Taxpayers are coming for.
ward in large numbers. In cne
district yesterday $4,000 was paid
in. Southern Representatives have
frequent interviews with Hayes, and
are satisfied of his good faith.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31

--.-I 1T is suggested that Gov. Nichols
send Il commission to investigate Wash
ington.
What two counties in Ireland
would you suppose to be lighter in weight
than the rest? Cork and Down.
Wheeler is supposed to be good
man to put on an Investigating commit
tee. because it is known that he is good
for nothing else. Hayes wants to make
him useful
Winter which strips the leaves
from around us. makes us sec the distant
regions they have formerly concealcd; so
does old age rob us of our enjoyments,
only to enlarge the prospect of eternity
before us.
"A modest young lady desiring leg
of chicken at tho table, said: 'l'll take
the part that ought to be dressed Ill
drawers" A young gentleman opposite
Immediately said: :'Fll take the part
which ought to wear n bustle" Harts-
horn was Immediately administered to
the lady.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31
THE VOICE OF NORTH LOUISIANA.
No sE-EIIHER NICHOLS OR A
MILITARY GOvEEENIENT.

SHREVEPORT, March, 23.-At a
large meeting of the business men
and citizens generally of Shrevc-
port, held at the Cotton Exchange
this evening, the following resolu-
tions were adopted unanimously.
and the undersigned we're instruct =
ed to communicate the same to his
excelleucy Gov. Francis T. Mich
oils by telegraph:
Whereas, it is proper at all times
for a free people to meet together
and discuss the political issues that
agitate their country, it is more
than ever important, when their
liberties are threatened, that they
should, in some appropriate mans
ner, declare their convictions and
the principles which actuate them.
4 crisis has arrived in the affairs
Of Louisiana which will test, to the
utmost extent, the patriotism of her
people.
Encouraged by the inactien Of
the government at Washington, S.
3. Packard, who fraudu,ently
claims to be the Governor of Louis
lana, threatens to install himself as
such with force and arms; there~
fore, be it
Resolved, That knowing Francis
II. Nichols to have been elected
Governor of Louisiana at the gen
eral election held on the 7th Of
November, 1876, we pledge to his
support our lives, our fortunes and
our sacred honor.
Resolved, That under no circum-
stances will we recognize or tolec-
ate any government OF which S. B.
Packard is the head, and if neces>
sary to prove il will use every
means with which God and nature
has provided us.
Resolved, That We have learned
with CONSERVATION that comm.s-
sion of distinguished gentlemen are
soon to visit Louisiana to adjust
our political differences; that whilst
we are willing for the world to
know our condition. and will give
facility for investigation, yet we
know our rights and will not CON-
promise them at the dictation Of any
person, be he eyer so high in au-
thority.
Resolved. That the rights Of the
people. as expressed at the ballot-
box, are too sacred for compro-
mise, and that we will have the
government chosen by the people,
or force, as we have the means Of
doing, military government.
Resolved, That the delay results
ing from the slow process Of settle
ment through the means Of the pro-
posed commission is operating the
most severe injury in our planting
and commercial interests, aud we
appeal to those in authority to
bring about, as soon as possible, a
final settlement in favor of the gov
ernment which has the confidence
and will receive the support Of the
people.
VIM. II. WISE, Chairman.
\; n g; \ BhAScnAnD' ,Hen,A Secretaries.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31
lluS FREYHAN g. co. ,
OF the Road, st. Francisville, La.
prietOrS Steam Cotton Gin

AND
~ h0tesdle and Retail Dealers IN
Pes dress goods, general dry goods,
furnishing goods, clothing, boots,
mats, groceries, provisions, hay,
pats, agricultural implements, bag
fhd ties, and general assortment
sITW.are, T. china and glass ware.
highest market price paid for cot
Sool and hides.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31

.Sclcc,cd for the H'e3t iriiciaaa iSeai;.,ct.
THE FERN AND THE PALM.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31

IA sparrow hawk has been seen to
sit for several days in one position on the
yanc Of the Moraviau church at Bethle-
hem, Pa. and it is apparent that it IS
dead and frozen to the vane, having
alighted there during recent severe ice
storm.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31
ARTINEZ,
& E. ENOCHS'

/ MARBLE YARD,
! Of the Hill, st. F,aacisril1e, La.
|hents. TomDs. Mausotcums,
ID and Foot Stones, Mantel
Feces, Iron Railing, &C.,
n to order. -fny orders addressed to
Fgon Sara, ariU receire prompt Gttcn-
c2S76
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31
HENRIETTA HOUSE.
BAYOU SARA, LA.

Il BAYOU SARA, LA.
can be procured by the day, week
lth, and at reasonable rates. In
|lre as in the past, the table will
Piled with the very best fare the
affords. Elegant and well fur
rooms. Accommodating servants
pity in attendance. Patronage So
and satisfaction guaranteed.
4sCIIER. AUGUST FISCHER
g. A. FISCHER,
frner of Sun and Front Streets,
Bayou Sara, La,
rEsALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
i GOODS,
NOTIONS,
CLOTHING,
rS, SHOES, GROCERIES
AND
YESTERW PRODUCE.
Highest cash price paid for cotton.
!, '76.-1y.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31
CUBA

A special dispatch to the Chicago
Tribune, dated Washington, March
Is, says: There is DO doubt that the
Cuban agitators are about to renew
their efforts for recognition. The
withdrawal OF Fish from the State
Department and the appointment
1Eof Evarts is to be made the basis
of agitation, Fish wasa resolutely
opposed to any measures looking
toward the independence of Cuba,
or to~1he disturbance Of friendly
relations with Spain. He, on two
or three important occasions, used
the. he.conservative power which re-
strained the resident and undoubt-
edly prevented our Government
from taking a position which might
have resulted in a war Of conquest.
The National Republican says upon
this subjec':
After eight years Of struggle for
precisely the same principles which
caused the great uprising of the
people of the North, the war still
goes on between the poorly fed
patriot Of Cuba and the gilded
minion Of Spanish despotism. The
irrepressibie conflict is waged with
out Que word Of sympathy from the
government which has proclaimed
the emancipation Of a race, Or from
the people who fought to obtain it.
| Our late Secretary of State on this
question seems to have been lulled
into apathy by some sugar-coated
anodyne, and even the promises Of
the Spanish Government, reluc-
family made after the brutal mas
sacre Of unarmed men, and the in
| suit to the American flag are yet
unfulf!led. Burriel struts through
Spain in all his native insoIence,
defiant and unpuniShed. Ryan and
Fry still lie in desecrated graves
at Santiago de Cuba. The salute
to the American flag never has been
fired, and the war Of desolation on
the Island of Cuba goes on unre-
| buked. For all the forbearance on
the part of the Government we
have Tweed. The policy of Spain
has been violent even to blind
madness. She promised yesrs ago
to strike the fetters from the slaves,
but she deceived US. She promised
years ago that they should have a
fair and just representation in the
Spanish Cortes, but she has never
kept her word. She agreed to fur.
nish the island with rulers who
would be just and honest, and in
stead she sent it mclcenary men
who turned homes into graveyards,
and hopes into sorrow.
It is with great rejoicing that
the American people welcome the
incoming Administration and its
patriotic Secretary of State, whose
love of the eternal principles of
justice and right will, we believe,
in due time bring relief to the
struggling Cubans, whose inGe-
pendence we now believe is near
at hand. The position Of Presi-
dent Hayes upon the Cuban qpes~
ton is not known. If he was as
earnest for Cuban independence as
Grant at times was and had in his
Secretery Of State as strong SYM
pathizer for Cuba as Evarts is rev
ported to be, there might be some
thing in the movement.
II significant remark was made
by a noted Louisiana Conservative
here to-day with respect to the
Cuban question. He said that il
Hayes's Southern policy proved
susccssiul, nothing would be more
apt to establish it in the South than
a lively Cuban breeze.
| IA sparrow hawk has been seen to
sit for several days in one position on the
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31

Transient advertisements, first in
sertion, 81 90 per square of ten lines
each subsequcntinscrtion, so cents Obit-
uaries charged for as advertisements.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31
GOD BLESS THE WIVES.

God bless tue wives,
They fill our hives,
With liutlc bees and honey;
They ease lies shocks,
They mend our socks,
But-don't they spend the money
When we are sick
They heal us quick
That is, if they should love us;
Ii not, we die,
And yet they cry,
And place tombstones above us.
OF roguisi girls,
With sInny curls,
We may in faucy dream;
But wives-true wives
Throughout our lives,
Are everything they seem.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31
NEWS ITEMS.

Mcssrs. Rodolph Braud and
e. Esnault have purchased an
apparatus capable of turning
out from two to four tons of
ice daily, which they propose
to put in operation at the
Braud sawmill, just below
town, on the lst of May next.
Baton Rouge ADVOCATES
We learn it is reported in the
country that there are a large
number of cases Of small pox
in town. This is not true.
There has been only six Ca
ses OF small pox in town dur
ing the past few months and
there is only one case here
now.
Port Gibson REv1LLE: A
difficulty occurred at Grand
Gulf last Saturday night, be-
tween DR.. Miller and Mr.. 4:
s. Hawkins, both armed with
double-barreled shot guns, in
which Mr.. Hawkins was seri-
ously. though we are glad to
learn, not fatally shot. We
have heard various versions of
the af1ray, but as it will prob
ably undergo investigation we
forbear giving any account Of
the difficulty. 1t was report
ed on Sunday morning that
Mr.. Hawkins had died of his
wounds, but he is said to be
rapidly recovering.
-Greenville TIMES: On
the arrival Of the Grand Re
public here last Sunday, Mr..
Howe, a clerk, and two of the
porters of The boat were ar
rested, to be investigated as
to their knowledge of the dis
appearance Of Mr.. Tim O'Con~
ner, Of Greenville who when
last seen alive, was on that
boat, on the Esd of January
last, a passenger to Arkansas
City. After a patient and
thorough investigation, lasting
through several days; all were
honorably discharged. there
being not the slightest evi-
dence that they knew any
thing in regard to his disap-
pearence. So his fate must
still remain in mystery.
-Woodville REPUBLICAN
On last Saturday night about
l o'clock, the residence of Mr.
N. Cropper was discovered to
be on fire. The fire originat-
ed in the kitchen, and the
back gallery Of the dwelling
and the roof were in flames
when the fire was discovered.
The children Of Mr.. Cropper
made a narrow escape as the
roof was burning over them
and they would have suffocat~
ed in a short time. So rapid
ly was the building consumed,
that but q portion of the fur
niture was saved, other val
uables were destroyed. Mr..
| Z. H. Wales owned the house.
It was insured for $3.50, and
we are informed, will imme-
diately be rebuilt. We are
glad to say also that the OUT
houses and beautiful young
trees which surrounded the
house were not injured.
Natchez DEMOCRAT: A most
daring robbery was perpetrat~
ed on Thursday night last on
the premises of Mr.. @. G..
Clapp, on Montrose plantation.
During the night Mrs. Clapp
discovered smell as of smoke,
and on awakening her husband
and examining the pantry it
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-03-31
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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-01
Divide up Utah.

The best solution of the Mormon
problem yet proposed is that of dividing
up Utah among the adjoining states
and territories. Two contiguous states,
Nevada and Colorado, do not to-day
contain sufficient population to justify
their admission. Nevada has not co.
600 people within its borders, and Colo
RADIO has less than 100000. Territorially
there is no reason why the eastern por-
tion of Utah should not be annexed to
Colorado and all the western to Neva-
da. In creating the original Territory
of Nevada, a large slice was cut off
from Utah, and another portion might
now be added with advantage. Such
an addition might prove advantageous
in improving the politics of that state
by introducing therein another element.
And there is no doubt that the people
Of Nevada would take due care to
punish polygamy within their borders.
Colorado would be benefited by the
annexation Of portion of eastern Utah
and the Territories of Idaho,
and Arizona could with advantage alb
sorb the northern and southern por-
tion.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-01
Death Of Robert Dale Owen.

The dead Robert Dale Owen, now
awaiting the tomb at New Harmony,
Ind, has been known for many years
as an American author, but was, in
fact born at Glasgow, Scotland, being
the son of Robert Owen, an English
Social Reformer, whose place of ma
tivity was North Wales. Robert Dale
came to America In 1923, accompanied
by his father, and first became known
as writer while editing a weekly
paper, the Free Enquirer, started in
New York by him, in 1928, and which
lived three years. Since that time his
home has been at New Harmony, from
which place he was sent to the Indiana
Legislature rs a Representative three
terms, and twice to Congress, as a
Democrat, serving from 1S43 until
1847. After this he devoted himself
to writing, and issued numerous works,
mostly upon subjects of reform, nation
al and social. Becoming believer in
the phenomena of Spiritualism, Mr..
Owen devoted the closing years of his
life to that subject up to two or three
years since, when he became insane
and was sent to a private asylum. Re-
covering after several months of confine-
ment, he again returned home, but
abstained as much as possible from
dwelling upon the subject which is sup
posed to have caused his mental
malady. His health broken, death soon
followed.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-01
Is Corn Bread unwholesomer

1t is the general impression in Italy
that bread made from Indian corn is un-
wholesome, frequently producing spo-
radio diseases, which often terminate
fatally. The facts appear to he well es-
tablished, and the result to depend upon
a condition Of moldiness which is very
apt to supervene in consequence of the
method Iof preparing the bread in that
country. Quite recently some chemists
have succeeded in separating from
moldy Indian meal an alkaloid sub
stance, which is white, easy alterable,
non-crystalline, insoluble in water, SOL
uble in alcohol and ether, which acts
poisonously on man and animals. 1t is
especially noteworthy that the sulphuric
acid solution, when oxidizing agents
are added, has blue color, striking
ingly similar to that of the correspond
ing reaction Of strychnine.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-01
SABBATH SALAD.

Children sometimes unconsciously
say very funny things. They are a
little apt to tell the whole truth, when
it would be better to communicate only
part of it. Said a sedate gentlemen
to precocious youth with the above
mentioned popularity, do you know
what matrimony is, my SOM" He
pondered a moment, and then replied,
''No, sir, but my mothers got most
everything, and guess good deal of
that; perhaps she's got more than she
wants"
A gentleman who was a perfect
stranger to the ordinary rules of Eng
lish grammar took seats in an Episco-
pal church during the war because, as
he said, the minister didn't fret him
with references to freedom and negroes.
When alighting one day from gor-
geous coach, to which ''them bays"
were attached, he had velvet prayer
book under his arm. He had Just been
reading the litany and when asked what
the book was replied, "ThatP Why,
that is the book what's got the lethargy
into II.
Yetsabe, the japanese student, who
has been looking over and overlooking
the Christian religion, as expressed in
American institutions, has been deliv-
ering lectures in his native land. He
says that the Christianity of our
literature is well enough, but that the
Christianity of American life is not as
good as Brahmanism. He advises his
countrymen to stick to the faith of their
fathers, and not, on any account, to be-
come Christians. We have mild sus-
picion that the youthful and ardent
Yetsabe has been loaning money, with
the full expectation of large returns,
and been disappointed in the result, or
has speculated in stocks and had the
market tumble down on him. The man
who generalizes concerning Christianity
from such pungent experiences as these,
may well be excused if he has criticism
or two to utter when he gets home.
The Episcopal service, with its re-
sponses, produces a peculiar effect on
some temperaments. A young Quaker
who was eagerly winning his way into
the affections of High Church Epis-
copal lady was invited by her to attend
service. He exhibited only little
curiosity at first. but when the whole
congregation persisted in repeating the
words, Lord be merciful to us, miser-
able sinners,' his bearing was one of
surprise, probably at the frank confess
sion, but it soon became one of indig-
nation and denial when his inamorata,
| with loud, clear voice, included her.
self among the miserable sinners, per-
haps because he was not accustomed to
look upon her in exactly that light.
When asked afterwards how he was
pleased, his reply was very aaive:-''I
never thought you were such dread
full creature as you confessed yourself
| to be to-day, and don't like to have
you stand up in any church and black
guard yourself in that dreadful way" "
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CHEYENNE, WYOMING, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 1877
SCARCITY OFlLADiEs..

There could be no greater boon given
to the people of the Black Hills than
the importation Of about 500 more
ladies. There are 10, 900 men to-day in
the Hills eating dyspepsia-making food,
wearing dirty clothes, and becoming
otherwise demoralized, and per conse-
quence degenerated, because there is an
insufficiency of ladies in the Hills to
meet the requirements Of domestic du-
ties that properly belong to the women's
sphere. We will venture the assertion
that in this city Of Deadwood and
neighborhood, 500 servant girls would
find immediate and remunerative en-
ployment at wages that would astound
the same class in the east. THERE'S not
a hotel or restaurant in the city that
can obtain dining room girl at any
price, and having talked with many of
the hotel and restaurant keepers they
have assured US they would much
rather employ female help at higher
figures than is now paid to men, IL they
were obtainable. We make the broad
assertion that 1000 marriageable
women would find worthy, industrious
and prosperous husbands here within a
month men who, having 'roughed it"
in mining camps, could and would all
the more appreciate the cunning, clean
ly and neat housework of women. If
there are any young ladies desirous of
living in one of the best countries the
sun ever shone on, of obtaining en-
ployment at remunerative wages, or of
selecting husband from 10000 mar
riageble men, we advise them in all can
dor to emigrate to the Black Hills
Deadwood Champion.
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The Daily Leader.

sS-Ohicial paper of the City, County, Ter
ritory and United states.
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vo. Archives & historical Dept; Cheyenne, Wy
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advertisers sriu make note Of the fact
that THE LEADER has q larger circ,.lG-
tion than any paper published IN IFyo-
nina. .Ga
, 1877-07-25
T RINID A D T..

From this island we hear Of a good
shower almost every day. The crop is
finished, bat the quality Of the sugar made
has been consi ler4DIy below the average.
At the meeting Of the Legislative Couu-
Gil the Hon. Mr.. Pasea entered a protest
against the resolution suggesting an in
cease Of the governors salary. III Trini.
dad the taxation is said to be already
heavier than in any other West India1
colony. Mr.. Pasea pointed out hat under
such circumstances the largo ~inctease Of
the Governors salary from $40 900 to
$4,000 was most unwise. The public
opinion Of the colony is evidently strongly
opposed to this Increase.
The Chronicle complains Of the alarming
increase in the number of cases of cutting
and wounding, and attributes this mainly
to the fact that BArbadian immigrants
carry about razors as weapons Of assault.
and that their example is being followed
by others Of the labouring class.
We also learn ahis aboat the new Vena~
zueIan GovaEam snt:
, 1877-07-25
J A NJ AIC A

His Excellency Ex-President Domin-
que of Haiti, and General Prosper Falre,
late Haitian War Secretary under him,
have both died in Jamaica, where they
had sought refuge after one Of those insur-
rectionary movements that are so common
in Haiti.
We copy the following from the Cleaner:
"Within the last few months there has
sprung up at the east end of the City what
was a desideratum here, in the shape of a
woodworking establishment. 1t owes its
existence to a recent visit, by DR.. Conner,
to the United States of America, and to
Canada ; and is under the immediate man
agement of Mr.. Forbes, one Of its proprie-
tors. Mr.. Forbes is a mechanical and
civil engineer. He acquired his profession
in France, and has a worldwide expert
ence, having erected machines in Germany,
Austria, Russia, and almost every other
country in Europe. He has introduced
into this country some labour-saving ma
chimes in carpentry-many of which are
patented by himself-that will greatly
facilitate ornamental work aud the eroc.